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Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

TIE following we'll known teachers or
instructors will entertain at the sussex
County Institute WHICH meets 10 ms Town WI
week Of November 10th Col. SEQ, W,
Balm, Col. /. F Copeland. D ' byroh
w. King. Or, A, y WinshiP, DR. Geo N /;
Phillips, Supt. James n eo9gRllln anq
DR.. Geo. A. Horter, President OF Delaware
College The Arion Cooke Company
viii also BIS here one night. There are
others who will assist at the Institute VINO
have not yet been closed with, but II is Is
scre and certain that this Institute VIII
be the best one ever held III sussex
county. Supt. Knowles Is exeruhg NM
self to Guido alt previous Efforts aud the
success of his undertaking is assured.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
sweet Potatoes,

Sweet potatoes in this section are the
finest in quality for very many wears. The
Weld is also very large, but the price
offered is so extremely low as to force
growers to hold them for rise. The
immense Virginia crop aud the general
business stagnation has combined to force
the markets down to almost nothing
After the Virginia crop is out Of the mar
ket, prices may 90 little higher, but
even then only fair prices can be OBJ
tanned in the face of the general business
depression. The prices now prevalent IS
about IS cents a barrel III New York.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

PEACH trees are now requiring atten-
ton. This Is the best season to properly
fertiiize them. In Western MarYlauu'
where very fms fruit is grown, as soon as
the crop is off the treas, light coat Oh
hard wood ashes is applied te the roots Oh
the trees. Experienced growers III We+t'
ern Maryland consider this the best lreal'
aient Tor their trees. It IS a question we
are unable to depide, however, about us
being the best foT trees 90 GIT sou II Is
our opinion that iron is the proper leI'
tiiizer for trees in Delaware. How 70 aP'
ply il, however The most efecuYely' Is tue
uusolved question.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

A letter received from Isaac I. Adkins
of this town. hut now travelling IN the
West, refers 10 the political outlook ~
the West. He is constantly traNehAg
aud during the last two months has visited
many Western States He writes tha'
Bryanisln and silverism are waning, wo
months ago there seemed to be silver
craze through nearly the entire West, bni
this has gradually subsidized and at present
the sentiment favorable 10 the gold stand
ard is exceedingly strong.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Personals.

c. A. Pretumau, of PrettYuan Bros. &,
is in the city markets this week pqrchas'
ing goods
Mrs. Edward Bryant and son, Myron,
are visiting in Philadelphia.
Iohn P. Carmean was IN The city last
Friday and Saturday on business tip
Samuel Abbott went TO Wilmington on
Nonday aud entered Goldey's Business
College.
w G. Summons, our genial aud oblig'
;,o assistant postmaster, spent lew days
in philadelphia this week.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Town DIreslo J.

Mr.. Charley Foulk nas taken the cen'
sus Of Milford aud X 'oW arranging to
have same p.iuled. He Is asking the
business men 10 advertise and they should
do so as the expense is small and di-
rectory will prove great convenience TO
them aud to the general public. Il IS
proposed to complete the work at the very
earliest possible moment aud advertisers
shGnhl give their orders 10 young Foulk
at once aud the completed work will soon
be before the public
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

SJrxr Tuesday evening. October I3.n'
tbe Chanel will hold its 37th anniversary ny
Admissiou free. All are welcome Inc
following is the program .
rorol-"Walking IN His Righteousness
prayer--Rev Dr. Martindale.
Carol-"Rest, Quiet Rest ,..,o1e
infant school Exercises-inciuding carols
and addresses.
Bass solo. s.,.
Ouarteite-Chapel Choir ,;.,o,or
Address-Rev. DR.. Terry. Of Harrington
coraIMSLike Bright sunbeam"
orsanlst for the school, Miss Ella Shock
orgsnist for special pieces, Mrs Mar''n
dale.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

THE following order OF services will be
held at the Avenue NJ. F Church on
SUNDAY: Preaching in the morning by
the pastor In the afternoon. at o'clock
the Autumnal Reunion of the SUNDAY
School. which was postponed from last
Sunday OIL account Of rain Special mn-
sic, Rotations, aud an address by Prot
Vale In the evening. the Epworth
League will begin at 6-3o Leader, MISS
Lille Robinson At 7:5O DIR Marlindale
will preach in the audience room--rs,'
sumi.g the regular evening services All
invited.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Drowned at Bowers.

