Milford chronicle., 1913-04-25
MAGNOLIA

The spacious home of Mr.. and Mrs
James W. Kerbin was filled with guest
representing happy cause on last Thurs
day evening The local Women's Christ
ian Temperance Union were invited, anC
held their regular business meeting, hav-
ing as their guests the Wyoming Union
represented by twenty members, and
Mrs. Emma Z Caulk, our beloved State
President, of Dover. Mrs Kerbin was
assisted in receiving and serving by Mrs.
Wm. Milbourne, Mrs. ]. c. Chambers
Mrs. ] B. Lindale and Mrs James Mar
tin. After the business session and words
of special appreciation from Magnolia
Union to the visiting members, Mrs. r
+. Stout read The Cast of Boy" and
Mrs. +. G. Paradee, why l Want to
Vote, each selection from the Union
Signal. Mrs. Hettie Jenkins then spoke
words of appreciation in behalf of the
ladies of Wyoming Union; also Mr.. ]. c.
Dow in behalf of the honorary members
including in his remarks a beautiful tri-
butte to his mother. Mrs. Caulk then
gave us some pointers from our recent
legislature. Little Grace Mcintosh, of
Wyoming Union. recited But Ma Can't t
Vote" to the delight of all present. Mrs.
J. 5. Bradley gave some splendid work
done by the Mercy Band after which the
hostess served refreshments and a very
helpful social time ensued. A beautiful
moonlight night added inspiration, and
as the guests were leaving, God be
with you till we meet again, was sung,
and as the words echoed and re echoed
in the night air, all hearts were strangely
warmed, as the teams departed, separat-
ing us in body, but not in aim and pur-
pose.
William NJ. George has purchased a
Ford automobile of Frank L. Hardesty,
of Dover, this week.
Mr.. 7. 7. Williams enjoyed a family
reunion of all of their children this week
One of them, son in California, had not
been at home for eight years
Mrs. VIM Milbourne has returned to
her home in Dover from a visit with Mr.
and Mrs. James w. Kerbin. A number
of intimate friends were entertained at a
party on Friday evening at this home,
and delightful time reported.
John G. Barratt was seriously i'll for
several days this week, but is improving.
George w. Collins, Jr., was badly
burned on Friday evening about six
O'Clock by the explosion of a gasolene !
engine used for heating a large brooder. |
His eyebrows and eye-lashes were burn |
ed off hair singed badly, left hand and |
arm also causing intense suffering that !
night. DR.. James Martin rendered |
medical aid the applications drew out |
the fire, so that on Saturday he was COM
Daratively easy. Almost as by maricle
MS eye sight is not injured His many
friends rejoice that the accident was not
atal
Lloyd Stout and Dawson Minner, each
If Philadelphia, were with their parents
lere Friday to Monday
George Huesman and friend, Walter
Rider, of Marcus Hook, were guests of
dr and Mrs. Henry Huesman Saturday
md Sunday.
Mrs. Wilson Molar and daughter. of
were entertained by Mr.
md Mrs. Ray Ingram this week.
Mrs. Charles Barratt, of West Phila-
lelphia, has returned home from a visit
With relatives here.
Rev. w. E. Matthews organized an
Jshers' Union on Wednesday evening.
The Ladies Aid are looking after the
omfort of the Parsonage home by paint
ng and papering.
Next Sunday morning will be Mission
ry Day in the Sunday School, and the
obligation of the school for the year by
lasses will be taken. Each teacher is
rged to he present and report. The
Italian in America" will be the study of
he exercises. The same theme will be
be topic for Epworth League service,
ed by Mrs. Annie E. Faulkner at 7.30
d. III. Sermon by Rev. w. S. MATHEWS
s O'Clock. Preaching every Sunday
forming at 1870. You are cordially in
tied to each of these services.