Milford chronicle., 1938-07-08
MILTON
Iniured IN Auto AceIdent

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cOllided in front of the home of MI
Outten, east of town. Mrs. Carey sus
tanned a fracture OF the pelvic, /
broken cOllar-bone and bruises o
the body. Mr.. Outten was severel!
lacerated about the forehead anI
bruised body. The accident occurred
when the car of Mr.. Carey crashed
into the Outten car as the latter wal
coming out of his driveway. The in
iured persons were brought to Mil
| ton where DR.. William E. Douglas
rendered first-aid to Mrs. Carey anC
had her taken to the Memorial Hos
pital. Milford, for examination. The
examination revealed the injuries
described and she will be confined tC
the hospital for at least six weeks
Mr.. Outten was treated at the office
of DR.. Douglass and returned home
Mr.. and Mrs. Carey, who reside in
Philadelphia, were entertaining
friends from Pennsylvania over the
holidays at their Milton residence
and were on their way to Broadkiln
Beach when the accident occurred
Other than shock and minor bruises
the other members of the party es-
capped.
Former Resident Dies
William II. Nears, for many years
MiltOn's leading barber, died at the
home of his son, Edward Mears, in
Centreville. Md, on Friday. July /.
of lobar pneumonia. Mr.. Mears was
SO years old. His body was brought
to Milton ON Monday and inferred in
the Mears burial plot in Odd Fellows
Cemetery. Mr.. Mears came here
from Camden, n. j.. about forty years
ago and until his retirement a few
years ago. conducted tonsorial par
lor on Federal street, and resided
in the adjoining dwelling. When
the big fire destroyed the business
center of the town his property was
consumed. He later erected the
brick building now known as the
Mears Building on the old location.
Here he remained in business until
the infirmities of age compelled his
retirement. Since he has made his
home with his son, Edward. in Cen
treville. making long visits with his
Mamie and Gertrude, in
Chester. Pa. He was a good citizen.
Hosiery Progressing
The erection of the new hosiery
building is progressing nicely and it
is expected 10 be in operation in a
few weeks. Thic industry will be
a big help TO the people of Milton
and vicinity because of the number
that will be employed and the wages
paid out. The Chamber of Commerce
is to be congratulated in securing
this plant.
Carey Clifton Wedding
Announcement is made of the mar
riage on Thursday, June 80. of Miss
Bessie Eta Clifton. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John E. Clifton, of Long
Neck, and Mr.. Roscoe C. Carey. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. James c. Carey of
near Milton. The couple will make
their home in Cave Neck.
The Fourth in Milton
Independence Day was quietly Gel
ebrated in Milton, there being no set
program, other than the decoration
of the graves. Most of our townsmen
spent the day at RehOboth, Broad
kiln Beach and other seaside resorts.
Two interesting games of baseball
were played on the local diamond
between Milton and Houston. The
morning game resulted in a tieless
score. The afternoon game was won
by Milton by the score of to 3. In
termittent Outbursts of fire crackers
were heard in various parts of town
but. as a whole, the day was quiet
here, and no injuries reported.
VI. p. Church Services
Services at Milton Methodist Pro-
testant Church on Sunday, July 10,
will be as follows: Sunday School at
10 A. NJ; Morning worship at IL.
with sermon by the pastor, G. S.
Ross. on the subject, walking With
Jesus" Evening worship at 1880,
subject, Happy and Prosperous. -
To all these services you are most
cordially invited Next Sunday will
be Insurance Day" Place your
contribution in the envelope pre-
pared and drop in the plate Sunday
morning or evening. The board OF
stewards need your help in this
matter.
Our Visitors
Mr.. and Mrs. Ermon Postles and
son, of West Chester, Pa, spent the
Fourth with relatives in Milton.
Captain and Mrs. Charles Darby
and E. J. Darby. of Philadelphia.
spent the holidays with Milton rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Spencer
spent Monday at their cottage on
Broadkiln Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Crouch
and daughters, Florence and Peggy.
and Mr.. and Mrs Charles d. Crouch,
of Philadelphia, spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Crouch.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Lekites. of
Harrington, spent the Fourth with
Mrs. Goldie Owens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorm and niece, Miss
Frances Leverage. have returned
from a two-weeks' visit with friends
in North Carolina.
MIR. and Mrs. Bryan DickersOn
and son, Donald, of Drexel Hill, Pa,
spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Dickerson.
Donald will stay with his
for two weeks.
Mrs. Clyde Belts, who has been
i'll for several weeks. is improving.
Robert Hetherington, Jr., of Shar-
on Hill, Pa, spent the weekend with
David DuttOn. Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard West and
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall Reed and son Wis
tied Ocean City, Md, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Welch and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Mustard, OF
Camden. n J.. spent the weekend