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Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

SHOOTING MATcH.-On Christmas
day the lovers of mark shooting VIII
have an opportunity to indulge in this
pastime at ( laughter Beach, where one
hundred geese will he shot for. Guns
Of No. 10 aud u bOres only will be per-
mitted to contest. A number VIII 60
down from Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

A small excitement was started IN
South Milford on Tuesday afternoon
by the burning of chimney at the
residence of Geo. Wilson. Fortunately
the roof was new and little damp
and though the sparks rolled down at
a lively rate, no damage was done.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18
LOCAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

sour popular insurance agent, John H.
APPEL.
SEQ to Treidler's and inspect his new
goods.
sshot all sizes, Q cents per pound at the
''Bee Hive"
aKern is a frst-class barber. Shop on Wal
nut street.
aHeadquarters for holiday goods at
S. c. EVANS.
san elegant line of fgentlemen's kid gloves,
at HOLLAND 6, SONS.
sThat famous gents dress shirt the
Pearl at the ''Bee Hive"
acough drops-sure cure for cold-are
for sale at Geilingers-
sTea sets, chamber sets and fancy glass
ware. at HOLLAND & SONS.
@Circus soap, 100 cakes, an excellent laun-
dry, s. 90 per box, at the ''Bee Hive"
aThe largest and cheapest line of carpets
in Sussex county, at HOLLAND & Sons
"a full line ofraisins, ,currants, ,prunes, etc,
by the pound or box, at the ''Bee Hive"
express wagons, sleighs, rocking horses,
drums, etc, etc, etc, at HOLLAND & soN's
asteward's will be popular place for the
parents to buy candy, fruits and toys for
Christmas.
sBanished from rome What do care
for Rome when can go to Milford and buy
my clothes Of Treidler7
sIf you want to make the children happy
take them to Stewards, where all the pretty
toys are displayed.
eOrders for grated horseradish left at the
CHRONICLE Office will be filed promptly by
VIM C Humphreys
eFor good job of lettering see the win
dows of Starr, the barber, and for good
smooth shave go inside.
eA large consignment of picture frames
have been received at NIarshalls drug store,
and they will be sold cheap.
aFine watches, jewelry, silverware, clocks,
ETC., suitable presents for everybody; within
the reach Of all, at S. c. EVANS.
eTell me not in mournful numbers, life is
but an empty dream, you buy your clothes
at Treidler's, they are always what they seem.
eW. A. Hunes, of this town, is now put
ting down drive wells at very reduced prices
orders left at his hardware store will receive
prompt attention.
esanta Claus begs to remind you that
merry Christmas is close at hand, and an
nounces that he will make his headquarters
at S c. EVANS.
aEvery 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.
SWELL boring. II am prepared to- putdown
wells to any depth by drilling or driving.
Good water guaranteed. Orders LEFT at J. O..
Browns store will receive prompt attention.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

THE ladies of Milford crowded Mrs
Reedy's new store from early candle
light until nine o'clock at her regular
opening last Thursday night week,
and it was a very pretty sight That
tempted them as the brilliant illumin-
alton displayed the handsomely ar
ranged store with fine effect
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18
njATId measures and palaces though

"JAIid pleasures and palaces though
we may roam, be it ever so humble
there's no specific for pain Ike saliva
ton Oil. Price 25 cents bottle.
soThe most troublesome companion
nerson eau have while being away
ffom home, is a cough and l would ad-
wise everybody 10 procure Or. buiis
Cough syrup before starting. drums
mer.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18
MARRIAGES.

AWsON-LEIGH.-M at the residence Of
the brides parents, in Milford, Dec. 16th' by
Rev. $. B. Hayward, assisted by Rev. A. W,
Milby, Presiding Elder, Rev. VIM. Dawson, Of
Houston, to Miss Libby II. Leigh.
PPLE-CALDWELL.-O December 10th, near
FELTON, by Rev l. Jewell, W. L. sipple to Miss
salhe E. Caldwell.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

THE members of the Tub Mill
Church will have a church supper on
wednesday and Thursday evenings
December % and p. The admission
free: twenty-five cents will secure the
supper. Confectionery and ice-eream
will be for sale at a booth.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

ON and after the first day of Janu-
ary the "White 'FRONT.' news agency
will not send the daily papers around
bv carrier; but every person receiving
n daily will have to call at the store in
Dorsey Block for IL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18
nl1rann oEun cII DInEoToHT.

