Milford chronicle., 1912-04-26
HAND OF DEATH
FELT AT FREDERICK
Two Citizens Of That Town Taken By
The Grim Reaper. Dance A Fine
Affair. Personals.

As. we dwell upon the visitation of the
grim reaper, we are impressed with the
fact that death is no respecter of per-
sons.
Leaves have their time to fall
And flowers to wther at the north winds blast,
And stars to set. But ALL
Thou hast all seasons for thine, o. Death.
The hearts of the Sunday School class
are again sad at the loss of one of its
most loved members. Mrs. Sallie +.
Rouark, who passed away on Sunday
evening at the home of her son, Rev.
George w, Bounds. Her death was
due to paralysis. She also leaves an
other son, William S. Bounds, of Sails
bury, Md. a brother, L. J. Taylor, Of
Camden, N. j., and four sisters, Mrs.
Sophia Z. Short, of Salisbury, Nd, Mrs.
Jennie Sturgis, of Watchaprague, Va,
Mrs. Henrietta P. Fletcher and Mrs.
Rebecca Hahn, of Baltimore, Md Mrs.
Rouark was daughter of John T. Tay-
lOr, of Worcester county, Md, and a
cousin of President Zachary Taylor.
Mrs. Rauark was seventy-six years of
age, and took an active part in the af
fairs of her church. Unless physically
unable, she was alwaps present at her
class meeting, was a great help to the
leader, and her timely counsel aided |
those who were present. She was a /
member of the Willing Workers and !
always occupied the same chair, which !
her loving classmates covered in flow
ers for the funeral services. While the
once loved form no longer occupies the
vacant chair, yet her kindly influence
will ever remain with US. Her gentle
ness and christian qualities have left
To b., fnroroNk,r, Tho
Willing Workers sent white carnations,
the W. c. 7. U. a sheaf of wheat, and
The Juniors beautiful sprays of spring
owing friends. The funeral services
we're held in the NJ E. Church on We'd
leseay afternoon, and according to the
wishes of Mrs. Rouark, her former pas
or, Rev. Matthews, of Smyrna, Officia-
ed at the services. He paid a glowing
ribute to her memory. Rev. Milton
lcCann and Rev. c. B. Kitchen also
ssisted at the services and the choir
ang her favorite hymns. Mrs. Rouark
ad grown to love the people in this
and wanted to be laid to rest
t Barratt's Cemetery. Her wishes
'ere complied with. H. F. Mitten di-
ected the funeral The bereaVed fam
y has the sympathy of the community.
On April the 18th, Mrs. Louisa J. Ira
er died at the home of her son, Will
am J. Trader, of Milford Neck. She
ld been an invalid many years, and
cath was a relief to her suffering. She
now at rest. Funeral services were
I'D on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Whit
Ier, of Houston, officiating. The de-
'ased was seventy-eight years of age.
terment was made in Odd Fellows
smetery Milford, H. F. Mitten direct
g the funeral.
Excelsior Grange will hold an impor-
mt business meeting on Saturday even
g, April 9th. Ali members are ur-
ntly requested to be present. State
aster Messick will be there, and a
easant social evening is Anticipated.
Mr.. Forsythe, a student of the Con-
renee Academy OF Dover, preached
r Us on sunday morning ana evening
the M. T.. Cnurch. His delivery Is
Ou, ana he lett an excellent lmpres-
N win mis- congregation, VINO preuicC
Z the young man bright IuJure IN
CHOSEN lIe-wOrk.
Miss Rose Virden, of Dover, was the
est OF her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie V. Hall,
IS week.
Miss Bidwell gave an excellent enter
IN the 1OWn Han on SATURDAY
eAng. she was welcomed Dy nlany
ends who mad been present at nef
eVlOus entertainment here. her sing
:, reclJatlOns, and violin playing are
vi nIgh-class order, ana We com
.nu her " any churcn as an eXceuent
JerUalner.
Che young people gave an Easter
nee III tne town nall on last riday
enlng. The nail was prettily decor
"a, the music excellent, ana it Was
lsl0ered Dy those present to be one or
, Oest dances ever given here.
drs. Mary A. Boone is in Philadel-
Ia this week.
llss Elizabeth StaytJn, of Washing
B, y. C., Is the guest VI ner SISTER,
>. WlnIdm wilson.
dlss Mabel Iruitt, of Milford, is Wis
X Mrs. RaIph WnsOn.
lrs. Daisy McMichael, of Milford, has
n visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
)mas Kirk.
ir and Mrs. Joseph Frazier have
n visiting in Philadelphia this week.
Irs. B. F. Burton spent several days
last week.