Milford chronicle., 1904-12-02
GREENWOOD


The meeting Of the Literary Society last Friday
evening was interesting and the following pro
gram was followed: Opening exercises by the
chaplain; select reading by Eva Barwick roll
call in which each member responded with a
short quotation brief biography on "Life OF VIM.
Mckinley" by Emory Wiley; referred question
on 'Formation and Mining of Coal' by Earl
Wiley. Debate-"Resoved, That the Southern
States We're Justified in Seeding" Affirmative,
Emma Mai, Mae Isaacs and Mamie HOuseman (;
negative, Mary Kelley, Frank Knowles and Mary
Owens. The judges gave the decision to the af-
firmative A general discussion followed when
the house decided in favor of the negative The
critics report was then received and the session
adjourned
Many sportsmen have returned from long
tramps over the fields almost empty handed so
far as game goes but Abe Richards says il is not
a scarcity Of game, as he with John Molder and
Robert Richards came in last week after half
days hunt with p quail and p rabbits, This is
a score that is hard to beat. They had some OF
the best dogs in the State.
One year ago the town Of Greenwood was al
most blown out Of existauee by the explosion of
dynamite and a railroad wreck that appalled, the
inhabitants. We are very thankful that We eS-
capped so well and Greenwood feels thankful that
the loss Of life was no worse.
There will be an exhibition of moving pictures
in Jones Hall, this Saturday evening, nnder the
management of the Ladies' Aid Society. Admis
sion 10 aud 20 cents,
A painful accident befe!l Miss Anna Tucke-
last week while descending stairway. She was
wearing a new pair Of shoes aud they slipped just
as she started down, which caused her TO fall
their entire length. At present size is very sore
and only able to get about slowly
In this part of Delaware there is a great major
ity OF the people who are earnestly hoping that
every member of the Legislature in Kent and
Sussex counties will affx his name to the petition
TO submit the liquor question to vote OF the peo-
pie. This is a deep rooted belief that the people
have the right to vote either for or against the
sale Of liquor, and that the State will be benefited
By local option. We have faith to believe that
the question will be met fairly and the people be
given their rights.
An operation was performed on Miss Allieta
Spanish, of Greenwood, for "pOlydactylism' and
the success of it has induced her brother, Lin
wood, to undergo the same operation, he being
afflicted with the same trouble. Hewas operated
upon on the 22nd instant aud is getting along
nicely Dr. Hunter performed both operations,
The wedding of Wingate Parker to Miss Ger
trude Rogers, both of Georgetown, took place at
the home of his brother. Clay Rogers, in Green
wood. last Sunday evening, Rev. c. Z. Dryden
officiating
The following teachers from here are attending
the Teachers Institute in Milford katherine
Houseman, May Owens Matte Jones, Emma
Davis Bell MeKague Ida Lynch. Laura Fisher
Linda Todd, J. 7, Gibson, Thomas Todd, Prof
Harvey Keller and wite
OF all the shows on the road the Electric Con-
cert Company is the largest fake that ever struck
Greenwood and their show is no fit place ladies'
In the voting contest for the prettiest baby little
Louise Ratledge received $3.50 votes and Reba
Reynolds was second with ll7s Louise was pre-
sented with handsome knife fork, spoon, nap
kin ring and cup.
W. H. Morris and wife, OF Wilmington, are the
guests of W. P. Morris
Willie StaytOn and WIFE OF Wilmington, have
been visiting Amos Stayton.
Clara Freeman. OF Middletewn, has been the
guest of J. R. Wiley this week.
Mrs, Ward zimmerman, Of FELTON,, has been vis-
iting Mrs. c. W. zimmerman here this week.
George Hollis has been in New York this week.
Mrs Louise Richards has been visiting at FELTON,.
John Underwood of Wilmington, is the guest of
Edward Ocheltree
Mrs Howard Stayton, of Philadelphia, is the
guest of Mrs. Amos Stayton.
Miss Tatman, of Milford, is visiting Miss Owens.
Oliver Newton is visiting in Chicago.
Judge Pennewin was the guest OF his father,
Simeon Pennewil, this week.
Senator Connor has been visitor with Senator
Pennewill this week.
Mrs. W. L. Cahall is visiting her daughter at
Lewes
Floyd Smith has boil on his knee that keeps
him at home most of the time.
Benjamin Kirkbride and wife. Of Philadelphia,
are guests of John Todd and family.
Ralph and Willis Fisher, of Philadelphia, have
been visiting David Fisher.
John Hamilton OF New Haven, Conn.,, is visit |
ing his father Michael Hamilton.
A. W. Bailey and son, OF Nassau, are visiting
John Bailey.
John Smith and mother, OF New Haven, are
visiting friends here.
Joseph johnson, Of Chester, Pa; has been visit
ing here this week
Howard Knox, of Queenstown, was guest Of
Miss Latta Morris last Monday.