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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

BASE BALL.-The long-looked-for
game between the Houston and Can
terbuTy clubs was played at Canter-
bury on last Saturday, resulting in
another victory for the Houston, by
score of 10 to 10. The spectators
numbered by actual count three hum
bred and twelve, among them a num-
Der of the fair sex, representatives of
the press and well-knOwn farmers;
were all unanimous in saying it was
the finest exhibition Of ball playing
they had ever witnessed by amateur
players. The game up to the eighth
inning consisted Of brilliant playing,
two double plays being credited to the
Houston, and the score standing to
in favor Of Canterbury. In the
eighth inning both clubs seemed to
become "rattled," and the runs were
piled up, Houston making 10 and
Canterbury 6. Taken all in all the
game was undoubtedly the finest of
the season. The Houston has played
three match games thus far, winning
all three. They will either play Mil
ford an exhibition game the coming
Saturday or match game with
BridgevilIe.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17
mILFoKD CMURoH DIRECTORY

Sunday school at the Chapel, on Second Street,
South, at2p m. Sunday School Prayer meeting
frst Sunday in every month
Baptist Church, Second-street, moth, regular
Services at O.30 a. m. and p. m. Sunday school
at 100 A. N, Prayer Meetlng-ThursdayEy Evening.
NJ E. Church, on Railroad avenue. Services
at 1880 a. m and 200 p. m. Rev j. H. Wiley
Pastor. Sunday School at 200 p. m. prayer
Meeting, Thursday evening at 700 O'Clock.
presbvterian Church. corner Of Walnut and
Front Streets South Milford. Services at IL o.
a. m and 7. 10 D. m. Rev. Il L.Buneteln Pastor.
Sunday School at 2 90 p. m. Prayer Meeting at
200 O'Clock Thursday evenings.
Christ Church. corner Third ard Church-sts-
Sundays Holy Eucharist 90, q. m. Mathis, 1850
High celebration and Sermon, lI-OO, Vespers 300
% m Iiiany and Sermon, z .30,-Week Days
Holy Eucharist 2 80 a. m. Evening Prayer, daily
81. m except Thursdays, when service Will be
at 30 with sermon.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Albert Van Leuvan died on Sunday
morning, after a lingering illness, of
general debility following pneumonia.
He was formerly a resident of New
York City, where for several years he
was jewelry merchant, and was
quite we'll known. Owing to failing
health and business embarTassments,
he relinquished that business some
years ago and removed to Delaware,
where he has since lived a quiet life
i'm his rural home near Milford. Mr..
Van Leuvan was about sixty years OF
age, and leaves a wife and several
children. He carried life insurance
policy of $4,000
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Mr.. TUNIs, of the Adams Express
Company, was in Milford this week
instructing the agent regarding the
special rates on fruits, which will be
adopted this season. The arrange
ment promises a very satisfactory
train service to many remote markets,
where prices have always been good,
but means of access very unreliable
and expensive. AS an example, the
present arrangement will allow the
growers to put their fruit into Hart
ford and Providence markets at about
50 90 per hundredweight, while SYRIA
cuse, Utica and points along the N. Y.
Central r. R. will be reached for 81. 05
per hundredweight. The schedule is
not yet completed, but it is the inten-
tlOn of the company to have the SER
vice so complete that patronage will
come from the motive of self-prOtection
ifnO other. This is what growers have
long needed in this locality and it will
open up markets heretofore inaccessi-
BILE because of distance aud uncertain
train service that will increase the
profit of frult-grOwing materially.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

ton. The G. A. R. Post has already
accepted an invitation to participated in
the exercises at Dover, and B Com
pany is yet celebrating on the advisa-
bility of taking 80 much exertion as to
turn out at all. Taken all in all there
is about as little ambition and enthu-
siasm apparent-as can well be imag-
ined. 1t is only fair TO say, however,
that much Of the apathy is due to the
fact that in the past those who have
been most benefited by these public
gatherings have been most charY in
contributing toward the expense, and
it is thus made very discOuraging to
those who have the burden of prepa-
ration to bear.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

fruit and for loading at Milford have been
materially improved, and the probability is
that for the next twenty years this point will
be the center of the greatest quantity of good
peaches in the Union. If you desire occa
sional reports from this point or wish any
information within our power to give, ad-
dress the subscriber, who will this season
undertake to serve the trade as solicitor at
Milford depotn
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THE wind squall which visited this
section on Friday evening seems to
have been quite forcible in some local
titles. Many Of the telephone poles on
the line between Frederick and FELTON,
were blown down, aud at Bowers a
wagon was overturned and demol-
ished. Farther up the State, where
the cyclone visited last year, the
people fled from their homes at the
approach of the cloud in terror lest 1t
should be another cyclone. but no
serious damage is reported. In this
neighborhood the wind was very
strong, but no serious damage re-
suited.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17
DORSEY HOUSE.
j. M. Gunby, Prop.

