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Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

QUEER THINGS IN BUSINESS One
of the queer things in business is the
propensity of people to seek the irreg-
uIar medium of advertising. 1t is un-
accountable-the prices some men pay
for sticking their advertisements in
irregular places. Especially is this so
when there is unwillingness to pay for
advertising in the regular channels.
Advertisements thrust into irregular
and unbusiness-like places Impress the
general mind that the concern is Of
similar character. observes the CiDcin-
natl Gazette. But an advertisement
in a general newspaper of first-class
standing carries tine impression that
the advertiser has a standing in his
own community which he is not afraid
TO show TO his BeighbOrs, and that he
does not shrink from competition
with the best Of them. If any one is
going to a place to buy, whether ne be
trader or buying for his own use and
hes to seek dealers through advertise
nents, where will be look for them :?
He looks to the most reputable PAPER
in the place. and he thinks that adver-
tising in these gives assurance Of the
good standing of the advertiser aud
his business enterprise, and Of the suf-
ficieney Of his stock.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

IF the thief that stole a ham and
other pieces of meat from our smoke
house this week. will be kind enough
to return the basket he took it away
in, we will make him II present of one
years. subscription. This is the sec
ond hitch thieves have given us this
winter, and we want il distinctly un-
derstOod that our supply of pork is get
ting very limited. We had rather buy
Western meat for the needy, than to
have our choice homemade hams go
to feed the plebeian stomachs Of
night thieves.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
Obituary.
JAMES H. PosTLEs.


At eight o'clock on Tuesday even.
ing, James H. Postles, prominent
farmer and fruit grower Of Milford
hundred, who resided between Milford
and Frederick. passed away from earth,
aged 90 years. II months and days.
HIS life was one OF remark able even
ness; which was In measure due to
his amiable disposition that led him
to look upon the bright side Of life.
In early manhood he was married to
Margaret Davis, a daughter of Isaac
Davis, who came from near Snow Hill,
Md, In the early days of this century.
By this union, which has been partic-
ularly happy, seven children were
bOrn-six of whom are new living, viz:
Frank Postles, of the Peninsula Bone
FertiIizing Company of Smyrna Jas.
B. Postles, a farmer near Smiths
Mills; Mrs. George Hill; Mrs. Charles
Hammond, of Milford hundred, and
Miss Annie and Charles POstles who
reside at home.
When pear culture was first brought
into prominence here, he was one of
the first to go into that business, and
from 1t realized large profits. In peach
culture he was again an early partici-
pant aud realized from it well. For
nearly his entire life he has been a
regular attendantat Laws Chapel and
led christian life. His funeral will
take place this afternoon at Barratt's
Chapel, and his body laid TO restin the
cemetery attached.
His death resulted from a cOmplica-
liOn of diseases, that caused his last
hours to be full of great pain.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
MARY E. DARBY.

In Frederica, Del, on Friday last,
Mary E. Darby died at the advanced
age of SO years. She was = prominen t
figure in society IN her early days, and
a large property holder. S. Warren
Darby, the peach grower and ship-tim-
ber dealer is a son of this most es TINA
BILE lady, and Col. John Darby is an
other of her children. Her funeral
took place on Sunday last, and her re-
mains were laid at rest in Barratt's
Chapel Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
To Planters only.

A limited number ofextra large Delaware
Winter Apple trees are offered for a few
weeks only at lao centsl twenty cents each.
These trees are three years old and must be re-
moved 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.
WIN. P. CoRsA, Milford, Del,
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

FIRE.-On Saturday evening about
seven O'Clock the residence Of Willard
Morgan on McColley-st, in South Mil
ford, was found TO be burning. The
alarm soon spread over the town, and
lie people assembled only to find the
pumps frozen and the few buckets of
water needful to put out the fire not
available and the flames making their
way slowly against the high wind
from the kitchen to the main build
ing. All Of the household goods, and
nearly all The windows and doors were
taken out. Then the Hook and Lad
der Company proceeded to pull the
burning building down and extiDguish
the fire. It resulted from an over
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

