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Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
MILTON.

The young people of the M. P Church
are now rehearsing their Christmas can
tata "Palace of Santa Claus; or, The
Transformation" to be given in Assem-
bly, Hall Christmas night There is no
doubt of its great success.
DR.. John d. Kinzer, president Of the
Maryland M. P. Conference, preached an
able sermon at Central M, P. Church, near
Milford, last Sunday This is new edl-
fee built through the efforts Of that faith
full Temperance man Rev j. L. Straughn,
of Harrington
There's music in the'air, sure" If the
wedding bells don't ring out merrily near
Reynolds Church at an early date 6. W..
A. is no guesser.
Att the M P Parsonage at 8 p. m. last
Sunday by Rev S. R Hodge, Mr. Lewis
Carey and Miss Estella Roach were made
man and wife,
The M. E. Church here is to give a
Christmas entertainment Sunday evening,
the 10th, and on Tuesday afternoon will
treat the children of their Sunday School
John B Barker, the stove and tin dealer,
has purchased from B Frank Gray's drove
a very large horse suitable for his bust
ness
Quite a good many visited the Institute
at Milford last week
The meanest, blacklist, dirtiest, street we
have is the main street where the saw dust
was put, reaching from Blacks store to
the brow of the hill. It's nuisance
We have often wondered why the rate Of
fare on the D. M. & V. R R. was so high,
but a few days ago we solved the mystery
There were twelve persons in the car and
ten of them were dead heads riding on
passes
Parson Hodge began his revival at Rey-
nolds three weeks ago, and the interest
manifested has been great and the pastor
and people seem encouraged.
Philip Workman, very prosperous far
mer living near Reynolds Church, has
built on his large farm mammoth stable,
of modern style to house his large stock Of
horses. mules and cattle Mr. Workmen
does nothing by halves
Mrs Fannie Atkins returned last Thurs
day from her long visit to Wilmington T
Capt Alfred Lekites is with his family this
week from his vessel, schooner Jennie Tom
linson, which is at Atlantic City.-Mr. and
Mrs Richard Ellicotts, of Philadelphia, are
the guests this week Of Mr.. and Mrs Chas.
LII Atkins Mr. Ellicotts is down on his
annual cunning trip Miss Laura Robin
son. after an exceedingly pleasant trip to
the land Of flowers with her sister. Mrs.
Clara Conwell on schooner Thomas Wins
more. Capt James Conwell, returned home
lastweek very much enthused Mrs Cora
Fowler and daughter May, left Tuesday for
Boston to join her husband Capt John
FowIer.-Littte Miss Grace Wilson, only
child of DR.. Robt. Wilson, has recovered
from her recent illness, as has also little
Miss MAY Robinson mrs Annie Morris
and little Miss Minnie have returned from
Wilmington after many weeks soloutn
there.-Milton' popular postmaster anq lle
Young ladies favorlte, JOS. "a. Lanh, az
tended the Institute at Milford last oatuf-
day. 49,, r;a,,ts
Lizzie Tingle, col. relic Of Henry ilngles
died last Friday evening, and nei remains
were inferred on Sunday in the a; NJ Z
Cemetery y
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
FREDERIcA.

The Fifteenth Anniversary Of BarTatt's.
Chapel was celebrated last Sunday Dr.
j. Morris preached afternoon and evening
Owing to the extremely bad weather the
attendance was not SO large as was ex-
pected, bnt those who braved the elements
were highly pleased with DR. Morris ser
mon
The Rev. S. Thomas. editor of the Pm
iHSniar Dfefhodfsf, preached Sunday morn
ing and evening at the NJ. E. Church in
the absence of Rev. H c. Turner who is
assisting at a revival at Sudlersville. Nd
Mr.. Nathan Spurry, Jr and Mr.. William
Tomlinson will open a store OF general
merchandise an the corner Of Market and
David streets.
Our merchants have been to Phlladel-
phla and New York purchasing Christmas
goods. Mr.. A w Carlow has added to
his store two immense tables for the dis.
play of his wares. Mr. T. P. Timmons
will shortly display his Christmas goods
Of which he usually has a fine stock. The
children hail with delight the appearance
of Santa Claus and his pack in the win
dow.
Holly, mlstletoe and crows foot are now
being gathered to ship to the cities for the
Christmas decorations
/ Mrs. Amanda Sipple has been suffering
with rheumatism the past week.-Capt
William Maxson the aged exhorter of the
! N E. Church, has resigned his situation
owing to ill health. His familiar face will
be greatly missed by the members who
have been accustomed to seeing him fol
many years. Mr.. Fhos Kirk will succeed
him Miss Autta Williams has returned
from visit to Phiadelphia.-Mrs Mary
Boone is spending several weeks at New
ark, N. J.-Mrs. Marinda Sipple has re
turned from Atlanta, Ga Mrs. Harry
Cropper, of Philadelphia, spent several day
Of last week with relatives in town.-Mis'
Edith Boone spent a few days with friends
in your town last Week.-Mrs. Mary Bur
ton is making an extended visit in Phila
delphia and Wilmington.-Mr. William
Prouse, of Philadelphia, was in town las
e week. A.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
Southern Railway For the Cotton
STATES and international Expo
sition, Atlanta, Ga.

