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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23
TO HoRsE OWNERS.

For putting a horse in a fine healthy con-
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
now life to an old or over-worked horse. %
cssnts per package. For sale nv druggists
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23
Gold Claim for Sale.

A half interest in a bonanza prospect,
thirty-one feet down; assays Sill and up.
This claim is surveyed and recorded, and
lie the best gold proposition ever offered in
New Mexico. Subject to the closest in
spection. For particulars address
GEO. H. HUTCHINSON,
204tf New Optic hotel.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Miss Myrtle Ely and w. N. Slope
will be joined in marriage Wednesday
evening by the Rev. A. M. Hunt at the
residence of. the BRIDES father, Geo.
Ely ct San Marcial.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Mrs. Pedro Sedillo, Of White Oaks,
accidentally shot herself the latter part
OF the week while carelessly carrying
a revolver the ball entered the foot
and caused q painful wound.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Mr.. Bingham, Of the "Yellow Jack.
ct" IN Hematite, has been 10 Elizabeth.
I wn and Hematite last week. He left
for Denver but will return in q short
time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

A. q. Majors, of Wichita, represent
ing the company that purchased the
'sBob rail'' and the "Senate" of Mike
O'Brien, is expected in Elizabethtowp,
in o few days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Mrs. w. H. Butcher and little daugh.
ter and Mr.. and Mrs. George Miller. Of
Hillsboro, are taking an outing 1T q
Hopewell ranch.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Byron Dean returned to San Marcial
from Colorado points. He visited many
Of the mountain towns and found dull
times prevailing everywhere.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Scott & Owens, OF the Sherman at
Hillsboro, are making a large ship
ment OF ore ana concentrates and have
been keeping the Bonanza mill en-
ployed this week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Poison Ivy. insect bites, bruises,
scalds, burns, are quickly cured by De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great
pile cure. Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Pete Feelings Is serving as q substi-
tute for Manager Henry Spencer Of the
San Msrciai Harvey house, who is on
the sick list,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Mr.. Shuman, "the father OF Heme-
tI'e," has made a discovery on the east
s'ope of Aspen bill, Badly district,
which he says Is a ''world beaten"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t falls
TO cure. 25c. II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23
TURNING GRAY
AND rnHxArxHzp
WITH Badness
The Danger il Avsrtsd BY Using
AYERS HAlH x,eo,

NEARLY forty years ago, after
some weeks of sickness, my hair
turned gray and began falling out
30 rapidly that 1 was threatened
with immediate badness. Hearing
Ayers Hair Vigor highly spoken of.
/ commenced using this prepara-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

ohambsrlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt.
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and GRADUATED Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Mr.. D. w. Mills, OF Springer, is
visiting at the home of A. Hollenbeck,
near Wagon Mound.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

j. q. McCord aud Ed Boyd are each
building substantial houses near the
mouth Of Hematite canyon, Colfax
county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Mrs. Frank Garrett has opened a
private boarding house in the company
dwelling opposite the residence Of Mr..
Fred Horn at San Marcial.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

T. ,. WEIGH, Of Eddy, is afflicted
with an attack of tonsilitis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

~ Ne - A. M
chapman Lodge, No. ., meets first ana
vnlrd Thursaay evenings OF each month. in
sns Masonlc temple. Whiting brethren are
j. McMULLEN, W. H..
Las Vegas Royal Arch Chapter. NO. q
Regular conversations, FIRST Monday in each
month: Visiting companions fraternaIly
ihvlted l.. d. WEBB, E. II, P
L.. II. HoyNDrsTER, sec.
Las Vegas Oommandery, NO. 2. Regular
communication second Tuesday each
month Visiting Knights cordially well
coined. G. A. RoTHGEB. 4. G.
AS VEGAS COUNCIL NO. q, Royal and
AlSelect Masters. Regular convocatiOn
third Monday OF each month. Sanctuary in
Masonic temple. GEO, r. GOULp.
g. A. ROTHGEB, TIL.
Recorder.
Masons visiting the city are cordially In.
vfted to attend these bodies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo QuiDins Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
to cure. 25c. II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Several sports are already in Spring
or to be in attendance at the fair there
this week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Rev. J. w. Sinnock preached his
farewell sermon at the Nj. E. church
at Springer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Mrs. A. III. West left Ration for
Kirksville, Mo-, cia Denver where she
will make and extended visit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23
This Ia Your Opportunity.

