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Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
THROUGH THE FOREST.
THE OLD AND YOUNG DANCED ALL NIGHT
OUR HARDY ANCESTORS.
old men live in the past.

Old men live in the past.
Perhaps it would be better for the young
men of the present, if they lived a little bit
more in the past and drew less on the fu-
ture.
The log cabins Of primitive times would
seem very cheerless habitations to the
people who live in the finely constructed,
furnace heated mansions of to day. But our
grandparents took great deal of comfort in
these rude homes.
They were rugged and healthy The men
had stalwart andsh hardy frames, and the
women were free from the modern ailments
that make the sex of today practically help
less slaves to hired foreign help.
White-haired grand-sires frequently took
their life partners and on horseback rode a
score of miles through the forests to enjoy
the lively pleasures Of frontier ball danced
till daylight, rode home again in the early
morning then put in good days work.
Middle-aged folks of today couldn't
stand that sort Of racket
To these mud-chinked log cabins doctors
visits were rarity. The inhabitants lived
to a rugged and green old age.
Sometimes these log cabin old-timers were
taken i'll They were not proof against all
the exposures to which they were subjected
They found the effective remedies for these
common ailments in the roots and herbs
which grew in the neighboring forests and
fields. They learned that nature has a cure
for everyill These potent remedies assisted
their sturdy frames to quickly throw off dis
ease and left no poison in the system.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

1t will be observed that while the
yield does not differ much in the last
eight years. the price varies greatly.
rs a rWle The earlier the c,0b the higher
the prizes, and 0i6e 5eysa. For exam
pie. the first shipment Of 1850 was on
April 23d, and sold at $3.50 per dozen.
with an average net for tie season of
l6 cents per bunch; while the first
shipment of last season was on May
5lh and sold at 81 ~ per dozen, with
90 cents per bunch as the net of the
season. He considers that lie made
mistake in planting too thick; but
that the crop is desirable for our farms.
He further says that he is well aware
the above yield aud prices will not
compare favorably with that of others
in this vicinity; yet it has been a rea-
sonably profitable crop. Two seasons
the net receipts were over $50 each
year from the half acre, and the aver
age for ten years has been at the rate
of nearly $50 per acre.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
MILTON.

Rev. ]. H. Ellegood united in wedlock in
the evening ofthe 10th, at the residence of
Abel Pettyjohn, David H. Reed, and Sallie
Z. Green. It was presumed that this was to
be quiet marriage, but the cat got Of the
bag some way, The general public seem to
conclude that it is privileged to enter any
home to witness a marriage ceremony, in
vited or unlimited. If parties desire to be
married quietly, they surely ought to have
the opportunity of so doing. 1t is said some
of the means resorted to in the above case, to
effect an entrance to the building, would not
have been creditable to those who knew bet
ter Whence comes the right to intrude into
a private parlor unbidden?
The cold snap has given our ice gatherers
a rich harvest, Paynter's Pond, was all life
early Monday morning, with the employees
of the following who have filled their houses.
Gov. Ponder John Hickman, James Morris,
John Black, Atkins & Son, J. R. Atkins and
Will L.ofand. The ice is of fine quality, and
between three and four inches in thickness.
A band of Gypsies pitched their tents in
I.ivinia's woods near town last week. They
were undoubtedly expecting rich harvest
of funds from the foolish and superstitious
on Sunday. Gov. Ponder blighted all their
bright hopes, by ordering them to decamp
early Sabbath morning. The Governor
should be highly commended for his action.
These nomads should find no encourage
ment in any community They should be
literally starved out Shame in religious
people for countenancing such tricksters
Capt James A. Lank, employed in the tug
boat service of the James Flanagan firm, has
been home for several weeks. The Captain
who has been kept in his room for some
time, on account of a lame foot, is out again.
We will mention for the benefit Of his many
friends at a distance, that his foot affliction,
has had 70 apparent effect in his conversa-
tional powers, for his tongue wabbles as
freely as ever. What the Captain doesn't
know about managing tug is not worth
knowing.
The extra meetings are still continued i'll
both the Methodist Churches, The NJ. Els.
are in their fourth week; the NJ. P's. in their
second The interest on the part of the un-
kOulJ Ids DNGn BNA oAiEhAs AhNAN 10 SAANAg
a great need for a divine quickening in our
town.
S. P. Manship, a medical student at Uni
Eersity of Pa, made flying visit to his
home this week. While our student is pur-
suing his medical course, it might be well at
the same time, to study how best to ward off
cupid's darts, in a special course.
Mrs. Martha Mustard, wife Of j. H. B.
Mustard Esq, who has been confined to her
room for sixteen months has been recon-
mended by her physicians to the skill of the
Philadelphia specialists 1t is probable she
will make the tripto the city shortly.
The 4th NJ, P Quarterly Meeting will
take place next Saturday. Among the sew
eral items of business to be transacted, will
be the election of a delegate to the Annual
Conference which convenes in Baltimore
April 4th. -
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

