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Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

For several years farmers in Prime
Hook and Slaughter Necks, bordering
on the bay,lave sustained much dam
age because the mouth of old Slaugh-
ter cree k has been stopped up, and con-
spquenlly prevents the water from
draining away. An effort has been
made, and the money is in hand, to
have the creek re-upened; but the diff
ficulty seems to be in agreeing upon a
plan. Al a meeting of farmers inter
ested held last spring there was no
unanimiiy of opinion, and no feasible
plan proposed; consequently nothing
resulted. In the meantime the earth
has become so saturated with water
that it is only few feet from the sur
face, which causes peach trees to fail
and die. This is the case on Frank
Richards farm, and he thinks that
unless some action is taken promptly,
all of his five-year-Old trees will be
lost. The quickest and cheapest plan
would be to get small dredging ma
chine to do the work, and then by pill
ing ana brush bulkhead against the
sand again washing in.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03
Milford Chronicle
puRLIsHED WEEKLY AT MILFORD, DEL.
FRIDAY, AUG. 3, 1888.
m1LFonD onUHcM DIRECTORY

Rsntist Church, Third-st. moth, Sunday school
Services at 10 80 a. m. and 3 p. m. Prayer Meet
ing-Tkursday Evening
sunday School at the Chapel. on Second street
drst Sunday in every month
NJ L. Church. on Railroad Avenue. Services
AZ lo.sCa. m and 100 p. m. Rev. j. II. Wiley
Pastor. Sunday School Al 2 20 p m. Prayer
Meeting. Thursday evening at 700 O'Clock.
presbvterian Church. corner Of Walnut and
Front Streets South Milford. Services at ll.u
a m and Is p. m. Rev. II /. L. Bnnsteln Pastor.
Sunday School at Zoo p p.m.-Praysr Meeting at
ZOO O'Clock Thursday evenings.
Christ Church. corner Third AID Church-sts- =
snndays Holy Eucharist, 90, =. m. Mntins, 1870
Hirh celebration and Sermon. II 90. Vespers 800
n m Litany and Sermon. 30,-Ncek Days
Asp. m except Thursdays, when service will be
A. 80 with sermon.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03
I,ivinp Witnesses /

Ask any one who has used DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets as to their merits
They will tell you that pimples, ,blotches and
eruptious disappear that constipation-that
breeder of disorders-is relieved; that the
appetite is restored; that the whole system
is renovated and regulated beyond any con-
ception by these little wouder-workers. Be-
ing purely vegetable, they are perfectly
harmless; being composed of concentrated
active ingredients. they are powerful Purge
and purify the system, and disease will be
unknown OF all druggists
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

FIRE.-At an early hour on Thurs
day morning the barn on VIM. 4. Al
dred's farm. two miles southwest from
Milford, as discovered obe burning.
II appears that Chas. Warren-the
tenant-intended to help neighbor
thresh wheat and arose about four
O'Clock He was in the barn at about
ihat hour, and everything was all
right; but before he reached his
neighbor's house he saw his barn
burning. An attempt WAS made to
save the implements and horse in
the building, but the fire bad cut off
both from all aid. The animal was
not ,own,d 10y Mr.. Warren, but was
one sent To- him to break to harness by
Herman Davis. Besides The plows,
harrnws, harness. etc burned about
So lu. hels of wheat and d lot Of food
were consumed The origin Of the
fire is IA mystery, and the loss falls on
Mr.. Warren alone, us the building
was insured.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

\ CARD.-I take this method of ex-
tending my sincerest thanks to the
many friends who aided me so gener-
ousIy after the great loss sustained
by fire. appreciate very highly the
substantial gifts that enable me to
continue farmingi but more than this.
the sympathy that has been so general
from friends and neighbors.
Yours sincerely,
JOHN T. JOHNSON.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03
Grangers' Picnic

