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Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22
new ELECTION FOR
HOUSTON SCHOOL
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date for this new election was SCI
for Saturday, August %.
With the Houston proposition set
tied thus far, the board then began
consideration of the regular bust
ness as scheduled.
}. 0. Adams, business manager OF
the State Board, was unanimously
elected assistant secretary of the
board.
The site for the Arden School,
that of Sherwood Green, containing
three acres, was presented and ap-
proved by the State Board. The
canvass of the vote for the Arden
school district bond issue election
of $4,000 was approved, the vote
showing sixty-seven for the issue
and none against. A canvass for the
Rehoboth school district bond issue
election for $4,000 was also re-
ceived and approved, showing sew
enty-five votes for the issue and one
against.
A resolution was adopted by the
board that the Delaware School
Auxiliary Association be requested
to continue the school attendance
work which they have been doing
for the past three years.
The board also adopted a resOlu-
ton consolidating the Pennington
School District No. 80, Piney Grove
District No. Sc, and Eosey's School
District No. 123 and named the fol-
lowing trustees of said consolidated
school district to act until June 80,
1925: George w. Lankford, of Far
mington; Elmer Tull, Piney Grove,
and Colonel Nicholas Ridgely john
son, of Hosey's District.
The consolidation of this district
as reported at a former meeting of
the State Board, was perfectly sat
isfactOry to all concerned.
The vocational, statistical and de-
scriptive reports of the State Board
of Vocational Education to the Fed
eral Board at Washington, D. c., for
1929-24, was presented, but because
of its volume, it was not read in de-
tail but ordered approved after per-
usal and sanction of the Superin-
tendent of Public instruction.
Petitions from the voters of the
Bethany Beach School District No.
281s, Sussex county, to be consoli-
dated with the Lord Baltimore |
School District, No %, and a similar
petition from the Lord Baltimore
District for consolidation with the |
Bethany Beach were presented and .
approved as there was no opposition
to the consolidation.
The awards made by commission
ers appointed by Judge Harrington
some weeks ago to assess damages
IN two tracts of land in Frederick
or school purposes, one the prop
srty of Thomas B. Harrington at
;140 and the other lot of John Sip
lie, of Frederick, at S610, both tracts
ying between the school buildings
It Frederick, desired for enlarged
DOM for the Frederick school, were
elected by the State Board, as it
vas considered the price of the Sip
lie tract was too high.
The petition from Franklin School
district No. 40, State Road School,
lew Castle county, for consolidation
18th Commodore McDonOugh School
district No. So, after a hearing from 5
of the district, was
rdered kept open for at least an a
ther year.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22
ChapIain's Chapel

Dale Lloyd has purchased a new
Ford touring car.
Mrs. Annie Saxton and grandson,
Austin, of Delaware City, have been
visiting her brother, w. S. O'Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. O'Day, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Webb and Mrs. Annie
SaXton passed last Thursday at
Slaughter Beach.
Mrs. Cecil Morgan and friends of
Philadelphia have returned home af-
ter a weeks stay at Oak Orchard.
Mrs. Creighton Johnson and
daughter, Vermidela, from Boston,
Mass, are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Conway.
Mrs. 1. D. Disharoon has been en-
tertaining her brother from Pitts
burgh, Pa.
Mrs. VIM. Conaway and daughter,
Elizabeth, Miss Margaret Macklin,
Mary Ryan and Floyd Macklin spent
last Thursday at Ocean City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Isaacs and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua
Prettyman and family motored to
Ocean City on Sunday.
Mrs. 1. D. Disharoon is visiting
friends and relatives in Preston, Md,
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hurlock and
children Of Wilmington are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Williams.
A surprise birthday party was Civ
en- W. S. O'Day last Monday evening
in honor of his 73rd birthday. Quiet
a large number were present. He
received many gifts and at a late
hour refreshments, consisting Of Ice |
cream and cake, were served.
Sunday school next Sunday at 2
p. m. Preaching at p. m. Every
body welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22

Fable: Once there was a man who
didn't feel little naughtier after
dark.
For that matter, nearly all towns
are attractive if you keep out Of the
outskirts.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22

Especial privileges" are never. un-
der any circumstances, advantages
you enjoy.
The old-fashioned age of discretion
seems to have become the age of in
discretion.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22
OCTAGON SOAP size

Octagon soap with other goods
SIZE; the great Snow King Baking
Powder, large size, 12c; large Par
rot and Monkey powder, &c; small
size 41ac; the best canned milk,
small size SC; jar rubbers 7c pack
age; cheese, best cream, 26c lb. This
is the week of special bargains at
Stewards Grocery. 1t will pay you
to deal there. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22
OBITUARY
BENNUAI

