Milford chronicle., 1932-07-15
HARRINGTON

morning, of heart trouble. Mr.. Gill
ette retired Sunday night apparent
ly in his usual health and was
found dead in bed by members of
the family. He had been under the
care of a doctor for some time. Mr..
Gillette was born in New York
State and at the age of IL years
moved to Illinois, where he later
married Juliet E. Osborne, from
Dundee, Scotland. They later settled
in Virginia where his wife died in
1911. Following her death the fam
lily moved to Hurlock, Md. For the
past eight years he has been res
ident of Delaware, making his home
with his only son. Mr.. Gillette is
survived by one son, Oscar F. Gil
cite and one brother, William b.
Gillette, of Aurora, ILL.,, and one
grandson. In his younger days it is
said that Mr.. Gillette Travelled a
great deal, having been in nearly
every state in the Union. Funeral
services were held from the Episco-
pal Church at O'Clock, Tuesday, in
charge of Rev. Jos. c. Kinks of Mil
ford Interment in Hollywood Gem
etery, near Harrington.
A birthday surprise was rendered
Miss Caroline F. Sharp at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Sharp last
week. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bernard of
Greensboro, Nd, Mrs. Jennie Cliff
ton of Wilmington, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson NJ. Vinyard of Milford and
Miss Mae Montgomery of Hamilton
Park, near Wilmington.
Miss Elizabeth Fleming, a student
nurse of Wilmington is spending
her vacation with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Fleming.
Mrs. Fannie Wiley and daughter
Virginia of Wilmington have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. William ].
Faulkner.
Miss Mae Montgomery of Hamil-
ton Park, near Wilmington is spen-
ding this week with Mr.. and Mrs. !
w. w. Sharp.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Derrickson and |
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Tucker spent |
Sunday with their daughter, Mr.. and !
Mrs. Delaware Lightcap at Whites |
Crystal Beach, Md.
At the regular weekly meeting of !
Harrington Council, No. 4, Jr. o. U. /
A. NJ, Deputy Council, Ray Cannon
of Pennington, installed the officers
for the current term. The following
officers took their stations: Coun-
cilor, Willis Loughrey; vice coun-
cilor, George Graham; recording
secretary, Edward Harriet; assist
ant recording secretary, Arthur
Hudson; financial secretary, Law
renee Price; treasurer, Harry S.
Harrington; conductor, Granville
Hill; warden, Gus Derrickson; in
side sentinel, Randall Hill; outside
sentinel, Frank Paris. Following
the installation a number of i'm
promptu speeches were made by the
local members and the visitors.
Captain Fred Wilson in charge of
the degree team received quite an
ovation on bis splendid work with
the degrees. During the social hour
refreshments were served. ..
A meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors of tn local base ball club was
held in the fire house last week
with most of the directors present.
A general discussion was held and
later the chairman of the finance
committee reported receipts of over
$26 from the recent benefit show
given by the Barnes Players.
\ Mr.. and Mrs. William Galley and
three children of Birmingham, Ala,
and Miss Annie Galley of Philadel-
phia spent the past week with Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Simpson.
Miss Margaret Cooper of Ches-
tertown, Nd, has been the guest of
Miss Virginia Griffith this week.
Mrs. w. w. Simpson, Mrs. Lena
Thawley, Burrsyille, and Mrs. An
ME Downham, Wyoming, recently
attended the funeral of their aunt,
Mrs. Eber Greenfield at Lansdowne,
Pa. -'- ..--. -~.. -
Mrs. George Culver Vof Whining
ton is spending part of this week
with her mother, Mrs. Laura Trice.
J Miss Maxine Simpson entertained
a number of her young friends at Il
party this week at her
home on a fam near Harrington. 1t
was the occasion Of her ninth
anniversary. Among those
present were Betty Jane Williams,
Kitty Toppin, Charlotte Ann Adams,
lean Messner, Christine Powell,
Louise Murphy, Louise Clifton, ,
Phyllis Masten, Thelma Hall, EN-
ma Lee Welch and Sarah Emily
Cain.
The regular monthly meeting of {
he Harrington Fire Company was
held Monday evening. 1t was post {
Doned from the first Monday in the !
month on account of a holiday. !
Mr.. and Mrs. William Horleman +
ire entertaining Joseph Mention of 7
f
Mr.. and Mrs. William Joyce of a
have been the guests OF h
he latter's mother, Mrs. Dora a
rrice. 3
Miss Martha Holland has been c
the Misses Augusta n
nd Irma Brewington of Delmar. G
Mrs. Delaware Lightcap of Will s
nington spent the weekend with n
er parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Der a
ickson. "
Miss Lucille Tharp recently en- W
Miss Mary Def1an of Viii W
lington. ....- 6,
The regular meeting of the Off +,
ial Board of the M. E. Church was W
eld on Tuesday evening. c,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Derrickson have ct
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