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Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
Big Pumpkin Crop.

John L. Friek, of Newark, has rather a re-
markable crop of pumpkins. On a plot o.
ground about 40 feet square there are con
centrated SO pumpkins of an average weight
Of hardly less than IS pounds There are
three weighing so pounds each and dozen
more weighing over so pounds. Mr.. Prick
expects his crop when harvested to weigh
over 1000 pounds, which is very well for a
40 feet square lot, The variety of pumpkins
is not known around here, the crop being
raised from seed found by chance in a bale
Of rags imported from Liverpool.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
Twenty Hours of Peril.


The G. H. Holden, bound from Phila-
delphia for Port au Prince, is the I'M
known three-masted schooner which was
sunk in Delaware bay during Friday
nights storm. Her crew were taken
from the rigging to which they had been
clinging for over twenty hours, by the
tug boat Gladisfen and landed IN Phila-
delphia on Monday morning.
The Holden sailed from Philadelphia
Wednesday last in Command of Captain
Carlisle and a crew of five men. She
was laden with coal and general mer-
chandise. About noon Friday she
reached the vicinity of Cross Ledge
Light, where she came to anchor to ride
out the gale, which was raging with ter
rife force.
Close by, lying at anchor, were a num-
Der of vessels, amongst which was two
masted schooner. She appeared to be
unable to hold her anchorage, and finally,
about s O'Clock, she broke loose and
drifted down upon the Holden, striking
her on the port quarter, breaking her
starboard chain. The Holden then be-
gan to drift about at the mercy of the
wind and sea, with her crew working des-
perately to prevent her running aground
or fouling the Vinelo, lying at anchor
close by.
The danger was greatly increased by a
heavy mist. About 10 O clock the vessel
struck bottom to the southwark of Four
teen Foot Bank lightship with a terrible
shock All efforts to get her off proved
unsuccessful and for a time It was thought
she would go to pieces.
One hour after striking the Holden
sprung a leak and filling with water,
sank rapidly, giving her crew barely time
to sping up the rigging for safety, where
they remained all night, the wind howl
ing through the rigging with terrific
force.
Saturday morning the tug Gladisfen,
Captain Chester, hove IN sight shortly
after 9 O'Clock, and seeing the predica-
ment the men were in went quickly to
their rescue,
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
A Cheap BreeehLoadingshot Gun

We are now Publishing an advertisement
ofa SI5 breech-loadiug shot gun for ]. B.
Shannon & Sons, of Philadelphia. They
request US to say what we know about them,
and we are glad to say that they are the old
est, largest and most reliable hardware
house IN the country, Shannons name on
any article has long been a guarantee of the
best quality. We unhesitatingly and heart
ily recommend to our readers anything they
have for sale.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
fcommnnic cated.N

Mr.. EDITOR Five hundred citizens
of this town, Milton, have been waiting
patiently to hear something from the
school board of 1892 as to what they have
to saw to Justify themselves in giving one
hundred dollars of the public school
money to the colored people, helping them
to pay for their church. We have heard
nothing, and the reason is, they have
nothing to say. The size of the matter
is this Had they foreclosed the mort
gage which they held against the prop
erty and sold it, having failed to realize
the four hundred dollars which was Justly
and truly due, then whatever part thereof
remains unpaid, they would have been
exempt in the eyes of the law as having
done their duty; but as the matter now
stands, they are culpable of Of mis-using
the public school money, and if the audi
tor does not call a halt, the people will
think that he but winks at the same. An
other question of like importance is, we
want to know why the old school board
of 1892 will not meet the school board of
1898 and help them to adjust school
matters; you we're elected by the people
for that purpose, taken the oath of Office
upon yourselves to faithfully perform the
duties thereof How stands the account? |
Facts are stubborn things, and the cit
liens have a right to know.
Are you opposed to the building of a
new school house? It looks so. Are you
opposed to public schools? It Hooks that
way. If you don't like the election of
the present school board, or any one Of
them, that does not excuse you from
doing your duty, or resigning, and have
right to your protection. You don't want
It said of you and your children these are
some of the blood that opposed public
schools in Milton. Like Bancho's ghost
hese things will arise in judgment to
condemn you; having dug pit for others
- but fell into it yourselves. Hon
.sty is a credit to any people i'll anything
Iow let conscience have its way for once
md be men again. 500 CITIZENS.
MILTON, Del, Oct. 10, 1893.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

