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Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09
G.. GREEN
Cg3petings, Etc,
1923 n. SECOND STREET,
pHIT,AnET,PHT pa
Pa

Quotes the following prices for fall trade, which
will be found as low if not lower, than the lowest,
quality considered.
Yelvets si.25 to 81 5Oi Body Brussels, $500 ia
S135i Tapestry Brussels 95e. to S1.O0l Three Ply,
S10O 10 Si.10i Ingram, 4Oe. to s5c. namasg and
Venetian. Hall and Stair, SOC. to $50 Rag Carpet,
3Oc. to. GOc.; Oil Cloth, 25e. 10 SIC; Window
Shades. ready to hang, SEC up.
In ordering samples, please state price desiring
to pay, and samples will be forwarded promptly
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

A fine favored and good sized peach
was left on our table on Wednesday
last, by Mr. A. Webb. 1t was a yellow
variety and he has named it Webb's
Orchilla Peach. 1t ripens after The
Smock.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

How neat the dude goes
In his handsome new clothes,
But why should he be such an idler?
Don't you see he would spoil
II he got down to toll,
Those clothes that were made by C.
Treidler.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

WELL BoRINe.--I am prepared to
put down wells to any depth by drill
ing or driving. Good water guaran-
teed. Orders left at Brown & Dorsey's
store will receive prompt attention.
JOHN p. CARMEAN.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

THE Pennsylvania Railroad COM
pany is having its property surveyed
all along the line Of the d. NJ. & W.
preparatory TO the publication ola COM
pleie map of the same.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

ONE Of the finest nurseries in Della
ware is that one owned by Mr.. John
Kenderdine, located on Theo. Towns
ends lot. Many Of the trees are six
feet high, and are as thick as a mans
wrist.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

THE oysters have been very small
and poor Favored this fall, at least
those that are taken from our creek
have been. The cause is supposed to
be the dry season, which has caused
but little fresh water to be forced down
over The beds.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

SOME devllish disposed person played
havoc with the oyster boats at the MIL
ford wharves on Monday night last
As many as five dozen augur holes
were bored into the bottom of one of
the boats, causing it to sink. The Oys-
termen suspect the party, and as soon
as they haze more positive evidence
they should give him coat Of tar and
feathers.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

A lot of large sized and fine favored
oysters were sold at our Wbarves on
Monday last, They came from the
Delaware Bay and brought sixty cents
Vler bushel
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09
BOARD YARD FOR RENT.

On and after Jan. LIST, 1886, the
yald now occupied by A. K. Hall &
Son, on Water Street, North Mil
ford. It has sheds, offices, and a
wharf on the premises. Apply to
VIM. MARSHALL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09
FARM FOB SALE.

Located 2 miles west of Lincoln,
near Union Chapel, and contains
152 acres; 100 acres cleared and
balance in oak and pine timber.
Will sell in two lots or all to-
gether. Terms easy. Apply to
HENRY w. STUART,
Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

To SCHO0L COMMISSIONERS. - The
South Milford School Board offer for
sale, cheap, sixteen school desks with
folding seats. Address, r. II. Davis,
or call az this Office.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

CHEAP Go0Ds.-W. II. Smoot offers
his stock of fancy goods at the Hotel,
consisting of pipes, eigar-holders, fish
ing tackle, gunners supplies, etc, be
low cost to clear them out.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

So great is the demand for peach
trees this season, that every nursery :
man has orders booked already sufil-
eient to exhaust his stock; at least,
sleh is the case in lower Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

SPoRTsMEN are preparing for the
quail and rabbit season, and the out
look IS good for lots of sport when the
season commences, which viii be in a
month from now.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09
ELLETDALE.

Our farmers are busy preparing to seed
their wheat; some have already sown. It
is with pleasure that chronicle the fact that
our people are beginning to realize the bene-
fits and pleasures they may receive from
the good things within their reach. From
the laFge ngmPer ofour citizens who attended
the Dover Fair, with their wives and child.
rem am convinced of our growing intelli-
genee, On Tuesday last the north bound
eRpFess train ran oyer and killed fine yoke
of oxen for AIR. Jas. Smith, who occupies
Sir. Edward Belts farm, They were So
badly injured that It was necessary to kill
them both. They were quite fat and Mr., S.
sold considerable Of their flesh for beef He
has the sympathy of the community as he
is man with a large family and small means
and was largely dependent upon the cattle
for his support He owes forty dollars on
them which he is asking the railroad COM
PaHy TO pay Last friday tils sngine Of tbs
northbound freight train jumped the track
and they were detained over All hour.
PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

