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Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

ONE Of the busy places of Milford Il
Lank & Sons shipyard. To this firm
is due the credit of making a step in
advance over the customs that have
prevailed for years in shipbuilding in
Milford I'VE refer to the use Of labor
saving machinery. One thing that
has operated against getting contracts
to build ships at Milford of late years,
was the length of time it required to
construct a large vessel. All the labor
of shaping the timbers was done by
the old fashioned saw-pit, or the hew-
ing with axes. This, of necessity,
made a great waste of valuable timber.
With the use Of machinery such as
Lank s. Son are now using, much of
the work is changed. Jig saws now
cut circles, bevels aud angles in a few
minutes, which formerly took hours
of labor and wasted much timber. A
large planer now smoothes the sur
face Of the huge pieces Of timber ana
makes them uniform in thickness, in
the same time that it once required
for man with jack plane to get
ready to do this work This all facil-
itates the rapid construction of a ship
and Will enable Lank & Sou to con-
tract to complete the hulls in many
iays less time thau if they depended
upon the old ways of doing work.
The introduction Of labor saving ma
,hinery into Milford shipyards will
10 much for the Industry here ana
a new era IN shipbuilding IN
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
Peninaula Notes.


Fish Commissioner Charles H. Shubert
notifies fishermen who catch fish for market
that the laws of Delaware require them to
take out certificates or license on or before
April 1, 1891.
B. Frank Williams, owner Of the John
Williams farm, ," near Delmar, has reclaimed
II. 600 square feet of land on the farm that
has been covered with stagnant water, three
feet deep, tor the last fifty years. He laid
uuder.drain tiles over the land and carried
the water to a ditch 1000 feet away. Some
of the tiles were laid six feet deep. The
ground will be put in cultivation during the
present year.
Jesse Hyatt's, (of Middletown) weather
predictions for the first half of this month
are as follows From the Ist to 9th, storms
and cold weather; 9TH to nth stormsi 18th
and r3th, cold 14th, warmer 18th, cold.
There will be but little rain this month. Mr..
Hyatt is of the opinion that the prospects for
a crop of all kinds of fruit are exceedingly
good.
Sheriff Simmons, of New Castle, is entitled
to high credit for the admirable manner in
which he carried out the sentence oft law
in the execution of Shakespeare Reeves at
New Castle last Friday. Despite the pres
sure brought to bear upon him, he adhered
strictly to his resolution to admit only news
paper reporters aud those whose presence is
required by law. He performed his unPleas-
ant duties in humane manner, and the affair
was attended by none Of the disgusting fea-
lures that are so frequently seen at the exc
outiou Of condemned criminals.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
HoEY

The community at StaytOusville,
Pennington, and elsewhere, were
shocked to hear hat Miss Annie HOey
the second daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hoey, had died suddenly on
Thursday night. Annie was noble
and true type of womanhoOd; all loved
and admired her sweet ways She
will be held in loving remembrance
by her mum erOus friends. Anne has
left a mother, father, two sisters and
four brothers to mourn their great
loss her death has caused. May they
grieye as those who have a hope be-
yond, knowing that Annie will bid
them welcome into the Beautiful
Gate.n Her funeral was largely at
tended. The services were conducted
at the house by Rev. Mr.. Hows, Of
Harrington, and singing by eleven
young friends Interment at Odd
Fellows Cemetery at Milford. on Sun
day afternoon. We will not say thee
farewell, hut in fairer CLINE bid you
good morning. E. V. N.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

There was a lively little fight in Dover
last week at the Levy Court session. The
whole affair had its origin over the appoint,
nent of constable for East Dover. jeff
L. Ford was the Salisbury can didate and
Frank Collins the Wolcottite. JEFF is hust-
Ter. but there we're very few who thought
he'd make that eonstableship. The odds
were against him dead, and two to one
could have been found on Collins even on
Thursday. But JEFF got there and now the
machine managers are trying to explain
inst how the 'outs" were enabled to beat it.
One Of the most radical Of Salisbury men
Is left L. Ford. For years he has been the
most active lieutenant John F. had in East
Dover, and to think he was able to beat the
machine slate right in a Wolcott Levy Court
is what is making the air sulphureus round
the green. There was a deal on the entire
list and by shrewd management on the part
Of Iohn Wharton, the Republican member
for East Dover hundred, the whole slate
was set up directly in opposition to majority
programme. john is slow to move OCCASION
ally, but he gets there generally when he
starts. And he now has his revenge for the
manner IN which the wolcOttitites siaugh-
tered his list of road overseers couple OF
weeks ago.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
Heed The Warning:

