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Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
Sussex Levy Court.


The members closed the March session
and adjourned until the 10Th Of April, on
Friday last During the week an entire new
list Of names was supervised and placed in
the boxes aud from them the list of Jurors
as published was drawn A resoiuti on was
adopted requesting the Legislature not to
pass bill providing for the Campbell system
of indexing in the prothonotary's Office Ol
this county.
Resolution was adopted opposing purchase
of insane asylum by the State.
An extra appropriation of SIoo was made
to late County Treasurer Stevenson for furn-
ishing and transcribing book for State audi-
tor and for keeping colored school accounts
Committee appointed to settle with county
treasurer reported that they found that he
had received from the collectors and Others
ss4,745. 10, and paid out for orders aud Other
vouchers SIS, IOI42, leaving balance OF
SI,644.44, Of which S9o5,IS and s959.26 due
county.
Ed Roberts was appointed tender Of Cedar
Creek canal bridge at a salary of twelve dol
lars per MONTH and Geo. {. Abbott was au
thorized to repair the same bridge.
w S. McCallister was appointed keepei
Of drawbridge at Paynter's Landing, on the
Broadkiln at salary Of SIS. 90.
committee was appointed to view the
road leading to Slaughter Beach, and report
advisability of county receiving the same.
George W. Bennum was appointed to take
care of town clock for one year at salary o
S25.
Resolved that one-twelfth of all taxes lev
led for county purposes shall be for use o
poor treasurer, clear of all commissions, de
linquents, etc.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
Conference of Farmers

At meeting at the Experimental Station
last Monday in Newark, Del, held by the
officers of the Farmers Institute, Dr NealS
addressed the meeting in reference to plants
to take the place ofred clover which is wear
ing out or seems not to stay in the soil as
formerly. He has the authority 10 place
an experimental acre i'll each hundred of New
Castle county to be seeded and cultivated
under his direction, so as to tell which plants
will answer best in the different localities
OF the plants he proposes to commence
with are lupines, spurry and senadella for
sandy soil free from lime, and sand lucerne
Also, alfalfa esparsetta, wundklee and sum-
mer vetch. He will also have three plots oil
ground of an acre each in differnt localities o
the county to experiment with phosphates
with regular rotations crops, divided in
smaller plots so as to try the pifferent phos-
rhates aud demonstrate the needs of di-
fferent localities All the plots were sub
scribed for by careful men, who will keep
a correct record under DR.. Neales super
vision
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

LAND SALES j Stanley Short pur.
chased of Miss Annie Watson. on Sat
urday last,a farm of 800 acres adjoin-
ing the town Of Lincoln, for So. .0On. 1t
has large body Of oak and pine tim
Der, and new dwelling house upon
it.
George E. Pierce, on Friday last sold
his farm near Salter's Branch, three
miles east Of Milford to Mr.. Watkins,
of Philadelphia 1t contains thirty
five acres. and the consideration paid
was 50, GOO.
Sheriff Purnell on Saturday last sold
i'm front of the Dorsey House, the Pet
tyjohn land to } c. Hall, for $3.50 co
The Sheriff then offered the Clifton
lands. Tract No. l, was purchased by
Charles F. Richards for S72O CO. Tract
No. 3. brought $40 90, and was pur-
chased by w. S. Rvan.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

ONE month from to-day the military
will embark for New York to partici-
pate in the celebration Of the centen-
nial of The inaugural of President
Washington. B Company will prob
ably muster forty-five men. There
are several changes in the company.
as many of the older members whose
time have expired are being discharged
and new recruits are filling the yacan-
cies. Semi-weekly drills are now had
on Monday and Friday evenings.
Last Monday Captain Wiswell pub
lished an order that all who contem-
plate going to New York with the
company, shall be registered by the
Company's Quartermaster Sergeant
on or before next Monday night, and
shall be present at all drills during
the month of April.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
Your Friend Committed Suicide

You never suspected it, none of his friends
dreamed of it, he did not know it himself,
but 1t is exactly what he did, nevertheless.
Do you remember his sallow complexion
Do you recollect how he used to complain
of headaches and constipation "I'm getting
quite bilious, lie said TO you one day, but
guess it'll pass Off l haven't done any
thing for it, because don't believe in dos
ing" Soon after that YOU heard of his
death. 1t was very sudden, and every one
was greatly surprised. If he had taken DR..
Pierces Pleasant Purgative Pellets he would
be alive and well to-day Don't follow his
example The "Pellets" are easy to take
mild in their action. and always sure.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
Our Friends The Merchants.