Mrs. Sarah Hester Bennum, wild
Ow of the late Henry o. Bennum
died at her home near St. Georges
Chapel on Wednesday, August 18th
1924, aged SO years. Funeral at St.
Johns Church at o'clock Friday
Interment in cemetery adjoining the
church. She leaves three sons, Will
liam and George of Indian River
Hundred and Henry of Lewes, and
two daughters, Mrs. Frank Perry, of
Coolspring and Mrs. Willard Truitt
of RehOboth, and a host of relatives
and friends. Rev. Conard Hamer
Porter officiated. Samuel J. Wilson &
Son had charge of the funeral.
FISHER
Captain John F. Fisher, a promi-
nent seafaring man of Philadelphia,
passed away Thursday, August IA,
1924, age rs years, months, after
an illness of six months. His re-
mains were brought to Milton on
Monday, August 18. Funeral services
at his late home at Milton. Interment
in the M. E. cemetery. He is surviv-
ed by two sisters, two sons, William
and John of Philadelphia; two
daughters, Mrs. Carrie Irwin of Phil
adelphia and Mrs. Edith Moore of
Haddon Heights, NJ J., and a host of
friends. He was a member of En-
deavOr Lodge, No. II, A. F. & A. M.
Rev. John w. Townsend of1ciated.
Samuel J. Wilson & Son had charge
of the funeral.
HAFLEIGH
Mrs Alice Hazard Hafeigh, wild
ow of J. NJ. Hafeigh and daughter of
the late John A. and Sarah R. Haz-
Zard, of Milton, died at her home in
LansdOwne, Penna., on Sunday, Au-
gust 10, 1924. Mrs. Haheigh spent
her early life in Milford, removing
to Philadelphia at the time of her
marriage, and later to Lansdowne,
where she resided for the last forty
years. She is survived by a daugh-
ter, Mrs Edward w. Davis and a
son, Horace M. Hafeigh, four grand
children and three great-grandchil-
iren. She is remembered by many of
he older citizens of Milford with
pleasant associations, as she was
popular with the society folks of
lalf a century ago.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22
Leave Philadelphia


When tired and weary from the con-
stant grind of the home, shop or office.
take trip to Philadelphia and return
on the STEAMER FREDERTCA
There to enjoy the salt balrny invigor-
ating and life-giving ozone of the Bay.
ana to view the wonderful and unexcei-
led scenic beauty of the shore lines of
the majestic Delaware, and observe the
humming industrial life as you pass
along the borderland of the three most
important States in the Union, Della
ware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
A little time off for an occasional trim
on the water is always profitable as
well as soothing to the strained nerves.
o. Bell Telephone Market Gil.
on Wharf in Philadelphia.
Single Tickets to PhiIadelphia-S1.25
Frederica & Phila. Nav. Co.
Ofice-FREDERICA, DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Tragedy: Green apple; boy; flow
ers.
1t isn't so difficult to be decent, if
nobody endeavors to force you to be.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22

the famous Quaker
Craft products, fine
window and door dra-
peries and our stock
of domestic and i'm
ported dinner and
glassware are reduced
this month.
But these August
prices are for August
only, and there's not
many days left.
Therefore, if
you're going to buy
new home furnishings
the time is now.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22
MEGARY
There's Real Savings Here In The
Megary August Sale

There's honest genuine reductions almost everything in this
big that can't afford ignore you're going
buy new home furnishings
And such variety to choose from
There's bedroom example combination French Walnut
with storage chest and bowend beds low
four pieces
There's dining suits American Walnut
most popular period styles low $253OO the suit of
There's living suits veours
spring construction and upholstery $17 the three
pieces.
And ranging the finest of there of
between prices to choose from.
Regardless of what for furniture here remember
That this furniture Sale furniture
apre Its Megary quality furniture and that quality
present the lower priced furnishings the highest
You be satisfied with the merchandise you buy here and
that satisfaction only for the but years after
wards
That's guarantee!
August reductions only throughout
every department.
One big daylight floor devoted exclusively floor coverings
There's inexpensive fibre and
the finest makers the country all reduced
Draperies ranging from the inexpensive aces and
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22
CHRONICLE STANDS
nth in CIRCULATION
AMONG U. S. WEEKLTEC
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whole United States. The publishers
OF the Chronicle expect to gain the
top within the next few years. A
bigger and better Chronicle is our
aim.
The list of weekly newspapers
published in the United States and
having a circulations of 1000 and
over follows:
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22
STANDARD TIME

