Milford chronicle., 1922-06-30
Milton News By Paragraphs

Milton Firemen have completed the
program for the celebration of the 4tl
of July here. A parade of decorated
automobiles, horse back riders, schOO
children, patriotic lodges, headed by
the Milton brass band, will take place
promptly at 10 a. m. Following the
parade speeches will be made by local
and Out-Of-tOwn, speakers. In the af-
ternOOn, beginning at 1 o'clock ath-
letic events, consisting of running and
swimming races will be held. Fol
these events $25 will be divided be-
tween the winners. At o'clock a
game of baseball will be played be-
tween the married and single men.
The band will be present at all of the
features to enliven the occasion. At 8
p. m. big display of fireworks will be
shown along the river banks. All dur
ing the day and evening ice cream,
cakes, lemonade, sandwiches, shoot
ing gallery, cane and negro baby
booths will furnish entertainment.
The proceeds from which the fire COM
pany hope to enlarge their engine
fund. Ample parking places will be
provided for out of town visitors.
William Clendaniel has bought of
Charles A. Conner, the wharf prop
erty at the foot of Chestnut street.
Consideration private.
Joseph Lank, Jr., and sister, Eliza
beth, are visiting relatives in Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Lippincott
and children of Philadelphia are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Carey,
this week.
Mrs. William Foord has returned
from visit to Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Gray, of
Dagsboro, were in town Sunday, the
guests of relatives.
John P. Wilson and family, Charles
Barker, and family, spent Sunday at
Broadkiln Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jester Gray, OF Fred
erica, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Gray on Sunday.
Mrs. Reed Leverage lost $45 wrap
ped in a handkerchief, on the streets
of Milton on Saturday night
William Johnson; aged about 20
years, died at his home on Magnolia
street, after an illness Of several
weeks. He leaves a wife and a son
and daughter.
Mrs. F. B. Carey who was recently
operated on at the Beebe Hospital,
Lewes, has recovered sufficiently to
return home. Her many friends are
glad to see her in her own home
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Palmer and
daughters attended the reunion Of the
Bennett family in Milford Neck on |
Sunday. There were II of the clan |
present and the amount of eats that |
disappeared at the dinner was Won
derful..
John Smith is i'll at his home on
Bay street. Mr.. Smith is manager of |
a cannery near Dover, and during the |
pea season seems to have over-work-
ed himself to successfully handle the
pack.
When jim Palmer went to use his |
hose to sprinkle the street in front
of his house he found that some one
had stolen it. InQtiry revealed that a
neighbor saw, three men going up
Broad street last Saturday night, one
dragging what the neighbOr thinks
was the hose. Jim is hot on the trail
and interesting developments are eX-
pected.
The Ladies Aid Society of Reynolds
VI. P. Church will meet at the home
If Mrs. Noah Warren, in Milton, on
July 9Th. All are cordially invited to
attend.
Ruth Davidson, the infant daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Davidson,
died at their home in Milton on Mon
day. Interment was made at Zion M.
3. cemetery in Broadkiln Neck. Sam
lel ]. Wilson and Son were in charge
If the funeral.