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Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22
FRIDAY, JUNE %, 1888.
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Rsntist Church. Third-st, moth, Sunday school
SERVICES at 1880 a. m and p. m. Prayer Meet
ing-Thursday Evening.
s,ndav School at the Chapel, on Second Street.
eontb, at2p m. Sunday School Prayer meeting,
6rst Sunday in every month
E. Church, on Railroad Avenue. Services
AZ l0. .SGa. m and 100 p. m. Rev. j. H. Wiley
postor Sunday School at 2 90 m. Prayer
Meetine. 'fhursday evening at 100 clock.
presbvteriau Church. corner Of Walnut ana
tront Streets South Milford. Services at II %
q M and Z. Is pm. Rev. Il L.Bunsteln Pastor.
Sunday School at , 90 p m. Prayer Meeting at
roo O'Clock Thursday evenings,
Cbri.t Church. corner Third ard Church SITS =
sundays Holy Eucharist 100, a. IN. Mathis, 1880
Hieh celebration and Sermon, II 100, Nespers 800
n m. Litany and Sermon. 3n,-Week Days
tlov Eucharist, z so a nj. Evening Prayer. daily
4i5p. m except Thursdays, when service will be
n n 80 with sermon.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

PEOPLE generally believe that if the
Blood is pure; the health will be good.
The purity of the blood is guaranteed
only when the kidneys are naturally
active. The fluids may flow freely, and
yet the kidneys fail to keep the blood
clean. This will be indicated il you have
MALARIA, STOMACH TROU-
BLES, RHEUMATIS M, SALT
RHEUM, SCROFULA, SKIN DIS
EASES, IMP OTENC HEAD
ACHES, LAME BACK, NEURAL
GIA, CARBUNCLES AND BOILS,
ABSCESSES, WEAK EYES, NER-
VOUSNESS, POOR APPETITE, and
in women FEMALE TROUBLES.
These disorders show that your blood is
full of uric, kidney acid poison, AND
YOU CAN NEVER GET WELL
until you clean ont the blood with the
only recognized scientific blood tonic,
ssTT'GFner'S Safe Cure"
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THE reason of the popularity Of
GhamberIain's reading room is that
his tables always contain the latest
papers, his bulletin the latest news,and
his room is cool and pleasant even in
sultry weather Just the place to
enjoy a good cigar and read the papers.
He keeps both.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

vigoratlng sea breeze, give zest to
appetites which taxed ;he ability Of
the walters TO keep the table well
supplied with the toothsome yster
and crOcus. The ride home through
the delicious air OF the summer night,
under the mystic light Of the harvest
moon. was full Of beauty and pleasure.
The crowded loads Of merry lads ant
lasses made time spin merrily ON with
anecdotes, reeountments Of the days
pleasures, and songs. The homeward
ride under such circumstances, is the
most enchanting part Of the days pro-
gramme.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THE Milford Base Ball Association
has received challenge from the
Glover Club. of Wilmington for
match game of bal at Milford ou July
Fourth. 1t will not probably be ac-
cepted, because Mr.. Pennewill, pitcher
for the home team is engaged to play
at Seaford OH that date.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22
an Imnor lant Flement

of the success of Hoods Sarsaparilla is tile
fact that every purchaser receives a fair
equivalent for biz money. The familiar head
line zoo Doses One Dollar" stolen by ini-
tators, is original with ard true only OF Hood S
Sarsaparilla. This can easily be proven by
any one who desires to test the matter. For
real economy, buy only Hoods Sarsaparilia.
Sold bv all druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

ANOTHER runaway accident oc'
cured on Saturday morning. The
bread wagon of e Geilinger, driven
by his SON Fred, was on South Front
st when the horse became unmanaga-
BILE and got iuto contact with a lumber
wagon which was overturned; the
runaway team next cGlided with .
tree III front of Mrs. Hester Diapers,
fearing out the cross-bar and single
tree and throwing the boy out very
forcibly against the pavement. He
was picked up bleeding profusely and
carried into pr Dawson's Office. His
injuries were quite serlous aud dur
ing Sunday and Monday he was in a
very precarious condition. Oh THes-
day he rallied, however, aud his ply
sicians think he will soon lie out again.
Despite the severity ofhis fall no bones
were broken. The horse after tearing
Ioose, ran directly to Mr.. Geilinger's
stables where he was caught without
damage.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THE Milford Base Ball Association
suffered second defeat at the hands
Of Camden Base Ball Club on Tues
day last. The game was played under
protest, because of Camden having
employed professional catcher. The
Milford boys were capable of playing
the Camdens even witt. their impor-
ted catcher, as the score certifies; for
il we omit The seventh inning, the
SCORE wonld read Camden 8, Milford ,,
But The seventh inning is where Mil
fOrd's weakness became apparent. The
score stood 3-2.a Milford fielder muffed
u ball and the nine went to pieces like
am ice-feld in August, while the Cam
dens batted the pitcher all over the
field anu nobody dill any good work /;
the unfortunate inning closed with
eight runs. Defeat was achieved by
total score Of II to2.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