N z. Church. on Railroad Avenue Services
AZ 10 10 A. M and 2. 30 p. m. Rev.W- ;. Nooihson
PASTOR xtr.l..t aud
Eronf sfreefs. South Milford. Services az l.W
q 10 and 4. 15p.m. Rev. II L.Bunsiein Pastor.
r r. Church. corner Third and CnnteA 2titeia-
Services az 1880 a. m ahu '-ov y Hi- NV a.
Eapfist Church, Rev. s b. Hayward Psstor.
Services at 10. 30 "a. m. aud %. m irnyer Meet
inr-Thnrsday Evening.
sunday school at the Chapel. on Second Street,
South NJ . m. Sunday school Prayer meeting,
first Sunday III every month.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

PREPARATIONS are being made fer
the proper celebration of Christmas by
the Presbyterian Sunday School. The
programme embraces cantatta and
presentation of fruits and candies to
the scholars.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

THERE will be the usual children's
Christmas service in Christ Church on
st. John, the Evangelists' eve, fol-
lowed by Christmas tree festival to
which all the members Of the parish
are invite
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18
Baltimore, December IIth, 1885.
lIr. Abner n. WeJb.
DEAR sIR:
s4 BUOHARsR's WHARF.
lAgcnt for orchilla GuanO,
Milford, Dela,care.


The wide spread and continued depression in business
The unprecedented low prices for all farm prOducts the
dueon which has taken place the value of merchandise gene
aa conspre make reasonable the oft repeated solicitations
hlye had from who viii buy ORCIIILLA GUANO
every year, matter what its price may be- to furnish it the
farmer at a lora figure
ORCHILLA is worth much more than it has been sold
It's IS per PhOsphorc Acid alone all available
SOIL pouad which its market value foo up $824O
per Add this the worth its other constituents and then
bear in mind its wonderful the SOIL attested by
trial t years, and you get idea of its intrinsic vaae
And ye approaching full the difficulties under which
the farmer present abo and desiring meet this emergency
of the times have determined popular demand
and reduce the price Of Orehiq
we propose now to make the CASH
price of OrchiIIa GuanO sea per ton,
everywhere.
That say will deliver it, freight paid in load
lots any railroad station uamboa landing that pricefor
If sold credit of or MONTHS the price viii be S2S
and interest; sold crop time u MONTHS S25, without in
terest-in either delivered above.
We believe that farmers will appreciate disposition
them making this reductions and that your sales will be
largely increased thereby only with this expectations that
would think it prudent to venture upen such step.
We just entering another of sales for
and spring Orchla preeminenty fertilizer for Corn,
and other spring crops and its gandest results accomplished
where applied in the winter for Corn We you will go
to work at canvassg your territory with renewed ZEAL and by
your increased sae find yourself amply rewarded for
your labor. Your Friends,
r. A. WOODBRIDGE & co
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18
-PAYNE G. GREEN,
CdrpetiH0s, Etc,
328 n. SECOND STREET,
PHILADELPnIA, Pa.

T II IIll1 IIIlI7I II TT T -
Quotes the following prices for fall trade, which
viii be found as low if not lower, than the lowest.
quality considered.
Velvets, sf.25 to 81 80; Body Brussels, s1OO to
si35; Tapestry Brussels Csc. to s10o; Three Ply,
sl.OO 10 5llo; Ingram, 4Oe. to s5c.; DalnasI and
Venetian Hall and Stair, s5c. to Sc; Rag Carpet,
sOc. to. G0c.; oil Cloth, 2sc. ts Sci Window
shades. ready 10 hang, 50e up.
In ordering samples, please state price desiring
to pay, and samples will be forwarded promptly.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

