Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
MILTON NEWS.


merges itself into the lap OF summer.
Not only the rising temperature but the
signs Of the times all around us indicate
that the springtime is advancing. The
trees are now in leaf, not only in the
town, but in the wood the panorama Of
green is all pervading. Vegetation is
sp-.nging into life and the potato bugs
and German Sparrows are on the job.
Blu; few mosquiios have put in an ap-
pearance, but they viii soon be present.
ing their bills We welcome the warm
weather. II is a change for the better.
We appreciate the revolution Of the sea
sons and the diversified panorama they
bring US: the differentiation Of tempera-
ture and the joy it affords-the spring
picnics, the summer excursions, the
pleasures of autumn, and-well. we re-
member the past!
The fabulous prices asked for FISH have
called nearly all available men 10 the
bay shore, and there is difficulty in get
ting men 10 do little jobs. A steamer was
here with a load Of fertilizer last week
and the men could not be had to unload
her until they were taken from the busi-
nesses. All Of the working colored wo-
men are engaged-when the fish are on
-in cleaning FISH at the headquarters
for sailing them on the docks, and the
prices paid for them are high.
Truly "a thing Of beauty is JOY for
ever" This is a trte though true ap-
parism. But what must people who Wis
it Milton think 10 see along a public
street a dumping groud for discarded
and worn out automobiles old lumber,
and other unsightly refuse? Such is the
vacant lot between Black and Lingo's
store and Joe Wallis meat market. Town
Council should see to it that this lot is
cleaned up as there is much complaint
made about it. not 10 the proper persons.
We were glad to see the supervisor Of
the road near Larnia took the hint we
gave in a former issue Of this paper and
made the necessary repairs at Lavinia
Bridge. But the heavy rain Of last Sat
urday evening has caved the dirt and
the situation is worse than it was before
| Why is not there much talked Of culverts
put in at this place. We are informed
there are plenty Of them lying around
where work has been done; then why
not use them where needed? We expect
ed grand things from the new regime.
A heavy electric electric storm Of long
duration appeared to hover over Milton
on Friday evening. 1t was accompanied
with but little wind. The rain descend
ed in torrent, mingled with some hail.
During the storm. as seen by some peo-
Pile, a ball Of fire appeared 10 come from
the transformer near the Mayors Office,
pass over the Chandler block OF buildings
and plunge into the Broadkiln. The lights
along the streets were extinguished, the
globe Of the lamp under the porch Of
Geo. Waples' store was shattered, and the
fuses burnt out, leaving the store in dark |
ness. The lightning struck few other
places in and near town, doing but little |
damage.
Rev. Frank Holland conducted the SER
vices during Sunday at the NJ. P. church. |
Mr. Holland is working in the interest |
Of the Westminster Theological Semin- |
airy; and in the morning gave a short
talk on the war and its ultimate result, |
drawing, inferentially, the necessity Of
preparing young men for the ministry |
to win the world for Christ. At this SER
vice he also preached a short sermon, the |
basis Of which was the Bible For |
seven years Mr.. Holland was pastor Of
the NJ. P. Church OK this town and has |
many friends here who were glad 10 |
meet him.
Thomas J. Cordrey died at his home in /
South Milton, Delaware, from paralysis |
on May A. 1918. He was IS years, |
months and days old, and the funeral |
will be held at Ebenezer Church. He |
leaves two sons and two daughters. s. |
J. Wilson was the funeral director. Rev. |
w D. Wilson officiated
Rev. Hmgerford preached in George |
town on Sunday in the .nterestofthe |
Westminster Theological Seminary at
Westminster, Nd.
At the NJ. E. Church Mothers Day was |
observed, the Rev. G.van preaching |
special sermon for this occasion.
Another forest fire ragged on Friday in /
the wood Of C. A. Bryan, near town. It |
was very windy day and much damage |
was done to the timber The heavy rain |
Of that evening eXtinguished the con-
tiagration.
Rufus Ellingsworth, who has been
spending the winter in Philadelphia, has
returned to his Milton home
Mrs. Sarie Steelman and daughter,
Miss Marion West, have returned from
visit to Philadelphia and Camden, y. J.
Miss Florence Mcgee, Mss Florence
Galloway. Charles Benson and Harry
Boyce Of Laurel and Howard Dutton Of
Harbeson spent Sunday with Miss Mar
The Milton colored school closed on
Friday with a picnic, and the teacher
has gone 10 her home at Dover.
Mrs. Carrie Carter, who has been
spending the winter with her daughter
at Wilmington, has returned TO supervise
her truck farm near town.
Mrs May Edwards Of Milford, is Wis
sting her Milton aunts, and incidentally,
assisting in the Red Cross work
Capt. David Dutton Of Wilmington
spent a few days the first of the week
nursing the little Ora, who is becom-
ing quite interesting.
Mothers Day services were held by
the NJ. +. Sunday school on Sunday even
ing, at which a good time was exper-
fenced. and three Of the Milton orators
ventilated themselves, viz: welch, Smith
and "Dr. Starkes"
Ten persons were admitted into mem
bership Of the NJ. E. Church on Sunday.
Rev Frank Holland apd eor rtb.-1or