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Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11
Kent County Court.
MONDAY MORNING, April GOTH.

MONDAY MORNING, APRIL 10Th.
Samuel Nasten, colored, who was con-
victed at the October term last year of aiding
and abetting a colored apprentice to leave
the employ of Stanley Wharton, and who was
held in his own recognizance until the pres
ent term, was, upon motion of his counsel,
Beniah Watson, Esq, discharged.
Domestic VS. foreign attachment rule in
the case off H. APPEL, of Milford, was ar
gued Monday afternoon, and Mr.. Causey won,
as the court decided that where the family
of an absconding debtor remained i'll the
State a domestic attachment was the proper
mode of procedure for the creditors. This
will radically change the attachment husi-
ness in Kent county. Messrs. Fulton and
I.ofand argued against Mr.. Causey.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11
FOuIk's Bulletin.

May IL. Sun rises at 4.4S and
sets at 7.O5; days length 14h.
Inn. High water at Milford Mt
1850 a. m, at the mouth of the
creek at S.39 p. IN.
New moon yesterday at 1923 P.
M; weather for the next seven
days changeable.
Now that the weather is get
ting warm, we are more subject
for various reasons to sudden at
tacks of sickness-colic, cholera
marbus, sick stomach, ETC., and
you should always have some
medicines on haud for such emer-
gemeies. A box of Foulk's Anti
Bilious Pills to regulate the
bowels and act on the liver. A
bottle of FOulk's Essence of Gin
ger is invaluable in sick headache,
cholera morbus. collie, nervous de-
bility, etc. 1t acts like charm
on the stomach, imparting an
agreeable, warming and cordial
influence, difiusing its stimulating
influence over the whole system,
gradually exhilirating the nerves
and giving tone to the digestive
organs. 1t should be in every
house.
Foulk's Eureka Pills for the
chills and all forms of malaria.
Pure Paris Green and London
Purple, Gas and Pins Tar.
Foulk's Diarrhea Mixture-a
sure cure for diarrhea.
Then you should have a bottle
of good Essence of Peppermint, a
bottle of laudanum, a bottle OF
paregoric, bottle of castor oil, a
bottle of sp'ts of camphor, a bot
tie of sp'ts OF lavender, compound,
a bottle of compound tine. myrrh,
a bottle of syrup rhubarb aromatic,
bottle of universal liniment, a
bottle of tooth-ache drops. Keep
them all in a convenient place
properly labeled,so that there may
be no mistake in using them. II
you will call here we will put
them up for you, and you car
rely on them being good.
The Alabastine Wall Finish i:
selling much more rapidly than
we expected, and as we expected
Is giving entire satisfaction
Don't whitewash any more ust
the Alabastine.
We have again a few odd Dadc
Shades on hand, one or two of &
kind, at soc. each,, on spring roll
ers, only a few of them. A new
lot of Dado Shades just coming il
very pretty.
We have few shades on hand
we are selling at 4Oe. each. We
have the shading by the yard
from which we make shades any
length at one hours notice, anC
put them up for you without
charge.
FOULK & co.
II South Walnut-st.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

A frightful burning accident oc-
Cured at the home of Maj or Harring-
ton on Wednesday night, which re-
suited in the death of his daughter
Anna. About II O'Clock cOlOred
woman was aroused by screams, and
upon getting up saw through the win
dow woman's form enveloped in
flame running across the yard. She at
once aroused the inmates of the house
by which time the burning girl had
run considerable distance from the
house, and by the time she could be
Overtaken her clothes were completely
consumed. She was carried into the
house, when it was first discovered
who she was. Her body was literally
roasted to crisp, and death ensued
in a short time. How she caught fire
is not known, as she had retired at Ih e
same time with the other members of
the family She was about thirty years
old.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11
LrrERAruRE

The new work MARY Queen of the House
of David" is being received with enthusiasm
everywhere. It is endorsed by all christian
denominations, having none Of the imprints
Of sectional theological belief, but being in
every way pure and free from sectarian flavor.
It's immense sale is unprecedented aud can
only be accounted for in the fact that its con-
tents are so pleasing as to call forth tile ad-
miration. The work is only proeurable from
canvassing agents.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

LEAP-YEAR parties are quite popu-
lar In some Of our peninsular towns,
and it has been suggested that such
an innovation is to occur in Milford at
all early date. If The 'dear girls"
will pattern their procedure after that
of their Wilmington sisters on recent
occasion, the result will be highly graf
lying aud doubtless enjoyable to their
partners
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11
TUESDAY.

