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Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
HOUSTON HAPPENINGS, HINTS AND HOHBIEs,

Rev Samuel Murdoch and family
who have teen visiting Delaware
friends left on Tuesday last, for theil
home at CuchectOn, N. Y.
S. Z. PeiyjOun. an expert can
maker, employed by d. Scot & Co.,
removed his family from Milford to
this place last week.
JOSIAH Kesier and family have re-
NOV, d back to their old home in New
jersey.
Mr.. Spencer Scott, who has been
spending the winter in PittstOn, Pa,
baS returned to Houston.
jacob Coul selman has gone to Balti-
more Om business.
1t is with pleasure that we note the
fact th.t we are prOmi.ed new and
mat depot building heIe soon, in
place Of the diia idated structure
which has long served for that pur-
pose.
Last week Government Detective
visited this place in search of the heir
or heirs of Walter c. Dulaney, who
shipped on board Admiral Farragvt's
flagship Hartford, in 1861 aud re-
ma ned until 1867, hen he was badly
wounded and from the effects of his
wounds soon after died. II is supposed
that his muther, Electra DulIney, if
still living, resides in Sussex Co, and
10 her, or her heirs there is now due
ftOn the Government a bounty Of two
or three thousand dollars.
Tue Canning Company are now
making contracts fO~ sweet corn and
tOmatOe, for the cunning season, ut the
same prices rs they paid last year.
Tiny propO'e TO pack the product OF
200 AIRES OF sweet corn.
A sicktning tale of neglect and
comes to US very direct, re-
garding the suffrriugs and death Of AN
old cul"red wOman near mere recently,
whom it is said was furnished with
such scanty fare aud 50 little clothing
ty her relatives. with whom she
lived. that she literally died from star
vatiOn and exposure, her feet being so
baily frOsl-bitten that one of her TO =
dropped off! Christian people, think |
Of such things as this occurring in our
midst. While you are, contributing |
money to convert the heathcn of other
chimes, don't overlook those nearer
home.
Some of our citizens have lately be-
come interested in pisci-culture, and |
talk of constructing one or more fish
ponds here Tor the purpose OF raising |
carp. We think the idea an excellent
and most feasible one. From what
we can learn of the habits of that fish
we see no reason why they cannot
easily he rai-ed in this section. With
, plough and scrapeT any farmer who
las a small branch on his farm can
'con construct suitable pond. Seth
Green, an authority en- the subject.
a pond with mud bottom
"a which the fish can hibernate during
he winter, and with some parts Of Il
Iuite shallow and filed with water
plants or brush for the fish to spawn
n AS being tile best, and says that it is
letter that the supply Of water should
,Ome from snallOw bitches leading in-
o the pond rather than fiOm springs
n the same. as the water will be of
more suitable for the pur-
)ose
Before the present Legislature closes
We would like to see AN Act passed
for the publication of all the
lew laws enacted by that body in all
he newspapers in the State. or at least
ne in each. county. The expense
would he tritling considering the vast
dvantage it would be to all our citi- a
ms While the present system of I
publishing a limited edition Of the l
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

FRFDERICA. - Eek Governor Hall
has entertained the Frederick COrnet
Band, who rendered him serenade
upon his retiring from public life.
Col. r. w. Reynolds OF Gov. Stock
leys Staff is enjOyi lg the congratula-
tiOns of his manY friends we feel safe
III the hands of such valiant men.
The Base Ball Club is anxious to
meet the Milford Club. Friday is the
day named for the game, and ! think
they will be formidable rival. Tell
the hoy to look out.
Daniel WODters has moved bis shop
to the recently made site at the foot of
the Causeway.
Wm. Virden, VIM. D. HARRINGTON,
T. d Conner, Elias Russell and T. ID.
Burton, were elected Town Commits
sioners on Monday.
JnO. w Townsend, Esq, and Mr.
w. Il. Smithers, are visiting their
grandfather, Mr.. w. Townsend.
Miss Bertha HENDERSON, is WISHING
Miss MOllie Pride, aud Miss Bessie
Black, also from your town, is visiting
Miss Laura Roach
The railroad extension from Milford
to Dover, is now assuming II shape that
locks like business, the Directors will
soon rIde over the route. and speedy
of the same is looked for.
Mr.. n. Lank IS rapidly pushing the
work up"u his VI ssil.
Elias Roach, Esq, on Monday, sus-
t'inei IL painful injury hy having his
iiugers caught 10y falling p'ank, at
present lie is doing we'll. CYRUS
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