The best location, the best rooms the best furn-
iture the best table, and the best bar in Milford,
free hack to and from the depot for guests meets
each train. Permanent boarders taken at special
rates. Transient rates only $3.50 per day and the
same service that costs from 50 to So per day in
other towns. All the prominent people OF Milford
who board, live at the Dorsey House. oct 8 "
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

PROF. NEALE and Prof ckwith,
of Newark College, nave been making
a tour of the State putting in trial
plats of grass seeds in various localities.
They were in Milford this week, and
planted plats on the farms of ]. Ii.
Chapman and Charles S. Barker. II
is their purpose to thoroughly test diff
ferent varieties with view of know
ing definitely the soil best adapted Ia
the peculiarities of soil in any particu-
lar section.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

ADJUSTMENTS. - Last Friday and
Saturday evenings the mamie Wal
lace Company" rendered two very fine
entertainments in Dorsey Hall. The
troupe was far above the average trav-
cling troupe, and were highly sppre-
ciated by those present. The patron
age was however very poor.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17
STRAWBRIDG & CLOTHIER,
PHILADELPHIA.
TIMELY WORDS
CONCERNING
A GREAT SHIRT BUSINESS.

great shirt business which organized in small only
been gradually built until probably has
equal in America.
growth based alone the solid merit
We early resolved that in the article of Shirts would sell
products dgarding entirely socaed cheap lots
wholesale SCALE sold quantities seemingly
sterling merit in qnaity of MATERIAL
and last but from perfect fitting qualities
dedeam hard shirts We have rgdy adhered
policy laid the aid of well contend
steadily KNOWN of
carefully Inspected by experts before placing
which the result of all this reaches and
embraces all qualities of shirts from the plain cheyo for the working
expensive silk negg 1t had for its nucleus
the and continues to-day the sale of four grades of
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THE analyses OF commercial fertili-
zers published in last issue had two or
three errors in it. a revised analyses
was sent us by DIR. Wolf this week,
which is published in this issue.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THE following letters remain un-
claimed in the Milford postoffice
Mrs. Mary E. DultOp, Miss Lilly
Davis, Mrs. Sallie Duker, VIM. T.
Emory, George Jones, W. J. Johnson,
Frank Spicer, Mrs. Catherine Waters.
r. Y. WATSON, P. NJ.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17
WHITE DRESS SHIRTS
below which for solid and intrinsic
certainly surpassed, if equalled, anywhere.
hey are as follows :

Lu0y tIO % IO4AOWDs
First, Our Best
The Custom Made" at SI.25, made of
the best muslin with four thicknesses of
thoroughly shrunken linen i'll the bosom.
Sleeves in five lengths to suit size of neck.
We believe that no ready made shirt can
be bought that combines the perfection
in fit, 1ineness and durability that this
shirt affords.
Second and next Best
The STANDARD" at 81 90, made of Wam-
sutta Muslin, with three-ply, all-linen
bosoms stayed, placketed and strength
ened at every point where there is any
strain. Undoubtedly the best SI.oo shirt
in the market.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THE old structures on Washington
street are being removed from the
property of Joseph A. Hudson pre-
paratory to the building of two hand
some modern cottages.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THERE will be a strawberry festival,
under the direction of the ladies of
Milford, and for the benefit of the
Library, in B COmpany's Armory on
next Tuesday evening May 2lst.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THE annual farm party at Rev. J.
s. Willis Glendale Farms will occur
today, and will most probably be at
tended by more than the usual num-
Der OF guests.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

OUR citizens and soldiers will not
celebrate Decoration day at home. 1t
costs less effort 10 go away from home,
so the enthusiasm will confne itself to
the mere decoration Of graves without
q miliiary display or other lnanifesta-
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

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 a
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, 1889-05-17
WORTH KNOWING.

Don't harbor care about your hair,
But go to VIM Kern ;
His work is neat and quite complete,
As you will quickly learn.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

WE are buying all the white oak
and red oak railroad ties we can before
May LIST. g. H. HALL.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THE committee having the laying Of
Slaughter Neck conduit in charge have
extended the time of receiving prOpO-
sails to June LIST.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

PERHAPS you had forgotten it but
the fact remains unchanged; Wroten
still leads tile market in choice cigars,
foreign fruits and Confectionery.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Jos. V. TITUS has been making,
this week, a new road from the school
house of district No. III to the Dyke
near Milford. 1t was long needed.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

GOto HalI's for an 1889 straw hat
Style to suit your boy, yourself or
your father, shoe and hat room 3rd
door from corner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

For summer wear soft hats are
quite as popular as straws, and will
be more generally worn this season
than straw goods both because they
are more convenient aud 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, 1889-05-17

FISHING excursions are the popular
caper now.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

J. w. TRUITT has just purchased a
new invoice of dress ginghams, pref
tier than ever, and only cts. per va I'd.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THE residence OF John w. Hallett
is being frightened up with new paint
and trimmings.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Go to HALLS FOR your shoes. Child's
Misses, Boys. Ladies'. and Gents
latest styles. Fine goods a specially /;
3rd door from corner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THE frame of DR.. J. o. Pierce's new
residence is raised, and work is in
rapid progress.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17
Arrival of Mails.

