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Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
The Little Seed.

A little seed lay in the carter's path
A little shoot bowed in the strong winds
wrath
A little shrub grew by its roots held fast
Then a stout tree braved all the winters
blast
A little cough started-'twas only light
A little chill shivered the hours Of night.
A little pain came and began to grow,
Then consumption laid all his brave strength
low.
Be wise in time Check the little cough,
cure the little chill, dispel the little pain,
ere the little ailment becomes the strong,
uucOnquerable giant of disease. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, taken in time, is
a remedy for these ills.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
FOuIk's Bulletin.

Dec. 81. Sun rises at 7.19 and
sets at 4.98. Days length Oh.
19m., the days are now at their
shortest. High water at Milford
at midnight; at the mouth of
the creek 1858 a. m. The moon
enters last quarter next Wednes-
day at l q. m. Weather for the
next 7 days fair.
Now about holiday goods we have
the largest stock we have ever had
and they are now in place so that
you can see them. We will be glad
to have you call. We will sell you
goods lower than you can buy the
same quality anywhere else.
Dressing Cases. all kinds, sorts and
sizes, at all prices.
Manicures at various prices,
Work Boxes handsome and cheap.
Gentlemen's Travelling Cases.
Shaving Sets, very handsome.
Whisk Holders, just beautiful,
Writing Desks, and Writing Pads.
Ink Stands, various styles,
Bibles, in great variety and all
sizes.
Hymn Books, M. E. and Presbyter-
ian, with or without music. Moody
and Sankey consolidated l, 2, 3, 4,
and 5. Epworth Hymnal.
! Miscellaneous Books, Poets, His
tory, Biography &c. &c.
Handsome picture books for the
children,
Scrap Books, at any price, Pho
tograph Albums in Plush and
Leather.
Autograph Albums in Plush and
Leather,
Plush picture frames and Mirrors
in many styles
Wall Pockets.
Vases, new and elegant styles,
Individual Cups and Saucers, and
Cups, Saucers and Plates, at any
price.
Money Safes, Building Blocks,
and a general assortment of games,
Accordeons and Yiolins.
Easels from SC. up,
Dust Brushes and holders, Hair
I brushes, Flesh Brushes and any
kind of brush yoL want.
Dolls Dolls Il Dolls III for every
child that wants one, any size, any
price.
Box Paper and Envelopes, very
fine, very poor, and very medium,
School bags school straps, &c, go
We have received a fine lot o
canary and mocking birds, beau
tiful singers all young and healthy
bird cages, bird food &c.
A great variety of stand and hang
l. ing lamps at all prices. In fact W
have almost anything you may want
: FOULK & co,
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
State Board of Pharmacy.

The regular stated meeting of the State
Board Of Pharmacy was held at the Board of
Education rooms in Wilmington last week,
Dr.. Hugh Martin, of Seaford, presided. The
other members present were Secretary Jas.
H. Morgan, Clarence Sypherd, Doyer, and
Frank Roop Smith.
The Secretary's report covered synopsis
of the work Of the board for the past term.
The number Of I2o druggist proprietors was
reported registered under the law. Two ex'
aininations had been held at WHICH six pro
prietors presented themselves three Of whom
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Cunning Accident.

The first fatal cunning accident in Cecil
County this season, occurred on Saturday
morning last near Pilottown in the Eighth
District, Charles RicheY, the I5-year.old
son Of James Richey, who is employed as a
watchman on the Port Deposit & Columbia
Railroad, and companion, said to have been
a relative, who was few years older than
Richey, went cunning on that morning. In
some manner the gun of the elder lad was
accidentally discharged, and the load took
effect in the lower part Of Riohey's abdomen
on the right side terrible wound was in
flicted the weapon having been close to the
unfortunate boy, it is said when it was dis
charged A doctor was summoned, but de.
spite his efforts the lad died in few hours
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

DON'T spend all your money on
"Christmas cheer" that is good and
no Que can deny it; but you have
promised yourself that the family cir
Gle on Christmas eve shall gather
round a brand new parior stove,at once
q necessity and luxury; now don't for
get that promise, it was worthy one,
and Pierce s. Carmean offer to help
you out in it, fyou will call and see
them.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

TYPHOID FEVER is prevalent in-
deed. almost epidemic, IN Milford
Neck. DR.. George w. Marshall has this
week seven patients in as many fam
lilies, and they are each of dangerous
character; while other physicians have
many cases OF the same disease. Care
should he given 70 sanitary conditions
of farms and farmhouse surroundings;
which in large measure will prevent
this disease. The apparel must be
comfortable, also; or, in the sudden
changes that the present season has
been so prolific in, will work out sick
ness to even the strongest eonstitu
tions.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

THE elose dealer at Treidler's auc-
ton last Wednesday bought stove in
which was coal burning. The next
day he went to remove it, and wanted
the coal that was in the stove when it
was bought. Mr.. Treidler was sorry
that the heat had escaped, as that was
also in the stove when bought.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Oyster Crop Failure.

