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Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

Miss SARAH J. STOKES was before
Squire Fowler on Tuesday afternoon
for assault and battery on Miss Hes
ter A. Hall, and was held in 500
bail for her appearance at court.
The case was a trivial one and the
Squire wanted to settle it, but the
defendant would not agree to it.
Both girls are from good families
and live in Milford Neck, and the as
sault appears to be the result of an
old grudge.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

THE w. C. T. o. will meet at the
home of Mrs Robert II. Williams
Monday evening February End,
members are requested to bring in
their dues for the next month.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30
Wanted

Prime Butter, Eggs, Poultry and country
produce in exchange for goods, at the New
Grocery, near the Dorsey House, South Mil
ford; formerly occupied by Jos. Salmons.
T. D. PIERCE, Manager,
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30
Kramlioh,s stables Burned.

The large stables connected with
the Central Hotel, were consumed
by fire on Monday night last. This
building was 4Ox75 feet, with high
foundations of brick and covered by
a slate roof. 1t was the largest and
handsomest hotel stable on this pen
insula, and had every convenience
for the comfort of animals. Water
was handy and abundant and the en-
tire building lighted with the electric
light.
1t was built three years ago at a
cost Of $2,265 and was insured for
$1,000.
The fires origin is not positively
known; but it was first discovered
by J. w. Bennett, of Milford Neck
and the hostler at about o'clock.
Mr.. Bennett had put his mules up
into the stables, and was hitching
them to his wagon about in the cen
tire of the building under the dome.
His and the hostler's attention was
attracted by peculiar noise in the
large loft, which sounded like some
thing sanpping and while they looked
the whole interior was lighted with
a red glare, and the building was
doomed. The hostler was positive
that no one had been in the stables,
as he had had them locked from !
until 9 o'clock, when he went after
Mr.. Benefits mules; when he turned
the electric light on. II is supposed
that the wire burned through and
caused the cotton insulator to ignite
and set fire to the combustible ma
terials. This theory finds credence
because the fire was in the centre Of
the building, and in close proximity
to the electric wires.
Good fortune again saved Milford
from a terrible conAagratiOn. As
the large billows of flame licked up
the contents ofthe stable, they roared
and seethed under the heavy slate
roof upheld by heavy timbers which
stood until the greatest danger had
passed by the consuming Ofthe light
wood work, fodder and hay. That
slate roof saved the business part OF
North Milford. But our citizens
worked as we never saw them work
before, and to those men who held
the small hose against the end ofthe
Central Hotel and fought the flames
as they steadily ate their way up the
large ice house between the burning
stable and hotel, especial honor is
due. One man could not do the
work alone, and the people saw that
it took prompt work and plenty OF
water to save Milford-and they did
it. Fortunately the tide was high
and the drenching rain and snow
had made the old pusk roofs a sobby
mass.
At one time Stewards large three
and a-half story frame store ano
dwelling on Front street was on fire
in two places; also the Davis store
i honses on Walnut street; also Mrs
Carlisle's stable, but by the aid o.
the ladders and plenty Of watel
thrownfrom buckets they we're saved
Had either Of these small fires go
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

Mr.. REYNEAR WILLIAMS has re-
signed his position as agent tor the
Kent County Mutual Insurance Com
pany and will be succeeded by his
brother, Robert H. Williams, who
has been appointed in his stead.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30
Wanted.

Men and women to sell Trees, Shrubs
Bulbs, Vines and Roses. Will hire on sal
arv OF commission, ana furnish new outht
free. Address stating age and handing ref
erences, A J. McGraw & Co., Nurserymen,
Geneva, N. Y. yan-3o-N
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

By a very ingenious and original process
DR.. !, c. Aver & Co., of Lowell, Mass, are
enabled to extract the essential properties Of
the materials used in the preparation oftheir
famous ayers Sarsaparilla," " thus securing
a purity and strength that can be obtained in
no other way.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

r. WILLIAM z. HOPKINS, of this town,
is leading candidate for Depart
ment Commander, of the G. A. R.,
with a good chance OF success. The
election will he held in New Castle
on Thursday, Feb. 70, next.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30
OBITUARY.
SHORT.

The infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Short, of Philadelphia, was
brought to Milford and buried in
Odd Fellows Cemetery last Satur-
dav.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

PREACHER WATT preached a ser
mon last Wednesday evening to men
exclusively. His topics were "Gam-
bling, Drinking, Swearing ana Assig-
nation" He had a packed house.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

ALDERMAN CULLEN has appointed
Robert H. Williams and TheO. Towns
end Town Auditors for the year clos
ing March lst, next.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30
Personal Liberty vs. Physical sla=
very.

We are all free American citizens, enjoy
ing our personal liberty but most ofps are
in physical slavery, suffering from serohila,
salt rheum or some other form Of impure
blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the great
blood purifier which disolves the bonds of
disease, giver health and perfect physical
libertv.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30
Arrival of Mails.

From NoRrH--1o;5s AM, 6'o5p. m.
FROM SOUTH e;38 AN.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

The Mothers meeting Willie held
Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 4th, in
the south class room of M. E..
Church.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

THE month lvmeeting Of the Build
inc Loan Association will take place
next Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

FARMERS are preparing for the
sweet potato crop by putting manure
in the burrows.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

A lot of blank Judgment bonds will
be sold cheap at the CHRONICLE Of
fee.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

D. REFS lost his large gray horse
on Friday night last. 1t was the
finest animal in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

Cleanse the scalp from scruf and dandruhi
keep the hair soft and of natural color Dy
the use of Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair
Ren ever
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30
JIPIE MAMMOTH CHESTNUT,

six inches around, smooth, handsome, FREE
PROM FUzz, sweet and good. Rpens earlier than
others and sells readily at highest prices. Bears
at 9 to years Of age. and Is immensely produe-
tive Price BY mail or express, 80 cents each
JAPAN WALNUT. "A handsome, rapid grow
ing tree and very hardy. As compared with
Fnelish' Walnut the japan is harder, much more
Dfoduotive, comes to bearing much younger ker-
mel sweet, rich and delicious, ripenlng early A
valuable market sort Price by mail or express.
ei 90 each 8 for $500 or Japan Mammoth
Chestnuts and Japan Walnuts for 81. 80. Safe
arrival guaranteed, Sent all winter.
Nut bearing trees IN variety. Hardy oranges.
Fruit trees and small fruit plants, Grape Vines,
ete Shade and Ornamentals.
illustrated Descriptive Catalogue Free.
W'yW. PARRY.
ian so-smos. PARRY, N. ].
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

WE noticed several farmers ploW-
ing on Wednesday last, Jan. 2Sth.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

LINCOLN ITEMs.-T. r. Smith went
to Philadelphia on Monday on bus
mess trip, to remain until Saturday.
Assemblyman William H. Chip
man, Of Laurel, Del, was the guest
of real estate agent William H. Chip
man, of this place, the first of the
week.
Augustus Sturteyvant, of Dover,
was visiting at George L. Stevens
last week.
Harry Southland and Fred Harder
are spending a week on Prime Hook
Beach, the guests of Oliver Beide-
man, who is an experienced trapper
and hunter.
John Landerman, formerly of Fred
erica, has rented George Johnson's
blacksmith shop for one year.
Swain & Shockley have bought of
R. P. Small two tracts of pine tim
Der near town, and if it we're not for
the neat piles of cord wood, one
would think cyclone had struck
the piney grove, as they disappear
like magic before the army of wood
cutters.
Steward Bros new saw mill, near
the depot, is for rent. Here is an
excellent business opportunity for
some liveand energetic business man.
With the possibility of a good peach
crop, this mill could be made into a
basket factory at short notice, with
but little expense.
Carpenters are reshingling G. A.
AmoId's residence SENATE.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

A horse died at Donoyan's stable
last Saturday from the same disease
that has swept away SO many ami
mails this winter. It was driven to
Milford by David Vinyard and Bur
ton Donovan last Saturday afternoon
and died in the evening.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

Two fires this week with no water
works.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

TIE new schooner built by the
Abbott Bros. is yet at the mouth Of
our river waiting for a tide large
enough to get out. When the big
tides of last week were running, the
heavy storm made it dangerous to
send her out onto the flats.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30
MILFORD MENTIONS.

