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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21
WORDS OF THE BIBLE COUNTED

WORDS OF THE BIBLE COUNTED
1t is well known that the number
of letters, words, verses. ETC., con-
tanned in the Bible have been count
ed but by whom, when or where is
not generally known. Treats pub
LEGATION entitled "Curiosities of
the Bible" speak of the occurrence
as being of Spanish origin, and that
the Prince of Grenada, fearing
usurpation, caused the arrest of the
supposed would-be ususper, and by
order of the Spanish crown he was
thrown into an old prison called the
place Of skulls, situated in Madrid,
where he was confined for 80 years,
with no other companion than the
rats mice, and other vermin that fire.
quented his dismal cell.
During his confinement he count
ed the letters, ETC., contained in the
Bible, and scratched the several
numbers on the stone walls with a
nail. When his work was Giscov-
cred he was furnished with writing
utensils and ordered to make a copy
of the result of his long and tedious
task, and on its being completed he
finally received his liberty.
The following is a correct copy
of his great work:
The Bible contains $3.50, $50 let
tiers, 773,746 words sr,I73 verses,
IIo5 chapters and 66 books.
The word "and" occurs 10, ga
times, the word "Jehovah" 6,Ss5
times, and the word reverend" but
once, which is in the ninth verse of
the One Hundred and Eleventh
psalm.
The middle verse is the eighth
verse of the One Hundred and Eigh-
teenth psalm. The twenty-frst
verse of the eleventh chapter of Ezra
contains all the letters of the alphabet
except the letter j.
The finest chapter to read is the
twenty-sixth chapter of the Acts OF
the Apostles. The most beautiful
chapter is the Twenty THIRD psalm.
The nineteenth chapter of II Kings
and the thirty-seventh chapter of
Isaiah are alike.
The four most inspiring promises
are to be found in the sixth chapter
of ST. John, thirty-sevsnth verse and
fourteenth chapter of st. Matthew,
twenty-eighth versa and the Thirty
seventh psalm, fourth verse.
The longest verse is the ninth
verse, eighth chapter of Esther.
The shortest verse is the thirty-fifth
verse, eleventh chapter of st. John
There are 10 chapters in the book
of Esther in which the words Lord
and God do not occur. The eighth,
fifteenth, twenty-frst and thirty
first verses of the One Hundred and
Seventh psalm are alike. All the
verses of the One Hundred and
Seventh psalm end alike. The One
Hundred and Seventeenth psalm
contains but two verses, the One
Hundred and Nineteeth psalm con-
tains no verses. There are no
words or names of more than six
syllables.
1t has also been discovered by
some persons unknown that in Joel,
third chapter, third verse, the word
girl occurs, and in the eighth chap
ter of Zachariah, fifth verse, the
word girls is mentioned for the only
time in the whole book.
The eighth chapter of Esther,
ninth verse, contains So IS. The
word snow appears "a times in the
Old Testament and three times in
the New.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21
WEST HOUND

No. ~ De- the regular accommodation g0ins
west and stops af ail stations.
Trains marked 5. stop rcgufarIr. and trains
mafkod > are Tag stations. Othcfffalus Cd, not
stop.
Trains marked stop 90 receive and fls.
express.
y. ~ MtnrfN Manager Passenger Traffic.
q. W. bAssHrI, General Passenger Agent.
baltimore Nd.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21

A lady once asked little girl of
i've if she had any brothers.
Eyes" said the child, az have
three brothers,"
"And how many sisters, my
dear9" asked the lady.
Just one sister, and I'm il" re-.
piled the small girl.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21
Vhiskies

always on band ABSOLUTELY pURE
Wheat oJ Rye A. so per Gallon
ONEu & RUSH
lshinbonc) Gibbons Glade. "a.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21
The West Virginia Northern Time
Schedule.

IN EFFECT MAY y, 1903.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21

T. Stop only on signal. or notice to Con.
ductor.
r K BRE1Z General Manager.
=. ~ q. TIME T&BLE
Taking Eject Nor. 2grd. 1902.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21

NAIL nAit nAm
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8raftOn4.., sd - g5si ~ g SOS % so 40
NoWburg .t.. - s. ~ ~ 30 O5
TuuucifOu....af 'sgO2a88D IfI 81
KOwlesbufg .a .F91s |f789
Terra hlfa..s5l0 80 % "a 2Oagi5
oakland ......ls52 90 IS ii.s3 q stsgsss, s2s
Tho new Flyer so. ~, leaves Grafton az
g1l o.. m. and Dr. due az Terra Alta af
5i5; The only stop in The county. except
huWlcsb burg. Gag stallion. ard Oakland
3H5, No 12is the accommodation and stops
90 an stations
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
HOUSTON ITEMS.