The unpleasant feature of modern practice
with mineral medicines is the injurious after
effect on the system. May not modern
physical degeneracy be due to this featured
A drug saturated system is not in a nat
ural, consequently not in a healthy, state
If any Of the main organs are clogged with
traces of the mineral poisons used to drive
out particular disease, the whole machin-
cry of life is deranged and early decay of
natural powers is the inevitable result.
There can be no question that remedies
from the laboratory of nature are the best
If they are as eficacious, they have the ad-
vantage Of leaving no after sting.
Their efficacy, if properly compounded,
and the proper remedy applied to the proper
disease, will not be doubted. The expert
ence of ages proves it.
Their disuse has come about principally
through the rapid congregation of people in
cities and villages, rendering these natural
remedies difficult to obtain. Progressive
business enterprise has lately led to putting
these old time remedies within reach of all
classes.
The proprietors Of Warmers safe remedies,
in the faith that the people of to-day would
be benefited by using the simple remedies of
log cabin days, have caused investigations
to be M ade and secured the formulas of
number of those which long and successful
use had proved to be most valuable.
They will, we learn, be known under the
general title of warmers Log Cabin Rene
dies" Among these medicines will be a
''Sarsaparilla" for the blood and liver. Log
Cabin Hops and Buchu Remedy" for the
stomach, etc, Log Cabin Cough and Con-
sumption Remedy, remedy called Seal
pine, for the hair, LOG Cabin Extract, %
for internal and external use, and an old
discovery for cataTh, call LOG
Cabin Rose Cream" Among the list is also
log Cabin Plaster" and log Cabin
Liver Pill"
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
COMMUNICATIONS.
ELLENDALE.

Our Methodist minister, Rev. ]. Prouse
has been receiving congratulations this week
over the arrival of a son and heir There is
a singular coincidence connected with the
parsonage at this station and the increase in
ministerial families; every occupant leaves
it with one or more additions to his family.
Tobias Coverdale, colored COW doctor ol
local repute and with glib tongue has been
gathered home with his forefathers. He re-
sided near here for many years, and leaves
considerable property in the way of stock,
notes and cash. He was dreaded by many
of his color as a conjurer possessed of an
evil eye.
In honor of his birthday anniversary w. S,
Dickerson held home gathering last week,
It was much enjoyed by all who were pres
ent-especially the gustatorial part.
On Thursday, Jan. goth, George Morrison,
Jr., died at the residence of his father near
here. from consumption. He was young
man of intelligence and respected by all
who knew him. Though young he leaves a
widow and child His funeral took place
on Sunday and his body was placed at rest
in the Lincoln Cemetery.
A prominent church worker Jesse Dodd is
very ill with consumption. He is one of
our best farmers.
From serious matters we turn to those
none the less serious but more gay: Mr.
Cove S. Lynch, of Robbins, was married on
Sunday last to Miss Eliza WRIGHT from near
Georgetown.
Another little cherub-the eighth in ten
years-has come to gladden. the home of
George AIacklin.
Robert Jester and Joshua Reed of Phila-
delphia are visiting relatives PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
Did It Ever Strike You

that you might do better? Has II
ever occurred to you that JoH are Ibay-
ing too much for the neeessaries OF life?
If II has not already struck you IN this
light, it surely will If you will be per-
suaded 10 give US trial. We carry a
very large stock Of Groceries and Pro-
visions, and sell them so quickly at
our low prices that we are constantly
receiving fresh goods. We keep none
but the most reliable brands, and sell
on very small margins of profit. Give
rs a trial when you are buying Canned
Goods, Fine Qualify FzoHy, Teas, Cot
fees and Spices or any thing that should
be found in well-appointed Grocery
Store. We will guarantee TO please.
ADKINS, the Grocer.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
FOulk's Bulletin.