Mr.. ALEXANDER TRUIrr came near
meeting with a very serious accident
while passing Latchum & Davis last
Friday night about 7.3o O'Clock. The
large trap door on the roof of the Dorsey
House was lifted by the wind, carried
across the street and fell on the pavement
within a foot or two of where he was
passing.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE tomato crop is growing sadly less
The season has providentially been pro-
longed. The canneries have had a good
pack, the operatives have had contiu-
uous work at good wages aud our mer-
chants haYe been kept busy in supplying
not only the current necessaries of life
but in selling to the provident those
goods which insures winters comfort
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
Notice

viii receive large and new lot Of fall
and winter clothing this weak New styles
in overcoats to fit every body men and boys
suits; coats and vests; a new line of fine
pants, etc, etc, etc. Also a new lot of shoes
all kinds for men, women and children.
Hope to sell yon still better bargains in them.
c. NJ. Tatmsn,
Soth Milford
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE fourth annual state convention Of
the Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor-the opening session of which
will be held in Hanover Presbyterian
Church, 9th and King streets, Whining
ton, next Thursday evening, October 90,
promises to be the largest vet held The
local society here will be represented by
ten or twelve delegates, and it is reported
that equally large delegations will go
from other societies in the lower counties.
A large and interesting program has been
prepared which will prove rare treat to
Christian Endeavorers. The convention
opens with a reception given by the VII
aington societies on Thursday evening,
and closes with the consecration services
on Friday evening The Milford Society
has invited the convention to meet here
next year, and it is quite probable the in
vitation will be accepted. We would be
glad to welcome them.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
Notice.

If you want your hogs dressed in first
class order, B. Frank Wiley is the best man
in town-with over twenty years experience.
With his charges low-at 75c per hundred
pounds and soc apiece under 200 pounds.
See him or leave your orders at I Fl. laws
store. B. Frank Wiley,
Oct 2O-zt
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE recent crop report from the Coy
ernment bureau places Delaware first in
average condition of wheat, fifth in corn
average, and third in oats The State is
rated at ninety in peach average ,equalled
only by two other States, and stands with
California in an average of one hundred
for sweet potatoes.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE streets leading into Milford on the
East side have been rounded up and put
into good order for winter travel The
town intends 10 place gravel over the
work doae, and then these streets Will be
Il, first-class condition.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE following letters remain uncalled
for in the Milford postofice: Mr.. James
Aperigeon, Mr.. Spence Curnidle, p Mr.
Frank Carpenter, Miss Mary Gray, l. ID.
Mason, Samuel S. Minner, Mrs. Lydia
Mileham, Joseph Murry, Henry Young.
A. 7. THOMAS, P. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
The Conductors Friend.

Having used DR.. Deane's Dyspepsia Pills
for indigestion and constipation and been
cured by them, I earnestly recommend
them to all my friends as a sure cure for
those troubles
THOMAS F. HAWKINS,
Conductor, Del. Div.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE "Gleaning Sisters, will hold an
entertainment called Joseph's Supper on On
Thursday evening, October 20, 1928, 32;s1 IN
fbe Bethei A, M. F. Church, Milford
THE public are cordially invited to assist
us. Proceeds foRchurch purposes.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE SYNOD of Baltimore is in session
IN Wilmington this week. Mr.. B. Gil,
christ is attending it and Mrs. GllcnTlsl Gil
Is attending the seventh annual meeting
If the Wamen's Societies for Home and
Foreign Missions in the same city
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

IF you want poster for public sale
printed, remember that the CHRONICLE
Job printing office is especially fitted up
for Just this kind of work. Good work
done at reasonable prices.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
For REM.

