Milford chronicle., 1905-06-09
MILTON NEWS.

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Rev. NJ P. jackson, of the A. VI. z
Conference, former pastor on Milton
!. charge, has been returned for another
l. year. This meets with the approval OF
the white populace of Milton; and while
they may have nothing to do with it, -
d it surely is invigorating to know there is
e a man in the colored pulpit who knows
his business, and is using his might and
best endeavors for the betterment Of his
race That Mr.. Jackson has been doing
this on every occasion, ''goes without
; saying" The fruits of his ministry have
shown themselves on more than one oc-
casion. The morals of the colored people
( are superior to any borough-or town /;
or city, if you like lhe phraseology bet
ter-than anywhere we know.
William Lank, of Philadelphia, is visit
ing relatives here.
The town supervisor has been making
repairs on Federal street. Saw dust, bro
ken bricks and dirt, are the components
OF the material used.
George A. Wilson, of Stevensonville,
has had his residence repainted and other
repairs made
Mrs. Jane Sharp has made some addi-
ton to her residence on Federal street.
Abraham Reed, veteran Of the Civil
War, who has been living in Lewes for
several years, has removed to the resi-
dence of his son, Theodore Reed, near
town.
Repairs have been made on the river
cannery during the past week. Ander-
son & Co. will operate this one, and Mr..
Merritt the one at the station. Both of
these firms are from Maryland. The ex-
perience Of last year is causing the far
mers to contract on a certainty for this
years crop of tomatoes, and not run the
chances of a fluctuating market.
Frost is reported to have been noticed
on last Friday morning, Juge End.
William Workman, contractor and !
builder, left Milton on Monday for New {
burn, N. c., on business.
Messrs. Coverdale & Outten are re-
painting the postoffice, both outside and =
inside.
Edgar Lank, Esq, of Philadelphia, Wis y
ted his mother and brother last week. 4
Persons from Milton, going between 5
Glendale and Harrington in the morn E
ng, are obliged to drive to Ellendale, as 0
he train from Milton makes no eonnec- a
ion in the morning. This is bad ar g
for Milton travellers but good n
N the liverymen. a
J. Polk Davidson is now planking his
acht Difficulty in obtaining lumber IL
auses the work to progress slow. :
]. II. Davidson has contracted with 9,
luther Black to build dwelling on
1nion street; dimensions of front build "
lg Is ft.x22 it., and of back building, ,,
6 ft.x30 #. The work of excavation has 3,
egun. Mr. Davidson has the founda-
on laid for the building of Josiah Gull 81
er on the same street, and adjoining ,,
nat of Mr.. Black.
Children's Day will be observed at the vi
[, E. and NJ. p Churches on Sunday
vening next vi
At the school election held on Satur.
ay, the following gentlemen were cho. De
m as commissioners, viz. J. NJ. Lank, 9,
c. Lank, w. II. Stevens, and T. W. W
Iarren. The three first mentioned for
lree years,and Mr.. Warren for two IN
ears. The contest was quite exciting,
lere being four tickets in the field. On
Ionday morning following, the newly
ected commissioners met with the for ae
er board, and effected an organization W
= electing N. W. White, president; f.
r. Warren, secretary, and J. NJ. Lank wi
easurer. w.
William D. Ellingsworth and Miss An IN
e NJ Marker, of near Glendale, was to
lited in matrimony on Sunday evening,
the NJ. E. parsonage, by the Rev. r. +. oi
)ursy NO
George w. Pettyjohn was stricken with =
lralysis on Sunday night. Dr. NAPLES, he
Georgetown, is in attendance.