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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

w. J. Bryan does not want it consid-
cred for moment that Grover Cleve.
land is political factor in the demo
cratic party. But it keeps the Nebras-
kan saving wood to keep up the fire
of opposition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

The Creston American pins its polit-
lcal faith on W. j. Bryan and sneezes
every time Grover Cleveland's name is
mentioned. The American should do
all its feeling good before June "a.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

1t is limited that lawyer Sullivan of
Creston wants the democratic nomina
ton for governor Van Wagenen does
not appepar to be the only Iowan will
ing to make wild goose chase.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

Manila, since American occupa-
ton, is said to be the cleanest city in
the world. Several large American
cities should send committees to Ma
Mia to get hold of the secret.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

by machinery and is set out for but one
purpose, and that is to get the money
OF the people who are trying to get
something for nothing"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

There was bowling blizzard in
Montana last Sunday. No wonder that
state goes democratic at times.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

w j. Bryan announces that during
the summer months he will shade the
price Of his lectures. He guarantees
that his lectures win be just as good
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

Governor Pennypacker of Pennsyl-
vania seems to be thin-skinned and
sensitive. A man has no business in
public life who fears criticism.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

Second district republicans are unit
ing to return Congressman Wade to
his law practice next year. And they
can do ii.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26
Sour Grapes.

The Oskaloosa Times-Journal, dem,
says a democratic delegate cares moth
ing about the Elkins law, as ''he never
got any passes anyway
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

Anyhow. what has become of Gen
James b. Weaver OF Iowa?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

The injunction zone seems to have
gone west from Des Moines to Omaha
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

as the higher priced articles. Evident
ly he wants to make little something
above expenses while hustling for Gro
Yer Cleveland's scalp.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

Country. Bushels.
United States ......... 522, 230 900
Russia in Europe. ...... 1863, 623 900
France .......... ...... 3O9, 1888 900
British India ........ -. 1882, 5S2 900
Germany 80. ........ -. .141 .139 900
Hungary ......... ...... 1875. 5000
Italy ......... .119.750 900
Spain ....... 105, 900 900
Argentine ......... $500. .lOl ,2bb.0uO
Great Britain ....... $3.50 900
The expert (not Officially estimate of
our wheat crop for the past year is
700.500000 bushels and the same au
thoritv places our corn crop at 2,5S9,-
951 900 bushels, which equals the out
put of wheat for the entire world in
1900.
We are told by the government au-
thority that our crop of cereals for a
single year is 99,000,000 tons Let us
try to get hold Of these figures, so that
they will mean something to us. How
long a train of cars would be required
to ship this crop. allowing forty feet
outside measurement to each car, and
ten tons of grain to each?
If we had double track betting the
globe at the equator. these cars load
ed with our grain crop for single year
would fill both tracks solid and then
enough would be sidetracked to reach
from New York to San Francisco six
times.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Oystermen Fined.

The law suit of the oystermen of this
town and vicinity against VIM. Burris
and John Boyce both Of near Little
Creek. was held on Friday last before
Esquire Truttt. The charge against
the two men named was for catching
small oysters and catching over twelve
bushels per day The plaintiffs IN the
case employed stheir attorney Watson
Harrington, who was here and sue
ceeded in winning for his clients. Ihe
defendentswere finedS4Oandcosts which
made the amount reach S5S,S6. After
paying the same Messrs. Burris and
Boyce were released.
The oystermen have another case
against George Paisley, which is OF q
similar nature and which will be helo
on Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock al
the office of Esquire Truiit.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Not Duplicated in this city.

