Milford chronicle., 1929-02-22
OBITUARY
HITCH

Last Friday, February Is, 1929, DR..
Thomas A. Hitch died at his home at
Lincoln, of cardiac asthma, and his
funeral and burial took place last
Monday in that town. He was for
many years active in the practice of
medicine, which he only reIinquish-
ed after the infirmity of age and dis
ease made it impossible for him TO
render service to his many patients.
He was born at Laurel, February %,
1850, where he grew to manhood: He
was appointed to West Point and
attended that institution for two
years; but desire for the medical
profession caused linn to enter the
Jefferson Medical College in Phila-
delphia, from which he graduated in
1874. He practiced medicine in Del
aware for Sc years and rs years Of
that time was at Lincoln and vicin-
ity. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Almira S.
Hitch, two sons, Roscoe c. and
Emlen (Kearney) G. Hitch, both of
Milford; also two daughters, Mrs.
George w. Taylor and Mrs. Frank
both of Lincoln. DR..
Hitch was of cheerful disposition
which carried comfort to his pa
tients, and also generally respected.
JESTER
The funeral of Mrs. Sallie, wife of
William G. Jester, was held in the
M. e. Church, at Glendale, last We'd
nesday afternoon and burial made at
by Elias Reed. Mrs. Jester
was 78 years old and leaves a hus-
band and one daughter, who resides
in Pennsylvania. For many years her
home has been on their farm along
the boulevard, in sight of Glendale. |
She was cousin of Andrew Lynch,
Esq, of Georgetown, and Senator |
Lynch; also a sister to- Mrs. Theo-
dore Townsend, of Milford. For more |
than year she had been failing in |
strength and her death was not un-1
expected.
DEPUTY
Mrs. Mary E. Deputy, widow of |
the late William H. Deputy, died at |
the home of her son, Fred Deputy, |
near Oakley, Saturday, February Is,
aged 70 years. Funeral at Oakley
NJ. P. Church at two o'clock Tues
LAY. Interment in the cemetery adj
Joining the church. She leaves two
sons-Fred and William, both of |
near Oakley, and one brother-War-
rem Fowler, and host of relatives
and friends. Rev. Adams, of Green
wood officiated.
CHASE
Mrs. Rozena H. Chase died very
at her home in Lincoln
rom heart trouble, aged 70. She
S survived by her husband, VIM. T.
Chase, and three sons, Chas. B., VIM.
r., Jr., and Paul r. Chase; also two
laughters-Mrs. Frederick J. Kelly
Ind Mrs. Horace H. De Ancona.
funeral services were held from her
ate residence on Sunday with inter
nent at Barratt's Chapel.
DAVIS
Mark L. Davis died at his home
N February 6 of paralysis, aged "a
ears, two months and IA days.
at st. Johnstown Church
sunday at two o'clock. Interment
n adjoining cemetery. He leaves
wife and one son, william; five
one sister, Mrs. Hart,
# Milton, and host of relatives
nd friends.
JONES
David w. Jones died at the home
f his brother, G. Edward Jones,
lear Milton, Sunday, February II,
ged rs years. Funeral at Slaugh-
er Neck M. e. Church Wednesday
t two o'clock. Interment in the
emetery adjoining the church. Rev.
Iadaway, of Harbeson, oficiated.
ROBINSON
Harry L. Robinson, aged So, died
at his home in Millsborol (
n. February 6. He is survived by {
widow, one son and three daugh- '
ers. Funeral services were held
t his home February 9. Interment '
t Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, {
lev. Paul Huntington officiating. "