Milford chronicle., 1935-07-12
MILTON

Thursday OF last week, after a ling
ering illness. Mr.. WagamOn, who
was born near DagsborO in 1859,
came to Milton in 1908 and erected
and operated flour and feed mill
at the corner Of Sand and Federal
streets. Later he bought the Payn-
ter mill property and established the
Diamond State Roller Mills, one of
the largest of its kind in the state.
Ill health compelled his retirement
from the business and in 1923 sold
the mill to his nephews, Harry and
William Wagamon. Funeral SER
vices were held on Sunday afternoon
at his late home, conducted by Rev.
Howard Davis, pastor of Milton NJ.
p. Church, and interment made in
the M. E. Cemetery. He is survived
by his wife, Hettie j., daughter of
the late David A. COnnOr; one sister,
Mrs. Jennie Johnson, of Georgetown;
and one brother, Daniel WagamOn of
Milton. Mr.. WagamOn was loved by
all who knew him. He was a friend
to the poor and. needy, always ready
to lend a helping hand. He will be
greatly missed by the children of the
town, who loved him and called him
Uncle Kirt." During the years he
was building up the business of the
mill he drove the town delivery
wagon and often this wagon was lit
terally covered with children who
enjoyed the ride and gave Mr.. Wag- |
anon great pleasure in their en-
jOyment. The writer has known |
"Kirt" WagamOn for about thirty !
five years and for several years was
a near neighbOr, and in all that time
have never known him to be other
than a gentleman, and liberal with
the poor of the town.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Reyn-
olds NJ. p Church will meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T.
Morris on Thursday evening, July
18th. A cordial invitation is extend (
ed to the public. Ice cream and
homemade cake will be on sale.
On Saturday afternoon the three {
Fithian children were given joint
birthday party by their parents, Mr.. !
and Mrs. Hildreth S. Fithian. Their !
names and ages: Samuel, 8; John, z; |
Mary Jane, 4. The afternoon was [
spent in playing games and with !
toys. The biggest event was the ride /
on the fire engine, given by COrne- \
Illus Wiltbank, who annually treats A
the children and their guests to this [
novel entertainment, Sam" being the o
mascot of the fire company. Re c
freshments of ice cream, cake, and o
favors of snappers and balloons were L
served, and all present had an en-
joyable time. Those present were
Billie Reed, Fred Scott, Billie Col
Inns, Howard Barker, Stanley Steen,
Charles MajaroZy, Calvin Clifton,
Geirgia Baker, Billie Barker, Elbert h
Palmer, Neal Clifton, George Hop 2
kins, Dan Crouch. Jane Baker, Ruth Il
Ann Hopkins, Gladys MajarOay, Les h
ter Radke. Franklin Baker, Virginia y
West Mrs. VIM. Ford, Mrs. John L. u
Mcgee, Mrs. Mamie Atkins, Miss r
Elizabeth Lank, Josie Lank, Mrs. c. 2
NJ. Wiltbank, Mrs. Fred Reed, Mrs. t,
Howard Barker, Miss Anne MajarOsy, p
Mrs. Howard Clifton, Mrs. Lester c
Radke, Mrs. Franklin Baker, and d
Miss Agnes Hopkins. &
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith a
celebrated their 5Oth wedding anni- P
Yersary on Friday, July 5th, at their F
which they have resided for the past o.
81 years. They were married by the a
Rev. EllegOOd. in Milton, July 5th,
1885. Mrs. Smiths maiden name B
was Sallie DuttOn, and she is II. Mr.. m
Smiths age is "A. They have living &C
eleven children, &c grandchildren, m
four great-grandchildren, and one OF
adopted son. The children are: Mrs.
Laura Reed. Mrs. Bertha Carey, Mrs. tn
Minnie Walls, Mrs. Elsie Belts. Mrs. hi
Mary Reed Mrs. Eliza wilkins, Mrs.
Pearl Reed, of Milton; Daniel Smith, on
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, J. Courtland A.
Smith, of Milford; Mrs. Lille Raugh- AL
ey, of Bridgeville; adopted son, Will K'
iOn G. Smith, at home. Those pres B..
mt We're, Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Reed di
md family, Mr. and Mrs. James c. mt
1arey and family. Mr.. and Mrs FC
lharles Walls and family, Mr. and To-
irs. Daniel Smith and family, Mr.. MI
md Mrs Robert Jones and family, tt
lr. and Mrs. Milton Belts and. fam
ly, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. COurtland Smith a
md family, Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN
iced and family. Mr.. and Mrs. frC
'harles Reed and family, Mr.. and da
~ d 1HiiiCo hduSuley anu LdNlly, AAAl
Dr. and Mrs. David Reed. Jr., and co
amily, Wilson G. Smith, Mrs. Sallie
Iced, Mr.. and Mrs Thomas r. Will
on, and Mr.. Roland Millman. Mr..
nd Mrs. Smith were the recipients
many beautiful gifts. After spend
lg a very pleasant evening, refresh nj
tents were served. The guests left on
fishing them continued happiness. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Carey, OF so
erth AmbOy, N. j., spent the Fourth sp
ith their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Al
imes c. Carey, near Milton.
The Rev. Joseph Wood and sister, nc
RS. Laura Connolly, have returned Be
ON motor trip to Denver, Col Ju
ISIS Bernice Magnie, art teacher, Mi
Id Miss Esther Weakley, also a an
acher in the Milton school, whose to,
'me is in Carlisle, Pa, accompanied
EN- to Denver, which is the home ad
Miss Magnie. En- route home they tn
opped in Kansas City to visit Rev Mr
I'd Mrs. o. w. Prince, who until
ay lived here, where Rev. Prince a
as pastor of the NJ. P Church. Ar
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gundlach and
n Jack, of Cranbury, N. j., have NJ
turned home after spending two tb,
seks with James C. Carey and fam Nc
Mrs. James T. Mason is quite i'll 5NI Al
her home on TIniOn afraat WI