Milford chronicle., 1891-07-03
MILTON.

Mr.. J. B. Dorman of Drawbridge shipped
last week six cargoes of pine wood, in al
| about $50 cords, which is perhaps, The
| largest shipment ever made by one shipper
on the BrOadkiln in one week This was
all consigned to HaverstTaw, excepting one
cargo, which was shipped to Florence, N. J.
Mr., Dorman is the largest shipper Of pine
wood on the Broadkiln, and perhaps in the
county; doing also a mercantile business
that is extensive in its trade, and second to
/ none that we know Of
Mr.. john {. Hazard lost his driving horse
on Wednesday last.
James c. Robbins has removed his family
to Camden, N. l.
Captain Frank Lacey arrived home on
Friday evening.
Messrs. Counselman & Co., are running
their caunery during the day aud most Of
the night, Oh peas On account Of the dry
weather, this week will probably end this
business.
The magical performance given bv a VEN
triloquist and legerdemain performer on
Monday evening, while very good in itself
was not financial success to the euterpris-
ing wizard.
The oficiary of the NJ. L. Sabbath School
have decided to hold a picnic at the school
house in South Milton; and the members of
the NJ. P. Church, and Sabbath School have
concluded to have one in the beautiful grove
-Layinia's Woods near town, a most
delightful and suburban retreat this hot and
dusty weather. Both will be held on Satur-
day, July the 4th.
Mrs. Annie Douahoe. son, and brother of /
n. arrived in town on Tuesday |
Mr. Peter Wilson is quite i'll with summer |
Dysentery is prevalent in town,
The present dry weather is favorable to /
the farmers who are cutting and threshing
their wheat, but destructive to gardens that
are whiting and parching under the hot rays
IF the sun.
Mr.. James Pouderis home for the summer.
The second anniversary Of the w. c. T. U.
will be held in the NJ. E. Church on Thurs
lay evening next Among the prominent
peakers expected to be present are the Rev.
'lr. Otis, of Bridgeville circuit aud the NJ.
?. minister of Seaford. After the speaking
efreshments will be served to all present.
Mr.. Thomas Ingram is repairing Hunters ,
aw mill
Mr.. Isaac Nailor has commenced to repair
ir. Edward WilleY's residence.
Captain J. c. Atkins & Son are engaged on !
n addition to their store house
Benjamin Farmer came home on Tuesday {
, visit his parents,
Union Harvest Service will be held at the o
P. Church on Sunday morning commenc- 1
y at 1890 O'Clock. The church will be e
ecorated with sheaves of wheat, a grain ?
-adle, sickles, and appropriate music will il
mind all of the harvest season. A sermon d
i'll be preached by the pastor, the Rev. B. a
I. Kindley, especially to the farmer Every I
rmer and his family is invited to be pres "
+. Come let us unite in thanking Cod the b
Yer of the harvest The subject for the b
eniug service at O'Clock will be-, '"rhe p
bic aud the U. S. Flag" IT
The picnic of the NJ. P. Sunday School re- I'll
red to above will begin promptly at one +
,lock on the Fourth. Songs croquet, ball. 70
arbles, bean bag games, hoop races by the al
Us, treat, etc, will be the order Of the tr
ernoon. Every member and friend of the fe
nday School is invited 10 attend. at
Thomas I. Black died at his residence Fl
this town on Wednesday after a short on
1ese Of gastric troubles, aged 90 years, ST.
'nths and S days. The funeral obsequies til
re solemnized at the NJ. F. Church on in
nday afternOon-the Rev. T. r. Dreamer asl
ciating-and iuterment made in the NJ on
Cemetery, Mr. Black was a man who ,
s well known in this community, and re- II.
'cted for his good qualities and many vir- ~; ~
v. 7. Warrington, late a captain Of the ~ ~,
Regiment, Delaware Infantry, died sud- ~; -.
llY at his residence in Indian River hun =,
d-as Is supposed on Sunday morning %
d o. years, I month aud days. The ~
eral services were held at Coolspring *
sbyterian Church on Monday morning -'s
interment made in that cemetery, Mr.. ~.
rrington was apparently in good health Sp,
~ iy5.'a.s.- US W. ls'il rS 9th
~ 1870, .seslns .: I'M papsl, ratl
{ with grandson. In the morning the -
dson arose, and after waiting a reason -,
time Mr.. Warrington was called. He ~,
responding q bell was rung; this falling ;,,,;,
rouse him, his wife went to his room 49,,
found him lying on his back in bed nv, ~
. The body was yet warm, aud it is = =,
osed death took place after his grand go
lad arisen. Mr., Warrington was a we'll -, 49,
farmer and devoted to agricultural pur- "
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