Milford chronicle., 1934-11-09
FREDERICA

The many friends of William
Prouse were surprised to hear oi
his sudden death, Tuesday, October
~, 1884. He had been in i'll health
for year due to throat trouble, and
had been treated at Johns Hopkins
Hospital and received temporary
relief. Mr.. Prouse was highly re-
spected in this community. He was
receiver of town taxes at the time
of his death and was always much
interested in the town baseball
teams, and gave it his hearty sup
port for which the boys we're appre-
ciative. He was "A years of age. Flu
neral services we're held at Barratt's
Chapel and attended by a large con-
course of relatives and friends. Rev.
n. c. Benson conducted the SER
vices. Trinity NJ. L. choir sang sew
eral selections.
There were many beautiful floral
offerings. His cousins, Mrs. Herman
Vineyard and Mrs. Ponder Thomas
of Frederick are among his nearest
relatives in this neighbOrhOOd. In
terment was made in Barratts GEM
etery
Extra Meetings
The evangelistic services are we'll
attended. There is a different minis
ter each night. The gospel singer,
MIR. Hughes, delights the cOngrega-
tion with his singing and it has
been a pleasant two weeks of con-
secratiOn for service for the Master.
Art Class
A large art class met with Miss
Amy Gardner at the school last
Thursday night. She brought lovely
materials of all kinds for the ladies
to see. There is a new branch of
work in metals for decorating trink-
ct boxes and trays that promises to
be quite fascinating.
Mrs. Tabitha Melvin BostOc has
been elected on the presidents staff
of the Rebekah Assembly of Della
ware I. o. o. F. She was elected as
warden at the recent annual meet
ing. She is an enthusiastic worker
and enjoys every minute she devotes
TO her lodge work.
Mrs. Harry F. Mitten is visiting |
DIR. and Mrs. c. c. Carpenter of !
Wake Forest, N. G.
Mrs. Willard Sapp has been visit |
ing her daughter, Mrs. Mary Denney |
of Chester and Mrs. Mary Kelley ,
conducted the restaurant business |
during her absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Leach at
tended the art exhibit at the Will
mington Academy of Fine Arts last
Monday.
The Halloween party given by
the Frederick school last Friday ev-
ening was well attended by the pa
irons of the school. Autumn leaves
and corn stalks with all the other
fixings pertaining to the occasion
lent the proper atmosphere to the
scene.
Prizes were awarded for the best
costumes. Proceeds were for the
fund. The shrubbery is
planted close to the foundation of
the school. and presents a very at
tractive appearance. Thus far ii is
all living and making the proper
growth.
The Ladies Aid Society was en-
Lertained Friday. evening by Mrs.
Vinyard. Mrs. Emma
and Mrs. Della Wilson.
Mrs. Homer Hopkins and Mrs. Julia
Darby had charge of a very delight
-ul program. Mrs. Carpenter gave
lne of her humorous readings,
which always delight her audience.
Miss Elizabeth Lank and Mrs. Ro-
and Langrell gave beautiful piano
selections.
Mr.. Hughes. the gospel singer. .
yho is singing at the evangelistic ;
Iervices, gave several beautiful Sc ,
ectiOns. and also entertained with !
Ineedotes and bits of humOr. Mrs. )
Hugh Vincent sang several numbers
" request. :
The ladies served delicious home !
made peach ice cream, cake and cof- !
ee. .
About thirty-hve members were
resent.