Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
MILTON


! 1884. Although Mr.. Palmer had beer
:, i'll for some time his death came
suddenly. He was removed from his
bed and after the bed was prepared
! he laid down and died almost imme.
, diately. Funeral services were held
. at his late home Monday afternoon
by Regs. Joseph Wood, and Robert
S. Hodgson; interment made in Odd
Fellows cemetery. He leaves beside
his widow, who was Miss Estella
Johnson, three children, Mrs. Will
liam ID. I-ank, Smedley Palmer and
!iarold Palmer, of Milton. Mr.. Pal
mer served the Fifth Senatorial Dis
trict in the Delaware Legislature
and the Tenth Representative Dis
trict as Representative; was men,
ber of town council several terms
and a member of the school board
for many years. In his younger days
he was master of several schconers
plying the Delaware Bay and River,
but later retired to engage in the
timber business; making a specially
of red and white cedar. He was one
of the organizers and a director of
the First National Bank of Milton.
He was intensely interested in Mil
ton and did much to promote its
! welfare. He was a most kindly
| neighbor and friend. His deeds of
charity was many and the needy Of
| the town and community will miss
Carey Palmer. He did his giving
quietly, often unknown to those
l oh ~
upon learning of the want Of the
poor to go to a merchant and give
an order for food to be delivered,
but to keep the donors name secret.
Carey Palmer will be missed in this
community and the sympathy of the
entire citizenry goes out to his be-
reaved wife and children. He was
Man.
Mrs. Robert Burton gave her bro
ther, George Belts, surprise party
at her home on February 8, in hon
or of his 21st birthday. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Walls
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
Belts and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Paris Thomas, Mrs. Carrie Thomas |
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. James |
Pettyjohn, Richard Reynolds, AIR.
and Mrs. Norman Workman, Miss
Julia Elliott, of Lincoln, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Chesser, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Burton and children. At a
late hour the guests were invited 20
the dining room were a birthday
cake was in the center of a beauti-
fully decorated table. Refreshments
of ice cream and cake we're served.
George received many useful pres
ents.
Rev. Richard NJ. Green, of Christi
ana, spent a few days in Milton with
his mother Mrs. Susan Green.
Miss Mary H. Long, daughter OF
became the bride of Edward
G. Land, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
bert Land, of Deep Water, n. j., on
evening, January 20, 1884.
The marriage was performed by
Rev. Elliston ]. Perot, at Millville,
n. ]. The couple were attended by
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Perino. A reception
was given the bride and groom at
the home of the groom's parents on1
evening. Following a short
wedding trip they will reside at the
home of the groom at Deep Water.
The senior class of the Milton
High School will hold bake on Sat
lrday, February Il. Your patronage
will he appreciated.
The high school would appreciate
he cooperation of the public by its
presence at the basketball games
leld in the auditorium. Come out
md give the teams your support.
All the churches of Milton are
urged to attend the SER
ice at the VI. i. Church this Fri
lay, February 16 at 2 p. m. This is
he worlds day of prayer. The
heme is Peace"
Clifford Jensen, son of Mr.. and
,lrs. Fred X. Jensen, has taken a
POSITION on a Moore Mccormick Line
teamer, plying between Philadel-
,hia, Tampa, Fla, and New Orleans,
a.
Miss Dorothy Reed, a student at
Soldey College, Wilmington, spent
he weekend with her parents, Mr..
nd Mrs. Rufus Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Simpler, Miss
smily Madjarsy and Edward Mas of
Iilton spent the weekend with rel
tives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Annie Freebury, Mr.. and
,Irs. William Freebury and daugh-
er, Rosetta, of New Castle, Mr.. aud
frs. J. J. Brittingham and children,
Melvin and Rhoda and Mrs.
nf
,areys were dinner guests OF Mr..
nd Mrs. Herman Brittingham Sun
ay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delmar Reed and son
'larence of Cave Neck and MIR. and
Irs. Nehemiah Marvel and children
f Georgetown, were dinner guests
f Mr.. and Mrs. John Donovan on
unday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mitchell of
ewes were guests ON Sunday of Mr..
nd Mrs. Nelson Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Kitchens are
ute i'll with lagrippe at their home
n Mulberry street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Conwell of
attended the funeral of
ames c. Palmer on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. wilkins
isited Mr.. and Mrs. David Reed in
roadkiln Neck on Sunday. Mr.. Reed
seriously i'll. .-
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lovenguth
re the proud parents of baby girl.
be arrived on Sunday morning,
ebruary 10. Mother and daughter
'e doing nicely.