In the case of Hollenbush & Carey, of
Philadelphia, VS. John J, Pomeroy, an action
for goods sold and delivered, defense relied
upon the statute of Limitation, but the plain
tifTs proved an acknowledgement of the debt
by the defendant within three years, and re-
covered judgment for SOS. Fulton for plain
tiff and Causey for defendants
Allan B. Young petitioned the court to set
aside the sheriff sale of his real estate. Evi-
deuce was heard and the further considera-
ton postponed until Thursday.
In the case of Esma Lowe VS.. Harry
Gareher, it seems that Garcher, in 1884 pur-
chased a stock of goods of Thomas Green,
Jr., at Whiteleysburg, and gave bond Jointly
with his wife for the amount. Said bond was
transferred to Esma Lowe, and an effort was
made to collect it out of the wife Of Gsrcher
She refused payment and put in the plea oil
infancy at the time she signed the bond, and
on Wednesday decision was rendered in her
favor
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11
A Great Battle

Is continually going on in the uman system.
The demon of impure blood strives to gain
victory over the constitution, to ruin health,
to drag victims to the grave. A good reliable
medicine like Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
weapon with which to defend ones self drive
the desperate enemy from the field, and re-
store peace and bodily health for many years.
Try this peculiar medicine.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE new phosphate factory for Dra-
per & Davis. erected by Samuel Rat
cliff. is about compleied. The machin-
cry will be set next week. The build
ing is substantial and comnodious,
and convenient frontage to the Mispil-
lion makes water transportation easy
of access
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE bar of Cedar Beach Hotel is
fitted up and stocked with domestic
and imported wines liquors and cigars
The proprietor. Mr.. Loewenhein says
that the formal opening Of the house
will be published as soon as The inrh-
ishing is completed, which will be dur
ing this month.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE Commerce which has been used
by Clarence Hopkins in dredging his
Slaughter Beach oyster beds aud mar
keting oysters, has laid by at our
wharves, and after receiving a new
coat of paint, will engage in the carry
ing trade between Milford aud Phila-
delphia.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

ONE evening last week a company
Of the young lads of Milford met at
the Office Of Dr. J. G. Dawson, aud by
the aid of that gentleman organized a
club which they dubbed the "Arch@o-
logical Club" each heing interested in
making collection ofTelirs, principally
of Indian traps. aud a study Of their
modes Of use. Causey Williams was
chosen president, and George Truitt
secretary. Meetings are held weekly
and excursions of search are made fire.
quently. Their discoveries in the
ueighborhood of Milford are quite
numerous and interesting.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

TO keep cool and comfortable and
sill maintain neat and Handsome
costume, is just what all the ladies de-
sire; and Mrs. Reedy is most success
fol adviser on this subject. Her stock
is chosen with the discretion Of con-
noisseur and this is the important fac
tor of her success.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

DEMOCRATIC delegate election was
held in lhe several hundreds on Sat
urday lat. Ia Cedar Greek the con-
test between tue factions was not very
severe and each wing was represented.
The delegates were II. II Davis, J. O.
Truitt, r. G. Frame, VIM Jefferson
ana Nicholas Slayton. Alternates-
W. f. Causey, w. S. Dickerson, VIM.
Reynolds, R"bt. II. Williams aud
Charles Russell. IN Milford hundred
the cuniest was even less spirited, the
administration wing WAS the strong
est. The delegates were, John Har-
ringlGn, n. Pratt, w. II. Watson. r.
J. Beswick, g F. Davis, w. b Towns
end aud a. J Maloney giving to each
delegate privilege of appointing his
own alternate if lie was unable to at
tend.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

SARDE.-At her late residence in Camden,
Del, OIL Wednesday May end, 1888, after a
short illness. Mrs Ann Sarde, aged 95
years Interment OIL Saturday afternoon
at Odd Fellows Cemetery
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

A meeting of the Republicans OF
Cedar Greek hundred which pursuant
to the call published last week, was
held IN the parlurs Of the Dorsey
House on Wednesday. secured tenn
pOrary organization, choosing David
LAnk chairman, and Emmet Hegeman
secretary NJ. H. Prettyman, If. W
McColley AMI A. 7. Thomas were ap-
pointed committee To draft and sub
nit bylaws and constitution; which
will be presented fnr adoption at the
next meeting, when permanent organ
izatiom viii, he made and officers
elected. The meeting adjourned to
meet in the rarlors of the Dorsey
House on Tuesday, May 18TH, at eight
O'Clock y. IA.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