NOTIcE.-A special council fire of
Great Council of Delaware will be kin-
died i'm the Wigwam of SakimLs Tribe
No. 10, on the 2lst Sun, Travelling
Moon, at first run after High Sun, for
the purpose ofdedicaling the Wigwam
to the principles of f. f. and G. All
Red Men and Tribes arc cordially in
vited to attend. By order Of
G.. OF r.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

w. A. HUNIEs, of this town, is now
putting down drive wells at very re-
1uced prices. Orders left at his hard
ware store will receive prompt atten-
Aiou
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

J.F. STARR, the barber, has rented
One-half Of Reynear Williams double
house, corner of I'd and Church streets,
and Mr.. VIM. Wreck the other.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

TIE foundation for w. A. Humes'
new residence on South Walnut street
are laid, and the building will be
pushed rapidly 20 completion before
Christmas.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

The citizens Of lower Delaware can
have no just excuse for not paying all
of their bills promptly this fall.
Peaches have paid we'll, and all the
crops have made average returns; oil
every man trys to pay every little in
debtedness. the free circulation Of the
money will enable many persons to
give employment TO others and engage
in new enterprises. While the money
is in hand, don't forget the poor prln'
49,
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

FIRST COMMERCIAL GENT-I am
going to Europe and shall have all my
clothes made on the other side; awful
bother, but don't want to look odd you
know.
Second Commercial Cent shall
have mine made by Treidier before
start; it saves trouble, and his fashion
able cuts pass anywhere.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

The first frost of this season visited
Milford OH Sunday night last. 1t was
not general, as it only showed in spots
where the ground was not sheltered.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

TT is now the season when the
thoughts of man turn 10 heavy cloth
ing, and this week we have noticed
many large boxes Of clothing that
were received by Mr.. s. Arnold, pgt.,
in DavidsOn's Block. He has been
busy marking large piles of overconts
undergarments and neckwear nearly
all of this week In cur next issue he
will tell the public of his stock in a
large advertisement.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

HOUSE SoLD.-Dr. r. II. Clark has
purchased from Mr.. John Hoffman a
small house and lot on North Second
street, Tor $3.50.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

MONEY sold st the Building and
Loan Association on Tuesday evening
last as follows: $500 at 90 per cent. $500
at 49,, and 500 at 10I per cent.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

Mrs. S. e. REEDY has rented, and
will occupy as soon as it is ready, one
of the st0rerooms in Watson's new
brick block.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

When Baby was sick, We gave her CAsTORIA
When she was a Child, she cried for CAsTORIA
When she became Miss, she chung to CASTORIA
When she had Children she gave them CASTA
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

DIR. WM. MARSHALL has framed up
a large new stable and carriage house
on Pear street It will be much more
tasty than the old one
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

VIM DORSEY has rented one of his
lots. at tue northern limit Of Milford,
10 II. II. McNIichael, who will use il
Tor brick yard.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

Work has been resumed on the
streets of North Milford, and Il dad not
commence any too soon, as the thor
Oughfares needed attention.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

ADKINS is selling out his Glass and
Queens Ware at cost, with the view Of
putting in the best Stock of Groceries
ever brought 10 Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

Mr.. PETER f. CAUsEY expects to
commence the building of his Chapel
next week.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

WESLEY PEPPER, of Georgetown.
died on Monday last. He was in his
fOrty-fourth year.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

GRAHAM BREAD is recommended
by ali physicians for these who have
dyspepsia or weak stomachs. Fresh
every day at Geiiingers.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

THE Marshall brick yards have been
rented by Washington Cannon, who
has kiln about ready to fire.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

TIE South Milford School Board at
their last meeting, hired Edward Cof-
fin 10 act as janitor for the school build
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

FOR the best candies and cakes,
always fresh, go to f. GEILINGER's.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

THE fair is over, but Treidler is still
doing the fair thing at his old stand.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

SCARLET CLOVER seed at MarshalPs
Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09
NoTICEl

All persons owing J, J. Plunkett, with DR.. G.
W. Marshall, on hook account are hereby re-
quested to come forward ana settle the same
After tins date the CASH SYSTEM Will be
adopted
j. j. PLUNKETT,
Aug. Z, 1885. with Dr., G.. W. Marshall.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09

ANOTHER italian band was in town
last Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09
Milford Mentions.

OUR popular Insurance agent, John
ii. APPEL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09
J. s. POnlerOy's
, WALL I PAPER I STORE
Corner DaridsOn's Block.

