davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
The August American Boy.

The third installment of Mrs. Gabrielle h.
JacksOn's story. 'rhree Good Crontes,' APP
pears in thi issue The cover page consists
Of a splendid picture of "rhe O'd SwimWln
Hole" "Capiured.n bv that fine writer Tor
bows. j. l.. Harbour, tells how two boys cap
tured an immense serpent belonging TO a clr.
Gus. Some of the other leading contribute ms
i'm the August numb her are: "a Voyage on tue
snow" BY win Lsenhee "Ihe Beginnings
of an Astronomer "The Washington High
School Cadets with some fine pictures, "Ihe
summer Life OF the Roosevelt Children,
"Tin's Heroism," "Iife on Man-ofWa',
"Across Niagara with BioEdin,' 'Vhe Print
er's Apprentice" something About the
America's Cup "The Way to pitch Rea
Curves
There are dozens of practical, helpful depart
ments which VIII encourage aud inspire boys
to do Things.
This best boys paper in the world is abso
lutely clean in every resp4ct.and has won ih'
confidence aud esl eem OF 10000 talulues Wh'
receive if each month regularly. It's won
derfnI success is well deserved.
Published by the ~prague Publishing Com
nonv. Detroit Mich. ~!UJ year; SampH
copies len cente each.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
PLAIN PROOF
What this Gentleman says is a
Mere Statement of Facts.

No one can have any reason for dis
seuting from the particulars and proofs
which follow, for verifcation Of the
same is within easy reach of every resi-
dent Of this vicinity. That Doan's
Kidney pills promptly and ehectnallv
cure kidney Complaints is substantiated
not only in this particular case, but by
all who have given them fair Trial.
Testimony likewise shows that you do
not have to take them indefinitely TO
be cured.
Walter McLachlin, a machine band
employed J.Holliuay q Sons planit g
mill, wheeling, w. Va, address 3032
Jacob streer, says: Had / rot used
Doan's Kidney Pills when | d d !
would not be alive now. ! was in a
terrible condition, aud although took
quarts of medicine, I got no better, but
worse. Friends spoke of my bad APP
peafauca and thousands knew aboutiI
/ | could hardly get around and felt and
looked like a dead man more than a
living one. Doan's Kidney Pills were
q blessing TO me, half box relieve
&c. three boxes entirely cured ne and
now l feel as though my back was as
strong as that of any horse in Wheel
ing. | would rather have a boz OF
Do5n's Kidney Pills than the services
of all the doctors in the state"
For sale by all dealers. Price, 81
cents Foster Milburn Co, BuflalOr, n
Y. sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name-Doan's-anC
take no other.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
JUST PORTER

who won the game for our home boys,
In Wednesdays bitter fight?
Who changed our runs from three to five,
And made the fans hearts light?
Was it "waddoll" Gum, our pitcher,
or which of all who did thei; bestg
or was it Doc our little catcher,
Whose toague Is ne'er at resi-?
Twas just plain third baseman,
Fair Porter "divuely tall"
with little bat and strong right arm,
Knocked two runs from just one ball.
So, let us praise him as he needs,
And when with bar he stands.
Just let him see you know his worth.
And give him strong glad hand JACK II
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

The camp meeting at Avery's grove
ia growing in interest as well as in
number. Instead of closing on the 18th
advertised, it will close on the 23rd of
August. A large congregation heard
he Rev r. G. Waters preach on
Christ the Rock" last Sunday even
iag. All are invited to this delightful
and beautiful grove.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
Welded at Navy Yard.

Theodore S. Coulbourn, formerly OF
this town but now OF Warrington,
Florida, and Miss Mary V. Francis, of
that place, were married on Wednesday
evening, August 5th, at 730 a'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. CoulbouIn will reside at
Warrington, Fla, where Mr.. Coulbourn
is official printer at the L. S. Navy
Yard.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
G. 4. R. Encampment.

Daniel Ross, senior vice commander
of the G A r., and Past Departmen
William II MOysten, will
start over the B. & o. railroad next
inTcompany with a number
of others. to the grand encampment to
be held in San Frarcisco. The Mary,
land and Delaware COmmandery Will
be accompanied by Lieutenant Gen
eraI Miles as its special guest.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
Excursion to Atlantic City.

The excursion to Atlantic City, which
was run by the P. W. & p Railroad
Company, was largely patronized from
this town. There were 20 tickets sold
from this station, which is as large as
theregalar excursions to BehOboth and
Ocean city. 1t is said tnot a large
number Of tickets were sold from all
points on the rlu and that the eXcur-
sion was the largest ever run from this
section to Atlantic City.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
Pensions Granted.

