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Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
"POSSUM HOLLER.

AR. EDITER Ell you hev any ov them haf
hens to spar, I wish you wood keep a haf
duzzen ov 'em fer me, pervidin' you will sell
'em at haf price, ,wieh 'spose you will.
Me an the gals hav bin lOokin' fer breed
oY chickens wat wood not be so expeusiv' TO
keep and at the same time do jist az much
bizness in the layin' department az our Old
breed, an we beive we have found hit in
your haf hen breed-pervidin' they will do
wat you claim fer EN-.
Now, Mr.. Editer, Il stands to reason that ef
hole hen an a haf hen lay hole egg an a
haf egg, in hole day an haf day, that the
hole hen must Of fnesesity hav laid the hole
egg in the hole day, an the haf hen the haf
egg In the haf day. Now then, efthe haf hen
laid the haf egg in haf ov the day, wat under
the sun doz eny body think shs is goin' to do
the other haf Ov the day? Why most assur
edly she vii lay another haf egg an az two
hats make hole 'un, the haf hen win do list
- much bizness in the layin' department az
the hole hen, fer the hole hen only laws a hole
egg IN u hole day. an the haf hen wat laws a
~! sgg IN mar day lays too haf eggs in too I
na! days wich Is excl to one hole egg in one
nole day, or jist AZ meny eggs az the hole men
Rys.
Now the way me an the gals flyers IN tho
advantage Ov the haf hen breed IL this:
% the first place, the haf hen is fist as per-
llnc az The hole hen IL, az fur az the egg biz.
4e-n = SoAeIAueNI lutu hue Deln only q hRf
nen' nlt WOidn't take but hafthe corn 70 feed
neri az hit wood a hole hen. She wood onIv Z
nav one ngconsequently she Good moi n " d.
over the gardin pales, an havin' but one eve. l
ebe wood only take one roe Ov vegetables A. I ?
time, ever n she crauled throi a hole. am
navin- but one ere, one shoe wooc sceer her a
out Ihen she cudn't scrach out the iDgern 1
sets, fer she cnldn't stand on one foot ana q
scracn with bit at the same time An tbev n
wood be so nice fer the table, for we never =
leeo hoie chicken to once, only when e.
preecher er editer is here
NOW, Mr.. Edeter, amer havin shown vou II
ne advantage ov eultervatin' tnis half-bfeed n
y CHICKEN hoPe you'll keep me haf ov 4
lnblen' NARY ANN BRIGGs NJ
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
Old Man Killed Near Laurel.

As George J. Hitch, ms, nearly eighty
years old, deaf. farmer and a soldier
of the Civil War, who carried the
marks Of three bullets, was stepping
from the Delaware railroad tracks to
enter his home near Laurel last FRI
day. be was struck by train and i'll
stantly killed. Mr.. Kitchens was re-
turning home after having paid his
life insurance premium which was dae
that day.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22

THIS Office is a recipient of a
copy of the paper read by Henry
c. Conrad, Esq, of Wilmington,
before the Historical Society OF
Delaware, in that city, on Septem-
Der 2Ist, 1908. The paper is on
the Life and Works of Samuel
White and his father JudgeWhite !"
the former a U, S. Senator from
this State, and the latter a follower
ofAsbury in the early days of Meth
odism. The paper is highly inter-
esting throughout, and the compli-
ments of Mr.. Conrad are most
highly valued.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
OCEAN VIEW.

We have had very cold weather for severa
days; some snow.
Our young people are having good time skat
ing. Capt. Belts and several Others have filled
their ice houses, and we hope there will not be
such an ice famine as We had last yeur.
Owing to some misunderstanding Rev. Mr.
Fields was not present Monday night, and the c
E. Rally has been postponed.
Rev. Mr. Dauerity is new holding series Of
meetings in the Presbyterian Church. which will
continue all the week.
Rev Dr. smith. NJ f. evangelist, preached in
the Bethel Church on sunday to alarge audience
/ The Ladies' Aid Of the NJ. E. Church held their
annual meeting and social at the home OF their
president, Mrs G. r. Daisey on Wednesday night.
Seventy persons were present and they had a
social after the business meeting. Mrs. Mamie
Bennett was elected president.
Frank II. West who had promised rewards to
any child in the Presbyterian sunday school who
did not miss attendance only through sickness or
very stormy weather during the year Of 1903, was
present on last Sabbath, and had the pie sure OF
presenting books to ten OF the scholars as iollows
sadie Evans Hattie Roberts, Harry Richards.
Bessie Evans. Russell Richards, Willie Gray, Mad
ge and Irena Richards Warren Hudson and Madi-
son Waples M. West has offered rewards again
for regular attendance for 1904. Mr.. West who is
now superintendent OF the congregation on sny-
der Avenue, Philadelphia, was raised In this
town, and feels great interest in the church and
sch Jol
Some one said there were % widows in our
town. qnite number for town OF this size.
Mr. Elliott Of Indian River Lie Station is home
sick
James N. Evans Fenwieks Life Saving Station. /
spent sunday with his family.
Mrs Elizabeth Evans, who had cancer re-
moved from her face last fall is getting on nicely
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Pennewin visited Mr and .
Mrs. Daisey last week
George L. West is very miserable this winter.
George ". Tunnel is ON the sick list
Miss sallie Hall has taken charge OF our primary
chool for short time, or until Miss Elliott the
egular teacner, is able TO take charge again.
Mr.. Henderson is visiting his home and family.
George Townsend who has a saw mill Just back
Il town, is putting up houses for his workmen to
i've in
II all our woods around towU are cut down. as
ow seems probable it Will make great change
o this plaes. ATLANTIC.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
EFRIDAY, JAN. 22, 1904
EsaEly Fates glven On appIieaLion.

