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Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02
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uurch, on Railroad Avenue Services
m. and 7.3O p. m. Rev. J. S. Willis
torian Church, corner Of Walnut and
reefs. South Milford. Services at lilo
I'd 10 y. m. Rev. II L. Bunsteln Pastor.
Church, corner Third and Church Streets.
IS at 1879 q. m. and 7.30 p. m. Rev. L.
ckson Rector.
tist Church, Rev. s. B. Hayward Pastor.
vices at 1880 a. m. and D. IN. Prayer Meet
Thursday EveninQ
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

THE CT is:mas Festivals at the
Chapel NJ e sun ssnndavlS school a] on Fri
very much enjoyed by the .v.-~.,,.s 5
and friends of the school. At the Fri
day night festival the children were
entertained by carols, solo singing, by
Mr. r. H. Pierce, one of the Bible class,
and refreshments of ice cream, cake,
candy and oranges.
AT the Sunday festival the pro-
gramme was as follows Opening ex-
ercises from the Manual with Advent
Readings; Singing by the school /;
Prayer; Carol, by the school; Address
by VIM. f. Causey, Esq. Solo and
Duett, 1.-The Wonderful Name" by
Misses May and Bessie Davis; Christ
mas Offerings; Address, by Rev. J. S.
Willis; Carol, Music of the Angels;
Benediction. Miss Virdie Causey
acted as Organist. The Chapel choir
led the school IN the singing. The
room was tastefully trimmed with
evergreens and wreaths.In the chaucel
stood large Christmas tree. The ad-
dresses, singing and general exercises
were highly appreciated by all who at
tended, ,as is always the case at any and
all Chapel festivals.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

CIIRIsTsIAs was celebrated at the
Cedar Neck School House, No. III, on
Friday evening by a conversazione and
treat. About dozen addresses were
delivered during the evening, and just
before the party broke up Santa Claus
made his appearance. He dispensed
candy oranges, toys and dozens of lit
tie things that made the little ones
present dance for joy.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

STAR CoURsE.-Daniel Dougherty,
the silver-tongued orator, of Philadel-
phia, will give lecture in Dorsey's
Hall on Friday evening, January
9th, 1885. His subject viii be "Ora-
1ory," and it viii be grand opportu-
nity for the people of Milford to hear
this famous man speak. Tickets for
sale at Eaton's.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

MUD.-The time was when Milford
could laugh at her sister towns during
the rainy season; but,alas! how things
have changed. Dover can laugh at
Milford now when the streets Os the
two towns are compared, ,as the system
of improving our thoroughfares last
year was backwards instead of for
ward
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

IT is with great difficulty that ordi-
nary type can be read by persons,
whose eyesight is excellent,by the gas
light supplied by the Gas Company of
Milford. 1t is pity that people who
went to the expense Ofpiping and buy
ing chandeliers must be put to the in
convenience and worriment of using
the present miserable stuff for an illu-
minant.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

THE first centennial anniversary Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church in
America, will be celebrated in the Av-
enue Church next Sunday by special
services in the morning and evening.
At the evening service addresses will
be delivered by Rev J. S. Willis, Hon.
w. F. Causey and others.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

TIE Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per will be celebrated in the Presby
'terian Church on Sunday morning
next. Preparatory services will be
held on Friday evening, January 2d,
at Z O'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02
LOCAL ADVERTIsEMEyTs.

TowS PRoPERrY for Sale and to Rent. valua-
bic town lots for sale Inquire Of john II. APPEL.
Real E - Agent, Milford, Del. o1stf.
CoMo and coed work is the attraction that
draws Custom to Fred voelker's barber shop.
ms p5Ayour property in the reliable conii-
mental S1l pee Company. Of New York.
7-1s-tbsr J. Il. APEL Agent, Milford, Del.
II you i, At good shave or frst-elass, late
style hair cut, go to KERN's on Walnut street.
FOR a nobby suit OF clothes, 90 to Treidler.
A secondhand buggy for sale apply to Mrs. ]. Y.
Foulk.
First-class Crackers Of every description at
E. GEmHGER's BAKERY.
TO RENT.--A farm Of 50 acres II miles east
Of Milford; 1900 pcasa trees, 100 apple trees and
10000 blackberry plants on the place Inquire Of
dec-l9 JOHN o. TRUITT.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

