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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-12-15

grant colleges show over $4,000 stu
dents enrolled-an increase over the
previous year of per cent. The at
tendance for the four-year course in
agriculture increased more than 26 per
cent. The Secretary points to the
marked success of agricultural high
schools in Minnesota and Nebraska
as an indication that there is a de-
mand for agricultural courses with
those afforded in various manual arts
in the city high schools. He states
that all over the country farmers are
sending their children to public high
schools and paying for their tuition.
Farmers Institutes.
In regard to farmers Institutes he
states that these are now held in A
states and territories, including Ha-
wall. Over 1900 institutes were held
last year, the funds contributed by
the different states and territories to
this work amounted to nearly $780,
900, and 1000 persons attended these
Institutes. He points out that while
the persons actually engaged in agr1-
cultural pursuits number about 10000
900, the total number of persons
reached by the institutes and the agri-
cultural colleges is not much over Z
per cent of that number, while the pub
LEGATIONS of the stations reach about
100000 farmers. He includes, there
fore, the great need of wider dissem-
ination among farmers of the results
of agricultural study and research.
Irrigation.
The distribution and use of western
rivers requires legislation on the ir-
rigation industry, which, in turn, rem
ders it necessary that there should
be a better understanding of the sub
ject than now exists. The Department
is securing information as to the
quantity of water used, where it is
used, how much water is required in
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-12-15
Comparison of Breeds.

There is great dissension as to
which are the best hens to keep, the
Brown Leghorns or the Plymouth
Rocks. Neither breed is the best. One
has it's advantages over the other
which are soon balanced by some
points that the other does not possess.
The Brown Leghorns are the best
where there is demand for eggs with
out chicks, while the other is best for
egg and market chicks. Any two
breeds may be selected and compared,
and it will always be found that where
there is deficiency in the one it is
soon overbalanced by something very
noticeable in the other.
"My goodness gracious, little boy,
do you smoke cigars?
mo need of yer hintin', lady, de butt
is promised
F. Uny-Funny thing about mission
aries.
E. A. Sy-How's that?
F. Uny-Why, they usually go to the
bad.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-12-15

with suitable information on these i'm
portant topics.
Problems of Road Building.
The most noticeable work under
taken by the Office of Road inquiries
has been in the building of object-les-
son and experimental roads. Cooper
alton in this work has been with
national good roads associations, man.
ufacturers of bodybuilding machinery,
and the railroad corporations. In
most cases the building of these roads
has been accompanied by important
meetings, where the subject of good
roads has been ably handled by prom
inent public men and experts of the
Department.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
CHURCH NEWS.

Christ Church-May4 fifth Sunday
after EASTER, mathis, sermon and eel.
ebration, 1890 a. M; Sunday School,
2 p. m no evensong; st. Faiths Guild,
Tuesday evening; Christ Church Guild,
Wednesday evening; Choir rehearsal,
Friday evening.
Presbyterian Church-The pastor will
preach in the morning. Sabbath school
at O'Clock; lesson study: "The Church
at Antioch in Syria" Evening meet
ing, topic: Prayer"
Preaching at Baptist Church Sunday
morning at 1890.
Avenue NJ. e. Church.-Preaching
1890 a. m. and 7.8O p. M, by the pastor,
subject-morning and evening: "Build-
ing a Tower" Sabbath schools, Avenue
and Chapel, 2 p. m. Epworth League
prayer meeting, $50 p. M All are
cordially invited.
THE fourth of the social meetings
under the auspices of the Mite Society
will be held on Tuesday evening next
and will bein charge of members whose
names begin with the letters NJ and P.
A pleasant evening may be expected.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
LINCOLN CITY.

