Milford chronicle., 1909-03-12
FREDERICK.

James b. Anderson celebrated his eignty-nth
birthday on March sth by giving 2 treat Of ice
cream and cake TO the members OF bis class
in the lecture room OF the church. Mr. Ander
son received a shower Of post cards fIOm the
mem bers Of the class.
william TomlinsOn has sold his farm near
Laws Church TO Coursey Hammond.
The griss mill at the drawbridge has been
converted into a saw mill and is being operated
by Ira Garbett.
-Four children we're christesed at the home
Of Mrs Mary Boone, bv Rev. +. Il. Dsshiel, on
Wednesday OF last week. The little ones were
Mary Melvin, Lucille Palmer, Tabitha and
Oliver Grier A number offriends and relatives
were present TO witness the ceremony.
The stork visited Frederica again his week
and LETT an eleven pound boy al the home oi
Samuel Cook.
Purnell Postles is now putting the finishing
touches TO bis new house on South Market st.
Mrs Lydia whitley attended the sale OF
household effects Of the late Miss Adelaide
Young at New Castle and purchased some
handsome antique family relics.
Mrs Annie Rogers and Miss Bertha Rogers
are visiting in Washington.
Mrs. Annie stevenson and Mrs Rachel Craig
are Philadeldhia visitors this week
Miss Clintonia White is at hospital In Phil
adel phia for treatment.
Mrs. Leander Hopkins and daughter Mary
have returned home from visit TO Philadei-
phia.
Mrs John Palmer, Mrs. Mary Vickers and
Miss Clara Lacy are on the sick list.
Miss Mary sipple, who has been III for two
weeks. is improving.
Miss Clara Fisher has returned 10 her place
OF business in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Eta Lister, Of Philadelphia, visited
Frederica this week.
Robert Meredith. Of Philadelphia, spent Sun
day with relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Annie Emory and daughter Annie are
visiting relatives at Atlantic City and LinwoOd.
New Jersey.
On February 22nd Mrs Samuel Wright Of
Atlantic City, Mrs. James Fountain and son,
Nathaniel Fountain. and Nathaniel l.. Fouu.
tain Of Philadelphia, were guests OF Nathaniel
Lank and daughter.
Thomas Fountain, former resident Of this
town, but late Of FRANKLIN City, Va, died at
his home in that city on Friday, February 18th,
1903 Funeral services were held on Sunday,
in Franklin City, and interment made at Bar
rats Chapel Cemetery, Frederick, Delaware,
on Monday, February 22nd, He was u years
OF age and is survived by two elder sisters, Mrs,
Rebecca Chlvens OF Philadelphia, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Robson Of Atlantic City.
Mrs J. l.. Marvel wishes to thank her friends
for the many beautiful cards sent her on her
birthday.
The Ladies Aid met at the home OF Mrs
bert Wheatley on Friday. March 5th, with
twenty-five members present. AMER the busi-
ress meeting the following program was rem
dered under the direction Of Mrs. b. F. Cooper
and Mrs. /. W. Belts
Roll Call with Scripture Response by members.
Vocal duet Mrs. 4 v. Cahall, Mrs. Arthur
Melvin.
Reading, "The Ladies Aid May DO the Rest,
Miss Emerson.
Violin duet, "HeaveBWard March" Mrs. l. W.
Belts, Miss Lank
Vocal solo, Far Away Miss Emerson.
Singing. delaware" members Of the Aid.
Naming The Presidents OF the Union from
Photos.
Singing, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
Refreshments were served, amer which the
ladies returned to their homes in moonlight
strawride The Aid viii meet with Mrs. Harry
Patterson in a pri