Milford chronicle., 1888-04-20

which abounded in good advice and sound
logic, after which Mr. Morris proceeded to
read the reports Of the standing of the grad
uating scholars. Miss Susie Conner and
Miss Lena Oliver, each stood perfect in
their studies numbering one hundred in all
the branches. The benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. Mr.. Creamer. The class
then received the individual congratulations
Of the audience, and we all retired to our
homes. By special invitation, this class ac-
companied by their teacher visited Rev.
Mr.. Creamer on Monday and spent social
evening. Miss Lena Oliver could not be
present, as she left on that day for Philadel-
phia with the probable intention of making
that city her future home Mr.. Frank David
son, also one OF the members Of the class,
will leave town on Thursday for Ashbem,
Penn.
Our carpenters and laborers continue to
leave town for other fields of labor. Many
houses are vacant, and the chances are that
many more will be. Those of US who re-
main are becoming listless, with scarcely
energy enough to pick the bones out of a
herring-as for any great undertaking that
is simply out Of the question.
On Friday L. J. Coverdale's chimney took
FIRE, and there was not man who saw it
who could raise run. One man did start
toward it with his hands in his pockets, aud
arrived after the FIRE was out. Does the
world move7
Mr.. Mullineaux has not yet arrived, but
will come among us with an honorable pres
tige, having been at his last appointment
Ruthsburg Queen Anne's county, Nd, for
four years Rev. J. A. Weigand we are
pleased to state, will locate in Milton. The |
members Of his church and the general COM
munity are delighted with his selection of
an abiding place. &"
Capt H. H. Ellingsworth has "laid up"
his vessel, quit the water, and gone to farm
ing.
Mrs. Jennie Lynch has returned from
visit to her brother DR.. Robert
of Philadelphia
Mrs Joseph Belts and son left town on
for Philadelphia, with the intention
IF spending the summer.
Mr.. George Hall, of Milford, was in town
IN Sunday.
Miss Maggie Wilson left home on Tuesday
o visit Wilmington; while there she will
'e the guest of Mrs. Sallie Charsha nee Miss
sallie Hall, formerly of this town.
Miss Clara Wheatley of Bridgeville, has
,een the guest of Miss Lizzie Martin for the
,ast few days.
On Sunday Mr.. James A. Carey received
elegram from Philadelphia, stating that his
Mother was lying dangerously i'll in that !
ity. He, accompanied by his wife, left ,
own on that day for Harrington, and took
he night train for the city. When he reached
is destination he found his mother dead.
Ter remains were forwarded to this town on
uesday, The funeral services will be held &
,day, Wednesday at the NJ Z. Church, and t
iterment at the NJ. T. Cemetery Mrs. c
arey left homeone week today in compar- P
live good health, but contracted pneumonia il
n her journey, and fell victim to that fell V
isease. She was the widow of the late p
apt James A. Carey, and sister to Mr.. Asa IL
orwell of near Harbeson.
Wheat in this locality is looking WE'LL but
lie late spring and wet weather have notice J.
bly, interfered with the farmers work Z
here they should be planting corn, many =
them have not commenced ploughing. :
also is tagging, partly from the !
asons mentioned, but the last several days =
account Of the easterly winds; for there .
e many in our midst who think that moth
G which bears a blossom should be planted
hen the wind is eastward DAG. A
MILTON, April IS, 1883. al