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Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
A Menace to Health.

BOARDS OF HEALTH TRYING TO GET
RID OF THE ALUM BAKING POWDERS
The accomplished Professor of Chem
istry of Princeton University, Prof. H.
B. Cornwall, in his report to the State
Board of Health, says that alum bak-
ing powders exert an injurious effect
upon digestion. Since this fact seems
to him to be we'll established, he de-
nOunces the use of alum baking pow
ders in the preparation of food as alto
gether Objectionable.
Professor Barker, of the University Of
Pennsylvania, says that the alum bak
ing powders are decidedly injurious for
use in making food If" he says,
1.-THE use by bakers of small quantities
of alum to improve the appearance of
their bread be regarded as highly cul'
pable, how much more severely should
we reprObate the use of the much lar
ger amounts of this substance needed
in baking powder; nor is the case al
tered materially by the fact that in use
the soda of tbs baking powder decom'
poses the alum. All of its constituents
, remain in the bread, and the alum is
itself reproduced,t to all intents and pur.
4 poses, when this bread is dissolved by
the gastric juice in the process of diges'
ton. | regard the use of alum baking
powders, therefore, as highly injurious
to the health of the community, and
believe that their sale should be forbid
den by law"
Boards of health are recommending
legislation that will prohibit the man
ufacture and sale of alum baking pow
ders altogether. This has already beer
done in some sections of the country
At present the public must seek safety
from the danger, which seems to be 81
prevalent,in using only those brands o
'ream of tartar powders that are wei
own as pure and rel''' e, and refus
buy the j. "N-calleC
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
CHURCH NEWS.

Christ Church.-Febuary 10th, Sex
agesima" Sunday; Mathis, litany ana
sermon, 1870 a. m; Sunday School, / A
p m; no even song; st. Faiths Guild,
Tuesday evening; Christ Church Guild.
Wednesday evening; Choir rehearsal,
Saturday evening.
First Baptist Church. Rev. T. G
Oswald, Pastor. Sabbath School, 8. 20,
a. m; Preaching, 1870, a. M, subject
"A Test of Fire." Young people service
Of song and special sermon to the young
peole, subject, 1.-THE Golden Calf in
Milford" All are invited to attend
these services and advance the masters
work. You will be made welcome
Avenue NJ. E. Church.-On Sunday,
DR.. Barrett, the pastor, will preach
morning and evening, subject; 1890 a
m, THE Christians Immortal Hope y
7.30 p. M, "SodOm's Doom" EpwOrth
League, $50 pm. All are invited and
made welcome.
Presbyterian Characteristics En-.
dea1Or Day was observed with suitable
services on Sunday night A collection
was taken for the missionary cause. Al
meeting of the executive committee
it was ordered that copies of the book
"In EXeelsis" be purchased for the use
of the choir.
The meeting on the coming Sunday
night will have for its topic: "If Christ
Should Come
The Sabbath School will study on the
coming Sunday, the "Parable of the
Talents"
Morning service at 1O@ o'clock. Sub
ject "The Vision of the Lamb of God
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
Progressive Euchre.

The progressive euchre party, given
under the auspices of the lady trustees
Of the New Century Building, on Fri
day evening, February LIST, was a most
enjoyable and successful affair. The
New Century Drawing Rooms presen-
ted beautiful scene with the pretty
and tastily arranged decorations, and
the bright faces and handsome cos
tunes of the guests. About sixty-fve
ladies and gentlemen were there. All
enjoyed the game from half past eight
till half'past ten. Then dancing was
the order of the evening till twelve
O'Clock. Delicious cakes and coffee
were served after the euchre, by the Is
dies. All decided this had been one of
the most delightful affairs of the New
Year, and expressed a wish that soon
again the trustees would repeat it.
The patronesses were: Mrs. George
Hall, Mrs. Charles Barker, Mrs. G w.
Marshall, Mrs. Byard Burn, Mrs. Annie
Hynson, Mrs. Isaac Truitt, and Mrs.
J. Lynn Pratt. Those winning prizes
were; Mrs. Frank l.. Grier, first lady
prize; Miss Postles, second lady's prize;
Miss Annie Ratclif, third lady's prize;
Miss Van Ormans, lady's BOBBY; Mr..
Frank Postles, first gentleman's prize
Mr.. Baynum, second genslemen's prize;
MIR. Plumb, third gentlemen's prize;
and Mr.. John Kramlich, gentleman's
BOBBY Three or four had to cut fol
each of the prizes.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
Sussex County Levy Court.

