Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-03-06
MILTON NEWS.

There is talk OF building another church In
Milton. What its denomination will be is now
a matter OF conjecture; but It is known that
those who have the matter under advisement
are members o. the Methodist Episcopal
Church or have been until recently. These
men are OF the aged and middle aged class and
most OF them have been members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church from early life
Their "old time religion" has become obsolete
with the "powers that be" and they think
themselves called upon to seek another field,
or to unite themselves with another denomi-
nation or build an independent Methodist
Church. Ofcourse, II the Milton people decide
to do it. they will do it, The events of the
next few weeks may decide the question.
capt. George Hunter has bought OF NAPLES
& King the dwelling part Of the building con.
nected with the hardware store on the corner
OF Federal and Wharton streets and will re-
move it to Chestnut street as soon as the
weather becomes settled.
According to the account Of j. H. Davidson,
treasurer Of the municipality OF Milton, the
receipts Of the town for the year 1907 were
sl,t7223 and, the disbursements Sl42l92; In
cluded In this is the liquidation Of three Of
the bonds of the town, slOO.OO each. There re-
mains In the treasury sli7 81.
Last week the "Firemen's Band Of Milton"
was organized with seventeen pieces and with
Prof Bacon as leader.
A town election will be held at the mayors
ONCE next Saturday afternoon, March 7th'
at which imeR mayor and two commission
ers will be chosen to represent the town; The
mayor for one yeaS and the commissioners for
three years.
The following is posted on one Of the porch
posts IN II ont Of the Hart House. This
property for sale on reasonable terms. Step
inside"
The work on the jetty at the mouth OF the
BroadkiIn is progressing favorably. They ex-
pect to have it done and the dredger begin
work by the LIST Of April.
Walter Culver son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah
Culver. celebrated bis tenth birthday on Wed
nesday evening OF last week. at his parents
home in North Milton. Many Of his little
friends were present by invitation. The affair
was recherche, the presents numerous and
pretty and the refreshments were gobbled up
as only little urchins can do it,
George W Adkins has removed the stable
and carriage house from Lavinia street farther
back and sold the lot to Fred Pepper who will
build a dwelling theron.
Another old land mark mas been taken away.
The large maple tree that stood on the south
west corner OF Chestnut and MIL streets, near
the residence OF the late Mrs Gosleee has
succumed to to the ravages of time and the
woodman's axe. Il has fallen; and fallen to
rise no more.
to Federal street in South Milton.
Capt. Charles Cannon, OF the American
Dredging Company, accompanied by his wife
and daughter, Of Camden. n. j., are being en-
tertained by their Milton relatives and
friends.
Last SATURDAY was a busy day in town, and
many people from the surrounding country I
were present. The attractions we're First.
teachers institute, held In the afternoon and
evening in School Hall, which was crowded
with Interested spectators and participants at
both sessions. Second, the sale Of the farm Of
George A. Albeit, deceased, in front Of the
Hart House. It contains 40 acres and was
bought by Charles Johnson. for sl2O5. Third,
the auction sale OF the store goods OF j. C.
Lank, which was held in the afternoon AID
evening; besides these, was the general satuE-
day afternoon menu.
Sunday was missionary day at the NJ r.
Church. They raised $500 which makes the
missionary collection for the present year
sl5seO.
At the NJ P. Church s72'00 was raised in pay
ment on the pastors salary. In the evening
the Rev. G. B. McCready was asked to return
to this charge for another year by a rising
vote OF the congregation.
CAPTAIN Frank Lacy arrived home on Sat
urdsy night and has since been the recipient
OF the congratulations OF his many friends.
Captain Lacy relates thrilling narrative OF
shipwreck at sea and his providential escape
from a watery grave. He does not wish to
duplicate the experience Of the last six weeks.
sarah f. Johnson, relict Of the late Gopher
johnson, died at her home on Broad street. on
wednesday February 26th, Of paralysis, aged
u wears and days. Funeral services were
beld on Thursday afternoon at Reynolds
church by the Rev. McCready and sepulture
made in the adjacent cemetery by J. R.
Adkins One son, Charles B. Johnson, sur
wives her.
cassie Johnson, aged 80 years, formerly Of
Milton. and wife or Theodore johnson, died
Al her home Ne. pa callowhill street, Phila-
deiphia, on wednesday, February goth. The
body was transmitted TO Milton on the follow.
inc Saturday Funeral services we're held on
sunday afternoon ct the home Of EdTard
Bailey, by the Rev. g. r. McCready and ne
BODY inhamed in the Presbyterian Cemetery