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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
Annual Opening.

Wednesday next, June 5th. will be
the date for the annual opening at
Geillnger's, and, as is his usual custom,
a portion of the net proceeds will be
donated TO the Library. Already the
store is putting on gala appearance,
and it is the intention to have every
thing Just as pretty us good taste and
perseverance can make for that Occa-
sion. In the meantime, you will find
this the most attractive and pleasant
place in Milford to get ice-cream and
water-iees, aud Geilinger's reputation
for quality in these delicacies is such
that to the initiated he needs no rec
ommendation. Friends of the Mil
ford Library will find in this an ocea-
sion where they may benefit them
selves by enjoying the evening ard
the refreshments, may benefit Mr.
Geilinger by their patronage, and al
the same time benefit the Library 10y
enIarging the fund which Mr.. Geilin
ger wfll donate. Call in and take &
look at the store and parlOrs; you are
always welcome, whether you come
] TO buy Or 10 look.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

for June marks the beginning of new enter
prise notless notable that the Railway Series
commenced a year ago. It is the series of
popular articles on The Practical Applications
of Electricity, subject which has become
one of chief importance in the scientific,
commercial and industrial worlds. The
opening article, by Professor c. F. Bracket,
of Princeton, is entitled Electricity in the
Service of Man" 1t is an Introductory paper
which sets forth, in a clear and precise way,
some Of the common methods by which the
more important electrical phenomena are
produced, the laws which they reveal, and
the principles involved in measuring cleo
trical quantities such as the Volt, Ampere,
and Ohm terms which have lately come
into general use, though not popularity under
stood. The principles so lucidly explained
in this article will be fully applied in the res
of the series, which will describe Modern
Telegraphy, Electric Lighting, Household
Devices, ect The illustrations in Profess o.
Brackets paper show some of the best ap
paratus in thoroughly equipped mederi
laboratory, and include number ofrar
portraits aud several fgure-pieces.
Among the writers already secured for thi
series are announced c. L. Buckingham
chief electrical expert ofthe Western Union
President Henry Morton of Stevens Inst
tute, Dr. NJ. Allen Starr, a prominent au
thority on electricity in medicine, and A
f. Kennedy, chief electrician in Mr. Ed
sons laboratory. Each paper will be elat
orately illustrated from special sketche
and photographs, which it has been possibl
to make through the unusual privilege
, granted this Megd-fne by the leading elee
trlcai companies,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
Personals.

John Smith is at home on a short
vacation.
P. F. Causey is expected home to-
morrow for short visit.
VIM. w. Davis,of Philadelphia, Wis
tied relatives IN Milford this week.
Mrs. Short, of Colorado, is Wis
itIng relatives in Milford and vicinity.
Mrs. G. F. Harrison and daughters,
are guests at the home of P. F.
Causey.
J.Younger Grier is on his way north
and is expected to arrive in Milford
this week.
Mrs. Rattle wilkins returned home
on Saturday last from visit to friends
in Philadelphia and Camden N. J.
DR.. J. G. Dawson, who has for
several months been under medical
treatment at Wilmington, is very
much improved in health. On Sun
day last he paid a short visit to Mr..
c. Hopkins and other old friends at
Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
Reported Escape.

A report is current that twenty prisoners
escaped from New Castle Jail on Monday
night or early on Tuesday morning. Will
liam Nesbit, who was released from the jail
after having served sixty days for non-pay-
ment of a fine, said that he had watched
twelve prisoners in the "bum quarter" cut
a hole into the "women's quarter" above
and from thence to the ROOF, and eight escaped -
The other four were captured by the Jail
authorities, who had been aroused by the
noise. The escape was exactly similar to
the one made by eleven other prisoners
when Thomas Ford was sheriff. The police
authorities in Wilmington had not been
notified and no one at the Jail could be
reached.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
To Leweg ty Steamboat

AS previously announced a company is
now being organized by capitalists of Atlantic
City & Cape May, to run steamboat line from
Lewes to Cape May and Atlantic City. The
steamers are being secured, and will make
connection with the Pennsylvania Railroad
company at Longport, then go to Atlantic
City. The new company has also made
arrangements with the steamer Republic to
transport passengers from these places via
Cape May. From Lewes to Cape Mayand
return. the fare will be 81, and from Lewes
to Atlantic and return, $3.50. Freight from
Delaware to the New Jersey resorts, and
also to Philadelphia, will also be taken at
proportionally low rates.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
DE MANY BALLS.