It is not iufrequently the case that itching
pimples and irritating ''cat boils" are the
and irritating "cats boiis" are the fore
runners ofIarger boils, OF the more serious
carbuneies. Invariably Nature puts out her
danger signals, and they should be Needed
at once. The pimpies and little boils show
that the blood is not in good condition and
nature is trying to relieve the system. A
few doses Of Swift's Specific at this juncture
win accomplish wonders. The erudtioH
will be healed and the system cleansed Of
its impurities The modern paraphrase Of
the old saying, a stitch in time, " etc, is
that Timely stitches will save nine pairs OF
breeches." The modern form has touch
Of humor that does not modify the truth Of
it. In that vein, we may say that course
Of swif's Specific prevents Ills terrific.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
Consumption Cured.

had placed in his hands by an East India mission
ary the formula Of q simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure Of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma azd all Throat and
Lang Affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints.
after haYing tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands Of cases has felt it his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows ActHated BY
this motive and q aesire 60 relieve 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. NoxEs, $40 Powers Block, Rochester, N. Y.
Feb. q, iy
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
Country Produce.

The Wilmington market Is the clos
est, and the rate Of freight lower than
any open to the growers Of this sec
tIan. and the trade with that city is
growing. Those who have tried IL are
satisfied, and continue to ship TO that
city. A son Of VIM. Il. Allen. Of Mil
ford-Mr. John B. Allen, has a large
store at 2223 King street, in Whining
ton and has sixteen years. experience
Mr. Allen has his own hucksters. and
runs his own wagons; so that he Is
enabled to work OF direct to consum-
ers the cOnsiguments and get bette
prices. He makes specially of live
and dressed poultry, aud Of fish and
oysters. He can sell feathers to good
advantage, and for eggs, sweet and
white potatoes. he has q special trade.
Good butter can be marketed 10 advan-
tage. Returns will be made promptly
on Fridays.so That they viii reach the
shippers on Saturday Try him once
John b. Allen. s223 King street.
Wilmington. Del Jan. SO. -.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
OBITUARY.
REFS.

The deep sympathy of our citizens
was manifest by solemn faces and
warm expressions of regret. when the
death of Mrs. Clara Refs, wife Of
David Refs, the packer Of canned and
evaporated goods. was announced OH
Tuesday last Mrs. Refs had been III
for many months. and yet her death
was not expected until a very short
time before it occurred. Had she
have lived until next week, she would
have completed thirty years of lite,
but she was called from devoted hus-
band and her three bright little chill
dren, ia the very beginning of her
womanhood. Surrounded with every
thing to make life a pIeasure-a low
ing husband, bright children, kind
friends and charming home. her
death Was particularly sad, Her fun-
eral took place on Wednesday, and
the remains were taken to Baltimore
for interment.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
SOCIETY NOTES.

Miss Hettie Slpple has been visiting
friends in Philadelphia this week.
Mrs. Eli Watson is visiting in Pitts
burg, Pa.
Harry Grier of Baltimore, made
a brief visit to his parents this week.
Miss Maggie Wharton. Of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of Mrs. J. Stanley
Short.
Superintendent John Gray is maxi
iug Milford his headquarters this
week, while visiting the public schools
of C edar Greek hundred.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
"a Roaring Farce"

is the term we often hear applied to the mod
eru trial.by-jury. The trial of Dr.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription, by jury ofthousands
of women afflicted with "female complaints ~
has been no farce, for it has established the
fact that this remedy is a specific for all
chronic weaknesses peculiar to the sex. The
only medicine for women, sold by druggists,
"under positive guarantee, " from the man
ufacturers, that it will give satisfaction in
every case, or money will be refunded. This
guarantee has been printed on the bottle
wrapper, and faithfully carried out for many
Years.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
Thoroughgood Identified.