Officers elect of Houston Camp,
No. 1920, Modern WOodman OF
America, were installed on Tuesday
evening as follows V. c. Geo. L.
Counselman; W. A, A. w. Daw-
son: Banker, S. w. Townsend;
Clerk, R. Graham; Watchman, J.
H. Johnson; Sentry, ]. w. Daw-
son; Manager, J. w. Johnson. At
ter which two new members were
adopted. The camp bids fair to
quite an increase. They have a
nice hall and are agitating the plan
of starting a reading bureau for
its members and friends, The
members are looking forward to
the spread planned by our venera-
bic consul.
The Epworth League elected Of
fcers last week, and are now in
good shape for active work.
The Ladies Aid gave a special
program in Wharton's Hall on
Wednesday evening Mrs. Whar-
ton assisted by Miss Brown, pre-
pared the children for their parts,
Sweets have been moving in large
quantities this and last week.
The following scholars returned
to their duties at school Monday
Elizabeth Burris, at Washington
College; Vim. Pierce and May
Jump, at Conference Academy
Jennie Jump at West Chester Nor
NAL School; and Eugenia Graham
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
ahe Milford Hieh School.

at abe Milford High School.
/ Carrie Spence,of Denton,is visit
ing Ila Reese.
Ralph Armour, of Birdsboro,
spent the holidays with his uncle,
Samuel Armour.
Harry Townsend visited in Phil
adelphia during the holidays.
Chas. Townsend returned home
last week after spending some days
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
]. Townsend.
Several of our town folks have
been quite sick: Stella Townsend,
Afbs. Pierce and Joe Vinyard.
Names Johnson, of Selbyville,was
al led to see his father, Mr.. John
:. johnson, on Wednesday, who is
cry low.
R alta Melvin has been in Will
nin-gton among friends for several
weeks.
Hl. w. Pusey and Aaron Wood
ruff were in Dover on Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
Book for Piano Buyers

Glow to Buy a Piano is the title of a
book published to aid in the selection of
a perfect instrument. This volume, igur-
atively speaking, takes the piano apart
and affords the reader a ready knowledge
of its mechanism, construction and opera
ton. With this information, together with
the other instructive data, the buyer has
a fund of facts that makes piano selection
easier. A copy Of the book may be OBJ
tained free by writing to Blasius & Sons,
11O1, 11O3 and 1119 Chestnut St., Phila.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
Notice..

1 am to-day prepared to supply you
with the best and most stylish clothing
that is manufactured, as 1 have accep-
ted the agency for Alfred Benjamin &
Co.. and also handle Stein, Bloch &
Co.'S clothing,of New York City, which
exhibits the highest degree of perfec-
ton attainable in ready-tO-wear gar
ments. 1t is impossible to tell it from
high-class custom work.
MARK L. DAVIS.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
Keith Kernels.
A FEW OF THE ACTS THAT WILL
AMUSE FUTURE PATRONS.

The Canoriporci, who will ap-
pear the third week in January,
will prove quite an innovation in
the naw form of Vaudeville and
should score a hit. These particu-
lar entertainers have had the honor
Of appearing before royalty in Eu-
rope.
During a weeks lay off OF
Quincy Adams Sawyer" Charles
Dickson, who plays the title part
presented his latest vaudeville act
"Heart- to- Heart Talks, at the
Avenue Theatre, Detroit, and
scored a big hit. He will present
the sketch at Keith's New Theatre
early this coming spring.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
20 Fine Missouri Mules

will be sold at private sale at my home
one mile North of Owens Station on
the Queen Anne railroad. They are
aged from 5 to years; all good sized
animals. These mules were bought
right and will be sold right, and will
be guaranteed to purchaser as repre-
sented.
Call on OF address
H. L. TATMAN,
19tf Owens Station, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
Personal MENTION.

