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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-01-01
Teaching Elementary Agri-
culture.

In an address before a county
Institute Mr.. o. ]. Kern, of
Rockford, ILL.,, pointed out the
great changes that had been
made in the method of instruc-
ton adopted in cities during the
last ten or fifteen years. These
changes are made to meet the re-
quirements of the various de-
partments of industrial activity.
The business man of the city is
demanding that pupils coming
from the schools shall be taught
in the schools how to do those
things which will be required of
them later in life. At the same
time, while the city system OF
education has been making
strenuous effort to adjust itself to
a new and more highly complex
civilization, the country system
has been along very narrow lines.
If it is imperative that the course
OF training for a city child include
those subjects which will best
equip him to achieve success in
a particular environment, why
not a course of training for the
country child that will give him
a better understanding of the
forces OF nature, a deeper in
terest in her manifestations and
a stronger love for country life
and it's duties? The effect of in
Producing agriculture into the
country schools would make the
pupils observe more closely and
judge more accurately all sub
jects pertaining to farm life.
Agricultural leaders in the future
must be skilled in the sciences
that are the very foundation of
their profession. The farm is
feeling the spirit of a new age; it
is beginning to feel the pressure
of an intense industrial COMPETE
ton, and the character of agri-
culture is rapidly undergoing a
great change. The use of COM
p)icated machinery requires
greater skill on the part of the
farmer. The results of investi.
cations conducted at agricultu-
raj colleges and experiment sta
tons must be applied in such a
way as to enable the farmer TO
accomplish more in the future
than has been the case in the
past. IF this is to be done the
child must have superior advan-
tages to those of his parents, and
nowhere can education be given
that will count so much as in the
public schools. To do this work
properly teachers must be cdu
Gated along these lines, and
money spent in this direction by
the state or nation will be re-
turned many hundred fold, be-
cause it will affect directly the
productiveness Of the American
farms and indirectly all the in
dustries of America. Our future
greatness will depend upon the
enlightment of our farmers.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-01-01
Stock Farm

PoLLED DURHAMs-I offer a
choice lot of bull calves that
ought to please the most critical
judges, they are of good form,
excellent pedigree and nice color.
POLAND CHINAs-Servlce boars
open and bred gifts and fall pigs
that arc we'll bred and good indi.
viduals. Your trade solicited.
Good treatment guaranteed.
r. p. HlTE, caIlatin, Tenn.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-01-01
For Sale.

Mell;lotus seed, in large or
small quantities. Sample and
quotation on application. A
Bargain.
F. +.
MACON, Miss.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
FARMINGTON.

Mrs. Edward Lord and son, Arthur, of Pitts
burg, Pa, are here on an extended visit
Mrs W. H. Murphy, accompanied by her SON.
Charles, and G. d. Harrington, wife and daugh-
ter, Marion, attended the commencement eX-
ercises of Maryland College, Lutherville Md
where her daughter, Miss Nellie graduated Tues-
day last.
The Rev. Mr.. Miller has accepted call as
pastor Of Pennington Presbyterian Church. The
church has been without pastor since Rev. T.
K Taggart resigned last fall.
A very enjoyable picnic was held at Piney
Grove School, near here last Saturday. An in
terestiug program was rendered, which showed
careful study by the scholars and hard but faith
full work son the part of their teacher, Miss
Elizabeth Tumlin. The most enjoyable feature
seemed to be the ice cream and cake which were
served late in the afternoon. AlthoughIthe day
was not all that was desirable,a great many were
present, and rfter witnessing an exciting game
Of baseball between this school aud Toma-hawE
a neighboring school, every opereturnedto their
homes all the happier for their afternoons out
ing June
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
FROM FREDERICK.

