Milford chronicle., 1927-03-04
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Harry A. Werley, one or our well
respected citizens, passed away on
February 26th in the Methodist Hos
pital in Philadelphia where he had
gone two weeks previous for treat
ment. Funeral services were held at
his late residence on Wednesday af-
ternOOn, conducted by Rev. N. c..
Benson, with singing by the choir.
He was a member of the Ancient
Order of United Workman. He is
survived by his wife, one son, Harry
Werley, Jr., and his aged mother,
Mrs. Willoughby Slime. Interment
was made in Barratt's cemetery. The
family wishes to thank the many
friends for the sympathy and many
kindnesses extended to them during
the illness and at the funeral.
Joseph Smith, a former resident
here, passed away this week at the
home of a daughter in New Castle.
He is Survived by two other daugh-
ters, Mrs. Ida Carey, Mrs. Harry
Lingo and a son, William Smith, of
near town. Funeral services were
in Barratt's Chapel on Tuesday af-
ternOon and interment was made in
the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Bertha Rogers entertained
the Wednesday Evening Sewing Cir
Gle very pleasantly this week.
Mrs. Harry F. Mitten went to
Washington, D. c., last Saturday
where she was joined by DR.. and
Mrs. Coy c. Carpenter of Wake For
est, North Carolina. She returned
home with them for short visit.
Miss Sarah Burton has returned
from a very delightful visit to SYRIA.
cuse, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn Warren of
Chester, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Spurry.
Mrs. Mary Vickers has had quite a
severe attack of bronchitis but is
much improved.
Mrs. Ida Horsey is i'll with tonsil-
tits.
Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Darby enter
tanned at a bridge party and din
ner last week: Mr.. and Mrs. Pen
nington, Mr.. and Mrs. Watson Belts,
Miss Margaret Evans and Richard
Belts of Middletown, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Hargadine of Whining
ton.
Mrs. Gordon Counselman is spend
ing the week in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Reynolds Postles has return
ed from a months visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Roland Miller of
Boonton, N. J.
Miss Alice Mitten who has been
spending the winter in Wilmington
was home for a short visit on Sun
day.
The members of the family Of the
late William Spurry wish to thank
the friends here for the sympathy
and many acts Of kindness extended
to them during their stay here for
the funeral and interment. They re-
turned to their homes in Whining
ton and Camden, N. j., on Sunday.
Mrs. L. A. Woodall of Chester is
spending the week with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Stevens.
Roy Kemp spent the weekend in
Baltimore, Md. +
Miss Catherine McMichael of Mil
ford spent the weekend with Mrs.
Alonzo Morris.
Mrs. Laura Carrow has returned
from visit to Wilmington. :
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Person en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Bride at Dover on Friday.
Mrs. Edith Melvin is visiting her
daughter, Miss Mary Melvin Of Will
nington.
Oliver Melvin of Beacom's College
was home over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Borden Dancer Of
Penns Grove, N. J., were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fisher on
Thursday. I
The blue rock shooting match will
De held as usual on Saturday after
noon.
Mrs. Mary A. Boone spent the
weekend in Denton, Md.
Miss Eva Vanderbrack Of Will
nington and Mr.. Walters of Phila-
lelphia were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Melvin on Sunday. 1t
Boone Palmer of Middletown and
Mss Eva Ringler of Wilmington
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Tohn Palmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Harrington
relatives from Camden,
Y. j., Philadelphia and Wilmington
IN Saturday.
Mrs. Anna T. Rogers is visiting
'elatives in Middletown.
Livy Clark Rogers of Beacom's
College was home over the week.
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Mrs. I. W. Belts was among a
lumber who motored to Whining
on on Thursday to attend the lun-
,heon of the State D. A. R., which
vas held at the du Pont-Biltmore
Hotel.