The Southern Railway operates nearly
FIVE thousand miles Of road in eight Of the
Southern States and its lines enter Atlanta,
Ga, from FIVE different points of the COM
pass. Washington, D. {, is the Northern
or Eastern terminus of one of its lines, which
is operated in connection with the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, "the standard railroad of
America, +" between New York through Phil
adelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D. c.,
Lynchburg and Danville, Va, Greensboro
and Charlotte, N. c., Spartanburg and
GreenyilIe, S. c., Atlanta, Ca, Montgom-
cry ard Mobile, Ala, and New Orleans, with
connectioH at Salisbury for Asheville, Hot
Springs, Knoxville and Chattanooga,at Char
lotie for Columbia, Augusta. Savannah and
Jacksonville, at Atlanta for Birmingham,
Memphis, Macon and Southern Georgia.
Solid vestibuled limited trains, with through
day coaches, Pullman Drawing-room Sleep
ers and Dining -cars. Time between Wash
ington and Atlanta, eighteen hours without
change of cars of any class.
The Southern Railway is the only line
which enters and lands passengers in the
Exposition Grounds, and no effort or ex-
pense has been spared by the management
in the improvement Gifts roadbed, iucreas-
ing the number of its coaches and inaugur-
ating its own dining car service preparatory
to handling expeditously and comfortably
the heavy travel to aud from Atlanta during
the Cotton States and International Expo
sitfon which opens September 10 and
closes December 81, 1895.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Sep
TENDER Y to December "a, inclusive, ex
cursiou tickets will be sold from Washing
ton, d. c., to Atlanta, Ga, at $1,000, gooc
for return 10 days from date of sale.
Excursion tickets will be sold every DAY
from September 10 until December I5 IN
elusive, from Washington, at $40. IS, gooC
for return 20 days from date of sale, aud eX
cursiou tickets for the entire Exposition
season with final limit of January !, 1890
will be sold FROM September 10 until De
cember I5 inclusive, at S2625.
Map folders furnished and Pullman Sleep
ing Car reservation made upon application
]. NJ. BEALL,
District Passenger Agent,
90 South Third Street,
Philadelphia, Pa
7. NJ. CULP. W. A. TURK,
Traffic Manager. Gen. Pass. AgI
Washington, D. c.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

THE merchants ofMilford are COM
planning that the holiday trade is
dull this year, while they have made
large preparations for doing more
than usual. For this they are largely
responsible themselves; because
with one or two exceptions) they
have failed to do the customary
amount of advertising. The times
have changed, and any merchant ex
pecting to do business on up-to date
principles, i G., make large sales on
small margins-thus turning money
quickly, he must keep his business
constantly before the people. Fol
this reason alone our merchants car
thank themselves for the falling of
in Christmas trade.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13


rean alone sent two steamboat loads
daily to Chicago Then yellows began
froni no traceable source. The prema-
ture fruit was thought to be the product
of new varieties. aud so was hudded ex-
tensively. In 1873 the counties adjacent
to Berean became alarmed at the spread
of the yellows and asked for a law requir-
ing that diseased trees be rooted out. A
local law for three counties was secured,
but Berean county refused it. Six years
later not single basket of peaches was
shipped from Berean, the yellows having
destroyed all the trees.
In 1882 the peach growing counties OF
Michigan lost 10 per cent. by yellows, and
alarmed every one; but since then the
percentage each year has been from TO
per cent, while the severe winters de-
stroyed 2 to per cent. of trees Que
little town that refused to observe the
law lost this year 80 per cent. ofits peach
trees by yellows
It had been noted in Michigan as a sim
gular fact that peach yellows followed the
course of the railroad, lin this case north,
while 1t has gone south ia Delaware). 1t
was fruit or nothing in the section OF
Michigan named Peaches carUe first
aud grapes second. Most of the farms
we're small, about 20 acres each, and were
worth 500 per acre. A total failure in
peaches was not known, and the average
was about 3 crops in years. Trees bore
when about years old. Some varieties
would stand a temperature of 20 degrees
below zero IN winter while Others, such as
the Crawfords, were killed by II degrees
While the people of Michigan at mrs
fought the law, they now approved OF 1t
almost to a man. The cost of executing
It was paid by each township that had
commission. The total cost to the Stale
was less than $500 per year The tota
cost in Connecticut was 81. 800.
Mr.. Gully believed that peach yellow
is good for the true fruit grower, since thu
disease limited production aud frightened
the careless.
Thrifty orchards were now growing OF
the identical sites where yellows de
stroyed the trees only and S years ago
A diseased peach pit would not grow
Mr.. Phillips asked if the disease wa
imported in nursery stock from othe
States, aud Mr.. Gully replied that b
s thought not He had noticed that tree
protected by heavy timber were Athlete
with yellows more than those i'll the opel
and unsheltered. He did not know tn
= reason, but it might be possible that bee
+. were more active under the lee of WOO
it being warmer there, allowing the in
sects to mix the pollen of the blossom c
L diseased tees with that of healthy ones
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
New Orleans and San Francisco
via Southern Railway.