Last Sunday morning the pupils and tea
chers OF the public schools, listened to beau
tiful and instructive talk by the Rev. Cash
more, in the NJ. ?. Church. His Memorial
sermon in the evening was cOnsideied by
many who attended, to be one Of the finest
sermons Of that nature ever heard from that
Friends OF the LATE Capt. Henry McKnitt,of
Philadelphia, were shocked to learn OF his
sudden death, which occurred Wednesday OF
last week He retired ednesday hight ap-
parently as well as usual, and was found dead
in bed Thursday morning. The funeral ser
vices were held In Philadel phia, and the body
was brought here Saturday night to the home
of his brother, Capt. Joseph Mcknitt. Inter
meut was made at Barratts Chapel Cemetery
Sunday afternoon. A large number OF friends
were present to pay their last respects TO a
former fe felOw-townsman. Deceased was %
wears Of age.
rebearsing for the Children's Day exercises
to be held the 18th OF this month
Wednesday evening Of last week the Town
Hail was crowded, when 'The Gypsy Queen"
was given by the Frederick Dramatic Club.
This was considered by many to be one OF
the best plays given this season by the Club.
As the characters were all so well taken. II
would be difficult to particularize. The COS
TUNES worn by the Gypsy Queen" were
quite handsome. Those who took part are as
fellows :.Dr. W. +. Hoey, SD. BlOeksOm, Prof.
Hardesty, E. Frank Melvin, VIM. Palmer,
Mrs Katie Boone, Mrs Mary POstles. and
Miss MinDie Bethards.
Virden Morris, Of Chester, Is visiting his
narents. Mr.. and Mrs Henry Morris
Mrs Arthur Clark,Of Dover, who has been
visiting relatives here, returned home 1ues-
Mrs. Map Williams, of Philadelphia, is WIS.,
iting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. James Elmer
son.
Mrs. Dennie Price, OF ChadsfOrd, Pa.
Mrs Alice Bogart, OF Dover, is visiting her
sister Mrs. Annie Smith.
William Conner, wife and son, William,
Of Wilmington, spent part OF last week with
Mr. and Mis- Harry Mitten.
Wrf John w. Hall and niece Miss Ethel
Brown, have returned from visit to Phila-
delDhia.
4 Mrs. Ella Hudson and children spent last
week with friends IN FarmingtOn.
Mrs. susan DickersOn is visiting the family
/ OF her brother, Capt Joseph Mcknitt
Luther Rash and son. Harvey,Of near Clay
/ ton. visited Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kirk this
/ week
/ Miss Meta Russell is visiting friends in Phil
adelphia.
4 Mrs Carrow, OF Dover, was the guest last
/ week OF Mrs. Sallie Queen. A.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
CEDAR NECK NEWS.

Scarlet clover is now about ready to cut for
seed.
GeorPeton. .,,
NJ S. Geo. Carpenter, who has been quite i'll
fr m gastric troubles, is much improved.
MSS Bessie Deputy spent Tuesday last with
Miss Ollie Mills.
Iohn Brown, Of Philadelphia, who has been
visiting friends here is suffering with painful
foot. resulting from sticking thorn into 1t few
days ago. e,.,-
The lawsuit between David ShocSlev and Silas
Hvnson has been postponed becan se Of being un-
able 10 hnd men to report disin'e estedly on the
Mrr. Charles Fitzgerald and daughter, Of VIZ,
rnington, are spending the week with Davlo
Fitzgera and wife.
Taulbert Dickerson, Of Philadelphia, has been
visiting his parents at Cedar Beach.
Mrs. EMMA Gerald is very III with inhamatary
rheumatism. ~-.,
Ia-idlArgo and wife we're the guests Of David
Gerald on sunday. -
Everett Reed is home from X. 1. for ten day
visit with his brothers, George and raus keed'
Miss Ella Mills spent week with MILFORD
friends.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
LINCOLN CITY NOTES.

DIR. Jones, the eye specialist, will be
here to see his patients on Monday and
Tuesday, June l5 and IS.
Miss Jennie Lacey returned TO her
home in BinghamptOn, n. Y, on Fri
day last
Mrs. Walter Beardsley, OF Milton, is
spending several weeks with Mis-. EFF.
Huider.
Mrs. Eugene Southland is suffering
with a severe attack of quinsey.
+ q. Reed s little son has been quite
sick for the past two weeks.
Miss Zaidee Beardsley has returned
home from Odessa, where she has been
teachinO for the past year.
Miss Georgia Arnold, who has been
tea, hing scnOOl at CheswOld, has also
returned home for the summer.
The public schools Of Lincoln closed
last Friday. School meeting will be
held in one of the school rooms Satur-
day afternoon, when new clerk is to
be elected to fill the place of E.G Reed
the retiring clerk Mr.. Reed has made
good and efficient officer, and will
probably be asked to serve anOthtT
term.
Walter F. Beardsley and Robbie
Beardsley, of Milton, were guests of
+ +. Harder over Sunday.
NJ. +. Harder will open an ice cream
saloon in Mrs. Adkins property this
week.
A. w. Small says that he will build
a three-rOOm store building here if he
can get a good barber, butcher and a
shoemaker to open up business there
in. Lincoln is in need Of three shops
of these kinds, therefore there is an
opportunity for three wide-awake men
to make living here by following the
trades named.
Strawberries have been selling at the
station here this week from 81 to S2.2C
per crate, and some of the local buyers
have dropped out entirely. They say
they would have been better off if they
had never gotten in the market.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
MAGNOLIA.

