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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

After the defeat of Burgoyne, de-
tachment of soldiers, which had been
sent to the American army from Lun-
enburg, Massachusetts,, returned bring
ing with them three young squaws,
who were held as hostages for white
people captured by the Indians. A
number of soldiers and young officers
were then waiting in Lunenburg to
be sent where most needed.
One cold, clustering morning, sew
eral of the officers were riding through
the town. Seeing the squaws decked
in Indian fnery, one of the officers
shouted: "Now for some fun p and
dashed toward them.
won't you ride ?" he asked, as he
drew rein.
eyes," answered the squaw.
He pointed to block from which she
could mount behind him. His inten-
tion was to prick his horse with his
spur as she leaped, and let her fall to
to the ground.
But she jumped so quickly that she
was astride of the nag before the ofiic-
er could spur him. The beast was
frightened, and started off at a speed
the officer could not check.
The squaw wound her arms around
the officers body, her long black hair
streaming out behind her; the horse
flew over the road, followed by the
other officers, shouting: "An elope-
ment! White man running off with
injun."
Doors were flung open, windows
hoisted, out of which gazed astonish-
ed women, while men stood in the
street wondering what it all meant.
Away dashed the horse to his stable
at the inn, in front of which he stop.
ped, tc the surprise of crowd of i'd
lers.
"Tanky, sir" exclaimed the squaw,
leaping to the ground. Had mighty
good ride, but did make my hair
whirl !"
The mortified officer dismounted
amid the cheers of the crowd.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

Jimmie Reynolds called on DIR, b.
A. Brigham one day during the rainy
season for medical advice.
"You had better wear heavier shoes
during the wet weather." said the
doctor.
"Would it not be better for me,
during the rainy spell, to wear
pumps "-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

He had just married a rich wife
and was bowling along in a new equi.
page when he met a chum.
"Hello !" cried the chum. Whats
that thing you are riding in ? 1t looks
like hearse."
ut is hers" was the gloomy re-
joinder of the newly welded man -
Elk.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

lis it now considered i'll bred 10
take the last biscuit off the plate p
queried Richelieu Of Waggley.
well, no, but it is decidedly un-
wise"
"Unwise 7"
"Yes; always wait minute and
they'll bring on some hot ones !'-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

Dumley had been asked to carve
the chicken, and he was struggling
with it.
"What seems to be the matter, Mr.
Dumley ?" asked the landlady; "has
not the carving-knife a good edge ?"
"Yes, madam" he replied, "but it
won't have very long. ."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

"Well, it's spring at last" said a
citizen to farmer on the market yes.
terday.
"Yes, guess It's
And aren't you glad :"
"Oh, | dunno. 1t had to come,
s'pose."
Lots of robins and bluebirds ou,
your way, eh ?"
Maybe"
But it's time for them. Haven't
you seen any T.
II don't remember"
"You don't. Why, you look like
a man who kept his eyes open. You
must have seen 'em if they're around,
and know they are here"
Look here, mister" said the farm
er, as he lifted a bag of potatoes on
end, 81 s'pose it's spring, and l spose
the robins and bluebirds are here, an
you might find some leaks in the
woods, but l want ter tell you that l
don't care two cents about it. | start
ed out in life determined to let the
Lord run the weather to suit himself,
and | never interfere. When spring
comes git off my undershirt. When
fall comes | git back into it, and that
is all | know or care about it,
Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

"Why is it that the employees in tele-
phone offices are all ladies ?" Mrs.
Brown made this inquiry of her hus-
band.
"Well," answered Mr.. Brown, "the
managers of the telephone Offices we're
aware that no class of employees work
so faithfully as those who are in love
with their labor; and they knew that
ladies would be fond of the work In
telephone Offices"
"What is the work in telephone
Office ?" Mrs. Brown further inquired.
Talking" answered Mr.. Brown ;
and the conversation came to an end.
-Somerville Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04
WIT AND HUMOR

In order to carve out a fortune, one
must be sharp.-The Epoch.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

"How deep mourning border do
you think / ought to have on my note
paper, Mr.. Crimsonbeak ?" asked the
daughter of his deceased boarding
house mistress.
pretty large, miss, pretty large ''
said Crimsonbeak, taking his hat and
his leave. "Your mother always did
like a pretty generous boarder, you
ow."-Yonker's Statesman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04
~. Bay City.