The Io-room house, with stable and car
riage house, one-third acre garden, at west
end of Front street, known as the McColley
property for REM. GEO. S. GR1ER.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

AT one time it was thought that the
acreage of wheat sown III this vicinity
would be below that Of last year; but as
seeding season goes by it is certain that
the acreage will be increased.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

The public are forwarued for harborine or
trusting on my account Charles Laws, a
minor, formerly in my employ but who has
now run away. Joseph H. Webb.
Oct 20 II
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

The ever attractive windows Of Mrs. Sallie
z. Reedy's beautifully stocked store, has as
sumed their Fall garb, under the artistic
decorative skill Of herself and assistant
Miss Johnson. The beautiful and rare Sc
lected stock, never fails to elicit the highest
encomiums Of the fair ladies, whose refined
taste draws them hither. No efforts are
spared to place before all buyers the exact
grade and kind of goods desired and their
prices, for the quality; are unequalled south
Of Philadelphia. The softest warmest
most fashionable fabrics, in latest weaves
and colOrs, with best advice as to conbiua-
ton. Henriettas, serges and lovely cloths,
in all the very latest styles to be had adorn
her counters, and she is very pleased to ex-
hibit to all, desirous to behold these marvels
Of the loom,
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
|. 81. DAVIS q Son.

We desire to have It known that this Fal
we shall want TO buy at least five thousand
bushels of Buckwheat.
III. DAVIS &. Son.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

Mr., WIN. G. ABBOTT, has launched for
Can't. w. S. Ward, of Philadelphia,
lighter IS feet in length, 23K feet beam,
and ? foot depth of hold. The work was
pronounced by Mr.. Ward to be OF the
very best kind.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE Ladies' Aid Society of Houston
will hold an oyster supper on Thursday
and Friday evenings, October goth and
27th, for the benefit of the Houston NJ
E. Church. All are cordially invited to
attend.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
LFoRO cF9T GA DInEcrois !


sunday schoomt the Chapel, on Second Street
South. at J.. m. Sunday Scheol Prayer meeting
drst Sunday 10 every month
Baptist Church, Second-street, noith' regular
Services AZ 1880 a. m. and p. m. Sunday school
900 An. Prayer Meet ng--W Wednesday Evening.
ID r. Church, on Raiir0ad Avenue services
at 1880 a. m. and zoo p. m Rev. Robt- Watt,
Pastor Sunday School at 200 .. m, Prayer
Meeting. Thursday evening at 200 o'clock.
Presbyterian Church. corner OF Walnut ana
Front Sire south Milford. Services az 1913
an and T. .iop. m Rev. Il L.Bunstein Pastor.
Sunday School at ? 90 p.m.-Prayer Meeting a.
7'45 o'clock Thursday evenings.
Christ Church-Episcopal.- seryices-sundays,
N-'ly Euchs' st 1880 a. m. Matnns, Liiany;
u 1880 a. m; Choral. Nespers lchnraland
81 % m. On the FIRST sunday In each
mon, = .deIe is high celebration OF the Holy
Enchauat after Mathis, az II 8. m. Sunday
School a. p. 10. Holy Baptism ls administered
on any Sunday afternoon after O'Clock Saint
Days holy Euchust 1850 a. M; Mattins, 10 O.
NJ; Even Song and Address 1850; Choral. The
church is free and open.
The Lords Table is spread every Lords Day
morning IN Grange Hall over the posiQfice, 90 lQA
o'clock. It is open and free 70 all the Lords
reople.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

Our shoe stock we are proud of Every
day we have customers congratulate us bv
saying: Il want another pair Of shoes same
as the last. They wore me longer than any
shoe ever had" Our stock is more com
plete than ever Geo. II Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THERE is one thing that a country
printer needs at just this time of the year
viz: ready cash. He has to trust one OF
two thousand people nearly twelve
months, and his bills get large toward the
end, and although the year is not entirely
out, but settling subscrition bills nova
very small thing to one individual, but a
large sum to the printer-it will make
him better able to make the local paper
mere worth the reading than ever Re
member this.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

KENT COUNTY COURT opened at Dover
last Monday with the smallest trial list in
many years. This means less money
spent in court expenses, and tax payers
are not sorry to hear this.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

PHYSICIANS inform as that the sani-
tary condition of Milford is now excel
lent, contrasting in that respect with
neighboring towns.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

On Tuesday morning, for the first time
this fall, very heavy frost covered the
ground, and put an end to the tomato
canning season for this year. Nearly
all the canneries, however, closed for the
season last week. The pack this year has
been an unusually large one, ,notwithstaud-
ing the fact that nearly all the growers
complained that the crop would be short.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE post-room of Garfield Post has
been in the hands of the paper hanger
and painter for sor time past and now
presents a very nj appearance.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

Clothing from the best manufacturers in
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
First aud second floor. Bought right and
shall be sold right Geo. H. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

MISUNDERSTANDING the talk OF hard
times, the deplorable condition oi o,,ht oaI,
ness, scarcity Of money, etc. Me eoast vi
if i has ever been more aencient - XII S5ii
work done in Milford than i Is nov, ,,,,s Ne
who are wiling to work seem 70 na'e
employment
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

SUBJECT of morning sermon in the
Avenue NJ. E. Church Triumphant
Faith"-a sermon to the sorrowing.
Evening: 'Loafers and Loa6ng." All
welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
Special Attention.