THE saw mill recently put down at
the Brick Granary, was sold at sherifi's
sale on Saturday last. II was pur-
chased by Henry Watson for SsSs.OO.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

Two aged colored people, living in a
tenant houseou the farm of Capt. Thos.
Humphreys, came to town last Satur-
day highland like hundreds Of others,
they were attracted to Mrs. Reedy's
new store. Sanders stared at the dis
play with eyes wide open with amaze
ment, until he reached the large mir
ror that occupies The end of the room,
where the old darkey held an anima-
ted conversation with the old cOlored
gentleman in the glass. until his amaze
ment gave way TO fright, and he be-
lieves to this day that he was talking
10 his ghost, and no money will tempt
him to go into that store again.
"Why," said he, "when I sot down
on one oh dem chairs de tarnal thing
turned plum around wild me. No,sah,
dis darkey don't deal whar chars
won't keep still and ghosts walk"
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

THERE are more houses to rent IN
Milford at the present time, than has
been the case before in ten years
Laboring men have availed then'-
selves Of the Building and Loan ana
have built small houses of their own. own
BY actual count,we are informed tha'
twenty-five houses will be idle attain
qary lst
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

sHow.-On Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings next, John w. Hayes Vari'
ety and Minstrel troupe will give an
entertainment in Conrad Hall. The
programme promises lots offun for the
audience, aud as several good voices
are in the company, good singing Is
ossured
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

THE Sunday School of Christ
Church will be re-opened for regular
sessions next Sunday at the reetOry.
Full attendance requested.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

THERE is some talk of a couple Of
Young clerks of Milford opening fur
niture store in Dorsey's Block. This
is the only business in Milford but
what is already Over-crowded.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

CRUSHED stone has been placed
upon part of South Walnut street By
the street commissioners. This is
done as an experiment TO see which
will wear best, the stone or shells.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

FLLENDALE.-Tbe grandest Wed
ding Of the season took place on Dec.
9Th last; the contracting parties being
Miss Alollie Owens, from near Green
wood. and Mr.. Vim. c. Houston, Of
tbis place, Rev Mr.. Davis oficia.ing.
seventy-two persons sat down to the
wedding dinner, which was bounte-
ously spread Of turkey, geese. roast pig
and ali the delicacies Of the season.
The following day the happy pair
we're handsomely received at their
new home. -,
David Warren has purchased e lo'
Of the McCauley's and has lumber
ready for new house.
w. s. Dickerson has been danger
ously i'll for the past two weeks, but he
Is now coDvalescent.
oliver Bideman and Miss Wine
nina shockley were privately mar
Ned in November by Rev. w. s. Rob
inson of Milford. The old folks OPP
posed 1t, but Glove laughs at lock-
smiths.n you know.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

A watch and chain we're stolen from
II. Morgan at the gas works on Friday
last. He had hung the watch and
chain upon a nail, as has been his Gus
tom for years, aud went out Of the en-
gine room for a few minutes. When
he retn1ned his time piece was gone.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

A grand ball that will exceed any
previously held in Milford. is 10 take
place in Dorsey Hall during the Hol
idays. It will be under the auspices
of the young men of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

"a word to the wife We are now exhibit
inc all the late novelties and standard goods,
suitable for Christmas and New Year gifts,
in our stock of watches. clocks jewelry sill
verware, etc, at S. C. EVANS
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

Two thirteen-months old hogs were
butchered by Rev. J. S. Willis on
Monday last that weighed 9O2 pounds.
Each hog balanced the scales at 45l
pounds.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

Nv. B. TRUIIT has in his window a
aiermelon weighing sixty-eight lbs.
was raised by Mr.. John Macklin.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

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Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

THE next meeting of Christ Church
Guild will he at Mrs. H. L. Hynson's
on Wednesday evening, Dec. %, at I
o'clock. All members Of the church
are requested to he present.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

THE marionettes drew very small
audience on Monday evening last 1t
is a show that should never be repeated
more than twice in one year in any
one town.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

RICHARDSON & ROBBINS will not
buy any poultry next week, being
Christmas week; but will buy again
on Monday. Dec. 2slh, and until fur
ther notice.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.

