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Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31
FREDERICK.

The Frederick left for Philadelphia Mon
day afternoon to remain in the city about
two weeks. She was we'll loaded with
corn, canned fruit and live stock. Quite
a number of passengers took advantage of
the last trip of the season.
The Frederick public school will shortly
begin practicing for an entertainment to be
given next month, probably the 2znd. From
what we have heard of it we judge it will
be a very good sch COL entertainment
Mrs Mildly, an aged lady formerly of
this town, died in Baltimore last week and
was brought on for interment at Baratt's
Chapel last Friday. The deceased had
moved to Baltimore several months ago
with her son-in law, DR. B. WhteleY and
has since resided there She leaves many
friends here who were won to love her
quiet gentle nature She was an exem-
plary christian and when health permitted
was seen regularly in the house of God
and lovingly testified to the implicit faith
in Christ and complete submission to His
will. 1t may we'll be said of her, "She
hath done what she could"
Mr. Calvin Langrell and Miss Nora
Minner, both of near town, were married
two weeks ago last Wednesday at FELTON,
by Rev Thompson.
The Rev. George Cecil, of Maryland,
who has been assisting Rev H c Turner
the past three weeks returned to his home
last Monday. His earnest, straightfor
ward manner of presenting the truth won
him many friends during his stay with US
We hope for him the success he richly de-
serves in his future work.
Rev Geo. Clayton, of the NJ. P Church
preached in Dover Sunday morning.
One Of our popular young gentlemen
while fishing last Monday accidentally fell
overheard HIS partner not missing him
rowed on several yards before he discovered
his companions plight. He emerged from
the water cold and shvering little relishing
his cold bath tits rumored that he will
shortly take a partner for life. We shall
be pleased to announce that happy event
Fish are now being caught in large
quantities and shipped to the cities Though
fishing now is cold work It is said to be
profitable
Miss Emma Sharp, of Harrington, who
has been the guest of Mrs. William Thomas
the past two weeks has returned home. -
Miss Fanny Carter,of Bridgeville, is visit
ing Miss Francis MINERALS Ella Ca
hall and her niece, Miss Helen Smithers, are
visiting Mrs Jennie Dehaven, of New
York Mr. Thomas Williams is much i'm
proved in health.-Mrs Henry Harris and
children are visiting Mr.. John Melvin. =
+ Or and Mrs Manship, Of Magnolia, and
Miss Sheppard, of Crompton, Md, spent
Tuesday with Miss Sallie Kirl<.-Mr. VIII
liam c. Brown.of near town, is still quite
III Mr. James Postles took trip to Phil
adslphia this. week MIR Charles Win
gate. OF Philadelphia, is visiting Mr. Thos
Wingate A.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31
Tours to the Golden Gate and
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

That the public are quick to reconize the
advantages of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Compauy's perfect personally conducted
ourist system is exemplifed by the snnu a
increase in the number of participants IN
tours organized under that system. Aside
from this, the growing desire of Americans
to see the wonders of their land is also an
important factor in advancing this healthy
sentiment in favor of travel.
This seasons tours to California will be
conducted in all respects as those of pre-
cediug years, and will leave New York and
Philadelphia February u aud March II, 1895
On the FIRST tour a stop will be made at New
Orleans tor the Mardi-Gras festivities, and
four weeks Will be allowed in California
n the second tour four and one-half weeks
will be allowed in California.
In addition to the tours 10 the Golden Gate
a series of tours to Jacksonville has been
arranged. The tours will lerye New York
and Philadelphia January 2S, February 4, II
IS, and IS and March 3, 1896, and allow two
weeks stay in the Land of Flowers
Detailed itineraries OF these tours will be
sent on application to Tourist Agent, II96
Broasdway, New YORK, or Room All, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