Few matters deserve more care than
the selection Of help to sight, because
il the glasses are not scientifically cor
rect, the injury done to the sight will
probably be irreparable; and on the
other hand unless the lenses are prop
eTly adjusted to the vision, the wearer
will risk becoming unable to see with
out them altogether.
lie Mares Spectacles are the best
that science has yet been able to pro-
duce, being perfectly colorless have no
prismatic rays common to the glasses
in use. The core or centre of the len
ses come directly in front of the eye,
and consequently do not tire the eye
but produce a clear and distinct vision
as in the natural healthy sight, their
lasting qualities being such. that fire.
quent change is unnecessary. With a
view Of adjusting the lenses to the re-
quirements of the eye, the sight is
measured 10y new system, which en-
ables anyone to fiL accurately, and
which has 10y experience proved the
most uuerring guide.
1t is now clearly proved that by the
use of scientifically manufactured |
speclacles, impaired sight may to some
extent be restored and in all cases de-
parting vision may be checked, while,
AS is well known the ordinary specta-
cIes bring about contrary effect. The
intend making it a speci-
atty, and with that view have obtained
the very latest and most improved
'pectaeles.
A trial solicited.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
Personals.

Miss Jessie France, daughter Of DR..
France, who has made her home IN
Philadelphia fnr the past year, is home
for a visit TO her parents.
BY postal from Mr.. c. w. Hasting,
of II 9mer, ILL.,, we learn that he has
received a severe wound in the face,
from n fall in the mill which he Is
operating.
Mr.. J. w. c. Gardner has fitted his
well arranged hOt-hOuse for the propa-
CATION of early plants of cabbage and
tomatoes, for vegetable grawers. His
roses anu Towering plants are now in
thrifty condition for summer bloom
ing.
Mr.. E. Hopkins left Milford on
Monday last, for Charleston, South
Carolina, where he will remain until
after the small fruit crop is over, which
will be about the first of July. Straw
berries were in fu bloom there three
weeks ago, and if The cold snap of this
week has not frozen the be ries they
will be ripe in week.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
D E A T HIS :

sMITH.-At Denton, Nd, on Friday Feb 9srd,
James N. Smith, Of consumption. aged 4s years.
Mr. Smith had married a sisier Of Mr., B. F. b.
WoOdall, Of Milford, and leaves the wife and
six children. The remains were inferred at the
Odd Fellows Cemetery at Camden, Del. on
Monday last
DAVIS.-At his late residence in Smyrna, March
9th, Thomas Davis aged - Mr.. Davis was a
brother OF The late Nehemiah Davis Of Milford
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

THERE was a race last week between
the vessels trading from this port,
which was very interesting TO those
interested in nautical business. 1t
was won by Capt Millman whose YES
sci came over the flats without stopping
as she drew less water than the bal
anee of the fleet.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

MILFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL.-Gram-
mar Department for mouth of March.
Editor Of the Hero, F. F. Piersnn /;
Associate Editor, j J. F"ulk; Edi-
tress of Pearl, May FOulk Associate
Editress, Annie Cannon. Organist,
Nav FOulk,
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
nuLFonD omURom DIRRCrOml

NJ z. Church. on Railroad Avenue Services
.at 40 80 q. m. aud 5.30 p. m. Rev. j. y. Wits
Pastor.
Presbyterian Church corner Of Wa'nnt and
Front Streets. South Milford. Services az ll.a
a. IA aud 80 p. M Rev. II I. Runsteln, Pastor
p f. Church. corner Third and church Streeis.
Services at ln.30 a. m and 7.S0 p. m. Rev. L.
d. Iackson Rectnr
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

REHOBNTH has been undergoing a
great change in its religious views dur
ing. the past few weeks The services
began in the Presbyterian Church at
RehObOth February Z, and still cOntin-
ue with increasing int rest.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

GERMAN CARP are being emptied
into our fish ponds bv Fish Commits
.siOner Moore, ami If this excellent pan
fish will but thrive in our water
courses, the average Delawalian can
have another delacacy added to his
already full menu.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

Mr.. BENZ. SEVERN, of Church Hill,
has met with quite painful accident.
While cutting in the woods his axe be-
came entangled IN some briers, caus-
ing him to strike his right foot in such
a manner as to nearly sever the two
smaller toes from the foot. DR.. Mar
shall dressed the Wnund.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

On Tuesday, Gov Stockley appoint
ed VIM. H Hobson. as Clerk of the
Orphans Court and Court of Chancery,
for Kent County, vice Henry Todd,
whose term has expired
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

A Committee from the Kent County
Levy Court has been appointed to con-
fer with a committee from the New
Castle Levy Court, relative TO building
a bridge at Smyrna Landing.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

