Milford chronicle., 1911-11-24

lanes Collins, who lately came into
possession of some property in and near
town, is having it improved to some ex-
tent On the lot lying on Broad street
and Billy" Robinson Avenue he has
had an old and unsightly stable torn
away, and the fences repaired around the
residence, which adds much to the ap-
pearance of that locality.
Atlantic street leading to Parker S
Bridge is in deplorable condition. The
sidewalks have been cut up by teamsters,
and there are now three wagon tracks in
some places, and this is one of the gravel
roads
David H. Wiltbank has improved his
sidewalk on Federal street by filling IN
with gravel.
Clement Hart is building new stable
in the rear of his dwelling on Federal
street, in place of the one recently torn
down.
q Workmen on Tuesday commenced to
put steam heaters in the Church of St.
John Baptist.
The agent from Lewes, for the Pru-
dental Life Insurance Company, arriv-
ing in Milton early on the morning OF
the days of his visit, and begins calling
at the homes of his patrons. The peo-
ple. many of them are not out of bed,
some are at breakfast, and-well, they
consider his visits altogether too early,
and want him, after the train arrives, to
hang around the station awhile, or 60 to
the lester House and take nap until
thev get up and set their houses in order
for the day. Then come.
William Maull and son contemplate
building a blacksmith shop near the dock
and on the property of Mrs Emma Bur
ton. Suppose it would be a wood frame
covered with metal; for of such are build
ings made in this locally.
On Thursday Miss Isa Black was strick-
en- with paralysis, while sitting at the
break fast table. Her entire right side is
useless, and since the occurrence she has
not spoken nor eaten, nor drank any
thing, but lies in a state of coma.
On Monday Edward Robinson of lower
Broadkiln, while handling an exc, had
the misfortune to cut cash in the top OF
his left foot, about two inches in length.
He came to the Office of DR.. R. B. Hop
kins, who rendered the necessary surgl-
cal aid.
The third quarterly conference Of this
Conference year will be held in the NJ.
Z. Church on next Monday morning.
The District Superintendent will preach
on Sunday evening.
From the attics the electric lights have
been cutting for a week past; some OF
the friends think they are practicing for
Christmas. But why so early?
T. w. Belts, of FrederiCa, was Milton ]
visitor on Monday.
William Ingrahm has the frame OF his
new building, near the railroad station, |
up and is enclosing it.
The Railroad Company Is filling up |
the low ground around the station with |
dirt brought from beyond the western /
trestle. This is big Improvement, and |
one that has been needed for long time. /
The dredging machine has completed /
the work around the dock and has moved (
farther down the river below the lower (
cannery.
Infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph |
Birmingham, died on Saturday. Fun
eral at late home by Rev. Holland on
Sunday, and interment in cemetery by ).
]. Wilson d Son.
Since writing above item regarding the
condition of Miss lisa Black, that lady has
died at the age of AZ years, months and
s davs. Funeral services will be held at !,
her late home on Federal street on Fri
dav by the Revs. Hurst and Holland,
and interment made i'll Coolspring Pres
byterian Cemetery by J. B. Atdins
D. A. {.