Mrs. George King and the children
left Las Cruces for Duncan, Arizona.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Frank Ewing and his mother are
home at San Marcial from California.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Robert Rigle has bought the Faul-
coner store at San Miguel, Dona Ana
county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

w. WAyland, Of Hillsboro, will ship
from the"Butler" mine next week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

Mrs. E. Ewing and adopted son,
Eddie, left San Marcial on q visit to
friends in Iowa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

MONTEzUMA LODGE NO. 22s.
- Second Tuesday evening OF q montR
at 1. o. o. ". hall.
N. b. R~osnBERRr. Sec'y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

T. d, q. ".
As VEGAS LODGE No. 4, meets aver
sIreet; Al visiting brethren are cordially
SO. ORwIoF, N. G..
~ 49, A. LUcnRo, ". O.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

1IAMOND LODGE No. 1, meets frst ana
n third Tuesday evenings each month IN
.Myman BLOCK, Douglas avenue. Visiting
oresnren are cordially Invited.
j.. THoRNHILL, M. W.
- GEo.W w. NOYE6, Recorder
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

III DORADO LODGE No. l, meets at their
4vnstie Hail In the Clement block, corner
san Miguel National Bank, every Thursday
evening, Visiting member Of the order are
always welcome.
4: o. LANNON'S. O. o.
l.. j.. MARCUS, X. or h. q g..
1EAGLE TEMPLE, No. /, Rathbone Sis
~ ters OF New Mexico, meets first ana
snlId Iuesoay evening of each month, at 9
orciock, az X. OF p. Hall, East Las Vegas, N,
~: Visiting sisters Of the order always
weIcome. MRs. o. II. ADAMS,
M u a ME-.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-23

2Ntf
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28
Lecture Tonight.

The third lecture of the University Ex-
tension course will be given at the Chapel
this, Friday evening, by Henry w Elson
A. NJ. Tie time to be talked of will be
from Van Buren, 10 the Mexican War.
I. View of State and Society. Thirteen
million people III IS3o-how distributed.
The boundless West Changes in the
East. Stage coach daYs-relics. The
tvpical American - yankee" - long,
lank. wiry aud ward-keen bargain
driver Religion politics, money making
-rourtship.
2. Jackson's retirement
Martin Van Buren,. "The cleverest
political manager in our history" How
he reached the Presidency. Van Buren, S
Administration. Remembered for two
things. ~ Great Panic Of 1887; (2) Sub
Treasury.
d Review of the Panic of 1887.
(. Extra session of Congress
& Minor events. "The Caroline af-
fair" Patent of the Telegraph. Indian
wars.
:. Campaign of 1910. Most remarka.
BILE in our history Steady gain of the
Wings The Wing convention. Who
will be their candidateP Objections to
the great leader, Clay Il would rather
be right than be President" General
Scott. William Henry Harrison-points
in his favor. Nominated, John Tyler
weeps. "Old Tippecanoe." Why not
"Old Tecumseh p
8. The Campaign. Whoop and hur-
rah Frenzy If the people. Crowds
measured by the acre. Origin of Log
Cabin aud Hard Cider" The songs the
most potent factor Horace Greeley.
Samples of the campaign songs. Where
were the Democrats? ''The country was
like an ocean convulsed with terrible
storm. Result. Delirous JOY of the
Wings.
Q. Harrison's Inauguration. Illness
death. His character.
10. Iohn TYLER sneeeeds5-Extfs ses-
sion Of Congress. Wings distrustlul-
not sue of Tyler Clay and Tyler es-
tranqed The Bank Bill-Tyler Vetoes
It. "Corporal's Guard Dictator
Smothered resentment of the Wings.
TYLER vetoes second Bank Bill, Storm
broke loose. Cabinet resigns. Extraor-
binary action of the Wings. Tyler read
out of the party
II. A President without a party. His
attempt to form new party fails. Courts
Democratic favor but the Democrats,
while accepting his favors, despise the
man.
u. Two historical measures in this ad
ministration. ~ Webster-Ashburton
Treaty (2) Annexation Of Texas. Web
ser remained in the cabiuet--censured
by the Wings
IA Texas. Tyler's wish to annex Texas
Why
IA. Story Of Texas Mexico enamel
pates her slaves IN 1877. Texas refuses
IS. Campaign OF 1874
10 Minor events Tariff Of 1912.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28
Crazy For Water.

