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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
MAN FOUND DEAD AT
HARRINGTON CROSSING
Fred Sharp, IS Years OF Age, Be-
IleTed Victim OF Accident

Fred Sharp, a young white man,
about As years of age and married,
was found along the east side of the
Pennsylvania railroad tracks at Har-
rington shortly before II O'Clock on
Sunday morning by William S. Nc
lives nearby. Being unable to iden-
tify the dead man, Mr.. McCabe call
ed Charles Derrickson. a railroad
engineer, who identified the man.
Kent County Coroner Herman John
son of Milford was notified. Sergeant
James Wood, Corporal Frank O'Neal,
Private Fred Lord of the Bridgeville
police station and Chief of Police
Fred Marvel viewed the body. An in
quest was held at the Harrington
funeral home on Sunday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock. The coroner's jury IN
cluded: Foreman, Ira Downes; sec
retary, o. C. Passmore, Edward 7.
Warren, Harry A. Porter, William
Wood, Leslie Adams and Carl Roork.
The jury decided that death was ac-
cidental and from a fractured skull.
His right ankle was also broken, the
shoe and stocking being torn from
the foot. According to testimony at
the inquest. Mr.. Sharp was home at
8 o'clock Saturday night, and was
seen later in the evening by others.
1t is thought he was struck by a
northbound train during the night at
or near the Center street crossing.
Mr.. Sharp was native of Maryland,
was born and raised near Ridgely.
He is survived by widow, Mrs. An
ma Sharp and five children. Marga-
ret, Louis, Earl, Hazel and Grace
Sharp, all residing at home. He is
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
BIRTHDAY BALL
FOR PRESIDENT
HERE JANUARY 80
Walter j. HOey, COmmun-
ity Chairman For An
nuaI Affair.
MILFORD TO BENEFIT

The Milford Community Commit
tee in charge of the Roosevelt Birth
day Celebration for the treatment
and cure of Infantile Paralysis suf-
ferers reports gratifying coopera-
tion in that worthy cause. This year
one-half the net proceeds will be
kept in trust in Delaware as a means
Of fighting the dreaded disease.
Milford is celebrating by way of
a card and bingo party as we'll as an
informal dance on Monday evening,
January Both, in the Community
Building.
Tickets are being sold by many
citizens throughout the town and vi
cinity and can also be secured from
Walter ]. Hoey, community chair
man.
The prize committee for the party
reports that many worthwhile prizes
have already been donated by Mil
ford merchants and other business
concerns and the whole thus prom
;ses to be a gala affair.
The support of everyone is needed
to make the ball success.
Dancing to the tune of Lee Pages
Orchestra. begins at nine O'Clock.
Admission $1.50 per couple.
Card party begins at eight O'Clock.
Admission so cents each.
Tickets will be on sale at the
door.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
DECEMBER RECORD FOR
CHICK PRODUCTION
Increase OF IS Per Cent Over De-
cember, 1887

Hatchery chick production for
December 1888 was more than one
and half times larger than that of
a year earlier and record high for
the month. the Bureau of Agricul-
tural Economics reports.
The one hundred and six reporting
hatcheries are located in the Allan
tic SeabOard states and in the mid
western states which furnish the
larger proportions Of fall and winter
grown broilers for eastern market.
These hatcheries produced 2,092.-
600 chicks in December. an increase
of 56 per cent over the number
Matched in December of 1887. In
creased production has been uniform
in all areas and ranged from 81 per
cent in New England to sc per cent
in the Middle Atlantic States.
Indications are that favorable re-
lation between poultry prices and
feed costs will prevail during the pro-
duction period.
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
MILFORD KIWANTS
CHARTER NIGHT
WAS FINE AFFAIR
Over Three Hundred At
tended Exercises Here
On Tuesday Night.
IN COMMUNITY BLDG.