The merchants of Milford deserve
credit for their business enterprise, ,anG
the excellent taste manifested in dis
playing their stocks In this particu.
lar we will diverge from our usual Gus
tom and mention a few stores of espec
ial interest.
Commencing with Mrs. S. E.
Rec dy's. the leader Of fashion and
good taste; an inspection of her win
dows aud stock, shows some of the
finest dress goods for ladies that the
looms Of this country and Europe man.
ufacture. There is another feature
about Mrs. Reedy's store that is worth
remembering, j. e., in everything per.
tanning to laiies' wear She always
purchases the latest New York OF
| Philadelphia fashionable fancy. In
this direction, stockings for ladies are
striking feature; in rOlors they are
brilliant; in stripes, they are charm
ing; and in quality, they are pleasing
to the most delicate touch OF course
Mrs. Reedy is expected to have the
finest, as well as the ordinary dress
and fancy goods; but her selections OF
styles and designs, make even com.
mon goods appear to better advan-
tage This is especially noticeable
in the lace curtain department-whert
the stock, designs, and prices were q
surprise to even the writer of this arti
Gle.
Next to Mrs. Reedy in this linC
comes Mrs. HudsOn's millinery and
fancy goods store This is only see
Ond in size of store-fOr Mrs. Hudson
has done az much to make the ladies
prettier, as any merchant in the town
OF course, in purely millinery anC
trimmings, Mrs. Annie Jump-whC
has for many years been the pnpulal
milliner of Milford. needs but little en-
comiums-fOr her old business stand
is like an egg shell packed with bril-
liant, beautiful and stylish sprine
head-wear. Mrs Jump carries line
of white goods almost equal to al
Eighih-st store in Philadelphia.
Them. w. Truitt, next to the post
Office, is the North Milford leader, no
only in neral merchandise-but car
pets. His store is always busy because
he advertises regularly and informs
| I se
The Deputy Bros, n. J. Pierson
| Holland & Son. G. H Hall, and th,
hardware and implement stores have
not been so largely stocked in many
wears as this season, and we doubt j
any stores in Delaware south Of VIII
mington can compare with them. A
visit to Milford stores would sav'
many people money in making spring
purchases.
We aceidently overheard the following di
aloeue on the street yesterday.
tones. Smith, why don't you stop that cis
eusting hawking and spittingf
smith. How can I? You know am mar
tyrto catarrh.
= Do as I did. had the disease in it
worst form but l am well now.
S. What did you do for it9
II used DR.. Sages catarrh Remedy l
cured me and it will cure you.
s. I've heard oft, and by Jove III try it
Do so. You'n find it at all drug store
in town.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

In 1890 every farmer in the United
States will be visited Iy paid officer
Of the government, ard asked to give
the statistics of his farm crops. stock
etc for the previous year, which is the
present one, 1889. To be prepared for
the census taker. begin now TO take
accurate account Of all farm operations
aud keep it up through the year. Let
every farmer carefully read this arti-
Gle and be prepared for the officer who
will call on them at the proper time
for information and impart it to him.
Then the agricultural statistics of the
census report Of the government will
be Of much value.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
FRIDAY, MAR. %, 1880.
mILFoHD cnUHoH DIRECTORY

Sunday School at the Chapel, on Second Street.
South. at p m. sunday School Prayer meeting,
first Sunday in every month
Baptist Church, Secnnd-strcet, moth. reguar
Services at 1890 q. m. and Z D. m. Sunday school
at II 10 P. N. Prayer Meet ng-Thursday Evening.
NJ E. Church. on Railroad avenue services
At ld.3Ga m. and 100 D. m Rev j. II. Wiley
Pastor sunday School a. 2 90 m. -Prayer
Meeting Thursday evening at 100 clock.
Presbyterian Church. corner OF Walnut and
Front Streets. South Milford. Services at II %
g. m and z 10 D. m. Rev. H L. BunsteIn Pastor.
Sunday School at . 90 p. m Prayer Meeting at
200 O'Clock Thursday evenings.
Christ Church. corner Third ard Church sts-
Sundays Holy Eucharist 90, a. m Mathis, 1870
High celebration and sermon. 400. Vespers 800
D. m Litany and Sermon. 3O.-Week Days
Holy Eucharist, Z 80 a m. Evening Prayer. daily
ASP. m. except Thursdays, when service will be
At z 80 with sermon.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

