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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-02-28

want to say Something severe-verv bad
won't do. Can't you give me 8 syno-
nym %
Awful bad" suggested the phOnny
''Eo, that don't sound well"
Terrible bad"
..NO, that amt fOEcible enough"
dam bad"
"Oh, now you've hit It'll Now give me
a synonym for dam that ] can use"
The phOnny man is still scratching his
head upon the subject-Fi Hs5tirg CFT0ni-
ele-TslegrGph.
" Mr.. Smartman, that wretched dog of
yours digs and scratches in my garden
all day, chases my hens till they can't
lay, and then hOWls and barks the live
long night"
ooh. well, tie him up, then, if he an
noys you. / don't hear him. Haven't
bothers you, tie him up"
Three days later. AEr. Smartman has
been hunting high and low for his dog
the past forty-eight hours.
''SlOWbOy, can't find my dog any
where, Has he been about your place?'
Certain. He's in my barn now. You
/ told me to catch him and tie him mp"
Smartman goes into the barn and finds
/ his dog tied up" to q rafter fourteen feet
from the floor by a piece of rope i've feet
long. Tableaux, with red fire and slow
/ curtain.-BUrdete.
/ AS DR.. Blister was driving out in the
/ suburbs of Austin, a lady ran out of a
! house, and hating the Doctor, asked:
! Doctor, how is old Mrs. Peters coming
on?"
''She is a very sick woman, but I think
she will pull through all right" replied
! the Doctor.
you do Why, her son-in-law, Bill
Smith, told me there was no chance
whatever for her recovery"
! ell, you see he IS a hopeful kind Of
a fellow. He always looks on the bright
side Of things Paul Times.
"HoW are times?n
every dull indeed, and it's all owing
to the election Of Cleveland"
NONSENSE
'But 1 tell you it's so, and I'll bet you
81 600 that four months from the day Of
his Inauguration more than half the
shops IN Boston will be closed"
'MoOnshine. Ill accept your wager,
but hold: -Four months from the 4th Of
March is what?"
Independence Day"
Take my hat"
''No; it's too big."-Bost0n Budga.
A lady was singing at a concert, and
LIZ WIZ ts-7g ~ soy L--o 4NtA5lB NG4 LAA4A
in places.
"Ah, +" said her husband, who after the
manner Of husband who have musical
wives, thought her vocal powers were
great, what a fine voice she has j"
! every fine" replied a strange man at
his side.
"What timbrel" continued the hus-
band.
considerable timber" responded the
stranger again, "but too many cracks in
it for Misunderstanding and not quite
enough for paling fence"
The husband remained silent during
the concluding portions of the entertain
ment.-Merchant Traveller.
It was a case of breach Of promise
The defendent was allowed to say s
word in his own behalf. YES he said
81 kissed her almost continually every
evening called at her house."
Lawyer for the standardization YOU
confess it?
= Defendant-Yes, I do confess it; but
had to do il.
LaWyer-You had to do it? What dc
you mean?
1 Defendant-That was the only way
. could keep her from singing.
p The jury gave a verdict for defendant
without leaving their seats.-Ltfe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-02-28

It may be valuable to vineyardists to
know that a herd Of 800 young turkeys
kept a large vineyard in Fresno county,
Cal, clear of bugs and worms during the
past season, while in the neighborlng
vineyards not so protected the worms
and bugs almost destroyed the crop. And
the turkeys were in fine order for Thanks
giving. and. being exceedingly fat, brought
a snug price that fully PAID for the ex-
pense Of herding them in the vineyard.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-02-28
sENATE-FEBRUARY 20.

