Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
MILTON NEWS.

/ This part of our news is late in getting
into print, but as soon as we could gel
it there. Our letters are mailed on We'd
nesday morning-not later-aAd Decora-
ton Day was on Wednesday, TOO late for
that weeks issue. However it was a
grand day. The weather was ideal, and
through the indefatigible efforts of Prof.
Fearing, who managed the program and
was master of ceremonies, the celebra-
tion was one of the grandest of years,
and all done by home talent. Tie graves
of the veterans were first decorated with
little glories, and at 9 O'Clock a pro-
cession of school children was formed at
School Hall, each carrying a flag and
led by Captain G. z. Mcgee as marshall,
with William w. Robinson carrying Jr.
o. .. A. NJ. flag, paraded the streets
and returned to School Hail. The COM
pany then assembled in the hall, and at
10 O'Clock were addressed by the chair
man, Prof. Fearing. Rev. NJ. E. Hun
gerford then offered prayer, which was
followed by an address by the Rev D. J.
Givan. Master Josie f. Lank gave a re-
citation which was followed by a flag
drill of little girls under the direction of
Miss Clara Mears. with Miss Edith Pals
ley at the piano. This was one of the
grand features of the entertainment. An
address was then delivered by Prof.
Ralph K. Smith, principal of Milton
High Schools, followed by d. A. Conner
in eulogy on the deceased veterans. 7. |
M. Lank, on behalf of the Tr. 0. U. A. |
NJ, then presented the pastors of both |
the Methodist churches with flags for the |
churches. Mr.. Lank made quite an afAl
fecting address in his presentation which
was responded to by each of tile minis |
ters in equally affecting language. Cap
tain George L. Mcgee then addressed the
meeting, and during his remarks exhi-
0ited cannon ball that was shot over
Lewes in 1878. w. H. Welch then made
a thrilling address, following BY 7. c.
Palmer in happy and beautiful style.
Miss Della Wilson, of Lewes, read an
essay, which has been much commended.
The benediction was pronounced by the
Rev. Hungerferd.
The whole of the entertainment within
ioors was intersperced with music, Miss
zthel Paisley, an accomplished pianist
eading on that instrument. The collec-
ion without which the entertainment
would not hsvebeen com mplete, was munif-
ent The whole was under the auspices
f the Jr. o. U. A. NJ.
After the dismissal Mrs. William Rob
nson slipped from a step in the hall and
INJURED her hip to such a degree that
he was taken to the Milford hospital
he following day.
David Dormau, of Philadelphia, lost
lis wife on May 22nd, and is now visit
ng Milton When he came he brought I
eautiful white carnations, pink roses
nd other pretty flowers, which he placed
lpon the graves of his mother, father (
nd sister in the NJ. f. Cemetery on q
lemorial Day. ]
James c. Davidson has removed from {
he country to Milton, and occupies the
ones property near North Union street.
which he has purchased.
c. A. Conner is having a part Of his {
repapered.
Sam Smith, news agent, has dug up
lis wood yard and planted it in potatoes {
nd beans
Unintentionally, by the writer, the date
# the commencement of Lavania Camp
Meeting was left out last week. The
amp will begin on July 9th.
Otis Goodwin and wife are visiting in !
BOSTON and other places.
Rev. Robert Wright has been returned ,
" the Philadelphia Conference as pastor
4 the A. NJ. r. Church of North Milton.
Jr. o. U. A. NJ. have taken a $4,000 Z,
liberty Loan boud.
Recognizing that what is everybody's
business is nobody's business, " the Jr.
}. U. A. M. have commandeered the old
Presbyterian Cemetery, and appointed a
committee Of trustees to have the ground
:leared of its unsightly rubbish, and to
rect an inscription stating by whom the
york is done. Should anyone challenge
he authority of this body it will cheer
ully relinquish all claims
John Robinson while fishing at Slaugh-
er Beach on Thursday was stung by
finger. The wound was painful, but he
S at home now and muck relieved.
Henry Jones' seven rabbits are dead
t's a pity tbs tbs true
DR.. R. B. Hopkins is to be congratu- '
ated. It's another boy.
A man and woman en- route to Reho- G
9th stopped in the lower part of the
own on Saturday morning to buy some
read but the bread store was not open.
{ was then 8 o'clock.
20 acres Of timber leaf, the property Of o