Milford chronicle., 1912-12-13
FREDERICK.

Mrs. Zearfoss of the Delaware Ave
nue. Baptist Church. will sing at both
services in the M. E. Church on Sunday.
Last Friday evening the Ladies' Aid
Society was entertained by Mrs. Liza
Downes, Mrs. Mary Bethards and Mrs.
Lida Ryan at the home of Mrs. Ryan.
A very interesting musical and literary
program was rendered, after which re-
freshments were served. About forty
members and guests were present, and
all report a very delightful evening.
On last Sunday morning, William b.
Ellingsworth passed away at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Boone.
He had been a great sufferer a long
time. but bore his illness patiently with
ont a murmur. He had been a christian
for many year and had no fear at life's
closing hours but longed to be at rest.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday
afternoon; Rev. G. w. Bounds officiat
ing. The M. E. Choir sang several ap-
pr0priate selections. Interment was
made in Barratt's Cemetery; Harry F.
Mitten directing the funeral. The de-
ceased was ffty-nine years OF age and
is survived by a widow, and a daughter
Mrs. Harry Boone. also two sons, Rob
ert and William Ellingsworth, of FELTON,.
The family have our sympathy IN their
bereavement.
Three weeks ago we reported Noah
3. Conner as missing from his fathers
boat III the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal. His parents have endured the
most distressing suspense during that
time, and on Tuesday Of this week the
worst fears were realized when his body
was found floating in the canal. Cor
Oner Chandler was notified and at the /
inquest the jury rendered verdict OF /
death due by accidental drowning as
no evidence of foul play were discov-
cred His watch and fifty cents IN
money were in his clothing, although |
be had about twelve dollars when ne
left the boat. The body brought on to
Frederick on Tuesday night and funeral
services were held at his fathers resi-
dence, on Wednesday afternoon, Rev.
G. w, Bounds officiating. The choir
sang . Jesus Saviour Pilot Me" and
''I'Ve Anchored My Soul In The Haven
of Rest" the latter being the decased's
fsvorite hymn. Owing to the young
mans sudden and peculiar death it is
sad indeed to the bereaved family,
which has the sympathy of the com
munity. He leaves little son to mourn
his loss. The deceased was 81 years Of
age. Interment was made in Barratt S
Cemetery, H. F. Mitten directing the
funeral.
Capt. J, P. Conner has had hard luck
as he had employed a cOlOred man on
his boat in his sons place and when ne
awoke Monday morning the man had
left after robbing Mr.. Conner of new
suit of clothes, OvercOat and twenty-five
dollars in money.
The little daughter born unto Mr.. and
Mrs Thomas Salevan last week, lived
but a short time, then fell asleep in
Jesus. The parents have our sympathy
for their loss which is heavens gain.
MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Cook are the s
happy parents of a fine baby boy left
BY the stork last Wednesday. ]
Calvin Tuttle respected cOlOred man 1
died at his home on Tuesday of paraly-
SIS.
The Willing Workers will hold a :
Sc bake" December 14th, afternoon and .
evening in the storehouse formerly oc- :
,upied by William Tomlinson as a
bakery. Chicken salad, biscuits, candy,
pies. cake and toilet articles for sale.
Woodward Cooper has purchased of {
Dr.. Paris T. Carlisle a tract of land, v
IT'S acres, about two miles e
rom town on the FELTON, road. Y
AT the directors meeting of the Phil S
ldelphia and Frederick Navigation Co. u
asst Saturday, a dividend of 20 per ct. p
vas declared for the year 1912, payable d
18th. This is verylgratifying
O stockholders. N
Mrs. Margaret Potter has been quite ~ ~
ick several weeks. :,
Miss Della Emory and Miss Sallie p
? s ]
Dover this week. N
The Women's Christian Temperance T.
meets this month at the home of T,
frs. Mary Melvin. /,
Mr.. Shipper, of Baltimore, is wiring ~
or electric lights, the residences of S'
.lbert w. Carrow and Joseph Frazier
Ie did the work also Henry Parker's =