THE schooner r.. R. Morris, Capt.
Jas Millman, Commanding, made
the last round trip from wharf to wharf
between Phila. and this port, loaded
each way, in eight days. This is
very satisfactory way TO have freighis
sent, as his vessel draws but little wa
ter. See adver. in another Column.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
WANTED.

good horse for general purposes. Agood COW
and man to work trucker, farmer ard useful
man. Wages reasonable. Address, p. o. Box 80
Lewea, Del. THEo W. RoBBus.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

TIE first shad taken this season in
the Delaware, were caught ear Bonn
bay Hook last week. = De'dleGreGR.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

FELTON,. AT Town election held
Saturday the following commissioners
were chosen Roht. Hargadine, &. l.
Luff, J. H. Hubbard john NJ Wald-
man, Eli Dehnrty aud Chas. Clifton.
Mr.. J b. Luff, was chosen ASSESSOR.
After the election test was made OF
the fire engine, which Was very salts
factory. The engine threw water
over the highest buildings in Town; its
cost was $3.50 without hose. Rev MIR.
Milby spoke on Sunday evening on
the rise and progress Of the missionary
cause, his discourse was very interest
ing. The extra collections of the
church for the year were SI48.25.
March 9th 1888. w.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

ITS a cold day when The SUSSEX Demo
crat gets left On racy or miraculous
locals Last week john Hastings of
Georgetown went to L+wrs, AID while
there he not only saw snakes but got
into belligerent mood and laid out IL
four foot black snake: it wasn't "A
good day for snakes either. Again
A. Pepper, eX-p0stmaster uf George
town. went tearing and rIn a
splinter two-and-quartrr inch,s under
his finger nail. Surely tile people Of
GEORGETOWN are a liv, ~ SCI, even il
they have no Town Hall or any pave
ments to speak of.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

Town ELECTIoN.--The result of
our municipal election on Monday
last. gave to the town board of COM
nrissiOners who are in every way well
selected, in fact, all of the nominees
on both tickets, were men that the
citizens could well rest their interests
with. There was no opposition to
Alderman Stevens, or to either the
Collector and Treasurer or Assessor.
Mr.. simpler, who has served the town
as collector for three terms very salts
factOrily, received more votes than any
man on the ticket, VIZ 23l. Mr.. John
w. Hallett was or both tickets for
Assessor, and we believe that he will
make an increase in his assessment of
tie value of the real estate of Milford,
more than Sl00,OOO; which it is the
belief of the town should be done. In
many instances the properly in South
Milford il assessed far below that Of q
similar class in North Milford this,
we believe MIR. HalletI will rtctiiy.
The Commissioners for North and
South Milford, and the votes received
for each are as follows: Frank Res dy,
$50; John APPEL. 1853 James Welch,
210; james AbbO t, l39; John w.
Ratcliff, l54 X. II. Gilman. 2U5.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
E. @. McCOLLEY,
JOHN PYLE,
COMMISSION I MERCHANT.
WILMINGTON, DEL.

" IIMIN q ION, DLI.
will open on March 26th 1888, at the corner Of
snd, aud ORANGE,
in the city Of Wilmington, DEL, a Wholesale
and Retail Commission House for the
sale ofall kinds Of Country Produce Game and
Fruits in season, Seeds. etc. My Reference is to
the business men Of Wilmington, New Castle, or
Middletown Consignments respectfully solicited
and returns made promptly.
JOHN PYLE,
sos West 18th St
mara-3m Wilmington, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

GOVERNOR STOCKLEY granted
pardom to George ". Long OF Bridge
willie, Sussex county, who WAS sem
tence1 TO pay fiue of $50 aud sniff
one years Imprisonment in A ril, 1852.
The prisoner was accused of assault
aud battery with intent tn kill an 10y
the advice of A. p. ROGin-Om. E-q..
who acted as his counsel, plead, d gull
ty TO the assault-DeldlUarian
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

Gov. cTocKLEY's STAFF.-The ap-
pOintir tnts are a. follows: Adiutant
General. Park Posil S. QuartermaS-
ter General II G Co li-0n. Inspt ctcr
General-David r Marv'l. Comm s.
saries--Charles e. Anderson, New
Castle; Francis NJ. Dunn, Kent; BEN
jamin Woudal, Sussex. Aids-dt Camp
Thomas Il. BriSOn, Wilmington; Rob-
ert w. Reynolds, Kent; Edward G.
Ross, Sussex.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
Milford Mentions.

