Milford chronicle., 1915-12-03


of least resistance from idle curiosity.
: The object that called these grand Off
cials together, we shall not state. Suf-
fee us to say the people of Milton know
why these men were here, and for what
; purpose; and the people outside of Mil
ton would be no better off, by knowing.
We will remark, however, en- passant,
that the whole affair was a grand fasco,
or fzzle; and somebody has the cost to
pay.
Mrs. J. E. Johnson has returned from
the Wills Eye Hospital. Her visual or
gans are much improved.
] H. Davidaon and Mrs. Davidson have
returned from a visit to their children in
Wilmington and Philadelphia.
The fence in front of the Church of St.
John Baptist needs repairing. We might
think the vestry would look after this
matter
DR.. Edward NJ. and Mrs. Vaughn, of
Middletown, spent Thanksgiving with
his mother and sister, Mrs. Eliza and
Miss Clara Vaughn.
Mrs. Mary c. Lingo of Milton and
Joseph D, Thompson of near Lewes were
united in marriage on Tuesday afternoon,
November 23rd, 1915, at l.30 O'Clock.
The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Z. H.
Webster at the home of the bride on
North Union Street. Only few relatives
were present. The bridal pair were mo-
tored to Georgetown and took the after
noon train for Washington. They will
visit several points of interest in the
South, and after their return will reside
on a farm of the groom's near Lewes.
Elisha Campbell, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elisha Campbell of Coolspring, and Miss
Meta Nailor. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. B. Nailor, both of near Milton, were
married on Saturday evening, November
20th, 1915, at the III. p. Parsonage by
Rev. Frank Holland.
The DeKoven Male Quartette appeared
at School Hall on Friday evening for the
benefit of the High School Library There
was a fair attendance series of these
meetings is expected to be held during
the winter the next one sometime in
December.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Stevenson and
daughter LOrena, of Lewes, also Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Bennett, of Milford were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Steelman,
on Chestnut Street, last week.
George H. Belts, as administrator, sold
the personal property of the late Alonzo
Holloway at public sale on Saturday.
A dwelling, the property of the late
Nathaniel Hood, was sold on Saturday
by ]. c. Palmer, executor of the deceased,
and bid off by James Jefferson at 500.
Peter Virden, many years ago citizen
of Milton, and for many years past a resi- |
dent of Box Elder, Wyoming. is visiting
his relatives and friends of other days.
Captain George +. Mcgee has visited |
the scene of the disaster, and reports his |
vessel, the Ethel, a total loss. Captain |
Mcgee has shown enterprise, and spent |
some money in transforming this vessel
into steamer, and it appears to be pity |
that he should lose her this early.
Miss Agnes Lacey, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of her parents on Federal Street.
G. B. Atkins has completed the paint
ing of the property of Mrs. Carrie Bur-
rows on Chestnut Street.
The latest addition to the Conner fam
lily, in Milton, has been named. The
name is Poster Hamilton Pepper. 4" And
may God have mercy on him. Amen.
Automobile agents are almost as thick
in and around Milton as mosquitoes on a
calm summer evening.
The sash and other wood finish of the
Palmer Block is being repainted by Benz.
Palmer.
desire to thank the citizens of Milton and
other towns, who, by their presence and
financial aid, contributed in making the
Thanksgiving Supper at Masonic Hall
the success it was.
At a colored festival at Heaveloe on
Sunday evening Bob" Cirwithin was
badly cut about the head and neck by
colored youth named Mosley. 1t
is said there will be nothing done with
the affair, as lit is in the family"
J. B. Welch left on Monday for Will
mington. He will also visit Philadelphia
and Camden, n. ]. His object is to visit
his children, and buy his Christmas goods
killing two birds with one stone.
Rev. VIM. X. Lord, representing the
Children's Home Society of New Jersey
and Delaware, preached at the NJ. F.
Church on Sunday morning and at the
N. P Church in the evening, in the in
crest of that organization.
Louis Manship has moved from Chest
nut Street into the country.
George L. Short, station agent at Over
;rook, and erstwhile collector of taxes
or the 10th Rep. Dist. of Sussex county,
lied at the home of his mother in Lewes
N Friday evening. from drinking methyl
llcohol. Funeral services were held at
,oolspring Presbyterian Church on Sun
lay afternoon and sepulture made in that
Deceased was 38 years old.
Joseph K Moore dropped dead in his
ood pound early on Saturday morning
# heart trouble. Deceased was II years
Id Funeral services were held at Zion .
4. E. Church on Tuesday afternoon, by
he Rev. Allen, and interment made in
he adjoining cemetery by S. J. Wilson
I Son. Deceased was born and raised
n Kent county, near Frederica. Over
fifty years ago he removed with H. B
'omlinson and D. R. Burton to Draw
ridge, and engaged in sea faring life.
lie became captain, at different times,
f some of Tomlinson g. Burton's yes
els; subsequently he discontinued that
usiness and engaged at farming near
Vaples' Mill, where he died. In early
ife he married a daughter of Abraham
Iced, who, with six sons and two daugh-
ers survive him. Deceased was of
enial nature; always appeared to be in
ood humor, contented and happy.
D. A. c.