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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
The New Castle Jail.

Below will be found the report of the
grand jury on the condition ofthe New Cas-
tie county Jail, made to the court.
After it had been read by the clerk, Chief
Justice Conegys thanked the jury, and SAID
that the condition in which they had found
the Jail was deplorable and that it was in
adaquet to the needs of the county and no
credit TO the state. He ordered the report
placed upon the records of the court and
aud promised that copy should be sent to
the Levy Court, which would no doubt act
upon it. The report said:
The physician in charge informed us that
there have been at times confined in the
jail over 200 prisoners, and that its maximum
capacity is eighty.
No addition to this Jail haYe been made
since 1856, and what at that time was sufi-
cient for the needs of New Catsle county are
now grossly inadequate Nearly all the cells
there are overcrowded; they have a floor
space of I5xS feet and 10 feet high In one
of these we counted seven people without
bed or bedding of any kind. Prisoners there
who have been sentenced to long terms of
Imprisonment are provided with beds
and clothing; those for short terms
with neither.
The physician in charge informed us that
there were only two bath tubs in the build
ing and that they were not in condition TO
use. One room here, 10 feet wide and So
feet long, is set apart for the Imprisonment
oftramps; in this room there are no beds,
bedding, benches or chairs. All sleep or
sit ON the board floor. No clothing is pro-
vided I'VE are informed) and we found men
there absolutely naked above their waists,
and others upon our approach gathered rag
ged garments to a void standing before US
entirely naked Directly under the floor of
this tramp room an open sewer extends ana
conveys the refuse from the water closets on
one side the building. We doubted that
such could be the case, but the resident ply
stefan stated that it was a fact, had a loose
board removed and showed it to us. This
room now contains about forty people, but it
has had crowded into it seveuty-fve. No
traps in waste pipes have been placed in any
part of the building. In consideration Of
the above facts the grand jury respectfully
recommend to the Levy Court that there
should be an improvement made at once in
the plumbing throughout the Jail
Second. That a system be adopted by
which the prisoners can be properly clothed
and kept clean.
Third. That there be two more wardens
employed for the proper guarding Of pris-
oners.
Fourth. That there be some provision
made for hospital purposes.
Fifth. That additional cell room be pro-
vided at as moderate expense as possible
Respectfully submitted.
WILLIAM CoocH, Foreman.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
OBITUARY.
JOSEPH sUDLER TRUITT.

Joseph sUDLER TRU TIT.
After a week of pain, resulting from
cystitis, or Inflammation of the blad-
der and kidneys, Joseph S. Trait
died at 5 O'Clock on Sunday afternoon
last. Mr.. Truitt was weil-knOwn
citizen in Milford, aud his reputation
a. an energetic Republican caused his
name to be familiar in political circles
of Delaware. He never held an office
O any kind, politically, other than
place on the electoral ticket in 1884.
Governor Cannon was IN the act OF
signing his commission AS Register OF
VIII for Sussex county when he died
with the pen in his hand-so it is said
but this was his first and only polit-
zeal aspiration. He was born March
2ud, 1920, and consequently was 6S
wears. 6 months and 20 days old. JOS
epn S. Truitt was a charitable MANI
bnt few knew Of his givings. To his
less fortunate relatives, his purse was
always open, and through him many
Christmas dinner has been made
happy by the donations of turkeys
etc. to those unfortunate enough as to
be unable to procure them. The de-
serving poor Jared alike at his hands,
whether they admired or disliked the
river. He leaves a widow, but no
children. The funeral took place on
Tuesday last, and it was largely at
tended
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
ON THE PENINSULA.