JAN. 27.-Sun rises at 7.13, and
sets at 5.12; days length Oh. 59m
High water at Milford 9.45 a
m ; at the mouth of the creek
7.15 a. m.
Full moon tomorrow, the 28th
at 6.19 p. m. Weather for the
next seven days, generally fair.
Now that the Holidays are over,
we are giving extra attention to
Window Shades and Wall Paper.
Three dozen shades sold this week
and more to follow. Wall Paper
is very low now,and you will save
money by buying at once. We
can put it on for you in the best
manner, and guarantee it will stay
there.
We are also making a speciality
of School Books. We take. old
books in exchange for new ones if
they are in good order,
In the changes incident to NOV
ing; you will want a little paint to
brighten up your new home. We
have the best in the market; pure
Paint ground in pure Linseed Oil.
We have all sizes of Glass, from
3 inch square up to 36x44; also
Putty just ready for use.
The sudden changes we are hav-
ing will give many of you colds
and groups they are already
quite prevalent. We have just
the remedy for them, beside full
stock of Drugs and Medicines; all
pure recollect, and we guarantee
every article as represented.
Our line of Box Paper is full,at
any price from 1Oc. to $3.50 per
box.
We have nice stock of lamps
at the very lowest prices; Chin
neys of all kinds for lamps and
lanterns; also Wicks, Globes, etc.
Canary Bird Cages, Seed, Cups,
etc.
A few accordeons still on hand,
cheap.
A nice lot of perfumeries, by
bottle or in bulk.
Tetlow's Gossamer Toilet Pow
der. flesh and pink, only 25c. a
box, and a Puff Box given with
each box of Powder.
II aving had a number of calls
for Looking Glasses we have ad-
ded them to our stock and will be
glad to furnish you with any thing
you may want in that line,
FOULK & co.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
Errors and Appeals.

The Court of Errors and Appeals was in
session part Of last week and the early part
Of this, with Chancellor salisbury and
Judges Payuter and Grubb on the bench.
The Steamboat Navigation Company vs..
Reybold occupied the attention Of the court
all ofthe opening day.
There were several cases on the dockets,
among them being the case Of Eliza Walker
VS. the Farmers Bank, and State Treasurer
Herbert vs. the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company. The latter case is a question Of
the amount of taxes to be paid by the COM
pany. The state treasurer contends that
they should pay under the law about SAT 600,
while according to the company's ideas the
state would receive but about $4,000
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

JAS. B. GILcHRIsT is one of the
most methodical farmers in Delaware,
and in his system he has Incorporated
a "year record, p or diary of events. In
communication TO our neighbOr last
week he gave his experience in aspar-
agus culture, which in brief was as fol-
lows; He sowed halfa pound Of aspar-
agus seed in 1872. which gave him
about $500 plants, at cost Of S1.OO
ner thousand. which he set on half
acre Of ground. No cuttings were
made the first three years, except for
home use and Milford market The
following table shows the yield in
punches each year since, and the aver
age net price received per bunch;
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

"BE well off with the old before ou
are on with the new" may be good
maxim for lovers to follow; but TO
Mrs. Reedy it Is particularly applica-
ble-for at tie close OF every year she
searches through her large stock for
every piece or article that is inclined
to sell slow, and down it goes to cost.
OF course in staple articles there is no
necessity for this; but in fancy arti-
cles for ladies' personal or boudoir or
namentation, these bargains are to be
found at this season. Then again. odd
patterns Of hamburgs, and the many
other things in the white goods line
that have not struck the public fancy
at full prices, are put under tile shaw
ing process. This is continued until
the middle Of February, when the
annual account of stock is taken, and
when the entire store is rearranged for
the spring trade.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

And still another of our aged citi-
zens has been called home. On Fri
day morning last, John H, Denning
died at his residence on Pear-st, aged
73 years and months. He once Oeeu-
pied the position of Justice-of-the-
Peace in and for Milford hundred and
conducted the business Of potter in
this town. He was formerly a MEM
ber of Crystal Fount Lodge, of L. o. o.
F., and was identified with the NJ. E.
Church. He leaves an aged widow
and three grown children, one of
whom, Mrs j Hirsch, resides here;
another, John H. Denning, Jr, is a
merchant in Harrington; and the
other. Mrs. ]. Thomas, resides in Iowa.
Funeral on Monday afternoon last, and
burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
Cheap Trip to California.

