Milford chronicle., 1924-12-26
Glendale

| One or our most eSI1maDle young
ladies', Miss Josephine Reed Knerr
only daughter of Mrs. Carrie B
Kroh, was united in marriage to
William H. Short, Jr., a prominent
young man of Oakley on Sunday, De-
cember 21st, 1924, at the M. P. par
sonage in Greenwood, by Rev. C. M
Adams. The bridal couple left on
the afternoon train for Philadelphia
and other points north. On their re-
turn they will occupy the Welch
property on East Main street. The
writer extends to Mr.. and Mrs.
Short his best wishes for a long and
happy life.
The holly season has about clos
ed for this season. Berries have been
plentiful, giving employment to wo-
men and children, making wreaths,
which have sold for good prices.
Many homes will be made cheerful
and many kiddie's heart made
glad this Christmas on account of
the income derived from the sale of
holly wreaths. The buyers are wear
ing smiling faces, showing that the
returns received have been very
satisfactory. 1t has been a very pro-
fitable season for all concerned.
The new stone road from the boul-
evard to the old State road was
thrown open to the public on Sat
urday. The balance of the road will
be opened about January 1st.
The Christmas tree and entertain
ment given by Union M. E. Church
last Friday night was a success.
The singing and recitations were
good. The children were given gen.
erOus treat of candy and oranges.
The pastor, Rev. A. Travers, receiv-
ed a donation.
At New Market M. E. Church on
Tuesday evening a Christmas enter
tainment was given. The choir rend-
cred sweet music and the children
were very efficient in their recita-
tiOns. Each child received a gift Of
candy and oranges. Rev. A. Travers
delivered an address, and was kind
ly remembered by several gifts.
Oliver Lynch and Jones Marker
mOtored to Philadelphia on Sunday
and spent the day with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. iona EllingswOrth
and Samuel H. Fisher spent Sunday
with Mr.. Ellingsworth's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. iona Ellingsworth, who re-
side near Lincoln. Mr.. Ellingsworth,
Sr., is SO years of age.
Now that election is over the pro-
hibition officers seem to be on the
job. A still was raided very near FL
lendale last Saturday. Quite a lot Of
mash and some of the finished pro-
duct were found. The supposed pro-
prietOr of the outfit was arrested but
claims he had no connection what
ever with the manufacture of the IL
licit stuff found. We withhold names
for the present. We hope the officers
will continue the good work until
all who are in anyway connected
with the unlawful making of intOxi-
eating liquors are arrested and eth
er incarcerated in Jail or driven
from the State for all time to come.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Jones Of
Frankford spent last Friday and
Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs. D. M.
Reed of E.
Miss Mildred EllingsWorth and
friend, Roland Isaacs motored to
Philadelphia last Saturday on
shopping tour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willoughby Beide-
man who have been quite sick, we
are glad to say are improving.
Rev. C. H. Mead of Flintstone,
Nd, is here for few days visiting
his family. Mrs. Mead is one of the
teachers in our public school.
Willoughby Beideman, one of our
farmers, residing near
here, killed this week four hogs
which weighed respectively, 4S4-
474-468 and 467 pounds. Total
weight of the four hogs, 1892 lbs.
Can you beat it?
R. Archie Swain of Cape May, N.
j., while here last week purchased
of the heirs Of Joseph c. Penuel, de-
ceased, seventy acres of land, well
set in pine timber. Consideration
private.
Mrs. Arthur Holmes of Philadel-
phia is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Pullen.
J. A. Ellegood has installed in his
home here, an Atwater Kent radio
set.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E.
Church will meet at the parsonage
on Wednesday evening, December 81.
This will be very important meet
ing. Please be present.
Watson Masten is wearing a smile
which won't come off. 1t is a boy.
Mother and child doing nicely.
ARTHUR Rasp moved this week in
to the Welch house on Willow street
and Morris Owens occupied the
property vacated by Rasp on East
Main street.
Miss May Prettyman who has been
with friends in Philadelphia and
Pa, is home for the hol-
idays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jehu Hudson and son
Billie were Sunday visitors at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. d. M. Dono-
van.
The Misses Lena Swain and Anna
teachers in Slaughter
Neck school, were home Sunday
with their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Jester and two
sons, Harry, Jr., and Otis, were Sun
day guests Of DR.. and Mrs. W. s. P.
Coombs at Middletown.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Jester were
Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Coverdale at their country
home near Milford.
George Howard, contractor, who
has been working in Philadelphia for
several months, is home for the hol-
days.
The writer wishes to extend to the
employees and readers
of the "Chronicle" the compliments