THE building loan sold money Oh
Tuesday last for IS per cent.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

AN attempt was made last week by
the track men on the }. & B. Railroad
to get an increase of wages. We learn
that the matter was finally referred tn
the Directors with statement OF
grievances. The men receive 81 90 per
Gay for every days service rendered.
Supply and demand will probably be
the rule by which the case will be
settled
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

Mr.. A. B. ROBINSON, of Drawbridge.
Del, was robbed on Thursdav night
March 1st of sight draft No. 45O5. of
First Natinna Bank of NJ ford Del =,
his order on the Mrrchautile National
Bank of New York. The draft was
stolen from him on the cars betwee II
Cincinnati and st. Louis. Payment
las been stopped, and all persons are
cautioned against negotiating it.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
Customers.

City residents are in the store every day and know
what going This to give some of the same inor-
nation to those who are not in town every day.
FgT No. Reductions made since stOck-taking in
Linens,
Ladies' Dresses and Goats,
Ladies' and Gentiemens Underwear
Ladies' and Gentlemens Hosiery,
Little Boys Clothing
Td No. q SO pieces of the Black Silks that
few weeks ago were good at sI.35, open this month
One Dollar per yard
Tq No. g. Muslins have been lowered in price-almost
all the makes.
TT No A. The Dress Goods part of our business COM
pels in addition to the Eleven counters, two more
of I4o feet This Springs Stock will be the best
we have ever shown.
TT No s. We are enlarging the Store by adding
another on the Chestnut Street 'front.'
Tq No. g. In many inquiries the size
of the Store: Its floors and galleries now occupied
cover Nine acres; the highest number of people
employed is 3,292.
1t is the largest Store in the United States
We do send Samples and Goods by Mail.
Address,
ohm Wanamaker, {
Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
MILFORD. DEL.

SMALL FRUIT PLANTs, Queen OF Market Rasp-
berry S. 90 per 1000, Crescent Seeding, Straw
berries, Sl5O per 1000, sharpless sl.75 per 1000.
All the hest and most profitable varieties at very
low rates. First-class plants, true to name. Send
for price-ist TO J. B. SLATNAKER s. SON.
mar2-2i Camden, Del
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
Farmers who want to use
WARRANTED PURE DISSOLVED
RAW BONES

OUGHT TO BE SURE
before buying their supply, of
several points.
1st.-That the article is made
from Raw Bones only.
2nd.-That Pure Sulphuric Acid
and not waste sludge acid is used in
its manufacture.
3d.-That it is not made wholly
or in part from S. c. Phosphate
Rock, which article is often called
by manufacturers and agents
"Soluble Bone" "Mineral Zone,
"Fossil Bone" &c.
4th.-That it is not made from
Packing House Offal or Tanking.
5th.-That it is not made from
Bone Ash or highly steamed waste
bone from glue works.
Gth.-That it is made by re-
sponsible manufacturer, and that
every bag bears his name and war
ranty of absolute purity, with the
words 'Raw Bones and Oil of
Vitriol only" plainly printed there
OF.
THESE IMPORTANT POINTS |
u L
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
FOR SALE.

800 Wilson's Albany Strawberry Plants at
si.5O per thousand, warrented genuine. 10,OOU
Bidwell Strawberry Plants at $500 per thousand.
JAS. B. GILcHRIsT,
feb23-lt Milford, Del
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
FOR SALE.
NOTTCE.

To WHOM IT MAY CoNoERNl forewarne any
and all persons from harborng or trusting my wife
Bulah N. Watson, on my account. As will pay
no bills she may contract.
DAVID II. WATSON,
st Feb. 23rd 1882. Lincoln, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
MOORTON FRUIT GARDEN.

SrRAWBERRIES. - Sharpless, Bdwell.
Miners Cumberland, Triumph, Manchester aud
other varieties a. low prices.
few thousand Wilson, Blackberries and Cuth-
bert Raspberries yet unsold, Send for Catalogue.
CALEB BOGGS,
febs2m Meorton, Del
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
For SALE.

Two varieties OF fine Strawberries that have been
successfully grown on my farm for two years,
Sharpless and Cumberland. Also a new variety
OF oats. They are Of the Belgium white Oat"
and weigh 4s pounds to the bushel, struck
measure. Price one dollar per bushel. Address,
J. NJ. COLLISION,
Near Farmington, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09

BASS FISH FOR OUR MILL-PoNDs. =
A gentleman called our attention a
Milford chronicle., 1883-03-09
MARRIAGES.

JEsTER-WALLLS.-Atth the Milford N. &. Par
sonage, Feb. 2s;h, by Rev. J. s. Willis, Isaac
Jester and jamie Walls, both Of Kent county.
=, :. - = --------
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1883-02-17
A Fish Pond for Carp.