THE riddle which appears in this
issue in the local columns of our
paper, which came from one of our
correspondents, is but a slight init
nation of his genius and ability as
a writer, and we commend and
thank him for his artistic riddle
and assure him that as stated, those
who send solution to the same to-
gether with one dollar in U. S. A.
currency will receive the MILFORD
CHRONICLE for a period of one year
from date of receipt.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22

Postmaster General Payne brings
out the figures, which show that
whereas the deficit for the fiscal
year ended last June was S4, 500
900, next year it will in all proba-
bility increase to nearly 81, 2o7, 900
and the year after that to nearly
SS,6I4,ooo. This frank dealing
with the public is to be comment
ded. 1t is great mistake to try
to hide from the taxpaying com !
munity what its public luxuries /
are costing it, There would be no
deficit, but on the contrary the
oostofflce would be a source ofrev-
'nue to the Government, if it were
lot for the fact that many snide
publications are going through the
nails at pound rates.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22

THE season of Lent" will be
ushered in in a short time, February
18th. and the gay social season in
society will practically close for the
winter. This period of rest and
turning to religious consideration,
after the unusual excitement of
the Christmas holidays,is the great
evener up for the physical condi-
tion of the thousands who have no
other occupation than amusing
themselves. To the more fortu-
nate who find pleasure in pursuit
of the various occupations of bus
iness life, the Lenten season brings
the balancing effect to keep the
spirit of selfishness from o'er-top-
ping the better instincts of human
nature, by presenting the religious
duties all owe.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22

SENATOR ALLEE has had the dis
tinction of being called to preside
over the Senate on several occa-
sions during the present session of
that body. The Senate of the
United States is the greatest and
most conservative legislative body
in the world, and to be called to
preside over its deliberations dur
ing the absence of the president
pro tempore, is no small compli-
ment even to an old member. Sen
ator Alice ranks among the young
est members of the Senate, both in
age and election, and it is particu-
larly flattering to him as well as
gratifying to his constituents that
the president of the Senate should
select him to occupy the chair on
these occasions of absence. It is
not only an evidence that his ex-
ecutive ability is recognized in the
Senate, but indicates the high es-
TEEN in which he is held by his as
sociates.=Sen1iuel 49, -
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
BridgeYiIIe Has a Bank.

A branch Of the Baltimore Trust 20
was organized at BrideevIlle, Thurs
day Of last "eek, with a capital of
$4,000 This is the same company in
which John Townsend, of Selbyville.
aud l.. X. Derrickson, of Berlin, Md.
are interested, aud they have another
branch at Camden, Del. All of which
are doing good bu-iness.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
Industrial Training Public Schools

On Friday, January ed, an open
meeting of the Dover Century Club
VIII be held in the clubroOm under the
charge Of Mrs. Alfred d. Warner. of
Wilmington, State chairman of eduea-
uon' There will be a demonstration
OF the system Of industrial training in
public schools by Miss Jacobs aud Mrs
Patterson, of Washington, D. G.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
GeOrgetOwn Leases County Land.

The trustees of Sussex county prop.
erty have leased to the Town Council.
OF Georgetown, for SO years a portion.
2Ox3O feet, of the Jail lot, upon which
the Council will erect building TO be
used by that body and the fire com.
pany,
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
ThnrsdaY JanuarY 28. 19O4

