Milford chronicle., 1931-12-04

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which he did with such deadly eff.
feet that the "cOOn" was soon on the
ground, but James was excited and
continued to shoot until the head OF
the 'coon" was almost severed from
the body, The excited boys thinking
the coon was at last dead rushed
home to tell their father, leaving the
animal laying at the foot of the
tree. The father seeing their excited
condition could hardly credit their
story that James had killed a
coon. He after awhile concluded
| to go with them and they found the
coon" as the boys had left it. The
raccOon was weighed and tipped the
scales at 1917 pounds, less the head.
| Some "coon."
This coon" was served at a din
ner given by the parents of the
boys, and those who were present at
the feast and partook of some of the
meat served, say that it was delic-
iOus.
The Mills boys deserve the thanks
of the people of Cedar Neck in de-
stroying an animal which was cal
culated to do much damage.
James is now considered the
crack shot of Cedar Neck.
Cunning
Sportsmen who have been gun
ming for the past week report game
not very plentiful.
The weather has been unusually
warm for the time of year, and the
dogs find it difficult to scent birds
or run rabbits.
Game seemed so plentiful before
the open season came on, now
seems to have disappeared or they
remain in the woods and won't
venture out into the open fields,
where the sportsmen can get a shot
at them.
A few years back when our town
was full of sportsmen, Thanksgiving
Day would find them arrayed in all
the paraphernalia needed for gun
ning-today a very few indulge in
the sport and in consequence we
have very few crack shots, and the
bags of game being brought in is
very small indeed.
Some of CAlr gunners say they
have seen some pheasants, but only !
few have been reported up to date. |
The law prohibits the shooting of
these birds at any time during the !
year. If let alone they should soon
become numerous enough for the |
sportsmen to have a grand time
hunting them.
Wedding Bells
Wedding bells will soon ring
again. No difference how hard the |
times become, the young people
seem bent and bound to get married.
1t is time that young couples con-
marriage should study /
well before entering the bonds of
where the support is to
come from, for both his wife and
Contest
A contest is still going on be-
tween the Reds and Blues at the
Council Chamber of Ioka Tribe.
At the contest held November %,
Cove R. Belts was the successful
competitor and won all the contests,
pickle, peanut, soft drinks and cake.
The Reds have been far in the
lead, but the Blues have caught up
and are forging ahead. The Reds are
not discouraged and believe they
will win out in the end.
Last Monday night Herman West
and Thomas Baker with their vio-
Inns rendered some very fine music.
The singing was good.
The members are having one good
line at these gatherings. Come out
and enjoy the fun next Monday eve
ling. Games will be played.
Lost A Valuable Horse
Arthur Jones, prosperous far
ner, residing near here, had a val
liable horse which was taken sick
asst week The veterinary surgeon
it paralysis" and said
he horse would never be any more
good. The owner therefore had :
lin killed.
IOlIy WreathS
The trucks are going up and down
'ur streets buying holly wreaths.
they are paying four cents per
wreath and furnishing the berries.
This will be welcome news to
hose who depend on the making of I,
The fund accumulated will
20 far in purchasing some of the
leeded things at the Yuletide sea-
on.
lick
The latest news from the Mar ]
hall Hospital. Milford, is to the eff
ect that the condition of /. Thomas
'aker, who was hurt seriously by
fall from the tower at this point,
Tas greatly improved. This is well
ONE news, not only to his family
ut the public at large.
chOOl Notes
The public schools of Glendale
rere closed Thanksgiving Day and
he Friday following. The teachers
nd scholars report good time
uring the holidays.
chOOl News, Glendale
Grades three and four, Mrs. Grace
NTH, teacher, reports as follows:
Grades three and four are taking
n imaginary trip to the southern
tates where cotton grows. They are
nding out many, things about cot
IN and the use of cotton seed. They
ave a cotton plant in their room
nd are having the chance to exam
n.