Over three hundred Kiwanians
from every part of the Eastern
Shore, attended the Charter Night
exercises OF the Milford Club. held
Tuesday evening in the Varney Au-
ditorium. Milford Community Build
ing.
Clubs with delegations responding
TO roll-call were Elkton, Md, West
minister, Nd. North Baltimore, aud
the following Delaware clubs: Do
YER. Seaford, Rehoboth Beach, Will
mington. Georgetown and Frank
ford.
The Charter Committee composed
OF NJ. HasweIl Pierce. general chair
man; Joseph S. Mach, C. z. Wood.
ThOs. E. Jefferis. Jr.. n. l.. Windsor,
Jos. S. LOhand. Jas. X. Pettyiohn,
arranged the following program:
Lt.-Gov. Harry B. King. toastmas-
ter.
America-GrOup.
Invocation-Rev. J. T. Bailey.
Roll-Call of Clubs--J. X. Pettyjohn,
secretary.
Song-GrOup.
DINNER
Address of Welcome-Msyor H. J.
Pettyjohn.
Response and Presentation of
Bell and Gavel-Melvin Hopkins. Do
yer club.
Acceptance-C. Edgar Wood. Mil
ford club.
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
CEDARS PLANNING
FOR CEREMONIAL.
ON FEBRUARFS
Many Former Members to
Be Reinstated At Com
ing Meeting.
SPECIAL. FLOOR SHOW

Evergreen Forest No. 40, T. G. L.,
is planning ceremonial for Febru-
ary Sth, that IN all probability viii
be. better than anything heretofore
put on by the forest.
Not only are, the. officers bending
every effort to have many new mas
ter MasOns made Tall Cedars. on the
occasion, but the membership COM
mittee. under the direction of DR..
Charles Cannon of Georgetown, ex-
poets to reinstate many former
members.
Last fall, at the invitation of
Salem Forest, No. %. of Salem, N. j..
the entertainment committee of Ev-
ergreen Forest were guests at the
vaudeville show that closed the cere-
monial of Salem Forest. This was
an outstanding entertainment. that
seemed to be just what the Della
ware boys wanted for Evergreen
Forest. They Immediately contact
ed the promoters. relative to bringing
the same outfit to Milford. Receiv-
ing a favorable reply. this week the
contracted with Ed. Zwick-
er. entertainment contractor of Phil
adelphia. TO produce the same show
with the same artists i'm the Com
Building in Milford on Feb
ruary Sth, at the regular ceremonial
cf the Forest.
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
.HTGHWAYBOARD
.BIILPRESENTED
TO LEGISLATURE
Measure Calls For Abolition of Present HighlCGy Set
Up And Creation Of A NeU Commission Consist
ing of Seven Members And The Governor.
Ralph Emerson, Kent County; Donald p. Ross, NeIC
Castle County, And Ebe Chandler, Sussex County,
Named In Bill introduced In LOLUer House.

Those added to the commission are
Ralph W. Emerson of Wyoming, to
hold office until May 1. 1912; former
State Senator Donald P. Ross of
Wilmington. who will serve until
May 1. 1914; Ebe H. Chandler of
Dagboro, former state senator and
at present chairman of the Republi-
can state committee, whose term will
expire May /, 1916. All are Repub-
licans and their addition to the COM
mission will place it under the con-
troll of the Republicans.
Others to Finish Terms
The present members in addition
to Mr.. Hazel are Charles W. Cullen
of Georgetown, Democrat; Francis
V. dupont, Wilmington, Republican,
and A. Frank Fader. Newark, DEM
ocrat. They will serve out the re-
mainder of their terms. Mr.. Cullen's
term ends May 2. 1871; Mr.. duPont's
May 2, 1943, and Mr.. Fader's May 8.
1945. With the governor an ex-offi-
clio member of the present board with
a vote in case of a tie the Democrats
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
"LIFE OF CHRIST" COM
ING TO AVENUE CHURCH
New Passion Play Here Wednesday,
February LIST.

