Milford chronicle., 1929-12-20
Clarksville

We are again in the midst of the
Christmas season. Folks are making
ready to celebrate the birthday of a
baby, whose countenance was the
brightest and most beautiful OF all
babies, born to human kind, mes
senger from heavens portals to
bethlehem manger, kissed by an
gelic hosts, and adored by the wise
men; caressed by his earthly par
ents. and exalted to kingsh1p as a
Savior of mankind.
James M. Tunnel and family were
callers at the home Of H. w. Helm
on last Sunday.
Our sincere regrets are extended
to the family of the late VIM. +.
Ouillen, of Ocean View, in their loss
and very sore trial.
Rev. Hecht, of New York, repre-
senting the board of home missions
of the Methodist Episcopal church,
gave an interest talk on the work Oh
his church and mission settlement
activities on the East Side OF New
York City, on last Sunday in the ST.
Georges NJ. E. church.
H. c. Helm and wife, of Dover,
were Sunday visitors at the home OF
E. w. Helm.
Fox hunting is becoming quite a
popular sport in our village. On last
Saturday several riders followed the
hounds, very close on the trail Oh a
grev and red fox, as he was seen
at four different places during the
chase. History is repeating itself,
for about 40 years ago, foxes were
captured and turned out for the hunt
in our village.
Last Sunday was warm autumn
day, reminding us that winter Deglns
on the 21st of December. Heavy
clothing, gloves, and a large quantlCy
of fire wood may be needed. Chains
for vour auto, and possibly a guam
titv of alcohol for the radiator. This
is only a guess, but why not, the
weather man takes the same chance'
and is often criticised.
The young people of st. George
Sunday school will be directed by
Miss Lindseth in the pageant 10 De
given on next Sunday evening at
o'clock in the church. Much tlme'
practice. and preparation has been
given to portray early Bible proph-
esv and the coming of the Prince OIL
Love into the world. The birth day
of one. that his name might be
adored by all generations, through
out time and eternity. Thou shalt call
his name Jesus for it is he that shall
save the people from their SINS me
title of the pageant-They That SlC
In Darkness.
Some one has said that Santa Claus
is not a real person, but the splrlC
of love, that bubbles up, and runs
into the channel of generosity, max
ing glad the hearts of all children
everywhere. :.
children are first considered in
the Christmas shopping but, how
ahout father and mother? We would
not forget them.
Is it possible that our Christmas
morning most people rise just wee
hit earlier. There must be very
good reason for leaving warm coIh-
Portable bed.
Not very much change in the con-
dition of our sick.
We were informed just bit late 10
mention in our last letter OF the
birthday of Capt. Handy Holt. he
is ever smaling and ready to enter
tain YOU with story. Seventy-elgnt
years have passed, but far from pc pc
ing an old man. We congratulate
him and trust he may ENJOY many
more birth days in his beautiful
home. facing Indian river.
Samuel Hudson killed fine pair
of porkers last week.
MusIrats or marsh rabbits as they
ore sometimes called, are enjoyed by
some &C. of our residents for breakfast
They are sold at the general STORE
for ten cents each. ,o+ 90
One of our citizens, somewhat VI VI
. nrognosticator, claims that we are W
going to have hard winter. o.de LOU
nav nav ask him to tell you the reason, reason
We, the residents OF ClarAsvan.te' s,vnat
ioin in extending Christmas greet greet,
;ngs and best wishes to all peopie
everywhere.
A Merry Christmas.