YES, Milford proposes to compel all
who desire to see or hear any patriotic
demonstration on July Fourth, to leave
Milford. Oar business men don't need
the patronage that concourse of
people always brings, and our states
men believe that any patriotic SEN
Iiment exists in the breasts ofour peo-
pie it had better stay there without
too much vent, or we may lose 1t en-
tirely. Too bad
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

GOOD work has Leen done by road
supervisor John b. Prettyman, on the
Slaughter Beach road from the Brick
Granary" to Benefits store. The
former sand bed was plowed and
graded, and over il clay spread to the
depth of several inches. This piece
of road, nearly one mile long, has been
a bar against teaming from Slaughter
and Prime Hook Necks fol many
years, and it is matter for comsidera-
tiOn, how the intelligent and fore
handed farmers could have permittt d
il 10 remain for 50 many years in its
sandy condition? Tie work, though
not yet complete. shows the wisdom
Of appointing men of good judgment
and business abilities to supervise the
roads. Ii every Levy Courtman would
select men of this stamp. better roads
and less expenditures for their repairs
would be general.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

A refrigerator boat will be built this
summer and fall for Captain George
Prettyman and Edward Reynolds,
who purpose running vegetables and
country produce from our creek TO
Philadelphia. She is to draw about
three feet of water when loaded, and
be able to go over the hay flats" at
half tide. This appears to be good
scheme. and their enterprise deserves
encouragement
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

REV. JOHN CAMPBELL, a eolored
ex-preacher, now languishes in Dover
Jail. The cause of his troubles arose
from domestic sources aud the inter
feremce Of which eliminated
on Tuesday IN free fight with the ex
preacher as the "slugger."
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

AN earnest of the popularity Of Cedar
Beach Hotel may be gained by ohsery-
ing that all customers return fora sec
ond and subsequent visits Even Il
sea-turtle, which the proprietor caught
and afterwards liberated, could not
forget the genial atmosphere Of Cedar
Beach, but after two days wandering
in his native element, returned to pay
his respects to his old host.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THE storm of Saturday evening last
while modera,e in this immediate
vicinity, was severe all around US.
Near Frederira lightning struck in a
field on J. f. SuliYan's fam and
killed fine COW. At Lewes the wind
blew gale. and lightning set fire to a
baru, which was entirely consumed.
In Milford Neck no casualties resulted,
but heavy rainfall is reported.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

WE have been in business twenty
years and never have seen as good
syrup as we are now selling at 4Scts.
per gallon white az water. Still are
selling "A beautiful syrup l0ets. per
quart and a good syrup bets. per quart.
A beautiful sugar Sets. per pound.
A good roasted coffee 22cts 10.
AnKINs THE GROCER
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

CHILDREN's day exercises were held
at the Baptist church last Sunday
eveoing aud were well attended. The
program was well arranged and COM
prised several choice selections Of
music.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

FOR THIRTY DAYS - Mems aud
boys, suits from IS and upward. Seer
sucker. Aannsl aud alpaca coats and
vests, dress pants.fiannel shirts white,
solid colors, stripes and plaidsi over
alls and cotton pants as low hs 75o.t
latest novelties in neckwear, collars,
cuffs, etc. Tie cheap clothier, $. Ar
mold, alsO offers trunks, valises, and a
variety of gents furnishings. Come
now and get the bargains; Davidson's
Block. Milford
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

CEDAR BEACH has base ball field
It is cleared aud graded, and the dia-
mond is in excellent trim. Mr.. Loe-
wenhein invites the patrons Of the ma
tional game to come and try it. With
the attractions of the house, which is
second to none along the bayshore,
excellent bathing, fishing and boating.
(for which he has built "A new sail boat
and grounds suitable for the popular
games. the proprietor feels that he is
prepared to please every one seeking
rest, enjoyment and health.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