I The large and valuable Canning Plant Ofilate
/ David heis,inciuding the land buildings, ma.
cnlnery, tools and appliances comprising:
/ The main factory, 200X60 feet. the main
warehouse, SuOX0O feel, et,abOut 200 feet OF which
/ Is two stories, tue remainder one story, the
auxiliary buildings.
I The machinery and appliances are COM
plete and fully up tO-date, cons itutiug n
hFst-elass canning establishment Of large ca
pacity.
There is an artesian well OF excellent wa
ter on the premises, having continuous
dow of about 30 gallons per minute
This establishment is exceptionally favor
ably located for the business having shin
ping facilities both by land and water
Sale will Begin at 10 O'Clock, A. M
And the personal property viii first be sold
among other things being:
large lot OF cans, and 8 lbs. and gallon
Iron Gray Mare,1 Years Old, 10 hands high
an unusually fine work horse.
1 iron Gray Gelding, years old, a superior
ROAD morse, having style, action and speed.
business or farm wagon, in good cOndi- /
tlon' and many other articles. Also
2-I6 Interest in Schooner "Ethel." "
THE CANNING PLANT WILL BE OFFERED /
FOR SALE AT / O'CLOCK, p. NJ, on the same I
TERMS.-Fer the personal property. cash.
For the canning plant, 10 per cent. Of the '
purchase price on the day ofsaie, The remain
del on or before the EXPIRATION ofthirty DAYS,
when the deed viii be delivered.
The Equitable Guarantee &..TruSt CO.
ADMINISTRATOR, c. t. a.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22

Being
the best
any pr
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Meat Nj
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Of the v,
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times an
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meats, IS
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Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22

This mld-winter sacrifice sale is worth vourI
slderatlon and your attendance. Every garl
guaranteed to fit perfectly.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
Administrators Sale.

Real Estate and Personal Property Estate
Of DAVID REIs. deceased, will be sold al pub
lie sale al MILFORD, DELAWARE,
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
Young Mems Suits and OvercO9

Mothers take notice, this is the best opportI
to buy Boys Clothing you ever had Prios.
about one-half
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
BabyS' and ChiIdren's
Sample Hose.

TAX about your bargains here is one.
Hose for babys' and little children in
wool, half wool and cotton in all colors at
about half price, on a table by themselves
IN centre of store. Every mother should
see these splendid bargains.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
500 PAIRS OF TROUSERS,

From the best tailor-made down to N
cotton work pants. This is our red
winter pants sale that have become fa5
to pants wearers. You can buy PAM
this sale at less than the cost of ma
them.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
Reduced to

TINS means ages from 3 to I6 years, in all 81
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
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Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
RESOURCES.
LIABILITIES s.

IaPl4i sIQcS paid IN S24 400 90
i H9IElduai deposits subject 10 check %, 800 .
bllis payable, including certificate Of
deposit Tor money bOrrOWed........... SIS 6-
Liabilities other than those abOve stated "a X
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
REPORT
MILFORD TRUST COMPANY
AT N1IEFoRD.
OF THE CONDITION OF THE

in the State Of Delaware, at the close of
business Dec. 81, 1908.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-22
Big Reduction in all Winter Goods.
A HustIing Carpet Department.

Yes, this is certainly a hustling carpet
department, with one large room entirely
devoted to carpets and floor coverings.
and with a stock that fo1 size and variety
is the largest in Milford We have pushed
this business ahead OF our expectations.
We take great pride in the steady advance
OF this department, and are giving i con
siderable care, such as measure of rooms
accurately taken cutting exact. Sewing
strong and perfect, this care amounts to
something when you see the carpet on
the floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-29
TRANSPORTATION LADIES DAY"
Elaborate Entertainment and Spread for
Clubs Women Guests.

The Transportation Club has its handsome quar-
ters up above the city. top Of the Hotel Man
haitian. and there IT entertained its women friends
yesterday afternoon, from to o'clock, in open
handed fashion
First came q charming little concert. which
Miss Alyce Watson played the piano. Hans
Kronold the cello Margaret Keyes and Grant
Odell sang and the University Quartet, composed
OF A Edgar Adams. Russell p Hoyt. jr.. Reinald
Werrenrath and Ray w. Thompson. sang the light
hearted nonsense OF college boys. 20 the delight
OF the audience.
After the music came an elaborate spread which
was served in the drawing rooms billiard room.
dining room-wherever a place could be found for
the little tables.
There were about i've hundred persons present.
Of whom nearly half were women guests. The af-
ternoon was in the hands OF Edward Dennis F. ".
Schoonmal5eT, J. l. Burdett. +. p Benjamin. w s.
Langford, Lawrence Grifith. r. I. MacDufiie, a.
l. Woarms and Frederick II. Meefer, chairman
All the Of the club, according TO their pleas
ant custom on ladies day" big white car
nations in their buttonhoes The Transporta-
ton Club is composed of men prominent in rail
road and steamship circles. Chauncey NJ. Depew
IS the president.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-29
SHORT HOUSEHOLD CHATS.
To Tighten Burdens of Moving Day
Spring Desserts.