commencement exercises were held in
the NJ. Z. church on Wednesday evening"
June 5rd.
Mrs. C. Chambers and daughter spent
Sunday with friends in Ridgeley.
olin FIeming,of New York city, is the guest
of Miss Margaret PrOuse.
Miss Ida B. Chambers is visiting friends
in Dover.
Mrs. Charles A. White is taking a trip
through the western part Of Pennsylvania.
W. C. Prouse,Of Wilmington, is spending a
few Gays with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs W.
NJ. PrOuse.
James NJ. Conner is home from DelawSi
College.
Noble Warren spent Sunday In town.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold festival
in the grove on the evenings Of June 9th and
9Th.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

We have secured this week another
lot of mems and boys suits, which pre-
pairs us to give you the biggest and best
bargains IN suits of fine clothing Mems
best blue and gray serges, best black,
clays and mixed cassamers, all made
in the popular styles and sell at other
places at Sl2 to SIS. Weshall sell them
at So and SO. Come early to get your
pick. Other suits from $4 to $3.50 that
we guarantee to give satisfactory wear.
G. NJ. Tatman.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
NotIee 70 Merehants and ManuIaetu rers

For the convenience Of Merchants
and Manufacturers whose license eX-
pire June lst, and others requiring
license covering their occupation, l
will attend at the following places to
dispense such license as may be re-
quired:
Smyrna, Post Odice), Monday,
June 18th.
Clayton, Post Office, Tuesday June
18th.
Harrington (Shaw's Store, Thurs
day, June 18th,
Milford, Post Office, Friday and
Saturday, June 18th aud Goth.
JAMES V. WCCOMNIONs,
5 22-4t. Clerk of the Peace.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
NOtice to Tax Payers.

In accordance with an Act of the Cen
eraI Assembly approved March oath,
1903.
The following discounts are allowed
on all Kent County Road and Poor
taxes, if paid before July lst, . per
eentum. If paid between July 1st and
October 1st, 3 per centum.
JAMES V. MCCOM8ToNs,
5295t Clerk-Of-the-Peace.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
BOWERS.

Frank Hnyes,of BridgeviIle and party OF
friends have been visiting at Mr. Hayes cot
tage.
Walter Jordan, Ed. simmons, w +. Cox and
Ralph Stevens, members Of the Geo. +. Rob
inson Fishing Club, Of Wilmington spent
Saturday and sunday at the beach, and re-
turned home on the Frederica on Monday
They have been formerly employed Al the
Pullman Car Shops, but now they can be
found peddling fish and clans. They had so
many that toe Frederick was unable TO take
them any farther than New Castle one OF
the members was afraid to pick up An oyster
for fear it would bite him. and another mein.
Der seeing n buzzard flying over head Thought
Il WAS an eagle. Their hallucinatiOns were
not caused by drin K, for there was nothing 70
drink at Bowers tafIer the Clun had been mel e
awhileD We are always glad to have such
visitors.
Miss Ida Martin made trip to Philadel-
I'rof. Joseph Degen, OF Philadelphia, is visit
{. W. Bilderbach, ofthe "Beach," has been
TO Philadelphia TO make arrangements for the
Big Fourth OF July Celebration 10 De he'd
Alex. Fleming, Of Philadelphia, has been
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs Silas tlem-
ing
closed for the term last Friday and the pupils
were given quite a tieat by Miss Martin
Your correspondent WAS present, ana can
truthfully say, that the Ice cream. cake and
confectionery we're plentiful as well aa deli
ciOus. Miss Martin has taught here Tor SIX
wears, and has been a very efficient teache =
and held IN high esteem by her many schOl'
ars. There has been over sixty pupils en-
rolled at this school the past term, and this
fu n her seems entirely too many for one tea
cher,and as the population in this school dis
tribt has increased OF late, there should be al
least one more teacher. The following pu'
pits have been promoted: Sth to 9th Grade
Letha King; 7th to Sth Grade, Mamie Daven'
port, Eliza COverdale, Maud Macklin and Sal
lie short; 3rd to 4th Grade, Annie FarrOw
T. ia COVerdale. James Salevan and CLYDE
/ Butler; 2nd to Srd Grade, Lizzie Martin, Viz
gle Williams, HOey Farrow, Susie Donovan
and Brinckley Macklin.
/ Robt ]. Meredith, of Milford Neck, has beer
visiting in Philadelphia and returned hOm'
Tuesday.
/ n few days ago, John Short was bitten by
/ the same dog that has bitten so many peOpl'
/ here lately, and " Is about time something
was done to the dog.
Walter s. Camper has been improving hi
property OF late, and he now has one OF tn
finest farms in this section.
The Big Fourth ofJuly at Bowers, will sur
! pass any celebration ever held here. Athleti
/ sports duTing the day and fireworks In tn
I e~ening, will be the main attractions, AM
Z during the day number OF large hot-air ba
I ons will be let loose. A continuous vaude
Willie performance will be given, and ther
will be plenty OF music. CHET.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
School Taxes Must Paid Now.