Seth Green, the eminent p~isciculturist,
writes about a new way of supplying
families with fish which will he Of inter
est to those Of our readers who have re-
ceived a supply of young carp. He says;
"My opinion has often been asked how
a carp pond should be constructed for
family use. The pond can be made in
any shap to suit the locality, but | would
prefer egg shape, if the locality was just
as suitable for it. The pond would breed
flies ola great many kinds, II Of the
kinds being mosquitoes. The larvae Of
flies is the best food for young fish.
have bred them by the bushel, but ONO
Of the mosquitoes would be apt to take
wing before the pond got we'll stocked
with young fish, and to protect the fami-
~ in a measure / would advise building
the pond 10 the leeward of the house, in
the prevailing winds of the locality. If
for instance, the prevailing wind was
from the west, the pond would be built
to the east, northeast or southeast Of the
house. / would prefer the pond TO the
northeast or southeast, because if placed
directly to the east, the house would
make n lea under which the mosquitoes
could easily reach it. The pond can be
built with plow and scraper. 1t should
have a deep place in the center, and be
shallow on the edges. If you have
square sides, the young fish will have
no protection from the old ones. When
scraping is commenced, carry the dirt
as far back rs you intend making the
lover outside Of your embankment, and
keep scraping until the pond is our to
six feet deep in the center. If the
locality is such that the ice freezes very
thick, the pond should be made deeper
and holes kept open through the ice
during the winter 10 keep the fish from
s%uffocatiDg. If The embankment is rails
ed three feet and pounded down and
sodded or sown to grass, the water could
be raised so that hut three feet in the
center would have to be ~cXcaTated IN
order to have a pond six feet deep. The
whole pond should be sown with some
kind Of grass or water plant, with the
exception Of about 80 or 70 feet square
in the center. The grass and water
plants make the spawning grounds,
breed food, and protect the young. The
pond should not conJain any other kind
Of fish, and if the grass gets too chick il
can be raked ont.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1883-02-17
A Neat Little Trick.

Darling" she said, encircling hi.
neck with Il pair Of plump arms, Spring
is here. and I want a new boenet un.
utterably bad" New bonnet" replied
the brute "blank the new bonnet-no
spring toggery this year. I'm expecting
a heavy bill, on account OF the bilious
ness Of those two children. You have
to do without n new bonnet" But
sweety, | cnrcd Maud and Nellie with
two boxes of Swaync's Pills; now can
have the bonnet ?" "Oh, you tricky
little wife, Of course you can"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1883-02-17

Boston Herald: "Knee- brooches are
coming into use in Boston, said a fash
ionable Blank street tailor.
"For everyday wear"
"No, not yet; but will come soon
enough, l mean for evening parties. |
Am making a pair Of knee-brceches for
q young man TO wear out evenings when
he goes in full dress. Several Of our
'toniest' young men are wearing them at
dinners and at parties. In New York a
number of young men moving in the
best circles have resolved to wear knee.
breeches with full dress"
"One result of Oscar Wilde's example
and preaching, / suppose" ventured
the inquiring newspaper man.
"Oh, no; Wilde didn't start it.
Haven't you heard of Gotch? Don't
you know that Gotch says that men are
comfortably and conveniently dressed,
but that beauty is con%spicuously absent
in their attire"
1t appears that this rival of Oscar has
put his ideas regarding mems dress into
print. Trousers are not economical in
asmuch as they get baggy at the knee
long before they are worn out, and they
are always getting dirty at the ankles.
Thcy are not specially adapted either
for cold or for wet. On. a wet day 1t is
ftom The knee downward that catches
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1883-02-17
Oscar Wilde, with 10000 American

Oscar Wilde, with 10000 American
dollars in his pocket, makes his aesthetic
wall, upon his return to London, because
Americans are narrow, liars, lacking i'm
reverence, and deficient in knowledge of
art. He seems to think he was badly
treated in America. He forgets that he
delivered himself into the hands Of the
American phiIistInes for a price, which
was promptly and lavishly paid, and
that the philistines had a right to the
worth Of their money. They got it III
the only way it was possible to get it, by
making Oscar contribute to their amuse.
mcnt,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1883-02-17
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY II, 1888.

Three women are making more money
this season on the American stage than
any ten men. 1t is impossible TO get at
the precise figures, as the pay of per
formers is so exaggerated bnt it is as
serted that Patti receives $4,000 night
As she is to sing thirty times during her
tour through the states, she will there
fore receive $4,000. Nilsson will get
about 100000 for fifty concerts. Mrs.
Langtry is said to receive one-third Of
the gross receipts, and will get about
7 5000.