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Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

THE open season for cunning COM
mences on Friday, November 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

MILFORD Building and Loan Asso-
citation meeting next Tuesday. Dues
received Saturday afternoon, Monday
and Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

THE CHRONICLE will be sent, postage
paid, to any new subscriber from now
until January 1, 1903, for Sl.OO
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

We have just received a large stock
Of Mems Women's and Childrens fine
Shoes for the fall and winter trade,
J, w. REEDY & Co.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

CALL and see our fall and winter line
of underwear for gents, ladies and
children. Just received at Deputy's
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

THE new styles of shoes for Women
are handsome and more varied this fall
than were ever before shown at,
J. w. REEDY q Co.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

THE most stylish wOman's shoe in
town is the "Radeliffe" for sale by J.
P. Steward, for $3.50.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

MONEY TO LOAN.-Sums to suit Dor
rover. F. f. Reynolds, CHRONICLE
Office. IL l cow.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

MOQUET and Smyrna rugs at De
puty's. All new patterns. Call and
see them.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

Another Fancy lot of New York,
Peppens apples and Valencia Oranges.
ThOs. Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

WANTED Ten Thousand bushels of
Buckwheat, for which we will pay high
est market price.
7 26tf F. w. DAVIS & Co.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

A tremendous stock Of new dry goods
notions and trimmings opened up at
Deputy's this week. Prices the lowest.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

PLUSH lap robes, cotton and wooden
horse blankets at rock bottom prices at
Deputy's.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

WE have the largest stock of dress
goods that you will find south of Will
mington; styles aud prices all right, at
Deputy's.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

$500 90 to loan on good security. APP
ply to this office.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

Just received a large and beautiful
line of 1902 wall paper, we trim it free.
ThOs Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

WHILE under the influence of liquor
and a drug, supposed to be laudanum,
Mrs. Mary Fleetwood attempted to
drown herself in Marshall's mill pond
last Sunday morning. She was brought
home and sobered up.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

Work was commenced last Monday
on the storm water sewers by Pierce q
Carmean, the contractors, and they ex-
pect to complete the job inside of thirty
DAYS
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

SWEET potatoes have advanced in
price this week. Lee o. Truitt and J.
Oscar Wilson have been loading at the
Milford depot this week at prices rang
ing from 10 to II cents per basket.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

STYLISH ladies' enamel shoes, worth
SO. so, for sale at 81 80, at Stewards.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

WE take the greatest care to keep
only the best wearing quality shoes at
all the popular prices from SIPS to So,
for men, women, boys and girls. The
boys "Never Rip" shoes, 81 25 and
Si.5O, and the Box Calf, $1.5O and 81 IS,
are In much demand. e. NJ. TATNAN,
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

SEE the "Radclihe" shoe for women.
at Stewards.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

DRESS trimmings and Innings at
Deputy's; the prices are lowest.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01
Notice to GunnerS.N

All persons are forewarned dinst
trespassing on our lands, witl8 dog or
gun, under penalty of the law1as made
and provided for trespass
William wilkins, Cedar Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

ICE formed last Saturday incoming
for the first time this season.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

HICKORY wood for sale at $500 per
cord, by B. Morgan, Lincoln, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

For prices of ladies' coats call at G,
B Georges
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

BED blankets and comforts at De-
puty's. We guarantee the prices.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

CUBBAGE's buckwheat flour is on
the market. My stamp is on every bag.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

FINEST line of millinery at G. B..
Georges.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01
Uniform Rate Of One CeHt Word Each
Insertion.

Ifyou have want that you think some
man in Milford can fill, take in the whole
field at once by inserting a want ad in the
CHRONICLE.
There's no half way business about the
CHRONICLE. 1t gets right out among all the
people who are worth talking to. And II
your man is In town you'll find him. There
no doubt about that
Toe rate is l cent a word each insertion.
you have pig for SALE or have lost any
thing, put 1t in this column.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

CONNECTION has been made with the
town water mains for the property Of
Charles w. Davidson, on East Front
street, North Milford. The use of town
water is constantly increasing. 1t is
cheaper in the long run than a pump,
and the water is absolutely pure.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