Prof WEIGH, the principal Of our
school, was in Philadelphia last Friday
and Saturday on business trip.
G E. Bacon and John Horton went
to Laurel last Friday to play for an
entertainment.
Prof. Leon A. Davis, Supt of Public
Schools for this county, visited Lincoln
schools last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. g. Reed are the
happy parents of a new son.
Mrs, Masten and Miss Sallie Cain
are in Philadelphia for a ten-day visit.
Mr.. Ray Morrison made a flying
visit to Clayton last week.
MIR. George Johnson, Jr., is suffering
with stomach trouble.
Miss Vernie Reed is quite i'll at this
writing.
The peach prospect is very favorable
at this time. Mr.. Chas. Sackett, +. A.
Whitehead and other large growers
claim that the late frost did but little
damage. Strawberries are blooming.
Early varieties are shedding their bios
SONS. The Excelsior viii be ripe by
Monday week. Most patches of Will
son berries are badly injured. Early
harvest will not be a large crop. The
Lucretias are in fine condition and
promises a large yield-the largest for
several years.
A large blaze was discovered in the
roof of the Smith Manufacturing Co.'S.
mill last week, and but for timely aid
it would have been burned to the
ground.
The following is a list Of pupils that
averaged so or over in the Lincoln
public schools: Walter Cubbage, So;
Geo. Morrison, 80; Lulu Reed, 91;Katie
ChOrman, So; Laura Pierce, 81; Letitia
Risler, 50; Laureta Whitehead, 81; Al
bert Donovan, 80; Katie Beardsley, 80;
Emma Copehart, So; Irma POstles, SO;
Ray Morgan, So; Florence Warren, go
Sallie Cain, So; John Berkeley, 95; Min
ME Beardsley, So; George Derrickson
81.
Miss Emma daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
Frank shew, is back from New Jersey t.
spend few weeks with her parents.
Mr. Y. P. Lee gave a stereopticon exhibi
ton with his lantern at the Brown Churcl
last Tuesday.
School closes on May 9th The teacher
have prepared program Of closing exercise
that will be full of interest to the parents an,
friends of the pupils. A large attendance
desired and should be accorded.
Many acres Of strawberries have been Sc
out in this vicinity. Low prices and the aphi
I don't seem to daunt our farmers.
Mr.. william Morrison is now superinten
dent of the basket factory in place OF Nj
e Bingham Taylor,whose term has expired.
A rural free delivery service for the teri
tory around Lincoln City is ardently longe
for.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
Dwelling and Barn Burned.

Last Thursday afternoon the barn on
Mr.. James w. Browns farm in Cedar
Neck, one and one-half miles east of
Milford, was entirely destroyed by fire
with farm implements, feed and grain;
also athreshing machine. Mrs. Brown
mad been burning rubbish, and think
ing all the fire was extinguished she
threw the ashes in the barnyard. A
coal set the dry stalks blazing, and be-
fore aid could come the building was
doomed. There was no insurance, and
the loss falls heavy on Mr.. Brown.
The same evening, a two-story dou
BILE dwelling, on West Front street
North Milford, owned by Mrs. William
Chandler, who lives in Scranton, Pa.
was entirely destroyed by fire, which
started from a spark on the roof. Tn,
fire was just beyond the reach of tn,
fire departments hose and beyond tn,
town limits, or it could have been saved
There was an insurance of $500 on thi
property.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Sue Latchum is visiting friends
and relatives in Dover.
Mr.. Frank Kramlich has been in Al
lentown, Pa, this week.
Mrs. D.. N. vanzant is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. T. D. Pierce.
Mrs. S. E Reedy was in Philadel-
phia this week looking after new styles.
Mrs. W. 7. c. Williams returned
from visit to Salisbury, Nd, last Mon
day.
Miss Bessie Ratclif spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
W. Ratcliff
Mrs. Ella Reville returned home this
week after a three-week visit in Phila-
delphia and Pottstown, Pa.
Lee Hirsch, who has been at Glover.
Va, with the American Bridge Com
pany, returned home last week i'll with
malaria.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Causey.of Wash
ington. D. c., were guests Of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Causey last
Sunday.
Miss Bertha Lee Mills was a delegate
representing the Cedar Neck Sunday
School, at the State Convention. which
has been IN session at Grace Church,
Wilmington, during the past week.
Mrs. T. Byron Smith nee Davidson,
Of Willow Grove, who has been home
with her mother for several weeks, has
with her husband returned to the home
ct Willow Grove Park, near PhiIadel
phia
Mr. Joseph o. McColley who left
here in January in feeble health, has
returned after three months visit to
bis children in and near Philadelphia.
much improved in health and appear
ance as we'll.
Mrs. wilkinson and Mrs. Edward
Atkins, of Avenue NJ. E Church, and
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. B. Woodall and
Mrs. Amanda Magee, Of the Baptist
Church, attended the Sunday School
Convention as delegates at Grace M. E
Church. Wilmington, Del, this week.
There was a large number of delegates
present from all parts Of this State.
Rev. Mr. Briggs was elected president.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
All Roads Lead to WeIeOme.s 5.

