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Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11
FREDERICK.

We now enter OH new era in Fred.
erica items, and it is with a sense OF
satisfaction that we pen the following
items from our sister town. Good
came out Of Nazareth, and we are glad
to say that there is much good in Fred
erica.
a contract has been signed with
Nathaniel Lank by S. W. Darby. j.
w. Hall and others, for schooner of
100 tons capacity. The keel will be
20 feet long, beam p feet. aud depth of
hold 5 feet. She will be built with
flush deck, and will Le used in the
creek and bay trade. The work will
be commenced at once, and about ten
ship carpenters will be employed until
June next
Philadelphia parties have made
contract with S. W. Darby for 500 pine
Pilings, which will be shipped as soon
as they can be delivered on the wharves
at Milford and Frederica. Mr.. Darby
has also shipped 400 cords of brush to
Elijah Register for government. work
at Fort Miffiin, and 400 cords to Van
Houten q Co., for the same work at
Fishers Point. The cutting of this
brush has given employment TO
tweniy-one men since August last and
has involved an expenditure of 81. 700
The carp pond on S. w. Darby's
farm has been drained, and not one
carp was found in 1t. About three
bushels of pike and catfish were taken
'ut Three years ago seventy-two
arp were put in the pond. but they l
stand the racket that the ma
I've fish gave them. Mr.. Darby has
rot men at work cutting out the turf,
md he will make first-class cram
'erry bog out of the place at an ex-
'ense Of over 81. 200,
Minner & Patterson haye dissolved :
in the blacksmith busi-
ess, and Mr.. Darby will take Mr. h
timers place at the old stand. e
The holidays are causing our mer-
hants to bestlr themselves.
Corn is only forty cents per bushel
'r very dry, and thirt.- EIGHT for
amp. h
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

Mr.. C. Fl. EATON has taxed his eyes
30 severely in giving attention to his
large drygOOds and notion business,
that his sight has been seriously in
jured; but lie still persists In serving
thepublic, and now very busy attend
ing to his holiday customers.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

P. J. HART of Alilon. will take
charge of the Eagie at George
town on January l, 1886, IN, George
town papers TO the contrary notwith-
standing. Mr.. Fell's lease will expire
at that time, and Mr.. W. s. Lane will
take charge of Hart's hotel. at Milton
This is official.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

@'Ihe good that men do in life is often in
TERED with their bones" but this will not
be the case with J. Oscar Brown, for he has
made many housewife happy with a real
comfort-a good cook stove. He has sold
more of the Apollo cook this season than
ever before, and nice Christmas present
would be an Apollo stove.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

%Never get heated in argument and thump
your opponent because he does not agree
with you. It is much better to reason with
him. Now this is just what John P. Stew.
ard intends to do this Christmas. lie has got
the goois, and he don't propose to say they
are better, cheaper, etc. but he does say to
the people of Milford that lie intends to sell
his stock at smaller profit than any other
dealer, because he is at less expense. So it
will pay the readers of the CHRONICLE to
look over his stock of toys. They have just
been received this week, and you will find
anything that is calculated to make the chill.
dren happy.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

CHIEF-OF-POLICE GALLAGHER, of
Wilmington, was in Town this week.
He was having papers signed by the
Secretary of State to bring criminal
back from Pennsylvania.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

A lecture to the order of Red Men
will lie delivered by Joseph Pyle, of
Wilmington, at Georgetown during
the Holidays. lie will probably visit
Milford at the same time.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11
nILponD oIrUnon DInFoTonY,

n p. Church. on Railroad Avenue Services
At l0.3G a. m. and 5.30 p. m. Rev.W. S. Robinson
4 astor.
Front streets. South Milford. Services at i.uH
q NJ and :. Is D. m Rev. II L.huustein Pastor.
p. x. Church. corner Third aud Church streets.
Services al 1890 a. aHd 7.3O p. m. Rev. l..
jackson Rector.
baptist Church, isev. s. D. Hayward Pastor
Services at 1880 a. m. and p. IN. Prayer Meet
ine-Thursday Evening.
Sunday School at the Chapel on Second Street
South. at . p m. Sunday School Prayer mt eting
FIRST Sunday in every month.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

q fox chase was induli7 d in by Fred
erica sportsmen this week. A num-
her went up from Milford to partici-
pate.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

THE attraction at the rink on Fri
day night last drew the largest atien-
d tnce Of this season, and the manage
me 1t gave tie audience their moneys
W nth.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