'sThe Passion Play, or Life of
Christ, is veFitably a treasured heri-
tage of the ages, to all Christian peO-
pie, whose faith is anchored in the
resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.
The dramatic versions, given period
ically, in Europe, at 0berammergau,
and Frieburg, are visited by hundreds
Of thousands of Christian people
from all sections OF the world. at en-
oElnous expense.
The public OF Milford and vicinity
Is 10 be given the rare opportunity OF
seeing the world-famol1s Passion
Play motion picture based upon, and
patterned after, both Freiburg and
Oberammergati productions and ac-
tuaily produced in Europe, the Holy
Land, and Egypt. with special organ
and choral music. on sound equip
men. depicting many famous scenes
In the Life, Crucifixion and Resur-
rection OF Jesus. at the Avenue M. Il.
Church on Wednesday. February 1,
at 1880 p. IN. Everybody is invited,
and admission tickets are not neces-
sary. A silver offering will be taken,
to assist in paying expenses.
A very gratifying departure from
the usual movie presentation in
churches is the high spiritual level
and atmosphere of meditation and
prayer established and maintained
throughout the entire program which
has been one of the fundamental OBJ
jectives of the National Bureau for
Religious and Educational Films.
under whose management this film is
being presented.
This magnificent program in pic
ture, music. and address is attracting
immense audiences in many OF the
largest churches in the United States
and Canada. having been exhibited in
over two thousand Of the principal
churches. to more than one million
people. during the past two years. A
audience is anticipated here. |
The public is very cordially invited. |
and are urged to be in their seats
early. !
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27

Abolition of the State Highway
Department as at present consti-
tuted and creation of a new COM
mission which shall consist of seven
members and the Governor is pro-
vided in a bill introduced Tuesday
by Rep. Elmer E. Benson of Dover,
the Republican floor leader in the
House. Another bill introduced by
Mr.. Benson would remove the State
Motor Vehicle Department from the
jurisdiction of the secretary of state
and place it under the highway de-
partment to be administered by
motor vehicle commissioner appoint
ed by the State Highway Commits
sion.
The highway bill contains the
names of the three additional MEM
bers to the department. continues in
office the present members of the
commission and specifies that ]. Hen
ry Hazel whose present term expires
on May this year. shall be con-
tinued as a member of the commits
sion for a term of eight years ending
May /. 1947.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
Lemex Brothers
Killed In Crash
William G. And H. Ross Leurer, Jr, Sons OF Mr.. and
Mrs. III. r. Len1eT, Of Near Milford, Fatally IRjm-
ed Last Friday In Collision Near Chester, Pa.

William Guy Lemex, 30 years old,
and his brother, II. Ross Lemex. IS
years old, Of near Milford, were
killed last Friday afternoon when
an oil truck skidded and plowed into
their automobile on Chester Pike,
half way between Marcus Hook and
the Delaware line.
The driver of the truck, Clifford B.
Hamlon of the 300 block, South
Heald street, Wilmington, who was
held without bail by Deputy Coroner
r. P. Cloud, to await the action of
the Common Pleas Court, was later
exOnerated.
Die Instantly
The Milford men were taken to
the Chester Hospital where attend
ants said they apparently died in
stantly. Both suffered head cuts and
internal injuries. HamIon was unin-
jured.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
WILL INSPECT
STATE GUARD
IN EARLY APRIL
900 Men, Officers Will Be
Viewed By New York
Regimental Instructor.
nv MILFORD APRIL S