From The North Q:sl aud l1;45 a. m.
From the South o.45 a. m and so p. m.
Mail leaves the Post ohicc20 minutes before each
frain
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

@. A. BLA1R las moved to his wife's
I'm, near town.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES OF
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Pursuant to the usual custom of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company ex-
cursion tickets for holiday travel will
be sold between all stations on the
main line and branches December 23d,
9th, 25th, 3Oth and 3lst and January
lst, 1886. good to return until January
4th, at u considerable reduction from
ordinary rates This will enable all
who desire it, TO indulge in the pleas
ure of holiday excursions aud social
visits, at very small expense.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

PUBLIC SALES. TT. w. Jefferson will
sell his personal property on Dec. 80,
on his farm at Jcferson's X Roads.
See adver.
Smoot's sale of hotel fixtures on De-
cember 10Th.
Mr.. Thomas Fl. Lowber, Of Freder-
lea, will sell his personal property and
farm implements on Saturday, Dec.
10Th. See bills.
P. J. HART's sale of hotel personal
property will take place at Milton, on
Saturday, Dec. 10.
D. B. Watson will sell his personal
at Houston on Tuesday, Dec. 22nd.
DR.. J. A. Stevens will sell his per-
sonal property at public sale at his res
idence in Lincoln, Del, on December
2srd.
VIM. E. Truitt will sell his stock Of
general merchandise at public auction
on Saturday, Dee. 18th; both in after
noon and evening.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18
Milford Markets.

Corrected weekly by DH. WN. MARSHALL. Prop'r
nIARsHALIss FULL ROLLER PROCESS
MILLS, mILFOWD, DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

Dairymen and slock-raisers all ouy
Davis Horse Powder; It is the best in
the market. Try 1t,
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

If anybody thinks that the fools are
all dead, they should attend an auc-
ton, where they will find they have
made a mistake. A stock of goods
that has become stale or out Of date.
will bring almost as much at an auc-
tion as a first-class article, and from
people who would diclSsr with mer-
chant over a five cent piece.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

Miss BESSIE DECAMP has won the
applause of the admirers Of roller skat-
ing in Milford, by her exhibitions at
the rink on Monday and Tuesday even
ings last. For case and grace her slIat-
ing is unequalled, while her lady-like
manners add not a little to her attrac-
tions. While all were pleased with
Miss Bessie and her skating, not little
fault was found with the management
Of the rink, there were too many rude
uncontrolled boys on the floor for it
to be pleasant or safe for ladies, and
some ladies who were made to find
seats would like TO know why gen.
tIeman (?) from Dover was allowed 10
stand in front of them and Obstruct
their view of the floor?
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

THE Japanese Tea Party held in the
unfinished Chapel,on Wednesday aud
Thursday evenings, was a success. The
novelty OF chicken salad at ten cents
per plate drew many who left several
dollars, who would not have gone if
the eatables had been placed at high
prices. The young ladies were dressed
in fancy costumes Of Japanese style
and were in their usual state Of lowell
ness, even in an unbCcOning costume.
The proceeds will place over $4,000 in
the treasury.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

THE Milford Hook and Ladder Com
pany will hold fair and festival in
one of the vacant storerooms of Wat
sons Block on December p, %. 25 and
%. The fair will be open from six
O'Clock until lO:3O each evening. Re
freshments will be provided, consist
ing of oysters, stewed and fried. ice
cream, tea, coffee and cake. Many
valuable and useful things will be
Glanced of; among them a whip, robe,
blanket harness. cutler, chinaware, sill
verware, sewing machine, one ton Of
coal, flour, wash-tubs, willowware'
chairs and rockers, child's crib, mar
ble-tOp table, lamps and many other
useful and ornamental articles.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

