Milford chronicle., 1916-06-23
HARRINGTON.

interment was made at HollywOO,
cemetery. Dropsy was the cause o
death, which took place on Tuesday
Miss Anna Newman of New Castle
is spending her vacation with hel
mother.
A new order. "Rebecca," has beer
organized for the benefit of the ladies
of our town. The object is to hell
in time of distress.
BY his kindness and desire to serve
his patrons, Judson Ramsdell is en-
dearing himself to the public.
Mrs. H. c. Fleming and daughter
Clara. of Wilmington, are spending
the summer with the Misses Anna
and Laura Fleming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Knox OF
Henderson, North Carolina, have been
spending a week here on their way
to Ocean City, Nd, where they will
spend July and August.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Taylor, of
Wheeling, W. Va, have been spend
4 ing their vacation at Delaware Col
/ lege, and here with relatives. Last
Monday evening their fourth wedding
anniversary was celebrated at the
home of Mrs. William Masten. A very
| pleasant time was spent. During his
visit at Delaware College Mr.. Tay-
lor received his degree.
An Anti-Saloon League has been or
ganized here, Wilbur E. Jacobs be-
ing one of the most active members.
1t is a noble organization and should
have the support of every upright and
moral citizen Our town would be
much better if we could get liquor en-
tirely stamped out of it.
Mrs. John Evans Of Baltimore is
spending some time with her sisters,
Mrs. B. F. Ross and Mrs. E. Min
ner.
In coming from the West, j. VIII
Powell noticed they are also late with
their crops, on account of so much
rain. In many places he saw the
weeds as high as the corn.
Jesse Ward expects to have new
bathroom put in his country resi-
dence, and also here in the building
he is contemplating to erect, besides
other improvements.
Samuel Tharp, another enterpris-
ing farmer, has had the water system
installed in his house and he and his
wife are enjoying the luxury. They
know their labor is greatly lessened.
Miss Hannah ClarksOn and Norris
Adams were married on Wednesday of
last week while on a trip to Whining
ton and Philadelphia. They have re-
turned and are occupying a residence
in town.
Mrs. Frank Porter has been spend
ing a week in Baltimore having her
eyes treated.
Miss Mabel Vincent is spending sew
eral weeks in Philadelphia.
Lyman Porter, who has been at
tending the University of Maryland, !
spent several days with his mother,
Mrs. Frank Porter. He left on Mon
day to resume hospital work in Bal
timore.
Mrs. Floyd Turner and daughter
are spending this week with the par
ents of the former.
Prof. A. L. Harrington, a former
teacher here, delivered the address to
the graduating class of the Dover
High School on Wednesday evening |
The High School principal, recently
elected, Prof. John Brittingham,
comes highly recommended, especial
y by Prof Harrington. The two
we're college chums at Washington"
George Vincent met with an acci-
lent on his recent trip to Philadel-
,hia. His auto was almost demol-
shed by a trolley. He escaped unin-
ured but David DOrman was COM
,elled to have two stitches taken in
is nose.
The Children's Day service at Wes- {
ey's NJ. E. Church, which was large
y attended by Harrington and Den
on friends, was pronounced fine by I,
Il. Bernice Porter Wooters did
well in several recita-
ons. :
Children's Day services will be held
t Bethel and at Union Corner NJ. P. Z
hurch next Sunday morning. All
re welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Everngam and
aughter, Miss Thelma, we're motor
uests on Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. fl
z. G. Wooters. Miss Thelma is a a
udent of the Girls Latin School of "
altimore preparing to enter GOucher
Ollege, the Alma Mater Of Presi- 81
snt wilson's daughters. al
Mrs. Alice H. Ross and brother,
rof. Harrington, who by the way eC
as one of her first pupils, have in at
cir possession a number of poems,
INNS and songs composed during la
cir spare moments. Upon the pres al
ltation of one to the President and fu
rs. Wilson, a beautiful letter of tn
anks and appreciation has been re- pa
ived by the former, while one from
e pen of the latter is published in so
e of the city newspapers every m
eek. In her childhood days, at
lich time her first State Teachers M
animation was also passed, her first sh
ort at poetry, Summer" was made
request of the beloved principal, la'
e late Rev. j. E. Mowbray, upon mi
2 class contemplating Raubs pro-
iy. Su
Summer. at
e valleys with wheat are waving, Ch
rhe corn is on the hills; loi
erything in life seems joyous
Gen the bright running rills.
e orchards are ringing with the {
delOdy of the birds; in
e meadows are re-echoing ina
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