Milford chronicle., 1922-01-06
FREDERICK

The most delightful social event of the
holidays was the surprise party given to
DR.. William f. Hoey on Monday evening,
on the occasion of his sixteith birthday.
The home was in gala dress, with the
Christmas decorations which added to
the festive occasion. While the household
had been preparing for the event, the
DR.. had not an inkling of the affair until
he returned to his home in the evening
and found it filled with guests who has
tened to extend congratulations. During
his thirty years residence in the town,
the DIR. has made many friends among
whom is Harry f. Nitten, one of his ear
lest acquaintances with whom he has
ever been intimately associated. Mr..
Mitten was chosen as the speech maker
of the occasion. His remarks were in
most part reminiscent, dwelling on the
young physicians advent into the town,
his early struggles, his unusual personal
ity, his inherent honesty, his kind and
democratic nature, which have made him
what he is today, loved and respected by
his fellow-men. Mr.. Mitten was at his
best. His remarks were rich in humor
with an occasiona ltouch of genuine pa
thos' which evoked a responsive chord in
the hearts of his audience At the close
of his remarks, he presented the DR.. with
a twenty dollar gold piece, as a slight
token of appreciation of the friends pres
ent. DR.. Hoey responded in a few earn
est words of gratitude for the sentiment
which prompted the giving. Following
this way another gift, a beautiful angel
cake, with sixty candles on it, which was
duly admired. A variety of piano and VIC
trola music enlivened the evening. Games
were played, stories and jokes were told
which all contributed to make the mer-
riest, happiest evening possible. Mrs. |
Hoey served delicious cake, ice cream, |
candy and fruit punch. At midnight the |
guests departed with the usual kind |
wishes for many more happy birthdays.
In the midst Of the holiday festivities !
there is a note of sadness for death has
claimed another of our Oldest residents.
Mrs. Maria Grace Darby passed away
early Saturday morning of pneumonia,
aged "a years. She was highly respect
ed and for many years a member of the
M. E. Church and connected with its
various departments. Services were held
on Tuesday afternoon, conducted Jy Rev.
Harry Taylor with singing by the choir.
Interment was made at Barratt's ceme-
terry. H. F. Mitten conducting the fune-
raL Mrs. Darby is survived by her
1aughter-in-law, Mrs. Samuel Darby and
-hree grandchildren, Mrs Elwood Home
wood, of Wilmington; John c. Darby and
Miss Elizabeth Darby, of this town.
On Christmas Eve John w. Satterfeld,
l farmer living several miles from town,
vas here making purchases in the stores.
He returned home about eleven o'clock,
ind on reaching his home-expired as soon
Is he entered the room. The cause of
his death was heart trouble. Mr.. Satter- :
ield was well respected in the commun-
ty. His son, Calvin Satterfield, survives
him. Funeral services were held at Bar
ett's Chapel, conducted by Rev. Harry
Taylor. H. F. Mitten conducting the fu-
leral. !
Miss Mary Hopkins gave dinner par 4,
y to a number Of ladies' on Tuesday af-
ernoon. which was delightful affair.
On Saturday Miss Lillian Postles gave
dinner to fourteen young ladies and
entlemen in honor of Roland Miller, of
University. In the evening this
anne company was entertained by Mrs.
v. F. Hoey in honor of Miss Dora Law,
f Newark. II
Miss Claramond Belts entertained a
ew friends this week in commemoration
f her birthday. Music and games con-
-ibuted toward a pleasant evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Durborough and George
Ianlove of Philadelphia were guests of
Tr. and Mrs. James H. Manlove last
eek.
Miss Jennie Beden of Plainfeld, N. J.,
as been the guest of Mrs. Mary A. l
oone. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert M. Jones were Is
lests of Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Will
tits of near town on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hargadine Of Will
lington spent the weekend with Mr..
1d Mrs. B. F. Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Wallace Of Dover
ere guests of Miss Sallie Kirk on Sum
".
DR.. and Mrs. T. v. Cahall entertained
cir relatives at a family dinner on Sun
".
Mrs. Elmer smithers is visiting in
Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Ewing are visiting
Wilmington.
Miss Ella Wilhelm of Laurel has been
sitting Miss Elizabeth Camper.
Call "Pettyjohn's" for drugs Of
lality." Mail or phone orders. Phone