On the Fourth-of-July Milford is
certain to have the day suitably COM
memorated by the colored people, as
four tribes of Joshua-from Milford
Frederick, Magnolia and Camden
will Join the "Bloom of Youth" soci-
ely Of Milford in parade and picnic
Mt the High HILL" with John Wesley
Fountain as Marshall of the day.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THE Cedar Creek Republican Club
met in the CHRONICLE Office on Tues
day evening aud elected delegates to
the Convention of the State League in
Wilmington. June %, as follows: JOS.
NJ. Davis, r. p Small, e b. David
son, NJ. H. Prettymau and F. c. Wis
well.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

WHAT cosey freshness and coolness
is inipmrted to lady's toilet when
array I'd IN the delicate summer dress
goods Mira. Reedy is selling, aud how
wonderfully they contrast in appear
anee and comfort with the hot, stuffy
dresses OF last season.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

ON Thursday last the team of Will
bur Hammond collided with one of
the hacks near the depot, and a gem
eral smash-up and scattering Of his
load Of vegetables was the result. No
one was injured
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

BINDER TwINE. - Genuine Golden
Mii!et, Porcelain Preserving Kettles,
Ice water Coolers, Refrigerators, Berry
Crates aud Baskets, and Cherry
Stoners. at Humes' Hardware store.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22
Excursion Tickets to Colorado.

The Baltimore and Ohio r. r. Co., has
placed Oh sale excursion tickets to Colorado
Springs, Denver and Pueblo also the Vel
lowstone National Park, at greatly reduced
rates. These tickets are good to return I'M
til oct. 3Ist and will remain ON sale during
the summer months. For information in
detail, call upon or addres nearest B. & O..
Ticket Agent, or L. NJ. Cole, General Tit ket
Agent b. & o X r. Co., Baltimore, Nd.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THE Chapel Sunday-school will pie
mic at Slaughter Beach next Wednes-
day. In the afternoon Il service Of
praise will be held in the grove, and
addresses will be delivered hy Revs
Wiley Willis and Thomas. The vocal
music will be accompanied by the
organ. violin and cornet. a good time
is anticipated by all, and everybody
will be welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THE annual meeting Of the w &
II. T. was held at the Library June
goth, and the following officers were
elected: President. Mrs Geo. :. Grier;
Recording Secretary. Miss Serena
Hall; Corresponding Secretary, MIS-.
Welsh; Treasurer, Miss Emma Ham
mond; Vice Presidents. Mrs. II. l..
Bunstein; Mrs. r. II. Williams; Mrs.
r. II Gilman.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

On Wednesday The Presbyterian
Sunday-schooI plcnielSed at Slaughter
Beach. Lincoln Sunday-school was
also there and the day was one Of rare
enjoyment to the children. \ large
number Of persons not connected with
the seilaol, drove down in the after
noon, aud Mr.. Reynolds tables were
tbronged at supper time. The menu
was good and well served, and the ex-
ercise of the days sports and the in
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

A plaid shawl vas lost Oh the Cedar
Beach rOad-supposed To have occurred
near the Drawbridge-on Wednesday
Last. The finder will be suitably re-
warded by leaving it at Adkins store.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

Ayers Sarsaparilla operates radically upon
the blood, thoroughly cleansing and invieor-
ating 1t. As a safe and absolute cure for the
various disorders caused by constitutional
taint or infection, this remedy has no equal.
Take il tilis month.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THE Cedar Beach road for one mile
from Milford needs repairing. lfclay
is used literally and spread carefully,
it can be made a perfect boulevard.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

STRAW hats are by far more pleas
ant in this sullry weather than any
others. The variety Of styles and their
surprising cheapness at Persons, leave
no excuse for roasting yourself bald
headed with heavy fell hat.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22
Arrival of Mails.

