Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

the many varieties of Magnolia trees that
grow in the meadow and cripple that
skirt this thorouPhfare on either side,
and which, in season, fill the atmosphere
contiguous thereto, with delightful fra
GRANGE most pleasing to the Olfsctory
nerves. No human step is heard no hu-
man form is seen; all is solitude and Sc
lencs. save the melodramic notes Of the
bull frog, and the terrapin, learning its
Young ones to run the gamut. Mulberry
street is reached and we turn toward the
shores of Fangauzy XII. The moon is now
fast approaching the zenith, and the tall
forms of the cypress that stand upon the
banks of the lake, are beautifully sill
houtted in the clear waters below. A
ouietness surrounds us; a silence that
can be felt; Point Desolation looms uP
in the distance, and the forest bordering
South Fanganzyki forms pretty back
ground. We look at our watch it is II
O'Clock.
"The sea fowl has gone to her nest,
The beast has laid down i'll its lair,
E'en ow is a season OF rest
And to nv cabin repair.
We pursue our way homeward and to
bed, where we are soon lost in dream
land.
Memorial Uay was observed by Por-
ton of our people in a becoming man
ner; the graves of the dead soldier were
tagged, and many tokens of kind re-
membrance were paid to the friends and
loved ones who lie beneath the sod in the
Milton Cemetery. While business
coursed in its wOnted channels, while
the merchant was busy at his counter,
and the harsh saw. OF the carpenter was
heard, the few whose thoughts reverted
to the past. were busy in their work OF
love. A service was held in School Hall,
which was filled with a fine audience, to-
gether with the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Ad-
dresses we're made by the Rev. c. S. Ba-
ker. D. D, Presiding Elder of Dover
District, Capt. w. H. Mcgee, J. NJ. Lank
aud ] A. Ellegood, Of Glendale. A
pleasant time was had and all were
happy. No accident nor discord occurred
to mar the pleasure of the day and when
night drew its bile curtain over the town
the participants were satisfied with the
work of the day. The address of Cap
tain w. H. Mcgee deserves especial
mention Captain Mcgee was raised
near Milton, and this is the home of his
nativity and early manhood. He and
his father were both soldiers; and to
show his respect for the dead who lie in
Milton Cemetery, he came from Phila'
delphia-accompauie by Mrs. Mcgee
to be present on Memorial Day, His ad
dress was well received, and his reminis-
cences were appreciated by the people
with whom he is wont to mingle when
away from the cares of business. Has-
ing been a sailor, he gave some very
graphic accounts of the scenes around
/ Cuba, and Santiago made memorable by
the Spanish-American War. Captain
Mcgee is patriot to the corc,as was his
/ father, & n as are also all the members of
his family. He is now in the prime Of
life, and will doubtless see many more
Memorial Days, and have the melancholy
pleasure of participating in their ser
vices.
Referring 20 an item published some
time ago about "land-grabbers," or per
sons ploughing into the road, Mr.. G. W.
Atkins, travelling salesman for c. II. At
kins, says in substance: There is piece
of road in the lower part of the county
where the farmers have ploughed from
both sides of the road to the ruts, and for
teams to pass it is necessary for both 10
drive out on TIE broken ground. This
was his experience last week, The far
mers in ploughiug, and will in narrowing,
keep the ruts filled up,and every passing
team will be compelled to break the
tracks. And the question is asked, by
tn 3se interested, how is this to be rene
died?
On Decoration Day Prof. w. G. Pear
ing,in company with three young ladies
was coming from Zion Cemetery, "---h
ole of the ladies alighted from the car
riage to pick some wild A'~ers. As she
returned to the wagon he tea IL started
causing her to perform backward SOM
ersault out OF Il e vehicle; which she did
without hurt. It is thought she will 90
on the trapeze.
Miss MaYme A. Conner spent three
days of last week as the guest of Miss
Cooper in Milford.
Mr.. George Carpenters new building