Milford chronicle., 1907-07-26
ELLENDALE.

We have endeavored in the past to up
hold the pride and dignity Of our town
and had been led to believe that we were
a community of good morals and intelli-
gent people; but to our dismay and cha
grin we must admit of our sad disappoint-
ment and are requested by the best eiti'
zens to publish the disgraceful occurrence
of Saturday evening which took place on
the arrival of the excursion train from
Rehoboth. The brawl started by loud
cursiug and other indecent language from
a rough man and married woman and
what is most to be regretted is they are
white and highly respected families,
hence for their sake we Withhold their
identity. 1t is high time the authorities
we're on the alert and stop such disgrace
ful brsws.
The sickness and causalities seem to be
above normal just now.
Mrs. John Coverdale, our old neighbor
from Bowers Beach came here to nurse
her sick daughter, Mrs. Fred Salmons
and died suddenly of stomach trouble
Her remains we're taken to Barratt s
Chapel on Monday afternoon for burial.
S. J. Wilson directing the funeral.
George w. Galway, highly respected
farmer, living near Oakley, died very
suddenly on Saturday night last, aged %
wears. He worked all day Saturday and
the end came without moments warn
ing. An inquest was held and death
from heart failure was the verdict rem
dered. His remains were entered at
the Bridgeville cemetery Tuesday.
A young son of Mr. Larock, who re-
Gently purchased farm near Oakley, is
very i'll with form OF spasmodic collie
which is very dangerous. DIR. Samson Is
giving medical attention.
Mrs. Will Workman is very i'll with
maleria fever and is under the care OF
DR.. Nellie Teas.
Henry Owens is very i'll and is under
the care and treatment of Dr. Robinson
of Georgetown.
Our venerable citizen, William Short,
is rapidly sinking from a severe cancer Of
the face.
John Prettyman is improving and Is
now able to attend to business.
Mrs. Clara Carter, of Washington, D.
c., Mrs. Wm. Short, of Philadelphia, and
Alfred Short, of Camden, n. j., are at
the bedside of their father, VIM. Short.
Mr.Smith, of Binghampton, n. Y, father
of Mrs. Harry Jester, is visiting his people
here and with Mr. TESTERS family they are
now rusticating in their cottage at Slaugh-
ter Beach. Harry Jester is cutting large
tract of timber on the old Townsend farm,
near the beach, and rafting the piling
down Slaughter Creek to the mouth OF
the Mispillion, where they are used by
the contractor who is building the jetty
for new mouth of the river.
Robert Swain, farmer, has purchased
a pair Of mules of W. S. Dickerson and
will engage in the tmOer business.
Our School Board have employed the
teachers for the following school year {;
John West and Miss Short, of Georgetown,
and Miss Housman of Milford, for the
primary grade,
Miss Mary Dickeson, a young grad
uate of our High School, has taken first
grade certificate for teacher and is now
open for position in that capacity.
The Pennsylvania Railroad detective
came here and arrested Charles Indie for
disorderly conduct on the excursion train
Saturday night. His case was tried before
ESQUIRE Wood and was fined s. and costs
which he paid and secured bis release.