THE following letters remain I'M
called for in the Milford postoiiice /:
Tobias COverdale. VIM. D. Clifton &
Son, Mrs. Elijah J. Gibson, Mrs. Sarah
A. Miller, Mr.. Thomas II Warren,
r. A. STEWARD, p. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

READ all the new advertisements
fn the CHRONICLE this week, and you
will know where to buy Christmas
presents.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

THREE PhiladeIphians have been
d Iwn at RehObOth shooting, and they
went home last Friday with 81 wild
geese, 260 wild ducks and twenty dozen
cartridges.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

TWELVE degrees above zero was reg
istered by several thermometers in
Milford on Tuesday morning last
which was about the same tempera-
ture of our coolest spell of last winter.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

Scientists say "rhe ears should be so
placed as not to be higher than the eyebrows
or lower than the tip ofthe nose" Every
man can't have his ears set on to suit him
but he can get suit at Treidler's that will set
right every time.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

JUsT notice, young man, how nice
your best girl will be from now until
Christmas, aud how often she will
speak of the beautiful things in the
handsomely trimmed stores of Mil
& f.rh
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

TWELVE persons professed religion
at the extra meetings in the NJ T.
Church on Monday evening last.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

Two hogs were butchered for Mr..
Frank Retdy last Saturday that
weighed 62lI and $50, a total of 1854
pounds.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

MAKE the printer u Christmas pres
ent by paying up your old suLscrip
fiOns, and plank the dollar down in
advance for 1856.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

JOHN w. CAUsEY has appointed l.
a. G. Gerry,o Maryland, as n deputy
eollectOr. Mr. Gerry has been in the
Office since President Jnhnson,s term.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

CHANGE IN TIME.-The trains now
leave Milford going north at 1856, $50
a. m. and $3.50 p. m. Gong south
leave at 1924 a. M. G:O3 and 9:O2 y m.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11
Milford Markets.
Correc' ed weekly by DR. wN. MAEsHALL. prop'r
NIARsHALL's FUIL ROLLER PROCESS
MILLS, MILFORD, DEL.
Milford Mentions.

WE are compelled to carry over two
letters from valued correspondents, but
we will give them place next week.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

OURjob department has been pushed
this week so that it was necessary to
work at nights; but 10 person has
been disappointed.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11
Boots of big men oft remind lis
We must always make quick time.
A I'd l.. l.a.-...... L. L -
u UIIY TIIs aIWdYa HIC Us
". I piercOfrie etot-a e,,I,1;,,,,

where just the kind of fine shoes for the
ladies, the serviceable shoes for the chill
dren and the very best boots and shoes for
gentlemen, are now piled up in splendid as
sortment.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.

From The North a:45 and 1:45 A. m
From the S0uth 9;85 a. m and 1880 D. n
Mail leaves the Post Office 20 minutes before each
train
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

Do not use laudanum for your baby
when sick. but give DIR. Bulls Baby
Syrup. Price 25 cents.
Americans lead the world in fast
eating. This has made dyspepsia
national disease. Remember DIR. BULBS
Baltimore Pills cure dyspepsia.
IfyOur horse is suffering from loss
OF vital energy give him Days horse
powder for several days.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

WE have commenced to think that
the millennium has arrived for the
newspaper mon ia Sussex county. The
unsolicited honor of private secretary
TO Senator Gray was rendered to, and
accepted by, Charles Melee, Esq, Of
the "Democrat." The Office is a fat
one. and the duties are not very oner-
Gus.
LAST week we NOTICED the old and
able Sussex Journal' in a larger and
better form. II has been enlarged by
four columns, has now type, new
cylinder press. and new habitatiol.
Men of progress and business ideas are
cunning the Journal" and its well
earned success j. o fit tribute TO their
ability. Success to our old neigh
bor." is the holiday greeting Of the
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

3A word to the wife We are now exhibit
ing all the late novelties and standard goods,
suitable for Christmas and New Year gifts,
in our stock Of watches, clocks, jeweiry, sill
verwars, etc, at S. c. EVANS
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

adkins, the grocer, has full line ofnuts.
raisins' currants, citron, orange and lemon
peel, eoeoanuts, chocolate cocoa, jellies plum
pudding, and every thing kept in frst-class
grocery. Next door to postofTice.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11
aFoster's kid glovss,all shades and lengths
every pair warranted; at
HOLLAND & SONS. Agents.

