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Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

L1NcoLN.-Mr. VIM. Whitaker ana
family of Buffalo, Kansas, arrived here
last week on visit to Elias ShocklesS,
Mrs. Whittaker's fatheF.--Some OF
our basket makers are talking ofgolng
TO Willow Grove to make peach bas-
kets.-The Methodist Church at This
place has a first-class sexton in the
person of VIM. NJ. Burris, who takes
great pains to keep things In order
aud is the right man in the right place
Mrs. VIM. Morrison has been quite
sick for the past week, and is stu
under the DOCTORS Oare.--Farmers
and truckers seem to be improving
their time with redoubled energy since
the rain.-The machinery and mill
wrights have arrived at b. NJ. Cam s
mill near here, and will remodel the
old mill into the roller process tmme'
diately-There have been several nice
strings of pike caught in our ponds the
past week. ZERO
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

WHEREall the straugeand euriousiy
made-up people came from, that Hooked
into Milford on ''circus day" last week.
is a mystery. Many looked as II II
was their first visit to town since the
last circus was here, and many more
came for the pure and unadulterated
purpose of going to the circus and haV-
ing a good time. At any rate, every
person was well pleased; good order
was maintained, and the circus men
took away $1,000 of our hard cash as
clear profit.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01


AN old colored man dropped into
our sanctum last week and gave us
weather representation for the ensu-
ing ten days, that would have made
Virgins blush. He based his predle-
ton of cold wet and wind, upon the
fact that the owls, whippOorwills, black
birds and red birds, had been keepin'
the biggest to do ever since the sun
commenced 20 come north" He adj
vised us not to take off our undercloth-
ing until the first of June, "for it's sure
to come;u but our better half has read
the ultimatum to us about the latter
clause. and no matter how much we
might want to put our sable brothers
advice into practice, we are convinced
that our under garments have got to
come off several times before June
We intend to keep our weather eye
open and note the result of the predic-
tion.
LATER.-The above prediction has
since come to pass, and we now have IN
Milford a weather prophet that is wait
ing for President Cleveland to appoint
him chief signal officer.
PERsoNAL.-Miss Lois Galloway, OF
Pennington, has been visiting Miss
Clara Mason.
Mr.. Blake Wales has been in Milford
this week looking after his farming in
terests.
Mr.. JOS. A. Hudson and his nephew
Mr.. Daniel Karcher, of Philadelphia
are visiting in Milford.
J. B. Hickman, of Harrington, for
merly of Raughley & Anderson, has
accepted a position with Mrs. Geo. T
Young of that place. Mr.. Fl. has made
many friends in Harrington by his
pleasant ways and an aptitude for dis
playing goods.
Miss Lille Jacobs, of Brldgeville, is
visiting Miss Lille Maranville.
Mr.. n. w. Davis has given up his
school at London, Pa, and is at home
for the summer.
Miss May Davis returned home from
Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Miss Clara Gruett has returned from
the north where che has spent the las
nine months visiting friends anC
places of interest.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

When Baby was sick, we gave her CAsT0RIA
When she was q Child, she cried for CASToRLA
When she became Miss, she clung to CASTORIA
When she had Children, she gave them CASI'A
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE merchants of South Milford
have arranged to put down force
pump, with which to sprinkle South
Walnut Street.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE carpenters have commenced to
tear out the Central Hotel. The rear
part will be completed before the front
is commenced on.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

MR.. N. H. DRAPER took two fast
stepping horses from Milford to Phila-
delphia this week. They will be sold
at the bazaar.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

Two valuable showers of rain on
Sunday last caused vegetation TO grow
almost perceptibIy to the eye.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

ICE will be delivered to consumers by
the different companies in Milford
about the twentieth of May.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

H. c. CoRsA has limited number
.of sweet potato plants not contracted
for. Parties in need would do well to
see him soon.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

REV. J. S. WILLIS will preach III
the Tub Mill Church next Sunday al
ternoon at q o'clock; Sunday School
will meet at i o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE finest field of wheat we have
seen this spring,is that of Mr.. Geo. H.
Townsend, in Cedar Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

WHEN you want to insure any Of
your property be certain and insure it
in good, sound, reliable company
Insure it with n reliable agent and in
case of loss you viii have no trouble
JORN II. APPEL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

