Milford chronicle., 1907-04-12
FROM FREUERICAs

- NEANA 49, -
Mrs. Charles Clayton Lister was the
guest of her brother, John w. Hall last
week. She left here Monday on the
Steamer Frederica, and on reaching Phila-
delphia, received the sad news of her
husbands sudden death from heart fail
ure in the Bourse Building Monday.
Charles Clayton Lister was born in Fay
eette county, Missouri, on November 9th,
lS42, his parents moved there from Della
ware. They soon returned east and set
tied in Philadelphia. He was graduated
by the Central High School in 1861. He
studied law with Arthur Burton and was
admitted to the bar four years later. lie
was president of the board of trustees OF
tine Third Presbyterian Church, and OF
the Pennsylvania Seamen's Friend So
ciety, and a member of the Union League
He was recognized early in his careeer as
a lawyer of great force and learning. His
daughter, Caroline Hall Lister, died at
her grandfather's home here in 1901. He
leaves a widow, daughter of the late
ex-Goy. Hall, of Delaware ank resident
of this town, and son, Charles @. Lister,
Jr, of Philadelphia. The funeral will
take place on Friday, the body will be
brought down on the Norfolk Express
arriving here about 1.30, and interment
will be made on that day. The sorrow
ing relatives have our sincere sympathy.
A large congregation greeted the new
pastor, Rev. Dashiel, last Sunday morn
ing and was pleased with him. Owing
to his recent recovery from severe at
tack of typhoid fever, he will be able to
preach, but once a day for several Sun
days. Epworth League prayer service at
7.30 p. m. on Sunday.
At Christ Mission on Sunday there
will be an all.day service, with Mrs. Car
penter and number of others from Har-
rington in charge. The interior of the
church has been completed and looks
nice. Everybody invited
Miss Mary A. Oldfeld, former resi-
dent of this town, died this week at the
home of her niece, Mrs. Frank Reeves,
of Atlantic City. The body was brought
on for interment at Barratt't Cemetery
on Wednesday. She was about 50 years
of age.
Miss Madeline Favinger entertained a
large number of friends on Saturday even
ing in honor of her 18th birthday. A
very pleasant evening was spent.
The Degree of Pocohontas, Oneita
Council, No. Z, celebrated its fourth an
niversary with appropriate exercises on
Tuesday evening. Deputy Great Sachem,
George Swain of Harrington, was present
and raised sthe chiefs to their respective
stumps. Prophecies, Mrs. Lillian B.
Clark; Pocohontas, Mrs. Mary Lewis;
Wenonah, Miss Clara Lacy; Powhattan,
Mrs. Susan Stevens; Keeper of Wam-
pun, Mrs Annie NJ. Harrington; Keeper
Of Records, Miss Lizzie Lank; Assistant
Keeper of Records, Mrs. Sallie Hudson;
Guard of Forest, Mrs Mary Kelly; Guard
Of Wigwam, Mrs. Laura Spurry; First
Warrior, Miss Name Maxson; Fourth
Warrior, Mrs. Ella Lingo; First Runner,
Mrs. Anna Harrington; Second Runner,
Mrs Emma Fisher. Four pale faces
made application for adoption, and we
nope to scalp them at an early date
Corn and vension iu the way of chicken
ialad, biscuit and coffee were served after
he exeacises, and very pleasant even
ng was spent.
Mr.. Cannon and Miss Hall, of Phiadel-
1hia, and Miss Rosa and Miss Barker, of
Milford, were guests of Miss Alice Mitten
asst week.
l. w. Belts and family were in Phila-
lelphia last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds, who
IRE i'll with pneumonia, are now able to
it up and are expected to recover soon.
James Bethards is also on the road to
and hopes to be out soon.
Joseph Frazier is now able to be up in
lis room and his friends will be glad to
ee HIM at the store again.
Mrs. Maria Darby is still on the sick
list.