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Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11
VERNON

Miss Lucy PierSon spent the week
end with Miss May Hopkins and tool
in the Halloween festivities at Har
ringtOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A. Porter CAV,
a dinner on Sunday. The guests be
ing Howard Hardesty and family o
Bridgeville, Townsend Rust and fam
lily of Greenwood and Mr.. and Mrs
Coursey Hammond of Harrington.
Norman Wix has had his hand GU
by his automobile.
Rumors says that holiness
Church is to be erected at Hickman
Mrs. Ella Wix Brown is greatly i'm
proved in health since an operation
for appendicitis and the removal of q
tumor at the Milford Hospital.
Rev. William Forrest preached an
excellent sermon at the funeral Of
Miriam Outten, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman Outten. The floral en-
blems were numerous and beautiful,
and the music rendered by the M. E.
and the M. P. choirs of Burrsville was
fine. The life of the deceased was most
beautiful and her death serves as a
warning that school children should
be very careful in their play.
Miss Katie KentOn was a weekend
guest of Miss Mable Luff.
Mrs. Kahland of New York City was
a recent weekend guest of Mrs. Chas.
West, who gave dinner at her home
in Vernon, and her four sons were
present.
Renzie Todd of Chester is spending
several months with Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Todd.
Mrs. Libda Harris and daughter,
Jeanette and granddaughter of War
saw, Va, have been spending some
time with Mrs. Lulu Travis.
One of the most spiritual meetings
ever held around here was at Piney
Church, near Denton, on Sunday ev-
ening, conducted by Rev. A. w. Belts
and r. w. Ross. The choir was as
sisted by several members of the I'm
ion corner choir. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Porter, Mrs. R. H. Ross and Mrs.
Nancy Meredith, of Denton, have at
tended every evening during the re-
vivals and helped greatly with the
music. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Collision
took an active part in the services. A
beautiful duet was sung by the bride
and groom, Mr.. and Mrs. Clark, of
Denton. The church is growing rapid
ly and it is said that soon it will be
one of the leading churches on the
charge.
John Maloney has returned to the
hospital at Philadelphia.
Walter Paskey has undergone an
operation at the Milford Hospital.
A surprise birthday party was re-
Gently rendered Mr.. and Mrs. John
Thawley, many Of the guests being
masked. It was quite an enjoyable af-
fair.
Mrs. Edna Cannon has gone to the
Milford Hospital for treatment.
It still continues very dry here.
Mrs. Charles Collision has been on
the sick list.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11
FELTON,

The friends here were sorry to
learn of the death of Mrs. Sarah Ann
Barcus, wife of Peter L. Barcus. Mrs.
Barcus died at her home in Ches-
void, on Wednesday, where they had
lived for number of years. She was
80 years old, and devout Christian,
being a member of the Cheswold M.
E. Church for a number of years, and
was a good, faithful member as long
as she was able to go. She was low
ed by everyone, and will be greatly
missed. She leaves heart-strickened
husband, age 80 years, who is a vet
eran of the Mexican and Civil Wars,
and seven children, % grandchildren,
and seven great grandchildren. Mr..
and Mrs. Barcus recently celebrated
their 65th wedding anniversary. The
funeral services were held in the M.
E. Church on Saturday in charge of
Rev. Smith, assisted by their minis
ter. Several beautiful selections were
sung by the choir. The flowers were
beautiful and large in number.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sharp and chill
dren of Milford were the guests of
Mrs. Ella Sharp recently.
Miss Bertha Helm and little sister,
Grace, left on Monday for Williams
port, Pa, where she has accepted a
position. Her many young friends
we're sorry to see her leave.
Mrs. Julia Lane while walking
down town on Saturday night, was
run into by some one riding a BIZ
cycle, knocking her down. She sus-
tanned many bruises.
The Fair which was held by the
Grange in their hall on Friday and
Saturday evening was grand sue
cess. 1t is reported to be the best ever
held.
Our canning factory is very busy
now working on beans and labelling.
Mrs. Raymond Alexander of Mil
ford was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Carson on Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11
DACSBORO

Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Holloway, Mr.
and Mrs. Herman Campbell and Isaac
Long visited Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
Hudson Sunday.
The child of John West broke its
leg one day this past week.
Miss Alice West of Omar spent the
weekend with Miss Emma Gray.
Mrs. Gertrude West and son, Pres
ton, visited Mrs. Vests parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Williams over the
weekend.
Mrs. Lavinit Brittingham has re-
turned home after a three weeks
visit with her children at Careys.
Miss Myrtle Hudson of Ellendale
was home for the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bunting spent
the weekend with her parents at
Bridgeville.
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe
Chandler and left baby girl, also
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Timmons and left
a little boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Johnson and
son of Williamsville visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Timmons Sunday.
Nettie Timmons visited Anna Fish
er over the weekend.
Rev. Sheridan of Maryland Confer
ence was in town Friday.
Rev. Bailey started his reviVals at
Georgetown Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Williams spent
Wednesday with her parents at
WhitesYille.
Raymond Baker spent the week
end with his wife at Bridgeville.
Prof. Otis Jefferson entertained at
his fathers home at Glendale, Prof.
C. E. Timmons and wife of Frank
ford, Prof. Horner and Miss Gibson
of Greenwood, Raymond Lingo and
wife, Misses Della Bunting and Ber-
tha Cannon of Dagsboro to supper on
Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11
OWENS STATION

There will be a shadow social, ice
cream, cake and parcelpOst sale held
at Tatman's School, District No. ~,
on Wednesday evening, November the
18th. If that evening is stormy the
social will be held the next clear
evening. Everybody is cordially invit-
ed and the patrons of the district are
especially invited to attend, also to
contribute in every way possible. The
proceeds are for school improvements
which are very much needed. The
school needs your cooperation. Lend
a hand it will be appreciated. Don't
forget the datei
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11

Mrs. ElizabeCiN
town, celebrated~
birthday Tuesday, MN
is the widow of Samuel IN
one time sheriff of Sussex coG
children are: Mrs. George HarringV
Pennington; DR.. Caleb R. Layton.
Congressman from Delaware; Ian
dreth L. Layton, Georgetown, and
John H. Layton, of this town, and
who is in government employ. Mrs.
Layton enjoys good health.
Capt. and Mrs. Ward w. Daisey
were weekend visitors with Seaford
friends.
An important real estate deal was
consumated this week when A. Frank
Williams purchased from William E.
Gray a lot on the street leading to
Dagsboro. The lot adjoins Daniel
Carey and Burton G. Cannon. Mr.. Will
liams is retiring from farming and
will reside here.
Revival meetings are being held in
the M. E. Church by Rev. w. C. Padle,
the pastor.
George Richardson has fitted up a
room in the Layton home place as a
temporary DarDer SHOP.
William E. Gray, chief engineer of
an ocean-going tug, is here visiting
his mother, Mrs. Sallie Gray.
The Boulevard Hotel is being i'm
proved by the addition of concrete
steps.
Miss Carrie Taylor has returned
from an extended visit with Phila-
delphia friends.
Sawed stove wood is much cheap
er than last fall. There seems to be
plenty of it. 1t is sold by the cord
one hundred and twenty-eight cubic
feet-and delivered for four dollars
and a half.
Carson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. L.
Thomas, is confined to his home by
slight illness.
Mrs. William R. Taylor is on bus
mess trip to Philadelphia this week.
Mrs. Walter Banks of New Jersey is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hanley Derrickson.
Mrs. Jennie Beaver of Philadelphia
is visiting relatives in this town.
The Frankford Branch of the Del
aware Chapter of the American Red
Cross Society held a meeting on Mon
day evening at the home of the chair
man, Mrs. Henry Tunnel. 1t was de-
cided to begin the drive for renewal
of membership and new members at
an early date.
On Friday evening of last week Mrs.
Burton G. Cannon entertained the To-
cal Century Club. Among other things
was an interesting talk given by Mrs.
Cleaver of MiddletOwn, State Presi-
dent of the Parent-Teachers Associa-
tion.
Judge c. S. Richards of Georgetown
was a visitor here recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Bunting are
visiting Philadelphia friends.
The first ice of the season was form
ed last Saturday night.
Last Sunday morning was "two
hundred day" at the M. E. Sunday
school. The attendance fell two short
of that number.
Poles for the electric light system
have arrived and the work of setting
them in place is progressing rapidly.
Call "Pettyjohn's" for Drugs of
Quality" Mail or phone orders. Phone
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11

GET BLANK BONDS, NOTES AND
HOUSE LEASES AT MILFORD
CHRONICLE OFFICE.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11

Call "Pettyjohn's" for Drugs OF
Quality" Mail or phone orders. Phone
% Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11