George Maull, Lewes pilot and father of
Representative Charles II, Maull, died at
his home on September 10. aged 70 years.
Three old wrecks on Poverty Beach, at
Lewes the Brigima, Moro Castle and Sarah
n. Shearman, were uncovered by the storm
and now lie high and dry on the sands.
During the month of August the Smyrna
creamery received $1,000 quarts of milk and
made about 5000 pounds of butter The
price paid for milk was 7 cents gallon.
A company has Seen formed and chartered
in the city of Wilmington to conduct the silk
culture and manufacture in all its branches.
A farm of 200 acres has been bargained for
near the city at a cost Of 100000. The stock
is placed at SIS per share.
The Delaware railroad freight depot at
Laurel was destroyed by FIRE on Friday, Sep
TENDER 20. The fire was discovered at /
O'Clock in the afternoon, when it had made
such Roadway that was impossible to save
the building or its contents. The loss by the
fire was s. 900.
The reopening of the NJ, E. church at New
ark will be held on September 20. The Rev.
| 7. S. Willis the Rev W. L. S Murray and
the Rey. Jacob Todd are expected to be pres
ent and to preach on that day. The church
has been thoroughly repaired painted and
otherwise improved.
Dover will be oyerun with distinguished
visitors on the occasion of the the unwilling
ofthe statue of General Caesar Rodney on
october goth Chief Justice Comegys will
preside and ex-Secretary Bayard will
deliver the address. The Rt. Rev. G. c.
Morris, bishop of Oregon, who married one
of the defendants OF Caesars brother
Thomas, will oficiate at the ceremonies,
The monument is now being constructed at
the works Of Thomas Davidson at Fifth 6
King streets, in Wilmington and is expected
to be finished in ample time for the celebra-
ton.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

Great Sachem B r Sheppard of the Great
Council of Delaware, L o. r. NJ, has ar
ranged the following dates for raising the
great chiefs of the various tribes of the order
in this state: September 90, Seminole
Tribe at New Castle; rs, Andastaka,
Newport; Indian Hill, at Bethel
October Sakimss at Milford, Tuscaroa at
seaford, Minnehaha at Newark; I'd, Wissa-
hickon at Selbyville; Sd Siuepuxent at
whitesville, NanticolSe at Georgetown 9Th,
Rossakatum at Laurel, Asketum at Dagsboro;
9th, Oklahoma at Lewes October 10 and
II there will be special session of the Great
Council respectively at Georgetown and Lau-
relfor the purpose ofadmitting past sachems;
The sale of hull, materials, stores, boats,
cabin furniture, &c, of the ship William R.
Grace took place on Saturday morning last
at I.ewes. E D. Register & Co. purchased
everything in lots and amounts as follows:
Hull as she lies on the beach, $500; sugar,
oil, &c, 500; lanterns, dishes SC, $50;
rosiu, cars, shovels, &c. S5o;pork in barrels,
brooms, &c, rs; iron, harness, casks, fog
horn, &c, 500; residue ON pier, cabin fur
niture, sails wire rigging, &c, $500; three
boats on beach, SIoo total s5,52s. This is
the largest sale made on our beach for many
years.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

J. STANLEY SHORT has completed
a sale of his Lincoln farm, known as
"Piney Fork" of 2S71 acres, which he
and Geo. f. Pierce recently purchased
from Miss Annie WatsOn,tO Mr.. Fred.
Whitehead for 81 500. The timber leaf
had been sold previously to VIM. Tay-
Tor, of Middletown, for So 500. NJ essrs.
Short and Pierce bought this farm last
April for SO 600 aud received crop of
peaches and grain from it,which paid
the interest for the time their money
was invested and by their sales cleared
81. 600 in six months. Long heads can
make money in Delaware lands by
speculation, and there are many more
opportunities of this kind around Mil
ford yet.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
Excursion to washington.

The Triennial couclaye of the knights
Templar viii Be held in Washington, d, c,
October sth to nth, 1859 aud will be the
largest gathering of its kind ever held in
this country.
Excursion tickets will be sold to Wash.
iugtoa for all stations on the 3 & o. R. R.
for all trains October 5th, 9th, 9TH, and Sth
at rate of one fare for the round trip, valid
for the return Journey until October 3Ist,
inclusive.
October is one of the pleasantest months
in the year to visit Washington and inspect
the magnificent public buildings, museums
and monuments
During the period of the conclave popular
excursions will run by the B. s. o. from
Washington TO Gettysburg, Harper's Ferry,
Luray Caverns and otker points Of interest.
Passengers are landed in Washington at
the B. & O. station, one block frem the Cap
ital Guide book to Washington will be
furnished upon application, by all B. & O..
Agents.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

THE ten mile running race between
Albert E. Davis and E. w. Miller,
which took place in the yard at Haz-
yards Hotel in North Milford last Sat
urdsy afternoon, was regular hippo
drome affair, and if all reports be true
and 50 far as is possible to find out
they be-Miller did not stop running
until Sunday or Monday; for he
skipped TO Harrington with the pro-
ceeds of ticket sales, and left Davis to
face the creditors. Mr.. Hazard gives
Davis aud his friends a good reputa-
ton, but can say little about Mr.. Mill
er's actions. The race was won by
Miller, but there WAS 10 $4,000 wag'
cred on the result; so Mr.. Davis says
The time for ten miles was one hour
aud ten minutes.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
WORTH KNOWING.


