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Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
aged fourteen years. .wsIe pron0uneed- -lnanlll

aged fourteen years, were pronounced inan(9)
and wife
wish tostate right here in plain language,
and most emphaticallp deny the erroneous
rumors and newspaper reports Of pleuro-
pneumonia scare in this vicinity,iu herd Of
cattle belonging to a Mr.. Williams. It IS a
hoax. and there is no sign of truth in it. And
there is no such man as Williams living at
or near Ellendale, who has three cattle. But
Mr.. George Fisher has FIVE head which he
turned in The shuck field, and three OF them
foundeTed themselves. One died, and the
others are all right.
Our people are making great efforts in their
preparation for the Christmas entertainment,
and propose to make it the grandest and
most elaborate affair ever witnessed in this
place.
The remains of VIM. J. Dickerson. an old
resident of this place, and who went to Sails
bury two years ago, were brought to the
New Market Churchyard on Friday last, and
laid at rest in the family lot by the side OF
other deceased members of his family.
The pine piling has taken more active
boom. Mr.. Samuel Fisher has another order
and thev are coming in rapidly, and are also
| going out by the carloads daily. The freight
being over $500 from this station alone las
week.
Mr. Mark Welch, of Bridgeville, is here OF
a cunning expedition, as the guest OF hi'
brother. George H. Welch. He reports
game plenty and in fine condition.
PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
FLLENpALR.

On December 9th another respected cit
izen passed from earth by the death Of iona.
than Millman. He had been feeble for
weeks, but no distinct disease was evident,
After drinking a glass of water on Sunday
morning, he laid down and passed peacefully
away in his 72nd year, and the body was laid
at rest on the Morrison Farm"
On the same day James Hemmonds, white
in the home Of his neighbOr smoking his
pipe by the freside, fell suddenly to the floor
and died without a strugglei he was also
buried in the ancestral burial ground.
A tree fell upon Isaac Clendauiel last week
while he was wording in a woods, and he
sustained serious injuries. The accident is
a very serious matter to him, as he has a
large family of small children to care for.
Reed & Co. are disposing of their recent
purchase of the NIcCauley estate to good ad-
vantage, and in lots that means progress foI
Ellendale The swamp of sixty acres was
sold to William Reed, of near Milton, fol
5000. The railroad company purchased about
an acre near the depot for $500, and two build
ing lots were purchased by Mrs. S. S, Whit
ney for sloo. Up to the present time, the
purchase money has been about realized, and
they still have the most desirable part Of the
land yet
Chas. H. Treat of Georgetown, has pur'
chased from I. Torbert Belts, of Milford, a
large tract OF gum timber located near Ellen
dale. Mr.. Treat has rented a dwelling and
stables here. Six teams and crews will be
placed here after New Year to cut and de-
liver the timber on board cars to go to the
Georgetown factory.
Iohn Prettyman has purchased Of H. Clay
tones a tract ofpine timber which he is hay-
ing cut into cord wood, aud furnishes work
for many people.
Mr.. Sabastopol Passwaters, a respected
citizen 50 years of age, died on Sunday morn
ing. After being unwell for five years, he
died suddenly on Sunday without a warm
ing. ,,,,.
On Sunday, Dec. 9Th Mr. David Milman
and Miss Mary Hester Donovan were united
In ruatrimonv by the Rev. Mr. Wood, at the
parsonage in Lincoln.
On Sunday night, the 10Th inst, at the par
souape of this town, by the Rev Mr.. Roe
BENJAMIN Morgan, aged u, aud I.auraDoDnss,
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
1859.
HARPER'S WEEKLY.
ILLUSTRATED.
1883.

HARPER's WEEKLY has a well-establshed place
as the leading Illustrated newspaper in America.
The fairness Of its editorial comments on current
politics has earned for it the respect and conf
dence Of all impartial readers, and the variety and
excellence Of its literary contents, which Include
serial and short stories by the bes: and most pepu-
lar writer's, t it for the perusal Of people OF the
widest range Of tastes and pursuits Supplements
are frequently provided, and no expense is spared
to bring the highest Older Of artistic ability to
bear upon the illustration Of the changeful phases
Of home and foreign history. A new work Of nc
tiOn from the pen OF WILLIAM DEAN HOwELLs,
and one by Capt CHAs. KING. will be among tho
leading features Of the WEEKLY for 1889.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Lace Handkerchief for 81 and
.SI.25.
Concerning Books.