We desire to state for the benefit of those
contemplating trip to California, that on
February 27th, the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road will run special first class car through
to Kansas City in connection with sleepers
from Kansas City to Los Angeles and San
Francisco. The car will be accompanied by
an experienced Agent of the Company, who
will devote his attention exclusively to the
comfort of the party. This will relieve the
passengers of all anxiety and conduce the
pleasure of the trip. Baggage will be
checked through to the above points, thus
necessitsting no exchange of checks at
Kansas City. Parties going to Missouri,
Kansas, Texas and Colorado can avail them
selves of this special coach and accommoda-
tions. The train carrying this special car
will leave B. & o. Depot Delaware
Avenue, Wilmington lilo A. NJ. February
18TH, MR.. H. A. MILLER, Passenger Agent,
Wilmington, OF d. Bride, Passenger Agent
Baltimore will furnish all desired infoTma-
tion as to rates, routes etc upon application,
and will call upon all who desire to make
the trip and give full details. Please ad-
dress the above gentlemen as early as pos
sible so that all our arrangements can be
made for the comfort of the party. ja-26-2-t
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
Rhal11nafis1n

Is undoubtedly caused by lacid acid in the
blood. This acid attacks the fbrous tissues.
and causes the pains and aches in the back,
shoulders, knees, ankles, hips. and wrists.
Thousands Of people have found in Hoods
positive cure for rheumatism.
This medicine, by its purifying action, neu-
trilizes the acidity of the blood, and also
builds up and strengthens the whole body.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
The Pennsylvania Railroad Com,
pany's Florida Tours.

No opportunity of making a delightful
trip to the South has ever presented itsel in
so attractive a shape as that which the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company's personally
conducted pleasure tours to Florida offer to
the people of this section. The tours have
been arranged by the Tourist Bureau of the
Passenger Department, and will be conducted
under the personal supervision ofthe Tourist
Agent and Chaperon.
A special train Of Pullman Palace Sleeping
Cars will convey the party through to Jack
sonville on the fastest schedule ever made
en- similar occasion. The train will leave
New York on the mornings of January 26th
and February sth, Philadelphia about noon,
and arrive in Jacksonville for supper the
next evening, stopping for meals at conve-
nieut points en- route. The round-trip
tickets, which beside the railway fare in
both directions will include meals en- route,
sleeping-car accommodations going and
returning, aud one days board at the Hotel
Everett, jacksonville, will allow a stay of
about two weeks in the fowery State. The
rate from New York is S47oo, and from
Philadelphia and all points south thereof
$500. Tickets at correspondingly low
rates will be sold from all principal stations
on the Pennsylvania Railroad system,
This is not only by far the cheapest, but at
the same time the most desirable, Southern
tour ever presented, The dates, too, are
well timed, as they cover the choicest por-
tion of the Florida season, which has as a
great attraction this winter the Spb-Tropical
Exposition at Jacksonville and the opening
of the magnificent new hotels at ST. Angus
tine. The time limit of the tickets permits
of an extended trip through the State
Names may be registered now for either
date by calling at the ticket agencies of the
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

CoAL.-Ihe supply OF coal has be-
come serious matter. The last cargo
received by Hall & Son by vessel, cost
eighty cents per ton for freight. Last
week they received five cars from the
Wyoming Valley mines via Pennsvl-
vania railroad, on which the freight
was 800 90 for the "a tons At this cost
they are compelled to charge s. 90 per
ton at retail.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

Ice three inches thick was cut ON
the upper lake last Saturday; but the
fall IN temperature of Sunday morn
ing enabled most of the local ice houses
to be filled on Monday with ice rang
ing from four TO seven inches. This
means That hundreds of dollars will be
kept in Milford, which would have
been sent away to supply ice next sum-
rner
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
MARRIED.
cuYKENDALL-pAvIs.

At two o'clock p. m, Yesterday at
the residence of the brides mother,
Mrs. Hester Davis, Rev. J. H. Wiley
Joined in wedlOck Walter Cuyken-
dali and Miss Sallie Davis. The we'd
ding was witnessed by large circle of
friends, who testified their apprecia-
tion by many handsome presents.
The bridal party left on the $40 train
for New York, and will proceed to
their future home in Hamilton, Can
ada. next week.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
wARD-coArEs.

Professor James H. Ward, superintendent
of schools of Sussex county, has au gmented
his duties by taking unto himself a wife
so say vs. the Laurel local paper. On Thurs
day, Jan I9th, last the Professor and Miss Ida
Coates of near Bridgeville, were Joined in
matrimony in the Episcopal church in Seaford
by the Rev Mr.. Hall The Professor and
bride arrived home Thursday night and
Immediately took possession Of their new
residence in Laurel where they will make
their future home.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
To Planters Only.