Time Card in Effect Nov. 2Oth, 1887.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

Who is your family doctor, George?
DR.. Smoothman.
How did you come to employ that
hair-brained creature?
Oh, my wife once asked him if he
could tell why she always had cold
feet, and he told her they were so
small they couldn't hold blood enough
to keep them warm. She won't have
any other doctor. Chicago News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

This meat isn't half DONE" he
growled. 81 don't see why our cook
ing isn't better. Any fool ought to
be able to cook. 1t doesn't take any
brains to be cook"
"Did you ever try it, dear" she
inquired sweetly.
mo, of course not. Why do you
ask ?"
"You ought to try it. You would
make an excellent cook. Graphic.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

-Daily. All other trains daily except sunday.
Parlor cars on day trains. Sleeping cars on night
j. WHITING, Ticket Agent.
w. RUGGLEs, q. Z. & r. Agt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

young man, said stern parent,
with the accent on the young, "do
you intend to stay here all night hold
ing my daughters hand and looking
her in the eyes like sick calfY"
"No sir"
What do you intend to do then p
well, l had thought that when
you did us the kindness to retire
would put my arm around her waist,
and if she did not object too forcibly
| might risk kiss. San Francisco
Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

Ponsonby-Sir, ! have come to re-
quest the honor of your daughter S
hand in marriage.
Pompano--Impossible Never
will | give my consent.
Ponsonby (anxiously Us your de-
cision fixed-irrevocable
Pompano (frmly UT is.
Ponsonby (much relieved )-Tbank,
awfully. Nellie has been pesterng
me ask you, and j did it just to oblige
her.-Philadelphia. Call
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17
Musical.

Noyth's PHILADELPHIA Musical Touyna.
for February is at hand and like previou.
numbers contains much of interest and value
to musical people. The musical numbers
include General Sheridan's March, - by I.
Meyer Sweet William Mazurka,' - by NJ.
Louis my Little Favorite's Swing Song, "
and "Serenade" by Kulling. In addition
there are sixteen pages of choice musical
literature including the first paper Of a series
entitled "Hints on Ballad Singing" by
Emma c, Hewitt a valuable paper on ''The
Voice, " by Mrs Ellen Everest Musical
Chat" by Thomas O'Neill portrait and
sketch of little Louis Gustave Schmidt, the
famous boy violinst who recently made his
debut in New York; Correspondence from
leading musical cities and musical news Of
the entire world. In this issue the publish
ers offer to give away one fine upright
piano and one parlor organ to the persons
sending the greatest number Of subscribers
previous to July Ist 1888. Here is an oppor-
tunity for some of our citizens to obtain
fine instrument without cost Every sub
scriber receives S7.oo worth Of sheet music
as a premium. Only sI.oo a year. Speci-
men copy and full particulars mailed for 10
cents Address Noyfh's Musioal Journal
Philadelphia, Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17
COMMUNICATION.
LINCOLN.

The Fourth Quarterly meeting was held at
the NJ Z. Church on Sunday and Monday
last and was one of the best ever held here
both in regard to spiritual affairs and financial
reports, a resolution was unanimously passed
for the return Of Rev l. L. Wood for another
years work among US, as his year just past
has been very satisfactory to all concerned.
B. W. Truitt was elected Lay Delegate J. W.
Potter alternate, same Stewards of last year
reelected namely: A. W. Small, 3. NJ
Cain, B. W. Truitt. B. W. Truitt, was also
elected District Steward.
The personal property of George Morrison.
Jr,, deceased. was sold at public auction on
Wednesday of this week at his late residence.
February is over half gone, and so is our
coal pile; but good wood is plentiful and
reasonable in price.
Round potatoes are scarce in this market
at present, but we understand there is a plen-
tiful supply buried, which will be on .ne
market in the early spring.
Jesse Watson had a wood-cu.iing a few
days ago, and it is estimated that he got at
least twenty cords Of wool cut We did not
measure the pot-pie he got cut, but estimate
it was in proportion to the work done
Rev. I. L. Wood is suffering from a very
severe cold resulting from his labors of the
past few weeks. But he does not neglect his
duties, and we hope he may pull through
without sickness. @sa.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17
GLENDALE.