Concerning Books.
This is a book year, a better
book year than last. More
enterprise with publ 5 h e r s.
More publications.
From the cradle to the grave
books touch this generation Of
humanity. They touch your
bookshelf or carom on you
touch you and go off at an
angle-when you make gifts
of them.
One hundred feet of coun-
ter space added to the Book
store to-day makes buying
easier than ever. A quiet cor
merry from fine stationery,
gives an ideal place for sets
of standard authors.
Are you not our debtors in
respect of books? Was it not
the gauntlet which we threw
that "books are merchandise
and should be sold as such''
that brought down the sky
prices ? Emancipated you
from paying tribute to price
system that belonged to adead
past.
They called us hard names
but we endured the hurt, and
to-day the claim is vindicated
Do you doubt ? See BooE
News. Let limbaugh that wins
we laugh, you laugh. Here's
little Book News for Decem
Der; little (?) 112 pages, hand
somely illustrated. &c, SOC
year. The best journal o
current literature published il
this country. Holiday Cata
logue free. With either O
both and the postoffice yol
can buy from a distance.
If you are near by,it is bet
: ter to buy in person.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
1850.
HARPER's MAGAZINE.
EAAUsTRATEn.
1850.

HAMPERS MAGAZINE is the most useful, enter
tanning, and beautiful periodical in the world
Among the attractions for 1889 will be a new nov
elan American story. entitled "Jupiter Lights
by CONSTANCE F. WooLsoE; Illustrations OF
shakespeare's Comedies by Z. A. ABBEY aserie'
OF articles on Russia. illustrated by t. DE THuL
srRuP papers on the Dominion OF Canada ana
Characteristic serial by CHARLES DUDLEXWARNER
three Norwegian Studies" by BJoRSsTgERNi
BJoRNsoN, Illustrated. 'Commodns," historical
play BY the author Of 'Ben-Hur." illustrated ol
], r. WEGUELIN, etc. The Editorial Department.
are conducted by GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS; VII
LIAM DEAN HOwELLs, and CHARLES DuDLEi
WAHNER.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

IN assuming the entire control of
the oldest paper in Sussex county, J.
B. Clark has the goodwill of every
editor on this Peninsula. The Journal
has always been a leader in the reform
race by way of New Constitution,
and Mr.. Clark, while straight-out
Democrat, has never permitted party
interest to blunt his belief in justice
and right as the true object of his pol
ltios. Mr.. Clark has represented the
best part of democracy in the past, and
under his guidance, the Journal will
do good work for its party and we hope
for the cause of reform.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

The grip Black Silk-warp
Henrietta has on your liking
tightens with every season. A
right royal stuff-if put to-
gether right. Some is and
some isn't. There's no guess
work about Priestley's. Year
in and year outthe same-none
better. Color uniform and
fast.
A new invoice just opened.
Every number from 85c to 81
a yard. No other srore in town
does or can show such a COM
plete line Of Priestley's Blacks.
Black dress stuffs are easy to
get at now; easy to see. Moth
ing missing that ought to be
here.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
An opinion OF City Council.
(Seafo,d Revieso, Md.)

(Seaford Revieso, had.l
Taking the columns ofthe Winning
ton papers for authority, we think
they are more degraded to the square
inch than any other city in the Union.
Chicago with its large population is
not haIf so bad as the little city of
Wilmington. and still its City Council
refuses to reimburse the Mayor for fer
reting out its criminals. When will
the citizens of Delaware learn to put
men in office WHO at least respect the
welfare of their wives aud children.
The City Council of Wilmington, il
seems to us,is composed partly of a sci
of men who do not know the first
rudiment Of principle. If they do
why should they place any impedi
ment in the way of ferreting out crime
and furnishing those who commit
them.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
COMMUNICATION.
EDUCATIONAL.

] wish to speak through your paper to the
teachers and all others having direct con,
troll of public schools in Sussex county, and
say that there are no permits now granted
authorizing persons to teach a certain time
without certificates. During the last eigh-
teen months, there have been so many ap-
plications made for permits, that it is deemed
proper and necessary to inform all persons
seeming not to be conYersant with the law
that it makes no provision for permits, and
that it has been, and is still, entirely useless
for commissioners or teachers to make any
effort to secure them.
I wish to state, also, that no private exam
nations are granted except to teachers uu
avoidably hindered from attending the regu
lar examination. JAS. H. WARD.
LAUREL, Del, Dec. TO- 1855.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