Edward Bailey, of Lebanon, an oyster
man, was drowned in Jones creek at
Bowers Beach, on Saturday afternoon last.
Just how the drowning occurred IS no;
known, Bailey was seen Clustering from
his boat aud his disappearance being no
ticed, the boat remaining anchored IN
the middle OF the stream. "a search was
made and his body found near the boat,
at the bottom of the creek. Deceased
was unmarried,
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

TUE severe storm of ten days ago which
did SO much damage all along the Atlan-
,;c coast blew down new house at Refs
terstown. I'D belonging to DR.. W L. God
win, formerly Of Milford. The Baltimore
Sun says
A fine new house in course o! constrne-
ton Tor Dr. w. F Goodwin was SO oauiy
ds,,,aoed that il is proOable it will have to
he Torn down. The house was so far cjm-
oi.ted that the sheatbiuP was all on and the
builder was about TO begin with the weather
boarding. The rear of the house was torn
Completely away, and so great was the vio-
ience of the wind that the stone foundation
was blown down level With the ground. Inc
remainder of the house was slightly moved
on its foundation.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

AN army Of workmen are engaged III
hurrying 10 completion tbs new Armory
Hall being erected by Company B. II IS
Intended 10 have the work completed aud
everything in readiness for the Sussex III
s,itnte. The seating arrangements will
he line and the stage the largest i'll Della
ware with the exception of the Grand
Onera House in Wilmington. The heat
iny will be by steam and the lighting by
electricity. Milford has long needed a
decent place to hold entertainments aud
the new hall will be Just the thing to fill
the bill. Company B will own and man
ace the Opera House aud fiue class of
Shows IS promised Milford during the
coming season.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

MILFORD merchants this seas9n.in Tue
face OF the hard times, seem to have put
IN larger stocks OF goods than ever be-
fore. Very many OF the largest dealers
nave bought stocks that have simply pllea
their stores full, aud this in The face OF
the business depression Certainly our
Merchants can aud do sell goods cheaper
han those Of most places, because buying
60 heavily they get the lowest cash prices
and Giving their customers the advantage
of these things they make just as much
money as others and yet sell goods mnch
lover The very large stocks carried en-
ables customers too 10 find Just what .neN
ws,,t.-in many other cases, wheIe
NOT such a variety is carried custeqleis
a ao. compelled often % take something
s s,e does not Just suit them. Milford
Merchants are alive aud awake and lne,F
BUSINESS IS done usually OIL business prln
c;nl , Certainly Milford Is the pest
r ,,Pprket in Delaware with the possible ex *,
nsnt;on Of Wilmington, and we tnink an
Clauses of goods are sold here LOT Svsu
Ssss money than in Wilmington. why
-, ros come s,u TO Milford to do your shopping
| IN auy or all lines p?
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Are You Tired

All the time This condition is sure In
diestinu that your blood is not rich and nOuT-
ishiug as it ought to be aud as it may be If
you will take few bottles ofthe great blood
purifier Hoods Sarsaparilla Thousands
write that Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured
them of that tired feeling by giving them
rich red blood.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

John ] Rosa has a sweet potato patch
of ter acres that he has given proper at
tention from the start and he is now dig,,
cling Eve hundred baskets of bright and
beautiful potatoes from EACH one Of these
ten acres. The ground is simply full and
the quality as well as Abe yield IS OF the
best Can anybody, anywhere report
more than five thousand bushels OF sweets
from ten acres? Il pays to do well any
thing attempted OH the farm. Sweets
are lev in price, but i, is hoped thew Will
be higher after the Virginia crop IS OH
the market.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

GEO. H HALL has bought out the half
interest of Captain Riggs, i'll the grocery
business of. H. Laws & Co. In future
the firm will be Laws & Hail. and
Mr.. Hall will do all of his grocery bust
ness at this stand. The room formerly
used as a grocery room by Mr.. Hall Will
he used eag ladies', misses and children $
shoes and here Iir. Hall will carry very
large stock Of goods in this line, Mr..
Laws will manage the grocery business al
the old stand aud Mr.. Hall will give all
his time, experience aud energy to lRe
business in the corner block
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
ChamrInn Shot OF the Wnrld.

