Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-10-24
MILTON NEWS.

evening, the 22d inst, Miss +
BESSIE Mcgee was joined in wedlock
With Mr.. William w. Conwell, of Mil +
on. The nuptial knot was tied by the +
Rev. L. H. Hoover, D. D., and the GER
'nIony was witnessed by many of the
elite of the Quaker City. Miss Mcgee is
he daughter of Captain W. H. Mcgee, a
5oimer resident of this town, but who for
he past few years has been engaged in
in Philadelphia. She is an at
trctive brunette, prepossessing in appear
ance, full of life and vivacity, and has
many friends in and around Milton. Mr..
COnwell is the eldest son of D. NJ Con-
well, of this town. He is a banker by
Occupation, and young man of rising
reputation; having already held many
positions of trust in the community which
required foresight and far-seeing acumen
together with responsibility. This happy
couple who have united their fortunes
together, step upon the threshold of life
under circumstances by all means favor
able; and it is the wish of the writer, to-
gether with their many friends, that their
past successes may only be the prelude !
To the greater ones that futurity may I'M
fold to them. Mr.. and Mrs. Conwell
will arrive in Milton on Thursday, and
will reside in the Fisher builing on Fed
eral street.
For some time past a general stagna-
ton appears to have prevailed in bust
ness circles around Milton. The closing
Of the canneries has rendered this dull
LESS more apparent, leaving as it does,
only one manufacturing establishment
in operation. The ennui produced by
this business collapse is apparent around
the railroad station where, only a short
time ago, all was hustle in the buying
and shipment of tomatoes. In town the
effect is felt by almost every one, and
crops out in nervous irritability, and
many other ways, according to the tenn
permanent of the individual upon whom
it acts. Two dull Saturdays have had the
effect of embarrassing the merchants
but this was enlivened on last Saturday,
which was fine day; and it being the
last opportunity for registration, many
people were in town for that purpose.
There were 224 persons registered on
hat occasion, making ga legally quail
lied voters in this district. The mer.
chants were busy and sold many goods.
The two preceding Sundays were, also,
unfavorable days, and the attendance at
the churches was numerically small; but
as last Sunday was also fine day, the at
tendance was greatly augmented. The
Rev. Walter Ellingsworth, of Garrett
Town, Pa, preached at the NJ. E. Church
both morning and evening. Mr.. Filings
worth is one of the Milton boys who is
ascending the ladder of fame, and the
people of town were many who attended
church and listened to the two fue dis
courses presented to them by one whom
they had known when a little boy run.
ming around the streets of Milton.
The Thirteenth Annual Convention OIL
the Delaware Christian Eudeavor Union
which will be held at Georgetown on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Octo
Der 22d, 23d and oath, will be the last an
nual convention of this Society, as here
after they will be held bi.ennially.
Rev. L. P. and Mrs. Corkran are visit
ing at Preston, Md
: Mr. Josiah Culver, wife and child, ar,
: visiting relatives in Maryland. Durin,
= Mr.. Culver's absence, his place as sta
ton agent is being filled by Mr.. WarC
t zimmerman, of Greenwood.
! The grounds around the Milton schoo
building have been regarded during tn
2 past week.
More piling is being hauled upon tn
e docks, and they are nearly loaded.
t Warrington & Goslee have opened
: beef shop at the corner of Federal an,
= Mulberry streets. The same old stand
., Mr.. Thomas Spencer, agent and ovei
s seer for William Chandler, of Scranton
e Pa, has about one thousand baskets c
pears gathered and ready for shipment
He will ship these in bulk, as soon as
car can be had This has been promise
him many days since, but has not vet a
!. rived.
K Mr.. George Abbott and wife, of Mi
d ford, spent part of last week with the
daughter and sOn.in-law, Mr.. and Mr.
II William Morris.
Is Our town was last week again grace
with the familiar countenances of thre,
d or more, life insurance agents.
Registration day brought many of Mi
; toms citizens who are engaged at 9th,
3. points, home to qualify as voters.
Is the last day for registration was set f,
Saturday before the election, it would /
if of advantage to many people. Once con
ing home would then answer both f,
d. registration and voting.
/, A Democrat meeting was held in frol
of the Ponder House on Friday evenin
s.. at which the Hon. L. Irving Handy al
Mr.. Somuel Johnson discussed the in
4, pending issues of the campaign to mar
10 attentive hearers. Mr.. Handy is a fiji
and fluent speaker.
b. Mr.. Elias Lohand left on Saturday f
r, Virginia, where he is engaged with fl
company.
ID Mr.. Wesley Coverdale has repaint,
/ the home of Mr.. Thomas Douglass,
North Milton Mr.. Douglass in til
t. work has departed from the old-style
painting which has obtained for maj
% years. The body of his house he h
1t painted dark color and the trimmin
white We admire it. 1t is pretty.
e, Mr. G. W. Atkins left on Monday
s, his regular business trip. This week NJ
Atkins expects to visit Chiucoteagr
q, and other parts, and arrive in GeOrgetoy
10 on Friday to be present at the meetil
III of the Christian Endeavor Union.
The HarbesOn cannery closed on F
er day after a most successful business ru
D. On this occasion the Polish women-w
It's have been employed thereto show tn
ss appreciation of the treatment they h
II received, decorated the Office of tn
employers with flowers, etc. The f,
be eign contingent left for their homes
SATURDAY.