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Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
Kent County Court.


Last Monday morning the fall term
of Court convened at Dover with all the
sitting judges present.
The grand Jury was called and sworn,
after which the members retired to cOh-
sidert the business presented by the attor-
ney general. a.,
Stephen K. Belts, the newly appointed
prothonotary, was present with his sure
ties. Joshua Hill, Lewis Schabinger and
Emory Scotten, and entered bond in the
sum Of 81, 600 for the faithful perform
ance of the duties Of his Office. The
peace bonds were then taken up and dis
posed of BY Judge Grubb, Court Steno-
grapher Hardesty was on haud for the
FIRST time in this county.
Charles Huntingdon, colored, arraigned
for shooting affray i'll Ridgeley's woods
last Fourth of July pleaded Il guilty and
was remauded to prison.
The greater part of the afternoon was
occupied in the case of Mrs. James Ar
thurs of FELTON,, who is suing for malnte
nance from her husband The court ad-
iourned without rendering a decision.
TUESDAY Court assembled at ten
O'Clock with a large attendance. The
grand jury returned I6 true bills of in
dictment. The following criminal cases
were tried
State VS.. Charles huntington, colored,
indicted for assault with intent to kill
Edward Laws. Tue prisoner was found
guilty Of assault and sentenced to pay a
fine of SIS and costs and undergo one
years imprisonment.
State VS.. Willard Harris colored, in
dicted for an assault on Policeman Mil
bourne of Dover. In this case the jurors
disagreed and were sent back by the
chief Justice for further deliberation, but
after further effort, not being able to
reach verdict, were discharged by the
court.
In the suit of Mrs. James Arthurs
against her husband for maintainance,
the court decided that there was no cause
for action. The husband is II years old
and the wife about 80.
State VS. John S, Colvin, of Chicago,
| ILL.,, was indicted i'll three cases, Tor OBJ
tanning goods under false pretences. He
pleaded guilty to one Of the charges the
other two were nolle prosecuted by the
attorney general. The court imposed a
fine Of $500 and costs of prosecution and
sentenced Colvin to one years imprison=
ment. This is the case of Frank Thomas
If Wyoming, from whom Colvin obtained
three car loads of peaches last August
on false representation. The defendant
has paid Thomas $50 in Chicago and
gave him a bill of sale for sume per
sonal property estimated to be worth
from $500 toS6oo
State VS.. Ella Harris, colored, indicted
for the larceny of jewelry from Mrs. DR..
Conwell of Camden, was found guilty by
the jury and sentenced to pay SI2.5o
restitution and serve one month in prison.
Rod Lewis and Edmund Mitchell,
under instruction from their attorney,
lanes Hughes, pleaded guilty to the
charge of breaking iuto store i'll Mil
ford and were each sentenced TO ten
days Imprisonment.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23

plant will be established in our midy'
and a full attendance at Monday nignqs
meeting is earnestly requested. Inc
proposition as made by the firm viii be
made public in due time A committee
Of four-T. d. Pierce, Frank Richards,
George H. Hall and James Welch-
were appointed to solicit stock IS the
erection Of building the most Of which
has already been secured Let there be
a big attendance on Monday night.
THE annex which the Johnson Bros.
contracted to add to the present electric
light station for the accommodation OF
the necessary duplicate machinery, VIZ. :
an engine, boiler, two dynamos and
pump-which they were to add to the
present plant, is about enclosed and ready
to receive the macbinery.a part OF which
is already here aud the balance IS now
expected at any time The new addition
on the north side is 32x36 feet, while the
one in the rear of the present building,
or un the east side, is I2x25 feet The
former is I6 feet in heighth, while the lat
ter is but I3. immediately in the rear OF
tile larger annex is to be the 70 foot brick
smoke stack the base of which IS already
laid aud is settled ia the ground four feet
the bottom Of which is feet square and
tapering to six feet at the top. The stack
at the bottom, or level of the ground, IS to
be 81 feet square and tapering to four
feer at the top The work If putting III
the new machinery will be done as soou
as possible.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
SOCIETY NOTES.
ira rruitt is home for a short stay.