Miss Annie Oakley writes: Myself and
many of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Co. have
given Aliens FOOt-Ease, the powder to shake
into the shoes, most thorough trial, and IL
does all If not more than you claim" 1t in
stantly takes the sting out of COrns and Bum
ions. Aliens FOOt-Ease is "A certain cure for
swollen, hot aching or sweating feet. sold
by all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25e SAM
pie sent ,EREE: Address Allen ). olmsted,
Ig RRyi n. (.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

TIN ROOFING. We guarantee satisfaction
in this line of work. Prices furnished on
application. Tom Pierce.
For SALE OR EXCHANGE - The finest
brand of buckwheat -four in the State. man
ufactured by s. c. CURBAGE
sm.Oct, 9.96 Lincoln, Del,
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR.

In the switching hour Of night, when church
yards yawn,'
When ghosts go stalking through the land at
Will,
When man and beast, asleep, await the dawn
And tired Nature rests, and all is still;
IT'S then my mind is atits best, and thoughts
replete
With sound and striking truths, of life and
death,
or "hopes deferred" or future plans, or sweet
And airy castles,-all in a breath
Are solved. Yes, tits sweet for me, this mid
night hour.
Hove the stiffness Of this ghostly times
love the thoughts, though sad, it brings,the
sense OF power,
This all pervading hour Of thoughts sublime
MARANvILLE.
0qtobar ISQ6
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

WALrER FOWLER, aged about 50 year, YEAR
died al Slaughter Beach on J uesnay in
of consumption. Deceased has Peen sri
feriug from this miserable disease aut a
long fiHlei and death came as Ienei ~
his paipf. A widow aud one chiio sulsas.;
Funeral services were helq yfsteiuaSS r 81
made at Slaughter 49,
Nhnrch
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

EVERY once in a while somebody
makes an outcry against giving inc
money back for unsatisfactory purSna .,s;.
5have never seen ANY reason why ms
shouId not be done. It is exceedingly
short.sighted business policy Tor me.-
chant to force customer to keep an uu-
satisfactory article when i might pc l re-
turned in good order and placed ~ sto OCH. :
About the only effect Of such procedure I,
;s TO lose the goodwill aud the custom o.
the purchaser.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

DAVID REFS, Of this town, the Gamer,
bonght tile canned goods at sherift's sale
of the H. A. Reik canuery at Frederlca'
on Monday last The sale of the per
sonai property amounted to about ten
thousand dollars
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Arrival of Mails.

GOING NoRTE- 745 AN, 4:z6 P. NJ.
GOING SOUTH 1855 AN. 6;4I P. NJ
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

For FIRST class shave or hair cut go to c.
W. Kern's, opposite G. H. Halls store
Violet, Lilac and Lavender Water aud tonic
gived each customer without extra charge.
Coolest shop iu town. live him trial;
also fine line of cigars on sale
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Notice,

All persons are warned not TO tiespsss on
marsh Of B. F. NAPLES with dog, gun or trap.
st. 0et2 II c. BOYcE.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

About the only commodity that has al
vanced in price during the business ae-
,oEession, is coal. The coal trust can can
S;assee 10 get something good for them EN-,
selves wien all others fail, even Il the
people are robbed.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

THEY say ito get on in the world" go
to 'iGoideg's," the famous Wilmington
IDei CoE1aarcial and Shorthand Col
Yege. A posiGos and business success
foP both sexes assured by its short courses
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

CENTRAL NJ. P. Church Sunday, the
nth, at p. m. Communion at 80 p.
m, Preaching and revival service. Rev.
]. L. Stranghan, pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

STOVES. -Cold weather is coming. Get
your stoves repaired and ready. We will
put your heaters in order at short notice.
See Tom Pierce
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
For Sale or Rent.

The store building on the corner of
Fourth and Walnut Streets, North, for
rent or sale. Apply to
Mrs CADDIE FoULK.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

CUTLERY knives. butcher knives,
razors, scissors, and knives aud forks for the
table cheap. Tom Pierce
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

ovsrFRs III the Mispillion are very
.,orcs thls fall and not as large as usual.
SS~se say it takes three days %
cstch 4 boat load of twelve bushels ana
even tnen many oysters under SIZE . gre
toSeu. To Gull out all oysters under size
a. & said full week would be necessary
20 catch twelve bushels. They are sell
;no IN the home market at hity cents a
hIishel.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