The largest stock OF FINE AND DECORA.
TIVE WALL PAPERS in town. l am pre-
pared to do all kinds Of HOUSE PAINTING.
GRAlNING, and PAPER HANGING, and win
compete With all protesting to be drst-class me-
chanics-either in quality OF work or cheapness in
price.
Call and set estimates for your work.
Sign and Fresco Painting Specially
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09
Milford Markets.

Correct ed weekly by DIR. WIN. MARsHALI. Prop'r
AIARsHALIsS FULL ROLLER PROCESS
MILLS, MILFORD. DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09
REPUBLICAN, TICKET.
WALL PAPER
and
WINDOW SHADES,
PAINTS & OILS.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
WALL PAPER
vND
WINDOW SHADES,
PAINTS & OILS.

While the contest between the two great parties
is going on, not murmur is heard at the
THE WHITE FRONT PHARMACY,
for we are ''receiving" and will continue to Gre
ceive" until the first of November, when we will
have the "Largest Stock" of wall paper south of
Call and examine.
H. L. PAIGE & CO.,
Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09
FOR SALE, LOW.

Two good young horses and one
good COW. One two-hOrse tread
power; one, one or two horse sweep
power, and two field rollers.
S Sss GEO. S. GRIER.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-09
CtMZC.QG0 GNER.

We are prepared to furnish to families in
Milford and vicinity with Fresh Chioago-dressed
Beef, THE BEST IN THE WORLD, on Tuesdays
and Saturdays.
Our shambes are on Front Street, near Railroad
Avenue.
9-11-tf CROUCH & SALMONS.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12

caseA men haze oAly themselves to thanl for the great number os female depend ents. It is to this want of wisdom that 30 many wresched marriages arc due. that SO many daughters, cruelty assorted, are forced into a lifelong unhappiness, because. according to the ideas of their training, they have nothing else to do bu, to marry-and then bring up their daughters the same way.
 But when a woman has really struck out for herself, frequently to the coasser' nation of her family, what beneiaction it is to her in mental and moral strength ! How soon her family come to sec the matter as she does, and how s~eet she tinds it to handle her own money. The sister who feels herself as far as exeernaS go, as well of as the sister who has mar Iied, infinitely better of than if she had married the person repugnant io her. feeling that the best blessings of life could have 10 blessing in the if owed to him the daughter sho can add her share to the comfort and beauty of home :; the mother who IS able 10 contribute to the happiness of her children with her own hands-none who have not felt the sting of their dependence can tell the glory ct their independence.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12
FOR THE WEST
MEMPHIS & LITTLE ROCK RAILWAY

This popular anu reliable route, with Hs tw, douhle dAly pAsscuFeT uslus, 10 tho direct qutsk est route tn all palhts kAAt hoHU, hautheAst Close connections It iitus Rock and Menip phis rulln,An slcepers an night trains onl, one chang, frun Iitlu Rock In New Nurk FiVu hours auiekos than any other route. Special Inducements hrsr~s Ia omig grants. For Information In regard tn lands apply la
 THOMAS ssAKx
 Land Commissioner. Little hoek The great through freight Hue between Iltte HocI and Eastern citioA Cincinnati, LoulsVilir, Memphis etc.
 Through bills oi lAdine to all peints, domestic foreign,
 For rsll information, with maps, schedules, rALOs etc., apply to
 D, ( RoHkHTs
 0cnt fAsA. and Ticket AHt r. K. etHiEH,
 Receiver < 6~na MAnAEer fihlr Ra~t Art
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12
Dangerous Bowel Disorders.

Now tha, bowel disorders, such as cholera, cholera morbus, diarrh r [, looseness. pains in the bowels, etc, are prevalent all over the country, all should prepare for sudden emergencies. Mans. fields" Mississippi Diarrhni Cordial is the standard remedy. IL has stood the test of untold thousands for upwards oi thirty years and has never failed Tn sin. gle instance. Every steamer plying the Father of Waters" carry IL and rely up- on it exclusively for the cure of bowel al ,- orders One dose often alters the secre- ,ions, heals and cures, and few doses never falls. Have it handy. l, is safe reliable and the best remedy Of the kind in the world. Sold by all druggists. Pre- pared by the Mansfield Medicine O., Memphis, Tenn.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12
THEFT.
BY IoNE L. JONES.

