Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06

We see from the daily papers that
our esteemed friend James P. Pierce
has been appointed Justice of the Peace
in South Milford. We congratulate
Governor Pennewill upon his good judg-
ment and the people of Milford upon
their good fortune, and we extend our
best bow to Esquire Pierce. We have
known him Familiarity in business tran
sactiOns since our youth and we have an
anecdote that is greatly to his credit
which we would like to relate that oc-
Cured many years ago but space for
bids us the compliment. We wish the
new Magistrate great success in his new
office.
The building boom we spoke of last
week is taking on more shape, as every
body has the fever now. Mr.. Alexan-
der Warren has sold his small home on
Main street to the newly welded Har-
vey Smith for S775.00 and has began
the erection of a more substantial home
on an adjoining lot.
r. J. Smith has purchased a house of
William Wilson on the old EnOs Ross
farm, near Lincoln and will move it in
TO Glendale on a lot which he purchased
from David Henry Reed and erect him
a fine residence. Mr.. John Prettyman
has sold a small house to Harry Shock
ley for $500. Oh and will erect another on
his lot in town. Mr.. Bob Veasey will
soon commence to build him home, as
every man who comes here and will
work soon owns his home, and it will
soon be impossible for those owning
properties to ind tenants to rent them
to.
Mrs. Carrie Welch is loading her eff
fects on a car and will move with her
son Wilbur to Philadelphia. This is the
passing of one of the oldest landmarks,
as she with her father Mr. Alfred Short
was the first inhabitant of our town.
and came here when it was only pine
thicket and a sand bed, with nothing
but a path for the Junction and Break
water Railroad to guide them in and
out, the building of the railroad had
then reached Milford. We regret los
ing Mrs. Welch. as her kind words and
gentle smiles will be missed as she was
a favOrite of all. She cautions US that
we w9ite each week and keep her in
formed as to the affairs of her old home
and friends. May heavens richest
blessings follow her is our humble
prayer.
Our old and polite Queen Anne Sta
tiOn Agent has passed up to a good and
deserved promotion and now |. B. |
Baker, the pioneer tower climber has |
gone to Milton and will soon move his |
family there. 1t will require two men |
We learn to fill Mr.. Bakers place. |
Tommy will be much missed but Milton |
S fortunate to profit by ob~ loss.
A severe accident occurred on the .
school yard last Monday where some !
Boys and girls were playing and fell on
title Alice Prettyman and broke her
eg. DR.. Samson reduced the fracture.
She is improving at this time.
There seems to be a great many prop
,rties changing tenants this year, and
10 much moving was never known.
While New Years is the time to move
ome are now getting into their new
places while good weather prevails.
George SJicer has moved from the
lester farm back into his own property
n town made vacant by the removed of
SObt. Veasey. CurtissMillman is NOV
ng into the Alfred Short mansion, va
ated by Mrs. Carrie Welch.
On account of the great interest taken
his year in the making Of holly wreaths,
he higher grades of the public school
almost vacant, as nearly every child
busy wrapping wreaths for the holi-
ay season. We believe in encouraging
hrift and industry but not at the eX-
ense of an education, for the educa-
ion is far more important than the few
ollars which they secure from this in
ustry.
We are glad to see the sweet girlish
ace of Mrs. Rate Combs who recently >
1T us for new husband and home in
on our streets, she is Wis I
ing her mother, Mrs. Mary Reed.
Alfred Short, of Philadelphia, is Wis
ing his childhood home here and is the
lest his venerable mother, Mrs. Mary I
hort, near town.
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