Milford chronicle., 1893-08-11

travel to the adjac4nt towns and village.
If there be any in d condition like untS
ours, and We hope there are not. The
cattle may, or may not, improve; but we
are sure II the side streets especially wer,
cleared it would put the town in a mucl
better sanitary condition than it has beer
for some time. We hope the citizens
will stop gossipiug about the Town Board
The Golden Rule Lodge of Odd Eel
lows have purchased four acres of land
of the Hazard estate opposite the resi-
dence of Charles NAPLES for cemetery
purposes. The form Of the lot deeds are
now in hand and the prices per lot will
be fixed at an early date. The cemetery
will be laid out with walks and drives in
a uniform order. The move on part Of
the order is very timely,as our town Gem.
etery has now little space left for burial
purposes.
Ex-Governor Ponder while passing
from his residence on Saturday, by way
of side porch, had a fall which manned
the Governor. He was bruised consid.
eFably just below the knee. He is now
doing well aud hopes to be at his Office
in few days.
The NJ. p. Church upon which there
has been put nearly five hundred dollars
in improvements will be re-opened next
Sunday. There will be preaching at
1890 a. M, and at $40 and 500 D. m.
Prominent ministers from distance are
expected to ofhciate.
DR., Sheridan Manship, druggist and
practitioner Of Wilmington, was with his
/ father several days last week. The doc
tor is always cordially greeted by his host
of friends here What tue doctor does
not know about Republican politics from
the tariff down to the appointment Of a
| lighthouse keeper, is not worth knowing,
Florence, the niue-year- daughter
of Harry Davis. fell from tree last week
and broke her arm at the wrist. DR..
Wilson was called in attendance. She is
now improving as rapidly as could be
expected,
Captain lanes Conwell has undertaken
extensive Improvement IN his home and
its surroundings at the corner OF Federal
and Will streets, The painters, paper
hangers and brick masons have all been
busy.
Tie Christian Endeavor service was
conducted by Miss Emma White Sunday
levening on the Chandler lawn George
Morris, Robert Collius, Fannie Pretty
man and Maggie White read, Nirgie Wei
gand sang a solo, .
Mrs. Vim. P. Fox and her two children
are at her fathers, Samuel J Wilson's,
Mr., Fox was also here Saturday and Sun
day. He is now the proprietor of the
Arlington at Cape Charles City.
Mr.. PayEter Johnson, residing near
town, is severely afflicted with a carbun-
Gle on his neck. The hope for his re-
covery is very slight
George and Hulie Atkins drove to
Lewes on Sunday and took i'll Lodges
woods colored camp en- route. They re-
port coed time.
Rev. R. S. Williamson with his fam
! ily are off on a trip to Hurlocks, Dorches-
ter county, Nd, among his old parishon-
ers. He will return the latter part Of this
week.
lanes Mason has been engaged as a
clerk at the Drawbridge by Mr.. John
Dorman, We wish James much pros
perity in his new position.
DR.. Joseph Conwell and son, George,
of Vineland, N. J., and Mrs. Lou Prim-
rose and daughter, Bessie, of Philadel-
pnia. are resting from the cares of life in
the home of Mr.. Primrose on Broad street.
The family Of Capt. Vim. Mcgee re-
turned home Thursday after an absence
of three months aboard the captains
vessel
Mrs. Samuel J. Wilson, who has been
with her daughter at Cape Charles City
for two weeks, returned last week.
VIM. Maull has so much improved
from his late sickness that he was able
TO drive to Lewes to enjoy a week with
his brother.
Capt John Mcgee and son, Clarence,
came to town Monday. The captain IS in
good health and fine spirits
Lol Abbott who has a position on one
of the CLYDE steamers, showed his face to
his friends Monday.
Edward Vaughn, with his brother IN
the drug business in Middletown, Del,
is taking his vacation at his mothers
Mr.. Edward Manship is quite sick at
the home of his sister, Mrs. Morris
Nervous prosuation is the special cause
of his illness.
DIR. Joseph Hearn was in town a part
of the day Sunday. He left early Mon
day for Georgetown to have consulta-
ton there,
Hyson Davidson, who is in the employ
Of the International Tug Co., IS home
| for two weeks.
Miss Fannie Wilson, Atkins lady
clerk, is away for a needed rest with
relatives in Houston.
Johnny Donohoo, one of our bright
ex.AIilton boys, is here to spend two
weeks with Mr.. Peter Wilson.
Joshua Prettyman, after four weeks
recreation in Philadelphia and Other
points, came home Saturday,
Mrs. David Russell and daughter, Of
Lewes, spent two days last week with
| NTre MoIlie Russell.
| Luther Black, of Georgetown, came
over for Sunday with his mother. He
met many of his friends during the day
Rev. Howard Schlincke filled the pull
pits Sunday at Reynolds, Weigand'
| Chapel and Milton.
Miss Fannie Lauk came OIL her annua
visit last week. She is stopping at Mr.
Edward Willey's.
Mrs Cora Fowler and daughter, of VIII
mington, are sojourning at Mrs. Pete
Wilson's.
Lucille Mustard is enjoying tn
country breezes at her great-grand
lmother's near Lewes.
Mrs. Jane Reed, of philadelphia visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. David I. atkins
Miss Ollie Atkins is engaged to paint
IScriptural scene for White Chapel
MAX WAX.
Investigation Invited.