Milford chronicle., 1917-07-13
MILTON NEWS.


, Rehoboth, and others 10 various place,
of recreation Rehoboth had most ol
these who went from Milton; as there
was ar excursion train that went bv, and
, as usual an hour behind scheduled time
The town was truly deserted, ard dur
ing the afternoon but few persons could
be seen on the streets. AS far as known
no casualties occurred, and all came
home sober.
The event of the past week was a bril-
liant reception, that was attended by the
elite of Milton, and many of the neigh
bouring towns, given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles G. NAPLES on Wednesday even
ing at their home on Federal street. il
honor of their only daughter, Miss Nell
lie McFerran NAPLES, whose marriage
with Mr.. Sinclair c. Campbell, of Phila-
delphia, was solemnize1 at O'Clock the
following morning. The wedding cere-
mony was performed by the Rev, d. J.
Givan, in the presence of few relatives
and friends. The newly welded pair
motored to Ellendale and took the early
train north.
/ We see that some persons have been
/ agitating the leaves on Lavinia camp
ground. Whether this has been done bv
authority or not, we don't know; but we
wish to impress upon the minds of the
committee on ticks and chiggers, that we
want these leaves when raked together,
burnt; and not left in piles, outside Of
the tents, to be a barboring place for
snakes, lizard and pestiferous insects.
There is plenty of time to do this work
and to do it in decent and proper man
ner.
F. B. Carey has been appointed asses
sor for the school taxes.
Captain l.. B. Chandler in training at |
Peekskill, N. Y, paid a flying visit to |
his mother; coming on the Fourth -
and returning the following day.
Captain Lucian Darby, a former citi-
zen of Milton, but late of PHILADELPHIA.
has removed his family back to Milton.
HIS goods came on motor truck from
Philadelphia on Thursday.
team consisting of a horse and a
mule driven by Alvan Fisher ran away
on Friday morning. The mule broke
his bride bit and this caused the ruua-
way. When caught he was so exaspera-
ted It took two men to hold him. No
other damages was done.
Leroy Lynch, on the Chandler farm,
IS getting in baskets, hampers etc, pre-
pairing for the pear and peach crop.
So many of the former topers are be- III
coming so habituated to the use of but
ermilk that the ". c. 7. T., will ask
he next legislature to pass a law pro- a
nbiung its use as a beverage.
The Christian Endeavor Society NJ. P
>hurch has discontinued its sessions dur
ng the warm weather, and will resume
u September.
The NJ. K. Sunday School run an Il
xcursion to Rehoboth on Thursday the
9Th inst, and the NJ P. Sunday School
ill run one on Wednesday the 18th inst.
Mrs. Philip Banks, Mrs Harry Blumer.
iiss Martha Alfeld and Miss Raw Ros-
nstine, all of Baltimore, have been il
uests of William Hankin and family. n
Mrs. Mollie Russell, of Scranton, Pa,
as been visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Chand. P
Y. "
William NAPLES and wife are the guests
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. {. C. ia
'aples
Miss Agnes Lacey, of Philadelphia. fr
IS been the guest of her parents, Capt.
Id Mrs. c. F. Lacey. vi
William McFerane and wife of Cam. at
n, \. j., are being entertained by
rs. Annie Ingram. is
William Vent after a short visit to
ends returned to Wilmington on Mon q
v. 81
There were two ladies admitted to =
at the NJ. P. Church on =
ndsy. II
Charles Morris, OF near Reynolds, was =
diy hurt when his horses ran away on =
turday. Il
Thomas r. Draper, of near Waples, II
from cherry tree on Saturday and r
-ained an ankle.
On Sunday evening when Samuel Jef- =
son Of Prime Hook, was driving into =
Vn his horse became frightened at an =
and damaged his carriage =
lsiderably. =
oseph Birmingham was taken sudden =
III at his home on North Union street -
Tuesday morning. He is now much =
ter =
edward Sharp. Of Philadelphia, has =
= visiting his Milton faiends. =
,ornelius NAPLES shows no signs of =
1rovement. His condition is serious. =
'otatoeS are selling at so cts. a basket, =
b prospect of lower price; cabbage =
cts. pound, etc.
here were no bidders for the privi- =
es Of Lavinia camp meeting on Satur- =
p. The pastor of the church has been =
norized to offer them to anyone who -
take them for nothing. Il is doubt =
II anyone can be found to do this. =
camp Is too near to town for a board =
tent, food pound or a confectionery =
ay much for the privilege of operat- -
and make anything ont of the lob. =
Grace Bailey developed appendicitis =
Monday; It is thought he will be =
n to LeweS today for treatment. =
D. A. :. =
Te strain. nerve strain and head -
IS relieved by correctly made glasses. -
ms x Son. Optometrist =
GIVEN AWAY. -
le half dozen Rogers Tea Spoons =
every Wedding Ring. Don. miss -
Stokes, Milford =