Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
MILTON NEWS

Theo. c. Martin, of Delaware Col.
lege, leader of the boys and girls
clubs of the State, gave a lecture il
School Hall on Tuesday evening OF
subjects of interest to those inter
ested in agriculture and home making
He exhibited steryoptican views ol
the products of the calf, chicken and
canning clubs Of various sections OF
the State He is trying to get the
boys and girls of this vicinity to or
ganize clubs here.
Joseph H. Carey who has been SER
iously i'll all winter has SO far recov-
cred as to be able to be out again.
Mrs Carey is also in town occasion
ally.
Harry Wagamon has bought OF John
W. Bennett the dwelling and store on
Union street, now occupied by ~ Wal
lace White. Price not given.
James Mustard of Willimantic,
Conn, spent the weekend with his
mother, Mrs. Martha Mustard.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Crouch are
spending some time with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Wyatt, near Stock
ley.
Capt. Geo. E. Mcgee is making some
improvements TO his home property
Charles Burns, Jr., of Philadelphia
was a Milton visitor on Sunday.
The bicycle found in the river last
week by fishermen is thought to be
the one stolen from John NAPLES,
of Coolspring several weeks ago. Mr.
NAPLES rode the wheel from his home
to school, leaving it in the wood shed
After school the bicycle had disap-
peared, and so had several Billion
boys who were seen around the school
house. Mr.. NAPLES is investigating
and arrests will probably be made in
a few days.
F. W. Pepper has bought Buick
automobile.
Fishermen at Broadkiln Beach are
making some large catches of trout.
Buyers are not compelled, as on
other beaches to drive through the
sand to the waters edge here, as the
fish are delivered by the fishermen to
the bridge that crosses the river at
this place.
Mr.. and Mrs William Robbins of
san Francisco, Cal. are visiting his
mother and sisters. This is Mr.. Rob-
bins first visit home in is years.
The work of building the Home for
the Feeble Minded near Stockley be-
gan on Monday of this week. f. W.
Pepper of this town is experimenting
the work of construction.
Mothers Day was observed in the
Milton Church on Sunday with spec
ial sermons by the pastors At the
NJ. p. Church those attending the
services were presented with
badges commemorative of the day
Cfnalr ffnu1nanN
playing every night this week at the
Vim. H. Fox theatre.
What about the fire house and hall?
Is it the will OF the citizens that this
building, recently damaged by fire, be |
rebuilt, or shall it be cut down to /
one-story affair for the storage OF .
town property? This building was .
erected by popular subscriptions OF .
time. lumber and money by the people .
Of Milton, through the efforts Of the .
fire company, at small cost to Iown .
Council. and presented to council.
The upper floor was intended as a /
meeting place for the fire company
and band. but gradually became a
community room. Now, the question
IS. should it be rebuilt? Why not call
a meeting of the citizens and the
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sociation, who used it free of charge,
and get the sentiment of the people.
It could be rebuilt without great cost
nthe same way it was built-by pop
liar subscriptions OF timber, labor
and money. The writer knows one
nan who will give all the timber nee
,ssary. The fire company and band
stand ready to give entertainments to
br-N WI h a ie wanted most 3
5 that town council take charge, have
he work done and let the fire COM
,anv pay for it later. In other words
,ut up the necessary cash until they
.an make ii. What do YOU think
.bout il? Tell the cOuncilmen. Let's
yet busy and do something.
Milton public school will close on
lay 2S. Commencement exercises
viii be held on May 9th. The grad
Iating class numbers six, and they
re preparing an elaborate program.
he graduates are: Helen Howard,
.ily Jefferson, Virginia Davidson, Ma
el Jackson, Eldridge Donovan and
)avid Donovan.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson OF Phil
delphia are visiting relatives in and Z
ear town.
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5 the guest of relatives and friends
4 and near town.
Miss Joanna Lofland died in Cedar
reek Hundred, near Milford. on Sat
rday, May Sth She was S6 years Of
ge. Funeral services were held Mon
ay and interment was made in Belts ,
emetery, near Milton, by S. j. Wilson !,
Son. She was a daughter of the .
lte James H. Lofland, OF this town.
Mrs. Thomas Walls is quite i'll at :
le home of her son, George Walls, q
ear Harbeson. =
The power sloop, XIOUS. Samuel {
ithian. master, is taking the place .
{ the pilot boat Philadelphia off the !, Il
pes The Philadelphia is being ov- u u
,hauled.
MAGNOLIA V