The Levy Court for Sussex met
last Tuesday, and after qualifying
the seven new members, re-organl'
cation was made as follows: Chas.
H. Sackett was elected President;
James Pusey elected Bailiff, and
Joseph L. Cahall for attorney.
All of Tuesday and Wednesday
was devoted to revising and cor
recting the new assessment, and all
Of to-day up to our press hour has
been used i'll appointing collectors
and road Overseers. Harry l.
Grier was appointed collector fol
Cedar Creek.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
Hog Raising for PrOfitl

EDITOR CHRONICLE:-
Fully realizing that the hog is the
great bulwark of American prosperity,
and not wishing to discourage OF OBJ
struct his full development in this part
of Delaware, 1, like Mr. George, want
the farmers to closely investigate the
great chances for profit in the growing
Of hogs and the manufacture of pork
products; but am fearful lest his con-
tributiOn in last weeks issue might in
fiuence some of our fellOw-tOwnsI eOple
to initiate his supposed success, and
thereby be the means of adding to the
stencil of pig-sties, which, on hot sum
mer nights, is already well-nigh intol-
cradle.
The statement made, gives S36 SO as
the cost of 742 pounds of dressed pork,
which was wOrth-had it have been
purchased from a farmer-five and one
half cents per pound; or, S4O.8l leaving
our neighbor 81 10 for labor, care, cost OF
pen. etc The profit in sausage or scrap.
pie making cuts no figure as it would
be the same, whether the meat was
bought or raised at the current price
l therefore submit the proposition
that rearing hogs in town is not only ,
disagreeable, offensive, nasty business
! but according 60 the business quoted, il
also decidedly Improbable, as but few
pigs do as well in small pens as die
those under discussion; which, had eacI
weighed forty pounds less, would have
shown their owner a loss.
The sooner the hog raising business i
turned over to the farmers where
belongs the more money there will b.
in it for all concerned, and the city Will
be cOrrespOndingly clean, healthful ant
sanitary. J. G. SHARPE.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

Mrs. Tracey,
years was a TesiC
at The home of he
aged 81 years. La
were brought her
husband in Lir nv
Mr. 7. r. me Smith mann.
facturiHgGo., mas been visiting in Phil
adelphia
Mrs. Hazard and Mrs. Swiggett. of
Lewes, have been visiting Lincoln and
Argo the past week.
According to the old adage, Mr., Fred
Harder is worth another thousand dol
lars. It's boy.
"Ground Hog Day" was all right for
the old fellow to see his shadow; and
according to predictions, we will have
a good berry and peach crop.
Mr.. Alfred DOnOvan's horse broke
loose from the post where he was
hitched in front of Mr.. Morrison's'
store, and went through town at break
neck speed. Mr.. D. started in pursuit
but the horse being the fastest traveller
soon distanced Mr.. D. The horse was
caught near home, without any serious
accident.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Warren have
moved into their new home, and are
living cOzy and comfortable. They are
ready to entertain their many friends.
UCr -
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
Farmers Institute In Milford.

DR.. Conger, the great horse breeder
If Wisconsin, will address the Farmers
Institute in Milford afternoon and
evening of Thursday, FEBRUARY 14th.
He treats in detail such practical mat
tiers as breeding, training, shoeing and
managing horses; curing bad habits;
form and structure of the horse and
other topics. This is considered the
most valuable and useful talk that will
be given at any Institute this winter.
All citizens are invited to attend, free
to all, in Grange Hall over post office.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

United States Engineer Smith re-
ceived bids for removing the crib at the
mouth of the Mispillion river, last Fri.
day as follows: Wilson NJ. Vineyard,
1916; Charles T Grimm, Sl,92O; B. It.
Collins, S2,749.95; F. X. Wills, 81, $50;
River and Harbor Improvement Co..
s., 500; William H. Virdep,s SO 800. The
bids were referred to the department at
Washington.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
Pnsumouia Can Be prevented.