l. roster klt gloves, All SHADES ana lengths
every pair warranted; at
HOLLAND & SONS, Agents.
/. If you want 10 make the children happ,
take them to Stewards, where all tic prett,
toys are displayed
eorders for grated horseradish leit a, tn,
CHRONICLE Office will be flied promptly BY
VIM. c. Humphreys.
eGranby's Grand Republic cigarros. '
sumatra wrapper, long Havana filler, $500
per thousand at Holland & Sons
Slime watches, jeweiry, silverware, clocks.
etc, suitable presents for everybody; within
the reach ofaH, at S. c EVANS
sBefore deciding to buy your Christmas
presents, go to Mrs Hudson's and see the
pretty fancy goods and ladies' ware.
s'Jolnny, is your sister in?7 Il don't
know do you buy your clothes at Treid-
ler's ?" ''Nes, sir" Then she is i'll
a''I come to bury Caesar he said; but in
looking at the elegant display of winter dress
goods at Mrs. Reedy's, lie forgot his purpose.
@''Coming events forecast their shadows.
Very true, and the shadow ofth becoming
bonnet is the forthcoming bonnst from Mr..
S Z. Hudson's
%W. A. Humes, Of this town. is now put
ting down drive wells at very reduced prices.
Orders left at his hardware store will receive
prompt attention
Santa Claus begs to remind you that
merry Christmas is close at hand, and an
iounces that lie will make his headquarters
It s c. I;vAN's.
~We shall commence buying turkeys and
hickens Monday, Nov %, and shall buy
very day i'll the week until further notice.
RICHARDSON & RoBBINs
@Eyery body is invited to call and see the
onplete assortment ofnew and elegant hol-
lay goods suitable and appropriate for both
ID and young, at S. c. EVANS.
HOUSE WANTED.-Ah house Of four or more
'oms in convenient location, from January "
t. 1886, to May Ist and perhaps longer.
Address, A. A, this Office.
WELL BORING. - am prepared to put down
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11
baltimore, December IIth, 1885.
Ar. A5ner II Ke5b.
DEAR SIR:-

Inc spread and ongcon depression in business
;he unprecedented low prices for all farm productsand the re-
uuouon which has taken place the value merchandise oener
conpre to make reasonable the repeated solicitations
we h'Ye had from who will buy ORCHILLA GUANO
every year, matter what its price may be- to furnish If to the
farmer at iOcer figure
OhCHILLA worth much it has ever been sold
at Its Is per cent of Phophorc Acid alone all available in the
o at cents pound which its market value os up $40 40
per on Add to this the worth of its other constituents and then
Dear IN mind its wonderful SOIL as attested by
"ta q h"y years. and you get idea intrinsic yQie
And ye appreciating the full difficulties under which
the farmer at present abors and desiring to meet this
oil the times have determined acced to the popar demand
and red're the price Of OychiHa.
We propose now to make the CASH
price of OrchiIIa GuanO $2S Der tom.
everywhere.
That to say will deliver it. freight paid in car load
o at any railroad station steamboat landing at that nie
CASH II sold on credit of months the price will be s2s
and interest; sold crop tme months s25 without in
terest-in either delivered above
We believe that farmers will appreciate our disposition to
serve them IN making this reduction that your sales will he
largely increased thereby It only with this expectation that
We would think 1t prudent to venture up such STEP
we are now just entering another season of sales for win
ter and spring use Orchla preemneny fertilizer for Corn
ana other spring and its grandest results are ACCOMPLISHED
where 1t applied in the winter for Corn We trust vou will 90
to work at canassng your territory renewed zeal and bv
your success in increased ae find yourself amply rewarded far
your labor Your Friends
r. A. WOODBRIDGE & CO.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11
PmILAnELpmIA ~

Quotes the following prices for fall trade, which
Will be fouHd as low, IL not lower, than the lowest
quality considered.
Velvets' 81 25 to 50 50: Body Brussels. s1Oo to
si.;5' Tapestry Brussels &C. TO SIOQ; Three Ply
Sl.OO to Si-i0i Ingram, 4Oc 10 s5c.; DamasI and
Venetian. Hall and Stair, sac to s5c Rag Carpet.
aoc. to- 0oc; oil Dloth. s5c. 10 s5c.; Window
Shades. ready to g, SIC up.
~ ordering samples, please state price desiring
TO pay, and samples YIN be forwarded promptly.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

