Milford chronicle., 1926-09-03
Harrington
Harrington Firemen Opened Carni-
val Thursday; Parade September 8

Harrington Firemen Opened Carni-
val Thursday; Parade September 8
By the time set for the opening
date, everything will be in readiness
to entertain thousands of visitors
here during the next ten days when
the fifth annual Firemen's Carnival
will be held along the boulevard.
Early Monday morning and until the
opening date, the echo of the ham
mer and saw were heard at the car
niyal grounds. The erection Of
booths was started Monday under
the supervision of General Chairman
Potter. On Tuesday a large force
from the Eastern Shore Gas and
Electric Company, were busy setting
poles and stringing wires, which,
when their work is finished, the car
nival grounds will. resemble a great
white way. The efforts of the firemen
were in vain when they tried to get
a merry-go-round. They have secur-
ed a set of venetian swings.
The booths at the carnival will be
about .he same as those seen at
other carnivals, which include bingo,
hot dogs, towels, blankets, electric
lamps, groceries, novelties, knives
chance booth and suppers. One OF the
most attractive booths on the ground
will be the electric shop. This Will
be flooded with light, showing the
lamps in their greatest beauty. The
ladies of the town are working haro
for the success of the firemen and
the new fire house and community
building. They have volunteered TO
serve delicious suppers each night al
reasonable rates.
Thursday night, the opening night
ice cream, cake, sandwiches and cor
fee were served.
! Friday night: Chicken salad sup
per.
Saturday night: Ice cream, cake
potato salad and fried oysters.
Monday night: Ice cream and cake
Tuesday night: Buffet luncheon
fried oysters, potato salad, chicken
salad, rolls and coffee.
Wednesday night: Ice cream ant
cake.
Thursday night: Fried oysters
chicken salad, rolls, coffee and ic'
cream and cake.
Friday night: Fried oysters, pota
to salad, ham and coffee.
Saturday night: Oysters, salads
sandwiches, coffee and ice cream.
The firemen are arranging to hav'
plenty Of parking space in clos
proximity to the grounds.
Democrats Name Delegates to
Convention
A small handful Of Democrati
supporters assembled at the tow
hall Saturday afternoon and name'
delegates to the State Convention
which met at Dover Tuesday. Tn
following delegates were named: +
E. Raughley, L. T. Jones and S. Q
Bailey with Clarence Morris, William
E. Hill and Joshua Smith as alter
mates. Particular interest is mani
tested in the naming of a representa-
tive from this district. There are tw
candidates, former Senator John "
Sheldrake and Wilbur E. Jacobs, VIII
was a clerk in the last legislature.
great many of. the voters are IN
quandry as to what to do at the com
E ing election. Mr.. Jacobs an arden
= dry supporter was the first candi
; date to announce himself, soon al
terward Senator Sheldrake threw hi
e hat in the ring. Mr.. Sheldrake ha
= always been considered supporte
of the dry cause, but in this instanc
he is being pushed forward by tn
= wet forces of the Democratic part!
( It is a we'll known fact that Senate
d Sheldrake had no intention Of be
d coming a candidate and was urge
e by his friends, some Of the leaders
d the party, to become a cand1dat
Unless Mr.. Sheldrake comes out ]
n the open and states to the voters
u this district just where he stanC
Z on one issue that is likely to CON
d before the next session, he will NJ
= command as many votes as Demt
T. cratic candidate usually polls.
l. Mrs. John S. Harrington has r.
turned home after spending SON
II time in Philadelphia.