CHARLES H. COLLINS, of Whining
ton, Del. has been in Milford for the last
two weeks. He is one of the grand
officers of the Order of the Knights Of
st. John and Malta. He is to institute
a new encampment of the Older here,
in Red, Mems Hall next Monday even
ing, Nov. 4. The charter list is filling
up very fast. Mr.. Charles Hayward, of
Wilmington, the most eminent Grand
Commander on the entire American
continent, will be here on that occasion,
with his entire degree staff in uniform.
Mr.. Collins is from Wilmington and is
frequent visitor to our town. His head
quarters is at the National Hotel. His
many friends here wish him every
success,
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

FIXED again with a good reliable
stock of mems and boys clothing 20
meet the demands for sturdy, stylish
and substantial garments at low cost,
the kinds wanted by the great majority
of buyers. All up-tO-date in cut, trim
mings and make. Our stock is greater
and we feel prepared to give you greater
value and bargains, with a hope of
breaking all previous sales-recOrds.
Overeoats in great variety and number
for men aud boys. Mems and young
mems business aud dress suits. School
suits for school boys strong and dressy
Piles of mems pants, bOys' pants anC
knee pants in great variety to pleas
bargain hunters. Q. M. TATMAN.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

LADIES' fur scarfs at c. B. Georges
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

SeptembeF,canght fat mackerel.
New cuFrants, pitted raisins and Sui
tanas
NY. State full cream cheese.
1 have added a new Mocha blend
coffee "a 25c per ID.
MY Maracaibo "a lie. and Santos
blend "a 15c., are prime favOrites.
Highest cash price paid for eggs.
All country produce taken at tn
market value II. 5. WELCOME.
Milford chronicle., 1901-11-01

WANTED-5ooo bushels cob corn; sacks furn-
ished. Steamer Emma Refs, Iols If
ED.-Housekeeper, middle age pre- |
ferred small family. Address
P. 0. Box $50, Milford, Del.
PERMANENT situation wanted in Milford
for I9O2,by reliable, sober and intelligent col
ored man. Address, &c. T. B." Box 277, Mil
ford P. o.
50 CORDS of wood wanted at McMichaePs
brickyard, North Milford; delivered this
month.
SECONDHAND end spring York carriage
for sale cheap. Apply at this Office.
FOR SALE CHEAP 5O-egg incubator,
in good coEdition; with all attachments.
Apply at this Office
! CHOICE Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens,
| April and May Matched, at Farmers prices.
uItf Geo. B. Belts, Glendale, Del.
FOR sALE.-A good farm horse: a 4-yeaI
old pacing colt, and a COW. w. E. Lank.
FOR sALE-Three pairs of mules at buyer
price cheap as wanted. wv. DARBY,
EfradariCo- nei
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26

A case that is attracting attention in
the surgical world Is that of Michael
kepler Of Raveno. Pa. who is suffer-
Ing from broken back. Five years
ego he fell and sustained the injury.
The local doctors did no. give him
much relief. and after two years he
went to Blossberg Since then he has
undergone fourteen operations. He
was discharged from several hospitals
as incurahle and was told to prepare
for the end. Kepler never became dis
Outraged. and about a year ago he
commenced to gain strength and for
several months he has been able to
walk. His health is excellent, but the
pain In his back is intense. The bone
Is deoaying. and large amount has
been cut away. He is one of the most
iovial. good natnred young men In
the town. He has gone to Kane for
another operation Philadelphia Led
ger.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26
FIVE O'CLOCK TEA.


shoppers Every Afternoon.
Berlin Letter in London Telegraph:
One Of the large hotels In Berlin
writes correspondent. has just start.
ed serving afternoon tea between ans
O'Clock In the afternoons. This will
undoubtedly, be much appreciated By
those who have been shopping all day
and who are long way from homo
1t is extraordinary that such an idea
has never before struck the enterpris-
Ing hotel keepers and cafe proprietors
in this new capital. In every street
there are countless cages and hotels
and so-called conditoreis, or pastry
cook shops, but the one thing English
people delight in-namely cup OF
good tea with bread and butter-it i.
almoat impossible to obtain. Tea II
served, but instead OF being in cups II
is brought to the thirsty customer In
glass la russo, generally with 8
slice Of lemon and hot milk Brea6
and butter is an almost unknown
| quantity, the solid refreshment affect.
ed by Germans consisting generally OF
diverse kinds and shapes OF pastry,
| round little cakelike shells filled witt
cream and biscuits covered with
| chocolate. Cocoa and chocolate are
also very popular among German la
dies, and they order for Afternoon ties
a glass OF Munich or pilsener beer
| English Afternoon tea" however, y
hardly ever procurahle, except. OF
course. in private houses. In therl
English customs are initiated to yer}
large extent-in fact. to be fashionable
the household shoud be arranged. as
far as furniture. meals and dress are
concerned, entirely Ia mode Anglaise
One OF the most curious non-Englisf
customs prevailing here is the use o.
the word "Mahlzeit," literally trans
lated "Mealtime." This expression /.
always used after dinner. Every oa'
on rising says "mahlzeit.r and shake
hands with every one else The or
iginal meaning CT the word was, g
wish You a blessed meal That wa
finally shortened to blessed meal,
and finally the one word alone wa
uttered as a sign of politeness. 1t
curious to note the way in which tn
expression is used by the uneducate,
classes. With them one hears 1t al
the day through, especially, howeve,
before and after lunch
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26

