Milford chronicle., 1928-02-17

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Ex-Coroner Elmer Dickerson has
completed the erection of the most
up-to-date sanitary dairy barns in
this section. Mr.. Dickerson supplies
Milton with milk and cream and his
efforts to supply clean milk is
greatly appreciated by his patrons
The condition of George Andrew
Bryan, who suffered a stroke OF
paralysis several weeks ago, is I'M
changed.
James T. Carey, an aged resident
of this section, is seriously i'll at
the home of his son, Alfred H.
Carey.
| Muskrat trappers are now able to
trap the tide-water portions of their
marshes and are catching a few
rats, but the catch this winter is far
behind that of last season. The price
of fur is soaring and the fur now
being marketed is in tirst-class con-
dition. Those trappers who obli-
gated to pay cash instead of share
rental for the marshes will be lucky
to break even on this seasons
catch owing to the marshes being
covered with ice the greater part
of the season.
A few white potatoes are being
sold by those growers who stored
last autumn for better prices. Forty
cents per bushel is the price offered
by dealers and that for small guam
titles. There are thousands of
baskets of tubers in the kilns IN
this section and unless the demand
increases in the next few weeks me
loss to growers will be heavy Ee:e
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry McAllister,
who have been i'll for several weeks,
are showing some improvement.
Mrs. Robert Calhoun is seriously
ill at her home on Broad street. Her
condition is considered serious by
her relatives and friends.
Mrs. Raymond Conwell is enter
tanning her sister, FROM Georgia,
for a few weeks, at her new home
on Atlantic street.
The local banks observed Lincoln's
Birthday on Monday by closing for
the day.
Rev. Charles H. Atkins, of Com
cord, Nd, spent Saturday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. T. Atkins.
The residence of Captain William
Pettyjohn is being reprinted and
repaired
Mrs. James P. Leonard is quite i'll
at her home on Chestnut street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duffield, of Phila-
delphia, spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. i.
Mustard.
On Monday evening, D. w. Waga-
mon, grand master of the State
Lodge of Odd Fellows, accOmpan-
led by H. ]. Outten, grand mar
shall, and Ward H. Short, grand her.
aid, of Milton, assisted in the insti-
tuition of a Rebecca Lodge in Will
mington. Grand Master WagamOn
Mrs. Bunzein, of Whining
ton, as president, who instituted
the new lodge with appropriate GER
On Tuesday evening,
Grand Master Wagamon and staff |
an anniversary and "Old-
Maids Party" at Hoccessin, near |
Wilmington.
Becoming frightened at an unus-
ual noise the two-horse team of N. |
E. Warren ran away from the pound
Of ]. r. Atkins, on Union street, on
Tuesday morning and dashed thru
the business section of town, mar
rOwly missing several automobiles
parked along the street. They were
captured on East Front street with
out doing any damage in their head
long flight.
The Standard Bearers held their
second meeting at the home of Mrs.
George NAPLES on Friday evening
Of last week. Miss Annie Farens
was leader of the meeting and
opened by having the ritual read,
after which the business was taken
up. There were several readings
given and Miss Farens gave a talk
IN Burma. The program was ar
ranged for next meeting, which will
De held in March at the home of
Miss Lillian Cade. A social hour
followed, in which refreshments
we're served by Mrs. NAPLES, who
vas given rising vote of thanks.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Clay Will
Jams are the proud parents of an
'ther son, born Monday, February
3. The mother is getting along
nicely.
The Fisher Bible Glass win hold
bake on Saturday, February Is, in !
Black & LingO's store, in the north
department.. There will be vege-
able soup, bread, pies, fancy cook
eS, candy and cakes for sale from
o a. m. to p. m.
iOshen M. E. Church, ]. S. EIdridge, '
PastOr-Sunday, February 10. {
1O.SO-The Sunday Morning Ser
ice of Christian Worship. What s
ould be more pleasing to God, and {
1ore uplifting to the individual than t
or every church member to attend
ervice on Sunday morning. Come
ut and bring the family. The '
astor's theme: Poor but Rich.
1l.45-The Sunday School con- +
enes. With good singing and good 7
lasses we can assure you of a h
God school. 6
7.SO-The Sunday Evening Ser +
ice. We are planning to have a 9
Ill choir of the young folks, and !
a live song service. En-
ourage your son or daughter to 6
e in the choir, and help. r
A short talk by the pastor on the y
lbject: Mans First Sin.
There is always a duty for every o
ne, and the simplest of any in the Q
lurch is that of attending the SER
ICES. Let us do that duty well. o,