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Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

Theaudienee was small, for the weather
was quite disagreeable nearly all the
afternoon. The Ponies were first at
bat and opened with one run, Milford
following with two runs in the first
and one in the second inning. During
the next three innings both clubs were
shut out, but in the sixth and seventh
the Ponies scored two more, making
a tie. The eighth opened with hard
play, but the Ponies were shut out.
Cross opened for Milford with base
hit and Hinkle helped him to second,
OHara followed with a daisy hit that
let Cross in. 1t was the winning run.
In the ninth the Ponies were again
shut out. The score by innings is:
Milford, 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 x-4
Ponies, l 0 0 0 1 0 0-3
Earned runs-Milford 2. Struck out
BY Sprogell. Z; by Emanuel, 5. Dou-
BILE plays-Morris, Hinkle. Time Of
game--1.5s Umpire-Prettyman.
Our boys have had plenty of exer-
else this week.
The Milford and Dover clubs played
again on Tuesday last in Dover, and
Milford won by score Of 6 to 2.
On July Fourth the game between
Milford and Houston clubs,was called
at the end of the eighth innings. The
score was IL TO in favor of Milford.
Heavy rain spoiled the balance of
the days pragrsm, with the exception
Of the fireworks; which were the most
ereditable that has been set off in
Milford for several years.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

Mr. Younglove-What is this, my dears Is
II nossible that you have begun divorce pro-
coedincs against met What have you to com
Main on Have not ever been an indulgent
husband to Youl ,-u,
Mrs.. Younglove Csobbing hysterlcailyl-
YES Charley, yes. You have been kindness
Mr.. Younglove-can it be that you have
ceased to love met H..
Mrs Youngiove-My own, you know unas
l love you better than life itself. 1880.
Mr.. Younglove-Then what does TINS letuel
from a lawyer Eiean by saying that you nave
instituted proceedings against me Tor aosoiuU
divorce, with sensational chargest
Mrs. Younglove-It means that my rrlenol
tell me that have rare talent for the stage
and this is my first step on the ladder oil Tame
| New York Truth.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
Personals.

Miss Fannie Holmes returned home
last Friday from an extended visit
in Pennsylvania.
Herbert and John Jump are at home
for the summer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. LacOnia, who have
been guests at the home of James
DANES, returned to their home in
Philadelphia this week.
Misses Louie and A. E. Abbott are
visiting relatives in Milford and vicin-
ity.
Miss Jennie Thompson, of Philadei-
phia, and Mrs. Lille and Edna Will
son, of Linkwood, Md, are visiting
&c. Wilson and family.
Mr.. William Fowler and wife, OF
Philadelphia, and Mrs. Josephine
Lewis, of Chester, are guests of Esq
VIM. d. Fowler.
S. Wilbur Draper, general tourist
aren't of the Pennsylvania railroad
is the guest of Mrs. Hester Draper.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
Peninsula Editors.

The date of the annual meeting ofthe
Peninsular Editorial Association has been
fixed for July 18th, and Oakland, Nd,
which is a part of the famous mountain
resort, Deer Park, has been selected as the
place. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com
pany has n cst Rensrously exten led the cour-
tesies of its road 10 the ASSOCIATION and will
place a special car on the western express
at the disposal Of the newspaper men and
their families. Starting from Wilmington
on Saturday, July 18th, the party will be
landed at Oakland by supper-time, after a
delightful days ride over the picturesque
Alleghenies.
The executive committee Of the associa
ton is arranging the details for the triI
which it is hoped to make the most sue
cessful and enjoyable one in the history o
the organization.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
Floral Prizes.