Excellent Niagara hams, none finer
for boiling, Nuts, Raisins, Currants,
Olives, Table Oil, Pickles, Capers, Salad
Dressing, Maraschino Cherries and Of
her accessories for a pretty dinner table.
Finest Teas, excellent Flour, Pure
Spices, Confectieners Sugar.
Country Lard, Cheese, Macaroni and
all the every day articles for the pre-
paration Of the dinner.
The best Coffee to be found in the
State of Delaware. Prices from Is to 80
cents per ID. All fresh roasted and
ground Wlile you wait.
Now, for the Children. Bring them
in and let them see how candy is made
You need have no fear of impure candies
when you can see the sugar before it il
put in the kettle, and all the process O
the making.
Great variety Of choice cakes sHs
eEaekers. r. s. WELCOME,
Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

The Alpha Phi Society will close
their series Of meetings for the year by
a literary and dramatic entertainment
to be held in the Century Club room
May Is.
The spirit and the attendance in all
the schools continue remarkably good
in all the grades. The greater portion
Of the absences are occasioned by the
humps, which are very prevalent.
The boys of the High School are en-
deavoriug to raise funds to fix out tn,
base ball team. The public should con
tribute literally as the money will b,
for the profit and amusement Of tn,
boys in the town as we'll.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

have now stored at Lincoln City,
ready for immediate delivery the fol-
lowing high grade phOsphates, at rock
bottom prices
Dissolved Bone, at $z7.oo per ton.
RaaC-Bone, al 5000 per ton.
Tomato Phosphate, at Sl7,5o, tsz5, SIS,
and $50 per ton.
This is all standard phosphate and
analysis is guaranteed.
By buying at Lincoln you will save
hauling, get as good goods, and b'
served just as promptly.
Call on me at Lincoln, any day
through the week, except Saturday
when 1 then will be at Milford.
3-7-tf e. g. REED.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
MILFORD NECK.

Wheatley Travas caught a sturgeon
in his shad seine at the pier last week,
for which he received $1,000
Geo. S. Davis finished planting corn
this week; Nat. Scott near through.
Next week a good many acres will be
planted to corn.
Mrs. Fred. WrOten, Of Philadelphia,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. R. E. Blckel.
The wind Of last week blowed part
of one of the large willows down al
Mrs. Rachel Bickel's, just grazing ths
house.
Mis. Lavinus Austin and son Henry
are visiting New York and Connecticut
Frank F. Austin went to PhiIadel
phia this week on the Emma Refs.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
ADJUrANr GENERAIjs OFFICE,

ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
WILMINGTON, DEL, Apr. %, 1902. ]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 5.
I. In accordance with the provisions
Of Section p, of Chapter S92, Volume
Xxx, Par. IL, of the Laws of Delaware,
the LIST Infantry will be ordered into
camp during the year 1902 for field
practice. Owing to lack of funds the
enlisted strength in each company will
be limited to fifty. In order that all Of
the men may have had some instruc-
ton Of the school of the soldier before
hand, no man enlisted after June S0th,
1902, will be permitted to participate in
this tour Of duty. Further details will
be announced in orders later.
H. The attention of Company Com
manders is invited to Section 9 Of the
Militia Law, also to Paragraphs 81 and
80 Of the Regulations, which, in the
future, will be strictly complied with
and no man will be enlisted who has
been previously discharged for non-at-
tendance to duty or any other delin-
quency whatever; it is the duty of the
mastering officer to ascertain these facts
before the muster is complete.
By order Of JOHN HUM,
Governor and Commander in Chief.
1. P. WIPKERsHAM, Adjutant General.
Officially promulgated
THEO. TOWNSEND,
Colonel LIST Inf. N. G. d.
CHAs. p COTTON, Adjutant.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
New Century club.

The regular meeting was held Mon
day, April 2sth, with the president in
the chair. The subject for next years
study will be English History. The
State Federation will be held in
Smyrna, May 9th and 2Sth. Mr.. Will
lis will speak at next Club meeting on
the Religion of China" An admis
sion fee Of five cents will be charged
for non members. This will be a very
interesting subject, and all know Mr.
Willis capability Of treating his sub
ject. The following programme waI
rendered
Current Mrs. P. f. Causey
Lille and Writings OF Thomas Carlyle.............
Mrs, T. V. Cahal
Recitation Miss Margaret Gil
Reading Mrs. R. W. Kinde
Memories of Stratford on Avon..............~....
Miss Jennie Davi
Music-Violin Duet-The Misses Rosa AM
Hall, with Miss Barker as planist....-.....
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
SnOwden-Paige Wedding.

