Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
HARRINGTON

During the hot weather of the past
summer, the leading stores of Harrington
closed their doors at seven O'Clock each
day of the week except Sundays and
Saturdays. and they found that the pro-
prietors were equally benefited with their
clerks, by reason of having the freedom
of taking comfort, and resting for the
following day. There is no reason why
any store should be kept open after seven
o'clock of any evening except possibly
Saturday evenings, in the town of Har-
rington. The parents of the young women
and boys who are clerking in these stores
for the small sum of four and FIVE dol
lars per week, should object to them
working more than ten hours each dav,
unless they are paid better wages and for
the extra time that would effectually
stop the practice of keeping stores open
until late at night at any season of the
wear. The young women can make bet
ter wages in the kitchens Cf the better
homes of Harrington, and have far more
time to themselves, than working on day
and night tours in the stores. Demand
a fair deal, should be the motto of the
clerks, and they can get what they de
mand, if they will stand together
The sudden death of a good citizen
while working in his tomoto field last
week, when Garrett Porter was seen to |
reel and fall as he gathered tomatoes
near his home. was a shock to those who |
knew him. Well and hearty and with |
out any warning he went to his work, /
and in a few minutes his earthly career
had ended. His funeral took place from
his late residence on Thursday, Septem-
Der 5rd, 1914 and interment was made
at Hollywood Cemetery.
Many will remember Mrs. Mary f
Fleming, who formerly kept a millinery
store near the railroad depot in Harriug-
ton, and who has been living with her
daughter in Philadelphia for several years
past. Her remains were brought to Har-
1ngton and inferred at Hollywood Gem
etery last week
The people should remember that only
two more opportunities will come to othem
Go get registered and so qualified 10 vote
AT the general election which takes place
IN November next, and the first of these J
IS on Saturday, September 10Th and the
asst on Saturday October 18th. Remem-
Der that this first date is one week from
tomorrow.
Fodder saving is well under way with '
farmers in this district and many have
their blowing for wheat nearly done ex-
sept where late tomatoes now are and on
ate corn ground which is to be seeded g
10 wheat
The public schools open this season :
with prospects for very efficient wear il {
educatian for the children of Harrington.
The County School Commission in !
spected the Harrington Public Schools
o day. v
Mrs. Barnard and family, of Whining !.
on, have been the guests Of Mrs. Alcade !:
Porter.
\ lamp exploded at the home Of Thos. "
fleming last week, and in throwing the
'lazlng lamp out the door, Mr. Flemings
lands were badly burned.
A birthday celebration was held at the
lone of o. II. Tee, in honor of the 43rd h
of Mrs. Tee last week Many
handsome presents were given her, and G;
he guests were served with ice cream and
axe in profusiou. :,
Mrs. W. W. Ross passed the week with
riends at Frederica, Laws Chapel and q,
lowers Beach, and returned after having h
fine time.
S. L. Sapp and family are on a motor @,
rip through Pennsylvania and New York =
Wesley W. Ryan was injured recently
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lington and was brought to his home "
ere. "a
Harry Finch has gone to Philadelphia
reside. a.
Mrs Richards has returned home from I.
trip through the South. Il,
Henry Knox and grandson have re- n
rned from a visit to Kansas and Okla a,
lma,
Mrs. Emory and daughter and Mr. Lee n
nd, of Philadelphia, motored here and sv
ssed the week as guests OF Mr.. and NJ
rs. Alcade Porter, who, with her son, -
them to their home.
Miss Mary Harris, of Greensboro, has fe,
en- a guest Of Miss Sallie Porter.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of Bethel NJ hi
Church was entertained by Mrs. Alcade
rter last week te,
Mrs. Louis Smith has been i'll this
ek. N.
Tomatoes Wanted.