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Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
New Century Club.

The regular meeting Of the New
Century Club of Milford, was held
Monday afternoon. November 23rd,
with the president, Mrs. G. w. Mar
shall, in the chair.
The business before the club was fix
ing the schedule Of rates for renting the
building.
A vote of thanks was given Mrs
Mary Caulk for "guest's book" she
has given the club. and TO Mrs. John
Welch for the table in which the book
iskept. Mr.John APPEL presented to the
club a very pretty calendar for 1904, and
was given a vote Ofthanks, as was the
President, Mrs.G. w. Marshall, for the
Secretary's desk, which she gave the
club. Mrs. Warner Smith added to
the collection Of pictures by giving q
pretty water-colOr picture.
The program was in charge Of Mrs
John Welch Chairman of Literature
Curreat Events, written by Mrs. A
Donnell Marshall, and read by Mrs
Peter Causey was on the current litera-
ture, and was we'll selected.
Mrs. John Welch had very interest
ing paper on 1.-THE Princess de Lam
balle."
Misc Pauline Abbott's piano solo was
executed in her usual fine style.
Miss Annie HALLS paper on John M
Clayton, read by Mrs. Warner smith
was instructive and interesting.
Next weeks program will be IL
charge of Mrs. John Smith. Subject
ETravelD -
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Benjamin 7. Collins Dead.

Peniamin F. Collins, a we'll known
luntber man and contractor Of this
ton died at his home on South Trout
treet, on Tuesday morning last at 80,
in his end year.
Mr.. Collins was born at Laurel, Del,
and came TO Milford about 20 years ago
and engaged in the milling business at
Marshalls mill, near town. A few
years later he gave up the milling busi-
ness and engaged in the lumber busl
ness buving piliug for many Whining
ton and Philadelphia parties. F'om
this he and Peter Riggs formed a part
rership AID engaged in the lumber and
milling business, building a large sa"
mill in South Milford near Abbotts
shipvard. In 1902 the firm purchased
the saw mill of A w. Powell and con
tr,lled for about year the entire
IuInher business of the town; but failed
about six months ago because OF the
great losses sustained by improper
estfmates ON contract work. After th'
properties ere sold Mr.. Col ins begar
to fail IN health and gradually grew
Aorse until death ended the struggle
on Tuesday of this week.
Funeral services were held from hi
late residence on Thursday afternoon
Dr.. S NJ. Mo gan conducting the OBJ
seaues Interment was made at Ode
Fellows Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Milford Grange.

The Grange met last Saturday IN
regular session and sdopted various
resolutions to be submitted to the State
Grange in its annual meeting to be
held at Newark, Dec. $40.
Mr.. J. ] Rosa, chairman Of commit
tee on resolutions. made his report with
a &c. les Of resolutions on the death OF
David Scott, highly Eeulogistic Of the
deceased ASIA member Of the Grange,
the church and the community as a
citizen and a husband and father,
which resolutions were adopted unsn-
imously by standing vote.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Windsor Block Sold.

By an order Of the Orphans Court of
Sussex County, the Windsor Block,
Jointly owned by the Windsor and
Dorsey heirs, was sold at public sale on
Saturday last in front of the aforesaid
property, and was purchased by Harry
Windsor for a consideration of S14, ,O1O.
Since the property was sold by an order
Of the Orphans Court confirmation OF
the sale by,that body is necessary be-
fore the sale is valid.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Milford Trust and Banking Company
Opened Monday.

The Milford Trust Company opened
its bank on Monday and began busl-
ness with the following officers and di'
rectors President and cashier, A. w.
Powell; vice presidents. John Abbott
secretary, DIR, P. T. Carlisle; book
keeper. George Thomas Reed direc-
tors. Geo. H. Hall, DR.. G. w. Pleasan'
ton. J. C. Wharton, s. f. Reed. Chas
H. Sackett and G. Layton Grier. Jas
P. Townsend, cashier of Snow Hill
Bank, was in town on Monday and
Tuesday assisting the new officers IL
the business.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Farmers Institute in Milford Dee. 4


