Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
EL.LENDALE.

We are again obliged TO chronicle the loss
oi most prominent and highly respected
ciiizeh' MF. David L. ShOckey, who passed
pedeeiuiN away nj his country home on Fri
DAY last OF dropsical affection after a Jipeer-
Ing Illness and was buried on SUNDAY. He
was good farmer,a faithful husband and in
duigenl father,aRd a true and staunch Demo-
crat,ever faithful and submissive 10 tbecause
o. his party, an| for many years filled with
mnch cledlt 10 himselfand satisfaction to his
helghb"rs, the office OF road overseer and
was appointed by both parties.
Ine Kew Mr.. Bucksom left US on Tues
uay oI ihls week for his rev appointment at
Gaiestown. Md. Many of those who have as
socated most intimately with that worthy |
gentleman and his beloved wife, bade them
farewell with tears of sorrow, and our best
wishes and brightest hopes follow them to
their new field OF labor.
Rev. T. b. Taylor, our new pastor, comes
among us ibis week and brings most Hat.
terins reputation. We extend to him most
generous welcome, and the hand of fellow
snip and hopes for brig ht future
Mr.. Smith. of Binghampton, n Y, father
OF Mrs. Harry Jester, of this town, on last Fri
daV purchased of Henry d. MackIin a six
acre building site at the west end OF town. for
StiOeO cash; he will soon begin the erection
OF a fine New York home for himself He
visited here last summer. ana was so de-
lighted with our climate and people and the
bright prospects for great future for Ellen
dde, that he has determined TO cast his lot
among us. We welcome his advent and there
Is ruch room for many more good citizens
Esquire EllegOod has sold two very desira-
re building lots near the Queen Anne Rail-
rSad station, to George Reed, OF Milton for
szJI cash. Mr.. Reed will build at once, aud
make Glendale his future home and follow
MS ayocation as a house carpenter
S. f. Reed has just sold to Thomas Baker
a small lot 20x9O feet, adjoining Mr.. Barker's
residence for 500. This gives Mr. Baker
more room to beautify the surroundings TO
his hou e.
d. q. Lekites is laid up with an liberated
abseess on his neck, which causes him much
suffering.
=. E. Reed met with bad accident while
working in his saw mill. A large knot few
from the saw nd hit him on the left eve
he narrowly escaped losing that orb.
ON Tuesday Of last week the ladies organ.
zed society OF Daughters ofAmerica. with
big feast and Iuany visitors.
Tuesday evening the Order Of Pocahontas,
u Eilendaie gave banquet to their large
nemoership p and circle ofinvited guests in
'otng just one year old.
Mr.. ana Mrs. ". S. Dickerson, Of this place
n Tuesday, the 10Th, celebrated their silver
'edding; it being the 25th annfversar. Of
heir marriage. The most prominent guests
ere Mr.. Dtckerson's mother. Mrs. Jacobs.
Is sister, Mrs. Rust his aunt aud Mrs. GRAY. 81
j Of Brdgeville; Mrs. and Miss Lord. and d
roE ". A. Webb, OF Philadelphia. In the
'ening many callers paid tribute 10 the oe-
sion. The presents were many useful and
indsome, and the congratulations profuse
PAUL PRY.
SILYERED LIVES.
respectfully dedicated to our esteemed
eEds, MI and N rs W. 3. Dickersou OF FL
luaie' Del, by Mrs Findley Braden or Phil
elDhia Pa.
st twenty-five years that have vanished,
adown the i'm vista OF time
ch one by loves light was iIIumined, and
with it, came courage sublime;
dare, and to do for the dear ones, surround
ing this hearth hand in hand
children who came ike a trio OF sun
beams as Providence planned
Is twenty-five years OF this toiling made
sweet by the whispers Of praise,
pleasure Of dual endeavor. to soften the
hardest Of days;
ngeripg caress in the twilight,a kiss when
ome work was begun,
ane-easp when both were discouraged, a
ong when the victory was won.