Milford chronicle., 1929-10-25
Glendale
Ye Correspondent Comes Back

slaughter Beacn, one OIL Lue DeSI lO-
Gated spots on the Delaware Bay,
has returned to Ellendale. Our stay
) had been of such a physical advan-
tage that we were loath to leave.
The scenery at this old resort is
splendid. The view of the open bay
and the sand dunes near by look fine
, and the green of grasses growing on
the marshes are pretty indeed.
The speed boats as they rush TO
and fro. are interesting, and the
fishing boats as they make their
daily trip to the coral beds, the home
of the flnny tribe, are something 10
be longed for.
pier where my old friend, Reynoiqs'
and myself. captured so many OF the
: crusta clam tribe that we could not
usa them. (This did not happen OF
\ ten). .,,.+
With surroundings like those just
: denicted is it any wonder that per-
son should regret to leave them ana
face what awaits them when coiu
y weather of the fall and winter snali
close down. hiding all of those pleas
= ant things which the suiiii4-0-
months have unfolded.
THE flowers growing by the way
side and the grass with lts Vel'ely
greenness, make a scene OF splenuor
= which the cold chilling trosts mas
ended for a long time to come.
Yes. we believe in good old sum-
mer time, with its warm balmy Dree-
yes and let those who prefer, nave
: tha cold winter weather with its ice
and snow.
All through the winter months our
longing for the good old days at
Slaughter Beach will be constant
and we will wait as patiently as
nossible for the time to come when
we can return to the old time re-
sort and enjoy the health giving
breezes which at all times are there
to enjoy.
EIIendalers Move
The removal of Mr.. and Mrs. John
r. Warren, two daughters. Elsa and
Viola. Mr.. and Mrs. Stehman Ban
ming and baby, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Warren, Jr., from Glendale to Mil
ford is a direct loss to Ellendale.
They were high toned useful citizens
any town can ill afford to lose this
class of people, and the people OF
Milford should welcome them with
open arms.
News of Interest
Archer Cannery has closed for the
season, after very successful pack.
If Mr.. Archer would engage in the
canning of lima and string beans it
would be of great benefit to the COM
munity at large.
John w. Beebe has purchased of
Walter Fisher the property known
as the Bivens Morris land, situated
at the corner of State Road to Mil
ford and the road leading to Green
wood.
Mr.. Beebe will erect a commodi-
Gus new home, as well as a store
house on the land, and in the near
future, will open to the public an
up-to-date grocery store.
Stehman Banning of Milford has
disposed of building lot which he
owned, situated on Willow street,
this town, to Arthur H. Beebe. Con-
sideration private.
Several of our citizens have re-
Gently taken examination before the
Civil Service Commission for the po-
sition of postmaster at Ellendale.
Now the question is being asked,
"Who will it be?"
An unusual sight was occasioned
few days ago, when five aeroplanes
in close formation, passed directly
over our town. 1t was quite interest
xryho
their mission was. Some said they
were carrying bombs to some mill
tary fort, but the general opinion
i was that they were loaded up with
booze and some longing eyes were
cast upward as they were lost in the
distance.
Our farmers are now busy in husk-
ing corn and threshing soy beans.
Both crops are said to be plentiful.
Some are preparing their ground for |
wheat. The acreage this year will be
heavy.
Samuel H. Fisher, one of our ru-
raj mail carriers, has treated his
home to a coat of paint, both inside !
and out. 1t is of pretty shade and
looks fine.
Robert A. Warren has purchased
of Edward Rust his interest in the
grocery store and pool room situat-
ed on McCaulley avenue and in the
future will cater to the public for
their favors.
Miss Mia Macklin, our newly ap- |
pointed postmistress, is very accom-
modating and bids fair to be one of
the best officers Ellendale has ever
had.
J. S. Short, Jr., is erecting two
new bungalows on land which he
owns on Willow street. The largest
one will be his future home as he in
tends to leave his farm at the end
of the year. The other one will be
for rent.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Clendaniel mo-
tored on Sunday to the following
places: Denton, Chestertown, Fair
lee, Rock Hall and Piney Neck. At
Piney Neck they came into contact
wit hour old friend, Rev. T. S. Bar
rett and wife, who have been sta
toned there for several years. Mr..
Barrett was the beloved pastor OF
this charge for five years. where
himself and wife were held in high
esteem. y
There is always welcome await
ing them at this point.
The Commissioners of the town OF
EIlendale met at the office of R. J.
Clendaniel on Saturday evening last.
Outside of routine business which
was transacted the new assessment
for the town was ordered. J. A. Ell
legood was appointed assessor.