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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16
HUMOROUS.

'If the heart of a man is opprest with oara
1t won't help him any 10 go on tear.
Proud aesh-The naughty arisi
crat. III
The bird for literary men-The ya
bird. anal
One of the starting pOintistrun
point of a bent pin. ,n.,a
All communications withandsy,
ought to be sent through the dundayl
ter Office. YEAR
The woman question: "NO
this a pretty time of night TO
get homer
GOOD gracious |" said the he
she discovered porcelain eggs
nest. 81 shall be a bricklayer nrd.
"The battle is not always
strong" said the judge as he
the butter premium at a count
A dentist advertises Teeth
without pain" This shea
marked difference between
and a dog.
An orgauist who advertised
calists for a church choir, hea
advertisement Good chants
right parties"
She was plump and beaut
ne was wildly fond of her; 81
him, but, woman-like, she s.
catch him. He was a fly.
ain Siam the cats have thu
banged" In this country the
to bang their heads, but the
sometimes flies wide Of the ma
The forty-two inmates Of Il
County, Ind, poorhouse are
cost of two cents 9 meal:~
very little inducement offer
man to become an Indiana paul
Gay old gentleman to boy on II
birthday: 81 hope you will impro
wisdom, knowledge and virtue" \
politely returning compliment, tot
unconscious Of sarcasm: 1.-THE sam
you sir y
Mrs. Montague: do you sing,
De LyleP' Mr.. De Lyle with a 81
rior smile): 81 belong to the coll
plee club" Mrs. Montague (di'
pointed): "Oh. I'm 50 sorry. I he
that you sang"
"They have discovered footpr
three feet long in the sands of Ores
supposed to belong to a lost race. ;"
is impossible to conceive how a
that made footprints three feet !
could get lost.
"He's not what you call stri
handsome" said the major, bean
through his glasses on a homely b
that lay bowling in his mothers al
"but it's the kind Of face that 81
on YOU" "Its not the kind of
that ever grew on YOU" was the
dignant and unexpected reply Of
maternal being you'd be better
ing if it hadP
"Julia, 1 don't see why you
going to marry Harry Bascomb.
hasn't any money, and it is not Ii
that he'll ever have any" "Fa
I'd scorn to marry for money. Il
1, handsome and a fine athlete.
would bring to me a sense Of
lection" 10, that's all right, J
Every one to their mind. You
marry for protection; I intend to
ry for revenue"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16

Dude-"You love me, then, Miss
Lydia?" Lydia-'LOve is perhaps
somewhat too much to say. At least
] have sympathy for you, because your
face resembles so much that Of my
poor dead Fido."
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16

The safety of mountain travel IN
this country is proved by the small
number of accidents reported each
year. Compared with the results OF
an Alpine season. or even of sum
mer among mountains in Wales. the
sum of the season among our noun
tain resorts is most satisfactory. Per
haps Americans are more careful IN
their ventures in Notwithstanding.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Anew York physician "whois taken
by everybody to be ten or fifteen years
Younger" than he is. attributes this
favorable condition to the use Of lem
onade taken regularly four times day
He has used 5000 lemons year for ten
years.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16

iects of the exhibition, which is ex-
pected to form leading attraction OF
the next season.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16

Martin Ewing. colored man living
at Keyterville, Mo-, was born in l765,
and is the oldest man in this country.
His memory is good and his mind clear
But few wrinkles furrow his cheek.
II he would dye his hair, his general
appearance would indicate a man about
seventy. He has lost but few teeth
his eyesight is good, except a cataract
in one eye from blow fOrty-aye years
ago.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16

The richest single woman in the
country is Catherine Wolfe. She has
an income estimated at half million
a year, and she owns real estate all
over New York. Her father, Peter
Wolfe, married Peter Lorillard's sister,
and with her got dowry of 81, 100000.
His wife died soon after and he mar
ried another of the Lorillard sisters
and with her got another million. In
a short time she died also, and Wolfe
after specializing awhile with his two
million and more, died himself, and
his property came to his daughter
Catherine.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16