In his Annual Catalogue Issued
from our office last spring land which
by the way has been praised by one
of our contemporaries as the most ar
tistic and handsome catalogues ever
issued by Delaware publisher,l DIR.
R. w. Hargadine, proprietor Of FELTON,
Greenhouses, made some very liberal
offers to those who were willing TO
solicit orders for Towering or orna-
mental plants from his establishment,
and among the scores who competed
on the Peninsula and elsewhere for
the prizes, Mrs. John r. Virden of
Lewes, Del, has been awarded the
prize, which consists of an exceedingly
handsome and ornamental patent self
watering iron reservoir vase, made by
Buffalo firm,l nicely filled with
choice flowers in growing conditions
The intrinsic value of vase and
contents $500 Mrs. Emma r. Will
son, of Georgetown, secures the sec
Ond: a pair of rustic seats or settees
valued ut SIS. 90 and Mr.. g. G. Savage
of Cape Charles, Va, the third prize
a pair of beautiful rustic hanging bas
kets filled with choicest growing
flowers, valued at $500. The propri
etor extends his heartfelt thanks tC
those who tried and did not succeed
and can only say, "if you don't at frs
succeed, try, try again."
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE regular monthly meeting of
the Milford Building and Loan was
held on Tuesday evening last, when
So. 900 was offered for sale. The bid
ding was slow, and the premiums re-
allied averaged one-half of one per
cent. About $500 was sold to bidders.
A special meeting of stockholders re-
Gently adopted a resolution to allow
an increased percentage for stock
Withdrawals. The association pays
per cent. for the last series issued
and an additional One-half per cent,
for each year that a series has been
running; which makes 8 per cent. for
the eighth series. The stockholders
also declared against sending funds of
the association out of the State for
investment. This plan will leave a
fund to accumulate in the treasury,
which will draw no interest, and I'M
less the stockholders of the eighth
series avail themselves of the increased
interest, the association will probably
have fund to liquidate the $4,000 OF
stock that natures in about one year.
If this should prove to be the case,
money would sell at low premiums
through 1890; but it is thought that
the increased rate of interest will meet
the emergency.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
WHO'LL BE THE NEW
POST MAST

WE Do NOT KNOW,
But we do know that J. w. Truitt
has got the finest stock Of dress
goods notions and trimmings that
is kept in Milford.
See the new Hamburg ilounclngs'I
40 inches wide, soc, 10 c, So c, $l.Oo
and 1925 per yard.
India linens, plaid and striped
muslins, loo, l24c, c, zoe, % c.
SOc and 35c.
Corded and dotted Pecas, at 2Oe'
% c, and soc.
Hemiettas and cloths in all the
newest shades, plain, striped and
plaid.
surah and MORE silks in all the
hest shades.-Just few more yds'
Of that gain plush, when that's gone
it ends the 81 plush-six shades OIL
it. now is the opportunity.
so pairs lace curtains SOC to Slo.
r er pair-greatest value ever offered
in curtain laces.
Beautiful line of primrose eioth,
"A wide, l21c. Challis, light ana
dark, &c.
Ladies and children's sun bonnets
Aprons, ginghams and white
White bed spreads, 81. to sl'Sl'
Rain and sun umbrellas at prices
that everyone can buy
Everybody knows that J. "
TRUTHS is the best place to buy al
your carpets and carpet Innings
J. w. TRUITT.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE people of Milford have the pa
thence of Job. or they would long ago
have rebelled against the continuance
of the dog nuisance. The remedy
must come through and by the Town
Council; and if the present board Of
cOuncilmen wish to emblazon their
names in letters of glory, they will
give to Milford an ordinance land
see that it is enforced) regulating the
keeping of dogs, like unto the one on
such matters in Dover and other PEN
insula towns. Good dogs are worth a
dollar per year to owners, and worth
less ours should be sent out of this
world-tO the moon, or somewhere
else. They annoy the sick, are a Euis-
ance to private grounds, and are a
source of danger. Our neighbOr, the
Meas, voiced the sentiments of James
M. Hall aud other prominent citizens
last week IN favor of this measure, and
it now remains for the Town Council
to act. Will you dOit?
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

The Rev. C. NJ Irwin told us of the follow
INC a few days ago; When be was married II
was the custom fol. the ladies to wear gloves
that reached to the elbows, and it was some
trouble to put them ON and take Inen on.
Both he and the lady that he welded mad on
gloves Of this style, and were standing peiote
the preacher, Jesse Mercer whose services i,,i'
Sad heen secured for the occasion. When
nc fine came to Join hands, ns there ap-
,,oareA 10 DR. MERGERS eyes more gloves
than hands. he calmly said: "a don't marry
o,lovos.p Then followed on the part OF each
candidate an effort to displace the gloves as
soon as possible. Cav Times
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
SHERIFF'S SALE
p, v;rtue Of a writ of Levan Facias. to me u
,octed will 40 exposed to public SAFE on
SATURDAY. JULY -, 80
.t~r o~r- y