The third annual picnic of the Delaware
Patrons of Husbandry began al Rehoboth on
Wednesday July 2sth. John c. Higgins de.
lyered the address of welcome. He was
followed by DIR. Geo D. PurintOn, director
Of the Delaware Experimental Station in an
instructive address on Science in Agricul-
ture and Horticulture" " r. R. Mcdowell
spoke on the importance ofeducatng farmer
boys. Colonel Z. L, Martin, president of
the Delaware Fruit exchange spoke in refer
euce to the peach aud endorsed the Bureau
Of Information and Distribution. William
p. Corsa, solicitor for the Bureau also
spoke in its praise. w. N. Brown, Secre-
tary Of the Delaware ffuit exchange gave an
account of his Western and Northern trip in
the interest Of the Exchange. j. Wesley
Webb, editor Of the Delqware Fam and
Home talked on the subject Of railroad
freight discrimination. The following reso-
lutious were passed.
Resolved That we hereby express our
qualification at the excellent work done by
the Executive Committee Of Delaware State
Grange on behalf of the farmers Of this Pen
insula, in accunulating evidence of discrim-
iuation against them oil the part of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, and the COM
plete and comprehensive manner ia which
the matter has been conducted thus far
Resolved That we desire that the case
against the railroad company be pressed to
speedy hearing before the Interstate Com
merce Commission"
There were about seventy arangeTs pres.
eut The session was the pleasautest and
most profitable one ever held by the gran
gers of Delaware.
Most of those in attendance returned home
on Friday and Saturday but a goodly num-
Der spent the Sabbath at the shore.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

THE meeting Of "B" company on
Monday evening was well attended,
and some pleasant discussion of Camp
DUPONT was in,lulged in. A COM
mittee was appointed TO draft history
Of the eneampment for registry in the
minutes. There will be an adjourned
meeting this evening at 1870 O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

NEXT Thursday a week, August l6,
will be "Liltle Thursday" at Slaughter
Beach and on this occasion many hum
dreds of people for miles around will
visit the bay shore. For those who
want to clear the great crowd of Big
Thursday, which is the next follow
ing, this day will be particularly ad-
yantageOus.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

For some cause unknown the peo-
pie along the Delaware bay are cut off
from toothsome pan fish, this season.
by the absence of "crocus," or more
property "croakers" After "a week of
hot weather and the bay flats get we'll
warmed they may come on. Then
lonl.out for snort
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

AFTER viewing the game of base
ball at Slaughter Beach last Tuesday
a company of gentlemen concluded to
return by Cedar Beach, that there
might be some change in the scenery
Of the drive. Arriving az Cedar Beach
Hotel just at supper time they ven
tured to try one Of Mr. LoewenheiH's
suppers, and though they had expect
ed u good one, were surprised at the
variety and delicacy of the menu. 1t
was real pleasure to sit at the we'll
spread board, and the cleanly neatness
and sumptuousuess Of the appoint
meuts are a real treat when compared
with the sloveuliness of hotels in gem
eral. One OF the party said, Il don't
see how he can do iti why things were
so good. and served 80 nicely that ac-
tually ate until was ashamed of my
greediness During their visit the
party encountered company Of
prominent gentlemen of Milford who
had also supped with ''mine host"
aud were eloquent in approval. That
comfort, luxury and good taste are
understood 10y Mr.. Loewenhein none
of these parties seem to doubt, and
they prophesy that le cannot fail to
have the preference when his merits
are known,
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

INVESTIGATING John G. and Geo.
II. Hall. and j Stanley short. have
been on tour through the great peach
districts of Maryland and upper Kent
county, this week, to zee for them
selves how much truth there is in the
reported enormous yield and the pre-
maturing Ofpea aches
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03
Excursions to Cincinnati.

Every Thursday until August goth, inclu-
sive. the Baltimsre and Ohio R. r. Co., will
sell excursion tickets to Cincinnati from all
points on its lines east of the Ohio River, at
rate of one and one-third fares for the round
trip. Tickets will be valid for return pas
sage for IS days, including day of sale.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

If all the Texas ponies were bunch
ed aud offered for sale next week in
Milford. they would not average five
dollars per head. Another animal of
this class last Friday seriously hurt Il
fine horse for Bivens DOnavan, the
livery man, by kicking him on the
leg. Delaware bred horses is what
Delawareans want to buy, ana we
must supply the demand.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03
An Important Element

of the success of Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
fact that every purchaser receives a fair
equivalent for his money The familiar head
line 200 Doses One Dollar, stolen by imi-
tators, is original with and true only of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. This can easily be
proven by any one who desires to test the
matter. For real economy buy only Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Sold by all druggists
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03
Bic Thursday.