The seasons oyster crop Of the Delaware
river and bay is a failure Three hundred
and sixty oyster schooners and sloops have
been laid up at different points in the river
and bay during the past week, because the
oysters are not worth carrying to market
II is expected that during the coming week
others will be tied up as fast as they slIal
arrive, and thousands Of men who find EN-
ployment during the winter in oyster dredg.
ing will be compelled TO seek other mean:
Of earning their living
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

LAST Monday Clarence Hopkins
suffered for four hours from a ruptured
artery in his nose. He was at Slaugh-
ter Beach when it occurred.an before
he could be brought to Milford for
medical attendancesO much blood was
lost that he was very weak. DIR. Pratt
succeeded in stopping the flow; but
Mr.. Hopkins has been very carefully
attended since.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Two Fires at Denton.

A. D. Smiths carriage factory at Denton
was burned on Wednesday night ofiast week.
A bucket brigade ofone hundred people was
formed and the spread Of the flames to other
buildings was prevented by hard work The
residence Of G. NJ. Fisher narrowly escaped.
The loss will be s., 900; insurance $500. A
purse of $500 was contributed for Smith.
4 mantlepiece in the residence OF F. W.
Redden caught FIRE on Friday, but was eXtin-
guished by J. W. Fields and wife before
much damage was done. There is now some
talk of buying some sort Of FIRE engine for
the fovvu
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

LAST NoTICE.-NOtice is hereby
given that all persons not having their
town tax paid on or before the first
day of March 1889, their names will be
published in the papers and the
amount due opposite their names.
SPENCER HITCH,
Collector town tax.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

TURKEYS in large quantities have
been shipped from Milford this week.
and yesterday James Hudson sent five
and his son three tons of them dressed
to Philadelphia. Nehemiah Cain also
took up five tons from Milford Neck
on Tuesday last.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

TODAY the commissioned officers
Of the FIRST Regiment Of National
Guards of Delaware, will meet at Dover
for the purpose ofelecting a colonel to
succeed Col. 5. NJ. Wood, whose COM
mission expires on the oath inst. 1t
Col. Geo. w. Marshall has come out
as a candidate for the position. and rs
his social position is desirable addi-
tion to the service, it ls probable tnat
he will be elected. Should this pro-
motion take place, several desirable
positions may be opened up. Surgeon
VIM. Marshall will be reelected with
out opposition.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

UNEASY lies the head that wears
crown" 80 it is said ; but avarice
causes the mlser more misery than all
the crowns of the world. A money
worshipper of Milford received several
hundred dollars this week in settle
ment of a business transaction. His
fear Of robbery caused him to burn a
light in his sitting-rOom all highland
himself TO pace the floor with revolver
and knife, and an axe as weapons.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

NoTICE.-James H. Latchum, at the
Bridge, has the largest line of cOnfee-
tionery and fruits now ready for your
inspection at his two stores, tlat was
ever brought to Milford; prices low.
Call and see before buying and be COLI
vinced. - JAMES H. LATCHUM, two
stores at the Bridge.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

THE following letters are unoalled
for in the Milford p0stofiiee: VIM. T..
Abbott, Mr.. Will BlOcksOn. Mr.. Harry
Garry, Mr.. Romnald E. CeehardInger,
Miss Julia F. Floyd, Miss Rosa Had-
son, A. John nsOn, Mr.. r.. A. Johns,
Mr.. Asbury johnson, Miss Sallie Nor
ris, Miss Linda Neileman, Geo. f.
Thomas, Mrs. Mary Wiley.
r. Y. WATSON, p, NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

THE "New Coon in Town" and his
minstrel troupe, played to consider
able audience OF colOred folks last
night in Dorsey Hall. The perform
ers were all genuine sons of Ham, and
the program was said to have been u
good one.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

Do not fail to be present at the Loyal
Temperance Legion entertainment
this, Friday, evening in the Avenue
Nj. f. Church. There will be an ad-
dress by Rev. J. H. Wiley, and in
teresting exercises by the children.
All are invited.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

DR.. Theel, the celebrated specialist, las YET
to find an equal in curing nervous, kidney,
blood, skin and special diseases. His supe-
rior power Of healing is due TO his complete
practical knowledge Of allOpathic, hom9o
pathic and eclectic systems Of medicine. All
persons should consult him personally or by
letter at his office, 55S North Fourth street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Conaumption surely cured.