Ira Truitt is home for a short stay.
DR.. J. S. Prettyman is convalescent
William G. Abbott is able to be out
again.
James Raughley, of Bryn Mawr, Pa
returned home yesterday.
Miss Edith Cullen has returned from
an extended visit to Wilmington.
Miss Susie Stevenson, of Wilmington
is the guest other cousin. Mrs. William
Roach.
Mrs. Allen D. Jones, of Ridley Park,
is the guest Of her parents, DR.. and Mrs
William Marshall.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM A. Humes returned
on Friday evening last from month 5
trip through the West.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. ]. Pierson have re
turned from an extended visit among
friends in aud around Wilmington.
Geurge Messick and son, formerly o.
this town but now a resident Of Philatel-
phIa, spent few days in town this wsek
The marriage of Miss Lille Cause tc
Mr.. T II. Jenkins in the Avenue n. +
Church on Wednesday next promis s tc
be grand social event Hundreds Of ~
vitations have been issued, aud It j.
thought that nearly all the large towns
on the Peninsula will send representa-
tives We hope TO give full ac count o.
the affair in our next issue.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
mILFonD omUnoH DInEoTonY

Sunday School at the Chapel, on Second Street.
South, at 2 p m. Sunday Scheol Prayer meeting,
drst Sunday in every month
Baptist Church. Second-street, moth. regular
Services at 1O.80ia m. and p. m. Sunday school
at 100 A. n. Prayer Meet ng--Thnrsday Evening,
NJ &. Church, on Railroad Avenue. services
At 1896 a. m. and 100 p. m. Rev. Robt. Watt,
Pastor Sunday School al 2 GO D m. Prayer
Meeting, Thursday evening ut 100 clock.
Presbyterian Church. corner OF Walnut and
Front Streets. south Milford. Services at 1913
q. ui and Z Is p. m. Rev II L.Bnnsteln Pastor
Sunday School at 200 p m. Prayer Meeting At
7'45 o'clock Thursday evenings.
Christ Church Episcopal SerY ices--Sundays,
Holy Eucharist 1880 a. m Mattins, Litany,
Sermon, 1880 a. M; Choral; Yespers lchoraDand
sermon 1880 m. On the first sunday in each
month there is 4 high celebration Of the Holy
Eucharist after Mathis, at II a. m. Sunday
School az p. m. Holy Baptism IS administered
on any Sunday afternoon after O'Clock. Saint
Days. Holy Euchrrist, 1880 a. M; Mathis, ~ a.
M: Even Song and Address, 1880; Choral. The
church lis free and ODen.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
The Circus Performance.

Milford is hypercritical about her en-
tertainments, but the circus of Walter l..
Main which exhibited here last Wednes-
day measured up to the standard, and
everybody was well satisfied with the per,
Torrance. The show has the stamp OF
good management all through it,and an
attempt to please the public IS evident.
While the street parade was good, yet 1t
was no criterion by which to judge OF the
tent performance. Everything was clean,
we'll doue and entertaining. The ami
mails were fair specimens of their kind,
and the horses generally were fine.
1t is enough to say that the two audi
ences at this circus IN Milford were the
largest that ever entered circus tent
here, and the people who went in the even
ing comp: sed the very best of our citi-
zens. Another feature that was pleas
antly remarked upon, was the entire
absence Of sharpers and fakirs, winch
was due to Mr.. Cole, the manager
Good order prevailed and not even one
arrest was made by the police during the
day.
In the evening local interest was
aroused in a running race between the
professional runner in the show, and r.
p. Small the amateur sprinter OF LIN
coin. The race took place just after the
evening performance, and Small was de-
feated by less than two feet.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
The Severe Storm.

The storm ofthe last of last week was
a severe one along the coast and even
worse off shore as was plainly shown by
vessels coming into the Breakwater on
Sunday and Monday last. Nearly every
vessel or craft that came in was more or
less damaged by their contact with the
storm which proved to be a northwester
and hard one at that No less than a
dozen vessels of all sizes and descriptions
camd iHto port on the days mentioned
and all report the gale a strong one and
in many cases the decks we're washed by
the heavy seas AID every moveable ar
ticle carried off the deck. The rigging
III many instances was il part if not all
torn away. A remarkable story was told
Of the stability of a "a ton sch oner
which encountered the gale but which
landed at last at the Breakwater. She
is tie smallest vessel now engaged III
what is known to mariners as the deep
sea" voyaging. She is passenger
packet trading between Boston and Cape
Verde Islands aud when she came into
the harbor at Lewes had several Passen-
gers OIL board although the decks had
been swept clean of all moveable artl-
ties and the cabin completely flooded.
The storm seemed to have extended
over an immense territory.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
Book News.