THE handsome newly furnished hall
Of Crystal Fount Lodge Of Odd Fell
lows, was thrown open to the public
on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
last, aud for two hours each evening
there was a constant line of visitors.
The preponderance Of lady guests
showed the deep interest of the fair
ones in not only the beautiful. but the
cause Of Odd Fellowship. Without
doubt, this hall is the handsomest
room devoted to secret society work in
Delaware, and we doubt if it is excelled
by similar halls in other States. Every
week there are limitations and degree
work, and next Monday night there
Will be an unusually Interesting ses-
sion in this regard.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

On Wednesday morning William
Williams, young man employed in
Lank's shipyard as engineer, was dan
gerously injured by two-inch white
oak plank falling upon him. The blow
was directly on top Of the skull. and
while the flesh was not seriously cut,
blood flowed freely from ears and nos.
trils. DIR. J. S Prettyman attended
him. aud regards the injury as proba-
bly, fatal.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

sI wonder how it is that Lawrence Bar
rett always keeps his voite so clear and res
onant n why, ] suppose, like every other
sensible man, he keeps a supply of Dr.. Bull:
Cough Syrup"
Rheumatism had had hold ofne for two
or three wears tried Salvation Oil II
quickly gave ME reliefand have not had it
since.-Wm. Clark. Clifton, Baltimore Co,
Nd.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

IN another column will be found the
timetable of Mary U. Citizens, the
new steamer of the Philadelphia and
Leipsic Transportation Co., which is
now plying between those points, and
will be found convenient agent for
the freighting of stock aud heavy
freights.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
The Population of Milford

is about 900, and we would say at least one
half are troubled with some affection on the
Throat and Lungs, as those complaints are,
according to statistics more numerous than
others. We would advise all our readers
not to neglect the opportunity to call on
their druggist and get bottle of Kemp's
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. Trial
size free, Large Bottle soc aud 81, Sold by
all druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

On Monday last Mrs. Sallie Davis
died, aged 81 years. She was the
widow of James Davis, who died about
fifteen years ago, and was well and
favorably known for her christian
walk through life. Her funeral took
place on Tuesday last.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

AFTER the many postDonements
because Of rain. the WynkOOp sale Of
Jersey cattle took place on Wednesday
last. While fancy prices were not bid
for any of the stock yet the sales were
at figures in keeping with good dsiry
stock.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

ONLY few years ago Milford was
surrounded with fine clover fields, or
lots. But in the last two or three
years, the fruit craze has caused their
destruction to such an extent, that pas
ture is scarce and cured hay high in
price.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
THE following letter was received
yesterday bv the editor of this paper,
and II pNnlnina itself.

yesterday bv the editor of this paper,
and il explains itself:
WILMINGTON, DEL, March p, 1880,
Dear Sir Having read your notice of
last week about the boys OF your town car
rying deadly weapons, and the sale thereof
to them, take pleasure in calling your at
tention to Del. Laws, Vol. 10, page 10,
COPY Of which inclose herewith
SEC. I. That if any person shall carry con
cealed deadly weapon upon or about his
person oIher than an ordinary pocket knife,
OF shall knowingly sell a deadly weapon to a
minor other than an ordinary pocket knife,
such person shall, upon conviction thereof,
be fined not less than twenty-five nor more
than one hundred dollars or imprisoned IN
the county Jail for not less than ten nor more
than thirty days, or both, at the discretion Of
the Court Pr0zided, That the provisions
of the section shall not apply to the carrying
of the usual weapons by policemen and other
police officers.
For the protection Of the community, I
hope I am in time for this weeks issue Of
your paper. Yours truly
THos, DAVIS, Dept'y Atty GenL
The Grand Jurors from Milford I'D.
or Cedar Creek will have no trouble
To pet the evidence of sales to minors
Of pistols in Milford II they core 70
enforce the law and break up the
practice,
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

THE property fronts on North Wal
nut-st are being improved by new
pavements. There are several dan
gerOus breaks in the walks on the
north side of South Front-st, which
should receive immediate attention.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

THE South Milford Public Schools
annual election takes place next Fri
day. Under the special act consoli-
dating these schools, election day was
set one day ahead.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
Arrival of Mails.