THE ideal wife ought to be woman OF
common sense; she ought to be educated
enough to know her sphere in life and
be so controlled by her common sense
that she will not aspire to the sphere
proper for man alone She ought to be
loving. sympathetic, virtuous and, above
all. a true christian. She ought to know
when her caresses are most needed by her
husband, and never be afraid to indulge
them. The ideal wife never forgets that
she ought always be as courteous to her
husband after marriage as she was before.
She will always endeavor to keep herself
tidv and trim-lookiug aud make her
home. however humble, the palace of her
liege lord and ths dearest shrine on earth
to her children. Her husband, coming
home from work, she always meets with
a kiss aud, though there be darkness all
elsewhere. in that home there is sun
shine aud happiness unalloyed, Nor VIII
she believe with the poet Burns that the
Creator tried his apprentice baud on man
aud then He made tue lassles," but
through her love for her husband she VIII
ever look up to him and as the vine
which has long twined its graceful foliage
ahout the oak aud been lifted by it into
sunshine" will. when the hardy plant IS
r,fted by the thunderbolf, cling round It
with its caressing tendrils aud bind up
fhe shattered boughs, so 1t IS beautifully
ordered bv Providence that the wife, who
is the mere dependent aud ornament OF
man in his happier hours, should be ms
stav and solace when smitter with sud-
den calamity. winding herself into the
rn0ged recesses of his nature, tenderly sup
DoTtine the dropping head aud binding
up the broken heart.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

THE retail merchant should ''tell the
truth aud shame the devil" Be honest
in your newspaper statements. Be as
frank and candid in your ads as though
you were personally talking to custo-
mer. For an advertisement is sales
man It is a salesman that speaks to
greater circle of hearers than does the
preacher, lawyer or local magnate-and 1t
pays to have that salesman as presenta-
bic and straightforward as you know how
Az advertisement should be like news
pqpeg-a reflex of happenings. Let your
ads niigror the daily tidings and bargain
opportunities that your enterprise brings
about, and the public will appreciate your
sayings.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

Not a few who read what Mr.. Robert
Rowls,o of Hollands, Va, has 10 say below
will remember their own experience
under like circumstances; Last winter
1 had lagrippe which left me in low
state of health. tried numerous rene
dies, none of which did me any good, until
/ was induced to try a bottle of Cham
berlains Cough Remeday The FIRST bot
tie of it so far relieved me that l was en-
abled to attend to my work, and the sec
ond bottle effected a cuie." For sale at
IS and so cents per bottle by DR.. G, W.
Marshall, druggist, Milford, Del, and J. W
Starkey, Milton, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

-coNDvcrRD Tours VIA PENN
syLvANrA RAILROAD.

SAVANNA RAILROAD.
Undoubtedly California offers more gen
uiue attractions 10 the pleasure-travelins
public than any other part Of the American
continent The fame of its climate is world
wide aud it IS sought even by European,
who find it more charming than their own
southern slopes. To Americans its worth is
too well known to necessitate description
Of the many advantages to be enjoyed
Personally conducted tours via Pennsyl-
vaaia Railroad will leave New York and
Philadelphia February y and March II, 1890.
In addition 10 the many other points of in
terest visited on the first tour stop will be
made al New Orleans for the Mardi- Gras fes-
tiyities, and four weeks will be allowed III
California. On the second tour four and one
half weeks will be allowed in California.
An addition to the magnig cent train here
tofore used for these tours is a through Pull
man compartment car.
The car, which will be the very best tha-
the Pullman Company can supply, will con-
tain niue iuclosed compartments two draw
ing rooms aud seven state roonas aud will be
attached to the special train TO Jersey City
aud run through to San Diego, Cal, on the
drst tour. and San Francisco on the second. !
This will be the first car of its kind to be
run on a transcontinbntal train, and that il
will be thoroughly appreciated by partiei,
pants in the tours is evidenced by the fact
hat already several of the compartments
rave been reserved.
Applications for space or itineraries giving |
III information should be made to Tourist
Agent, II96 Broadway, New York, or Room
II, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

AFTER several years Of idleness the
slIipyard of VIM. G. Abbott is again IN
operation. The building Of coasting yes.
sels has been at a standstill for several
wears. aud of course the yards here IN
Milford were idle; but now the contract
for one schooner and barge for New
York parties, has enabled Mr.. Abbott to
give employ to many Of his old EN-
ployees. Ship building scatters great
deal of moneY among not only the sup
carpenters, but with farmers for timber,
with laborers to cut aud haul, and saw
mills to work the timber into plank and
building material. Even blacksmiths are
beneficiaries, and butchers, bakers. mer-
chants and banks share by active work IN
the shipyards Mr.. Abbott deserves en-
couragement in his efforts to secure con,
tracts, at even small prices, rs the whole
community profits by t,
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

