Milford chronicle., 1915-09-03
BRIDGEVILLE.


Charles Massey, aged 20 years, son of
Solomon and Sarah Massey, a highly
respected colored family, was struck and
almost instantly killed by south-bound
Delaware Railroad freight train, last
Thursday morning. Young Massey,
who was an employe of the Bridgeville
Ice Co., was standing between the main
track and siding, assisting in icing re-
trigeratOr cars, when the fast-moving
train bore down on him. The engine
struck him on the back of the head,
knocking his brains out, and threw him
violently against the cars. The emer-
gency brakes were applied and the train
crew assisted the injured man as much
as possible. Drs. Cahall and Palmer
were summoned and attended to his in
icries, after which he was taken to his
home, where he died about an hour after
the accident.
The body of Henry Clay Short, aged
about 65 years, a prominent farmer re-
siding near Bridgeville, was buried in
the Odd Fellows Cemetery, last Thurs
day. Mr.. Short died suddenly on Tues
day, being stricken about 7 O'Clock and |
expiring short time afterward
DR.. and Mrs. ]. R. Sudler are receiv-
ing congratulations on the arrival of a |
daughter in their family.
K. H. Boyce, a highly respected farmer,
aged 6S years. died at his home in Lau-
rel, on Thursday of last week, of en-
largement of the heart. He was a life
long resident of Sussex county and a
prominent Democrat. The remains were
Inferred in the l. o. o. F. Cemetery,
Saturday; services by Rev. George c.
Williams. Mr.. Boyce's wife died about
a month ago.
William H. O'Neal, prominent farm.
er, died at his home in Broad Greek hun
1red, last Thursday of paralysis.
One OF the most beautiful weddings of
he season was solemnized in Union NJ.
:. Church, Wednesday of last week,
when Miss Laura E. Green only daugter
II Mrs. Matilda NJ, and the late 7. w. Y
Green, became the bride of prof. Harry {
\. Clark, of Winltha, Illinois. The I
'ridal party entered the church which J
vas tastefully decorated with roses and {
erns to the strains of the wedding march I
rom Loengrin, rendered by Prof. Harry I
:. Rawlins. The bride was accompanied v
y her brother, H. T. Green, by whom
he was given in marriage. The groom t
vas attended by Howard Z Shotter. of S
Philadelphia; while Miss Catherine Clark.
I Bedford, n. Y, was maid of honor. Fl
ne ceremony was performed by Rev. n
Ohm M. Trout, of Boston, Mass, and II
ncle OF the bride, assisted bv Rev. n
Toward Davis. The bride was beauti-
ally .gowned in white satin, trimmed Y
nth dutchess lace, veil bound with pearls
nd carried a shower boquet of brides Il
)ses and lilies of the valley. Miss Cor II
ella Carter was flower girl and c. Leon
annon, Roland S. Elliott, ]. l.. Clark
nd Clayton S. Elliott were ushers. I'm
ledlately after the ceremony a sumptous
past was served the bridal party and
le immediate family at the home of the fl
1des mother, after which the bride and sc
room left on the northward express for
extended wedding tour the tour will hC
ID at Wlnltha, ILL.,, where they will CT
Mr and Mrs. A. R. King motored in w
eir new car to Chestertown, Nd, Fair
st week. ''-- -,
James Sawyer, of Vineland, N. T., is he
aklng a short visit with friends here. -
Iown Council has decided to stone
arket street from Williams avenue to
-nnon street, and the work is under r
~. ~
Misses Elizabeth Kindes and Maude
'dd, are making a short visit with
ends in Baltimore, Md. -
James B Prouse, of Cambridge. Ind.
$ taken a position with the Delaware c.
ilroad here.
MISS Ruth Hoehling, of Philadelphia. vi
10 mas been visiting Mr. and Mrs. TICc
Ihawley has returned home. n.
James {. Sullivan who has been con- II
ed to his home on Walnut street with
evere attack of malaria has recovered
.hciently to attend his business.
Mrs. {. +. Goldsboro has returned TO 81
nome in Philadelphia after an ex-
lded visit with her mother here.
Dr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Sudler are receiv.
congratulations on the arrival ~ an
Ter daughter. rs
William Cannon and family have re-
ong. N. ]. --Op