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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19
Looks Like a Trolley Line.

The people have heard so many ru-
mors about building a trolley line
through Kent county, that any new
talk on the subject receives but little
attention; but this week something
more definite happened, as the follow
ing item from Dover will explain
Dover, April l5.-The Delaware General
Electric Railway Co., this morning,filed with
the Recorder Of deeds for Keat county g
mortgage for 81 ,OOOOOO given to the Knicker
booker Trust Co, of New York City, for the
construction Of the Kent county trolley,wOrh
on which is to begin this week.
Four hundred and ninety-nine dollars wortl
of stamps were put on the document.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19
THE following is the full text of the
law regulating the sale of cigarettes.

Section l. That from and after the
passage of this act no person or persons
shall, within this State, sell or give to,
or purchase or procure for or furnish or
any way assist any minor, under the
age of seventeen years IN obtaining
cigarettes or papers specially prepared
and intended to be used for the purpose
of making cigarettes.
Section , That any person or per
sons violating the provisions of this act
shall for every such offence be deemed
guilty of misdemeanOr, and upon con.
victiOn thereof by indictment shall bt
fined not more than one hundred dol
lars, or imprisoned for a term of no
more than three months, or both, a
the discretion of the Court.
Passed at Dover, April IL, 1898.
1t is a dead letter, and no attemp
has ever been made to enforce it.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19
Recruiting Station Opened in Milford.

Lieu,enant Herbert w. Schulz, re-
cruihEg officer stationed at Whining
ton, has opened suu-station in Mil
ford in the g. A. r. room over the post
Office. The men now enlisring are for
the infantry and cavalry branch of the
service, and ten men were enrolled last
month in Wilmington
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19
Notice!

To all persons wanting King Lime
or Phosphate, for growing tomatoes for
Glendale Cannery, can have high
grades from three Baltimore manufac-
turers. J. H. JESTER, Agent,
apr 10 If. Glendale, Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

Edward VII, the new stiff hat-S2.0O,
81 80 and 50 90. j. w. Reedy q Co.
Wall Paper Wall Paper !! Large
and beautiful line, all 1901 patterns.
Thos Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19
Good Mea
Good Blood.
Good Blood,

VUVW IIIVVNi
Good Health.
Go to Davis Meat Market for, Beef,
Pork, Veal, Lamb, Ham, Breakfast Ba.
con, Bologna, Dried Beef, FrankfOur
tiers, New Cabbage, Tomatoes, Celery
and Potatoes. Opposite Presbyterian
Church, South Front Street.
Western Beef for Saturdays Market
Phone, No 40
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19
A TestimoniaI From old Encland.

81 consider Chamberlain'S Cough remedy
The best in the world for bronchitis, says Mr.
William Savory,of Warrington, England. "It
has saved my wife's life, she having been a
martyr to bronchitis for over six years, being
most of the time confined to her bed. She is
now quite WE'LL Sold by T. +. Hammersley
druggist.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE storm delayed work on the Ce-
dar Beach road between Milford and
the Dyke Supervisor Swain COM
menced as soon as possible, and will
make a good road. The Dyke cause
way sunk during last winter several
inches, and Mr. Swain hauled the old
dirt and sand from the road, and used
it to raise the dyke road bed. Aftel
this he plowed the road, and witt
scraper graded it. A coat of clay owe
will finish his work. This will max,
drainage for the road-bed, and give t.
the public decent highway.
needed it bad enough
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE good words continue to come in
about our zone cent a word column. 4"
Mr.. George H. Baynum, in ordering
his advertisement continued for this
week, said: at is the best thing ever
had,as 1 have had more inquiries fol-
eggs, and sold more than I ever did be-
FORE" Any one who advertises fair
and square in the CHRONICLE, always
find it profitable.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

Five men Of Cnestertown, Md,
have made good the loss to stock
holders of a Building and Loan
association, of which they were
director, a $4,000 loss sustained
by a Secretary of their employing
we venture TO ssert an instant like
this is not recorded in the annals OIL
the State or in the whole country!
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

STERLING White Lead is the best
Paint because its purity is guaranteed
500 90 for every ounce Of adulteration.
'"sburgh for booklet
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE cold and stormy weather has
made very late sturgeon fishing sea-
son. No attempts had been made to
open up this industry yet at Cedar
Beach until yesterday.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE beautiful and fragrant TRAILING
arbutus" is in bloom, and lovely little
outing parties searching for this deli
cate spring flower are met in the woods
every fair day.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

BERRY CHECKS printed to order at
any price you want to pay; from Sl.OO
per thousand up to $500 per thousand.
Leave your order early at the CHBoNI-
ICIE office
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