IT is a convenience to have in any
town a fancy goods store like Mrs.
Reedy's; at least the many persons who
made wedding presents in the last
two weeks found it so. Many of the
handsomest gifts came from this store,
and for just such goods her store has
become famous.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

SEVERAL young men Of Milford
have picked up snug little pile, ($4O)
by catching fresh water terrapin in
the mill ponds by cutting holes in the
ice and scooPing them out. They
bring ten cents per pound.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

B COMPANY held its first drill in the
ew Armory on last Monday evening
There was full attendance, and after
the execution of a few manOeuvres
under command of 1st Lieutenant
Paige, the Company received short
cOngratulatOry address from Col. Mar
shall aud End Lieutenant Townsend.
There is important business for discus
sion on Monday evening, February
9th and full attendance of the Com
pany is specially desired on that date.
The Company's Anniversary is near
at hand. and apropos Of its celebration
il is suggested that delay be made
until the building is furnished, that
the occasion may thus be more enjoy
able, and the Company will not have
the modification of entertaining her
guests in unfurnisbed and rudely APP
pointed quarters.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

JUST why the young men of Milford
Neck. who attend the country dances.
should enjoy the particular distinction
Of being thieves, no reason has ever
been assigned; but it is borne out by
facts that such is the case. Theysteal
whips, blankets. robes, and hslters--
in many Instances leaving poor dumb
brutes shivering in the cold. It may
be done in spirit Of fun, or it may be
kleptomania; but in cold facts il is
simply stealing. aud some one will get
an exposure before long.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

JOHN J. Rosa has purchased hand
some Jersey bull that comes from "but-
ter stock" of remarkable elegance.
His grand-dam, MARY Ann, of St.
Lambert" in an official test for seven
days, made SO lbs. l2i OF. of butter.
His own dam at eight months after
calving, made 16 lbs. and OF. in an
official seven-day test. She sold to a
breeder for 81, 900. Mr.. Rosa is in the
dairy business faT profit, and has pur-
chased this animal to raise the grade
of his stock, which are already motor
ious butter producers.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

THE sale of Apel's personal property
on Wednesday. called together large
crowd of people. Generally the prices
realized were fair to good, aud the
total Appropriated s.. 200. New'claims
are constantly coming and the total
will not be far from Sl2 600 Of liabili-
fiea
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
Insurance Agency.

You are rich to-day but may be
poor tomorrow so to be cOntented,
insure your buildings, stock, machin-
cry and personal property in the
Queen Insurance Company. Belts
Bros, Agents at Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

WANTS AN OFFICE.-Wm. d. FOw-
ler, an ex-PrOthOnator Of Kent county,
and who moved from Delaware to Phil
adelphia after the expiration of his
term, has moved back to Milford and
is now petitiOning to be appointed a
Justiee-Of-the-Peace for this hundred,
to succeed Esquire Beswiek-whO has
held the Office for fourteen years. Mr..
Beswick has made an acceptable Off
Ger. and is the agent for the DeiaUar-
eaH. Mr. Fowler is a capable man and
rabid De mOcrat having never recon-
ciled his mind or forgiven Abraham
Lincoln for his part in repressing the
rebellion. He il an honest OutspOken
man though, and would make 3 good
official. Ones opinions of passed
events should not be taken into ques-
tiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

The Milford Canning Company are
prepared to contract with farmers to
grow tomatoes for them next season.
and their representative, Mr. James
Andrews. or Mr.. Harrls,may be found
at the Belts Bros Office (the old post
Ofice), where contracts can be made.
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Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
Condensed Items.

