Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-12-05
MILTON NEWS.

past, nor comforts present, but rather
with a spirit of listlessness and lassitude
Characteristic of people on good terms
with themselves and with every one else.
The stores and banks were closed, and
business was suspended generally; the
exception being the hotels, which were
kept open to provide a stopping place
for the wayfarer, and to supply stimu-
snts to the inward man whose despon-
6ency might require revivihcation OF
spirit. A few persons went cunning,
some roamed the streets, but the many
found comfort in the pleasure of their
own domiciles, away from the alluring
temptations of the street. The Epworth
League gave dinner and a supper at
the NJ. E. Church which was largely at
tended, and in the evening the Christian
Eudeavor Society, of the NJ. P. Church,
held an entertainment in School Hall
which WAS well patronized. The day
passed pleasantly, and is now numbered
with its many predecessors that have fol-
lowed the first one ever held in the Ply
moath Colony, under the verbal procla-
nation of Governor Bradford 28I years
ago.
Mrs. Susie B. Davidson spent Thanks
giving in Philadelphia, returning to Mil
ton on Monday.
Mr.. G. w. Atkins returned on Thurs
day from a two weeks tour through the
upper part of the State. He also visited
Camden, N. J., and other points, in bus
mess capacity. He left again on Mon
day for points south
Mrs. G. W. Atkins, who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Estella Darby, at
Camden, N. j., for ten days, returned to
her home on Thursday.
elias Lohand, engaged in the manufac-
turs Of oil in Virginia, is home for sea-
son,
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Milton Library. will be held on
the evening of December 18th, in the
parlor of the Librarian, ]. B. WEIGH. All
members are requested to be present, as
business of importance will be considered
On next Sunday afternoon, the regular
mcnthly meeting of the Junior Mission
sry Society, will be held at the NJ. E
Sunday School.
Cans are being labelled at the Station
cannery of Ward & Merritt this week.
It may appear strange, but yet it
true, that roses are in full bloom in on
pagterre in town.
Miss Mary Raughley who sPrained on
of the metatarsul bones of her foot las
week, and went to her home at Denton
has returned.
Mr.. S. J. Wilson received telegrar
on Monday evening, informing him th'
bis daughter, Mrs. Maggie Carey, WI
quite i'll in Camden, N. ]. Mrs. Wilson
the mother of Mrs. Carey, left on Tue
day to go to the assistance of her daugl
ter,
Anderson & Bro, prOprietors of IL
River cannery, ARE loading cars this wee
Prof w. G. Teasing commenced {
Tuesday to paint the dwelling of S. n
ZoAand.
Isaac W. Nailor has laid the foundatio
tor a dwelling for George Atkins {
Chestnut street, adjoining the scho
house.
). coard Clendaniel is building dive
Ing for Fred Brinkley at the south Ell
of Federal street along the railroad trac
The windows of many residences
our town are beautifed by pretty exotic
These are doubtless a pleasure to the
mates of the houses, who have the ca
Of them. They are also pleasure to Il
passers-by who look at them and have l
trouble with them. Did you ever thir
of this?
John Simpler,a colored veteran of Il
Civil War, died last week and was bu
led with becoming ceremonies at the
NJ. E. Cemetery, near town.
Hannah R. Warren, wife of Geo. WI
rem, died at her home near ReynolC
Church on Saturday, aged Is years,
month and days, Funeral serviC
were held at Reynolds Church on Nc
day afternoon, by the Rev. Frank H
land and the body inhumed in the ce
etery nearby. 81. Wilson, director.
The road on each side of Lavini
Bridge has again caved, and is dangerC
to passing teams. The overseer shOI
attend to this before any damage is dol
There is, doubtless. leak below VIII
the workmen have failed to stop,aud
may account for the frequent caeing.
Is useless to throw a little dirt in
cave-in, and say the work is done.
FIRST heavy rain will settle this dirt, {
the leak or underdrain below, will ca
it off. Stop the leak below; save VIC
save dirt, and quit filling up the lake.
Last Sunday was one of those raj
damp, dreary days that one reads abe
Not fit to go on the street, and therei
compelled to stay at home in all the at
don of negligee and unrest. Just sue
day as brings no congregation to
CHURCH, and forces the minister to
an audience of empty benches. But
had an end; the heavy rain Of Sun