CAPTAIN GEO. E. MAGEE and brother
of Milton, were in Milford last Wednes
day to inspect the schooner Annie L.
Russell, with the view Of purchasing
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

SHAD have been plenty this week.
Bay fish sold from 30 to go cents the
pair, while creek caught ruled from )
to 20 cents under these prices.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

"IDEAL KID" is the best material for
shoes; and J w. Reedy & Co. have the
ideal shoe, made from "Ideal Kid"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

have reduced my coal to $500 per
ton. Orders left at j. W. Hallett's
butcher shop filed promptly.
B. b VINEYARD.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE cOlored people will render beau
tiful cantata in the old NJ. +. Church,
corner Fourth and West streets, on
Wednesday evening, May LIST, 1901. The
title Of the play is, "Snow White, and
is rendered in four scenes. The pro-
ceeds are for church purposes, and the
admission is only 10 cents. The public
is invited to attend.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

Go to SchOckley's Grocery for Teas.
F f. f. Flour at 80 cents sack; best
sold in Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

DoN'T buy before examining our up
to-date line Of Wall Paper We trim
it free, Thos. Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

For S1.65 you can get the CHRONI-
Gle sent to any address in the United
States from now until January l, 1902
the New York ''Tribune" for one year,
and the american AgricuIturist" one:
year. This is fine offer for good read
ing al this price.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

Ladies' Ladies ask your
husbands, bro
and theirs and friends
to smoke Key
OentIemenWest Perfecto
Cigars. The cigar will please
and tell them not to forget to ask
for the premium checks. They
are worth } cent each or SIS 90 per
1000, and it is astonishing how
soon you will have $I.oo or more
for pin money"
! The checks are redeemable for
cash in person or by mail, through
your local store or any merchant
in Wilmington.
Gentlemen your dealer will sup
ply you if you insist. If not, send
US his name and $3.50 for a boz
of so, prepaid.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

J. w. REEDY & Co., have the latest
styles in spring hats.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

A nice box of paper only 5 cents a
box. Thos watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

Gele6rated White
ana soering Lime reduced in
&c. ) busnels and over, 80c per bushel;
lots less than 5 bushels, 35c per bushel
cash. A. w. POWELL.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

NOTICE.-I hereby fprewarn all per-
sons from trading horses.O or having any
dealing with my son, Amos Masten, who
is minor; and also fOrewarn all pool
room keepers especially against per-
hitting him in their places, as l shall
lodge complaint against them accord
ing to law. MRS. SALLIE HAMMOND.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

GET our prices Oil Wall Paper, every
thing new. ThOs. Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

WIN G. ABBOTT commenced TO lay
down the plans for an 80 foot schooner
for Captain Daniel Walls to be used in
the New York trade.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19
ICE NOTICE.

About May LIST. shall start my ice wagon
delivery. Orders for service can be left a
my office on North Walnut Street, 2nd door
above Draper, Davis q Cos phosphate Office
Ice Sold at retail at the same place.
Mar 20 3mO VIM. II, DAVIS, Milford Del
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

FOR SALE pair mules, horses, 4 cows
with calves by their side.
Apply, W. 1. simpson, Milford
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE growth of our clothing and shoe
trade shows the peoples approximations,
of the bargains we have continually
given. Our lowest ebb prices still pre-
walls ON all clothing andshOes. A LOT
of meu's fine spring OvercOats added
this week, the most desired kinds al
less than usual wholesale cost, at G. NJ
Tatnan
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

FARMERS use Triumph Phosphate; best
in world for tomatoes. Ellegood & Son,
3l5f Glendale, Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

ANDREW MALONEY, of Milford Neck
is building new residence for himself.
Only few years ago he built large
residence and new buildings on his
farm located along the Mispilion, and
soon after rented that place. and moved
TO a smaller farm nearer Milford. He
is now building on this farm.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE sturgeon fleets went to the fish
ing grounds yesterday, and will be
ready to commence operations next
week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

SPRING with its flowers, sunshine and
showers is with us,and those pretty ar
ticles used by the ladies to make their
costumes so charming are displayed
at Mrs. Reedy's store. The charming
headquarters for all that is newest and
beautiful for ladies wear.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

MARTINS and chimney swallows
have returned from the Southern mi
grafton for last winter.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

LIVE bird shooting matches are
against the law. Governor HUM did
not sign the bill legalizing this so-called
sport.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE Sunday School folks from all
over Delaware will be with US Thurs
day and Friday.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

SERVICE at Christ Church this, Fri
day. evening. Sermon by the Bishop.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

TIE storm of Sunday and Monday
last, was a genuine easterly gale, ac.
companied by a heavy fall of rain which
was needed. 1t was followed by cold
north winds; aud, as there was a new
moon yesterday, and the planets right
for better weather, we should have some
spring like days for the next week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19
Teachers, Examination.