Ir takes water to put out lire.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

THE following letters remain in
the Milford post office unclaimed:
Robert H. Collins, Clement A.
Hambleton, Mrs. S. Macklin, col
Parvis & Williams, Mrs. Elizabeth
Oliver, Mrs. Anna L. Shockley.
A. T. THOMAS, P. M.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30
SOMETHING NeW,

T. D. Pierce manager having taken possession OF the STAND lot
mery occupied by Jos samOna near Dorsey House, Mo s
his friends and the public to call and examine his stock Oh
glass; crockery, lamps, lanterns, tin ware etc. etc.
He trusts by attention to business cOueous square,
honest dealing good goods and low prices to merit and secure
fair share of patronage from generous public
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

WE wonder if there are a dozen
men in Milford, who will vote against
bonding the town to build water
works2 If there is, it Is a pity
that the experience of this week in
Milford, could not have visited them
instead of those who did suffer.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

THE Christian Endeavor Society
of the Presbyterian Church will
havei a special service on Sunday
night in honor of the tenth anniver-
sary of the Society, when a concert
exercise will be given and recitotions
made by members.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

The "Dolly Warden" ball was a
failure. Every preparation was
made for good time on Tuesday
evening; the hall was draped with
flags; the music played; but the
dancers came not. Only one cou-
pie was present.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

The old porch with its massive
columns running up to and over the
second story of the National Hotel
have been torn down, and when the
painters complete their work, the
outside of this building wiz have
undergone as great change in ap-
pearance as the interior. Mr.. Call,
the proprietor, has been sick for two
months, but is now convalescentand
able to sit up.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

Two sudden deaths occurred in
Milford Neck on Saturday and Sun
day last among the colored people,
and they both lived in the same
house on one of Governor Halls
farms. The first death was on Sat
urday afternoon and the second on
Sunday morning. Daniel Powell and
his son we're the uufortunates. The
former had been sick for some little
time but not thought serious, and
his son appeared to be in good health
up to a few hours before his death.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

HARR1NGToN.-There was Il quiet
wedding in the Baptist Church at
this place yesterday morning at
7:l5 a. m. The happy couple were
Mr.. Wilbert Galway and Miss Ethel
Merriken, both of Harrington. No
cards were issued, but there were
many beautiful presents. The ushers
we're James Harrington, John Har-
rlngton, Lewis Jones and Eddie
Merriken; organist, Miss Nellie john
son. The bridal party took the 8
O'Clock express for Philadelphia for
a few days. The bride was beauti-
fully dressed in heliotrope, and the
groom in the conventional suit of
black. The officiating clergyman
was the pastor, Rev. Frank Howes.
A large company of friends were
present, and amid showers of rice
the party took their departure.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

MILFORD will be very foolish to let
a private company put in her water
works. That means simply this, a
water tax of 20 cents on the hum
dred dollars Of valuation annually
forever. We must own our own
works, and get all the revenue our
selves.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

sERv1oEs in the Avenue IA. E..
Church on Sunday, February lst, as
usual. Preaching morning and even
ing by the pastor. Subject of the
morning sermon: "The Ministry Of
spirits.p In the evening the sub
iect will be "The Divine Request. "
Young Peoples Meeting at $50.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

AN amusing incident occurred at
the Office of Esquire Fowler this
week, when three men applied for
marriage licenses for the same wo-
man. Esquire Fowler is the only
official authorized to issue marriage
licenses in Kent county, south of
Dover. and he run out of the docu-
ments and could not get new sup
plV until after the Inauguration OF
Governor Reynolds, as it was neces-
sary they have his signature. While
he was out man, whose name IS
withheld, applied for a license, but
as Mr.. Fowler did not receive them
until Saturday yafternoonl lasthe could
not issue one. On Monday the pros
pective husband applied and was
supplied and went on his way re-
ioicing and on Wednesday afternoon
the third applicant put in an appear
ance, but was told a license had al
ready been issued to his rival. He
then left the office saying he would
inquire into the matter
-u-
/ AT the meeting Of freeholders held
in the Dorsey House last Friday
evening, the committee appointed
at the previous meeting consisting Of
DR. N. Pratt, Charles Barker, Robert
Russell, Solomon Matthews and
George Abbott, to investigate the
various water works in operation OF
this peninsula. made their report
In their judgment the works Q
Smyrna are the most satisfactory, il
that they give excellent service at
much less cost to operate. The sub
iect of a water supply was discussed
at this meeting, and a committee ap
nointed 70 have additional legisla
zion passed, which will permit leas'
holders as well as free holders t.
vote on this subject. The Towl
Council was authorized to pay th
expense Of the investigating com
mittee, and call for special election
as soon as the Necessary Legislation
was secuged,
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