AT the last meeting of Milford
Grange, held Dec. 5th, w. NJ. J. J.
Rosa in the chair, the following senti-
ment was offered by w. s., r II. Gil
man, and unanimously adopted by
rising vote:
Worthy Master, since our last meet
ing one of our charter members has
been called away 10y death, refer to
sister a. p. Lewis. She was one who
WAS liked and esteemed by us all, and
/ think that / only express the senti-
ments Of the Grange when / say. that
in Sister Lewis we have lost kind
friend and valuable member, and that
we truly sympathizs with Brother
Lewis la his afliiction.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

AT their meeting on Monday night
the directors Of the Library AssOcia-
tiOn passed a resolution requesting the
young people of Milford to get up
Christmas entertainment, and devote
the proceeds TO the purchase Of new
books for the library. The young folks
have the talent, aud the money is
needed. Who will give II a start?
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

House BURNED. - About seven
O'Clock on Monday morning last, the
five room dwelling house OH Mr. Jas.
d. Benefits farm, in Slaughter Neck,
occupied by Nathan Young, was dis
covered to he on fire. The wind was
blowing almost gale at the time, and
50 rapidly did the flames make head
way, that it was almost impossible to
save the furniture. The fire had its
origin from sparks from the chimney
which set the shingles on fire. Loss
over and above the insurance will De
about $500. This is the second time
that Mr.. Bennett has been visited by
fire on the same farm.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

SWELL BoRING.--Iam prepared to put down
wells to any depth by drilling or drivinr
Good water guaranteed. Orders left at J. 0.
Browns store will receive prompt attention.
JOHN. p. CARAfEAN.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

\NQNlTF6. man and wife, to work
w AyN AD' on a farm, and help with
h0usewOrk. II. NJ, FREDERICA, DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

AMr Frank Reedy has the distinction Of
Faising the largest porlxers in Milford, and Of
selling big bargains in boots and shoes.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

The skating rink craze has abau.
abated in the land. In Wilmington
the rinks were run at dead loss this
year and have been closed. Dover's
rink will close on January Ist for good
and the same report comes from every
quarter. In Milford the management
has about covered expenses; but it is
not so popular as it was last season.
E A. ROwE's a ionelte minstrels
will give an entertainment in Dorsey
Hall on Monday night next. The
company has been condensed, and Is
now under the sole management ofMr
Q. A. Blair, with Mr.. Rowe as assIs-
ant We predict The financial sue.
,ess Of +. A. Rowe's marionette min
irels. The company will leave for
next week.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11
LOCAL ADVERTisEIEXTs.

LOCAL ADVERTisENEXTS.
@Auction tomorrow at D. S. Truitt's
eslot at sI.5o per bag at Holland & Sons.
Headquarters for holiday goods at
S. c. EVANS
eour popular insurance agent, John H.
APPEL.
eKerH is a 6rst-class barber. Shop on Wal
nut street.
aLoveiy gloves for Christmas presents at
Mrs. Hudsons.
&cough drops-sure cure for cold-are
for sale at Geilinger's.
stewards fruit cakes are just splendid.
HaFe one Of his baking for Christmas.
ecut-ioafpowdered, granulated, A B c and
yellow sugar, at ApEINs, Milford, Del
@Gumport Brothers Full weighto cigars
at $3.50 per thousand at Holland & Sons.
s"Fruit of the Loom" muslins at sg cts
per yard, by the bolt at HOLLAND & sons.
@Bill's wife goes to church with him every
Sunday since he got his new clothes from
Treidler
*sn elegant line of floor oil cloths from
as to rs cents per yard, al
HOLLAND & SONS.
Stewards will be popular place for the
parents to buy candy, fruits and toys for
Christmas.
1A word to the wife We are now exIiibit-
ng all the late novelties and standard goods,
suitable for Christmas and New Year gifts.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11
FOR SALE, LOW.

A lot of extra Corn Shelters Tor
hand or horse power, old shelters
Two good horses for
sale.
StS Sas GEO. S. GRIER.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

Stewards will be a popular place for the
parents to buy candy, fruits and toys for
Christmas
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

REv. w. S. ROBINSON received a
call from n member Of his congrega-
tion, the NJ. e. Church of Milford, who
contributed two hundred dollars to-
wards the payment Of the debt on the
parsonage, and made it obligatory on
him not to divulge the generous giver's
name. This is unusual for Milford,
and we have about made up our mind
that the millennium has arrived
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

eorders for grated horseradish LEFT AZ the
cHRoNicLE Office viii be flied promptly BY
VIM C. Humphreys.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

