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Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19
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Articles known to medical science are used
in preparing Hoods SarsapariIla. Every IN
gredient Is carefully selected, personally ex-
anlined, and ouly the best retained. The
medicine is prepared under the supervision
of thoroughly competent pharmacists ana
every step IN the process of manufacture is
carefully watched wife a view to securing in
Hoods Sarsaparilla the best result
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1891.
m.Lromn cmuRon DImEoromv

Sissunfacng VOL at the Chapel, on Second Street
South, az p; ny srSeSunday School Prayer meeting
Baptist SI ~ an m afSeond-street, north regular
Services al ~ l II D. m SUNDAY school
at gu Gaafch. On RaT Thursday Evening.
at 1896 m, suu scbool m Rev. Robt. Watt,
Tfesf3nq. thursday even al 2.og M, i-' %
Pres6ylern Church ng a. ao \, % S0IS and
front ssI ~ m m ford. Services At II .O
-sleii ~ School At ID ev. Il L.Bunsteln Pastor.
Sunday -. NV T. p.m.-Praysr Meeting at
90 o'clock ThursfNi evenings.
Christ Church. piscopal -Sery ices--Sqndays
Holy Eucharist, 1880 m Mathis, Litany
Sermon 1850 a. m; Choral; Vespers (ehoraDah9
sermon. 1880 p IN. On the first Sunday IN sach
Puth theIe is high celebration OF the hoy
i chanst after Mathis, at II a. m sunday
s, 6Olat2p M Holy Baptism Is administered
on Nv sunday afternoon after o'clock. SAINT
Da, Holy Eucharist z 80 a. M; Matnns, ~ q,
M: Ven Song and Address. 1850; Choral me
churt is free and open. J. HOWELL GEARE' D.
A. Re tor
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19
Cash. Hard Cash,

Is what everyone wants. Anyone having
Poultrv. Eggs, Potatoes, Butter and all other
products pertaiusng to farmhrs can nave Sa a.i
for the same at W. T. ALLEN & Bros MIL
ford, Del, opposite National Hotel, ~
;ns- Agents for Quaker City Wasning Ma
chine 80 cs4o,.a Il,
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

POLICE NEws.-Mrs. Anna E Den
ming complained on Monday that Rose
Doualass. colored, WIS disorderly and
euiitv of using obscene and abusive ian
euage. Alderman Graham said tive dol
lars and costs; six dollars in all ana IRe
prisoner was locked in cell Tor fyye
DAYS Friends paid her fine. shortly
thereafter aud she was released Jaeoo
Peoro. colored drunk and fined one dol
lar and costs; two dollars in all.-Jessie
PYLE. drunk aud disorderly, fine two dol
lars and costs; $3.50 total amount
Maria Cannon, Ed. Cannon, and Charles
Cannon, fined one dollar and costs, each,
for disorderly conduct on the streets on
Sunday afternoon The only charge
brought by the prosecuting witness was
the one against Maria Cannon, but when
the Alderman heard the evidence IN this
case lie decided that the two sons OF
Maria were also guilty and as a result the
cost was put at $3.50 each.-John Van
and Walter Allen, colored boys, were
fined one dollar and costs each, on Wed
nesday, (s2. so in ALI, for disorderly con-
duct on the streets.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE white dog which Robert H. Gil
man. of the Meas and .Ad9syffsey, has SO
carefully looked after and cared for and
which was supposed to have been MS
property, as far as dogs 60, has been me
innocent cause OF much amusement TINS
week The dog is claimed by Mrs. kou-
debush who demanded his surrender
Mr.. Gilman refused to give him up with
ont the expense of eighteen month s
board was paid. Mrs K. agreed 10 pay
for his keep and Mr.. Gilman sent his
bill for thirty dollars. Mrs. Roudebnsh
refused payment Of this amount, and as
Mr.. Gilman had the dog in his posses
sion he had the advantage. Mrs; k.
therefore offered n reward of FIVE dollars
for his capture and delivery to her. Inc
reward has been the means OF making a
hundred boys anxious to take HIM
and in every way possible they have
tried to win the money, but without avaiI
at this writing. Mr. Gilman will hold
the dog, if possible, while Mrs. r. IS de-
termined to capture him The case IS
peculiar one and the end is watched ioF
with much interest. The question IS,
Who cams the dog ~
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19
Consumption Cured.