Even ven was yittle boy,
Not more dan free feet tall,
De greatest pleasure wus to me
To pitch de rubber ball.
] thot one day I'd run away
Soon heard my fader's call,
lust only to de base ground pa,
To see dem fro de ball.
Ole Uncle lake would nit his net,
Hung to de kitchen wall;
His wooden needle he wouln fred
With Irvine from cotton ball.
Ant Diner she would sit aud work
Long evenin's in be fall ;
And nit de stockiHs for de boys
From wool or worsted ball.
Uncle Ned he wore thin bladder gauze cal
He said it was his caul
He had no hair upon his head,
Poor Uncle Ned was ball.
De boys and dirls would often meet
At hotel or de hail.
And waltz and scamper all Ground
Called dat a dancen ball
But deres a ball dat admire,
1t will excl tim all
lust when git i'm on de fork,
mean de dumplin' ball.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
m1LFoRD oIIURoH DIRECTOn \

Sunday School at the Chapel on Second Street,
gonth. al III m Sunday School Prayer meeting,
drst Sunday in every month
Baptist Church, secOnd-street, moth, regular
Services at 10 80 a. m. and p. m. Sunday school
At 9 zoo A. N. Prayer Meet ng-Thursday Evening.
NJ K. Church, on Railroad Avenue services
AZ I0.3Ga. m. and 200 p. m. Rev. j. II. Wiley
Pastor Sunday School at 2. 90 p. m. Prayer
Meeting Thursday evening at 200 O'Clock.
Presbyterian Church, corner Of Walnut and
Front Streets. South Milford. Services At II o.
a m.and Z. Is D. m. Rev. Il L. Bunsteln Pastor.
sunday School at 200 p. m. Prayer Meeting al
200 O'Clock Thursday evenings.
Christ Church. corner Third ard Shurch-isd5s,0o
SUNDAYS. HOLY Eucharist co. q. IN. Mathis, 1880
High celebration and sermon, 100, Vespers 800
D. m. Litany and Sermon. aQ-Week Days
4,45p m except Thursdays, when service will be
At 80 with sermon
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

A creditable work has been done In
the old NJ. E. Cemetery, the msin
avenues have been cleared and the fence
along the entire front has been painted.
The4xpense Of this work was betrayed
by Mrs. Robert Clark, and now If The
several lot owners will put their private
plais in nice condition the cemetery
will have theappearance of belonging
to civilized community once more,
and not he a standing reproach t.
the indifference Of our citizens.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
THE FRUIT JOURNAL

Is the title ofa neat, eight page weekly,
published in New York in the interest of
fruit growing A portrait ofthe veteran fruit
dealer, Francis s. Maynard, graces the first
page of the number. Fruit growers and far
mers of this State would do we'll to avail
themselves of this journal, for through it they
can keep posted as to the markets, and
thereby realize more for their fruit 1t is
published at 81 State street, N. Y.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
Plain History.