Two ligat Sweep Horse Powers, for one
or two horses, to saw wood or run corn
shelter; lot Of new corn shelters cheap:
old shelters repaired C. S. CRrFR.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
Arrival of Mails.

Core NORTH S43 AM, 500 P. N.
GOING SOUTH 1f;2S AN. 6:4I P. "a.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
lefore each train.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE finest celery grown in this vicin-
ity this season is from the field of Myron
VanLeuvan. It is more than two feet
tall
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

A festival and oyster supper will be
given by the ladies of the M. P. Church
in the Town Hall, at Fredeuca, October
26th, 27th, and 18th All are cordially
invited F. H. LEWIS, Pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

At the same time, we carry the largest and
best assortment of hats and caps in town.
Latest style and lowest prices.
Geo. H. Hall
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

Carpets are cheap, and we have a lovely
assortment, second hoor. Bought right and
shall be sold right. Geo. H. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE oystermen complain that the ovs-
ter crop is becoming very slim and have
fears that next years growth will be to-
tally inadequate to the demands of our
local market.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE ladies of abe Avenue M. E.
Church, gave free festival at the par
soEage on Wednesday evening last.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

WE are told that the supply of cord
wood in this section will fall very far
short of the demand,a as little was cut last
winter.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE Worlds Fair has paid all indebt-
edness, and the stock holders are now de-
riYing dividend on their investment.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
A. W. GLEASON,
Hens or Pullets.

The practice Of retaining the pullets and
discarding the hens can only result in a
deeeneracv Of the stock. This fact may not
be apparent IN one, or even two seasons, but
sooner or later the effects become plain
Some pullets begin to lay pfematurely, their
eggs showing the immaturity Of the pullets,
being small and imperfect. Pullets hatched
in iucubators and raised in brooders are
forced so highly by the warmth and extra
food given that they sometimes begin to lay
before they are four months old. They gill
produce eggs that hatch, but the chickYhsu-
ally lack vitality, Ia an experiment. made
BY us with chicks hatched from egg5 laid by
pullets and from eggs laid by hens There was
as large a number Of chicks fromSBe eggs Of
the pnliets as from the hens but 4 Ae loss from
the eggs Of the pullets was muclxlareer than
from the eggs Of hens, an experiment which
plainly demonstrated that " breeding for
the best results it will not 70 to discard the
old hens and use pullets. PoNlfyY Keeper
The great value Of 9ood's Ssrsaparilia as
a remedy for catarrh ayouched for by taous-
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

Received this week from the largest man
ufacturers in New York city, the largest line
of Infants misses and ladies' coats and
cspes ever opened in Milford.
Geo. II Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

REV. H. L. BUNsTEIN will preach Sun
day morning in the Presbyterian Church.
Subject, "The Creation Of the World"
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
WORTH KNOWING.

Remember that every sale made in our
Clothing Department is guaranteed to be
satisfactory or money refunded.
Geo. H. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE creamery, under the management
of Mr.. Herring, its owner, is receiving
quite a boom, The farmers have all con
fdence in Mr.. Herring and this conf
dence insures success for the enterprise.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

fHE game law goes out of force Novem-
y T Ist-.so we are informed the new law
says; but it would be we'll for our sports
men to get authority on this subject.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

MRS. NJ. E. LoFLAND is having a
sewer run from her home, at the c yrner
of North Front and Walnut streets, to the
Mispillion, a distance of about $50 yards.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

EPwORTH LEI CUE services in the Av-
enue NJ, z. Church Sunday evening at
Gas O'Clock. Topic; christian Liv-
ing" Leader, Mr.. Mark Lofand All
are Welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE Y. P. S. c. E. prayer meeting
services in the Presbyterian Church, Sun
day evening at z o'clock. Subject ;
Christian Courtesy" ]. Harry Humes
will be the leader.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

Do you shoot? If so come and buy YOU
ammunition. We are loaded.
Geo. H Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

A new line of carpets-Rag, Cottage
Hemp, Ingram ard Brussels. Choice STYLES
oil cloths, AKA, SKA, 6x4, Sx4 Oil cloth
stove patterns Of all sizes. Geo. II. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
Dental Notice.

