Milford chronicle., 1914-03-13
GLENDALE

The farmers meeting on Monday after
noon was the most enthusiastic and earn
est effort ever made by our farmers 20
better the condition and prosperity Of
themselves and their farms They came
from every quarter ~ Lincoln, Milton
Nassau and Nauticoke were all well rep
resented. The weather was ideal and
every one was intent on gaining all pos
sihle information W. S. Dickerson was
made president and Harry Jester secret
ary. After brief talk by the chairman,
IS. l. GRAY. a most successful berry and
cautaloupe grower. vas introduced and
for nearly two hours held the audience
IN his grip while be told In a clear way
every phrase Of melon growing After
his talk cross hre Of questions were
hurled a. Mr. GRAY from all sides, which
were satisfactorily answered in every way.
Mr. Olive Newton. oi Budgeyille, was
expected 10 talk upon his wide experience
as a berry grower. but owing 10 his uu-
avoidable absence Mr.. Gray again took
the floor and talked on strawberries.
which gave the farmers much satisfaction
and information. a vote of thanks was
extended to Mr. Gray for his generosity
and kindness Among those IN the aud
ience were Messrs Roland Atkins Of
Milton, Pepper, OF Harbesou, Benson, Of
Fleatown, Kents. Of Lincoln, Harris, Of
Sauucoke, Abbott, Of Relden, and every
farmer IN this vicinity. Thirty-fiye more
acres Of cautaloupes were pledged, which
makes a guarantee Of l25 acres. MANY
of those who subscribe two aud three
acres will increase to double that amount.
while many who would not name any
set amount will grow all they can culd-
vate
On last Monday night our Young miller.
Walter Reynolds. had 500 pounds offour
stolen from him which had been packed
up ready 10 carry TO Georgetown on
Tuesday morning. The thieves made
entrance through a cellar window and
went up through the mill 10 where the
-four put up in l2Hpound sacks, was put
out an upper window into wagon and car
ned of. This is a hard stroke on a Young
business man, who IS beginning life
under difficult circumstances, and he has
the sympathy Of his many friends and
patrons v
Our new postmaster has bought Of Mrs.
Sallie Warren her new house and lot.
paying $1,000 cash. As soon as his school
term expires, the postmaster will move
with his family into town and take per
sonal charge Of the postofice. Mean
while he is building barn and stable on
the property
The stork has been very busy around
here within the past few weeks, and
there have been seven recent births,
with but one girl among them. On last
THURSDAY another boy, the ninth one,
was left at the home Of Mr. Page. Ed
ward Williams, who resides at Dicker-
son Corners, near town, is the happy
father Of a flne large son.
Mrs. Combs, formerly Rate Reed.
daughter of the late Senator Reed. Of
Ellendale, but now a resident of Middle
town, is being congratulated on the birth
Of a son. Her mother and sister are
with her.
James Warren and wife have returned
from two weeks visit to Mt Holly. n.
J., where they attended the wedding of
David B. Warren. Paul PRIV.
A Box and Shadow Social will be held
IN the EIeudale School Hall on Thurs
day, April 10Th, at 7.30 p. m. All are
cordially invited to attend. Come see the
funny Shadowgraph and other entertain
ment for all. If stormy it will be held
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