As the organization of the Legisla-
ture is only a matter of few days dis
tant, the candidates for speakers and
clerks of the two branches are putting
in their best strokes and smiling their
blandest smiles. So much trading is
claimed, that il faithfully performed,
each member will require private
clerk to keep track of the deals.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

THE position of County Physician
in Sussex is no sinecure. as the labor
is more than commensurate with the
pay; which, including medicines, is
only one hundred and three dollars
per annum. For years DR.. Charles
Richards, of Georgetown, has held
this position, and at each recurring
Christmas has made visit to the in-
mates of the institution, to each OF
whom small presents are made. On
Tuesday next the good doctor will
make his annual visit and distribute
candy. cakes, pipes. tobacco, etc, which
will make many a dull life bright.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

FOR some unknown reason the oys'
ter crop of this winter is poor in quail
ity, and as a consequence, prices for
this bivalve in city markets is going
up,and the supply growing less every
week. Unusual high tides and east
winds are blamed for part of the trou-
Bile; but the vessel owners, sailors.and
oyster owners have the burthen to
bear. It may be that the Presiden-
tial election, a corruption fund, or a
'trust" will be blamed for this condi-
ton of affairs by some of the Demo-
cratic papers. It would be as sensible
as some Of their tales in political mat
ters.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
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Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Both Parties should Do It.
tsasser Eonrnak.)

Democrats should see that all their
men are on the assessment list. The
assessments are heing made, and now
Ia the time to attend to this matter
The Democratic party should be pre-
pared for the election of delegates to
the constitutional convention which
will In all probability be called by the
coming legislature.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

For almost every stream in Della
ware of any note. the river and harbor
bill makes provision; but the Mispil-
lion river is overlooked. With more
shIpyards than any other town in the
State, and more commerce, her inter-
ests are constantly put aside. If the
merchants of Milford and the farmers
around here We're awake to their in
terests, they would make it lively for
Congressman Pennington.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
MIsPmIIoN, Kent County, Del.
1.Just Hear That Child screamr'

"Just Hear That Child ScreamV
said Mrs. Smith to her sister, Mrs. Davis,
as the sound of childs shrieks came across
the garden from a neighbor's house. What
kind of woman have you for neighbor
Does she abuse her children ?" ''NO, in
deed replied Mrs Davis. ''She is one OF
the most tender mothers in existence. But
you see, she believes in the old fashioned
styles of doctoring When a child needs
physic, she fills spoon with some uauseous
dose, lays the little victim fiat on her lap,
holds his nose till he is forced to open his
mouth for breath, when down goes the dread
ful mess. Then come the yells. " mo Won
der" said Mrs. Smith, "Why doesn't she
use DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets
They are effective without being harsh, and
are as easy to take as sugar plums. I always
give them to my children" 'And so do I, u
said Mrs. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

Hand run Lace Fichus that
were $a.5o and S. last season,
are $I.5o now. Other grades
up to $28 as far your way
So are hand-run Scarfs, and
machine-made S arts an d
Fichus,an most of the other
Laces.
$3.50 and 81 real Breton
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Ladies who Bloat.

What great number there are; how un-
comfortable it makes them; it is almost ini-
possible for those afflicted to enjoy life. In
my private practice I have always found
Sulphur Bitters to be the best remedy. All
who are thus troubled should use it.-Mrs.
Dr Chiids BostOu
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

''When lovely woman stoops to folly, and
goes out in the snow without her India rub.
bers, the only art to cure her cold is to buy
one bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup at rs
cents, and take it.
Speak this speech, as tell you trippingly
on the tongue" Say that one of the great
benefactions of the age is a small bottle ol
Salvation Oil, the greatest cure on earth fol
main Only 25 cents
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
Holiday Excursion Tickets.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co. will
sell cheap excursion tickets between all
ticket stations on its lines East Of the Ohio
River, on December %, %, p, IS 80 aud 81,
1888, and on January Ist, 1880, good for re-
turn passage until January 5rd, 1889, inclu-
sive.-CHAs o. ScULL, Gen. Pass. Agent B.
& o. r. r. Co.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
The Menhaden FISHERIES.

The menhaden fishing season has closed.
The present year has been profitable one,
and many fishermen will realize $500 profit
for the summers work. There are 100 men.
haden oil factories on the Atlantic coast frou
Maine to North Carolina, employing 90
steamers and 3, 200 people in all, who caught
j, ,ooo 900 barrels of fish during the present
year. The total capital invested is S5,5oo,-
ooo Several new steamers costing from
900 to $4,000 will be built next year.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
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Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
1t is not Best

to always believe everything that person
tells you but when you hear that the best
blood purifier is Sulphur Bitters, you can
believe i, for they cured me Of a severe case
of blood poisoning. A. Fairchild, New
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
DIVORCE.

