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Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
Delaware College.

A special meeting of the board of trustees
of Delaware College was held in the College
at Newark, Monday afternoon, for the pur-
pose of selecting a successor to Prof Geo.
NJ. Purinton, professor of agriculture and
director of the college agricultural station,
who resigned on August 24th, after serving
in the position three months.
The agricultural committee reported in
favor of electing Dr. Neale as director Of
the station, and the report was accepted.
The selection of an experimental farm
for the agricultural station was next con
sidered, and the agricultural committee re-
newed its recommendation of last meeting
in favor of leasing the Lewis farm, in New
ark containing 90 acres at 81 900 per annum,
taxes and insurance. The insurance is paid
two years in advance. The option of pur-
chase, al any time for SI2, 900, is also offered
the board. This report was adopted, and the
committee instructed to lease the farm for
one year. with the privilege of renewal for
FIVE or ten years, and the further privilege
of purchasing for $I2, 900 at any time.
John +. Salisbury moved that Manlove
Hayes, DR.. Hugh Martin and the Hon. Chas.
B. Lore be appointed committee to ask
the next Legislature for an appropriation of
$I2, ,oop or SIS, 600, for the purpose Of buy
ing land to be used for agricultural expert
mental stations. The motion was amended
so as to add Mr.. Salisbury to the commit
tee and then adopted.
In regard to experimental stations in Kent
and Sussex, Mr. Fulton reported that farm
Of 70 acres, at Dover, can be purchased at
any time for I2,ooo,or rented for 500 per
annum. DR.. Marshall reported that por-
ton of the Potter estate in Kent comfy, and
three farms near Milford and one at Hous-
ton, Sussex county, are also available.
The agricultural experimental station,
which has been erected on the college
grounds to the left of the college, is now
up, ready for the plumbing aud other in
terror work. 1t is a two-story brick build
ing, with slate roof, three rooms down stairs
and two up, and a commodious cellar. It
will be provided with all chemical and
other appliances necessary to a scientific
demonstration Of all branches OF agriculture.
Among other appurtenances will be an en-
gine for propelling the necessary machin-
cry, including a dynamo, as electrical re-
searches will be one of the features of the
station. It is proposed to haYe the station
ready for practical operations by the begin
ming of the winter term.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
ON THE PENINSULA.

Seth Long, formerly of Milford, was
drowned opposite Chester on Wednesday by
the sinking of steam tug.
The Rev. J. S. Willis, of Milford, will de-
liver free lecture in the NJ. E. Church OF
Georgetown on Tuesday evening, October
?, for the benefit of the Professor E. D. Tan
fund.
The channel buoy Of Hen and Chickens
Shoal, off the Delaware Capes, has been cast
high on the point of Cape Henlopen. The
lighthouse authorities will put new buoy
in place at once.
The schooner Gay Th omas, from Orient,
L. l., laden with phosphate for Richmond,
Va, struck on the wreck of the ship Brink.
burn, on Fenwick Island Shoals on Saturday
night last She got off the wreck and was
beached below Fenwick Island with six feet
of water in her. The Lewes wreckers, with
the tugs North America and Tamasi, went
to her assistance yesterday Sunday, and il
the weather is favorable will get her off
The schooner Gay Thomas was built in
Milford, Del, in 1882.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
TT1LFonD CmUncH DIRECTORY

pontist Church, Third-st. moth, Sunday school
eorv3ces at 10 so a. m. and p. m. Prayer Meet
inr-Thnrsday Evening
Sunday school at the Chapel, on Second street,
rontb at2p M Sunday Sche0l Prayer meeting,
6rst Sunday in every month
NJ E. Church, on Railroad Avenue. Services
~ i0.sGa. m. and 200 p. m. Rev. J. II. Wiley
pastor. Sunday school a. zO0 p m. prayer
p,esbvterian Church, corner OF Walnut and
u,.,nf Streets. South Milford. Services at II 90
NJ and7 Is p. m. Rev. H L.Bunsteln Pastor.
sunday School at 200 !. m.-Praysr Meeting AZ
zoo O'Clock ThurDay evenings.
CHRIST Church. corner Third ard Church-sts-
SUNDAYS Holy Eucharist 90, q. Mathis, 1880
High celebration and Sermon, l1.O0, Yespers 500
n m Iitany and Sermon, 73l-Week Days
HolV Eucharist z 80 a. m. Evening Prayer. daily
d45p. m except Thursdays, when service VIII De
at 80 with sermon.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
The Great Virginia Industrial Ex-
position-Reduced Rates via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

