Milford chronicle., 1913-06-13
GLENDALE

n uOS WHICH IS supposed TO nave Deel
r afflicted with rabies has caused mucl
/ anxiety among the people between her,
! and Slaughter Beach, where its route Of
wondering appears to have been.
A horse owned by Charles Reed OF
Slaughter Neck is reported to have de.
veloped hydrOphabia and died as a result
of bite from the dog in question, and
also, the statement is made by those who
have seen the dog swapping at the herd
OF POle-Augus cattle owned by VIM. |.
Simson, OF Milford, on the Campbell
| Farm, at Slaughter Beach, that
several of them were bitten.
| 1t IS hoped that they may have been
| mistaken, as the loss would be heavy o
this herd of fine cattle
While sitting at the table last Sunday
Joshua Short, a prominent and and pro-
sperous farm near NAPLES Mill. was
stricken with illness, and removed to
his bed, where all that could be, was
done for him, but he died on MOaday
morning, surrounded by his devoted wife
and family. His remains were Inferred
in Odd Fellows Cemetery at Milton on
afternoon last. He was a good citizen,
a kind and generous friend and
splendid farmer. He will be missed in
the community in which he lived as well
as by his family.
The Ladies Social Circle will meet this
week with Mrs. Lombard, and as this is
the first meeting they have held for
several weeks, it is expected that they
will have happy time indeed; but they
certainly will not forget their old friend
- Paul Pry, and, while not permitting
actual men to attend these gatherings, |
they will send to the newspaper man |
generous supply of cake, and good things |
with which they will regale themselves. |
Our Base Ball Players are loosening up |
their rusty joints and preparing for a |
game with the Lincoln players this
Saturday coming.
The Childrens Day service last Sunday
was an interesting affair, and the church
was filled to overlooking. The children
were proficient in their part of the pro-
gram, which went through without a
hitch and pleasure to all. The contri-
buttons were surprising to the people
as over 500 was found to be
the amount of the donations.
One OF our automobile sports had an
exciting experience last week, when he
'an his machine into Reynolds mill pond. |
The mule team of Mark Watson was
lble to draw the automobile back to the [
'oadway without serious damage having
)een done. This should be a lesson to y
areless driving of machines over mill
ams.
So many narrow escapes have hap
ened at the railroad crossings here that I
he time has arrived for placing flagmen :
t all such crossings. The railroad has
cen taking note of the number pass Z
1g over its tracks during the day. and
1lil soon take action in the matter
)uring the day time 1888 people and Is q
cams passed at one crossing during the :
cunt. 1t IS thought that John Watson, +
ne Of the oldest trackmen located here. 4
ill be placed in this position.
Glendale needs a new union station,
nd needs it badly, as the accommoda-
ons here are simply so poor as to be
eyond consideration.
Growers of wheat are reporting that
n insect is causing much loss by de-
.roying the grain, and that the freezing
Gather has also injured the grain in
le milky state. This comes from sew
al sections about Glendale, and intel
gent farmers are responsible for the
atement. This, coming after the loss
the fruit and berry crops, is making
me farmers feel blue.
William Wolf, who has expended time
I'd money to produce a large strawberry
I'd blackberry field, and who should
is year have had 500 crates of straw
rries and an expenditure of $500 for
cking, has had a total failure because
late freezing weather. To those .
no continually claim that farmers have
easy time of it, this is a nut to crack.
capitalists like B. F. B. Woodall. n
10 boasts and blows hot air for advice q
farmers, as to growing berries, these q
nditions do not mean the hardship it "a
es to the man who does his own labor g
d must.pay the bills when a real loss
ours. If Mr.. Woodall's interest is
ly for the farmer, why not prove it -
a substantial way when the oppor- -
nifty is afforded. -
Mrs. Georgia Hemmons is very i'll at q
r home. q
Mrs. Sarah J. Abbott is recovering a
I'm her illness. -
Oscar Postles is painting a new house
Ebe Wilson has greatly improved -
property. Paul Pry.
ct TOHNCTOWN