Milford chronicle., 1919-03-28
FREDERICK.

much beloved woman, Mrs Sarah
AItten, widow of the late Daniel Mitten
passed away on Friday evening from
pneumonia. She was 95 years Of age and
her life was quiet and peaceful Like
well ripened fruit she dropped softly from
the Tree of Life, serene in the beautiful
Christian faith that had sustained her
many years. Her declining years were
made happy and comfortable byathe con-
stant care given her by her daughter.
Miss Alice Mitten, who gave up her pro-
fessiOn as trained nurse to be her moth
er's constant companion and minister un-
tiringly to her needs Mrs. Mitten is also
the mother of Harry F. Mitten, one of
our foremost citizens. Mrs Wesley Ben
nett Of Milford Neck and John Mitten of
Seaford were also children, and their un-
tiring devotion to their venerable mother
was praiseworthy. Funeral services were
held at the home on Monday afternoon
and were attended by a wide circle of
relatives and friends. Rev w. W. Sharp
ofiiciated and the NJ. E. cno.r sang sew
eral selections. Interment was made i'm
Barratts cemetery.
The Sunshine Society met at the home
of Mrs. Lulu Darby on last Friday even
ing and the meeting was opened by the
president, Mrs /. w. Belts As there
are no dues paid and it is always neces-
sary TO have sufficient funds on hand to
meet present needs and emergencies. il
was decided TO tax each member a dime
and Miss Claramond Belts was appoint
ed chairman of a committee TO collect the
same. Any persons not member Of the
Society desiring to contribute to the fund
may hand in their contribution to Miss
Belts After the business was disposed
of delicious refreshments were served
and a very pleasant social evening was
spent
The Willing Workers held a meeting |
at the home Of their popular teacher |
Rev. w. W. Sharp. last Friday evening. |
The evening was delightfully."- spent Mrs /
Sharp read a beautiful poem Of which
she IS the author which was very much
enjoyed by the friends present Mr..
Sharp and his estimable wife have en-
deared themselves to this class who ear
nestly desire their return to this charge
for another year.
James h. Vaughn of Cheswold and Mrs.
Annie b. Fairbanks Of wilmington were
married by Rev. W. W. Sharp on Sun
day, March 18th.
William e. K!len and Miss Merilla
Scott, both Of near FELTON,. were married
by Rev. W. W. Sharp at the parsonage
Wednesday, March 49,
Mrs. Lizzie Y Hall who has been SER
iously i'll. is improved al this time.
Mrs. Annie Goodwin Harrington went
to the Methodist Hospital last Saturday
for an operation.
Mrs Willard Sapp and Mrs. Henry Par
ker are both on the sick list.
Mrs. Willard Slaughter, who has been
in poor health for a long time, is able to
be out again.
Capt John Cunningham has been quite
sick for several weeks. His daughter,
Mrs Laura Spurry. Of Camden, n j., is I
with him /
Elwood Cumerford of wilmington was 4
a weekend visitor in town. E
Miss Alice Lindale and Carl Short spent a
the weekend with relatives in Chester.
Miss Mabel Thompson was the guest C
If Miss Mary Lindale last week.
Miss Rose Virden and John Hall Ander- h
ion of Dover were guests of their aunt, +
Mrs. Lizzie V. Hall, this week
Mrs. Herman Vinyard spent last week Y
n Philadelphia. $
Herman vinyard is in New York State
his week purchasing Holstein cattle to Il
improve his dairy farm a
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph T. Rogers of Mil
ord were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs S. X
Belts on Sunday. n
The Steamer Frederica resumes her "
egular trips Monday, March 81 is
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Boone entertained
} big turkey dinner on Wednesday of W
Dis week, which was highly enjoyed BY fe
De large number present. v