FROM NoRTH-II:24 AN, and 600 PM.
FROM SOUTH 94o M, and 3A5 PM.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

PROF. HANDY, Kent county super
inteudent of free schools will hold am
examination of teachers for End and
3rd grade certificates in Milford today.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

UNCLAIMED LETTERs.-Miss. Millie
Edgell, Thomas Mcmillan, Mr.. Daniel
Neal, colored. Mr.. Chas. Walker
r. Y. WATSON, P. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

BECAUSE of Rev j. II. Willey's con-
tinued absence the pulpit Of Avenue
M. E. Church will be filled next Sun
day by Revs. j. S. Willis and Jos. A.
Thomas
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

I1PORTANT TO FRUIT GROWERS
Examine the Champion Fruit Evap-
orator with the latest improvements;
best built, and easiest operated; large
capacity; 700 feet tray surface; price
low. Geo. S. Grier & Son, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

WHEN exhausted and wearied by
your daily Toll, Cedar Beach is just the
place to reeupeFate the wasted energy
and iuvigorate you physically and
mentally.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

OUR boys formerly complained Of
the base ball teams battery, now it's
in order for the battery TO be ashamed
of the boys.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

WANTED. Builders, to commence
work on July 4th. Address, VIM. Pc
ters & Sons, Wesley Station, Nd.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

The closing exercises and eXamina-
tions of North Milford Public Schools
are in progress this week.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

PRoGNosTIcATiONs from reliable
sources place three weddings on the
social tapis for the near future.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

AN accident happened at Barber's
saw mill last Monday that resulted
seriously to John Passwaters, who was
assisting the sawyer. They were en-
gagged on large oak log, which for
want Of proper securing on the mill
carriage, slipped off and broke every
toe on his right foot. The toes We're
so badly mashed that it was necessary
for anputation to be performed.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

BAsKET.MAIlsRs -houidreadth the adj
vertisement of a Wilmington firm in
another column.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

WHEAT harvest is now i'm progress
and the prospect for a large yield j.
good.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

A boat race will take place at Slaugh-
ter Beach in the afternoon of the
Fourlh-of-JuIY.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

TIE three pretty girls have decided
20 spend the Fourth at Slaughter
Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

TIE drought was broken on SLiur-
day evening by grateful and refresh
ing rain.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

FOR SALE.-A Good Brood Mare
kind and gentle Work anywhere
apply, Foulk d Co.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THERE is no better assurance that
July 4th, Is near than the fac. that so
many are taking their carriages to
Barnaby the painter to have them
dressed up. He attends 10 all branches
of repairing, wood or iron work, paint
ing and trimming, good work, aud
low prices is his motto. You may
find him in the old "Shurp factory"
on Pear-st.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THE place to get cheap secondhand
clothing is at W. F. Lank's.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

B COMPANY enlisted eight new re
cruits on Monday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

SEERsUCKERs huye had their day as
popular dress stuiIs among The FASH
iOnables, and now come the old fav-
orites in new designs: "marsuilles.
These pretty dresses have no need for
COMMUNICATION, as Il glance at the ma
terial is convincing. The new styles
in hats and bOunets are just lovely,
especially in straw goOds; and the
most delightful finishing touch for II
lady's toIle; in the evening promenade
or at the seaside, is one of the new de-
signs in embroidered shaws. Mrs.
Annie Jumps store Is headquarters
for sach goods. She has received five
invoices Of these fashionable novelties
during the past week, so if Milford
ladies desire to retain the reputation
they have won for attractiveness and
refined taste, they cannot do better
than to call apd see her.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

MILFORD classical Academy closed
for the summer vacation last week.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

MIR. JOSEPH REICnsTER has been
awarded pension and $500 back pay
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

WANTED, TOR cash, trout sounds ans
wool. G. II. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22
TO dream Of a ponderous whale,
r.-.A 80. tt. -. ,f f,sr f.s1

ITLNNI u FIIN = 7 U III7 E'EITI
Is the sign Of storm
(If the weather is warnl,
Unless it should happen to fail.
Dreams don't amount to much, anyhow.
Some signs. however, are inialiibie. If you
are constipated, with no appetite, tortured
with sick headache and bilious symptoms
these signs indicate that you need Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets. They will cure
you. All druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

READ J. w. Truths new announce
ment.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THE Dover papers are crlticising the
citizens Of that place quite severely for
their neglect to suppress the dog nuis-
ance." Several instances are cited
where the horde of useless ours that
abonnd In the streets have attacked
and more or less severely injured chill
drem. Would it not lie well for our
citizens to consider, before calamity
awakes them, the risks incurred by
allowing our streets to he Overrun by
dogs. These brutes, say you, are not
vicious; it is not for you TO say. The
worst eases on record are from dogs
which were supposed harmless. If a
dog is vicious heis watched; but the
hundreds of peac,able t'ngs which
throng our streets are dangerous-eX-
tremely sD-and the dangers should be
abaled before its remedy has to be
sought in repentance.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