The old saying "when you have seeh
one circus you have seen them an,
may apply to some shows but not 10
sig Sautele's new big three-ring, Is
esr railroad circus, menagerie, royal
Roman hippodrome and historical
wild west which will be seen III Milford
Wednesday afternoon, September %.
His is the largest, grandest and best OF
all circuses. His vast tented amuse-
ment institution differs in the most
essential particulars from th9 SHOWS
one has been accustomed to, inasmuch
as the acts are all new, novel ano
original Many are highly sensational
and thrilling to marked degree, the
entire performance being the most
aesthetic entertainment ever seen under
canvass. Completely equipped, owned
and managed by a genial, courteous
gentleman and absolutely free from all
fakir4 and tie rough element. sig
Sautelle's new shows are welcomed
without stretched arms by the people
in All parts of this country. His are
emphatically the peoples shows
Prominent among the novel features
offered this year by Mr.. Sautelie arr
the 6s-horse and pony act and earth
only riding lion. Sixty-three member
of the equine race perform, undeEth'
direction of one person, a series OF IN
tricate feats in one of the regular rings
So many horses and ponies in one rni
acting simultaneously is a most wonder
ful and imposing sight. Nero,
monstrous African lion, rides pom.
. and performs many other wonderiu
p, feats. A gigantic gratuitious stree
parade will be given over the maj
. thoroughfares of Milford at 10 a. M o
the above day and date The pagesh
will be a full mile in length ana a
aglow with brilliant features, lnelu.
ing lustrous chariots, vans, dens OF VII
beasts. bands ofeminent musical arl-t
. q steam calliope and more big 'hihe
than was ever witnessed before III
street procession. Surp-s-es all oihef
- Won should not mss witnessing Il
:, grand free spe .tacle. Rememer u
+ day, date and place.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
The New Bridges in Sight.

Nuen has been said and written by
those who know little about the new
bridges to be built over the Mispllllon
liver in the town of Milford by Kent
and Sussex Counties, but facts are the
only tangible things after all. Inquiry
Of the contractors has brought out the
following statement, viz; the steer
0irde,s for The Walnut Street structure
are nearly completed, and the contrac-
tor expects them to be delivered on the
grounds at or about October hrst'
Part of the whi'e oak lumber to be
used in building the structure Tor the
stone work at Railroad Avenue Is oe-
livered at that point and the pile-drlvei
and other machinery will be in opera
tion next week. The Railroad Avenue
bridge will be out of service for a month
or more before the work is completed
so that travel can not pass over Il.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
THE WORK ON
STREETS SLOW.
SCARCITY OF LABOR HAS BEEN RE
APOySIBLE FOR TIE SITUATl0A.
Next Week There Will Be Plenty OF IA
borers to do the Work, and there is
Houe Of Great Accomplishments
Within the Coming Month.

The town of Milford has been hamp-
erred in pushing work on the street i'm
movements by the scarcity Of labor;
hut at present this trou lie is growing
less ec1ie, and next week there will be
plenty of labor to 90 the work. Ihe
surface of North Walnut street has ben
taken of and the work of laying the
brick pavement is progressing, While
the curbs have been reset and the gut
ters uaved. At several points the grade
has Teen lowered, aud at others it has
been raised.
The fountain at the corner Of Front
and Walnut has been moved to point
onpositen the First National Bank on
Walnut Street, and round comered
curbs set at each of the corners.
Even the chronic kickers now admi
the wisdom of the town purchasing
steam roller and other machinery viii
which TO build improved streets. Tit
roller is doing good work, and with
the Street Committee is able to maxi
frst-class streets. by putting the shell
taken from the streets to be improves
on side streets. This material is rolle'
down and the roadway made almos
perfect.
If the individuals will curb ana CIV
/ nroper attention to their proper'y,theT
is no reason why Milford shall not 500
he known as the best kept town on IN
Peninsula.
When the Improvements are con
$ nieled. Town Council will publish
a fnu aud detailed statement OF the Wor
/, done. the cost Of same, and SHOWN
Z If how much the gain or loss has bee
e by having the work dole without
contractor and his profits.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
odd Fellows Meet.

The members If Chrystal Fount
Lodge Of Odd Fellows of this town en-
tertained Grand Master Ira w sharp
lev last Monday evening at their hall
After spending the evening there the
members, accompanied by the Grand
Master, retired to ice cream parlors.
Someofthem were furnished by Arnold
and the others by Holden, neither par
lor being sufficiently large to accom-
modate the delegation, whichnumbeIed
about 45 persons.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18

Mrs. A. +. Tuthill is visiting her son'
Charles H. Tuthill, at Washington, D.
c. This is Mss. Tuthills first visit
from home for night in 80 years.
DIR. q. L. Grier started last Monday
for a two months business tour through
the far Western States. He goes direct
to San Francisco, Cal. and works back
Miss Clara Littleton, of Dagsboro,
who has been visiting Mrs. John z.
Carmean. returned home Saturday,
accompanied by Master Thomas
Humphreys.
Rev. w. H. Savage and family, OF
West Virginia, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
brother, W. A. Webb. They having
fastened home to see their mother,
Mrs. Webb, before her departure for
the north.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Poor Lights.