To THE EDITOR - Please inform Your readers
that have positive remedy for the above named
disease, By It's timely use thousands OF hopeless
cases have been perman, nty cured, l shall be
glad to send two bottles Of my remedy FREE to
any:of your readers VINO have consumptoB,i If they
will send me their express and pOstOfice address
Respectfully
T. A. sLoCUM, NJ. c., 1871 Pearl st., New York
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

FARM CROPS AND PROCESSES,
HORTICULTURE and FRUIT-GROWING.
LIVE. STOCK and DAIRYING
While It also includes all minor departments OF
Rural intesest, ruch as the Poultry Yard. Ento-
molygy. Bee Keeping. Greenhouse aud Grapery'
Veterinary Replies, Farm Questions and Answers
Flreside Reading, Domestic Economy and a sum
mary Of the News Of the Week. Its Market Re
ports arc unusually complete, and much attention
is paid to the Prospects Of the Crops, as throwing
light upon one OF the most important hf all aues-
tIsns When to buy and when to sell, It's hoer-
ally illustrated. and by recent enlargement con
tains more roaming matter than ever before Ihe
subscription price is $3.50 per year but we oher
Special reduction in our
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

CHRISTMAS BELLs'' is the title of a
neat paper published by NJ. H. Pret-
lyman for gratuitons distribution c.
F. Stevenson has also published a PAM
phlet of advertising speeialties. biog-
raphy. etc. which was distributed this
week.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Collector town tax.

JUST brimful of beauty and sunny
adornment, and without gorgeousness
or presumption" A splendid de-
scription of Mrs. Hndson's new store
as it appears in its holiday attire. If
you are favorite of the "muses give
it visit,and you will have the inspir-
alton for poem.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

B. G. PRETTYMAN. of Indian River
hundred, is candidate for county
treasurer for Sussex. Mr.. Prettyman
has been an active work er in the Re
publican party from it's birth, and Il
deserving of recognition.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

AS next Tuesday will be Christmas
Day, the First National Bank will
have its discount day on Monday pre-
vious. The same course will be pur-
sued the week folIowing,a AS the first Of
the New year is also a legal holiday.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Salt Rheunn

with its intense itching, dry, hot skin, often
broken into painful cracks, and the little
watery pimples, often causes indescribable
suffering Hoods Sarsaparilla has wonder
full power over this disease. It purifes the
blood and expels the humor and the skin
heals without scar. Send for book con-
tanning many statements of cures to c. 1.
Hood & Co, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

IN the Presbyterian Church, services
appropriate to the Christmas season
will he held on sunday. In the morn
ing the subject will be; IA look at
Jesus OF Nazareth" In the evening,
the topic Of the Christian EndeavOT
meeting will be: "Born to Redeem"
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

The rising generation ought to be pro-
tected against the stupefying influence OF
paregoric OF laudanum. We call the after ,
tion Of all mothers to the fact that DR.. BULBS
Baby Syrup is absolutely harmless. Price
25 cents. Sold by all druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

ALREADY Mrs. Reedy's sales have
largely decreased her immense stock
of holiday novelties; but you will now
find she has by far the largest and best
line of these goods displayed in Mil
ford
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

The weatherwise are predicting
heavy SHOWS during January, and in
such event. most suitable Christmas
present for your friend Will be pair
Of those extra heavy rubber boots that
Pierson is selling so many of.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

AMONG the many vessels reported
missing since the storm of Nov. 25th
last, is the August FlOwer,On board Of
which was William Morris, former
teacher in the Sussex public school
and resident of Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

THE Union Republican Club rooms
are ebeing papered, decorated and neatly
furnished. On completion there will
be an opening to which the public gen.
orally will be invited to share its hos
pitalities.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

IF you want to make your friend
suitable and sensible Christmas pres
ent, call on J. w. Truitt,he has the as
sortment to choose from, and excel
lent taste to suggest an appropriate
purchase.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Glue RATRs ZOE 1eeo.

