Milford chronicle., 1910-02-18
HARRINGTON.

The death Of Hezekiah Harrington, aged 81
years, took place at 1 O'Clock a. m, on Tuesday
! February 18th, 1910 at his home in Harrington
He had been IN for several weeks and for ten
days past all hope was given up Of his recovery
He was well and widely knOWn-havins served
a. a state Senator representing lower Kent
County. His obituary appears in another part
of this paper.
/ Mn WaleOtt will close her home for the bal
ance Of the winter and spring, and travel
Having connected her property with the town
water works. she has sold her large windmill,
the tark and pump, to Representative Benz. F.
Hudson, OF near Mi;ford-who is having Pierce
a CaTmean take It down to re-erect on his farm
near Milford
The roads have bees very heavy going for all
this month, and the need Of better roads has
been plainly seen by the one exception in roads,
viz: the new stone road leading to Milford. II
has been splendid TO travel over. The sOpeF
Road Law would be . blessing If enforced.
One OF the most active men in Harrington is
Lambert Baird, who for thirty years has been
familiar TO the travelling public who stop At the
Harrington depot. Nj. Baird is p years old but
locks only co. He walks each day Of his life
i've miles by actual measurement between bis
home and the depot and it Is to this exercise he
attributes bis excellent health. All his busy
life he has took part In local afiairs-being
Identified with the public schools, town i'm
prOvenent. etc. His appearance indicates
many more years Of usefulness before old age
lays its grip on him.
On Friday night and early Saturday morning
a most terrific wind storm, which had been &C
compasieo with snow and rain waged Il was
of sufficient violence te uproot trees and blow
porch benches quite distance Benz. Wright
had the misfortune 10 have bis carriage house
blown dowR besides injuring the vehicles It
contained.
Mrs. Mary Cahall and daughter Miss Mollie
Mrs. Russell aud daughter, Miss Ivah and tie
Misses Eva ThaWley and Willie Wilson have
been the guests Of Miss Lydia Hardesty and
brother William.
Mrs. Alfred Hopkins and daughter, Miss Allie
Belle we're entertained Thursday of last week by
Mrs J. Otis STAFFORD. of BurnviIle.
Miss Irma Turner was the guest Of Miss Ida
Eaton Of FELTON, several days recently.
The Rev. Dr.. Morgan OF Dover will be the
guest Of friends here today.
Our High School graduates to be are very en-
thusiastic in getting ready for their commence
ment
Mr. and Mrs CLARK Smith and brother Elijah
Of Greensboro, were guests OF Mr. and MIS-. Al
fred Ross recently.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Hanson have been visit
ors at Mr. and Mrs. Joseph simpsons.
The Pupils of Andersons school will celebrate
the birthday Of Washington. with appropriat
exercises
Mrs Alfred Raughley Is the guest Of her
brothers, DIS. George and William Wix Of New
YORK City.
William Roach Of Philadelphia Is the guest Of
Mr. and Mrs. Marx Roache.
The many friends Of the Rev. n o. Gibson. Of
Marion Station were glad TO welcome him here
last Sunday.
The Misses Cochran Of New York CITY, are
guests Of Mrs Kennerly and Mrs. +. B. Harrine- I
ton.
George Harrington the jeweler, Is quite H.
Omer Franklin Is selling out his furniture
10 going 10 Virginia 10 reside
Quite q number Of our town folk have been ID (
with lagrippe.