NEW FENcE.-Mr. N. J. Pierson and
Mr.. Frank Rcedy have each added a
new iron fence to the fronts Of their
residences this week.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

MEssRs EDIToRs:-Will you please
state in the next edition Of your paper
that the report in the Every Evening
saving that the Dover skating rink
was levied on by The sheriff is false
hood. There are no mechanic liens
against the rink. Yours,
DAVIS, BELL & BRO.
Dover, April 9oth. lss5,
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

ASPARAGUS retails for twelve cents
per bunch in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

observation-disclosures of public
.o,ools. ]. H. Groves, will go to Wash
dnston about the first Of June. l,e,s,t 1es4
nects 20 receive a government appoint
onf~
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

the name of the town and county, and
the best means Of reaching the placei
also, what portion of the railroad fares
they are willing to pay. c. L. Brace,
Secretary Children's Aid Society," "A
ST. Marlkls Place. n. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

MIR. JAS. +. BENNETT is tile Mil
ford agent for Mr.. Samuel J. Wilson,
the undertaken of Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

A few king,Or horseshoe, crabs have
been gathered along our bay shore this
week.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE Baptist Union will meet in
Milford on May 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE clans brought to our market
by Mr.. Wiley, from the recently dis
covered beds near Broadkiln Beach,
are of a superior quality; exceeding
even the CLAIMS of Chincotesgue.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

ALL three ofthe unfinished stores in
Watson's brick block are rented, and
will he occupied at the close of this
vpar
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

WHERE railroad makes its head
quarters is the place where building
and progress abound. TO prove this
looI, at Georgetown and Clayton both
towns are growing rapidly, and the
value of property is increasing.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

A street sprInkleris positive neceS. s,.
a., Cor Milford. That dust Of last week
Sly dsuaped the goods in the Walnut S'
stores. more than the cost OF a s'ree'
sprinkler.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

GRO. MALE has just placed two
thousand bushels of oysters ON his beds
in the Delaware Bay, opposite his
Slaughter Beach Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

FRANK JACKSON has removed MS
stock of goods from Jumps building
10 his store in Slaughter Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE directors ofthe Milford Library
Association, will hold thee monthly
meeting in the library next Monday
evening.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE best crackers of every descrip-
ton always fresh, at E. GEILINaER's
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

NEXT Tuesday evening the MILFORD
Ruilding and Loan will hold its regu-
lar monthly meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

BoAT BUILDING.-Mr. n. Hickman
is constructing what will be novel
craft for these waters. 1t is to be
worked by means Of a crank and side
wheels. and is intended for pleasure
craft.
Mr.. David Black is building nine
ton Yacht for the keeper of the Cedar
Beach drawbridge.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

e. ALL the n0bby styles in spring suit
ings, diagonal and dress cloths are al
Lstehum & Davis, and they are maze
nm 70 order at bottom prices.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE new livery stables of the Mil
ford Hotel have been painted by HOOK
& Tuthill.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE can makers are at work in
Dana's factory. They will manufac-
ture about sou, Geo cans for this seasons
sack
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

TIE tin and stove store formerly in
the old "Bell Property" has been
moved into Jumps Row" on Walnut
street.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

MANY truckers of this vicinity hau
Dostnoned sowing seed and transplant
ing plants because OF the drouth' 'wilich
was unusually prolonged this sea-
sou
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

DIR. MARSHALL has re-arranged tne
Snter,or of his drug store and built an
addition to it in the rear. He now mas
a very comfortable store for his OuSi-
,,ooc
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

TIE colored cornet band Of Milford
has been employed by Frank Robbins
TO travel with the circus. lie pays
them 81. 90 per day each and expenses
They joined the circus at MiddIetowh
this week.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE first sea trout of the season was
in town last Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

Mrs. r. A. CARLTON from Wayne
county, Pa, has purchased a house ana
ten acre, of land at Houston, Dei'' OF
MT. E. Scott fol 81, 900 cash.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

spRrNG hes come, and the bros are
,ot more merry than otg genial hotel
nronrietor, Mr.. W. H. smoot, for his
i,onse is chock full of transient guests
~ he time. He keeps a good hotel
and the travelling public has found \
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

A professional sign painter will To-
cate in Milford soon.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

MEAT to the right Of us, and meat
all around us and covered with sand,
was the song of the driver of Wolfe's
meat Wagon on Saturday morning last
after the horse ran away. The cause
of his sorrow was the upsetting of the
meat and driver at the corner Of Mar
shall and Front streets,
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01
Payne g. Green's
CHElR CARPET House..
EstabIished I874.

