Milford chronicle., 1915-12-31
SEAFoRD.

Walter Bee, alias George Smith
colored, was given a hearing last Mon
day before Magistrate w. H. Thorne
OF Seaford, on charge of assault anC
battery upon an officer. Bee, who is
a negro, was disorderly on the street
when officer Thomas w. Scott ordered
him to keep less noise. He started
trouble, but being under the influence
of liquor, Scott had little difficulty in
oVerpowering him. Magistrate Thorn
placed heavy fine on the prisoner,
which was paid by some Of his friends.
Never in the history of Seaford was
there such an epidemic of lagrippe as
Is at present, many of the business
men having fallen a prey to the ma
lady are compelled to forsake their
places of business, while many school
children are confined to their home;
with the disease.
Much damage was encountered by
the heavy gales of winds which pre-
vailed over this section durin.; Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, the telephone
and telegraph wires being put out of
commission for some time, while a
number of poles were blown down and
large trees uprOoted. The damage is
said to be estimated at several hun
dred dollars through the r4ral ser
tions.
The young people of st. Luke's P.
d. Church gave a novel entertainment
in CoulbOurns Opera House Christ.
mas evening. The proceeds going for
the benefit of the Church The price
of admission was so cents, which in
cluded refreshments, consisting of
chicken salad, biscuits and coffee.
The play, or entertainment, was by |
home talent, and the program was: |
Supreme notwithstanding stars of |
America-Maurice and Florence Wal |
ton; the hit of Hands Up The well !
known Castles, in their famous one
step. One-act play. entitled, "Slice of
Luck" and black-tace comedians in
singing and dancing act we're the /
principal attractions CT the evening. l.
A large audience was present and the l.
house was Jared many times with ap-
plaLSe aLd laughte: from the r. ,w,l
over the sights from the comical
stunts pulled off by the boys
While in a playful mood last night,
a crowd of young men in an accidental
way broke one Of the large plate glass
windows in front of George Wool
ford's store. 1t was stated by some :
of the boys that their feet slipped +,
while in pushing game, causing one :
OF the boys to go headlong into the \
window. No one was seriously hurt =
and the window will be replaced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry ]. Steward and a
family, of Toledo, after an absence of "
three years, from home, are visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John D.
Steward.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of William T. Moore, Jr., son of
Captain William T. Moore of West s
Seaford, to Miss Mary S. Marvel, the b
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. s
Marvel, one of Seaford's prominent h
on Christmas night, at p
he M. P. parsonage by Rev c. E. Dry b
len. After a short wedding tour they p
will reside in Seaford, where both par ;
les are well known, having lived here I
I'll their lives. Mr. Moore being one
II Seaford's old reliable pitching staff
lecame very popular with many Wis
ting baseball teams of recent years,
Who often had him on the firing line
With opposing teams when Seaford at
vas not scheduled for a game 1t was ds
omewhat of a surprise to the young W
+ set to learn that Jake" as he is ed
etter known, had joined the bene-
icts. There is a rumor afioat that a re
reat linen and kitchen shower is in on
rating for the happy couple on their
eturn home. to-
Christmas day was observed in Sea- en-
ord in one of the best social ways on
ecord. In years gone by many of the KC
itizens did not think it was Christ pa
las unless they celebrated it in an
ltoxicated way, and by creating all lit
inds of disturbance, but this year Nj
cry little drinking was done, espe- Su
ally by the better class of people,
no tried to celebrate in a Christian sic
ay. Christmas services were held at
/ the st. Luke's p. E. church, while ing
le M. E. and NJ. P. churches held ma
leir Christmas services over until vic
lnday morning, when large congre- me
ltions we're present.
Gregg N. E. church of Blades held Wi
cir Christmas entertainment on day
'iday evening, which proved to be
e of the most successful affairs ever I
Id in Blades. Numerous packages Ch;
small gifts were distributed among n
e children, after which a very ap- her
Opriate program was rendered. phi
After foiling many of their young
ends for some time, John Ellis, a ter,
ointment farmer, in company with nuI
hetrothed Miss Florence T. Out on
|, o. near here, drove to the M. P. late
in this town last Friday N
ernoOn, and were married by Rev. Byr
.. Dryden. Before the secret of on
young couple became known they ents
left on the northern express for Viii
extended wedding trip. Both par the
are well known here, and on their M
lrn will receive one of the old chill
lioned serenades. Mrs