The following program will be OBJ
served at the session to be held in the
New Century Club Rooms, on Friday
Dec. 4th:
0 A. M.-Exhibit of Live Bees, Hives and Honey
Exhibit of Ears of Corn grown in Delaware
for comparison with Illinois Corn; judging
corn, its quality. value for feeding, typical
forms, etc.
Question Box.
The San Jose Scale in Delaware,
Wesley webb'
The Hog-Feeding and Breeding,
Fred. H. Rankin, Urbana, Illinois
The Romance Of the Honey Bee, and Bed
Keeping for Profit,
DR.. Joel L. Gihllan, Newark Dell
IsOP. M.-The Improvement of the Corn Crop
by Breeding Selection and Cultivation,
Fred. H. Rankin
Address by Professor Foord.
Preserving our Holly and some other trees
Mrs Annie E, williams, Milford, Dei'
Question Box.
7P.M-A talk to Young People, Mr.. Rankin
The Education of the Farmers Boy,
Prof. J. A. Foord Delaware College,
Miss Mary Wharton, Of Dover, will sing
several selections at each session.
Everybody is invited TO attend. Discussions
on every topic presented. The Question Box
will be open and every one should come with
list Of questions to be answered.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Kent Coroner Busy.

Coroner H. H. Abbott, of Kent Coun-
tv. has had rather busy time Of 1t
ecently. On Wednesday, Nov.
IL. he was called to Camden to hear
the case Of the Hollis murder. On
Monday he was called to Dover to hear
the case of John Rothermel who was
drowned in Silver Lake on Sunday and
on Tuesday he was called to FELTON, to
hear the Warren murder case, making
three cases within a week
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
A Valuable Bird Dog Poisoned.
1COMMUNICATED.]

Faithful "Billy Holland" is dead.
Everybody knew Billy, the handsome
setter. How pathetically he would
look into the faces Of the children as
thev caressed his noble head; and now
his ewes are closed forever. All Of last
week he served in the field, so pa-
tiently and well, and on Tuesday OBJ
tanned strychnine, set out by a brute
farmer to punish the trespassing owns
ers of innocent dogs. He had fine quail
tiles. an excellent hunter, well trained
and Of kindly disposition. Many will
think of him now in sadness. Ner4
vana, peaceful rest, is his.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
CHURCH NEWS.
Ave. VI E. Church.

The services at the Avenue NJ. b.
Church on Sunday as usual; morning.
preaching at 10.30 by the pastor; Sun
day school at , p. m; evening Ep-
worth Ceague at O'Clock topic: use
of PRAYER" Miss Jennie McNalr who
was to have lead the meeting will not
be able to do so account of illness.
Everybody is invited to attend these
services.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Successful Cunning.

James o. Cham berlain, who has re-
turned from Virginia, where he has
been spending some time at cunning,
reports that he not only succeeded In
shooting large number of quail but as
well brought home two large wild
turkeys, weighing 27l pounds.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Begins Contract.

Contractor Pine, who was awarded
the contract for the printing annex for
the Caulk Dental Supply Co., brought
a force Of men here this week, and has
begun the work Of laying the concrete
foundation preparatory to the con-
structing Of the building which is to
be Of stone.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
"ChronIcIe" Receives handsome Cake.

The publisher and employees Of the
CHRONICLE wish to extendtheir thanks
for the kind remembrance Of Mrs.
Edgsr Mahan, which came to our
notice on Tuesday evening, and also
Mr.. Mahan for his kindness in bringing
the same to the Office. The cake was
delicious, and we all enjoyed it so much
that our best efforts to express our
pleasure are but poor indeed.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Appoints U. S. Senate Post Master.

United States Senator J. Frank Alice
has obtained for William H. Jakes, Of
Wyoming, the position of postmaster Of
the United States Senate.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
ess. but with good designs set for copy

ness, but with good designs set for copy
ing. fine results ought to be obtained.
Three such models appear in the first
two Of the accompanying pictures. Ihe
first was brown cheviot, with finish or
heavy brown passemeuterie and brown
buttons. To be in direct touch with cur
rent rulings, q brown hat should be worn
with such a suit, so that the onetons
scheme throughout could be accomplish
ed. This is another fancy not well
adapted to modest wardrobes, especially
when no portion of such costume cannot
be put TO separate use. Yet any schem-
ing economizer will find ways to get
around this drawback. At the left in
the next Illustration is a light tan broad
cloth trimmed with stitching and pearl
buttons. Opposed to it is a gown OF
fuscia colored venetian cloth. Several
fuschia shades showed in its passemen-
terie. This is another stylish color trick.
It's buttons were shaded pearl.
No one feature of the shops current
offering is more impressive than their
supply of wraps and coats. Nowhere do
shoppers linger longer than among these
garments. Nowhere else is there more
to reward study. 1t would seem as II
these pretties would become worn out
with handling. for they excite a deal of
Just looking" but there are hosts Of
them, and considering that prices are
higher than usual for such out
fitting, they go fast. Such outsides are
to be a big factor in stylish dressing this
and surely, if an elaborate dress
err is to own a half or full dozen of such,
she who must make one wrap do will
want q pretty one She won't have to
look far to satisfy that requirement, for
the whole display is marked by excellent
taste. Her ideas of price will cut out
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
Road Across the Desert.