Examinations for Sussex county will
be held as follows:
Saturday, April 20. Lewes.
Saturday, April p, Georgetown.
Saturday, May f. Laurel
d" +" 4. Seaford
" 4, Bridgeville. .
" 4, Milford.
Candidates must attend the nearest
examination. Work will begin at $50
a. m. JOHN H. WILEY,
Superintendent.
SeafOrd, DEL, March 18th. 3 10 Il
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

Shoes for your family.
J. w. Reedy & Co.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

FOR SALE.-A new Milwaukee Mower
bargain. George Russell. e3l5tf
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

Blue Flame Stoves, cheapest Gardi-
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

EGGS-Pure bred B. Plymouth Rocks; per
setting,5Oc. Orders left at Welcomes store, or
at soak Run Farm" r. McClelland, Box S55,
Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19
GREAT Mating sale-Gardiner.

Toloan-$5,O 900. Apply this Office
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

Cinderella shoes for women make
walking pleasure. J. w. Reedy & Co
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

Best 5 ply Rubber hose Gardiner.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

FINE Northern apples and sweet
Florida ORANGES Thos Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

Try load of wood at Vineyards yard.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE residence now occupied by Prof.
E. l.. Cross, who moves from Milford
to take charge Of the Conference Acad
envy at Dover, mas been rented by Peter
l.. Lofland, who will move to Milford
as soon as he can get possession.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

BROWN LEGHORN EGGS, bred stock,
for setting. Apply
Bis. II -. GeOroe II RaVnnm
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

IT looks favorable for peach crop
now; but wait awhile for a certainty.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

HONE MADE Cream Candy, is cents
pound.
Choice Prunes, 3 lbs for 25 cents
EvapOrated Apricots, Is cents pound.
Evaporated Apples, cents pound.
Evaporated Peaches, 6 cents pound
Best Formosa OolOng Tea, go cents
pound.
Santo Blend Coffee, Is cents.
MaricabO Coffee II cents.
Special blend of Java and Mocha, 80
cents pound.
These are a few of the specials al
Welcomes Grocery in South Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

Stops the Cough and Works of the Cold.
Laxative Brom0-Q uinine Tablets crre a
cold IN one day. No Cure, no Pay, Price q
centa.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE WOman's Exchange is the place
to get fresh bread, rusks, brown bread,
pies of all kinds. potatoes salad, deli
cious cakes of every kind and in fact all
one may need to help house keeping
while house-cleaning in entertaining
delegates. You can leave orders for
frozen fruits or ice cream and it will be
furnished on short notice for Oue-dollaI
a gallon. Also leave your order fol
salads, deviled crabs, crOquets, or any
thing you wish and it will be furnished
in first class style. Lunch will b'
served on Saturday and all the tim'
after that date in the Exchange by Mrs
Foulk. prices reasonable and a pleasan
place to rest and lunch
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19
Uniform Rate of One Cent a Word Each
Insertion.

IfyOu have want that you think some
man in Milford can fill, take in the whole
field at once by inserting a want ad in the
CHRONICLE.
There's no half way business about the
CHRONICLE. II gets right out among all the
people who are worth talking to. And II
your man is In town you'u lind him. There
no doubt about that.
The rate is l cent a word each insertion.
IfyOu have pig for sale; or have lost any
thing, put il in this column.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE first ball game of the season will
be played next week. The Milford
boys have been practicing daily, aud
should play good ball. All lovers Of
good sport are urged to come out.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

THE fire hose were all given resist
ance test last Wednesday morning I'M
der supervision by Chief of Police
Thomas. All rotten hose were cut ont,
and only good serviceable sections
placed on the carriages.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

PLYMOUTH RooKlAqs.>zz5- cents for i8
eggs Apply, Mrs. Lavinus Austin. Milford
Neck. apr y 2t
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

JAMES SAPP, a retired farmer resid-
ing in North Milford, was taken i'll last
Monday while playing checkers with a
friend. He WIS assisted to his home by
Mr.. Allen Vineyard, and his condition is
but little improved.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

ARBUTUs is in bloom.
NEW moon yesterday.
SPRING rains mean a good grass crop
No corn planted about Milford here
this year in April.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

a endorse engine and boiler has
been placed ia /. H. Laws Weod yard
this week. A new splitting machine
has been added to his saving plant,
and he is now fitted up to work on
economical principles.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

The us Government has advertised
for bids to furnish 2OO0 bushels of oys-
ter shells. to be used on the road lead
ing up to the Mispillion Light House
from the County road to Cedar Beach
THERE is very little work going on
at the 80. X" Shirt Factory at pres
ent They have fewer orders than at
any time in the past five years. Only
seven or eight persons are at work il
The factorv.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

