Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-05-11
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JUST uOW We nave III llluu Ill
beautiful garden of DR.. and Mrs. J
B. Grier, where azaleas faunt thei
crimson blossoms and the many hu
ed irises, hyacinths and pansie Dor
der the garden walk that leads t.
the fish pond where gold fish Oar
swiftly beneath the placid water.
A,stately white lilac bush that hal
shed it's honeyed fragrance for many
years lends the go scene a quain
charm. But what attracts the pass
ersby is a bed of gorgeous tulips il
full bloom, in shades of lavender
yellow and red. Mrs. Grier planted
five hundred and seventy-six bulbs
from the famous Schenley Gardens
of Pittsburgh, Pa, and everyone OF
them came up and bloomed.
DR.. and Mrs. Grier are home-lov-
ing people and their labor in this
beautiful garden brings them health
and contentment.
The Ladies Aid Society was very
pleasantly entertained at the home
of Mrs. A. D. Lank last Friday eve
ming by Mrs. J. c. George, Mrs. Mary
Bethards and Mrs. N. c. Benson. In
the absence of the entertaining COM
mittee, Mrs. ]. R. Rogers and Mrs.
Howard Rogers, the program was
given by Miss Elizabeth Lank. Mrs.
L. L. Carlisle had charge of the mu-
sic. "The Wedding of the Flowers"
geographical and literary games
were enjoyed until, a late hour when
the hostess served refreshments. The
evening was very pleasant one.
On Saturday afternoon the sad
funeral services of little Jean Mar
vel Hudson, the seven year old
daughter. of Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Hud-
son were held at the home Of her
grandparents, Capt. and Mrs. Aaron
Hudson. The choir sang several
beautiful selections. Rev. N. c. Ben
son conducted the services and COM
forted the stricken family with his
message. The little one was laid to
rest in Barratt's cemetery. A profus-
ion of beautiful flowers sent by
schoolmates and host of friends
conveyed their mute expressions Of
sympathy. No greater sorrows OBJ
scure our skies than the loss of a
darling child. 1t is truly the valley
of the shadow but the end leads to
heaven.
"They never quite leave us, our chill
dren who pass
Through the shadows of death to
~ the sunlight above,
A thousand sweet memories are
holding them fast,
To the places they blessed with
their presence and love-"
The parents and grandparents
wish to thank the friends and neigh
Dors for their numerous acts of
kindness and expressions of sympa-
hey during their hour of great sor-
'ow. -....
The grim reaper, Death, not only
axes the flowers but the well ripen-
ID grain for his harvest.
One of our oldest citizens, Cyrus
?. Rogers, passed away Thursday
morning, aged SO years. He had been
n invalid for many months and suf-
cred much, but bore his sufferings
With patience until the end. He was
/ highly respected citizen and a life
ong member of the Baptist Church.
funeral services were held at his
ate residence on Sunday afternoon
md were attended by host of
friends. Rev. N. c. Benson con- /
lucted the services and the NJ. E. {
hoir sang a number of selections.
he deceased is survived by his
laughter, Miss Bertha Rogers, a '
rother, Asa c. Rogers and a sister, S
Irs. Lima Cullen of Middletown. IN
srment was made in Barratt's Gem l
terry. .
The family extends their sincere '
hanks and appreciation to the many
riends for their sympathy and +
lany kindnesses extended to them g
uring the illness and at the fu- p
eral.
Miss Dorothy Harrington is visit S
lg her aunt, Mrs. Arthur Clark in v
over.
A. W. Carrow is quite sick this n
eek. "
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Counselman u
tent the weekend in Chester. 70
Miss Sara Burton is visiting in u
N. Y. 81
Miss Alice Mitten went to the W. w
'andyWine Sanitarium at MARSHALL w
D last week for treatment. She Ill
Is accompanied by Miss Anna Bes-
ok and Mrs. Harry F. Mitten.
Prof. M. L. Hydorn is getting
ing fine now, being able to walk
,und out doors and get the fresh
and sunshine. WI
IN Saturday of last week Mrs.
IN Mcbride, Mrs. J. Reynolds OF
gers and Mrs. John G. Darby at
ded the luncheon given by Miss mo
noes Cordray, formerly Of Laurel str
now of Wilmington, at the Dia- l
nd State Tea House. Miss Cordray COL
ounced her engagement to A. D. vic
inner, Jr., son Of A. ]. Hemmer 4
Syracuse, N. Y. Mr.. Hemmer is a ent
duate of Syracuse University and Ret
ssociated with the du Point Com wei
y at Everett, Mass. The wedding A
take place in the fall. Miss Cor JOY
2 has many friends in Frederick wee
, wish her the best Of happiness. N
iss Lillian Davis and Miss Mary emit
butt visited Wilmington last Sat- Jan
ay. Mri
be Woman's Home Missionary SEQ
lety was pleasantly entertained MAJ
Mrs. Elite Smithers and Miss Mis-
y Sipple. tlet
ISIS Dorothy Harrington is visit N
her aunt, Mrs. Arthur Clark in teri
er. r
ISIS Sara Burton is visiting in v
lcuse, N. 7. v1si
rs. Della Moore and Harvey ia N
of Philadelphia, spent the week witt
with Miss Bertha Rogers. M
w. Carrow has been unable to wee
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