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Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29
The Best, Most Whole
some and Nutritious
Flour Made.

Evory Intelligent physician knows that Tie
SrAncH which Is now everywhere sold for PATENT
FLOUR is rot &c for BnEAD. To meet need every
where existing, ! have manufactured = WuoLE
WHEAT FLOUR, which contains al the nutritious
elements Of the Wheat-P hoephd minolde.
Gluten, elc-and which Is the be-. fnost whole
fome. ana nutritious honr made 70 IS not de
white az starch, but as white as f01r sh0nld 0e
Fed upon bread from Tins -FOUR dehctto. slckly
families grow more healthy Shiuned to a,.v
address az six dollars hafrsi TIP TOP GRAZ
h0rse, COW. and BIZ food 81 fhe highest quality.
Address DR. r. s. PRETfYMAN.
t2s dm Cedar Creek MLlls, Milford. Del.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

Mrs Sarah Outten, aged Is years, died
at ner home in this town on Saturday
morning last Funeral services were
held on Monday and interment made at
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29
Obituary.


At Frankfort, Sussex county, Del, on
Nav 22d, 1891, john A. Long, son of John
II. Long. aged IS years, nine months and
two days.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29
long

Frankfort, Sussex county, Del, on
May 4th, 1891, Meta +. Long, daughter
Of John H. and Ella Long, aged nine
months and nine days.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

and content is a home with "The Ro
mp with the light Of the morning
tfRosbesfsy Lazy CO. Nesu Kork
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

E. w. JESTER, of St. Georges, Grand
Master of Odd Fellows, and James
Appleby, Grand Representative of the
Grand Sovereign Lodge, visited Crystal
Fount Lodge,in this town, on Monday
evening last. At the close of the bust
ness of the evening the members and Wis
itors to the Lodge visited Viereek's Ice
Cream Parlors.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29
ICEI ICEIl ICElII


so ponnds or over at the rate of 40 cent:
per hundred pounds.
Seven deliveries weekly-twice on Satur
day Persons wishing ice will leave theii
orders with Frank L. Guer at MarshalP'
Drug Store, and they will be promptly at
tended to. GEO s. GRIBR.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

Mrs Samuel Draper, of Cedar Neck,
died on Sunday night last OF consump-
ton, aged so years Funeral survives
were held on Tuesday afternoon at Cedar
Neck Church and intermeur made i'll the
Cemetery at that place.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

Are you ready for travelling if not, come
and select Trunk, Grip or Satchel, from the
largest assortment in town. At Halls. Sec
ond floor.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

THE Rev ]. S. Willis preached the
memorial sermon to G. A. r. Post and
Company B in the Presbyterion Church
on Sunday last Every seat was occu-
pied and every face showed pleasure and
satisfaction while listening to the emil
nent divine's words. Mr. Willis will
occupy the pulpit Of this church each
Sunday morning during the absence Of
the Rev. II. L. Bunstein.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

GEORGE PRETTYMAN brought suit
against George Reynolds for $500. The
case came MP on Monday before Esquire
Graham, presiding, and John c. Hall,
Josephus Stevens and J. o. Truitt as
referees. The accounts and claims of
each we're submitted and examined, when
it was the judgement Of the referees that
Mr.. Reynolds was in debt to Mr. Pretty
man Just eighty cents, which he was or
dered to pay in settlement ofall accounts.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

Mamma. you viii have to buy ME wheel
barrow. Why Because Mr.. Apels breaC
is too large to carry; but can wheel it.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

THE one hundredth and fifth annual
convention of tile Episcopal Diocese of
Delaware will commence on Tuesday
evening next with a Missionary service
at O'Clock p m, in Christ Church, Mil
ford Addresses will be given by the
Bishop of the Diocese; Rev. P. B Light
uer, OF New Castle; Rev. NJ. L Woolsey,
Rector Of Sealord, and Alfred Lee, Esq
Of Wilmington On Wednesday mathis
will be said at a. m. Convention
Called to order at 9 III. At II O'Clock
there will be a high celebration of the
Holy Eucharist, when the Bishop will
deliver his triennial charge to the clergy
and laity. The public is invited to attend
all the services. The entire sessions of
the convention Will be held III the church.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

