Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-03-14
HOUSTON ITEMS.

Prof Hardesty has been training the
Epworth League Juniors for several
weeks. aud they will give their enter
tainment Saturday evening, March IS,
in Wharton Hall. The programme will
consist of dialogues, recitations and
music Prof. Hardesty will recite Chow
Ruby Played the Piano" Proceeds will
be used to pay for some church furniture.
Our orion growers are preparing
G ound for sets; also pea growers are
making preparation for sowing.
Our housewives are looking hungerly
around for greens In fact all our mouths
are watering for the luscious turnip
green and jowel.
The thrice deferred fourth quarterly
conference was held at the parsonage
Tuesday afternoon to straighten up the
years business. 1t is desired that Rev.
Mr.. Reese will be returned as pastor.
Both of our stave factories are rapidly
turning out slaves. Wood is being haul
ed in large quantities for the factories
use.
Chas. Armour is arranging to erect a
blacksmith and wheelwright shop on his
property, and if suitable arrangements
can be made, Houston Camp Modern
WoOdmen will occupy one of its stories.
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Graham s
home Wednesday evening of last wee K
e with a good attendance. A cute pro-
gramme was rendered and music enjoyed
: There will be a social at its next regu
t lar meeting in April. Ice cream ant
r cake will be served.
lack Johnson spent several days o.
4 last week on Broadkiln marshes and Sc
n cured some nice specimens of duck
% Geo. COunselman is at his shanty thi
d week trying to coax ducks within rang
u of his No. u. At this writing we ar
is unable to give results, but hope to b
Id able in our next weeks issue big results
Houston Camp Modern WOodmen ha
- decided to give an entertainment in til
TO near future. play written especial
this society will be rendered whic
ne will ably illustrate its principles an
y, ~ teachings.
as Albert Lohand's hound dog "Cleve
f led the race after old reynards last weel
is, d stancing dogs that cost S25.
NJ Minnie Smith gave birthday part
in honor of her brother Eddie, of Phil,
II delphia, last Saturday evening.
nd Mr.. and Mrs. Baird, of Philadelphia
10 spent last Sunday with Mrs. S. BURR
de Mrs. Baird's mother.
pie Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, of Willow Grov
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Satte
ew field.
Dr. Mrs. Henry Marvel, of Milford, h
on been with MIR. William Marvel sever
tut days. who is quite indisposed.
~ Uncle Emory Marvel stepped off
" train Monday evening and will pay /
,rl- best respects to his many friends he
'ed for awhile.
. D. Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. COunselman,
nv Smyrna, spent some days last week wi
not their sons, George and Ross. To tho
I'M who know Mr. Counselman it acts as
TO tonic to see his jovial face and listen
al, his many and varied "reminiscences.
rm, Geo. Townsend is home for few da
, of on the sick list.
ing Mrs. John Collins is in Jersey after
its ing to Mrs. Moore, who is an invalid.
fu- Rata Melvin returned home on Sat
day last from a several weeks saty
ol Jersey.
,na Mr. Aron Woodruff aud daughter I
zie are in Buck county, Pennsylvan
the this week amang relatives.
= Miss Alice Phillips returned home
-ites Saturday last from a fornight's v
my among relatives at Orange and Newa
get NJ.
rec Mrs. Frank Halston, of Georgeto,
Pei was Houston visitor last week amc
rhey relatives.
uiiy Mrs. Houston Wilson, of Milford
nave spending the week with Houston frier
George Davis aud family were
Pennington last week. Y