October Book News tPhila) has for a
froutespiece a portrait of Sara Jeanette
Duncan, author of "Au American Girl in
London and "a Social Departure" The
biographical sketch tells us that, as Mrs c.
T. Cotes, she now makes her home in cal
cutta, India where her husband has gov
ernment appointment. No hint is given OF
her future literary work, but among the
things likely to happen we can at least hope
that this obserYant young lady will touch
with her pen more of her experiences of life
and travel, and convert them into book as
readable as her early adventures. Another
authors picture published here for the FIRST
time is OF Mr.. A. T. Q. Couch, known to
readers on both sides Of the ocean as %"
No more complete review of the latest
books, with news OF their authors is publish
ed. Book News has always pictures from
the new books, supplemental to the descrip-
tive price list, notices and reviews.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23


The Importance OF purifying tho blood can.
not be overestimated, for without pure blood
YOU cannot enjoy good health.
At this season nearly every one needs a
good medicine 70 purify, vitalizo, and enrich
The blood, and we ask you to try Hoods
P-,,I;o sarsaparilla. Itstrengthens
P6CulldI and builds up the system,
creates an appetite, and tones the digestion,
while it eradicates disease. The peculiar
combination, proportion, and preparation
Of the vegetable remedies used give to
1e hooas ea,5Ts s5TsARaTn Doasps p':S So To Itself
other medicine hassuch arecord Of wonderful
cures. II you have made up your mind to
buy Hoods Sarsaparilla do not be induced to
take any other instead. 1t is a Peculiar
Medicine, and is worthy your confidence.
Hoods sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared by G. L Hood & Co, Lowell, Mass.
IoD Doses One Dollar
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
Consumption Cured.

An old physical, retired from practice, having
had placed in his sands by an East India mission
sry the formula Of q simple vegetable remedy for
the spec iy and permanent cure Of Consumption,
Bronchitis, CataUh, Asthma and all Throat and
Lang Affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints
after having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands OF cases has felt it his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive and desire torelIeye human suffer
ing will send free OF charge, to all who desire it,
this recipe, in German, French or English. with
full directions for preparing and using. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp, naming this paper.
W. A. NoYEs, $50 Powers Block. Rochester, N. Y
Feb ~ 1y
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
Attamntad Murder ar Rlkton.

On Monday evening last James Brad
I lev, an Irishmau, aged about IS years anc
| living in Elkton, Md, attempted to mur
der his wife by cutting her throat, and
failing attempted suicide
Brady who lived with bis wife aud fnui
small children on North street, was get
ting ready to shave himself when he be
came angry with his wife, and rushing
at her with the razor i'll his hand caught
her in his arms thrusting her head back
attempted to cut her throat, and did in
iict cut extending from the right to the
left Jaw across the chin into the bone, a
cash on her throat, aud some smaller
wounds on her hands. The woman sue
ceeded by fierce struggling to escape
from the man, aud although badly hurt
will recover.
After his wife escaped from him Brady
attempted to cut his own throat and sue
ceeded in cutting a cash three inches
long across the left side Of his neck,
nearly severing the jugular vein.
Deputy Harvey Mackey was summoned
and arrested Brady He was taken to
Jail, where his wounds were dressed by
Drs. Mitchell and lamar. Tie wounded
man became very weak from loss Of
blood aud in anticipation of his death the
Rev Father Murphy was sent for. Brady
partially recovered from his fainting
spell, but his case is a serious one and will
probably prove fatal.
Brady and his wife haye been engag-
Jog in frequent quarrels for a year past
He charges his wife with being too in
innate with his brother Michael, who re-
Gently boarded with them, and who left
the house on account Of his disagree
ments with his brother James. Brady is
in the SingerlY pulp mill and
is known as an industrious man, but as
being of a quarrelsome disposition among
his fellow workmen. He denies cutting
his wife, and says she got the razor from
the cupboard, cut him, and in his effort to
get it away from her she was cut. This
is not believed.
Mrs. Brady is go years of age and OF
Irish descent. Brady is thought to be of
unsound mind and that the murder was
on his part. He mailed a
letter here to-day to Father Murphy, stat
ing that he desired him to call at his,
Bradly's home to-day as this was the last
day he had to live.
The razor used by Brady in cutting
his wife was found in the chimney, where |
it is supposed, he hid it after the hight |
The story OF the attempted murder be-
tween his parents was told by James |
Brady, the 7-year- old son of the man and |
his wife, who witnessed it.
The revolution in Brazil was no greater |
surprise to Dem Pedro II than is an applica-
lion or two of Old Saurs Catarrh CuIe to |
severe case of nasal catarrh. It leaves
fhafie all
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
S. <. Belts Prothonator.

