Milford chronicle., 1905-06-02
HARRINGTON.


had been forty years since the Civil War
closed and how prominently forty" figured
in the Bible. Beginning with the first gun
fred at Fort sumpter, he gave brief outline
lofthe Civil War, and closed with the scene
where the same dag four years later which
was shot or the Fort was raised over sumP-
ter at the close of the war He compared the
conflict in the christian life with that OF a
soldier. This was very able sermon, and Inc
vast audience was very much pleased with
Utmost especially the members OF the Post.
Decoration Day was celebrated with many
Interesting features. A well arranged pro-
gram was nicely carried out. The G. A. H.
men marched to the cemetery accompanied
by the Harrington Band and twelve little
flower girls: at 2 p. m exercises consisting
OF drill songs ald recitations, were rendered
bv seventy-hve little girls and boys repre-
sent'ngthe Royal Temp mperanee Legion at the
Harrington Opera House; after which very
able address was given by Mr. John Holland
ofMilford. Prof, Brooks, superintendent OF
Sussex county Public SchOols,als gave very
instructive address. The band favored the
audience with fine music and the hall vas
very prettily decorated with flags, cut flow
ers and bunting.
Phil. Benson, eolored, was struck by atrain
early Sunday morning near Moore's Crossing
and so seriously hurt he died soon after being
/ brought to town. Il is supposed he had
been drinking, and had laid down on the
track,
The meeting held Saturday for the purpose
OF electing directors for the Citizens Bank're-
suited In electing Alfred Raughey, Ernest
Raughley, VIM. A. Smith, Ora Sapp, s. L.Sapp
L. l.. sapp, J. H. Breeding, u. sipple, Solomon
Brown, James Townsend, J. p. Cordry, Riley
Melvin and Ed. NOtts.
Relatives and friends of Miss Edna Belle
Smith, OF Wyanet, Illinois, have received
cards OF invitation to her marriage on June
18th to Mr.. Fay William Knight, of Indiana.
Miss Smith was formerly Of our town, and
half sis.er OFFS. l.. Sapp She is bright and
gifted girl. and all wish her every possible
happiness through life.
The appearance OF the grounds round the
depot is very much improved; also a plat
form is being laid for the accommodation Of
South bound passengers.
There will be preaching at Central NJ. p.
Church Sunday June 4th, at p. m, by the
pastor Rev. n. 0. Gibson.
Richard Trice is having house erected on
lot lately purchased for home
The concert given by the Harrington Or
chestra Tuesday evening, was very fine. The 1
people OF town should be proud Of such an
orchestra.
Walter Taylor has gone to Philadelphia to
take the finishing course Of has trade-that
Ofwatch-making
]. Simmons and wife, of Pennington. were |
guests Of Waiter Jones and wife Tuesday.
Miss stella Taylor has been entertaining |
her friend, Miss Jump. of Houston.
Miss Edith smith is attending Commence |
ment exercises in Seaford this week.
Clarence Jones,of Wilmington, is the guest
of his mother in town.
Miss Dora Collision is home from West Ches-
ter Normal School
Mrs. Emory Harrington left Saturday for
visit In Wilmington.
Miss Cad Sharp is home from Dover, ae-
companied by Mrs. Walker and children.
Mrs. Amos Coie,Of Dover. is a guest OF Mrs.
Fanny Kenerly.
James W. Smith and grandson, Gordon |
Smith, spent Sunday in Goldsboro.
DR.. j. A. Klump, of Wnliamsport, Pa. is |
visiting relatives in town.
Rev J. H. Beauehamp, wife and daughter
spent part Of the week In Townsend.
Ralph W. Reese Of SeafOrd, spent Monday .
with his brother in town.
Robert Raughley, Of Wilmington, spent
Sunday with J. Smith and family.
W. c. Wright aud daughter Bella, spent
Sunday in Dover.
Miss Leona Waller is spending this week
with Mrs. Winnie Butler, near Laws.
Rev. Elwood Jones was in town a few days.
Miss Jennie Macklin and Miss May Russell
Of Milford, we're guests Of Mrs f, G. Harring-
ton Tuesday.
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Tuesday.
John Waller and wife have returned from
an extended visit to Delmar and POcomOke
city.
Miss Mary Lockerman, after a pleasant
visit with her many friends in town, has re-
turned to her home IN Seaford.
Miss olevia Cain, OF Philadelphia, is making
her parents visit.
Miss Minnie Quillen spent Jews days In
Philadelphia this week.
Six fat hens fell victims TO thieves last week.
who entered the premises Of Mrs. Charles
Gordon. Now that the damage is done, ore
vengeance would be wreahsd the prowleTs
should returs to repeat the robbery.
All members OF Nantlcobe Council are re-
luested to be present on Saturday evening
June Srd. /,
The Cobweb Social was a fms success. why ,
not hold it again II would please quite a
number Of the town folks.
The graduates Of the High School are,
Misses Roe Belle Moore, Reba Eisenberry, b
and Harry Shaw.
Childrens Day will be observed on Sunday 4
afternoon, at Prospect Church.
The ladies OF Bethel NJ. p. Church will hold !
box social on Saturday evening June Srd, in 1
he grove. Aid good cause. 4
Memorial Day was observed With unusual
interesting ceremonies this year. The az Y
iresses made by Prof J. d. Brooks and Mr.
ohm Holland, OF Milford, were exaellent. The /
peaking was In the Opera House which was &
packed. II is inspiring to thus honor the dust
md memory Of the dead soldiers who fought '
or our country and may we henoeiorth never
orget the words OF the immortal Lincoln 4
Now and henceforth we resolve that they
hau not have died in vain, that the nation i
/ d ? God shall have a new birth Of freedom, 3
md that government OF the people, by the O.
people, and for the people, snail not perish :
rom the earth" We caunOt honor their 4
memory 100 highy,or be too grateful to their
memories for the blessings they have vOuch-t ,