Work is now in progress in southern
California upon a boulevard intended
to pass through the Colorado desert in
a straight line from the projected town
of lockwood to Calexico, on the Next
can border. 1t will be 100 feet wide
and thirty-five miles long. Along
either side of the boulevard and down
the center will be rows of trees ia
shut off the glare of the desert sun
Also on either side will be small a
ais, which will not only irrigate the
shade trees, but also will be utilized
to lay the dust when the road Is com,
pleted. 1t will require only two men
to care for the entire thirty-five miles
The rapid growth of trees in the
desert country will insure a magniti
cent enu in a very short time. Al
the international line 14-mOnth-old will
lows are growing Gu the banks Of the
imperial canal seven inches in diane
ter and thirty feet high. The boule
ward will give access to the towns
of lockwood, Brawley, Imperial, Stills
bee, Calexico, MeXicala, Mexicula and
many new villages.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
TWO FROM A LARGE AND VARIED LOT.

suited, the average figure being consider
I'D, to the heavy fabrics whose surface is
this season characterized by ~roughness.
Yer, tall or slender women may wear
hem safely, but softer, thinner woolens
ire far better for others. Indeed, so
striking are zibellines and many like
weaves, that the average Eoman's ward
robe hardly has place for them, except
chey come in coat or walking suit. Their
stylishness is so great that It's well to
help on the general showing, but a dressy
gown of such materials Il likely to be so
distinctive that it won't bear many wear
ngs we'll. Such dresses. of course, are
pnly suitable for those whose supply is
50 large that they don't need to wear
my one gown steadily. Cloths, both
>ough and smooth, are not so profusely
trimmed as they wege a year ago, though
he trimming counts much in the gowns
general effect, and though it be small in
mount, is distributed artfully. This is
written of model dresses; the average
product may not achieve much Of artful-
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
Italian Salad.

Butter an oval mould slightly. then
arrange cooked macaroni and truffles
around the sides. Crate six cucumberS
add to half pint Of water, with slice
of onion; simmer five minutes; remove
onion and add n teaspoonful salt,
one-fonrth t~easpoonful white pepper,
one tablespoonful gelatine, softened,
two tablespoonfuls white wine vine
gar; line the mould with this, also;
then add any preferred meat, fish OF
fowl, cut fine with celery, green pep
pers, moisten with seasoned and stew
ed tomatoes. Set on ice until firm.
Garnish with mayonnaise and parsleya
to Eat.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
G1cauinZs.

Salt In water is the best thing to
clean basket-ware and mating.
CaulIfower used for pickles should
be prepared by first boiling the vegeta-
BILE.
Ounces and pears should be boiled
In clear water until tender before be-
Ing put in the syrup.
Egg shells crushed and shaken In
glass bottles half filed with water will
cleanse them quickly.
When juice is left from canning It
may be boiled low, made into jelly OF
syrup for favoring purposes.
Coffee roasted on a hot shovel. sugar
burned on hot Goals, or vinegar boiled
with myrrh and sprinkled on the floor.
are excellent deodorizers.
If any foreign substance is swallow
ed which is sharp, a needle for in
stance, do not give an emetic, but con-
fine the diet to mashed potatoes for
two days.
Many good housekeepers rely alto
gether on kerosene for polishing furni-
ture, removing scratches and unsichtIv
marks In general
Books kept in ordinary booksbelves
and thus exposed to the air, will keen
much better than those in bookcases
with closed doors.
To remove walnut and fruit stains
from the fingers, dip them in strong
tea, rubbing the nails with it with q
nail brush; wash in warm water; the
stains come out instantly.
A cement made by adding a tea
spoonful Of glycerine to a gill of glue
Is a great convenience in the kitchen
and is especially good for fastening
Ieother, paper or wood to metal.
A wooden rolling pin, without ham
die and covered with flannel. is used
by n woman when pressing sleeves
n wristbands. The pin is Inserted
into the sleeve, which, she says. VIII
then press as readily as IL it were a
fiat surface.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
Why IT Tasted Ritter.