This month will close the school
year; and, as many have as yet failed
to pay their School taxes, now make
this public reminder. All persons must
pay the School tax due to the Schools
of Milford, on or before Saturday, June
10th, or shall be compelled to pro-
coed according to law to collect. This
alternative will be unpleasant to me
and costly to those who fail to pay be-
fore, shall be at the Office Of S. n.
Gray, at Walnut street bridge. each
day, and all day and evening every
Saturday to receive taxes.
6-5-1t. G. w. JOSEPH, Collector.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
Employment.

We are working the year around II
70 Is families on a fruit farm. IflOOking
for q position call or write; but if you
are afraid of honest work or can't give
good references don't write.
5-s-tf JEHU NJ. REED, Frederica, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
Milford Ice Plant Rates.

Lots from $50 to 500 pounds at S5 cts.
per hundred. 500 pounds and more,
80 cts per hundred. Special prices by
ton, and special inducements to out
of town dealers. Geo. H. Draper.
6-5 ct
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Don't forget that 1 am selling at cost
to acquaint the people with my new
location and make ready for the largest
line offalI goods ever known in Milford
NJ. L. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
Sale

The property OfSurena Palmer COLI,
situated on the northwest corner OF
Church and Fourth streets, will be sold
Saturday, June 9Th, by order Of the
Orphans Court.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

We have placed on sale this week the
best bargains we ever offered-a line of
ladies patent leather and vici kid shoes
for $500 and 1925, that are easily $3.50
goods. n. J. PiersOn.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

To make ready for the largest line of
fall and winter goods ever exhibited in
Milford, 1 Twill sell at my new store
spring and summer clothing strictly at
cost, and some at half price.
NJ. l.. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Cream puffs, lemon merIngue' get
custard cOcosnut pies, fruit pies in sea-
son, angel food devil food and other
cakes order early. james Welch. 22-5
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Ladies don't fail to attend Mrs. c,
B. Georges opening to-day and to-
morrow of midsummer styles in
millinery.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Alderney Baking Powder, as pure as
the purest, and half the price, at E. G..
Pierce's Grocery. in South Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Mrs. S. E. KeeOy Is always bringing
out something new that is delight TO
the ladies. Many novelties suitable for
presents.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Fine assortment of all kind of brushes
ct the Red Star drug store.
B. H. Matthews.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

224O LBS. BEST ANTHRACITE
COAL; delivered in July, $6.25.
4-24-tf. Wilson NJ. Vinyard.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Fresh line of spices and favoring ex
tracts at the Red Star drug store.
B. H. Matthews
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

All kinds of groceries and provisions
at lowest prices, always fresh, at Cal.
houn's old stand. Walter Roach.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Goto J. w. Truitt & Co. for your
muslin underwear.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Fly paper and insect powders Of all
kinds at the Red Star drug store.
B. H. Matthews.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

DR.. E. Roberts, the Veterinarian.
can always be found at the National
Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Vegetables of all kinds every day at
CalhOun's old stand. Walter Roach.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Pure Santos coffee, Is cents pound.
E. &. Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Prescriptions carefully compounded
at the Red Star drug store.
B. H. Matthews.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Finest assortment of cakes ever
brought to Milford, at
ThOs. Watson's, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Alderney Baking Powder, try it at
E. c. Pierce's Grocery.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Southern grown black eye peas for
seed. A. Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

All the latest in midsummer styles
at G. B. Georges to-day and tomorrow.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Come and see our new wall paper for
1903. ThOs. Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Buy Alderny baking powder and get
a talking machine free. f. c. Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Come in and see our new store. Every
body welcome. NJ. Il Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Cakes Of all sorts and fiavors at Cal
houn's old stand. Walter Roach.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

