Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
MILTON.

Church Sunday evening. after four weeks
continuation. The NJ p congregation are
still holding theirs with some increased in
terest. In this connection it may be proper
to mention a form of fever ofa very malig-
nant type which has made its appearance in
this vicinity. It may be raging in other
parts of the county, though have seen no
published account Of 1t. Notwithstanding it
has been so violent in its effects, we have to
date heard of no fatal results. There is one
favorable indication regarding the epidemic,
It is confined to one sex-the male. 1t has
been designated by one Of our pastors as
"The running out fever" It only produces
deleriousness during the time Of protracted
meetings, and at that part of the service gen
orally when there seems to have been agood
impression made by the agencies employed
in such meetings. Then and then only, does
it so overcome the subject that he mustleave
his seat aud rush for the door. We do not
know that our older physicians have ex-
hausted all their skill to allay this terrible
malady, but If they have, we would advise
them to call in consultation our young doc
tor, who may be able to prescribe something
for this suffering class of humanity.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the
NJ. P. Church was held last Saturday Geo.
W. Atkins, Jr., and VIM. H. Prettyman, re-
spectively, were elected delegate aud alter
nate to the Annual Conference. The follow
ing Board of Stewards were elected for the
ensuing year Milton-J. H. B. Mustard,
Thomas Ingram, VIM. G. Fearing; Beaver
Dam-Wm. H. Prettyman, Mr.. Reynolds,
Geo. W. Jones; Cave Neck-Chas Sharp.
The pastor reported SII3 raised for the Con-
ference claims, which amount covers all the
assessments made by the Annual Confer
ence. This we learn is the first time for
many years that such creditable report on
collections has been presented. The outlook
on the circuit is quite encouraging for the
meeting of all its financial obligations.
The smokehouse of Mrs. Elizabeth Carey
was broken into last Friday night, and sew
eral pieces of meat carried on. If these petty
thieves as we'll as the bolder burglars, in our
midst cannot be captured by our home police
force it would be wise to send for one or
more OF AuG EAAANAAoh ASANNs A. e-Ay "a -~-~N~
depredators happen to take away with them
some hot shot while they are pilfering, they |
need not concern themselves about returning |
to pay for it, as there will be no charge en-
tered against them for the amount carried OF. /
Two more of our citizens have laid in
supply of ice. D. R. Burton has dug and
filed his house since the cold spell, and |
Samuel Wilson cut from Ingram's pond yes
terday ice eight inches thick. He being re-
ported as such an interminable ice cream |
absorber, he may have had doubts regarding
the supply of ice, as being equal to his de-
mands, housed by his friends. Now that he
has an ice-house of his own, his usually smil-
ing face is brighter than ever,while he med
itates on the creamy times to come.
North Milton now has the uniform U. S.
mail box upon the lamp post at the corner of
Broad and Union-sts. Much credit is dueto
the persistent efforts of our postmaster for
this additional facility for mailing. The
mail is taken up daily, at seven a. III. Our
sub-postofice at Douglas drug store is also
very great accommodation to that section.
A stranger would conclude at times from the
number of persons waiting to receive mail,
that it was the Office of the town.
Capt Frank Lacey, Master of the schooner
Emma Heather, who has been on visit to
his home for a few days left this morning
for the city. The Captains friends, who are
not easily numbered, regretted to part with
him.
Reuben Cotrell has sold to James Coulter
his property opposite VIM. Whites place of
business. The purchaser will improve it,
and move in some time during the year.
Prof Fearing had a runaway yesterday.
Several of our fleet footed citizens joined in
the chase, and the horse was soon captured.
Broadkiln Greek is frozen solidly, from four
miles below town to its mouth. The ice
being several inches in thickness.
Capt Benton johnson, who was stricken
with paralysis on the gath, has improved
Gov Ponder has fortunately supply of
coal on hand, which he sells reasonably COM
pared with rates elsewhere.
James Meredith, of Philadelphia, brother
of Rev Mrs. Ellegood, arrived to-day on a
visit to his sister.
Andrew Hughes is home on vacation to
spend the time with his family.