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Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

SUDDEN DEAFH.-On Sunday after.
noon last neighbors of Winlock H.
Collins, in Lincoln, found him dead
upon his kitchen floor. It is supposed
that he had died ON Friday night pre-
Rvious, Ms that was the last time he was
zen alive, and modification had COM
eced. He was n years and two
hths old, and lad been troubled
th heart disease The Coroner'a
raquest found verdict in accordance
with the facts.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

On Wednesday evening the enthus-
lasm of the republicans became so in
tense that vent was necessary or some
thing must "bust. about 8 O'Clock the
Brandywine COrnet Band headed a
procession Of citizens carrying broOms
and banners aud paraded the streets,
stopping at the residence Of several
prominent, men where cOngratulaIory
remarks were INDUCED in.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

THERE will be meeting Of the re-
publieans at the Central Hotel this
(Friday) evening at O'clock for the
purpose os arranging for the republi-
can celebration on next Tuesday. All
republicans and citizens are invited TO
attend
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09
Milford, Oct. %, 1888.
Wilmington, Del, Oct. 20, 1855

Wilmington, Del, Oct. 20, 1855.
Dear mr.. Kerr:
am glad to hear of your purpose TO
hold a Mission in your Parish, and desire
to express my hearty approval of this in
tention. fervently pray that Gods es-
pecia1 presence may be with the Mission
er, yourself and your people, both in the
Preparations for the Mission and through
out its continuance.
Let ME add my blessing for you and
the flock committed to your charge.
Afectionately Your Friend and Bishop,
LEIGHTON COLEMAN.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

APPRoPos of the happy result ofthe
late election. Rev. j. S. Willis will
Keep open doors on Monday next at
his residence near Milford and will be
pleased to entertain his friends and ae-
quaintances Of either political pursua-
sim
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

task of making the Mission known to
those about you, By one. Many will
see the public notices aud pass them by
with the thought, that is not for me. -
It is your part TO carry home the call to
the Mission to each soulin Milford. You
can do it if you will Icannot Will you
do that muche You can at least put a
copy of this sheet, and of the list of ser
vices, into the hands of those about you;
but you must do more. Some cannot read
these words; some will not To them,
above all, you must speak If you be-
lieve this is Gods call TO you and others,
and do nothing will you not place your
self under the woe uttered upon those
who come not to the help Of the Lord,
to the help of the Lord against the
mighty. Judges, V, 23.)
But let it be well understood by all
Faithfully, Your Friend,
JAMES o. S. HUNTINGTON,
Sup. o. H. c.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

A feature of next Tuesdays eelebra-
tion will be the fulfillment of a wager
in which w. 5. Hoebbs is to wheel
Col. NJ H. Davis through the princi-
pal streets in a barrow, preceded by
the eollored band playing Yankee
Doodle.n
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

]. w. TRUITT is happy over the cleo
tlons but that don't interfere with his
business enterprise, he still keeps a
line of Dry goods, unexcelled by any
and cheap as dirt.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

NEXT Tuesday the republicans of
Milford and Cedar Creek hundreds
purpose to celebrate their victory at
the polls, by parade aud Illumina-
ton in Milford
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

The democrats of Houston became
enthusiasticOver democratic news re-
ceived last Wednesday evening and
proceeded to demonstrate by grand
parade and jOllifcation.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09
Arrival of Mails.

FROM NoRTH-II:24 AM, and 600 PM.
FROM SOUTH 7;3o AN, and 345 PM.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

MRS. S. L. REEDY has been receIv-
ing many beautiful articles Of fancy
goods and works of art for the holi-
days. She will, in few days, visit
both New York and Philadelphia for
the purpose of getting the very latest
in styles and novelties
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

THE Rector Of Christ Church, Mil
ford, desires to express his thanks to
all those who so kindly assisted the
choir of Christ Church so well with
the music at the services last Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

The Love Combination" will play
the "Hoosier Doctorn in Dorsey Hall
this Friday evening, Nov. 8. Admis-
sion 25 cents. Reserved seats 30 and
so cents.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

Col. SMALL had an operation per-
formed on his foot for suppurating
sore. He bore the ether well and is in
good recovery. The operation was
performed by Drs. Gillespie Of Milton
and J. A. Stevens of Florida.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

HEADQUARTERS for fruits and nuts:
Best cigars on the market eigaretts
&c, w. S. WrOten.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09
HOLY Cross CLERGY HOUSE,