The schedule for the annual fed
eral inspection of the Delaware Ma
tional Guard has been set for April
A. Drum, commanding general, Sec
Ond Corps Area.
Maj. James L. Craig, New York
National Guard Regiment, will con-
duct the inspection.
A total of more than 900 officers
and men in armories at Wilmington,
New Castle, Newark, Dover, Milford,
Georgetown and Laurel will undergo
the federal inspection.
2 Weeks State Inspection
The federal inspection will be pre-
ceded by two weeks state inspection
conducted by Maj. Harry B. Van
Solver. inspector general, Delaware
National Guard.
The federal schedule follows:
Battery G. Headquarters and Head
quarters Detachment, (19Sth G. A.,
Dover. April 8.
Battalion Headquarters and Head
quarters Detachment, (261st Coast
Artillery Battalion). April 3.
Battery E, (19Sth), Newark, April
4.
Battery F. C1sSth), Milford. April
s.
Battery H. (1sSth). New Castle.
April 6.
Headquarters, Headquarters De-
tachment Combat Train, First Bat
talon. and Batteries A, B, C, and D,
(19Sth), Wilmington, April 10.
Headquarters, Headquarters Bat
terry. Service Battery, Medical De-
tachment. (19Sth), Wilmington, April
IL.
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
SCOUT LEADERS
ATTEND DINNER
AT WILMINGTON
DIR. Fretwell Was Speaker
At Annual Meeting OF
DeI-Mar-Va Body.
AWARDS WERE MADE

Every individual, no matter what
age, is in a very real sense citizen
with rights, duties. privileges. and
bert X. Fretwell of Columbia Uniger-
sity. addressing two hundred Boy
Scout leaders of the Del-Mar-Va PEN
insula at the annual meeting and din
ner of the Boy Scout Council heisl
Wednesday night in the Hotel dn-
Pont.. Wilmington.
Dir. Fretwell pointed out that as
an American people we wisely lay
great emphasis on our "Bill Of
Rights" but that very unwiSely we
arc. inclined to neglect our "Bill of
responsibilities" For every privi-
lege." said DIR. Fretwell,. there is a
responsibility"
The 25-year veteran insignia was
awarded to John r. Quinn of Will
mingtOn by Scout Commissioner Gar
rick Mallery, Jr., himself a 28-year
Scout veteran. Twenty year veteran
awards were made by Mr.. Mallery to
Rev. Robert Bell, Judge Charles M.
Curtis, J. Edgar RhOads, former Gov
tTHOT hODeTI L. IeOUiHoOu. HtONdTu
l.. Seaman. and A. ID. Warner, Jr.
Scouts of Hillcrest Troop 66 dra-
a ceremony of RededicatiOn
to American Ideals.
Charles II. Cant of Wilmington
was reelected Council President to
serve a fifth term. Other officers of
The Council for 1899 include: Chair
man of the Board. Governor Richard
Z. McMullen; vice-presidents. Ever
TT G. Ackart. J. Thompson Brown. ].
Edgar Rhoads. William B. Tilghman,
Jr. of Salisbury, and J. Wallace
of Dover; treasurer. Rob-
.rt P. Robinson; Scout Commission !
er. Garrick Mallery. Jr. |
In reporting on the Councils rec
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
POULTRY MEETINGS
BEING HELD In KENT
II. L. Richardson, Poultry Specialist,
Addressing Sessions

Poultry raisers and their families
have been invited to attend a series
of community meetings now being
held in kent county under the direc-
tion OF County Agent Wilson in CO.
operation with the county poultry
advisory committee for the purpose
of discussing some of the leading
problems affecting the poultry in
dustry in this section.
The first in this series of meetings
was held on Tuesday evening in the
vocational agriculture room in the
Caesar Rodney school, and the sec
ond meeting for this week will be
held in connection with an open
meeting of the Smyrna grange In the
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
COMMON COLDS RETARD
THE NATIONS INDUSTRY
Health Bulletin Urges People To
Guard Against Menace

Common colds retard and cost in
dustry more than some of the more
dreaded ailments, according to a
bulletin just issued by the State
Board of Health to warn against this
everyday" disease. The bulletin
urges people to guard against colds
during the alternately cold and
mild days Delaware has been ex-
periencing.
What Not To DO
To prevent colds and their serious
consequences. people are cautioned to
avoid Overeating. Overheating. and
chilling after a meal;
they should not associate with an
other who has a cold, particularly
during the first few days he has that
cold; children with acute colds
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
5. Md. MARSHALL,
DANIEL G. COLLINS
WIN AT POLLS
Incumbents Returned To
Posts By Big MajOrities
At Mondays Election.
SPIRITED VOTING
Wilson M. Vinyard, Mar
shall's Opponent, With
drew From Contest.