To all new subscribers for 1889, paying in ad-
vance now, We will send the paper weekly, from
oar receipt OF The remittance to January ist 1889,
without charge. Specimen copies free. Address
LUTHER TUCKER & SON, Publshrs
Albany, 4. X.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

DON'T you forget, anything you want
in the grocery line we have it. We
have celery all the time; can furnish
you with one or hundred punches.
we keep everything.-ADKINs, the
vGrocer.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

THE entertainment to be held at P.
F. Causey's residence on Thursday,
Dec. 9th for the beneftofthe Chapel
Will consist Of the following program
Part Flrst-Duet. Piano. Miss Della
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Children Cry for Pitchers castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoris-
When shs was child, she cried for CassoFis,
When phs became Miss, she chung to castoEias
whsnShahsd chndres. .shsgnssShsR cassoria.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Holiday Excursions on the Penn
syIvania Railroad.

In accordance with time-honored custom
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will fol
tie Christmas and New Year holidays sell
excursion tickets between all principal sta
tions on its system at reduced rates Holi
day excursion tickets will be sold December
22d, 23d, 24th, 25th, 29th, soth, and SYST, and
January Ist, valid for return trip until Janu
ary 3d, 1880.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

BUY your tickets in advance at sc.
Evans jewelry store, for the minstrel
show on Christmas night, aud for the
"BuTr Oaks" Company on Thursday
the 9th.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

FATHER FIELD, the founder of the
Iron Cross Guild, gave an impressive
and instructive lecture in Dorsey Hall
on Wednesday evening last, tOR small
but apprecIative audience.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

THE Misses Sharp. Vaules, Carlisle,
Whiteley and Wallace, will receive
with Miss Willis, at Glenworthe, Tues
day, Dec. 25th, 1888. between the
hours Of one aud five o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

ONE of the many weddings to take
PLACE in Frederlca this winter, occurred
last Tuesday by the marriage of Miss
Anna, daughter of DR.. Dawson to
Leander Hopkins. The ceremony
took place in the Methodist Church IN
the presence OF u large audience, and
the happy pair went to Washington,
d. c., on wedding tour.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

WE shall commence buying poultry
on Monday, Nov. 10th. and buy every
day in the week until further notice.
RICHARDSON & ROBBINS, Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

MANY persons will visit Slaughter
Beach in the afternoon of Christmas
day to witness the pigeon shooting
match which will take place there.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Notice

The collector Of Cedar Creek hundred,
VIM. P. Jefferson, announces that lie will
positively publish the name Of every man
who has failed to pay his taxes ON or before
February Ist next
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
NOTICE

!, William 7. Hickman, having taken out license
as Auctioneer beg leave to offer my services to the
public; assuring them that viii serve t6eir inter
ests faithfully and as ehesPly as can be reasona-
bly, done. Apply at the CHRoMcLe oaice.
W. HIcKMAN-
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Arrival of Mails.

FROM NoRTH-II:24 AM, and 600 Pm.
FROM SOUTH 7;3o A. NJ, and 3:45 PM.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
SUPPER,

The Ladies' Aid Society will have a SUP
per at Iilcoln, Small's Han, Tuesday even
ing, Jan. Ist. Everybody invited. Admis-
sion tree; supper 25c. If weather uniavora-
BILE, the first pleasant evening. Com
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

CLEAN coal of first quality and in all
sizes, delivered anywhere 10 town at
lowest priees. JOHN G. HALL.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

SEVERAL cases of whOoping cough
on North Walnut-st, is causing the
large army of children of that quarter
20 he kent indoors.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

FROM now until Christmas. every
purchaser Offifty cents worth of goods
at Mrs. HudsOn's store, will receive a
holiday souvenir.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

CHRISTMAS goods in prOfusiOn, and
tons of candy at Wroten's.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

Christmas treat" at the Chapel
Susday School will be on Wednesday
evening, Dec. Goth.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

THE ladies aud gentlemen of Mil
ford will enjoy a social hop in Kram-
Iicn,s narIor next Friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

HAYWOOD & PENDEdAsT's min
strels will show at Dorsey Hall on
Christmas night. They are very ane
in their line, and you should not fail to
see them.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

THE number of "Open houses" on
Christmas day will be larger than
usual.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

Miss VTNEYARD's display emotions
and silk goods. embraces a variety Of
pretty things. Just the place for econ
OmicaI buyers.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

QUITE a number of young people
from Milford will attend the reception
and hop at Laurel next week.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

PUBLIC SALA-JOseph Reyner ,agt.,
sells stole goods and fixtures on Sat
urday, Dec. 29th. See posters.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