Holy CROSS CLERGY HOUSE,
Ave. and 4th St,
NEW YORK Cry.
Oct ~, 1888.
To the Congregation of Christ Church,
Milford, Del.
nv Dear BROTHERS and Sisters.
Your Rector has asked ME to conduct a
Mission of eight days in your Parish
Church. I have promised, with Gods
help, to come to you next month. The
interest you have already shown encour-
ages me but in the two weeks that yet
remain before the Mission begins, ! want
you to do great deal more than you
have yet done. With you must rest the
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

THE following letters are uncalled
for in the Milford post Oflice.-Rev.
T. Creamer, Mr.. Jas. II. Evans. Mrs
Laurel Hudson, Mr.. Elmer T. Lindale,
Geo. M. Mills, Louisa Minner, Joseph
B. Scott. Miss MOllie Williams, Geo.
NJ. Williams, Welsh & Starky.
r. Y. WATSON, p. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

INTEREST in the election is as nat
ural to men as is interest in fame.
goods to ladies. Mrs. Reedy has a
selection of justsuch novelties as ladies
dote on, and visit to her store is al
most as entertaining to the ladies, as
election returns TO the lords of crea-
tion.u
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

GET your reserved seat tickets as
eaIly as possible fol" HOOsier Doctor" 3"
II. L. Paige's pharmacy.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

FOUR entertainments were booked
for Milford this week. Two will take
place this aud tomorrow evenings.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

MONEY sold at the Building Loan
last Tuesday evening from , to 4 pei
cent, about s.. 200 was sold.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

HARRISON got there" and so does
Triedler if its a first class suit Ofclothes
you want.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

PERsONAL.-Mr.a and Mrs. Irving J
Scott of Houston are visiting relatives
in Northern Pennsylvania.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

LAST Saturday small child of Dan
iel Still, South Milford, got hold of a
vial of laudanum and before discOv-
cred, had drunk considerable part of
it. Heroic treatment was admins
tered and no serious result followed.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

MRS. JOHN H. APPEL has sold her
store and removed TO Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

WHEN you want anything in the
grocery line just come to us we have
it. ADKINS THE GROCER
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

PUBLIC SALE OF APPLES. - b. w.
Truitt s. Co will sell Rt public sale on
Saturday, Nov. 10. ls8s. ut l o'clock,
at Milford, one car load Of Northern
apples and grapes in lots to suit Dur-
chaser. b. W. TRUITT, Auet.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

MIR. LOVE will entertain you to-
morrow evening by the presentation
OF "Senator Spreadeagle," Dorsey
Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

To RENT. - Desirable dwelling on
northeast corner of Second and North
SITS. Apply to Mrs R. b. ROUDEBUsH.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

TRUssEs and abdominal supporters
a speciality at Foulk & Co.'S.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

CLEAN coal of first quality and in all
sizes, delivered anywhere in town at
lowest prices. JOHN G. HALL.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

TWENTY turkeys will be offered as
prizes at the shooting match at Slaugh-
ter Bench On Thanksgiving afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

On Sunday the 18th inst, the new
NJ. E. Church at Lincoln will he dedi-
Gated. F. J. Lee is the pastor in
charge.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

w. E. LANK still leads in second
hand clothing for cheapness.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

THANKSGIVING DAY is approach
ing.and in order that your health may
be unimpaired, aud you may be best
fitted to enjoy and appreciate the bless
Jugs for which you give thanks, you
should throw aside those old shoes
and get new pair Of Pierson.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09
PUBLIC sale.

The undersigned for the purpose OF reducing
his stock before moving to his recently purchased
farm will offer at PUBLIC SALE at his present
residence on tie Draper Farm. ia
PRIME HOOK NECK.
at 10 O'Clock a M, on
THURSDAY NOVEMBER II, 1855,
the following prosperity. at positive sale;
HORSES.
One horse years old: one horse years old:
one colt ? years old; two. this Springs colts; and
large mule, - years old.
CATTLE.
Three yoke Of well broken oxen from five to six
years old. They are large SIZE. weighing from
1850 to 25O0, per pair. Fifteen head OF cows. all
Springers. Forty-two head Of young cattle, many
OF which are ready TO butcher
One Farm Wagon: one drill, in good order, and
a lot Of articles too tedious to mention.
TERNs.-On all sums of $40, cash: over that
amount credit of u months. by purchaser giving
note with approved security
W. E. Collision, Auet 7. f. CLENDANIEL.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

REy. H. L. BUNsTEIN will preach
Sabbath morning at IL o'clock. Sub
iect King Herod and John the Beptist.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

THE sale of Heman Davis personal
property which was advertised to
take place yesterday was postponed on
account of had weatheruntil Tuesday
next, Nov. 10. at 10 o'clock "a. IN.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09
Teachers Institute.

