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Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

Marion Rookie, manager for T. NJ. Thomp-
son, a large importer of fine millinery at 1858
Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, says: "During
the late severe weather l caught dreadful
cold which kept me awake at night and made
me unfit to attend my work during the day.
One of my milliners was taking Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for a severe cold at that
time, which seemed to relieve her so quickly
that bought some for myself 1t acted like
magic and began to improve at once. am
now entirely well and fael very pleased to &C
knowledge its merits" For sale by 7.
HammersleY, druggist.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

The undersigned, having purchased
the l II. Laws Grocery Store, East
Front Street, North Milford, begs leave
60 inform the public that it will be
known hereafter as the &C. 0. d. Gro
cery," and petitions his many friends
and old customers to call and renew old
friendship. A full line of first-class
groceries and provisions always on
hand. Respectfully,
% If JAMES II. TRUITT.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
Military Notes.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST REG. INF. !
NATIONAL GUARD OF DELAWARE.
MARCH 18TH, 1901.

HEADQUARTERS FIRST REG. INF. !
NATIONAL GUARD OF DELAWARE.
MARCH 18TH, 1901.
GENERAL ORDER, No. 81
The following appointments having
been approved, are hereby announced
1. In Company A. LIST Reg. Inf.
Harry V. Fairlamb, to be a Corporal.
In Company B, LIST Reg. Inf.
J. Harry Latchum, to be a Corporal.
James H. H. Marvel, to be Corporal.
Abner L. Wiley to be a Corporal.
Frederick H. Wilson. to be Corporal.
Walter J. Hammond, to be Corporal.
In Company F, LIST Reg. Inf.
Edward Leach, to be a Sergeant.
Walter NJ. Watson, to be Sergeant.
Fred X. Lang, to be a Sergeant
James F. CorregaD to be a Sergeant.
George Emmering, to be Sergeant.
Thomas Butler, to be Corporal.
A NJ. Vaughn, to be a Corporal.
James F. Cole, to be a Corporal.
They will be Obeyed and respected
accordingly. BY order of
THEO. TOWNSEND,
G. P. Cotton, Colonel Commanding
Adjutant.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
A Wife's Shame.

Near the Slaughter Neck Methodist
Church, there has heretofore resided
happy family, consisting Of Mr.. Chas
Reed his wife and their seven-year-Old
child: but the home circle is now
wrecked, husbands life blighted and
a wife's name dragged in the mire Of
lust; while an innocent child has blot
placed on its memory Of her who
should have been its most sacred idol.
The trouble came like bolt of light.
ming from a clear sky to Mr.. Reed.
A few weeks ago man came to their
home who claimed to he the captain of
a vessel wrecked out in the Delaware
Bay and gave his name as David Pierce.
He was affable, and claimed that he
owned large lumber tracts down in Nir-
ginia. To Mr. Reed he proposed that
they form a partnership and open up a
large saw-mill on his lands, and the plan
being fair to Mr.. Reed, who has cOnsid-
cradle experience in the mill and lum-
Der business, he readily accompanied
Price to Philadelphia to look over and
purchase the machinery needed fol
/ their new business.
After arriving in Philadelphia. Pierce
/ left Mr.. Reed on some pretext for day
and was to return to him; but instead
Of doing 50, he came to Milford and pro
ceeded to MIR. Reeds home in Slaugh
ter Neck, where the guilty pair packed
all their clothes and valuabIes availa
BILE, and taking Mrs. Reeds little daugh
ter they departed for parts unknown
with a horse and carriage owned by Mr.
! Reed.
The woman is about 30 years old
finely proportional and attractive +
look upon. She was Miss DOdd, ant
resided previous to her marriage wit
Mr.. Reed, near Glendale Her brothe
was at one time an inmate of the Stat
Insane Asylum, but is now recovere
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
personal MENTION.

