Milford chronicle., 1888-05-25
MILTON.

Mr.. J. II. Wiltbank left Milton on Monday
morning for an extended Western tour. Mrs
Wiltbank will accompany him as far a.
Brighton Illinois From thence Mr Wilt
bank, will proceed to Grenada, Colorado, tc
visit his sister Mrs Cade, formerly of this
town; after which his journey will be guided
by circumstances, with SanFrancisco as the
objective point Mr. Wiltbank, is well-to-
do gentleman Of Broadkiln hundred, who
during his earlier years, removed TO Mil
ton, and is now adding to an already extern
sive knowledge of theoretical lore, that
which may be gained by practical observa-
ton and travel Two years ago he made a
tour of the Northern States, and his discrip-
tion of Niagara, aud the great lakes, marks
him as an astute observer, Of natural curiosi-
ties and histories events.
Two Of the best sermons we have heard for
many years were delivered at the NJ. E.
Church, on Sunday morning, and evening, by
the Rev. T. X. Creamer. The subject Of the
first, Death and I.ife"-we have carried the
title-was such as to captivate the attention,
particularly of the writer, as dealing with
Tyndle, Huxley and German Scientists. The
evening discourse, the Scarlet Thread, !"
was an historical account of Rahab's. secre-
ton ofthe spies Of Isreal, and her subsequent
salvation from obstruction when Joshua's
army destroyed the city Of Jerico Nothing
like it has been heard in our Methodist Epis-
copal pulpit, since the days Of the gallant
and gifted A. W. Lightbourne
The Quarterly Conference of the NJ P.
Church was held, on the I9 inst, with full
board, and satisfactory results
Lemon Hill Park, at Hart's Hotel is look
ing nicely. Notwithstanding the backward
ness Of the season, the trees are blooming
finely. This week new seats will supersede
the places of the old ones; new swings will
be erected, and on evenings the park will be
beautifully lighted and new attractions will
be added as occasion may demand for the de-
light and edihcation Of visitors
Mrs. Hannah Read, wife ofW. 7. DON
ovan, died at her residence, on Thursday
last after a lingering illness. The funeral
services, which were largely attended were
held on Sunday at the Sand Hills, where in-
ternient was made.
Mrs. Sallie Sheer, from Thurlow, Pa, has
been visiting Mrs. J. A. Hickman.
Mr.. w. Lofand and wife Of the Ponder
House, have returned from visit to Berlin
Md.
Miss. Lizzie Martin, daughter of ex-Sheriff |
Martin is visiting friends at Salisbury, Nd |
We don't like, generally to speak of the |
advent Of juvenile fraternity, the people are
with it but we must congratulate |
our esteemed friend Mr. S. A. Jarvis, of Har-
besou, Broadkiln Station, as the happy father
Of bouncing boy.-Selah.
Captain James Darby, arrived home from
Baltimore, on Saturday, in obedience to a tel
egram, announcing the severe illness of his
mother.
Dr. George Welch of Freehold, n. J. is Wis
ting his parents
John NJ Hall, removed to Wilmington on
Wednesday, Edward Calhoun occupies his
Rouland Atkins new hearse house is un-
iergoing completion.
Mr.. Clem Hart, left for Wilmington on
Tuesday Morning.
Mrs DR.. Prettyman left yesterday, for
Montreal, Ca, owing to professional duties,
he DR.. could not accompany her.
quantity Of Young shad were spilled
hat is the proper rphraseology-int the Broad
Siln on Wednesday; it is said there were
,oo, 1000.
The Schooner J. W. Fox reported ashore
m Absecom bar, was gotten off with little
lamage, and arrived at Milton on Sunday.
She will be repainted by Mr. Wesley Cover
ale
County Superintendent Ward, held an ex-
mination here on the 18th, at which there
we're IS candidates.
w H. Mears, our enterprising barber is
DING lucrative business
Ex-Gov-Ponder left yesterday for WASH
lgton, on business of a political sisnif-
ance. DAG.