Milford chronicle., 1919-03-21
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S Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Downes OF
this town last Wednesday received tel
egram from their son, Larry Downes, say
r ing that he was injured in France last
November and is now in New York hos
pital for treatment His parents were
not aware OF the fact until they received
the telegram.
While saving wood last Wednesday at
the home Of John O'Connor. near town.
Raymond Short, son Of Roland Short, also
near town, lost one finger and had an
others 80 badly cut that II may have to
be amputated when his hand came in
contact with the saw.
| c. $ Munson has erected an up 10 date
house for growing vegetable and flower
plants at his residence on South Bedford
| street.
Miss Olive Roach has rendered her res
ignauon 10 Daniel J. Layton, ESQ, as his
stenographer and typist, and the resigna-
tion has been very reluctantly accepted
by Mr. Layton, as Miss Roach is among
the best in her line Of work.
NJ SIS Martha Gibson entertained a num-
Der Of her young friends at party at her
home last Wednesday evening.
John T. Wagamon now has his basket
and crate factory a the railroad station
mere in full operation.
| Revival services are stin in progress at
the NJ. 2. Church. The meetings are be-
ing largely attended and several conver-
| Sions are reported.
Mrs. Nelson J. Forney has been elected
orGan!si Of the Wesley NJ: +; Church.
Harry Joseph, son Of the late Leander
!
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua W. Cal
| aWay OF this town, were married last
week by the Rev. y. c. Benson. They
| will reside in Chester, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Stooms. who
have been residing in Chester for the
| past year, have returned 10 their home.
| Ben Ablemsn was slightly injured Sat
urday by being kicked on the leg by one
OF MS mules during his mule sale az his
stables here.
Register Of wills william J. Mustard
ha rsaa 1ats
week: on the estate Of George F. Belts OF
Broad Creek hundred TO Mary r. Belts:
on the estate Of William d. Lank Of
Rroa dkiln hundred 10 Jonathan T. Webb.
on the estate Of George H. Gordy Of Days
boro hundred to George o. Gordy; on the
estate Of James A. Williams Of Baltimore
hundred 20 Marry F. Wilgus; on the es-
tate Of Elton williams Of Baltimore hun
dred TO Almeda Williams.
Clerk Of the Peace Frank w. Lawson
has issued the following marriage Il
censes the pase week: David u. Richards
Of Frankford and Ethel VI. Bunting OF |
Bishops, Nd; John NJ. Perry Of Coolspring |
and Jennie b. Warrington OF Mllsooro; |
James Mumford Of Mlisboro and Maggie /
Brasure Of Selbyville.
The farmers OF this county held meet |
ing at the Office Of the county agent, NJ. |
afternoon in the interest OF organizing /
a Farm Labor organization There was /
a fair attendance at the meeting.
Horace NJ Swain has been elected su-
in place Of William H. Short, who is
spending the winter with his daughter IN
Illinois.
There are five prisoners in the county /
Jail at the present time. L
John COrdrey is having his new resi- Il
dence painted this week. L
Mrs. Edwin Wilson is on the sick list. Il
John T., Harvey and Gardner Calhoun
and Chester W. Walls spent Monday at
Warwick on Indian River fishing. They
report fair luck.
Wilbur F. Jones Of Camp Dix. ~ j..
spen; Sunday with his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph r. Jones' here.
Joseph Glucker Of Chestnut Hin. Pa, :
is visiting his father-in-law, William w.
Rawl.ns.
Mrs. John NJ Richardson and daughter.
Miss Margaret, are visiting in Phtladel-
William R. Miers Of Creaem Ridge. n.
j.. spent the weekend with John NJ.
and fam ~.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Penuel have a :
Charles R. Torbert is visiting in Phlla-
delphia
Alessick Of this town, who has been in
France for the past eight months. has :
been honorably discharged and is visit
ng his mother for few days, after which :
he will return to his old position as brake
nan on the p B. & w. r. r.
Mrs. w. J. Thoroughbred and daughter :
Mrs. J. 3. Waples, were in Philadelphia :
Ex-Congressman Albert F. Polk has
from Washington and taken up
his law practice again. :
Herman Givens, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
7. w. Givens, Of this town. who has been :
with the L. S. Army in France, has been :
nononbly discharged and is now with :
mis- parents here.
Clarence Nelson ana Enos b. Wright
Df Bridgeville were n town Monday. :
Miss Nellie Conaway is on the sick list. :
Manners Chapman is home from Essex [ :
ralls, y. Y, for few days with his par =
snts DR.. and Mrs. James Chapman. :
Everett Walls Of NiddletoU,u sDeut Sum :
lay with his father. Fred Walls
Miss Louisa o. Roach IS IN Philadelphia. :
Miss Mary Wilson Of Philadelphia is :
'pending the week with Miss Grace Hol- :
ION.
Miss Myrtle Wilson gave linen shower
IN Saturday night for Miss Olive Roach :
IN Monday night M.ss Grace HoisOn gave :
variety shower for Miss Myrtle Wilson =
Harry r. Watson, wife ard two sons, :
Wilmington, who have been visiting :
us iather, Jonn watson, have gone 10 2
)elnlar 90 WISH her parents. Mr.. and Mrs =
:. E. Beach.
AT the regular meeting Of the Levy :
,ourt Of Sussex County held Tuesday Of :
as week James C. White was elected =
unstable for the Second Representative =
iStEct. is residence is al Greenwood :
oseph @. Green was awarded the con- =
ract Tor installing hydrant at the jail. =
- price being $1S.59 The following =
ridge tenders were elected Laurel John =
ROCKET, S-4O per year; Bethel. James :
toDinSon, $4,000 per year: Seaford, John =
Lingo, $3.50 per year; Drawbridge, =
arah 4. Lockerman. $40 per year: =
ewes F. D. Register. s2S7.SS per year; :
'eAoooth, James r. MasIen. S144 per =
ear; Woodland Ferry Solomon Dean. :
24O per year. e
90 IF YOU HAD A :
/ssA-z ARENN =