Cedar Beach again makes Its
claim as a place of popular resort
and will duly celebrate "BIG
THURSDAY" as was its wont in the
years that are past. According
to the allotment of "big" days
Cedar Beach will celebrate Aug.
9th as "BIG THURSDAY. A pro-
gram Of popular amusements will
be arranged aud Mr.. Loewenhein,
the genial proprietor assures all
who spend the day at Cedar Beach
Hotel a d, " Of pure enjoyment.
A cordial invitation is extend
ed to everybody.
M. LoEWENHEIN.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

ANOTHER "Acme" Evaporatnr WAS
sold this week by NJ Reynolds d
Bro. to Steel & Hickman. Of Frank
ford, Del. 1t was one Of the five foot
size, and takes the place Of an old
Empire" machine which they pur.
chased second-handed.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

GEORGETOWN didn't get to set off its
display of fireworks on July 4th owing
to the inte, ference of the town coun-
ell. But air. Julius Green. of the Ea-
gle Hotel is not to be cheated out of
his celebration just because the Fourth
wasn't success. He has nice dis
play Of pyrotechnics which will be
turned loose tomorrow night.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

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. 5. Grier &c Son.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

RACES On Wednesday the special
races at Dover took place and We're
witnessed by large number of people
The colt race was won by Illinois Boy,
of Harrington. In tine $3.50 race Col.
SmalPs colt Independence took first
money. and the free-for-all race, Delav
ware Bashaw, of WOodside, was the
winner.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

WE have now ia stock 1900 lbs.
laundry starch and 25OO bars of SOAPS
Can suit you in any price. CaIi sell
you splendid bar Of soap for 4 cents;
good bar at cents. We keep eve
rything. ADKINS, the Grocer.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

If the work OF opening the large
ditch across Cedar Beach aud slaugh-
ter Neck marshes Is intended to be
done we'll, arrangements should be
made to have the work started not
later than September, This work
viii save us from millions Of mosqui-
toes by removing their breeding places,
and make available hundreds Of acres
of marsh for moving and pasture.
The tax has been laid and the work
must be done. The most economical
way to do it in the long run will be to
hire email dredge similar TO those
used on the marshes around New Cas-
tie for opening bitches or canals Of 2
similar character.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

SIxTY-THREE ears loaded with ex-
cursionists passed over the d. NJ. & V.
railroad om Thursday Of last week for
Rehoboth. They contained 4 800 peo-
ple-so we are informed by one Of the
conductors interested.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

LETTERS remaining in the Milford
postof1ice uncailed for. for Mrs. Silas
Belts, Miss Mary H. Clendaniel. Ka-
tie johnson, VIM. Krder, Jacob
Quillen, Joseph b. Scott.
r. Y. WATSON, P. NJ,
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

PILING have been driven for the
foundation of new store at the North
end of Waison's Block. The fnunda-
ton will he run up ten feet out of stone,
aud the balance of the building be fur
nished with brick.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03
A Great Legacy

to bequeath to your children, is a strong,
clean, pure constitution-better than wealth,
because it will never prove curse. You
cannot give what you do not possess, but
mothers will find in DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription wonderful help-couecting
all weaknesses, bringing their systems into
perfect condition, so that their children, un-
tainted, shall rise up to call them blessed
There is not druggist in all the land
But always keeps a stock on hand.
Judge Paynter heard a motion ON July rs,
at Georgetown, to annul the indentures Of
James Coulter on complaint of cruelty
brought by his next friend, Henry Watson,
agains; Isaac Clendanial. Charles NJ. Cul-
len, Esq. appeared for complainant and
Alfred p. Robinson, Esq, for defendant.
The judge refused to annul the ndentures
and gave the lad. who is about 3 years old,
back to Mr.. Clendaniel. He then gaye him
up to his father, Thomas J. Coulter, subject
TO approval By the judge. The parties are
from Cedar Creek hundred.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

If the early bird catches the worm,
Treidler should in justice catch the
bulk Of the merchant tailoring busi-
ness in Milford, as he is the first to
bring the fall styles and fall goods in
to the town.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