) WHAT HAVE YOU to trade for dayton, or
l. spindle wagon? Address, T. A. Gafney, near
ia Cedar Creek. apr y 2t
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

FOR SALE Dayton wagon; in good re
pair-cheap. r. c. ste 5enson, Frederick.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

OYSTERS, claims and crabs W. H. Ellis
Franklin Citv Va
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-04-19

TREAD-POWER.-Hea bner make, double
geared for two horses, nearly new. Apply to
l. H. Laws coal and wood yard.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-10-25
ONLY TWO NIGHTS OUT
NEW YORK TO DENVER

Chicago. Oct 22.-The New York
preparing to take advantage of the
vast improvements which have been
made in the physical condition of the
Chicago 4 Northwestern and the
Union Pacific November Bird these two
roads will place in service a new ocean
to ocean flyer, giving an additional lin
tied train clear across the continent.
1t is stated that the new flyer will
leave New York at S:45 n. III. and will
arrive at Chicago at $50 o'clock the
following morning. making the dis
tance practically in twenty-four hours.
The time given is that of the present
fast mail and the train will run on the
fast mails present schedule When the
change is effected the fast mail will
probably be run as the second section
of the flyer.
The new train will be vestibuled,
with a dining car and buffet and IL
brary cars, new equipment. and be Il
strictly limited train. The new train
will be run to connect with train No.
5 of the Northwestern, which leaves
Chicago at 10 o'clock every morning
and which will be through San Fran
cisco train on and after November 3rd
The New York Central trains have
connections from Boston. so that the
new service will be two nights out
from New York or Boston to Denver,
three nights out to Salt Lake and four
nights to San Francisco and Portland.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-10-25
A Mare with Golden Teeth.

The task of filling eleven teeth Of a
horse with gold and silver was per-
formed at New York recently. The
horse was Anna, a sorrel mare, owned
by Jefferson Seligman. the banker.
Anna is Mrs. Seligman's favorte sad
die horse. Mr.. Seligman and his fam
lily are at Long B. anch. Anna is a
handsome animal, and has taken first
prize for saddle no ses in the Madi-
son square garden horse show. She
has not eaten for three weeks. The
veterinary who examined her found
that eleven of the mares teeth-tive
upper incisors and six lower ones
were unsound. He took a number OF
large drills, several other instruments
and several hammers, with a quantity
Of gold and silver, tn Long Branch,
and began the operation of cleaning
out the cavities and filling them. The
mares teeth were n ne5d of a good
deal OF drilling. Cocaine was admin
istered to her. Hsr legs we're not tied
and she stood during the entire opera
ton. Two cavities We're filled with
gold, sufficient to fill ten teeth for a
man. propoI tionate quantity of sill
yer was put in the other nine teeth
New York Tribune
The Grit-advocate., 1901-10-25
HE WAS sUPERsTITIOUs.

A superstitious baggagemaster on the
oennsy will give s1.12 for the privilege
of kicking the fireman of his crew all
over a 10-acre lot. 1t seems that the
baggageman has reveled in tokens" :"
"omens" and presentiments" for SO
many years that he sees things"
when he is dead cold sober and hears
things" no other person ever heard.
says the Philadelphia Record. His
wife went TO Wilmington the other day
and he had token thay some dire
accident had befallen her.
He heard her cry for help; he heard
her prayers and even heard her very
last gasp. He was right there at her
finish. He spent SLIP in telegraph
tolls only to find out that she was well
and happy and that she was bit hazy
as to his sanity. day later he
learned that the walls he had heard
were clever limitations of his wife's
voice thrown from the engine of his
train by the stoker. who is a ventfilo-
Iuist.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-10-25
Zig Gypsum Combine.

Chicago, Oct 22-The new gypsum
combine, which is to be Incorporated
under the name of the United States
Plaster Company, will be in operation
in December. Nearly forty plaster
mills and adamant plants, it is said,
are under contract for PURCHASE by the
new company. The present output of
these plants is about 100000 tons an
nually. The new company will control.
so it is said, 10000 acres of gypsum
land in the United States.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-10-25
Script System Knocked Out.

Washington, Oct. 22-In the United
States Supreme Court yesterday two
opinions We're handed down by Justice
Shiras sustaining the state law Of Ten
ncSsee making store orders redccmable
in cash. The titles OF the two eases
decided were the Knoxville Iron Com
pany VS.. Samuel Harbison and the
Dayton Coal and Iron Company VS.. +.
a. Barton. The cases We're appealed
from decision of the SCupreme Court
of the state. and that decision. which
sustained the law, was upheld by to-
days opinion. One of the opinions up
held the law as applied to state cor
porations and the other as applied to
foreign corporations. Justices Brewer
and Pcckham disSented in both cases.