at the hotel Old NJ. Gunby IN Miiot ~ It.4
creek hundred, the following real estate 70 W"
An that certain tract, piece ana pSrSS Del
sitaSse adioning lands Of Henry Root kev, M
W. Red@an john Aswe and o' bin oSe Of The
ia acres Of land more or less ~ 9eI aSd cor Conveyed
,n'Te o1 ssS saitereid by PembeTon clifton S5
Vie G by deed dated FAuy FL lssna IseS5Sgs
in the office Of Recorder Of Deea5;,5 ~ in Tbro s.
SUISSE balance Of said lands so as aforesaid
Conveyed to said Louisa satteTed by my these
clifton and wife having been Son ssi3 Seed beipg
oF peeoT in Inc office Of the Recorder OF Dee sT, n
Georgetown, Sussex county DelaMa.e IN ,nsnrove
n A No loo, folio lO6, together Win inc INA
seized and taken in execution as me 20 o
Tobn n Safterfed and louisa satterneiq ms W.
and viii be sold by JAMES ". tSS viii be
Twenty per cent OF the p1i0h's
demanded on day OF sale. -, o. 1890
Sherifs Office, Georgetown June % io''
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
57,IFoRD omURoH DIRECTORY

s.,,aov school at the Chapel, on Second Street
ss1.h az > n m. Sunday School Prayer meeting
srst Sunday in every month
D..,is, Church. secOnd-strcet, moth, regular
bapt as a. m al a m. and D. m. Sunday school
q IA a. N. Prayer
" r church, on Railroad Avenue. Services
-, IA "a a. a m. and 700 p. m. Rev. j. II, Wiley
Pastor sundssy s sSins a. u Clock
" ',',',,erian Church, corner Of Walnut and
~. S{reets. south Milford Services at .OJ
FIO o. M is D. m Rev. Il L. Bunsteln Pastor.
B. sandsv school at 100 ?. m.-Prayer Meeting At
7.6o o'clock Thursday evenings
Christ Church. corner Tcird ard Sharen 81 a
5S 9ceiebration and Sermon, l1OO. Vespers 800
M M Iitany and Sermon. Z .30,-Week Days,
81 Fncbarist 7.30 u. IA. Evening Prayer, Qaiy
AS D. m except Thursdays wheA service WIN NC
AZ 2 30 with sermon
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
Base Ball.

The Delawa,eaH is making iauda-
bleefEortto civilize the people ofDoyer'
hut il is to be feared the subjects are
many of them hopeless cases. In last
weeks issue it says;
.srhe managers of the Dover Base Ball
club should put stop to the yelling and
hootipg that goes on during a ball game.
# disgusts people, and is neither polite
manly or gentlemaniy. Yourg men ought
10 know better, and the boys ought to be
taught better" ~,
The game of Saturday last Cd NIL
ford grounds, between the home team
and the Wilmington Ponies, was
very pretty one and closely contes'eu
Errors we're few, especially when th'
Ibad condition Of the ball iseOnsldef 60
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
Notice to Fruit Growers.

Having completed arrangements
with the well-knOwn firm Of @. s..
Brewer & Co., OF Hartford, Conn. we
are fully prepared to handle all kinds
Of fruit and berries for growers to the
hest advantage. We also represent
Arms of No. 1 standing in Boston, Chi
cago. New York, Philadelphia, Ches'
ter. wilmington and other cities, and
respectfully solicit the patronage o
onr friends and former patrons.
MINORS & HAMMOND.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

Last Sunday Aunt Kitty Houston,
the oldest person in this vicinity-snd
probably in DelawaTe-passed quietly
aud peacefully to her final home in
the 1O2nd year of her age. Kitty
Houston was a womOn of the wealthy
class ofcolOred people, even before the
war; and her husband, Joseph HOus-
ton, as the associate of the late James
PostIes, one of the most prominent
farmers in Kent county, brought the
first threshIng machine into lower
Delaware. For years these two farm
ers of opposite races, whose extensive
lands Joined, enjoyed an entire monop-
oily Of gain threshing, and their lands
were equally improved. Joseph Hous-
ton died many years ago, leaving
AUNT Kitty" lifetime right in the
farms, and then devised them to his
legal heirs. The old lady for months
previous to her death was bed-riddeni
but her mind was clear up to the last
For twenty years she has had her sec
ond sight and excellent hearing. Hel
birth is claimed to have been on Jan
l. 1888.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE month of June ushers in the
heated term. It isn't oppressive yet,
but before it becomes so, you would do
well to call at Mrs. Reedy's and choose
some suitable fabrics, so as to be pre-
pared for it.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
Dragged to Death.

