Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
GLENDALE
Bv PAUL PRV

It was not surprising on Sunday morn
| ing to see the remains of William war
rem come here from the home of his
children in Marcus Hook, Pa, to be bur-
led in his family lot in Red Mems ceme-
terry on Sunday afternoon. For over 40
years Mr.. Warren was one OF Ellendale'
valuable citizens, where he reared large
family of children. Since his youth he
had been employed by the railroad, un-
til recently when he became afflicted and
unable to work. Mr.. Warren was about
go years old, and his funeral was largely
Last Wednesday evening Mrs. Elbert
Barker Beebe, widow of the late John
Beebe, was married to Oscar Dutton OF
Redden.
On Saturday last while saving wood at
the home Of Mrs. B. F. Williams. Will
liam ArgO had the misfortune to have his
hand crushed by a huge pile of wood
falling on it.
Mrs Gertrude Dickerson Adams an
nOunces the birth of a 10-pound baby
girl, Gertrude the End. She is receiving
many warm congratulations over the
happy event, and now we are very
proud and happy grandparents.
Too bad our dear old friend, Mr.. Bar
rett, has been taken from us, and left
the whole community to sorrow from his
absence, with the best wishes and bless
sfngs a congregation could give a pastor
to follow him. We sincerely hope he will
meet with a congenial home and sur
roundings which he so richly deserves.
welcome him with a glad hand.
The remains of Bateman ShOckley, an
eXcentric character who for many years
lived in this community was brought
from Farnhurst and buried on the 22nd.
He was a nephew of Mrs. Mary Short,
near town.
At wood saving at the home of Capt.
Bill Millman the crowd was richly en-
tertained by Col Benson, the Fleatown
boss. In his chicken story he relates that
he had a wonderful breed of blue chick
ems that had no tail or rump, and when
he was married 38 years ago, the old
mother hen, that is now living, and lay
ing every day, was given to his wife,
and her only indication of old age is big
wharts on her legs, and each year she
raises a brood similar to her, regardless
of the parental side Of the chick family.
In all the 38 years there is no change in
the peculiar speciman of poultry Now
who can beat this chicken yarn that Col
Benson tells? and says is true in every
particular.
We note with much interest that our
new road oVerseer, Elias Macklin, with
and putting our muddy roads in fine
shape for travel.
Mr.. Mahan, our canner, is shipping
many cars of canned products from his
factory. It is hoped he is getting ready
for an active canning season.
Walter Fisher is cutting a big dash
with his new Ford car.
The aged and much respected colored
who owns a nice farm, near town lis
very low with inhrmities Of old age, at
this time.
The people of Ellendale are exhibiting
a great interest in the Parent Teachers
which are being held from time
to time On Tuesday evening, March 14th
the Jester Hall, where the meetings have
to be held, on account of the large MEM
bership, was crowded to its capacity. The
roll now shows 135 names,
and we believe it will soon reach the
$50 mark. Thisis wonderful cooperation
when we consider the population of our
community. The program committee had
previously prepared one hours enter
tainment, which was well rendered to
an appreciative audience. Many times
there were violent outbursts of applause.
Miss Lena Swains one Of our high school
girls, attending at Georgetown, gave a
very humorous recitation which pleased
most everyone. Next the meeting was
called to business order the secretary
called the roll and read the minutes of
the last meeting, after which the pres
dent read the constitution and the exec
ltive committee was named as nomi-
hating committee to solicit the names of
"a delegates who would be willing to at
end the State Convention at Harrington
'n Saturday, April 9Th.