Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-07-26
MILTON.

10 make preliminary pISpiatioho Aoi
holding the camp meeting, stated to COM
nlence at that place on the 9th prox. The
first stake was driven by the pastors
wife. Mrs. Mullineaux. The leaves and
debris were raked from the ground, the
circle located, and the sites for twenty
tents taken - more will follow. The
privilege of keeping the boarding tent
was awarded to Mrs. Lydia Gothard, con-
ditionally, as it is inteded to keep the
meeting open for two weeks-for $40
should one Sunday prove unfavorabls;
S. should both Sundays prove unfayor-
able The privilege of keeping the food
pound was bought by Mr. John Green
for s.. The church will run the bread,
ice cream, and confectionery department,
and has employed man for that pur-
pose at a salary of $40 he furnishing all
the help. The ministerial help expected
is not yet definitely ascertained; but their
names will be given in season.
A very enjoyable picnic was held at
Weigand's Chapel, in Cave Neck, on Sat
urday, by the children of that Sabbath
School.
Prof Fearing has laid new pavement
in front of his residence. A lamp furn-
ished at his own expense, gives light
there OIL dark nights to the pedestrians
of North Milton, while a similar one in
front of the residence of Ex-Governor
Ponder in South Milton, and kept lighted
at his expense, is the only one that lights
the travellers weary way in this locality.
We have plenty Of lamps but "oil is
scarce"
There will be picnic held at Beaver
Dam on Saturday afternoon next, under
the auspices of the NJ. P. Sabbath School.
Miss Amanda Martin, of'Coolspring,
and Mr.. Frank NAPLES, of Rehoboth,
were privately married at the residence
Of the Rev. ]. A. weigand, on June 10Th.
The little episode has been kept secret
until few days since by particular re-
quest.
Prof P. Page Atkins slipped and fell
in the shipyard on Friday last, hurting
himself considerably, though not seri-
ously
While loading piling on Friday, Cap
tain Walter Ellingsworth was struck by
swinging log and made to perform the
evolution of a somersault, the first one Of
his life. About the same time Harry
Ellingsworth, while clamping the hooks
on pile, had his hand caught between
the hook and log, and before he could
extricate it the team started, and hoisted
him by the confined hand some distance
from the deck Of the vessel. His situa
ton being discovered, he was lowered to
the deck, sustaining no other injury than
a mashed hand.
The one-year-old child of E. Wise
Warren, died OH Saturday morning Of
cerebro spinal meningitis funeral ser
vices on Monday at the NJ. E. Church.
The Rev. T. R. Dreamer officiating, as
sisted by the Rev. T. H. Mullineaux.
Mr.. Will Hall and family arrived i'll
town last week. Mr. Hall returned to
Philadelphia on Saturday leaving his
family still visiting his mother.
Mr.. Ed. Atkins has paid us visit and
returned TO the city.
The genial face and versatile vocal
power of P Frank Atkins have been
making glad the hearts of Miltonians for
several days. He returns to his business
with Grevemeyer, Carey & Co. on Fri
day.
Mr.. James Robinson, carpenter and
builder, of Philadelphia, is ogling the
pretty ones of our town at present.
Captain Reuben Penniwill made fly
ing visit from the Breakwater to his
home here on Saturday, returning on
Sunday.
Captain John Fisher has taken his
family, consisting of his sister and his
children, on trip north. During his
three weeks absence, Prof Fearing will
beautify his porches, verandas, etc.
The forenoon of Monday was morn
ing of excitement in Milton. George
Wolford, colored man of SeafOrd, and in
the employ of Mr.. Charles Richards, was
stricken with heart trouble in the woods,
and was found by Mr.. Richards and con-
veyed to town, where he remains under
the care of Dr. Robert Wilson.-Mr.
Thomas Burton's horse broke loose along
the street.-Mr. Charles Richards horse
fell down along the sidewalk, and broke
shaft from the buggy.-Dr Gillispie's
horse jumped the fence while hitched to
the carriage, leaving the carriage OH one
side, while he-the horse-was on the
other While hauling ice from the
schooner Emma Burton, Mr.. William
Chambers horse backed over into the
river with the wagon. Mr.. Chandler
jumped in and cut the horse loose and
swan with him to the other side. No
damage except the cutting of the harness
and slight demolition Of the wagon.
Mr.. S. ]. Wilson proposes soon to give
supper to all the parents and their chill
dren in town who have eight living chill
dren in each family. We hope the pleas
ing event may not be far distant
Mr.. William Tomlinson, who is prac-
ticing law in New York city, arrived in
town to-day to visit his parents.
During the hot weather, Mrs. Morris
near the Ponder House, dispenses ice
cream to those who are fond of this deli
cious luxury In quality it is admirable,
in quantity it is satisfactory to all pur-
chasers. d. A. c.