The marriage Of Mrs. Cora Lee Snow
den, of dover, and DR.. Harris Lee Paige
of Now Briton, Conn, took place at
.1l.45 o'clock a. m. on April "A, 1902, at
Epworth NJ. E. parsonage in Whining
ton, Del. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Alfred Smith, D. D., the
pastor. The couple left soon after the
ceremony for Philadelphia. They will
reside in Dover. DIR. Paige is vel
known in Milford, where he resided fol
many years previous 10 his removal t.
Connecticut.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

We desire to return our sincere thank
to our many friends and neighb)rs who
have been so kind to our dear mother
and ourselves during her sickness and
death; and to US in our grief With
best wishes to and for you all, ! remain
Respectfully yours,
EDWARD T. IsETTS.
Glendale, Del, April 29th, 1862.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

THE "Polk FARM VIII be sold On
Thursday, May 29th, instead of as we
announced last week; which announce
ment was an error on the writer's part.
Our neighbor, the News and Adver-
tiser," copied the item as we published
it, and was therefore in error. We ap.
preeiate the compliment paid ihe
CHRONICLE by the News and Adver-
tiser," in accepting any statement it
publishes without question. What the
CHRONICLE publishes is generally cor
rect, but occasionally we make an error
like any other mortal; but always aim
to correct them.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
GEORGETOWN ITEMS.

AFTER two years waiting, the Town Council
ofGeorgetown viii permit waterw0rks being
put in; but not as municipal property, las they
giving them the right to erect water works.
The new SeafOrc-Rehoboth Trolley Com
pany was granted the right OF way through
Georgetown for its proposed line last week.
The smallpox scare has about passed, but
scores OF folks have got sore arms-the result
Of vaccination.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

Best Upper Lehigh or Morea coal,
224O lbs, at S545 cash per ton-May
delivery. Telephone No. 9. Leave
orders at Dayidson's jewelry store.
4 Is If B. B. Vineyard.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

DUES and interest Of the Milford
Building and Loan Association, due
next Tuesday, may be paid next Sat
urday or Monday, at the Office of the
Association.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

We find the higher order of position
for the intelligent classes, guarantee
them permanent, and usually get trans
pOrtation for out of town applicants.
Write for particulars and testimonials.
Quaker City Educational Institute, 1lS
N. 9TH St., Phila. Pa. 81 Sm.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
Sussex Mail Routes.

The rural free delivery routes in Sus-
sex county are giving such satisfaction
that applications have been made for
several new routes radiating from Lin
coin, Seaford, Georgetown, Dagsboro,
and Frankford, and a survey has been
made for a route from Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

JAMES WEIGH is agent for large
bakery at Washington, and furnishes
daily the finest bread in Milford, at
your door, fresh each day.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

MR.. CHARLES Mag has leased q
lot from Mrs. Annie P. Williams, at
the corner of Second street, South Mil
ford, and Fisher Avenue. and will
shortly begin the erection Of a residence
thereon.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
Many School Children are SickIy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Children's
Home, New York, Break up Colds in "a hours
Teething Disorders, and Destroy Worms. At ali
druggists, 2sc. Sample mailed free. Address
Alien Oimsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

KERR Brothers Celebrated White
Wash and Plastering Lime reduced in
price. 5busnels and over, soc per bushel;
in lots less than bushels. Csc per bushel
for cash. A. w. POWELL.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

ALL the latest styles in mems ladies'
misses and children's shoes. Made of
the best leather and workmanship.
Prices the lowest. at Persons. See
our line of ladies' Oxfords.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

Idlers are common on the streets in spring
time; people naturally lack that energy supplied
BY RamOn's Iron Tonic. Try il and be imbned
i with new life and vlgor. Il is a superior med,
i.ine. 81.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
SPRING

Known as the celebrated old T. B. Coursey
property, owned and operated by him.
TO ALL IT MAY CONCERN:-I have rebuilt
and have placed new milling machinery Of la
test and best improvements for grinding all
kinds Of grain for iced and -four. Also have Sc
cured one Of Deiawares best miiiers F. F. Har-
rington who last run the mill and who gave full
satisfaction to his patrons We, invite trial or
test to compete with any Of our brother millers.
We will be ready to receive all kinds Of grain BY
Monday May the 9th, Anniversary of Death of
Napoleon Ist. We do not expect like Cain of
old to slav our brother miliers but those estab-
lished in monopoly and power will feel our eff
forts for just and generous dealings with our
customers We do join any procession, we
enter the Arena for the race with the best iacil-
tiles cheaper power, ter power, best, latest
improved and newest m chinervi with an rer-
utable miller for cur e,v. capacity and honesty
Come and see us frie-ds. We are ready also
to saw any kind OF custom work and to furnish
wood sawed any lengths and split any size 70
to suit for your home use also in season, we will
manufacture (Sorghunl sugar cane molasses ans
new mill and outfit for the business. Plant good
good results. YOURS TRULY
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
Lime! Lime!l