The Virginia Agricultural, Mechanical, and
Tobacco Exposition will be held at Rich
mond, beginning October sd and closing
November 2Ist, 1888 This exposition will
be the best exhibit of the industrial and ag-
rieultura1 resources of the upper South ever
held. Beside an extensive display ol agri-
cultural products and fine stock, a special
section will be devoted to tobacco, jllustrat-
ing all its phases from the plant to the pipe.
The special features embrace bench show,
running and trotting races, and numerous
other forms of interesting entertainment
The capital of the Old Dominion is an excep-
tionally interesting place, aud with the ex-
traordinary attractions offered by the expo
sitiou, and the delightful climate of this sea-
son, the pleasure of a visit is greatly en-
HANGED.
For the benefit Of the hosts Of people who
will desire to visit the city under these fay
orabie circumstances, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company Will sell excursion tick
cts to Richmond every Monday and Thurs
day during the continuance ofthe exposition,
from all principal stations on its system at :
single fare for the sound triP.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
What It Meana.

To the man or woman who has never been
i'll. the word health is meaningless. But
to the one who has suffered and despaired,
health appears as priceless boon. To the
thousands Of unfortunate women who are
suffering from some Of the many forms Of
weaknesses or irregularities peculiar to their
sex, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription holds
forth the promise of a speedy restoration Of
this priceless boon"
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE managers of the Delaware Stale
Fair have secured the famous Wild
West Indian Show for five days en-
tertainment on the State Fair Grounds
at Dover, on October Is, II, IS, 10 aud
20. This is the world renowned and
famous Wild West that has been draw
ing such immense crowds in Philadel-
phia, Gloucester, EastOn, New York,
and other large cities this summer.
The troupe is composed of cowboys,
Mexican Vaequeros, Scouts and In
dian Warriors, Squaws and children.
A full programme Of desperate COM
bats, sharp-shOoting, reckless riding,
illustrating in the most realistic man
ner the Indian fights, captivates, rob-
berries, hairDreadth escapes and wild
life on the plains, forests and deserts
of the far West. The wonderful lar
lat throwing, Indian dance, pony exc
press, herding the buffalo and hang
ing of the horse thief, will alone be
worth going miles to see. The per-
formance will commence each day
after the arrival of trains from the
north and south. Low rate excur-
sion tickets will Oe put on sale at all
railroad stations on the Peninsula.
Each ticket entities the purchaser TO
the grounds. All trains will stop at
the Fair ground. Good restaurants
will be conducted, and every cOnve-
nience of the well regulated and man.
aged State Fair will be in operation.
A band ofmusic will be in attendance,
and there will be an attractive line Of
amusements arranged for all.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE series Of lectures by Mr.. and
Mrs. T. E. Scott, which were adver-
tised for this week in Avenue NJ. E.
Church, has been postponed until No
vember next. The change Of program
was due to an arrangement at the
headquarters of the w. G. T. u, as
It was thought advisable to leave the
lecture field until the election cam
naign Is over.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE secretary Of Cedar Creek Re
publican Club has received advice
from Chas. H. Treat, Esq, expressing
his willingness to address meeting
Of citizens at Milford and it is thought
that arrangement will be made for
such a meeting on Wednesday, OctO-
Der 10th.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

ELECTRIC LIGHT bills for septem-
Der are now due, and will be called
for during next week. Those who
prefer to call on me for settlement,
will find me at w. A. Humes', Mon
day and Tuesday, 2nd and Srd insts.
r. M. JOHNSON.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

The spooks and goblins that delight
To fill with terror all the night;
That stalk abroad in hideous dreams
With which dyspepsia's fancy teens,
Will never trouble with their ills
The man who trusts in Pierce's Pills.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets :
harmless, painless, sure.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