'FROH HANGER TO THRONE. ("

5 grow The wrong way n
3, the seeds are set "a
% what they arc 10 9th
Z Republic (
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

The light running Domestic Sewing NJ
chine" for sale by Marx L. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

White goods in endless variety and the
most elegantly assorted lot ofsummer dress
goods in Milford at Mrs. S. f. Reedy's.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

Apeps Ice Cream Parlors is where eve
body goes.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

$50 bushels of choice Burbank Potatoes
for sale by Z. M. Shockley, Grocer, Milford
Del. I5-3t
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

For first-class shave or latest style hal
cut 90 to Kern, South Walnut ST. Ladies
and children's bangs sbingled.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

Summer Comfort, Porch Rockers at Hall
second floor.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

CHICKEN THIEVES robbed the coop Of
Mr. James Wooters on Friday night last.
A dozen fine chickens were carried away
There is scarcely a resident of this town
who has not at some time been robbed of
chickens and no special effort has ever
been made to capture and punish the per
petrators of these robberies The evil
deuce necessary to convict a chicken
thief is always hard to obtain and not
one in a hundred IS ever punished. Some
concerted action should be taken by the
residents OF the town towards breaking
The thing up and a few convictions would
assist greatly i'll putting a stop TO the
whole business.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29
WORTH KNOWING.
&c buslesl man il lown Is Apel.

The busiest man in town is APPEL.
Apeps Ice Cream Parlors is where every
body goes.
Summer Comfort, Porch Rockers at Halls;
second floor.
Pure Crystal Ice BY cake of 300 pounds
or by ton, at Grier's Ice Plant.
The light running domestic Sewing Ma
chine" for sale by Mark L. Davis.
$50 bushels of choice Burbank Potatoes
for sale by f. M. Shockley, Grocer, Milford,
Del I5-5t
For irst.class shave or latest style hair
cut 90 TO Kern, South Walnut ST. Ladies'
and ehildren's bangs shingled.
White goods in endless variety and the
most elegantly assorted lot ofsummer dress
goods in Milford at Mrs. S. z. Reedy's.
Mamma. you will have to buy ME wheel
barrow. Why Because Mr.. Apel's bread
is too large to carry; but can wheel it.
Are you ready for travelling if not, come
and select Trunk, Grip or Satchel, from the
largest assortment in town. At Halls. Sec
ond floor.
New Stock New Styles New Prices I q
for Handbags, Flouncings and Trimmings
large and beautiful assortment Corner
Room. At Halls.
An ice box will be put in Aliens Commits
sion House the FIRST of next week, to supply
the farmers and persons in town wishing
small quantities.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

Pure Crystal Ice by cake of 800 pound
or by ton, at Grier's Ice Plant
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

THE Worlds Christian Temperance
Union Day was celebrated at the Avenue
NJ E. Church on Sunday evening last
Addresses were made by Rev. L. +.
Corkran, of Lincoln, Presiding Elder, J.
A. B. Wilson and the Rev. J. S Willis
The music for the occasion was specially
prepared by the church choir. Mrs.
Emma Roat read one Of the most beau
tiful Psalms i'll an impressive manner,
and Miss Bessie johnson nicely recited.
Mrs. Geo. S. Grier presided and Mrs F.
A. Welch, secretary, and Mrs. Roat occu-
pied seats upou the altar.
Milford chronicle., 1891-05-29