"WELcoME the new and speed the
parting guest" is the motto of mine
host, SmoOt, of Shoots Hotel. A we'll
supplied table, excellent beds and a
well kept and orderly house are his
Nrincipal cards.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

We shall commence buying poultry
Monday, Nov. 18th, 1884, and buy
every day in the week and any guam
tity that is offered, until further no.
stice. RICHARDSON & ROBBINS.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

THE Library Association will hold
its annul meeting on Monday even
ing, January 5th. A full attendance
of stockholders is desired.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

H. L. HYNsON has bought of S. N.
Gray 0l acres Of land in Milford hun
dred, near Houston, for $500.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

Mr.. c. w. JONES called at our Office
Tuesday. He is putting up build
ing in Greenwood that will contain
seven dwellings and two stOrerooms,
and large hall III the third story.
Mr.. Jones believes in improving his
town at the same time that he puts
money in his own pocket.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE.-The latest
thing in card parties is progressive
euchre." -Four ormore tables are num-
bered and placed in row. AS many
cards as there are players, with large
and small number OIL each are placed
in n hat, each player draws one. The
large number indicates your table the
small one your place. After the first
game the winning couple attaLle num-
Der one retain their places, while the
losers descend to the foot, and each
winning couple moves up one table.
The same change is made every game,
ana at the end of the evening prize
is awarded to the couples that have
remained longest at the first and last
tables,
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

THE Building and Loan Association
will hold their regular monthly meet
ing on next Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

OUR merchants seem to have had q
satisfactory Christmas trade.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

DIR. WIN. MARSHALL, in his repO
to the Legislature as Secretary of III,
State Board of Health, recommend!
the draining of the backbone" o
our State, under, and by, the aid and
supervision of State officials. The
swamps of our State are not low lands
but on the contrary they are located
on the highest ridge between the two
bays, and are found on nearly level
ground, or ground where the clay ap-
proaches near to the surface. If these
basins or swamps could be drained by
a system of ditching, the water could
be conveyed into either of the Della
ware or Chesapeake Bays. By this
system the malaria aud mosquito pests
would be things of the past. Large
tracts of land would be brought into
cultivation and be ameanable to tax
for general purposes. Certainly the
Doctors recommendation bears the
stamp of plausIGility.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

so impressed the mind Of Mrs. s.
that she copied the white head
the porcelain plaque. The effect
the enameled background is grand,
the picture is excellent.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

THOSE who wish employment as
canvassers should look up r. G..
Chase & Co.'S advertisement in another
column. The firm has a good reputa-
finn
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

WEDDING. - Wednesday evening
witnessed one of the prettiest weddings
which has ever taken place in Milford,
and which will always be remembered
by those who were present. At fifteen
minutes past six ,as the strains OfMen-
delssohn's Wedding March were being
rendered by Miss Maranvllle, the bri-
dial party entered the parlor. First
came the four ushers: Mr. John Causey,
Mr.. Nathaniel Davis, Mr.. Vm. Aidred,
and Mr.. VIM. Richards. Following
them came the bride leaning OH the
arm of the groom. Rev. Mr.. Willis
performed the ceremony. In a few
minutes all was over, and the newly
welded husband and wife took their
places to receive congratulations from
their numerous friends and relatives.
A handsome collation. was served in
the dining-roOm to which all did
ample justice. The presents filled sew
eral tables. and showed in what great
favor the happy couple were held. In
a short time Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Davis
left for their new home amid the usual
shower of rice, good wishes and old
shoes.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

THE Baptist Sunday School had a
treat last night in the auditorium of
that church.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

.THANKs.-The young gentlemen of
Milford hereby tender their thanks to
. Mr.. w. H. SmOot for his hospitality
in furnishing the convenience and ac-
cOmmOdatiOns of his hotel to the par
Elephants at our Christmas ball.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

BE sure to hear Daniel DOugherty
on Friday next in Dorsey's Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

VIM. AUSTIN, who came to Della
ware about two years ago, from West
Farms, New York, died on Sunday
last with Brights disease of the kid
neys. He resided in Milford Neck
and was about 2G years of age.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

THE Public Schools, of South Mil
ford, will reopen on Monday, Janu-
ary 9TH
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

WE have added a number of new
subscribers to our list this week, and
as many of our old subscribers will
change their postoiiice address, we
would be obliged to all if they will
notify US of the change so that they
can get their paper regularly.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