IF you want 10 make the children happy
take them to Stewards where all tic pretty
toys are displaved.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

HOUSE WANTED.-A house Of four or more
rooms in convenient location, from January
Ist, 1886, to May Ist, and perhaps longer.
Address, A. A., this Office.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

1.-THE paths of glory lead but to the
grave" and yet all aspire to honor and
fame, and none are more deserving
than those who by application and
industry in some useful calling have
become leaders. This is especially
true of Mrs. Reeiy, for 10y close appli-
cation to business and making u study
Of the beautiful, she has succeeded in
up reputation as leader in
styles, in all kinds of fancy and dress
goods for ladies, and children. Her
store since it has been trimmed for the
holidays is thing of beauty and joy
brewer, to the ladies'.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

sGranby's "Grand Republic Cigarros, %
sumatra wrapper long Havana filler, $500
per thousand at Holland s, Sons.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

*sn elegant line of floor oil cloths from
as to rs cents per yard, al
HOLLAND. & ssoNis
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

@W. A. Humes Of this town. is now put
ting down drive wells at very reduced prices.
Orders left at his hardware store will receive
prompt attention.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

DIAMOND BACKS. - Samuel Lane
caught aud shipped last week eight
dozen diamond back terrapins. Out
of the lot sixty were counts, aud some
measuredseven inches across the belly.
sam caught one terrapin that meas
ured nine inches; but it was dead.
They are captured in muskrat spOuts
on the marshes His shipments av-
araged him $24 per dozen in New
York.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

NEWS was received from South
America this week that Myers C. Con
well was dead. Mr.. ConweIl was born
December, 1927, at Milton. Sussex
county. lie graduated at Yale Col
lege, class Of '52, and afterward taught
school and studied law at Georgetown
and Dover. Later he engaged in civil
engineering and laid out the Junction
and Brrakwater railroad, and partici.
pated in other work Of ii similar ma
ture. He was an excellent engineer
and IL man Of Iipe scholarly attain
ments.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

Slime watches, jewelry, silverware, clocks.
etc, suitable presents for everybody; within
the reach ofall, at S. c. EVANS.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

@Eyery body is invited to call and see the
complete assortment ofnew and elegant hol-
iday goods suitable and appropriate for both
old and young, at s. c. EVANS.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

@Santa Claus begs to remind you that
merry Christmas is close at hand, and an
iounces that he will make his headquarters
It S. c. I:vAN's.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

Coming events forecast their shadows. -
Very true, and the shadow Of the becoming
bonnet is the forthcoming bonnst from sir.
S. L. Hudson's.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

~We shall commence buying turkeys and
chickens Monday, Nov %, and shall buy
very day i'll the week until further notice.
RIcHARDsoN & RnRRINs-
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

s'Jolmny, is your sister iu?" Il don't
know; do you buy your clothes at Treid-
ler's ?" ''Yes, sir" 'rben she is in."
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

@''I come TO bury Caesar" he said; but in
looking at the elegant display OF winter dress
goods at Mrs. Reedy's, lie forgot his purpose.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-11

~Before deciding to buy your Christmas
presents, so to Mrs. Hudson's and see the
pretty fancy goods and ladies' ware.
, 1885-11-22
~ n-Around.lh The world ob,orvrr

dos toWAFh m lhiaieipllA tresA.
If being Il man of moderate means.
with a boy graduated from high school
or college desiring naturally to give him
n wide horizoned view Of men aud things,
| should ponder for weeks various plans
aud programmes which might enable me
10 attain that end. | could. so far as my
present information goes. select for him
no calling SO certain to gain what |
wanted as that of journalism. There are
various kinds of journalism and various
departments. aud. in order that the field
of observation should be the most OK
tended possible, / would. ii | could. Sc
cure for him a position as travelling cor
respondent on a fi~rst-class metropolitan
daily. assigning to him the duty Of in
SANITY repairing 10 whatever significant
point might. for the time being attract
universal attention.
War here. epidemic there. a notable
trial ut one point. an execution OF some
distinguished criminal at another. a con
yention Of scientists or politicians or
clergymen, an ordination ceremony, the
browning of n king tomorrow. in other
words, he shonld be an nl%l-around-the-
world observer. II seems to me that for
u young man or a young woman. of
natural intelligenc and fair. natural gifts,
especially TO one with quick perceptions,
and a happy. golucky way Of taking
things as they come, no better education
could be asked than that which of neces
sity. rounds, polishes and thoroughly in
forms q special correspondent.