Never before since the electric lights
have been in Milford has the town had
such poor light as we have had TINS
week and there are many who are not
well pleased with such poor illumina-
lion To all who have complained
this statement will probably be salts
factory: This week the wires have
been undergoing some repairs, ana ioI
this reason it was impossible for the
LIGHT and Water Commission to give
the usual power of light.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Beach Party.

A pleasant afternoon was spent oy
the little beach party gathered at Cedar
Reach Monday afternoon of this week.
Among those Of the party were Mr;and
Mrs JV.K. Wells, Mrs. Elite Titus
of N Y; Mrs. Geo. Titus and family
Miss Jennie Titus Mr. and Mrs'Eugene
Drake and father, of n. J.; Mrs. Geo.
Teas w. A. Webb and Rev. W. H.
Savage and family, from West Virginia
A pleasant day, pretty water, OnSenia
friends, sharp appetites and bountifu
supper made an enjoyable OCCASION
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Oyster Supper.

The members Of the EpwOrth League
~ the Avenue NJ. E. Church have ar
rang d for an Oyster Supper and Hand
kerebief Bazaar, which will he held in
the Apel Block. The supper Will be
one Of especial interest because Of the
novelty of the handkerchief bazaar,
which will form a part Of the pleasure
of the evening. The date of the supper
will be Friday evening, October md
Everybody is invited to attend. Pro-
ceeds for the benefit of the church re-
nairs. which are now under eOnstruc
tiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Runaway.

The horses of Harry Bickle, who re-
sides in Milford Neck, became fright
en+d while iu town on MOndsy OF Il Is
week, and there would have been con-
siderable damage done and possibly the
driver thrown from the wagon ana
hurt had it not been for the quick ana
heroic work of Charles Wells VINO
Grabbed the horses just as they were
about to turn a corner.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
To Build Cement Pavements.

AS several property holders on North
Walnut Street are going to relay their
nayements with concrete, or cement
pavements, the question of adopting a
standard for a "gOOd and sufficient
pavement" as the charter of the town
nrovides that Town Council may pre-
scribe was taken up vt last Monday
niUhtIs session Of that body.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
purchased Property on Lake View Ave

The John Macklin property on Lake
View Avenue, was purchased last
week by DR.. G. L. Grier' who Will
mild residence for himself on the
s,te The dwelling and stables now
on the lots will be moved outside the
town limits on the farm lands OF Dr.
Frank Grisr and used by his tenant
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Tomato Market.

The prices have been so very low this
week at the railroad station that many
of the farmers have come to town with
loads of tomatoes and have carried
them back to their farms for the swine
ON Tuesday the price was 7 cents per
hasket which includes the basket. Al
this price the farmer only realizes 3
cents ner basket for growing, picking
aud hauling.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Manufacturing silk.

II is said that the business people OF
the town are making efforts to induce
the Post & Sheldon Silk Co., Of Patter-
son. n j., to establish a branch OF that
industry in this town. Manufacturing
il the need OF the people here, and any
effort expended in that direction Is
commenda lie and a step to larger p'o'
oress for the town and community.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
AEAVY STORM
'- VISITS MILFORD.
= SAID TO BE THE FIERCEST STORA
KNOWN HERE FOR YEARS.
Two SchOoners 90 Ashore at Oedaf
Beach-WOrk on New Jetty Badly
Iniured-.-Bay For a Mile Strewn
with Debris Corn Crops
Badly Injured.