This disease always results from a cold or
an attack Of the grip and mad be prevented
by the timely use of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. That remedy was extensively used
ddring the epidemics of La Grippe ofthe past
few years,and not a single case has ever been
reported that did not recover or that resulted
in pneumonia which shows it to be a certain
preventive Of that dangerous disease. Cham
berlains Cough Remedy has gained world
wild reputation for its cures Of cold and grip.
For sale by 4. +. Hammerslev.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

J. F. Habermel, Bradford, Indiana, says
have used almost every class of Pills known
to me, but never found any relieffor habitual
constipation and liver trouble. uought four
boxes Of RamOns Liver Pills and Tonic Pei.
lets Of an agent of the Brown Mfg Co. at
Greenville, Tenn. l used two boxes Of the
Pink Pills and followed with the Pellets every
night for thirty days, and to-day l am as
healthy as ! was twenty years ago. I will
recommend RamOn's Liver Pills and Tonic
PelIess to all who tufer with such complaints
The Pills and Pellets are a sure cure; they
make one feel like new person. I would
not be without the Pills in my family. Fol-
sale by T. +. Hammersley.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
Chez Reading Chance.

For Sl.65 YOU can have the M1LFoRr
CHRONICLE, the american Agricul.
turist" and the weekly edition of the
New York Tribune" sent to your ad.
dress for one year. You get a good
local paper, a farm paper, and first
class paper with the news of the entire
world in this cOmbination-Allfo for 81. IS.
Come in now.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
Home Made
La grippe Quickly Cured.

I'm the winter Of 1898 and I,s9 l was taken
uoWn with asevere attack of what is callt d
La Grippe says F. f. Hewett, a prominent
druggist of Winfield, III. 1.-THE only medi-
cine used was two bottles Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t broke up the cold and
stopped the coughing like magic, and have
never since been troubled with Grippe -
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can always
be depended upon to break up a severe co d
and ward Off any threatened attack of pnen-
monia' 1t is pleasant to take, too, which
makes it the most desirable and one of the
most popular preparations in use for these
ailments. For sale bv T. F. Hammerslev
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

Or. JOHN G.. SHARPE purchased a
.lf-interest in the Hotel Richardson,
Dover, and has possession. DIR. Sharpe
d family will be very much missed
Milford society but under his man
nent the Hotel Richardson will
its old time place, as the best hotel
Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

WHEN the ground hog came out to
look around last Saturday, the bright
rays Of winter sun fell upon him with
out an intervening cloud, and now, ac-
cording to the mythical saying, he has
zone back into winter quarters for six
ore weeks-his shadow having fright
ed him.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
OBITUARY,
NIINNER.

Mrs Louisa Minner, wife of John
Minner, at Cullentown Corner, died
Sunday, February 3rd, 1901, aged 90
years. Funeral Tuesday at 30 p. m,
at Union Cemetery. Oscar Belts fun
eraI director.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

THE town of Milford has floating
debt of So ,2OO-due to b. f. Swee,en &
Son. 1t has bonded debt of S42 600
for light and waIer-but $4,000 of this
is owned by the town and in the sink
ing fund. The town owes bond, given
by authority of Council in 1899, and
shown in the annual statement of Jan
uary 1900, of 81 600; which is drawing
6 per cent at the First National Bank of
Milford, and which should not pay over
4 per cent The town owes the Light
and Water Commission S2,566, aud
there is sufficient taxes laid and uncol-
lected for the years 1899 and l90O,t to pay
every dollar of this item. The auditor.
III lde clean statement of all of this in
January 1901, and the statement mad
in last weeks "News and Advertiser
is, as it was intended to be, false and
unfair to the gentlemen who audited
the accounts. They are capable of TAX.
ing care of themselves, but it is due t.
them that the public should know that
the "News and Advertiser" does not
cOnfine its lying to its editorial column.
alone. The town of Milford had a
January first a floating aud insecure
debt of s., 200, and $500 of that has sine
come due.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
PURNELL.

On Sunday, February 8rd, 1901, at
her parents home, Francis Purnell, aged
one year. Faneral Monday at ? p. m.
Oscar Belts, funeral director.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
Feed and EXCHANGE Stnre.

1 have rented the Tatman Corner
Sore, in the town of Lincoln, and will
open on January End, 1901, a feed and
exchange store for corn and me
Your patronage is solicited.
r. l.. COUJ-
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
This wllIlnterest Mothsr..

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach. TeetbinG,
disorders: Break up Colds, move and req
9late the Bowels and Destroy worms. At All
9rugglsts, Csc. Sample mailed FREE. AID.
uress Allen 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
Uniform Rate Of One Cent Word Each
Insertion.

Ifyou have "A want that yOu think some
man in Milford can fill, take in The who's
field at once by inserting "A want ad in the
CHRONICLE
There's no half way business about TIE
CHRONICLE. II gets right out among all the
people who are worth talking TO. And II
no doubt about that.
The rate is / cent a word each insertion.
Ifyou have pig for sa e; or have lost any
thing, put il in this column
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
Want no More Cigarettes.

