Milford chronicle., 1892-11-25
MILTON

It is amazing to notice how the capa
bilities Of persons are developing them
Sc YES IN The town OF Milton. Since tn
election, persons whom we before locke,
upon as ordinary men l. e men who b,
their mental exertious would never Sc
the world on fire, have now become con
scious Of their forgotten qualifications
and are looming in to view as candidate.
for the various Offices. OF county, State
and government, within the patronage oi
the Democratic party. This is the result
of opportunity. We have applicants fol
light houses, collertorships, constabulary
positions, aud for the post office. For
the three former their name is legion; for
the latter there are, at present, only four
teen. We understand the future post
master is already slated by The bosses; if
such be the fact, then the remaining
thirteen will have only disappointment
for their trouble. Formerly these men
piped ON every string TOO many Offices, "
now there are not enough to supply the
demand. Milton should have fourteen
post e5ces, and a corresponding increase
in the others to satisfy the rapacious
longiugs of the hungry expeclants.
Hope is a charming panacea,-it brings
courage to the despondeut, and cheer to
the broken hearted Milton has been
under a clond for long time, but there
is hope now for our democrat friends. and
if they can live on hope they may yet be
happy However, there is disapr
mcnt ahead for the many, and the anna
teur po iticiau will yet learn that "ail is
not gold that glitters," that recommeHda-
tious are given to be eountermanded, aud
that the truth is pretty thing VIXEN ad-
hered to
The parade on Friday evening was not
what it was expected to be. The resi-
dences Of several citizens were beauti-
fully illumined and nicely trimmed with
flags and colored decorations. The dwell
ing fl. II. B. Mustard is said to have
presented the finest display of artistic
taste of any in town, elaborate ness was
very attractive.
After nearly two months of incubation
he school committee has advertised its
-eward of $500 for the arrest, conviction
lud punishment of the person who set
Ire to the Milton School building OH
goth There is now SI5oo re-
ward offered for the purpose stated above.
rhe committee has been long while in
loing its duty, but "better late than
iever"
There are but few gunners around this
eason, probably owing 10 the farmers
Known hostility to transient sportsmen.
Mr. William Fox aud Cove Vent left
or Philadelphia on Monday
Mrs. Jennie Atkins is suffering with
he measles.
Captain Charles Mcgee, of Philadelphia,
5 visiting his rnuther and sister Captain
Iegee is a native of Milton and on Sun
ay addressed the Sabbath School of this
own.
A revivalist is expected here this we, x
D take part in the extra meetings IL
eing held at the NJ E Church.
Mr. Josiah Davidson is quite Ill with |
lng trouble.
Mr. Henry Atkins and Will Davidson
rho have been at Suffolk, Va, for several
,eeks, doing the joiner work on large |
essel, are expected home this week.
Many of MIiton's mechanics, who are
work in the cities, came home TO the
lection, but have returned expecting to
-ay all winter
We are sorry to learn that Captain
lmes Deputy, of Philadelphia, wi o re-
emily had a large three nasted schooner
uilt at this place, has been obliged to
bandon his business, and confne him,
IF to his home on account of failing
e ilth.
Tomas Burton, of Harbesou, died on
Ionday evening after lingering illness
Bright's disease. D. A. {,
As preventive of the Grip Hoods Sarsa-
lrilla has grown into great favor It forti-