Milford chronicle., 1938-04-29
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CLIFTON

CLIFTON
Mrs. Sarah Jane Clifton, widow of
John c. Clifton, a former resident of
Milford Neck and Milford. quietly
passed away at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Malseed, in
Philadelphia. on Friday, April %.
1888. at the ripe age of SO years.
Mrs. Clifton resided on North Pear
street while in Milford. where she
has a host of friends. The remains
were brought to the home of her son.
Harvey Clifton, in Milford Neck,
where the funeral was held Monday
afternoon, with interment in Odd
Fellows Cemetery. Funeral services
were conducted by Rev. J. T. Bailey.
pastor of the NJ. P. Church in Mil
lord. and Rev. H. B. Kelso. pastor
of the NJ. z. Church in Frederick.
Mrs. Clifton is survived by one son.
Harvey D. Clifton, Of Milford Neck;
one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Malseed of
Philadelphia; one grandson, Charles
Malseed, Ardsley, Pa, and one
granddaughter. Miss Mildred Clifton
of Wilmington, also one great
granddaughter, Ethel Malseed.
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LACK
Mrs. Ella Prettyman Lack, 81
years old, widow of Harry L. Lack,
died at her residence on West Front
street early Monday morning, April
25, 1888. She had been ill several
weeks. Funeral services were held
at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2
4saI4atr LIfntro afnr
Episcopal Church, Milford, Officiated.
Interment was in Odd Fellows Gene
terry. She is survived by three chill
dren: Mrs. Josephine L. Pearson Of
Fl. Lawrence Lack, Jr.. =
of Washington, d. c.. and Miss Cece- .
liza C. Lack of Washington; and four
Charles G. Prettyman. Mil
ford; James Prettyman. Philadel-
phia; Clinton Prettyman. Philadel-
phia, and William Prettyman of
N. ].
CAREY
Willis ]. Carey passed away on
April IS, OF a complication
Of diseases, age II years, one month
and five days. In young manhood he
was a skilled blacksmith and the
name "ArgO and Carey, Wheelwright
and Blacksmith" had a firm founda-
lion in the annals of the history Of
Neck. Willis Carey later
became a successful farmer, but he
retired six years ago, building
new home at Argos Corner. Pre-
among his sterling qualities
was his religion, which ever and al
ways came first in his life and his
Christian experience linked to his
natural gift of oratory and prayer,
made his a power for righteousness
in the community. He is survived by
mis- widow, Mrs. Josephine Mills
Carey; two daughters, Mrs. Reedy
Rogers of Milford, and Mrs. Edgar
Bennett of Slaughter Neck; son, !
Vinal Carey, who lives on the farm;'i
.wo brothers, H. H. Carey Of Fred .
erica and G. P. Carey Of Milford;
llso twelve grandchildren and host
If friends. Funeral services were !
leld on Thursday afternoon in the {
Slaughter Neck Church which he
owed and served. Sermon by the I
,astor. Rev. Handy. At his request
he song "The Old Account Was
settled Long Ago" was most beau
fully sung by Rev. F. Douglass
Iilbury. a former lad Of Slaughter 3
Jeck Sunday school. and now pastor
{ fredericksburg (Md) Methodist
'hurch. Interment in the adjoining {
emetery. where his six young grand {
ons laid his remains TO rest.
WEBB {
Mrs. Ella Webb, wife Of Charles e. s
Vebb. aged 64 years, died early Mon
ay, April 25, at her home in Hous-
IN. Funeral services were held at
er late residence, Wednesday af
srnoon at 2 O'Clock. Rev. J. C. Han
y Of the Laurel Circuit, and Rev. Ira {
rum Of the Houston M. e. Church, h
fficiated. Interment at BaFratt's (
hapel. She is survived by her hus- T
and and three sons Whitley, Mil b
,rd. and Emory and Ernest, Hous- n
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