No BETTER point in Kent county
can be found to locate creamery than
right here in the town Of Milford.
The amount of money that such an
Institution would scatter among far
mers for milk-much OF which now
goes to waste--is much larger than is
generally supposed. In last weeks
issue of the MiddIetown Transcript is
the following relative to the creamery
in operation iu that town:
Tuesday last was payday at the Eagle
creamery and about S2,5oo was paid out to
the farmers for milk for the month of June
The price paid was 70 cents per 100 pounds.
About 95 farmers now carry milk to the
creamery"
This sum would make an apprecia-
ble increase in the circulating medium
Of Milford
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03
Arrival of Malls.

FROM NoRTH-II:24 AN, and GOO Pm. 2
FROM SOUTH $40 AN, aud 5:45 pm.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

No service will lie held in the Pres
byterian church next Sunday on ac-
count of Rev. H. L. Bunstein being
away on his summer vacation.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

ABOUT POO car loads Of peaches have
been shipped from this Peninsula this
season.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

A CASE has been brought to light
this week that should receive the at
tention ofthe Society for the Preven-
tion Of Cruelty to Children The facts
are that Mrs. Hamilton" and Mrs.
Susie Hudson" had a knock-hown-aud
drag-out fight, in which the latter was
worsied. For this disturbance of the
public peace, Esquire Fowler commit
ted the first named woman to Jail.
This fact leaves two little children in
the care Of parent whose ability to
give them proper training and sup
port is seriously questioned.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

On Thursday evening night bloom
ing cereus bloOmed in the office of DR..
]. G. Dawson. II attracted a large
number to inspect the beauties of the
flower.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

THE tides of Mispilion river have
been excellent for evening boating
this week, but the pastime seems to
have lost its wOnted popularity.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

THE colored people of Milford pic
niced at Slaughter Beach yesterday.
There were two persons IN the party
whose combined weight was 68l
pounds.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

ANOTHER dealer in evaporated
fruit writes the CHRONICLE and en-
dorses the twenty-five pound box for
packing, but takes exception to the
size. He claims that Is inches long,
II inches wide aud inches deep is
the proper inside sizes for the boxes.
This may do for unpeeled stock, but
unless bone dry it would hold more
than twent- --fve pounds of evaporated
peeled peaches.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

ALL the Turnip Seeds, Common and
Crimson Glover Seed, at Humes hard
ware store.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03
JOHN T. JOHNSON.

YOUTHs ambitious to secure an ell
ueatiun will be interested to know
that "A free scholarship at Newark col
lege now awaits the successful candi-
date from Cedar Creek Hundred.
Representative Thomas II Wilson,
Jr., is the man TO whom applications
should be addressed. This is a rare
chance for some enterprising young
man to get a start in the right direc-
lion.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

THE regular monthly meeting Of
Milford Hundred Republican club oe-
ours tonight.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

GEO H. HALL las announced his
clearing sale to begin August lst, pre-
paratory to removal of his business to
Deputy's new block.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

MELONs-John w. Causey shipped
SIX barrels Of musk melons on We'd
nesday last.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

THE conductors Of the Delaware
railroad, through Mr.. Thos. B. Lewis.
Of the d. NJ. and V. Division. requests
the CHRONICLES toexpress their thanks
and appreciation for the public's pat
ronage Of their excursion to Rehoboth
last week Their largest expectations
We're more than realized, and believ-
ing that it. in large measure, was
due to the personal regard of the peo-
pie for them, they feel deeply gratiiied.
Indeed. the conductors on the Della
ware railroads. are clever set, and
perfect gentlemen.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

WHETHER bandanna,anA American
flag, lace or cambrie handkerchief,
whatever you want, call on Mrs.
Reedy
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

Mrs. DILLON, of Philadelphia, is in
attendance at the sick bed Of her
father, Geo. w. White, who is not ex-
peeted TO recover.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

EARLY TRAM.-Commencing with
last Monday an early passenger train
leaves Rehoboth and connects with
the morning express at Harrington.
It passes through Milford at 7:Sl m.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

THE service at the chapel on Sun
Sunday next will be conducted by SUI
perintendent Causey who arrives
home to-day and will remain over
Sabbath in order to be there.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

