Milford chronicle., 1922-12-01

Progress is being made to the
nurses home opposite the Beebe Hos
pital, which is being remodeled by
Benjamin F. Shaw, of Wilmington.
Robert C.. Tittermary who has been
at the Beebe Hospital for the past 3
months as a result Of a broken leg
sustained at the fishing plant of Hayes
& Anderton, is able to be around on
crutches again. He was able to be
around on crutches three weeks ago
but fell and injured his leg again.
Coal has become scarce in town
again. The local dealers haven't re-
ceived a car in nearly two weeks and
many are resorting to wood.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis H. King have an
nounced the engagement Of their
daughter, Beatrice, to John A. Lingo,
Jr., of RehObOth Beach. Mr.. Lingo is
prominent young business man of
Rehoboth. Beach, being a member of
the firm, John A. Lingo and Sons. The
wedding will take place some time in
December.
Emanuel Zerden is having his home
on Market street improved by a hot
water heating system which is being
installed by Marshall Cough &c Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Wilson of
Philadelphia, formerly Of this vicinity,
were weekend visitors here at the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam D. Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Lubker, of
Ocean Gate, N. j., are spending a
couple of weeks with the latter's sis
ter here, Mrs. Stephen G. Pierce at
the Hotel Rodney.
C. M. Morbitt, of Cheswold, has
been transferred from that point as
assistant agent Of the Penna. Rail-
road station, to a similar position here
succeeding Samuel G.. Clifton who has
been sent to Seaford.
Mrs. John M. Lank has moved from
her farm at Prettyman's Corner to
the William P. Nichols property on
King street, which she recently pur-
chased from the Nichols heirs. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Lynch are also oc-
cupying the same premises.
The colored school building, near
Rehoboth Beach, which has been un-
der construction for the past three
months by the Delaware State Auxil-
iary Commission is now about COM
pleted with the exception of some min
or details. The same commission also
has one under construction near Cool
spring. The work is being supervised
on both of them by Elmer H. Smith,
of Rehoboth Beach.
Rev. Howard Davis, pastor of the
Lewes M. E. Church, held a harvest
home service in the church on Sunday
Within the chancel was
beautifully decorated with corn, both
kinds of potatoes, cabbage, turnips, !
apples and other vegetables.
Contractor Frederick w. Pepper of
Milton is remOdeling the DR.. Hiram
R. Burton property at the corner Of |
Second and South streets for Piggy
Wiggly store which will be opened in
the near future there.
Mrs. Ferdinand H. Brewer has re-
turned from a trip to Wilmington, |
and New York.
Captain William e. Chambers is |
seriously i'll at his home on Mulberry
street.
The Lewes Fertilizer Company
which purchased the old school build
ing recently has a force of men there |
tearing it down, much of the wrecked |
material is being sold to local peo-
PIE. lu6 066D6 I1OSp4ldlS 1uCs 4llGuuS
to make a park for the hospital out of |
the lot when the old building is re-
as it adjoins the hospital lot
The Board of Education recently leas-
ed the lot to the hospital for period
Of 25 years.
Union Thanksgiving services Of the
Lewes M. E., the Lewes M. P. and the
Presbyterian Churches on Thanksgiv-
ing morning in the M. e. Church.
Rev. Howard Davis will preach the
sermon.
Miss Helen N. Carson of New York
City who is employed by the DUPONT
Company there, spent the weekend
with her parents here, Mr.. and Mrs.
William J. Carson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar W. Ingram
spent Sunday with their sons in Will
nington.
IE you are sick, take Chiropractic
Adjustments and get well. Anna
(. Gregorious, Chiropractor. Offices:
Milford and Dover. s8-tf