Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
GREENWoOp.

Sunday morning at his home in Green.
wood He had been in poor health fol
the past five years and had been faithfully
and carefully nursed by his daughter
Nettie. Funeral services were held at his
late home on Tuesday and intermeni
made in the Harrington cemetery. About
two months ago Mr.. Norris lost daugh-
ter who was buried at Laurel. He leaves
three soHs. George. Plenny and Lawrence
and two daughters. Mrs. Frank Cannon
and Miss Nettie Morris.
Clarence Beebe and family Of Milton,
visited friends and relatives here this
week.
Edward Belts was at home for a few
days this week. Mr.. Belts has made
several trips through the war zone.
Benjamin Tucker is quite M at his
home He is the oldest man in Green
wood. being nearly ninety.
Special meeting are being held in the
NJ, P. Church. and Rev. Dryden, the for
mer pastor, is here this week.
several Greenwood boys from Camp
Dix spent Sunday here and we're warmly
greeted, this being their first visit since
their return from Alabama where they
were stationed three snonths.
An entertainment will be held in the
Auditorium on Friday. February 22nd.
proceeds for the library.
The Snider Preserve Company is en-
ploying a number Of men and women OF
the town.
The Kline & Isaacs store was moved
from here this week. Mr.. Isaaes has been
called TO the colors and Mr.. Kline win no
long r operate a branch store in Green
wood, so moved the ssock to Bridgeville.
James Parker, Of Pennington, and Miss
Helen Cahau, Of Greenwood. were mar
ried in wilmington on last Saturday even
ing. Mr.. Parker is stationed at Fort du-
Pont and after a short leave Of absence
viii return to camp
Mrs. ]. e. Richards does not improve
very greatly from her recent illness.
Miss Mildred Clifton visited relatives
and friends in Philadelphia this week.
Mrs. R. E. Wiley has returned home
greatly improved from an operation per-
formed at hospital in Philadelphia.
Clinton Record has returned from a trip
to Boston. and Mrs. hecord has been Wis
iting her parents near BOltimore.
Rev. E. B. Taylor has been confined to
his home for several days with bad cold.
The Government Income Tax man-will
occupy the postmaster's room in the post
office building from February 25th to
March 1st. Thursday a. m. he will sit
at Greenwood post office to accommodate
those Of that district.
Post master Wiley has arranged a
chart 50 that those who have to meet
fIao of
appointment and it will be reserved for
them.
Miss Ruth Brown.w no is attending Col
dey's College. is spending a few days
with her parents here.
J. o. Brown visited his brother at Por-
ter the first Of, the week.
The dancing class was held on Thurs
day this week and the management OF
the Opera House gave the class a very
elaborate dance on Friday evening after
the show. The public was also invited to
remain.
Parties entered the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Hardesty on Monday even
ing while the family were all out and
took watches. revolvers. bullets and quite
a large sum Of money, also several small
articles. Some, however. have been re-
covered; writs were Immediately gotten
out and the parties are expected to be
found shortly.
Miss Edna Dickerson Is slowly improv-
ing after a severe attack Of appendicitis
at her home here.
Farmers wishing to secure nitrate Of
soda at actual cost to the Government
have the opportunity to place their orders
with o. A. Newton.
c. F. Welch, Jr., one Of our R. F. D.
carriers, is taking his annual vacation
at this time.
Edwin James and J. ". Layton. Jr..
were examined and passed at Georgetown
last Monday.
The revival services were started at the
NJ z. Church last Sunday evening and
this week series Of sermons, commence
ing on Monday evening and ending Sun
day evening. on the leave. adventures and
return Of the Prodigal Son.
= Owing to the increased demand for -four
substitute. the Bridgeville Milling Com
pany is obliged to operate evenings.
J. F. Legar was confined to his home,
suffering with a severe cold, the first Of
the week.
Charles Calhoun. Jr., Of Dover, spent
the first Of the week with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walton Owens. Of Adams
vile. were town visitors the latter part
If the week
George Dickerson attended local dance |
1t Lewes on Thursday Of last week.
Frank Hastings, manager Of the Wes-
ern Union Telegraph Company here. was |
confined to his home the first Of the week /
,ut is now able to be out again.
Some few of our boys from Camp Dix
pent the weekend home for the first
ime since leaving Camp Townsend for
Anniston, Ala. Charles Brown, Of Fort
luPont also spent Saturday and Sunday
With friends here.
GLENDALE NEWS.
BY SBright Eyes"