Milford chronicle., 1926-06-11
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Ii. E4IllGISOAg Peto2N0 " N~N@N
brief illness, aged 80 years. He hau
spent his long life in this vicinity
and leaves a host of friends. He was
broad minded, of quiet disposition,
and gentle spirit, serving his Maker
faithfully and living in peace with
his fellow men. Though aged in
wears he kept his cheerful spirit and
his ready smile and warm greetings,
which linger in the memory OF his
friends. His passing out was serene
and peaceful into haven or rest.
Funeral services were held IN the
church he loved, on Monday AFTER
noon. A profusion of lovely flowers
attested the sympathy of the COM
munity. Rev. R. N. Benson paid a
fitting tribute to his memory and the
choir sang appropriate selections.
Those who survive him are the
daughters, Mrs. Harry Williams OF
Wilmington, Miss Bessie Emerson
and a sister, Mrs. Marinda S1pple.
Interment was made in Barratts 5
cemetery. The family wishes 10
thank the friends for their many ex-
nressions of sympathy and kindness
es extended to them during the Ill
ness and death Of their father.
No member of the Alumni Asso-
citation can afford to miss the an
nual banquet on Friday evening. A
few short addresses will be given,
which will be followed by musical
nrogram of rare excellence. In fact
one of the most delightful programs
ever given here by skilled artists IN
their respective lines. 1t will be a
wonderful opportunity to hear first
class music, to have a delightful re-
union and thoroughly enjoy the eve
ming.
Glass night exercises were fine as
"The Path Over the Hill" was splen-
didlv produced by the young folks
They deserve much credit for this
fine play.
The commencement was all tha
could be desired. The essays wer'
highly interesting and well denver
ed bv Miss Susanna Warrington
Miss Mary B. Derrickson and Mis-
Emma Camper.
Prof. NJ. L. Hydorn in most ex
cellent address presented the dlplo
mas to the graduates: Miss Susann
WARRINGTON. Miss Mary B. Derrick
son, Miss Emma Camper, Miss IN
Langrell, Miss Pauline Salevan' MIS-
Kathrvn Morris, Edgar Holleger an
Harry Lingo.
John B. Hutton, Esq, presente
the prizes for the best paper on IN
Constitution to Misses Warrington
Derrickson and Camper with specla
mention for Miss Langrells paper
Also presented a handsomely boun
COPY of the Constitution to each {
+be graduates. Rev. Samuel Purrli
d. D.. of Philadelphia, gave the aC
dress to the graduates. 1t was thol
oughIy enjoyed by large and az
nreciative audience. The little toWe
girls who delivered the flowers S
sweetly and gracefully were Mlrlal
Counselman, Mary Slaughter an
Agnes Bishop. The music was ful
nished by the Wilmington Hls
School Orchestra.
The Book Club" motored to R'
hoboth last week and spent az
Hghtful afternoon with Mrs. W1lllal
B. Leach at "The Graybird."
ChildreEs Day will be observed 9
Sunday evening at the NJ. E. ChurcI
Everybody invited to the services.
Jack Wright a brother OF Mr
Laura Stevenson, was taken to u
Emergency Hospital last wee
where he is quite ill.
Mrs. Clara Hazel Of Smyrna VIZ
the guest of Mrs. L. L. Carlisle la
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Robbins spel
the weekend with Mr.. and MI
William Boyce at Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ]. Robbil
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Ro
bins in Wilmington last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Garbutt, MI
Edith Melvin and Oliver Melvin a
tended the commencement exercis
at Delaware College this week. Mi
Mary Melvin, Miss Mary Garbutt al
brother, Ira Garbutt were among t
graduates.
James T. Postles is visiting 1
son. DR.. Wilbur Postles of Wilmin
ton.
Mrs. Ida Horsey is visiting h
children in Hartly.
Mrs. Laura Carrow is visiting
Wilmington.
Mrs. Elmer Smithers has return
from a visit to Philadelphia.
Mrs. Mary Lewis who has been
a long time is slowly recovering. H
daughter, Mrs. Ida Holt, has retur
ed to Philadelphia and Miss Ire
Lewis is staying with her grandm
ther. Albert Lewis of Philadelph
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Lew
over the weekend.
Mrs. Charles Spencer Of Philadt
phia with her daughters and the
families are at the Spencer Farm
for the week. Mrs. Spencer is havil
her country home repainted al
making other improvements for t
summer sOjourn. L
Mrs. Lulu Kaiser of Montreal, Ca
ada, is visiting her parents, Mr.. al
Mrs. James E. Boone.
The graduating class left on Ss
urday for a week in Washingtt
where they are having a wonderf
time sight seeing. They expect
arrive home in time for the Alum
banquet on Friday evening.
Miss Kathryn Lingo of Suffo.
Va, is home for her summer vac
ton.
Miss Naomi Lingo of Wilmingt
spent last week with her paren
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lingo Of ne
town.
Mrs. Wilbur Masten entertain
the Woman's Home Missionary
ciety very delightfully."- on Mond
evening.