An old physician. retired from practice, having
had placed In his hands BY an East India mission
ary the formula Of a simple vegetable remedy for
the spee ~ and permanent cure OF Consumption,
Bronchitis, CatarTh, Asthma axd an Throat and
Lang Affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and All Nervous Complaints
after having tested It's wonderful curative powers
in thousands OF cases hasfelt Il HE duty to make
It known to his suffering fellows Actuated ~
thls motive and desire 70 relieve human auier'
ing, win send free Of charge, to all who desire Il,
this recipe in German, French or English, WITH
full directions for preparing aad using. Sent BY
mail BY addressing with stamp,namiHg this paper.
W. A. NoYEs. $40 Powers' Block, Rochester \. 7
Feb. n, 1y
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

The ice rates for the season Of 1891 is adj
,,s-tised in another column. We have heard
mai some of the people Of Milford have an
idea that as soon as the demand increases
for ice that the rates will go up. We wish
to state that the ice will be delivered through
out the summer at the present rates, and no
matter what the outside demand may be,
we will take care OF the town trade.
GEO. S. GRIER.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE residence of Misses Sallie and
y.jiza Adkins has this week been i'm
proved bv new gables and new root.
when the painters finish their decorating
the Improvement will be much more pro
uOuuced
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19
Dress Goods.
Novelties in cool and wash fabrics at Hall'a
NOTICE

ALI who are indebted to the firm Of A. k,
Hall &, Son and to the late A. K. Hall are
hereby notified to como forward and settle
/ A. HALL, Administrator Of A. K. Hail.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE "Willing Workers" will meet al
Mrs. General Torberts on next Tuesday
EVENING, June 23rd.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

TROUT are scarce and high this season.
There has not been so few Of these tsh
caught in the Delaware Bay for many many,
Years as the present season. Crocus VIII
soon be OIL, however, as a stray one Is
caught every few days now
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

GR1ER's ice plant has shut down for a
week for repairs. Mr.. Grier has plenty
of ice for ali, however, as he has his store
rooms packed with over a hundred tons
which will supply all local demand for a
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19
Six Dayton Wagons
EoR SALE
On Reasonable Terms.
Built out Of the best materials BY expert wor1men.

wagons guaranteed be all claim for Them and as
thew were built under my eye know whereof speak The
WHEELS are Warmers white hickory with steel tires
HxITs are double collar steel GEARS the No. / o. K
there better.
are made of white ash for yellow poplar
panels and body extra length which gives more
comfort The posts szylacks and steps are all made Of
wrought ron-the lazy backs cushions up hostered
with No / green leather and stuffed with curled hair
The tops are covered with gummed drill and the
dashes are wrought covered with No Il patent
leather with wrought heels
finishing the wagons been made to meet
fances-they are n both painted and plain wood finish
Only the best of paints used, and Valentines $500
vamish covers the whole
pRICE.S-Bear this these wagons have few
equals will be sold at close figures on their cost
have hand and sell
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

Did I tell you about our Shoe and Hat
Room? Yes we'll, did not tell half; for
we are ahead. Come and see us, and
know YOU will agree. Third door from cor
ner. At Halls.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

Mrs. S. Z. Reedy claims to have the I'm
ST selected stock ofladie's dress goods an
INNINGS in Milford or in the State. Tn e
erv latest things to adorn the fair sex ar e
lways to be found at her store in the Watso
Block.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

A meeting of all persons interested IN
fruit, as growers, buyers, commission ineI-
chants, transportation officials, manuiac-
-turers OF fruit baskets, canning and evaP'
Grating, etc, etc, was held in the opera
House at Middletown yesterday AFTER
noon. The proceedings swere not IN at
the time of going to press.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

REV. w. H. SAVAGE, who has been
filling the pulpit at the Baptist Church on on
Sunday mornings since May 3rd, Will
continue until July Ist, when he VIII
leave for his future home in Albemarle
county Va
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

