Milford chronicle., 1922-02-03
HARRINGTON

solomon Brown, OF near town, has
purchased the residence of Shadick Ba-
ker, corner of Liberty and Delaware Ave
He will move there in the near future
1t is reported that Mr.. Baker will move
on the farm, formerly belonging to Sam
uel Swain. but now owned by Frank L.
Paris.
Miss Nan Lewis of Denton, Nd, spent
the past week with her aunt, Mrs. Annie
p. Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Keyes of near town
entertained at a house party over the
weekend. The guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Keyes included the following, Mr.. and
Mrs. L..C. Pierce of Centreville, Md:
Miss Kathryn Graybill from Newark; Miss
Edith Case, Kansas City, Mo-; Miss
Charlotte Hobbs. Stroudsburg, Md.
Coach Shipley, Coach S. r. Derby. Prof.
A. B. Blair, all of the University of Del
aware
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Dean made a
weekend visit to Williamsport, Pa, and
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
S. Gates and Mr.. and Mrs. Norman S.
Vernon. both of whom were formerly
from this town and who made many
friends during their stay here.
The Harrington Light Co., through Mr..
Meyers. owner and manager, brought
suit against the Kent-Sussex Fair Asso-
citation, for a bill covering the cost of
electrical work during the Fair of last
year. The delay in the payment of the
bill was caused by a misunderstanding
about the work and the bill as rendered
was thought to be excessive. A check
was rendered Mr.. Meyers as per verbal
bargain who refused to accept same with
the result that the matter was aired in
the Wilmington courts. J. Hall Ander-
son represented the Fair Association and
James Boyce. son of former Judge Boyce,
represented the Light Company. The YER
dict of the jury allowed the bill of the
Light Company.
The assessment book for the town is /
now made up and is hanging up in Sharp |
& Flemings Drug Store for inspection. |
The Town Council will hold Appeal Day |
at the City Hall on Monday, February 6. |
Account of the numerous properties be-
ing built during the past year-the rate
of taxation has been reduced.
Benz. A. Emory, formerly chief of po-
lice, has been re-appointed to the force
as night man. His duties will begin soon
after the first of February.
The successor to Benz A. Emory as
of Hollywood cemetery has not
yet been announced, but several applica-
tions have been made for the place.
Warren T. Moore is quite sick at his
home on Weiner avenue.
William W. Sharp has completed ne
gotiations for the purchase of a residence
IN Center street, from Fred satterheld.
The funeral of Mrs. Clarence Lotland -,
ook place from her late residence last {
Monday with inteTment at Hollywood =,
She leaves a husband and two
mall children to mourn her loss. ,
We are glad to report Mrs. H. E. 7
'homison very much improved at this
yriting. 4
Our thoughts were turned back to our =
oyhood days in Harrington after the
lizzard had subsided. The country round
bout was covered to a depth of several :
lches with the beautiful white snow. In
lany cases the automobile had replaced /,
he horse and quite number of Har-
ngton folks had disposed of their
eighs, but those who still had them en- =
,yed very good sleighing.
The weekly dances held at Slaughters
all are well attended.
Don't forget the box and shadow So >,
al next Saturday evening in Slaugh- -'
RS Hall
The annual meeting of the stockhold- -
s of the Kent and Sussex Fair Asso- a. a.
alton was held last Tuesday afternoon
the City Hall for the purpose of elect W W
g officers and directors for the new " !.
ar. The officers for the 1921 season were u'
elected to serve another term. st
Deputy State Superintendent Shilling .
charge of high schools was caller at u
e high school last Tuesday. Si'
The appointment of a magistrate and III
1tary Public to fill the vacancy caused 0o
the death of S. L. Shaw, is still in =.
embryotic state, there is still great ~
eculation as to whom will be appoint u,
Mrs. Archibald CahaI has purchased oC
e Presto restaurant from the former Oe
eek owners. She had this restaurant al
ce before but sold out for some rea- Gu
,Trs 1r.,,o1 1,rodford ~ 1ao1+ir,oro Ma pie
spending sometime with her parents, we
;. and Mrs. E. L. Derrickson. WI
IN Friday evening last, Chas. Win IN
-e gave a reception for Archdeacon les
ompson followed by a congregational PEI
citing of the parishioners of st. Step llA
as Episcopal Church. Plans were out VI
ed to handle the affairs of the church cat
Ter the budget system. After the ex-
tive session was over refreshments Oes
re served and a delightful time was liu
orted by all. UNI