Milford chronicle., 1923-02-02
FREDERICK

profound sorrow for the loss of on
of its foremost and beloved citizens
DR.. William +. Hoey. Public spirited
broad minded and charitable, he serV
ed his State and town with untirin
zeal. For many years he served on tn
school board and bent every energy t.
give the youth Of the State the YER
@ best advantages. He was the leadini
spirit in every movement that tendel
for the bOtterment and uplift of tn
community. He had large practic
and relieved the sufferings of many
While everything was done that medi
cal skill could devise or loving carr
could suggest, it was all in vain ant
the community mourns the loss of ;
skillful physician and a friend.
Funeral services were held at his
late residence on Sunday afternoon
and notwithstanding the inclemeney
of the weather prominent citizens
were present from all over the State
and crowds from the humber walks Oi
life, many of whom viewed the body
Saturday evening and Sunday morn
ing.
Rev. H. L. Bunstein, pastor of the
charge of the services, assisted by
Rev. Harry Taylor, of Frederick M. E.
Church. He spoke of the noble char
acter of the deceased and the far
reaching effects of his influence on
those around him. A quartet from the
Masonic Order of Milford, composed
of Major Lank, John G. Sharp, DR..
Tomlinson and C. H. Holzmueller sang
selections at the home and the grave.
The beautiful and impressive Masonic
service was conducted by Arthur Der
riCkson. The active pallbearers were
Masons. The honorary pallbearers
were E. F. Melvin, John Palmer, Asa
Rogers and H. A. Werley, of the Anc-
lent Order United Workmen; B. T.
Burton, Joseph Frazier, of the bank;
A. w. CarrOw and Harry Patterson,
town council; Messrs. Long and Rog-
ers of the High Tension Co.; Prof. M.
L. Hydorn, Howard Rogers, E. Frank
Rice, John Mcbride and Charles Prit--
chett; physicians, DR.. John B. Town
send, of Ocean City, N. j.; DR.. James
Martin of Magnolia; DR.. Frank Pier
son, of Wilmington; DR.. Bringhurst, of
FELTON,; DR.. Thomason, of Harrington.
The floral offerings were elaborate,
including handsome ones from the
Governor and the Delaware Legisla-
ture and q profusion from many
friends.
DR.. Hoey was 81 years old on Jan
uary End. He is survived by his wife,
two sons and a daughter, Mary D.
Hoey. The eldest son, William, is in
business in Wilmington, and Orville,
the youngest, is a student at the Uni
versity Of Delaware. Interment was
made at Barratt's cemetery. H. F. Nit
ten directing the funeral.
The DeMoss Family will give a |
entertainment on Monday |
night, February 25th, in the town hall |
for the benefit of the new organ fund.
This company comes highly recon-
mended and will give an excellent and
varied program. Everybody come and
help the cause along. Admission for
adults so cents; children 25 cents.
A box and shadow social will be
held at Pleasant Hill school, Friday,
February 9Th. Ladies will please
bring boxes and gentlemen bring
Docketbooks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. Darby cele-
Drated their tenth wedding anniver-
sary on Thursday evening of last
week by entertaining at cards. The
home was beautifully decorated for
he occasion. Mrs. Darby is a charm
ng hostess and most delightful ev-
sning was spent. Delicious refresh
nents were served.
DR.. J. B. Derrickson has been quite
sick but is able to be up again. Drs. I
3ringhurst and Martin have attended /! !
o his practice. !
A basket ball game will be played at
Dover this Friday evening between
Dover and Frederick high school :
cams. :
Major Hoey of Rhode Island, Lieut.. !
Commander Hoey, Edwin Hoey, Mr.. =
nd Mrs. Clayton Hoey, of Penns-
rove, Miss Dora Law, Miss Meta Ho-
y, Miss Mary Hoey, Of Newark, JOS
ph DuVall of Baltimore, Mr.. and Mrs. /.
Vm. BigeloW, Of Annapolis, Md, .
7ere weekend guests Of Mrs. W. F. . .
[oey. a
Mrs. Edith Melvin, Mrs. Mary Vick- ~
rs, Oliver and Arthur Melvin, Oscar -
;, Harrington, Mrs. William Belts a
nd son Lawrence and Miss Sallie :,
irk are on the sick list. ~ ~
DR.. John B. Townsend of Ocean q
ity, N. J., was the guest Of his mo- n
Ter, Mrs. Emma W. Townsend, on et
1nday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conner Mitten of Mil h
'rd were weekend guests of Mr.. and
rs. H. F. Mitten. vi
The Eastern Shore Electric Com
my have been busy the past three
eeks installing lights in private
acts yet to fill.
Miss Josephine Hudson and Miss ",
attic Palmer of Wilmington spent q,
e weekend with Miss Elizabeth
orris. n
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Alaband of er
ashington, D. c., were weekend
tests of Mrs. Sallie Williams. ST
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The Key to unlock the case to Sill
r Set at the Red Star Drug Store m
Is failed to come in so beginning II
sbruary 1st all persons who have
ought in keys will come in and draw w
e same number of keys that are w
edited as they brought them in, and
ey will have a chance to draw the so
w key which we put in with keys da
ought back. Somebody surely will
t the silver this time as keys will ga
tried as drawn, hence there will be III
chance to lose any keys. at