Col. John Wainwright, Of Whining
ton, has secured a pension for Mary +.
Cleudauel, widow of Samuel H. Glen
daniel, Go. G, o Del. Inf, Of IS amonth
from Nov. 26, 1902. She resides at Lin
coin City, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
Bridges Removed.

Tue bridges at Cedar Greek mills have
been removed preparatory to erecting
new ones, and all next week it will be
impossible to pass over the dam. This
notice has been made so that the public
may be able to reach similar points by
other roads.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

The practice of true economy by the
MANY is the carrying Of many good
suits of clothing for men and boys, nice
pants, good shirts, shoes etc, and many
other good things which add to their
interest in buying at c. NJ. Tatman's
new.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

There will be a series Of dances in the
dance hall at Cedar Beach every Tues
day and Thursday evenings during the
month of August. Good music and
ample accommodations for all. Every
body invited to attend.
f. G HITCH, PrOp'r.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

ALL MINISTER'S should remem-
Der we give a liberal quantity IF the
Longman & Martinez Pure Paints,
toward the painting of Churches, par
souages. or institutions supported by
voluntary contributions.
NOTE: Have done so for twenty-seven
vear-. Sales: Tens Of mil ions Of gall
Ions: painted nearly two million houses
under qua antee 10 repaint if not salts
factory; The paint wears f. periods
up to eighteen years. Linseed Oil must
be added to the paint do e in two
minutesl. Actual cost then about Sl.25
gallon. Samples free. Sold by ouI
Agents.
J Frank Porter, Greenwood; w. A.
Morrison, Lincoln City; J.A.Callaway
Harrington. o-l4-2m
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
Nsw Brldges for the MlsplIIlOn.

Alta meeting Of the Levy Court held
last Tuesday at Dover, the bids for
building twonew bridges over the Mis-
pillion, in the town Of Milford, were
oreued, and the contract awarded TO
the lowest bidder There were only
two bids; one from a bridge company
in Pennsylvania to build the new steel
bridge at Walnut street, ard move the
old bridge now there to Railroad Av-
enue. and build new stone abutments
for it there, all for {6, 700; the other was
from Mr.. Hirons, the contractor AT
Dover. whore bid for the same work
was s.. 800 for the completed work.
The contractor VIII begin work as soon
as he can get the steel work delivered
The Bridge Company could notIcOm-
mence the work before next January
while Mr.. Hirous will probably get at
the work early in the fall-probably
in September These bridges will moi
be completed before they were needed
as both are very old and rotten, anC
dangerous for heavy loaded wagons t'
pass over.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Don't forget that l am selling at cost
To acousint the people with my Dew
location and make ready for the largest
line of fall goods ever known in Milford
NJ. L. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Every indication points to very
large assemblage of people at Slaughter
Beach on Thursday next, when big
Thursday festivities will be celebrated.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

The most up,to-date ladies furnish
ing store in Delaware is in Milford,
The windows are always beautifully
and artistically decorated with the
most handsome furnishings, and the
proprietor aud clerk are always ready
and willing to show the goods to those
who visit the store.
MRS. S. E. REEDY.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Do you want to see your friends and
acouaintances that you have not seen
for wears Ifyou do, 90 to Slaugh'e'
Beach next Thursday and they will
there.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Donot fail to go to Slaughter Beach
next Thursday, as there is ample ac
eommodation and everything in readi-
ness for the celebration of Big Thurs
daV,
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Another good OF of good Sl.OO and
so cts. shirts received this week to sell
at 75cts. and 4Octs at c. NJ. Tatman's
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
Public Sale
OF
REAL ESTATE.
The undersigned will sell Mt Public Sale OF
Saturday September 18th, 1908,

at O'Clock p. m, at the Windsor Hotel, Mil
ford, Del,
All that lot or piece of land situated on the
North side OF Front street. in South Milford,
Sussex county, state of Delaware, being fifty
feet front and running back one hundred
and thirty-two feet,six inches, to Cedar Alley,
adjoining lands of Mrs. Emma l.. Scott and
George W. Handy, and containing six thous-
and, six hundred and seventeen superficial
square feet of land, more or less, with a large
tWO-story house barn stable, summer kitchen
wood-shed, and hen-hOuse, thereon.
This is a chance for some one to secure a
nice home well situated, being the property
lately occupied by David Lanki deceased.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
.Sl45t W. E. and ID. II. LANK.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

