Milford chronicle., 1893-12-22
MILTON


b Milfordite of 400 avoirdupois and
Z, Philaielphian Of medium statue, and
/ slim and Slender Miltoniau, we're goin
a the rounds and seeing all that was inter
S esting; and on coming up to dummy II
y gala uniform with gun aud baYonet erect
the Philadelphiau said, THAT dummy
a looks very natural. you might suppos'
1 him to be alive" The Milfordite said tS
the Philadelphian, twill give YOU twenty
FIVE cents 10 step up and slap his face. d
The dummy was taking 1t all in, though
every nerve was still The Miltouiau no
ticed the bayonet move about thirty
second of az inch (he being a born me
chanic), and before the Philadelphian
could earn his twenty-five cents the
dummy burst into big laugh and stepped
through a door. The jig was up and
ali laughed.
Rev. Peter p. Atkins aud wife have
both been quite sick with Ia grippe, but
are now couvalescent
Samuel Warrington arrived home last
week for a protracted stay.
Mr.. Reynolds, the postmaster of our
town, has had quite an experience with
rats and nice versus pumpkin pie this
week.
Milton's popular constable, with his
affable wife, has Just had a remarkably
enjoyable trip to Philadelphia for both
pleasure and business, they are now at
their home, and more jolly man it IS
rare to find.
Erasmus Lohand, one of Miltop's
plucky business men, and full of energy /
aud wit, has taken charge Of the life size 1
picture trade, and with his team visits |
each home in the country, and we wish /
him grand success in his new work.
Mrs. Mary Goslee is making a lengthy
visit among friends in Kent county
Cards are out announcing the marriage
Of Mr.. Lemuel S Watson, of near Mil
ford, 10 Miss Matte f. Morris, of our
town. The ceremony will take place IN
the NJ. Z. Church, Wednesday, December
27th, at 2 80 O'Clock p. m The bride
and groom will take the 4 p. III train
from Glendale for Philadelphia and other
northern cities The couple will eventu'
ally make Milton their home.
I will venture to say that Milton can Z
produce more old maids in proportion to
her population than any town on the
Peninsula. We can count twenty-one, ]
and Just how this can be we cannot uu-
ierstand, as they we're all beautiful when
IN their sweet sixteen" / think a few I
0f them will be successful ere long. v
On Saturday, December 23rd, boiling
rot cup of most excellent coffee will be
ierved to any and every customer willing
o partake thereof, at the store Of c. v
Atkins & Son. A general social re union s
# old Gus toners and new. An old fash v
oned free treat to which all are heartily
Welcome
A peculiarly strange advertisement is
o be seen at one Of our stores 1t reads
hus: For Sale-A large black shaggy b
log, name Rover; three years old will b
at snything; very fond of children. Ap- o
ly at this store. " o
Beaverdams entertainment comes off b
Wednesday in Xmas week, p
Harry Kiuuy, son of Capt. George f h
-inny, of Philadelphia, is visiting rela 1t
ives and friends here, Captain Kiuuy
'as born and raised in Milton. and after
cars of seafaring settled down to the
rocery business. la
On last Sunday evening at the home b
John Greens Mr.. James II Pettyjohn
nd Miss Fannie Reynolds were mar
ed by the Rev. R S. Williamson. ~
At the NJ. E. Church ou Thursday even re-
ig, the 28th inst, an entertainment will
e given, and a grand time is anticipated.
Hon. ]. H. B. Mustard has been con-
ned to his bed with la grippe for ten
ays. in
Captain George Hunter, of the schooner
obert Daisy is home this week from
'uthern trip. w
DR.. Horace Vaughn of Middletown is an
sitting his mother and sister this week.
Capt. John r. Mcgee is home to enjoy SCI
e holidays.
Mrs. Rebecca Ellegood is to spend
hristmas in Wilmington with her -
other and sister. p
Miss Lille Davidson is confined to the
luse this with illness.
Mr.. VIM. R. Hazard, who has had Or
large of the Ponder House for the past pa
% wears and who made host of friends do
Milton, has moved to Laurel to take
large of hotel in that town. Mr..
-ank Gray who is Mr. Hazards brother
law will succeed Mr.. Hazard as pro- pi'
ietor of the Ponder House.
The firm of Wilson & Conwell have
over 5000 lbs. of poultry up on
this writing. They are young men
ID bright. G. w. A. 7