Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21

BAKE ana Bazaar FElOdy anu DdbuHudl
nights in MeCabe's Hall
A. Ward zimmerman has been on I
trip to Pittsburgh and Chicago.
DR.. Merritt Burke's wife and chIidreI
are visiting friends in New Castle County
Rev. Watson, of Michigan, preachet
for the Presbyterians last Sunday anC
was entertained by Senator Sheldrake
Fred Satterfield and S. L. Sapp somS
time ago purchased what is known a:
the annex to the H. c. Fleming home
on Cedar st. Mr.. Sapp has taken the
heating plant out and utilized same al
his home on Weiner Avenue. Last week
they sold the bowling alley to the new
Armory at Dover. Carpenters are now
at work cutting the building IN two,
which is ia feet long. They expect to
leave the front part of the building on
the present site and move the back part
over on the north side of Centre Street,
making two properties OF same.
A new piano was installed in the Har-
rington Public Schools last week. The
/ instrument was purchased from +. A.
North & Co. of Philadelphia. We have
over forty pupils attending our school
from other districts.
George w. Hanson of our town is one
of the most efficient reading clerks they
have ever had in the House of Repre-
sentatives. George has a good voice
and is a tireless worker.
Miss Bessie Fleming and her friend,
Miss Weston, of Philadelphia, were
home over Sunday.
Martin Shaw and his friend, Miss
Buckson, of Wilmington, visited S. L.
Shaw on Sunday.
F. H. Van Geisel spent Sunday in
Philadelphia.
DR.. John A. Kemp, of Williamsport,
Pa, visited Mrs. Wolcott this week.
The Harrington Fox Hunting Club
had good chase last Monday. 1t lasted
about six hours.
A. J. Kinney is spending the winter
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. J. o. Bernard and Miss Betty
Hughes, of Greensboro. Md, visited
friends in town last Sunday.
Mrs. R. K. Jones was in Philadelphia
this week.
Mr.. Wright from the West has been
the guest of his sister, Mrs. F. L Masten.
Charles Trice, formerly a resident of
our town. now residing at Lima, Pa,
has rented a property on Dorman Street
and expects to return to Harrington
about March first.
Harry S. Harrington, assistant post
master, has been confined to his home
for the past week with rheumatism.
Miss Bessie Culver is assisting in post
office work.
A musicale was given February 11th
at the home of Mrs. John S. Harrington,
head of the department of music of the
Harrington Century Club. The follow
ing programme was rendered: Mrs.
Derrickson and Miss Hammond of Mil
ford, Del, violin and piano; Mrs. Jones
and Miss Kennerley, duet Miss Raugh-
ley, solo; Miss Knox, solo; Mrs. j. S.
Harrington, accompanist. After which
refreshments were served and a social
hour enjoyed, and all left for their homes
after most delightful evening. voting
Mrs. Harrington a charming hostess.
Mrs. Edward McCarroll, of Whining
ton, was Monday visitor here
Mrs. S. L. Shaw is on the sick list.
Revival services are in progress at the !
Methodist Church and great crowds are
attracted by the singing of the Berge
Sisters.
Miss Bertha Knox held bake Satur-
day afternoon Proceeds were for the /
Jr. Chistian EndeavOr Society.
Mrs. NJ. Morris is entertaining her /
sister, Mrs. Parks, of Parksley, Va.
Little Tharp Harrington, son of Mr.. /
and Mrs. N. J. Harrington, had the 1
last Wednesday evening to /
break the bone of his left leg. The ac-
cident happened at home while playing /
with his little cousin. He is getting /
along nicely and all will be delighted (
when he is well again.
George Collins expects to 60 to the |
hospital again for treatment.
Thomas Mitchell died last Saturday /
evening of dropsy of the heart, and in
terment was made at Hollywood Gene |
terry on Tuesday. We are glad to say |
that Mr. Mitchell died in the faith.
In falling from a lounge F. Billings
son had his arm broken. He is doing as /
we'll as could be expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rust and daughter Lot |
tie, of Magnolia, and Rev. r. W. Ross /
and wife were Sunday guests of Mr.. and /
Mrs. Warren Harrington, of F'rederica. /
AndersOn's School was closed on We'd /
nesday, the teacher attending the funeral 4
of her father, Alex. E. Harrington, of /
Frederick. Mr.. Harrington, who was |
nearly seventy-five years old, was a 1
Civil War veteran and had always been 1
a true christian-honest and charitable I
in every particular. Ee was greatly 1
beloved by his neighbors and respected /
by all. He was always greatly interested /
in the education of his offspring. His
whom he trained in the nurture
and admonition of the Lord, were six in 1
number: Alice, a school teacher for |
nearly twenty-t two years, and wife of /
Rev. R. w. Ross /; Warren, one of Kent's /
best teachers Alexander L., supervis- |
ing principal of Seaford Public Schools /;
Gertrude, wife of w. C. Coverdale, a !
farmer residing near town Rebecca B., |
a former teacher and wife of Thomas !
Clancey. the youngest head machinist |
of the American Bridge Company of |
New York City, and the late Rev. George |
B. Harrington.
All honor to the sons of Mars,
All praise to the soldier true;
A glorious thing it is to fight
Meath the red. white and blue.
Now the bugle's last note is heard
And the great Commanders call,
Now this gallant soldier has found
A heavenly rest withal.
ALICE.