NOT being able to attend to my practice on
account Of sickness, have engaged a com
petant assistant from Philadelphia who will
fill my place in the Office until am able 10
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
To Farmers.

Our ladies', misses and infants coats are
all new goods. No old stock carried over.
Geo, II. Hail.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

Now is -rhe time to highly feed the
hogs before severe weather begins.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE Fire Organization of this town
seem to be less appreciated than any other
who haye done such effective work ard
accordingly deserve so great credit. They
have well earned the reputation they have
citizens fail TO come to the front with the
necessary funds to properly equip them
as a fire organization. The Winter is
coming on and rubber coats and fire
jackets should be furnished to each mem
Der Of the organization that their health
may be preserved as they seek to pre-
serve their townsmen's property.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

SWEET POTATOES have been a prefita-
bic crop this year around Milford. The
rice has ranged from ninety cents to one
bllar per hundred pounds.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

THE stable of Mr.. Alexander Lister
caught FIRE on Sunday morning last and
was totally destroyed.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

Furniture, bed room suits, parlor suits
tables, chairs, beds or anything you may
want, Bought right and shall be sold right
Geo. H. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

RUN your mower along the roadside
before putting it away. It helps the looks
of things wonderfully.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

Don't fail to see our new line of Brussels
and Ingram Carpets just received; they are
select patterns and so cheap.
Oct 8, 1t ]. H. Deputy.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
q YrFLD.-Lot Davis, Of slau

G YIELD.-Lot Davis, Of SlaugI
Neek, had a fine crop Of tomatoes
season. He planted two acres and fro
this he picked and delivered twenty-seven
tons and SIX hundred pounds-nearly
I34 tons to the acre. This was a paying
crop.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

We want white potatoes, sweet potatoes,
butter, eggs, feathers and your cash.
Geo. H. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

We carry one of the best assortments of
childrens' suits in town. Prices low.
Geo. H. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

CELERY from Michigan is sold in this
market.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

DEPUTY OR AND MASTER THos. VIII
SON visited stal Fount Lodge No. 10,
I. o. o. F., o. [onday evening, and in
stalled the fonowing elective and ap-
pointive officers for the ensuing term 4:
n G.. Theo. Townsend; V. G., T. ].
Salmons, Jr.; R. s., Augustus Holson;
P. S., ]. Y. Foulk; Treasurer, James
Welch; c., w, w. Daugherty; W., I. A.
White; R. S. S., William S Shockley;
L. S. s., William Roach; R. S. to N. G.,
John Welch; L. S. to n. c., R. E. Will
liams; R. S. to V G., w. NJ. Truitt; L.
S. to V. G., J. A. Amsbaugh; I. G., J. J..
Foulk; 0. G., Alexander Truitt.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

WITH the exception of the Literary
Society connected with the Classical
Academy there is no association of young
people in our town for debating, declar-
ing and elocutiouarv objects. This
ought not to be. All who have been
members Of such a society can testify to
the good they got They were taught to
think and to express themselves. They
got intellectual stimulous from it, were
melted to reading and to taking an in
terest in public questions, in literary mat
tiers, etc. We hope that our young peo-
pie will not leS the winter pass without
associating themsel for such useful
purposes as are those aoove named.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20

If you see any goods like our that you can
buy for less than ours, come back and get
your money.
If you see any goods you like better than
ours, come back and get your money.
People like to deal where they feel sure
they are safe. All we claim, is we keep the
very best goods we can procure and gnaran-
tee that we can't be undersold
Iatchum & Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1893-10-20
THE WORLDS FAIR.

Photographed and described. Wide awake
Agent wanted for our new Worlds Fair Bock
by Directors General Davis, Mrs Potter Pal
ner and other officials. Over 500 pictures,
nearly all photographs. 678 pages. Low
price. Big commission. Freight paid, so
days credit Selling fast. Men or ladies
make $40 a day. Send for circular or send
so cents to-day for large outfit, containing
over 100 photographs.
P. W. ZIEGLER & CO., 724Chestuut ST.,
Philadelphia