Yards of dainty irish thread.
 Filmy treasure fit fer a queen, On the lawn's green bosom spread, 6athed in a shower of golden sheen. Slender the fingers that placed it there, Dainty the wrist it will grace ere long; Graceful the neck it will softly enSnare, Fair as any renowned in song. Alas the future we little know, A mercy kindly to mortals given; For ere the evenings sun sinks low The lace is waited high toward heaven, And the dearest nes; h all the trees Is the nest of the robins, bold and gay, With an end of white hung out to the breeS And a lising of lace where the blue eggs lay
 -Geel R1nSekesfi fisS.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12

Browns Iron Tonic-try 1t.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12
RuSkin's Home.
pall Mall Gazette,


 Three miles away rom the village of Copis,on, and on the opposite side of the lake, lies Brantwood, the home cf Pt0- lessor Ruskin-a large, beautiful, ramb- ling house, with spacious rooms and low ce,hngs, commanding q view which IS certainly unsurpassed in England for picturesqueness and poetic beauty Down the grassy slopes and across the placid, mirror-like lake the spectator looks up al the "Old Man of Conis,on." rising majes,lcally from among the lesser hills 1 which form the middle distance. The village lies away to the right on the op posue shore to the left no habitation ,n- terIupts the view for four miles and more, save the ivy. grown Coniston hall. On such a picture, rich with ever-vArying color, fascinating and peaceful. the great art critic loves to gaze throughout the summer twenty times day.
 Mir Ruskin was walking in the exten- sive grounds adjoining the house when arrived, and pending the announcement of my visit was shown into the drawing room to await his coming. Dwarf and other bookcases stood against the walls, which, moreover, were adorned with beautiful examples of Prou; D C.. Ro setti and others, as well as Mir EuSkln' S well-known drawing of the interior of St Marks at Venice. one ot his most inn portant efforts. Cases of shells in in . finite variety, and of minerals, revealed another aud less generally known phase of MT. Ruskin's taste. and a volume ot "Au iA England ''-h his last series of Ok ford lecturcs-lay upon the table. lws still examining the han ndsome bindings upon the shelves (for the professor de- lights in worthy examples of the book binders ar) when the door opened and he entered the room.
 With his usual genial smile and en- gazing manner he said: "l am very glad so see you; 1 wish you hadn't come to- day, though l was preparing to offer apologies when he continued Ut was beautifully bright and clear yester day and the view was perfect To-day il is very black and you can see nothing But come with me into the library VIC can talk better there and see better, too, if the sun will only shine" And he pre- ceded me into chamber which was en- riched by even a greater profusion o' works of art than the one had just lett Numerous exquisite water colors of Tur- ner hung around the room a marvellous example Of Lucca della Robias fAience (" fashioned by the masters own hand and absolutely perfect," MT Rnskin said, ] decorated the chimney piece, book cases and drawers full Of minerals lined tn, room and beautiful books were scattered about in artistic coeiuslon.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12
cereanded f,oss Page Tsso.
in his a.ms ana kIssed her.

in hIS 2SmS ana klSScd nSI.
 'Good-by, Kathleen without fail you'll sec me on your twenty first birth day," he said in not quite such a steady voice as before. And Kathleen's good by" seemed to come Tn oddly untitled tones, while mist before her eyes mace her think the twilight had come upon them all of sudden.
 "Oh, yes, I'll shake hands, Mir. Der went,' Bruce said, as the old clergyman somewhat doubtfully held out his hand {; "I can see things, h a fashion, from your point of view, but you must forgive me if can see them better from my own" :"
 Then, as though afraid ,o trust him self with another look at Kathleen, he turned sharply round and walked hur- riedly away.
 Mir. Derwent and K lthleen went back to the house by different path;. Mir Der went got in first, retreated 10 his study, and locked himself in, horribly afraid lest Kathleen should pursue him and make scene. Kathleen fingered few minutes in the failing light trying to get back her calmness before she faced Tom and the tea-tray. There under the big beach tree was her basket of peas, of which an audacious jackdaw was making an easy and pleasant supper. Could It only have been this orning, the girl asked herself, that she sat there with nimble fingers and a merry hears, telling herself such pleasant tales of what the years had in store for her2 Why. she seemed to have lived since then a de- cade at least. We'll. the fttes had with the frs. post that morning just turned her life upside down for her-thas was all had gwen her 20 900 with one ha d and had robbed her of her lover with the other.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12
Method of Thought.
iExch

