Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
PAUL PRY's GLENDALE
LETTER.

On Wednesday evening the people
Of Glendale were hurriedly gathered
to hear Superintendent Hardesty OF
Sussex County and Mr.. Harrington
from BridgeYille, discuss the suDlect
of a new form of taxation for puDlle
school education. The citizens OF
Glendale are greatly divided on the
subject. and a debate Of the matter Is
suggested. if those can be gotten to
enter into Il who are yersed on this
subject. WHl Mr.. George Jones take
a hand? We are anxious to hear from
him through the Chronicle.
A slight fire at the parsonage on
last Saturday frightened the people
here for a short time. but prompt ac-
ton soon extinguished It without
much loss. A fire also occurred at
Dickerson's Corners, when the home
of Joshua Millman caught fire from
some rags stuck in q chimney hole,
but willing neighbOrs acted quickly
and saved the building.
On next Saturday night the Ladies'
Aid will give a turkey supper In Jes-
ter Hall. The supper will be served
for 35c a plate. with ice cream and
cake 15c extra, making a delicious
meal for the price of fifty cents, and
everyone should go and help this wor-
thy cause.
on Tuesday last, while Mr.. and Mrs.
W. S. Dickerson were returning from
the Johnson sale, the young horse
they were driving became frightened
at an automobile and jumped a ditch,
throwing both occupants from the
buggy. They we're bruised and badly
shaken up. but not seriously hurt,
while the animal ran home without in
jury to himself or the carriage.
On Thursday night, Mrs. Mary
Reed. widow of the late Senator Reed,
was taken suddenly i'll with acute in
digestion, and for awhile was serious
ly i'll, but is now better and on the
road to recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Reynolds are
receiving congratulations on the birth
Of a fine nine and a half pound baby
girl Mr.. Reynolds wears a broad
smile. while Mrs. Reynolds and the
new arrival are doing nicely.
On Sunday. at the Sunday School,
the annual election Of officers for the
coming year took place, and after an
interesting contest Mr.. David DonO-
van was made superintendent and
Raymond West secretary.
The town election, at which time a
new board was to be chosen, took
place on Saturday, and was a quiet
affair, with no contests and little in
terest shown.
Protracted meetings are in pro-
gress in the church here, and the
minister In charge IS doing every
thing to make the attendance good.
David H. Reed has so far recovered
his health as to be ready to start his
business again, and will put his mill
in operation in a short time.
There is an opening for a good
blacksmith shop in Glendale, as it
is now necessary for one to go to Mil
ford or some other town to have a
horse shOd.
Arthur Reynolds of Philadelphia is
the guest of his many Glendale
friends and also OF his brother Wal
ter Reynolds.
A pretty reception was given last
Friday by Mr.. and Mrs. Freedland to
their many friends. at which all the
delicacies of the season were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Phillips have
been the guests of honor at the home
of her father, Mr.. Warren. They re-
side near Georgetown.
John Ingram was a host at a big
turkey dinner on Sunday when he en-
tertained about twenty-fOur of his
young friends.
F. J. Sipple of Viola is making
many friends at the station. while he
is relieving Edward Clendaniel, who
is away on his annual vacation
Miss Gertrude Dickerson is with
Mrs. Norman Scott. at Scott's Corner.
Mrs. Rebecca Carlisle and daughter
of Philadelphia are the guests OF
friends in Glendale.
PAUL PRY.
LOST-Automobile glove, between
and Broadkiln Beach. Noti-
fy Joe Reed, Glendale.
Tropical Theatre, Glendale, Del.
There viii be a big i've reel show
at the Tropical Theatre, Ellendale, on
evening.
2 reels of comedy with Charlie
Chaplin.
l reel feature with Blanche Sweet.
l reel feature with Mary Pickford.