IN the spring, hundreds of persons suffer
from boils. carbuuciss. and other eruptive
diseases. These are evidences tina the sYs-
tenn is trying to purge itself ofimpurities, and
that it needs the powerful aid which is af-
forded by the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

AS rule, excessive moisture is fol-
lowed by drought, and the present
arid condition is perhaps due to the
quantity of rain in March and April.
Fears are already expressed as to the
result upon berries if rain doesn't
come soon.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

In South Milford the Board of Edu-
cation has fixed tax rate of S2.35 on
the $4,000 Of poll, personal and rental
value assessed. This covers mainie-
nance of schools, payment of Interest.
and $500 of bonded Indebtedness.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

NOTICE. - All persons indebted to
the late firm Of Reed & Warren, and
to David NJ. Warren, will come for
ward at once and settle the bills, or ]
shall proceed to collect the same as I
am compelled to do so. d. NJ. War
ren, Ellendale, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

MILFORD having been discontinued
as a watering station, Henry Pierce
who has so long served as freight por-
ter at our depot, will be removed to Ell
lendale to take charge of the water sta
ton at that place. Mr.. Pierce will
probably remove his family and make
Glendale his permanent home.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE communication of the Masonic
order on Wednesday evening last was
largely attended. An address was de-
livered 10y Grand Master Marshall,
after which the company adjourned
to Geilnger's parlors aud refreshed
themselves with ice cream. fruit aad
pnlxe
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11
DEATH.

OWENS of pneumonia, on Monday Morn
ing, May 9TH, 1888 Joseph Owens, in the
Soth year of his age. lnterment on We'd
day afternoon from his late residence on
North Second-st.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

Milford; Charles Armstrong, Clayton; w J.
Raihel. Camden Terrence Carvin, Kenton !;
d F. Burton, druggist, Dover.
Refused John c Melvin, kits Ham
mock
Afler transactiug some minor business.
couit adjourned to the regular day in course.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE foreign attachments placed Oh
record in Milford against John H.
APPEL by his creditors, were dissolved
by the court last week. This leaves
those who took this method TO collect
their bills, in the rear
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

LIGHT stiff hats, light pocket hats,
and novelties in dressy straw hats. are
among PiersoH's latest invoices Of
goods. His line of boots, shoes and
slippers has become most complete with
the arrival of his new goods.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

AN inebriated citizen, who was en-
countered on Saturday evening. brings
to mind method said 10 be used la
the Russian army for the cure ofdrunk-
enness, which might possibly be ad-
mlnistered with beneficial effect upon
some of the drunk aud disorderly"
who are run inn to the lookup to
sober up. The inebriate is locked up
and given only food boiled in his fav-
orile spirit aud water. He soon be-
comes horribly sick. but is kept on this
diet until the very sight OF scent OF
spirits creates in him an inextingHish-
able lOathing for It.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE ladies Of Union Bethel A. NJ.
Z. Church, of Milford will give Leap
Year Supper at the church on the
18th inst, in the Interest OF their pas
tor, Rey. A. M. Buckley. All are cor
daily invited. The ladies will spare
no pains to secure success
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE tax rate for maintenance of
public schools in North Milford has
been fixed by the commissioners at
ST. so OH the $lOO Of assessment. and
an additional levy Of 45 cents on the
hundred laid for the purpose Of paying
interest on the bonds and $500 of the
principal. This will make a tax rate
Of $l.75 on the $4,000 Of assessed poll,
personal and rental value.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

A pair Of horses owned by Curtis
Wilson, who resides at Cedar Creek.
ran away on Monday morning and
collidsd with barbed wire fence. One
animal was seriously cut.but the other
escaped severe punishment.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

A CHALLENGE. We, the clerks and
printers OF South Milford, hereby
challenge the clerks and printers Of
North Milford, to play series of three
games of base hall for the Champion
ship. The first game to be played on
Tuesday next, May 18th.
CLERKS AND PRINTERS.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11
Arrival of Mails.