FROM NoRTn-II:24 AM, and GOO Pm.
FROM SOUTH 9;3o AN
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THE G. A. r. Post of Milford has
appointed VIM. E, Hopkins COM
mittee to locate the graves of soldiers
who are buried in the cemeteries OF
Milford and vicinity. There are a
number of graves ofsoldiers who were
not members of the Post, and are thus
not known to the G.. a. r., 1t is
therefore requested that all persons
who have soldier relatives buried in
these cemeteries shall report, and To-
cate the graves to Mr.. Hopkins in
order that they may be visited on Dec
Grafton Day.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

OUR customers can get new lamps
at S. c. Evans Jewelry store or at
the station. The old lamp must he
returned, for us to keep proper rec
ord. You can have other old lamps
instead if you wish them.
MILFORD ELECTRIC LIGHT Co.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

NOT the largest stOck-but the best
brands and flavors Of cigars in Mil
ford are at Geilinger's.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

TRAMPs and strawberries will be
abundant with us in two weeks.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

STOVES taken down, securely stored
during the summer. BACKED and put
up at any time next fall, all for 81:
Leave your orders at our hardware
store. PIERCE & CARMEAN.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

A CHAMPION Reaper and Self Bin
der, nearly new, for sale cheap. APP
ply to REYNEAR WILLIAMS.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Go to Halls for white goods, India
linens, plaids, stripes, and open work
door on corner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Peculiar in medicinal merit and wonderful
cures - Hoods SarsaparIila. Now is the
time to take it, for now it will the most good.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

NEW garden and ornamental front
fences are the order of improvement
on South Front street.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Go to HALLS for your gloves and
mitts-cotton, Isle and silk door on
corner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

For SALE CHEAP, one jump-seat
carriage, nearly new. Apply to
CHARLES G, WATSON.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THE old parIors of Milford Hotel are
being remodelled, and will be used by
Mr.. Hazard as a dining hall.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Go to Halls for nObby Derby hat,
latest blocks and shades-shoe and hat
room 3rd door from corner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Go to HALLS for fresh vegetables; 2nt
door from corner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

ASK to see furniture when you go t
Halls; up stairs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

For carpets and mattings go to
J. w. Truths; he has the cheapest line
in town.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

ASK to see the carpets when you go
to Hall's, largest line in town; up
stairs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Go to Halls for black and fancy col
ored Henriettas door on corner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Cow For SALE.-A large old Devon
Cow. She will be fresh in four weeks
aud gives a large quantity of milk. Is
with calf by VIM. Simpsons Here
ford bull. Price $500. Apply to
Theo. TOwseDd. Milford; Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

THE "Templeton Opera Company"
has made many friends in Milford. On
Wednesday night they presented the
comic opera. Mascot" TO a small au-
dIence, but one composed of the most
appriciative and best people Of Milford
and on Thursday night, by special re-
quest, Gilbert & Sulliyan's "Mikado"
was produced, and completely won
the audience. To specilize the perso n
mel of the opera would require more
space than can be given at this late
hour, and the mention of any special
artist would be a slight upon the 9TH
ers, for without exception the compa-
ny performed their role admirably
and we blush for the lack Of encour-
agement SO worthy a troupe has re-
ceIved in the slim patronage given
them in Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Go to HALLS for fresh groceries and
canned goods; 2nd door from corner
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

ASK to see mattings when you go
to Hall's-plain and fancy up stairs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

TIMOTHY Hay for sale by the
small bale or ton. Geo. H. Hall
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17
SHIRTS TO MEASURE.

who
should
ohaveha fitting Shirts will
loft be
icular
of ability
lily fitting shirts
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Ice CREAM at Geillnger's every
evening.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17
MILFORD MENTIONS.