The famous "Sunset Limited" running
during last winters season from New Or.
leans to San Francisco weekly, will be in
auguTated for the coning winter, October 81,
and will run twice week from New Orleans
The Washington and Southwestern Vesti-
buled Limited leaving Washington 1913 p.
m daily, over the Southern Railway, arriv-
ing at New Orleans 7.a5 the second morning,
viii on Tuesdays aud Saturdays, after Octo-
Der %, haye immediate connection with the
Sunset Limited for Los Angeles and San
Francisco. Solid vestibuled limited trains
from New York and Washington to New
Orleans and San Francisco, with only one
change of cars.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

IT was formerly custom in Mil
ford for the newspapers to solicit
holiday advertising and crowd out
Of their columns for a few weeks
reading matter of interest to sub
scribers; but wisdom has come with
experience, and both the CHRONICLE
and the Nelos and Advertiser have
learned that this sudden increment
bv way of special Christmas adver-
Using, injured regular trade during
the year, and made readers dissatis-
fed with the news service. For this
cause the custom of soliciting spec
ial holiday advertising was dropped,
and the merchants are feeling their
failure to appreciate the value OF ad
vertising. Age and experience has
thoroughly established these facts
and in future seasons our merchants
should profit by their experiences Of
this year; a year when they made
unusual preparation for trade, but
failed to let the people know about
It. Like old wine,a brings quality
to the subscription list of country
newspaper. The worthless are sifted
from the good and an advertisement
in papers Of this character is sure to
reach heads of families and people
who patronize merchants generally
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

LAST Thursday afternoon the case
of Mrs. Addick's against J. Edward
Addicks wherein she asked for di.
vorce on the grounds of adultery
and naming Mrs. Ida Carr Wilson
as co respondent, was decided by the
special register appointed by the
court, by his finding in favor of j.
Edward Addicks, thus showing con
cIusively that Mrs. Addicks had nc
grounds for her suit, and that the
whole matter was a case of perseeu-
ton. In every case,in every charge
and in every way in which j. Edward
Addicks has been assailed, he has
come through with honor,and shown
that malice was the motive leading
to this form of persecution.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
Woman Suffrage Convention

A state Mass Meeting is hereby called by
the Natioual-American Woman Suffrage
Association, 10 be held il Wilmington after
noon and evening of December 18TH and 18th
in Unitarian Church for the PURPOSE oforgan-
izing a Delaware State Suffrage Association.
The question Of woman suffrage is aggress-
lively before the people of the whole nation.
The glorious exemple of Wyoming, where
women have voted upon every question that
men have for thirty years, has answered
every objection of the opponent. She has
demonstrated that none of the fancied ills
that thorsts declared must follow the Gu
reimbursement of women, have proved trne
in The actual experiment. Wyoming is to
day an unanswerable argument for the ad-
Vantages Of a Government that knows no sex.
There remain but two States without au or
ganizatiou to push the work for the enfran-
chisement of women. Delaware is one oil
these. The progressive spirit Of this State
will not permit her to longer lag behind hei
neighbors in this line Of march. The time
TO act is now.
We earnestly request all friends of the
cause to be present at this Mass Meeting ano
participate in its deliberations. Entertain
ment for delegates will be provided in the
hospitable homes of Wilmington. Frien DIS
wishing entertainment will please address
Miss Emma Lore Corner Delaware avenue
and Broome Street Wilmington, Del,
An interesting program will be provided
Come one! Come ALL Let this be au earnest
and enthusiastic gathering which shall maze
an energetic protest against existing condi
tions-a fit prophecy of new time coming
when there shall be a higher and truer
civilization
SUSAN B. ANrHoN Y, President
RACHEL FOSTER AVERY, Recording Sec
CARRIE CHAPMAN Gait, Ch'n. Organ
ization Dept.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
WASHINGTON LETTER,
WASHINGTON, Dec 9, 1895

