Milford chronicle., 1921-04-15
GEORGETOWN


Attic Donoway has been appointed
state detective to succeed ElijaI
Lynch whose term has expired.
A. D. Rust has improved his dwell
ing on Cedar street by the addition OF
a new building attached to the back.
William S. Downs has opened the
merchandising business at his old
stand on North Bedford street, where
he was for a number of years until
about a year ago when he sold out his
stock.
Mrs. Elizabeth Swain Friday cele-
brated her 87th birthday at the home
of her daughter Mrs. G. ROLAND Mes
sick, on South Bedford street. A large
number of her relatives and friends
were present.
Thursday afternoon a Ford truck
belonging to Samuel Ableman was
struck by the Franklin City Passeng-
er and Express train while the train
was nearing the station here. Mr..
Ableman failing to see the approach
ing train while in the act of crossing
the tracks. The front part of the
truck was badly damaged, and Mr..
Ableman was slightly injured. His
young son, Jacob, who was in the
truck with him at the time, escaped
without any injury.
There were 127 tickets sold at this
station for the excursion to Philadel-
phia Sunday.
Theophilus Swain died at his resi-
dence near town, Thursday, of can
Ger, aged about 81 years. Funeral SER
Saturday afternoon and interment
made in Cokesbury cemetery, near
here.
Rev. J. L. Sparklin, the new M. E.
pastor, filled the pulpit at Wesley
Church Sunday. There was a large
attendance out to hear him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Hastings have
moved to the chicken farm near town.
Luther Walls is suffering from
smashed hand that he hurt while at
work last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Adkins who
have been occupying rooms with her
brothers, Fred Hamblen, on South |
Bedford street, have moved to rooms |
in Pyle property on North Race st.
st. Paul's P. E. Church Guild held
a supper in the Child Welfare room on |
evening, April 14th.
There are eleven prisoners in the
county Jail here at the present time.
The White Motor Company of Sal
isbury, Md, has purchased from the
Misses Ennis the building lot on the
corner of Market street and Railroad
avenue. The lot is one of the lots that
was made vacant by the fire the first
Of the year. 1t is said that the COM
)any will erect an up-to-date building
IN the lot at once.
This section was visited by cold
ain Sunday afternoon and night turn
ng to snow Monday morning, but
ioon disappeared when the sun be-
,an to shine.
Clerk of the Peace Frank w. Law
on the past week granted marriage
license to Joshua R. Dukes of Mill
lille and Helen Daisey of Ocean View.
Register of Wills William J. Mus
ard has issued the following letters
he past week: On the estate of Kate
!. Evans, of Baltimore hundred, to
larry l. Johnson; on the estate of Lu-
ler B. Tull of Seaford hundred to Re
ecca A. Tull and Earl M. Tull.
Mrs. Sarah Williams, wife of JOS
Dh Williams, died at her home near
,wn Thursday afternoon of Bright's
Isease, aged about 62 years. Funeral
erivces were held at her home Sun
ay morning and interment made in
id Fellows cemetery at Laurel.
ev. William Tyndall officiating.
Produce is selling in our local mar
cts at the following prices: Eggs 23c
er dozen; chickens soc per pound;
1tatoes 35c per bushel; sweet pOta- n
es soc per 5-8 basket; corn zoe per
lshel; asparagus S5c per bunch.
Truitt Pettyjohn, a highly respected
rmer, died very suddenly of heart HI
sease at his home near the Sand
ills, near here, Sunday afternoon, Hi
red 63 years and 1 month. Funeral IN
rvices were held at the Sand Hills
E. Church Wednesday afternoon. III
terment was made in the Beaver
am cemetery at Harbeson.
Miss Olive Hurley spent few days
Philadelphia.
Mrs. William Pusey and daughter
ent part of last week in Will
ngton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Williams
We gone to Philadelphia to live.
Mrs. Joseph Walls was in Philadel-
ia last week. Hi
Mrs. Daniel Roach is suffering with
eumatism.
Harry Swain of Philadelphia has
an the guest of his mother, Mrs. iii
zabeth Swain here the past week.
edna Barr spent the weekend in
iladelphia.
Clara Wyatt of Philadelphia is
ending some time with relatives
'e. iii
Ir. and Mrs Ira Pettyjohn spent
nday with relatives at Milford.