Milford chronicle., 1909-01-29
HARRINGTON.

In each Of our banks there was change IN Of
fcials in the working force at the first OF the
year 10 the First National Bank, william T..
sharp resigned his position cashier, which he
has held ever since the organization OF the bank,
and he was succeeded by Beniah Tharp, who
was the paying teller. Mr.. Vangisel was ad-
vanced to the latter position, and Louis
Baird wss appointed as clerk
In the Peoples Bank, Ora sapp succeeded
william smith as president, and Floyd Turner
was appointed clerk 10 assist the cashier, Fred
erick Masten.
play, "The Ferry, was rendered In the
/ Opera House last Friday evening before a large
audience. aud the proceeds were for the pur-
pose OF contributing to the fund to furnish "com-
! pauion bags" for the sailors on board the new
battleship Delaware which will be launched
next month al Newport News.
I Five Of our citizens. Messrs. Frank Vangeisel.
/ William sharp, Warren Moore and George,
swain have arranged TO attend the launching
Of the battleshlp Delaware ON February 5th at
Newport News.
our streets are ank e deep i'm quiyering mud
and we suggest 10 the town councilmen Just
elected, mat it is their duty TO have this slush
scouped mp and hauled of the streets. This viii
save mud HOW and dust later on, and at the
same time lower the grade of the streets TO their
proper level.
For years it has been recognized that the de-
pot aud freight house OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
road in this town are ia the wrong position TO
accommodate the people, and the officials are At
tempting TO get the matter Strengthened out, so
that they can be moved to to the opposite side,
so that four clear tracts may be had for the use
Of the road. without the necessity ofthe junction
freight trains having TO cross the line.
sweet potatoes are going to market In moderate
quantity from Harrt gion, and the prices paid
for them to the growers is S5 cents per truck bas
ket a handsome profit to the grower
The trustee to the Potter Estate came to this
place this week aud visited he farms belorging
to it in this section. Il was not very good time /
for him TO make the inspection, as the roads were
IN bad condition ia fact they were the poorest 4
OF the estate, and the trustee vii probably have .
to educate The farmers occupying them to high
er system Of farming. He did jar the ideas of
one OF The tenants somewhat but under the
present management these farms will be brought
TO better tnings-or, We mistake the an J.
Stanley Short.
The young people Of Harrington gave social
in honor Of Miss Mary Porter OF Burrsvile ON
Thursday evening last at the home of MIR and
Mrs. John Bullock OF this town. Among those
present were Messrs. Gordon and Bayard smith,
W. 7. Vessels, James Cahall, Olean sapp, Harry
Harrington and Norris Graham. Young laoies
present were Misses Mary Porter, Mary Thawley.
Leila Tatman, Laura Bell Kennerly, Kathryn
rrice, Irma Turner Rae Price, Mary Ward and
Nette Ross. Every one spent pleasant evening
Miss Cad Sharp has been the guest OF friends
1t Dover.
Mrs. Amanda Wocott is spending the winter
n FlOrids.
S. L. Shaw and daughter attended the iAaugu-
alton ceremonies of Governor Penuewell.
" Hastings, OF Seaford. was the guest Of Mr..
md Mrs Mark Roach on Fricay.
Mrs. Robinson has been the guest Of Mrs
lice Stafford OF Burrsvile.
MIR. and Mrs George Stevens have been enter
aiming Mrs Edith Wood OF Milford.
Thomas Clancy was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
ieorge Cannon on saturday and sunday. Mrs
annon gave a crocknole party in honor OF Mrs.
fancy on Wednesday evening Of ast week
We deeply sympathze with Mr. and Mrs
Hopkins in the loss Of their younger
mild, an infant OF few months lnterment
,ok place on Sunday at Mt. Olive Cemetery.
The engagement Of Miss Eva Narissa Hone.
aughier OF Mr. and Mrs Byron S. Hone. Of
AA IA 1AtAA u.s. aAaHas ~ \. ~ aaANl NViAiuos OF
erose Highlands Mass, formerly OF near here
announced. The bride-elect is an accom-
ished pianist while MT Collins is graduate
Delaware College, Ne extend our congratu-
tions.
on the evening OF the one hundredth auniver-
ry OF the birth Of Abraham Lincoln, February
th Mrs. Rebekeh Harrington Clancy VIII
I'D a box social at Tom ,hawk school. A de.
,btiul time Is anticipated by the young folk.
Miss Irma Turner was the guest Of Miss Nettye
1ss on Saturday and sunday. They and Bay
rd smith we're visitors Of Miss Ray Price on
nday.
MIS- Earl Nelson Of Clayton has been spending
yeral days with Mr. and Mrs Eugene wiz
The ladies Of Whites Church will hold
adow social on Friday evening, February 5th
Potash School. A hne time is expected
,Irs. B, +. Ross and Miss Collision enteriained
IS Nettye Ross aud Miss Irma Turner
irs Hobbs. nee Miss Maize Hopkins q very
al this writing The dreaded disease is con
nption.