DIR. S. M. D. Marshall and Daniel
G.. Collins were reelected to Milford
City Council from the Second and
municipal elections last Monday.
Wilson NJ. Vinyard. former mayor,
announced his withdrawal as DIR.
Marshail's opponent shortly before
the polls opened at noon. In the
spirited voting that followed DR..
Marshall received 80 votes and MIR.
Vinyard 8.
Mr.. Collins defeated Roy Wroten by
a 172 to SO vote. The judges for the
election we're City Magistrate Harry
B. Thaw, Stephen p. Toadvine and
Harvey Davidson.
The holdOver councilmen are:
First Ward-Remsen c. Barnard
and G. Edgar Harrington.
Second Ward-C. Donnan Holz-
mueller.
Third Ward-George H. Davis.
Fourth Ward-C. Vau MUS Wilk-
erson and James L. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
REBEKAHS HOPE TO
HAVE CARD PARTY
Local Organization Has Had Run Of
Hard Luck

II Is doubtful If any organization
of ladies has had a greater run of
hard luck than the Margaret c. Pyle
Lodge No. IL, l. o. o. f., OF Milford.
who have been trying to receive and
entertain the President OF the Re-
bekah Assembly of Delaware with
her staff for the last two months,
only to have to cancel all arrange
ments at the last minute on the eve
ming set for the affair. Due to the
unfaYorable condition Of the State
highway that has rendered travel
dangerous on each occasion.
On December 20, 1888, the Presi-
dent and her staff were scheduled
to make the oficial visit 10 the Mil
ford Lodge. At the last minute they
cancelled the engagement. due to the
icy condition of the highway be-
tween Milford and Wilmington. This
was a keen disappointment to- the
Milford ladies who had arranged the
Odd Fellows Temple for the occa-
sion and had prepared lots Of de-
lightful refreshments to serve dur
ing the evening.
Another date for the visit was
agreed upon, January IS. Again the
Milford Rebekahs made all arrange
ments and prepared refreshments.
only to have their plants upset when
the snow storm and the accompany
ing rain that Immediately froze.
compelled the President to again
cancel her visit to Milford. This was
the second time refreshments had
been prepared. only to find the hon
ored guests absent through no fault
of their own.
Many guests from surrounding |
towns that could not be reached by
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
$l35,5O0 BID BY S MEN
FOR VICTOR LYNN LINES
Salisbury Business Men High Bid.
ders For Express Company

Five Salisbury business men last
week were high with a bid of $780,
500 for all the properties and busi-
ness assets of the Victor-Lynn
Transportation Company. which op-
Grated trucks and boats between Sal
isbury. Delaware points. and Balti-
more. '-H '---
The company has been in receiv-
ership since last fall,
Attorneys for the receivership
said the bid would be considered for
several days before final acceptance
and pointed out that the part of the
transaction which involves Delaware
will have to be approved by the
chancellor of this State.
The group which submitted the
highest bid was made up Of Pratt
d. Phillips, II. Lay Phillips, w. T.
Holland, Jr.. S. Norman Holland. and
Nathaniel X. Wootten.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
Winter Sports May Prove Fatal
If Not Properly Supervised

Council. a lone child on a small sled
does not need to adapt his speed or
motions to those of teammate or
stay within the boundaries Of a
court or playing field as in other
sports. The thrill of shedding comes
in keeping the greatest speed for the
longest distance. Despite the dan
gers of collision with trees or other
sledders a boy will attempt any slope
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
CITY'S FINANCES
Are REPORTED
IN GOOD SHAPE
Statements Made At An
nual Taxpayers Meeting
Show Gains.
MAYOR CITES NEEDS