Robert P Small was in Philadelphia
Tuesday.
Miss Bessie Radcliffe is expected home
this week.
Miss Annie Kiamhch is home for the
Easter vacation.
Mrs. John W. Radcliffe was Phila-
delphia visitor this week.
DIR. James p. Lofiand visited Sails
bury, Md, last Wednesday,.
Mr.. William Reynolds made a bust
ness trip to Philadelphia this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Teal of Lewes, spent
Wednesday last with Miss Bessie Sip
pie.
Mis-. Helen Hopkins and daughter
have returned to their home in Pasaic,
n. J.
Miss Rose Drennen of Elkton, Nd,
is a guest of her aunt, Mrs Mary Mar
shall.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Graves, visited
/ Townsend and Wilmington friends this
week.
Hiram Truitt, spent Easter Sunday
with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Isaac
Truitt.
Miss Coulston, of Philadelphia. has
been a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Richards.
] Miss Susie Gilman, of Long Island
passed Easter with her mother, Mrs. r
H. Gilman.
Mrs. WIN. Fell of Philadelphia, visit
ed her mother, Mrs Mary E LofianC
this week.
Miss Lydia Watson, of Philadelphia
is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs Theodor
Townsend.
Miss Ann Burton Marvil is home 70
the Easter holidays, from Fish-KIll
on-the-Hudson.
Mr.. c. Arthur Lincoln of Amhers
College, spent Easter with Mr. and Mr..
, 5. G. Evans, Jr.
Miss Ella Short, of Philadelphia, wa
the guest of her cousin Miss Lena Stay
ton, during Easter.
Mr. and Mrs. John Harrington, {
. Harrington, have been visiting relative
,, in Milford this week.
D Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Adkins, of Phi
adelphia, passed Easter Sunday wit
Y relatives in this town.
Mrs. George H. Baynum and sol
= Grier Radcliffe Baynum, visited frienC
in Philadelphia this week.
/ Charles and Frank FOulk, of NE
e York, have been visiting their moth
T. Mrs Caddie FOulk, this week.
r Miss Hettie Latchum, who is a st
t dent at the Chestnut Hill Female Aca
l. envy, is home for the Easter vacatio
e George Carter, Editor of "Evenil
- Journal Mr. Hoffman the news EC
tor of that paper, and William Carte
of "The Sun" were in Milford Ii
Wednesday evening.
30 Davis r. Grier will make a busint
a trip to Philadelphia and New 40
~ next week. to purchase goods for ope
= ing of the new store, which will Ia
"a place about May LIST.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
Teachers Examination.

Examinations for Sussex county will
be held as follows:
Thursday, March %, GumbOrO.
Friday, March %, Selbyville.
Saturday. March 80, frankfort.
Saturday, April 6, MlllsbOrO.
Saturday, April 10, Milton
Saturday, April 20, Lewes.
Saturday, April p, Georgetown.
Saturday, May 4, Laurel.
" 4. Seaford
q" d" 4, Bridgeville.
Z" 4, Milford.
Candidates must attend the nearest
examination, Work will begin at $50
a. M. JOHN H. WILEY,
uperintendent.
SeafOrd, Del, March ilth. 3 10 Z
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
Town Tax Rebate.

Notice is hereby given to Taxpayers
that the tax duplicate of the town of
Milford, for the year 1901, has been
placed in the hands of Gardiner W.
Joseph, the Collector and Treasurer, of
the Town of Milford, for collection. On
all taxes paid on or before the first day
of June, next, a rebate of 3 per cent will
be given. After that date, and up to
October LIST, 1901, 1.-the full amount of tax
must be paid. On and after October LIST,
per cent will be added to all taxes
then unpaid, and the same collected &C.
cording to law, made and provided fol
the collection of taxes for the Town Of
| Milford. JOHN w. HALLETT,
apr y 3t President of Council
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
Uniform Rate of One Cent Word Each
Insertion.

