Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
MILTON NEWS

gang of apple juice swillers began to
wrangle among themselves, with the
result that free for all fight was soon
in progress. Constable Tom Fowler
suddenly remembered that he was an
officer of the law and that laws were
made to be obeyed He called Squire
J. +. Lank from a warm bed about
1.30 a. m. and secured a warrant for
the arrest of Alfred Belts, sworn out
by Asbury Wiley, charging assault
and battery. When Fowler attempted
to make the arrest at the home OF
Fannie COpes. in SculltOwn, Belts re
sisted and Fowler says he was ably
assisted by the COpes woman. The
constable was unable TO get his man
because interfered with by the COpes
woman, and also by John Walker OF
near Milton. Reporting this TO Squire
Lank, help was sent for to George
town and Sheriff Johnson and a dep
uty came over and arrested Belts,
Fannie COpes and John Walker. Al
the hearing before Squire Lank Mon
day afternoon each of the defendants
was fined So and costs, totaling $3.50
each. This was paid and the town
settled down to Quietness once more.
This was Squire Lanks first case
and he warned the rough element OF
Milton and vicinity that such violators
Of the law would be severely dealt
with by him in the future.
David A. ConnOr died at his home
on Federal street. this town, quite
suddenly on Thursday evening. Sep
tember 25rh. of heart disease. Mr..
I Conner had partaken OF a hearty sup
per and was sitting in his chair smok-
ing. as was his custom. He remark
ed to his daughter, Mrs Emma John
son. that he had a severe pain in his
left side. She summoned a physician
but Mr.. Conner died before medical
aid could be rendered. David A. Con-
ner was born December 27. 1913, and
was therefore in his 76th year He
moved to Milton about 40 years ago.
In his youth he taught in various
schools in Kent and Sussex counties.
For many years he has been local
/ CORES spondent for the Milford ChrOn-
icle. and his weekly letters were look
ed for and appreciated by not only
Miltonians, but many former residents
of the town who have scattered pretty
well all over these United States. He
was buried beside his wife in the NJ.
E. cemetery at Milton. Funeral SER
vices were conducted at the late home
on Sunday afternoon by Revs. Hunger
ford and Givan. He leaves eight chill
dren: Mrs. EmmaJohnson, Mrs. Hettie
Wagamon, Mrs. Lizzie Goodwin, Mrs.
Fred Pepper, Charles A. Conner, VIM.
w. Conner of Milton; Mrs. William
Davidson and Miss Mayme Conner Of
Philadelphia.
Joseph NJ. Lank has been quite i'll
with a cold.
The steeple on the NJ. E. Church is
still standing despite the fact that sew
eral committees have been appointed
for its removal.
On Sunday, October y, the Metho
dist Protestant Church of Milton will
be reopened for worship by the con-
gregation. The interior of the editice
has been greatly beautified. Metal
ceilings and sides have been put on
and painted by artists from Baltimore.
The wood work and seats have been
renovated and vanished by George
b. Atkins, and the church is now one
of the prettiest in the conference.
Beginning on the above date a week
of service will be held, the program
of which the pastor, Rev. Hungerford,
has not completed. But on Sunday,
October - DR.. Sheridan, eX-president
of the conference, will preach both
morning and evening During the rem
ovation of the church building services (
have. been held in school hall.
Work OF driving pilng for the foun-
dation Of the garage being built for
Ford c. King, is nearing completion
and Contractor Workman expects to
begin the pouring of the concrete next .
week.
A dance was given in FOX's Theatre
on Wednesday night. This is the be-
ginning Of weekly dances to be given
during the winter.
The tomato packing season is over
in Milton. The crop was av cry poor
one. The packing of butter beans by
Birdsong Bros. is continuing and if
frost keeps off for two more weeks
their pack will be normal.
It is understood that Philadelphia
parties will soon put in operation a
button manufacturing plant at Mil
ton, to employ about 25 men. We hope
the rumor is true, for what this town
needs is employment for men. It is
now necessary for our young men to
leave the town to seek employment
elsewhere and young blood is badly
needed here. We are not knocking the
older men, but town that sheds its
young blood is sure to die. So let US
wake up and get busy.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mustard, who
have been visiting his mother. Mrs.
Martha Mustard, and other relatives
here. returned to their home in Wilt
mantle Conn, on Wednesday. They
made the trip by automobile.
T. H. Douglas has built an addition
to the rear of his residence On North
Union street.
Mary E., wife of George w. Robin
son. and mother of Benjamin Robin
son. died at his home in Philadelphia ;
on September 27th, aged about rs
years. The remains were brought to
Harrington on Tuesday, where they :
were met by S. J. Wilson e Son. fu- :
neral directors, who conveyed them to
COnley's Chapel, where interment was
made.
James H. Wilson, a we'll known and
highly respected farmer, died at his
home near Reynolds Mill on Wednes- :
day, September "a, after a lingering
illness, aged 66 years. Funeral SER :
vices were held at Reynolds Church
on Friday afternoon, September 26, :
Revs. Murphy of Harbeson and Hun
gerford of Milton officiating. Inter- :
ment was made in the adjoining GEM :
,tery by S. ]. Wilson & Son. He leaves
4 widow, three sons and two daugh-
ers: :
Mrs. Ida Fox has sold her ice cream :
saloon and confectionery store to Geo. :
Palmer Of this town. Mr.. Palmer :
ook possession on Wednesday morn :
ng. Mrs. Fox will continue to man :
lge the moving picture theatre and
lance hall.
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