Milford chronicle., 1888-10-19
COMMUNICATION.
MILTON.

MILTON.
The Bentley Chemical works near town
have closed down for short time. About
two years ago Messrs. J. o. Bentley and
Moses Walsh came to Milton prospectingi
and, as these gentlemen were non-communi-
cative, the populace were at loss to conjec-
ture what their business might be. Their
investigations proving satisfactory, they
purchased a piece Of land on the Broadkilu,
built a wharf, and established plant for
the manufacture of acids, chemicals, etc, at
a cost of about $4,000 Difficulties arising
between the partners, the works were placed
in the hands Of a receiver. At the sale, Mr..
]. o, Bentley, the financial partner, became
the purchaser. This season there has been
added other machinery, kettles, etc, fol
the proper conducting Of the business, and
Mr.. Pretty,a practical and experienced chem
ist from the city is in charge. The object
Of the present stoppage is to get in position
certain implements which arrived last week,
and also to dispose of the accumulation OF
stock on hand. Mr.. Pretty will leave in a
short time to visit the cities, and negotiate
sales.
Hitch Mosley has lost two other children
of diphtheris. The last one was buried on
Friday. This is six he has lost in eighteen
days A subscription list has been circulated
in Milton for his temporal relief, and about
$40 obtained.
A young child of Christian Jensen died on
Sunday of diphtheria.
The twelve year-old son of Thomas John
son lies dangerously i'll with typhoid fever
DR.. Perry sprained his wrist some day;
ago, while jumping from cart and is hay
ing quite a serious time with it.
Captain James Lank, of the tug Irene, IL
order to expedite the loading ofthe Schooner
Sussex, volunteered to wheel wood. The re
suit was, he fell overheard, and quit the bus
mess, pro temboye.
An unknown man, on horseback, collidec
with a horse and carriage driven by Johr
Fowler, near the end of Milton Lane, OF
Saturday evening. A mashed wheel to the
carriage; and a lost horse to the rider, wai
the result.
The new barge is progressing favorably
she is now planked up, and the decks is be
ing laid
William Fowler, of ice cream fame has hi
house enclosed, and about ready for the plas
terer.
Captain James Bazuum has the lumber il
readiness for repairs on his dwelling.
Engineer Scott has improved the side
walk in front of his residence, by putting
down new curbing, etc.
Captain W. H. Magee is building large
barn OIL his farm near town, and making
other improvements.
John Fowler. who removed his family t
New Jersey last spring. has returned them t'
Milton.
In the absence of the Rev. F. n. Mullin
eaux, the Rev. ]. A. Weigand occupied the
pulpit at the NJ P. Church on Sabbath.
Rev. T. R. Creamer preached on Sabbatl
morning on the Exodus, " with particular
reference to the passage of the Red Sea, anC
in the evening from the subject heretofore
published A short prayer meeting, little
shouting, and a general good feeling amonl
the membership, closed the exercises. Mr.
Creamer, with the consumate skill of gooS
general, is planning a campaign which hi
proposes to inaugurate soon, and in whicl
he anticipates, and will no doubt, have
abundant success.
Apropos of church matters, would It no
be well for the powers that be, to change the
time of evening service from 7.3o to an ear
lier hour?
A protracted meeting will begin at Zioi
NJ E. Church, in eastern Broadkiln, on Sab
bath evening the 2I inst. Rey. Mr.. Davis
pastor.
A three-year- old colt of Mr.. David Roach, o
Prime Hook, became entangled in barbet
wire fence last week, laceiating himself
badly about the legs, body, and neck. 1t is
thought he will die
Mr. Harry Paynter, salesman with the Hon
J. B. Dorman at the Drawbridge, has Just re
turned from the city with large assortment
of merchandise, suitable to their trade.
The sloop First Captain Daniel Joline, o
N. J. is loading sweet and round potatoes, a
the Drawbridge The captain is purchasing
these goods from the farmers ofthe surround
ing neighborhood at As cents a bushel.
Josiah veasey died at his residence nea
Broadkiln Station on Friday evening, ageC
u years. The funeral services were held a
Beaver Dam NJ. P Church, on Sabbath after
noon, the Rev. J. A. Weigand officiating
The remains we're entered in the family bur
ial ground, at his former home.
Miss Ella Dodd and Mr.. Edward Bail,
were married on Sundy evening at O'Clock
at the BRIDES home-the residence Of MI
George W. Atkins Jr.-by the Rev. !. A
Weioaud d, A, c.