Last Monday morning was probably the
happiest day III the life Of Stephen K.
Belts. for on that morning he learned OF
his appointment by Governor Reynolds
as Protbonator Of Kent county for a
term OF five years, Mr Belts may well
be proud Of his new honor, as It carries
fat fees with it, which are variously esti-
mated at from S2,5oo to $500 per year.
1t was enough to make any ordinary
mans eyes bright and wreath his face
in SMILES.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23

LINCOLN CITY.-The Ladies' Aid So
cietv held a social at the home of Mrs
i,ilzte Small that was largely attended
and was an enjoyable affair. A tine pro-
gramme was rendered consistng.of music
eadiugs, recitations aud games. Miss
SeorgiaArnold reada selection 'Sainan-
tina Allen which'was enjoyed by all. A
humorous recitation by Miss Addie Cape
hart. an instrumental solo by Miss Eta
small and a whistliug sola by Mr.. R. P.
,utall we're all worthy of mention. Mr..
small has an unusual gift for whistling
md his limitations of bird songs are very
ine. When later in the evening refresh
nents were served the society voted Mrs.
Small special thanks for her Kindness to
,hen through the evening Viii
lam Risler and wife are rejoicing over
.he birth Of a little daughter George
Sackett, a son of Mr.. Charles Sackett,
nurt oue of his eyes in some way so bad
it was feared he would loose the sight OF
it. He was taken TO Philadelphia by
Or. Dawson last week tn have his eye
examined by a learned 0culist. They
think it will get well IN few weeks
Ir. and Mrs. Foster Pierce are happy
because they now have a son aud daugh-
ter.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23

Mrs. Reedy has just returned from Phila-
delphia and New York where she purchased
the largest, finest and handsomest stock Of
novelties, fancy goods aud ornaments ever
brought to Milford. Her line Of ladies
coats and cloaks for the winter season was
never so beautiful as the present one. The
styles are the latest aud were selected by
Mrs. Reedy herself in the metropolis. Call
early aud make your selection.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23

THE lecture given in the Avenue NJ f.
Church ON Friday evening last by Mrs
Lucy Washington, of Port Jarvis, N Y,
national organizer of the w. {. I. u
was not as largely attended as it might
have been, owing probably to its not
being generally known. 1t was an in.
teresting talk lasting nearly an hour, aud
vas full Of sound logic and good advice
The illustrations used by Mrs. Washing
ton we're taken from life, and a great
MANY of them from imprinted pages OF
history, and were very entertaining and
beneficial to the audience. The lecturer
took for her subject, Let it be Written,
Mrs Washington organized the W. c I.
o., under whose auspices the lecture
vas given, four or five years ago and was
much pleased to meet the members OF
the local union. She had just come
from Smyrna, where she had been III att
tendance at the State Convention here
there on Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day Of last week, aud spoke highly Of the
work done by the convention and the
interest manifested in the work though
out the State.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
Fire at Frederica.

OnFriday night last the can ming es-
tablishment Of Carlisle & Reik at Fred
erica was DESTROYED by fire, entailing
/, IS of between $4,000 and $1,000 abuve
the insurance The fire was first discov-
cred in the office, and is supposed to
have caught from tue stove. About
1000 cases of tomatoes were totally de-
stroyed but the bulk of this seasons pack
was saved as it was stored in an iron stor-
age house near the factory. One of the
H. lsurauce policies had expired two days
before and failing to renew it the firms
loss is heavier tnan it otherwise would
have been.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
OBITUARY.
INGRAM.