If you have want that you think some
man in Milford can fiji, take in the whole |
field mt once by inserting want ad in the /
There's no half way business about the |
CHRONICLE. 1t gets right out among all the |
people who are worth talking to. And il |
your man is In town you'll find him. There
no doubt about that.
The rate is l cent a word each insertion.
You have pig for sale; or have lost any
thing, put it in this column.
FARMERS use Triumph Phosphate; best
in world for tomatoes. Ellegood 4 Son,
SI5tf Glendale, Del.
FOR SALE pair mules, horses, cows
with calves by their side.
Apply, W. |. Simpson, Milford
HOUSE FOR RENT.-That very desirable
house on South Frost st. South Milford, OPP
posite Mr.. s. y. Gray's residence and next to
the residence of MIR. Geo. II. Hall, possession
given Immediately apply to W. f. Lank.
FOR SAILED mules, mares and horses.
Windsor Hotel
FOR SALE.--Seed sweet Potatoes 100 bas-
kets. Apply TO John Cordray,
322-It Pennington, Del.
EGGs-Pure bred b. Plymouth Rocks; per
setting,50c Orders left at Welcomes store or
at coax Run Farm II McCleuand, Box 355,
Milford, Del
/ FOR sALE.--A new Milwaukee Mower
/ bargain. George Russell Sl5f
/ BROWN LEaHoRN EGGS, bred stock
for setting. Apply
3l5 2t George H. Baynum.
PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGs.-25 cents for L
eggs. Apply, Mrs. Lavinus Austin, Milo
Neck. apr y 2t
FOR sALE.-Canning plant at Drawbridge
Del, with all machinery
II. l. Psynter, Nassau, Del.
i WHAT HAVE YOU to trade for dayton, o
spindle wagon? Address, T. A. Gaffney, nea
Cedar Creek. apr y 2t
LIGHT Drama EGGS, pure bred, 35 cent
for 10 eggs. John r. White, WhltesborC
OYSTERS, CLAIMS and crabs W. II. Eli
: Franklin city, Va.
WILL sell your choice of two good mile
and butter cows lately fresh. Geo H. Hal
FOR want of use will sell 50 ft ct iron fenc
Geo. fl. Hall.
WANTED Every one to know that Geor
T. Hudson at Franklin City, Va, sells IN
famous Chincoteague Bay Salt Water Oys
= tiers. clans and crabs Write him for price
TREAD.POWER. ga bner make, doub
: geared for two horses, nearly new. Apply
H. Laws coal and wood yard
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
Cheap Reading Chance.

For 81. 50 you can have the MILFORD
CHRONICLE, the american Agricul-
turist" and the weekly edition of the
s'New York Tribune" sent to your ad-
dress for one year. You get a good
focal paper, a farm paper, and a first
class paper with the news of the entire
world in this combination-all for 81. So.
Come I'm now.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
Nntiee New Furniture Store.

BY the first of May, and perhaps
sooner. we will have a stock of furni-
ture such as was never carried in Mi
ford, or south of Wilmington. We
have rented the stOre-room recently Oc
cupied by G. d. Abbott q Co., in the
Watson Block, and we propose not to
be excelled in quality in the stock that
we will carry, which will be Furniture,
Carpets, Mattings, Pianos, Organs, J"
etc d. r. GRIER & Co
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
F0r Sale.

1000 bus. Western Redeemed Glover
seed.
1000 bus. White Oats.
1000 bus. Black Cow Peas.
500 bus. Whip-pOor will Peas.
500 bus. Sofa Beans.
1000 bus. Early Rose Potatoes
so tons Bran and Middlings.
Jan IS 3n. j. +. HOLLAND.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
mis- prlc.

lIE growth ofeur clothing and shoe
trade shows the peoples appropriations,
of the bargains we have continually
given. Our lowest ebb prices still pre-
walls on all clothing and shoes. A lot
of meu's fine spring overcoats added
this week, the most desired kinds at
less than usual wholesale cost, at G. Nj.
Tatman.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
ICE NOTICE.

About May LIST. shall start my ice wagon
delivery. orders for service can be left Il
my Office on North Walnut Street, 2nd door
abo' e Draper, Davis & Cos phosphate Office
Ic, Sold at retail at the same place.
Mar % mo VIM. II. DAVIS, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
HoME-MADE Cream Candy, Is cents

pound.
Choice Prunes, lbs for p cents
EvapOrated Apricots, Is cents pound.
Evaporated Apples, ) cents pound.
EvapOrated Peaches, 6 cents pound.
Best FormOsa OolOng Tea, go cents
pound.
Eanto Blend Coffee, Is cents
MaricabO Coffee II cents.
Special blend of Java and Mocha, 30
cents pound.
These are a few of the specials at
Welcomes Grocery in South Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
Without a Peer.