Superintendent Ward announces that the
Sussex County Teachers Institute will posi-
lively be held at Laurel, Del, Nov, goth
and 2Sth inclusive. The executive commit
tee meets at Georgetown on the roth inst,
to complete arrangements, aud it is expected
that dollar-a-day rates at the Laurel hotel
and reduced railroad fares will be secured to
those attending the Institute. The program
and lectures will be announced next week
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

How much did you lose on the cleo
tiOn?
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

A small panic occurred at the entertain
ment in Dorsey Hall on Wednesday
evening last, as the impromtu repub-
Iican demonstration was passing. A
rocket flashing by one Of the windows
to the hall, and some one cried fire! A
rush was made for the door; but cool
heads soon passified the excited ones.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09
FOE RENT.

A fine Groom dwelling on n. Secoud-st,
now in tenure Of Mrs Ruth Dorsey Rent,
SIoo per anuum.
Also, GROOM dwelling, with stables and
large yard, located on Northst next old NJ.
Z. Church Cemetery. Rent, 500. per year.
Apply to VIM. D. FOWLER,
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

In Milford hundred the election was
earnestly contested, but was quiet and
orderly in every particular. The Sauls-
Try men worked like beavers To de-
feat their unit rule opponents, and how
we'll their work was done the returns
bear ample testimony. Money was a
powerful adiuuct,a and To the shame of
decent politics, voters We're bought and
sold without The least attempt at con-
cealment Cedar Creek was an all
cay taltle ground Not man came
around the polls but what was cared
for by one or the other of the opposing
factions, and their money was again
patent So liberal were the prices
paid that both sides exhausted their
funds long before the polls closed; hut
the dissatisfied element largely voted
as it talkedi yet many men, whose
wing of the Iarty had been sat upon
hard swallowed the bitter pill and fell
in line. II soon became apparent that
the split tickets would take up much
time in tallying out, and it was long
past mldnight before the actual result
in either hundred was known.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

Alexis Dupont Coleman who SAID the
Office of mathis on Sunday morning.
The Rector and congregation of Christ
Church, Milford, will long remember
the pleasant visit of their new Bishop.
and all hone to give him their loyal
support in his work for God aud his
Church in Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

Do you suffer with catarrh You can be
cured if you take Hoods Sarsaparilla the
great blood purifier. Sold by all druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

HAVE you heard from Pencader ?
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

On or about Nov. 10Th, Levy Court
Commissioner Masten,Of Milford hun
dred, expects the new iron bridge that
is to replace the present modern draw
bridge over the Murderkill creek to
reach Frederica. From the time of
its arrival until placed in position,
travel to and from Frederica will have
to go around by Fork Landing or
Laws Chapel.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

WHILE VIM. d. Fowler was at the
Democratic meeting earnestly taking
part. a negro entered his yard and stole
few chickens. The thief was only
deferred from taking coop and all by
the Interference of neighbOrs. He
probably belonged to the great race of
chicken thieves whose motto might
be, 1--WE are the indolent people and
must be supported"
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09
MILFORD MENTIONS.

INDIAN summer.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

The Chapel Anniversary last Mon
day night wus one of the most enjoya-
BILE entertainment ever held by the
school. The building was comfOrtly
filled and the floral deco ralions de-
light TO the eye. The address by the
Rev. J. II. Wiley was one Of his hap
piest efforts, and the two anthemns
sung by Misses Bessie aud May Davis
aud Messrs. Triedler and Richards
were finely rendered. The singing
by the school aud a seperate song by
the infant Department were fully APP
preciated by the audience. Prizes for
attendance were presented to seven
scholars with an appropriate address
by Mr. Thomas Miss Maranville
presided with her usual excellence at
the organ.
Milford chronicle., 1888-11-09

