Milford chronicle., 1922-10-13
LIVE PERSONAL HAPPENINGS
FROM MIL TON FOR A WEEK

The agricultural class of Miltor
High School tested 40 samples of seer
wheat for the farmers of the commun
ity. These samples ranged from 8 Il
92 per cent in termination and from
49 to SO pounds to the measured bush.
ell. Both of these tests are of impor-
tance to the grower since he loses
considerable money each year by pool
stands, due to lack of termination
and, second, by short weight of his
wheat, causing him to receive pay
ment on smaller number of bush
els because wheat is bought by the
pound and not by the measure. it re-
quires about week to make the test
but tests will be made free for any
farmers of the community who re-
quest it.
Abel Pettyjohn, of Philadelphia,
spent the weekend with his mother.
Mrs. Sallie PettyjOhn, on North Tn
ion street.
Frank B. Carey is painting his res
idence on Federal street.
Milton Graves, Wallace Collins and
Layton Reed spent Sunday in Will
mington.
Mrs. Thomas Entwisle entertained
her parents, from West Chester. Pa.
on Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Argo and son, Russell.
of Wilmington, have been the guests
OF Milton relatives.
Mrs. Mary Morris is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Anderson in Lans-
dOwne, Pa.
The combined organizations of the
Milton M. E. Church will hold a ba-
zaar and festival in the Lippincott
building on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings of this week. Hop-
kins and his band will furnish music
from to 9 p. m. each evening. Oys-
ter suppers will be served each even
ing, beginning at $780, The several
booths will be full of fancy needle
work and other articles of use.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Jefferson of
HileWood, Pa, are visiting their par
ents in Milton.
Mrs. John A. Collins is having her
residence on North Union street
painted.
Irving c. King made a business trip /
20 Philadelphia on Friday.
A. L. Joseph, of Long Neck, met
With a peculiar and painful accident a
lew days ago. He was cunning for
squirrels and when he shot at one of
hem his gun kicked" so hard that
lis cOllarbOne was broken.
The Ladies Aid Society of Reynolds
P. Church met last Thursday
light at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William H. Workman, on Broad street.
l large attendance was present and,
lfter the business session, a good
ime was had by those present. A
Program, consisting of singing, reci-
ations and games was enjoyed BOun-
iful refreshments were served at a
ate hour.
Captain and Mrs. James c. Conwell
nd Ermine POstles were Philadelphia
isitors this week.
Fred S. Johnson has bought of the
ohm Black heirs the dwelling house
nd lot at the corner of Atlantic and
hestnut streets, in North Milton. |
rice not made known.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Jefferson have |
lOved to Marcus Hook, Pa, where
Ir. Jefferson has secured employ
ent.
New members of the Ford Club are
Gorge Palmer and Ray Turner, who
ave just purchased new sedans.
Mrs. Walter Wyatt and daughter, of
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
)hn T. Crouch. III
Mrs. Mary Fox is ill at the home of III
9r daughter, Mrs. j. B. Gray. II
Milton oystermen report oysters in
e Broadkiln River scarce and of in
riOr size. They are selling in the
cal market at $1.O0 bushel, double
e price last year. III
Some very attractive prices in Coles
ot Blast Stoves at Chas. w. Fisher
Sons, Milton, Del. o6-4t II
q you are sick, take Chiropractic
Adjustments and get well. Anna
Gregorious, Chiropractor. Offices: II
ford and Dover. sS-tf II