Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
FRANKFORT

Mrs. Charles f. Sheppard who il
confined to the home of her daughter
Mrs. Levin E. Murray, by illness, eel
ebrated her eighty-fourth birthday las
Friday.
Mrs. Miriam Davidson who is will
the Swathmore Chautauqua is visit
ing relatives here.
Mrs. McCullum of Wilmington has
been a recent visitor to Mrs. Mary
Chamberlain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asher e. Collins were
weekend visitors to Fruitland, Md.
Mrs. Daisey Ellis is visiting in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Burton G. Cannon is visiting
| in Wilmington.
Automobile Kills Little Boy
There was a fatal accident here
| last Saturday, when Donald Nelson
aged four-and-a-half-years, youngest
child of Mr.. and Mrs. ElwoOd Nelson
was run over by a Ford truck on That
cher street, but eye witnesses say it
way unavoidable. The little fellow
started across the street and ran un-
der the machine. The driver, Henry
Johnson of near Williamsville, did not
see him until after it happened. The
boy was picked up and carried to the
home of his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Handy Nelson and DIR. F. M.
Gum was called, but he died few
minutes after the doctor arrived. The
truck passed over his head. The Sus-
sex county coroner was sent far and
a jury exonerated Mr.. johnson. The
boys father is studying law at the
University of Virginia and he arrived
home early Sunday morning. The fu-
neral was held Monday afternoon at
the home of his grandparents and bur-
ial was made in Carey's cemetery. The
grief stricken parents have the heart
felt sympathy of the whole commun-
ity.
Death of John Fleetwood
John Fleetwood who until a short
time ago lived here, died in Philadel-
phia, February 2, aged twenty years.
Funeral services were held at his
home Friday evening. The body was
brought here for burial on Saturday
last. He leaves a mother, Mrs. Name
a brother, Harry Fleet
wood and two sisters, Mrs. Herbert
Watson and Mrs. Gertrude. Greena-
wald. His father, Charles Fleetwood,
died few years ago.
Sudden Death of David I'll. Hudson
David Henry Hudson who lived in
but who was employed in
Philadelphia, died suddenly at his
place of employment Thursday of last
week. His remains were brought home
Saturday night. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon and burial in
Carey's cemetery. He was sixty-nine
years old and leaves a widow, Mrs.
Julia Hudson and two daughters, Mrs.
Daniel Belts and Mrs. Irwin Belts.
Clinton Watson, undertaken of this
town, attended the funerals last Sat-
lrday, Sunday and Monday.
Real Estate Exchanges
1t is reported that Long Bros. have
bought the vacant lot on Main street |
adjoining Mrs. Lou Bunting and that |
hey will build bungalow on it.
George H. Evans has sold lots to
Capt. John H. Long and to Allie F.
Evans. These lots are between the |
railroad and the du Pont Boulevard. |
Mr.. Evans has since sold his lot to |
Mr.. Thomas, railroad agent, who it is
will shortly build a home |
These lots are on the street
eading from the depot to the Boule-
yard.
George H. Evans has bought from
elijah Carey several lots on the street
eading to Carey's cemetery. 1t is un-
that several dwellings are to !
De built on them.
It is reported that Long Bros. will
improve their property on the west
side Of the Boulevard by building
ZONES.
John w. Ellis is grading his lot on
he street leading from the depot to
he Boulevard.
Jefferson Club
The Frankford Jefferson Club held
is regular monthly meeting last Fri
lay evening at the home of Mrs. Sal
lie Hitch. The meeting was well at
ended. Interesting current events
we're given by Mrs. Perina Townsend.
Hiss Bromley, teacher of French in
he high school, charmed the club
With her reading. The hostess served
Call "Pettyjohn's" for drugs of
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