Though we hear much complaint of the
suffering and privation that the severity OF
winter is producing, we are happy in the
knowledge that it has not come nigh unto
us. Our farmers are, as a class, most provi-
dent and forehanded, and the sleet and snow
may descend in howling blasts while they
enjoy the comfort their toll has provided
Miss Kate Donovan met with painful ac-
cident in falling head-frst down a long flight
of stairs, no bones were broken but she was
badly broken up and bruised, and got some
unsightly scratches about the face.
Benjamin E. Jester has purchased from
James H. Deputy, of Cedar Neck, sixteen
acres of land Immediately adjacent to Mr.
TESTERS farm. The consideration was SIS
per acre.
Quarterly Conference of the NJ. z. Church
of this charge was in convention last Satur-
day and Sunday. P. f. Wilson delivered
an eloquent Sermon and in his closing re-
marks he commended the charge highly for
the premptness with which it discharges its
financial duties and the notable progress it
- AAoAAuS' AAeAN oiN many VI tilS NonBle-
cation who desire to see Mr.. Prouse returned
to this charge, while some others think we
deserve a more eloquent man. We should
be sorry to lose SO good a man, and no mat
ter how eloquent his successor may be there
are points in the character of this man that
cannot be excelled.
David NJ Warren is just completing COM
modious barn and granary Oh his home farm,
at the Cross Roads Joseph Welch was the
PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17
NEWARK.

Professor Angelo A. Benton, of Delawar re
College, has resigned here and accepted a
call from the new P. E. University of the
South at Lawrence, Tenn. Here he filled
the chair Of ancient languages for two and
that of modern languages for three years,
to the great satisfaction of every one con-
nected with the institution. He will fill the
chair of ecclesiastical history in his new field
of labor, position for which he is manifestly
well equipped.
A special meeting of the Board of Trustees
Of Delaware College is called for February
aIst, to meet at the college. It is called for
the purpose of considering some very impor-
tant business.
Mrs. Sarah Lindsey, 50 years of age, fell
at her home in this town on last Tuesday
and Eoke a leg. Her extreme age places
her, in the circumstances, in very critical
condition. She is residing with her nephew,
George Lindsey, at the Newark Bank.
Messrs. Dawson & Brother will start their
creamery here on next Monday.
John Pilling, who recently broke a leg by
falling in Philadelphia, is improving rapidly
at the hospital in that city, and his family
anticipate his return home in about three
weeks.
Professor H. S. Goidey has been elected
lay delegate and William H. Smith alternate
delegate from the Newark NJ. E. Church to
the Annual Conference in Wilmington, on
March 7.
J. Fletcher Williamson who has been very
i'll, is slowly convalescing. &c
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17
FAIR PLAY" VS.. "PRoTEC-
TON"

Mr.. EDITOR Some person calling him.
self Protection" INDUCED in remarkable
intellectual exercise in last weeks NezOs Il
certainly was brain-splitter. His agony
because Mr.. Willis's speech in Dorsey Hall
fell so far below what it ought to have been
on so great a subject, is truly perilous. He
is himself so much Of protectiouist that he
trembles and walls to have his pet topic
treated in so feeble and superficial a style.
Mr.. Willis's great mistake was in not having
sought out Protection" before making his
address, and learning from his profound
mind the strongest arguments and true
method Of treatment
If Protection" would only give us his
name, we might arrange to have him address
the Club in the near future, and then we
should get the illumination Of that profound
wisdom which exclusively belongs to pro
tection," and which he seems to think Mr..
Wiliis's intellect is too feeble to furnish. 1t
is a real pity that the community should be
deprived of that luminous logic, which, until
now, is in the august personality Of Protec-
sion hidden under bushel."
have one question to ask, viz Doesn't
it seem strange that a real protectionist
should fill half a newspaper column in max
Jug objections against speech, which bar
ring all its weakness and false logic, certainly
was a speech in favor Of Protection
Now instead Of turning against the politi-
cal family circle, 10 which he claims to be-
long, and exposing its weaknesses and blum
iers before the public gaze-instead of try
ng to show his smartness in print would it
lot have been better for Protection to
ak privately with Mr.. Willis and fill his
aind With those mighty arguments which
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17
VyanaInaIxer's.

PHILADELPHIA, Monday Feb. I3, 1888.
Concerning Linens.
We think it wise to tell some
thing special about Linens.
Three main facts about them
we want widely know:
First-We probably sell
more housekeeping Linens
than any other house in Amer
lea. We gather them by per
sonal search all over Europe.
We buy at the least prices and
bring the goods from points of
production with every possible
economy. A small commits
sion is our only net profit, and
the retail trade gets the full
benefit Of all our facilities.
Second-Somep pricesquoted
here are speculative, some reg
ular; but a matching of goods
with prices in the whole retail
market will bring the decision
in our favor,
Third-With us Linen is
Linen. Jute or cotton we do
not sell for Linen.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17
WananlaIxer's.

