Milford chronicle., 1920-07-23
HARRINGTON

A birthday party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. 7. Adams in
honor of their daughter Ada's six
teenth birthday on Friday evening.
Those present were: Misses Margaret
Adams, Blanche Thawley, Anne
Smith, Ruth Workman, Augusta Ref
snyder, Ada and Gladys Adams and
Elizabeth Workman and Florence
Adams of Wilmington; Messrs. Cal
vim Simpson, Byard Adams. Suther
Beckwith, Arnett Potter and San
ford Clifton. At an early hour the
guests were invited to the dining
room where ice cream. cake and
candy were served. The guests de-
parted reporting a fine time and
wishing Ada many more happy birth
days.
The aged mother of Wilbur z. ia
cobs, the store keeper and Arley
Jacobs, the garage man, died this
week
We are glad the Harrington Candy
Land have changed their cream.
Cranes cream is a great improve
ment over the grade they formerly
used.
Wesley Harrington is yet very i'll.
Rev. Richardson is now entertain
ing his father.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes was visited
by her son, Elmer Hughes of Phila
delphia. He was on his way to Sails
bury to join his wife at her parents
home.
The Harrington ball team will play
with Fredericksburg on July oath at
the Harrington grounds. Harrington
was defeated by Dover on Saturday.
The home of Harrington are beau
tiful now, there has been rain
enough to keep the lawns green and
the flowers are beautiful. 1t is moth
ing unusual to hear strangers re-
mark: "This is a pretty town. Many
visitors have come and gone and re-
port a wonderful visit in our beauti-
fai clean, thriving town, peaceful and
quiet, restful and inviting, with lots
of spring chicken to fry. We live at
home in Harrington and do not won
der that we do not have more COM 1
pany. The latch string is always /
hanging out side.
The junior choir consisting of high |
school girls and boys render all the
music at the Sunday school and at
the evening service. They deserve
much credit for their beautiful sing
ing and willing spirit in which they
perform their duty.
Don't forget to "lay off" and at
tend the Kent and Sussex counties
fair at the Harrington fair grounds
and driving park on July 27. 2S, %,
and 30 Everybody is looking for
ward to a good time. The finest inn
proved grandstand has been erected
with a great seating capacity.
Miss Violet Lank from Texas who
las been visiting her grandmother,
1ardory has gone to Laurel to visit
ler other grandmother where she
Will remain some weeks
Mrs. Fred Satterfield is entertain ?
ng her sister who is very i'll at this i
writing. {
The Harrington bakery has in ,
tailed new machinery which has
made a great improvement in the {
quality of the bread. Try it, your own J
,akery.
Alice Richards has returned from c
Ter extended visit TO Philadelphia !
nd other points.
Mary Elizabeth Marshall has gone v
o Washington, D. C.. and points in \
7irginia for some time.
Mildred Kirby has gone to Will il
lington for some time.
Miss Jeane Longfellow is assisted d
Iiss Laurabelle Kennerly in the post v
flee.
Mrs. William kennerly is at the c
hore with her daughter and family C
7ho have cottage at Rehoboth. t
Augustus Reifsnyder is going to
'rentOn for his vacation.
The Harrington Fire Company held
meeting last Tuesday night and
lotion was made and carried to in
tall heating facilities and to remod-
the building to the value of $1,000. u
siren was also to be provided for n
he building as the old bell has be- D
ONE obsolete The fire company de- u
erves much credit and should be as N
lsted and encouraged in every way tC
ossible.
NJ. 7. Adams has opened a real es- o.
tie Office. persons having real es- a
tie to sell will profit by calling on .
i'm. Il
Mrs. Annie Yonker of Wissiwoming NJ
nd Miss Bertha Buckmate of
rankford, are house guests of DR.. n
arshalls. II
Mrs. Amy Stone is spending her
lcatiOn at Atlantic City. q
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