A physician had occasion to prescribe
q~uinine to q patient, an elderly lady
who was not used to modern ways OF
administering medicine. The quinine
was ordered in capsules-twelve, each
containing four grains. About a week
later the doctor was called to attend a
daughter Of the old lady, and he no.
ticed what he supposed were the Qui-
nine capsules he had prescribed. Turn
ing to the mother, he asked why she
had not taken the medicine.
Sure, doctor, do you mean that bit
ter powder? Yes, l took it, but had
hard work getting it cut of those little
glass things it was put up in."-Phila-
Gelphia Ledger.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
The Fly Was Particular.

A certain spinster in indianapolis,
says the Journal of that city, who has
lived alone in her beautiful and state
ly home for many years, is n Of the
city's most notable housewives. Nc
childish fingers have ever marred tbs
brillianee Of her mirrors and windows
or played havoc with the handsome
bronzes and vases in the dainty cared
for dining At the home of hel
brother, where seven children romI
from morning until night, as may be
imagined, the same exquisite perfec.
ton Of housekeeping is impossible
One day her small niece returned
home after a tea party at auntie's, and
in an awed voice said: Mama, l saw
q fly in Aunt Maria's house. but
(thoughtfully) it was washing itselfw
The small boy always wonders If hi
mother will ever get owe being sur
prised at the things he does
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22

tai trimmings were early steps. By such
processes IS the new style becoming suit
ed to the women who reveled in tight
skirts, and who, unless such concessions
had been forthcoming, surely would have
arisen in their might and established
some radically different style. a result
of these processes of compromise is that
the full skirt has come to stay. So in
rour trips about the shops you, who are
plump or short, don't try to get on alto
sethcr without it, but rather seek some
modification that is becoming. Such are
obtainable.
1t hardly need be stated that the more
radical forms of full skirt are poorly
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22

nearly all the richer garments, but the
thought that few Of these are suited to
the one-wrap program should be sooth-
ing. Perhaps her greatest danger is Of
becoming confused in the large and va
ried showing and of purchasing mwisely.
Still, little advice can be given beyond
the easy and hardly helpful, select some
thing and according to your wardrobe.
Nor can the artist give assistance Of far
reaching value; there's too much to be
half realized without having a good hook
at 1t.
Two pretty wraps Of the loose form
much favored are seen here. One was
biscuit broadcloth heavily embroidered In
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
Der CatsuD.

Three dozen cucumbers and eighteen
nedium-sized onions peeled and chop
ped very fine. Mix thoroughly with
threefourths Of a pint of salt, place
in sieve, ard 1t drain over night. Add
one-half pint cup Of whole mustard
seed, ground black pepper to taste
about ~one-fourth Of a cup. Mix all
thoroughly and cover with the best
malt vinegar. Bottle. A fine relish
with fish dishes.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
Ma.hed Potatoes, Milauaise.

Boil the required number of potatoes
till done, drain till they are perfectly
dry; then mash with a fork till smooth
and creamy, moistening during the
MASKING process with chicken stock.
Season with salt and white pepper and
add considerable whipped cream
enough to enable you to beat the pota-
TO with an 9 beaten. Put into a dish.
smooth lightly, sprinkle grated parme-
san over the top and brown in a rather
hot oyen.-The Epicure.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
<

Shred fine white cabbage into bits.
Put a layer of the cabbage in the bot
tom of the keg and cover with a layer
of salt sprinkled on generously. then
add more cabbage and more salt and
proceed In this way until the key Is
full, pressing down each layer hard.
Put a weighted board on the surface
Of the cabbage and stand away to
ripen. The liquid will exude from the
cabbage and salt and the scum must
be removed. Stand for some weeks
before using.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22

tan braid and set off with tan ornamentz
The other was blue broadcloth laid In
pleats and trimmed with buttons and
narrow silk pleating. A surprisingly
large proportion of these wraps and
coats is in light, evening shades. They're
the colorings a great many women hest
tate over because they're essentially
dressy and suggestive Of perishability.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
Enrnish Cream.

Put the yolks Of eight eggs, four
nee of sugar and a quart of milk
into a double boiler and cook slowly till
it thickens. Add to 1t two ounces Of
powdered gelatine dissolved in a very
little water. When this is quite cool
add a pint of freshly made strawberry
marmalade, and a pint Of whipped
cream. Put into a mould and set on
Ice till the cream is quite stiff and
firm, which will take probably from
two to four hours.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
Fashion Notes.
b stocks hold their own.

