Milford chronicle., 1915-01-08
LINCOLN CITY.

Morgan and wife motored to Wilmington
on Thursday, where they visited Arthur
Morgan, who is patient at the Dela-
ware Hospital. Gangrene having again
made its appearance, another operation
on the limb was necessary.
Miss Pearl Warren is visiting in Bal
timore and Bowie, Nd.
A reception was held at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. POstles on Wednes-
day evening, in honor of their son,
Frank, and wife.
The Ladies Aid will meet at the home
of Mrs. Ray Morrison on Saturday even
ing. January 9th, 1915.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Taylor and son
Cornelius, of Georgetown, and Howard
Beideman and wife, of Philadelphia.
were among the out of town guests who
attended the wedding on Thursday.
A very pretty wedding took place at
the home of Mrs. Cora Atkins on Thurs
day, at high noon, when her daughter,
Miss Bernice, became the bride of Mr..
Charles Swain. The Bridal Chorus was
played by Mrs. VIM. Taylor, of George
town. The bride was attired in white
chiffon over messaline, trimmed in shad-
ow lace, and carried a large shower
bouquet of cream roses. The groom
wore the conventional black. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. j. W.
Gardner. After the ceremony a recep-
ton was held. The entire house was
tastefully decorated, the color scheme
in the dining room being pink and white.
One hundred and six guests partook OF
the dainty refreshments served. Many
handsome presents were received. Miss
Atkins is the second of our teachers to
embark on the sea of matrimony during
the holidays. Mr.. and Mrs. Swain have
the best wishes of the entire community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Warren spent
Sunday as the guests of Owen Deputy
and family, where they enjoyed fine
turkey dinner.
Miss Mia Cook entertained party of
her friends on Tuesday evening. Games
and various sports were INDUCED in until
a late hour, when they were invited into
the dining-room where delicious refresh
ments were served.
On Monday Miss Louise Clendaniel
barely escaped what might have been a
ris' store had become low and unknown
to Miss Clendaniel a party had put oil
on the soft coal, and when she stirred the
COdl5 IL Cdl5Cu oil JAO9AOAAg
enveloping her in flames. Having pres
ence of mind, she threw her burning
coat from her burning body and being
near another coat she wrapped it around
her head, thus keeping the flames from
her mouth. She escaped with singed
eyebrows and burned hand.
Geo. H. Warren and wife were guests
of George Swain and family on Sunday.
d. j. Wood, of Canada, has been Wis
iting his family.
Miss Lillian P. Deputy returned home
on SATURDAY. after spending the week
at Georgetown as the guest of the Rev.
Pardee and wife and Thomas Pepper and
wife.
Oliver Hatfield is spending some time
with Merit Warren, of BOrdentown, N. j. |
Mrs. E. T. Elliot, of Millsboro, has
been the guest of Rev. J. H. Gardner
and family.
Harvey and Lottie Wilson are visiting
in Dover.
Miss Nancy Jones spent last week
with her sister, near Milton.
On Monday pair of horses driven by |
John , a colored man, who |
works for Mr.. Case, became frightened |
and ran away. Seeing they were be-
coming unmanageable, he refined them |
into H. D. Cooks field. In the mean
time, the wheels parted, and he was
thrown to the ground. In some manner
he was entangled in the wheels and har-
ness and the horses dragged him around
the field several times, injuring him
severely. DR.. Hitch rendered medical
Minnie and Clarence Reed, of Milton,
spent Sunday with Sallie Jones.
Rev. j. H. Gardner is visiting in Phil
and attending the meetings
conducted by Billy Sunday.
A very quiet wedding took place at
he home of Thomas Postles and wife
m Wednesday evening, Dec. 30th, 10l4,
It eight o'clock, when their daughter,
Mss Irma, became the bride of John
Iecompt The wedding march was
played by Miss Clara Daniel. The bride
vas attired in white satin, trimmed in
hadow lace. The groom wore black
,roadcIoth. They were accompanied by
diss Mildred Lecompt and FrankPostles.
he ceremony was performed by Rev.
. H. Gardner. This was followed by a
eception. Many handsome presents
,ere received. They will spend their
oneymoon in Pennsylvania and New
ersey.