Milford chronicle., 1917-02-02
FRANKFORD.

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s. Leroy Layton, Of this town. who
was recently appointed Vice Consul to
Columbia, South America, left on Mon
day for his post. He was formerly To-
Gated at TampicO, Mexico, and was at
that place during the recent trouble be-
tween Mexico and the United States.
From there he was transferred to Nova
Scotia but the last few months has been
home on account of his health.
The revival services which have been
in progress in the NJ. E. Church for the
past month were brought to a close on
Sunday evening. There have been sew
eral conversions. The meetings were in
charge of the pastor, c. w. Strickland.
FrankfOrd is enjoying an unusual build
ing boom for this season Of the year
Messick and Cannon are completing
large warehouse. They will handle feed.
coal and phosphate. 1t is also reported
that Ward Long and brother Firman Will
soon begin the erection of a large ware
house and will handle complete line OF
building materials.
A well attended Farmers Institute was
held here on Thursday and Friday. The
speakers included r. C Hynicka, a very
horse breeding and management, also
the breeding and care of hogs, Miss
Clara NJ. Nixon, of Cornell University,
and A NJ Pollard of the Delaware Egg
Farm, Milford, both gave very instruct
i've and helpful lectures on poultry rails
ing and egg production. Dr. McBryan,
of the U. 5. Bureau OF Education, gave
two very interesting lectures, one The
Value Of Education to a Community,
and the other, what Shall We Do With
our Boys and Girls?" Among other
things he urged better attendance ana a
new school building for our town. He
brought out the fact that Nebraska has
an attendance of 80 per cent of her school
children, which leads the nation, while
Maryland has an attendance Of 81 per
cent, which is the poorest Of any State.
Delaware is next poorest with an at
tendance of 81 per cent. Dr. t A
Breed talked on sanitation on the farm
Mrs. Irwin Of Wilmington gave very
interesting talk on eugenicS. The State
Board of Agriculture is to be congfatu-
lated on the fine program. The farmers
who failed to attend this institute lost
more than they realize.
The jefferson Club. which met Monday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Margaret
Heath, was visited by Miss Elizabeth JET
ferSon, teacher Of Home Economics, OF
Delaware College. A very interesting
program was rendered. A sketch Of the
life of Washington Irving was read by
Mrs. T. G. Murray and Rip Van Wrinkle
was read by Mrs. NJ. 7. Gum. The
needs for relief in the war zone were
discussed by Mrs. Henry Tunnel. and
some plans suggested for the work. Mu-
sic was furnished by Mrs. Heath and re-
freshments were served.
Mrs H. T. Tunnel visited her sister,
Mrs r. p. Collins, who is i'll at her
home in BishOpville, Md.
recently moved to town and who are liv-
| ing on Knox street, announce the arrival
/ OF baby girl.
| Mrs. G. +. Sheppard will celebrate her
/ S0th birthday anniversary on Saturday.
! Mrs. Mary Chamberlain and daughter,
\ Miss Miriam, are on an extended visit
| to her daughter, Mrs. j. Dewitt Rogers,
/ Of Wilmington.
Miss Roberta Long. who has been Wis
| iting relatives of this town, returned to
her home on Monday
George R. Trimble, Sr., spent few
days in town last week.
William Brasure is visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brasure.
Frank Bunting, of New Berne, N. C.,
visited his mother and brothers here last
Norman Chandler Of Philadelphia has
been spending a few days with his sister
Mrs. A. ]. McCabe.
Mrs. Lizzie Hirions, who has been Ill,
is able to be out again.
Mrs. Mary Taylor has recovered from
and attack Of lagrippe.
Mrs. John e. Harmon is on the sick
Mrs. Eta IayfeId of Montoursville,
Pa. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Belle
WnIam d. sterritt, Of Washington, D.
c. spent the week end with his family
p. G. B. Hudson OF this town Is visit
ing his son in New York, and daughter
in Philadelphia.
West spent the week end with George
town friends.
Carroll Hudson and Louis Holloway
two boys Of this town. found two very
old mWskets while rambling in the woods
Tickets are now on sale for the Chau-
tauqua which is to be held February 2lst
to 23rd.
Mrs. F. H. Hickman is visiting in
Dover and Philadelphia.
On a bet that he could carry a barrel
OF flour on his shoulder without putting
LIT down, Edward Lockwood. an 18 year
old colored boy Of FranlSford, won the
wager when he carried the flour from the
store to his home, three-quarters Of q
aour.