WASHiNOiONp Lee y lo9o'
The meeting of the Republican National
Committee tomorrow is attracting more
attention in Washington this week than
Congress. The reason is obvious. The
Senate can transact little, if any, important
business until the question of reorganiza-
tion has been settled. and the House can do
little until Speaker Reed announces the
committees. while the National Committee
will decide when and where the convention
that will nominate the next president will
he held. Delegations are here actively
working for the six cities which are COM
oeting for the honor Of entertaining the
Convention. While lhe members of the
committee are reticent on the subject the
confidence Of the Chicago contingent IS
such that nearly everybody who is not
actively championing some other city seems
10 be of the opinion that the convention
will be held in that city. and the belief is
general that June will be the month.
incidentally with the meeting of the Ma
tionaI Committee crowd of enthusiastic
McKinlevites have descended upon Wash
Ineton and opened headquarters for the
purpose of pushing along the boom Of
Ohjo's favorite son, which they consider
not only a good thing but the best thing Of
;ts kind now on the road They found
plenty Of sympathizers in Washington, as
few men have more personal friends in
Congress than Gov. Mckinley, and few
of those friends have warmer feelings for
him than the big man-in every sense OF
the rd-who presides over the House
aud who is one Of his rivals for the Presl.
dentiaI nomination. The two meAwoTked
,ide BY side in The House for Heriod
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
Hoods Pills for the liver and bowels, act
promptly, easily and effectively.
Holiday ExourslOn Rates On De 3. 8 Q.

In pursuance of its usual policy, the Balti'
more & Ohio Railroad Co, will sell Excur.
sion tickets between all stations on its lines
East of the Ohio River for all trains Deeem
Der 81, %, %, "a, rs, 81 and January Ist, valid
for return journey until January 9Th, iuclu
sive, at reduced rates.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

In another column is a call for a
meeting in Wilmington to organize
a Woman Suffrage Association. The
Iadies-God bless them-of Della
ware have never manifested any de-
sire to enter the field of politics as
voters; but surely no harm could
come to politics by having our wives
and sweethearts given the privilege
of the ballot. This is an awful deli
cate subject for a country editor to
Enthusiastically ifhe be married
man. Yet there are men IN the pro
fession-notably DOwnham OF the
Msddleto,on Transcript-whO are
able to cope with the question. Il
there is to be any unfavOrable com
ment Downham will have to be the
big horrid man to do it.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

The testimonial published in behalf Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. They are written by
honest people, who have actually found il
their own experience that Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla puri6ies the blood, creates an appetite
strengthens the system and absolutely and
permanently cures all diseases caused by
impure or deficient blood
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

When most needed it is not unusual
for your family physician to be away
from home. Such was the experience Of
Mr.. ]. Y. Schenck, eiitor of the Caddo,
Ind. Ter, BaNHey, when his little girl,
two years of age, was threatened with a
severe attack OF Group. He says: My
wife insisted that 60 TOR the doctor, but
as our family physician was out Of town
purchased a bottle of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, which relieved her imme-
diately 1 will not be without it in the
future" rs and so cent bottles for sale
by c. w Marshall, druggist, Milford, and
!. W. Starkey, Milton, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
Rates to the west via B. 8 0. R. R

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. is
selling tickets to all points in the West,
North west and Southwest at lower rate
than via any other line. Persons contem-
plating a trip can procure time tables and all
the necessary information as TO rates, etc, by
writing OF applying to H. A. Miller, Passen-
ger Agent, Delaware Ave Station, Whining
on, pei
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
Winter Excursion Tickets on the
Pennsylvania Railroad.