Farmers VINO prefer hauling slack
lime, have been hauling it rapidly this
week from Chas. M. Hammond.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

WE buy Lowney's candies every
week. Why not buy fresh candy.
THos. WATSON. Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

NoTIcE.-M Joseph Colder can be
found at B. E. ellis old store every
day, where he is buying all kinds of
produce, eggs, poultry, calves, etc., for
the boat
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

You've mems $3.50 'waIkover"
shoes, both high and low cut, in the
new spring shapes; now ready.
]. w REEDY & Co.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

and burn. and make you tired all over1 Aliens
EOot-Isase rests and eools the feet and snakes
A.aikiug easy. Al all druEEistsandsh shoe stores ase
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

WHEN we fit you in "Walkover''
shoes, we guarantee down-to-datestyles,
comfort, long wear.
T. w REEDy. a. Co.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

A slight fire took place at the home
Of Capt. Chas. G. Watson last week
It was caused by spark falling on All
old dry roof, which was burning Srisklyr
when discovered. A few buckets OF
water extinguIished the blaze.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

NEXT week Captain b. T. Collins
contractor, will with a schooner load
OF material and gang Of twelve car
penters, go up to Mahon'a River Light
Station, where Captain Collins has tile
contract to erect the new light house.
which, together with the barn and
other outbuildings, has been framed
here, and the construction thereby ma
terially expedited.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

Come and see our new line of candies,
Is, 25, 85 and SO cents; always fresh.
Thos. Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

STYLISH, durable and fashionable
shoes for men, women and children.
J. w. REEDY & Co.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

Ribbons, Sash and Neck Ribbons
and all the narrow widths for trim
ming. J. w. Truitt & Co.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

Appliques, Gallons aud Insertions;
all the newest patterns.
j. w. Truitt & Co.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

THE "Medal Contest" held llnder
the auspices of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union, at the New Century
Club room last Friday evening, was a
very pretty affair. The flag dill by
the young girls was pretty ami we'll
executed, the singing by Miss Della
Hall and Miss Gertrude Atkins, ldasteI
Robinson and Messrs. Hall Anderson
and Thomas Watson was loudly ap
plauded, and the recitation CONTEST fol
a gold medal of selections on temper
ance subjects, was made by Miss News
Matthews, Gertrude Atkins Kathryn
Truitt and Master Allie Gillis. Rev
is NJ Morgan, Prof. BrookH anC
Miss Billings were the judges on point
of excellence in delivery, gesture. &C
cent and annunciatiOn. The media
was awarded to Master ellis.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

ROBBED AN OLD LADY.-While the
mother Of Mr.. B. +. Wiley was work
ing in her yard, in South Milford, last
Thursday, a sneek thief entered her
home and stole SIG % in cash from Mrs.
Wiley. This is five times in seven
years sneak thieves have robbed her.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

Boy wanted to learn the laund ry
business. Apply to I. D. Pierce, Mil
ford Steam Laundry.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
For Sale for Want 81 Use.

2 Good Cultivators.
u Dayton Wagon.
1 Two-Horse Drag Harrow.
l Set Wagon Harness.
l Double Carriage Harness.
GEO. H. HALL.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

THE school house being erected at
Benefits store, in Slaughter Neck, for
the colered people of that district. is
nearing completion and will fiji much
needed want Mr.. James T. Smith is
the contractor, and is doing a very
creditable Job.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

% inch Down Sofa Pillows, only 50
cents. J. w. Truitt & Co
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

DERBYs or soft hats in the latest
styles. J. w. REEDY & Co.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

ANoTHFR fine lot Of apples and
oranges this week. Thos. Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

SHERIFF REEDY sold the David
Adams house in North Milford, las.
Tuesday to the highest bidder, Rober.;
J Mears, for SIP. It will require con
siderable repair, but it is a bargain all
the same.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02
Sussex Teachers Examination.
Blade Fodder For Sale.

Bright, long blades, delivered in any
quantity desired. ]. E. Webb,
ASA Cedar Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

NOTICE. All persons owing the es-
tate of Robert H Roach, deceased, or
having claims against it, must present
the same or make settlement with the
administrator according to the law as
made and provided. GEO. E. ROACH,
52St Administrator of Robert Roach.
Milford chronicle., 1902-05-02

Mrs. S. f. Reedy requests the honor of
your presence to inspect her store, and
themost beautiful novelties from every
where" A collection we are quite sure
is unmatched in many of the cities.
We cannot picture the charming things
in the newspaper. Please call and be
convinced.