RESERVED seat tickets for Haywood
& Pendeg lst's minstreIs are now on
sale st s. G. Evans jewelry store. so
cents.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

mater and Miss Maria Causey Solo,
Mr.. Treidler; Reading, Mr.. George
Hyason Duet, violin and piano, Miss
Pratt and Miss V. Causey; Quartette,
Misses Davis and Messrs Treidler aud
Hall; Reading; Solo, Miss Thaw ;
Duet, Miss Reynolds aud Miss Della
mater; Reading. Part SecOnd-Solo,
Piano, Miss Maria Causey; Duet, Mrs
Hall and Miss Thaw; Reading Solo,
Miss Reynolds; Duet, Mr.. Treldler
aud Miss Bessie Davis; Reading; Solo,
Miss Pretiyman; Quartette, Misses
Reynolds aud DeLamater, Messrs
Causey and Hall. TO commence at
half-pust seven. Tickets so cents. in
Guiding refreshments, can be procured
Of Mr.. E. Davidson. Mr.. w. Deputy
and Mr.. p F. Causey.
GOOD business seIise is as hard for
some people TO acquire, as teaching
dogs to talk. The fact that supply
and demand regulate the market, or
that judicious marketing may be made
to yield profit and consume the supply;
such people never consider the true
condition. For years, two gentlemen
from Milford have been sending many
carloads of Christmas greens annually
to Western markets, and in gathering
it have employed many people in many
places. This season their employees
in Virginia embarked in the busipess
OH their own account; but without pre-
vious consideration of where it must
be marketed, OF how much each mar
ket would consume. As a result, their
crop went TO New York to one house,
and all at one time; the market was
OYer-stocked, and the Christmas green
sold at loss. The old dealers care
fully inquired as to how much each
city would be likely to use; who, and
how many dealers in such goods it
con tanned, and how much could be sent
without breaking the market. In this
case they have the whole West as a
market, and their profits are satisfac-
tory if not large. This business, made
by Alex. PuIlen,O Milford, has furn.
ished employ for hundreds of people
in Delaware for month past,and hun
dreds of dollars have been paid out for
holly. ETC., that were clear gain to all
engaged in its handling. 1t requires
business sagacIty to market the mate
rial
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

For RENT.-Thirteen acres of land 1,
with house and fire wood. Near
Sharp's Mill. Rent $50.
GEO. S, GRIER.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

Now is the time to buy clothing, aud
the place to get them cheap, is at w.
i. Lank's.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

CIGARS, tobacco and smokers arti-
eles at Wrotens'.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

KERN now has Johnny Knox as his
assistant in his barbering saloon.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

IT is surprising how w. E. Lank
sells secondhand clothing so cheap.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

To-pAY Is the shortest day of the
year-shortest period Of daylight.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
MILFORD MENTIONS.

A merry Christmas.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

P.S.-Only two New Home
Sewing Machines left, will sell them
at manufacturers prices, to close
the business. W.T..
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
EVERY DEPARTMENT IN THE HOUSE
is NOW FULLY EQUIPPED FOR
BUSINESS

as never before in all experience; and in
have reason to believe at least unsurpassed by any dry goods
house in any American city
The great enlargement of store space during the
past eighteen months has enabled to make and gradually
perfect arrangements for the convenience and comfort of
patrons which were possible before and the throngs
which formerly overcrowded have ample space all
departments and promptly served with comfort them
selves and almost to satisfaction.
With our present superb equipment we do not hesitate
to extend cordial invitation the people, far and wide
visit us from now until Christmas and share in the undoubted
advantages which abundant but increasing facilities
enable us to extend the patrons of our house now
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER,
EIGHTH and MARKET STS.s
PHILADELPHIA.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
The Oft Told Story

CT the peculiar medicinal merits Of Hoods
Sarsaparilla is fully confirmed by the yolun,
tary testimony of thousands who have tried
It. Peculiar in the combination, proportion,
and preparation of its ingredients, peculiar
in the extreme care with which 1t is put
up, Hoods Sarsaparilla aeeOmplishes cures
where other preparations entirely fail. Pecu-
liar in the mequalled good name it has made
at home, which is "tower Of strength
Abroad peculiar in the phenomenal sales
it has attained,
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
FELTON, HOUSE.

This hotel has been leased ana newly IuInlsleu ~
nv me present proprietor, who is new prepared 20
tive ma best accommodations for man and beast.
Travelling men are sent 70 ell parts OF the rem
lnsula at very moderate charges
Located ia the central part or
FELTON,, DEL.
1887 RI. BoULDRN, PRerR.