Louisa Hoffngton, aged years, victim Of
an assault committed by James Thoroughbred.
oolored. was taxed to Dover Tuesday and
identified her assailant, who is in Jail. She
picked her assailant out from among four
men.
The assault was committed six weeks ago,
and was so brutsl that for two or three weeks
the little girl lowered between life and death.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

Absolutely free from opium and other
dangerous agents. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
is valued most highly as remedy for the
disorders of babyhood. Price rs cents bot
tie. Sold everywhere.
Among men born Of women none greater
arose in his day than Francis Bacon. NO
greater remedy for catarrh has ever been
put on the market than Old Saurs catarrh
Cure. Price rs cents,
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
Johnson,s arist MIN.

The mill known as Johnson's Mill now
owned by DR.. ]. H. Rae is being reftted
with new and improved machinery
for the making Of -four; also corn and cob
grinder. shall be happy to see all my old
and new customers and think with hfty years
experience as a miller can give perfect
satisfaction
If 7. WILLIAMS.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
10 the wegt via B. and Q. y =.

The B. and o. is the only line running
solid vestibule trains from Wilmington and
Baltimore to Chicago, Cincinnati and St.
Iouis Parties desiring to visit the West or
to locate there permanently would do well
before purchasing their tickets to communi-
cate with II. A. Miller, Passenger Agent,
B, & o. R. R. Wilmington, Del, OF D. Bride
Passenger Agent, Baltimore. Mar-6-st
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

Big Fat Luscious No. Maekeral at prices
that will make you smile we used to have
this sort of fish years ago. Try them now
and see if they do not call up pleasant
rememberanccs. Small Fat No. 3 at two
for five cents. White FISH Eve cents per
pound at 7. D. Pierce's, Manager.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
4. CALL, Proprietor.

NJ OTICE.-I, H. L, Paige, OF soutb Milford
IN Sussex county and State Of Delaware, being
person Of full age and licensed druggist, and de.
string to sell intoxicating liquors upon prescrip-
ton for medical purposes, in less quantities than
one quart. not to be drunk on the premises. at ny
drug store situated son thei east side Of Walnut
street, in South Milford, in UHited School Dis
tricts Nos. 9, 10O 1o8 and lO4, in said county do
hereby make application for llcense to sell in
toxicating liquors as druggist as aforesaid. would
further state that am now the tenant Of said
store, the rental value thereof being the sum OF
one hundred and fifty dollars, and that the aeere-
gate cost value Of my stock constantly kept on
hand for sale, is net less than five hundred dol
lars, ard that the following respectable citizens
lonehalf OF whom at least are substantial free
heldersl residing in said school districts have AID
do recommend the came
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
Lost.

On Tuesday last between Halls corner
and Mrs Annie Jumps store, knitted
Germantown wool scarf tor a gentleman.
The finder will be rewarded by returning
same to Geo. H. Halls.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
WORTH KNOWING.

Call at Halls and buy pound Of Rock.
woods Premium Chocolate, return the
three labels andhe will make you present
of one poHnd of Roekwood's Cream Choco-
late, the finest made.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

LAST Tuesday evening the congre-
CATION Of the Presbyterian Church as
sembled in the Sunday School room
for the purpose of bidding Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert c. Hall good bye, previous
TO their departure for their new home
ia Saratoga, New York, on Wednes-
day. TO emphasize their good Wishes
the congregation presented them with
a handsome $50 chair, and q silver
pitcher and cup. The occasion was
particularly pleasant, as the good will
for this couple. who have been 80 we'll
known in church and social circles OF
Milford. Mrs. Hall's class serenaded
them after the exercises al their home,
and on Wednesday q large delegation
of their friends wished them happy
future in their new home when the
train left this depot
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

PUBLIC SALE -Gee. H. Hall will
sell lot of valuable farm implements,
and fine live stock at his Shawnee
Farm on Wednesday March 25th.
For particulars see posters and adver
In this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

