Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
FRRDERIoA

It and dollars worth Of Liberty Bonds. W.
1t commend this good example.
y Children's Day exercises will be held
in the NJ. Z. Church on Sunday evening
z June 10th. Everybody invited as an ex.
cellent program is being prepared.
=. One hundred and tWenty-eight men
. registered here on June 5th.
s Early Sunday morning, June 3rd, 1917
q Mrs. Emma Postles, wife of James 7.
POstles, passed away aged Is years She
: had been i'll many months and subject to
q. the tender ministTations Of her devoted
. family and all that medical skill and lov.
ing thought could devise for her comfort.
Her life had been spent in this commu-
e nifty and her gentle and lovable disposi-
ton and the wisdom of her christian
character endeared her to every one. She
was devoted to her home life, and her
] bereaved family has our sympathy. Her
love for flowers was we'll known and her
room was always filed with them as
gifts from loving friends. Funeral ser
vices we're held in the home on TUESDAY
afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev
". W. Sharp, and the choir sang az.
propriate selections. Interment was made
in barratt's Cemetery. The deceased is
survived by her husband, James 7. Post
les, two sons, Reynolds Postles, of Fred.
erica, DR.. Wilbur Postles, OF Whining
ton, and three sisters, Mrs. Annie z
Reynolds and Mrs. Walter Carrow, Of
Fredeaica, and Mrs. Elizabeth Williams |
of Milford.
Memorial Day was observed with ap-
| propriate exercises at Barratt's Chapel.
The Hon. Josiah Marvel Rev. Ellis, Of
Magnolia, Rev. W. w. Sharp, Of Fred
erica, all u'ade splendid addresses, which
were appreciated by the large patriotic
gathering. The excellent condition of
the cemetery, the newly-mown grass and
clean walks were a subject of comment
by the public. The sexton, Mr.. Grace,
is to be complimented for his faithful
service in getting things in such good
order for this occasion. The graves of /
our soldiers were decorated with flags
and flowers, and many other mounds I
were marked by the emblem of the Jr.
.. U. A. M. II is a beautiful custom !
and we trust it will ever continue.
The Thrift Meetings in the Town Hall
on Thursday and Friday of last week
were attended by a large number OF {
ladies who received valuable instructions I
as to canning and cooking, etc. Miss !
Elizabeth Jefferson, assisted BY Mrs. !
Elmer Smithers, gave a number of de-
which were highly appre- !,
ciated by the ladies. Miss Clara Nixon h
Of New York. and agent of Sussex Coun-
y talked on Poultry Preserving Eggs, nj
ETC Il
Rev. W. W. Sharp preached a most q
excellent sermon to the graduates of the
High School last Sunday morn 4,
ng. The church was prettily decorated -
With red and white flowers and the school
iolors and special music was rendered
90 tee occasion. d'
On Monday evening the banquet given
" the Alumni Association was the most hC
lelightfEl social affair of the season. st
Under the supervision of Mrs. Henry 81
who is noted for her artistic r
aste in decorating, the hall was beauti- sh
ully decorated with American flags,
chool pennants, red and white cut ar
overs and pOtted plants and evergreens. 81
he Board Of Education, the musicians te
nd those taking part in the pro- on
ram, were seated on the stage. The
umber on the program was a patriotic on
ledley rendered by the Junior orchestra, W
1atson Belts, coronet; Orville Hoey
-anette Belts and Everett Wilson, vic. da
rs. Prof. Reybold directed the music, ne
nd Mrs. L. L. Carlisle presieed at the
Iano, The music was inspiring and tin
eautifully rendered. This was followed
= chorus singing America" and the Nj
by Rev. w. W. Sharp, Miss me-
aud Palmer, president of tine Alumni, Ia
ade a cordial address of welcome. the
ollis Queen rendered a solo in his usual bv
,lightful manner" Little Cotton Dol tn
- and America, Love You" DR.. the
:. F. Hoey gave a brief but pointed
dress. In a sincere, straightforward fuI
he
1ich, if followed by his hearers, will en- an,
lie us to be of service to our country in sta
is great national crisis. A duet fol- A.
wed by Miss Helen Jacobs and Raw I'M
Ond Bennett, which was very much
joyed. Harry F. Mitten gave a talk He
lich was much appreciated, as he told Mr.
way of illusion some very good stories han
a humorous character, which our SON
dience enjoys along with the serious net
Oblems of life. Pc,
Our former townsman and speaker for N
E occasion was Alexander Harrington Mil
incipal Of the Seaford high school. He dan
a fine orator and his address was n
led with excellent advice relative 10 her
r course of study in the schools. It on
S a pleasure to hear him as he was m
In instructive and entertaining. A retI
ightful selection by the orchestra sDe
sed the program. These meetings of eni,
: Alumni associations are delightful m
;al occasions and are always pleasant are
by the members. ant.
exercises of The Fred r
ca High School were held in the Town deIr
u on Tuesday evening and the fol- and
wing program was splendidly rendered: a
lection, Orchestra; Invocation, Rev. fror
w. Sharpe; Kentucky Babe, Chorus; y
utory Essay, Pauline Warrington; forf
cal Solo, Miss Atkins; Essay and wbe
ledictory, Lola Robbins; Selection. rem
chestra; Presentation of Diplomas M
H. F. Hoey, NJ. D.; Solo and Chorus, Phil
IS Cooke and Senior Glass; Address an 7
ancis Harvey Green. A. NJ. Lift. D.; oett
10, Miss Atkins; Benediction, Rev. fed
W. Sharp. The class roll; Harry II
ans Neeley, President; Evelyn Hall W
oke, Secretary; Helen Elizabeth Smith deaf
, Treasurer; Elsie May Belts, Susie live,
is Stats, Ida Mae Robbins, Pauline g,
Lola Robbins. shin
The Essays were fine and sniendid1v IL
ivered by the Young ladies. The sist,
dnafac all iooIsad :,