WANTED-A good stOu aboy to learn
to feed printing presses in CHRoNlCLE
Office. Apply at once.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Everybody goes to Slaughter Beach
next Thursday.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Big crowd, big day, Big Thursday at
Slaughter Beach, Thursday next, Aug.
Goth.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

To make ready for the largest line OF
fall and winter goods ever exhibited in
Milford will sell at my new store
snring and summer clothing strictly al
cost. ana some at half price.
NJ. l.. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Cream pufs, lemon meringue' get
custard cocoanut pies, fruit pies in sea
son, angel food devil food and other
cakes ordereAlly. James Welch. 22-5
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

There will be a teachers examination
at Greenwood August 29th, Saturday.
Those wishing to attend will notify me
at once. L., A. DANlS' o"P''
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

If you want a good carriage at a
small price 20 to Pierce & Carmean,
they have got them.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Ifyou are thinking Of buying car
rage. buggy or farm wagon, be sure
and 90 to Pierce & Carmean.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

S. c. Evans,sJr., has returned from
New York City with many beautiful
thing in art china. cut glass aud silver
Most appropriate for wedding or an
niversary gifts. You should see them
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

DON'T forget Slaughter Beach neXi
Thursday. All your friends will b'
there.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Don't miss the diamond display in
Evans & Sons window.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

You can get cooked ham at E c.
Pierce's.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

CofFees at all prices to suit ever one
at e. G. Pierce's.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Come in and see ournew store. Every
bodv welcome. NJ. L Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

One car load No. / Sussex A board.
Short & Hearne.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Special bargains. Big reductions II
summer shoes at Persons.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Kolbs fresh bread daily. J. H. APPEL.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Singer Sewing Machines, cash, OF
liberal terms. w. H. Booz, Agent,
corner Fronts and North streets, Milford
DoI 731 81.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

New No. mackerel, fine.
+. c. Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

DR.. E. RoDerls, the Veterinarian.
can always be found at the Nationa
Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Warmers No. ! Snowflake buildlni
lime at the mills Of
Short & Heame.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
MAILS

GOING NoRrH-7.45 s.s6 a. m. 2.45 p. m.
GOING soUTH-lO.54 a. m. $50 p. m.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
befOre each train.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

For timothy hay go to A. Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Potato chips. E c. Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

Blanks of
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
All kinds

Blanks Of
All kinds
at this Office.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

EVERY Uuuy gus ~ ''At'N7
next Thursday.
One car load No. 1 Sussex A board.
Short & Hearne.
Big crowd, big day, Big Thursday at
Beach, Thursday next, Aug.
Goth.
Another good OF of good Sl.OO and
so cts. shirts received this week to sell
at 75cts. and 4Octs at c. NJ. Tatman'S.
WANTED-A good stou sboy to learn
to feed printing presses in CHRoNIcLE
Office. Apply at once.
Cream pufTs, lemon meringue' get
custard cocoanut pies, fruit pies in sea
son, angel food devil food and other
cakes oldereAlly. James Welch. 22-5 |
Come nand see our new store. Every |
body welcome. NJ. Il DaN's''
If you want a good carriage at a
small price go to Pierce q Carmean,
they have got them.
DON'T forget Slaughter Beach next
Thursday. All your friends will he
there.
Special bargains. Big reductions inI
summer shoes at Persons.
Tfvou are thinking of buying a car
riage. buggy or farm wagon, be sure
and 90 to Pierce & Camean.
Warmers No. I Snowflake building
lime at the mills of
Short & Hearne.
Every indication points to a very
large assemblage of people at Slaughter
Beach on Thursday next, when big
Thursday festivities will be celebrated.
Singer Sewing Machines, cash, or
liberal terms. w. H. Booz, Agent,
corner Frontand North streets, Milford,
Del. oI o''
There will be a teachers examination
at Greenwood August 29th Saturday.
Those wishing to attend will notify me
of once l.. A. DAVIS, Supt.
Donot fail to go to Slaughter Beach
next Thursday, as there is ample ac
eommodation and everything in readi-
ness for the celebration of Big Thurs
day.
sc. Evaus,ssJr., has returned from
New York City with many beautiful
thing in art china, cut glass aud silver
Most appropriate for wedding or an
niversary gifts. You should see them
Do YOU want to see your friends and
acouaintances that you have not Sefn
for wears ? Ifyou do, 90 to Slaughie'
Beach next Thursday and they will {
there.
To make ready for the largest line Of
fall and winter goods ever exhibited in
Milford will sell at my new store
snrinp and summer clothing strictly al
cost. ana some at half price.
NJ. L. Davis.
Oon,t FORGET chat l am selling at cost
to acouaiut the people with my new
location and make ready for the largest
line of fall goods ever known in Milford
NJ. L. Davis.
The practice of true economy by the
many is the carrying Of many good
suits of clothing for men and boys, nice
pants. good shirts, shoes etc, and many
other good things which add to their
interest in buying at c. NJ. Tatman's
new.
There will be a series Of dances in the
dance hall at Cedar Beach every Tues
dav and Thursday evenings during the
month of August. Good music and
ample accommodations for all. Every
body invited to attend.
F. G HITCH, PrOp'r
DR.. E. RODerts, the Veterinarian
can always be found at the National
Hotel.
The most up-tO-date ladies furnish
ing store in Delaware is in Milford
The windows are always beautifully
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-06-18
Wedding Bells.