Swif's Specific is a simple vegetable COM
pound, prepared from roots gathered freshly
from the forest, and contains nothing Of the
mineral kingdom, or any poisonous substance,
or any article at all which comes from the
chemists laboratory.
The formula of the remedy was obtained
from the Creek Indians i'll Middle Georgia
by reliable white men, who had witnessed
the wonderful cures made by that tribe Of
Indians of blood diseases. Mr.. Hugh L.
Dennard of Houston Co. Ga, began using
Swif's Specific in 1929, and continued its use
all of his life, and asserted that he had never
known it to fail to cure any case of scrofula
blood faint, or contagious blood poison. This
testimony has been cUrroborated every day
for years. The present company was formed
in 1870, and have since made known to the
world the virtues of Swift's Specific, and to
day it is sold in every city, town and coun
try store all over America, Great Britain, anC
many other portions of the world.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
WHO'LL BE THE NEW
POST M ASTER
Next Door to J. w. Truths?
WE Do Nor 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 founcings,
40 inches wide, so C, IS c, So c, $l.OO
and 1925 per yard.
India linens, plaid and striped
muslins, Ice, 12a C, Is C, zoe, Is c,
80 and 35c.
Corded and dotted Pecas, at zoe,
25 C, and soc.
Hemiettas and cloths in all the
newest shades, plain, striped and
plaid.
Surah and Moire silks in all the
best shades.-Just a few more yds.
Of that 24-in plush, when that's gone
/ it ends the 81 plush-six shades of
it, now is the opportunity.
so pairs lace curtains &c to $40.
FER pair-greatest value ever offered
in curtain laces.
Beautiful line of primrose cloth,
"A wide, l2ac. Challis, light and
dark, &c
Ladies' and children's sun bonnets
Aprons, ginghams and white.
White bed spreads, 81. to $l.81.
Rain and sun umbrellas at prices
hat everyone can buy.
Everybody knows that J. W
TRUTHS is the best place to buy al
your carpets and carpet Innings,
J. w. TTUITT.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

Thus far the shipments of straw
berries from this station have not
been large, but the fruit is of unusually
good quality. The prices however
have ruled low and though the con-
signments have been scattered over
greater territory than usual, the crop
so far has not proved very profitable to
the growers.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

ON Wednesday afternoon Mr.. John
A. Bogart was leading a COW from
pasture, when she attempted 20 run
from him. The rope by which he held
her became entangled about two of his
fingers in such manner that he could
not extricale them and the COW be-
came entirely unmanagablea and broke
away with such suddenness and force
as to tear the two fingers fast in the
rope entirely from his hand. The
wound is terribly painful one, the
hand being much lacerated and
torn. Drs. Marshall dressed the
wound, and aside from the torturOus
pain resulting, Mr.. Bogart is doing
well.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
A Great Battle

is continually going on in the human sys-
TEN. The demon of impure blood strives to
gain victory over the constitution, to ruin
health to drag victims to the grave. A good
reliable medicine like Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the weapon with which to defend ones self,
drive the desperate enemy from the field, and
restore peace and bodily health for many
years. Try this peculiar medicine.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
Notice to Fruit Growers.

Having completed arrangements
with the well-knOwn firm Of G. s..
Brewer & Co., of Hartford, Conn. we
are fully prepared to handle all kinds
of fruit and berries for growers to the
best advantage. We also represent
firms of No. standing in Boston, Chi
cago, New York, Philadelphia, Ches-
ter, Wilmington and other cities, and
respectfully solicit the patronage OF
our friends and former patrons.
MINORS T. HAMMOND.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

THE Western Feather Renovating
Co., which has been stationed at Mil
ford for several weeks, has sold its
machinery and the State right for the
operation of the same to Messrs. ]. ID.
Truitt and D. S. Thompson, Of this
place. These gentlemen will take hold
of the business at once and will make
their first location at Milton, Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
Driving Horses and Brood Mares
For Sale.

Those desiring to purchase on
favorable terms, either a good brood
mare. roadster, or unbroken colts,
will find number to select from by
calling upon or writing to the under
signed, at the late residence of Col. A.
S. Small. They are all good stock and
will be sold reasonably.
ROBERT P. SMALL,
Lincoln City, Delaware.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
Reduced Rates to Dover via Phila
delphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more Railroad.

