Middletown transcript., 1893-12-23

/ -, ,stsI r-lLu-HZz G FOLK SueiniCai
Co. that some one
/ GGWZS would be killed ere
the work was fin
ished, and on Tuesday afternoon came the
sad news that Philip Vinyard had been
struck on the head by falling piece Of
lumber and been almost instantly killed.
The accident happened shortly after four
o'clock. Mr.. Vinyard with several other
men we're working in that part of the build
ing when beam from the upper story
which had been deprived of its supports
was precipitated to the ground by the wind,
when it was seen falling the cry was given
to Run. Instead of running Mr.. Vinyard
looked up to see in which direction the
danger lay, but unfortunately this was
| fatal step, for before he could movethe beam
had struck him on the head telling him to
the ground. Some of the workman ran to
him and raised him up but it was found
that life was extinct. His body was convey
ed to his home and the coroner summoned.
He arrived Wednesday morning and an
inquest was held owe the remains. The jury
rendered a verdict that, Philip J. Vinyard
came to his death by accident, being struck
by falling timber on Tuesday while work
ing at the removal of the building of the
| Lord & Polk Chemical Co. of Odessa. Mr..
yinyard was born in Kent County of this
State, december 1911, 1s4s. being fifty years
old the day he was killed. He spent the
greater part of his life near Warwick Md.
where his parents lived. Several years ago
he removed to Odessa where be has since
been employed by the Lord & Polk Chemi-
cal Co. Mr.. vinyard was devout christian
and was member of the NJ. E. church OF
this town. He was also an active member
of the Appoquinimink tribe. I Q. R. M.
al wife and eight children survive him.
His funeral was on Friday 1SSiheTl ssaSyices
were conducted at his late residence at II
O'Clock A. Nj. after which his remains were
conveyed to Warwick where the funeral
services were held. The interment was al
Warwick NJ. n cemetery.
The following, resolutions were adopted
by Tribe No, "a, improved Order Red Men,
Of which the deceased was member:
WHEREAS. In the order of Gods Proyi.
denc He has permitted the death Of Brother
Philip J. Vinyard, AID it's the desire o.
the Appoouinin,ink Tribe No. "a Improved
Order Red Men of which he was member
to give some expression, therefore be 1t
Resolved, That we mourn the loss ol
our brother as a faithful chief who was
truly and deeply imbued with the prfncl-
pies of our Order. -
RESOLVED, That while We COW in sub
mission to Divine Providence We deeply
feel his loss and will cherish his memory
Resolved, That we sympathize with his
family aad invoke the Fatheriy care ei
Almighty God for his widow and children.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
sprcad upon the records of the Tribe and
be published in the Middletown TRAEscRIPT
and copy transmitted to the family.
Resolved, That our wigwam be draped
in mourning for q period of 30 days as a
further token of our respect.
JOHN HEILpRMTER,
JOHN WEIsT.
NJ. GREMMENeER,
Committee.
Mrs Eliza Appleton is the guest offriends
in Philadelphia. y 2
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. corbit are visiting
in Philadelphia.
Miss Berthe Rose has returned from a
visit to Philadelphia,
Mr. George w. Polk and family are
spending the holidays in Philadelphia.
Miss Lizzie schelenger who has been the
guest of Mrs. w. H. Eccles has returned
home.
! The many friends of of Mrs. Jane Hyatt
widow of the late Frank Hyatt who was
for many wears a resident of our town. will
no doubt be surprised to learn of her sud-
den death which occurred on Tuesday at
her residence in Philadelphia.
Owing t, the illness of Rev. R. Irving
Watkins, union services were held in the
two churches last Sunday. Rev R. A.
Sawyer preaching in the Presbyterian
Church in the morning and in the Metho-
dist Church in the evening.
The NJ. E Sunday School will give an
entertainment on Christmas night. They
will render the bright and mirthfu' Juve-
nile Cantatta in two scence %'How we
waited for Santa Claus also will be gi ven
short character sketch 1.-THE depar ture of
the old year, The Odessa Orchester W i'll
furnish the music for the occasion.
A number OF young ladies and gentlemen
from here attended an evening party at the
home of James Grayitt near town on Thurs
day tvening. Dancing and other parlor
games were INDUCED in until IL o'clock
when the guests were invited to partake of
bounteous repast prepared for the occa-
sion, after which they departed, having all
spent delightful evening Among those
present were, Misses Jennie Vail, Laura
Haman. Maggie King, Martie Heisei, Ella
Swan and Messrs Howard Grassland, John
Grassland, Heruert Heisel, Herbert Simpler,
Thomas Grassland, George Vail and Harry
Swain of st. Georges. Misses Ella Keen,
Mabelle Lloyd, Bessie Shape, Anna Nor
gan, Lizzie Carter and Messrs Elwood
Griffenberg Clayton Smead, Norris Lloyd.
John Keen and James Moore of Odessa and
Misses BERTHE Dickinson, Letlie Mote and
Messrs Thomas Green. Abel and Steven
Loffland Of cDonough.
ODESSA, Dec. p,