Mr.. Clyde A. Mars and Miss
Rhue Bonham were united in mar
riage Wednesday evening at S
O'Clock, at the home of the bride,
by Rev. Robinson.
Only very intimate friends of the
family were present to witness the
affair.
After the ceremony an elaborate
dinner was served at the home of
Mrs. F. c. Judd.
Both these young people are we'll
and favorably known to the people
of Meade, Miss Bonham having re-
sided here for a number of years.
Mr.. Mars is proprietor of the Pal
ace Barber Shop, of this city and a
young man ofexcellent qualities.
The young couple will make their
home in this city.
The News along with their many
friends extends congratulations and
wishes them a joyous and prosper
Gus journey through life.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-06-18
Married.

1t is with pleasure that the News
chronicles the marriage of the
Editor of our Fowler department,
Mr.. c. H. Burford, and Miss Laura
Smith of Englewood, at that place
on Friday, June 18th, 1908.
They left Immediately for Mis-
souri, where they will spend their
honeymoon, after which they will
be at home to their friends in Fowler
twp. and we presume the Fowler
news will come regularly after that
time.
The News extends congratulations
to Mr., and Mrs. Burford and hopes
that their journey through life may
be pleasant and full of joy and hap
piness.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-06-18
Death of oliver Norman.

The whole community was shock
ed last Monday at the news of the
sudden death of Oliver Norman.
one of the most respected citizens
of Crooked Creek twp. Mr.. Nor
man was in his usual good health on
Monday morning and went out under
tree where it had been his custom
to take his daily rest. About noon
some members of the family called
him for dinner but he failed to
answer the call and upon further in
vestigation he was found dead
Mr.. Norman came to Meade
County early in the Sos and has
one of the finest ranches in the
Artesian valley He was in the
neighborhood of II years of age.
1t is with sincere regret the entire
community mourns the loss of high
ly respected citizen. We will pub
lish an obituary next week.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-06-18

You just ought to see the farm
machinery that is being sold every
day. If this sort of thing keeps up.
every man in the county Will own al
least one piece of every kind of ma
cninery needed on farm. Who
says We are not prospering? A man
does not buy expensive farm ma
chinery when he is broke, or thinks
that he is not going to have crop.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-06-18
Notice.

It will be to the interest of all
parties needing monumental work
done, to call on me within the next
thirty days.
Lucy J. DANIEL
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-06-18
NOfice.

Bids will be received for 80 days
for the construction of a school
house in District No. 43 Beaver Co.
Okla, building to be I6x24 feet and
10 foot walls. All material to be
furnished on ground by the district.
Building must be finished within 80
days after signing contract.
For further particulars or speci-
fcations call on or address: School
District board No. 43, Nye, Beaver
County. Okla.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-06-18
Lucy J. DANIEL.
Sfrayed

From Keith's pasture IL miles
east of Meade A head of cattle brand
ed BX Bar on left hip, swallow
fork in right ear underbit in left.
Any information please notify,
r. BUS,
Meade, Ks.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-06-18

