Milford chronicle., 1923-04-20
LIVE PERSONAL HAPPENINGS
FROM MIL TON FOR A WEEK

The United States Civil Service Com
mission held an examination at Lewes
on April 14th, to fill the position of
rural carrier at Milton and vacancies
that may occur on rural routes later
from that post Office. There were seven
applicants for the position. This route
was established a few weeks ago and
J. Harry Lynch, of Milford, was APP
pointed as carrier. Mr.. Lynch was la
ter transferred to a Milford route and
his substitute, Robert M. Collins,
was named as carrier until an exami-
nation could be held. Mr.. Collins is an
applicant for the position and is re-
ceiving the support Of the patrons Of
the route as he has proven both cap
able and obliging.
F. w. Pepper has bought of Henry
P. Burton the dwelling and lot on
Federal street, now occupied by Louis
Lane. Mr.. Pepper will make some re-
pairs to the property after the first
of next January.
Theodore B. johnson, aged Is years,
died at his home in North Milton on
Wednesday night after short illness
of pleursy. He leaves besides a wild
ow, five children, Mrs. ]. Carey Pal
mer, w. A. johnson, of Milton; G. Har-
ry johnson, of near Harbeson; Oscar
P. Johnson, of Glendale, and Theo-
dore J. Johnson of Philadelphia. Fune-
raj services were held at the house
on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
and interment made in Reynolds Gem
etery.
Spring house cleaning in Milton is
now underway and paper hangers and
painters are busy redecorating many
homes.
The Lofand Brick Company is get
ting their brick making machinery in
readiness for the beginning of Oper-
ations within the next few days. This
is one of the largest brick works in
the lower part of the State, with a
capacity of $4,000 bricks per day.
Oscar S. Belts has accepted po-
sition as manager Of the S. Edmund
garment factory now being erected.
The machinery has arrived and is be-
ing installed.
Mrs. Harry Prettyman and Mrs.
Herman Prettyman of Wilmington
have returned home after visit with
J. c. Clendaniel.
J. R. Atkins has purchased an au-
tomobile hearse. 1t is an eight-cylind-
er Caddalic and is one of the most
handsomely finished hearses south OF
Wilmington.
Thomas L. Entwisle, who has been
principal of Milton public schools for
several years, has rendered to the To-
cal school board his resignation, to
take effect at the end of the present
school year. Mr.. Entwisle has been
engaged by the school board Of Union
Vile, Pa, to take charge of the school
in that town. They have recently cree
ted a 100000 school building, equip
ned in I'D to date manner. This is
central school to which pupils from
outlying towns and country districts
will be carried to and from the scnool
by auto buses. Mr.. EntWisle, togeth-
er with his wife, have made many
friends here who will be sorry to
have them leave. Mr.. Entwisle's sue
cessor has not yet been chosen, al
though there are several applicants.
William B. Fowler died at his home
at Owens Station, Monday, April 16,
age Sc years, months and 8 days.
Funeral at St. JohnstOwn's M. E.
Church, near Greenwood, Thursday at
2 o'clock Interment in the cemetery
adjoining the church. He leaves one
brother, Warren Fowler, Of Green
wood, and one sister, Mrs. William
Deputy, of Oakley. Rev. c. W. Spry
oficiated and Samuel J. Wilson and
Son were the funeral directors.
Now here is just what you have
been looking for and asking about so
many times. On Tuesday, April 10th,
J. R. Atkins, the undertaken, arrived |
home with beautiful new eight CYL
inder, Cadillac motor hcarse. He is |
thinking of naming it the "Silent |
because it runs so quietly. 1t
is a fine car. adv1t
LADIES! Don't forget to go to
Chas. W. Fishers and Sons for oil
stoves, wall paper and dishes.
a13-3t
See adams Rib" Plaza Theatre,
and Thursday, April 25 &
26.. One show p. m. adv
IF you are sick, take Chiropractic Ad-
justments and get well. ANNA K. GRE
GoRIUs, ChirOPractOr. Offices: Milford
and Dover. sS-tf