Ihave opened a special department for sample
mail orders in connection with my store. Nevets.
SIPS to si 40 Body Brussels, 81 90 70 4O Tapes
try Brussels, soc. TO S1n0; Three-py ingrain,9Oc
6sc Han and stair, 25c. to S1.00 Also full line
OF oil Cloths, Window Shades, Stair Rods, eet In
ordering give the style Of rO9m and the price de-
sirous OF paving.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE appraisers h1-ve besii-44iasy his
week making the Gppraisement Of the
losses on the buildings, machinery and
lumber destroyed 10y the burning OF
Blair's factory. Estimate on buildings
was 50 200. Mr.. E P, Morris and Mr.
Eishnr Of Dover. were The appfalsers,
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01
r1rr the hislorle ghdst of shakes-

LIKE the historic ghost Of Shakes-
neore Mr.. S. Arnold will not be
downed, by either adversely or perse-
ont;on No sooner had the Sheriff
completed his sales of the contents OF
his store, than he commenced to open
another stock of new clothing, gents
furnishing goods, ETC., in the same
building. He is now smiling and ready
| for hnainess.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

fOO-PAGE CATAE0GUE seilt free. The best lt-
ertre Of the world at the lowest prices ever known Books
sent FOR dMTN.ATION BEFORE PAK1fENx
ALDEN. PssbLishers 393 Pearl street, Neso Tore
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

A CARD.-In dispensing with the
services of a night watchman at my
factory last winter / didso that the eX-
nense might be saved, and not because
ofanv remissness in duty or other mis-
bebayior of the watchman employed. /
nnblish this, so that an impression to
the contrary that is current may be
aontradicted. G.. A. BLAIR.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01
Penr,s GlYcerine sOap, Jersey lily

Pears Glycerine soap, Jersey Lily
Extract (English), Florida Water
Condensed Milk, fresh each week, and
Pure Spices, etc, at Marshall's Drug
Store, Milford, Del. Special prices on
Linseed and Lard Oils. Agent for
Harrison's Ready-NIixed Paints. 5-1
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

ANOTHER sable face has been missed
from our streets this week, and Wm.
Brinkley is the coon. lie was com
mitted to Dover Jail last week for dis
turbing the peace of the State capital
William thought the legislature was
still in session and that his little racket
wnnld not be noticed.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THERE has been a perfect rush OF
customers at Latchum & Davis dur
ing the past week. They have pur-
chased large stock ofgoods at forced
sale. and are selling them at prices
never before known in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

on TAp-Phillip Best's Milwaukee
beer constantly on tap at STEMS Cen
trail Hotel, in Milford. 1t is the best
beer in the market, and being drawn
direct from the keg, it is always fresh.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01
Milford Mentions.

Ice CREAM tonight at Geilinger's-
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

TIE South Milford public school as
sessment shows real estate, personal
and rentals in the districts, amounting
to SOB. 707. The rate has been fixed at
81 .76 on the hundred dollars. The poll
4. c1 "a
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

GOVERNOR STOCKLEY has aPpointeu
DIR. C. Fl. S. Littielon, of this town,
n member of the Board Of Dental EX-
aminers for the ensuing four years
A law was passed at the recent session
recurring all practitioners of dentistry
in Delaware to be graduates of some
dental college, and it is the duty Of the
hoard TO examine every one.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

Mr.. JOS. A. HUDSON, of Philadel-
phia, has arranged to carry out his
plans of last fall, and will build two
cottages on Washington street, South
Milford. Mr.. Isaac White will be his
Irfl1ar
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

MIR. GEO. S. GRIER has returned
from New Orleans, where he has at
tended the Cotton and Worlds Expo
sition. He has given glowing account
of the exhibition in all of the depart
ments.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

THE following letters remain uh'
called for in the Milford post Office;
Miss Addie Butler, Mr.. Gale Eliet,
Mrs. Hester e. Mills, Miss Annie Nor
Gin. Mr.. Thomas I. Scott, Mrs. Annie
Vinson. r. 4. Steward, P. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

MATgINoNIAL.-Any young lady de-
string to open correspondence with
n voung farmer with a view TO matri-
monv. will please address Perry
Wooten, Ellcndale, Del. Those mean
ing business will enclose photograph
rs a guarantee of good faith. ad.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

H.C. CoRsA is prepared 10 contract
for the settling of Artcsan Wells for
either families. towns or cities, through
cal th or rock. He Heguarantees satisfac-
ton in every paticular. may-l-tt
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01
milford Markets.

