Milford chronicle., 1905-11-17
MILTON NEWS.

Gentlemen who pass along the street
often make a great mistake in not speak
ing to the little children they meet ]
one will but notice the effect of treatin
their children with pOliteness and speak
ing to them when they meet them. / an
sure it would be a source of qualification
and a pleasure to- them. The children
appreciate being noticed, and will eros
the street to meet a man who they know
will have word to say to them. 1t doe
them good.
Judge Bradford, of the United State
District Court, at Wilmington, has issued
an order for the sale of the Steamer MARY
Nj. Vinyard. Capt. Davidson shipped Z
crew on last Thursday, and carried the
boat to Wilmington, where it is thought
she will bring a larger price than in Mil
ton. She will be sold Monday the 10th.
On Friday the fue in James Mason's
store became stopped, and the house was
filled with smoke for some time. 1t was
feared there was fire between the wall.
but the cause was discovered and reme-
died.
Dr. R. B. Hopkins has, about finished
two-storY building on his farm to the
west of Milton.
The beef business is getting lively in
Milton, one dealer has already dropped
out. ON Friday prices went down to ''two
pounds of steak for a quarter, and other
cuts to 6, and 10icts per pound
On Friday last William Clements, driver
of the Shirt Factory team, was thrown
from the wagon, at the railroad station
and badly bruised about the right shoul-
der. He is unable to attend to his duties,
but not confined to his home.
Benjamin Palmer has removed with his
family, to Townsend, where he will en-
gage in the baker business.
Mrs. T, W. Tomlinson, of Wilmington.
is theguest of her father and other friends
Rev. G. J. Hooper, NJ. P. Minister will
preach the Thanksgiving Sermon, at the
NJ. E. Church, on the Both.
Captain S. r. Bennett lost one of his
hogs, on Saturday, from an unknown
cause.
George E. Watson, colored, living near
4avinia's Bridge has had a bad dog. On
sunday it bit Steve Sockum on the leg.
Iuite badly. On Monday morning Steve
ook his gun and went to Watsons house,
nd shot the dog
On Monday there were evidently par
les cunning for rabbits near town. The
arties were not seen, but the dogs were
card running and five shots were fred,
'ossibly more. Tfere is a certain set of
eople mostly colored, who will not obey
le law. Why not make them ?
w. w. Conwell, cashier of the Milton
ational Bank and receiver for the Steam
Mary M. Vinyard has been confined
his home during the past week, by ILL
ess He is now convalescing.
On Sunday evening, at the NJ. P. Par
mage at Harbeson, Miss Ella Spencer.
as joined in matrimony with Frederick
iftOn. The cermony was performed by
e Rev. w. A. Sites; and the contracting
rites were, both, from near Milton.
The first snow of the season fell on
iesday morning.
S. ]. Wilson & Son have purchased
other bay horse to match the one they
eady had. The pair weigh 22OO pounds
seventeen hands, and make splendid
nout.
Rev. B. T. Coursey, and his junior
acher Captain S. B. Bennett, visited
lower Broadkiln, or among the con.
tation OF Zion Church on Wednesday.
Mr.. Coursey will preach OF Zion
rich on Wednesday night. Whether
extra meetings will continue at this
rch depends on the success of this
'ting. There has been larger meet u
at this place during the past several 6
ks, than ever before known, in the g
ory of the church, over go having pro- 8
ed conversion, and over thirty having VI
iected themselves with the church.
D. A. C. n