In the Senate forenoon a discussion
was somewhat prolonged on a bill to Gre
ate the Twentieth Judicial District, but
it was finally laid over by consent to be
acted upon in connection with two other
bills relating to the same general subject
till tomorrow.
Five House and ten Senate bills, all Of
a local character, were passed.
The Senate got pretty well down to
work this afternoon. They passed finally
twenty House bills and three Senate
bills, all of a local character.
The bill limiting appeals to the Su-
preme Court to sums not less than $500,
was inde6itely postponed.
Senator Jennings Joint resolution to
amend the judiciary article Of the Con-
stitutiOn was, after very thorough inVes-
tigatiOn and amendment, ordered to
third reading, subject to amendment
and debate. This resolution provides
for a Supreme Court Of i've judges, the
oldest by election to be Chief Justice,
except that, when two or more hold COM
missions Of the same date, the Chief
Justice shall be selected by lot. They
must not be under thirEy-hVe years old.
The two additional Judges shall be elect
ed by the three Judges till first election,
or to fill vacancies. Their term is to be
six years. The first election shall be in
1887, one to hold till 1890 and the other
till 1892. The District judges are to
hold four years, and must be at least
thirty years old. A County Judge is to
take the place Of Probate Judge, and
must be & prscticing attorney.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

the last da- Of the fight,aud almost IN
front Of the celebrated Bliss house and
barn, which so many regiments claim
the credit Of having captured and
burned. On its right is the ground OF
the Twelfth New Jersey, and ON It's
left that of the Fourteenth Conneeti-
cut. The latter regiment already has
erected a handsome monument on
which is a white metal tabiet'portTay-
ing its heroic achievements. The ex-
act spot for the location Of the Second
Delaware monument was not decided
upon, and will be selected later. The
Second regiment, OH July I'd, was at
the right of the line, TO the right OF Lit
lie Round Top, and formed a part Of
CaldwelPs division. When the Con-
federates occupied Round Top this di-
vision was ordered to attack, and ad-
vaneing met the enemy in the wheat
field and drove them back through
DEVILS Den and up to the summit oi
Round Top. The loss during the sec
ond days fight amounted to l25 or l3O
ont of about go men engaged, ana L
officers were killed and wounded
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15
ELLENDAte.

The young people are having lots OF
fun at tie expense of Il tramp from
North Carolina, who advertised re-
Gently for a wife through the CHRoN-
1cLE. He is employed as farm hand
bv Mr.. Houston. Lots OF sweet letters
and pretty photographs have been sent
to him. We condemn heartily this
kind of sport. and advise all young
girls to steer clear of all anonymous
adyertisers.-A fire got beyond the
control of james Sweeney last We'd
nesday, in a swamp owned by the
Wood Bros. Much standing timber
was burned; also a lot of pine cord
wood.-Our little village is improv-
ing; not so much in new buildings, as
in the general Frightening up, and
building of new fences-Mr. David
II. Reed sold fine mare to Mr. Mar
shalI,a pilot of Lewes, for 5000, and an
other trotter was sold by w. S. Dick
ergon to r. P. Reynolds, of Chinco
teague Island, last Week.-Ex-Sher
III Gray and wife,and r. 2. Reynolds
of Chineoteague, were guests of w. 5
Dickerson last week.-Wm. P. Short
of the commission firm of Smith &
Short, Of Philadelphia, has been visit
ing Mr.. Alfred Short. The railroad
company are distributing new rail
along this section of the line
pair of oyen were sold for $50. Cattl
are very cheap this spring. --Carpe
weaving appears to be the fashion viii
the fair sex. Almost every lady il
town is having a new rag oarpe
woven and every old loom and shuttl
is brought into use. Each neighbo
trys to excel the other In beauty ofd'
sign-The crops are all promising
and farm work is booming.
PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15
SHERIFF. SALE.