Nstice is hereby given that l.. Annie Steele, will
make application at the next setting Of the Legs-
ature OF the State Of Delaware for a divorce
from my husband. William Steele
ANNIE STEELE.
Milford, Del Dec Goth, 1888. St
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
WIDE awake |!

w IDE AWAKE
What a name for a boys
and girls paper ! What a
paper for boys and girls if it
fits the name 1t does. You
won't turn four leaves with
out saying so.
The easy thing is to shoot
a child's paper over a child's
head, or under child's feet,
or into blood and thunder ON
one side or twaddle ON the
other.
WIDE AWAKE has a differ
ent aim. Neither stilted nor
babyish. Clean, heaIthful,
cheerful. Full of just the
pictures and reading a bright,
full-blooded boy or girl cares
for. Spirited, sparkling, never
dull page, and never any
thing to make the most care
full mamma hesitate.
Take the December num-
Der. Ninety-one pages apart
from advertisements and talk
of the pretty and u s e full
things little workers for WIDE
awake get very big pay for
little effort). Stories,sketches,
verses, curious things racily
told-by thirty-one popular
contributors.
December WIDE AWAKE
for 30 cents. A yearfor $2.40.
Can you do better for the
children with so little money?
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
WanaInaker's.

Unquestionably the widened
aisles, new staircases, central
elevator, and general clearing
away of distractions make it
possible to serve at least ten
thousand more people a day
with even less crowding than
heretofore. Ii we could serve
40, 900 a day last year we can
now serve $4,000 and more,
and do it comfortably too.
We are always improving.
If we were to keep on printing
about tive could make perpet-
ual ALTERATION, sales" You
may expect improvements here
constantly without our talking
about them.
The store is more a store
now than ever. Lig h tie r,
brighter, completer. Our ideal
is being realized.
The Basement has ample
outlets and is more convenient.
The first floor is so arranged
that things can be more easily
found. and is regulated to pre-
vent overcrowding by a system
which experience has taught
us.
The second aoor,now so ac-
cessible and popular, presents
an entirely new arrangement
of stocks. This part of the
store seems to be miles of be-
wildering pleasure. An ever
varying exhibition of silver and
art articles. In the middle o.
the second floor the centre o
attraction in the Pneumatic
Tube System, gathering the
money from all parts of the
store in plain view of every
body--a good place to take
strangers.
The third floor is where we
keep Furniture store. The
whole of this two acres is giver
up to Furniture. And every
thing is side by side for com
parison, and not on diheren
floors as before, and as othel
folks have it.
1t would be hard not to fal
in love with the store nov
under its new conditions. There
is certainly room for 1o,ooc
more persons. See if you dom
think so when you look at the
Strengthened aisles, the broad
ened, easy-going stairways, the
spaces given to customers fol
elbow-room, or to wait for ele
vators, or to see things.
The store is a sight, that's (
fact working up to-day to it.
full capacity; "a great and in
teresting occasion, 'as the news
paper reporters would put it
The life of a year of prepar
alton blooms out in these few
days. We have but little tt
say about it, as what we are
doing day by day is what we are
in business for ; keeping The
best of the best goods and serv
ing our customers in the bes
of the best ways. There is NJ
need Of being ashamed of thit
kind of storekeeping. AnC
people will surely find out il
the course of time the value O
services such as these-eveI
without so much newspape
advertising.
The General Manager wishe
attention called to the follow
ing
The store will be open eacl
evening up to and including
Christmas Eve.
Goods to go by mail can b,
posted at the Bureau of Intor
nation.
1t will be a favor to US 70
customers to take their pack
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

After diphtheria, scarlet fever, or pneumO-
MIA, Hoods Sarsaparilla will give strength
to the system, and expel ali poison from the
blood
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

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Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21

American Club P Pattern
Skates that were $3.50 last
year arc $1.75 now; 1926
grade for 2.6O. Price-ice
broke through. Every worthy
sort-50c to 4.50.
Raymond Extension Skates-blue, 81. so
nickel, $3.50.
Raymond Extension. racers, S..
Ladies' Skates, SIPS to S3.75.
Ohm WANAMAKER.
Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
1850.
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Milford chronicle., 1888-12-21
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