Reports made at the annual citi-
zens meeting held last Friday eve
ming in the Milford Community
Building by City Manager Charles
Z. Banning, Secretary-Treasurer T.
Carlisle Collins and the city audi
tors, Lyons and Company, of Will
mington, revealed that the city's f.
nances were in good condition, and
in the collection Of taxes Milford led
the State.
Surplus revenue of s4,279.91 was
reported by T. c. Collins. town sec
retary-treasurer. His report includ-
ed: Total working assets. $54.S07.41.
including current liabilities of $4S.-
$3.50: revenue increase of $2,727.80
over 1887; expenditures increase OF
$16,457.68: interest on bonds and
floating debt, $12,5O6; bond redemp-
tion. S11 900; revenue for 1888. $137.-
1880; value of six properties own
ed by city, s745,393.46.
City Manager Charles Banning an
nounced the following projects for
1899: General street improvement;
extension of the following streets:
East Second from Franklin to Re-
hoboth cutoff; South Walnut from
Clark to city Limits; North from
Fourth to dupont highway; North
Pear street extended.
Mayor Harry J. Pettyjohn recon-
mended purchase Of a street sweep
er and water machine. name plates
at street intersections. street recep-
tacles for refuse, and proper num-
bering of houses. He asked cooper
alton of citizens in keeping streets
clean.
Major James w. Cannon was
chairman of the meeting and Robert
H. Yerkes. secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
JURORS ARE DRAWN
In KENT COUNTY
Frlsby klrby, Milford, On Grand
Jury; Petit Jurors Named

Jury Commissioners Jacobs and
Miffiin have drawn the following
grand jury to serve for one year:
First district. Frank Harmonson;
Second, John G. Tarburton; Third.
John Willis; Fourth. Olin Raughley;
Fifth, J. w. Radish; Sixth, Samuel
Shorts. Sr.; Seventh. Fred A. Town
send: Eighth. Luther Robbins; Ninth.
Warren T. Moore; Tenth, Frisby Kir-
by.
The following panel of petit jurors
were drawn for the February term of
court convening February 20:
First district. Benjamin Riggs, Earl
Keith. Arthur Skult. William Z.
PoOre; Second. Frank Shakespeare.
John E. Carey, Frank B. Everett,
Benjamin Chadwick; Third. Earl Ely,
Pennel r. Smith. Franklin Hilyard.
John r. Loder: Fourth. John Meth
any. Paul Palmer. Norman Willis.
Williah Craig; Fifth. Benjamin F.
Johnson. Thomas Acker. Nelson J.
Forney. Samuel Conwell; Sixth, Nor
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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27

Marcus Hook police said the auto
mobile was demolished and that the
truck left the road after the acci-
dent.
William Lemex, who resided IN
Milford, is survived by his wife and
three small children. His brother
lived with his parents.
II. r. Lemex, Sr., father Of the
two, operates a large poultry farm
in the Shawnee district, and is ae-
tive in the State Grange, and Is a
past master Of Milford Grange.
The Lemex brothers we're on their
way from Milford to Philadelphia.
Funeral services were held at the
parents home. Tuesday afternoon OF
this week for both boys. Rev. ]. r.
Bailey. pastor of the First Methodist
Protestant Church. Milford. and Fa-
ther E. J. Mccarthy of st. Johns
r. c. Church. Milford, officiating.
Interment in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
BILL TO CHANGE MINOR
JUDICIARY OPPOSED
Wilmington, Sussex Members Say
Allotment OF Squlres Too Small

Introduction by Senator Paul r.
Rinard last Friday afternoon of a
bill to provide for reorganization of
the minor judiciary of the state was
followed by a flood of objections
from members of the Legislature
and others. Indications were that
there will have to be radical changes
before the proposal can be passed by
the General Assembly.
The bill would reduce from ap-
proximately 45 to IA the number of
justices of the peace i'm the state. Six
of them would have to be in New
Castle county at least two having
offices in Wilmington. One of these
would have offices in the Public
Building in that city. Three magis-
trates would be located in Kent
county and five in Sussex county.
No one could be appointed mag
istrate except practicing attorney
in good standing or a person having
a certificate from an examining
board which would be created by the
act. The governor would make the
C1urn to Pase J. Plesses