Milford chronicle., 1905-05-05
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Robert s. Downs. member Of the Kent County
Levy Court from the Ninth Representative Dis
trict died at his home in Harrington, on Satur-
day aged about 68 years. tie had been i'll for
several months with a complication Of diseases.
Mr. Downs was deputy sheriff under sheriff
Luther F. shaw for two terms,and then was cleo
ted clerk of the peace for four years, his term ex
piring two years ago AT the last general elec-
tion Mr. Downs was nominated by the Union Re
publieans and elected Levy Court Commissioner
from the Ninth Representative District The
vacancy caused by the death of Mr.. Downs will
be filed by appointment by Governor Lea.
The funeral was held last Tuesday in the ".
E. Church,o of which he was a member and super
intendent Of the Sunday School. The church
was filed with the very best people Of this com
munity, and the service was impressive. A beau
tiful solo was sung by Mr.. Rodney,of Providence,
r. L, a brother-in-law to r. 7. Downs
United states Senator Alice and members Of
the Kent County Levy Court attended the fun
eral and sent beautiful floral testimony. The
public schools were closed from 10 until l3O to
permit the teachers and scholars to pay their re-
spects The flowers were beautiful and in grea.
proiusion. and the Sunday School contributed a
choice bank of roses.
He leaves a widow and five children; daugh-
Ter. Emma who is at home with her mother, r.
II. Downs Of Providence. R. l., James, Howard
and Norman. who reside in Wilmington, Del
The members OF the Grand Army Post here
went out to the home Of the new department
commander, Mr.. VIM. Tbarp, last Monday even
ing to serenade and congratulate him upon at
tanning the highest office in the gift Of the Grand
Army Department of Delaware They were cor
daily received and entertained being served
with ice cream aud cake. Mrs. Nuttle,of Ander
sonville, Nd, assisted Mrs. Tharp in doing the
honors.
Harry Stubbs has position as assistant tele-
graph operator and freight agent at Philad9 |
phia.
company of Pennington folks will give an
entertainment in the Harrington Opera House
tonight.
The first quarterly meeting will be held in the |
NJ. E. Church on May sth.
Leonard & Holt have opened a -four and feed |
exchange in the Trice building.
There will be preaching at the Central NJ. p |
Church on sunday, May eth, at p. m, by the /
PASTOR Rev. n. o. Gibson.
The Sunday school teachers of the NJ. E.Church
have pleasant weekday meetings. last week
Mrs. A. NJ Walcott served delightful lunch [
after the lesson studies were gone over. This
week they met with Mrs. " Lynch
Thieves stole about twenty-five fine hens from
J. Clarkson last Saturday night.
Miss Elsie Jacobs, of Philadelphia, was guest
Of her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Jacobs, this week.
The parents of Mr.. and Mrs. Beauchamp, are
visiting them at the parsonage.
Prof Wiley, Miss May Jones, Cliff Franklin
and Miss Ada Jones' attended social given by
friends in the country last Friday evening, and
report pleasant time.
Miss Fannie Ross from near Milton, has been
guest Of Mrs. Lynch.
Mrs. Fleming and Miss Caddie Sharp are shop
ping in the city.
Edward sapp was taken III last Tuesday.
John Carter, jolly widower from Greensboro,
is visiting in town, and some OF the widows here /
are all smiles.
Miss Jessie Jones. of near Greenwood, and Miss
Nora Rust, of Dover, have been guests Of Miss ,
Eva Hutchinson. Ii
Miss Rhoda Marine is visiting her sister, Miss {
Marine. 1
Mrs. Fred satterfeld entertained Mr.. and Mrs, ,
Griffith Sunday
Miss Alice Trice is home after an extended visit
In Philadelphia. Z
Mr.. Harlan Waller and wife, of Delmar, spent q
lOuGhy IN lOWu Nltu lueif parents On lueI way q
10 Oregon to spend a month. q
Mrs. Marian Dale has returned to her home in Z
own after an extended visit with children and
grandchildren in Philadelphia and New York. /
Miss Sue Harrington and Miss Cad Short visi- c
ed Mrs. B. johnson, OF Denton this week.
The death OF Levy COurtman Downs took a
place last Saturday, and the town, church 4
aud State lost a useful citizen. He was a h
eader In 'politics,a friend to the needy,a good
adviser a kind father and husband. The a
y ympathy OF the whole community goes out ii
o the family in their aEiiction. He was a a
member OF the HeptasOphs. v
Miss Rebecka Harrington gave a musicale
asst Friday evening, which was greatly en- q
Dyed by all who attended. Some were de. Z
,arred from being present because Of the n
threatening weather; but those present were d
delighted with the music. Miss Brown, Miss !
ida Jones and Miss Constance Darling were n
he pianists, and they we're assisted by the tC
Iisses Grace and Nettie Ross, and Melville n
tout, as cOrnetist,with Clarence Taylor play. II
ng the violin and Miss Jones as soloist Miss III
'arling's renderings were fine At the con
lusion Of the program refreshments were IN
erved. Miss Harrington gave the musicale d.
s a farewell before leaving for Wilmington !,
pursue a course OF study in elocution vocal Ss
lusic and a course In physical culture She z
IN dnaily take a course az Goldey's Busi-
ess College 20 acquire business training ~ ~
ipecially IN bookkeeping.
Mrs. Sheldrake has been entertaining Dr. pc
ice and friends from Pennsylvania.
The Easter dance given here on Friday night w.
rs largely attended; sherbet, coffee and W
ndWiches were served as lunch. ~
Leonard Harrington and wife were visitors ~, ~,
Rebecka Harrington last Sunday. w
Mrs. h. Wesley Ross has returned from VIII P4
iHgtOn. 4
dr. and Mrs. Wilson have removed nom MI
luston TO Harrington; where she has opened a..
iressmaking business, and he is engaged as ai t1s
cOratOr. ~
drs. Elmer Harrington entertained her rel ~ "
YES from FredeTica last week. S9l
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