Milford chronicle., 1902-03-07
MILTON NEWS.

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The town election on Saturday was hotly
contested. There were several tickets in the
field and l27 votes cast. The result was the
reelection OF W. H. Stevens and the election
Of Captain James b. Scul and John Lewis,
all good men; i'm appropriated with advanced
ideas, who win no doubt do their duty to
their constituents. The new members Of the
Council were sworn in on Saturday evening,
and some business Of minor importance
transacted.
W. D. Conwell, who represents the Home
Life Insurance Company in this district, at
tended the banquet given by that company
in Wilmington on last Friday evening.
Since the snow has melted and gone,we no
tice the lawns in front Of many residences are
beginning to look green; and few weeks OF
warm weather, viii bedeck the landscape in
the beauty offspring.
On Thursday our Town Authorities were
having some Of the chug holes on the streets
filed with oyster shells purchased from citi-
zens.
Mr.. VIII JOhnsOR, who has been carpenter
ing at Atlantic City for some time, returned
to Milton last week, with a sprained ankle.
Mr.. G. G. Davidson, who has the repairing
Of a schooner belonging to the Carey Broth
only one day in February, and four days and
eight hours IN January. This was on account
of bad weather
Capt. S. R. Scull commenced this week to
load one OF his schooners with piling.
On the evening Of March 10th, Prof W. G.
Fearing will deliver lecture at the NJ. p
Church, on the benent derived by church
members from reading the Methodist Protes-
tant Newspaper.
The debate that took place on Friday even
ing between pupils OF the Milton schsol and
pupils OF the Lincoln school, was decided in
favor of the latter.
The Frances (. Willard Memorial service,
which was held at the NJ. E. Church on
Thursday evening,was we'll attended, partic-
ularly by the ladies'.
Capt. James c. Palmer is shipping large
quantities OF cedar posts to northerly mar
kets.
Edward Reynolds is shipping wood,cut into
stove lengths, to Lewes by rail.
A considerable thunder storm visited Mil
ton on Friday night It is said to betol5en
the breaking up Of winter.
s. J. Wilson, on account Of the past bad
weather, has been unable to finish his car
riage emporium. On account OF this, car
load ofvehicIes received last week, were stored
in the lower room OF the Masonic Hall. How
ever, sAs brighter skies dispense serener
light Mr.. Wilson has taken advantage or
the early part Of this week to put the metal
lie roof on his building, and the rest of the
work can be finished at leisure.
The Annual Missionary Meeting was held
at the NJ E. Church on Sunday evening. Sing
ing, declarations and essays were the order
ofexercises. 1t is said Miss Mamie Conner
was the star reader, and the WEIGH sisters
Misses May and Lottie-the star singers.
Si42s9 was raised during the year. $40 ofthis
was raised by the envelope system. The re-
mainder from interest paid by W, W. Con-
we'll on deposit, Of the money Of the Society
In the Lewes National Depository Of this
town,and from basket collections.
Milton was visited by a hal: storm on Sun
day afternoon.
Charles Marker, who has been seriously i'll
with pneumonia,is convalescing slowly. The
crisis OF his disease was reached on Sunday,
and the developments are for the better.
This appears to give JOY to many hearts, as
Charlie is a fine young man, and respected by
all who know him.
Christen Jensen, the Dane, is reported as
slowly recovering from his illness. This is,
also. pneumonia.
Mrs. G. W. Atkins, gave Social on Tues
day evening which was attended BY the mem
bers end friends Of the NJ. p Church. Re-
freshments were served, and general good
time was had altogether.
E. L. Collins, the newly-appointed vice
president Of the Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals, has had his attention
called to a very serious case, Of half or
nearly starved animal This case became
tion of some citizens was called to the cOndi-
ton Of the beast. The horse was given corn
and fodder by our generous people. Mr.. Col
lins,who was only appointed last week. is, as
yet. unacquainted with the duties OF his Of
fee. He has served notice on the owner Of
this horse, and written to Wilmington for in
structions in the premises.
Mr. G. W. Atkins LEFT on Wednesday morn
ing on business trip through Kent county,
He expects to be absent two weeks.
Schooner Annie Russell left town,or rather
the Milton dock, last week for some port
without captain or crew. The vessel broke
loose from her moorings, but was caught
before any damage was done.
Noble Ellingsworth left town on Friday to
resume his position on the tug Lookout, ply
ing from Philadelphia dock. Before leaving
tive sport of engaging in another fox hunt.
Accordingly, with the senior member Of the
Fox Hunting Club, OF Morris & ElIingsworth
let out on Thursday. According to Mr.. Nor
ris' statement, the dogs struch the trail at
els a. m. and ran It for III hours, denning
it on The farm Of r. Davis Carey, near Thos.
Pettyjohn's. It is represented to have been
4 the most exciting chase ofthe winter.
ho-o a. from, ono NJ the mon, hnra NJ
Town Council, that the dog tax will be in the
ratio OF an arithmeticaI progression; viz; as
follows: to wit etc. For one male dog, SO
cents for two male dogs, 81; for three male
dogs. 81; and for one female dog, So; for two
female dogs, Sc; and for three female dogssI2.
AS It is currently reported, there are some
parties carrying as many as twenty-four
dogs. perhaps the proposed tax by Town
Council may have the effect OF compelling
these dog owners to unload some Of their
property. It is becoming dangerous for a
man to step out in his own back yard after
dark. These hungry ours invade every smoke
house, kitchen, or any other place they can
find something to eat. No one blames the
dogs,it is only natural for them to want SON.
thing 30 eat-more than they get. More OF
this at another time.
Mrs. Sallie Ponder advertises to sell her
Georgetown property next week.
Anton Neibert, removed from town to
Broadkiln Neck on March Srd.
Mrs John Stockley is visiting her sister
Mrs. Lydia Ellingsworth.
Captain Howard Mcgee, IF New York, is IN
town. Presumably he came to fondle this
i pretty little present his wife has given him.
Messrn Mason & Morris will open their new
store in a few DAYS
L william W. smithers and Edgar W. Lank
have this day, March LIST, formed eo-psrt
nership under the firm name OF Smithers 4
> Lank, for the purpose OF conducting the prac
L tice Of the law, with Offices on the eleventh
floor of the Land Title and Trust Company
L building, Broad and Chestnut Streets, Phila
delphia. In this connection we viii stat
: that William W. Smithers, Esq, is the son o
Mrs Mary J. Snithers,of this town, and ha
. already by his eloquence and learning, mad
his mark at the Philadelphia bar. Edga
: Lank, Esq is the son OF Mrs Mary S. Lank
the daughter Of Mrs. Smithers, above named
. aud brother to Mr.. Joseph NJ. Lank. cashier q
the Sussex Trust Colhpanys Bank at Milton
Delaware boys are bound to come to the front
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