Miss Serena Gilman has returned to
Hobbs Ferry, N. Y.
Miss Lank, of Milton, is the guest of
Miss May Sheppard.
Miss Matte Prettyman is visiting
friends in Oaklane. Pa.
Miss Virgie Davis, of Dover, is the
guest of Miss Mollie Davis.
Miss Virginia Truitt is the guest of
friends in Washington, D. c..
Valvert and Alonson Fox have been
on a short Wis in Dover this week
Miss Hattie Salmons, of Philadel-
phia, has been visiting Miss May Shep-
pard.
Mrs Cornelia Blocksom, of Whining
ton, is visiting friends and relatives in
town.
; Harry Causey, of E kton has been the
guest of his parents during the last
week.
, Herbert Dixie has been the guest of
friends in Frederick during the past
week.
! John Kramlieh, who has been suffer
ing from malaria fever, is now eonva-
lescing.
Miss Ethel Truitt, of Philadelphia,
has been spending few days with
Milford friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Refs, Miss Emma,
aud Messrs. Harry and Solo nOu Refs
are in Baltimore.
Miss Maggie Havelow, who has
been visiting relatives in Philadelphia,
has returned home.
Mrs. Catherine Foulk, who has been
guest of her sous in New York City,
has returned home.
Mrs. Kerr and son, Cooper, VINO have
been visiting friends in Georgetown
have returned nome.
Del Vaules, of Philadelphia, attend
ed the anniversary of his father Oh
Tuesday evening last.
Robert Daniels has returned to vii
mington, where he is attending th'
Wilmington Business School.
Thos. Sipple, who has been visiting
relatives in Milford, left for his hOm'
in Colorado on Tuesday last.
Albert E. Archer left for Georgetown
: on Monday evening, where he viii
take up his duties as Recorder.
Miss Mary Short, who has been th'
guest of Miss Lena Stayton, returned
to Philadelphia on Monday last.
Miss Cora Robbins has gone to Am
bier, Penn, where she is a student a
the Ladies' Female College of tina
place.
) Nearly all of the college girls anC
bows, who have been home on thei
, Christmas vacation, returned to sehoo
on Monday last.
Miss Elizabeth Stidham has accept
ed the position of clerk in the sho'
store of James Reedy. which was for
merly held by Albert E. Archer.
Raymond A. Watson, who is em
ployed at the National Bank of vii
mington and Brandywine, has beer
spending the week with his parents.
Mr.. b. H. Matthews has removed hi
place Of residence from North MILFORD
to the Scri5ne, property on Soutl
Front street, next to the residence 0
George II. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
Notice.

The general assessment list for 1908
will be hung up for inspection at the
following places Houston Postoffice,
Milford Postoffice, Central and Nation
al Hotels, Thompson's store in Milford
Neck. on Monday, January 5th,
and will sit for appeal on Saturday
Jan. Il, when all mistakes will be re-
citified. H. w. PUsEY.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

A chimney in the house Of DIR. Geo.
Messiclz on South Front st. caught fire
on Tuesday evening. The alarm was
sounded, but when the fire company
arrived on the scene the fire was
nut out.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

Harry Pierce, the Travelling Salesman,
well-known here, has associated him
self for next year with larger firm
VIM. Dieches & Co., of Baltimore, Md,
who are one of the largest wholesale
dealers in tobacco doing business in this
section. He will retain his territory on
this Peninsula.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

AN anniversary of the Vaules family
was held at the residence of VIM. T..
Vau'es on Lake Avenue Tuesday even
ing, it being the 10th birthday of Mr..
Vaules. About twenty-five were pres
ent. and all spent an enjoyable even
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
Wanted.

Muskrats, viii pay highest cash
price Ship at once.
SPICER & BROCKLEY.
101 E. Fourth St.,
Wilmington, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

DR.. Z. Roberts, the Veterinarian
has located in Milford, and offers his
services to all who may need skilled
veterinary surgeon. His office Is at
The Hotel Windsor, and he will be
Sronpt in response toa all calls Charges
reasonable. III u Il
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
Fire Sale.

All goods damaged by recent fire
will be sold at a sacrifice at E. G..
Pierce's grocery store, Watson Block,
Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
For Rent.

Store in Milford now occupied by D
r. Grier & Co. Apply to
VIM. T. Watson, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
Wanted.

