Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30
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William TOmlinsOn, aged 81 years. HI
was found in the road, near his home
dead with a gun shot wound in the
chest. He bad a small home and lo
at Fork Landing, where he engaged il
raising chickens for pleasure. He was
in the habit of looking for crows
about his premises and the suppose
tiOn is that he was leaning on his
gun, watching for them, when he shot
himself accidentally. He lost a finger
some years ago in the same manner
The body was brought to the home Of
his sister, Mrs. Thomas LOhan, of this
town, where funeral services were
held on Monday afternoon, conducted
by the Rev. George Wood. The deceas-
ed was well respected and is survived
by his brother, Thomas Tomlinson, OF
West Virginia, and two sisters, Mrs
Thomas Lohan and Mrs. Annie Rus
sell. IntermeRt at Barratt's Chapel. H.
F. Mitten conducting the funeral.
On Friday after a long illness, Mrs
Charles Gross passed away, aged 81
years. She was highly respected, of a
quiet, unobtrusive nature and devoted
to her family. She is survived by her
husband and two sons, Hoey and Ed
ward Gross. Funeral services were
held at her late residence on Monday
morning, conducted by Rev. George
Wood, with singing by the choir. In
terment was made in Barratt's GEM
etery. H. F. Mitten conducted the fu-
neral.
/ On Monday evening Of this week the
elementary school gave a beautiful
Operetta entitled cinderella in Flow
erland" The children were we'll II ain
ed and beautifully cOstumed TO repre-
sent flowers. Little Miriam Counsel
man made a great hit in a song and
fairy dance. Miss Thomas, the visiting
teacher presented the perfect and
good attendance badges. H. B. King,
superintendent of elementary schools,
made fine address and presented the
diplomas to the eighth grade gradu-
ates. Altogether the evening was a
pleasant one.
Glass night exercises were held on
Tuesday evening. Mrs. L. J.. Carlisle
and Miss Elizabeth Lank rendered
several beautiful piano selections.
Glass history was given by Albert
Warrington.
Glass prophecy, Miss Mary Garbutt.
Glass will, Alton Downes.
A very amusing sketch Cali A Mis-
take" was given by Joseph Vlnyard,
Mary Garbutt, Virginia Beideman, AL
bert Warrington, Helen Martin, AL
ton Downes, William Sipple and Bea-
trice Sharp.
Commencement exercises will be
held on Friday evening and very de-
lightful program has been prepared.
The monthly meeting of the 'Mo-
Tiers Jewels" was held in the NJ. E.
Church on Friday afternoon, conduct
ed by Mrs. I. w. Belts and Mrs. Ho-
mer T. Belts. The president, Jane
Gray, presided. The program follows,
chairman, Sara Palmer.
Song, "Jesus Loves Me-"
Roll call by secretary, Bertha
Moore.
Treasurer's report by Margaret Rob
bins.
The 23rd Psalm, by the children.
Song by boy America the Beauti-
full"
Recitation, Somebody's Mother"
Ruth Evans.
Motion song by girls, "Baby's Boat"
Talk to L. T. L., by Mrs. Belts.
Recitation, "Jest Fore Christmas"
Ponder Morgan.
Recitation, Mary Catherine Gray.
Recitation, "Hats Off the Flag Goes
By" Wilmer Mitchell.
Recitation Love-" William and Clara
Wix.
Singing, "Our Delaware"
Songs and refreshments.
New program committee, Ella Belts,
Clarence Jester, Alice Bennett and
Hayward Bishop.
On Thursday evening two of our
popular citizens wended their way to
Dover to enter into the bonds of mat
'imony. They were Miss Sarah Kirk
md Mr.. Alonzo Morris. The wedding
ook place at the home Of cousin of
he bride, Mrs. VIM. Dewitt. The GER
,mony was performed by Rev. G. P.
smith of Dover. On their arrival home
hey found their friends had decorated
heir home with pink and white flow
RS and had brought some lovely gifts
Which were displayed. In the dining
oom was also a gift of lovely we'd
ing cake and floral decorations.
heir enthusiasm did not end here
roke forth again after midnight with
uch a rOUsing serenade that persons
alf a mile away awoke from their
lumbers. They have the best wishes
many friends for a happy future.
Tr. and Mrs. Morris will occupy their
ew home on Front street.
The community supper held in the
)wn hall on Tuesday evening by the
Toman's Home Missionary Society
as a great success.
The tables were just laden with
)vered dishes reminding one Of
deinz's 81 varieties"
The community spirit was manifest
l throughout the whole evening.
Rev. G. e. Wood graced the table
I'd all remained standing while the
BIOLOGY was sung, then all were
lated around the festive table
here a sumptuous meal was enjoy
After supper the parcel post sale
as held. Much laughter was afforded
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