Returning steamer will leave Phila-
delphia, from Pier 3, North, first pier
above Market street, as follows:
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22
MurderkiII River & PhiIa.
"FREDERICA"
A. J. PALMER, Captain
AUGUST

Will leave Frederick, Webb's and
Bowers for Philadelphia, as follows:
AUGUST
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22

There's seventy thousand feet of floor space devoted home
furnishings exclusively in this big store
You surely this stock before selecting your furni
ture and when buy furnishings you have
fidence in the store that you buy them from.
This store has record of sixty that we're proud of
deed, place where can buy safely and confidently.
So therefore, think not only of the style of your furniture
first cost but from whom you buy it.
Well be looking for your visit!
, 1924-01-17
Large Coyote Killed
Rv Former RaWlinsite

The last issue Of the Riverton
article which will be of interest t.
Chronicle carried the following
Rawlins friends OF Louis Kruger:
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Kreuger were
out at Sand Draw the first Of this
week, and while returning to town
saw a large coyote at some distance
from his car. Mr.. Kreuger stopped
pulled out his tursty rifle, took care
full aim, pulled the trigger and Mr..
Coyote. pierced through the heart.
toppled yer. Mrs. Kreuger cried
with glee, and with pride in his
proves embraced the head of the
family. Carefully tucked away. the
prize was brought to Riverton, and
Mr.. Kreuger Immediately started to
search the reservation for the most
skilled scalper among the Araphoes
or Shoshones. and having succeeded
in getting the right nan trusted him
with the skinning Of the coyote,
which, will be tanned and adorn the
home 'of the Kreugers.
, 1924-01-17
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

NoiISE w u
OF the Stockholders of George o.
Stephenson & Company, for the
Purpose of Changing the Name OF
said Company.
WHEREAS, application by owners
Of a majority of all of the shares
Of the capital stock outstanding of
George O. Stephenson & Company, a
corporation having been made by
the stockholders OF said corporation
to call a special meeting of the
stockholders OF said Company for
the purpose of changing the name
thereof.
Notice is therefore hereby given
that on Saturday the 9th day of
February, 1924, at the hour OF 800
o'clock p. NJ, Of said day, at the
office OF l.. E. Armstrong, in the
City Of Rawlins, County of Carbon,
State OF Wyoming, a meeting of the
stockholders OF the George o. Step
henson & Company will be held for
the purpose of changing the name
Of said Company to The Ferris
Hotel Company.
All stockholders are requested to
be present in person or by proxy.
George o. Stephenson & Company,
By H. Breitenstein.
First publication Jan. II, 1924.
Third publication Jan. 81, 1924.
, 1924-01-17
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY
REAL ESTATE SHOULD
NOT BE SOLD.

The State OF Wyoming.
County of Carbon.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.
In the M tt Of the
Estate of
NEVA MOTT KITTELL,
Deceased.
Order to Show Cauce Why Real
Estate Should Not BE Sold.
The verified petition of MIKE
McNIFF, administrator of the above
entitled estate, praying for an order
Of this Court to sell at private sale
for a sum Of not less than the ap-
praised value thereof, being this day
presented to the Court. and the
Court does on this day order said
petition filed.
1t appearing to the satisfaction
OF the Court from the said petition
that 1t is for the best interest OF the
heirs at law Of said deceased and
that said property, hereinafter de-
scribed. be sold at private sale and
for a sum of not less than the ap-
praised value thereof, 1t Is ordered
by this Court and notice is hereby
given that all persons interested in
said estate appear before the Dis
trict Court of Carbon County, Wyo-
ming, at the Courthouse in the City
of Rawlins, Wyoming, on Monday,
the 18th day Of February, A. D..
1924, at the hour of 900 o'clock
P. M. of said day, and to show cause.
, 1924-01-17
MEETING
OF THE
MEDICINE BOW ELECTRIC
NGnA NV
COMPANY

Notice is hereby gwen that the
annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the MEDICINE BOW ELECTRIC
COMPANY will be held at the Of
fees Of the company in Medicine
Bow, Wyoming. at 3 p. m. O'Clock
on Monday, February 4, 1924, for
the purpose of electing officers for
the ensuing year and the transaction
OF such other business as may prop
erly come before the meeting.
Dated at Medicine Bow, Wyoming,
January 9th, 1924.
(Signed) F. R. RICHARDS,
President.
, 1924-01-17

the company in Medicine Bow, Wy
oming. at 2 p. m. o'clock on Mon
day, February 4, 1924. for the pur-
pose Of electing officers for the en-
suing year and the transaction of
such other business as may proper
ly come before the meeting.
Dated at Medicine Bow, Wyom-
ing, January 9th, 1924.
(Signed) F. r. RICHARDS,
President,
, 1924-01-17

purpose of electing officers for the
ensuing year and the transaction of
such other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
Dated at Medicine Bow, wyoming.
January 9th, 1924.
(Signed) ROBERT HEWARD,
President.
, 1924-01-17
described as follows:

described as follows:
All OF Lot 7 in Block IS OF Union
Pacific Railroad Company's Fifth
Addition to the City of Rawlins in
Carbon County, Wyoming, according
to the plat thereof on file in the
office of the County Clerk of Car
bon County, Wyoming, together
with a 8 roomed dwelling house and
, 1924-01-17