GEORGE w. WHITE, an old and
well-kn0wn citizen of this town, died
suddenly at his residence in South
Milford at half past ten O'Clock on Fri
day morning last, in the 77th year of
his age. He had been in poor health
for some months, but seemed better
the last week or two. He had walked
over to Mr.. Hallett's where he was
taken sick and he was carried into his
own home and died in few minutes
Mr.. White took great interest In town
affairs aud local politics, and up to the
day of his death was always ready to
discuss them with any neighbOr that
dropped in to chat with him. He was
at one time Justice Of the Peace, and
has held the Office of constable. He
leaves a wife and three grown chill
dren.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. w. Fox,
general merchandise Strawbrldge q
Clothier, everything; w. A. Humes,
stoves and hardware; Wilmington
fair; Geo. H. Hall, closing sale,an S.
Arnold, clothing.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE ''genial proprietor" of Cedar
Beach Hotel has departed, and several
of our business men draw sigh for
his absence as they carry out another
item in the profit and loss account on
their ledger.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

Caleb s. Pennewill and E. S. Stevenson,
of Dover, have purchased the fixtures of
the Dover glass works, and will probably
start the works on a sound basis,
VIM. R. McCabe, speaker of the House of
Representatives, and Miss Beulah Whaley of
Whaleyville, Nd, were married at the Eden
Presbyterian church at O'Clock on We'd
nesday, September 10th. The bride is the
daughter of Peter Whaley, one Of the leading
citizens of Worcester county.
Charles W. Tunnel and William J. Wheat
ley. both formerly of Georgetown, but now
of Philadelphia, have formed partnership
and will engage in the commission business
in that city.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

ELIJAH T. HIaMAN,o of Cedar Neck,
has purchased from VIM. Eddington
a home and lot on East Front-st, South
Milford, for $575.OO. The lot is 6Ox14O,
the house two stories aud has six
rooms; which, considering the lOea-
tion, is a rare bargain.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
DEATH.

SAAfMONS. AT Wilmington, Del, ON Non
day, September 24th, 1888. William Sam
mons, aged o. years
Deceased was a resident of Milford in his
earlier life, and will be remembered by
many here. He was an uncle ofw. C. Sam
mons, the postal clerk.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
Republican Convention,

The Republican County Convention, at
Georgetown on Tuesday last. was character
lied by great earnestness and unanimity of
action During discussion, the view was
several times pronounced that the prospect
of success was not at all hopeless. The
ticket nominated was as follows Sheriff
Jas. W. Ward, Seaford; Coroner-J. Brad
ford, Baltimore; Senator-D. o. AoOre,
Broad Creek; Legislature, chas. H. Sackelt,
Cedar Creek; 1fcKendree Downham, George
town; c. H. Maull, Lewes aud Rehoboth, ].
A. Lingo, Indian River Daniel Shcrt, Days
boro; W. A. Cannon, Gumboro; Lou. Wal
lace, Seaford Levy Court: VIM. D. Wilson
Lewes and Rehobeth; VIM. H. Prettyman,
Broadkiln; Charles T. Pepper, Georgetown;
James II. Hollis, North West Fork; Elijah
C. Short, Gumboro; Thomas X. Steele, Bal
timoTe; George B. Phillips, Broad Creek /;
Hamilton B. Owens, Little Greek, An en-
dorsement Of the work Of the State Conven-
ton followed and the convention adjourned.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE dedication Of Slaughter Neck
N. Z. Church Will be made on Sunday
next at 10 o'clock q, M, there will be
sermon by Dr. Masden of New York,
and at 2.sO o'clock p. m. praise ser
vice IN which the choir Of Avenue IA.
=. Church will assist.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
Arrival of Mails.

FROM NoRTH-II:24 AN, and 600 Pm.
FROM SOUTH 7:5o AN, and 3.45 Pm.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

IMPORTANT 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 chronicle., 1888-09-28

OWING to the inclemency Of the
weather. the "Y's" were compelled
to postpone their meeting for the BEN
eft of the Temperance Temple. which
they will hold Tuesday evening in
Library Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

EvAPoRAToRs are closed and many
of the prOprietors are forcing their
pack upon the market. The canning
season will virtually close with this
week. d. Refs is now shipping a
cargo of canned goods by schooner.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

AT Dover fair the handsome appear
anee of Milford ladies was quite gen.
orally remarked. Those who knew
the secret of their loveliness say that
Mrs. Reedy contributes largely to their
appearance in the selection of their
toilets.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