Highest prices paid for all kinds of
produce at CalhOun's old stand.
Walter Roach.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05

If you want a good carriage at a
small price go TO Pierce & Carmean,
they have got them.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
MAILS

FoR timothy hay go to A. Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
Uniform Rate Of One Cent a Word Each
Insertion,

II you have a want that you think some
man in Milford can fill, take in the whole
neld at once by inserting want ad in the
CHRONICLE.
There's no half way business about the
CHRONICLE. 1t gets right out among all the
people who are worth talking to. And II
your man is in town you'll and him. There
no doubt about that.
Tne rate is / cent a word each insertion.
IfyOu have pig for sale; or have lost any
thing, put II in this column.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-13

resentatives Of the Central Federated
Union on questions involved in the
subway strike, after the rockmen's and
eXcavatorS' union had refused to re-
turn to work pending arbitration.
Contractor Mcdonald read q state
ment to the representatives of the I'M
ion declaring that they, by their own
admissions, did not represent nor bind
the labor organizations, and that I'M
less the men return to work by tOmor-
row morning other men will be put in
their place. He added: Il say now
to You most emphatically-no as a
threat, but as warning-that even If
only one man wishes to work he shall
be protected to the full extent of our
power against violence, rioting, law
breaking and law-breakers.'
One of the three HeckerJ
Ell! flour mills the employees Of which
have been on strike for ten days was
started up, amt another will be put into
operation next week. The plant of the
New York City Milling company, which
is the only other big -four mill in this
district, is still shut down.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-13
TEL EGRAPHIC
NEWS REPORTS
Interesting Notes Gathered
From Abroad.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Telegraphic News of Happenings of
the Past Few Days in Wisconsin
and Other States.

London, May 12.-Mr. Houdret, corl-
sui general Of the Congo Free State
in London, has published a letter which
he has addressed to Rev. William Nor
rison, of Lexington, Va, a member
Of the United States Presbyterian mis-
sion, who recently made public here
charges of tyrannical behavior on the
part of the whites in the Congo over
the native population.
Houdret points out that during Rev.
Morrison's recent visit to Brussels,
where he held interviews and was in
correspondence with government Off
Gals concerning the matter of land
and other questions of interest to his
mission, he did not allude to the
charges of Entertainment of natives
against Congo officials. The consul gen
eral concludes his letters as follows:
'''Your allegations would have been
more serviceable if they had been made
direct to the authorities at Brussels,
who desire to repress abuses, if any
have been committed"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-13
LEAVES EVEN IN A BAD FIX
Report That He Had Been Assassinated
Brings About the Publication OF
Dangerous Facts.

Louisville, May 12.--Private tele-
grams received from Jackson and Lex
ington state that the report that an at
tempt had been made to assassinate
J. B. Even is untrue. A curious feat
ure of the affair transpired when an
interview was published by The Cour-
Ter Journal The correspondent pub
lished it on receiving information
that Even was dead.
Even, according to che story, re-
tracted his first interview, feigning
ignorance of the assassin's identity,
given out in the presence of a member
of the Hargis faction. He told the re-
porter that he recognized Marcum's
assassin as Curtis Jet. Even was
standing near Marcum when the shots
were fired. He made the second state
ment with the stipulation that it
should not be published until he
SHOULD be out of harms way"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-13
VOL. 81; NO. ~
DIES state His'oI nAA
Frank Mckenzie, Former Lancaster
Boy, Joins the Silent Majority.

The sad intelligence Of the DEATH
of Frank Mckenzie was received
here Saturday, he having passed
away at the home of his wife's peo-
pie in Kenosha that morning, of
heart trouble.
Deceased was formerly Lancas-
ter boy, this being his native city.
He was about thirty-five years of
age and was a druggist in Chicago
until recently when ill health COM
PEELED him to suspend active duty
and seek rest.
His mother, Mrs. Susanna Nc
Kenzie, resides here as do also his
sisters, Mrs j. G. Churchill and
Mrs. Ray Carthew. Mrs. Mckenzie,
Mr.. and Mrs Churchill and Mrs.
Carthew were presentat the funeral
services, held at Kenosha yesterday.
Frank Mckenzie was an industri-
GUS, honorable, upright young1man
whose every acquaintance was a
friend. His untimely death is to be
deplored, and the family has the
sympathy Of ALL
Two brothers also survive, Will
and Ben.