Howard Chapman met with a sad assident
last Thursday. resulting in immediate heath.
After dinner he hitched pair of horses to a
farm wagon and started to mill for some
lumber. He had not proceed very far when
the fore and hind wheel parted and, the
body of the wagon falling, frightened the
horses, which ran off He was sitting with
his feet over the front On the wheels spep-
arating one foot caught in the erosstree and
he was dragged about a quarter of mile
and killed.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

Mrs. Weeks has closed her storein
South Milford, and incorporated her
entire business at No. 6, North Front
street, and with many thanks for the
liberal patronage of friends and Gus
toners, invites you all to her new store.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
How R.epulsive.

Is bad breath, and yet how many otherwise
attractive, polite, and particular people
aflict their friends with the foul order of
their breath. If there was no remedy for
this, it might excite our sympathy, but as
there is no need of having foul breath, it
is an objectionable breach of good manners
to obtrude such an offence on good society.
Foul breath arises from disordered diges-
ton which can be corrected by using Sui
phur Bitters, and the result will be pure,
sweet breath.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE undersigned, having added a
first-class public bath room to his bar
Der shop, respectfully invites citizens
of Milford and vicinity, and the pub
lie in general, to call and examine the
same. Hot and cold water; charges
moderate. c. w. KERN
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
Alderny COW for sale.

have fine dread alderny COW
with a three weeks old calf by her
side, that will sell cheap; because L
have two cows and only need one.
The COW is an excellent mixer, kind
and gentle. Call upon or address.
JOHN G. HALL,
Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
Poultrvl Poultry ! Poultry !

1T. FARRELL (MasUen's Corners, four
miles from FELTON, aud Harrington
will Ray the highest cash price for all
kinds of live and dressed poultry and
eggs delivered at his store.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

FouND.-A medium-size yawl boat,
painted red, drifting off Slaughter
beach on June 3rd. For par
ticulars see Capt. Geo. h. Pretty
man, at slaughters or Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE Milford Library has received OF
E. Geinnger five dollars, as one-hali
of the net profits on ice cream sales on
opening night. This contribution Is
handsomely acknowledged by the
library.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

WANrED.-A good housekeeper to
take full charge of the premises. Chill
dren no objection. Apply to us in
person on our farm in Prime Hook
Neck. Or address
THOMAS R. WILSON & BRO,
NAPLES P. o. Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

WANTED, 10000 lbs. wool.
Wanted, l 600 lbs. spring chickens
Wanted, I 900 lbs. old hens.
Wanted, 10000 lbs. trout sounds.
For cash, or trade. GEO. H. HALL.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE Rev. w. H. Savage has ac-
cepted a call to the pulpit Of the First
Baptist Church of Milford, and ser
vices will now be held regularly each
Sunday morning and evening at that
ohurch
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

DELAWARE COLLEGE now has FIVE
courses of study. 1t is one of the least
expensive in the country. A few free
scholarships are still open. Catalogues
are now ready. Write for one to the
President, DR.. A. N. Raub, Newark,
nal
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE new ocean tug boat, built by D.
Lank, left the river on Tuesday morn
ing last for Philadelphia, where her
engines and machinery will be placed.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
Contractor ) BaiIder.

The undersigned is prepared 70 give es-
Inmates en- all kmds Of carpenter and nnllders
work; contract &C. urnish and build entire or re
model any dwelling, store, barn or other bulld.
ing required An experience Of twenty years ana
the public are my reference. Home address on
Fast Front, South Milford. or Box, No. 30. Mil
FORD Del JAMES 7. SMITH.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE Island snipe Club" had pri-
mary meeting last week and it is prob
able that an aggressive campaign VIII
be begun in the near future; ifthe CLUB
increases in numbers and capacity as
it has done in the years that are past
it bids fair to exterminate the famous
DELAWARE terrapin.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

IT now looks as IL peaches will be
worth fifty cents net per basket, to
the grower fortunate enough to have
any ripen properly in Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

SUMMER dress fabrics cut down.
Challis that were 1Oc., now &C.; corner
door, at Halls
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE rainfall of this week was the
heaviest in the same space Of time
that has taken place in this vicinity
On Tuesday the rainfall was over
three inches between six a. no. and
four D. m. 1t did much damage to
roads.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

ANOTHER bright Milford boy took
collegiate honors last week. Chas. Gil
christ was the young man, and he had
the degree of A. B. conferred by Laffy-
cite College, at Easton, Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
MARRIED.
cOLE-BENsoN.