F. THE schooner "McCullough" has been
repainted this week and had her rlggiiI,i,S,
etc, put i'll proper condition Inc
schooner Humphreys" has also mad a
coat ofpaint put upon her hull.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE "Willimg Workers" an organiza-
ton Of young ladies who give their time
and energies to charitable and church
work, produced the comedy ANITA
Trial" in Dorsey Hall on Tuesday even
ing of this week. The hall contained
about $50 people, four-htths OF whom
were ladies The characters were eleven
in number and were impersonated by
ladies. The production was very fairly
rendered considering all things, and the
money raised will assist i'll the good work
these Young people are engaged in. Mrs.
Chas. Humphreys, as Mrs. Beacon up
hin. was received with satisfaction ana
pleasure and every time she had anything
10 say or do, roars Of laughter followed
Miss Minnie Sipple, the Italian wall
".4Hfka," acted the part well and MISS
Virginia Gilman, as EtheL Manning,
was ''ready for anying." The prodac-
ton OF the comedy was better than the
general public expected and the paruei-
pants we're well satisfied with their ei-
forts. The cast of characters was as fol-
lows
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Anita, AN Italian Wait" Miss Min
Mrs. Deacon Pippin, "W'ith an eyeJ0'
Business" Mrs Charles Humphreys.
Lurelia ann Pippin and Dorothy Pip
min. dauqhteyS Of Mrs. PibbiN, 5o7th a
Taste fer yelL070 c05eyed literature /Hsl
in their teens" Miss Laura Abbott and
Miss Bessie Sipple. .,
Aunt Matilda, "Ege'J60dy's amt -
/ Mrs Kate Bogart.
Clover wells, ".4aHt Zatilda's right
haRd." Miss Emma Hallett. ..
Ethel Manning, "ReadyJor aA1fAlHg
Miss Virginia Gilman.
Kate Fortescue, 81 5ride Of three
sHOntkS," Miss Name Smith.
Nan Fortescue, 81 1ictina Of the CAM
era" Miss Minnie Davis.
Mary Hyde and Helen 10y, "OIr 14 ~.
| kefes," Miss Cora Hubbard and Miss
Ella Shockley.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

IN the NJ. E: Church at Harrington
Del, on Wednesday, June 10th, at 25:3o
D. m. by the Rev X. 7, Coursey, Ny
Augustus Dickerson, of Wilmington, Dell
to Miss Ina Hurd, OF Harrington, Del
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19
Arrival of Mails.

FROM NoRTr-Io:58 Am, 6:o5p. m.
FROM SOUTH 9:3S Am.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

CLEANLINESS may be next to godli-
ness. but the soap advertisement can
crowd the religious notice into an oD-
scure corner on an inside page.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

HENRY ABBOTT has been granted a
pension of SI2 90 a month. This week
he received back pay to the amount oil
SI2o 90.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE Rev. I. Howell Geare will preach
III Abbott's ship yard on next Sunday al
ternoon, June 2Ist, at hali-past four.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE examinations held in Milford, on
Tuesday by c. c TindaI, Superintendent
of Kent County Schools, drew but sixteen
ladies and gentlemen who desired ceruh-
cafes as teachers. OF these sixteen, SIX
were men and ten we're ladies'.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

MILFORD wants to build a standpipe
or feet high that will supply 1877 lnhao-
itants, averaging AZ gallons each per DAY
what will be the circumference OF the
,ine9
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE world would be much better than
it is if men would live up to their obitu-
aries.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

Get ready for warm weather and CITY
cousins by ordering either Straw, Husk,
Yauk or Hair Mattress, with Springs, at
HALLS Second floor
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

A gospel meeting will be held in
Lank's Ship yard OF Sunday Afternoon
next Cd. W, at half-past three o'clock
All are invited.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

Horl The thermometer has gone up
and up until the present week has been been
the hottest of the year On Monday the
thermometer registered go; on Tuesday,
90; on Wednesday morning at O'Clock
10 and at noon go; on Thursday 1t was
much cooler and the thermometer drop
ned to 10.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

NEW POTATOES are now III market ana
are bringing $3.50 bushel. New CAB
bage are selling at three cents pound
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

CH1LDREN's DAY services at the BaP-
fist Church on Sunday evening next An
interesting programme has been ar
ranged. All are cordially invited.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

PRAYER MEETING Of the Presbyterian
yP. S. c. E. Sunday evening at seven
O'Clock. Subject will be, "IIow can we
return to God?" All are invited. Quar-.
terly business meeting and election o.
officers of the society will be neld the las
Thursday evening Of this month.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

f'Afy father, az about the age OF hity, lost
all the hair from the top ofhis head. After
one months trial Of Ayers Hair vigqr, the
hair began coming, and 10 ttree months, he.
had a fine growth Of hair let the natural
coior.'s--P. ]. cnllen. Saratog fprngs,N' x.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

SER, cEs in Presbyterian Church on
Sunda morning. The pastor will preach
OIL "The Thorn III the Flesh.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE Examinations at the North NIL
ford Public Schools were held last Week'
A class ofsix was graduated, five OF whoui
were given third grade certificates Dy
Superintendent Tiudle. The commence
neut exercises will be held this Friday
evening at the Baptist Church and prom
ise 70 be highly Interesting The grad
Mating class includes: Misses Minnie
Phelps, Nettie Shockiey, Lille SalmonS s,
Lulu Ross, Lydia Truitt aud Edith Sul'
len.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THEW. c. T. U. at their annual meet
ing on Monday evening elected oin ,S
for the ensuing year as follows MIS-,
Maggie L. Grier, president; Mrs. fran l:l
A. Welch, corresponding secretary MISS
Emma Hammond, Recording secretary
and Mrs. Georgia Pierce, treasurer.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE man who talks in his sleep is not
half so bad as the man who sleeps III his
talk.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19
OBITUARY.