has been dislodged. Rinse the top
well In clean water and return to the
window. II thorough Job has been
done there will be no more trouble,
but the plant should be examined
again In couple OF days and. II need
be. the treatment repeated.
Scale insects stick to the bark or
leaves as though they were glued
there. Dislodge them with wooden
toothpick. keeping close lookout for
them and finish by washing the plant
well In soapy water This must be
repeated every few days until no moro
scale can be found. They are not
over-common, but peculiarly stub
born pest Red spider IL almost as
common as aphis. but SO tiny that few
know that this Is what is the matter
with their plants. When without any
apparent reason leaves turn a sickly
color or show little yellow specks all
over them, or begin to curl at the
edges. We may suspect little Mr.. Red
Spider, no bigger than grain OF red
pNPPsi ohd SdiupiuE Win uiS Wilc GAu
babies. his parents, grandparents,
aunts. uncles and cousins on the under
side OF the plants leaves. Too hot and
too dusty air is the cause OF the red
/ spider. There Is one sure and simple
remedy for him and his. 1t is water
Have 1t warm and plenty OF it. and
see that the under side OF the leaves
get as much wetting as the upper and
this foe is soon yanquished. A plant
can be dipped In water rs hot as the
band can be borne In IT and il will MOI
hurt in the least. If not kept longer al
E 2 time beneath the w4ter than two o.
three seconds. That degree of heat kills
the red spider quickly Dip half Z
dozen times In the hot water In Quici
succession and the work is done
Wash all plant leaves often.
clean plant is not inviting to insects
XIII the first foe that makes his APP
pearance and you have solved the Sc
cret Of keeping house plants free from
insect pests OF all kinds.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26
THE CAROLYN ES.
Queer Theories About the Formation 81;
These Islands

Queer Theories About the Formation .,
These Islands
Germany's purchase OF the Caroline
Islands from Spain had already drawn
public attention TO this iittle-known
Pacific group. says Harper's Weekly,
when suggestion was made tc
America which is certainly entertain
ing though hardly to be entertained
The king and headman of Kasaie, one
of the easternmosf of the Carolines.
sent petition to congress represent
Ing that as they had been In inter-
course with the American people for
forty-seven years-thet is, with Amer
lean missionaries. traders and whaleEs
and had. both IN this manner and
otherwise. acquired a knowledge of
our institutions. they wished to be an
nexed to the United States It is as
sumed that the people who expressed
this amiable preference did not know
that they were about to be acquired
by Germany. The Caroline group in
cludes. besides coral islands. five
mountainous Islands of basaltic for
nation, beautiful and fertile with ri--
ers and springs TO the north are the
I.adrone Islands, and to the west arr
the Philippines. Among the man.
queer legends OF these children CT tho
Pacific there Ia none more highly I'M
probable than their theory as to the
origin of these Islands and the inhab-
itants. They think they themselves
were very strong in the water-in fact,
they lived in it. The story goes thst
woman and her children were float
| ing around on the reef, when a man
appeared from the west with basket
| of soil on his shoulders He had
| started out to make an island with q
| mountain on it, One of the children
| cried out to him, Give us little sol
to make place for our mother to rest
! for she is very weak and cannot
SWIM He took out a handful of thu
earth and threw 1t down, making al
island AS the man wss going on his
/ way ever the water, the sen slyl,
/ made hole in the basket, so. as h
proceeded ON his way, he left trai
of land behind. Suddenly he became
| conscious that the basket seemed light
and looking around, he saw the land
In his anger he turned about and trot
upon It, and thus the islands were
formed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26