SwELLED HEADs.-The New York
Market Journal" says, that two thOus.
and commission and retail dealers in
poultry had "swelled heads" just after
Christmas, which were not caused by
'tanglefoot" or mince pie; but because
they were too previous in buying tur-
keys. They all promise never to do it
again, and the growers and shippers
have the laugh on their dealers.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

The merry jingle of sleigh bells
made music in our streets on Saturday
last.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

THERE was good sleighing on our
streets Friday afternoon and Saturday,
and the young folks made the best OF
itjudging from the way merry parties
and bright looking couples flashed by
our office. A misty rain Saturday af-
ternoOn put a stop to the fun.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

A sailor, named Charley, fell over
board from the steamship Breakwater
Monday night as she was rounding
Care May Point. After swimming
three-quarters of mile he was picked
up by u boat, which he helped to row
back to the vessel.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

FROGS were peeping on Wednesday
Loot
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

| th
fri,
The
afFeC
wrea
dispe
and q
think
There
ing thee
we presu
creasing
p. III.
Marshall's
and beauty
in Milford.
given in hOL
ben,n nee Donal
and bridal tr.
ter, Mrs. Mars
The bride re
tired in a whi
with pearls, en-
tulle veil, etc. h
satin and Miss LIE
both en- rain, wei
Mr.. Tucker and
delphia, the weddin
the party. The hOsl
and handsomely dr.
satin, hand embroided
vet train. The other
many beautiful costum
not space to describe.
Among the visitors ",
and Mrs. Richardson,
Watson and lady, of Dover
Prettyman, of Washington
castle,Of Goldsboro, Nd;
lyman, of New York; D..
Charles Moore, of GeOrget
George and Irving Adkins,
delphia. A bOuntiful sup
served about II p. M, and al
it was a most charming concl
a delightful day,
The AOp,given
men Of MIL ...... 4auy nc.
Friday evening, was a grand
cess. The hall was in good ord
band of five pieces, from Whining
excellent music, "and
went merry as a marriage bell"
half-past nine the music struck up
lively strain and all present Joined
he Grand March. it was a pretty sigh.
IS they passed up and down the hall
n its intricate mazes then the music
changed to a waltz and the dancers
vent gliding around the hall with the
ease and grace peculiar to our Milford
aides. Waltz, pOlaca, lanciers and
1lain cOtillion succeeded each other
With bewildering rapidity.
The dancing was very general, as
many as forty couples being on the
loor at once. Even some of the older
mes were carried away by the spirit
If the occasion, and gentlemen on
whose heads werethickly sprinkled the
lust of life's journey, forgot all cares
nd whirled around with daughters
nd neices, young in their feelings if
lot in their years. The party was
argely composed of those who were at
)r. Marshall's the night before; but
mOng the new faces we noticed Miss
ennie Cullen, Miss Tunnel and Dr.
robinson, of Georgetown; Howard
Bryant, of Hagerstown; Mr.. Beal, of |
Philadelphia, and Jos. X. Frame, of |
IillsbOrO. A bountiful supper was
erYed about midnight, to which all
id justice. After supper the dancing
'as resumed with renewed vigor, and
ept up till a not very early hour in
be morning.
On Saturday evening Miss Mary
gOotten entertained o select circle of
er young friends.
On Tuesday evening a gay party, of
oung and old, responded to the invi-
.tion of Miss Anna Causey, and spent
delightful evening at the residence
her father, Hon. w. F. Causey. The
lrty was one of the most enjoyable of
le season; partly, we believe, because
le young folks went early and broke
p at a reasonable hour.
on Thursday evening Miss Maria,
7. F. Causey's second daughter, enter
ined large party of young friends
her own age. They seemed to en-
y themselves as well, or better, than
10 older folks.
1t is expected that the weeks festiv-
les will wind up with a grand ball
ven in Reedy's Hall by the younger
,ntlemen of Milford. It will un-
,ubtedly be a success; but we go to
'ess too early TO report it.
George Andrews, Overseer of the
DWELL Carpet Corporation, was for
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

PRAIRIE CHICKENS FOR della
WARE George Churchman, Secretary
ofthe Delaware Game Protective Asso-
citation, lately received 25 prairie
chickens from Sioux City, Iowa. He
expects to receive between 400 and 500
to be turned loose in Kent and Sussex
counties. The birds received arc OF
fine size and almost as tame as ordi-
nary fowl. 1t is thought that they
will thrive well and multiply rapidly
in the lower counties.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

THE Annual Convention of the Del
aware State Temperance Alliance will
open at Dover, Thursday January Sth,
1885. All Churches, Sunday Schools,
Christian and Moral Reform Organi-
cations, Temperance Societies, Gran
ges, Colleges, Academies and individ-
ual friends of the cause are eligible to
representation. The election of Off
GERS and business of vital importance
to our cause will be acted upon.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02
WINDOW SHADES.