AN arrangement was made to run
an extra train between Milford and
Georgetown yesterday. that the re-
Du6licans of Milford aud Cedar Creek
might avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity to see "Return Day" at the
county seat; it being the second repub-
lican return day in about twenty-five
years. The day. proved cloudy but Il
hundred persons went. In former
years before railroads aud newspapers
were sonumerous,t this gathering on re-
turn day was the only way that certain
knowledge of how the elections went
could be obtained; but it is fading
away like other old customs that the
press and telegraph has made useless.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-20

penetrated some vital part. Reports
o follow thick and fast, aud as one
rifle IL emptied another il handed TO
the marksman and the bloody work
goes on until all OF the animals are
stretched ~lifeless about the arena.
Right here one has a most excel
lent opportunity to witness the
skill OF the Iadian as a butcher.
Each carcass is at once surrounded by
from four to six Indians, who with sharp
knives in less time thar IL takes to
write 1t, have the skin OF the animal off,
the entrails out and everything ready
to turn the meat over TO the agents as
%sistant, who makes the apportionment
upon the same basis as he distributed
the articles from the warehouse. OF
the beef nothing is allowed TO waste or
spoil. Each Indian comes in for his
share OF raw liver, which is not counted
on his provision account; while the in
testines, both long and short, great and
small are cut into pieces about three
feet in length, stripped of their contents
by passing through the fingers, after
which with great gusto and evidently
much satisfaction they pass into the
cast iron stomach of Indian humanity.
This closes the order of exercises and
the wagons, ponies and dogs are packed
and the cavalcade prepares for
the march to the rude homes, scattered
along the streams that flow through the
great Sioux reservation, there to re-
main in ldleness until the time arrives
for making preparations for another
trip to the agency.
A visit to Cheyenne agency would be
but half made il one did not call at the
mission school, which is situated a few
miles above the agency buildings.
Here Mr.. j. +. Kinney, Jr., and his
estimable wife, assisted by the Misses
Wood, Cavalier and W~roten, who are
devoting their time. energies and the
best days Of their dives to the advance
ment of the youth of the red race. The
school is under the control OF the
Episcopal church. and more directly
under the control of Bishop Hare.
Here from one to two hundred Young In
dians, the number ranging according
to the seasons of the year, attend school,
where they are taught to read and
write, the rudiments of music, to sew,
cook and do all kinds of ~housework.
The boys school is separate from the
girls school. and here the little red
kids are taught to read and write and
initiated in the art of farming. These
schools are doing much good, both in
the way of teaching the younger gener-
alton knowledge, and the older genera
ton the usefulness of the m The
schools and the instructors are looked
upon with much pleasure by the adult
Indians and are very popular.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-20
A Charge as is a Charge.

Judge Jonah Joles, recently delivered
the following charge to the jury, says
the Chicago America, in the case of
Elm Church for stealing:
Jury, you kin go out, and don't show
your ugly mugs here till you find a ver-
dict-if you can't get one of your own,
get the one the last jury used"
The jury retired, and after an absence
of fifteen minutes, returned with II ver-
dict of ''Suicide in the ninth degree
and fourth verse"
Then Judge Jonah Joles pronounced
the following sentence: "Elim Church
stand up and face the music. You are
found guilty of suicide for stealing.
Now this court sentences you to pay a
fine of two shillings. to shave your bead
with n bagganett, in tho barracks, and
if you try to cave In any Of the heads of
the jury, you'll catch thunder, that'sall.
Your fate will be a warning to others,
and in conclusion may the Lord have
mercy on your soul. Sheriff, get a pint
OF red eye; I'm awful thirsty"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-20

ported TO have been almost liz years OF
age. The generic Impression that 10
bacco shortens ONES life doesn't seem 10
have been borne out in his case, as, ac--
cording to "his own statement" he USED
the weed since boyhog1, while medicine
in any form was unknown to his stom-
ach until five years ago, when he used
at onic to give him strength.
W. w. Wilmot,t IAN old man who APP
peared on the streets OF Montgomery,
Ala, a few days ago begging for enough
to buy a railroad ticket to Mobile, has
had a romantic history. Many years
ago he invented a machine for crimp-
ing shoes, and soon acquired a fortune.
In 1876 he lost a wager OF $40 ,O0O that
he had on Tilden's election to the presi-
dency, and since then one misfortune
has crowded closely on the heels OF an
other until he has lost his entire for
tune and his health as we'll.
j. Cam Bradshaw, who was perhaps
the oldest man in the county, being
about S8 years old, died at his home,
near Big Springs, in Wilson County,
Tenn, May 1. He was riding on horse
back a week ago last Monday, when he
felt a swimming in the head and started
to get off his horse, when he fell, and
one foot hung in the stirrup and the
horse dragged him some yards, causing
injuries from which he never rallied,
though he was conscious afterwards.
The historian, Johann Michael Won
Solti, died recently in Munich at the
age OF ninety-one. He became lecturer
OF history in the University Of Munich
in 1926, but lost his position in 1885 at
the instance of the archbishop OF Mu-
Mich. He was reinstated as full profess
sor in 1S49, and remained n OF the or
naments of the university until his re-
tirement in 1876. He became director
Of the State Archives of Bavaria in
1868. His historical writings cover q
wide range OF subjects.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-20
Can Catarrh be Cured.