II any they have, why an order as
prayed for In said petition should
not be granted to MIKE McNIFF.
the administrator Of said estate, to
sell the said real property OF said
deceased at private sale and at a
sum OF not less than the appraised
value thereof. The property men
toned in said petition to be sold ia
, 1924-01-17
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
OF THE
RIVER SUPPLY CnNpaN

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting Of the stockholders
OF the BOW RIVER SUPPLY COM
OF the company in Medicine Bow,
PANY will be held at the offices
Wyoming, at four p. m. o'clock on
Monlay, February 4. 1924, for the
, 1924-01-17

HEMSTITCHING-For first class
hemstitching and picoting leave
your goods at The RAwlins Art and
Gift Shop. Special attention given
mail orders. #
, 1924-01-17
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
OF THE

DRY CREEK SHEEP COMPANY
Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the DRY CREEK SHEEP COM
PANY will be held at the offices of
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-14
Dwirht IL Wrh.frr

Dwight H. Webster died at the Norwich State Hospital Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. He had been at his home on Walnut street un- til week ago, when he was taken to Norwich.
 MT. Webster was a native of Tol- land this state. where he was born on December 19, 1852. Most if his life was spent in Holland. North Grosyen- ordale, and in Putnam. He came to Putnam to make his home about if teen years ago, after having spent seven years in North Grosvenordale. Mir. Webster was belt-maker by trade.
 He Is survived by his wife. former ly Miss Ada Winter. and two sons, one of whom is Clarence Webster of Will limantie.
 Funeral services were held this af- ternoon at 2.30 at the chapel in Grove Street cemetery. Burial there fol lowed
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-14
WEDDING
aioun,ford -Peserson

Miss Hannah W Peterson. formerly of PBmfTet. and James E. Mogntford of Lowell. Mass, were married a. Union church. Boston. last Sunday, at g o'clock tn the afternoon. by the Rev. Ernest C. Guthrie. At ] o'clock, pre- vious to the wedding. a dinner was served at Garrison Hall at which the immediate families of the two were present.
 The wedding march was played by Miss Blanche Brocklebank, 6 friend Of the bride Miss Peterson wore a Hard ing blue georgette dress with black picture hat, and carried a shower bou- quet of roses and lily of the valley. The maid of honor. Miss Salma Dan ielson of Boston, wore navy blue georgette and carried yellow ehrysan- themums. Miss Maudc |. Mountford, sister nf the groom. acted as brides maid. She wore blue georgette dress and carried pink chrysanthemums.
 Mir. Mountford was attended by Mir. Williams of Lowell and by William Johnson of Pomfret, a cousin of the bride. Miss Peterson was given away by her brother, Oscar Peterson of Pomfret
 Among the oNt-0I-t0"H guests hl lilt wedding were Miss Esther Anderson of Thompson. Miss Fife Danielson of Pomfret, Miss Mary Gleason of Wake field, Mass, Mir. and Mrs. John Me Grath of Worcester, Mir. and Mrs. Robert Mountford and Miss Roberta Mountford of Lowell, Mr and Mrs. santerson of West Newburyport, and Mir. and Mrs. Wilson of Reading, Mass.
 Following the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Mountford left on their wedding trip. After December lst they will be at home at 343 Thorndike street, Low ell. Mass.
 Mrs. Mountford was resident of Pomfret for many years before going Co Boston.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-14
Arthur Gervai.

