Milford chronicle., 1926-12-24
Frederica

Mrs. Caroline Donovan Smith was
stricken with paralysis last week
and fingered but few days, passing
away on Thursday, aged sixty-four
years. She is survived by her hus-
band, William Smith. Funeral SER
vices were held at her late residence
on Saturday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. N. c. Benson The choir sang
appropriate selections. Mrs. Smith
was respected by all in the commun-
ity where she resided. Interment was
made in Barratt's cemetery.
A Christmas treat will be given to
the pupils of the M. E. Sunday
school on Christmas night in the
church. A program will be given be-
fore the treat. ALI are invited.
Mrs. Harry T. Mitten entertained
at a delightful family dinner on Sun
day afternoon. An interesting feature
was, that the occasion was the birth
day anniversary of her husband, H.
F. Mitten and sister, Miss Alice Nit
| ten. The decorations were lovely.
The birthday cake was surmounted
with candles and not only beautiful
to the eye, but perfectly delicious to
the taste as well. 1t was gratifying
to the host and hostess to have their
entire family present. Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Conner Mitten and son Billy of
Milford, DR.. and Mrs. Coy Carpenter
of Wake Forest, N. c., who will also
spend the Christmas holidays here,
Miss Alice Mitten also was present.
An invitation Christmas dance will
be given by the. young people in the
town hall on Wednesday evening,
December 29th. This Christmas
dance is always an interesting social
event. All the boys and girls are
home from college, and all the young
folks who have positions in the cit
les seek the old home town for the
Merry Christmastide. Christmas is
not only a time for the young but
for all who are young in spirit and
all can be. These folks usually meet
at the Christmas dance and renew
acquaintances or trip the light fan
tastic toe to the strains of delightful
music. Don't forget the date, Decem-
ber 29th.
After twelve years of married life
luG 0lOlh Ids lGlllCAllDG4CQ MI anu
Mrs. Reese Jones and left them a
lovely Christmas present, fine baby
early Sunday morning. peace and
good will, joy and bliss, 1 cannot
wish them more than this"
Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Angle and Mrs.
Sarah Spencer Of Philadelphia were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Burton
last week. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Har-
gadine and Miss Mildred Hargadine
were their guests Sunday afternoon.
Benjamin Burton, Jr., and Lester
Luff Carlisle, Jr., are home from the
University of Pennsylvania for the
holidays.
Orville Hoey and friend, Henry
Barker and Watson Belts of Hahne-
mann College, are home for the
Christmas vacation.
Misses Frances and Anna Raugh- |
ley of Western Maryland College, are |
home for Christmas.
Miss Marian Wilson from the Le-
land-Powers School of Boston is
home for her vacation with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Wilson.
Miss Mary B. Derrickson of GOu-
cher College, Baltimore, is nome
with her parents for the Christmas
holidays.
Miss Claramond Belts of Whining
ton spent Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. Sue K. Belts.
Mrs. Grace Darby Of Wilmington
and Mrs. Julia Darby Spent Sunday
with Mrs. Caddie Wheatley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert w. Ross
have been visiting III Maryland. The
after has been the guest of her
cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth Lord James,
who recently moved from Harring-
on to SeafOrd.
Mrs. Joseph B. Lord also enter
aimed Mrs. Ross.
Mr.. and Mrs. GORDON L. Counsel
nan spent several days last week in
Baltimore.
Laws school recently held an en-
husiastic P. ". A. meeting. Mrs.
7homas c. Robbins was elected pres
dent She is q graduate of FELTON,
high School and Wesley Collegiate I
institute. Mrs. EverettRo bbins was
lected vice president; Mrs Ray
1ond Shockley, treasurer; Mrs.
robert Wesley Ross, secretary, and l
and program chairman. An 9
program was rendered. An
bundance of refreshments were SER J
ed. The neighborhood is noted for
Is hospitality. The date for the
christmas meeting was set for De-
ember 18th.
DR.. Holloway is expected to ad- !
ress the January meeting on Janu-
ry 18th. All are invited.
We wish all our readers A Merry q
christmas. '