Call "Pettyjohn's" for Drugs of
Quality" Mail or phone orders. Phone
% Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11

week with his~
There will be
morning, Novembel
tian Church, at eleven
The Church Hall for the
Church of this place is nearing
pletion. A step forward for Millvia
Rev. H. T. Sutton, the new minis,
ter of the Christian Church preached
a very able sermon on Sunday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Derrickson
of Frankford spent the weekend with
Mrs. Derrickson's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Williams.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03
Fairbanks School Notes
 (Margaret H. Collinsl lMargaret H. Collinsl

The boys and girls of Mrs kel- ly's room are engaged in a spirited contest over their studies. The boys evidently believe in the motto that quality, not quantity, Is essential" for there are but eight boys against r girls in the class However, the honors seem to be pretty evenly divided
 Upon stepping into the second grade room one can almost imagine oneself attending meeting of the League of Nations The children have been studying the costumes and modes of life in the various countries and colored cut-out pictures of their inhabitants decorate the walls. Here a coy maiden from Japan is looking demurely over her fan at a small boy from the Congo, while a | Dutch lad on skates is beckoning { to a black-eyed Persian shepherd. ! The seventh and eighth grades are busy entertaining company these days. Mistress Bones, from the ! Science Room, is making them a lengthy visit and teaching them all there Is to know about her two hundred eight parts.
 In the high school, the Junior class has been telling fairy tales in connection with the English work. The favorite saying just now seems to be:
 Backward, turn backward, oh time, in thy flight,
 Make me child again just for to-
 night,
 as they strive to recall some of the stories of magical lore they knew when they were little kids"
 The school library is being cata- logued. Just now the classics are being sorted and piled in rows on the library table, giving somewhat the appearance of a strange fungus bed.
 Watch Us grow! Two new pupils were enrolled this week. making a total registration of 199 students. The Armory is being made up as a playground for the benefit of the children. Mir Sten is in charge of this work and the Boy Scouts have volunteered to put the apparatus in order
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

The wood famine was relieved yesterday by the arrival of nine cars
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

The days following Halloween
 have brought to light numerous pranks played by youthful Fair banksans. George Blacks wood saw outfit was moved to the home of Superintendent Keller, gates were scattered with liberal hand, and a number of teamsters had difficulty in locating missing parts of sleighs.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

MT. and Mrs. Carl Branstetter, of Salcha, arrived in town this week to purchase their winter supplies They have considerable low grade placer ground in the Salcha district upon which they hope to realize sub stantial returns as soon as mining operations become possible.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

Court proceedings involving the Shaw House property, have been continued to a later date this month.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

Mayor C. Harry Woodward has been appointed Honorary City Chair man of the National Budget Com mittee and is already on the job figuring out how Uncle Sam can save money in Alaska.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

Edby Davis has succeeded to the place in the N. c. power plant made vacant by the appointment of Ben Thompson to a position on the staff of Marshal Stevens. .:.. -.*.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03
NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS

Notice is hereby given that all dogs at my place must be taken away by their owners not later than October 20. All dogs remaining in my care after that date will be sub ject to sale for their board without further notice. Board will be charg- ed at the rate of p cents per day.
 JOHN KOWALSKI Better known as Russian John"
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03
News /: FAIRBANKS Notes
Peter Stei, Correspondent

A total of 1,74O acres of land was under cultivation in Panama valley during the past season, and from this cultivated area there was harvested a total of 2,2O0 tons of farm products, with an approxi- mate average value of S1OO per ton, or S220,O00. The products included 3,515 bushels of wheat, threshed; {; 1,27O bushels of barley, threshed {; 395 tons of potatoes; 500 tons of vegetables and a large quantity of hay. There were in the valley, ia addition 10 other live stock. 1855 hogs, of which number I35 were sired by the thoroughbred bore i'm ported from Iowa by the Govern ment Experiment farm.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03
STEAMER ASHORE

SAN PEDRO, Nov. 3-A wireless report says the steamer Thomas Crowley is ashore on the rocks near Point Conception. Naval tugs have been ordered to go 10 the assistance of the disabled steamer
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03
CHARLES TO BE EXILED

LISBON, Nov. 3-Arrangements have been completed to receive for mer emperor Charles and his wife as xeiles on the Island of Madeira.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