EpoM NoRTn-I1:24 AN, and 600 PM.
FROM SoUTH- $40 A. NJ, and 3:4s PM.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

A pocketbook with forty dollars in
clean cash was the find of William
Roach one day Of last week. Mr..
Roach proceeded to put the money
into circulation very rapidly, but be-
fore he had quite exhausted the fund
was detected by the owner, Justus
Lowery, and compelled to disgorge.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

A lively competition exists between
the school boys of North and those of
South Milford on their respective abil-
ity as base ball players; several games
have been played, in most of which
victory has perched upon the banner
of the Southerners. The last game of
the series was played on Friday p. IN.
and attracted large mum ber of spec
tators.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

ON Monday evening the installation
of the officers of Crystal FOuut Lodge,
1. o. o. F., was conducted by Deputy
Grand Master Taylor, of Georgetown.
The officers are w. Il. Welch, N.
G.; R. c. Frame, V. g.; Frank Reedy.
r. s.; J. c. Hall, c.; Joshua Spencer,
W.; w. G. Abbott, 1. e.; Alex.
Truitt, o, G.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11
A Most Agreeable.

As well as the most effective method of dis
pelling Headaches, Colds and Fevers, Of
Cleansing the System, is by taking few
doses Of the pleasant California liqued fruit
remedy, Syrup of Figs at Marshall's Phar-
rrac.s
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE fragrance of Havana and the
cheapness of cheroOt. are combined
In Chamberlain's LA Industrial"
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

w. STINE, lately proprietor Of the
Central Hotel, has secured the Attain
tic Hotel at Berlin, Md, and will
shortly remove with his family to that
place. He will take possession of his
new place on May 25th.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE following letters remain in the
Milford postofiice: Mrs. Celia Adkins,
Joseph Daniels, Mrs. Mary Holland,
COL, Mrs. Amanda A. I-aacs, Mr. JOS
eph Peterson, Miss Annie Pierce, Miss
Myra Timmons. Mrs Mollie f. Will
son. r. Y. WATSON, P. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11
WEDNESDAY.

On Wednesday z. Thomas Clayton and w.
F. Jefferson presented a petition to set aside
the sheriff's sale of their real estate in
Smyrna
In the afternoon short session Of the
Court of Errors and Appeals was held, and
Chief Justice comesys delivered the decision
of the court in the appeal of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad VS.. State Treasurer Her
bert. This was an issue in which the rail
road company resisted the collection Of
taxes, paying the amount claimed by Mr..
Herbert under protest. The court sustained
the State Treasurer on all points. Attorney
General Biggs and Hon. Charles B. Lore
represented the State, and Levi c. Bird, Esq
the railroad company.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THEcanning establishmentat Hous-
ton is enlarging its capacity by the
addition of a new S0-hOrse boiler and
other machinery.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

Rev. J. H. Wiley left on Tuesday
afternoon to attend the general Con-
ference now in session in New York.
He will not return until next week.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

NEW CROP.-Landreth's Garden
Seeds; also Lawn Grass and Flower
Seeds at HAMMERsLEY's Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

On Sunday evening the pulpit Of
Avenue NJ. E. Church will be occupied
by Mrs. Mcdowell, who will lad
dress the young folks"
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE ladies of the w. c. T. . are
arranging to hold strawberry fesli-
val.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE Avenue NJ e pnIpit will be
occupied on Sunday morning by Rev.
]. S. Willis.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

TEACHERS of the Chapel Sunday
school will meet this evening with
Mrs. Joseph NJ. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

ICE CREAM FREEZERs. - "Gem"
double-aetiOn. Who would be with
out a freezer? Price S150 and up
wards. w. A. Humes.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE indolent silence of the evening
is now dispelled by the perlpatetic
medicine man who is elOquently reI-
resenting the curative merits of an
electric belt.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

Two weeks from Wednesday will
be Decoration Day.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

FOR SALE CHEAP. - A first-class
double leather belt, inches wide, AZ
feet long; used months in the cleo
trio light station. Apply to W. i.
JOhnsOn
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

A welcome improvement has been
made on South Front-st by the paving
Of the property front at E. Lank's res
idence. There are many properties
in town that need similar work done.
The inconvenience of a broken and
uneven walk is almost equal to the en-
tire absence of paving. Since there is
an ordinance requiring that paving
shall be done, would it not be well to
put lis preeepts into practice now
while the weather is favorable for such
work aud before the scarcity Of labor
makes It more expensive?
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE place to get cheap secondhand
clothing is at W. f. Lank's.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE new tug Wharton capsized at
the mouth of the MispilliOn on her
first trip out, but was raised and
bailed out at low water without dam
age.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

STRAWBERRIES will he ripe in four
weeks il not further damaged by frost.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11
THURSDAY

