Milford chronicle., 1885-02-13

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have commenced work for the public,
and Mr.. Collins, who is in charge, is
prepared TO dc custom work at short
notice.
FIRST FLOUR w had the pleasure
of tasting, on Wednesday, some short
biscuit made by Miss Lena Marshall,
from the first flour that came through
the new process mills recently built
by DR.. Marshall. The bread was very
white and delicious to the taste.
EXTRA SERVICE For several weeks
past the extra services in the Baptist
Church have been conducted, but
within the past ten days the interest
has greatly increased. Many have
professcd to find peace IN grace, and
many more are deeply moved.
THE Grand Jury of New Castle
county has recommended that the
prisoners in the County Jail be COM
pelled to do manuel labor. This is a
step in the right direction. and we
bore that every county in our state
may soon adopt this excellent idea Of
the New Castle Grand Jury
Iris a matter of discussion among
those interested in the Milford High
School whether to commence to build
school building this year or not.
When the work commences it should
be on plans that will be designed for
use and ornament, as Milford can
stand few ornamental buildings.
To the jealous work of Mr.. VIM. H.
Smoot is due the fact, that the I'M
nroved Order Of Red Men is in exist
ence in Milford to-day; and it is to his
Jealous work that Milford is indebted
TO the great improvement in her hotel
system. His house bas reputation
among the travelling public that is
valuable.
THE Torbert Guards will celebrate
their fifth anniversary on Monday
next. A public drill will be given in
the Armory, at which it is expected
that Governor Stockley and the Sec
retarv of State will be present After
the drill. a banquet will be served to
members and invited guests.
AN effort will be made to have Fred
ericl Voellxer removed from the county
iail to an insane asylum in Pennsyl-
vania. lie has many, and influential
friends in Milford, who will see that
his estate is properly managed, and
who will have the barber shop contin-
ned for the benefit OF his wife and four
little children.
TIE dedication of the Washington
Monument, Washington, d. c., Will
take place on the DIST inst, under the
auspices of the Masonic fraternity.
The Rev. l.. II. Jackson, Grand Chap
lsin of the Grand Lodge of Delaware,
and Temple Lodge No. 9,of which he
is Master, have been invited to partie
mate i'm the ceremonies
AT the annual meeting of the Off
GERS of the first regiment d. V. NJ, q
committee was appointed to prepare a
bill TO present to the Legislature pro-
viding for an annual encampment Of
the regiment at some time between
the months of May and November, the
time and place ofsuch encampment to
he named by the Governor.
To accommodate persons wishing to
attend the Conference of the NJ. E.
Church, at Snow Hill, the D., NJ. and
v. r. r. will put on sale, at the prin-
cipal stations on the road, round trip
tickets good from March l'th to 18th,
inclusive, ut half rates, or both ways
for fare one way. Tickets not good to
return after March Goth, 1858.
THERE is a movement on foot to
have law passed, which will enable
persons so inclined, to plant oysters
along our bay flats from Clark's Point
to Hog Island, and be protected by the
State authorities. The beds must be
preempted and it will cost state tax
of S25; but there is nothing that will
nav so great a revenue if properly
managed.
MIR. JOHN II. APPEL has plans par
tally matured for replacing the old
"Bell House" on North Front Street
with a large twO-story building. He
will place two stores on the first floor,
and will make i room on the second
floor that will be 1O5x45 feet, with "A
foot ceilings. This latter part will de-
pend upon whether the proposed
building for general purposes is erected
in South Milford.
JOHN b. COUGH IS COMING-DoN'I
FAIL TO HEAR HINI.-John b. Cough
will lecture in Milford on Thursday
evening, February 10Th. His subject i
.'Blunders." 1t is one of his best ef-
forts, and will keep the audience in
roars of laughter. Don't miss hearing
him. Get your tickets early, for tho
best seats will soon be taken. No ex'
ira charge for reserved seats. Tickets
for sale at Eaton q Co.'S.
A real comfortable sensation to en-
icy, is that experienced by the coun
try editor when new subscribers droT
in daily paying in advance, and com
plimenting him upon the excellence
of his paper. Friends we are enjoying
lust these pleasant sensations, and W.
assure you that your substantial sup
port and your kind words are appreci