SWELL BORING. II am prepared toputdown
wells to any depth by drilling or driving.
Good water guaranteed. Orders LEFT at J. o.
Browns store will receive prompt attention.
IoHN. p. CARafEAN.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18
MiIrord Mentions.

roNE week from to-day will be Christ
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

aEvery 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., 1885-12-18

RAN AwAY.-A horse owned by
Miles Mills was frightened bythe band
as it passed through Walnut street ON
Tuesday night last aud ran away. No
person was in the carriage when il
started so 1t kept going until il passed
through Frederick when it stopped at
the Grier Farm, and was brought back
by its owner the following day.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

NEW HoMEs.-AIr. Charles Mills
has got his new houseon Fourth street,
near Pear, closed in.
Mr.. Penn. TRUTHS new house on
Fourth street near Pear, is rapidly APP
proachiug the finishing stage.
The carpenters have forfeited their
contract with W. A. Humes, and Mr..
H. will not get into his new house
until next spring.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

ssanta Claus begs to remind you that
merry Christmas is close at hand, and an
nounces that he will make his headquarters
at S. c. EVANS.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

b. W. TruIlt, AuciiOneer.
Milford chronicle., 1885-12-18

aW. A. Huines, of this town, is now put
ting down drive wells atvery reduced prices
orders left at his hardware store will receive
prompt attention
Huntsville gazette., 1885-02-21
Fred. Douglass Rewarded.

Jersey City, N. j., Jan. 27. Henry
Bergh, Of the Society for the Prev n
tion Of Cruelty to Animals, appeared
before the Surrogate Of the Hndson
County Orphan Court to-day, ard
filed the will Of Miss Assing, in which
he is named as sole executor. Mi.
Assing formerly resided in Hoboken
and with her sister, Lindmolla, trans
lated works of several German au-
thors. She was well known in litera-
~ circles. Last August, Miss Assi12
committed suicide ip hotel IN Paris
BY taking poison, after suffering il
tensely from cancer in throat. A
will was found on her person, dateo
Nov. 8. 1871. After disposing oi
her laces and Jewels among her
friends, she hequeaths her pens and
souvenirs to Fred. Douglass, ex-Mar-
shal of the District If Columbia. She
also leaves him $4,000 in trust il
recognition of his labors in the anti.
slavery cause. Interest is to be paid
quarterly to Douglass, and upon his
death the trust is to revert uncondi. /.
tiooally to the. Society for the Pre-
vention Of Cruelty to Animals.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-02-21
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Huntsville gazette., 1885-02-21
Vetoed.

Governor O'Neal vetoed the Hout
bill repeating the 2 per cent. tax on
Foreign Loan Companies and the
House suetainea the veto by . vote
Of 80 to AZ. Thus the tar will stand
The following u the veto message.
70 the House Of Representatives:
Ireturn to the House in which It
originated, without my approval
House bill 748 to repeal subdivision
8 Of section 6, Of an act entitled 81
act to levy taxes for the use OF the
State and the counties thereof. be
cause I am clearly Of the opinion that
it is right that each and every person
company or association or corpora
ton engaged in the business Of loan
ing money or other things Of value
should pay tsxes us we'll - all otbere
engaged in business here. and that
the tax levied by the act OF Decem'
Der 18th, last, on the incomes OF such
persons, companies. associations ano
corporations is not in excess OF thai
oy tho same act levied on the incomes
of persons and companies engaged II
other kinds of business in the State
e. A. ONEAL,
Governor.
The Governor also vetoed the bll
for the relief Of ex-Sheriff JOS. u
.Tomoa nf Rlnnnt comfy.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-02-21

AT Montgomery Tuesday, the mid
oight hours of'the expiring session Of
the Legislature were spent in mutual
compliments between the members
and the presiding officers. In the
House, Speaker Armstrong was pre-
sented gold headed cane, Capt.
Humes making the presentation with
his usual smooth grace and diction.
Both Houses were busy passing bills
up to within a short time OF the ad-
journment. At the hour of II Tues.
day night, President Seay and Speak
or Armstrong. dt ivered appropriate
remarks in the respective Houses, and
the session was declared closed.