Milford chronicle., 1924-12-12
Glendale

Ernest Gunby, a former residen
Of this place, died at the Marshal
Hospital, Milford, on Sunday morn
ing, December 7th, after a long i'll
ness of a complication of diseases
Mr.. Gunby when in health was
man of unusual proportions, weigh
ing over three hundred pounds
which made it difficult for him Il
move around. He was energetic ant
tried to do something to earn
compensation for himself. He sol'
fish and oysters in their seasons anC
during the holidays purchased holly
wreaths for a SeafOrd firm. He viii
best be known by his untiring de-
votion to his aged mother during
her life time and when she was
stricken down and fingered long
lowering between life and death his
devotion if anything increased. He
secured everything in his power tC
make her comfortable and when the
end came, he had her placed in her
tomb in a way which spoke well for
a man of his meager circumstances
He was a kind hearted inoffensive
man. His funeral was held at the Ell
Ilendale NJ. e. Church on Tuesday at
2 D. m. Rev. AlOnzo Travers oficia-
ting. w. M. Powders, funeral direc-
tor. Interment in family plot in Red
MeD'S cemetery.
The H. w. Jester Canning Com
pany has been dissolved by mutual
consent. H. W. Jester having sold all
his interest in the above corporation
to the P. J. Ritter Company, Phila-
delphia, and retires from any con-
nection with the firm whatever
At the EpwOrth League meetlng
on Sunday evening Miss Rachel
Coverdale, leader; a very pleasing
program was presented. The solo by
little Viola Warren and the duet by
the young Sipple brothers, were
rendered in fine style. The league at
this place is very active.
At the regular services Sunday eV-
ening in the NJ. q. Church, Rev.
Alonzo TraVers was the speaker.
Mr.. Travers was at his best and
preached a strong sermon. His
theme was "Paul's Call to the Min
istry." He handled his subject in an
able manner and to the delight of
all who heard him.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Reed of E.,
visited relatives and friends in
Frankford on Sunday.
Harvey Marker has moved from
the Lekites house on State street to
the Isaacs farm near Redden. We
regret very much to lose this clt1-
zen, as was faithful in his attend
ance in both of the fraternal orders,
the church and Sunday school. His
place will be hard to fill.
The contractors have about fin
ished laying concrete on west side
of the railroad and are now engag-
ed in grading the east side and will
be ready in day or two to lay the
concrete. If the weather keeps good
the road should be finished this
week so far as the cement work is
concerned.
H. II Austin of FELTON, is buying
holly /wreaths here and shipping to
msHy points in the west.
tIWilliam Buell. Of Milford has pur-
Chased here, several car loads Of
holly branches in cases, which he
shipped to Chicago.
Harold Beebe seems to be kept
busy looking after his poultry and
egg trade, also purchases some hOl-
ly wreaths while on his routes.
Our merchants are preparing for
Christmas. They are adding to their
stock some nice candies and other
Christmas goods. This will be well
come news for the kiddies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Coverdale Of
Marcus Hook were weekend visit
ors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
H. Dickerson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Davis and
daughter of Marcus Hook were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Smith
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Wood spent |
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. r. D.
Lingo at DagsbOrO.
Mrs. Maggie Lank Of Pittsburgh,
Pa, is spending some time with her
sister, Mrs. w. P. Jefferson.
M. L. Welch of Milford was cir
cling among friends here on Sunday. |
Ellendale: Sunday school 10;
preaching II; Epworth League, lead
er, Miss Mildred EllingswOrth, z;
preaching 1880.
McCollys: Sunday school 2; prea-
ching 3 p. m.
New Market: Sunday school 10 a.
N.
Union: Sunday school 10 a. m.
Life Insurance. ChRs. J. Holz-
mueller, Milford. 29-h.