Milford chronicle., 1929-12-27

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Daniel Burton, one of lower Della.
wares oldest and most prominent
citizens, observed his 91st birthday
anniversary Tuesday at the home Of
his nephew, City Councilman Julian
Thomas Robinson, on North Bedford
street, this city. For many years he
was connected with the Internal
Revenue office in Wilmington, where
he has host of friends.
Born on a farm in Dagsboro dis
trict, he spent his early life in ag-
ricultural pursuits, and in later
years became a large landowner and
extensive agriculturalist. He was at
one time engaged in the mercantile
business.
For several months he has been in
failing health and was confined to
the home of City Councilman Robin
son. His condition within the past
few weeks has improved so that he
is able to go out, and mingle with his
large circle of friends. His fore
fathers were among the first settlers
in lower Delaware, and today the
descendants are among the leading
residents of this vicinity. City Coun-
Gilman Robinson, a nephew, with
whom he has made his home for the
past two years, is a son Of the late
Alfred Robinson, one time judge of
the Supreme Court of Delaware.
Miss Anne B. Moore, County Club
Agent, is spending some time in AL
die, Va, on her holiday vacation.
Miss Laura Rutherford and Miss
Betty Rutherford, are spending their
holiday vacation in Lovington, Va.
Mr.. B. B. Bowden, of Kellar, Va,
was among friends here Wednesday,.
Mr.. Bowden was formerly one of
Sussex county's commissioners and
during his term made many fast
friends who are always glad to well
come him back. Mr.. Bowden is now
engaged in the timber business in
Kellar, Va.
Miss Fannie Penenskice has re-
turned from a weeks visit in Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. James H. Phillips and daugh-
ters, Elsie and Katherine, have been
visiting in Philadelphia and Col
lingsdale, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lindenberg
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fradsey,
of Chester, Pa, spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Wyatt.
Mr.. T. w. Givens is seriously i'll at
his home on East Market street.
Mr.. Harold Purnell was in Phila-
delphia the first of the week.
Mrs. Wilson Boyer is under treat
ment in the Beebe Hospital at
Lewes.
Mr.. W. C. Dodd was home from the
lightship with his family last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Conway have
returned from visit in Whining
ton.
Mrs. Mollie R. L. Sullivan, Of Phil
adelphia, was visitor in town this
week.
Mrs. Clifford E. Burton and son,
Clifford, of Angola, were visitors IN
town on Wednesday.
Rev. S. D. VanLoan and sister,
Mrs. Anna Beach, are visiting rela-
tives in Ticonderoga, N. Y.
Mr.. Charles R. Torbert, of Hope
well, Va, is spendind a few days
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lard S. Torbert.
Miss Betty Martin is home from
school.
Mr.. Edward V. Rose spent Tuesday
in Philadelphia.
Charles w. Cullen, Esq, was in
on Wednesday.
Mrs. James E. Mock was in Will
mington the last of the week.
Mrs. Mary Workman has gone to
Baltimore to spend the winter with
her son.
Miss Julia Burton is spending the
winter with Mrs. M. B. Saunders at
Fort Worth, Texas.
Mrs. Frank Wilkins and daughters,
Gladys and Charlotte, were in Phila-
1elphia Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. Peter Marvel has been spend |
ng part of the week with her daugh- |
.er, Mrs. William Burton, near Fair
mount.
Mrs. Linden T. Isaacs, of near
own, is in the Beebe Hospital at
4ewes, where she underwent an op-
,ration.
Mr.. Harry White and daughter,
Hiss Betty, are spending some time
With the formers sister, Mrs. Robert
!. Houston.
Mrs. Charles P. Greene was in
Wednesday.
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