BLAcKBERRIEs ARE IN BLOOM.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

GARFIELD Posi-, q. A. R., has APP
pointed a committee with G. w. Jo-
seph as its chairman, to solicit flowers
for use on Decoration Day. They
specially request the ladies of Milford,
Lincoln and Frederick to continue
their former kindness in the donation
of flowers. All flowers should be re-
ported to the committee on the after
noon of May 18th that they may be
called for, or can be sent direct to the
Post room, where a delegation Of the
committee will attend to receive them
afternoon and evening of May 20.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17
AT TEE

We are indeed Quarters DRY GOODS NOTIONS and
TRIMMINGS, and adopt this method of declaring the citizens of
surrounding country that have returned from Phla
dephia bringing with all the things and,
carry Dry Goods Trimmings exclusively, feel frank say ~
ing large not the largest collection of merchandise to -
of Wlmngton and the important feature about
b GREAT oct s that we have bottom prices in making our DUR =
chase consequently prepared sell everything line at
prices will defy all competition WI1Yf Simply because we have
marked every article shade lower than the goods be obtained
Philadelphia New York fact, prices will so
onsh you you will be led ask the question, why dis
posing goods extremely figures We will satisfy your
quy by telling that bound to make business boom at our
adheng weknown by which have always -
been guided: tQuick Sales and Small Profits" ~
early will surely convince you that -
are selling Dry Goods Notions and Trimmings prices that will ~
do you lots of good.
you cordial invitation to call place ~
earliest convenience satisfied doing all that adj
veisement demands w
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

NOTICE. The committee ofSchool Dis
trict No. ), IFS & I75H will offer the School
House at Public Sale at Lincoln, Saturday,
May 18th, 1889, at PM. Clement Masteu,
C. H. johnson & B. W. Truitt.
G. H. JOHNSON, Con,
B. w. TRUITT,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

MILK SHAKE at GeiIiuger's.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

Our stock so immense that will attempt mention
all the leading things but will call your attention the fact that
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17
Our Fourth and Cheapest Grade

The Improved "Great Wonder at so
Cents. OF extra quality muslin with re-
enforced bosoms and made with the same
care that insures such perfect satisfaction
in all our shirts. To-day the best 5o-cent
shirt in America
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17
Our Third Quality

Theeverpopular "Favorite" at rs cents.
Made of excellent muslin, with three-ply
linen bosoms REINFORCED at the sides.
Buttonholes made by hand, and sleeves OF
different lengths. Has no equal at the
price.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-05-17

The citizens of Laurel celebrated the COM
pletion of the new draw in the railroad bridge
over Broad creek at that place on May 7; at
the opening of the draw salute was fred off
by the militia, when a schooner of NJ. H.
Tilghman's passed through Music was fur
nished by the Laurel Cornet Band. All
Laurel was at the wharf and business was at
a standstill.
, 1889-03-13
HOW VANILLA GROWS.

Two Methods of Preparing the Pods fsr
for Btarket-The Plant.
Vanilla belongs TO the orchid family
and is n sarmentose plant furnished with
thick, oblong, glaucous green leaves.
The vine sometimes attains a height of
forty-fve feet. 1t begins to bear the
third year after planting and continues
bearing thirty years. Each vine annu-
ally produces from forty to ffty-hve
capsules or seed pods, which are gath.
cred before reaching complete maturity
between April and June.
For one method of preparation they
are gathered after they have lost their
green tint, and are then exposed to the
sun in wooden sheets which have pre-
viously been thoroughly heated. They
are then put into boxes covered with a
cloth, and are again heated In the sun,
twelve or fifteen hours, after which they
should assume n coffee color. If this is
not obtained they must be covered and
again exposed, the whole process lasting
about two months, after which they are
packed securely, fifty each, in tin boxes.
BY the second method about n thou
sand pods are tied together and plunged
into boiling water TO bleach them, after
which they are exposed to the sun, and
then coated with oil or wrapped in oiled
cotton TO prevent them from bursting.
During the drying process the pods ex
udc n sticky liquid, which is expedited
10y gentle pressure two or three times a
day. By this process the pod loses about
n quarter of its original size. The best
quality pods are seven to nine inches
in length, and large in proportion, and
possess in greater abundance the char
acteristic and agreeable perfume which
gives vanilla its value.
The vino is sometimes covered with n
silvery eillorescence producing an essen
tia salt similar TO that found In the pod,
and this is di1used on the outside of the
capsule. 1t is called vaHilla rime, and Is
in great demand in the Bordeaux market.
Vanilla is used in perfumery and in
flnvoring confectionery and cordials. 1t
Is supposed to possess powers similar to
vnlerian, while it is much more grateful.
Its production In Reunion has increased
in the past forty years from n few
pounds to nearly half a million, and that
colony Is now The principal rival and
competitor of Mexico. The total import
into France rose from about 200, 900
pounds in 1880 10 about 100000 in 1886,
but tho annual import fluctuates con-
acknowledgements Times.
, 1889-03-13

The contractors calculate that it will
require the services Of 400 men for seven
months to complete the new Union Pa
ciic shops. At average wages of S. so 8
day each, this would mean 81, OO0 a day
or $50, 900 a month earned from this sin
gle source. This expenditure contem-
plates the present shop plans only. The
car wheel foundry will prove an almost
equally important structure, for when
built, as it will be this season, it means
the utilization of the iron ore which lies
contiguous to the city. The tide has
turned sure enough.