By virtue of a writ Of Venditiont Exponas' to
sell lands, to me directed, will be exposed to public
sale, on
SATURDAY. JUNE 2, 's5,
At O'Clock, p m. at the Motel Of VIM. II. Smoot,
in Milford. in Ceader Creek Hd., the following
real estate, TO wit;
No1.-All that certain tract, piece and parcel OF
land, situated in Ceader Creek Hundred, Sussex
County and State Of Delaware, adjoining lands of
B. NJ. Cain, Charles Barker and others, improved
by two story dwelling house, with back building
attached. smoke house, barn, stables, carriage
house and other out buildings thereon, with apple
and peach orchard, and contains 40 Acres, more
or less.
No. IA piece and parcel Of land. situated in
the hundred, and county and State aforesaid ad-
Joining tract No and lands OF Isaac Clendanie ,
| Charles Barker and others, improved by tenant
house and other oLtbuildings, and containing 125
Acres, more or less.
No. IA certain other tract, piece and parcel Of
land situate in the hundred, county and State
aforesaid adjoiRing lands Of II. B. Fiddeman,
Charles Barker and others, containing 200 acres,
be the same more or less.
Ko4-All that certain other tract piece and parcel
Of land situated in the hundred county and State
aforesaid, known as the Richards land, adjoining
lands OIL B. FiddeFmah, Wilmington Williams
and others, and containing 800 acres more or less
No, 5-An that certain Other tract, piece and
marcel Of land and arsh situated in the hundred
county and State aforesaid, adjoining lands Of An
thony Ingram and others. and containing 90 acres
more or less.
No.6-A piece and parcel Of cedar swamp, stu
I ated in the hundred, county ard State aforesaid
adjoining lands Of Charles Barker, C. s. Watson
and others, and containing 20 acres more or less
No. IA piece and parcel Of land. situated Il
the hundred, county and State aforesaid, adtoin'
, ing lands OF H. s. Watson, Anthony Ingram an'
Others, and contains 80 aeres, more or less beini
pine, oak and cedar swamp.
No s.-A lot Of ground at Cedar Creek, in tn
hundred, county and State aforesaid, with thre
; tenant houses thereon, adjoining lands Of Georg
c. Abbott and tract No. o.
No, "a mill seat with Grst Mill, Saw MI
: and Carding Machine attached, called the Coda
; Creek Mills, with log yard aud together with
dwelling house thereon, containing 20 acres o
, md Herewith situated as aforesaid and adjoin
ing lands OF Charles Barker and tract No. /,
2 seised and taken in execution a. the property O
Thomas J Coulter, and win be sold for eqsh by
ISAAC WO0TTER, LATE snERIFF.
sKEErF's OFFICE, GEoRaEToWs Nay lih, lss'
10 per cent. Of the purchase mouey viii be d
Q manded on ue DAY OF sale.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15
DELAWARE COLLEGE,.


The committee on repairs for Deia-
ware COLLEGE met at IL A. NJ, last
Tuesday. After discussion it was de-
cided to make some extensive repairs
throughout the building. 1t is sug-
rested that steam heating apparatus
will also be put In, but the present APP
pronriation will not be sufficient Tor
that purpose. Prof. Purnell thinks
that the old building should be razed
to the ground and new one erecteu'
He thinks the STATE ought to appro-
priate at least 100000, $4,000 for a
new building, and $4,000 for an en-
dowment. After consultation the
committee adopted the plans OF archi-
teet E. l.. Rice, Jr., of Wilmington,
for the extension and improvements
and placed the whole matter IN the
hands of subcommittee.
The Board of Trustees met at p. NJ
and there was a fuller attendance than
there has been for many years. FouI
designations were presented as follows
William H. Purnell, president; Prois'
Frederick D. Chester, and Rev.Angelo
A. Benton, and Wesley Webb, profes-
sor Of agriculture. After a lengthy
discussion the whole matter was re-
ferred to a committee of seven with
instructions to consult with the mem
bers of the faculty who have resigned,
and report either their names for con
tinuance or recommend candidates tc
fill their places at the June meeting
The question of co-education was also
referred to them.
President Purnell says that he has
fully made up his mind to leave th'
college and that the present income Is
too small for its proper support. H'
saws that the students are exception
allv well behaved and that there has
not been a case Of drunkenness i'll five
wears. He thinks that the female stu
dents have had an excellent mora
effect on the young men and that TIN
moral tone of the college has been Gle
waited by their influence. Trustee
Murphy and HOssinger are the i'm
placable foes of the system of co-edu
cation. The committee appointed
said to be very favorable to the reten
ton of DR.. Purnell.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