CAPTAIN Anderson of the Norwegian
steamer Holguin, which arrived at Phil
adelphia on Sunday last from Jamaica
reports that while nearing the Delaware
Capes on Saturday last,a small schooner,
showing signals of distress, was sighted
He altered his vessels course and bore
down on the disabled schooner which
proved to be the Hettie ] Dorman, Of
Drawbridgs, Captain Nelson, five days
out from Newberue. N c, with lumber
for Atlantic City. Captain Nelson's
crew had been tor two days and nights
without a drop Of fresh water. The Dor
man had encountered a hurricane on
February IS. which had blown her ITO
miles out al her course. The deck load
of lumber had been washed off aid with
it the ife-boat and all the fresh water
casks.
The gind was blowing a lively gale,
but Captain Anderson determined Ia
make al effort 10 relieve the Dorman' s
crew. He put 100 quarts of fresh water
into an iron tank aud lashing it fast to
/ the bottom of one Of the life-boats sci
ont with two men, to take 1t to the
schooner FIVE times heavy seas bross
over the frail craft, filling and capsizine
1t, but after desperate struggle the boa
was got under the schooner's davits anC
hoisted clear of the waves. The crew
almost crazy with thirst, crowded arounC
the tank aud drank until each maj
could drink no more. The crew ther
danced around Captain Anderson, EN-
braciug him and kissing his hands il
their ioy
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28
Delegates Expected.

IN addition to those published last week
the following delegates will attend the
Sunday School Convention, which meet:
in this town next Thursday aud Friday
March 5th and 9th
Bridgeville = Lena M. Messick, Emma
Morgan
H Murphy.
Harrington-Rev T. N. Rawlins, Mrs
Joseph Ward o B. Waller.
Delaware City-Rev. Luther A. Coates,
Laura A Frempt Maggie Fugent
Wilmington Rev Asbury Burke, Mrs.
Burke. E Dorsey, l. H. H. Messenger,
Annie Fisher, Jennie Leatheru, W. K Crosby,
Mrs W K. Crosby. john J. Hays. Mrs.
Ilovd Rev. Robert Watt, T. ], o Daniel,
MIS-. Kitchens, Mrs. Bartlett, Richard W.
Brown. Mrs. Annie Dickinson, Viola John
son. lanes Brown, Mrs Marks, Mrs. F. c.
Robinson, Rev T. + Terry, VIM. B Smith
DR.. Geo. Shattrich, NJ H Cahoon, Mrs c.
A. LYMAN, Mrs, Mary BarefoTd Charles
Gray, Mrs. Boyer NJ D Fox
Lincoln-Mrs. VIM. Morrison, Richard
Clsvton-Rev. W. o. Hurst Aubrey Pand-
yer, Mrs Jennie MearHs, Bertha Harris.
Ocean View-Samuel Pennewili, MIS-
Samuel Pennewill
G1llNluh A~SNs J - - lt-+'-s
Mrs Mary B Anthony. Mrs S. B. Reynolds,
Alfred E Fowler, Mrs. Thos. Price, Lizzie
Jones
Whites Chspel-Alfred E King, James
7 White, Charles W. Fisher.
Lewis-Rev. D. H. Corkrau, Capt. T J..
Truxtou, Mrs Jennie Ingram, c. H Mason
Canterbury-C. B. Fisher, WIN. B, Hill,
Mrs Hannah Davis.
salem-Mrs. Emma Dayett, Mrs. Hattie
Georgetown-Rev W. J. McNitt, W. D
Holloway, Jacob Sharp.
Frankford-John R. Steel, Fayette Bunt
ing.
Vioia-Rev. c. B. Fisher, Fred Friedel,
Alice Keller.
Brideeviile-R. S. Morris, sallie Rawliu,
Hattie Layton.
concord-L ]. Morgan, Mary Messiek,
DoyerNMrs J. A. Graham, Mrs. c. L.
Steugle
Dill.
Greenwood-Rev. 7. P. Corkran, HuIdah
Todd Laura Fisher.
Iineoln-Dr. Waddell, B. M. Cain, Jennie
Marten Minnie Reed.
Laurel-Charles Wooten, Victor Carmean.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28
Conference Changes.

The Wilmington Conference will con
vene in Dover, Del March 18th Many
ministers will exchange pulpiis all over
the peninsula The Rev Dr. Martindale
will remain in Milford having already
declined a call to St Pauls, Whining
ton. DR. Martiudale has simply won
the hearts of all the people here aud he
is as popular with other denomination s
as with the people Of his own flock.
Among the changes of the larger towns
will be one at Newark Del Rev Du-
nadaway is closing bis fifth year Rev.
C S Baker will close his fifth year at As.
bury, Crisheld, Nd. A change is wanted
at Cambridge, where Bro. Baker or Du-
hadaway may go. Bro. Duhadaway how
ever, may remain on Wilmington district,
Rev c. S. Baker. who has spent his en-
tire ministry ameng the people of Mary
land, and who knows their customs,
usages and peculiarilies and who is one
of the brightest men in the conference
destined 10 reach the top Of the heap, S
likely 10 90 to Cambridge, and Rev. F.
c. McSorley. who IS well known to the
people Of Delaware. may go to Newark,
Del. Rev c. A. Grice viii probably re-
turn to Georgetown.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28
Personal.

