Milford chronicle., 1925-01-30

/ system. In addition TO the prOJecL
for the sewer another item included
was the extension of water mains to
new sections of the town that are
without water and fire protection.
This item was estimated to cost
about $4,000. Both projects were
made separate issues and the voters
had the privilege of voting for eth
er. While the sewer system was con-
sidered essential for public health,
defeat seemed certain some weeks
before the election. 1t was thought,
however, that the water main prop
OsitiOn would go over big. Previous
to the election a citizens meeting
was held to get the sentiment of the
people on the subjects. The matter
of taking a referendum on the issues
before getting the bills through, was
done to avoid sending to the legisla-
ture bills that would require action
and then probably suffer defeat at
the election.
The polls opened at 1 p. m. and
closed at 6 p. m. Much interest was
displayed in the election, 1856 votes
were cast. Only rs votes were favor
able for the sewer proposition and
but few more, SO, for the extension
of water mains. To a casual observer
it was seen that the propositions
would be defeated, due to the activi-
ties of many of the largest property
owners, who were on the scene early
getting voters to the polls and as
sisted in the attack against the pro-
gressive movement. A peculiar thing
is observed in Harrington, a large
percentage of the property owners
are retired farmers, who have accu-
mulated a small pile and together
with the income from their farms
which they still own they are con-
tent to live a life of ease and unfOr-
tunate for the town rarely stand for
anything progressive. For a number
of year these retired men with moth
ing much to do, served in the ca
pacity of councilmen, with the result
the town made very slow progress.
It is a known fact that in every in
stance during the past five or six
years they have been defeated and
more young and active men have
been elected.
It seems now that the only course
that Council can pursue is to get
their present Charter revised, grant !
ing permisson to use a portion of the
present taxes collected to install
portion of the water mains each year@
until the entire plans are completed. |
NJ. E. Church Booster Glass to
Have Social Gathering
The Booster Glass Of young men of |
the M. E. Sunday school will hold a
social gathering at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Johnson next |
evening. Horace E. Quill
len is president of the class and he |
is using many spare moments to get |
together a very appropriate pro-
gram. Everyone attending is promis-
ed a pleasant evening. It is planned |
to have a debate on some current is
sue. Mr.. Quillen and Mr.. Glenwood
will handle the subject
to be debated. A musical program
will be rendered by the class talent
and also many mysterious tricks
will be performed by a magician.
Much credit for the large enroll
ment of the class is due to the eff
cient work of the teacher, Mrs. L. T.
Jones. At the present time the class
roll numbers 80 and still growing.
The class is all working in harmony
to attain a goal Of so before the end
Of 1925. A hearty invitation and
welcome awaits any young man in
his vicinity who is not affiliated
with any other church.
Century Club Team No. 8
Gives Card Party
In order to raise money for the
New Century Club building fund,
Miss Irene Richards, Captain of
Team No. 8, gave a card party at her
nome on Fleming street, Monday ev-
sning. Milford was well represented
BY the towns most charming la
lies. Miss Richards and the other
of the team wish to ex-
press their appreciation for the
arge attendance. Friends were pres
9nt from Frederick, Houston and
Denton, Nd, besides a great many
rom town. The quota of each team
S S25. The party was such sue
cess that this team went over the
op with their share.
Harrington News Items
Mrs. J. Hall Riggin and Mrs. J.
Watson Cain attended the club lun-
,heon of the Delmar Club at Delmar
IN Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Robson of
Nd, have been recent
quests of the latter's sisters, Misses
Minnie and Delema Quillen.
Miss Grace Leigh Scott of Green
lille, Indiana, gave a delightful ad- {
lress to the pupils at the high school
Tuesday afternoon. Her subject on a
higher moral standard was we'll I
worth the attention of those present.
Mrs. J. A. Moore of Millsboro has
'een the recent guest of Mr.. and
Irs. Frank Johnson.
Several members of Harrington c
review No. 4, Order of Maccabees, G
ttended the installation exercises of
Philadelphia Review Of Maccabees 4
leld this week. 7
Mrs. H. c.. Tee who has been SER
Ously i'll at her home has been re-
moved to the home of her parents at >
The funeral services of Leroy
Ioore, age 20 years, who was cleo S
rocuted in Philadelphia a few days a
go while working at his painting S
rade were held from the home of e
is parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin [
Ioore, Monday afternoon.
The Parent-Teacher Association I
resented to the library used by the p
over grades a set of books for use o
the grade pupils,
The Poverty Social given in Pass t,
lore Hall Friday evening, by team a
10. of the Century Club, to raise n
lnds for the new club house was v