FREDERICA - The telegraph
brought sad tidings to Frederica on
Friday of last week, when it told Of
the wreck Of the three -masted
schooner, Nathaniel LanS, and death
of Capt. JoLn Sipple. The vessel
was loaded with sugar, and bound
from st. Thomas to the Delaware
Breakwater, and when the storm
struck her was in the vicinity of
Cape Hatteras. She went on Gull
Island, on the Carolina coast and is
total loss-so the telegraph says.
Captain sipple was washed over
board and drowned; but his body
was recovered later, and has been
brought to Frederica for interment
by his son, who was on the vessel as
mate. The vessel was owned by
Governor Hall, who started for the
scene of the wreck on Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

JOSHUA r. CAIN and his son left
Milford last Monday morning for
their home in Michigan. On Sunday
evening before they left the parlors
at the home ofhis mother, Mrs. Mary
Cain in Milford Neck, was crowded
with some of the best people in the
hundred. Among those present
we're Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Maloney
and two sons; Mr.. and Mrs, Joshua
S. Bennett and family; Mr.. and Mrs.
John w. Bennett and family; Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert G. Stevenson and daugh-
ter; Mr.. Bivens NJ. Cain and SOM
Mr.. and Mrs. David Cheeseman, and
Messrs. David Mills and A. j.. Ma
loney.
Milford chronicle., 1891-01-30

CARD OF THANKs.-I wish to ex-
tend my most sincere thanks to the
gentlemen who so faithfully fought
the fire on Monday night last, when
my property was in such immediate
danger. They worked manfully and
through their efforts saved the en-
tire business portion of the town.
FRANK KRAMLICH.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
THE wORLD'N FAIR.
A Mag~iaeeas oGsr.

The great Worlds Fair Contest" 10 excit.
ing universal interest and Is one Of the ah-
Sorhing topics Of the day. A free trip to
Europe and $500 for expenses is offered to
whoever constructs the largest number II
Envii-h words from letters contained iM the
text. "Ths World. Fsir" Additional prize,
consisting of an Upright Grand Piano, vnl.
ued at $400, silver ten sets. sewing machines,
and many other useful Ani valuable articles.
will also he awarded IN order nf merit. A
special prize OF o II kt gold watch, vsIue'l
At $50 will lie awarded to the girl sr hoy, nm
der is years nf age, sendiH: In the largest
list. Everyone sending = list Of not les. than
~ word. will receive prise. As the winner
Of the first prize mny n"t care u make the
extensive trip offered the option Of 81 900 in
cash is given. Send seven &c siatui,s tor erm-
plete rules. Premium catalogue an.l = sam.
pie copy ofti,e beautifully illustrated paper,
The Home Fdseinntor. The contest 10 ~psa 10
xny prr1,n in the United States or Cansls,
In case Of ties on the largest list the first
will he awarded u the one hearing the sarIi.
est psst.mark. distance ETC.. considered. Ad.
dress THE HONE FAsCINAToR"
Montreal, Canada.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Plenty Of Air 4. The Hesss.

1t isn't drugs or medicine that is needed at
all; it is plenty Of the purcst air that can be
had. Open the windows and doors, clean out
the cellar and ventilats il thoroughly, re-.
move the dampness, the musainess, the an
cient odor, the smell Of decay which greets
the nostrils when one enters from the health
giving atmosphere out Of doors. Never mind
II the onter air bears the taint Of the gas
house, the manufactory or soms other uu-
pleasant things; it Is also mingled with health
and strength giving force of nature, and Is
certainly better for the human system than
the same air which has been shut up and
contaminated for an inde6nste period, with
no chance for publication.
Don't mind, even it . little dust is brought
In; . few minutes with the duster will put
the whole house in perfect order again, amd
even at tho worst, dust is not half 50 bad rs
disease. And as for the fear of draughts,
with colds and thousand resultant evils fol.
lowing in their train. ninteen. .twentieths Of
that is imaginary. and othor twentisth is
easily avsidable.-Good housekeeping.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
The Y's.