C. N. Creamer, who recently un- derwent a severe operation at the local hospital, has recovered suffi- ciently to return to his home. All the other patients at the hospital are said to be getting along nicely.
 Farmer Courtnay is a visitor in town from his ranch on the Cinema river.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

of wood on the Gilmore train. Resi- dents are eagerly awaiting the ar rival of coal from Nenana.
 MT. and Mrs. Ole Iverson have returned to the Tolovana after a brief visit in town.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

The boys of Dorman Baker Post. of the American Legion, have an- nounced a dance for the night of November II, in honor of Armistice Dance. The affair will be held in Eagle hall and it is planned to make it the big event of the winter.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

A mining partnership, to be known as Vernett, Mussus & Marie. has been formed with a view of en- gazing in mining operations on an extensive scale this winter, on the Victor. group, on Vault creek.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

Major E. R. Mcfarland has rent ed the Nelson residence and he and Mrs. Mcfarland will go into resi- dence there shortly.
 The boys of Dorman Baker Post. of the American Legion, have an- nounced a dance for the night of November II, in honor of Armistice Dance. The affair will be held in Eagle hall and il is planned to make it the big event of the winter. A mining partnership, to be known as Vernett, Mussus & Marie, has been formed with a view of en- gazing in mining operations on an extensive scale this winter, on the Victor, group, on Vault creek. The days following Halloween have brought to light numerous pranks played by youthful Fair banksans. George Blacks wood saw outfit was moved to the home of Superintendent Keller, gates were scattered with liberal hand, and number of teamsters had difficulty in locating missing parts of sleighs.
 Mayor C. Harry Woodward has been appointed Honorary City Chair man of the National Budget Com- mittee and is already on the job figuring out how Uncle Sam can save money in Alaska.
 Court proceedings involving the Shaw House property, have been continued to a later date this month. R. 4. Smith, pioneer resident of Cleary creek, is a visitor in town and reports that claim owners in his locality are marking time pend ing a reduction in the cost of sup plies. A number of mining men are engaged in hauling wood at present and making other prepara- tions for the resumption of opera tions, in the belief that the compile tion of the Government railroad will enable them to buy grub and other supplies at a reasonable price.
 Edby Davis has succeeded to the place in the N. c. power plant made vacant by the appointment of Ben Thompson to Q position on the staff of Marshal Stevens. ..... .-.. .
 Deputy Marshal James Hagan and Deputy Marshay Billy Butler, who arrived in town on Tuesday from Nenana, took the oath of allegiance to Marshal Stevens in District court yesterday morning.
 Pat O'Connor is a recent arrival in town from Nenana. ~-.
 A. L. Carpenter, sourdough plan list who returned to Fairbanks re- gently from the coast. has joined the Fairbanks orchestra.
 Ernest Peterson, J. B. Blick, John Rogarth, James McPike, Fred Jungst, Ed Lindberg, Al Brown, John Peter son, Robert Morris and George Key are among the recent arrivals at the local hotels.
 Deputy Marshal Chester Spencer. who arrived from the Outside sever al days ago. is paying visit to Jason Buzby. at the Government Ex-' pertinent station.
 Charles Linn, well known mining man, left for Wilbur creek today and will do some prospecting in that locality.
 There was a report in circulation here yesterday to the effect that former United States Marshal L. T. Erwin had succumbed to an opera ton in Seattle. Photographic inquiry revealed the fact that the ''jedge" is at present in Ketehikan and Tn good health.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl Branstetter, of Salcha, arrived in town this week to purchase their winter supplies. They have considerable low grade placer ground in the Salcha district upon which they hope to realize sub stantial returns as soon as mining operations become possible.
 ! The wood famine was relieved
The Nenana news., 1921-11-03

Major E. R. Mcfarland has rent ed the Nelson residence and he and Mrs. Mcfarland will go into resi- dence there shortly.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-22
FORMAL OPENING
NEW TEA ROOM