Capt Z. V. Henderson came to Mil
ford last Monday.
Rev H. L BunsleiH had SO far Fecov-
cred as To leave his house for few mins
utss ride last Sunday.
Vim Richards, Of Washington, D. c.,
was home for Sunday.
Rev. 7. S. Willis came home last Satur-
dav, He was TO have made speech on
the Cuban question this week.
c. w Kern has been dangerously i'll
with Pneumonia this week.
VIM. F Causey came home last Mon
day night i'll with Ia grippe He is much
better
Miss Short, of Ellendale, is stopping at
VIM Deputy's, in South Milford where
she is a patient Of DR.. Marshall, who re-
moved a large tumor from her breast last
week.
Mrs. Anna Layton who has been very
i'll at the Central hotei for several weeks
was moved last Monday 10 her mother:
home IN Milford Neck
Miss Emma Halleit is visiting in Mary
land.
The seven-year- old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James Salmons. of Wilmington
formerly Of Milford, is recovering from
severe attack OF diphtheria.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28
MIspIIlIOn LIghth0use Keeper bead.

Henry B. Spencer, keeper OF the Mis-.
piIiion light, died at the station on Feb
ruary 2Ist Of heart failure. He YVES a
man generally liked by all who knew
him. OF quiet. kindly and social dis
position, and protesting christian in the
full sense of the term, mis- life was calm
and peaceful. He died full of wears. hav-
ing lived III years, month and ~ days.
He was son of Donovan Spencer who
died on the Spencer farm now owned by
Frank Watson i'll Cedar Neck. His father
died at an advanced age and it is said OF
him that he never was further from home
than Georgetown in his lie.
Mr.. Spencer was appointed keeper oil
the light on the resignation of James H
Bell about the year 1850, and kept it fol
fifteen wears. Duriag bat TIME he per
formed his duties faitnfnlly, no charges
we're ever made against him He va:
twice married-his first wife was a Mis-;
Reed, his last wife survives BIN t2gethei
with several grows up children His. re
mains were buried at Cedar Neck Vcet
ing house in he presence of severalf PUN
dred persons on Sunday last at 2 p.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28
Telephone system.

The contracts have been given out for
poles to put up the telephone system be-
tween Milford and George
Lincoln and Glendale on the route-and
workmen will commence next week to
erect the line in Georgetown The 20 es
will be set next from that place to Mil
ford, and in Milford, when the wires will
be put up aud service commenced, The
line from FELTON, to Frederick has been
purchased by the Dover Telephone Com
paHy, and negotiations are being made
for the private line from Wyoming and
Camden to Five Points. As soon as this
is completed the line will be connected
with Dover, when a complete system will
then be in operation from Georgetown
to Philadelphia. If those who will want
phones will notify the company before
March 18th along the new line, it would
save much time and Inconvenience.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28

Sunday schoomt the Chapel. on Second stree,
South, at D. m Sunday schsol Prayer meennA
lrst Sunday To- everV month
Baptist Church, SscUnd-street, non ~ fesul
Services At 1880 a, m. and p. m sppdey 7cneo
at 900 AN. Prayer Meet ng-Wcdnesday Evening
NIX. Church, on railroad avenue SERVICES
at l0.36a. m. and 100 p. m Rev. Dr. Mar tlha4ie
Pastor Sunday school at . 90 n. prayer
Meeting Thursday evening AZ 100 O.clof%.
Presbyterian Church. corner OF Weinut ana
Front Streets, South Milford. services Al lu.9
am and I. Is D. NJ. Rev. + LBansieln fastof.
sunday sehoolat 200 p. m.-fiay-r Meeting u
7'45 o'clock Thursday evening".
Christ ChuFch-Episcopal.- sew 'ces--og naA1 3
Holy Eucharist, 1880 a. a. Naiuns, L,stahy,
Sermon 1880 a. M; Choral: Evehsong lchotat
$3.50 D 10. On the fra eunoay 70 Saen
month there is q high celebration OF nc hoy
Eucharist after Mathis, az II a. NJ euhaag
School al , .. M. BOY hapasm e adInlhlste.vl
on any Sunday afternoon after o'cioek saiul
Daga Holy Eucharist 30 a. M; Mathis, ~ u;
m: Evensong 1850. The church Is nee ape
open, Inv. p
morning in Grange Hall over the posionice' gt lg,a
O'Clock Il is open ana free 10 All the Loie
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28