When the storm oflastTuesday night
brol,e over this part Of Delaware many
We're not surprised, as the weather
bureau had predicted a storm, but none
thouqht to have the most severe bio"
that has visited this country for years
r commenced sbout two O'Clock in the
moning and continued to gather force
un1il afterdayligh when it eliminated
in the heavy down-pour of rain and a
wind that exceeded siXty-dye miles
per hour 81,
While the wreckage covered the
streets of Milford for hours afterthe
Storm ceased the worst storm was done
70 the corn crops and to the shipding.
large trees went down with a crash
while tin roofs and old buildings were
freoueptly seen piled in a general heap
of hebris on almost every street in the
town In front of the reside zee of MI
n GRAY. in South Milford a fine,
lorge maple was blown up by the roots,
and in the fall it carried down the
electric light wires, causing that part
oftbe town 10 be in darkness. In front
of the residence Of John w. Jump, in
north Milford, another large maple
was twisted off and put the lighting
,,lant out Of business. The same con
6ition of affairs prevailed all ouer the
town. ~
If WAS in the rural districts that th'
dooaoe was most in evidence. Beaull
fnl fields of late planted con- wer'
levelsd and the fodder whipped int
r-ribbons by the wind, while its 70
wore turned up TO the sun. This wa
universal, and many farmers nov
think it will not pay them to attemp
to save their fodder crops.
At.tbe mouth Of the Mispillion river
where the new jetty is in process
construction, probably the NEST pie
+nresoue part of the damage was to b
seen Three vessels were carried /
tbe wild waters and the hnrricane
wind high and dry upon the marsi
The unfortunate craft are the schon'
Two Sisters, the schooner James n
Carev. and the sloOp Hummlng Bir'
The first was left on the old sturgec
fishing ground once used by the hshe
men TO dry their nets; the Carey strad'
between the water and the hshil
house of V. NJ. D. Harrington, viii
the Humming Bird stopped with h
stern in the porch and along side
that building.
The contractors, who are building t
new ietty, lost their pile driver, viii
was carried down the bay and sun
It is a tolal loss. They lost lO2 feet
the completed jetty, while seventeen
the piling were broken off by
schooner Carey before her mooring Ill
narted. For a mile the bay was stre'
With brush from the work and pill
All operations are now suspended un
another pile driver can be procured.
\ Taken all together the storm was
most that has visited this part Of DE
ware in several years.
LATER.-The press of the coun
renorts that great damage has b'
done by the storm all along the Atl
tic coast; $50 vessels gone ashore o
40 lives lost, and other consequences
less concern.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
improvement Notes.

Charles Jones has been improving
his home by enlarging the rear OF the
building.
The work on the new bank building
is progressing as rapidly as could be
expected.
The Handy Building that has been
nnder construction for the past fe
months, is now completed.
Draper & Davis have been improV'
ing their factory by increasing Its size
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
". c. 7. U. Meets.

The parlOr meeting Of the W. c. l
IT will be held at the home Of Mrs.
lanes P. Pierce next Tuesday evening"
Sept. 22nd, at which time the members
will celebrate the birthday OF Mics
Francis E. willard. All of the mem
hers of this organization are especially
invited and urged 20 attend this inter
estinR meeting. r'eC 90
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Presented.

Richard DIETRICH. Of near town, pre-
sented to this office on Thursday one
Of the finest baskets Of grapes ever seen
here as a product of this locality. The
fruit was of,the Niagara variety, per
feet in formation and very sweet flavor.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Paralyzed.

VIM Hollis, who resides on North
Third Street, suffered another stroke Of
paralysis on Monday of this week. He
had been out delivering milk to his
customers and had returned but snort
time when he was found lying pros
trate on the ground in the back yard
At this writing Mr.. Hollis is slowly
improving
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Corrected.

The article which appeared In this
paper last week stating that Harry
McColley was arrested on Saturday
evening, Sept. 8, and fined $3.50 for
disorderly conduct, was q mistake. as
Mr.. McColley was not arrested.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
hog Cholera.

Hog cholera seems to be still at work
in and around the town. John Kendel'
dine lost this week hog weighing
about 259 pounds by this disease, II
is said that there are many others III
the town that are suffering from this
disease. Unless something is done 'o
stop it a scarcity of pork in this vicinity
will be the result.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Robbers at Work.

IT seems that the Rev. Waters Is
having quite a time with thieves
Some weeks ago he was relieved oi a
number Of chickens, and on Sunday
evening last some one made an attempt
to enter his home, but were frightened
awav bv Mr.. Waters who heard them
and at once made it plain that he was
ready TO receive them
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
New concrete PaYements.

A concrete pavement will be put
down around the First National Bank
and in front Of the property OF Mrs.
Marv E. Lofland, on both Front and
North Walnut streets. This kind ol
no cement will last lifetime, is clean
and needs no repairs. 1t is the cheap
ast in the long run.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
CHURCH NEWS.
PresbyteriaH.

sabbath School at 10 o'clock.
Preaching service at II o'clock. SUB.
;ect. "The Divine Gift Of Wisdom. J"
Eyeping meeting at 7 o'clock, Sub.
;ec,: How we Should Bear Witness
for Christ" Ns...r,s ..i e9
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Curiosity.

A,pOdigy in the fOrm OF calf was
dronped on the farm Of RObt. Jarrell,
near GoldsborO, last week that haa II
lived would have been useful to the
successor OF BarDum The calf was
without eyer, had no upper lip, had but
one horn and that situated imnedi-
stelv between the two ears.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Boy Arrested.

