Milford chronicle., 1921-07-22
VERNON

The little child of J. Bryan Mere
dith was recently killed by falling
from window to the porch anC
thence to the ground. The parents
have our deepest sympathy.
Miss Alberta Stevens of Frederica
has returned here from a weeks Wis
it with Mrs. Charles Fountain.
On account of efficiency in his stu
dies Thomas R. Clancery who is
spending the summer here has been
promoted to Junior High. Rapid ad-
vance in Brooklyn, thus being allow
ed to take three year course in two
year. He is much pleased with the
privilege.
/ Prospect Sunday school held fine
picnic at the home of Mrs. McGlOsken
recently. The stars and stripes were
in evidence, plenty of eats and all had
fine time.
The Misses Minnie Price and Esther
Adams and Mrs. Clara B. Steele are
attending the summer school at New
ark.
DR.. Holloway, the new State super
intendent, has given Mrs. Alice H.
Ross, one of the highest marks and
also sent letter of cOmmendatiOn to
her on her work on PSYCHOLOGY or the
science of the mind. On account of
her making up all the work at home,
and the excellence of her certificate,
the State Board has notified her that
she is exempt from all summer school
attendance.
Rev. and Mrs. A. w. Belts have been
entertaining their children from
Franklin City for several weeks.
The Mite Society meeting is to be
held at the home of Mrs. Margaret
Simpson during the month of July.
She is to be assisted by Miss Edith
Simpson of Grena, Va, who is spend
ing two months here.
Rev. A. W. Belts of the M. P.
Church was assisted by Messrs. Hill
lis, pastor of the Denton M. P. Church |
and Bowdle, on Thursday evening. AS
usual there was an excellent meeting.
Arlington Salisbury who has made
such an efficient merchant, expects
20 reopen another store in the near
'uture.
Mrs. Rachel Collision has been on
he sick list.
One of the largest picincs ever held
Lround here was given recently at
Cross Roads, by the White
E. Sunday school. An abundance of
delicious refreshments were served 9,
nd. all had a delightful time.
The funeral of James Saunders was :
eld on Tuesday. He was over eighty
ears of age, and was highly respect !!
d. He leaves several children and l
lany friends to mourn the loss. He
ad been in poor health for some !
me, and was veteran of the Civil
FAR. a
Lightning struck the home of Mrs.
nnie Price but did not do much dam
ge.
Some are spending part of the heat
season at Rehoboth and Tclches- G
II. q q
Rev. Grover Tharp of near PhiladeI-
lia, wife and son, have been visiting S
,latives here. II
At the recent parade in Denton Mr..
I'D Mrs. w. G. Wooters won first O
'ize, $50, for the most beautifully o
9corated automobile. II
Miss Edith Simpson is spending
me time in Washington and Nor CT
TX, Va.
John Thawley recently had the mis- P
rtune to have two mules killed by
ghtning. ~
The wedding of Miss Sara Porter 81
i'd Mr.. Ellingsworth, by Rev. A. w. bt
etts at the M. P. parsonage, has been fe
or
Many here are expecting to attend
e Kent and Sussex Fair to be held hC
e last week of this month at Har- m
lgtOn.
Rev. w. L. Jump has sold his home dr
Greensboro and bought the Block at
ger place, near Denton, to which
ice he intends to remove shortly.
A new pastor, Rev. Mr.. Forrest, has
IN sent to Wesley NJ E. Church.
Rev. w. L. Jump, wife and son, Bill thi
were recent supper guests of Mr., Ma
/ Mrs. John Maloney. A number of Oh
Ter guests were also present.
The farm house of R. H. Stafford, tht
anted by Eneas CleaVes, has been thi
ainted in attractive colOrs. tai
'ilghman Harvey has frightened hi1
home with a new coat of paint.
Irs. Varina Roraback has been a res
st here. Ma
larry Porter has been an Easton wa
tor. CHI
Iany are sorry to hear of the sad GeC
tn of Mrs. John Scott of Farming oc1
who was burned to death by us acE
kerosene in lighting a fire. tan