Ready-made or made to order, Of
any size.
We also hang them; even doing
adjusting with greatest care and ac-
curaey, and guarantee them to work
evenly and smoothly.
Also Shade Goods by the yard,
Rollers and Fixtures of all kinds at
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02
Milford Mentions.

A happy New Year.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

MANY farmers of this vicinity are
feeding corn TO cattle with the end in
view of selling the fat stock for beef.
By this method they get about sixty
cents per bushel for their corn, and
have larger manurepile in the spring;
which in time will save phosphate
bill. We have heard of several far
mers who own farm mills, who have
ground up wheat for feed, and they
claim that it Will go much farther and
in the end costs less than corn meal.
Milford chronicle., 1885-01-02

A list of officers elected at Trophy
Grange, No. %, on Saturday last, Dec.
p, 1884: Geo. w. Killen, Worthy
Master; john Clifton, Overseer, J. T.
Reed, Lecturer; w. f. Killen, Stew
ard John Heyd, Assistant Steward ;
Mrs G. w. Killcu, Chaplain; E. H..
Caldwell, Treasurer; E. II. Salisbury,
Secretary; w. T, Bradley, Gate Keep
er; Mrs. w. Il. Case, Ceres; J. Il. Hub
bard, Pomona; L. Grennell, Flora; R.
D. Leach, Lady Assistant Steward.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-18

wife knows ORANGE JUDD, who for
more than quarter of a century has sup
piled to the people vast amount of
practical, useful, reliable information.
Mr.. JUDD is now Editor and Manager of
the Prairie Farmer, at Chicago and
a grand, good paper he is making it. 1t
is issued ErerU U'crE, is beautifully
printed on f1rstclass paper, and finely
illustrated with many Original Engrav-
ings. 1t constantly has something useful
and interesting for every member of every
family, and its Household Department is
unsurpassed, whether for country, vii
lagc, or city. The price is also reduced to
only $1.5O year. And. more than this,
every one subscribing no,U, for 1886, re-
ceivcs the Weekly Numbers for all the
rest of this year, free. Take our advice
and subscribe ut once, and get the six
weeks extra. 1t will>pay you we'll Or,
at least, send for a free Specimen Copy.
Address Prairie Farmer, Chicago, Ill.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-18
Winter Reading.

1t appears to be notable fact that the best
farmers and the best stockmcn are the very best
friends OF newspapers. II is generally the old
fogies and the he er-dowels ls that scoff ut "boolS
and newspaper larnn, and, if they are induced
to take their home county pape:, they never
read it. The progressive fi.r,ners-thosc that
get from twenty to thirty bushels of wheat TO
the acre, and own fine fat, sleek cattle and
horscs-are invariably men whose stting-room
table will be generously supplied with not only
local newspapers, but agricultural journals,
books renting to Stock to feeding animals,
which contain the thoughts and experiments of
able men who devote their time and energies to
advance the cause of agriculture and to learn
how to produce more abundant crops, ,ls well as
to surround their stock with the best conditions
for raising them successfully and prott,,bly.
Every farmer in the Northwest will be bcne-
fitted greatly by subscribing TO Il good agricultural
paper; and, j! one is published near by, it Ger
tainly should be regular visitor in the f,niily.
The Northwestern Fnrmer and BREEDER pub
lished at Fargo, Oak, Is doing II good work
throughout the Northwest, AM! we illve made
arrangements by which offer il free 10 any old
subscriber to the RECORD paying whit he owes
and Il year in ndva,Ice; or to those whose pre-
paid year has partly expired, and who will pay
enough to again make their subscription IL year
i'll advance; or to any new subscriber paying II
year i'll advance.
Sample copies oitle 'Fnrmer'' will be sent free
to those addressing Edward A. Webb, Fargo,
Oak.
Subscribers wishing to pay up aud secure the
northwestern Farmer and Breeder should np-
ply to or address the RECORD, Buchanan, Uak. -.
or call on II. A. Armstrong, Williamsport.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-18

