Milford chronicle., 1912-05-24
MAGNOLIA.

Amidst stormy conditions deepening as
the day heightened, an enthusiastic w
| {. T. U. conference for Kent county was
held in the church on last Thursday Our
president at large, Mrs. Kate +. Smithers
was detained at home, much to the regret
of all present. State president, Mrs.
Emma Caulk; county president, Mrs.
Imogene Clifton; corresponding secretary
Mrs. Mary Herring; recording secretary,
Mrs. Evelyn Killen; treasurer, Mrs. Lena
Hargrove, were each in their places for
business. Aggressiveness marked each
department of the work. Mrs. Clifton
presided in her winning, cabable manner
at the morning and afternoon sessions,
but as she could not remain for the even
ing session. Mrs. Caulk presided. Mrs.
May Sparks, of Railway, n. J., captured
her audience at each session, leaving them
hungry for more of inspiration and in
formation, such as she can give. Many
who are not connected with the work in
our town and community furnished ma
terial for menu; to these and all others
who in any way contributed to make the
occasion a success the local union tender
their thanks
County Surveyor John Hopkins made
survey of the town streets last Friday for
the purpose of better grading.
Mrs. (. o. Jester, of Viola, was the
guest of Mrs. Jessie Minner on Sunday.
James Kerbin went to New York City
on Tuesday.
Farmers Grange held a Banner" "
meeting on last Saturday evening. Dele
cations from Fruitland, Excelsior, Cham |
piou and Trophy Oranges were present, |
Worthy Master J. +. Rice and /
wife, OF Pomona, also MIR. Smith, a New |
Jersey granger. The worthy master Of |
Pomona declared it to be the duty of Wis
ting oranges to furnish the entertain
nent. The visitors responded with some
advice as well as spice talks.
The meeting was also favored with reci-
auons by sisters Ethel Collins and Katie
,onwell, which added to the pleasure of
he evening. Abundance of refreshments,
onslsting of ice cream and cake, were
erved and enjoyed by all present. The
range meets every Saturday evening at
o'clock.
sMrs. Frank n. Faulkner, of Upper
'airmount, Md, is the guest of Mr.. and
Irs. James +. Faulkner.
Henry Huesman has bought Mitchell
ar of Frank L. Hardesty, Dover, and it
as been delivered this week.
Superintendent James K. Sapp has an
ounced the following completes on
hildren's Day program: Music-Mrs.
lillian Sapp McIlvaine, Miss Mary Coch-
IN; Literary-AIrs. Sallie Stout, Mrs.
lame VanBurkalow, Misses Mary and
-elen Cochran, Mrs. Laura Wyatt, Miss
Iva Turner, Messrs. Harry c. Johnson,
)hn +. Davidson Decoration-Mrs
lame NanBurkalow, Mrs. Maggie John
N, Missess Sallie and Laura Grace.
exercises and regular month
collection next Sunday morning at the
lnday School hour.
Epworth League services next Sunday
-ening under the leadership of Mrs
athryn Knight. Topic, The false use
religious symbols -
A number of our townspeOple attended
{ dedicatory services OF the Methodist Z
Church on Sunday. Z
Mrs B. B. White was the guests of q
lends in Milford Saturday and Sunday. &
Miss Mary Cochran is visiting Miss Z
ellen Chipman at Lincoln. Z
John Dill, of Wilmington, spent Sun
v with relatives here.
Mrs. Lucy Knight is visiting her sister, \
rs. Robert Grace.
Miss Sallie Moore is with relatives and 7
ends in Philadelphia and West Chester,