Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-07-19
FREDERIoA.


The Epworth League Bible study last
Monday evening was of an interesting
character Mr. Turner could not have de
lVised a more interesting or instructive
method for the study of the scriptures.
Each member is required to study and
write the life Of some particular character
or event and the second and third Monday
evenings of the month required to read the
same before the League They are thus
indelibly impressed upon the memory be-
sides entertaining and instructive to the
audience. Last Monday Miss Carrie Pat
TEL son read Samuel and Miss Laura
Raughley "Balaam Ethel Sipple re-
cited eight hymns, James Lord six.
Mr. John E Mowbray, Of Philadelphia,
formerly pastor of the NJ. E Church OF
this town. will lecture this Friday evening
in the town Hall Subject, True Amer
icanism Price Of admission IS cents
Proceeds for the benefit Of the Jr. o U. A
Mrs, Joshua Tolbert, an aged lady of
this town, was taken to Fanhurst Mon
day She has been slightly deranged for
quite a while and as her condition recently
REQUIRED constant attendance it was deemed
advisable to place her where she could re-
ceive proper attention She has been
blind for several years, which attlieton
combined with extremely poor health ap-
parently increased the malady. She IS
harmlesslv insane She was accompanied
to Farnhurst by Mr.. James B Anderson,
DR. P T. Carlisle and Mrs. James Spurry
The bridges on the causewaY Just north
of the town have been repaired during the
past week. Mr. Nathaniel Lank, super
intended the work, which was well done
as is usual under his efficient management
DR. Leon Smith, of Washington ID L
will be located at Delaware House, Fred
erica from Monday July p to Monday p
All persons troubled with weak or falling
sight can have their eyes examined free OF
charge and glasses properly fitted
An excursion will go from here on
steamer Frederick to Cape May next
Wednesday Quite'a large number IS eX-
pected to 90; especially the young people
and those who went on the two previous
excursions to Woodland Beach were so
well pleased with the boat that that alone
is an inducement to 90 again he last
excursion to Woodland was an exceedingly
pleasant one II was a beautiful day and
the boat glided smoothly along through the
water and the distressing symptoms OF
were felt by none The ma |
iron. Mrs Kate Palmer, is held in the high j
EST esteem BY those who are Indebted to /
her for her many kindneSses
Our bows crossed bats with the George |
Town team last Tuesday at Georgetown |
and won by a score of II to 4. Our boys [
bride themselves on their skill and are I
-eadv to challenge any club in the county. |
Mr.. John Virden and wife, of Montgom- /
nv. Alabama. and Mr. and Mrs Peter
yjrden. of Dover, spent Sunday with MI. I
]. w Hall Miss Nora Anderson and SIS
er are visiting their grandmother, Mrs /
Frazier Mrs Ella Cahall and Mrs. A.
". Carrow spent a few days in Phlladel-
,hia last week Mrs L. A Melvin, of
Seaford. is visiting Mrs. Mary Melvin. r
Nrs. Salle Hudson and baby, Of Whining
on, are visiting relatives here Mr..
Charley Bethards and sister of Philadel
,hia are with friends in FTederica.
The M E. Sunday School took an eX-
ursion to Bowers Beach last Wednesday
n the "Trip down, the boat ran aground at
Green Point a short distance from the
Beach, and those desiring to go ashore
we're carried there in sturgeon skitts.
.fter waiting several hours for the tide, dur
no which time those on board had de-
ehtful time. the boat made a run of several
niles out in the bay which was enjoyed
erv much bv all. About three hours were
pent at the Beach, the bathing was excel 1
mt and a cool breeze blowing We left ,
ne beach at 6 o'clock, II hours earlier
IAN expected, which was the only thing
, mar the DAVIS enjoyment
Headaches are often relieved by wearing !
roperly fitted glasses Have your eyes
free Of charge, by DR. Leon [
NTH, Scientific Optcian Of Washington
c who will be at Delaware House,
rederica, one week from Monday next, ,
uly 22d All glasses guaranteed TO be
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