Last Friday. near midnight, Judge
Dougherty was assisting Deputy Treas.
urer Herrick in figuring out The assess
ment roll for '85. Finally he came to the
name of Erik Oleson, the young man
who committed suicide at Bismarck some
time ago, Turning to his companion,
the Judge asked, "What township did
Erik live in?' Receiving an answer, the
porLly official pulled out his watch and
looked at it, the hands marking the mys-
tic hour "when churchyards yawn and
hell itself breatlles forth contagion to the
SOUL Suddenly he threw up his hands,
his eyes bulged out, and he shriekcd "Let
go Let go u The Judges perturbation
(the new dictionary has arrivcdD contin-
ued for some time but finally he became
somewhat culm and told how, as he
asked regarding Erik, an icc-cold hand
clutched him by the back of tile neck.
The above is absolutely true, and much
wonder is now being manifested as to
whether the commotion was caused by
earthly spirits or those from the summer
land
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-18
Regarding Emmons County.

The Bismarck Tribune gives the sub.
joined figures from the late census, and
comments thereon. The enterprising
daily, however, is in error when it init
mates that the last Legislature, while
casting about for counties to divide, over
looked Emmons. Alone to the people of
this county is credit due for preventing
its being rent in twain in the interest of
FL. F. Douglas. A bill Dip pass the Leg
islature submitting disvision to the peo-
plej but they, in spite Of open, notorious
and wholesale fraudulent voting in the
interest of Douglas, defeated the meas
ure.
It should also be borne in mind that
the census crop.fgures here given are
for 1884, the first year Of gene raj cultiva.
tioh In this county. sl'f'
The Ttibtne says
Emnotls county was created Feb. 10,
1879. from original territory; organized
two years ago, Oct. 16, 1883 and, mira.
bile dictu, the Legislature, with Its octo.
pus propensitles, las for sotus unsscot,nt.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-18
RGligiOus.

Last Sabbath Mr.. Worst spoke upon
the subject announced two weeks ago
'The Relation Of Business and Religion"
using as a text the admoniton of St.
Paul: "Be not slothful in business, but
fervent IN spirit, serving the Lord"
In an eloquent manner and with convinc-
ing argument the gentleman sought to
show that religion is not something too
sacred to be brought into our daily life,
but that it should be made part of that
life. Our relations with God and our
fellow-man are correlative, resolving re-
ligion into its three elements-truth, ius-
tice, and mercy. We find that not one of
them is incompatible with the business of
life.
The above, although but brief outline
of the able discourse, will give an idea of
it's practical character. We wish it were
within the possibilities for the RECORD
to give it in full. But, us Mr.. Worst S
sermons are not written, it would require
the services of stenographer, even had
W. tuC uCSCoodlJ opdCC. nC IC ulurkS
were clear.cut, to the point, and strong in
advocacy of that true religion, without
hypocrisy or cant, founded upon the
casilY-understood principles of Truth, JUS
tice and Mercy, and received the close at
tentlon of the congregation from the be-
ginning to the end.
The services Sunday were the last for
the year; but we can assure Mr. Worst
that the people of this neighborhood
have no intention of allowing him to re-
main silent next season. By his pleasant
manner, his kind. neighborlv qualities,
and his undisputed faithfulncss and abil-
ity both as a minister and as the chief of
our county school system, Mr. W orst has
endeared himself to every one. The wrl-
ter has heard expressions of opinion from
many, both those connected with a church
and those not belonging to sect, and in no
instance has there been anything but the
utmost friendliness manifested for Mr.
Worst, and thorough appreciation of
his work.
After the sermon appropriate remarks
were made by DR.. Roop, of Fairfield,
Iowa, Prof. Keim, and others.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-18
temperance.

A public meeting of the Temperance
Society will be held at the school-house,
Saturday, Nov. 81, at o'clock. The fol-
lowing program, with as little change as
possible, will be carried out:
]. Music.
2. Defamation (''Song of the Corn"),
Master Leman Hodgkinson.
=, 8. Music.
4. Discussion. Question Resolved,
That moderate drinking is as injurious
to society as excessive drinking" Dis
putants-Atfirmatlve, II. A. Armstrong
Negative, H. D. Connor.
5. Music.
6. Paper, Miss Libbic Kurtz
7. Music.
8. Recitation ("Homc. brewcd Becr'),
Miss Bertha Packer.
9. Music.
The audience are requested to bring
their Gospel Hymns