The total annual product of fish Is
about 100000 tons for Europe and
America; ton of fish being equal to
about twenty-eight sheep. a years fish
supply is, therefore, for the United
States. Canada, and the ten European
countries included in this estimate,
equal to 100000 head Of sheep. OF
this amount, 100000 tons, or the
equivalent to 28.OOO,OOO head Of sheep,
are consumed in the United States
Canada the United Kingdom, and
Russia
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16

OF the 2,647OOO women in occupa-
tions in the United States $4,000 are
engaged in agriculture, most of them
colored women in the Southern States;
$4,000 are in manufactures, OF whom
about one-half are in New York, Mas
sachusetts and Pennsylvania; 2o2,OOO
are milliners, etc; $4,000 are tailors.
OF the IA occupations recorded as
"personal service" 40 find women in
them. The 525 female surgeons OF
1870 have increased to 2,743; the Z
lawyers to IS; the 65 clergymen to
1875. The number of laundries have
increased from $1,000 in 1870 to 49,
900. and of the latter 100000 are kept
BY women. This large increase shows
a great tightening of the housewives
labor.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16

The American Exhibition IN Lon
don next summer promises to be a
success. The site is already engaged
and occupies twenty acres near the
West Brompton station. The exhibits
win have for their aim the showing
TO the Old World what the resources,
nroducts. manufactures, and arts OF
the United States are at the present
time" Perhaps one Of the most in
teresting parts of the Exhibition will
be the "American Garden" in which
will be seen as complete a fora Of the
United States as can be collected. Inc
trees, shrubs, and plants are to be ar
ranged according to longitude and lati-
tude. In this way the student may
studv local diversities in systematic
progression, and many flowers and
towering shrubs will appear for the
frat time away from their native habi-
tat A special newspaper, published
monthly, called the american Eagle. is
issued to promote and explain the OBJ
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16

According to the last United States
census there are 500 establishments in
this country devoted to the proprie-
tarv medicine business, employing A.
obs operatives, with an aggregate in
vestment of capital amounting to SlO'-
100000, and the annual product is
valued at $14,6S2,OOO. New York
State leads all others with an invested
capital of $3,512,43O, which is about
one-third of the entire country's in
vestment. Pennsylvania comes next
and Missouri ranks third in invested
capital, followed respectively by Ohio
and Massachusetts. In the amount OF
annual product New York again
stands first, followed in order by
Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, the
other States standing about even. A
fair calculation is that about twenty
Eve American proprietary medicines
have at present a very large sale IN
England.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-16
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We would make the webbing $50 yards long
Is feet ep when stretched the same as rope
that is, the mesh stretched as per diagram NO. T.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-30
DIED At THE PENlTeNTlARY.
a Prominent GreemNilie Lawyer sent Up
for Biackmail, Takes Morphine aud Dies
from the Result.

A Prominent GreenNille Lawyer sent Up
for Biackmail, Takes Morphine aud Dies
from the Result.
A rather sad death has happened to one
of Greenville's most promising attorneys,
who was considered about the best attorney
in the town. The particulars of the case
are about as follows: Last spring an old
man by the name of Anon Richards was
accused of improper intercourse with Ger
tain woman of the town and the affair was
brought before Judge Safer for investiga-
tion. After rather long and tedious
trial. three gentlemen Of the town
were accused of blackInail, their
names being J. C. Thornton. o. A. Baker
and man by the name of Dimes. Thorn
ton and Dimes were sent 10 Jail, where they
have been ever since last June. About two
weeks ago Thornton and Baker were given
their trial and were each sentenced to one
year in the state penitentiary, Last Thurs
day Thornton was taken to the penitentiary
by the sheriff and was accompanied by his
wife. In some way he managed to conceal
bottle of morphine about his person. and,
when the opportunity came. swallowed half
| of its contents He then told his wife that
for some reason. he couldn't tell why. he
| knew he should be a corpse before he ever
reached Columbus. His wife, not know
| ing exactly what made him say such a
thing. and as he could give no reason for
saving so. treated the matter very lightly.
| The poor woman was nearly hearthroker
over her husbands misfortune. Last Sat
urday telegram was received by her a,
assigned being an overdose Of morphine.
The remains were immediate sent to his
home. from Columbus. where they now lie,
awaiting interment tomorrow. Rev. W.
A. Gross. who lately moved to this city from
Greenville, was telegraphed for to 60 down
to take charge of the funeral obSequies.
| Thornton. before his trial and conviction
had been leading rather rapid life
running with disreputable women. drink
ing. and diSSpating i'm many ways
but had in some way managed to keep i
| from his wife. He was man probably
| fifty years Of age and over. and has serera
grown-up children, the eldest being young
man of twenty.
The affair is particularly sad on account
of his social connections and his business
prominence. Dimes is still in the penlten
tiary and feels very melancholy over Thorn
! TONS death. q. A. Baker, the third part,
/ in the affair. is still in the Darke county
/ Jail. and his case will soon be disposed of
There seems to be more general sympath,
/ for him than for either of the other two. a.
1 he is believed to he innocent. The funera
of Mr.. Thornton will take place tomorrow
morning. at Greenville, at his late resi-
dencr
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-30
MEMORIAL SERVICES
In Honor of Vice President Hendricks To-
morrow Afternoon.