Mrs. Thomas Ingram died at the home
of her husband in Slaughter Neck at an
early hour on Sunday morning last. from
inflammation of the bowels, alter short
but painful illness, at the age of A years.
lnterment was made in Odd Fellows
Cemetery on Monday afternoon last Rev.
Mr. Guthrie, of the Houston Circuit, Of
ficiating.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
What Does Il Mean 2

200 Doses One Dollar means amply
that Hoods Sarsaparilla is the most econoui-
ical medicine 10 buy, because it gives more
for the money than any other preparation.
Each bottle contains 100 doses and will aver
age to last month, while other preparations
taken according to directions, are gone in a
week. Therefore, be sure to get Hoods Sar-
saparilla, the best blood purifier
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23

ON account of the severe storm that
ragged on Monday evening last the citi-
ems meeting called to discuss and con-
iider the proposition made. by a Phila-
ielphia firm for tie location OF a SHIRT
factorv here had to be postponed until
tuesday evening. At that time there
assembled in the arrnory about dozen
nien who considered the proposition
favorable and instructed the secretary to
so inform the gentlemen. Yesterday
Frank Richards, who was instrumental
in securing the factory Of Strawbridge
& Clothier and who was the means Of
getting the present firm to make our
ioyn a proposition met the firm by ap-
Dointment in Philadelphia to discuss the
matter further. On Monday evening
next an adjourned meeting viii be held
at the same place to hear his report and
to act finally and positively in the mat
ter. tits more than probable that the
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
Oomnendable.

All claims not consistent with the high
character of Syrup of Figs are purposely
avoided by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, It acts gently on the kidneys, liver
and bowels, cleansing the system eifectually y
but it is not a cure all and makes no preten
sions that every bottle will not substantiate,
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23

A famous Washington gambler, it is said
will soon go to preaching. He would have
begun it ten years ago, but he has onlS Jusi
now found cure for his cough. It Is Dr
Bulls Cough Syrup.
"Behold the world rests and her tired
inhabitants have paused from trouble ana
turmoil - because the customary headache
and neuralgia have been cured by Salvation
Oil. Price IS cents a bottle.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
How Often

We see some young man who mas squan-
dered his money and ruined his health by
excesses, and before 80 years of age is All all
broken down and played out man. In all
sech cases prescribe natures tonic and ner-
vine, Sulphur Bitters. They supply food for
the brain, strengthen the nerves, and are sue
cessful in nine cases out of ten.-Ola PtYsf-
rim
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
What was 1t, John, ,

That made your face so free and clear from
pinples said his sweetheart. Why, don't
vou know, Eva For over year took
everything I could think of without helping
me. then I bought two bottles OF Sulphur
Bitters,a aud now haven't one pimple on MY
face, It is the best blood cleanser I ever
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
Danclng class.

On Monday evening. Oct. goth, Mr.. II. S.
Graham viii open a Dancing School Tor
ladies and gentlemen in Dorsey Hall. Gen
tlemen accompanied by lady will receive
teaching for the price OF one person. Terms
s. for 70 lessons A dancing master from
Philadelphia will give the dancing lessons
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23

Ayers Pills being convenient, efiicacious,
and safe, are the best cathartic, whether on
land or sea, in city or country For consti
patton, sick headache indigestion and torpid
liver they never fail. Try box ofthem
they are sugar coated.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
For Sale.

One registered Chester White Sow. One
registered Jersey Sow. One Berksnire aud
Poland China Sow. One ChesteF aud Berk
shire Sow One registered chester White
Boar Twenty Pigs, 8 to 10 weeks old.
GEnl II. HALL.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23

RAIN fell in heavy showers on Mon
day night last and prevented a large
attendance of odd Fellows at the oyster
supper served at Viereck's. There were
twenty who sat down al d e jOyed a
feast + splendidl' prepared bivalyes.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
Young Men nd Y oung women.

Taken from farm aud vilage, and pre- pared
al once to take responsible positions, by al
attending Goldeys Commercial College vii
uington, Del Read the advertisement IN
another column aud send for free catalogue.
Iuly "a, f5t
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23

THE fall term of the Superior Court OF
Kent county has been III session this
week at Dover, and the numerous cases
Oh the dockets have been dispensed with
with promptness by the judges on the
bench.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23

EVERY ciuzen III our town IS interested
in the welfare of aud is anxious to pro
mote industry Of all kinds in our mldss
aud let there be a large concourse OF
not only the merchants but men gener-
ally present at Monday nights meeting
IN the armory.
Milford chronicle., 1891-10-23
SHARP.

The nine-year-old daughter of Mr..
aud Mrs. Polk Sharp, died on Friday
last from diphtheria, at the home OF her
parents near Grifiith's Mill. Interment
was made on Saturday.