On November I the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company placed on sale at its principal
ticket Offices excursion tickets to all promi-
neut winter resorts in New Jersey, Virginia
North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
and Cuba. The tickets are sold at the usual
low rates.
The magnificent facilities of nhe Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, with its many connections,
make this the favorite liue for winter travel.
An illustrated book, descriptive of winter
resorts, and giving routes Of travel aud rates
for tickets will be furnished free on apph,
cation to ticket agents.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

Major c. T. Picton is manager of the
State Hotel, at Denison, Texas, which the
travelling men say is one of the best hotels
in that section. In speaking OF CHAM
berlain's Collie, Cholera and diarrhea
Remedy Major Picton says; Il have used
it myself and IN my family for several
wears, and take pleasure in saying that
Consider it an infallible cure for diarrhoa
and dysentery. always recommend It,
and have frequently administered it to
nv guests in the hotel, aud in every case
It has proven itself worthy of unqualified
endorsement For sale by G. W. Mar
shall druggist, Milford, and J. W. Starkey-
Milton, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

The wife of Mr.. D. Robinson, prom
inent lumberman of Hartwick. n. Y, was
sick with rheumatism for five months.
In speaking of it, Mr.. Robinson says I:
"Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the ouly
thing that gave her any rest from pain.
For the relief of pain it cannot be beat. I"
Many very bad cases of rheumatism have
been cured by it. For sale at so cents
per bottle by G. w. Marshall, druggist,
Milford, and ] w. Starkey, Milton, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

Nervous women will find relief in Hoods
sarsaparilla, because it euriches the blood
and thus strengthens the nerves.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

TERMS. INCLUDING POSTAGE. %
Won ONE YEAR. CASH IN ADVANCE, ~ ~
F9R SIX MONTHS. IN ADVANCE. ~ y, ~ ~
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arst insertion Subsequent Insertions, % Cents
yearly rates given on application.
Reading Notices 10 cents per line. a.,
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No paper will be Discontinued unti All arreat.
agee Arc paid Money may be sent by mail AZ
onr risk by draft. postal notes. postal order or
registered letter only.
guba ribers viii observe tho date accom- any
ipa The nnnnes with which their papers are ad-
dressed The date is the time 70 which the SUB
scrirtion is paid, When new payment u mace.
mis- date will ne Immediately altered. 90 mat the
abel is a constant receipt IN full Tor the time
which the Subscriber has paid
Entered at the Post oface in Milford, DOL, as
second class matter
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
DRESS GOODS

Saves time and trouble to
have suitable Dress Lengths
for holiday gifts already put
up. You can buy one and be
gone in a jiffy if necessary,
Less crowding now than later
hence, for comfort, come
now. Best selections, of course,
fall to first corners.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

are ADJUSTED to neat ana coia'
These Watches are very flne
and are from one Of the best
Geneva makers. They are
also in the market of slightly
different finish under the trade
mark of a famous name at
VERY MUCH HIGHER PRICES.
A bone hde order for ONE
THOUSAND Of these Watches
enables us to offer them at
$50
each. Equal watches have
never before been offered at
the price, and we are IN
formed that it was the largest
single order ever given tor
watches of equal grade and OF
a single pattern.
Guaranteed for two years
makers certificate furnished
with each watch.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
BOOK NEWS

BOOK NEWS
For December is full of in
formation about Christmas
books, and bright with pic
lures from them. There IS no
other publication.so truly help
full to hook-readers and to
book-buyers as this old stand
by. A years subscription will
be acceptable to any friend
no matter what else you give.
soc a year; SC a number.
JoHN WANAMAKER.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
WOOL DRESS PATTERNS


I'm boxes-with trimmings.)
At So
Wide Vale Serge, colorings,
At s. 25-
Illuminated Cheviot. styles,
At $3.50
All-wOol Dress Cloth.
Atwood Mixed Cheviots. IS styles.
At S275-
Atwood Dress Cloth. styles,
AT s.
Fancy Novelty. Atwood Diagonal.
Two-toned Cheviot. Bouretted Che
viot.
At s325-
Atwood Cameo Cheviot. 7styles.
At $3.50
Two-tOned Foreign Novelty. sstyles,
At 81
Fancy Figured Novelty. styles.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13

Mr., James H. Deputy is in the
city this week purchasing a new
line of Staple Dry Goods, Notions
and Trimmings for the Holiday
shoppers. Prices are always right.
Milford chronicle., 1895-12-13
COTTON DRESS PATTERNS
Neatly banded.)

Neatly banded.)
At 500
Indigo blue Dress Pattern.
Light figured Calico Dress Pattern.
At Coo
Fancy Calico Dress Pattern.
Black and white Dress Pattern.
Silver gray Dress Pattern.
At ST.
Corded Bingham Dress Pattern.
Printed Serge Dress Pattern.
80 in. indigo blue Dress Pattern.
Printed Sateen Dress Pattern.
At S125-
SO in. Percale Dress Pattern.
Imitation Wool Dress Pattern.
Duck Suiting Dress Pattern.
At s1.5O-
Corea Madras Dress Pattern,
Fine Sateen Dress Pattern,
At s1.sO-
White Swivel silk Dress Patterns. In
boxes.
At $3.50
Imported Pique Dress Patterns. In