An interesting event Of the coming week
will be the formal opening Of the new
tearoom Of the Woman's Department Club
Monday, to be celebrated by luncheon
the building committee Of the club act
ing as hostesses. Mrs. Pearson Menden-
hall is chairman assisted by Mrs. Leo
K Fesler, Mrs. Arthur s. Ayres, Mrs
Edward Ferger and Mrs. Ronald A Eos
ter. The dining-room and table appoint
ments are to carry out the autumn at
mosphere The hostesses in charge Of
the tables will include Mrs. Robert Ell
lott, Mrs. Lewis N. Poyser, Miss Dorothy
Cunningham and Miss Ethel Curryer.
Following the luncheon a program is to
be presented in the Susan d. Perkins au-
ditorium, when Elizabeth Fair will read
1.-THE Melting Pot" a play In four acts
by Israel Zangwill, assisted by the Irv-
ington Trio from the Irvington School of
Music. Miss Fair gave the lecture re-
Of the Woman's Department Club.
Miss Dorothy Woods will lie chairman
of the ushers for the afternoon, her as
sistants being Mrs. Fred BALI, Mrs. Jc-
seph Healing, Mrs. W. D. Long, Mrs. J.
D. Hoss, Mrs. r. c. Higgins, Mrs. VIII
liam H. Shell and Mrs. George ].
O'Beirne. The door committee is headed
by Mrs. W. 3. Milholland, and includes
Mrs. Joseph Rodney Smith and Mrs.
John T. Saulter and Mrs. Charles Gem
mer.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-22
|PAN-HELLENIC
EVENT SCHEDULED
Greek Letter Women to Hold
National Conference.

Among the unusual conventions to be
hold in the city next week is the national
pan Hellenic conference of Greek letter
sororities, which will open with a bust
ness session Wednesday afternoon at the
Claypool hotel at which Mrs. J. Cravens,
president Of the local pan-hellenic coun-
Gil will be In charge. This will be a
closed business and organization meeting
for the members of the national council
only. The delegates to the conference
from the different fraternities are as fol-
lows: Delta Delta Delta, Mrs. J. L. Will
bur, Evanston, Ill. !; Delta Zeta, Mrs. Rem
ME Soldering Smith, Muncie; Gamma Phi
Beta, Miss Lillian W. Thompson, Chi
cago Kappa Alpha Theta L. Pearl Green.
Ithaca, N. Y; Kappa Delta, Elizabeth
Cobett Jacksonville, Fla; Kappa Kappa
Gamma. Mrs. Sarah D. Harris, Evanston,
Iii Phi Mu. Mrs Nellie E. Hart. New
Orleans; Alpha Deta Chi, Mrs. P. E.
Smith, Burkely, Cal; Alpha Gamma Delta.
Mrs. Louise Leonard Syracuse; Alpha
Omnicron Phi, Miss Amy Comstock, Al
pha Xi Delta, Mrs. Anna NJ. Knote, Mans
field. Ohio; Chi Omega, Mrs. Mary c.
Collins, Lexington; Pi Beta Phi, Mrs.
Ethel Hayward Westin, Madison. Maine /;
Zeta Tau Alpha, DR.. May Agnes Hopkins,
Dallas, Texas.
Round table discussions will be held
in the Claypool every afternoon during
the convention and Wednesday evening
each local fraternity will entertain for
its own delegates and officers. Alpha
Chi Omega will give a dinner party on
this evening for its officers at the home
of Mrs. Samuel Howard, 2434 North Me-
ridian street.
Thursday evening Mrs. Fred Hoke,
3445 Washington boulevard, will be host
ess for a party for the National Pan-Hel-
lenic delegates and officers and three
representatives from each sorority. Fri
day night will be open for theater par
ties and other entertainment and Satur-
day the big luncheon will be held in the
Riley room of the Claypool, to which
all fraternity women IN the city are in
vited. Mrs. Felix McWhirter will ad-
dress the guests at this luncheon along
fraternity lines.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-22
W. G.. z. Il. Notes

vahinger W. c. T. U. will take box
lunches for an allday meeting at the
home Of Mrs Sarah Shake 26SO East
Tenth street, Wednesday to piece wool
blocks for a comforter for the Americana
zation Center.
Tuxedo W. c. T. U. embers will take
lunches for an all day meeting with Mrs.
Laura Billiard, 1910 East Washington
street, Friday. Mrs. Bror u is on the
program and reports fron 8 State con-
vention viii be given.
Central Union will meet with Mrs. Rob-
ert Hammond, 314S Central avenue, Fri
day at p. IN. Reports from the State
convention will be given and Miss Carrie
Styer will give summary Of the years
work. Mrs. w. II. Grape is on the pro-
gram for readings.
University Heights meeting will be with
Mrs. Mary Goebel on Madison avenue,
Monday, Oct "a at 2 p. m. Mrs. Bron-
son will be on the program.
Members Of the w. C. T. U. Of the city
will entertain the soldiers at Ft. Benja-
min Harrison with an old fashioned Hal
loween party at Service Club No. 2,
Wednesday evening.