in Honor of Vice President Hendricks To-
morrow Afternoon.
A few democratic citizens gathered at the
Jefferson Club rooms at 1:SO o'clock this
afternoon To make arrangements for appro-
pirate ceremonies in connection with the
funeral of the late vice president. For some
time il was impossible 10 tell who had
called the meeting, or just what its purpose
was. Finally Col. Hines arrived and stated
that he would give round trip rate to In
dianapolis, train leaving here at 4:30 this
afternoon. 1t was the jolliest meeting. con-
sidering its purpose, that can well be
imagined.
{. W Constantine was made chairman
on motion Of l.. ii. Lorenz. The report of
committees ON transportation. in favor of
accepting the offer of the Par Handle, was
adopted.
Mr.. Lorenz then suggested that memorial
services at Blacks opera house wonld be
very appropriate.
John Flynn moved that memorial services
be held at Blacks tomorrow afternoon. This
motion was talked over and adopted.
Mr.. johnson then moved that the chair
appoint a presiding officer, a-committee on
speakers. one on hall. and another on dec
orations. This was carried
On motion of Mr.. EiSenmenger it was de
cided to request the fire department and
city schools to toll their bells tomorrow at
twelve o'clock. city time.
On motion OF Mr.. Lorenz the meeting
was set for two O'Clock.
The committees are all requested to meet
at the jefferson club rooms at $50 this even
ing.
Before adjournment the chair made the
following appointments
President of the meeting-J. W. Keifer
Committee on HALL. H. Lorenz. ID. T.
West and Coates Kinney.
Committee on Speakers-W. 5. Thomas.
DIR. 7. X. Potter and J. II. Rabbits.
Committee on DecOrations-J. h. kerSh-
ner, Howard HctchkiSs. Col. W. J. White,
John Cord, Wright Conklin, George Netts.
c. J. Holloway. IL. c. Williamson, Arnim
Griffith.
The following will be the order of exer-
ciscs:
Reading Of Scripture by DIR. Wilkinson.
Prayer by DR.. Falconer.
Address by the chairman, Gen. keifer.
= RESOLUTIONS by F. NJ. Hagan.
Address by George Spence.
Address by Major White.
Address by George Arthur.
Address by Judge Goode.
Address by J. l.. Zimmerman.
Address by T. J. Pringle.
Benediction by Rev. }. T. Rose.
Court will probably adjourn at noon. and
Hon. John A. Mcmahon, of Dayton, will
also address the meeting
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-30
Dead Mems Money.

