Milford chronicle., 1910-07-08
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AdE E0uAhu Ol July WAS observed mere uy
suspension Of business for the day. The store
and private residences were decorated with Gag
and bunting and presented gala appearance
A. W. Boone's new porch was PARTICULAR
noticeable for the patriotic display The young
slers cOntented themselves firing OF dre cracker
and cannon crackers during the day making
constant dirt, and display Of fireworks In tn,
evening. Many OF our citizens attended the NIL
ford races and others sought the cooling breezei
Of old Bowers To others It was a day Of rest from
business cares and from all a feeling OF gratitude
to the brave men, strong and true, VINO signed
the document that gives to American people
liberty to enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit oi
happiness and to worship God according TO the
dictates OF his consc ence.
The Hon. Caleb Burchenal gave a fine talk on
temperance in the N. Z. Church on Sunday morn.
ing, at Milford Neck in the afternoon and in the
| n. P. Church in the evening.
R. K. Stevenson has purchased the Jarrei farm
adjoining one Of Mr.. stevensons farms near
/ WOOdside. It Is valuable piece Of land.
Our town council is making Improvements in
the CUTTERS at the crossings on Market street by
laying them OF cement
On Tuesday afternoon the "WillinR WORKERS
went to Barratts Grove for their first annual
outing The weather was ideal and all other
existing conditions were all to be desired Forty
nine members and guests were present, the latter
being the teachers and officers Of the school Rev.
&. W. Bounds, teacher Of the class planned
pleasant surprise 10 having Rev. Milton Mccain
OF Cheswold, talk for Us. We sssemb ed 10 the
Chaoel and after a short song service gave Us a
hne account Of the Worlds sunday school Con-
7ention held in Washington II was an interest
ing topic and as the speaker was enthused with
the work be inspired mis- audience to resolve 70
DO better work for the sunday school In the
future. He also sang several selections for Us
which were also much enjoyed. During the
social hour feast was spread on table with |
places for forty persons The afr was bracing and
appetites keen and the good things disappeared /
like magic. The committee who planned the /
menu was congratulated on the success Of their |
Efforts. The table decorations we're nasturtiums 4
aud sweet peas, and fairly groaned beneath It's
weighs of fried chicken, boiled ham, Clipped
beet, potato salad sliced tomatoes, lettuce beets
apple sauce, Jelly deviled eggs. crackers, cheese,
Delaware biscuit, rolls, cake and ice cream A
very delightful afternoon was spent and will live
long in the memory Of the participants.
The next outing IN anticipation Is he annual
sunday school picnic at Bowers Beach.
Mrs. Hannah Lynch Of Canterbury, died on
June 2sth ana was buried Friday. July lst AZ
Barratt's Chapel, aged 50 years. Rev Charles
Dusuis officiaIed at the service and H 4rry F.
Slitten conducted the funeral. She is sur, iyed
by daughter. Mrs. John Walheater, who has
our sympathy
Mrs. Phoebe French, wife of VIM Il French.
lear Thompsonville. died sunday morning after
IN illness Of four months, Funeral services we're
leld at her late residence on Friday afternoon
by Rev. B f. Jester. The deceased
vas y years Of age. Interment was made at odd
fellows Cemetery, Milford and Il. F. Mitten
Iirected the funeral.
Reynolds COverdale has been visiting in Ches-
er.
Mrs. Ida Maniove has returned from Dover
Capt J. Middleton OF Philadelphia. is the guest
I Nathaniel Lank.
Mr. and Mrs Edwin Patlersos of Camden. \.
=, are visiting Henry Patterson and family.
The Rogers cottage at Bowers has been re-
uilt and repainted and is now one of the most
onyenieut and attractive places there
Miss Frances Cook is visiting Miss Vina Lewis
smyrna
Miss Fanny Wilson is visiting relatives at 1
iawnee.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Townsend. Dr. and Mrs. T .
. cahall Dr.. and Mrs. L. L. Carlisle, Ars.JB.
erickson aud Mrs. Harry F. Mitten spent the
ourth in Smyrna attending the County Fair.
Miss Martha Burnits Of Snow Hill Nd was
e week end guest Of Mrs. L. l. Carlisle.
william Hudson Of Philadelphia, was the guest
Miss Mary Lord over the Fourth.
Mrs. Thomas Conner is visiting her son, Car
le, near Milford, who has met with a bad acci
mt to his foot.
Miss Emma Remick Is visiting in PHILADELPHIA.
Miss Mary Sapp is visiting in Wilmington.
Dr.. B. Deruckson will have three races At
stock farm, July 10th, August 81, August 24th.
J. Boggs, Of Cheswold, has purchased Lord J.
slaWsre