Milford chronicle., 1892-01-29

However, that the vaccination will
I'd we understand that some OF
near town: will close and not
III a proper time has elapsed for
ZEN to eet well. We think as
a ofTight and economy, this should be
- in Milton.
1-' !, conversation with S. ]. Wilson, unaei,
the ,, regarding the mortality amongst orc
upople during the past year, he informed
coe that in 1891, he buried twenty four per
-, over 20 years Of age. The average age
being 80 years and months. The young
est OF these was 70 years and II days Old
and the oldest 90 years 10 months and 2s
davs. The combined ages of four OF the
oldest is al years, months ana Gays
twelve of them were from Broadktln bun
dred, two from I.ewes and 2ehobotn, tour
from Cedar Creek, four from Indian kiVei,
and two from Nanticoke. Besides these ne
has buried twenty person between the ages
of 60 aud 90 years. Seven Of these being
rom Broadkiin hundred, two from Lewes
and Rehoboth, eight from Cedar Creek, one
from Indian River, and two from NanticoSe
The Youngest OF these was so wears ana
months old, and the Oldest q years,9 months
and davs. There has never been, per
haps. a greater record Of mortality Among
old people, during one year, within tnis
score of territory. ,..,
has been delayed on account OF bad weathei
was resumed on Monday.
If casualties continue among the school
children, It is probable that workmen VIII
have TO build an hospital before the scnooi
building Is completed:-I.astw week little
5irl from North Milton spraiued her ankle
and had to be carried home; on Monday a
boy Of South Milton, dislocated Els ankle
and had to summons a physician on lus
same day a lad had three front teeth knocked
out aud one broken off, and II WASH goou
day for dentistry either
There is talk Of locating a plant ior the
manufacture Of ice in town. Ana those
who are the owners Of ice houses, are TAX
inc oftransforming them into stables
Frank Fletcher, OF Rehoboth, while max
inc wedges, on Friday, accidentally cut on
the thumb of his right hand.
asCaptaiu George Mcgee, has for the past
two months, been clipping the Milton com
muuications from the CHRONICLE and send
ing them to his brother 81 bueuos AyieS'
South America.
M. William A. Hazard is slightly. inn
proving; as Is also Mr.. James Morris, Doth
Of whom have been i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. Hazard is particularly missed at the
nreseut in church matters. Not only IS MS
seat vacant at the meeting now IN progress,
but his abilities are vainly looked for III the
present crisis of the chufch. as huaISleI
he is perhaps, the best among the meinosIs e.
| of ths N i. Church he IS liberal in his
donations, and has peculiarly iasinuating
wsv Of making other people so. Collectors
of this class are now needed. as the chure9
| Is behind $40 on the PASTORS salary; and
il is the intention of the stewards TO collect
this amount and pay 1t over to the family
oftheir late pastor
The protractsd meeting continues this
week at the NJ. E Church. Rev. Mr.. vii
son is jealous in his endeavors and exhor-
tations, yet but little interest has been man
Tested on the part Of the populaee
NJ. p. services for Sunday, January 3Isl
Milton. 10. 20 a. m, address by the pastor
reception Of members and communion ser
vice. 9 go p. m. Christian Endeavor meet
ing. Topic; ''Christ died for you, are you
living for Him ?" followed by ser On at :
p. M subject, Lessons from I Sno"
4 A. c.