A new lot of Western clover seed,
and large invoice of linseed oil cake
for feeding horses or cattle, has just
been received at WIN. A. HUMEs' hard
wareand agricultural implement store
Give it trial. Feb-3-2t.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

The Lunar eclipse on Saturday last
was the object of much interest. until
the fire disturbed its many observers.
Another opportunity to observe the
phenomenon will be offered on July
22d, when there will be another total
eclipse Of the moon.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
FRIDAY, FEB. ), 1888.
mrLFoRD omURCH DIREoToRV

N z. Church, on Railroad Avenue. Service,
In 1880 a. m. and 7.3O p. m. Rev ]. H. Wiley
Pastor. -.
Esront Streets, South Milford. Services At II .V
1. m and Z. Is D. m. Rev. H .L.Bunstein Pastor.
p z. Church. corner Third ard Church Streets.
services at 1880 a. m. and 7.50 p. m.
Baptist Church, Rev s. II. Haskell Pastor
serTices at 1880 a. m. and z p. m. Prayer Meet
ing-ThurSdaY Evening.
sunday School at the Chapel, on Second Street,
South. al ep m. Sunday Seheol Prayer meeting,
drst Sunday In every month
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

IT is poor economy TO wear leaky
boots or shoes, which may be the cause
of sickness aud severe colds. Better
keep your old shoes for blowing time,
and purchase pair of Persons 81 so
solid and serviceabIe shoes TO piece out
the winter.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

Ara meeting held last Friday even-
ing. the Town Council directed the
Clerk to serve notices upon the owners
of traction engines to cease running
them through the public streets In vi
oIation of the law. as made and pro-
vided to protect the public. Now en-
force the law gentlemen.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

When suffering from throat or lung trou-
bles, take only such medicine as has been
proved worthy of confidence. Such a RENE
dy is Ayers Cherry PeetoralI a specific for
sudden colds, and invaluable in all forms
of pulmonary complaints. Sold by druggists
Price 81.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

"It is worth its weight in gold" is com
mon expression. But the value of gold is
easily affected, the worth of Ayers Sarsspa-
rilla, as blood purifier, never depreciates.
It will eradicate scrofula from the system
when everything else fails.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

WOOD ehopping affords employment
Tor many men In this vicininty this
winter. Among those who are having
cord wood chopped is ]. Stanley Short,
who is getting 500 cord ready for mar
ket from his Shawnee tract.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

The rector of Christ Church re-
eeived a contribution while in New
York last week from Mr.. Hicks Ar
hold, of Messrs. Arnold Constable &
Co.. which he acknowledges with
thanks.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

THE "Turk" is the most cOmforta-
BILE spring bed we ever slept on. This
is fact, and no advertisement; and
for the benefit of our readers. we will
state that PardOe is the agent for this
eIeen WooinR Injury.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
.Luxuriant Hair

Can only be preserved by keeping the
scalp clean, cool, and free from dan
druff, and the body in a healthful
condition. The great popularity Of
Ayers Hair VigOr is due to the fact
that it cleanses the scalp, promotes the
growth of the hair, prevents it from
falling out, and gives it that soft and
silky gloss so essential to perfect beauty.
Frederick Hardy, of Roxbury, Mass,
q gentleman fifty years Of age, was fast
losing his hair, and what remained was
growing gray. After trying various
dressings with no effect, he commenced
the use Of Ayers Hair Vigor. at
stopped the falling out" he writes
"and, to my great surprise, converted
my white hair (without staining the
scalpl TO the same shade Of brOioR it
had when was % years Of age"
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
Unolimed Letters.

Mary NJ. Donovan, John P. Hall,
Henry Richards, Miss Rosa Sylves-
ter, Miss Addie Webb. Mr.. Henry C.
Wiggins, ]. B. Wilson, Mrs. Eliza J.
Webb.
R. Y. WATSON. P. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

Carriage painting, lining, and all
necessary repairs to woodwork and
ironing. done cheaply and with dis
patch by E. F. Barnaby, in Sharp's
carriage shop, near the Milford Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

SPRING has not come yet; but Treid-
Der. the merchant tailor, is even now
looking about for the earliest novelties
that are likely to be put on the mar.
ket in gentlemen's styles.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

DON'T forget Willis address in Dor
sey Hall on Tuesday evening next.
He will discuss "The Tariff" and his
Reductions will be interesting to all
who desire information Oh this mOOted
uuestiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

WITH the thermometer at zero in
neighboring states Of our own latitude,
who can dispute our claim to one of
the "faiTest on which the SUI shines" !"
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

THE Houston CANNING Co, has
fifteen can makers at work in the new
addition to it's factory at Houston, who
are making 1900 cans per day.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