,.ool,i, by DIR. WIN. MARSHALL. Prop'r
NTARsHALL'S FULL ROLLER FI'OOA'sS
MILLS, MILFORD, DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

II you want first-class clothing or
furnishings at bottom prices call on
D. II. Weeks, next door to Lowery's
Hotel. He has just returned from Phil
adelphia with a full line Of nobby
goods.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01

OUR popular insurance agent JOhh
H. APPEL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01
ACCOMPLISHED.

accomplished.
On Tuesday three cases Of larceny
we're tried and the parties convicted.
A negro shooting case was argued by
the attorney general, and Court adj
journed.
Wednesday; John Bodine and Geo.
Adams were convicted of stealing
meat from G.. Josephs. They were
sentenced to twenty lashes, one hour
in the pillOry. twelve months impris-
onment and fined ten dollars aud
costs. Frederick Voelker's case was
called and the Court settled it by de-
claring him insane, and returning him
to Jail to await the action of his friends
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-01
WELL DIGGER.

Ioffer my services to the public IS a well digger
and repAirer OF pumps and wells. MY woTk i
gnaranteed to be satisfactory, or no charge will be
made until the work Is made so; barring quicbsahd
4-3-sm PHILLIP C. WILEY, Milford.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-28

A CORRESPONDENT tells how
the French Canadians look at small
pox. He stopped over night with
a man whose son was foolish. The
native said he was made thus by
small pox. Said he: "You see,
we have all got to have it sooner
or later, and SO last Fall, having
or work done up early, l said to
nay wife, II guess this is a good
time to have it," So / hitched up,
weat down to the village and got
it. 1t killed three of my children
and made that boy foolish"
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NOTICE.
ALEXANDRIA, La, }
Sept. %, 'S5. !


BIDS for the building of the Alex
andria Charity Hospital according
to plans and specifications to be
seen at the office of NJ. G. Moseley,
President, will be received until
October 3lst, 1855,
Payments for accepted bid to be
made in State warrants.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
MIREs RosENTHAL,
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-28
Succession of Walter O. Vim.

Va w 1SIkSA w NJ HIM
No. 40 Probate Docket, Twelfth
Judicial District Court, Parish Of
Rapides, La.
PURSUANT to a commission and Or.
der Of sale issued by the Honor.
BILE the Twelfth Judicial Distri,t
Court, in aud for the Parish and
State aforesaid, in the matter of
the succession of Walter O. Vim.
No. 40 Probate Docket said Conr,,
commanding me to sell for the nav.
ment Of debts, for cash and in ar.
cordance with law, the hereinafter
described property, shall offer for
sale at public auction, at the front
of the Court House door, in the
Town of Alexandra, La, between
the hours prescribed by law, on
Saturday, the 9Th day Of December.
a. u. 1880,
the following described property.
to-wit:-
l. A certain tract OF parcel Of
land, a part Of the Cropland plan
tation, in quantity two hundred
(200) acres, more or less, being the
rear half of the said plantation,
bounded in front by the lands Of
NJ. Ryan, also by a small strip of
land belonging to VIM succession;
on the lower side by Hynson, and
in the rear by lands of A. Hey-
man, situated about three miles
above Alexandria, and bounded on
upper side by lands of Maddox.
| 2. Also a tract Of land contain
ing about sixty (6o) acres, more or
less, and being part of the Crop
land plantation, bounded in front
by Bayou Rapides, on upper side
by Maddox, below by lands of NJ.
Ryan, and on the back by lands
(rear half Of the succession of
VIM. The said sixty acres to be
sold in two lots, by line dividing
it into two equal lots running from,
Bayou Rapides, to the lower line Of
the upper half of said plantation.
3. Also three hundred 5000 acres
Of land, more or less, of woodland,
situated abont two and one-half
miles in rear of said Cropland plan.
tation, bounded on the East by
lands of DR.. Maddox, North by
lands of johnson Beatty, South by
lands Of John Maddox, West by
lands of Archinard. All of said
tracts or parcels of land with in-
provements thereon, will be sold
separately.
Terms of sale-Cash, snbject to
appraisement. d. G. PAUL,
Sheriff and ex-oilicio Auctionesy
Oct. 2S-tds.
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--PERE Hyacinthe has conclu-
ded, after examination, that his pre-
JUDGES against cremation were not
we'll founded, and that the argu-
ments for cremation are unanswer-
able.
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GUIDE

