Milford chronicle., 1911-09-15
FREDEKICA.

Ihe l5lst anniversary of historic Bar
ratt 5 Chapel was celebrated last SUNDAY
Judge Norris Barratt, of Phila.. linea
descendant OF Philip Barratt, who do
mated the ground on which the Chape
was built and from whom il received il.
name, addressed the morning Cougrega
ton and described the work of earl,
Methodism, its sacrifices and the foun.
dauon otthe Chapel. Recorder of Deeds,
VIM. 5. Ware, of Phila. also addressed
! the morning congregation and dwell
| particularly upon the powerful influence
III the life of the child IN il s.relation TO
the Sunday School-it is there that the
foundation of it's religious life is laid
that Will help il to resist the temptations
of the future Mrs. VIM. Boupv and
Mrs. James Ash, of Phila, sang al the
morning, afternoon and evening services
In the afternoon the services were held
III the beautiful old grove and. an I'M
mense throng of worshippers were in a.
tendance from all parts of the State
Chlet Justice Pennewin and L. Irving
Handy were there also 7 {. Bradley.
of Phila. Vim. 5. Ware was the first
contributor to the endowment tund of the
Chapel, heading the list for 500 The
trustees OF the Chapel also donated 500
out of the cemetery fund. Judge Barratt
is always a most liberal contributor. DR..
Linn Bowman, OF Park Avenue Church
OF Phila., preached in the afternoon from
the text, Which of You, Intending to
Build A Tower, Shall Not First Count
the Cost, Whether He Have Sufficient to
Furnish It. 1t was a most excellent
sermon-comparing church building with
the construction OF character and spirit
ual life, and was thoroughly appreciated
by the immense congregation. Mrs.
Price and Mr.. Perry, of Smvrna. sang
at the afternoon service. Dr. lanes
Buckley, OF New York, editor of the
Christian Advocate, preached in the even
ing, in the church from the famous old
pulpit sacred with hallowed memories of
pioneer Methodism, and completed
splendid days program His sermon
was interesting and much enjoyed. The
thanks Of the community are due the
pastor OF the Chapel, Rev. F. J. Cochran,
Tor securing the services of such able
speakers at the Cradle of American
Methodism. "
John Russell entertained Judge Barratt, |
William S. Ware and Rev. Bowman over
sunday.
Charles Johnson, the lad, who has been
II for several weeks with typhoid fever.
lied in the Wilmington Homeopathic |
Hospital on Sunday, aged 10 years. I'm
lertaker Harry F Mitten went after the
'ody, which was brought on here for
urial. The funeral services were held
n the NJ. Z. Church on Tuesday after
Don, and the school was closed in order
hat the pupils attend the services. The
title fellow was loved by his schoolmates
tho are grieved at his death. He attend
d his Sunday School faithfully. rarely
Kissing a session and his familiar face
Ill be missed from the class. Mr.. and
lTs. Herman Vinyard took the bov from
le Children's Home several years ago,
nd have been most kind to him, and he /
as devoted to them. Beautiful flowers
'vered the casket as the last tribute of
,spect. and host of sympathetic friends
tended the funeral. Rev. ]. F. Coch- 8
N oficiated at the services, and inter- !
ent was made at Barratts Chapel.
Howard Hudson has been suffering
it'll appendicitis this week, but has ex- 7
rienced some relief at this writing.
Miss Clara Hudson, of this town, and
lul Clendaniel, young farmer, were
arned last Saturday evening Both n
e well respected young people and have B
II best wishes for their future.