Milford chronicle., 1893-02-10
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MILTON.
At present there is plenty of material for
conversation at the various centres Of our
town. The prospective change OF post mas
ter, the repeal of the valued Policy Act, an
act to restrict the catching Of oysters in the
Broadkiln the appointment OF Chief JUS
tice and an associate judge for Delaware, the
caunery business, and a new school house
/ are among the prominent subjects discussed.
Mr.. William T. Starkey is pressing his
claim for the appointment as post master,
and appears to be the choice Of both poIiti-
I cal parties. A man for this business should
possess business qualifications aud polite
ness, as well as an oblieing and courteous
disposition, as he has dealings with all
classes uf persons. He should be one who
has the advancement of the interests of the
town in view, as many letters Of inquiry are
received by him, asking of business opper-
tunities, the character and standing Of per
sons, aud various other information How
important then that first class man be ap-
pointed as post masterl for through him
characters may be made or broken, and by
him our town may advance to prosperity, or
retard to stagnation. While the present in
cumbent has made good official, he must
in the mutation of politics "go out" aud we
presume according to the expressed desire of
the people Mr. Starky will be the appointee.
A petition has been in circulation asking
for the repeal of the valued policy act. But
few names were obtained in Milton, and some
of those who did sign the petition are now
sorry they did it. The opinion is if a man
pays premium on a certain amount and his
property Is destroyed, he should receive
that amount. and nothing less. Let the
agents Of the insurance companies insure
for only so much as they are willing 10 pay.
Another petition has gone to Dover asking
the Legislature to pass aw prohibiting the
use Of rakes in catching oysters in the Broad
kiln, aHd that the oyster shall be of certain
size, and other provisions. We believe that
Legislation on this subject is useless; we have
laws now that are not enforced, aud to pass
one like the above would only be benefttiug
those who intend to keep no law,-the law
abiding citizen would respect it, while those
who are a5ove The lac woutd reap the har-
vest Give all a chance
The appointment ofAlfred Robinson, Esq,
as Chief Justice of the State, isreceived here
with favorable comment by the persons Of
both parties. Mr.. Robinson is highly res
spoastsa Eiiitt5ss, as lie is Throughout the State
The appointment Of David T. Marvel as
associate Judge for Kent county is the>sub-
iect Of unfavorable comment by both Denfe-
Gratis and Republicans. Some Of our most
ardent Democrats think that Governor Rey-
nolds should have appointed Republican
and given to the Delaware bench, at least,
minority representation, politically But
blinded by partisan faYer and nepotistn, he |
throws the acme Of insult into the face OIL
Kent county by coming 10 Sussex county for |
a Democrat. We know Mr.. Marvel as a
gentleman, and have nothing to say against |
him; but the autocratc power Of the COVER
nor Of Delaware is tremendous.
Mr.. Davidson contracted for the canning /
factory is buying his lumber and as soon as
it can be gotten together will commence the
building Mr.. Couuselman is successful in /
contracting for vegetables, aHd farmers and
town people are elated at the prospect for a !
year Of business.
On Saturday night week man took the /
whip of VIM Mason from his buggy while it |
was standing in the upper part of the town.
OHSunday morning following, Mr.. Mason trac-
ed the party as far as the salisbury FARM
Milton and Georgetown, but went
no further. as he was then, ard is yet satisfied
that the person is a resident Of Georgetown.
He says if the whip Is not returned there
will be trouble.
VIM. F. Parker has sold aone.haif interest
in the mercantile business, he is now engaged
in to VIM. H. Chandler, end the firm will in
the future be known as Parker & Chandler -
The goods are being invoiced this week.
The Milton Branch of the Building and
Loan Association Of Bloomington, III is
progressing finely. Shares can be taken at
my time by calling on W. F. starky, trea-
surer,
For another four years George Wilkins is
he mail contractor on the route from Ellen
iale 10 Drawbridge via Milton. The contrac.
or is obliged TO make one trip daily from ]
via Milton to EIendale and re- t
urH aud TWO trips daily from Milton to 81
endale and return. No better man than Mr.. t
wilkins could be given the contract, as he S
ippears to suit the business perfectly. The |.
cute from Milton to NAPLES has been given
. a Kentucky contractor, at a very low {
iguye, aud the sentiment expressed here is
He may come and drive it himseIfn But !
lie won't as some fool will certainly take Il !
if Els hands.
Mr.. William Reed and Miss Minnie I.oi- ?
and. both of near Milton, were united in P
7edlock at Nassau on Tuesday the 81 uit n
he officiating clergyman was the Rev. S. "
yickline. 7
An extra meeting win begin at the NJ. P :,
hurch ON Sunday evening next al
Captain j c. Atkins and wife are visiting p
Philadelphia r.
Mr.. James c. Wilson, Of South Milton, who e, y
as been quite i'll with pneumonia. is now TT
improving. a.
In accordance with the laws Of the State n
Ie member ofthe NJ. p Church viii hold nj
eetiug on Friday evening next sor the pur- st
'se Of eiecting board Of trustees. All s.
embers Of said church are invited to be VI
eseft OIL
The School committee ofthe consolidated Sc
stricts Of Milton met Oh Monday evening &;
iere were six xneinbersoflhe board present. &