All, from the humblest to the highest, need to cultivate a careful and accurate method of thought in all things. Tie cause of things and their true relations to each other do not lie on the surface wait ing to be picked up, but are often far down out of sight, and must be dug for to be discovered. We shall find them, il ss a!!, ia the nature of the thing them selves, and not in some chance coincl- dence having no bearing but that of asso- ciation. prejudices, when sifted 10 their real origin, will often disappear. fears will dissolve, rooted aversions be pulled up as weeds.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12
Nervous Debilitated Men

You are allowed q free Trial ef Mirty days of the use of Dr. Dye's Celebrated Voitaic Belt with Electric Suspensory Appliances, for the speedy relief and per manent cure of Nervous Debility, loss of Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred troubles. Also, for many other diseases. Complete restoration to health, vigor and manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred. Illustrated pamphlet, with full information, terms, etc, mailed free by addressing Voltaic Belt Go, Marshall, Mich.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12

Host (,o missionary =" You see, doc tor, sociesy eompels young ladies to dress in these low-necked-"
 Missionary (interrupsing) =" Oh, don | apolog-ze. No necessity, 1 aasure you. l have lived ten years among the Fiji Is- landers.n- 1He Ram6i<r.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12
Did st Mechanically.
[Chicaro Hefald.l

Prisoder, you are charged with cut ting out the glass, inserting bent in- strument, unscrewing the lock, and going into the store and helping yourself to the goods. What do you say?"
 -I did il, judge, know, but was ab- sent-minded. did it mech Anically."
 "You are too good mechanic to be loose. One year"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12
I,mmy's Name for His New Sister.
lHaTtford Postl

Jimmy Tufboy has a new sister, a yer, small one, but one that counts," never theless- There was some discussion as to what her name should be, when Jimmy piped out:
 Call her anything; but I'm callin' heI The Annex for short. just for now."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12

Lord Salisbury, we are told, is the first bearded man to become prime min isser of England. This is important fl true, since 1t refutes the theory that it is only in a barber's chair that man can get that information 60 requisite to all greatness. zs Judge.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-12

In the Congo state there is only one doctor in country 300 by Goo miles in extent. That explains why it is SO ex- oeedingly healthy there.-PAiAadslbhia Gall
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-26
SEATTLE, w. T.. TUESDAY MORNING. MAY DC 1855
&c

At the ses Of forty or forty-Ave, The
erystalins lens % the ere has Hassened
20 s1ch 40 extent, by the layers Of the
sens ocudensfnR. thas instead of bsirE
aide 70 Rad hne print q: Q distance Of
twelve inches, ss formerly, the book has
10 Be heid 81 . greater distance. Whas
- wanted is an artificial iens lust thick
eno1ch 70 al mp for the deficiency of
the lens Of the eye
Instead Of selecting giasses for youf-
ssf, a. 10 usually done, call On Fam
kn<RALL (of Kimbali 4 som Who il .
practical epticisn and thoroughly
understands the eye, and have him ad-
iusf pair Of their celebrated Scotch
Pebble glasses, and don't ruin your eyes
with window glass spectacles. We also
make all kinds Of compound. cylindri-
cal. prismatic and oosnplicstsd lenses
On our premises Glasses ground to
order on prescrNptioH Of any ocalist.
Frye's Opera HosIse. jasdw
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-26

Ecrope. then crushed 10 10 enrich al,
sonseqneCt civilization. see the ever
onward sweep Of The h1nAn raee nov
inR, not m eireles simply. bat rather in
cycles, sTer Using % = higher plane Of
acts0n- Aad tina amid struggle zoa
etrife. With toosh and elav, fuI6lIinq iss
destiny.
Like elsy in the hands Of fhe potter.
Anerles bas beea fassioaed for the
Rraucest nation on earth, With her
nlRhty rivers, her vast extent. sor-
rounded BY deeply indentsd eoasas, and
penetrated by great inland eqIfs and
lakes. with her varied climate and her
healthy location
And nov, as The ensign Of the Lord
Jesas . bare set 40 Ia It's fresdou. and
su nations begin 70 gather abOua il
waving folds, We remember that Il 10
soon he shall nos fail nor be dis
oouraeed till de have ses Judgment
upon the earth"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-26

Physicians are often startled by re-
markAhle discoveries. The fast that
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion and all Throat and Lung diseases
10 daily curing patients that they have
given MP 70 din. is startling them to
realize their sense OF duty, and examine
into the merits Of this wonderful dis
coyegy; resaltina in hundreds Of our
best Physicians using IL Tn their prsc-
tice. Trial Bottles free at A. b. Stsv-
arts Drug Store. Regular size tl.00.