Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
ELLENDALE.

We have just witnessed one OF the most
heroic acts Of bravery ever exhibited by an
ordinary man in acOuntry town, and his name
should be written In capital letters. End hls
name is DAVID ii. REED, OF K, and the iuci.
dent came about in this remarkable way.
When Harry W. Jester finished bis handsome
new home, he placed a large cedar tank upon
a heavy frame work thirty feet high, under
which was a gasoline engine to pump water in
to the tank TO supply the water for the home
and barn. Beneath the tank is two platforms.
and between them is about two feet Of space
filled with charcoal to prevent the tank from
freezing az the bottom During the severe cold
weather the pipe beneath this double platform
froze. and Joseph EnHis with an oil torch at.
tempted TO thaw out the pipe. and let the char.
coal adre. II smouldered until the high wind
OF Thursday when a sheet OF flame leaping
twenty feet above and around the tank was
seen. and Il was quickly seen that unless this
was stopped. the best homes OfEllendale were
threatened with destruction, and in all posi-
bility, the town Of Ellendale be wiped out of
existance. Everybody was stricken with panic;
women screaming aud men baRining to re.
move goods but II was here that David came
upon the scene. He started the engine whicn
drove water to the tank, and with a bucket in
hand be climbed that structure until reaching
the flames he crOuched 70 the eaward side OF
the tank, and began throwing water from the
flowing pipe into the flames. He worked man
fully while the fire burned his clothing and
flesh andlWhile the tower was threatening to
fail Il was a sight which caused strong men
10 turn their faces as II swayed, while his bro
Their Senator Reed. his wife and entire family
screamed for him TO come down; but, David
Reed WAS not made OF that kind Of clay. and
stuck to his work until the flames commenced
TO lessen and at last ceased 10 burn aud then I
David descended with clothes burned, hands |
charred. and with hair and back a cake OF Ice; 4
yet, he wa as calm as usual. and appeared TO .
be none tue worse for a short time aud then I
he became sick and very nervous. Uncle Joe |
smith led him to his home where he was
given stimulants and in a short time ne was
about again as live as a cricket and clipper rs
a ark after a change OF clothing. In the even.
ing when Harry Jester arrived home and saw
the wonderful peril his friend had been in be
realized that he had been the salvation of his
home and town When they met he offered
thanks In all kinds OF forms, but Mr. Reed said
Il have simply done my duty, please say no
more about IT," AllhOnor TO brave DAVID II.
REED, OFF.
We learn David has a political ambition
growing for this fall, and we predict that this
heroic act Will bring him more friends and
'otes. than ali the money spent IN a campaign
would produce.
The real estate OF Eliza Webb, deceased, was {
old here last "Wednesday by Attorney Andrew
J. Lynch, Of Georgetown IL is located four
niles west frem here, and contains lO8 acres,
n which Is a large mansion house. Il was
,nrchased by her eldest son, John p. Webb. 8
Or S2.4 900. Among the strong bid ders were
irs. J. F. HobsOn OF Philadelphia, Mrs. J. p. {
saacs, John, George and Marshall Webb, all
eirs and children Of the deceased.
The wedding Of William Jester and Miss Loa-
nd was solemnized at the heme OF her father, 8
,avid Loaand, on Monday afternoon, January o
nh. 1910 at ? o clock p. m.
Mrs. Emma Belts Is on an extended visit to
er daughter in Philadelphia d
Mr.. Phillips from Georgia has arrivid here and
III join his family on the farm purchased by
i'm near town. and will become one our neigh.
prs. We extend 10 him. mis- wife and family Of
ne chud en- Il cordial we come. &
Webster Warren has returned after a visit to Z
hilsde phia Of Sc, eral weeks
James Miilman. one Of our hsrdworki ing men z
ok his drst vacation of ana went to PhiladeI- a
lia. and the thing which seems 70 have impress. II
d him most, was the rare beef served in a res e,
urant; Jim say he wants no pretending when e.
ei is cooked for him.
Mis-. Rate Reed Is visiting her sister at George Il
wn A
Miss Rate COyerdale gave a social to her friends
ID class mates IN Tuesday evening last ia hon. \
other nineteenth birtaday anniversary. Il An
Is jolly good time Tor all, games, merry max nj
Z and lots " good lhings to eat made il \
emora0le event PAUL PBY. Ia
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