Milford chronicle., 1888-11-23
MILTON.

Tc, celebrate their victory, the Republicans
of this locality, indulged in parade and
t5rcl-light procession on Wednesday even
ing The houses of the prominent mem-
bers of that party were illuminated from top
to bottom; while these OF the democrats re-
mained in darkness. Everything passed
pleasantly and agreeably, and the addresses
of c. H. Treat Esq. and the Rev. J S Willis,
were listened to with marked attention by
members Of both parties.
Eaffy Or Thursday morning TIE fSinsts,
the sharp crack of the breeehloaders could
be heard reverberating over the fields, an
nouncing the expiration of the game law,
and the doom of the feathery tribe. 1t is
I said game is plenty" If such be the fact,
the army of gunners that now traverse the
/ fields will soon decimate their numbers, and
the delectable partridge of Delaware, which
is now satiating the palate of epicures in
Philadelphia and Baltimore, will, again, be-
come few and scarce.
Mr.. William Nailor and Miss Emma Por-
ter were united in marriage at Nassau, by
the Rev. Mr. Davis on Sunday, nth inst
The bride and groom are both residents of
this town.
Tie marriage of Miss Fannie Belts, with
MI J. D. Baker, of Philadelphia, which was
announced to take place on Thursday, cul-
minated on Wednesday; one day earlier
than expected.
Mention was made. some time ago of a
Young horse, belonging to David Roach OF
Prime Hook Neck, running into barbed
wire fence, and badly hurting himself The
horse died on Wednesday; another tribute
to the folly of using barbed wire.
Mr.. Wesley Coverdale sprained his ankle
last week, and has with difficulty succeeded
in getting around. He is now, however
considerably improved.
Mrs. Sarah P. Douglass, daughter of the
late Elisha Holland, at Hollands Mill, had
her hand badly hurt on Friday. by the fall
ing of nine light window sash on it. It i:
probable no bones were broken.
Captain John Fisher lost his large New
foundland dog on Wednesday. His actions
and the circumstances of his death, induce
the belief that he was poisoned.
AOAs A'NhAAAAE HAS anu AsS7ANAAAAl
painted and decorated the interior ofthe res
idence of Mrs. Sarah ]. Messick, as he hal
that, also, of Mr.. S J. Wilson. A portion o
the interior of Dr. J. A Hopkins beautiful
residence will undergo the same operation
! by the same mastery hand.
Robert Morris living near town has bull
an annex to his large dwelling I6x39 feet.
Mr. James Wilson, an aged merchant il
his testimony before Squire Chandler, OF
Saturday evening, said, in substance, tina
for perasd of about two years, he had beer
annoyed and tantalized by a company o
boys, who congregrated about his place o
business using language unbecoming etc.
etc And for this course he had a writ of ar
rest issued under the town ordinances 70
three of the principal ones The JHstic'
gave the boys a reprin1and, fined them sis
cents each, and discharged them. 1t is prob
able the case will be appealed.
A successful revival is being conducted b.
the Rev. Mr.. Davis, at Whites Chapel, on,
mile below the Drawbridge.
The extra meeting at Cave Neck NJ.
Church, closed on Friday after three week
duration.
The protracted meeting which was 20 hav'
commenced at Beaver Dam on Sunday night
is again postponed. Rev. F. H. Mullineau'
met the congregation according to appoint
ment, on Sunday evening, and stated that a
a revival was in progress at Whites Chapel
and one also at Springfield Cross Roads, h,
thought it prudent to postpone this a fev
weeks longer; in the meantime extra meet
ings win be held at Reynolds, on the SAINT
charge, and by the same pastor, beginning
this week. When was boy, quarterly
meetings we're big thing, now they CONF
and go, and fevS are aware Off