Captain Henry Shockley, aged 70 years,
fell in his garden walk,on Saturday after
noon last at five O'Clock, and died in a
minute. Fifteen minutes before he was
found dead his granddaughter called nm
to his supper; he promised to come IN a
few moments and she returned 10 the
house. When she called him again ne
was living dead fiat upon his back Heart
disease was the cause of his sudden TAX
inc away Deceased was an old sea cap
tain aud the most Of his life was spent
mon the water. He was native OF MIL
ford but for many years previous to ten
wears ago, he resided in Philadeipnla'
where his remains were taken for inter
ment on Thursday last.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

RIP. Small has accepted the agency Of the
Champion Mower aud Reapers, which may
be seen and examined by calling at the Cen
trail Hotel. X r SMALL
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

Happy and content IS home with The 70
chester;' lamp with the light Of the morning
Ksrestazrne. atifs Raeksstsy Lssif Co Na'a fsrA
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE Children's Day exercises at the
Avenue NJ. E. Church OH Sunday even
ing last we're of specially interesting
nature. The church was packed, every
foot of room being occupied by a specta-
tor. Recitations, music and addresses
were the order and all were highly enter
tanning and interesting. The exercises
at the Presbyterian Church were equally
as interesting and drew crowd that
filed every seat. The exercises at the
Baptist Church were postponed until
next Sunday evening, when an interest
ing programme will then be given.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

Label c. Shockley, one Of the Oldest
residents Of Milford, died at midnight OF
Wednesday in the SGD year Of his age
Mr. Shockley was born on the old Shock
lev farm below Cedar Creek Mills the
ard dav of September 1903. In 1929 he
canie to Milford and sold goods for ex-
Governor Causey, in the building where
the postofice now stands. IN 1886 he
went West and during the next few years
was in Ohio, Illinois, Louisiana aud other
southern and Western States. He re.
turned to Milford previous to 1850 ana
began keeping the old hotel where the
New Central now stands. In 1865 he re-
tired from business, since which time he
has lived a quiet life At the time OF his
death he resided with his daughter, Mrs
DR.. r. Y. Watson For great many
wears deceased has suffered with hear
trouble. Three weeks ago he went e
Wilmington to visit an older sister, Mrs
Eliza DOYLE, who is 81 years OF age. ~
returned home a week ago, since wnlei
time he has been confined TO his ped VIII
General debility complete collapse o
/ MS whole system His heart failed, com
pletely but gradually until mldnigh
Of Wednesday, when he was dead. ln
funeral services will be held TINS fr1da
afternoon at four O'Clock and lntermen
viii be made ia the Episcopal cemetery
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

EVERY day this week has found large
number Of people at Slaughter Beach
On Sunday last twenty-seven people en-
loved the excellent supper Of frogs legs
diamond back terrapin, fish, oysters,
crabs. etc. The season is now fairy
opened and each day from now till Sep
TENDER will find this popular resort
,,.et1 ,,afrouize1
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19
THE
Architectural and SllllT Co.
OF WILMINGTON, DEL.
B. L. RICE, Jr., Architect, Pres.
sis MARKET STREET.

We furnish all kings OF drawings. specifications
and details for buildings Of every kind and style
and supervise the erection thereof. Special de-
signing feature Patent drawings made. have
had 70 years active practice ~ Architects, ba5
isfaction always guaranteed with our planst
We supply and get nantles, tiles. hacks. jams
fire places CRATES. iron and brass ornamental
works pave lights beams and Shape IRON gal
vaDized iron md copper work. mill wor moorish
fret work hardware Gdlles in iron, brass or
wood and everything needed 10 complete buildings
Everything the iest. New York and Fhila-
delphia prices pavail-
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE Milford Ball Team will cross bats
with the Georgetown team, at George
town tomorrow Saturday afternoon l.
Welch and Mayhem will be MILFORD
battery, while Georgetown will hire Bur
ris and Smith, Of Houston as their battery
Milford will play nine men from tnis
town aud an interesting game IS assured
bio crowd should witness the contest
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19
Important.

