Milford chronicle., 1907-08-23
ELLENDALE.

Our writing this week is not of a cheer
full nature, for we are in sympathy wit
our people whose cup of sorrow is full
and our heart throbs for the bereft iamil
les whose household is broken. On Satur
day last, as the sun receeded below tn
western horizon, an honored citizen
William Short aged nearly 81 year
passed to his long rest, and the town los
a benefactor, and the community faith
full friend. Each family here remember
the cordial hand clasp and cheering words
of Uncle William Short" His Ions
life had given him fund Of information
and he was particularly skilled in the
treatment of dumb animals; but, nc
charge for either time or medicine was
ever made by him, or fees accepted. The
latch to his door was always found on
the outside accessible to all, but espec-
tally to the needy; so it was not gain that
prompted him, but the feelings of a great
big heart that warmed to the misfortunes
of others, and desire to help his fellow
being His old colonial home, surrounded
by every comfort was his heaven on
earth, and his highest ambition was to
be happy himself. and have every one
else happy, and we believe he has nearly
accomplished that aim, as any man as,
he was never without smile, even in the
time of his great suffering. His home
was seldom clear of company or family
guests, and his resources were absorbed
in the entertainment of friends and in his
charities. As a marx of respect his
friends and relatives formed a funeral
procession more than a half-mile long. |
The minister, Rev. Kelso preached an ex-
5ellent sermon, but It remained for Es-
luire Ellegood to make an address elo-
luent with feeling. in which he paid a
ribute to worthy man gone to his rest.
The remains were buried in New Market
cemetery, alongside the church where he
lad worshiped for 20 years. He leaves
# family widow and six daughters and
hree sons, a great many grand children
nd one brother, Ex. L. S. Marshall,
ohm G. Short; all Of whom are well TODD
nd prosperous, and scattered over all
arts of this great country. Old friend, 8
est in peace.
Mrs. Ruth Millman, widow of Joseph ,
lillman, and mother of David Millman, !
led on Saturday morning after several O
ears Of helpless invaliGism. She was 80
ears old, and was buried on Sunday at
le family burial ground on the Morrison 81
arm. +,
Elwood, son of John Millman, is very
with typhoid fever. CT
Avery Clendaniel, over so years old, ;,
IS for six months been at deaths door as al
e result of dropsy; but to surprise of N
he has recently gained strength, and N
s been out, even riding to church, az
hough greatly changed. II
A few hundred baskets of peaches are H
ming to the depot daily, and the quality an
not very high, yet they bring from ~
so to 81 per basket. da
Miss Maggie Wyatt, of Greenwood, is NJ
nest of Mrs Maggie L. Indie. an
IN this Saturday evening the young 70
pie will hold a social and festival at wi
church at Union, for the benefit of inl
Sabbath School, and desire every GlT
" to come. - -,
he Glendale Sunday School went to Re
loboth on Tuesday, via the Queen W.
lie Railroad for a days outing.
ur base ball enthusiasts are looking b nS
ward to Saturday with a great deal of
sure, as Staytonsville Base Ball Club
play the return game of the series
;. Well they were so badly mauled >
10Th of the other games, that they day
e ashamed to play any more; but we IAN
erstand that they have got some as cou
nee and will attempt to wallop the Oon
mp ROoters on their home grounds. ana
come along friends, we will take now
into camp again. Our club played pll'
ry unpleasant game with the George the
club last Saturday, and were badly Is a
ed, and consequently beaten. The S3th
getown folks will also play return stree
here on Saturday afternoon, and IRON
ope to see a fair deal all around, Is th
orge w. Smith and family Of pbno is a
liza, are visiting relatives and friends Met
,laware this week. and
PAUL PRY. no IL