geo Pages. illustrated in cloth and gilt Sindneo ~
money Or postage, same paper covers 90 This bog.
contains ali the Curious, doubtful or nquisltvs vsu: 70
tnow large editions each. sold every lss h. ID
siee-who may marry, Who not, Why medical ga. woss
necessary brought home you. 50 wonderful Pr g s
trusto life. Sent sealed BY DR.. WHITTlERS .v ~
No, the great Specialist Consultation and pampnIes!n
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-28

AS soon as letter bearing a
special delivery stamp is received
at the Detroit post Office it is shot
down chute to the basement,
where it is at once seized and sent
by messenger to its destination.
The chute is an invention of Post
master Codd.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-28

SuupodGS. Ncy halo a"ooh WAC
done here in stripping them of can
non and armor, which were con-
veyed below the rapids, thai they /
might be replaced when the boats
had passed.
In the little leisure which these
employments left us we made our
muster and pay rolls. Abont May
9Th the steamer John Warner left
Alexandria for New Orleans, escor-
ted by two gunhoats. She carried
a large mail and the muster and
pay rolls Of almost the whole army.
Several officers were on board in
charge of this valuable property
among others, Lieut.. Gibson OF my
regiment. At a point about 25
miles below Alexandria the Con-
federates had concealed a battery
and posted large force of infan-
try. The Warner and both gun
boats were Quickly disabled by
their fire and compelled to surren-
der. Several on the boats were
killed and wounded, among others
our lieutenant was shot through
both legs. All were made priso-
ners, and the three boats were run
ashore and set on fire. All our Ia
Dor on the muster rolls had to be
repeated.
The Warner was the last boat
that tried the passage to New Or
leans while we lay at Alexandria.
Several before her had been cap
tured or driven back, and on and
after May 5th the Confederates had
the river perfectly blockaded. 1t
was at this time that l went to
Gen. Emory, commanding our corps
to ask his Endorsements of a letter
to the Governor of New York, re-
questing the promotion Of an officer
in my regiment. He signed it but
remarked as he handed it back =
"It will have to go along with the
army. We must cut our way thro'
to the Mississippi. And" he ad-
ded grimly, "the Nineteenth Corps
is to have the advance"
The fleet having been released,
the army moved out from its camps
on the morning of May 18th and
lOOh uOWu Cuc liver. i uc llldICL
OF eight days that followed was
crowded with exciting and interes'
ting incidents. The weather was
of the most torrid description, the
roads dusty, the enemy, although
inferior in numbers, active and an.
noying, hanging persistent1y on ou1
flank and rear, and sometimes de-
veloping a considerable force ii
front. Our gunboats descended the
river parallel with the army, some
times with the army, sometimes
passing ahead, and often sending
their great shells into the woods OF
: the opposite side.
They were a little annoyed b,
either masked batteries or concealed
sharpshooters; proceeding in a sin
gle line they could send such {
storm of missiles Unto the woods
that no enemy could stand before
it. At the close of the second day.
| march ,yo u,ara opno,npo1 ,oor IL,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-28

Ar Rosenburg, Or, last Fri
day, eight tramps murdered one OF
their number because he refused to
divide 81 with them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-28

"A Colony of wine producers
will leave France about the LIST Of
January to settle in Greenville
county, South Carolina. They will
bring with them very considera-
BILE capital.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-28

"A BOY seven years old, living
in Burlington, VT, is so peculiarly
constructed that the blood gushes
freely from wherever bis skin may
be cut or broken. 1t is said he
has no blood veins.