SOFT hats are much worn by young
men In the most fashionable cities
this fall. They are very comfortable,
and PiersOn has a splendid variety of
patterns and shades.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

G. w. KERN occupied his new res
idence on Causey Avenue this week.
The interior arrangement Of his new
home was modelled from cOmbina.
tion of the best points Of several plans,
and reflects much credit on his Ingen-
uity and taste.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

To eradicate the poisons which produce
fever and ague, take Ayers Ague Cure. 1t
cures without leaving any injurious effect
ppon the system, aud is the only medicine
10 existence which may be considered an
absolute anlidOse fer malaria.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

For RENF.-The two adjoining store
houses located on Walnut-st, South
Milford, now in occupancy of Geo. H.
Hall, are for rent. Inquire Of
DIR. VIM. MARSHALL.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

ARRANGEMENTS are completed for
a military day at Wilmington fair, on
October 18th. The entire regiment is
expected to be in attendance. Com
panies from the lover part OF the State
will be conveyed on o special train.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

A good overcoat will soon be neces-
sary for comfort. There is no better
time than now to order it and no bet
ter place than Treidler's.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

SUSSEX county is sending some
fine cattle to the North. Two hand
some droYes have passed through Mil
ford this week.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE contract for the cabin of the
steam tug, now in course of cOnstruc-
tion on David Lank's yard, has been
awarded to John Ratcliff.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

BASE BALL. - The season is ended
at Milford and the fever is rapidly SUBJ
siding. Most of the ball talk now is
with reference to what 1--WE" will do
''next season." On Monday the final
game was played by local teams drafted
from North and South Milford, ,respee-
lively. Steeker and Ellis constituted
the battery for the North and SprOgell
and O'DOnnell for the South. The
day was too cold for playing, but the
boys made the best of circumstances,
and the spectators enjoyed the sport.
Some of the local players distinguished
themselves by brilliant miffs, which
earned as much applause as the good
plays. The final score was to 5, in
favor of North Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE proprietor of the Central Hotel
has placed q grand upright piano in
the public parlOr.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

J. w. TRUTHS is the place to bny
54-inch alI-wOol striped cloth, soc. per
yard. Greatest moneys worth ever
offered.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE following letters remain in the
Milford postoffice uncalled for: Miss
Octavia Graham, Mr.. Jonathan Hol-
stem, Mrs. Mary E. Jones, care George
Carpenter Mr.. John Putmon, Mr..
Joseph Peterson, Miss H. Parker,
Miss James Plummer, Miss Lida
Richardson, Miss Laura B. SMITH, Mrs.
Georganna Truitt, Miss Lizzie War
rem. R. Y. WATSON, P. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE Bethel A. NJ. E. Church Is TO
be heightened as soon as the funds can
be procured for this purpose. This has
become necessary by the increasing
congregations. The stewards say that
this church has the best contributing
congregation in Kent county, and the
spiritual feeling is good. Next week
a special meeting will commence,
which will be known as "ehurch
caInnu
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

JUST RECEIVED. A fine line of
ladies', gents and children's under
wear, at James H, Deputyis.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

FOLLOWING the close of the base
ball season the fence has been razed,
and is now doing service as a bill
board.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

You should stopin at J. w. Truitt's
and see those beautiful carpets.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

ALL the turnip seeds, common and
crimson clover seed at Humes' hard
ware store.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

MILFORD's streets were almost de-
serted on Thursday. Nearly all had
gone to the fair.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE bill boards are up, and young
America is filled with eager impa-
thence and anticipation.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE largest stock of kerseys in town
Just received at James H. Deputy's.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

Go to J. w. Truitts to buy your
cotton fiannels.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

REV. H. L. BUNsTEIN will preach
Sunday morning. Subject: MARY
and Martha of Bethany"
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

s. Arnold is making a specially Of
Overcoats.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

AS the autumn tints are coming, and
the migratory peach pluck feels the
breath of frost, he sadly bundles up
his Overalls and jumper and sets his
face toward the sunny South. The
necessities of labor during the busy
fruit season. gives profitable employ to
thousands of these vagrant philoso-
pliers on the Peninsula, and their ad-
vent and departure has become as reg
ular as the recurring seasons.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE place to get cheap secondhand
clothing is at w. E. Lank's.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
MILFORD MENTIONS.
"THE meIanehoIy days have come. ="