Frank Purnell, cOlOred, wa" arresteo
on Tuesday evening last by Policemen
Maeklin and Trice. on q charge OF haV-
mo committed an assault on Andrew
Alien. white. The trial was held on
Wednesday morning before Alderman
Truitt, and the lad was fined 70 for tne
offense.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.
Personal NOTES OF INTEREST.
4 Great Many Visitors in Milford This
Week, and a Great Many Milford
PeOple Have Gone Visiting.

Grover c. Parvis spent Sunday with
his parents.
D S. Hollis, of Camden, visited Mil
ford this week.
Miss RilIa Lekites, of Milton, Is the
guest of Mrs. S. Belts.
Harry satterield, of Dover, was a
Milford visitor last Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Lofland is attending
a wedding at Railway, M.
VIM. Mauu, of Milton, is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Crouch
Wilbur Bennett, who is employed in
BridgevilIe, spent Sunday in town.
Geo. b. Hynson, of Wilmington,
visited relatives in Milford ON Sunday
Geo. Abbott, Jr., of Philadelphia, is
now the guest of his parents III town.
Walter Davis, of Philadelphia, is
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs Geo.
Davis.
Ralph B. Kyle, of wilmington,s spent
Sunday with J. Stanley Short ana
family.
Miss Annie Gill, of Warrington, Va
has been visiting Mrs. Annie Nc
Clelland.
Mrs Annie F. Cahoon, of Washing
, ton. D. G., is visiting her brother, Chas'
G. Fisher.
Miss Birdie Hlywari, OF Albany \,
) Y is the guest of her uncle, SamueI
= Hayward.
, lanes Stanton has gone to Philadel
mia where he will take up the study
, of M medicine.
e Maxwell Wilson has gone to Wi
r,ington where he will attend bust
ness college.
Carlisle sipple has returned to wal
# rem r. ]. after two weeks vsslt wit
g his parents.
w s. Stevens has returned froI
"" "" Philadelphia, where he went to wor
Y at his trade.
is wm. E. Deputy has been in IL
o. citv this week buying new fall al
winter goods.
Gardner williams, of Philadelphia
is the guest of his parents, Mr.. al
tn Mrs. James Williams.
OF Carrie Matthews, Of Philadelpm
1e spent Sunday last with his moth'
'ls Mrs. Isabelle Matthews.
,s- Thomas williams, of Frederica, b
d been the guest of his daughter, Nj
.Iv lJohn S. Hallett, this week.
George H. Hall and his clothi
o,srk John Waters, visited Philad
nbia this week on a business trip.
is Cooper Kerr left Milford for Wilmil
es. ING last Monday, where he will be e
f a ,loved nv the Dupont Powder Co.
ay Mrs. s. E Reedy has been in Phi
lpt delphia all lthis week procuring
led latest fancies in styles for her ste
em '''N@'
vas REPRESENTATIVE John w. Benn'
who has been visiting in Colorado
the past few week hrs returned hoI
MRS. F. 1. HurlOck has returned
put her ,home in Philadelphia, after
nix, months visit at her old home in d
lrs. ford.
'hu Miss Minerva w. Sipple is in Phi
ol deIphia, New York and Baltim
'au san selecting her fall line Of millin
goods.
Dr W.F. Goodwin and Miss Mir
Godwin. of ReistertOwn, Md, are
guests Of DR.. GOdwin's sister, Mrs.
Collins.
,ub. Harry Carpenter, who has been
m u ouest Of John Roach for the past
sub. weeks, has returned to his home
ness Smyrna. ~9 ..s,.-
Misses Mary and Carolyn Tadma
.ao Wilmington, who have been the gu
! Of Miss Mabelle Lofiand for the,
was three weeks, have returned home.
l9i : :, Mrs. H. C.Bennett, of Binghamp
= ths NY, returned home last week
was companied by her mother. Mrs. 4
~. Webb, who, having suffered for
,sdi. time with poor health, has gone n
for especial treatment.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
Improves Mills.

Augustus HOlson has been imPrOv-
ing bis mill by putting in q large wheat
separator. fts.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18
This Evening.

The following is the program OF the
entertainment in the Lecture Room OF
the Presbyterian Church tonight Al
mission 10 cents, which includes re-
freshments served at the close. All
welcome:
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-18

"The department in dealing WIZ
Senators and members ofCOngress must
treat them uniformly. Mr.. Alice Is =
senator Of the United States just g
much as asSenatorHoar, of Massachusetts
is q Senator"