THE Kent County Farmers Institute
met at FELTON, on Saturday last and elected
officers for the coming twelve months as
follows: T. H. Bancroft president; ThOs.
B Coursey, vice-president; Wesley Webb,
secretary, and c. w. Killen, treasurer
A resolution was passed that the meet
ings of the Institute should be held at
farms during the warm summer months
and John J. Rosa's farm was selected for
the next meeting, the date of which will
be announced at some future time.
MINISTER'S Joseph S. Elkinson and
Jonathan Z. Rhoads, of the Society of
Friends, held a meeting in the Avenue
NJ. Z. Church OIL Tuesday evening last
A fair audience was i'll attendance con-
sidering it was raining Mr. Elkinton
spoke for full half hour in a manner
that pleased while Mr.. Rhoads spoke but
a few moments. but in an equally satisfac-
tory manner. From Milford the gentle
men went to Georgetown where they
held a meeting on Wednesday night
Should they again visit Milford their au-
dience will fill the big church.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21
sAor TARouaA 1Ag sroMAoA.


Probable Fatal Kssult o. aging with
a Cat RIDE Retained From New Hamp-
shire.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK Dec 81 George Karl, for
merlY employed by AIRS zigler as fore
man Ia her tin and iron store, but now
working In Elkton. met with an accident
here yesterday tbas may prove fatal
From what could bs learned, Karl, WITH
several companions we're inst outside OF
town practieine with a cat RITA While
handbag tue riffs, Karl, Ia some manner,
had the muzzle pointed toward his
stomach, when the weapon was dis
charged. The cartridge, known as
Double B. Z penetrated the stomach on
the left side The wounded man walked
TO bis home on New London avenue,
distance Of about one mile. Dr. Kollock
was summoned, who examined the wound,
but failed to locate the bullet The
danger Is that the bullst may have
entered the intestiues, II 50, peritonitis
will undoubtedly result The accident
occurred about II o'clock, and the
patient was resting quite comfortably
last night. Mr. Karl Is married man
with several childrer.
4 hc ieAcat Ntbttm OF Nuo NlAO - dODu
N, Bowen. senior editor Of the Ledger.
who is confined TO his bed
The December number of the Delaware
College Review has been issued The
paper contA rs many interesting
Articles
Frank Widdoes. third son Of ok cor.
oner Byald Widdoes, returned homo re.
Gently from New Hampshire. where he
had been engaged working ia a cotton
mill. de u now suffering with infap.
matory rheumatism
Miss Emma Choate, one OF Newarks
popular public school teachers enter
tanned her many friends at her home on
Main street on Saturday evening IA
celebration OF her birthday. The occas.
len was very enjoyable. Miss Choate was
the reel ient OF numerous presents. Re
frsshments were served during the even.
ing
The Presbyterlans are praetioing a
cantata TO be rendered ia a short time.
Colonel L. p Grubb and wife Of
Philadelphia spent yesterday wish Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Brown at the West
End
Evening journal., 1891-12-21
Dolls, Dolls 7

OF every description and in
great profusion. large and
small, all at the lowest prices.
Nice Kid Body Dolls, csc,
worth CSC.
Large size Kid Body Doll,
soc; worth 75c.
Large size Kid Body Doll,
shoes and stockings, 58c.,
worth SIC.
Extra large size Kid Body
Doll, shoes and stockings, SIC. ;
worth SIPS.
Jointed Doll, bisque head,
25c; worth soc.
Jointed Doll, bisque head,
larger size, 3oc; worth 62c.
Large size Jointed Doll,
shoes and stockings, 75c; worth
$L25.
Other Bisque Head Dolls
at CSC, $I.I8, $50, 90, $50,
$50 and 45o. All worth
much more money.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21
PLUSH GOODS.

Our assortment Of Plush
Goods is the largest in the
city, consisting Of everything
desirable for Holiday Presents.
Plush Albums, SIC, ST. 90,
/. Is, 1888, I 48, 1913, So, up
to a 90 and 600.
Plush Toilet Cases from 75c
to $500.
Handkerchief and Glove
Plush Boxes, Says a set.
worth S4 90.
Plush Shaving Sets at 75c.
Better quality Shaving Set
at $I.oo. $50 to 500.
Smoking Sets as low as SIC
to 5000.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21
ne SLAPPED the OFFICER.
Negro Davit OBI cots TO spending the
sabbstn In Luckup Grip sufferers.

