Milford chronicle., 1924-01-25
Frederick


: some time during his convalescen
e from a severe operation, was able t
resume his duties last Sunday.
r Every heart present was kindle
= with a devotional spirit and felt tina
e the Master had done great things TO-
= us, whereof we were glad, inspiring
every soul with an unusual gladness
I He is entering his fortieth year of ser
vice in the capacity of superintendent
which he filled with fine enthusiasm
and boundless. energy, working whole
heartedly for the cause. We trust he
, may be fully restored to health anC
enjoy many more years of active SER
= vice with the unfailing cheerfulness
of a happy, earnest life.
Rev. Harry Taylor will preach next
Sunday morning from the subject
''The Absentees." He extends a cor
dial greeting to all to attend this SER
vice.
Dr. G.. W. Spurry who was kicked by
a house several weeks ago, receiving
injuries which proved fatal, passed
away on Friday evening in the Mar
shall Hospital, at Milford, aged SO
years and rs days. He had been in ill
health for over year previous to his
death, under the care of specialists
most of the time. He was well respect
ed and was an active member of Fred
erica Council, No. %, of the Jr. o. u.
! A. M. This order attended the funeral
in a body and conducted the services
at the grave. Rev. Harry Taylor con-
Quoted the services at the home and
the choir rendered several appropriate
selections. There was a magnificent
display of floral offerings from the
Red Men, the Junior Order American
Mechanics, the family and friends.
The deceased is survived by one son,
Benjamin Spurry, of Plainfield, N. j.,
two daughters, Mrs. Virgie Spurry and
Mrs. Mary Walls of Philadelphia;
three brothers., William Spurry, OF
Camden, ~ J., Nathan Spurry of Phil
adelphia, and Albert Spurry, of Har-
ringtOn; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Beth
rards, Mrs. Florence Parker, Mrs.
Anna NJ. Harrington of Frederick, and
Mrs. Susie Clark of Dover. Interment
was made in Barratt's cemetery. H.
z. Mitten conducting the funeral. The
family wishes to thank the many
friends for their kindness during the
illness and death of their father and
brother.
A very interesting game of basket
ball was played here on Friday even
ing between the Harrington and Fred
erica high boys teams. The game was
won by our boys.
The high school girls and the ele-
mentary girls also played the former
winning the game. There was dane
ing as usual after the game, which s
was enjoyed by large crowd.
The Ladies' Aid Society was enter l
aimed on Friday evening by Mrs. Asa I
Rogers, Mrs. Joseph Frazer and Mrs. !
Albert Carrow at the home Of Mrs.
Frazier.
A report Of the finances was given S
" Mrs. T. V. Cahall, showing the ?
to be good.
At the annual election of officers, F
frs. T. V. Cahall was reelected pres f
dent, which Office she has filled with C
ignity and grace for many years. The
Their faithful and diligent officer, Mrs. V
Iary A. Boone was reelected to the
flee of secretary. Mrs. Mabel Rogers, S
rst vice president; Mrs. Laura Nit. tt
IN, second vice president; Mrs. Hell h
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mithers and Mrs. Sue Rogers, pro- S
ram committee for February; Miss m
allie Kirk and Mrs. Annie B. Har- tt
ngton, flower committee; Mrs. Mable g.
1ilson had charge of the program as re
blows: 81
Singing by all, ''My Country TITS of
hee." tn
Piano selection, Miss Myrtle Jenk- 81
IS. dc
Piano selection, Mrs. Helen Carlisle. su
Reading, Mrs. Laura Mitten.- a
Piano selection, Miss Ina Langrell. ao
Piano selections, Mrs. Laura Frazier DO
Id Mrs. Elizabeth Vineyard A delight ed
social time followed during which hi
re delicious refreshments were SER ag
d by the hostesses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elsley and family Of Da
afford were guests of Rev. and Mrs. IT
lrry Taylor on Sunday. VII
The weekend visitors at the farm tea
me of Mr. and Mrs. ]. Arlie Will pol
it's were Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Barra- ITO
ugh, of Westville, N. J., Mr.. and inc
s. W. c. Wilcutts, George w. Tebo
Philadelphia and Miss Violet Will me
It's of Dover. Lei
Mrs. I. W. Belts went to Wilmington mis-
January 10th to attend the lunch the
| given by the Wilmington Century Ing
Id, celebrating it's thirty-ffth ami rea
sary. con
Ir. and Mrs. Conner Mitten and tlol
of Milford were guests Of Mr.. and owe
5. H. F. Mitten on Sunday.
FRS. Sue Belts is visiting her
ghter, Miss Claramond Belts in .,
mington. i
[rs. Abbie Counselman entertained clai
sewing circle last week at a very HaIl
ghtful party. t
William Conner of Wilmington is Dau
ting Thomas Spurry. ers
RS. Mary Pride, formerly Of this Jan
n, but late Of Wilmington, died T.
week in that city, at the home Of NEE
daughter, aged IS years. The body Ave
brought to Barratt's Chapel for o'clC
rment. full
lillian K. Thompson of Philadel- NJ
died in that city last week of Hog
endicitis, The body was brought hold
on Tuesday for interment in Bar sala
s cemetery. He is survived by his Plac
, Mrs. Carrie Supple Thompson, ri
formerly resided here and was a Do,,
,hter of the late Samuel Higgins. ooo+
has the sympathy of her friends nrJs
for her sad bereavement. NoII
Notwithstanding the cold winds of -