Tab stocks hold their own.
The becoming feather boa Is at hand.
On walking hats the fluffy pompon
reigns.
Pelerires sweep almost TO the elbow
on elaborate gowns.
One Of the q~ueerest belts Is a hand.
some enaneled snake
Plumes are to have a triumphal career
the winter millinery.
If you can't have real fur, the nsu
fur cloth is q good substitute. -
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
LIKES THE ARMY LASSES.
Millionaire Manufacturer Says They
Are His Mascots.

Are His Mascots.
Here, miss, take this money! For
the love Of heaven, don't go away
without taking this money"
So yelled J. G.. S. tombstone. a Min
neapolis manufacturer, as he ran
through the corridor of the Auditor
ium.
Have you seen her?' he demanded,
as he rushed to the desk and accosted
Clerk Shafer.
"WhO?" inquired the latter.
why the Salvation Army miss that
Just passed through"
Went over to the Annex answered
the clerk and the Minneapolis man ran
through the tunnel.
Have you seen her." he queried Of
the first bellboy he met.
"Who?" inquired the bellboy in
Amusement.
The Salvation Army lass that col
lects money"
Just gone up the street." answered
The latter. and the MAJ from Mime
apolis might have been seer chasing
cp the avenue a minute later.
He caught her just as she reached
Jackson boulevard.
Here, take this dollar" he said as
lie pushed a bill into her hand. Il
don't know what l would have done
# l hadn't caught you" and then he
returned to the hotel.
I'D been Il pauper il tWenty-four
hours if l hadn't given that girl some
money" he explained to the people
Who had watched the chase. They're
my mascOts, those Salvation Army
!asses. l know that | would have been
hoodooed If l hadn't caught her. I'd
a been broke sure"
He was silent a long time. Haven't
seen n in ten years without giving
her money"
"Superstitious?" inquired one of his
friends.
Call it that if you want to, but it's
a conviction with me. l was sitting
right here about ten years ago when
II of them tapped me on the Shout
der and asked me for a contribution.
Had a dime in my pocket; no more,
and no job. Hungry and con rent
staring me in the face. Wondering
what | would Go with that dime.
Didn't see why l shouldn't as well be
broke as have a dime, so | turned it
over to her.
That left me- without a cent. The
Lord won't forget" she said.
"'Neither will l. | answered. only
| meant that I wouldn't forget that I
was broke. a man had just turned me
down for Il job. Turned me down cold.
| was worrying, but l had time to
watch that girl. | saw her strike thir-
teen men without getting n cent, and
| saw the fourteenth man give her 81.
There was q lesson for me. | got up
and tried that same man again. l had
resolved to try him fourteen times, if
necessary. But it wasn't. He gave
me a job because he liked my nerve,
and l want to tell you that l have
been mighty prosperous Eel since"
almost a millionaire now amt
you?"
"Well. close onto it. and all because
that girl happened to strike me that
afternoon. And since then no Saliva
ton Army girl has ever gone away
without money when l was in the
neighborhOod.
thereafter 1 won't go to sleep when
I'm in this neck Of the woods" he
continued. THAT girl came near get
ting away from me. If l hadn't cought
her 1 know that l would have a tele-
gram telling NE that my factory had
been struck by lightning. Well, fare
you-well," he said, as he walked away.
But, say, any time that you see
one of those girls give her something"
was the final injunction. BEST in
vestment you ever made."-Chicago
ChrGnicle.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
ON FULL SKIRT.
LOOK ABOUT BEFORE MAKING a
SELECTION.
Radical Expression of This Fashion
IA Being Very Generally Modified,
as the Extreme Suits but Few Fig
ures-Modes from Gotham.
New York correspondence:

EFORE settling on
Just what form of
full skirt you are
going to have, it is
well worth while to
take a good look
about. Already the
early radical ex-
pressions of t b | s
fashion are being
modified in the in
terest of the many
women they did not
become. And there
are indications of
further changes to
follow. You see, the
style of skirt
as first advanced
W a becoming to
uc1.v four CO ofiar
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
Her ONLY Com

Nevertheless, my DEAR" said thu
masculine portion of the combine
there are a number Of men in the
world who are my mental interiors"
John" rejoined the wife Of his
bosom as she looked him square in tho
eye, you were always a confirmed
cynic."
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-10-22
Fried Carrots.

Have very young, small carrots,
scrape and clean well and split in two
lengthwise. Drop into boiling fat and
let cook till tender and brown. If pre-
ferred, they may be dipped in egg and
crumbs before frying. In arranging
for the table scatter chopped chives
and chopped parsley over them If
liked, a sauce of melted butter and
lemon juice seasoned with paprika
may be passed with the carrots.