A limited number of extra large Delaware
Winter Apple trees are offered for a week
only at [2o centsl twenty cents each These
trees are three years old and must be remoV-
ed from nursery row this spring; they have
been "headed in" for scions, that is, all last
years growth is cut in. Orders may be left
at CHRONICLE office or with the subscriber.
WNI. P. CoRsA, Milford Del.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

THE sloppy weather is source Of
many colds and serious sickness, and
every person should see 10 il that their
feet are kept warm and dry. To do
this. good shoes are necessary; but
rubbers are almost equally so. Pierson,
the shoe dealer, in Watson's new
Block, has got line of these articles
that are unusually cheap and durable.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

WIN ADAMS and old man who en-
listed in one of the Delaware regi-
ments during the war, and who lost
his eyesight few years ago. received
his paper~ and vouchers for q pension
from the government this week.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

A valuable gray mare owned by 7.
E. Draper, the phosphate dealer, broke
one of her fore-Iegs last Tuesday
while being exercised. They aItempt-
ed to set the fracture but the result
has not been asceriained. BY swing
ing the animal to keep her from us
ing the limb it could be saved.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

TIE Milford Canning Company are
prepared to contract with farmers to
grow tomatoes for them next season,
and their representative, Mr. James
Andrews. or Mr.. Harris. may be found
at the Belts Bros office Cthe old post
office), where contracts can he made
ja.27-st. MILFORD CANNING Co.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

THE first fur sale of this seuson in
Milford was effected this week by n.
ID. Draper to Baltimore and New
York parties. This sale embraced
1000 rabbit, 5000 muskrat, "a mink
aud 150 opossum skins. His stock of
raccoon was not included.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

Ayers Sarsaparills is prescribed and rec
ommened by eminent physicians, and is
taken with perfect safety by old and young
Its cleansing and vitilizing effects are sure
and speedy, and it is universally conceded
to be the most effective Of all blood purifiers
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

"There was a sound OF reyelry by night"
and she had card but couldn't go, all on.
account of neuralgia. Her favorite dude,
however had level head, and, instead of a
bouquet, brought Salvation Oil. They went
and we're happy once more.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

THE following letters are in the Mil
ford postofIiee uncalled for: Mrs.
Emily Anderson. Mr.. Geo. Coverdale,
Mr.. John T. Collins, Mr.. Caleb Eli
oft, Mrs. Geo. Houston. Mr.. f. F..
Harrington, Mr.. Geo. u Morgan, Mr..
Kendle Messick, Mr. w. Needles, Mr..
J. S. Small. Mr.. Edward Watson.
r. Y, WATSON, p. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
Obituary.

HITCHENS.-Near Staytonsville,
Del. on Junuary 2lst 1883; in the
54th, year of her age, Mrs. Samuel
J. Kitchens.
She had for a long time been a pa
tient sufferer of her severe affiiction
and though mOurned as a true friend
aud devoted wife, it cannot but ap-
pear that her death was a relief from
an odious bondage. Herremains were
taken to LockpOrt, n. Y,
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27
DAYIs-DAVIs.

Under the chandelier in the parlOI
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mark H. Dayis, at
three O'Clock yesterday afternoon, the
marriage ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. H. Wiley that joined Mark
l.. Davis and Miss Eliza Davis as one.
The emotions of the parents in witnes-
ing the ceremony that makes the first
break in their family circle were deep
and moving, but the bright future OF
the contracting parties was particu-
larly pleasing to the many friends,
1t is seldom the good fortune for a
minister to be called upon to join in
marriage two persons better mated
than the bride and groom of this
pretty wedding The presents were
many and valuable. After the Gus
tomary congratulations they left for
Philadelphia on the 40 train.
Five letters only; each the same,
No nuptial knot could change their name.
May they so equal be through lifeI
He, as husband, She wife.
Long may they live with one accord,
Equal to love and serve the Lord.
Their walks on earth be smooth and wide,
Decked with flowers on every side.
A FRIEND.
Milford chronicle., 1888-01-27

Mrs. Jones' how is your health this morn
ing2 Thank you, madam, much improved.
bought bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
last night, and after the first dose, my cough
was checked, slept WELL and have not
coughed once this morning.