The past age might be called a superstitious
one. The present can more properly be called
among the impossibilities have now become
everyday possibilities. IL would be supertuous
to enumerate them. But have we reached the
utmost limit Have we? Physicians who claim
to make certain ailments the human body Is
subject to II special study and claim TO be able
self-satisied practitioners as presumptuous put
does their saying so make it so2 the man who
comes the nearest to overcoming the seeming
impOssibilities of others IS now all the rage, and
well does he or they deserve the success they
have labOred SO hard to attain. DIR. }. Cresap
Mccoy or his associates do not make claims 70
anything marvellous, such as raising the dead
10 give sight 10 the blind; but by their new and
scientific method Of treating catarrh they have
cured and do cure catarrh, as well AS bronchial
and throat troubles. They make catarrh a
specially because 1t is one of the most prevalent
and troublesome diseases that the people of this
climate are heir to. Since DIR. Mccoy and his
associates have located in this city they have
treated with success hundreds of persons whom
other physicians have told their disease was
lish from week to week in the daily papers ties.
timonials from some of their many grateful
patients, giving in each case the full name
and address OF the person making the state,
ment. that the donbttng and skeptical may chl
and interview the said people prior TO visiting
the doctors offices for consultation. The people
advertised az cured are by no means obscure or
zens we'll known by the business people and
community nj large, and 1t will more than repay
any one suffering from catarrhal affections to
visit those whose statements are published, or
consult with the doctor or his associates at his
Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-20
Served In Four Wars.

A dispatch from Allyan, Kan, to the
st. Louis Globe, says: The Crippled
Union Soldiers association has an old
veteran, Andrew Franklin, who fought
in four wars-viz.: 1872, Black Hawk,
Mexican and war OF Rebellion. In the
was of 1912 Mr.. Franklin "a a member
of C 7, United States cavalry. He was
wounded and captured at the battle of
Lundy's Lane. He was again wounded
at Fort Stevens, July Is, 1915. His de-
scriptive roll is not complete and there
fore it can't be learned what organiza-
tions he served in since 1912. He is re-
ceiving the m niicent sum of So per
month pension from his gene rous gov
eminent. He is o a resident of Bur-
lington, Kan, and is ninety-nine years
OF age.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-20
Entered Into Rest mt 95.

A correspondent from Hopkinsville,
KY, writes to the st. Louis Globe that
Miss Temperance Ingram, died in the
ninety-ffth year OF her age, having
beer born in Virginia in February, 1893.
Her parents..emigrated to Logan county,
Kansas, in 1905, and in 1871 she united
with the Methodist church under the
ministry of the famous preacher Rev.
Peter Cartwright. She frequently
heard Bishop Asbury, the first Motho-
dist bishop, preach. She was
married, but died at the home of u lady
she had adopted and raised.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-20
Married seventy-Five Years Ago.

Among the arrivals from the east last
week at Los Angeles, Cal, were John
Z. Richmond and wife. The couple
we're married seventy-fve years ago.
The husband is now ninety-ive and the
as a soldier and his wife as a nurse. The
couple were born in Sterling, KY, and
have had fourteen children, the Oldest,
q son OF seventy-three, being still alive.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-20
The Last Survivor Of Waterloo.

New York Post: Norman MacDon-
aid, of Big Bras Dor, Cape Breton, is
dead, aged ITO years. He was the last
known survivor of Waterloo, having
fought in that battle under Wellington
when thirty-seven years of age. He
was born in the Isle of Harris. Scotland,
in ITS. After serving in the British
army in various parts of the world, he
e%migrated to Nova Scotia, in 1888, when
fifty-five years old. He was a man OF
great activity and up to two years ago
did considerable work on his little
farm.