THE place to get cheap secondhand
clothing is at W. e. Lank's.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

Two vessels loaded with stone for
tie foundations of the new bridge ar
rived this week.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

No rain of any amount for a month
has fallen in or near Milford, aud the
earth is as dry as ashes. Unless rain
falls In few days corn and truck will
be seriously damaged.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

Two carloads Of peaches left Milford
Oh Monday last. Hale's Early was
the principal variety.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

SOME aver that Milford had but
nine men i'm the field Wednesday,
while Cape May had ten men and one
of them host.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

THE fall styles and fashion plates
were received this week at Treidler's
merchant tailoring rooms.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

LosT.-On Wednesday last on the
road leading from H. c. COrsa's to
"Big Stone" beach, red striped shawl
which the finder will please return to
H. C. COrsa.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

PIERsoN is home again, and his
stock of hats and shoes shows how
well his time was spent while in the
city.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

AN assistant agent and telegraph
operator has been sent TO Lincoln du'
ring the fruit season.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

REV. J. A THOMAS will preach in
the Cedar Neck NJ. +. Church on next
Sunday afternoon aud evening.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

WANTED "A Second hand heater
for evaporating purposes. Apply to
G. Hopkins. Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

A new lot of Crimson Glover Seed,
at Humes' hardware store.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

LOTS of summer ducks are now feed
ing on the bayshore marshes.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobs, widow of Loxley
R. Jacobs died at the residence ofJohn T.
Jacobs, near Bridgeyille, on July 96 She
was sister ofH- /, Hopkins Of Seaford, and
was about 90 years of age.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

NEw moon on Tuesday next.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

James B. Messick will be candidate for
The House from Kenton hundred, Kent
county.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

WANTED, Tor cash, trout sounds aud
wool. G. H. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

The tonic and Alternative properties Of
Ayers Sarsaparilla are too well known to
require the specious aid of any exaggerated d
or fictitious certificate. Witnesses of Il e
marvellous cures effected by this preparation
are to-day living in every city and hamlet of
the land.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

BUILDING LOAN meeting next Tues
day evening
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03
MILFORD MENTIONS.

GOOD peaches are scarce.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

Democrats in Sussex county are organizing
campaign clubs. A strong organization was
formed at Georgetown on Tuesday last much
enthusiasm was manifested.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03
NOTICE.

The cs.partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name Of Mrs. G.. l.. COunselman sS
Co. dong business al Houston, Kent County Del
aware, has been this day dissolved by nuiual con
sent, and all settlements due to or from said firm
will De settled by r ii. Hollis, who will cox duct
the generally merchandising business at the old
stand. July l3, 1888,
MRS. GEO. COUNsELItAN,
st RI HOLLIS,
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

THE colored people of this vicinity
will have "big Saturday" at Ben
netUs PierOn August llth. Us. Ben
nett has arranged to supply refresh
ments. A grand time is anticipated.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

THE Captain of the Cape May Base
Ball Club was presented with hand
some bouquet at the close Of Tuesday s
game; a compliment from the lady
members Of the Milford Base Ball AS
..n.ninAinnn
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

SALES Of peaches by the orchard
have been reported as having been
closed this week by S. Tod.i Jenkins
and Beni. Hudson. The former sold
about 5000 baskets to Chas. Barker and
Mr.. Hudson sold to Hynson & Bro,
about as many more. The price was
not made public bnt II Is understood to
have been s5 cents a basket.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

Mrs. ELLA REvILLE. in going into
the cellar of her fathers residence on
last Wednesday. slipped on the steps,
and in falling cut the back part of her
head severely. She is about again but
feels sore from the shaking up.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

Another narrow escape from drowning oc
cured at Rehoboth beach last week, a lady
balher got ont beyond her depth and gen
tleman from Iewes went to her assistanC e
but she cluug SO tightly to him in her terror
that both would probably have drowned had
not Walter Burton gone to their assistance.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-03

Aver Ague Cure never fails to neutral
ize the poisons Of malaria, and eradicate
them from the system. This preparation is
purely vegetable, contains no harmful ingre-
dieuts, and, if taken according TO direeti' rs,
is warranted to cure fever and ague. Try it.