Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
HARRINGTON.

Reese's Opera House was packed on Thurs.
day Of last week to Overflowing with people
from the town and surrounding country,who
were there to listen 10 the oratorlcal contest
given by the Y. W. c. T. U. The program
throughout was interesting and inspiring g.
one OF the features Of the evening was the
Scarf Drill, which was given by sixteen younE
| girls who were all arrayed in white, and the
exquisite music was another most charming
ana inspiring feature. At the conclusion OF
! the program, VIM. SmitheTs, Esq, of Dover,
presented the medal to Miss Rella Draper,
who according to the decision OF the judges,
/ Prof J. D. Brooks, OF Milford, Prof. j. E Car
roll and Geo. NJ. Jones, Esq, of Dover, mer-
ited the prize. The presentation speech of
Mr.. Smithers was given in his own and orig
inal sty and the audience was cOnvulsed in
laughter from his initiative word to his con-
clusion Each Of the other contestants were
presented with an NJ. c. Pin. Much credit
should be given those who were the instiga-
tors and promoters of this delightful and in
structive entertainment.
Mrs. KIump is having the old bake oven
removed from the property fronting the rail-
road station now occupied by DR.. Money and
will have porch built where 1t stood.
Shad have been very plenty In this market
all the week, and prices have ruled very low
for so early in the sason.
Evidence OF the dusty condition Of the new
roadbed on the Delaware railroad north of
this place, are the cars as they arrive at this
station. From their appearance, the passen-
gers must almost suffocate. This condition
only prevails between FELTON, and Clayton.
Every condition points to large fruit crop
this season.
The basket factories are pushing their work
in anticipation Of a great demand.
Walter L. Jones entertained his brother
Charlie Jenes, OF Smyrna, on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson, Frank Ross, l..
Harrlngton,N. j. Harrington and niece, Miss
Florence Wix, were entertained by r. w.
Ross and wife on Wednesday evening.
Miss Florence Wix, student OF Western
Maryland college, is spending her Easter va
cation of two weeks with her parents, Eugene
Wix and wife.
Rev. W. H. Hudson vitited W. E. Ross and
wife on Saturday.
Walter Collins, of Delaware College, is the
guest of his parents, Geo. W. Collins and
wife.
Miss elizabeth Tharp spent Saturday and
Sunday with Miss Florence Wix.
Geo. Ross and Alex. l.. Harrington were !
Dover and Milford visitors on Saturday.
Miss Harrington spent Wednesday evening |
At her home at Ross Lane.
Mrs Solomon Brown and son, George, are
lpending a week1n Philadelphia.
Mrs. W. +. Ross and son, Smithers, spent
Friday with Jesse Ward and wife.
At stated Council Fire OF National Coun-
fl, No. s, ID. Of p, the following chiefs were
elected and will be raised to their cheftain-
lies on Saturday evening. April 2, 1904 Po-
.ahontas, ary ]. Blades NenOnah, deborah
Iallaway; PowhatOn, Mary Waller; Prophet
ss, Lizzie Clymer; Keeper of Records, Fan
lie Swain; Keeper OF Wampum, Addie Bar
-er; Collector of Wampum, Ella Jones. There
viii be spread of corn and venison-cake
nd cream, on the 2nd ofApril. All the mem
,ers are invited to be present. Matoaka
,ouncil. No. g. d. of p, meets every Saturday
vening In Reese's Hall.
Mrs. Lydia Harrington and Mrs Roe are
cry III at their home on Mechanic st.
7. j. smith entertained his brother Bates
mith, of Burrs, lille. on Thursday.
&. Trice and wife, OF wilmington, spent
in town as the guests OF Wesley
,lades and wife.
MIS- Luther shaw entertained Mrs and Ms
amuel Cooper Oh Thursday.
Mrs. George Burton,O of Lewes,is the guest Of
er friends In town.