Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
FREDERICK COUPLE
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Frazier Raughley Nuptials Last Wednes-
day. Church People Give Donation
to Pastor. Other Items.

On Saturday evening of last week, the Willing
Workers class gave their teacher Rev. George w.
Bounds a donation it being the occasion of his
birthday. About seventy members of the class
met at the home of Mrs. Laura Spurry, and at
seven o'clock wended their way to the parsonage.
They deposited their burden of good things in the
way of groceries. ETC.. the dining room table,
which groaned beneath its weight, while baskets
of potatoes, ETC.. were deposited elsewhere. Cakes
pies bread and canned goods were also in abun-
dance, and the loyalty of the class was demon
strated by the spirit of the occasion which prompted
the gifts. After congratulations had been offered.
Mrs. Bounds presided at the piano and the class
sang, 4 Belong to the King" which was followed
by prayer by Rev. E. C. Wright. Mr. Bounds
made an attempt to thank his class for their gen.
erosity, but became too full for utterance" and
Mr.. Wright completed the task by a few well
chosen remarks. Several children present were
also christened on this occasion. 1t was a pleas
ant gathering, and after greetings had been ex-
changed the guests departed, wishing their tea
cher many happy returns Of the day, prosperity
and happiness.
The revival service in the NJ E. Church is at
tracing large throngs nightly. Rev E. C. Wright
assisted with the services last week, and gave |
some earnest helpful talks. He left on Monday
for his home. The Berge Sisters are still with us
giving their sermons in song. Rev. F. D. Rey- |
nolds of Dover, preached on Tuesday and We'd
nesday evenings He is an enthusiastic worker
and imparts his zeal to his co-workers. Rev. Daw-
son, of Camden gave a good talk on Monday even
ing.
On Thursday of last week Mr.. Caleb Williams
went to the Hahnemann Hospital and had op-
GRAFTON performed for appendicitis. DR.. W. F.
Hoey accompanied him. At this writing Mr.. Will
liams is doing fairly WELL and we hope for his ult
mate recovery. Mrs. Williams has been in the
city where she could be near her husband, but is
expected to return home this week, if he contn-
ues to improve.
Dr. W. F. Hoey has been i'll for a week, but is
improving at this time. DR.. Dawson. Of Milford,
has attended to his practice.
Mrs. Leah Davis has been i'll with bronchial
affection, but is better.
Stephen Belts has opened his store this week on
he corner of Market and David streets. The in
eror of the store has been repainted, and brand
lew stock Of goods makes everything look fine.
Allan Smith and wife spent Sunday in Houston. {
VIM. W. Wilson is in Philadelphia on a business
rip this week. c
Charles Spencer and wife,of Philadelphia, have I
een visiting B. F. Burton and wife. c
Miss Ola Bidwell. of Morganville N. J., was the =
.uest of Miss Elizabeth Lank on Friday. S
On Wednesday afternoon. Feb. IA, at the home v
Mr.. and Mrs. James Frazier, their eldest daugh-
er Mabel was united in marriage to P. Seldom t
,aughey. a prosperous farmer. Rev. G. W. G
bounds performed the ceremony. A large number
guests were present. A reception was held. "
nd many useful and handsome gifts were received.
There will be box and shadow social at Saxtons "
ehOOl, District No. H. near Bowers on Wednes- f.
ay, Feb. %. If stormy on the following Thurs al
ay evening. Proceeds for the annual picnic. All h
re invited. ladies' please bring boxes. al
Mrs. Anna Moore and daughter. of Anancock
a., Miss Carrie Bradley. of Federalsburg Rev. tc
/. C. Wright Of Hockessin, and Rev. F. D. Rey- al
olds of Dover have been the guests of Rev. and as
Irs G. W. Bounds this week. =
Mrs. Daisy McMichael and daughter Catherine
Milford, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk
Paris T. Camper, of the Wilmington Conference
cademy spent Sunday with his parents
Charles Thomas is on the sick list this week