Milford chronicle., 1888-06-22

NJ. Davis, r. P. Small, e b. David
son, NJ. H. Prettyman and F. C. Wis
we'll
THE reason of the popularity Of
''hamberIaim's reading room is that
his tables always contain the latest
papers, his bulletin the latest newsstand
his room is cool and pleasant even in
sultry weather. Just the place to
enjoy good cigar and read the papers.
He keeps both.
THE Milford Base Ball Association
has received challenge from the
Glover Club. of Wilmington for a
match game of bal at Milford ou July
Fourth. 1t will not probably be ac-
eepted, because Mr.. Pennewill,pitcher
for the home team, is engaged to play
at Seaford OH that date
WE have been in business twenty
years and never have seen as good
syrup as we are now selling at 4Scis.
per gallon white az water. Still are
selling beautiful syrup l0cts. per
quart and a good syrup bets per quart.
A beautiful sugar Sets. per pound.
A good roasted coffee 22cts To-
ADKINS THE GROCER.
On tie 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-
ETY. Of Milford in parade and picnic
at the High HILL" with John Wesley
Fountain as Marshall of the day.
THERE is no better assurance that
July 4th, Is near than the fac. HAT 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 "Sharp factory"
on Pear-st.
THE annual meeting Of the w G
n. U. was held at the Library nne
goth, and the following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. Geo. ), Grier;
Recording Secretary, Miss Serena
Hall; Corresponding Secretary, MIS-
Welsh; Treasurer, Miss Emma Ham
momd; Vice Presidents, Mrs. II. L.
Bunstein; Mrs. r. II. Williams; Mrs.
r II Gilman.
THE Chapel Sunday-school will pie
mic at Slaughter Beach next Wednes-
day. In the afternoon 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.
AN earnest of the popularity of Cedar
Beach Hotel may be gained 10y obsery-
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.
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 ampulation to be performed
THE storm of Saturday evening last
while moderate in this immediate
vicinity, was severe all around US.
Near Frederica 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 a heavy rainfall is reported.
A refrigerator boat will be built this
summer ana fall for Captain George
Prettyman and Edward Reynolds,
who purpose running vegetables and
country produce from our creek 10
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 II good
scheme. and their enterprise deserves
encouragement.
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 Ifany patriotic sem
lIiment exists in the breasts Of our peo'
pie it had better stay there without
too much vent or we may lose it eH
tirely. Too bad
For Thirty DAYS Mems auC
boys, suits from IS and upward. Seer
sucker. aannsl aud alpaca coats an'
vests, dress flannel shirts. white
solid eolors, stripes and plaidsi over
alls and cotton pants as low as zoe.
latest novelties in neckwear, collars
cuffs. etc. Tie cheap clothier, $. Al