Milford chronicle., 1917-05-18
MILTON NEWS.

Those who have read our reports on
neurology that have appeared from time
to time in this paper, must have been
struck with the preponderance of the
death rate of the aged to the young. Last
week we published five funeral notices,
and no one of the persons was below
sixty-two years of age. Perhaps it may
be argued that this is due to the longevity
of life of the present generation. Ger
tainly it does not accord with the poetic
inspiration ''WhOmsoever the gods love
die carly, " but rather leads one to believe
the aged are not en- rapport with gods
mythical, or, poetic gods.
There is a man in Broadkiln Hundred
WHO is said to have on hand 200 bushels
of wheat that he is holding for 81 90 per
hushel II is likely he may catch it be-
fore this food speculation is over. We
believe the government should conscript
all wheat, and other foods, and sell it at
a reasonable price That would be the
antidote for the cost of high living"
The Milton High School Debating Team
went to Lewes on Wednesday evening
and beat the chosen of Lewes Schools in
debate on the following question
Resolved, That a Course of Military
Training Should Be Made Compulsory in
the Public Schools" Apropos of the
above we don't believe any one advocat-
ing military training in the public schools
can know what they are talking about. |
particularly in the country schools. III
the schools of other towns are as busy as
the Milton Public Schools, they have
enough to do without military training. -
William II. Chandler. of Scranton, Pa. !
continues to ship stable manure from that |
city to Milton tor use on his farm near |
town
Charles Shear. dealer in dead animals.
bones and hides. shipped load OF bones |
last week by tram 10 a fertilizer factory |
north.
The Star Route Mail between Milton |
and Ellendale was discontinued on Mon |
day the l4th. 1t had served its purpose,
and as there are now two trains daily /
carrying the mail on the NJ, d. s, V. K.
X Il Was not needed.
Captain George a. Goodwin made
visit 10 his home OH Friday, returning to
New York on Sunday.
The Anderson Cannery will be operated
the coming season by the same parties
that had charge of II last year.
To celebrate the anniversary of the
sixth birthday of their daughter Isabel.
Mr.. and Mrs w W Conwell gave a iele
champetre on Saturday afternoon at
Edeuwold, their beautiful home near
town. There was quite gathering OF
and people young and old. The
feature of the afternoon Was
The raising of a flag pole, at the top OF
= Ahi,h was tiOated to the breeze Old
Glory" AID the tri-Color of our ally,
France Speeches were made in honor ,
II these emblems, and the coalition of
he countries they represent in the pres
III, Wofl / War. " The little girls sang 9
cngs and anthems and enjoyed them !
elves with amazing pilaritl and their
pontaneous effus.on of gladness was con .
ageous, communicating itself 10 the /
children oi larger growth" sump-
uous lunCl was served of which the
merry u ,.s partook with zest which .
heir pre- lus activities had engendered
I Va. easant a. ,vrnoon to all. both
Oui, middle aged.
q .ddy evening, after dark, while 4
., . Johnson as pumping air iulU his :,
,...e lire bl The night OF lamp. tile
urst with loud report frig hirning
aroun but doing no damage To
, one.
Alrs. Sa an +. King; whose life few
4onths a. o was despaired OF, is now able
} be ou. and attend 10 household duties
nd bids fair to entirely recover from
cr uialady.
a.rs. John Lewis, of Federal street, is
/ with a complication of ailments.
Charles W. Fisher is about recovered
ON his recent operation for appendi-
lis and is able to attend to business.
Frank Neibert, who went away last
eek to enlist in the Navy, has returned, II
ot being able 10 pass examination.
We visited the Milton Water Works
over House on Monday. 1t presents
neat appearance, and IS a model of
eaniness rhe machinery is rubbed
D. aud the interior of the building
United, windows clear and clean; It is
rtainly a credit to the town.
Parents Day was observed at the NJ.
Church on Sunday morning and at
e end of the service an old fashioned
IHdshake was in order; the spirit of
4 fashioned Methodism prevailed once
ore in the land.
At the Sunday morning class of the
Z Church David ! IPGsssilss 1sas elected elected Z
lss leader. The pastor and newly-elec-
I leader were authorized to appoint
sistant leaders for this class. The pas
/ preached on the Holiness of the Sab
th Day. It is needless to say there
IS not a person in the congregation
10 came to the standard, laid down by
: minister. Parent Day services were
Id in the evening. The building was
,wded, and many could not get admit
ice. Now there is talk of building
other church.
The porch in front of the NJ. +. Par
rage was measured last week for screen
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