AlgernOn Sydney Sullivan. public adj
miniStrator Of New York city, tells of the
case of a Russian who died there without
the slightest clue to his identity. Months
afterwards there came letter from his
wife in Eastern Russia. which sustained
her claim to his property. There was an
other man who had lived sequestered
from all relatives for thirty years
in the old ST. Nicholas Hotel
Finally he died in horse car. and il
seemed impossible to trace his heirs.
But, after awhile, individuals came forward
who proved that they We're entitled to his
wealth. In another instance man died in a
sailors boarding-house. Only 5000 were
found by the boarding house keeper among
his effctS. Members of his family came
from the west to New York. and declared
that he sold his farm. and brought the pro
ceeds, So 900. with him. intending to travel.
The public administrator was much dis
turbed by these complaints, and at last.
being unable Ia find the 50, 600 resolved To
dig up the body of the man. which had been
buried in New Jersey. When the coffin
was opened there was found around the
waist of the corpse (which had been inferred
i'll the clothes worn at the time of his death
Il belt containing the missing Sc. 900 in bank
notes. The notes were taken out and on
presentation at the Sub-treasury. where they
were diSinfected. We're redeemed with new
bills. These instances eXemplify the curl
Gus experiences that fall to the lot of the
public administrator in New York
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-30

Since Carter repurchased the Palace cigar
store in the Lagonda House, he has in
creased the trade more than four-fOld.
This is easily accounted for in the fact that
he carries nothing but the best goods in the
lower and higher priced cigars. To buy a
five cent cigar at Carters, means to get the
best cigar for the money in the city, and it
l. the same way in 10 cent, Is cent, p
cent and IS cent cigars. In imported
goods Carriers stock is as comprehensive
as any in Cincinnati, and his trade is stead
lily increasing. Just at this time he is of
fering some great bargains in pipes. For
instance, brierwood pipes. which usually
sell at 40 cents each. Carter is now selling
at 35 cents, and has window full to select
from.
Another point is well worth remember
ing, and that is that you can always find a
full list of the Seaside libraries at Carter's.
BY ordering each week he keeps the stock
complete. cola
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-30
Mesfnxer.s .We, So Co"

Mestayer's I've. Us 4 Co.." the most
successful and ludicrouS Of all the musical
absurdities will be presented at Black S
Opera House. Wednesday evening, Dec. ,.
In speaking of the play the Rock Island
Union says:
Mestayers whimsical concert, I'VE, Us
4 Co. was played before a large and fash
ionable audience by delightful company
of comedians at Harper'S theater last
night. The play is of the new school
which aims To supply the Unsuitable demand
of the people for mirth and music-some-
thing full of high spirits, caricatureS of i'll
dividual types. hits at popular follies, and
wholly Invested of the starch and manner
ism of the concert. The particular folly
that is shot at is hydropathy. and We, Us
4 CO.. are two gllacks and Mud Springs"
forms the central absurdity. The first act
is performed in DIR. Pulsifer's office in
New York; the second at the springs"
and the third. also at the springs" has for
its main features novel stage effect-a re-
yOlving house. The characters are well
conceived and full of contrasts, and the sue
cessful situations form long list of absurd
tiles. There are eleven people in the cast
six gentlemen and five ladies, with ample
wardrobe resources for their numerous
changes.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-30