JUST received direct from factory in
Virginia, the largest lot of trunks ever
brought TO Milford, GEO. H. HALL.
CHEW "Olive."
FoULK's Eureka Pills never fail tc
cure the chills.
TRY a SC. plug of "Olive."
CALL for "Olive" tobacco next time
IT isn't difficult to dress becomingly
and comfortably too. The elegant
and seasonable dress fabrics at Mrs
Reedy's prove this; there can be moth
ing prettier.and they are just the most
comfortable goods made.
A great seller-."Olive" tobacco.
SOMETHING new - the "Olive"
brand.
JUST received direct from factory in
Virginia, the largest lot Of satchels, club
hags and caObas ever brought to Mil
ford. GEO. II. HALL.
FOULK's Antl-bilious Pills are the
surest and safest family pills in use,
cures sick headache and bilious trOu-
bIes.
A good chew-"Oliven tobacco.
You will find a first-class assort-
ment of rubber goods. as well as the
latest styles of hats aud shoes at
Persons; and prices suit the times.
l have left, few half and quarter
barrels of white fish-nOt first class
but will be sold cheap.
GEO. H. HALL.
IT pleases all-"Olive" tobacco.
THE only place in Milford where a
first-class bath can be had at any sea-
son, is at Kern's barber shop.
The best chew and the biggest five
cent lump of tobacco on the market
to-day is the "Olive." Try it.
RECEIVED this week a new lot of
furniture, at GEO. H. HALLS.
NEW styles window shades are now
coming. They are beautiful; also new
styles in wall paper, at FOULK's.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

THE pupils of North Milford public
schools have been compelled 20 sit in
rooms without heat ever since the pres
ent school term commenced. All the
troubles and SORROWS of this school
appear to originate with the boiler,
which WAS intended 10 furnish steam;
but which must now be replaced by n
new one. The new boiler will not be
in position until October 18th, and on
it the board will hold five year guar
autee from responsible parties. In the
meantime scholars must shiver, or the
school be adjourned.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
Personals.

Mrs. Emma Baker of Dover, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. L. NJ.
Johnson, this week
Marshall Prettyman has gone to
Philadelphia to engage in the news
paper business.
BE. ellis was in the city this
week,
Miss Serena Gilman returned to
New York city on Wednesday morn
ing last
J. Stanly Short is again able to Re
out otter two weeks illness, and
his daughter Lena, who is i'll with
typhoid fever. is slowly improving.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
Her Health Was Ruined.
HER LIFE WAS ONE OF PAIN, BUT SHE IS
NOW WELL.

Mrs Alexander Vaughn, wife of one ofthe
most prominent and extensively know mer-
chants of Prescott, Ark, writes the following
letter under date of April %, 1889:
81 owe the preservation of my life under
Providence to Swift's Specific Is. S. S. For
four years my health was wretched, ruined
my life, life of constant pain and misery
and torture Food soured on my stomache
and what ate to day would vomit tomorrow
My sleep at night was broken with the
most horrible visions in dreams, so much so,
that could not bear to be left alone; chronic
diarrhea, painful cough that threatened
me with co assumption; my feet and ankles
were twisted out of all proportion, and my
limbs swelled more or less. l could
walk except on level floor, and then with
difficulty, and for while could not get in
or out of bed without assistance.
The pressure of a finger on my body would
leave its impression. aud in short ] thought
I had dropsy, in addition to my other Attic
tons
Two doctors treated me faithfully during
these four years but did me no good-the
medicines they gave me were as useless at
stagnant water. My friends thought l would
die. suffering as was with such combina-
ton of diseases
In 1887 discontinued the use of the med
iciues had been heretofore taking and began
to take Swift's Specific IS. S. s. Five bot
ties of this truly wonderful medicine was
what worked the miracle of my complete
and permanent recovery"
Treatise on blood and skin disease mailed
free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Drawer ;, Atlanta,
Ca.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