THE Building Loan meets next
Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

Distress after eating, heartburn, sick head
ache, and indigestion are cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla. It also creates good appetite
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

WITHIN our memory the streets and
crossings of Milford have not been in
such bad condition at this season as
now. During the terms of office of
Bailiffs Coffin, Webb and Warren
those officers rendered good service in
keeping the crossings cleared and pass
able; but no effort has been made by
the present incumbent to improve
their condition. The citizens would
appreciate a prompt adjustment of this
matter, and those having it under con-
troll owe it to the people to have the
work done and done efficiently.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

THE new bridge Is as yet almost
useless, because of the bad condition of
its approaches. Aside from the possi-
bility of accident from its unfinished
condition, the disordered appearance
gives a very bad impression of the
towns enterprise and consideration of
public convenience. If not attended
to soon. the weather will probably pre-
vent.and it would be shameful to leave
it in its present condition the entire
winter.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28

Regulate the Regulator, by the use Of
Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla. Sold by
all druggists. 40 doses 81.
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
$4,000 IN PREMIUMS
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE WoRLD.

Tuesday 9TH Day.
I'd Troters 2. class PAGERS
Wednesday, and Mule and a4o class
Troters Breede
and Troes class PAGERS
and3o Race
Friday Free for ALL class Toers and Double
Wagon
Saturday 1,h Running Races seepe Military
Review by Governor and
a ? O'Clock.
be
of Profit and Pleasure
reaching Wilmington directly the Pair
Grounds
Excursion Tickets including Grounds all Stations
Send for Catalogue dnakea entry the premiums
BROWN, Secretary GEORGE G. AosphLAs President
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
IS FOR SCHOOL BOOKS *

Come here For we in the lead for books and all
kinds of School Stationery States. Crayons Easels.
Tablets. Copy Books. And everything pertaining to
the school, WHITE FRONT PHARMACY.
N. B-We closeng out entire stock of wall pa
per at cost
H. L. PAIGE, MILFORD, DEL
Milford chronicle., 1888-09-28
GRATEFUL
GRATEFUL-COMFORTING,
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by thorough knowledge Of the natural laws
which govern the operations Of digestion. and nu-
triton, and by a careful application OF The fine
propeTties OF wellselected Cocoa, Mr.. Epps has
provided our breakfast tables with delicate fay
cured beverage which may save us many heavy
doctors bills It is by the judici0us use OF such
articles Of diet that a constitution may be grad
uaIly bullt up until strQng enough 10 resist every
Tendency TO disease. Hundreds OF eubtle mala-
dies are floating around us ready to attact where
ever there s a weak point. We my escape many
n fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified
with pure blood and properly nOurshed frame. p"
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by GrocerH, labelled thus:
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Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

low wages being the prevailing evil,
many of the men working through the
long days of summer, for fifty cents a
day and some for less, with no work III
the winter season at all, it is mystery
to me how they manage to exist, and
support their families, yet they do, and
most of them own their own homes,
some of them small and poor, but
others have nice comfortable houses,
and few own small farms. There are
few men who are worth several thous-
and dollars. The greater part Of the
county lies on the beautiful Chesapeake
Bay, or on the small bays, rivers or
creeks which are tributary to it and the
industrious followers Of the water are
thus enable to make good living wages,
fishing and oystenng; and thus have a
decided advantage over the agricul-
turalist.
l will not be lengthy fearing that this
may be consigned to that much dreaded
place, the waste basket, if it should
escape such a fate, you will hear from
me again concerning the social and in
tellcctual condition Of these people.
b. T.. A.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

It is wonderful to contemplate the
extent of prejudice against color. The
Atlanta Herald tells of a penniless white
woman who applied to the city to bury
her daughter, and who was all broke up
because the authorities gave the job to
Colored firm of funeral directors.
She said, "It is so horrible to think
that my sweet daughter should be
buried by a Negro" What will her
"sweet daughter" do if she should
happen to get into heaven and finds the
hosts of black angels around the throne
of Him who created man in his own
image and is no respector Of persons?