Milford chronicle., 1926-03-19
Harrington
Methodist Protestant Church Prey To
Flames

a stubborn blaze in the Methodist frO-
testant Church. According to the sex
a. m. in the basement, and shortly
afterward he discovered fire above the
heater, After futile attempts to eNtln-
glIish the blaze. which was getting be-
yond his control, he summoned Kew. u.
A. Morris, pastor Of the church, VINO re-
sides in the parsonage adjoining. see
ing the danger an alarm was turned IN;
The fire company responded quickly ana
when they arrived dense clouds OF
smokes were pouring from the wind
ows and the YentilatorS near the ROOF.
Fire Confined to Small Area
The fremen placed the chemical truck
in service and started the pumper with
two high powered streams. They were
handicapped by frigid weather ana
dense clouds of smoke. The hrst streail 1
was played into basement WINDOW anu
then a ladder was raised to one OF the
church windows. The fire was conllheu
to a small area an organ in the primary
department of the Sunday school was
, burned beyond repairs and the piano III
the main Sunday school room wa -
slightly damaged; none Of the chairs OF
news were burned. Two OF the large
memorial windows were broken elther
bv the heat or the hose pressure. II -
thought the new pipe organ IN the pui-
Dit was not damaged unless throus1 z
dampness. The Ladies Aid Soclety nay na4
purchased a new carpet during the past
wear. This was thoroughly soaked Win
water. but none of it was burned. Some
parts of the wainscoating in the church
was burned and damaged when the llre-
men had to cut into the walls TO get at
the fire.
Flremen Overcome
A number of the local firemen got too
much smoke and had to retire for 1resh
rN,A,. &c a
a window ledge when he was oVercOnl'e
by smoke. After getting a little 1resh
air he returned to duty. HoSeman can
non was also knocked out for a snort
time. Several of the f1remen reported
direct to the fire without equipment
and soon got soaking wet. water 1I5l.lloS,, aroTH
ing as it fell made walking dangerous
II. C.. Reese, a spectator, lost ms ioot-
ing and slid down a flight OF steps from
the Sunday school room. He sald ne
was not hurt as he was assisted 10 Iii ms
feet and left the scene OF the Iire. Inc
Carlisle Fire Company IeSponueu pt ~ ~ iI,+o
call for assistance but did not go INTO
service, as the fire was under controI
when they arrived. The citizens OF TINS
community are very grateful to them
for their quick response to the call.
The church, a large brick structure,
was built twenty-five years ago ana Is
located on the corner of Commerce ana
Weiper streets. The building carried
approximateIy S25, 900 insurance and the
damage is thought not to exceed S5'uUU'
1t is recalled that once before this WIN
fer no services were held in the church
on account of too much smoke.
TWO More Calls
The company had just returned their
aoIiDment to quarters and the men had
returned home for breakfast, when the
second alarm was turned in. This prov
ed to be a chimney fire at the nome OF
Ezekiel Fleming on West street. Both
pieces of equipment responded TO tile
alarm and while they were eXtingulsn-
ing this blaze, another call came from
the church as that fire had broken out
again. Leaving Assistant Chlet Zee ana
part of the company at the cmmney
fire. Chief Potter and other members OF
tbe company returned to the church
and extinguished the blaze there
Century Club Notes
A large attendance was present at the
regular meeting of the Century C!uD
held Tuesday afternoon. The meeting
opened with a song, sweet ana Low
and then a prayer.
Mrs. Vernon McCabe's name was pre-
sented for membership and she was un-
animously elected.
A rising vote of thanks was given to
Mr.. Brotemarkle for his Kindness ana
generosity to the club.
Mrs. G, Hall Riggin outlined some OF
the plans for 'Gentlemen's Night,
which will be given on March 17th. The
party promises to be very enJoyaDle
affair and is being looked forward 10
by the club members. 1t will be held IN
Passmor0 Hall.
secured on the printing of the revised
Constitution and Bylaws. The cluD
voted to have 200 copies printed.
After minor matters of business We're
transacted the meeting was turned over
to Mrs. C. D. Murphy and Mrs. John
Nasten; subject Modern Writers"
They had prepared splendid program
which was opened with piano solo Dy
Mrs. Fred Wilson. Mrs. d. E. SaWteLe
then read an interesting account OF
some of the well known men writer's OF
Mrs. L. Il. Jones presented a sketch
Of the life of Eugene Field as the next
number.
Mrs. Won Borenstein then read an
editorial regarding the recent honorlng
of tile memory of Eugene Field.
A pleasing number Of the program
was the reading by Mrs. w. w. Sharp
She was accompanied at the piano by
Mrs. r. X. Jones.
A quartette composed of Mrs. G. H.
Riggin, Mrs. r. K. Jones, Mrs. Clyde
MILLER and Mrs. A. c. Creadick beauti-
fully rendered the song Cant Ho'
Hear Me CALM, Caroline?"
AS the last number of the program,
Mrs, Miller gave brief sketches of the
lives of some of the women writer's OF
more modern times.
At the conclusion a delightful social
hour was spent, during which the hos
tesses served dainty refreshments.
Mrs. w. 7. Chapman and Mrs. Paul
Spangler will have charge of the Ineet-
ing next week. Thei rtopic will be civ
les and Health"
Red Hot Rabbit Foot Mlnstrels
At Reese Theatre
Theatre lovers in this section will be
given a rare treat here Friday evening,
when the Red Hot Rabbit Foot Minis
trels" under the auspices of the Har-
rington Band, will make their initial
appearance at Reese Theatre. TO
many members of the cast, amateur
theatre playing is not a new game, as
they are well experienced.
From the time the curtain rises az
BIS D. M, showing the usual minstrel
circle with its bevy of black faced COM
Nedians, until the last curtain, the audi
ence will be entertained with continu-
ous round of song, mirth, comedy ana
snappy Jokes. w. A. Brotemarlxle as
interlocutor, will head the minstrel
circle and the end men in the first edl-
tion will be: Burton, Fleming, Denney
and Clymer. The second edition OF END
men will be: Collins and Hatfield. SOLO
lists. Harry F. Murphy, song, Il Never
Knew" James Perry, Salisbury, ND.
song, ''Tie Me to Your Apron Strings"
Songs by end men, Burton & Fleming
duet, Sweet Georgia Brown" solo, AL.
ton Collins, "Red Hot Henry Brown
solo, Luther Hatfield, "Ron EN- Girls
Roll EN-"
A special feature Of the minstrel first
part, is the old song review, which is
in direct contrast to the popular songs
of today, that are sung in the hrst
The extra special attraction will be
songs by 1.-THE Alabama Singing FIVE.
All local lads. .,,,-. O.
After a short intermission, Gilbert q
Harrington will open the second part OF
the program with a little bit OF DRAMA
entitled, Proven" ,...,
The next number is a side-splitting
comedy sketch, entitled: Apartment