Milford chronicle., 1930-04-25
CLARKSVILLE

On Good Friday at 1890 o'clock,
when the minds of great many peo-
pie were thinking of the hour when
Jesus was crucified, on Calvary's
cross, sadness came in a double por-
tion upon our village, as the an
DOuncement was made that Capt.
James Curtis Tracy had passed from
the pain and suffering of this life to
his promised rest, awaiting the sec
Ond coming of his Lord and Master,
whom he had served for many years.
Captain Tracy was prominent tug
boat captain, owner and manager, on
the Delaware river. About 20 years
ago on account of broken health, he
retired from active business, living
in Philadelphia until 1928, when he
and Mrs. Tracy moved to our village.
He was born September 23, 1857,
near his late residence. He is sur
vived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie
Tracy, Mrs. Fannie Harmon, a
daughter, and granddaughter, La
mont Harmon; also two brothers
and one sister. Capt Isaac Tracy,
Mr.. George Tracy and Mrs. Capt. Ir-
vim Bennett. The funeral service
took place at home on Sunday at 1
o'clock, Rev. G. Scheese, pastor of
the Presbyterian church at Ocean !
View, officiating. Interment in the |
church cemetery at Ocean View.
Easter Sunday was a bright, beau
tiful day. st. Georges M. E. church
was well attended. Our pastor, Rev.
D. T. Connolly, brought live Easter
on the Resurrection, and
he believers hope of Immortality,
md eternal life. 1
We are sorry to learn of the
hanged condition of Miss Ellen !
Evans. |
Matthew and Aldin Murray were :
1eek-end visitors at the home of +
heir parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Iurray. n
Miss Ida May Palmer, Mr.. and
Irs. Harold Lynch were Sunday Il
isitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. 2,
amuel Hudson. n
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cathell were
sitors at their parents, Mr.. and q,
rs. Edgar Evans on Sunday. w
Mr. Asa Bennett, of Frankford, q,
Id Elisha Steele, near of village, n
I'VE gone on a business trip, visit a
g several states.
Miss Mary Dale, employed in the
ty of Wilmington, spent the week
i'd with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
mes Dale.
Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Tunnel 1.
i'd son Robert, were callers on Sun AZ
y at the home of E. W. Helm. dI
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. P. Steele were of
,st and hostess to a number OF its
lends on Easter Day, at which time
turkey dinner was very beautiful
served - toothsome delicacies al
ayed an important part at the close m
the dinner. The invited guests 70
ere as follows: Rev. o. T. Connel- to
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. ne
-ans of Dover, Mr.. and Mrs. H. N.
elm of Dover, Mr.. and Mrs. Her.
N w. Helm. Gu
During the afternoon music was a
rnished by the popular trio, Joan Sc
eele, pianist; Glenn Steele, vio- in
list, and Richard Steele, cOrnetist. mi
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Johnson, OF wi
st Lansdowne, Pa, were weekend to
.itors of the Helms.
White potatoes are breaking
rough the grOund-watch for bugs. sh
Mrs. Ben Mclaughlin is making a ce
mber of changes in the location tn
their Outbuildings. so
A minister was teaching Sunday wi
hool class of boys, explaining that iut
: nose was made to smell and the siy
It to run, when suddenly a small
Y interrupted the preacher, and
id you have made the statement un
edwards, as the nose was made to an
n and the feet to smell. an