Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
MILTON NEWS

The easterly storm that swept the
Atlantic coast last week backed the
water in tine BrOadkiln River and
flooded the water front. doing con-
siderable damage to property and
stock. The Chandler building in
which are Waples Hardware store,
Lank's garage. and the Fidelity Trust
Company. was flooded. Mr.. Waples
was compelled 70 move his stock of
field seed. cement, salt. etc. to his
warehouse in South Hilton. The res
idance and shoe shop OF John T..
Crouch and Son was flooded, compel
ling them TO move out. The bridge
and dam at lngram's Mill broke let
ting the water of that pond out into
the sawmill pond. An effort was
made to release the pressure on the
latter dam by opening wide all gates,
but was unsuccessful. About forty
feet OF the dam was carried away,
and the rushing water filled Waga-
mons pond to overlooking. This dam
held, 1ut the water broke over the
road south OF the mill, and for a
time threatened 10 undermine the
mill property. The gates were open
ed and the water lowered in the pond
rapidly, saving the mill from de-
struct.On Had this dam broke, lower
Milton would have been damaged
many thousands of dollars. Thurs
day and Friday were anxious days for
the business section of the town.
Kings garage, Palmer's ConfectiOn-
airy store and Crouch's print shop
were partly flooded, but no damage
was done the stock or buildings.
The roads leading to Milton are in
a miserable condition, and few far
mers are coming into town these days.
Such weather demonstrates pretty
thoroughly that Milton is almost en-
tirely dependent upon the farmer for
existence.
Edgar Welch, Of the Merchant Ma
rine service, spent last week with his
father, J. B. Welch.
Willis Gooner. of Broadkiln Neck,
and Miss Rena Workman, daughter of
Charles Workman, were married at
Lincoln on January oath, by the Rev.
Charles H. Atkins.
Capt Louis Darby returned to
on Monday.
Miss Maggie Primrose. daughter of /
the late Theodore Primrose, Of Mil /
ton, died at the home of her sister, 4
Mrs. Joseph Conwill. in Vineland. ~ 4
j.. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 1920. The re- /
mains were brought to Milton on
Wednesday and interment made in the I
family plot in the NJ. E. cemetery by
J. X. Atkins. Miss Primrose leaves /
many friends here. where she was
reared, who sincerely mourn her
death
Wednesday last at the New Cen
tury Club was Lincoln Day. Mrs.
Mary c. Maun, chairman, prepared a
splendid program consisting of eX-
tracts from the life of Abraham Lin
coin, and an enjoyable musical treat.
Postmaster Mustard received a let
ter from his son, Ralph who is in the
navy, saying that he is now in Cuba,
but will leave for an extended cruise
in a short time.
Frank B. Carey. who has been ser
iously i'll for several weeks. shows
some improvement.
William Wagamon is on the road .
to complete recovery after two weeks
illness.
As soon as the weather permits.
William II. Workman will begin the .
erection of a dwelling on the farm
of Harry Williams. to replace the /
one recently destroyed by fire.
On Monday evening, Mrs. Hunger
ford entertained her Sunday school |
class. This class, Of eight girls. has
during the year contributed S46 to
the various interests of the NJ P.
Church. At their meeting on Mon
day they decided to contribute S. to
help the Armenians. They have given
to the Milton Dollar Fund" Church
extension and to the repair of the
local church. The officers of this
class are, Miss Clara Richards. pres
ident; Miss Edith Mumford, vice pres
ident; Miss Ruth Porter. treasurer:
Miss Hessie johnson, secretary. At
-er the business meeting, refresh
nents were served The next meet
ing will be held at the home of the
president on March list.
Mrs. Georgia b.. wife of Edward B.
Atkins died al. her home in Philadel-
lhia on MoMaS. February 9Th Flu
leral servicf were hold at her late
iome on Thersday morirarg and in
erment made in Northwood Cemetery
frs. Atkins was born and 7a-ed in