SOMETIMES true love won't run
smooth, even If it has a chance; but
the very old scratch appears to be run
ming things amuck with young Sus-
sex countian named Joshua Millman'
His girl went back on him year ago.
and he got into trouble with her peo-
pie and was put in Jail. After short
time he requested the return ofJew-
elry from the lady, who lives in Mil
ton and not getting it, he sued her be-
fore q Milford Justice of the Peace'and
received Judgment for the value OF a
watch chain.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

Esquire Reville had a severe attack
of cholera morbus the first Of this
week.
Mr.. Harry Lofiand has been the
guest of his grandfather, Col. II. b.
Fiddeman, this week.
Miss Bertha HENDERSON is visiting
friends in Philadelphia this week.
Mr.. Nathaniel Davis and his wife
are visiting Mr.. Robert H. Davis. Last
Sunday was the 32d anniversary Of
their wedding. and it was celebrated
by family reunion. Thomas Davis
Esq, of Wilmington, came down for
the occasion. Mr.. Davis is a promi-
nent young Democratic lawyer,and Is
favorably spoken of as a candidate for
the position of United States District
Attorney.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15
DELAWARE BAPTIST UNION.

The semi-annual meeting ofthe Del
aware Baptist Union was held in the
Milford Baptist Church, Rev. S. b.
Hayward pastor, on Tuesday and We'd
nesday, 18th and 18th insts.
The Union was called to order at 2
D. IN. by the President, Rev. II. b.
Harper, of South Chester, Pa. After
singing and reading of the Scripture,
Rev. G. H. McClelland, of Chester, Pa,
led in prayer. The pastor of the
church extended a warm word of vel
come, which was appropriately re-
sponded t0in behalf of the Convention
by the President. The resignation Of
Rev. John Brooks, removed to Ale
ghanv, Pa, was read and accepted, and
Rev. G. H. McClelland was selected as
clerk to fill his place. A letter, regret
ting his absence, was received from
Rev. DR.. H. L. Wayland, of Philadel-
phia, editor of the "NatiOnal Baptist"
Reports from the churches which
are located in Delaware State aud Del
aware county, Pa, were sor the most
part encouraging. Several churches
reported considerable accessions, some
few of them very large numbers. Hall
an hour was then spent in devotional
exercises, and adjournment took place
at 4.S0 p. II.
The following committees were ap'
pointed: On next place of meeting
Rev. C. L. Williams, Rev. w, W.
Bishop; On programme for meeting ~
November, Rev. c. L. Williams, Rev
Miller Jones; On enrolment, Rev. f
M. Beebe, Rev. c. w. w. Bishop.
At night the preliminary exercises
were conducted by Rev. G. w. w
Bishop, of Marcus Hook Pa, and Rev
f. NJ. Bebee,of Wyoming, and G. ID
McClelland. Rev. G. L. Williams, o
Upland, Pa. preached the sermon, an'
addresses were made by Rev. Drs. Pal
mer and Lutherof Philadelphia Ben
ediction by Rev. w. R. Patton, o
Media, Pa.
Wednesday mornings opening eXeI
cises were conducted by Rev. w. r
Patton, of Media, Pa. The subject wa
the "Present Method of Church WOl
! ship.i' and was discussed by Revi
I Bishop, Harper, L. B. Jones, McClel
land. Teasdale and Prof. Alleni an
: the subject of "The best Method {
Meeting Church Expenses" was dis
+, oussed by Revs. w, r. Patton, r. I
I, Cook, and f. lf. Beebe. The subject
!, tNIodern EvangelismN by the Rev
. G. H. McClelland, Beebe and Cool
= The bendiction was pronounced b
Rev. DR.. Hayward.
At the afternoon session Rev. Wn
y H. Gregg gave notice of a vacancy
the Board of Trustees on account
the removal of A. Carey, and Joh
D, Mcintosh was chosen in place. M
IL Frank Howes made very length
q. discussion on the "Importance of IL
ID Sunday School," Rev. w. II. Greg
se Chairman, made report of the Boal
N of Trustees.
g At 7.30 the sermon was preached [
or Rev, r. B. Cook, D. D., of Wilmin
ID ton, from the text, Peter 1928, "Il
e Word of the Lord Endureth forever
st the sermon was practical and helpfI
It. The Union closed with a general co
mt ference, and adjourned to meet at Il
r. call of the Committee.
of The following resolutions we
as adopted
IN RESOLVED, That a vote Of thanks
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15
Roller RInSIets.
BY OUR SKATING REPORTER.

