Evening journal., 1898-07-21
4 LIGHT WHEAT CROP
CHANGE IN MILFORD SCHOOLS.
VISIT OF EMBRYO SOLDIERS.
OTHER NOTES OLE THE TOWN.


VISIT OF EMBRYO SOLDIERS.
OTHER NOTES OF THE TOWN.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Milford, July 21.-The wheat crop in
this vicinity will hardly average two
third crop. A farmer by the name of
Lewis, living between here and Fred
erica, realized 140 bushels from seven
acres, while the wheat Of neighbor,
Wesley Hammond, was so poor that it
could only be used for bedding for his
cattle.
Millard r. Hydom, editor OF the
News and Advertiser, who has been
elected principa, of the North Milford
public school, in place OF Professor
ELS, formerly had charge of the
public school in Frederick, where he
gave great satisfaction. Professor
Morris, who has been reelected prin-
cipal Of the South Milford school, has
occupied that position for four years.
All of the old teachers have been re-
elected, but have been notified to ap-
pear in Georgetown the second week in
August to pass an examination in the
history and geography OF Spain, Per-
sia, Cuba, Egypt and several otker
countries in order to retain their posi-
! tions.
Company B, South Milford Zouaves.
went down to Georgetown on Monday,
where they greatly pleased the people
with their efficient drill under Captain
| Benedict The houses Of the citizens
were very kindly opened for the enter
tainment Of the little soldiers, and they
returned home greatly pleased with
their reception. On their return they
marched to the lawn Of Hon. w. f.
Causey and had their pictures taken by
Mr.. Daugherty.
1t was circulated here recently thai
Colonel Mark Davis had received the
appointment Of postmaster Upon in.
| vestisation it was found that the ap.
pOintment had not yet been made. Col
Onel Davis is a prominent Union Re-
| publican
The steamer EndeavOr ran an excur-
sion from here to-day to Woodland
Beach, under the auspices OF the An
cient Order OF United Workmen The
EndeavOr is such a staunch boat and
Captain Denny proved himself such an
efficient officer during the Fourth OF
July storm that there was a very large
attendance. The steamer Frederioa
also made an excursion to the same
place and parties from Dover and vi.
cinity have made arrangements to go
so that a large crowd will probably b,
on hand.
William A. Humes, who has beer
confined to his bed for several weeks
is now able to sit up, and with hi.
wife expects shortly to try the effect.
OF mountain air.
The Presbyterian Sunday school pic
nicked at Slaughter Beach on Tues
day
Miss Susan Gilman. Of New York
and Mrs. William Smith and two chill
dren and nurse. of Lowesdale. Pa. ar,
visiting their mother, Mrs. Robert r
Gilman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Causey, o.
Washington, d. c.. are spending theii
vacation with his parents, Hon. w. F
Causey and wife
The young people enjoyed a beacf
party yesterday afternoon. The fol
lowing attended: Misses Leila Tatum
Jennie Causey, Lizzie Richards. Bessi,
Morrow. Marie Coulson, Eva Brough
Oscar Wilson. John Holland, william
Prettyman, Edward Causey, Truster
Causey, Hiram Truitt, Donnell Mar
shall and several others.
A match took place Tuesday after
noon between the Seaford and MilfOr,
eolored baseball teams.