The passenger department of the Philadel-
phia, wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
announces that for the better accommoda-
ton of its patrons, on and after June Ist ex-
cursion tickets to Dover, the State capital
will be sold from all ticket stations on its
lines within the State Of Delaware at two
cents per mile in each direction. The
tickets will be valid on day of sale and the
day following, and when dated on Saturday,
valid for return trip until the following Mon
day
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

The dyuamos at the electric light
plant have been refitted this week
with new self-oiling-gearing and other
new machinery is being placed with
the view of attaching an improved
condenser to the plant.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
IfYou Wish

To enjoy good health, and prevent the seeds
of disease from ripening in your system, you
should use the best medicine in the world
Sulphur Bitters, which will prevent your sys-
tenn from being all run down by making it
strong and vigorous. Rev. w. R. Snow.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

EAN Indian Medicine Company will
locate Oh Hazards Square, at the
rear of the Milford Hotel, on next
Monday. and will give free open air
entertainments every evening next
week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

OF all the destructive insect pests
with which our gardeners are plagued
there is none more persistent and vO-
racious than the rose bug. This pest
has appeared in swarms, and they
show very little choice in their diet;
potatoes, corn, tomatoes, or almost
any class of vegetation lie acceptable to
their palate, and "what the hail has
left the rose bugs will devOur."
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

MOONLIGHT boating parties are be-
coming popular. though the moon has
not oouHteHaNned such proceedings OF
late, the enjoyment seems to be just as
great aud the rhythm of happy voices
floating out OH the still evening air, is
much enjoy ed by many who are not
fortunate in having opportunity for
snch nIeasnres.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

LAST week Captain DOOdy's vessel,
the chambers" settled across Cedar
Creek at the Drawbridge. AS the
tide was running out, the position of
the vessel caused strong current of
the tide to be forced behind the abut-
ment and made " ash which allowed
the abutment to settle several inches.
Commissioner Abbott was away from
home at the time; but Was advised by
mail and came directly home, Tem-
porary repairs have been made, and
the bridge is now safe to cross; but
Mr.. Abbott says that the work can
not be completed in satisfactory man
ner until piling are driven at the abut-
ments.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

1T has been announced that the
Chapel Sunday School will give a
beach picnic ere long, and as Mr..
Causey, (who despite the necessity OF
frequent absence, is still recognized a.
the engine of the Chapel will be at
home next Sunday, the children are
all on the qHi vive awaiting some happy
denoument
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

I have seen Swift's Specific used, and
known of many cases of the worst form Of
blood diseases which have been cured by it.
I know the proprietors to be gentlemen Of
the highest type and utmost reliability.
recommend it as great blood remedy, un'
equalled by anything that know of.
NJ. B. WHARTON,
Pastor Ist Baptist Church, Montgomery, Ala
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 8, At
lanta Ga.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

FOR summer wear soft hats are
quite as popular as straws, and will
he more generally worn this season
than straw goods both because they
are more convenient and dressy.
Pierson has the cream Of the market
in hats as well as shoes, and from his
immense stock one cannot fail to be
suited.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

THE spring styles were very pretty,
but the summer styles now arriving in
at Mrs. Reedy's are just "transcen-
IDENTIFY lovely" and are well worth
visit to her store. There is no better
place on the Peninsula TO observe the
STYLES and fashions than Mrs. Reedy's,
and the ladies of Milford appreciate
this fact.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

JACOB GUNBY has bought a very
fine span of heavy horses for use with
his depot hack and baggage wagon.
They were purchased from Phila-
delphia stable.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

ALL persons having deceased friends
who were soldiers in the late war, and
whose graves are not marked by head
stones, ARE requested to report the same
at once to VIM. E. Hopkins, who has
been appointed by the government to
attend to the marking of soldiers
graves for this vicinity.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

A union meeting of the Chapel and
Avenue Sunday schools was held Mon
day evening for the practice of music
of for Children's Day Service.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

TUESDAY evening, June 18th, is the
date for the regular monthly meeting
of Cedar Creek Republican Club, and
on that date delegates will be chosen
TO attend the convention of the State
League at Dover on June 2sth. A
full attendance is desired.
E. d. G. HEGEMAN, Sec'y.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

LAST Sunday morning the G. A. R.
Post and a small representation from
"B' Compsny,attended service at the
Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mr.. Bun
stein preached from the text, BE
Men. and Remember This"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

SOUTH MILFORD Public Schools
close for the summer vacation to-day
Most of this week has been spent in
examination of classes.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

IN order to have Decoration Day as
a holiday, the CHRONICLE was issued
one day earlier than usual this week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
Arrival of Mails.