All those who signed the petition for organizing
a Board Of Trade Tor the town OF Milford VIII
please Day 70 j. II. Deputy treasurer Sil0 - toi-
lows: Loo being the membership fee,and 10 cents
mouthiy dues ~ adopted by said organisation.
Furthermore all those who foster the spirit OF
enterpriee in the way OF placing the paramount
business interests OF Milford on a prosperous
basis are cordially and respectfully solicited 70
become members Of so import ant an organization.
T. ID. PIERCE, Sec'y. DIR. n. PPATr, Prest.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

WHILE the funeral of Susan Lohand,
colored, was being preached in the col
ored church at Slaughter Neck on Mon
dav afternoon last, a colored babe about
a year old, suddenly died in the arms OF
its mother. who was occupying one OF
the front seats. Quite a connection was
the result of this sudden and unexpected
death and the superstitious ones present
have not yet gotten over their fright
THE babe was delicate and had been sick
for several days previous to It's deaih
but it was not considered much SICK
until it suddenly stopped breathing under
these unusual circumstances.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE Avenue n: = Church services as
usual on Sunday June 2Ist In the morn morn
ing the castor will preach on ne I'iess.
on tfTk. I s. IS. In the evening the
subj r. "a Opportunities, " designed
espes III an young e.t;t stDesd
Leaf 6Se( O'Clock ouUJe1'
Will SAg.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

THE Light and Water Commissioners
are doing everything with an eye to get
ting the town supplied with light and
water as early i'll the fall as possible,
Isaac n. Casson, civil engineer Of Phil
adelphia. who was at one time superln-
teudent of the Philadelphia water works
and who had charge Of the building OF
line works at New Castle, EastOn, Newark,
SMYRNA and Dover, has been engaged to
loo, after the construction of the water
works plant here. Mr.. Casson will ar
rive here early next week and at once
commence making surveys, etc. The
Dlant will positively be in operation be
fore the Christmas holidays and It IS
hoped to have everything III working
order two mouths earlier even than this
date.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

WHO does "Dick" belong to?
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

A VERY painful and severe accident
happened to Mr.. John Satterield oil
Monday morning last. He was engaged
in moving grass and stopping for an IN
slant to arrange something about the
harness. he was standing III front Of the
machine when the horses became fright
ened and Jumping away went tearing over
tbe feld MIR. Satterield was thrown
violently to the ground and the wheel
and knife passed over him. His right
ear was nearly severed from the head
and two deep gashes were cut III his leg
and bodv in addition to several bad
bruises. It is remarkable that he was not
more seriously, even if not fatally IN
iured. He is improving at this writing
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

FOR SALE.-Sweet potato sprouts.
Iohn H. Chapman, Lincoln, Del
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19
Notice

am now ready to receive town taxes and
school taxes for South Milford Public school.
6Io2t JANE, n. TRUrTT.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

A dog supposed TO be mad attacked and
bit two COWS and turkey near Laws
Church on Saturday last. He drove a
colored man up tree, when a shotgun
was brough into recquisihou and thel Jog
was soon dead. Tie cows are KEEP,
closely caralled and any symptom q. OF
their being affected by the dogs bite VIII
be promptly detected.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

Isn't it time to leave your order for ice
See ice rates in this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

Is there no remedy for the evil gossip
that creeps into our midst and blackens
everything it touches A whisper starts
into life. a mere breath Of defamation; It
is carried OH from mouth to mouth until
fine last confiding tongue tells a story OF
marvellous qrowth-it has become very
whirlwind of scandal Why should we
make bad example worse by repeating
in detail a noxious story Honest open
hatred for an existing evil is much bet
Ter than the hypocritical methods OF
news nonpers whose only business is to
snread the disease from house to house.
These people may vet find truth III the
| Arsb broyerb Courses are like young
chickens. and still come home to roost. ="
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

An ice box was put in Aliens Commits
sion House the first Of last week, to supply
the farmers and persons in town wishing
small quantities
Milford chronicle., 1891-06-19

John GRAY, Esq, Superintendent OF
the public schools of Sussex county, e2-
amined forty-seven applicants for certiii-
Gates to teach, on Saturday last. The
examinations were made at the South
Milford High School building and re-
ouired two sessions OF three hours each
to complete. OF the forty seven eXan1-
med, forty were women and but seven
men. The graduates of the South Mil
ford High School of classes Of go and
or were trying to pass but as yet we do
not know how many Of them were sue
cessful.