The poems composed at various
times by Mark J. Davis, Of Milford,
have been printed in book form. The
work was done at this Office, and we
take pride in pointing to it az a sam
ple turned out by the CHRONICLE
office. There are fifty-two pages,
printed on clear, white, and extra
heavy paper, aud the binding IS ex-
client. OF the many pieces Of poetry
It contains, our readers have read part
with pleasure. The edition was a
limited one, as Mr.. Davis had them
printed at the earnest solicitation Of
his children. and not with the object
Of making money from its sale. He
has about lhirty-five copies only to
dispose OF. and they may be had for
81 90 each by applying to the author
or to Mr.. Thos. d. Pierce's store in
south Milford, The poems are excel
lent, and the printers work good aud
all who can, should have copy.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

DON'T fail TO see the Moss Family
ina Quick Match" 1t is one OF
the brightest and most sparkling mus
ical comedies. lis immensely funny.
It is positively original, and is novel
i'm conception.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
Hidesl Hidesil Hideslll

will pay the highest cash price for all
kinds of hides delivered at ]. B. Cannou's
or J. W. Hallett's butcher shop.
Remember you get paid for all your hides
weiQhed-no stealing. If I am not there,
Mr.. Cannon or Mr.. Hallett will attend to
you.
oct. "A, If ]. slime.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

THIS is a good time for the ladies to
select their spring and summer gar
ments. Mrs. Reedy has the handsom-
est patterns in light dress goods ever
brought to MilfOrd.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

THE spontaneous laughter and
sparks Of humcr kindles and ignites q
blaze Of fun and fiashes'of merriment,
ending in wrealhs Of smoke when
lighted by the Moss Family's musical
comedy. "A Quick Match"
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
ooaI at LowesE Prioes.

John c. Hall is prepared to deliver coal al
lowest prices. Good coal. Orders may be
left at Geo. H. HALLS store, f.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
MILFORD MENTIONS.

THE new residence of Mr.. jennings
Mills was commenced this week by
contractor James T. Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

PENSION DAY is the signal for
general drunk in MiIlsfd. Enough
pensIons have been granted to rum
suckers in and around this town.
within the past two years, to make
the people Of Milford dread to see the
quarterly pension day come around.
We are in favor of pensioning the dis
abled soldier; but If the scenes OF the
last two or three pension days are to
be re-enacted as each quarterly pension
day comes around, we would like to
see great reform made in the pen
sion lists.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

GARFIELD POST G. A. r., will at
tend services in the Presbyterian
Church on Sunday morning. The
pastor will preach on "Duties OF Cit
izenship." Evening services at y.
Subject: 1.-THE story of Micah"
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
SOIL ROT.

The in fection is by means Of the brown
spores that are lying in and upon the soil.
1t might be possible to dip the roots in
some substance not injurious to the sprout,
that would destroy the germs afterwards
coming in contact with the plants. In like
manner, it is possible that some substance
might be placed in the hills before the plant
are set out that would kill the fungus But
the field experiments of the past season
with sulphur, lime and various other sub
stances have not demonstrated that any Of
these are satisfactory remedies. The adop-
ton of long rotation, so that sweet pota-
toes come up as a crop many years apart, is
probably the most practical method Of get
ting the feld clean Of the destructive soil
rot"
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

ANY one about to paint the town
should take II lesson or two from jacob
Liverwurst, who paints nightly in the
Moss Family's musical comedy, A
Quick Match"
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

Every tissue of the body. every bone,
muscle and organ, is made stronger and
mere healthful by the use of Hoods Sarsa-
Dar;lia
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
A Bargain.

The schooner Robt R. Morris is offered
for sale or trade, for the want of use. Ap-
ply to Geo. Reynolds at Slaughter Beach;
or address. at Milford. Del.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
Arrival of Mails.

FROM NoRTn-Io:5S AN, 6o5p. m.
FROM SOUTH 9;39 AN.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

THE Ness Family are the leading
pioneers of Musical Comedy, and the
only com pauy travelling introducing
a Ouintette Of SaxuphOnes.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

THERE will be wedding in South
Milford within the next five weeks,
that will be surprise to most of our
readers.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

EASTER falls on March 29tb, an
unusually early date. The earliest
date on which Easter can fall is on
March 22d, and this only in case the
moon is full on March 21st, when this
date happens to fall on Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

BE sure your buttons are well sewed
on before the arrival of Fitz Razzie, IN
the Moss Family's "Quick Match"
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

Mrs. Weeks has received much larger in
voice ofgoods this week than ever before
and is Offering great bargains.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

Have your old Sewing Machine repaired
and made as good as new by c. W. David
son.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

THE Moss Family will take Summer
Boarders and make "A Quick Match"
at Dorsey Hall, Thursday, March 28th
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

Use Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re-
newer and your thin gray locks will thicken
up and be restored to their youthful color,
viqor. and beauty.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
rot,l IL stnte. 1,o.A1o %.