DESOI WE'D. bv III. CITY CounciI of the r,,v n,
II Springfield. Ohio; Tgo-thirds Of the whole
number OF members elected thereto concrrriur
that il is necessary and that IL Intends H.
make a pubIic improyrmruf hv construcriny
the sewers herein descrih.d arrnrninv -,
the plans profiles and specifications therefor
on file in the Office of the City Civil Engineer
and recorded N the office of the City i'lerk
and open to the inspection of all parties in
terested; and that the sewers hereinafter de-
Scrib,d, in the sewer districts hereinafter do
srrihad said sewers and sewer distr,cts h.in,
part of the plan md system Of s.w.ray. her,
tofore adopted by Council are required and
are hereby designated for Immediate, ,Ise
said sewers are described AS follows:
LIST on Main street from Iimestone Streat
to Foster street
"a on Main street from Factory street tn
Mil Run sewer
Sd. on Main street from Mechanic strs.t 10
Plum street
18th. on Market street from Main street to
Mill Run sewer
5th ON Factory street from Jefferson street
to Main street
9th Commencing at the intersection Of
High street with yellow Sprinps and runni i. o
thence in along and uDon Uigh street IN Racs
street thence north on Race street TO Main
street and thence west on Main street 10 a
stone arch across said street about two hun
trrd feet west of Western avenue
1th ON Main street from Isabella street
east To "A stone arch across said street abont
two hundred feet west of Western avenue
sth Beginning M the man hole in the Tay-
lOr street sewer on the west side of TayIor
street thence on curved line 10 The, center of
the private alley Through Jerry TayIor's lot on
the east side of Taylor street thence with the
center of said alley east IL York street
Said lst described s.syer is in the Green
mount sewer d district or sewer district No
the boundaries of which are as follows: ON
the north ana northwest the center line Of
Buck creek and the corporation line; on the
east the corporation line; on the south The
north line of High street aud on the west the
east line of Market street
The End and i'm described sewers are in the
Center street sewer district or sewer district
No. I. the boundaries of which are as follows.
Commencing AT tht Intersection of th,. east
line of Market street with the center of Buck
creek: thence with the center line of Buck
creek down the same to the intersection Of the
center line thereof, with the east line of Fac
tory street: thence with the east line of Fac
tory street and with the east line of Factory
street extended southward to its intersection
with the south corporation line: thence east
with said corporation line to the west line of a
turnpike road. formerly the Springfield and
Clifton turnpike: thence with the west line Of
said road north To the old corporation line be
ing the section line between sections SS and
q, township ), range 9, NJ. K. 5; thence with
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-30
The woman's Relief Corps.

Since the Old Folks Concert has been on
the taps, in which So many prominent per
sons are to take part, the question has been
asked repeatedly. What is the Woman 5
Relief Corpse" 1t is a band of women
whose object is, first, to specially aid and
assist the Grand Army of the Republic, and
to perpetuate the memory of their heroic
dead: second, to assist such union veterans
as need our help and protection, and to ex-
tend needful aid to the widows and orphans
of those who have fallen; to find homes and
employment, and assure them of sympathy
and friends. And it is for funds to carry on
this work that the entertainment to take
place Dec. 10th, in Blacks Opera House, is
to be given.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-30

last named road to the old corporation nne,
being the section line between sections g and
a, township ). range =, NJ. X. >; thence west
with said section line 10 the east line Of Mar.
ket street; thence with the east line of Market
street north 10 the place of beginning.
The plans and specifications required by Law
for the construction of said sewers have been
prepared. and are on file in the Office of the
City Civil Engineer for examination and in
spection by parties interested; and Council
Will hear said parties al its regular meeting To
be held in the Council Chamber of said city. on
the - day of December, A. H., 1855, commenc-
ing at I:30 p. m. and in the event there should
be no meeting on said night, then at its first
regular meeting thereafter.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish
this resolution for two consecutive weeks in q
newspaper of general circulation in the cor
poration.
Passed by Council November 9th. 1855.
ATTEST: p. p. MAST. President.
j. >. SHEwALTER,
Citv Clerk. Gam
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-30
ROUSE & PARSONS, NO. 26 SOUTH MARKET S


Burr Oaks at the Grand Opera House.
Tomorrow evening Burr Oaks" will be
presented at the Grand. Tie following is
from the Brooklyn Union:
A sensational play that does not outrage
the intelligent sense of probability is some
thing not common. This is precisely what
Burr Oaks as given at the Grand opera
house last evening, may be termed. IL deals
in part with a superlatiyely American
theme. the heroic boy in blue and
the despicable bounty jumper. and it is
written by two Americans. But since the
DAYS of Boucicault'S romantic Irish PLAYS
nothing has been seen from the pen of an
American author which is as picturesque
and at the same time sensational. 1t has
been compared 10 the Silver King" and is
strongly suggestive of that popular play:
but the similarity, if similarity it can
be called, is only in the senti-
mental episode of Burr OoakS' return tc
his wife and child. and is no doubt purely
accidental. The starting and chief incidents
of tine plot are within the bounds of prob
ability. 1t is full. not surfeited with senti
ment, its motive is human and its scenes
are pathetic, but freely relieved with com
edy; the characters are well drawn. and
well acted.
Seats now on sale at Carriers. Remem
Der. one night only, Tuesday. Dec. |.