Negro Davlt Obj cots TO Spending the
sabbsrn In Lockup Grip Sufferers
E-ecial Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
M1DDLErowN. Dell, Dec 2l--Late on
Saturday night Officer Cradoock arrested
Andrew Davit. colored. for acting dis.
orderly at the National Hotel While the
officer was leading the prisoner down -ts
the lookup the latter struck him ia the
eye with his Est. he not liking the idea
of being sncarcerated over sunday. This
made the officer mad He treated the
prisoner in a cool manner Nfterward The
prisoner will be given a hearing before
Magistrate Ferguson this morning on the
charge Of asssulting the officer
Mr. aud Mrs William Taylor spent
Saturday with their many friends in
Philadelphia
Middletown is al astir now with prep
arations for the Christmas holidays Many
stores and offices are being trimmed. and
when they are finished they will present
very attractive appearance.
The M nber Of grip victims is still in
cressing. The latest victims Of this NAL
ady are Postmaster A g. Cox, John 4.
Roberts N. w. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs.
William Francis and James Wilson.
William Warren captured large coon
on Saturday that weighed exactly
twenty pounds.
Rev. N NJ, Browne preached an inter
esting sermon IN the Nj K Church last
night, on The Young Man Leaving
Home
The condition Of Frank NJ Gooding, the
well known farmer who was seriously
injured BY horse, which he Was riding,
on Friday afternoon, lie much improved
and the attending physician says that he
will soon recover.
II is rumored that there will be At least
ten tickets in the field for the Office of
town commissioners st thu next munich
pal election, 70 be held here next spring
Calvin H. Taylor's new Sore aud
dwelling on Broad street Is nearly com
pleted Edward Graves, a well known
business man OF Townsend. will occupy
the store room when 1t is completed
Charles Jolls. a postal clerk on the
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia rail.
road, spent yesterday with his parents
here
Masters Gray Taylor, Norman and
Fred Crouch. aud William Collins. spent
Saturday with friends in Philadelphia
George w Polk, administratoi, will
sell the remaining farmsof the estate Of
the late William r. Polk At the National
Hotel Ia this city on Monday, January
IL
w. r. Reynolds, the well-kuown bar
ness manufacturer Of this place. has jnst
finished fine set Of moffet leather mar
ness. With rubber mountings, for William
r DAVIS. This is the sixth set Of the
kind ordered In week Fl
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

1 HIlYIAR,p.-,,At New Castle, Del on
Enoch Hiyard. IN her 09th year.
JACkMAN.-ln this city, on the 18th in.
stant, Flora T.. Jack man.
KOhLERMAN. In this city, on December
IS, Johp G. k0hlerman.
fIERSON.-In Philadelphia. -on the 18th
instant, John Pierson, aged IS years.
SEEDS. I'm this city, on the 18th instant
Mariana, wife OF Joseph O. Seeds IN the S4th
year Of her age.
SHlPLEY. Afternoon Of l2mo., 18th, Han.
nah Shipley, in her 9lst year.
TONER.-On Wednesday, December l6
Daniel Toner.
WELLS On December Is. Harris Wells
In his 10th year.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

Nothing more suitable or
appreciated for a Holiday Gift
than an elegant Umbrella.
Nice Gloria, oxldized han
die, at 6oc.
20 inch Gloria Silk, oxidized
handle, at $IIS.
90 inch Fine Gloria Silk,
oxidized handle. at SI.48.
Our stock of Fine Gold Top
Handles, Weichsel and Twisted
Wood Handles, cannot be ex.
celled as to beauty, and our
prices, as usual, are the lowest.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

Our customers responded to
our invitation to visit us, and
filled our store to its utmost
capacity.
Call early in the day. You
will find it more pleasant to
make your purchases.
Read over this list carefully.
You will find many extraordin-
airy bargains in goods suitable
for Holiday Presents.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21
WORKED NEARLY EIGHTY YEARS.
The Death Of Joseph Boothe Ends "a
Cheokered Career-Perjury Gaze Con-

