Milford chronicle., 1923-10-26
Frederick

The Halloween party to be given in
the town hall on October 30th at 1880
o'clock is an event which all are Gag
erly anticipating. 1t is expected to
surpass all previous efforts in that
line. Don't make any other engage
ment for that date as you will miss
the chance of having some great fun.
A three ring circus is mild in compar-
isOn to the thrills you will have on
this night of all nights. The witches
with their uncanny companions, the
owls and black cats, will be abroad;
white jolly jack-o'-lanterns will peer
from every nook and Granny. There
will be a grand march in which the
general public in costume is asked to
participate. A good orchestra will fur
nish the music. Prizes will be offered
for the most graceful and artistically
dressed couple, the most ludricous
couple, the best stunt by the high
school group, the best stunt by the
grammar school, the best individual
stunt by anyone in or out of the
school, all are invited to participate
in the fun. Admission rs cents for both
adults and children. Proceeds for COM
mencement fund. Everybody urged to
support a worthy cause and join in
an evening of innocent hilarity.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety will give an entertainment in the
auditorium of the M. q. Church on
Friday evening, October 26th. A sill
yer offering will be received at the
door. Chicken salad, biscuit, coffee,
and candy will be served in the class
room. Come and help a good cause.
At the sale last Saturday afternoon
by the heirs of the Eliza Lowber
Whiteley estate, the following were
the purchasers, the corner property of
two store rooms and two dwellings
were purchased by Mrs. Emma Town
send; one dwelling on North Market
street, by the heirs; ground rents by
Capt. Albert Palmer, James H. Ben
nett, Ralph Jester, Mrs. Julia Darby,
Mrs. w. F. Hoey, Caleb J. Smithers,
Albert w. Carrow, John Russell, Mrs.
Sallie Hudson, Harry M. Boone, John
c. Darby, Trinity M. E. Church.
On Monday morning our oldest res
ident, Major H. Harrington, passed
away, aged "a years and 2 months. He
long time with ailments incident to
old age. He was highly respected in
the community. He is survived by an
invalid wife and one son, Walter Har-
of FELTON,. Funeral services
were held at his late residence on
Wednesday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. Harry Taylor with singing by the
choir.
Miss Elizabeth Belts has returned
from the Pennsylvania Institution at
Mt. Airy, Pa.
There will be a Halloween dance
in the town hall, October 31st. There
will be good music and a large crowd !
Is expected.
Miss Mary Melvin of the Woman's |
College, at Newark, was home for the
weekend.
Miss Nita Hoey of Philadelphia, Miss
Mary Hoey, William and Orville Hoey
Of Newark were home over Sunday.
Mrs. J. C. Miller, of Miami, Florida,
was the guest of Mrs. Lewis and Mrs.
Lohan this week.
Miss Anna Hunsburger and Miss
Mary Moss spent the weekend in
Pa.
Miss Emma Carmean and Miss Myr-
lie Jenkins spent the weekend in
)agsboro.
Mrs. Alice G. Melvin and Mrs. Annie
B. Harrington, spent the weekend in
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Landenberger
If Camden, N. J., Mr.. and Mrs. Ander-
son of Wilmington, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Spurry of Camden, N. j., were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cumming
lam on Sunday.
The Patriotic Order Sons of America, Of
Magnolia, will meet at Barratt's Chapel
m Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Ford
will deliver the sermon. Everybody invit-
d.