Miss Sarah Gardner, of
Philadelphia, IS the guest in this town Of
Miss Annie Pierce.
DR.. and Mrs Geo. w. Marshall went to
New York last Monday to attend the fun
eral OF her uncle, Ezekiel Donuell, who
died last Saturday from pneumonia. He
was a large cotton merchant of New York.
The marriage of Mr.. Harry NJ. Eunis
to Miss Laura S. WEIGH is announced 10
take place on Wednesday, February 18th,
at the residence of the brides mother on
West Front street. North.
Miss Nettie Shockley aud Mr. William
Shockley, of Dover, spent Sunday with
Milford friends.
Miss Ida Z Rosa arrived home last
night from two months trip to friends
in New York State and New Jersey.
Mrs H. r Price, of Wilmington, is
visiting her mother, Mrs J. P. Steward.
Mr. T. ]. Stevenson and wife, If Dover,
and Miss Kate Wright, of East New Mar
ket, Md have been visiting DR.. and
Mrs. Martindale.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31
Clerical orders on the Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
uouuces that clerical orders for the year 1896
will be issued to ordained ministers Of the
Gosple located on its system east of Pittsburg
and Erie inclusive, on the same conditions
as prevail at present Ciergymeu who desire
to avail themselves Of this privilege should
make application to the nearest ticket Office
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, so that orders
may be issued before the close of the present
year.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31
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-
uent 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 the 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 and rates
for tickets will be furnished free on appli,
cation to ticket agents
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31
mILFoHD oHunolI DInnoros y


Sunday SchooIat the Chapel, on Second Street
south, al 2 D. m. Sunday School Prayer meeting
drst Sunday In every month
Baptist Church. SecOnd-street, noith. regular
Services at 1850 a. n. and p. m. sunday school
ct 800 AN, Prayer Meet ng-Wednesday Evening.
ME-. Church, on Railroad Avenue. services
AZ 1O.3Ga. m. and 100 p. m Rev. DR.. Martlndaie
Pastor. Sunday school al 2.uO p. u. -frayer
Meeting. Thursday evening al 100 O'Clock.
Presbyterian Church. corner Of Walnut and
Front Streets, SOnth Milford. services AZ ~.
q. m. and z. Is D. IN. Rev. II L.Bunsteln Pastor
Sunday School at zoo p Ha.-Praysr Meeuhg al
7.45 o'clock Thursday evening".
Christ Church-EpiscOpal.- Serviees-Snndays,
Holy Eucharist, 1880 a. m; Matuns, Lilany,
sermon, 1O:30 a. M; Choral: kyensong (ehornD
$3.50 D. M. On the first sunday IN sach
month there is n high celebration OF the Holy
Eucharist after Mathis, at II q. M sunday
School at 2 p. m Holy Baptism is administered
on any Sunday afternoon after O'Clock SAINT
Days Holy Eucharist, 1880 a. M; Mathis, 10 q;
m; Evensong 1880 The church Is free and
The Lords Table is spread every Lords Day
morning in Grange Hall over the postofce, a. w
O'Clock. It is open and free to all the Loras
naonla
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

FRONT street in North and South Mil
ford should have the mud scraped up and
hauled off this winter, aud next spring
about 5000 bushels of shells should be
put on each street Something must be
soon to Walnut street and that some
thing should be paving with either stone
or brick in the business part of the town
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31
As sinks the sun,

AS sinks the sun,
When day is done,
Iuto the heavens afar-
So I would rest
Within Thy breast,
And wait the morning star.
And should the sea,
In crossing, be
A tempest. black with storm,
If I may rest
Upon Thy breast
I fear not death por harm.
Full we'll I know
That millions, so,
Who made the farther shore,
Are now at rest,
Within Thy breast,
Forever, evermore.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31
T1,e .WiICord chr OA.ECLE

The sItfEOFW III HA Wv 4 tlA1A1
one dollar a gear strictly Sss
Advance. To BseIU subscribers
ace aUiII giUe sCfthOSSt extra
charge, a yeGS'S subscription
60 the sUeekTy .EieIO York Ts't-
Btssse, Farm Journal, or saSSaeS'-
Sc0ss Farmer. send a dol
Ear and geF fIUO papers for
price Of Olse.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

ON the whole the year of '95 was not
what people confidently hoped it would
be financially when the year was young.
But there's no question but what business
is on a firmer basis than it was year ago.
In spite of the war scare and other posi-
BILE calamities, we are launching out into
a new year which holds great possibilities
for the business man, and the advertiser
has more than good chance at success
if only he mixes in right proportions the
compound of honesty, brains, good sense
and printers ink.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

