Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-06
MILFORD,

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
MILFORD, July S0.-A Juror was created
on Walnut street yesterday afternoon
caused by the running away Of a pair of
horses attached to heavy lumber wagon.
The animals became frightened at the sta
ton and started on dash. They passed
through Walnut street without doing any
damage further than creating some excite
ment but when about two miles out Of
town they overlook carriage containing
two young ladies', Miss Eta Lynch and
Miss Name Morris of Frederica. The
wheels of the heavy wagon completely de-
molished the light wheels of the carriage
when they struck. Fortunately timely
assistance arrived and further damage was
averted.
In this Immediate locality little If any
damage was done by the ravages of the
storm, though it was severe and rain fell
in torrents.
The lovers of horse racing assembled on
the track at Frederick to witness the trial
of speed between a horse owned by DIR.
James Stanton of Camden, n. j., and one
owned by John Hammond from near
Milford. Hammond's horse won easily in
two straight heats, the first in 3.12 and the
second in $50. It was plainly evident that
both horses could make better time, but
on account of the condition of the track
which was wet and unfit for rae
ing, their respective drivers did not
dare let them go, for fear of their
slipping. There was an attempt to get up
a race between the trotting stallion owned
by John Emory of Frederick, and Frank
Reedy's trotting mare, Vic, but the former
did not feel disposed on account Of his not
having the proper harness. Mr.. Reedy
put his horse on the track, however, and
trotted the mile in less than $50, notwith-
standing the mud. 1t is generally CON
coded by the owners of speedy horses that
this is the fastest one in this immediate
vicinity.
MILFORD, July 3i.--The streets of our
town were deluged by rain yesterday after
noon but as the downpour was OF short
duration the water soon passed into the
river.
David Russell, aged about 81 years, was
found dead lying on the floor of his house,
at Grier Crossing, late last evening. Deputy
Coroner Hill has gone out to hold an in.
quest over the remains.
MILFORD Aug. deputy Coroner Hill
empaneled jury and held an inquest over
the remains Of David Russell When
found the old gentleman had two
cuts on the head--one over the
left eye and the other on the top
Of the head-which were inflicted by his
falling out of bed or falling In an attempt
to get on The bed, DR.. Nathan Pratt held
the autopsy, and stated that from all ap.
pearances and knowing as he did that the
deceased was subject to heart disease,
should say that was the cause of death,
and in accordance with this and the evil
dence of several other witnesses the jury
rendered verdict of death from natural
causes. lnterment will he made in Odd
Fellows cemetery tomorrow afternoon.
The deceased leaves four children, Mrs.
James Lister Of Philadelphia Mrs. Daniel
Murphey, James Russell and Robert Russell
Of this town.
MILFORD, Aug 3.--On Saturday after.
noon the FELTON, Baseball Club came To
Milford and crossed bats with the strong
local team and fell an easy victim to the
curves Of Burress, who was in the box fol
the home team. The score by innings;
Milford. 2 o | 4 0 Ole
FELTON, ..........0 0 0 0 0 l o.
The remains Of Bonnie. the 9-years-old
son of John h, Smith, cashier of the First
| National Bank Of this town, were brought
up from Cape Henlopen City on the 4. 8;
| train, on Saturday afternoon, accompanied
| by his grief stricken mother, Hon. james
| II. Lofland and Mr.. Jefferson the proprie-
tor of the Douglass House, where they
were summering, The grief-stricken party
We're met at the depot by number o.
sympathizing friends in company witt
the father Of the boy. The remains were
at once taken 10 their home on South Wal
nut street. The version of the accident a
told by Mr.. Jefferson was that the deceaset
lad in company with his cousin, DAME
Anderson, were PLAYING at the lake in thu
rear ofthe Douglas house when Rennie, VIII,
was walking on log, slipped and fell int
the water which was not two feet deep
As he fell lSs head struck the log ant
stunned him, as well as cutting his RICH
ear and hruising his upper lip. His com
panlon becoming frightened ran at once t,
the hotel for assistance but before he re
turned life was extinct If the unfortun
ate boy had not struck his head against tn
log he would not have drowned as tn
water was not Of sufficient depth to drown
him had he been conscious. lntermen
was made in Odd Fellows cemetery at
O'Clock this afternoon.
The largest land sale that has takel
place in Milford for n long time was til
sale of the real estate of the late Jane
Postles on Saturday afternoon. The frs
tract sold is located in Milford Neck, Ken
county, and containing las acres of uplan
with Improvements and the individe
one-half interest in 227 acres &
marsh land adjoining the above;
was struck of to John W.. Kirb
for S4,350 The second tract offered
also situated in Milford hundred and cor
tains 81 acres with good buildings. d.
James Stanton of Camden, y. j., was III
purchaser at 81, 100. The third tract is ais
In Milford hundred and contained II
acres 1t was sold in two tracts; the fir!
was bought by George Hill for 81, 100 an
the second piece by a Mr. Van Gaskell fl
81. $50. A piece Of marsh land situated i
Milford Neck was sold to j. H. Supple fl
S23- The total amount of the sale W,
Sl0,723
Mrs. Sarah Hitch, wife OF cx-Tax Co
lector Hitch Of this town, died about mi,
night on saturday after a long and paint
Illness from cancer and dysentery. the la
ter being the direct cause of her death,
the age of 10 years. Her husband and oil
2 daughter survive.
MILFORD, Aug. 5.-The members of II
Milford Baseball Club have arranged fl
game against FELTON,, at that place, O
, Saturday next. All arrangements ha,
been made and the boys will go there
win. notwithstanding the fact that Hawl
of Wilmington is to be in the box Fl
FELTON,. Milford will have an equal
! strong twirler, and good game may
+. expected.
Miss Annie Ratcliff gave all evenir
party in honor of her cousin, HERNIA
). lirier of Wilmington, who is spending
week in Milford, last evening, at the hon
= Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John v
: Ratcliff. About score of young foil
: were present and spent very enioyab
!, time in music, games, conversation al
T dancing. Refreshments were served al
: the gathering departed about midnight.
y A party of young men are camping
: Sand Point, at the mouth of the Mispilif,
river. They have large tent pitch
n upon the sand and are 'roughing IT, +
l. few days.
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