A first-class timer and furnace
worker; who also, is a good plumber.
Must be a total abstainer.
WIN. FAIRIES,
u 10 1t Smyrna, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

Ladies dressing sacks and nigh
robes in fannelettes. Geo. IL. Hall
ReadY-Made Dept.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

For the next few days, Mrs Reedy
will sell some special bargains. Sne
has the finest assortment Of goods
in lower Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

The best place in Milford to buy
Guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes, at
the email price of So. .O0, ,S8 80 and S4.OO,
is at Hammond 6 Ennis.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

- PURE fresh mince meat, very fine
XS6d fresh home made candy, at
HOLDEN's.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

All of Lowney's finest candies. We
psell SO many, because they're always
fresh. IhOs. w atson, Jr'
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

DIR. Thomas Hitch, of Cedar Beach
will resume the practice of medicine
the first of January, 1903, and will have
an office at Henry Clay Jone-' resi-
dence in Slaughter Neck, where he
will visit daily and also an office at
his Cedar Beach Hotel, which viii be
open to the public. L L u
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

Just arrived a car load of fine West
ern horses and mules, which are for
sale by Windsor Bros.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

If you are looking for something
handsome and nice in the organ line
and at a special bargain price, call al
Davidson's jewelry store and see that
beautiful new organ.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

For the lowest prices on ladies'
watches, go to G. w. Davidson.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

We are the only receivers in town Of
the Lowney Chocolates, direct from
the factory in Boston, and handle
nearly all of the LOwney goods sold
here, ARNOLD'S.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

Buy your spectacles and eye glasses,
at c. W. DavidsOn's.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

Try the "Maurice River Cove Oys-
tiers, /" raw or cooked, inlany style.
ArnOld's.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

FINE pound paper, l5c pound. En-
velopes, Sc package.
THos. WATSON, JR.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

Handsome head shawls at Pierce's,
Csc to S2.25 each.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

We are the one place where you can
buy the S. and T Ladies' Wrapper in
town. It is the best. Geo. H. Hall.
Ladies' Ready-Made Dept
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
NoLice 10 TaxahIes.

All taxes are due. All who pay this
month will save the fine. Office near
depot J. s. BRADLEY,
s 80 If Col. of Taxes Cedar Greek HID.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

1000 pieces latest designs in Wall
Paper received this week at Hammer
sley's Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

$4,000 worth of mems and boys
clothing to be closed out at once at
cost and less than cost. We DO not
deal in the cheap clothing, but the best
clothing at the cheap price.
c. NJ. TAT1IAN.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

SEE the New Wall Papers at Ham
mersley's Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
Wanted At Once.

10000 White Oak Ties.
$1,000 Red Oak Ties.
Geo. IL. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
JOS E. WARREN,
SOUTH MILFORD,
THE
Universal Fire Kinder.
sAYEs rs pRIcF EYERY MnNTH
Price 25 Cents

Price 25 Cents.
win Last Lifeline. Used in over million Homes.
Kindlinr fresh fires every day has been the
lot Of humanity al down the g-s and is likely
to continue rs au everyday business for all time
to come The cheap~ess Of coal ell and its uni
versal use in every household has long since
been ack uowledged as the most convenient and
quickest means Of startirga fire, but pouring oil
out of "a can ou wood or coal is not only eX-
travagaut but is attended with hazardous risks
and often with fatal results Tine famous Uni-
versal Fire Kinder brings safety end economy
10 the home, is clean and convenient, alwavs
ready, efficient to start either COAL OF wood fires
without sid Of other kin ling. Tile Kinder is
so constructed as 10 lie very dornus, and will
burn from Lotto Is minutes, absorbing "a spoon
full oil: thus IL kudles 100 fires with 100 spoon
flis OF OIL at q cost Of about cents. u is use
ful MS a torch. or to burn brush or caiHpillar
nests in fruit trees.
DIRECrIoNs FOR UsE;-Procure en- ordinary
oyster or fruit can, 6ll about one-third full of
coal oil. drop the Kinder in the can and let 1t
remain ready for use. Take out the Kinder,
rol lightly in ashes apply natoh aud place
beneath the wood or coal, and when The fire IS
well ignited, blow out and drop back into the
can until wanted again, For Sale BY
dec 26-it. 4. J. Harper, Milford Del.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

School SuppIIes-pencils, pens, tablets
etc. New lot at Thomas Watson.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