Mabel Natter. aged eighteen months
daughter Of alr. and Mrs John Nuiter
died on Wednesday morning Of pneumo
MIA
FLEETWOOD
The infant child Of Mr. and Mrs. To
bias Fleetwood died las Friday, aud wa.
buried in lie Union Cemetery on Sunday
Afternoon.
MARVEL
CLARA W, wife II John S. Marvel
died on Feb. Ist, in Philadelphia, Pa.
John S Marvel is a son Of Emery Marvel
Of Dover. Mir. Emery Marvel aud daugh
ter. Amanda Marvel. will reside with
their son 10 the future at 2725 N. nth
ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
WARD.
Joseph c. Ward, AN old soldier of the re-
bellion, died at his home in South Milford
at s. 80 a. IN. on Sunday morning, Febru
cry %, 1896, aged II years. For years he
has suffered from kidney troubles. He
was member of Garfield Post, G. A R.,
and a peugiuuer. On Wednesday after
noon his remains were laid 10 rest with
military honors in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
The Milford Coruet Band led the process
sion, followed by Company B., N. G. D.,
aud his old comrades Of Garfield Post.
SIMPSON.
Isaac Simpson, who died on Wednes-
dav last in his eighty-iourth year, OF gen
eral debility. was horn near Milford
When first married very many years ago,
he went West to Ohio, and after a few
wears there he returned to Delaware aud
taught school for seven years. After
giving up school teaching he became
farmer in which occupation he continued
until the death of his wife in 1880, when
he sold his personal property aud diyid-
ing his lands with his children. ceased
active business. and made his home with
his different children, who were always
ready and glad at his coming. During
The whole of his life Mr. Simpson was
great reader and student. He read at dit
Terent times the ancient aud modern bis
tories of all countries and kept up with
he happenings of importance OF the CIV
liked world. Deceased was as honest as
he word implies. No one can be tound /
who ever accused him Of trying to take |
he least advantage in deal. In MS /
youth deceased connected himself with |
he NJ p Church aud ever since has been /
|, consistent member of said church. For /
many years he was a class leader and
lis death was as peaceful and serene as
lad been his whole life. He died happy
II the hope of eternity. Deceased leaves
our children VIM 1 Simpson, Esq, SAM
lei Simpson. Elias Simpson and Mrs
Nicholas Stayton, who was his nnly
laughter. One other sou, Thomas Simp
on died in The army during the late re-
ielliou. Funeral services will be held
his morning at 10 80 O'Clock from the
esidence of VIM. l Simpson, Esq In
erment will be made at the family bury
ng ground on the farm of Nicholas Stay
on, Eve miles west of Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28
The Harris viii Case.

What promises to be great legal con
test commenced at Dover last Monday
when proof of publication was made IN the
famous Harris will case, Ten lawyers
are under fee. and the costs will be enor-
nous. Harris was reported 10 be worth
about 100000, and the contest is on the
ground that he was mautally unit to
make codicils to his will after a certain
date The case will cover several days
Of next week, if no adjournment IS made.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28
Lincoln PubIlc SchOOI Reporl.

The report Of the grammar department
of the Lincoln Public Schools. of which
Mrs. Stella T. Bacon is principal indi-
Gates that good work has been done by
both teachers and scholars during the
last term. The following are the aver
ages made by the students 7th grade
Zadie Beardsley, 90 Nellie Small, 81 +;
Ina shew, 90 May L. Curtin, 81 An
gle Shockley, oI 9th grade-Lama Cal
houn. o5 Frank Waddell, @ Jos. Glen
daniel, 90 Mary Truitt, 81 Winnia Sy-
monds, 81 5th grade-Neslie Johnson,
oil May Morrison, 81
This is very creditable to the village
school, and encouraging to the teacher
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-02-28

DROPOSAI s FOR BUILDING A hos
4 PITAT. FOX THE TRUSTEES OF TT (
DELAWARE STATE HOSPITAL FOR THE
INSANE AT FARNHURST. DEL.
S. led proposals will be received bv the
Trustees Of the Driaware State Hospital,
Farnhursl n-lswsre. until u O'Clock A.
Thur day, Msrch 5ih 1890 for the erection
Of new Hospital building at Farnhurst
Drawings and specifications can be seen
at the office of Frank X Carswell Archit-c
West 9th St. Wilmington, Delaware, o.
and after Monday. February 24th. 1906
Copies Of the drawings aud specifications
can be obtained upon application to the
architect The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids.
FRANK R CARswELL,
Feb %, 1896 Architect.