Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
MILTON NEWS.

! Nationally, II has witnessed the close
of the greatest war that has ever oc-
Cured in the worlds history, prac-
tically the downfall OF autocracy and
the triumph OF democracy. The liberty
loving nations OF the world have been
brought nearer 10 one another in a
compact for freedom and the elevation
Of downrodden humanity, and the
coming year will doubtless witness a
partial consummation of this ALIEN
bracing design The closing year has
been pretty tough on Milton as well as
other places. in many particulars. In
July and August a smallpox scare at
Georgetown and elsewhere induced the
State Board OF Health 10 prohibit hold
ing campmeetings in Sussex, thereby
entailing a loss TO the VI. p. Church
that had everything planned and ready
for holding Lavinia camp for period
Of ten days In the fail came the cpl
denic OF influenza, when the State
Board OF Health closed the schools,
churches, etc. throughout the State
for a snort period. and present eYi-
dence Of the same disease has led the
Milton Board OF Health 10 close the
churches and schools indefinitely.
Milton has survived it all. Ii is true,
some have fallen by the wayside,"
but others have taken their places and
the serenity of our people is remarka-
bic when we consider through what we
have passed. With all Of our disad
vantages and drawbacks we have had
many blessings, individually and as a
community, for all OF which we are
thankful. Now let US consider: Indi-
vidually we have nothing to lament,
but much for which to be thankful
referring TO Ourself-and as a com
munity We have had blessings seen
and unseen. We have had no cOnfia- |
gratiOns to destroy our town. and al |
though we have had two vistations Of
the present epidemic, ii has not been |
so serious here as il has been at other |
places. And let US be thankful!
During the epidemic OF influenza !
that is now prevailing, the Rev. Hun |
gerford cannot be commended too !
highly for his interchangeable work in |
the cause of suffering humanity. He .
has been daily in all kinds Of weather,
ministeTing 10 the needs of his flock
and demonstrating that he believes
AAN obA WAAOlAA AAN ~ 1e1eatN9 ~ OAAlNA . Q
will protect him where duty calls.
last week, during a rain storm, We met
him in South Milton on his way to
visit a family where eight were pros
trated with the disease, in a cheerful
and happy mood. Such devotion to the
is noticeable and must eX-
cite comment.
The influenza epidemic is general
IN Milton and this circumstance pre-
sages a dull Christmas. The first j
epidemic a few months ago was said ]
o attack only adults; children and
negroes We're immune. Now children ]
appear TO be the most affected, while !
he disease has also broken out among {
he negroes. There are over one hun
lred cases in town, mostly Of a light {
nature. a great many people are shy Z
,f the disease and are afraid TO go
lear ii; as a consequence there are a
ONE families, the whole of whom are a
,rostrated, that are suffering from
want of attention. These are being S
lleviated when known, but fear is {
eeping many excellent people from
ding what they would do in normal
ines The moderate weather, while
is believed to be favorable to the
pread OF the disease, is a potential
actor in other things that are con-
ucive TO health 1t lessons the need g
so much fuel and relieves many in y
oor circumstances from possible suf- Il
sring. v
There is a dullness settled over the i
lwn and everything appears to be ID
ithout life or energy. II seems that
eople are afraid TO come to town. "
'ell, they need not be. S'
The packages that usually come by u'
ail ana parcel post at the Christmas
,asOn are wanting this year. There VI
'e some, OF course. but not the guam y"
~ that former years have witnessed "i
the Milton pOstotlice. "Ail of this
.nnot be due to the 'flu'.' says some M
le Yes, it is, we believe. This in cl
Tual flu is the cause OF all of our
ck of enthusiasm. 1t has closed the Sd
hools and the churches. and who can
ak the streets of Milton without a er
ng in his heart when he meets no ne
ildren vending their way 10 school; vi
who can walk the streets on sun DC
y while the bells are silent in the
urch steepies without the words Of Oh
oper yelling up in his mind:
lat the sound of the church going ~
bell ma
ieir valleys and rocks never heard. ia
ver sighed at the sound of a knell, lni
II smiled when the Sabbath appear loi
ed" sol
Calling the streets and buildings of III
lton rocks and valleys. Is this a wa
rk picture? Somewhat And I'll
darned if I'm any pessmist either,
| believe it will all come out right.
ose who have lost loved ones may
think this, but we must remember are
rery cloud has a silver lining" and
II which appears hard to bear now itet
d eventuate to a better day. L.
And we are passing Christmas as we
It we may; there are few who \
'e Christmas trees beautifully Hill
mined, and the many homes where +
kness prevails will be comforted by Col
ny of our angels OF mercy" for
)ur children and others from the 4
Y will not be with us during the ed
idays for reasons already stated, Dai
we have their smiles and good ]
ihes. vic
Iarhart Wocba1l hoe h,,st. - s1