Milford chronicle., 1928-03-09
Milton Letter

fairs in good condition. There was
received from all sources during
the year ending March Sd, S12,494.-
II. Disbursements amounted TO
S11,957.53, leaving balance Oh
$S371S. The indebtedness (bonds
and outstanding notes. amounts to
S19.OOO.OO. Bonds and notes paid
during the year amounted to $3,7OO.
The water mains were extended,
concrete crossings laid, a trati1c
light installed at the intersection of
Front and Federal streets, and the
firemen have been equipped with
coats, boots and hats during the
past year. Altogether the report IS
a creditable one. The annual town
election was held on Saturday and
only two candidates filed for the
positions-H. c. Davidson and N. Il.
Warren, who succeed themselves as
councilmen for a three-year term.
These men have filled their posi-
lions creditably and the fact that
no one filed up shows that the cit
liens appreciated the work done by
them during the past three years.
No candidate for mayor having been
filed the present mayor, William M.
WEIGH. will continue in office for an
other year.
Harry Wilkins, son of Mr.. ami
Mrs. William M. Wilkins, died at
their home near town on Monday az
ternoon after lingering illness,
aged 2S years. He leaves, besides
his parents, one brother, Charles
wilkins, of Broadkill Neck.
"A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. James Reed, of BrOadkill Neck,
on Monday morning. Mother and
daughter are doing nicely. They
are at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
r. Wilkins, on Broad street.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Layton Wiley, near Draw
bridge early Monday morning. Child
and mother are getting on fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hopson, of
Philadelphia, are the guests of her
uncle and aunt, M. and Mrs. George
R. Davidson.
A meeting of the members OF
Milton M. P. Church will be held at
the church on Monday evening,
March 18th, to elect a delegate and
alternate to the special conference
of the church to be held at Wash
ington, D. c., in April.
The M. P. Sunday School has OBJ
ligated to feed, clothe and educate
an Armenian orphan during this
year. Each class obligated its
members for certain amounts tow
ard this charitable deed.
The regular prayer meeting OF the
Christian EndeaVor
Society of the M. P. Church was held
last Friday evening. The topic was
'The Kind of Friend 1 Like" The
meeting was capably led by Miss
Ethel Lewis. The principal speaker
of the evening was Mrs. L. c. Darby,
state superintendent.
William Richads, who several days
ago severely slashed his hand when
a shell he was cutting at the Lip
pincott button factory broke, the
wound failing to heal properly, was
taken to Beebe Hospital, Lewes,
where surgical treatment was given
and he is now slowly recovering at
mis- home.
Don't miss the minstrel show to
De given by local talent in Fox The
tire, Milton. Will Crouch and Frank |
Carey, well known to Milton as J
1lack-face comedians, will make /
heir last appearance on the above !
late, and they have bunch OF |
aughs to turn loose that will drive !
away the blues. The vaudeville /
part of the entertainment will be |
aiken care of by Mrs. Leroy Lynch,
With humorous recitations, a must |
,al number by Mrs. Elsie Lank and
Miss Elsie Evans; a sketch by
Brownie, that promises much
aughter, and a number by Mr..
an old-time entertainer that
las kept up with the procession:
songs by Mrs. Clara Lewis, Richard
Steelman and others, to conclude
With a roaring black-face farce led
~ Bill Crouch.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Quig, of Media,
Pa, who have been visiting her
mother, Ms. J. T. Crouch, have re-
urned to their home.
Growers for the Draper Canning
Company are preparing their land
or the planting of peas.
Clyde Belts, who sustained
prained ankle while playing basket
,alI at Milford on Friday night, is
bile to be out again.
The garment factories of Sol.
ldman & Son and w. E. Graves &
Jon are working full time on spring
nd summer garments, employing
many women and children.
Mrs. D. T. Atkins on Saturday
celebrated her SSrd birthday ami
ersary. Mr.. Atkins on December
7th celebrated his S5th anniver-
airy.
w. W. Crouch and little daughter,
larry Betty, are confined to their
ONE with colds and grippe.
Chief of Police Moore has resign
d and the position has not been
lied by town council. An appoint
lent will probably be made in a
ew days.
A chicken supper will be held at :
he NJ. E. Church on Thursday eve
ing by the Fisher and Wiltbank :
iible classes.
R. Davis Lingo, who has been i'll
t his home for several days, is con-
alescent.
Mrs. R. B. Hopkins and daughter, {
[iss Winifred, were Philadelphia
nd Wilmington visitors recently.
Clarence Johnson, miller at the ]
diamond State Roller Mills, last
eek slipped on stairway at the l
ill and sustained a sprained ankle, I
lat is keeping him at his home. !
The Poverty Social" held in So '
al Hall by the intermediate ]
hristian Endeavor Society on We'd {
esday evening of last week, was a +
cry pleasant affair and Melted for s
lie society a goodly sum.
The Junior Glass of Milton High ]