Milford chronicle., 1893-11-17
HARRINGTON

Miss Annie Fleming gave a sociable tC
her many friends last Friday evening al
their residence near town. They spent
a pleasant evening in dancing and games
Refreshments we're served consisting oil
ice cream, cake and fruit They de-
parted for their homes about midnight
alter a very enjoyable evening.
A local teachers institute was held here
last Saturday in the public school build
ing, and there were a large number OF
school teachers present. A very nice
program was rendered Miss Caddie
| Sharp, Miss Nellie Hanson and Mr.. Gar
ret Harrington treated the audience to
some vocal and instrumental music
The revival services are in progress at
the M E. Church. Presiding Elder r
H. Adams, of Dover, preached a very ell
oquent sermon on Sunday evening last to
a large and appreciative audience.
Cunning for rabbits in this neighbor-
hood is being carried on to its fullest ex-
tent. Every boy who can muster up a
little powder and shot, as well as some Of
the older classes, are hard at it Quite a
number of rabbits have been slaughtered.
Mr., E Fleming is SO busy with his
roller process mill that he is obliged to
run night and day. He has engaged Mr..
~
Mrs. L P. Hanson is paying a visit to
friends in Virginia
Mr. Zadock Fleming. who has had a
severe attack of rheumatism, is up and
about again.
Mr. and Mrs. H c Walcott, who have
been visiting their daughter, Mrs. DR..
Klump of Williamsport, Penn, returned
home Friday.
Mr.. Joseph Melvin is still confined to |
his house He is quite i'll yet, having 4
suffered severely with several hemor- |
rhages.
Mrs. Thomas George has been very
sick, but we are glad to learn she is
much better.
Mr. Emory Harrington, formerly of
this town, is home on visit to his friends.
Mr.. Harrington is engaged in travelling
for patent medicine firm, his territory
being in the New England States.
Mr.. Wesley Cain has gone on busi-
ness trip South in the interest of Mr..
William Taylor. of Middletown.
The spoke mill of Fleming & Gordon
has shut down, owing to scarcity of orders
at present.
The farmers are about through with
heir corn husking. The corn crop was
fairly good but fodder is scarce and posr.
Our market is fairly well supplied with
poultry, but the bulk of it is being held
ior Thanksgiving and Christmas. Prices
are ranging good, but not extravagantly
ligh.
The Friday afternoon entertainments
given to our public school children are
proving highly interesting and instruc-
i've These entertainments might be :
we'll given to all schools with great ben
fit to the scholars. !
Our streets are being put in good con-
lition for the winter by the town author
ties. i
Our town lookup is frequently occupied
It night by the unfortunate tramp, who S
inds a good warm fire and place to lie S
lown; otherwise many Of them would be
,bliged TO sleep out in the cold. ,
The returns from the late election came /
o us like ''cyclone," and the next day
t trained
Frank Van Geisel, of our town, paid {
and Wilmington visit this
week.
Mr.. W. ]. Workman, Of the Pullman
'alace Car Company, Wilmington, is Y
lome on a cunning expedition. e
Mr.. John Lank, your popular police a
mar, came to Harrington on Monday last
With several government officials. They
ook the 3:25 p. m. New Yord express
Worth. AGAIN.