The Senate Thursday passed the
Brasure anti-cigarette bill, against
which the tobacco trust has estab-
lished a strong lobby. The bill
prohibits the manufacture and sale
of cigarettes, cigarette paper, or
cigarette tobacco in any part of the
State of Delaware, even on railroad
trains passing through. The bill
passed by vote of 3 to 3, Senators
Harrinton, McNulty and McFar1in
voting against it. Should this bill
pass the House, cigarette smokers
i'll Delaware will have to give up
the practice. The fines for the sale
of them will be very heavy.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

EDWARD REYNOLDS, who has been
with the Rodney House at Lewes for
year past, has leased the Atlantic
Cottage at Rehoboth, and will conduct
it as a high-grade seaside hotel this
coming season. 1t was generally
thought that Mr. Reynolds would have
charge Of Slaughter Beach after the re
building is completed; but this arrange
ment leaves it uncertain as to who will
be proprietor of this famous old shore
resort.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
How to Cure the cr,e

Remain quietly at home and take Chs m.
Derlain's Cough Remedy as directed, and a
quick recovery is sure to follow. That rem.
edy co unteracts any tendency of the grin to
result in pneumonia,whic is really the only
serious danger. Among the tens ofthousands
VINO have used it for the grip not one case
has ever been reported that did not recover.
For sale by T. F. Hammerslev.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

JACK DONOVAN, farmer on Hon.
John w. Causey farm near Milford,
lost another fine young horse last Mon
day. This is his fourth loss this winter
of horses.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

WHEN you want good clean shave
come and see me-Will Harrington, at
Kern's old stand, South Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

CATCHES of white perch have been
frequent for two weeks past, and the
fish have been generally of good size
They sell hieh aItflis market. Many
3 Of catfish are shipped from Mil
and one of the lots last week sold
or IL cents per pound.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

IN getting ready for annual stock
taking, Mrs. s. E. Reedy has made
some decided reductions in ladies wear
Her store is headquarters for style,
beauty and quality.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

Town Council has appointed DIR.
Geo w. Marshall, Dr. Geo W. Pleasan.
ton and Philip r. Graham as members
of the Board of Health for 1901. They
were all members of the same board for
wear preceedi"~
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

MISS MARION SHORTS reading and
recitals next Friday in Armory Hall
should be largely attended She is a
star in this line, and the proceeds are
for the benefit of the public school IL
brarV
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

THE ladies of the Methodist Church,
have reaped a harvest from their rum
mage sale this week.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

lne aud the result so remarka.
this edition will doubtless be the n
notable of the new century. Exactly
what the plan is has not yet been an
nounced, but that it will be a novelty is
certain and there viii be a great de
mand for it. So in order that you may
be sure to get it you should order Sun
days Press of your newsdealer to-day.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

JUST received from New York auc
ton, quantity of Fancy Crepe Tissue
Paper. Ask for prices.
ThOs. Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

For best Salt Fish and largest vari-
ETY., go to ShOckley's New Grocery.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

For $1.65 you can get the CHRONI-
Gle sent to any address in the United
States from now until January l, 1902
the New York "rribune" for one year,
and the american Agriculturist" one.
year. This is a fine offer for good read
ing al a low price.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

THE Willing Workers will meet this,
Friday, evening with Mrs. r. A. White.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

FINE Northern apples and sweet
Florida ORANGES. Thos. Watson, Jr
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

THE Queen Annc's Railroad will sell
special low rate excursion tickets to
Baltimore. on morning train Thursday.
FEBRUARY IA, 1901. Tickets good to re-
turn same or following day.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

HEADQUA RTERs forall kinds offancy
Fruits. ThOs. Watson, Jr
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

PUBLIC SALE me administrator of
Nathan Young, will sell the personal
property at public sale on Friday, Feb
ruary 18th, at 10 O'Clock m, at his
late residence /! miles south of the
Brick Granary. See adver in this paper
and pOsters.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

A nice box of paper only ) cents a
box. Thos Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

MONEY at the Building and Loan
Association of Milford last Tuesday,
was offered to stockholders at auction,
ana the premium paid was of per
cent.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

Nor trumped-up sale but a genuine
goa head one. Can't enlarge the store
now but must make room, so we prefer
letting you have the stock at sacrifice.
All clothing-men's, bOys' and chill
dren's suits, overcoaTs, ulsters, mems
and boys pantsloons in great variety
and quantity. All shoes reduced. This
sale should gain the attention and in
terest of all economical buyers who
give US a trial. G. NJ. Tatman.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

For Jumbo Pickles, go to Shockley's
New Grocery.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
For Sale.