% inch Black Gros-grain at
one dollar that has not been
sold heretofore under one
dollar and twenty-five cents.
Quality excellent. The grain
a plump, lustrous, even, round
cord, closely woven, and with
that mellow frmness to the
touch that stands for good
wear.
Satin ground with narrow
stripes Of Boucle Velvet. In
tended for garnitures. Strik-
ingly handsome as a trimming.
Imported to sell at two dollars
and fifty cents. You shall
have it at one dollar a yard. 20
colorings, including all the late
liked and likeable shades.
The most desirable % inch
Silk-faced Velvets for dresses,
one dollar and fifty cents,in the
popular shades. 1t has all
along been selling at three
dollars.
The Silks known in the trade
as "Summer Silks" that
have been so fashionable, es-
pecially for country wear,are of
Swiss make. But the prices
have been squeezed down until
production has nearly stopped.
Observation-Disclosures in many
colorings. 90 cents a yard.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17

seem to be the peculiar property Of ''Protec-
ton, j." and which would prevent Willis from
making a fool Of himself again when he
chances to deliver another speech on the
Tariff.
Mr.. Editor, can't get rid of the impress
sion that Mr.. Protection is a false preten-
der-that he is guilty Of either falsehood or
hypocrisy. don't see how he can escape
one horn of the dilemma, for if he is really a
free trader or tarif-for-revenue man, and yet
advertises himself Protectiouist, what does
that look like9 think it looks like lie
But if he is really protectionist, and yet de-
votes himself to newspaper articles against
protection and in favor Of free trade, that
looks like hypocrisy.
might say more, but think the subject
is of hardly sufficient magnitude, so I will
not at present occupy any more of your
space than is sufficient to quote an old
stanza, which you may have forgotten and
which perhaps Protection" never heard:
little Tom-Tit
He thought he had wit,
And so he concluded to write Bit
But the dear little elf
Made a fool Of himself
And that was the last of little Tom-Tit. I"
FAIR PLAY.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17

Damask, Double Damask,
and Fine Double Damask Ia
bic Linens. Nine manufac-
turers under tribute for this
class of goods alone. $4,000
yards received during the last
thirty days, and as much more
coming during the next thirty.
Irish Cream Damask, 90 in
ches, at 4oc, and the same
width, full bleached, at soc. Of
the latter our present orders
to makers cover $4,000 yards.
The great buying power is the
secret of our cheap selling.
Bleached Damask,65 inches,
at 45c; another 70 inches, Soc,
and II inches, 85c.
German Bleached Damask,
II in, at 75c. and 81; with a
large variety ofhgures, $I.Io
and $I.65. The latter has al
ways heretofore been 81.
Fine Double Damask at
$1.Io, $I,35, SI.6s.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17
Kent Levy Court.

At its session last week the Kent County
Levy Court occupied most of its time in set.
tling with supervisors of the roads. Thurs
day afternoon the Court held a secret session
for the election of officials, most of whom
were reappointments. VIM R. Dickson was
reelected County Treasurer. Collectors
John W. Jones, Duck Creek; Thomas H
Wilson, Kenton; Thomas Hopkins, Little
Greek Thomas Foreaker (reap'd), East
Dover; Alexander virdeu, West Dover; w.
c. Longfellow (reap'd), North Murderkiu
VIM. H. Whitaker (reap'd), South Murder
kill; Thos. H. Hands, Mispillion; Thos. A.
Watson (reapd), Milford.
Bailif-lJames Frazier
Trustees of the Poor-David S. Spruance,
Kenton; VIM. Dyer, East Dover; Abner
Dill, South AIurderkill-all reappointments.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17

Watered Silks-"moires, -
the most popular for trim
ming. A new style this sea
son in blacks and colors, 81. 80
and $5. Richer, more involved,
more artistic than ever before.
"a colorings in Moire Fran
caise to match all the shades
of plain Silks, $3.50 and 81.
India Silks. Almost every
day adds to the assortment.
Fresh invoices by each steam
er. New shades ; new de-
signs. These light fine fabrics
are likely to be,among the most
fashionable for the coming
Spring and Summer. 2z inches
wide, SI-nany Of the s,yles
would be quick at moreS
Special offerings in CRMa
and Japanese Silks as VEIN
This morning we put on sale
real Shlntung Pongees at Ss
for a Pece Of Io to 20 yards. |
Ihumo a piece Of this Pongee ):
no DIST. You buy nothing
but Glk in it.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17

tixes'of gain or desire for prominence.
While such motives are very much to
be commended, it still is fact that
much more good could result if the in
dueements were such that all progress
i've farmers were made to contribute
their share toward this fund Of public
information, and such will be the case
when sufficient interest is taken by
our State government to invest a sum
sufficient to make it profitable for a
farmer to attend the annual exhibition
and display the result Of his toll, and
explain the methods by which his
success has been attained. This is a
vital matter and worthy of the consid-
Grafton OF all progressive law-makers.
Union of purpose and comparison of
methods, combined with our favored
position and splendid natural advan-
tages, cannot fail to make our Stale
one Of the foremost in this important
industry.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17