On July LIST, 1889, Mrs. Annie Ben
son aud Mr.. Daniel Cole were married
by Rev. ]. H. Wiley.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

PIERsoN has opened a splendid line
of newest styles in straw, and hight
soft hats. Cheap. cool, comfortable
and dressy. Call and see them.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE Adams Express appointment
of Harry Ennis as delivery clerk, was
short lived-as Mr. Ennis did not ike
the work. Mr.. John Smith has taken
his place.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE heavy rainfall of this week has
made many bad washOuts in the streets
and cutters of Milford, which should
have the earliest possible attention Of
the Commissioners.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

STEADY rain and moist, hot weather
has rotted thousands of baskets OF
peaches, and caused much of the re-
manning crop to fall off.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

NEXT Tuesday evening is the date
for the regular monthly meeting Of
Cedar Creek Republican Club.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

JUST RECEIVED A new invoice of
porch and rustic rockers, a splendid
variety. Prices are always right.
GEO. H. HALL.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

OUTING shoes for ladies, gents and
children. Just the things for seashore
and warm weather third door from
corner.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THE steam tug Arctic" which has
been engaged in getting Capt. Pride's
new tug out of the MispilliOn' came to
Milford on Saturday for bunker Of
Goa. and several gentlemen went down
on her on Sunday morning and spent
the dav at Sand Point.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

SCHOONER Commerce" has been
living to at Milford bridge this week.
being caulked and repainted and other
repairs being made to put the craft III
more seaworthy condition.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

The regular monthly meeting of
Union Republican Club will be held
this evening at $50 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
A FEW POPULAR SIGNALS.
CODES FOR ALTERNATING AND
TRANSMITTING MESSAGES

How the Engilshman Makes His Umbrella
TaIk-The Way They Announce an Ora
tors ArrivaI-rhe Theatrical Code. Which
Is Familiar to Us All
The public has recently been entertained by
a description Of the primitive signals in use
among savage tribes, and Of tho arrange
ments they make, by the aid Of drums, fires
alarums and other excursions, to avoid pay
ing for kilograms and special editions To
contrast these primitive arrangements with
the marvellous achievements Of our modern
civilization sends glow Of self satisfaction
through ones veins.
USE OF THE UMBRELLA.
We have but few primitive signals left In
this country. Perhaps the most important OF
them is the umbrella. For long distance sig
mailing the British umbrella is still extremely
popular and effective. It Is really its use as
a signaling instrument which causes it to be
carried by the Briton, wet or dry; a practice
at which other impractical nations utter cheap
gibes. A whole code Of signals has grown up
around the umbrella
Held rigidly erect in the air before us, it
Indicates that we want cab, and as soon as
it is raised all the cabs within sight sweep
down upon the spot, upset the traffic,
and quarrel who shall hook the fish, in a
manner most 1attering to our consequence
When we seize it by the handle and shake it
violently, as though threatening an imagin-
airy enemy, the signal is taken at once by the
intelligent bus conductor, who knows his
own, and stops directly, in the middle Of the
mud, for us to get in. When we descry a
friend in the dim distance we raise it half
mast high to attract his attention, and If he
sees it, and feeling thirsty is disposed to chat
a few minutes with us, he hoists his own in
response We use the umbrella, too, as a
rudder whereby to steer the hanson to Its
port, and as a battering ram to arrest the
wild career Of the omnibus The umbrella as
a signaling instrument is useful to us all,
but more especially to the aged and the feeble.
For signaling within earshot the primitive
eli" otherwise Hay and sometimes
''Hah, +" is still in great favor with the pub
lie. Common people are always using 1t, and
persons of culture will also resort to it when
hard pressed and when their umbrella ha;
failed to convey their message. 1t is quite
allowable, when you have waved your UNI
brella at an omnibus without effect, for you
to say eli" and strict etiquette will moi
condemn you if you call out Hi" to youl
! friend Green, who has his back turned to yot
and cannot see your club exercise. The us
! of eli" as a signal has some social advant
aces over the umbrella. The average UNI
brella during its signaling life gives sever
| black eyes, strikes twenty persons full in thu
waistcoat and trips over fifteen more; bu
Hip hurts no one. On the contrary, its us
varies greatly the monotony Of life in thu
streets.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

THOSE desiring ice-cream for use on
Sundays may be supplied at their
homes by ordering of E. Geilinger on
Saturday afternoon.