Milford chronicle., 1928-12-14
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It is with sadness that we record
the passing away of Mrs. Annie Prit-
|, chett, wife of Charles Pritchett. Her
death took place on Friday due to
pneumonia. Although she had been
an invalid for several years she had
a cheerful spirit and a kind dispO-
sitiOn that endeared her to all who
knew her Funeral services were
held at her home on Sunday after
noon conducted by Rev. N. c. Ben
son with singing by the M. E. choir.
Members of Saguache Council, D. of
p, of Magnolia, were also present
and the Council was represented by
beautiful floral emblem. All the
flowers were very lovely and were
mute testimonials of the sympathy
of many friends.
The deceased was siXty-three
years of age and is survived by her
husband and two sons, Charles Prit-
chett of Philadelphia and Warner
Pritchett of Frederick, her sisters
Mrs. Joseph Clark of Wilmington;
Mrs. Harry Wingate of Harrington,
Mrs. John Smoot, Mrs. Ella Rust of
Milford Neck, her brother, George
Baker of Milford Neck, and Charles
Baker of Magnolia. Interment was
made in Barratt's cemetery.
The snowfall which began on Fri
day night and continued until Sun
day has brought every appearance
of winter and Christmas. The stores
have taken on a holiday air, the |
holly workers are busy and there is
activity in the home and the market.
Among the many and useful articles
displayed for sale are the attractive
home made rugs pulled, woven or
braided at the home of Mrs. S. x.
Belts. Many of her articles have re-
ceived blue ribbons at the county
fairs.
Mrs. J. Reynolds who has been
convalescing from an operation is
able to be out again.
Mrs. Rachel Carlisle is spending
several days this week in Philadel-
phia.
Thomas Spurry has returned from !
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Vaughn
Warren at Ridley Park.
After the prayer meeting on
evening a meeting was
called in order to elect a lay dele
gate to the conference to be held in 3
next April. Mrs. c. j.
Smithers having received the Jarg-
est number of votes was elected as
the delegate.
The w. C. T. U. met at the home
Of Mrs. Mary A. Boone on Monday
evening. An interesting program :
was given and the hostess served re-
The Ladies Aid Society will be
held at the home of Mrs. Laura
Frazier On Friday evening. She will J
be assisted in entertaining by Mrs.
Asa Rogers and Mrs. A. w. Carrow.
Mrs. Alice G. Melvin has been i'll
or several days and Mrs. Ira Gar /
putt has been Substituting for her IN
he school.
Mrs. James Bennett who has been
listing her children for several !
months has returned home.
Alice Louise Bostic, the little 3
laughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel }
3ostic is ill with chicken pox.
Dorothy Harrington is recovering
rom an attack of chicken pox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Rogers have J
1een recent visitors to Miss Alice .
,Iitten at the Brandywine Sanator- .
um.
Charles Manlove who has been {
living in the west for several years z
S visiting his mother, Mrs. James H.
Ianlove. y
M on5 NTrs w X SinnIe and 9
laughter Catherine, Miss Sara Gov .
,rdale, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Hall
pent Thursday in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. V. Hutchins OF 2
were weekend guests of
Ir. and Mrs. Arthur Melvin. G
Have YOU seen the attractive D
christmas Gifts at The Stidham Hat &
nd Gift Shop in Milford? d14-2t