Milford chronicle., 1935-12-06
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from 1905 Files Of the
Milford Chronicle

Miss Fannie strummel is a guest
of Mrs. Charles Phillips.
The members Of Crystal Fount
Lodge, I. o. o. F., enjoyed a fine
cake last Monday night, which was
sent with the compliments of Mr..
and Mrs. William v. Sipple, Jr.
A fat hog vas butchered by Will
liam Lane last Wednesday which
weighed 569k pounds. A guess box
was made up, and Frank Swain
guessed the exact weight and took
the purse.
Surveyor Peter F. Causey, Jr., OF
Milford, who is making a survey OF
the Broadlziln River, fell into the
bay on Saturday and almost lost his
lite. The surveyor and his helpers
we're in a naptha launch and the
sea was chOppy. Mr.. Causey was
standing adjusting his instrument
when a sudden lurch of the boat
threw him into the sea. The boat
ran several yards away before being
stopped and the heavy clothing Of
the surveyor was bearing him un-
der when he caught the second life
line thrown him and was hauled
aboard the launch.
Tine members of the Union have
decided to give their recital Monday
evening, December IL. Miss Brown
finds it impossible to be present at
this time but Miss Ditchburn. of
Portland. Oregon; Miss HarmonsonF
of Berlin; Mr.. Queen, of Fredericas
and others will contribute to the
entertainment. The programme fol~
lows:
Phonograph Selections
Mr.. F. ]. Collins
Piano Duet
Mrs. Prettyman and
Miss Causey
Vocal Solo
Miss Ditchburn
Recitation
Miss HarmOnson
Piano Solo
Miss Evans
Vocal Solo
Mr. Queen
Piano Solo
Miss Pierce
Recitation
Miss HarmonsOn
Vocal Solo
Miss Ditchburn.
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Elizabeth, widow of Elias T Ben
nett. died at her home, Second and
washington streets, South Milford
on Tuesday morning, December 5,
aged IS years, z months and 4 days,
She was the mother of twelve chil7
dren, six sons and six daughtersi
ten of whom are now living. Her
remains will be laid at rest in the
Slaughter Neck Churehyard next
Sunday.
This past season George s. Av-
cry has grown a fine crop Of white
potatoes on his farm just south Of
Milford. which is better known as
the Cnykendall farm. He has 1000
baskets Of fine sized Grown Jewel
potatoes, which are bright and
smooth as any ever grown. He grew
them from Virginia grown seed OF
last year, and they we're dug in July
last, and he has held them for an
advance in price ever since. They
have kept fine, and the present price
OF potatoes has amply paid him for
his extra care in keeping them. He
grew them with George
+. Pierce's Special Potato Phos7
phate-at the rate of 1000 pounds
per acre. He expects to plant ten
acres this coming season, and viii
use the same kind Of seed; also the
same kind of phosphate, only more
Of it 10 the acre. The specimen bas7
ket that Mr.. Avery left at the Chron-
icle officer certainly was a beauti
full sample Of fine potato.
The young men of Milford viii
give their annual dance in ArmOfy
Hall on Tuesday night. December
&c. Rocco Valenoto's Orchestra will
furnish the music and supper wlll
be served OF IL o'clock This year
dancing will begin at $3.50 p. m. and
close at a. m. For several years
past a few objectional characters
both in and out-of-kown, have in~
sisted upon attending these social
functions as spectators or dancers
When they were neither invited nor
expected 70 avoid any misunder
standing cards Of admission viii 81
issued to patrons, patronessea and
invited guests and must be present
ID at the door before adlnittance
sained.