Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23
CONNER-PEPPER
NUPTIALS AT MILTON
Raising Hull Of Wrecked Steamer Has
Tree from Historic Place.

the Island OF 81. Helena for water. While there he
was in the vacated tomb of the great Napoleon,
and brought home with him a small bough from the
weeping willow that stands near the tomb This
bough was carefully encased in a bottle of water.
and set out at his old home in New Bedford; and
the last time he saw it-years ago-it was a small
tree. He also carried to his home a quantity of
pebbles and small stones from the island, and paid
twenty-five cents to the keeper of the tomb to reg
lister his name. The fund derived from this charge
for registration is said to be applied to keeping the
place in order.
Miss Mamie Conner, formerly of Milton but now
of Philadelphia, and student at Strayer's Bus-
ness College, has received diploma from The
American PenmaD Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in be-
half of the college, for the attainment of excel
lence n rapid muscular movement business writing
under the personal instruction of Prof. McHenry
Mitchell Also in recognition of faithful and ear
nest study and practice of the lessons given"
A. W. Davis, of Wilmington. State Manager Jr
0. u A. M. Beneficiary Insurance, delivered an ad-
dress at the regular meeting of the Milton Council
on Thursday evening, on The American Flag"
The breaking up of the freeze which commenced
asst week, has brought on an epidemic of "snufie-
sneeze.'
Mrs. Harry R. Draper is in receipt of box of
ripe oranges from her husband who is spending
time in southern Florida 1t is seldom that people
in this latitude have the privilege of eating good
loranges.
The valentine social under the auspices of the
ladies of the NJ P Church, will be held on Saturday
evening at the home of Mrs. Florence johnson.
Admission 10 cents
The High School Graduating Glass will this year
consist of three members Edgar Welch. Norman
Davidson and Amos Burris.
Many will remember that during an electric
storm last summer John Marker was stunned by
the electric current. It is now said he had large
knife in his pocket at the time which is yet heavily
charged with electricity from the effects of that
bolt.
Oscar S. Belts attended the Annual Convention
of the National Gamers Association at Rochester,
NY.
Ernest Conwell is convalescing from confinement +
for a week with rheumatism
Mrs. John Conoway is improving from severe !
attack of neuralgia.
William Waples, of this town. has secured a po-
sition with the Oliver Typewriter Co.. in Washing
ton, D. c.
Milton Masonic Lodge No. II attended the funeral
of the Rev. Nehemiah W. Bennum at St. Johns on
last Thursday.
Mrs. Susie B. Davidson and Miss Mamie Conner,
returned to Philadelphia on Saturday.
William H. Chandler. of Scranton, Pa, was a Wis
itor here on Saturday.
Alexander Cooper of Philadelphia, son-in-law Of
Capt William Lank nephew of Postmaster Black,
G. Milton, has zen paying his respects to the latter
and his family.
Horace Bailey has rented the property of John
Mcgee on Lavinia Street, and proposes to occupy it
soon with partner of his own choosing.
London Nelson a respected colored man, and
ianitor of the P. E. Church. has been confined to
bis home for three weeks. He is now able to be
4ut again.
J Miss Edith Morris, an attractive young lady of
town and daughter of Joseph Morris. united
in marriage with Mr.. Ernest jefferson on Friday
evening. The ceremony was performed at the
home of the bride on Chestnut street by the Rev.
Frank Holland
The entertainment advertised to be given in
School Hall for three evenings, commencing on
Monday, by The Great Demo- and Company" has
been postponed for week account Of the
several local entertainments scheduled to take
place during the week.
Miss Jennie Blizzard from Philadelphia is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Blizzard
On Monday while walking through the wood
i being in the lead-I heard a noise behind me,
sounding like the rush Of mighty waters" in
stantly turned me about to see what was the mat
ter. and there lie my friend J. B. WEIGH kicking
on the ground and ice. All ha fell fiat of your
back have you !" said l. mo didn't fall on my !
back; slipped on the ice, and seeing was going !
to fall l let myself down as-easy as could and
fell on my side" {
D. A. Conner has been granted letters of admin
stration on the estate OF Edwin p johnson, de-
ceased.
Capt W. T. Chase has completed his new at the Y
old Ponder place and is grinding corn, wheat /
etc, fer the public.
j. Leon Black, w. H. Welch Frank Carey and S
Mayor W. H. Stephens are sttending the State
Council, Jr. o. u. A. M, in session at Wilmington
Is delegates. Mrs. w. H. Stephens and Mrs J.
-oen Black are also visitors in that city.
Mrs Sarah Emma johnson on Tuesday received
check for $1,000. being the amount of policy held
m the life of her husband. Edwin P. Johnson in
he A. o. w.
For S295.OO the Richards Dredging Co. has agreed
o blow out, or raise in some way the hulk of the
steamer Marie Thomas, that now lies sunk oppo- {
ite Milton Dock Having worked out the appro-
,riation made for the Broadhiln river, the dredger
las returned to Milton and on Tuesday morning =
commenced work on the wreck. y
The Lillian Cade Un!on of Cave Neck, viii hold ID
Medical Temperance and Medal Contest at Beaver 81
Jam Church the 9th of February Hthat evening
hould be stormy, the 29th. Commencing at 7.S0. 3
he public is invited.
On Wednesday evening at the home of the brides u
ister Mrs Emma johnson, on Federal street. and
d the immediate presence Of only few relatives. g
Iiss Laura Mitten Conner, youngest daughter of ID
}, A. Conner. was united in matrimony with Mr..
frederick W. Pepper. of near town. The ceremony q
,as performed by the Rev. W. o. Hurst pastor of
he NJ E. Church. The bride was attired in a blue u
oat suit with hat and gloves to match. The ~
room wore the conventional black" The bride III
active in church work, member of the NJ E. \,
and for the past few years one of ~
ne leading sopranos in the chair Of that organiza
on She is good looking, vivacious, polite and ~
fable, and well educated. From the above the r.
ader may readily judge she belongs to the smart "
IT. Of Milton. The groom is highly respected vi
an of the community, and mason and concrete w
1ntractor. They will reside in the suburbs of
No Gabyl This is not the last, although the VI
Dungest one. We have another who has never m
tered the State hymenial ID. A. C.