* THE Fourth Quarterly Conference OF
the Avenue NJ E Church will be held
at 6. go this evening in the South class
room. Rev. R H. Adams presiding All
the members Of the official board are
urged to be present. Mr. Adams will
preach a short revival sermon at 2. 80
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

THERE is in progress in the Methodist
Protestant Church III Harrington, Rev.
]. L. Straughn pastor, a great revival of
religion. Some fifty persons have pro-
fe ssed conversion to date, and the work
goes on with unabate interest.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

Tbs following letters remain uncalled
foi in the Milford postoffice: Mrs. Nancy
Butler, Vim. Black. Geo Coviugton,
Leonard Davis. K o Hemingway, VIM.
Johnson, Rev W. (. Janson, Chas. Mitch
ell, ]. II. Prettyman, Rufus Ross, Mrs. B.
]. Smith, Miss Jennie Wyatt.
VIM, REYNOLDS, P. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

MANY wells in North Milford have
gone dry. One town hydrant has four
families using water from it The same
condition prevails in South Milford, and
still there is no prospect of relief,a what
little rain that has fallen, has only wet the
surface earth.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

For pain IN the chest a piece of fan
mel dampened with Chamberlain Pain
Balm aud bound on over the seat of the
pain, and another on the back between
the shoulders, will afford prompt relief
This is especially valuable in cases where
the pain is caused BY cold aud there is
a tendency toward pneumonia For sale
by G. w, Marshall, druggist, Milford,
Del, aud ]. w. Starkey, Milton, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

MARRIED.-On January 18th at the
Avenue parsonage, by Rev. DR. Martin
dale, Wr. Willis S Carey to Miss Jose
phine Raughley both of Frederick.
On January 2eth, at the same place, by
DR.. Martindale, Mr. Willard Potter to
Miss Sadie E. Watson; both of Cedar
Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

SINCE the new ten-inch we'll has been
in use the town water has been much
more satisfactory. All the hardness"
complained of heretofore is absent in the
new we'll, while the supply is abundant.
Rather than dig new wells, or deepen old
ones. property holders will fnd it equally
as cheap, and much more convenient, to
put the town water in their properties.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

HOMER STANTON, aged eighteen years,
died very suddenly on Wednesday morn
ing last at a O'Clock. Young Stayton
was son of Nicholas Stayton, living
near St Johnstowu, and on Tuesday
night he attended the revival services
going on at ST. Johnstown Church He
rode home with a friend who passed the
house and his friend heard him singing
as he walked towards his home. About
four o'clock on Wednesday morning his
sister heard him making some unusual
noise and calling her father they together
entered the boys room. Mr.. Staytou at
once shook him and called his name. He
answered 'sir," and in a moment was
dead Last summer the boy was paral-
yzed and ever since then his face has
been drawn to one side. Il is supposed
his sudden death was caused by a second
attack of paralysis
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

THE young ladies and gentlemen of
Milford are talking of producing the
drama placer Mining" by David Hill,
some time IN the early spring.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

THERE will be preaching at Central M.
P. Church, Harrington. by the pastor,
Rev John L. Straughn next Sunday,
February aud, at 80 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

I. HARRY HUMEs will enter the hard
ware business as a partner with his
father from and after tomorrow, Febru-
ary Ist. The firm will trade as w. A
Humes & Son.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

ABOUT a score of the little friends of
Nellie Bogsrt gave her surprise party
on Tuesday night. The evening was
pleasantly passed in playing games eat
ing the refreshments carried. etc.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

THE three prettiest girls in Milford are
longing for another freeze. They are
going to learn to skate the next opPortu-
nifty that offers.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

] IT'S Just as easy to do business without
a light in the store as without an al IN
the paper. In either case you are haTa
to discover
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR DAY viii pc
observed by the Y. P, S. c. E OF the
Presbyterian Church, on Sunday Even
ing, with special service. The leader
will be Miss Elizabeth Vreeland.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31
Arrival of Mails.