The Death Of Joseph Boothe Ends "a
Cheokered Career-Perjury Gaze Con-
tinued.
ELKToN, Md, Dec. 81. Joseph Boothe,
well-known market gardener and
manufacturer Of ice cream, died of heart
failure st his farm, near Eikton, yester-
day morning, after a long illness. BE
was Ia the Slst year Of his age, and was
born IN the village Of Robin Hood, near
the city Of Bolton. Lancashire county,
England He landed In Philadelphia
when 10 years old, where be followed
the trade OF weaver and pattern maker.
he settled Ia Cecil county In
1852, and began farming at Locust
Point, on the Elk river.
where he spent seven years
when he came to this section and began
the trucking and ice cream business,
which he carried on successfully. His
wife. who Is deceased, was Miss Barbara
Scrub. whom be married in Philadelphia
April %. 1870 They were the parents
OF eleven children, six OF whom care iv.
ing-two sons and four daughtefs--all
married except one son William and
daughter Lydia, who resided with their
father Mr. Booth was remarkably
active for his age, and only within tbs
past few months has he been incapaci-
tated from experimenting work on the
place. He was charter member of the
Elkton Grange Patrons Of Husbandry.
The case OF State against Frank FELL
for perjury, on trial here Saturday 10
the Circuit Court, was continued Owing
to Illness Of the counsel aud witness IN
the case court adjourned shortly after
noon until Monday
Francis Everist and George Biddle,
Democrats, and Jesse A. Kirk. Republi
can. comprising the present Board Of
School Commissioners for Cecil county,
have been reappointed by the Circuit
Court judges for another term OF two
years from January I, next.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

DAY -TAYLOR.-At Rockford. Del, on
December N, 1891, by Rev r. vanBurka-
low. Charles w. Day OF Brandywine hun.
dred and Miss s. Lizzie Taylor Of Mill Greek
hundred.
PANCOAsT- EDWARDS.-At the Asburv
NJ. n. parsonage, No. - Walnut street, on
Thursday t8rnOen, December IL, 1891. by
Rev. John ID Hanna. John b. pancnast
and Miss Charlotte ). edwards, both Of VII.
ming ton, Del.
SIMPSON HANNA, On the 18th instant.
BY Rev. John France. George +. impson 81
Newark, Del, and Mary X Hanna OF this
Evening journal., 1891-12-21
DYSPEPSIA

Makes many lives miserable. and often leads 70
self destruction Distress after eating. sick head
ache, heartburn, sour stomach, mental depres-
sion, etc, are caused By this very common and
increasing disease, Hoods sarsapariIla tones tho
stomach, creates an appetite. promotes healthy
digestion, relieves sick headache, clears the
mind, and cures the most obstinate eases OF dys-
pepsia- Resd the followings
have been troubled with dyspepsia. had
but little appetite, and what did eat distressed
me, or did me little good. IN an hour after eating
would experience a faintness CT tired. all-gone
seeling, as though had not eaten anything.
Hoods sarsaparilia did me an immense amount
Of good. Il gave me an appetite, and my food
rehshed and satisfied the craving had previously
experienced. I. relieved me OF that faint, tired,
allgone feeling. Ihave felt 50 much better since
took Hoods ssrsaparilla. that I'm happy u
recommend IT," @. A. PAGE. Waterfowl, Mass
n. D. Be sure to set only
Hoods SarsapaFiIIa
soidby druggists. sii six for rs. Preparedoniy
By G. I. HOOD a co., Apothecsries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Evening journal., 1891-12-21
* REVELAT TON
IN BUYING
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
Goods Sold at Cash Prices on install
ments. No Time to Lose.
Frank J. Murphy's
Reliable Instalment House.

