Milford chronicle., 1908-01-03

Edward NJ h'.lev, of near Frederic 9ence
and store pro. recently Osii'' II not
omen his store before spring, as 1t Will
take some little time to complete the
store room for occupancy. The building
is a decided improvement TO the place.
E. r. Williams is working hard to com
nlete his store house that he is building
nreparatorv to moving into same. This
is one of the best constructed buildings
for its purpose in this place and will add
greatly to its surroundings.
Miss Annie Scott, of Camden, n D."
spent Christmas here with her parents
Mr.. Nathaniel Scott, who has been oc'
cupving the "Mervin L Cottage on
Hubbard Avenue has moved to Little
Creek, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Purnell left on
Monday of this week for Philadelphia,
where Mr.. Purneu is engaged in the tug
boat business on the Delaware River and
will remain there for an indefinite time
Mr.. John H. Galloway and his daugh-
ter, Miss Annie May, will occupy the
Purnell residence on Main street during
the year.
Miss Cora Fleming, OF Philadelphia
spent Christmas with her parents al
"Maple Shade" Cottage.
Miss Clara Gambler, Miss Margaret
Jones, and Miss Elizabeth Butcher, all Of
Philadelphia, spent the holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. B. Gambler on Murder
kill avenue,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Short and son
George, Mrs. William Short and daughter
Lizzie, of Ellendale, Mr.. and Mrs. ALFRED
Short. of Camden, n. j., Mr.. and Mrs
Joshua Bennett, Jr., OF Milford, Mr.. anC
Mrs. ]. Ponder Thomas and son, Samuel
of Milford Neck, Mr. and Mrs. Alex
Minner, of Bowers, were entertained a
the hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs
Matthew Mitten, near Frederica, Christ
mas day and enjoyed fine turkey dinner
Mr.. Willis Johnson :and family, O
Magnolia, have moved into their ne'
dwelling here on Main street.
Mrs. Elmer Spayd, OF Salem' n. D.
being summoned here to attend the fur
eral of her sister, Mrs. A. w. Williams
of Rising Sun, is spending a few day
with relatives and friends here.
Miss Nav Reynolds is visiting friend
in Little Creek, Del.
The steamboat "Frederica' will max
her last trip this week, and will then la
! up until spring opens. The "John
WILSON, made her last trip last weel
1t will seem very dull and quiet here f'
the next ten weeks on account of havir
no boats.
Our school resumed business on Mo-
dav morning after a vacation OF tv
weeks. The school was closed one wee
before the holiday week on account
/, the appearance of diptheria; but are gla
to say all appearances of it have yanishe'
? and now that the holiday season is owe
il is hoped there will be no more inte
ventions or Interruptions during Il
school year,
z In memory of Irene Wilcutts, who d
s parted this life December 18th, 1907.
. In the midst of long and dreal
t winter there moved to a town not mar
t miles away family whose little daug
t ter was named 'Irene."
e She was a beautiful child OF five
Z With large blue eyes and rosy cheeks
= CRYSTAL and pure as the sparkling stream
n Goodness and truth in her features beam.
v How sweet she looked on summer day
Watching the birds as they locked in her way
. Watching the treasures in the garden boWer'
Z. And the buds as they burst into flowers.
s Dreading to think Of the winter so near,
10 When the flowers would Wither at the nor
e winds breath
And she could sit no more beneath the tree
This little friend of human beings
II But OH what a sudden change
r In the midst of this dreary winter
- To her bed this little one is taken
d Never to rise from the place spoken.
d There is a vacant chair in that house tonight
THAT she had gladdened for five sweet years
II But how miss that sweetest smile
, She is gone but not forgotten.
= J. HANfNIEL
q Bowers, Del, December 81, 1907.
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