GOING NoRTE- 745 AM, 4:26 P. NJ.
GOING SOUTH 1855 M. 6:4I P. n.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

THIS, Friday. evening at the Avenue
M. E. Church, Presiding Elder Adams
will preach. The revival services are still
progressing at this church.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

THE third child of John Ennis, living
on the Anderson farm, on the Harrington
road. died oil Saturday night ofdiphtheria,
The two remaining children are recover
ding.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

A new store will be opened by Thomas
Coates 10 the storehouse formerly occu-
pied by /. II. Laws.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

IT is proposed to buy new hose for the
Milford FIRE company. The sooner this
us done the better.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

ELI watkins died at his home in this
town Friday January 24th, aged 81 years
He was paralyzed about two weeks pre-
N-iOus.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

STEALING chickens has been COM
mon complaint for two weeks past On
Saturday night the ccops Of Captain Jas.
Simple aud Mrs Sarah Sipple were de-
nuded Of all poultry except All Old roos-
far
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

ON Saturday, Feb. Sth, W, B. Han,
administrator Of Eli K. Wadkins, VIII
sell the personal property at pubic SAFE
See posters.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31
MILFORD MENTIONS.

An arrow entered in my heart,
Aud lay hidden there,
While those who knew me never dreamed
That had known pain or care.
A little child looked in my eyes;
tried to screen them, but in vain
She kissed my lips and wept. for she
Had fathomed all my secret pain.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

Tup Milford Fire Company will have
. snscial meeting next Tuesday night.
a large attendance Of members Is de-
sired.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

THE dredging machine is still digging
at the Mispillion's mouth. The sand
thrown up washes back almost as fast as
the machine throws it out. Why IS 1t
that the engineer in Charge will persist i'll
such work. Quicksaud seventy leet deep
will fill in almost as fast as will water
when bailed There is not any sense in
continuing this work as laid out Better
stop the work altogether.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

You can't tell how expensive an ad is
until you know where its influence is
going to stop.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

SEvENTY-FIvE degrees in the shade
was recorded by thermometers in Milford
last Friday,
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31
Constipation
ll58IUTIaH Of Co PARTNERSHIP,

TIE O. partnership heretofore existing be-
l tween Robert c Hall aud James A. Hail,
do 'ug business as R c & ]. A. Hall, has
his lav Been dissolved by mutual consent
An immediate settlement of all accounts due
the lat- firm is requested and the ssme will
be paid Robert c Hall, 10 whom all claims
will be presented for settlement
r. c. HALL,
Milford, Del, Jan Z, go. Jas. A. HALL
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

THE more you help some men the
more they grow to consider 1t your duty
to help them.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

The Willing Workers are to meet this
Friday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs.
Kate Bogart.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

REVIVAL services are still in progress
at the Avenue NJ E. Church aud about
thirty five have protested conversion.
The church is crowded to the doors each
night and the interest seems to be increas-
ing nightly. Fifteen penitents we're at the
altar one night this week. On Tuesday
at p. m meeting was held specially
for men and at the same hour on We'd
nesday another meeting was held spec
tally for women. The evening meetings
will continue during next week.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

The revival services at the Avenue M.
lE Church will continue through Sabbath
and the coming week.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

Notwithstanding the very
low priCes-the rule is still
In force to pay Railroad
fare-On very moderate pur-
chases.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

A good ad in a good medium never
needs to be pointed out to your friends.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

THERE is talk of organizing an orches-
ira of twelve pieces in this town.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

TaERE is not case of diphtheria in
Milford or within several miles of the
town.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

IT is fortunate that the ice houses are
all filled with good ice.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

NEXT Tuesday will be Building and
Loan meeting night.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

IT looks as though winter was about
over.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

BERTHA L DEAN, aged II years 5
months aud II days, died on January 20
.oi diptiheria. Deceased was aaugh.e1
-oi ]. F Dean and vile, q nSsT sAin''ns-
terment made at Hollywood cemetery at
Harrington,
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

To insure a crop of peaches this year
the weather must not get any warmer.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

EpwoRrH LEAGUE services III the lee
tuge room Of the Avenue M. E Church
SUNDAY evening at 8 80 o'clock Topic,
."By Personal Work" John 8; g.
Leader. Geo. w Handy. All are cor
diallv invited to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

SLEIcHs are offered for sale at a dis
count.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31

For everything in the way Of foreign
ana domestic fruits, etc, we are head
quarters. A. c. ARNOLD
Iumn's Block.
Milford chronicle., 1896-01-31
Rheumatism Ruins Riot

When there is Tactic acid in the blood. Lini-
ments and lotions will be of no permanent
benefit. cure can be accomplished ouly
by neutralixing this acid and for this pur-
pose Hoo1's Sarsapariila is the best medi-
cine because Hoods Sarsaparilla Is the only
true blood purifier prominently in the public
eye.