Lloyd, Ellison & Co., Creek stand, AIabam
say: We have never sold any pills that equal
Ramons; in fact, they have forced us to keep
NO other in stock. They are without peer.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
Good Meat,
Good Blood.
Good Blood,

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., 1901-04-12

AN improved pavement, made of ce-
ment and stone, has been laid this week
in front of Pierce IL Carmean's hard
ware store 1t is the first of its kind in
Milford, and should be followed by
many more on Walnut street, where the
travel is heavy and the wear on pave
ments is great.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

THE NJ. E. Chapel treasurer is pleased
by the maturing of the 18th, Series of
the Milford Building and Loan As
ISOLATION; as S4OO of the Chapel debt
was thus matured and cancelled.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

THE State Insurance Commissioner,
Dr. Geo. W. Marshall, has published
his annual report this week of the COM
panies and associations authorized to
do business in Delaware. 1t will be
found Oh the fifth and sixth pages Of
this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

THE CHRONICLE is equipped with
the facilities and experience, to get out
berry tickets better and cheaper than
any other printing office in Delaware
Leave your order early.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

STERLING White Lead is the he t
paint because it will not spot o" q =
color. Write Pittsburgh for book ct.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

Go to Schcckley's Grl err for Teas.
f f. +. -Four at 30 cents a sack; be-
sid in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

KERR Brothers Celebrated White
Wash and Plasterng Lime reduced in
price. 5busnels and over, soc per bushel;
i'm lots less than 5 bushels. 35c per bushel
for cash. A. w. POWELL.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

LoTs of fine shad have been in mar
ket this week. Prices have ranged
from % cents for bucks to 40 cents for
fine large roe fish.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

Mrs. S. e. REEDY has made
some decided reductions in ladies wear
Her store is headquarters for style,
beauty and quality.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

FIRE.-An alarm of fire last Tuesday
afternoon was caused by slight fire in
the roof of Charles Isaac's blacksmith
shop on Water street.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

DON'T buy before examining our ur-
to-date line Of Wall Paper We trim
it free, ThOs. Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

For Sl.65 you can get the CHRoNI-
Gle sent to any address in the United
nc from now until January !, 1902
r,k "Tribune" for one year,
an Agriculturist" one:
,lier for good read
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

The cold north winds have retarded
the sturgeon fishing business. None
of the fleets have gone into commission
yet, and all are waiting until warmer
and better fishing weather opens.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

TO those many friends who extended
their sympathies and kind acts during
our bereavement by the death of our
father, Abner NJ. Webb, we extend our
heartfelt thanks, and hereby acknowl-
edge our appreciation of the same.
THE FAMILY.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

THE w. c. T. L meets with Mrs. /.
H. Laws, Montgomery street, next Mon
day evening at 7.30
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

GET our prioe s Oil Wall Paper, every
thing new. mos. w atsOP, JF.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

have reduced my coal to $500 per
ton Orders left at J. W. Halletts
butcher shop filled promptly.
r. b VINEYARD.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

A nice box of paper only ) cents a
box ThOs watson, IT,
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

LARGE CHICKENS - Mrs. VIM II.
Davis Of South Milford has a fancy for
raising large chickens, and probably
has the largest hens in Delaware. This
week she sold two hens to a friend; one
weighed Il ID and on, and the other
wei ghed ID and y on. They are most
ly White Brahma bred.
THE Shetland pony "Belle," owned
by Mr.. Luther Cubbage, gave birth to
a fine horse colt last Wednesday morn
ing. 1t is about the size of pointer
dog and as lively as cricket The
mother guards her beautiful little baby
with watchfulness that resents toe
close familiarity with vigorous heels.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

Cinderella shoes for women make
walking pleasure. }. w. Reedy q Co.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

Edward VII the new stiff hat-S2 60,
s.. so and $500. J. w. Reedy & Co.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

Ladies ask your
husbands, bro
and theirs and friends
to smoke Key
6entIernenWest Perfecto
Cigars. The cigar will please
and tell them not to forget to ask
for the premium checks. They
are worth J cent each or S. 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 box
of so, prepaid.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

THE ladies' OF the Travelling Library
Committee will hold an entertainment
this Friday, evening, April 18th, in
the New Century Club Building. A
musical programme will be rendered
Admission 10 cents, including refresh
ments.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

Shoes for your family.
J. w. Reedy & Co.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

Wall Paper! Wall Paper :! Large
and beautiful line, all 1901 patterns.
ThOs Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

