Milford chronicle., 1888-03-09

friends are. that he with his companion may
celebrate their Diamond Anniversary.
Tlos Ingram has purchased Of Burton
Reed the sioop Ermine. The new owner
viii give the boat thorough overhauliug
Ere long we shall look out for Capt Ingram
in command Of his noble bark on The briny
deep II las been suggested that the Cap
tain's friends should seek to secure an appfo-
pfialion from Congress, for cnttng channel
from Broadkiln creek along the waterway
leading to the Captains mill, SO that his
lumber may be loaded directly from the
Isrmine. All the business and political in
nuenee possible should be brought imine-
diately to bear on Congressman Pennington,
aud if he in turn can touch the tender part
Of Randall this matter may be efficiently con-
sumated There is surely no time to spare
as ere long Randall may be 50 engaged with
his new tariff bill as to be unable to give
proper attention to this project, however
willing he might be under ordinary circum-
stances.
Our annual town election was held last
Saturday. It passed off very quietly. The
The following were tile commissioners elect.
ed John NJ. Hall, Wn c. Fearing, and
Capt John Beunum. H. B. Lingo was elect
ed president Of the board, Wise Warren Sec
retary, Thos. L. Black, Treasurer and L. B.
Chandler, Alderman.
The Schooner c. c. Davidson came into
port last night she had a collision near the
Breakwater, with the Hettie J. Dorman.-
Her bow-sprit and head -gearwere broken by
the mishap. The storm caused her 10 drag
anch or, which led to the above result.
James Donahoe has opened an establish
meut on Union street near the bridge for
repair and new work in the wood line. We |
are glad to see this another sigu of business
boom in the town.
The out-kitehen Of John Barker was ell
tered by thieves recently and all the meat
stolen except one piece. The same night
the would be burglar tried to enter the resi-
dence ofJolu Palmer but was frighteud off
before getting any booty.
Joseph Johnson, who resides near town.
will sell off all his goods and chattels this
week, and will make his home with his faith
er in the future.
J. O. Bently proprietor Of the chemical
works was intown this week. He has given
the contract for cutting all the wood on the
land adjoining the chemical factory to Ar
thur C. Conwell.
Elias Lohand cut off the end of one of his
fingers this morning, while cutting a seine
lead
Mrs. VIM. White residing near the Draw
bridge died Monday. She had been afIfict-
I'd for some time. Her funeral was held
al. the Cool Spring Church Wednesday morn
ing, Rev. J. a. Weigand officiating.
Roht B. Hopkins, NJ. D., who has been
taking a t-graduate course at the Jefferson
Me dical College, came home last Saturday,
and is now engaged in his regular practice,
Charles Yauetto, Sunday School Supt.,
IF Philadelphia, has been here visiting rela-
ives. He gave the NJ Z. Sabbath School
ak last Sunday
D. A. Conner, engaged in teaching at Con
ord, spent Saturday and Sunday home with
lis family.
McKendree Downham editor of the .SHS.
eF Journal was here last Saturday.
The tug Irene is hauled out having her
shoe fixed and some other repairs made.
Mr.. John Hudson and his adopted daugh- {
er, Mable Hudson, Whose name was chang
d by an act of the Legislature in 1857 are
listing John H Wiltbauk I
Geo. H. Hall and family of Milford, have f
q. B. Chandler. 6
DR.. ]. L. Carey left us recently for his far
way home in Wyoming =
Mrs. Virginia S Adkins is visiting Mrs |
'r Joseph Hearn in Philadelphia
There was local Teachers Institute held r
ere last Saturday in the school building in d
outh Milton
Rev. Joseph Robinson and wife left for :
Wilmington Monday 10 attend conference. Il
Mrs. L. NJ. Fearing, who has been on the n
ck list quite awhile is slowly improving. q
Geo. Lekites expects to move to his Sand
ill farm in a few weeks
Capt. John McGee Of the schooner Emma S
Myer is home for a short visit o
Mrs. John {. Hazard is very low at this
ritiugi the hope for her recovery is not
.ry bright. Il
Mrs. J. H. B Mustard who was not expect <
to live through last night is better to-day \,
James A. Carey left to-day to attend the /
ilmiugton Annual Conference, as lay dele a.
te.
Mrs, Harriet Wise is visiting her sister, +,
rs. Eliza Parker. N