Milford chronicle., 1931-09-11

! Qlcle OF inherent kluuS from UNI
State and other states as it was, ant
very little fall into the hands of thu
poor who had not the means of get
ting it, except what they received
through the Salvation Army.
No doubt the other growers o.
Kent and Sussex counties were in.
censed when they saw the market
which they had Though the price
was smalD disappear, and no more
sales could be made, because of the
action of the Bridgeville growers
who gave away their fruit to all who
came.
Fodder Saving
Fodder saving is now going on at
full blast.
How different are the means u.s.
ed today then was used fifty years
ago. Today many kinds of machin-
cry for cutting and ricking the corn
and fodder, by the most progressive
farmers of today; while cutting
knives are used by the smaller far
mers in saving their crops.
Very little fodder is saved today
in the old fashioned way of topping
and stripping as was in vogue more
than fifty years ago. ...... .
The blade stripping of the early
days which they called a "frolic"
was a season of great enjoyment.
Farmers helped each other in saw
ing their crops and generally wound
up at night by party given to the
younger folks which was thoroughly
enjoyed by all present, in engaging
in the different plays in vogue in
those days: Snap, chase the quarter,
love bridge and other plays which
kissing predominated, were gener-
ally engaged in. Perhaps some of
the old times will remember some
of the good old times they had in
those early days.
Mosquitoes
The whole country has been over
whelmed with a crop of mosquitoes.
Some say that the pests now exist
ing are greater than ever known.
Reports coming from the bayside
and ocean resorts are to the effect
that the insects are so numerous
that people cannot rest for them.
Cattle on the marshes seem to
suffer terribly and are so crazed by
the pests they tear down the fences
and roam at will.
Some say that a crop of mosqui-
toes only last seven days, let us
hope the present crop will soon be
a thing of the past.
Labor Day
Labor Day was celebrated in a
very quiet manner by the people of
Glendale. Some visited the seaside
resorts, while others spent the day
in calling upon relatives and
friends.
Sick
Mrs. Lena Walker who fell and
fractured one of her arms some time
ago, improves very slowly.
Samuel H. Fisher, one of our ru-
raj carriers, who has been sick for
some months, seems to gather more
strength of late. We hope he will
soon be able to resume his old pO-
sition. 1t would be a glad time in
the hearts of many if Sam could re-
sumo his route once more.
Joseph E. Reed, that patient suf-
ferer, seems to about hold his own.
For many long weary months this
man has borne, unable to walk, but
amidst it all he seems to bear his
affliction so bravely.
Walter Sheppard who was crush
ed by a tree some time ago seems to
gather strength very slowly. He has
to use a cane in moving about.
Personal
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Swain en-
tertained on Saturday: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hellens of Deep Water, N. j.,
and on Sunday had as their guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wilson and
grandson of Linwood, Pa.
Archie Pagan of Harrington was
circling among friends here on Sun
day. .-..e 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Moore of
Wilmington spent the weekend as
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James H.
Jester.
Mrs. C. T. Ewing of Wilmington
spent several days last week at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dicker-
son.
Miss Grace Baker of Wilmington
spent the weekend at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I. T. Ba-
ker -.
I. Thomas Baker, Jr., is attending
Beacom's B1;iness College at Will
mington.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Ingram of Will
mington were callers at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Coverdale on
Sunday afternoon. ..
Those of the people who visited
Slaughter Beach on Sunday were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Clendaniel, son
and grandson, Charles Kol-
enberg, Jr., and Mr.. and Mrs. iona
Ellingsworth.
George Harris, foreman of Ellen
dale section of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, has been transferred to
where he occupy the
same position. James Williams has
been temporarily appointed to fill
the position vacated by Mr.. Harris.
C. E. Clendaniel is building an ad-
dition to the DR.. Samson property
which he owns. Il
Mrs. D. H. Reed has been ap-
pointed a substitute rural carrier in |
place of John B. Derrickson who has
for some time filled the position so
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