Milford chronicle., 1919-08-15
GLENDALE

/ Il apears that a majority of tn
Filipinos do not want full independ
\ ence. They want Uncle Sam
protect them from misgovernment b
their semi educated minority. Whe
Kipling spoke of "the white man
burden" he uttered somewhat.
: c. E. johnson and daughter, Vir
I madel, are enjoying a visit to Clai
borne and Baltimore, Md. Mrs. John
son is serving as substitute mail car
rier.
It would prove interesting if Chini
would tell the world why Shantuni
| is considered so valuable now. 1t die
not seem so attractive to China wher
she gave it into the keeping of Ger
many.
Mrs. H. W. Jester was on the sicI
list last week but is improved at this
writing
Rev. T. S. Barratt, after a season
Of sickness and hard work, is enjoying
a much deserved vacation. Church
services will be resumed on Sunday
August 81. Should anyone desire to
communicate Rev. Barratt, he may be
reached through the local postoftice.
Miss Mildred Warren has returned
after several weeks of confinement in
the Lewes Hospital.
Watermelons and cantaloupes have
made their appearance in the local
markets and their appearance was
heralded with joy because every melon
has friend. Watermelon prices range
from 10 cents upward, while canta-
loupes are 25 cents per basket and up.
Miss Florence Warren has returned
after a weeks visit in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
Miss Sarah Reed has returned after
a visit with Mrs. Frank Leverage at
Prime Hook.
Mrs. William ]. Reed was collecting
her eggs(last week and great was her
astonishment when she looked into
the nest and instead of an egg or hen,
she found a large black snake COM
fortably resting. She quickly sum-
moned Mr.. Reed, who fired two shots
that ended the life of a thieving snake.
The snake measured five and a half
feet.
H. c. Stewart of Georgetown was
Tuesday visitor at the home of Frank
Broughman.
wi D It ann A@lNk a ataN VI 4 AA-N -~CN-A
was a Tuesday visitor at the home of
George Reed and family.
Several carloads of bottles, sugar |
and spices arrived at the Jester can
merry this week, which indicates that |
the factory will open soon.
Several of the local people have en-
joyed a visit to the carnival at Mil
ford this week.
Otis P. Reed and family of Church
Hill, Nd, enjoyed several days visit
at the home of William J. Reed and
at Slaughter Beach.
The sister of Enoch Donovan of
is visiting in town.
Charles Ritter of Philadelphia was
4 business visitor in town last week.
Main street on Sunday is continually
raveled by parties motoring to Reho-
both and other points.
The Farm Bureau has not held
Meeting for some time and it is not
Inown when a meeting will be held.
County Agent NJ. c. Vaughn and
Prof. LeCato we're visitors in town
nd vicinity last week in the interest
# the Wilt Resistant Tomatoes.
The house of Mr.. French, near town,
ooks fine in its new coat of paint.
"Uncle Billy Reed is not well at
resent.
Harvey Coverdale has purchased
everal more thoroughbred Holstein
alves.
Ed. Dickerson receives a barrel of {
ish weekly from Ocean City. Md, and
le has no difficulty in disposing of
hem.
The new powerhouse is rapidly I
tearing completion, being almost
eady for the windows.
Ralph Broughman, who was at Mil
ord Tuesday, is expecting to visit
Baltimore and Washington on Sep /
ember 1st.
The special show given under the
uspices of the State Board of Health
asst Thursday was well attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Wood, John Pret-
yman and family and Norman Pretty
nan were Sunday visitors at Ocean
,ity and on the return trip visited {
ioar Camp.
Miss Grace W. Baker spent the week
I Rehoboth.
Rev. John Kelly and son, Charles, c
t Galestown, Md, formerly the M. E. {
Minister here, were visitors in town
his week.
Rev. Pardee, formerly M. E. minis a
er here, was Tuesday visitor in
own.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Warren spent /
unday with Camden friends. d
Mr.. and Mrs. Walls entertained out '
town guests on Sunday. t
Mr.. and Mrs. David NJ. Donovan are b
their niece and son of
atimore. b
R. ]. Clendaniel y entertained his S
rother from Philadelphia on Sunday.
R. B. c