Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09
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The Ladies' Aid socity met in their
regular monthly meeting on Saturday
evening last, being entertained by Mrs.
Mosena johnson and Mrs. Ida johnson
at the home OF the former. This society
is growing in importance all the time
il deserves commendation for the good
work being accomplished for the church
and the uplift Of the people OF the COM
munity. The meeting was called TO or
der by the President, Mrs. j. w. Will
cults and when the roll was called.
! tweniy-siX members responded; there
We're also eight visitors present. The
society has decided to paint their hall,
which they built last year. and which
/ is creditable 10 the society as well as
the town. After the business session
was through an hour was spent in So
cial entertainment. consisting OF a pro-
gram OF vocal and instrumental music
and select readings. The dining room
doors were then opened and the whole
party was invited to partake of the
things that go 10 satisfy the epicure.
Before adjourning the society decided 10
hold a Parcel Post sale and Pie Social
I'm the hau on December list, further
notice of which will be made later.
Mrs. G.. W. Bnderbach. matron ON
I the Steamer Frederica. spent the week
end here with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Sias Fleming.
Miss Helen Thompson Of Bowers. by
the advice Of her physician. was taken
to the Hahnneman Hospital in Philadel-
phia on Thursday Of last week and was
operated upon the next day. The latest
advices are that the operation was "A
success and that Miss Thompson is rap
idly recovering. Her mother, Mrs. J.
H. Thompson, and Mrs. Alex. Minner.
accompanied her TO the hospital and re-
NAMED in close touch with her until
Tuesday OF this week when they re-
turned home.
r. d. Davidson spent the week end
at his home here, having a leave Of alb
sence from his duties in the Coast De-
fense service.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Norris Of
Camden. n. j.. were week end guests
Of A. d. Garrison.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy has return.
ed home from an extended visit with |
friends in Camden, n. j.
The Junior Aid met and was enter |
tanned by Miss Ida Davidson on Tues
day evening Of last week.
Frank James, one Of the oyster shuck-
ers from Seaford. has secured a cottage |
and brought his wife here to remain as
long as the business Of shucking oysters
will justify.
Leon Kelly. whohas conducted a bar
Der shop here for the last seven years,
has moved 10 Milford and engaged in
the tonsorial business on larger scale.
There is a splendid opening here for
a barber at this time.
J. A. Wilcutts living near town. re-
turned home from Philadelphia, where
he has been under treatment by a spe-
cialist for the past week He is much
improved.
+. r. Williams. who has the bakery
in town. has closed the same until the
warm season opens next year. john
Dawson. his baker, left on Monday OF
this week. for his home in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arlie Jacobs and Mrs
Florence Hatfield Of Harrington. were
the Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William King
Mrs. Ella Wilson, who has conducted
The Kent Cottage, has closed the same
and left on Tuesday Of this week for
her home in Harrington.
William King, agent at the Steamer
Frederica Warehouse. met with the mis-
fortune Of having his thumb so badly H
mashed and lacerated as to require the ]
services Of a physician.
Mrs. Elizabeth jefferson and daughter
Miss Virginia, Of Milton. are on an in
iehnite visit with their friends. Mr. and
Mrs. John Purnen in South Bowers.
Great preparations are being made for
fashionable wedding to take place in
,ur town during this week. III
The revival services that are In pro- II
,ress at our church are growing in in Il
crest and attendance. and more SER II
Gus feeling is generally manifested. n