Milford chronicle., 1935-12-20
FREDERICK

William B. Donovan a retired farm
er, passed away on Sunday at the
home of his sOn-in-law, John Ander-
son and his wife, who was his only
child. Mr.. Donovan had been i'll
for twenty-One months. He was a
member of Barratt's Chapel, good
Christian, and a fine citizen. He
was farmer coroner of Kent Coun-
ty. At one time he resided in Fred
erica and served as constable. He
was also a member of the Jr. o. U.
A. NJ, the A. o. U. W., the Red Men,
and the P. o. S. of A. Funeral SER
vices were held at Barratt's Chapel
on Wednesday with Rev. N. c. Ben
son officiating. A large concourse
OF friends was present. The deceased
was 6S years of age, and is survived
by his daughter, Mrs. Lola Ander-
son.
An old landmark is being torn
down because it has been condemned
and unsafe for use. 1t is the town
hall. 1t was built in 1886 and was
first used for a church. 1t was later
used for a town hall on the second
floor while the first floor was con-
verted into three class rooms for
the public school. Many of our
present citizens received their edu-
cation there, and can testify to the
thOrOughness of the teaching of the
three RS as we'll as manners and
morals. A teacher of the writer,
highly respected and much beloved
teacher, John c. Hopkins, of Dover
was principal there in the nineties,
and many of our townfolk retain
happy memories of their childhood
days under his kind and wise guild
ance. others also of a high order
followed. among them "a prince
among men," Millard L. Hydorn, who
has passed to his reward. His men,
ory is sacred. The passing of the
old building has brought back many
of school days, religious,
and civic affairs that have passed
within the confines of its walls.
DR.. Benjamin F. Burton had
serious accident last Sunday. He
was driving his car in Dover when
a lady driving another car ran into
his machine. He was thrown out
and sustained a fractured arm. He
Is now in the Kent General Hospital
and is doing as well as can be eX-
Dected at this time.
Mrs. Edna Brasure of Philadel-
Dhia, was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
lester Gray on Friday.
Miss Lucille Palmer of Staten
Island. N. Y, is visiting her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Palmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel E. Bostic |
nave moved into S. L. Wilson's prop |
erty adjoining Mrs. Mary Boone and |
Mrs. Laura Frazier.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Camper have |
moved into Lester Halls property |
lext to Mrs. Frazier.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. Watson Belts of
Cast Orange, spent the weekend |
With their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 1.
". Belts who have returned with
hem to East Orange for the hOli-
lays.
Mrs. Laura Frazier left Tuesday
or Philadelphia where she will
pend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Reynolds of
Newark, N. j., are visiting Mr.. and
frs. W. H. Rogers.
Mrs. Louzena Melvin, Mrs. Russell
Kirby and Mrs. Leslie Rentz mo-
ored to Wilmington on Monday on
shopping trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Bethards of
N. J., spent the weekend
Nth their mother, Mrs. Mary Beth
rds who returned home with them
Or the winter.
Our town has taken on a holiday
ir. The stores are resp1endent with
christmas greens, and housewives
re busy making fruit cake, and the
arly preparations for the eventful
ay.
Holly workers are busy wrapping
Treaths for the city markets. A
eautiful community tree stands on
le bank lawn. its lights extending
cheerful welcome to the visitor.
May all our readers have a Merry