FROM NoRTH-II:24 AN, and 600 PM.
FROM SOUTH 9;3o AN, and GAS PM.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

ANOTHER change in business has
been made this week in North Mil
ford. Geo. Reynolds sold TO Herman
Bennett his tobacco and fruit store
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

THE annual school elections of Del
aware will take place one week from
tomorrow.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

THE base ball grounds at Houston
are equal to the best in Delaware. For
so small town, the team at Houston
is a phenomena.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

To-MoRROw Constable Watson will
sell at auction the sloop aud boats
which were seized some time since,
and have lain chained at Walnut-st
Bridge.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

HAVE your property insured against
fire aud lightning. For terms go tot
d. Pierce agent, office at Pierce &
Carmean's hardware store.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

WHEN the weather permitted, gar
dening was a fashionable occupation
during this week.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

THE CHRONICLE has issued from its
job department this week,a neat 20
page catalogue Of the FELTON, Green
houses. DR.. Hargadine, the proprie-
tor, has made great success Of this
business, and visit to his extensive
Conservatives is well worth the trou-
BILE 1t entails, aud will in addition to
the pleasure afforded, give you many
valuable ideas on gardening and fiori-
culture.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

MILFORD Conclave No. SO. 1. o. H ,
will meet Monday evening" at s O'Clock
sharp. Business Of Importance; by
Archon.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

AFTER the leng break. ice cream
tastes right good. Geilinger opens his
saloon Saturday afternoon next for the
season.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

The first shad Of the season. taken
from MispilliOn River, was captured
by S. J Williams this week.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

IT is announced that the next an
nual session of the Wilmington Con
ference will he held in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

Nor the largest siock-hut the best
brands and flayors Of cigars in Mil
ford are at Geilinger's
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

ANOTHER entertainment is booked
for next Monday night in Dorsey
Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

For two months past Lemuel Dav-
idson, salesman for VIM. 1. simpson
has been disabled with rheumatism
and neuralgia.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

A large crowd attended the public
sale Of horses on Tuesday last, at Rob
inson's stables. The prices realized
were satisfactory.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

TENNIS shoes will relieve the
cramped toes, corns and bunions, that
your heavy winter shoes have made.
Pierson has them in VARIETY.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

WE are buying all the white oak
and red oak railroad lies we can before
May lst. G. H. HALL.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

SPRING flowers are blooming in
Milford gardens.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

PROTECT your family by having
your life insured In reliable com
pany See Il. d. Pierce agent, office
at Pierce & Cannean's hardware store.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

THE best way to pass this evening
pleasantly and proiitabiy, Is TO go and
hear "The Dixies
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
WATCH THIS SPACE.
Growing Sweet Potatoes with
Phosphate
V. I. simpson-Dear Sir:

W y NIII FIaUW- UCaI oITs
l used some of your Potato Phosphate
at the rate of 1900 pounds to the acre by
the side of the best of compost Plants
We're set at the same time The growth
from the phosphate was at least one-third
greater, while think it one-half cheaper.
The potatoes were unusually bright and
smooth, so much so as to attract atten-
ton after being mixed in the pile.
Respectfully,
WM. T.. HOPKINS.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

SMALL's sale commenced yesterday
and will continue through to-day.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

NEXT Monday will be the first Of
April-"all FOOLS day"
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

THE first mosquitoes of the season
made their debut this week
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

J. w. TRUITT has just received u
beautiful line of new shades in dress
goods for Easter. In quality. style
and price they exceed anything here
tofore offered
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

WOOD WORKERs.-I you want good
tools. ask your dealer for Cages Self
Setting Pane,or send TO the company
at Vineland, n. j., for circulars. A
two-cent stamp will bring circulars
and "a carpenters lead pencil worth
five cents, if this paper is mentioned.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

THE Building Loan meets on Tues
day next.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

JUST 3 weeks to Easter! High time
to be looking after your spring ward
robe. Mrs. s. L Reedy is She author
ty ON fashions, and has most elegant
display of goods TO select from.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
WORTH KNOWING.

