Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
MAGNOLIA

Mrs. William M. George is the CUES
of relatives in Philadelehia.
W. Z. Davidson, Jr., of Mahon'i
Light, has returned to his post of duty
from a regular vacation. On Sunday
the following guests were entertained
by himself and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. w
E. Davidson, Sr.. and daughter, Ida
Robert Davidson and family, c. FREQ
Johnson and family, and Caleb johnson
and family.
An epidemic of cold and grip has beer
prevalent in this locality recently, but
without serious results.
Lloyd Wilcutts is convalescing from a
five week shut in from scarlet fever,
and Miss Harriet Paradee has recovered
from tonsilitis and has resumed teach
ing. Miss Julia JOsephs suffered an at
tack of scarletina. but is out again.
A distressing wind storm last Friday
and Saturday demolished the portable
Peoples Church here. Other small
damages to outbuildings occurred, but
no heavy losses.
Mrs. Patience Hart has returned from
an extended visit to Philadelphia, ac-
cOmpanied by Chas. Hart, of that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas P. Davis and
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Collins, Jr.,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Wilson at dinner on Sunday.
c. S. VanBurkalow and c. Fred.
johnson went to Dover on Monday,
when Mr.. VanBurkalow handed over
his business of store keeping to Mr..
johnson. who is we'll and favorably
known here, and his many friends wish
him abundant success in this business
enterprise.
Rev. Frank NJ. Faulkner, of Upper
Fairmount, Md, was with his parents
for a short visit this week.
James Conner. of Baltimore, Md,
visited his mother recently.
Miss Gladys Wright, of Sharptown,
Md, at present attending the Whining
ton Conference Academy, at Dover,
was with Miss Alice Cochran, from
Wednesday until Monday.
Mrs. A. B. Smith was thrown from
the vehicle in which she was driving
alone on last Wednesday, when the
horse became frightened at an automo-
bile, throwing her in a position that
two wheels passed over her neck. The
accident occurred on State Road oppos-
ite the home of John Barnard. DR..
James Mastin rendered medical aid.
The public schools resumed work on
Tuesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb johnson gave an
at home and miscellaneous shower on
last Friday evening, in honor of the re-
cent marriage of their cousin. Miss
Eliza Coverdale to George Killen. The
evening was exceedingly pleasant tOI
those participating, while the severe
storm ragged without. The appropriate
presents were much appreciated by the
bride. Refreshments were served.
Those present we're: H. E. johnson
and family, c. F. johnson and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Killen. Mrs. Laura
COverdale, Miss Ellen Coverdale, and
John HOusman and families.
James H. Jester and Samuel E. Sax
ton have each purchased an automobile
this week. Mr.. TESTERS is a Ford, and
Mr.. Saxton's a Buick.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Scott have a
new baby girl in their home.
Extra services are in progress at the
church.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union met at the parsonage on last
Thursday evening. a very pleasant and
meeting was held. After
he devotional services the Secretary,
Miss Mary Cochran, read the minutes
If the last meeting and they were ap-
proved. Roll Call was responded to by
welve members, one visitor was pres
mt. A special contribution of so cents
lsked for by Mrs. Mary B. Donnell for
he Boys Reading Room at Delaware
Jity, was voted paid. A recitation
vas given nv Miss Emma Conner
Music, Quartette Miss Alice Cochran,
Iiss Gladys Wright, Edgar Cochran,
4ofiand Conner. Select Reading-Mrs.
Roscoe C. Taylor Refreshments were
erved and a good social time was en-
Dyed by all.
Mrs. Roscoe c. Taylor entertained
Ter mother, Mrs. Catherine Sweeney,
f Henderson, Md,
Mrs. Henry Slaughter is visiting her
aughter, Mrs. C. S. VanBurkalOw.