Milford chronicle., 1891-02-06
MILTON.

Though i had the imagination OF a
Lightbourne to sit down and write a COM
muuicatiou for an enterprising journal,
without a topic, would be no easy task /;
how much more difficult then when every
thing appears dull and stagnant; when
cloudy skies and murky weather prevail,
and the landscape looks sombre and 81
lent +! However, the task we assume
though not always a task-and as our
thoughts run ahead of our pen, the fol-
lowing items and incidents arise before
u.s.
Captain Joseph c. Atkins & Son are
digging a cellar under their large and
cornmodious storehouse; into this they
will place heaters, and use it for other
purposes Of a like nature. They have
also added to their general assortment of
merchandise clothing department. and
as their business is constantly on the in
crease, it IS their intention to enlarge their
storehouse aud remodel the front, putting
in large bulk windows with the best
French plate glass. This store being
large and convenient commands an ex-
tensive trade, and is become the favorite
resort of buyers Of all classes.
A postoifice inspector visited Postmas-
ter Manship on Thursday, ostensibly TO
Office on the occasion Of the recent fire; |
he, however. examined the general bust
ness of the office, aud pronounced it in |
commendable shape.
Captain D. r. Burton, reported sick |
last week, is improving.
Captain Frank Outten, who cut his foot /
in the ship yard, is able to walk |
with the aid Of crutches
Master Willie T. Wilson, one of the |
clerks with A1essrs Atkins s, Son, went
into the woods a few mornings since to
measure wood. Armed with a gallon
,an filled with red paint, he proceeded to
while walking along a rabbit
Jumped mp, and Master Wilson jumped |
llter the rabbit, when as misfortune would
lave it, the sign being in the foot, that
)edal member Of his anatomy caught in
piece ofbrush and Master Wilson obey
ng the laws ofgravity, went to the ground,
md the paint, obeylng the laws of con-
ussion, went over Master Wilson. Hor-
or of horrors what a sight Eyes full
# red paint ears full of red paint face {
overed with red paint; and clothes be
meared with red paint He got home, {
owever, and such sight His clothes
lere washed and he was secured; part
ame of, but not ALL The next day SPOTS
( paint could be discerued on his coun-
snance; YOU might look and peer around y
i'm, but-O don't say red paint.
Mr.. S. J. Wilson has about completed
is undertaking establishment
I will make a statement just here for ri
ie benefit of the subscribers of the h
HRoNICLE. There have been many
Ills sent out by the proprietor during
lie past few weeks to subscribers who
ave settled their accounts with myself
Iring the past year. These subscribers
part of them-have called OH me want
x to know ''what is the matter?" In :
ply it las been my custom since l have r.
zen a correspondent of this paper to N
,llect the bills i'll this locality, and re- r.
rn my accounts at the end Of the year. a
wing to indisposition my statement was a
IT forwarded to the Office until last week d
ID / presume the delay, on my part, ca
casioned the sending out of the bills li
the subscribers. / state these facts Z
erely to relieve myself from any
spicion subscribers might entertain,
at I collect their money and make no
turns to the editors for the same.
Mr. George Counselman is in town
with the farmers near by for
e growing of peas and tomatoes. He
meeting with good success.
Captain John r. Mcgee is home.
Captain Charles Mcgee, of Philadelphia,
visiting his mother and sister.
Mr.. Thomas d. Burton, of Frederica, is
ying his compliments to his brothers,
ptaius d B. and II p Burton, and his
ter Mrs. William B Tomlinson.
Dr.. John Carey, of Cheyenne, Wyoming,
lived in town on Tuesday. The Doc
pays Milton a visit, at least, once a
ar, this being the town of his nativity.
Miss Lydia Robinson aud Miss Fannie
guess of Belair, Nd, are visiting at
: NJ p. parsonage.
Rev. G. i. Kindley, father of the pas
Of the NJ. P. Church, has returned to
home in Western Maryland He has
n here for two weeks, assisting in re-
al work
The Society of Christian Endeavor of
NJ 7. Church elected new officers
week. Mr.. William w. A1aull was
cted president The Society proposes
10 good work for the church.
4. i. services for Sunday, February
} are as follows Reynolds, 1890; Wei
IDS Chapel 2:3oi Milton, revival ser
Is, at Z p. III. Rev. B. w Kindley,
tor
revival services at the al E. Church
continue under the charge Of the 3
:, r =. Creaner. with fair success
Ex-Governor Ponder and family have
n visiting in Philadelphia for the two 8
Ks past,
lrs Elizabeth Davis died at her resi-
&c in North Milton on Thursday of
unionia, aged IS years. The funeral
ices were conducted BY the Rev. I.
reamer at the N. +. Church on Sun 6
and internent made in the NJ. z.
ietery
r Curtis Reed IS building q small I
Sc on the lot lie recently purchased
le Martin sale. D. A. c. d