TN every county Of the civilized world
the Sisters of the Good Shepherd
are known. -sot only do they minister
to the spiritual and intellectual needs of
the charges committed TO their care,
but they also minister to their bodily
needs.
With so many children to take care OF
and toprotect fromclimate and disease,
these wise and prudent Sisters have
found Peruna never-failing safeguard.
Columbus, O.. July 10, 1900.
The Peruna Medicine Co., City:
Gentlemen-"A number of years ago
our attention was called to DR.. Hart
mans Peruna, and since then we have
used it with wonderful results for grip.
coughs, colds. and catarrhal diseases of
the head and stomach.
"For grip and winter catarrh espe-
cially il has been of great service to the
inmates of this institution OF
the Good Shepherd.
The following letter is from Con-
gresham Meekison. of Napoleon, Ohio:
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26

Completion of the battleship Illinois
is being seriously delayed by the diff
ficulty experienced in procuring ma
terial for machinery, as well as the
hull. She was to have been ready for
her trials the present year. but this
now appears impossible. This is
somewhat of disappointment to tie
navy department. tor there seems no
way OF avoiding the present congested
conditions obtaining among the steel
factories. the demands for their prod
uct being far in excess Of their ability
to turn out work.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26
STOCKMEN ALL COMING.

The fourth annual convention OF thu
National Live Stock Association at
Salt Lake promises to be the largest
and most interesting gathering Of
stockmen ever held In this country.
Salt Lake City is going to cover itself
with glory In the manner in which the
visitors will be entertained The con-
vention will be held in the Assembly
hall of the Mormon church and grand
concert will be rendered the delegates
and visitors in the Tabernacle on the
first evening. The programme OF the
entertainment committee contemplates
events for each evening of the conTen-
ton and after the convention adjourns,
there are excursions to the mines and
elsewhere. Colorado is going to send
a large delegation and the Denver &
Rio Grande railroad will run a special
train, leaving Denver Sunday. January
IS, which will reach Salt Lake City
the next day in time for the committee
meetings. The fare for the round trip
will be SIS from Denver, Colorado
Springs or Pueblo and one fare from
other points in the state. Those con-
templating going should engage sleep
ing car accommodations at once. Write
to S. K. Hooper. general passenger
agent, Denver, or see any Rio Grande
ticket agent. 1t will be delightful
midwinter trip. and no stockman who
IL interested in the industry can At
ford not to attend the meeting
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26
THE CHANGE OF LIFE

a'af Hsosi important period In . VIZ
nahs existence. Owing to modern
s<sAods Of living. not ono woman ir
: saeHsand approaches this perfectly
.aafai change without experiencing
: VAN Of very annoying and some
Us painful symptoms.
ihoSe dreadful hot flashes. sending
~ hoed surging To the heart until IL
.shs ready To burst. and the faint
AaaT that follows, sometimes with
Aais. As II che heart were going to
~ lot good. are symptoms OF = dan.
.lvas, nervous trouble. Those hot
..ssea are just 10 many calls from
sAsafe for help. The nerves are cry
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26

The coffee-growing industry In trop-
ical Africa is developing tremendously.
The seed was introduced into the
country about five years ago by some
English missionaries with the object
of ascertaining whether the resources
Of the country were favorable to the
culture of the art,cla The ground
appears peculiarly adapted to the in
iustry. since last year 100 tons of cot
fee were exported from Uganda alone
and the result OF this years produc-
ton will be even greater.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26
LITTLE INSECT PESTS
ARE THE ENEnY OF COTTON HOUSE PLANTS

ine aren enemy OF the window gar
den is the insect pest They spoil a
plants good looks and lower its vital
NY until It either dies outright or
ceases to bloom or make active growth
rrobabIy not one woman in twen,v
takes her plants through a winter
without having them attacked sooner
or later by insects. Once on the spot
ana anmolested. they increase like the
hordes OF Egypt, eating the leaves and
sucking the sap until they quite ruin
the little garden.
Inc reason Insects are worse on
house plants than In the garden In be-
cause the first are grown under highly
artificial conditions. Living rooms are
nnhealthfully hot: the poited plants
are eramped in root and subject To
water gorge or thirst starvation IL the
watering pot IL In careless hands.
Moreover the atmosphere Is Kurcharg-
ed with dust and coal smoke. And as
insects always attack first weak and
dirty foliage there is a special attrae-
ton To them In every struggling house
plant.
The common house insects are aphis
or green plant louise. the scale and the
red spider. The aphis is the most
common. The usual recommended
Kerosene emulsion viii Kill them read.
ily enough, but the trouble is that a,
The hrsi sprinkle they drop on and
TALL 10 the earth. Here they hide
ready as soon as the furry Is over &c
climb up 10 the stems and go sucking
The plants juices again. To avoid th!i
iift the plant from the shelf with greai
carr. SO as not 10 jar or dlslodge them
Wrap a cloth around the top Of h,
pot and close 10 the plants stems. S
:he earth in the pot can neither tum 1
out nor the insects tumble in. The.
quickly lnyert the plants top into /
pan Of water. and IL the water is quit,
warm 80 much the better. Lift tn
plant out and shake vigorously. Dill
again In the water. then again shake
aud 80 continue until every tiny lous'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26
THE PISTOL HABIT.
one the Courts sheaid DO Their Hest
Ia Encourage.

