Milford chronicle., 1920-07-09
MILTON LETTER

The first of the open air concerts
by the r. B. Hopkins Cornet Band
was held on Saturday evening before
one of the largest crowds ever in the
town. These concerts will be given
every Saturday evening, beginning
promptly at 1880 and continuing for
one hour. A stand has been erected
on the Palmer lot, corner of Front
and Federal streets, and the people
of the town and surrounding country
are cordially invited to these con-
certs.
Fred Argo has had his front porch
repainted, j. F. Outten doing the
work.
Master Robert Hopkins, Jr., who
has been i'll for the past several
weeks is now able to be out again.
According to the census just COM
pleted Millions population is S9S.
Chester Hudson and wife have re-
moved to Georgetown where Mr.. Hud-
son has secured work with the Penn
sylvania railroad.
Mrs. Aletta Collins, widow of the
late James Collins, died at the home
of her nephew, Willard Carey, on Sat
urday morning, June Goth, age So
wears. Funeral services were held at
the home of Mr.. Carey on Tuesday az
ternoon following and interment was
made in the NJ. Z. cemetery by j. X.
Atkins. Mrs. Collins had been i'll for
some time. vet her death came as a
shock to her many friends who had
not realized how serious her condi-
ton was She was a kind and loving
Christian woman and has gone to her
reward leaving many sorrowing rel
atives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs John F. Hudson enter
tanned the following on Sunday: Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Sherwood and Mr..
and Mrs. Lours of Smyrna and Mr.
and Mrs. T. w. Murray and family OF
near Selbyville and Mrs. John l.. God
win of Georgetown.
Harry H. Hudson and wife nave
moved to Georgetown. i
Mrs. J. b. Welch was the guest OF
her daughter, Mrs. l.. J. Cook in VIII
mingtOn last week.
S. Fithian has turned over to W.
W. Crouch the agency for the Phlla-
delphia Evening Bulletin.
Rev. Robert Wright. who has been
pastor of Bethel A. NJ. E. Church Tor
several years of Milton, has been
transferred by his conference to /
Frederica. Rev. Samuel A. Myers OF |
I,ewes, has been sent here. On Sunday /
last Children's Day was observed at /
this church with an appropriate pro-
gram.
Wheat harvest began last week ana
is now about over in this section.
The yield is far above the average
and the straw is extra long.
Late potatoes are being planted
here in increased acreage. The hish
prices received for the early crop in
duced growers to put out all the SEED
that they could secure.
Birdsong Bros. closed the pea can
ming season on Tuesday of last week.
They packed about 10000 cases, or
$50. 900 cans. The Draper Cannery put
I'D the largest pack ever handled at
the Milton factory.
Capt Joseph Carey of Philadelphia
attended the funeral of his sister,
Mrs. Aletta Collins.
DR.. r. II. T. Wilson is going into
the chicken business in earnest. lie
has erected a large hennery on the
rear of his lot and has a fine flock
of young chickens.
Clifford johnson and Jerry Waga-
mon have returned from a trip to
Michigan.
Carlton Draper was a visitor to
Niagara Falls last week.
L. A. Graves & Son on Thursday
evening of last week, entertained his
employees at the garment factory in
a very pleasing way. The affair was
given by the firm in appreciation OF
the cooperation and loyalty of the
workers in making the business the
success it is. Addresses were made by
Revs. Grouse and Reed and Mr.. Thos.
H. Douglas. Mrs. Leroy Lynch c.
lightfully entertained with several
numerous recitations. Music was fur
nished by the R. B. Hopkins concert
band.
On Wednesday evening, June Both,
William W. Conner of Milton and Ro-
sa Dickerson of Georgetown were
married at the home of the bride
by Rev ]. T. Bailey, pastor of George
town NJ. P. Church. Mr.. and Mrs.
Conner will reside in Milton, where
the groom is engaged in the mer-
camille business.
Misses Susie and Sally Carey of
Philadelphia are occupying their Mil
ton residence for a time.
Walter and William Crouch spent
the weekend in Philadelphia
Samuel Fithian took a party head
ed by Chas. G. Jones to the fishing
banks off Lewes last week on the
yacht X-10-U-S.
William Foord of Wilmington
caught FIVE large drum fish with hook
and line off Broadkiln Beach on
Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. Joseph Havelka of Passaic, n.
j.. was the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. John Lindsay last week
st. Clair Campbell spent the 4th
with Chas. NAPLES and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hickman and
son are Milton visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Collins and
daughters are visiting their many
Milton friends.
Franklin and Joseph Baker are in
town.
VIM. T. Maull spent the weekend
with his family.
Norris and Thomas Black are Mil
ton visitors.
Ed. Sharp spent the 4th with his
sister. Mrs. Chas. Virden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Webb and son
of Frederica spent a few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John c.
Clendaniel.
The store building owned by Chas.
Virden and occupied by Stephens &
Lingo was to be sold Saturday but
as a satisfactory price was not bid,
it was bid in by the owner.