Milford chronicle., 1924-03-07
Georgetown

l Bedford street, will In a few week
/ move his family to the Diffenda
farm, near the Sand Hills Church
which Mrs. Warren lately fell heir t.
from her sister. Mr.. Warren will en-.
> gage in the poultry business and light
, farming.
Elmer Rogers purchased the house
and lot on South Bedford street, own
ed by the late Joseph Phillips, al
public sale last Tuesday. Mr.. Rogers
in the near future will erect an up-tO-
date dwelling on the same.
Mrs. MOllie Robbins Lynch has re-
turned from the city where she has
been buying her new spring millin-
cry.
Oscar Pepper who has been in the
employ Of John Nelson, as salesman,
and meat cutter in his meat store, has
resigned his position and accepted a
like one with the American Stores in
Wilmington.
Rev. G. W. Dawson, pastor Of Wes-
ley M. e. Church, of this town, has
been unanimously invited to return
for the second conference year.
The minstrel show given by the
Georgetown Fire Company in Ryon's
Theatre on Wednesday and Thurs
day nights, was huge success. The
proceeds will be used to help to pay
for the new fire engine, lately pur-
chased, as they have one of the most
up-to-date ones on the peninsula.
Rev. ]. 7. Bailey, pastor of the
First M. P Church Of this town, has
been assisting the Rev. R. Y. Nichol-
son, in a series Of revival services in
the M. P. Church at Cambridge, Md,
the past week.
Jessie A. Wright, manager of
Wright's Theatre Of Seaford, and Mrs.
Pauline A. Hudson, Of this town, were
married Saturday afternoon at the
home of the brides cousin, Mrs. A. f.
Wilgus, on North Race street. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
w. V. Moore, pastor Of st. Johns NJ.
E. Church, Seaford. A reception was
held after the marriage and they left
for their future home in Seaford.
Miss Mary Roach, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Roach, of this town
and Louis Reed Of Salisbury, Md.
surprised their many friends here last
week by the announcement Of their
marriage in Washington, D. c., on
February 21st.
Members Of the Georgetown M. P.
Sunday school have presented the
pastor, Rev. J. T. Bailey, with a purse
OF $62.S9 as a birthday present.
Register of Wills Isaac e. Jones |
has issued the following letters the
past week:
On the estate of John w, Davis of 4
Baltimore hundred, to Elva C. Davis.
On the estate of John w. Morris, of
North West Fork hundred, to William
S. Lord.
On the estate Of Joseph B. Lord of
Seatord hundred, to Alexander H.
Lord and James B. Lord, Jr.
William Roach has purchased a new
Dodge car.
Mrs. Elena Rayne last Monday eel
ebrated her 92nd birthday at the home
of one Of her sons, Roland Short,
near this town. Mrs. Rayne is in the
best Of health and UP until a few
years ago managed her farm, near the
Sand Hills, near town. Mrs. Rayne's
many friends wish her many more
birthdays.
At the town election held last Sat-
urday the old board was reelected,
with the exception Of John Kaiser,
who has been transferred from this
town by the railroad company by
whom he is employed. The ticket was
rs follows:
Commissioners: James M. Tunnell,
Andrew Marvel, DR.. John II. Ham
nond, George T. Lynch, Walter
Roach.
Alderman: William 81. Wilson.
Collector: Charles T. Jester.
Assessor: Thomas B. Pepper.
Auditors: George H. Short, G. Row
and Messick.
Treasurer: Howard J. Cooke.
The board is serving the town as
veil as they can and is having the
treets put in first class condition.
Mrs. Thomas Atkins is at the Bee
,e Hospital in Lewes for treatment.
Miss Delema Fowler of Philadel-
hia is the guest Of her grandparents
ere, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Fowler
nd Mr.. and Mrs. Greensburg Short.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lzier Of
are the guests Of friends
nd relatives here.
Deputy ProthonOtary G. Vannie
Iessick was in Dover last Thursday.
Former Deputy Sheriff and Mrs.
uu COY OF MluuleCOWuS spent a part
f last week with friends here.
Edwin Roach who was lately Oper-
ted on at the Beebe Hospital at
ewes for appendicitis, is rapidly re-
)vering, much to the qualification Of
Is many friends here.
Miss Clara Duffel spent a part of
st week in Wilmington and Phila-
,lphia.
Robert Coulter of Greenwood was
rcling among friends here Friday.
Charles R. Fowler, proprietor Of the
elaware House at the railroad sta
IN, who has been on the sick list is
It again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Short have
en- visiting his daughters at Phil
elphia and Allentown, Pa, and =
ddletown the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Roach spent
e weekend in Harrington.
Former ProthonOtary William h
elch of Milton, spent part Of last
,ek with friends here.
ect Officers Of Georgetown NJ Z.
Church
officers of Wesley Methodist Epis-
pal Church, Georgetown, have been
Osen for the next conference year,