Take home box of Maurice River
Fried Oysters" zoe half dozen, or 35c
dozen. Arnolu's.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

For sale 1900 bushels western grown
white oats. j. E. HOLLAND,
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

Come and see our new wall paper for
1908. Thos. Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

You save money when you buy at c.
w. DavidsOn's.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

mBETrER Buy your shoes here. We
make a specially of good shoes. The
kind that show their goodness from
start to finish. Ladies' shoes from 81 %
to ss 90. Mems from 81 25 to 50 so.
n. j PIERsON
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

Fancy California walnuts and al
monds, at Watson's.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

For the "good" kind of a sewing ma
chine, 90 to c. w. Davidson.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

Extra fne large oysters, Soc per quart,
90 Arnold s.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
nnc ID L.lsnop I.otter.

Here is the latest story which Bishop
Potter is telling on himself: On Friday
evening, Nov. 21 last, the bishop per
formed an ordination ceremony in Stat
en- Island and, as is his custom on such
occasions. wore a small red hood at the
back Of his surplice.
An old negro woman was in the con-
gregation as an interested listener. Aft
er the ceremony her mistress, who was
also present, asked her what she thought
of it.
''Well." she replied in a hesitating
way, II liked his speech fust rate, but
I feel mighty sorry for dat man. l guess
he amt got no woman to tend to him.
has hep she asked.
On being assured that the bishop was
given every possible attention she re-
piled positively:
Now, | know better dan dat, cause
one time. when he turned round, | SAW
dat de back Of his coat was busted. an
his red undershirt was shown through
New York Times.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
Uniform Rate Of One Cent a Word Each
Insertion.

If Won have want that you think some
mani Milford can I'LL, take in the whole
field at once by inserting want al IN the
CHRONICLE. . A., .
CHRONICLE. 1t gets right out among an lne
people who are worth talking 70. An0 II
your man is in town you'll hnd hln' Lhere
no doubt about that.
Tne rate is cent a word each Insertion
Ii yOu have a pig for sale; or nave lost any
thing, put It in this column.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
Annual Pants Sale


These annual pants during January each have become
eagerly waited by and Boys of Milford
Each year these sales improve in greatness
This time $50 pairs of Sweet Orr & Co.. pants will be
sold at exactly off regular price
Trousers others ask $780, reduced to $3.50
Trousers others S. sell $3.50 reduced to $500
Trousers others sell $500 reduced to $500
Trousers others sell reduced to Soo
Every pair guaranteed not to rip give entire satisfaction
G.. ID. ABBOTT 6 co.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09

Fine white grapes at Watson's.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09
j. w. Truitt & @

Just as we told you year ago we will have no shop
worn stock or reduction sale this January our aim IS and
will be- not to carry the goods from one season to
another but to make our prices that they will in
rerst re thoughtful buyer ali the year round and give
YOU the advantage before the season is over We buy
strictly for cash and satisfied with small profit
Everything in Dry Goods, Notions and Trimmings
Dress Goods Specially.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-09


FOR sALE.-An upright boiler, about q
horse power in good shape. For further part
ulars write n. B. Register, Lewes' Del''boN'I
WANrRD.-Bouuty Land Warrantsor Scrip.
address, N. B. Register Lewes' Del.
FOR SALE-Four mules and three horses,
for want Of use. $ W. Darby
1ooest Frederica Del
FOR sALE.-Twenty head offpe hio'ke
Illinois mules; all young and broke Also
six head good work horses and mares.
1oottf windsor Bros
FOR sALE-ses sond-hand Piano viii sell
cheap. Elegant frame and perfect Ivory
kew board. Address this office
STORE HOUSE FOR RENT-A good ioca-
ton at Brick Granary. Apply to
lt-pd Ii. s. watson brlcA " i"l'''-
FOR KENT.-Dwening former occupied
bv Anna Jump,and Socks, the Ladies Tailor
Good stand for dressmaker. Apply to
j. W. Jump.
Josr-Hound bitch marked black, white
and yellow; broken tail; reward will be paid
e,. ,ofrrnattop. Thad Windsor.
FOR sALE.-A mule two years Old extra
fine animal. Apply to w. l. BETS
l0lt Euehoale' beI'
FOR RENT.-smal house on Washington
street. Apply, Wm' H. stayIoh'