Fresh ground chop at Camps
feed mill all the time. We give 16
ounces to the pound.
A nice refreshing rain fell Tues
day for about an hour. We seem
to be very lucky this year in our
rainfall for it comes just at the
needed time.
c. w. Edison, of Liberal, was in
Meade Wednesday. Before leaving
like all good Meade County boys
he came in and renewed his sub
scription to the News.
The proceeds of the Rebekah
social last Thursday night amounted
to S22.75. Everyone present had
a very pleasant time. Cream, cake
and strawberries were served.
We are glad to see that Miss Win
ME Bonnam has recovered suf-
ficient strength to be able to take
short walks. She has had a tedious
spell of sickness and we trust that it
will not be long now before she re-
covers her usual health.
We hope that it will not be long
before the Rock Island get their sys-
tenn in good running order again.
Things were in pretty good shape
before the food, but since that time
things have been in horrible shape,
you never look for train until you
see it coming in.
Representatives of the Chloro-
naptholeum Cattle Dip Company
were in town Tuesday looking after
the interests of the dip. Since the
order has been issued from Topeka
that all cattle must be dipped before
being moved, the statesmen of the
various standard dip concerns have
been very much in evidence.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-06-26
You will need Binder Irvine.
We sell the BEST.
MORGAN & HARDY BROS.
RECORD Or THE PAST
No Stronger Evidence Can
Be Produced.

Look well to their record. What
they have done many times in years
gone by is the best guarantee OF fu-
ture results, ny one with bad back,
any reader suffering from urinary trou-
bic, from any kidney ills, will find in
the following evidence proof thatrelief
is near at hand:
Mr.. G., NJ, Mayors, the we'll known
shoemaker of Winchester avenue and
Nth street, Ashland, Ky. says: "Doan S
Kidney Pills are like true friends, the
longer you know them the better they
are appreciated. / can add nothing
to the statement l first made in 1896
after | procured the remedy at the
Ventura Drug Co., and took a course
of the treatment, which cured me.
l was absolutely free from all back.
ache for nearly three years, then
noticed a slight ache, as the result OF
a cold. in my back. box OF Doan 5
Kidney Pills disposed of it. I have
recommended this remedy to many.
and have never heard of one who did
not endorse the claims made for it. .
For saleat Moss Pharmacy Price so
cents. Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no substitute.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-06-26

Mrs. Shackelford and daughter
Miss Ida, returned to Trenton this
week, accompanied by Miss Edith
Mayors.
Hunter Elan left Monday for st
Louis, whittier he went to enter
upon the work of assistant book
keeper for the Hawley-Murphy
Trunk Co. Hunter was one OF the
best accountants in Union City, a
fine young man, and we wish him
good health aud fine success.
w. Pugh and Frank Chambers,
of Dyer, little Master Hob5 and sis
ter, of Obion, and Miss Vera San
ders, of Union City, all deaf and
dumb pupils returning home to
spend their vacations from Knox
Vile, spent a few hours here pleas
antly last Friday with Miss Vera
Sanders.
Mr.. w. P. Casey, who has been
confined at home for several days,
is again at his post as agent tor
the Southern Express Co. 1t will
be remembered that two weeks ago,
while loading express, a large sack
of ice was accidentally thrown
across his right foot, inflicting a
very severe wound.
Members of the K. of P. Lodge
assembled Sunday afternoon to
decorate the graves of deceased
brothers with flowers at the City
Cemetery, East View, Beulah'
and at the grave of Robt. Jack,
son. A suitable address was de-
livered by Rev. S. W. Kendrick
The rites of the lodge were obserV
ed, led by the Chancellor Comman
der, w. G. Clagett.
Mr.. Alexander Roberts, son o.
Mr.. Jeff Roberts, died at the home
of his father in District Number
Ten, last Friday night at about l.
o'clock. He was about Is years O.
age and had been sick for Ions
time with consumption. The re
mains were carried to Old RePubli
can for burial, the services being
conducted by Rev. Vaughn, OF this
city.
Arthur Reaves, late travelling
salesman for the Banner Buggy
Co., was united in marriage las
Sunday night to Miss Ethel Man
grum, OF Rutherford, at the Com
mercial Hotel in Kenton. 1t was
romance OF the old kind. The
groom and BRIDE are here for few
DAYS with Mrs. Hale on First street
after which they will locate al
Bardwell, KY, where Mr.. Rives il
now employed.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-06-26
H. f. Wallace, our genial friend,

H. r. Wallace, our genial FRIEND ,
the artist, came home last week
very enthusiastic over his visit to
the association of photographers
at Chattanooga. Mr.. Wallace said
the attendance and interest were
exceedingly good and the session
was iull of important business.
Mr.. Wallace was chairman of the
nominating committee with Mr..
Thuss, who nominated the presi-
dent, Mr. Lively, of McMlnnville.
The next meeting will be held at
Lexington, Ky.