Milford chronicle., 1915-04-02
LINCOLN CITY.

Chas. Chorman is again able to be out
after several weeks illness.
Miss Mia Cook has accepted a position
with the Caulk Dental Co.
! Joseph Messick, Foster Pierce and
I Vid Johnson, while enroute to their
homes. on Thursday evening, after at
tending the lecture on The Growing of
Sweet Potatoes, " had the misfortune to
/ turn his automobile over near the farm
of Chas. Sackett. All the occupants
were hurt, but after several days they
were able to resume their work. The
car was almost a wreck.
Members of the Ladies Aid, the w. c.
7. o., together with a host of friends.
knew of no more fitting tribute of respect
to confer upon one of their beloved mem-
hers than to celebrate the fftieth we'd
dag anniversary Of Capt Donohue a d
wife by surprise party. Accordingly
several weeks previous, arrangements
were made for the same, and on Satur-
day evening, March 27, eighty-two in
number they marched to the home of
Sister DOnOhue and took full possession
of the entire house. She greeted them
at the door in that genial and happy
that is always hers to possess.
During the evening Capt. Donohue was
the recipient of pair of gold cuff but
TONS while Mrs Donohue received a
beautiful brooch, set with an opal, her
birthstone. The presentation speech was
made by Mrs. Jas. Symonds, President
If the Ladies Aid. She said that dur
ng the time Mr.. and Mrs Donohue had
)een in Lincoln they had endeared them.
elves to many and won host of friends
md wished them the pleasure of cele-
'rating many more anniversaries. " Mrs.
Jonohue made a speech of acceptance
a few well chosen remarks After
hese prelimina les and music, the guests
we're invited to the dining room. where
hey found the table laden with an abun-
ance of cake and cream. The anniver-
ary cake was made by Mrs, Thos. Pos
les. On it were the dates 1S6S-1915.
was used as the centre piece of the
lining table. After a most delightful
Fening all wended their way to their
arlous homes, wishing CAPT onohue
nd wife many happy returns of the day.
On Sunday Vim Horton ran his new
ltomobile into the branch near I,ofland
eputy's farm. He was compelled to ]
III upon Mr.. Dodd for assistance.
A surprise birthday patty was given at :
e home of Alfred Donovan and wife
honor of his mothers birthday. ONLY
latives were present.
Mrs J. S. Willis and son Spencer have
'en visiting her mother, who is quite
*, at Stockley.
Rev. J. II. Gardner has again been as.
sned to Lincoln for anotF er Conference
ar, He returned on Tuesday. All his
ngregations are highly pleased with
5 return.
Robert Alexander wilkins, age three
onths and nineteen days, infant son of
mer ]. wilkins, died on Tuesday at
81 a. m. of whooping cough. Funeral
vices were held Thursday morning.
g. Reed undertaken.
Last Saturday evening at the home of
) II. Jones was given kitchen show {
IN honor of Davis Jefferson and wife
ey were the recipients of many useful
icles.
:. c. Kohlenberg, of Philadelphia
mt Friday and Saturday with his
Easter services will be held at No. 6
dollhouse Sunday, April 4.
as. H. Jones and family entertained -
Birmingham and wife over the week
'avis Jefferson and wife wish to thank
many friends for the kitchen shower
emily given for them. @
lrs. Julia Calhoon Jefferson died at =
Womens Homeopathic Hospital from
operation of tumors. Saturday, March
1915. Mrs. Jefferson was the daugh-
OF William T. Calhoon. She leaves
lsoand, one son, Marshall, and two
hers Marshall and Charles Calhoon.
sisters, Mrs. Sherman Transue, Mrs
'well Weischadle and Misses Laura
Dora Calhoon, to mourn her loss.
Jefferson was of such great worth
sterling qualities and she devoted her
entirely in helping others. She was G,
borough Christian, and when the
llng ct life came, she sang, Nearer
God to Thee, and her soul took its
t. She leaves a large circle of friends II
were shocked at the sad tidings of VI
death. Funeral services were held
lncoln NJ. E. Church after the ar
OF the morning train Tuesday. /,
n 81, Rev. Gardner oficiatinu -