Any organization which asks help and
support of the publid must prove that its ex.
istence Is beneficial to the community at
large before assistauce will be given.
Such an organization as the Y. w. C. T
U. which lately sprang into being, claims to
be. It is not proposed by the Y's 70 attempt
10 reform or 70 run the political, social or re-
ligious affairs Of the town, but simply TO help
provide means for the mental snd neral eul-
ture OF the young people Of the community.
An,o.g the intellectual necessities OF young
growing town il u public library and reaiing
room, so the Y's have decided 70 make this
the aim for which they will work.
Novel entertainments will occasionally be
given to assist in procuring necessary fund.
to carry out their plans. Much interest has
already been unanifestsd by some Of our cti.
Eens in the project and it 10 hsi'ed that We
will have hearty cooperation Of all. Meet.
ings are held every Wednesday afternoon
from four to fvs At the Baptist church and
all are cordially invited to lie present and
give US the encouragement Of their presence.
Pass sUPT.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
They Like II, Yea Knew.

young society man, who moves In the
younger circles, told the down town talker
somsthing out of the usual run the other day i.
lie is a handsome fellow, tall aud erect, aud
a prime favorits among the girls.
He said that he attempted tn kiss pretty
girl. and just as he got his arm around her
slender waist and was about to kiss her she
said if lie dared she would scream.
Not wishing to have scene. which such
an action would cause. he Withdrew his arm
and resumed his seat at the other end of the
sofa. In an instant the pretty girl said:
'"Oh, l thought you were braver than that"
She, however, obstinately refused to let him
kiss her.
In couple of days he called on another
girl. He wanted to kiss her. but she like
wise threatened to scream IL he should at.
tempt it. He thought he would profit hy his
former experience. and paid no affection to
the warning.
He kissed her-she screamed; her mother
came in and demanded an explanation. The
girl came to his rescue, however, aud said n
mouse was in the room and she had creamed
as il ran across the floor. Furthermore, BY
saying the young man had calamity tried to
catch the mouse. she explained his blushe-
to the mothers satisfaction.
Commerri1l
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Literary Note.

The Cosmopslitan Magazine Is again to the
front in the May number With al article Ger.
tain to attract the attention throughout the
country; but more particularly in the West.
Mr. Theodore F. Van Wagenew, Of Denver,
the well-known mining engineer. 10 the
author, and under the caption Of "The Silver
Camp Of Colorado" he describes LesdviIls
and its surroundings. The value OF the
Cosmopoiitan's article both to mining men
AMI the general public Is greatly enhanced
by the striking illustrations that accsnpany
it. The writer has done full justice to his
subject. and IA.adville found in him an ad-
mirable deliniator OF her characteristics.
Everyone interested in mines and mining
will find this sketch worthy their psrusal.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
speel.e. c..ss.

8. H. Clifford. New cssssl, Wis.,, va
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheumatism.
his stomach ~as disordered, his liver was
affected - an alarming degree, appetits fell
away, and he was terribly reduced In desh
and strength. Three bottles Of Electric
Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, H.. had .
running sore on his leg Of eight yeans stand.
ing. Used three hotties Of Eisnirie Bitters
and seven boxes Of Bueklen's Aruica salve,
and his leg is sound and we'll. John Speaker
Catswba. o., had Ave large fever sores on
his lrg doctorr said he was incurabIe. One
One bottle Electric Bitters aud one kox
BuckIes's Arnica salve cured him entirely.
Sold atLatham 4 Williams and I. N. Nc
Durrays' Drug Stores.
The Delta independent., 1891-04-15
Ntranxe RevoIutisas In Wsasa's Dress
VIII American ladies Dare
Adopt ief

Some predict that the great change in the
fashirning Of the clothes which are N he
worn by women tins coming ssas"n 10 the
most wonderful victory Of the nineteenth
ceEfsry-if fashinn leaders can Be induced
to adopt It. asd appear just once 10 public 80
arrayed.
Men will h"id their breath In wonder at
the marvellous chsng- Il makes IN lnveiy wo.
men. "few of the fair sex car help being
beautiful in these glove fitting cost nm.s,"
says = writer in recent number Of the lNSv
York and Pdris Young Ladies' Fastion Ba.
sar. "TLis magazine is the only one in
Europe or America which M ,kes n speciality
of giving those inclined tn stoutness an uR.
rivaled appearance nf soul piurrd slimuess," {"
said Her Royal Highness the Princess of
Wales. Madame Patti has ordered from the
Parts house four magnificent costumes, the
designs of which appear in the April num.
Der Of this fashion buzar-and In this maya.
zine only.
Mrs. Harrison is greatly fascinated with
the exquisite gem, costume No. 4, in the
April number. Il IL expected that she will
give an order for an exset counterpart Of il.
the whole front Of which will be incrusted
with pin.head diamonds. This gown alone
will he worth kings ransom.