Milford chronicle., 1914-04-17
FREDERICK.

On Monday evening LOYAL Lodge OF
the Ancient Order United Workmen
held public installation of officers
Grand Master Workman Collins of Dia-
mond Lodge, assisted BY Grand Guide
Joseph Hotfecker Mr.. Bucksom, Miss
Bishop, Miss Philips and Miss Hirons,
installed the following officers: Past
Grand Master, Henry Hargadine Master
! Workman, Watson K. Belts; Foreman,
{ Boone Palmer Overseer, Leonard Soper ;
Guide, Ira Downes Outside Watch, Wal
Ter Biggs; Inside Watch, Wellington Hall
( The exercises were largely attended BY
both the members and invited guests
/ The growth of the order during the past
/ year has been something remarkable and
1 II is the aim of the order to reach the one
hundred mark. 1t was inspiring to wit
ness the great number of young men pres
ent to advocate the principles of protec-
ton and fraternity, or it might possibly
have been the presence of the Young lady
officers of Diamond Lodge. DR.. W. F.
Hoey presided over the ceremonies in a
social manner that put every one at ease.
The speakers from Dover who responded
to call for a speech were Messrs. Col
Inns, Carlow, Pritchett, Bucksom and
| Uncle Joe Hoffecker. the latter as spry
as ever and gallant to the ladies. E. F.
Melvin of Loyal Lodge gave good earn
est talk and Rev ]. W. Jones made
few remarks that interested and enter
tanned those present. One of the princi-
pal and most enjoyable features of the
evening was the rendition of several Sc
lections by the band. This band has only
been organized six weeks but under the
careful supervision of Mr.. Hesselburg the
progress has been rapid and we are proud
of 1t. The committee served refreshments
and a most delightful social hour followed
and at a late hour the guests returned to
their homes with pleasant memories of a
happy evening.
Last Sunday morning Rev. J. W. Jones
preached an Easter sermon to a large
congregation who enjoyed it very much.
In the evening one of the best Easter
programs ever given here was rendered
and much credit is due to those who
trained the children. The singing was
spirited and the Rotations were excellent
and the entire evening was enjoyable.
On Saturday evening the friends of
Mrs. Mary Burton gave her most de-
ightful surprise party in honor of her
guests, Mrs. Spencer and daughters of
Philadelphia, Avery pleasandevening of
usicand social conversation was enjoyed.
John W. Emory, for many years one
of the most prominent and respected
business men of Frederick, died at his
home here on Thursday, April 9th, 1914,
after a brief illness of only few months,
aged 81 years. His wife, Annie Z. EN-
DRY, died only eight days before, and
only one week interviewed between the
two interments. The deceased was born
and raised in Kent county, Delaware |
and in his early manhood he became
identified with the educational interests /
of his county, having taught in many of
its district schools. He gave up the vo- |
cation of teaching after a few years, and |
accepted a position in the large general |
store OF James Postles, where he remained |
until he opened up a large hardware /
and implement store, which business he /
continued until about six years ago, when 4
he retired. Politically he was a Demo-
crat, and was prominent and popular with /
his party. He was constable for several |
years before he was appointed Justice Of |
the Peace and Notary Public, and he
held the latter Offices for twenty-one /
years. In 1898 he was nominated by the /
Democrats of Kent county for the office /
of sheriff and was defeated by only a
small margin, having run many votes
ahead of his ticket. He is survived by
three children, Mrs. Ira w. Joseph and
James c. Emory, of Frederick, and Miss
Emory, of Meadow Brook, Pa;
also several brothers and sisters, James
Emory and Mrs Marv Short, of Bowers,
Del Mrs. Lima Coverdale, of Frederick;
Abner Emory, of Lebanon, Del, and
Charles, Joseph, and Benjamin Emory,
Of Harrington. Funeral services were
held from his late residence on last
afternoon, April 18th, Rev. J.
W. Jones officiating, and interment at
Barratt' $ Chapel cemeterv, Harry +. Nit
zen directing the funeral.
The regular monthly business meeting
md social of the Ladies Aid of Barratt's
Chapel was held last Friday evening at
he home of Mrs. Thomas Wheatley An
invitation was accepted to meet in May
With Mrs. Harry Clark. A social hour
followed during which refreshments were
served BY the hostess in her usual hos
D table way.
Mrs. Harry Elliott, who has been spend
ng some time with her mother, Mrs
Annie Lord, has returned to Seatord.
Charlie Palmer has returned home from
Jacksonville, Florida.