Funeral services for Arthur Ger. vais were held Thursday morning at St. Mary's church followed by burial in St. Mary's cemetery. The Rev Charles F. Bedard conducted the ser vice.
 Mir. Gervais died at his home ol Smith street on Tuesday morning af- ter five day illness. Death was due to pneumonia. Mr. Gervais was born in Putnam on January 6, 1889, and had always lived here. For several years he was employed as q mule spinner in the old Morse mill Since that closed he has not had steady employment.
 About eleven years ago he was married to Miss Ann Caisse, who with three small children survives him.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-14

Judge and Mrs. Searls have come from Thompson to spend the winter at the -Grosvenor.
 Dr. T. Morris Murray continues to make excellent progress towards re- covery at the Charlesgate Hospital, Boston.
 Word has been received from Mrs. and Miss Elliot that they will sail early in December for Italy to spend the winter at Rapallo.
 B. F. Hoadley, who has been in charge of the Ben-Grosvenor dairy. will leave on Monday with his family for Taftville. where he will take charge of the Haughton Farm.
 The fourth and final subscription bridge and nah jongg for the benefit of the assessment fund of the Day Kimball Hospital will be held on Wednesday evening at Greystoke with Miss Boult as hostess. Greystoke has
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-14

Miss Aana Thibeau and Miss Blanche LaGrandeur spent Tuesday in Worcester.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-14
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Arnold .pen,

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Arnold spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Harvey of North Windham.
 There will be meeting of the League of Women Voters held next Thursday at 3.30 o'clock, in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred A. Crossmsn of Lexington. Kentucky. visited Mrs. A. I. Morse last week. They were on their way south from their summer home at Kingfeld. Maine.
 The Eastern Star will hold rum mage sale at 172 Providence street, over Dery's bowling alley. Tuesday, Nov. 14. Doors open at A. m. Tuesday. Nov IA. Doors open at Q q. m.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. Fl. MeCulloch, Mr. and Mrs. (. C. Talbot, Mrs. W. N. Phillips and Miss Harlie Corbin mo tored to Providence Thursday eve ming and saw Lionel Barrymore in Laugh Clown. Laugh" at the Provi- dence Opera House
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-14
Joseph Rivers

Funeral services for Joseph Rivers were held Monday at the Sacred Heart church. West Thompson. The Rev | George Donanue sang the requiem mass. assisted by the choir from St Mary's church in Putnam. Mr Saun- ! dprs of Webster sang "The Beautiful Land on High Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery, Putnam. The bear CTS were 0zias Archambeault and Nelson Racine of Mechanicsyille. Hen " Hebert, John l.. Rivers. and George l.. Malaga of West Thompson. and Theophile Raymond of Woonsocket. There was large attendance of friends of Mr. Rivers and many beau- tifHl floral pieces.
 Mr. Rivers, for many years resi- dent oI West Thompson and of Me chanicsville, died last Friday morning at the Providence Surgical Hospital. He had been m poor health for several years, and had suffered great deal of pain.
 Joseph Rivers was born in Maple vile. k. l.. 6l years ago, the son of Joseph and Sophia tGosselinl Rivers. When he was very small boy his par ents moved Co West Thompson. and the greater part of his life was spent in the town of Thompson. Practically all of his working days were spent in the employ of the mill at Mechanics vile He worked first for Thomas Sayles < Son. later for the French River Textile Company. and up to the time of his death was an employe of the Beaehmont Worsted Company
 Thirty three years ago he was mar ried to Virginia Nadeau. who with six children, survives him. These are Mrs. Armand Trahan of Hartford, Mrs Emma Rasicot of Mechanicsville, Mrs. Fred Beaulieu, 0mer Rivers. and Ovide Rivers of Putnam. and Mrs Harry Bovia of West Thompson. He also leaves nine grandchildren.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-14
sharp4-cutting

Kenneth C. Sharpe. son of Mir. and Mrs. C. D. Sharpe of Putnam, and Miss Natalie F. Cutting. daughter of Mir. and Mrs George Cutting of Prov. idence, were married at clock Wed nesday afternoon at All Saints Me. morial church, Providence The pas tor of the church the Rev Dr. Orcutt performed the ceremony.
 The bride were a travelling suit al the service. She was given in mar. riage by her father. and was attend. ed by her sister. Miss Rita Cutting, as bridesmaid. Gilbert F. Perry of Put nam acted as best man. Professor Frederick Very of Providence. skilled musician and former teacher of Mir. Sharpe, played the wedding march. Immediately after the wedding Mir. and Mrs. Sharpe left on trip to New York. Upon their return they will make their home on Grand View, oe- cupying a newly furnished home.
 Mir. Sharpe Is assistant foreman of the spooling department at the H. K. II. Silk Company. He was one of the first young men in Putnam to volun- teer for service after war was deelar- ed against Germany He served for more than year overseas. On a trip to Europe two years ago he visited many of the places where he was sta tioned during his service. and also travelled through the Near East. He is graduate of the Putnam High school and of Cushing Academy. He is organist for the Second Congrega- tional church
 Mrs. Sharpe is graduate of Providence High school. Recently she has been employed at the Automobile Insurance Company of America, at it's office.