For the benefit Of our readers, we
announce that Richardson & Robbins,
bf Dover. will pack no more poultry
This season after tomorrow.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

THERE have been many weddings
among the colored people this winter.
and not to be behind the whites, an
elOpeinent has been rumOrsd as being
frustrated this week, in which a mar
ried man named Turner (whO weighs
about IFS pounds and has wife that
pulls the scales at 2S5), and another
mans wife of much less avOirdupOis.
were the principals. The cOlOred race
is advancing surely.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

IN another column Will be found an
advertisement of Melvin's store in
Frederica, where a special sale has been
j n progress for ten days past.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

ANOTHER wedding will take place
in few days in South Milford. The
home il already prepared.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

THE number of conversions at the
special meeting in the Avenue NJ. E
Church is already in the second hun
dred and the interest feels no abate-
menf.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

DIR. J. A. STEVENS. of BrooksviIle,
Fla. formerly Of Lincoln, in this
State, does not forget his friends; but
kindly remembered Mrs. Risler and
DR.. Dawson with box Of fine tropical
fruit; consisting of oranges, lemons
and shaddock. The latter is a very
large species Of the citrus or lemon
family.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

Accidents will occur not only "in the best
regulated families, but every where and at
all times. Therefore keep Salvation Oil
convenient.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
Salt Rheunn

With its intense itching, dry, hot skin, often
broken into painful cracks, and the little
watery pimples, often causes indcseribable
suffering. Hoods Sarsaparilla has wonderful
power over this disease. ItpuIihes the blood
and expeIs the humor, and the skin heals
without a scar Send for book containing
many statements Of cures. to c. I. Hood &
Co, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
Arrival and peparture Of Malls.

NoRTH-II:24 A. NJ, and 600 P. NJ.
SOUTH o:4o A. NJ, and 3;35 P. NJ.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

THE Communion Service last Sun
Day morning was the largest OF its
kind that the Methodist Church has
held for several years.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

FORTY converts were taken INTO the
Avenue NJ. E. Church on Sunday
.norning last as probationers.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

WIN. /. SIMPSON has purchased from
ALEX johnson, of Pennington. tract
Of valuable woodland at private fig
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

THE shadow of the ground dog was
visible so we may according to pOpu-
lar parlance. expect six weeks more
winter.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

We are making a specially of
Wall Paper, now since we sold all of
our Christmas Goods, White Blanks
9 cents per piece; Brown Blanks 7.
cents per piece; Gold 20 and rs cents
per piece.
White Front Pharmacy.
H. L. PAIGE.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

THE place to get cheap secondhand
clothing is at W. E. Lank's.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

TURKEYS are worth 12 cents per
bound alive in this market.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

THE Town Council Will hold a ses-
siOn this evening.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

LEWIS LIST, who was convicted and
sentenced to imprisonment for life as
accessory to the murder of George b.
Taylor by his son, Lewis +. List, on
September 8, 1888. has been pardoned
by Governor Biggs. He was
released from the Jail at New Castle
last Wednesday aud was seen upon
the streets of Wilmington last We'd
nesday
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

"a positive benefit to young children and
infants" is the popular verdict for DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup. Sold everywhere at IS cents
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

BUILDING LOAN meets next Tues
day evening.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
Ten Years Younger.

Mrs. Mary Montgomery, Of Boston,
writes: "For years, was compelled
TO wear a dress cap to conceal a bald
spot on the crown Of my head but now
gladly lay the cap aside, for your Hair
Vigor is bringing out new growth. I
could hardly trust my senses when I
first found my hair growing; but there
It is, and ! am delighted. look ten
years younger"
A similar result attended the use Of
Ayers Hair vigor by Mrs. o. o. Pres
colt, of Charlestown, Mass, Miss Bessie
H. Bedloe, Of Burlington, VT, Mrs. J. J.
Burton, Of Bangor, Me-, and numerous
others.
The loss Of hair may be owing to i'm.
purity Of the blood or arrangement Of
the stomach and liver, in which case,
q course Of Ayers Sarsaparilla OF Of
Ayers Pills, in connection with the
VIROr, may be necessary to give health
and tone to all the functions Of the
body. At the same time, it cannot be
too strongly urged that none Of these
remedies can do much good without
a persevering trial and strict attention
to cleanly and temperate habits.
Ayers Hair vigOr,
Prepared BY DR.. J. @. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold bY Druggists and Perfumers.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