~ 7 1'71 '17E'1' I0JTT@T NTTE-- 1777IFTl
In addition to the above the census shows
that Delaware contains 4 Indians and IS
Chinese.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

THE -Four Hundred SwelIs" repre-
sented by the Moss Family in "A
Quick Match" is very unique and ar
tistic.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

Pure White Leghorn Eggs for sale. Thir-
teen 70, so cents. Apply to HENRY PUsEY,
Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

Don't fret and worry with your Sewing
Machine but take it to c. ". Davidson, ard
have it itrepaired.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

IF you want good jolly laugh go
hear the "Wrens" tonight in Dorsey
Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

AN alarm OF fire last Monday night
during the heavy rain storm, WAS oc-
casioned by John Austin falling over
board. He was full of whiskey, and
he yelled like a wild indian. This is
the third drunken man who has fallen
into the river inside of three weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

DR.. E. T. Miller, of Cross Plains, Wis.
has expressed the opinion that, for obst-
nate cases of syphilis and scrofnla' Ayers
sarsaparilla is unquestiOnably the most
effective remedy known to pharmacy. Won
derf,I cures have resulted from its use.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

If your Sewing Machine refuses to work
right take it to c. W. Davidson.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

COMMERCIAL men say that the Moss
Family give one of the cleanest and
best musical performances ofany COM
pany travelling.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

Happy and content is home with The Ro
CHESTER a lamp with the lightof the morning
Eerosfalesss ssrifs Esesszisy kessf Ca Aeas kes<
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

100 lbs. LiYe Geese Feathers for sale al
Halls.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

DON'T forget that the ''Wrens" will
plav this evening in Dorsey Hall, for
the benefit of Sakimas Tribe of Red
Men.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

LAST Saturday John P. Steward
contracted with James T. Smith to
remodel the old Steward homestead
at the corner of Second and North
streets. It is almost the same as build
ing new, as the only part of the old
beuse that can be used Is the sills and
framing, and even that will have to
he moved.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

Timothy Hay by the car or smaller quan
titles at G. H. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
srEM Ror oF swEEr rorAToEs.

The stem rot attacks the young shoots and
the tops Of the young tubers, causing them
to die aud decay. The rot descends for an
inch or two into the tuber, and the diseased
tuber sends up young sprouts in the vain
effort to renew the plant. DR.. Halsted has
net yet been able to identify the fungus
which causes this disease The only remA
edy which he can suggest is rotation.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13
NATIONAL HOTEL
b. CALL, PROPRIEToR.
MILFORD, DELAWARE.
Re-opened March 2nd 1891,

@se-uPousu mafCu @nu 1891,
-(Ol--
This large hotel is located in the central part or
the town Of Milford, ard has been re-modeiled,
repaired and re-fumished this year.
Those familiar with this long established house
IN Its palmy days would not recognize it by the
Interior arrangements OF the hotel. now. Many
small rooms have been enlarged by turning two
into one, AID every change made with the view Of
accommodating the travelling public
Every piece Of furniture was selected for com
fort, beauty, and service.
The dining room is now as well arranged. ana
as attractive as any in Delaware. Washroom with
marble sinks and basins, mirrors and every com
fort are provided. and
II Sample Room, Wen Lighted
by Day Glsd Might, and
.V'jceIy Furnished.
Is provided for travelling salesmen.
A handsome parlor is convenient for ladies,
A new stable with every convenience for com
fort, is attached, and a good hostler regularly
employed.
The rates are Si.5O per day. and to boarders by
the week private Arrangement.
Public patronage is solicited. Free hack to and
from the depot.
II. CALI. WBrnmv.aorOv.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-13

THE Moss Family at Dorsey Hail
March 26tb. 1891.