Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1909-06-11
MILTON NEWS.

In the latter part OF April ex-state- Treasurer
Charles p. Atkins went TO the Pennsylvania
Hospital. ana returned TO his home in Milton
accompanied by enc OF the hospital attendants
on June lst During the five weeks Of his en-
forced stay at this institution be underwent an
operation for abdominal troubles. a malacy
that had afflicted him for many months: per
haps years. He now THINKS he is perfectly cused
but IS yet weak and somewhat emaceated the
result OF his long confinement. but his naturally
robust form and strong constitution. will soon
gain strength under the ing air and recuper.
alive powers, Of the Sussex climate. Mr.. At
kins thinks the last i've weeks has been the
most awful and harroRing experience Of his
life. Necessarily under confinement his thoughts
were Of his business OF bis home, and of an the
people Of Milton. He said u believe ] thought
Of every person in Milton whom ever knew.
Yet under all the disadyantageOus circumstan-
ees with which be was surrounded, the suffering
be endured both in body and mind. his atten.
danis did their duty; and there was an anchor.
aling feature in the fact that he was not forgot
ten by his Delaware friends in Philadelphia.
Dr. W. J. Hearn, Captain George KINNEY,
Peter Faucet and Others, formerly Of Milton
eheered his heart and were attentive in their
minislrauons, TO bis comfort, in an intellectual
as well as physical manner, To their friends
Mr.. Atkins desires TO express the best wishes of
his heart for the future long life and happiness,
remarking that while his hospital experience
was the most awful Of his life; the memory Of
their kindness under the ordeal is engraited on
his mind and stamped upon his heart and will
be remembered not only as a bright episode OF
that awful time but as one Of the most pleasing
"reminiscences Of his existence The many
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his return, that he has been oyercrowded with
company and congratulations; too much Of
which is by no means conducive TO improve.
ment However In a few days be expects TO be
out, and able to attend 20 business
William Donovan formerly OF near smyrna
has been paying Milton friends visit after an
absence Of about thirty-hve years
on Thursday afternoon and evening Christ
ian Endeavor Rally Service will be held IN the .
NJ. P. Church. The State president, the Rev
". p. Roberts, Will be present and other visiting
speakers will address the meetings.
The Draper Canning Company of Slaughter
Meek shipped more canned tomatoes last week.
J. J. Daily Of Wilmington was a Milton visitor
last week.
Miss Mary Mcgee is visiting friends in Phia.
delphia.
Mrs J. D. smith, wife Of the N. p. pastor has
returned from visit to her parents at Chinco-
league.
Mrs. Robert Morris is making additions to her
property on Union street, north.
c. f. Bacon has his new building ready for
the plasterers.
The latter part OF last week was a propitious
time for putting out plants; and those having
such work to do, did It,
Keep of the Bridge {" is the latest town order
This has been a town ordinance from away
back Is It possible that this ordinance is /
going TO be put in force2 We shall see ]
1t is said, there are more dogs than hogs in
Milton" Possibly this may be true; for there'sl
no accounting for taste but there is for SMELL
on Friday Charles Shear brought suit against
his brother-in.law, and wife, for fifteen dollars
a watehi alleged to be due him on a
business transaction. The case came before
Squire Collinsan was postponed until Saturday 81
afternoon. Al that time the plaintiff and his
wife, the defendent, ana his wife,-all Jews-ap. a
peared, and with them three other little Jews, h