FROM NoRTH-II IA I'M, and 600 PM.
FROM SOUTH $3.50 AN.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

STOVES taken down, securely stored
during the summer, BACKED and put
up at any time next fall, all for ST..
Leave your orders at our hardware
store. PIERCE & CARMEAN.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

THE officers of the Milford Library
will hold business session next
Monday evening.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

Go to Halls for nObby Derby hat,
latest blocks and shades-shOe and nat
room 3rd door from corner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

Go to Halls for an 1889 straw hat.
Style to suit your boy, yourself or
your father, shoe and hat room Bird
door from corner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

Nor the largest slock-but the best
brands and favors CT cigars in Mil
ford are at Geilinger's.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

THOSE desiring ice-cream for use on
Sundays may be supplied at their
homes by ordering of E. Geilinger on
SATURDAY. afternoon.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

BEAUTIFUL Balbriggan vests for
ladies and children az % and so cents.
Il. w. TRUITT.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

Go to Halls for white goods, India
linens, plaids, stripes, and open work;
door on corner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

THE Building and Loan AssOcia-
ton meeting will occur next Tuesday
evening.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

A CHAMPION Reaper and Self-Bin-
der, nearly new, for sale cheap. APP
Div to REYNEAR WILLIAMS.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

ASK to see mattings when you go
to HalPs-plain and fancy up stairs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

DECORATION DAY was a very quiet
one IN Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

Go to Halls FOR your shoes. Child's
Misses, Boys, Ladies', aud Gents
latest styles. Fine goods speciality /;
Bird door from corner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

TIMOTHY Hay for sale by the
small bale or ton. Geo. ID. HALL.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

ASK to see the calpets when you go
to Hall's, largest line in town; up
stairs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

STRAwBERRIEs are plentiful and
cheap.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

Go to Deputy's and see their new
line of carpets, oil cloths and rugs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

Cow For SALE.-A large old Devon
Cow. She will be fresh in four weeks
and gives large quantity of milk. Is
with calf by VIM. 1. Simpsons Hol-
stein bull. Price $500. Apply to
Theo. Towsend. Milford; Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31
MILFORD MENTIONS.

SUNSHINE once more.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

"GUEss whatit is, and you can have
it. Caught by the Sea Bright Cottage
fishermen at 1920 o'clock, Tuesday
and presented to the MILFORD CHRON-
ICLE," was the label appended to a
gigantic fish of some gTOtesque and
most unusual kind, which was left at
this Office last Tuesday. A careful
observation of the peculiar animal, and
close study (of the dictionary by
the editorial force, assisted by Rev. J.
S. Willis, who was Opportunely at
hand, revealed the fact that the fish
was known to the scientific world as
Cyclobte1uS lNmbaS, and is familiarity
known on the British coast as lumI
fish or lump sucker. After being in.
spected by several citizens, the prize
was presented to Rev. }. S. Willis
who was DESTROYS to make investiga'
lions as to its edible qualities.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

FOURTH-OF-J JULY is Away hot day,
and with the unusual amount OfcOOl
and wet weather that we have had
during May, it is not probable that
the coming Fourth is liable to be an
exception. The matter of celebrating
the day in Milford has been discussed
among the business men, but they
seem to prefer to rest and let others do
the celebrating; quite number of
them have already signified their in
tention of going to Slaughter Beach
on that day, and since the arrange
ment for game of base ball at that
place on the Fourth has been spoken
of, the number is materially increased.
1t seems rather strange that Milford
hasn't patriotism enough to make a
eel ebration of legal holiday; butlike
the rest. we are ceasing to fret about
it, and join the popular idea and Ego
to Slaughter Beach.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-31

Coon farm wagon for sale; apply to
GEORGE SHEw, Lincoln, Del.