Milford chronicle., 1919-04-11
FREDERICK.

Mrs. Mary Ann Hall, one Of Frederick
oldest residents, passed away on Monda!
evening at her home. She was approach
ing her 90th year and the greater part o
her life had been spent in this town where
she was beloved by all. She possessed
such a sunny, cheerful personality thai
one never realized that she was growing
old although she was an invalid for a
number Of years. The beauty of heI
Christian character enriched the world
about her. Her daughter, Miss Anna
Hail. has been her constant companion
and her lifelong devotion and tender
care have no doubt prolonged the days
of the mother over whom she watched
with untiring solicitude. Mrs. Hall is
also survived by a son, John Hall, a prom
nent citizen Of Milford, and a daughter.
Mrs. Sallie Turner, of New Jersey, who
We're with their mother at the end. The
family have the loving sympathy OF many
friends. Funeral services were held on
Thursday afternoon and interment at
Barratt's Cemetery
Biehl a missionary to India. in the NJ
e. Church last Sunday evening, was very
interesting. The church was filled with
an attentive audience. After the address
quite a number of persons gave their
names to become members of the Wo-
mems Foreign Missionary Society
The Home Missionary Society met on
Monday evening with Mrs. Mary A.
Boone. Miss Biehl was present. dressed
in the Indian costume, and gave a graphic
account Of her missionary work in India.
MISS blE.l Is dlA4OuS 10 organize a So
ciety among the young people. called the
Standard bearers. She also gave a num-
Der of suggestions that would make the
meetings interesting.
The Ladies' Aid society was entertain
ed Friday evening of last week by Miss
Claramond Belts Mrs. Albert w. Boone
and Mrs b. F. Burton a the home of the
latter a mus cal program was given by
the young ladies. which was much en-
joyed by the guests. Delicious refresh
ments were served and the evening was
delightfully."- spent.
The farm in Milford Hundred known as
the David Hall farm, was sold by John !
S Camper last Monday to John Mills for /
S35O0. Mr.. Camper expects to invest the I
proceeds Of this sale for the good of his |
country and buy bonds of the Fifth Loan |
Harry COyle Of Philadelphia, a lifelong |
friend Of George Blanchard, is spending |
some time with him.
Roland Miller Of Trenton, n j. is Wis
iting Raymond Bennett.
Miss Viola MahOney of this town, who
has been teaching the Handy school in
Boothwyn, Pa, the past two years. was
united in marriage on March 30 TO Harry
Handy, a prosperous farmer Of that sec /
ton The marriage took place in Will
mington and the ceremony was performed
by Rev. John w. Jones of McCabe's
Church. Mr. and Mrs Handy will oc-
cupy the residence near BOothwyn re-
Gently vacated by Mr.. Hanby's brother,
Rev. Larkin Handy, who has accepted the
charge at Holly Oak Del
MI, and Mrs. James Bennett have ac-
cepted the positions Of steward and
stewardess on the Steamer Frederica.
They are. capable and will try to please
he travelling public.
Ponder Thomas has accepted the DO
5lt19n Il,i7 as clerk in the hardware store Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Wallace Of Dover
we're guests Of Miss Sallie Kirk last sun {
lay. /
Samuel Virden, who has been visiting ,
us aunt, Mrs. Lizzie " Hall, returned
o his home in Jackson. Miss, this week. i
Rev. and Mrs. W. w. Sharp were en- a
ertained this week by Mrs. Sallie Lvneb
md Mr. and Mrs Howard Wix i
Miss Lillian Postles of Beechwood Col '
lOme. a
Rev. W. W. Sharp will preach Sunday J
morning from the subject "The Triumph
mt Entry of Christ into Jerusalem. " v
aim Sunday exercises will be observed
u day. Mrs Jester Gray is expected to &
ing The Palms." Everybody invited to
ONE out. S