Women's Handkerchiefs
Kinds and kinds up to SO each
Some of the moderate priced
sorts
Embroidered, S c aIloped d,
mostly white, a few tinted, Is,
80, and $50. The price is
less than half because the EN-
brOidery is not as we would
have it.
Plain white hemstiched, I6c.
each, or 9oc a half doz. We
never knew them before under
25c each.
Mourning Handkerchiefs.
Bought for Christmas ; too late.
New styles, rs and 35c.
Unlaundered Initial Hand
kerchiefs, I25ac.
Wherever else can you buy
them, aqthOut tie initial, for
so little ?
Our special quality unlaun-
dered. Handkerchief, plain,
hand-hemstitched. made from
selected flax, 25c each, s. a
dozen. @
Sheer linen, unlaundered, 81
in. hemstitch. 81 a dozen.
And Handkerchiefs of a
hundred other styles.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17

Late word from Paris: silks
will be worn for street wear
more than for perhaps three
years past.
No Paris word needed to
tell that Silk prices were never
lower and that they are not
likely to stay SO low very long.
Stocks of foreign Silks long
held back for better prices are
being pushed out. Owners
must realize. We have got
hold of a number of attractive
lots in that way,
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17

G. A. R.-The eighth annual Encampment
of the Department of Delaware, G. A. R., was
held in the Rink of Dover on Friday. COM
mander ]. E. Mowbray presiding. In his
opening address he stated that the organiza-
tion was stronger to-day in Delaware than
ever before. The old posts had been recruit
ted during the year and six new posts added
as follows: 10, Adgt. Pettijohn Post at Mills
boro; ~ Captain w. L. Cannon Post at
Bridgeville; IS, Col c. R. Layton Post at
Georgetown; I9, Captain P. c. Carter Post at
Harrington; 20, Col Edwin Wilmer Post at
Smyrna; 2I, Col. Jacob Moore Post at Frank
ford. The department owes much to Com
mander Mowbray for his efficiency and en-
ergy in building up an organizing posts He
has during his year as commander increased
the organization more than any three COM
manders who have preceded him. It is a
pity that such an efficient man could
not be kept in the position; but the rules of
the order favor rotation-no "life tenures'
about it. There is yet an abundance of ma
terial for additional posts in the State, aud
for adding to those already organized. The
following officers were elected: Commander,
R. J. Buckingham; Sr. Vice Com, John Will
kius, Jr. Vice Com, W. T. Grifinberg; Chap
lain, Absalom Carey; Medical Director, Dr.
w. N. Hamilton. Counsel of Administra-
tons. Solomon, N, Bayne, VIM, Miles,
S. s. Myers, G. R. Hess. Delegates to Ma
tonal Encampment A. H. Grimsaw and J.
S. Booth. Alternates, R. H. Williams and
Alex Burleigh
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17
NOTICE

The undersigned, the owner of 55
shares of stock issued by the June
ton & Breakwater Railroad Compa-
nv: certificate for 40 shares, number
5I2 and certificate for Is shares,
number 1854; gives notice that the
same have been lost or destroyed
and that he intends to apply for a
new certificate. WM. f. CAUsEY.
Milford, Feb. 'ss. At
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17

One of the most prominent wall paper
houses in Philadelphia is AIerigan's 1913
Market street, It compares favorably with
the largest houses in character and quantity
Of stocks. The fact is Mr.. Merigan carries
one Of the largest and best stocks in the city.
He has all styles and grades Of paper from
five cent paper up to the very finest felts,
Lincrusta Walton and ingrans
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-17
q is q Curlous Fact

That the body is now more susceptible to
benefit from medicine than at any other sea
sou. Hence the Importance oftaking Hoods
Sarsaparilla now, when it will do you the
most good. It is really wonderful for purify
ing and enriching the blood, creating an ap-
petite, and giving healthy tone to the
whole system. Be sure to get Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, which is peculiar to itself