Milford chronicle., 1929-03-15

on several occasions that the fruit
crop was destroyed during the
month of April and some as late as
the middle of May. In fact you are
not sure of peach crop until after
the June drop takes place.
Excessive Rains
Owing to the excessive rains we
have been having for the past few
weeks the dirt roads have become
almost impossible, and the farms
are covered with water, retarding
the farmers engaged in their spring
work. AS this is the last month
when manure should be hauled out
and spread, and many other things
which should be done around an up
to date plantation, to save time be-
fore the crop time begins. Now the
farmers are at a standstill and will
be for sometime to come. Making the
preparation of the soil for the re-
ception of crops very late, owing to
the heavy moisture which the
ground contains.
Birthday Party
On last Sunday, March 10, there
was held at the residenceNof Mr.. and
Mrs. George Spicer surprise birth
day party for the purpose of cele-
brating the birthdays of both MT.
and Mrs. Spicer. The guests had pro-
yided all that was necessary for a
sumptuous feast. Turkeys and all
the fixings was the prominent dish.
Cakes of many kinds with candles
burning denoting the age of the two
whose anniversaries they were cele-
brating. There was twenty-nine rel
atives present as follows: Mrs. j. p.
Mahoney and son of Philadelphia,
Mrs. T. F. Thomas, VIM. G. O'Ne1l
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. George Ell
lingsworth and James O'Neil and
family of Linwood, Pa, Miss Ger
trude Lee of Chester, Pa, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Knots of Kenton, John
Spicer and family of Harbeson, Earl
Reed and family of Milton, H. Z.
Marker and C. ]. O'Neil of Glendale.
Those who were present will not
soon forget the surprise of Mr.. and
Mrs. Spicer who had not been in
formed of the coming of their rela-
tives or the grand feast which they
had prepared.
Delegation In Dover
A delegation was in Dover on
Tuesday advocating the building of
an improved highway from Ellen
dale to Jefferson Cross Roads and
on to point on the Milford and Re-
hoboth Highway. Another delegation
was present also advocating the
building of an improved highway
from the point where Glendale to
Milford and Rehoboth stops, and
continue the road on through Prime
Hook Neck Both of these roads are
needed badly and should be built
this year if possible.
Another delegation was in Dover
today asking the Highway Commits
sion to build an improved highway
from Owens Station to Glendale.
This is another road badly needed,
and should have been built years
ago. A little contrariness on the part
of some often stops the wheels of
progress from moving forward. Get
busy men and lets get the Highway
Commission to grant our request in
regard to all three roads above men
toned.
Samuel Warren'S Home Destroyed
The residence of Samuel Warren
who resided at Redden, was de-
stroyed by fire on Sunday last. The
neighbors succeeded in saving most
of the household goods. The George
town and Glendale Fire Companies
arrived on the scene too late to keep
the dwelling from being destroyed,
but saved the outbuildings from be-
ing burned. The, farm where the
burned building stood was owned by
r. c. Hill, county engineer of
Georgetown.
Wants Orchestra For Glendale
The writer has been for sometime
an orchestra of some
kind being formed in Glendale. So |
far his efforts have been unsuccess-
full. Now he has another PROPOSE /
ton to make. How would it do to |
form a Harmonica Band? They are
becoming prominent in some parts |
of the county. AS the tongue is used |
in the manipulating of the mouth |
organ musical combinations, how
would it do to make the ladies the |
only accepted members who will be
to join?
We Beg Your Pardon, Houston
The writer for some reason was |
not informed of the presence of the .
Houston Fire Company, which was
present at the time of the fire when
the Jester property was burned.
Those who know say they were not
only present, but took their full |
share in saving the other buildings