HAL1's: = Headquarters for seed
potatoes.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

Losr-"I don't know where, can't tell
when, I don't see how-somets of great
value to me, and for the return of which
shall be truly thankful, viz: good appetite.
FOUND. Health and strength, pure blood,
an appetite like that Of wolf, regular di-
gestion, all by taking that popular and pecu
liar medicine, Hoods Sarsaparilla. I want
everybody to try it this season" 1t is sold
by all druggists. One hundred doses one
dollar
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

THE following letters remain in the
Milford pOstoffice uncalled for: Mr..
Adolf Anderson, Charles Burke, Miss
Emma Cannon, Miss Maggie Davis,
Rev. NJ, P. Favor. Thee. Hopkins,
Miss Emma Hazard, Mr.. Geo. l..
Harris, John Fl. Hall, Mrs. Nina
Lofand, John W. Macahan, Rev. J..
A. Weigaud. R. Y. WATSON, P. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

AFTER March 18th will sell peach
trees at the following low prices foI
cash or s. more for approved security
year, No. l. $4,000 per 1000
" to 4 feet high, 5000
to 3 feet 1000
Also. good stock ofapple,pear, ounce
aud cherry trees.-R. S. JOHNSTON,
St0ckley, Del
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
MILFORD MENTIONS.

ARBUrUs is in bloom.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

For many years the marshes along
the bayshore have not had so much
water on them as has been noticed
during the present month. If the
large ditch from old Slaughter Creek
was cut out to the canal that drains
Cedar Creek, much of this surplus
water would drain away, and land
now oflittle (and getting Of less) value
fol farm purposes, would be susceptible
to lillage.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

ALL persons using the electric light
will notice that the month Of March
expires on Sunday, and on Monday
next, r. NJ. johnson will make his
regular collecting tour.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

For want of room, three Dayton
wagons aud a carriage must be sold
and sold at once A bargain will go
to the one who comes early.-Pieree &
Carmean, Milford, Del
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

New moon next sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
w. l. simpson-Dear sir:

W. L. A1AAlA lfnOAl AtNdA f0lls
Can sweet potatoes be proftably grown
with commercial fertilizers alone? Yes:
can testify from my own experience the
past season that by use Of Simpsons
Special Sweet Potato Phosphate 200 bush
els of merchantable potatoes can be
grown to the acre used one sack of
this phosphate on the last plants l set,
about June 10. This was rather late to
give 1t fair trial, but as I had used phos-
pilates alone before on some late plants
after my compost had given out. merely
for the purpose of getting a lot of roots to
iatten hogs on, such | supposed would be
the result with this phosphate. But can
honestly testify that when put my plow
III to turn out these roots as l supposed,
they were, was wonderfully surprised
l assure you, so much so that I had to
call over two of my neighbors, who am
sure would testify with me that brighter
shorter, better sized potatoes could not be
grown. They were short aud uniform in
size, very few small potatoes and no long
roots. Points in using this phosphate.
First. Only one-fifth of the labor is re-
quired to prepare an acre of land for the
plants.
Second It does not injure the plants
by being set out as other acid phosphates
bo but starts the plants to growing.
Third. 1t makes but little vine. But
more potatoes.
Fourth. The potatoes have no black
specks as is the case with stable manure,
but are of a beautiful bright color.
Fifth. The material that is used in this
phosphate must be lasting to the soil and
cannot be exhausted by one crop.
My method of preparing the ground in
using this phosphate and cultivating is
very simple, but to the point. Plow not
over four inches deep, drag harrow, mark
out rows four inches deep 81 feet apart
with small one horse pillow, sow phosphate
in the furrow a good handful to every
stride, sow regular, then cover the phos-
phate as it is sowu in the furrow with two
tight lists and the rows are ready to re-
ceive the plants. Level cultivating is my
method; never use the plow in the patch
after the gronnd is preparation the plants.
! cheerfully give this for the benefit of
others as l consider myself well paid to
know that | can grow profitable crop of
sweet potatoes with this phosphate alone
B. L. B. WOODALL,
SHAWNEE FRUIT &VEGErABLE FARM.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29

FISH HAWKS are again with US.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
BRECK WARD.

The famors old brick yards at Marsha's Mills,
east side OF Milford have been released by the
undersigned who is now prepared to furnish the
trade with all grades Of brick for paving build
ing purposes White or call for prices.
mch-Stf E. ANDERSON, Milford Del.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
L. N. Slaughter, m.D,.

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.
Office on David-st, next door to Me CafTrey's
Harness store. FREDERICA. DEL,
Onice hou,s: to Q am ls to >, and to Q, p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-29
Contractor ) Esailder

The undersigned is prepared % give es-
timates on all knds.Of carpenter and builders
work; contract C. furnish aud build entire or re-
model, any dwelling, store. barn. or other build
ing required An experience Of twenty years aud
the public are my reference Home address on
Eust Front, South Milford. or Box. No. 30. Mil
ford. Del JAMES n. SMITH