Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
ELLENDALE.

On Thursday last al about noon the town was
10 a high state OF excitement by tine alarm OF
fire, which broke out IN the primary depart
ment OF our public school, In some way the
coal stove, with fire in IT, had been upset and
the live Goals soon began their work Of de-
struction on the floor and furniture but by
the timely aid our citizens the fames were
soon abated and with but little damage Dur
ing the excitement, which was running high,
our juvenile teacher. Misss Maize Reed, tainted
but was soon restored without any III effects.
AS we predicted IN our last weeks letter, the
pie social was a big event, Notwithstanding the
swinging blizzard OF Saturday hight. The
bellies and beaus were out IN full ferce aud some
old ones too; ard my how they did make the
pies hy. One fellow ate four whole pies al ten
cents per slice and begged for more and de-
0Iared that be was not feeling very well either
and in poor appetite II was very enjoyable
affair and afforded much pleasure to all whU
attended; aud as il was for benefit. Il placed
quite a neat sum in the treasury for char table
purposes. These socisis are moral benefit to
the community aud have a refining influence
on our young men and should be encouraged
and literally patronized.
The marriage business stiH goes on and the
Wednesday evening the town was aroused by
an awful racket. and upon Inquiry we learned
that the boys were serenading Cove Donovan,
OF near Robbins, and Miss Matte Webb, daugh-
ter OF a most prominent aud wealthy farmer
OF near town, John Potter Webb, who are now
man and wife. There are still more weddings
to follow, ana IL is said that Mrs. susie Mackliu
is now building handsome attire ioi coming
bride.
samuel Warren had to move from here on
last New Years on account Of not being ableto
secure a home here, having sold his farm.
Stree that time he has been so unhappy that
he has returned and purchased a residence In
town-the Eddie Macklin house for s556. We
are glad to welcome him back to our commu-
nifty, for he is a worthy and valuable citizen.
Wesley Workman and son will open up an
up-to-date meat market in the StOddard house,
which he recently bought.
Mrs. r. A. Wood Is in Philadelphia this week
new millinery for the spring trade. |
Mrs Emma Belts has been visiting her
laughter, Miss Josephine Betts,in Philadelphia |
Miss Katie Prettyman, of Milford, has been |
he guest of her sister. Mrs. Isaac Clendsniel.
Miss Flossle Macklin. OF Lincoln, visited her /
,ousin, Miss Mia Maeklin, and attended the 4
,ie social.
Henry Laundry has Just left for another trip |
o Cuba, where he with New York, Canada |
md Georgetown syndicate, are interested in
500 acre tract Of fine timber.
Mrs. Thomas Lekites and Mrs. Laundry are
10Th quite III at their respective homes here
nd are being attended daily by Dr. Marshall
u Milford.
Harry Wilson, our new painter, has just hn-
shed decorating Representative TESTERS new
ome. which is a fine display OF skilled work.
Danship. He Will, alter painting a small resi-
ence for W. S. Dickerson, go to Milford to
amt the residence Of DR.. Roberts.
Much happiness was occasioned in the home
{ Mr. andlslrs. David Donovan by the advent
IA bright bouncing l2-peuRd baby boy. The
inior agent put in his appearance on We'd
esday evening, February Srd.
Mss Lille Fisher is now convalescing from
protracted illness PAUL PRY.