OK Sunday evening while attending
he young people'- prayer meeting in
the NJ E. Church at Frederica Mrs.
Wileut, wife of Joseph Wilcut, was
stricken with paralysis and died
shortly after being removed from the
church. She was abont 75 years old
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

REV, A. NJ. BUCKLEY has been sta
toned at Columbia, Pa. aud removed
TO his new charge this week. Mr..
Buckley has been a devout ardent
worker in his church and his Milford
friends are 10th To lose him, though
his pastorate has been the fun limit
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

a meeting of the Milford Hundred
Republican Club was held on Friday
evening, IN which the delegates to the
League Convention at Wilmington
were chosen. J. 5. Willis, G. W.Mar-
shall, w. II Harris,J. P. Steward and
NJ. H. Davis are the delegates, and w.
b. Lowery, J. J. PlunkettA. B. Pret-
lyman, +. Harrington and W. Pardoe,
alternates. The president gave notice
to the Club that the semi-annuai cleo
tiou of officers would occur at the next
regular monthly meeting on July 9th.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

street sprinkler hasn'tbeen seen
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

THE nights are now at their short
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

Ice CREAM at Geilinger's at all times.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

NATURE has ordained that twenty
one days shall he the period necessary
for incubation for hen eggs; but if all
persons who bring this valuable pro-
duet of their poultry tomarket ,arehon-
est nature is little erratic sometimes.
a lady repeats purchasing IL setting"
of eggs last week, and after placing
them for only four days under the hen,
they commenced to hatch, and She
now las a small flock of young chick
ems. Merchants may be awfully dishon-
est people and adulleraie groceries, or
give short measure; hut it's real
mean farmer who will sell bad eggs to
innocent consumers.
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

FULL moon tomorrow
Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22
MILFORD MENTIONS.

AwFULLY dry.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-08
Hint to Literary Folk.

early found that needed some place for
special information about men of note. anec-
dotes overheard, reflections, etc. After much
thought hit upon the following: In the first
place, keep letter book, with tissue paper
leaves Every letter written, be it of more
or less importance, is copied into that book
in the twinkling Of letter prsss screw. One
page Of the index in the front part is de-
voted to names, the other to the special sro-
jects referred to in the letter.
Thus, suppose in personal letter to a
friend, in the free expression Of friendly con-
versation, have chatted about the present
administration, or given him some sage ad-
vice against flirting. Back in the index
goes the entry, FLIRTING, page g." Years
later these half playful remarks may be just
lSe touch needed to complete q chapter or
outline book By writing down my anec-
dots while il is hot, and similarly copying,
have q permanent record and manuscript
for fling This same letter book system is
also excellent for preserving copy of any
manuscripts against the chance Of their loss
by mail, and II it is faithfully kept up, the
writer has his literary life and progress ell
..printed in book," ;" to hand down to his
childrsns children. ~. +. T." in The
Writer.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-08
sl.nsh,er Of the Ipnoesn...

Who is responsible for the slaughter Of
the innocents In summer In the heart
of the city, and especially in the lower
lying wards. the wall Of children through.
out these hot summer nights, when even
the brick seem to palpitate with heat. Is
terrible. Children tn close rooms, breath
ing fetid air; adults and children occupy
ng-overcrowding the same-rooms. with
power Of the sblest physicians to save
life under these circumstances. The chill
dren are often swsthed In clothes that
hasten their death. They are bound and
wrapped by ignorant mothers as though
1t were midwinter. A physician might
remedy this. but how can he supply the
life giving oxygen! If he Is not hardened
he can only shudder, pass on and hopc
that after all there may be sound philos-
ophy. even If there Is no religion, In the
doctrine Of the survival of the fittest. +"
But somebody is to blame. Is 1t the
poor wretches who are tempted or COM
PEELED to herd togetherf What are city
governments for If they do not make pro-
vision for the public heslthf There Is
much attention given to the matter Of
protection from fire. Property Is rated
higher than human life. Go through the
alleys. Count the doors with Grape on
them. Look at the surroundings, and. II
you never realized 1t before. you viii
shudderingly admit the truth of the say
ing: "God made the country. man made
the town" The daily death roll of little
children shows mans handiwork in Q fear
ful lgbt.-Pittsburg Bulletin.