Milford chronicle., 1923-12-28
Milton Letter

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas johnson an
daughters, of Philadelphia, spen
Christmas with his mother, Mrs. viii
liam Johnson.
Ralph and Harold Short spent tn,
holidays with their mother, Mrs. Josh
ua Short, near town.
The Ladies Aid Society of Reynolds
M. P. Church will meet. with Mrs
James Jester, in Milton, on Thursday
evening, January 3rd. Everyone is in
vited
Charles Dickerson, of Broadkill
Neck butchered three hogs last week
that weighed 554, 521 and AIS pounds
each.
John A. Hickman of Philadelphia is
spending this week with his family
here.
William D. Lank has moved to the
Ruth house on Atlantic street
Lester Clendaniel who bought the
house vacated by Mr.. Lank of Mrs.
Kirby, has moved in.
Charles Stout of Wilmington was
the guest of his family here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles King of Phil
adelphia spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. George B. Atkins and Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Wagamon, Jr.
While cunning on Saturday Dan
ShOckley, well known farmer, of
Broadkill Neck, was shot in the hip
by companion. Mr.. Shockley was in
the brush looking for rabbits when
his friend attempted to load his gun
while the hammers were up, with the
result the firearm was discharged, the
load striking Mr.. ShOckley. DR.. Hop
kins rendered medical aid. 1t is fear
ed that some of the shot struck the
bone and will be hard to dislodge.
The patrons of the Milton post Office
are praising Postmaster J. B. Robbins |
and wife on the waythey handled the
rush. The business
through this Office this Christmas was
nearly fifty per cent greater than ever
before handled, yet they sent out and |
all mail matter without
any unnecessary delay.
The annual Christmas entertainment
was held at Milton M. e. Church by
he Sunday school on Sunday evening.
A very interesting program was rend-
cred, after which the school children
we're treated to candy and fruit. The
presented their pastor,
Rev. J. c. Mccoy, with a purse of 500.
Mrs. GOldie Owens and daughter,
Audrey, are spending the holidays
With relatives in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Williams of Phil
-delphia, are spending the holidays
With her mother, Mrs. L. c Darby. ,
Captain Lucius Darby of Philadel-
hia is visiting his family in Milton. :
Arncy White of New Jersey was a :
Iilton visitor this week.
William Mason, Jr., of New York, is n
pending the Christmas holidays with ;
is parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William W. T
Jason, near town. y
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Davidson of a
N. j., are occupying their :
OWN house during the holidays. r
State Policeman Fithian, of Milton, a
-as severely injured about the legs q
n Tuesday of last week as he was on a
is way to report for duty at George L
Dwn. He was going out Federal street u
lis town, when he met George A. II
ryan, with a load of fodder coming =,
ut of Carey alley. Thinking Mr.. Bry- G
1 would keep to the right Fithian at G
mpted to pass. When within a short II
stance of the team, Mr.. Bryan drew h
S horse across the road on his way
his lane. Seeing that he would in ie
re or probably kill the horse, officer e1
THAN applied the brakes, throwing II
mself and the motorcycle to the con- G,
ete road. F'ithian received severe
of the left leg and a bruis- w
right knee cap. He was taken to ~
e office of DR.. R. B. Hopkins where Ii
edical aid was rendered and later w
ken to his home, where he is now n,
mined. Al
The young folks of Milton gave a &c
nee in the Fox Theatre on Friday CO
ening, December 21st. Music was nj
rnished by the Milton orchestra. n.
Mr.. and Mrs. James King of Phila- tn
lphia spent Christmas with relatives q
Milton. &c
Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Welch are visit na
; relatives in Philadelphia and Pas on
&c, N. ]. in