They had just finished skating the
first "music," and be was thinking OF
something to say to break the monoto-
nous silence. Finally he ventured,
as a lady and gentleman was taking
quiet set on the floor, 1.-THE CHRONICLE
creates a good deal of hustle about
skating, don't they?" Herindignant
face stopped him right there and she
proceeded to tell him exactly what she
thought of folks who commented on
what other people had on.
The managers of the Polar Skating
Rink of Milford have offered pair OF
Nickel Club Skates to the most grace
full gentleman skater. The contest
will take place tonight.
The favorites in to-night's contest at
the skating tournament are Mr.
Harry POstles andlady.
The Polar Rink has at last found
real live dude called Fred.
About a halfdOzen gentlemen ofthC
Bridgeville rink were at the Polal
Rink on Tuesday evening last.
Assistant instructor w. E. Lank
and loor-manager w. John Gray
made their appearance at the Polal
Rink this week dressed in knicker
bOqkers.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

MUsIcAL.-A pleasant company OF
friends and patrons met in Miss De
LaMater's parlors on Tuesday evening
to enjoy the fourth concert of her music
class. The members of the class showed
excellent training,it was evident moth
ing had been sacrificed for show, but
that there was solid basis which could
only have been attained by careful
teaching and hard work. All did so
well, that we cannot make particular
mention except in the case of Miss
Maria Causey Secretary of State Caus-
ey's second daughter, as her playing
for girl of fourteen was extraOrdl-
nary, showing thatshe possessed nat
ural talent and that it had been faith
fully cultivated. The pleasure of the
evening was added to by some good
singing, reading. and an excellent reci-
tation by Miss Lydia Hall. The en-
tertainment concluded with grand
piano duett by Miss NJ. Causey and
Miss DeLaAIater.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

WELL, [ have Just got a little
of everything that is new. New
laces, and new silks for summer
wear at prices that can not be sur
passed even at the speciality coun-
ters of the city. New Percales,
Sateens, Batiste, Organdie Lawns,
Ginghams,and lots of other pretty
goods suitable for summer dresses
for ladies and children,
A fine line of handsome trim
mings, that is composed Of the very
latest wrinkles in the city novel
ties, and in buttons, why we just
can't think of going into detail,
but will ask you to call and see
them before deciding to purchase.
When we speak of having a line
of woollen goods for fine dresses,
we can simply name the follow
ing: Alma, Jersey, ,TricOt, Ottoman
Albatross, Satin Berber, Cash
meres, Fancy Plaids, etc, which
[ have purchased this spring and
will sell at reduced prices from
what they can be purchased in the
city; because my expenses are not
so high. Iclaim to be the leader
and have the only complete line Of
white goods in Milford. Embroi
dered suits at the most reasonable
prices. Yours truly,
Mrs. S. T. REEDY.
Second door above the Bank.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

extended Mrs. Van DeGriff and fam
ily and the entire membership OF the
chutch for the cordial welcnme ana
abundant provision given the visiting
delegates aud friends of the Delaware
Union during the semi-annual meet
ing in Milford; and
RESOLVED, That a vote of thanks be
extended to the officials of the Penn
sylvania r. r. for the liberal redue-
ton of rates over their line only, to
those attending the Delaware Union
at Milford.
RESOLVED. That we appreciate the
constant attendance eand superior music
of the choir of The Milford church.
By land or at sea, ont on the prairie. or in the
crowded city. Ayers Cathartic Pills are the best
for purgative purposes everywhere alike convent r.
ent. .eflcacions and safe For sluggish bowels tor
Did liver, Indigestion, bad breath, natneney' and
SICK headache, they are sure remedy.
A CARD Mr.. Joseph A. Hudson has
accepted the position of Manager and
Buyer for the ladies' ready-made cloak
department, with Messrs. Marks Bros,
sth Il Arch Streets, Philadelphia.
His old friends will always receive a
welcome, either by letter or personal
visit, and may safely entrust any Or
der to his Judgement; for he guaran-
tees satisfaction and prompt attention.
Respectfully yours,
4-8-8m JOS. A. HUDSON.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