BUcKwHEAr FL0UR.-The celebrated
TIP.ToP BUcKwHE.sT FLOUR is now on
sale at pfettyman Bros, W. Atkins
and E. M. Shockley's stores.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

You need underwear now. We have It,
all sizes, all qualities, for the father, for
the mother, aud for all the children Call
Geo. H. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

WE shall open next Week Shoe De,
uartulent exclusively for Ladies Si'h
Ebildren's Shoes. Think you will Ike
the change. Call aud Inspect it.
- Geo. II. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

THERE are others, if you don't believe
it die. Some one will I'LL your shoes aud
maybe bust them all around on the FIRST
trial,
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

WIN. II. MURPHy, OF Pennington is
ceiling a frst-class spindle-seat road
wagon for $2s Go which is we'll worthy OF
inspection BY any one WAC does driving
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

CANNED goods are low in price aud
Gamers are not in the best spirits as a re-
suit.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

A matchless clothing chance at I, NJ
Tatman's. Another otthose pheno. lll'' ,ia
deals which has made our clotnlns us
partnent famous. Consider tne ln "a
ance of deal when goods that were i fl0 :
this season to sell at So $40 anu sz ~, .
sud $40 suits at So and 81. Fine over
coats c and fine pants at matchless prices
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed HON.
my lHulied corn). Elegant lunch in Milk,
o. can, Ioc.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

THREE weeks from Tuesday next is
the day all good American citizens will
cast their votes for Mckinley and Hobart
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

WE are headquarters for all the nobby
lines of hats and shoes. Big bargains at
our bargain counter. N. ]. PIERsoN
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

Il is surprising to many that football
PLAYERS aud other athletes regard sprain
or bruise OF so little consequence. One
reason of this is, they know how to treat
such injuries 50 as 10 recover from them
in a Jew days. while others would be laid
up for two or three weeks, # not longer.
Writing from Central State Normal
School, Lock Haven, Pa. Mr. W H. Losch,
captain OF the base ball club and gymna-
SUM says 4 take pleasure in stating.
that members Of our base ball club and
myself baye used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm with most excellent results. I'M
l,esitstinely reconlu- the best
remedy Ge- gpts and
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

OUR Furniture Department is the most
complete and prices are the lowest in
town, Geo. H. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

THE Rev. H. L. Bunstein will preach
as usual on Sunday next
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

MoTHERs, you want suit Of clothes
for the boys. We eau please you IN style,
quality and price. Look at them. GEO.
Il. Hall
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

Hoods Pills act easily aud promptly on
the liver and bowels. Cure sick headache
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

Ice at Haven Lake Ice Plant from pure
flowing artesian we'll water, located at my
Machine Shops. GEO. S. GRlER.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

WHEN others sit around talking silver,
is your opportunity to get there
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

PIERCE g. CARMEAN keep on hand
the best grade Of stove gasoline.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

Co to A W. Powell, for the celebrated
Texas Alum Lime.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
WORTH KNOWING.

For, Porch and Bracket work and Corner
Beads, see A. w. Powell.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

THE Willing Workers will meet with
Mrs. Sarah Watson this, Friday, evening
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

SHOES, we carry the largest quantity,
the best quality, and give you the lowest
Drices. Geo. II. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

THE time when hustling scores is when
business is dull.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

MANY papers run more to waste than
circulation,
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

80 our Dress Goods Department
LADIES, 10 date In the latest patterns
Look at them
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
core, improved combination Of Lime

.u.s The highest agricultural analysis T.
i ma ,sad;ng and best crop grower ~
Is tne Acts lss al once on all soils and crops
use ~ PIERCE 3 CARMEAN, Agents
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

A little frost on Thursday morning las
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

WEhaye the largest, prettesa5 ana u Tn5S
est ilne % co. Geo H, Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
notice,

All persons indebted TO the late fiFm OF
D ~ and 7. A. Hall. will come forward
and settle the same in thirty Gays OF Il
iii he collected by law. R. c. HALL
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Salesman Wanted

on Salary, to sell rennsylYania grown Nursery
Stockwhich is the b9st in the world. All the new
specnIits "A well ~ the STANDARD Varieties OF
ERIJtTs .&ORNAMENTALS A ane ontht furn-
i.hed and All travelling expenses pald: Sal ~
dates from day work Is CONNIE sed. Wdte Tor
terms siatirg age
HOPES. BRO s THOMAS.
MAPLE AvENUk NuRs sHIEA, WET CHESTER, Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

Do NOT forget that we guarantee you 'ss
satisfaction in our Clothing Dspa, LII
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
MILFORD MENTIONS.