Thursday morning the court decided the
sherifas sale of the Smyrna Hotel property
should be set aside
When the license list was taken up Rev.
T. E. Terry appeared III court on behalf Of
the remonstrants against the granting Of H.
cense to John C. Melvin at Kits Hammock /,
and Rev Richard Colt spoke against the ap-
plication Of Terrence Carvin, at Keuton.
About O'Clock the list was handed down as
follows:
Granted - James Campbell, Woodland
Beach; Alexander Newman, Harrington !;
Harry w. Ford, Dover; W. H. Smoot. Rel
ton; R ]. Boulden, FELTON,; E. Call, Freder-
ica; E. X Smith, I.eipsici Henry Kramlich.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE mosquito now puts in his bill
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

IcE CREAM al Geilinger's every Sat
uTlay.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE last Quarterly Conference Of
Avenue N. e. Church raised the pas
tors salary from 81 600 to 81 200 per
annum. This is the largest amount
ever paid by this charge to its pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

In Jones Neck, April %, infant
daughter of David and Mamie Indie.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

ONLY eight cents for dozen fine bay
trout.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

HOUSEHOLD ammonia for the laun-
dry. Removes grease from clothing,
renews old silks; for the toilet, for
the hair. fertilizer for plants and flow
ers. For sale by Adkins. the Grocer.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THIS evening the II S. G. and S. NJ.
L. S. will wrestle with the problem of
the relative destTuctiveness of Fire
and Water" The debate has been in
consideration for some time. and if
the interval has been suitably em-
ployed, the contestants will be armed
with an interesting fund of argument.
AS the CHRONICLES reporter has been
honOred by an appointment as one Of
the judges, an accurate report of the
affair is within easy reach for the next
issue.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

A party Of Philadelphia gentlemen
visited Slaughter Beach on Wednes-
day and were SO delighted with the
place and sport, that tney have opened
negotiations for its purchase.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

THE attendance of b Company's
meeting on Monday evening was un-
usually large Election to fill a va
cancy in the Board Of Armory Trus-
tees resulted in the unanimous choice
of Captain F. G. Wiswell. The Festi-
val Committee reported that arrange
ments We're about contaminated for
holding a strawberry festival within
ten days from date. Several members
expressed doubt as to the advisability
ofthe undertaking, but the final de-
cision was left to the option of the com
mittee.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

Ice CREAM FREEzERs. - "Gemn
double-action Who would be with
out freezer? Price $3.50 and up
wards. w. A Humes.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-11

MILFORD MENTIONS.
Evening journal., 1888-07-11
nrouehtTn Late.

The p, w. & B. car shops are busy
fixing up market cars for peach pur-
poses.
Engine No. is was started on the
p, w, & 3 R. r., having been com
pletely overhauled.
Six dead engines arrived at the p,
w. q 3. round house in this city night
before last for repairs.
The Builders Exchange has had a
large letter box made. 1t will be put
near the entrance to the building, for
the convenience of customers.
The PAYERS have started work
on the street road-bed beyond
18th ST. bridge. The ground on Rail
road Avenue is being broken for the
road.
Up to the time Of going to press the
manager of the Clover Club had re-
ceived no answer from the Smyrna
Club regarding the challenge sent by
him.
]. Parke Postles, Charles Baird,
John G Baker, Winfield Scott and
James Scott left on the 2.27 p m. tr ain
to-day for Atlantic City TO attend the
National Morocco Exchange now in
session there.
A horse belonging to brother of
Hoffecker & Hoffecker of this city
while standing at Cd and Market Sts
this morning was driven off, by some
person unkaowH, and has not since
been heard of.
The Mite Society Of Mt. Salem NJ. E.
Church met at the parsonage last even
ing. After the usual routine business,
refreshments were served 60 the mem
bers by Mrs. Avery, wife of the pastor
of the church.
Thomas d. Brown, Domestic sewing
machine agent, has in his window at
S14 Market Sc. a bottle OF green water
taken from the Cool Spring reservoir
last Sunday. A paper bearing the
/ words, "rhe water we drink" is a sug-
gestive fling at its quality.
The p, W. & B. engine No. lis
attached to a north-bound freight
train, broke a connecting rod last
night between Perryville and this city.
1 The engine came into Wilmington on
one side and was sent to the round
house for repairs, another taking its
place on the line.
The Pullman Car Works have re-
ceived the b. & o. cars Cambridge.
Washington and Patapsco, and the
Pullman cars Patmos, Luray and
Brussels for repairs. The Pullman
sleeping cars Mount Vernon, Colum-
bus and Otronta which have been re
ceiving repairs at these works, will
be shipped tomorrow.