PARENTS don't know what to do
with boys who don't want to go to
school. The result is that ifthey can't
get a clerkship in a store or shop, they
do get a corner to loafon and thus Idle
ness is indirectly encouraged. A boy
would better be at trade if he gets no
wages over and above his clothing and
board, than to be brought up in idle
ness because be can't be put behind a
counter with quill behind his ear
-Ex.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

THERE is no home like the old home
and this is especially true in trade II
once the habit is formed of trading at
one store, mutual confidence grows
M between the customer and the mer-
chant. The old stand of p. w. Hail.
next to Lowery's Hotel, has lots OF
this kind OF customers, and Mr.. ID. H.
Weeks is adding new ones every day;
because he has one of the finest and
most complete assortment of clothing
and gentlemen's furnishing goods that
there is in Milford; all Of which is
new this Spriag.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

SOMETHING NEw.-Kern, the lead
ing barber of Milford, showed us yes
terday a shaving machine. 1t is lit
lie thing about two inches long aud an
inch in diameter that you could carry
in your vest pocket, capable of shay
ing a man in short order and war
ranted not to cut the skin; all itn needed
was the application of steam or cleo
trIcity to make it a perfect success. II
may be all right in the near future but
for the present we will stick to Kern.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

GETTYSBURG. - the committee aps
pointed by the Legislature to visit
Gettysburg and make some arrange
ment for marking the spots occupied
bv the Delaware troops during those
memorable days, held a consultation
with the officers of the Memorial AS
sociation, aud made arrangements for
the acquisition OF the necessary ground
occupied by the Delaware regiments.
The ground occupied by the First
Delaware during the third days fight,
is right along the main road cut
through the battlefield by the Memoir
ial Association. It is near the left OF
the line that repulsed the famous
charge made BY Pickett's brigade on
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

PERsoNAL-Mlss Virgie Hyer re-
turned home Friday. She has been
visiting friends in Philadelphia.
The Hon. George Bates was in NIL
ford last Sunday visiting Mr.. John w.
Causey. -
Hon. w. F. Causey and his brother
P. f. Causey, drove over to Easton Oh
Friday to attend the funeral OF a reia
tive. 90
Mr.. P. F. Causey attended the meet
ing of the Trustees of Delaware Col
lege this week.
Mrs. Baltsel, Miss Virginia HANDY
and Miss williams are guests Of Mrs
Peter f. Causey.
Mrs. Annie Jump has been IN New
York this week.
Milford chronicle., 1885-05-15

LINcoLN.-Rev. Mr.. Whitacre, OF
Kansas. delivered very interesting
discourse to the people of this vicinity
on Sunday evening last, in the Meth
odist church. Mr.. w. is II Friend
Mr.. RathLone, who has been stop
ping here since September last, leaves
for his home in Massachusetts in few
davs.-Edward Smith, of this place,
has gone to New York state where he
has taken charge of a steam saw mill.
His brother William will follow him
next week to run the engine, he has
been an engineer here for several years
past.-J oseph Groves, cOlored man,
had his head cut with a piece of fall
ing timber at Gains mill, on Monday
last. DR.. Stevens sewed up the cash.
Spring chickens are moving to mar
ket from this place at lively rate
We arc visited very often by the city
commission merchants who are solici-
ting conslgnments and establishing
agencies, wherever there Is the least
opportunity. We hope the time will
come when we can sell our fruits here
aud partly relieve the grower from
shouldering all the expense and re-
sponsibillitv. zero.