Milford chronicle., 1927-08-12
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Everett Hudson, a well known
young man of this town was drown
ed last Saturday. He went to Phila-
delphia Thursday for a visit of a
few days and was at the time of the
accident with an uncle and with
some others was taking a trip in
the suburbs of Philadelphia. Some
I of the party went for swim in a
nearby creek. Two young ladies in
! the party went for bath in a small
stream, Mr.. Hudson going along. The
girls were about to drown when he
went in to assist them. ELe got them
safely out but was evidently too ex-
hausted to get out himself and
drowned before he could be ."escued.
/ His body was brought here Sunday
morning. Funeral services were held
on Monday afternoon at the nome of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Selby Cor
dy Hudson. Burial in Carey's ceme-
terry. Besides his parents he is sur
vived by two brothers, George and
Calvin. Mr.. Hudson was % years old
and had many friends.
/ William Monroe died Friday after
noon at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. E. w. Bryan. He was born on
March "a, 1854, few miles from
Laurel, where he spent the most of
his life. A few years ago he came to
this town to live. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon at St.
Thomas Church and were conducted
by Rev. G. A. Cooke of this town.
Burial was made in the adjoining
cemetery. He is survived by line
children, Mrs. Edward Kitchens of
Laurel, William Monroe, Mrs. Ed
ward Esham, John Monroe, Alfred
Monroe, Miss Ethel Monroe of Phil
adelphia, Oliver Monroe, of Media,
Walter Monroe, of Millsboro and
Mrs. E. w. Bryan of this town.
Mrs. Sallie Holland of Franklin,
Va, has been spending a few days
here with her brother, T. ]. Law
renee.
Capt. and Mrs. Seth Chamberlain
and daughter of Merchantville, N. j.,
have been spending a few days here
with his mother, Mrs. Mary Cham
berlain.
The members of the Presbyterian
Sunday school were given their an
nual outing picnic Friday. They went
to Bethany Beach. The day was very
pleasant. The bathing was good and
there were plenty of refreshments
and everybody enjoyed the day.
Mrs. John w. Ellis entertained at
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Mrs. Francis NJ. Gum, Jr., and fam
lily are spending the month of Au-
gust at Bethany Beach.
Capt. and Mrs. C. R. Davis are the
guests at the Boulevard Hotel.
Mrs. James Polk nee Josephine
Whitney of Philadelphia is spending
the month of August in Frankford.
The Delaware State Board of
Health conducted a Child Health
Conference Monday afternoon in the
school house. Babies and young chill
dren were weighed, measured and
given a thorough physical eXamina-
ton by nurses and physicians from
the State Board of Health. Advice
regarding care and feeding of chill
dren was given. Phases of health
work were discussed.
Mrs. Vera Layton Ustleton and
daughter C1 Doylestown.. Pa, are
visiting htl sister. Mrs. II. b. Shep-
herd.
Mrs. Burton G.. Cannon entertained
at a bridge luncheon on Tuesday of
last week. Mrs. John A. Tingle won
high score, Mrs. Norman Chandler
won second score and Mrs. Ward
Dasey drew the lucky talley.
Mrs. Topp M. Heath entertained at
a bridge luncheon on Saturday. Mrs.
Ebe Walters Of Plant City, Florida,
won high score. Mrs. Louis A. DreX-
Ter of Bethany Beach won second
score and Mrs. Burton &. Cannon
won third score.