Milford chronicle., 1893-11-24
MILTON.

In my last communication through beiul
misiuformed I stated that Rev. Mt. William
, son conducted the funeral services over The
remains Of Josie, the I3-yearold child o
Mr. aud MIS- lanes Fowler when II shoulc
have been Rev. Mr. Roberts, The error was
unintentonal,
The 6rm of welch & Starkey, druggists
have dissolved partnership aftei a business
relation of ten years. Fred B. Welch sue
ceeds Mr. Starkey in the business, aud the
firm will in the future be known as John B.
Wslch & Son.
Peter c. Parker, representing the firm OF
Houuet, Warner & Co., wholesale dry goods
merchants, Philada., has been spending a
/ few DAYS in our midst as the guest his aged
mother and brother William T. Parker
This is Mr. Parker's native town.
! Mrs Jannette Mustard has returned from
an eight weeks visit among friends in Will
miugton, Philadelphia and Penns- Grove,
N. J.
Noble Ellinesworth, accompanied BY MS
mother, has returned home for the winter,
Mr. aud Mrs. Joseph c. Adkins are visit
ing relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. George H. Hall and three children, OF
Milford, visited her mother aud sister, Mrs
Lewis B. Chandler, last week.
Capt. Geo. IeKites has given up the paint
ing business and has taken charge OF the
schooner John A. Lingo, trading between
here and Philadelphia.
Mr.. George wilkins, mail agent between
Milton and Elleudale, has been confined to
his bed during the past two weeks. His
son William has given up his position in
Philadelphia and has taken charge OF the
mail service for the winter to relieve his
father.
Chas. W. Atkins recently purchased I5,-
600 feet Of yellow pine lumber at a big
wreckage sale on Lewes beach and on Thurs
day last George E Vickers delivered Por-
tiou of it by contract.
A memorial service was held in memory
of Minos Conaway by the Christian Eudeavor
Society Of the NJ. P. Church last Sunday
evening he being the FIRST member the /
society has lost The meeting was led by
W. c. Fearing. The sermon which followed /
was preached by the pastor from Luke, /
chapter; part OF 40 verse, For they all 4
waited for Him"
The general class will be held on next /
Sunday morning by Henry Adkins. All are /
invited.
The third quarterly conference nfthe NJ. P.
Church will be held on Saturday, November
IS.
Joseph B. Morris, who has been employed
near Philadelphia as a mechanic, has re-
turned home for the winter
Rev. r. H. Davis, of North Conway N H.,
and B. +. Davis, Esq, Of Gare Gerardeau,
Mo, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. R
Tomliuson last week.
Miss Jennie Norman, of Lewes, is visiting
Miss e telle N. Adkins this week
Miss Mather assistant superintendent of
work of Delaware for the w. c.
T o., will address the Y's on Tuesday even
ing the 2Sth iHst at the NJ. Z. Church. Her
subject will be: "The Radius of Life. " All
are invited 10 here her. No admission will
be charged and no collection will be taken.
John B Barker, our tinsmith has been
awarded the contract TO furnish the Rlason
FrHit Jar Company with small poles by the
car load. These poles are used to handle
he Jars as soon as they are moulded. The
irm of ]. c. Adkins & Son furnish pine
wood for the same company.
Rev. Percival c. Pyle, rector Of St Johns
Episcopal Church is visiting in Wilmington.
Charles Donovan who has been Engaged
Is bartender for several years has decided to
rive up the business for farming and next
,ear will tenant the farm of Henry Wilson,
ESQ, on the Georgetown road. Mr.. DonO
ran will raise truck principally.
Mrs Ida Barker, Of Philadelphia is visit
ne Mr. and Mrs. John B. Barker.
G. W A.