Milford chronicle., 1920-01-16
GEORGETOWN


Because of so many calls for helm
this winter, the Georgetown Benevo-
lent Society is making a drive to dou-
Bile its membership
New double windows have been put
in on the alley side of Calhoun Bros.
barber shop, making a much needed
improvement
Extra revival meetings began in
Wesley NJ E. Church of this town
Sunday night and will continue in
definitely.
Robert w. Thoroughbred of this
town has accepted a position as head
of the civil engineering department of
Delaware College. Professor Thor
oughgoOd for the past year has been
connected with the Delaware State
Highway Department.
Lefty Ann Johnson, widow of the
late David Johnson, aged about 72
years, died Sunday night, January 4.
at her home near Springfield Cross
Roads, from heart trouble Funeral
services were held Wednesday at st.
Johns NJ. E. Church at Springfeld's
Cross Roads and interment was made
in the adjoining cemetery.
The residence of Miss Edna Nc
Caulley on East Market street caught
fire last Tuesday morning at an early
hour from an oil stove, but the flames
were gotten under control before
much damage was done.
NThe machinery for the new shirt
factory to be opened in the old opera
house on Market street, has been plac-
ed in position and the factory is ready
to start. 1t will employ about so peo-
pie and will be a boom for George
town.
Mrs. W. Riley Brown, who has been
quite i'll at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
George E. Walls, for the past several
weeks, was taken to the Kensington
Hospital, Philadelphia. for treatment
last Friday.
Register of Wills W. J. Mustard has
issued the following letters the past
week: On the estate of Elizabeth P. /
Messick of Georgetown hundred to
Lovey P. Stemples; on the estate of |
Marvel of Dagsbor hundred to |
Charles S. Marvel on the estate of .
Harry SOrden of Seaford hundred to .
Lee r. Hill
Clerk of the Peace Lawson has is
sued a marriage license to William P.
Townsend and Elizabeth McCady. both
Of Frankford
Miss Cora Legates has accepted a
position as stenographer in the Office
If Layton & Layton, wholesale grocers.
There is a prisoner in the jail-the
irst since November II.
Because of the heavy rains, follow
al hrr nd bo a d- -, ]
his section are worse than they have
,een for years.
Under the direction of DR.. Evans
Roberts of Milford, president of the
State Christian Endeavor Society, a
ally for the societies in Georgetown
district was held in First NJ. P. Church
asst Sunday night. Addresses were
made by DR.. Roberts, Samuel Evans
nd John Wilkins of Milford, and Miss
Dorothy Krause of Wilmington, State {
Special music was render
d by the choir, including a solo by
!. w. Rawlins.
Miss Lucy Wilson has returned from {
n extended visit with her sister in |
Pa. [
James eBtts of Harbeson was among
riends in town Saturday {
Charles Isaacs of Knowles was in {
)wn the last of the week. q
Mrs. Lillian p. Darwin of Philadel- Z
hia has been spending some time with t
er parents at Knowles Cross Roads, t
ear here.
Charles E. Gill has been visiting j
lends in New York. Il
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bunting have n
cen visiting relatives in Whaleyville. il
Mrs. William D. Adams has been Wis S
ing in Philadelphia. q
John H. Day, an aged and highly re-
)ecte dcitizen Of near town, is suffer
Ig from a stroke of paralysis.
c. E. Compton has returned to his
ONE in New York after spending
)me time with Mr.. and Mrs. John
i'll of this town.
Mrs. William King of Rehoboth has
zen visiting relatives in town.
Miss Mildren Friling of Rehoboth
,ent a part of last week with Miss
aura Jester
Mrs. AlOnzo McIlvaine has been
lending few days with her daugh-
r, Mrs. Wilbur Welch, in Philadel-
ia.
Lester Shellinberger of Lewiston,
l., spent the first of the week with
iSs Eva MeIlyaine
Mrs. Jessie Stoeckles of Delmar
ent Saturday with her parents.
Mrs. ]. G. Darwin of Philadelphia
ent the Christmas holidays with her
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Isaacs,
ar Georgetown. -
W. B. Owens and wife spent last :
nday with c. H. Isaacs and family.
American Legion Dance, Armory
Ill, Milford, Del, February II, 1920; 1