Buy right if you would sell right.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

pumps repaired aud put in order at short
uo,ice. Also pumps and pump material for r
sale. Tom Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
For Rent or Exchange.
FARM FOR RENT.

A small Farm. two horse till, will be let
on fair terms, to good farmer, ten acres in
peaches, ten in wheat, balance in corn and
grass.-Appiy to
S. 7. JENKINS.
At. Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Fail an { Winter Dress Suits

city including the most superb styles to be
found among the great of Philadelphia and Bl
more and we say it not successfully ganad everything
chased at our place positively prices that will not be
fully initiated anywhere else at retail
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
1896. Fall and Winter. 1896.
SeS>s<S&aaaS1araaae
HO! FOR THE
~DRY GOODS,~
NOTIONS and TRIMMING EMPORIUM
SOUTH MILFORD, DELAWARE
SOUTH MILFORD, DELAWARE.

Everybody cordially invited attend the sale Of Dry
Goods Notions experienced the Dry Goods busis
nesso OF Milford.
We this brief method of announcing to old customers and
the patrons expect with that just
Philadelphia receiving and placing exhibition
decidedly the gorgeous selection of
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14
Feared the Bicycle Fever.

The salesman In the bicycle store
stepped fOrw ard to greet the prospective
customer.
Can ] show you anything IN wheels
that IL right up to datey" he inquired.
YES" was the reply. "nnd what's
more. you can sell It to me. II you work
It half way right. I've held out rs
long rs ! could. I've vowed ! never
would make u spectacle Of myself for
tho neighbOrs to scott at; but I've
caught the Infection. want to go
spinning along with the rest of them"
"Everyb0dy comes around to 1t In
time." said the salesman. with an en-
couraging smile.
Il know II. I've seen strong minded
men whose intellccts are fitted to crap
pie with the problems OF our social sys-
tenn get excited In discussing whether
rat-trap pedals are better than the
other kind. Ana when ! nnd myself
weakening SO far rs to want to ride
one of the things I'm worried half to
death bordering how far the attack IL
going. So. before we go any further
with this transaction ! want you to
promise me something"
I'VE viii give you any reasonable
guarantee"
Let me feel Your blceps. That's n
pretty good muscle. ] hope Ill never
have to call on you. but, rs ] said.
there's no telling how severely the mai
ady may strike In ON the best OF us.
What want you to agree to Is this:
IL You ever see me coming up the street
in light-colOred knickerbOckers ana u
red sweater. with big collar that
folds over the back Xix. the one on a lit
lie boys sailor suit, you are to take a
club. and, without saying word about
1t, chase me right or the bicycle into
the nearest ambulance."-New York
Advertiser.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14
Exciting.

\ young miss, stopping In the. country
near Il cemetery, answered her mothers
letter thus: dear mamma, ! don't
want to, come home. We have u fnn-
eral every day and It's much livelier
Than a, our Observation-Disclosures Rec
ord.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14

The right kind of person Is always
glad to get home. after being away on
q visit.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-01-09
Notes.

while in Salt Lake recently Pfesi.
dent Kimball, 0t the chamber OF com
merce, AMI President Mills, Of the
Agricultural society, interviewed the
Officers Of the U. y. coal and freight
departments, with n view TO securing =
reduction Of 81 cents per ton on coal
at this point. They fully expect tho
reduction 10 he an nounced shortly.
On Mo. day Robert Kewley was
spesding horse on Second street. when
smother 4uvrr uneS puctvdly backed
his Gutter directly in front OF Mr. Kew
ley'A. There was a collision, after
which Kawlsy's vehicle rseembled
"the won deriul one boss shay" No
one hurt.
The granpfy OF John T.. Godfrey, Of
ClafkstoD, was broken Into oIe night
recently and 80 bushels Of grain stolen.
Mr.. q dtfey onsts a reward ~ $50,
about double the value OF the grain, Tor
the arrest OF the thief.
The ladies' Of Logan contemplate
holding 4 meeting shortly TO express
their appreciation Of tho gift Of SUI
ifage.
A nne hoy has been added 10 tho
family NJ Mr. Chat. England, Of the
Logan Joutnsl.