OUR State Fair managers know how
to make their patrons comfortable.
They have made these annual meet
ings real genuine Old-fashiOned har-
vest home gatherings Of the people for
social intercourse and enjoyment.
Everybody will go to see everybody
else. With ample accommodations,
large exhibits, liberal premiums, good
music and an attractive programme Of
amusements, the Delaware State Fair
is an assured success.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
mILFORD CHUR0I DIREoTOHY

sunday school at the Chapel, on Second Street,
south. Az p M Sunday School Prayer meeting.
arst Sunday in every month
Baptist Church, seeond-street, nolth. regular
eerviees at 1890 IN. aud D. N. Sunday school
Al 3 100 A. M, Prayer Meet ng-ThursdayIsvenin
NJ E. Church. on Railroad avenue. services
At I0.3Ga M and 100 p. m. Rev. j. II. Wiley
Pastor. Sunday School at 2u0 p m. Prayer
Meeting. Thursday evening at 7.0O clock.
preshvterian Church, corner OF Walnut and
Front Streets south Milford. Services ut 40
a m and Z. IL p. m. Rev. II l.. Bunsteln Pastor.
sunday school at 200 p .m.-Prayar Meeting at
roo o'clock ThursDay evenings
Christ Church. corner Third ard Church.sts-
enndnys. Holy Eucharist co. A. m. Mathis, 1870
High celebration aud sermon, 100. NespeTs 800
n m Iitany and Sermon. Z 3n-Neek Days
fIoiv Eucharist z 20 a. M Evening Prayer, daily
as D. IN. except Thursdays, wheH service will be
St 73O with sermon.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

THE w. c. Il. u. request us to say,
that they are very much Obliged to
any who will expose any immortality
that is going on, but they cannot make
use of anonymous letters. They de-
sire to do the will of God and aid 9TH
ers in doing it, if possible, but if an ex-
position is the truth, do not fear any
man. Sign your name that they
may know, who are the friends Of
fright and truth"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
Fire Insurance.

The Fire Insurance formerly con-
Quoted by T. D. Pierce, has been
merged into the firm of II. d. Pierce
& Bro. All policy holders will find
their Office at the Hardware store of
Pierce & Carmeau.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
ForRent.

No. 1. A storehouse on South Wal
nut ST., Milford, Del.
No. 2. A dwelling on East Front
North Milford
No. 3. A dwelling on North Walnut
Nos. 4 & 5. Two do adjoining town
South side.
No. 6. A 81 Dbl. Roller flour mill.
No. Z. Black House near the mill.
VIM. MARSHALL.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
For Rent.

A nice house, we'll located, eleven
rooms and cellar. Double lot and
stables attached; plenty of fruit on it
and good water. Located in north
Milford, Cor. Fourth and Pear streets.
Rent $l2, per month. apply to HENRY
SHOCKLBY, agent.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

The publishers of 81, Nicholas announce
that that popular chileren's magazine is to
be enlarged, beginning with the new volume,
which opens with November 1889, and that
a new and clearer type will be adopted
-Four important serial stories by four we'll
known American authors will be given dur
ing the coming year
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
Entitled To The Best.

All are entitled to the best that their money
will buy, so every family should have, at
once, bottle of the best family remedy
Syrup of Figs, to cleanse the system when
costiye or bilious. For sale in soc and 81 90
bottles by all leading druggists.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
wanted-A Good Tenant.

A house with eight rooms for rent
TO good party, located on 2nd street.
ard door from Walnut street, North
Milford; possession January J, 1890.
Inquire at this Office.
Ann %. At. w. ID. FOWLER.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

All persons holding due bills for
goods in my store must present
them, on or before September 30th,
when 1 close up business. All persons
owingbook account must come forward
and settle the same by Jhat date.
JAMES H. TRUTTT,
Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

On Monday morning the Wynkoop
Bros, will commence delivering milk
in pint and qnart bottles, every morn
ing early, to the following stores b.
e. ellis, Geo. Fl. Hall. Frank Reedy,
VIM. Benson. James Welch.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

STEWARD has received this week,
his new line of boots and shoes, hats
and caps for Fall and Winter. His
hard time prices will surprise you
nnIlnnd see
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
Arrival of Mails.