The courts are not severe enough 1t
would seem from the unremitting ae-
counts of crime and accident. in pun
lHhing the pistol carriers. The Law
against the bearing Of concealed weap-
ena il susceptible of much more effec-
tive application than Is usually given
To 1t. The habit OF carrying guns
rtili ellnga TO The inhabitants of cities,
and the death record Is sweilei annu-
ally as n result. A tragedy In New
York the other day illustrated the evil
forclbiy. A man was kneeling on the
sidewalk in front of his place of en-
ptoymant. marking a packing case,
when another man CHANGED to pass
just AZ the worker turned his head
and expectorated on the sidewalk. the
pedestrian Was anrered at suppose
Insult and after the exchange of a few
words, drew a pistol and fired fatal
shot into the kneeling man. Within a
minute two lives were ruined for 4
trifte. The man with the pistol never
had the slightest legitimate need for
the weapon. Doubtless never In 5
life had he been In such danger as 70
warrant it's use or even display par
tieularly while proceeding through the
streets of a city IN broad daylight. IL
In with the plstol carriers engaged IN
otherwise proper pursuits Just in iarse
measure as It IA with the burglars' 90
serves the Washington Star They arc
potentiai man-sisyers, and as SUI
are amenable to severe punishment
when detected. If the courts were 70
insist upon proper serdicts in the
homicide eases which so often the Ju-
ries will leniently term mansiaughtef
or justiflable killing, and were 70 I'M
rose the maximum penalties whenever
nlstol bearers are convicted OF the OF
feuse. this "habit." relic Of the iron
,Ier DAVIS and the wild times OF war
would be DISCOURAGED.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26

Those who wish to send magazines
and other reading matter to the sol
diers In the Philippines can avoid
transportation charges by forwarding
The books to any eommissary depart
;nent OF the army, These books must
no in good condition and the literature
of n wholesome character. The books
md magazines must be packed in sub
stantial boxes. but not addressed to
any individual. They should be ad-
dressed to hospitals. commands or IL
braries.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26

The appearance of all fine gems Is
improved by gaslight. A perfect
emerald, despite its color, which in
anything else would turn to duh
hluish hue. is only intensified In brill
fancy of color by artificial light. Tho
blue sapphire, though darkened, re-
mains true to its color, as by daylight.
The alexandrite is the only gem that
changes. turning from dark Divine
to brilliant blood red by candle or
gas light.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26
ANTI-pROFANITY CONFERENCE

An anti-profanity conference was re-
Gently held In Albany. n. Y. under
the auspices Of the Holy Name So
rlesy. : Roman Catholic organization.
The Holy Name societies of Brooklyn
recently assembled in that city. and
marched through the streets In great
procession. The thousands of men In
line represented no less than sixty So
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26

- stand at the threshold OF the
t,,.h century. and the nineteenth IL
.snx ~ the past. II will, however, be
n@ The century Of invention and
.ssery, and among some OF the great
y ,h,se, We can truthfully mention
s.,sr's stomach Bitters, the ceie-
IN remedy for all ailments arising
veak or disordered stomach. such
1.s.sesia, Indigestion. natuieney. con
~. and biliousness-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-01-26

- Gel 3 s.assrsl o.. sO1r-EAsk
4 certain cure for Swollen. Smart
n Brrning, Sweating Feet. Corns
~ Bgnians Ask for Aliens Foot
ina 4 powder. Cures Prostitutes and
|nIssslns. Al all Druggists and Shoe
|1svs .sc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
I'm Alien s. olms;ed. L<tsoy. n. Y.