To Our PATRONS PUBIC To come to the point
ponted have beautiful Frn
ur Clocks BTonze Rugs etc. which only
and acceptable Holiday Presents
IHE FURNITURE consists of Fancy
Rattan Oak and Cherry Plush, uphsd Fancy Tables
suitable for Pao Library Reception Room Paor CabineOak
Mahogany Wanu China Cabinets Writing Dess-very naty-Chf
onleres, husic Racks, and Of other
pair Of good Smyrna Velvet Skin Rugs nice present
We've lots to ect from.
Handsome Clock rich and artistic appearance with Cathedral
gong is sill must admit time y Offering will be constant
mnder Of the gv Our Clocks large Bonzes-e
CANT desgns-to go with the Clocks
These are simply afeW Additions to regular stock.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

Snow HILL, Nd Dec 81 A daring
but unsuccessful attempt at robbery wss
made at the depot. which Is also the
Adams Express Office, ia Snow Hill. on
Friday night. The door OF the building
was entered By boring ont the lock- ana
the large safe rolled ont and placed On 4
hand-car. The can $ then pusbsd no
the trsck about q mile and the SAFE was
dumped into ditch Tools
used by workmen on the rail
road were taken and with these
an attempt was made To break
open the safe The combination lock
was smashed and the safe was battered
10 several places. evidently BY slsdge-
hammer blows, but the parties failed 70
reach the contents. Several similar en-
frances have been made at ths exoress
office AeIe recently, but in each case the
loss has been slight While Il would
sppear that a number are concerned IN
the matter, yet from the manner Of
operating they aie evidently iuex.
perienced burglars.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

CR1sFIELD, Md. Dec. 2l-A novel but
impressive marriage took place yester-
day morning about 10 o'clock ii me
harbor adjoining Crisfeld on vessel.
The wedding psrlor was the cabin 81
the schooner Annie. The contracting
parties were Steven Crockett and Miss
kebeecs Brown, both OF Tangier. Va
hsv D. Toy officiated The ceremony
was performed on the deck Of the vessel
The bridesmaids and groomsmen were
handsomely dressed. The rain which
came down, cut the ceremony short.
Among those present were o Tawes.
, n Church, Captain R. d. Millingan
aEd Captain George laws.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21
ITEMS OF INTEREaT

''IT Is a fallacy to say that a man can
not be In two places at the same time. ""I
don't understand how be can. "Pshaw
Haven't lyon lseen more than one angry
man beside himself7"- Kate Fields Wash
ington.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

Certainly, in one instance il does. Hoods
Sarsa parilla Is the great protection
against the dangers Of impure blood, and
1t will cure or prevent all diseases Of
this class. II has well won its name Of
the beat blood purifier
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

TTcKRR-"How did Pennibs learn to
keep booker" Dicker-"By driving them
out Of circulating library, guess -
New York Herald.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

80. If you had seen
HAPPY the Boys who
-. bought Suits and
BUYS. Overcoats at Sixth
and Market on
Saturday and were pre-.
sented with a splendid
Football you would have
seen Boys who think that
It is the place to buy
Clothing. AS a Holiday
lnducement we are giving
with every Knee Pant
Suit or same sized Over
coat one of the best rub
Der Foot Balls. This
promises to be a big week
among clothing buyers,
and we want them to
come and see just what
we can do for them in
style, quality and price.
The best styles and bar
gains in Neckwear you
ever saw at * and 20
cents. All of our *
cent and $500 Ties put
in handsome Boxes dur
ing the Holidays without
extra charge. Another
lot of new smoking
Jackets in this morning
at $3.50 and 1000, which
you should see if inter-
ested.
j. 7. MuIlin & Son,
Tailors, 6ths&ssMarket.
O.othiers, Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

Kerger's extensive Art Gallery No 4i9
Market street. is the place to buy your
pictures and easels.
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

Never buy picture frames only at
headquarters and that is at Yerger's
wholesale factory, No. 4l9 khipley
street,
Evening journal., 1891-12-21

ferger's Art Gallery. No. 4l9 shipley
street, Is the place to get your pictures
ira med at factory prices.