COAL only $500 at A. X. Hall &
9on,s.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
MILFORD MENTIONS.

vALENrINE's DAY is but ten days
ar
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

ACcIDENT.-Thursday morning last
Frank Bradley, a young man residing
at Slaughter Beach, went out on the
marsh to shoot muskrats, and while
there his gun slipped from his grasp.
In falling it struck the hammer, which
caused it to discharge one barrel and
blow away three toes Of his left foot.
He was brought to Milford and his
wounds dressed by DR.. Dawson.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03
DEATH

THARP.-At Wilmington, Del, on Monday
last Mrs. J. Tharp, mother of VIM. B.
Tharp. Funeral Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday, January 81. 1888,
Clement Sorden, aged As years.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-03

The prospect for fruit up to the pres
ent time is excellent for next summer.
This community can stand it..
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-11-29
THE soiIp WEST.

"Why," asks u Democratic eN-
change. lis the Solid South more to
DO feared than the 'solii westr The
only difference is that Que section Is
solidly Democratic and the other
solidly Republican :"
There is another difference. The
West is solidly Republican because
the majority o. It's voters believe IN
the principles OF the Republican party
and because they vote The Republican
ticket honestly and willingly. In
every Western state there Was fair
contest before she people, and every
citizen chose his osn party snd voted
in accordance with his convictions.
In all the United States there IS not a
Democrat who can truthtully say tia,
be was not permitted to vote a. he de-
sired or that his vote was not fairly
counted for the candidates for whom
il was east,
Can the solidisy Of The south be eS.
plained in n manner "a uvcditah'c "a
American manhood and American
citizenship Was every citizen ia that
section permitted 10 speak aad - vot,
as he desired Did southern BrPah
hcans fee, that they might freely yot'
for the candidates OF their party an,
chat their votes would be counted a
they were oastG WIN any man hav'
she hardihood 20 assert that 90 Re
publican was deprived Of his vote o
that every Republican vote was fairl!
counted
1t is not the solidi,y oil the Souil
which mensces our government Lei
the methods by which the South !
made solid ard kept solid
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-11-29
GARnNEn,s CONVICTION.

The telegraph brings the news that
E.A. Gardner has been convicted on
seyen indictments. Its safe to say,
therefore, that Mr.. Gardner's chances
Of passing decade or two within the
walls of New York prison are excel
lent.
This conviction is probably the end
of a remarkable career which has been
watched with interest by the people OF
Puget Sound for several years. f. A.
Gardner first came before the public
as a member of the Seattle police force
a little more than four years ago.
After serving the city for SOME months
In the capacity Of police officer, he
entered the customs service. He was
a proteec OF Collector Bceeher and ao-
sordingly he soon became chief in
spectsr. He held this position for nj
most two years and was finally per
mitted to resign after his connection
with what is known as 1.-THE switch
back smuggling case" became too mo-
torious to he hushed up. Since ieav-
ing tile service Mr.. Gardner has APP
parently devoted his attention to
smuggling and kindred pursuits.
Gardner made great deal Of money
while In the customs service and long
before hts dismissal his crnokodnoss
was well known throughout the terri
tory. lie Is a clever rascal, and be
soon acquired reputation for getting
out OF bad sorspes without serious
damage. SO general was the confidence
in his shrewdness and luck tina; his
friends constantly hoasted that Gard.
ncr was too smart to he caught"
The shrewdest criminal finds . cap
tor at last, however. and Gardner was
no exception TO tho rule. The story
of his arrest, his efforts 20 eNtricate
himself and the final hlunder which
made his fate certain is still fresh in
the public mind. lie violated the law
once too often. and his career ends, as
all such careers should end, in utter
and disastrous failure.