1000 bus. Western Recleaned Glover
Seed.
1000 bus. White Oats.
1000 bus. Black Cow Peas.
500 bus. Whip-poor.will Peas.
800 bus. SOFA Beans.
1000 bus. Early Rose Potatoes.
90 tons Bran and Middlings.
Jan 10 3m. J. E. HOLLAND.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

WANTED 500 lbs scalded dressed
chickens, lbs. Hded dressed
ducks. y picked turkeys
the next three
J. O Truitt.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
BROTHERS Celebrat,

Brothers Celebrated White
and Plastering Lime reduced in
~ Me. busnelsand over, soc per bushel
lots less than bushels, 35c per bushel
4 for cash. A. w. POwELi
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

r.Wm. E. Hopkins one of the most
-cessful poultry managers, around
clifford, will tell members of the Grange
n Saturday next Feb, 9th his method
feeding and care by which such large
antilles of eggs are produced in the
.nths of November, December and
luRry. All should be present.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

+ the farmers OF Cedar Neck really
ire anything done by the Levy
urt of Sussex county. towarde i'm
the road from Milford to Cedar
hey must act within the next 80
would be proper TO have a
/ wait upon the Levy Court
lat special appropriation of
en- for this especial work and
early next spring. IfyOu
haul phosphate, grain and
large quantities over this
We just little of your time
ave good road where
lakes teaming weari
beast. Come Act
all that is required on
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

TT pays to advertise in the CHRONI-
Gle, and Walter Davis, the butcher
now knows how for reaching are its
columns as he has received this week
an order from party in New Jersey,
for 40 ID sausage, lot of scrapple. can
of lard and other articles of his product
This was the result of his advertisement
in the Chronicle, and is only one in
stance where the direct result is trace
able, many more come without realizing
that they have been influenced by the
advertisement.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

WIN E. HOPKINS has been success
ful in getting his hens to lay eggs in
the winter, when prices are high. To
morrow afternoon at ? o'clock he will
give his experience in this business in
detail before the Grange, in their hall
over the Milford postofiice. His re.
suits have exceeded all others in egg
production; so much so that farmers
are DESTROYS of knowing what his meth
DDS have been.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
g MA~.u

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BFOmO-Q uinine Tablets
e remedy that -- I'D I'm enc aaE
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

To NIGHT friday at the New Cen
tury Club Rooms, Prof G. Harold Pow
ell will give his lecture on "Mimicry ~
Animal and Insect Life. b" This is in
structive to all.and the illustrations by
magic lantern slides will impress even
young children. Prof. Powell occupies
one Of the chairs at Delaware College
aud is pleasant speaker.
When Edward Atkins went home to
dinner last Monday he found assembled
there before him twenty five friends,
who had been invited in by his wife as
a surprise to him on his birthday, and
after the usual humping given to him
very mildly, they all sat down TO din
ner, and none injoyed it better than
mine host, if he had been so agreeably
surprised.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08


HOMEMADE Cream Candy, Is cents
pound
Choice Prunes, lbs for p cents
Evaporated Apricots Is cents pound
Evaporated Apples, ) cents pound.
Evaporated Peaches, cents pound
Best Formosa Oolong Tea, so cents
pound.
Santo Blend Coffee, Is cents
MaricabO Coffee. II cents.
Special blend of Java and Mocha, 30
cents pound.
Theserare few of the specials at
We Grocery in South Milford
MONEY at the Milford Building and
Loan Association was offered to stock
holders last Tuesday evening, and only
500 out of 81, 100 was taken. The pre-.
miums was of per cent and J of ]
per cent, for each hundred dollars sold.
The directors paid the annual salaries
$4,000 to the Secretary. 500 to the
President, and $50 to the Treasurer;
also rent and $3.50 due on loan. This
left the association with only $3.50 I'M
invested. In the coming spring months
it is probable that there will be greater
demand for money, and those expect
ing to buy could well afford to pay two
or three months interest and get the
loan while the premium is down. The
wisdom of Withdrawing and canceling
investment stock appears to have been
proven; but this will be better shown
in the annual statement
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08

Dec. 28. If.
Milford chronicle., 1901-02-08
LINCOLN

Mrs. Tracey,
years was a TesiC
at The home of he
aged 81 years. La
were hrnIIpht her.