PROM NoRTn-rI:24 AN, 900 and 5;54
?. NJ
FROM SOUTH $50 AN.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

FARM SoLD.-Thomas d. Pierce has
sold his 36-acre farm at the east side Of
Milford, to Thomas Powell, of Brides
burg, Philadelphia, who will take pos
session next Tuesday The price paid
was about So 200 Mr.. Pierce has ae-
copied a position with Carey Bros. Of
Philadelphia, and will move his fam
ily there in short time.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
Be your own Doctor.

It won't cost you one half as much. Do
not delay Send three 7-cent stamps for post
age, and we will send you DR.. Kaufmann's
great work, fine colored plates from life. on
disease, its causes and home cure. Address
A. P. Ordway & Co., Boston. Mass.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

Miss ANNIE DAVIS, of Milford, re-
turned missionary from Japan, will
makeaH address on missiOnsin Slaugh-
ter neck NJ. E. Church, next Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

THE lad. Rufus NAPLES, who was so
badly gored by bull owned by VIM.
/. Simpson, has had "a hard fight for
life since the accident. He now has
the lock, jaw; which will probably re-
sult fatally for him.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

DURING Fair week Charles Treidler
will not make his regular Tuesday
visit to Milford. and will not resume
his trips until Oct Is.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
j. H. TRUTHS Closing Out Sale.
entire stock of
GROCERIES

For the purpose of disposing of my
entire stock of
GROCERIES
AS / am going to stop the business I
am selling all goods at bottom figures
or your own prices.
GLASS AND QUEANswARE.
Will be sold strictly at cost or below,
because the man succeeding me will
not keep this line of goods, and
don't want them.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

S. N. GRAY is placing a wind mill
which is to pump water for his resi-
dence and stables. He has also had
the electric light placed in all of his
home property.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

THREE good restaurants have been
fitted up to feed the thirty thousand
people who will attend the State Fair
next week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

The year is drawing to close, and
by glancing at the corner of this paper
you will notice that the Subscription
is either due, or will soon run out.
Fix il now.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

Four deaf mutes left Milford on
Wednesday morning last for WASH
ington, d. c., where they are attend
ing school.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

LATE monday morning the flume
bulk head gave way again and drained
the pond at JohnsOus' Mill: 1t has
been repaired again.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
Notions and Trimmings this side of Wilmington

you will Immediately place you will readily with
while somewhat depressed, Our Goods Prices
you loose sight of the dull times because
buy nearly the quantity at store with the smout
money you wish spend the fitting this Fall and Winter
you realized for the money you invested last
you acquainted with the fact that will be
agreeab aonsed know how cheap purchase from the
great collection merchandise will find place Do not fail to
early you may with the who avang themselves
of our extremely reasonable prices.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

THE regular meeting ofthe w. C. T
Twill beat the residence ofMrs. ROGt.
H. Gilman OH next Tuesday evering,
Oct. lst, at seven o'clock. "Ys" ex-
pected.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

THIS week the residences of Mrs.
Lofland, and Mrs. Yardly, on Front
81. North, have been wired and will
be hereafter lighted by the electric
light.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

THE CHRoNIoLE's job printing de-
partment has received an addition by
having a number of new fonts of type
added to it,aBd is now better prepared
to print public sale bills than it has
ever been. Deeds printed on Ledger
paper are sold for five cents each. aud
TO close out large stock Of bonds be-
lore 1890. they will be sold for thirty
five cents per dozen.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

THE First National Bank has leased
the store adjoining The bank building
for term of years, aud will remodel
their banking room. The additional
space will be used by the board of
directors.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

LAST Sunday evening a wagon shed
on John Scots farm near Williams
vile, was destroyed by fire. A new
wagon, a large water tank fora tract
ion engine and other farm impli-
meDts were consumed.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

THE early train going north leaves
at 6.lO u. m. and the evening train ar
rives at 8 O'Clock.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27
MILFORD MENTIONS.
srArn FAIR NJ Dover next week.

NEXT Tuesday evening the regular
monthly meeting of the Building
Loan occurs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

CONTRACTOR James Smith has COM
menced a new stable at Mrs. Torbert's
residence on North Walnut-st. 1t is
TO be u piece of ornamental architee-
ture in the ornamental line.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-09-27

THE list of entries for the speed
trials at the State Fair next week is a
splendid assurance of II week Of rare
sport and enjoyment to all who love
to see good horse racing.