FINE Northern apples and sweet
Florida Oranges. Thos Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

PAULNEand MARSHALL TOWNSEND
entertained 81 of their friends and play
mates last Tuesday evening, at the re-
sidence of their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
TheO. Townsend, on North Second st.
The little folks were given free reign,
and the house was theirs in fact for
four hours The kind wishes of their
guests took the form of pretty little pre-
sents, which will be treasured as MEM
oirs Of the anniversary party. Music
parlor games, old fashioned plays and
ceaseless merry little conversations fill
ed the time until the Dining room was
thrown open and the merry party
commencing with the smallest guests
was asked to do ample Justice to the
ice cream, cake, fruits and CONNECTIONS
spread for their enjoyment. With tireC
! limbs the little hosts bid their guest
good night, and not until after mid
n ght did their tired bodies and whirl
l ing minds permit their eyes to close il
slumber. Happy hours of childhood
they can not be to many, for to mos
4 of us they mere will come again.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

TIE base ball field has been put in
shape this week by the recently organ
lied base ball club of Milford. The
boys hope to be able to build a grand
stand on their new grounds; which are
located in South Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

EASTER was observed in all the
churches with special programs of mu-
sic and floral decorations. The Avenue
NJ. f. Church was packed, and extra
chairs were broughtin to accommodate
the late arrivals. Many came from the
country to the morning service, and
the new pastor, Rev. F. P. Harris made
a favorable impression upon his large
audience. Miss Maria Causey's rem
dering of sacred music on the new or
gan was particularly pleasing. The
vocal part of the service had been ar.
ranged by Mr. Frank Richards, who
was assisted by Miss Marie COulstOn
of Philadelphia, Miss May Davis Mr.
Harry Pierce, and Senator Simeon Pen
newill.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

THE one-cent a-word column of the
CHRONICLE has been a quick sale me-
dunn for its patrons. A milk wagon
was purchased by Elihu Warren from
a gentleman in Frederick through this
medium, and a dozen horses have found
new owners from the same source The
CHRONICLE is read by everybody, and
therefore advertisements in it pay.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

a 21-pOund rock fish was taken in a
shad seine at Benefits Pier last Tues
day morning.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold.
Iaxative BrOmO-Quinine Tablets cure a
cold In one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price G5
cents.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12
CON north winds all this week.

PEACH buds are ready to open at the
first warm spell of weather,
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

Work will soon be commenced on
the Cedar Beach road by Supervisor
Frank Swain. He will have the road
from the town line to the Dyke bridge
coated with clay and put in proper
order. So he stated this week.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

TO loans, 600. Apply this Office.
Try a load of wood at Vineyards yard.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

THE Cedar Beach road frCm Saulter
Branch to the Methodist Church, dis
lance of two miles, has been undergoing
improvement uHder guidance of Super
visor S. b. Argo. From the church up
to the lands of VIM. p Watson, the
road is as hard aud smooth as a barn
floor. From that point to the branch,
Mr.. Argo is yet at work; it has been
rounded up and will be clayed where
the sand beds now exist. So far as
completed, Supervisor Argo has made a
good job. Mr. Swain expects to com
mence work on the Milford section o
this same road next week.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

DAVIS r.. GRIER has leased the store
in Watson's Block, lately vacated by G..
d. Abbott " Co., and purposes opening
about May LIST, large line of carpets,
mattings, and modern up-to-date furn-
iture The style of the firm will be
d. r. Grier & Co., and the store will
be fitted for their business, by having a
large skylight put into the roof of the
back part This will be beautiful
store for this business when completed
} Upholstering will be a special branch
of their business.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

EGGS-Pure bred b. Plymouth Rocks; per
setting,50c. Orders left at Welcomes store or
at coax Run Farm T McCleuand, Box 355,
Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

WANTED Every one to know that George
T. Hudson at Franklin City, Va, sells The
famous Chincoteague Bay Salt Water Oys-
ters clans and crabs. Write him for prices.
TREAD-POW ER.-H "a bner make, double
geared for two horses, nearly new. Apply to
~ ,,-,' o,,,t md ,,.,,od ,v.rd
Milford chronicle., 1901-04-12

FOR SALE.-Seed Sweet Potatoes 100 has
Sets Apply 10 John COrdray,
3-22-4t Farmington, Del.