Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
MILTON NEWS.

The tornado that passed over this vicinity
about O'Clock on Thursday morning did little
damage; but frightened many OF the half awak-
ened Inhabitants. The cloud which is described
by one who was watching It at the time was Of
an inkyiblackness, and looked very portentious {;
and the wind which was severe; scattered a few
old boards from Curtis Reeds front porch on
Front street. This Is about all It did, except to
change the atmosphere, and usher In windy
day.
Steamer Marie Thompson broke part Of her
machinery last week, while going up the Della
ware, en- route for Philadelphia and vas obliged to
put into Wilmington for repairs.
The home residence OF John H. C0noway on
Federal street. has been painted by J. F. Outten
The barge being built by J. 2. Davidson at
Carey's Landing, Is nearly completed and will
soon be launched. Mr.. Davidson built one here
last year which was christened "Barge No. s."
Mr.. and Mrs. PeteEstevenson, of fstevensOnvIlle
a suburb Of Miltgu' and named inhonOr Of Mr.
Stevenson, afe probably the oldest married
couple in this locality Mr. Stevenson is quite an
active man for his age, being 81 years old, the
eth Oflast September. His wife isseveral months
his junior.
Superintendent John Brooks visited the Milton
schools last week.
Post Office inspector Maxwell visited the Nil
ton office last week and found the business
straight.
local teachers institute will be held in the
Public School building on next Saturday the g
inst
The young lovers Of historic arr are preparing
for the rendition Of a drama to be presented to
the public on the evening Of WashingtOn's
birthday, in School Hall
Captcin Louis Darby Of Camden. j., visited
his Milton relatives and friends last week.
The N. d. & V. R. R. Co. is putting more
lies In its road bed west from Milton
On Saturday prothonolary N " white re-
ceiged as a present from friend al Chincoteague
a ten pound Wild goose Il will be understood
that Mr. White still resides in Milton.
Captain joseph Warrington Of ear town. has
exchanged his arm with Jehu Clifton for part
Of his property on Broad street. The two will
soOu remove TO their .at-ly acquired residences
J. C. Hazard left on Saturday to spend the re-
mainder OF the winter With his son-in law, and
daughter DR.. and Mrs P. " Tomliuson, az Will
mingtOn.
Harry Robin on Is s'il buying and shipping
corn from the Milton station to Philadelphia
90 cents per 70 pounds on the con, Is tue price
paid.
on the farm Of Dora Watson near slaughter
Beach for the accommodation OF be ladies and
gentlemen Of that locality.
Five weeks ago were someN hat premature in
stating that the NJ. +. Church would rot be
''cold storage this winter" We had only had
warm Sundays up to that time. Last Sunday
was different, and the auditorium Of the church, !
was disagreeably cold Some attribute this to
the fault of the heating apparatus others to the
very airy condition Of the windows: whichever
Il may have been makes little difference for It |
was cold
little excitement was created in town on |
Saturday evening wheo Harvey Sipple and Tho |
mas Scott got into fight. To make a long story |
short, Scott struck sipple, and Simple licked him.
An action at law Is TN eatened BY the town au-
thorittes, but tue parties live in the county and |
have not been IN town since the occurrence.
Hence they are non cOmmltabie under tie town
law.
The protracted meetings at the N P. Church
continues with increased vigor. The church is
crowded nightly, and many are being gathered
in from various walksof lie, Inat the ministry.
and the church have failed TO reach heretofore.
It is to be hoped that the professed converts ac-
lions NAV, hereafter prove the truth Of their pro-
iession, and that they may demonstrate to the
word that "they have been with Christ and
learned Of him. "By their fruits ye shall know
them."
The telegraph poles along the line Of the N. d.
q v. R. R. Company have been straightened up
rearrRnged and made 10 look better
The electric wires running from Union street
north, down Chaudien slip to Anderson's can {
merry are nearly dowu to the ground. The lorna {
do ai Thursday morning may have blown them ]
where they are. However. they are not in use, I
but their condition does not look pretty.
A Herald Palmer. son Of Captaln and Mrs. John 9
G.. Palmer died at the home Of his parents on
Walnut street, on Sunday evening Of complica-
ton Of diseases aged q years months, and
days Funeral services were held at the NJ E.
Church on Wednesday afternoon By the Rev. G.
r. NcCready and sepulture made 10 the NJ f.
Deceased leaves beside a father and '
mother, thres brothers. Benjamin Palmer Of
Camden. N. J., and Robert Palmer and Captain d
) e. Palmer Of this town. +
l.. j. Coverdai Of this town, who was taken TO h
+ FsrRhurst on the 2lst or last September, died at
that iEstitution on Monday afternoon Of emacia- q
lion and general debility. 8. j. Wilson went AZ. L
ter the body on Tuesday morning, and ls expec-
led 70 return 70 Milton with iton Tuesday even J.
Ing The funeral viii be held at the n. z.
Jhurch on Thursday afternoon, By the Rev. A. o
9. mcGnton, D. D. aud inierment made in the
q <. Cemetery L
Captain Andrew Davidson, who has been Wis
ting bis family. returned to his boat at WI. fC
nington on Tuesday.
Candiemas Daypaliaa "Ground Hog Day" was
retty and clear in the morning, and the little
odunt. II there Be any Euartneas about him B
ghatever, could not have failed to see ha shad. 8
". IL this latitude.