When the housewife contemplates moving she
should begin preparations two weeks IN advance.
Carpets and rugs should be thoroughly shaken or
sent TO the cleaners. All clothing not in use should
be packed in boxes each with a tag describing the
contents As everything should be in condition for
immediate service after moving II Is wise 10 have
curtains hansings. counterpanes and blankets not
In present use Numbered and ready. Large paste
board boxes best for woollen clothing and furs
but bundles in which the clothing is packed be-
tween layers. OF paper with generous sprinkling
OF gum camphor. will answer the purpose as well
when tho new house is reached these may be
stored away for winter. Just they are.
II one has means IL IS much easier and more
sensible place the general packing OF furniture
and other household goods In the care OF com
pany that makes business of packing and moving
furniture If one prefers however. to do the pack
ing herself-hiring her own workers-she should
secure plenty OF barrels boxes burlaps, excelsior
heavy Irvine and a couple Of upholstery needles 1t
IS said that piano boxes and crates may often be
obtained at moderats prices from departments
Large boxes should contain Hight things such as
pictures or small casts carefully sqcKe a6a among
a sfeantic box the size OF a trunk IL flled with
books. is almost impossible for even the strongest
do it. no matter how strong he IS or how much he
Bureaus pas and desks should be cleared 81 useless
belong ings and then packed fun BEFORE they are
~ tSs desk are 81 course covered tightly. that
nothing fall out, and then securely Locked All
oughiy whipped or cleaned. are sewed up In pro
tectors and wrapped IN burlaps- -.
some housekeepers pack all small belongings that
will be needed Immediately upon arrival n one
large box or barrel that is tagged II possible a.,
carpets ard mattings should be laid In the principal
rooms before the moving IS done. This cannot
aIUavs he done in crowded cities. but where feaSi-
bic IL Is a great advantage. The turnituTS C4Ii
then he pIaced in an uncarpeted room or hall, and
as the pieces are unpacked one by one. they can
be moved Immediately into their proper place IN
NINA cking the good housekeeper never forgets 10
dIspose OF excelsior and all WrappinSs as each
package barrel box IS undone. thus Leaving no
matt Of rfrhb
only a few OF the many suggestions that could Oe
given how 10 tighten the burdens OF moving
day.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-29
Some Ways of the World.

why don't I get marriedT' he repeated with
ironica1 emphasis. How can a man IN moderate
circumstances afford to ask any girl he knows to
marry him? That is unless she Is willing to eiope,
and afterward drop out OF the swim. The girls
naturally would care for belong TO a set wherein
money and a good deal Of It, is essential In
the first place. there is the wedding. Think what
that alone involves. She would naturally want
what any of her friends would have bridesmaids,
ushers. a fine wedding and. Of course, n bridal
trip Do you realize what all that would cost. ard
how impossible IL would be for a man with
limited income to manage it properly without rails
ing the wind in way another? The parents
do all that you say? That shows how little any
one thinks Of the cost OF a wedding to the poor
bridegroom. 1 will Just give idea what
man In my position would have TO pay for such
luxury. He would probably wish six or eight
ushers. to each OF whom he would have TO give
vest, tie and gloves. besides expensive present;
he could not do It all for less than so head,
making about $500. Then there the bridesmaids
bouquets, for which he would have to give about
$5 each, il the bride had eight bridesmaids that
would make another $50 Then there would be his
bachelor dinner. 10 which he would have to invite
al his intimate friends. He could not do IL cred
itably under $500. The ClergYman'S fee is 800 Her
engagement ring could not be bought for much
under $1,000. for modest one And her we'd
ding gift would cost even mOfe-Say. Sl,9VJ-and
these figures for poor young man; a rich
one would have to pay out much more. am not
counting in his clothes which also would be great
item. the wedding trip. which might be anything.
but simply the cost to a Of the wedding alone,
which brings il up TO the thousands PrOhibttye
figures for me. thank you'll You say 1t could be
done less extensively? Well. L don't know about
that Not much if you go the requirements.
and girl would expect to have it done ereditablyF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-29
CHILDREN,s MEMORIAL.

The TN Memoriam Circle of the T. S. g.. In
Brooklyn. has organized a Junior branch 10 %
known as the "Childrens Memorial" and It Is IKE
ly 10 prove one OF tho most beautiful and helpful
auxiliaries in the whole range of Sunshine WORK
To band children together in organized EFFORT 10
promote the happiness of others. who need cheer Is
give an uplift to their minds and character tnat
can never be efaced. AS co-workers in the Sun
shine gardens OF life these little folks are cordially
The branch has been founded in loving memory
Florence Z. Randolph. Dorothy NJ. Schuyler. Flor
ence NJ Allen and Florence ana Paul LLEnsSTS5r
attached St Johns Orphanage Church Charity
a1d he wand attached to the
Kings County Hospital at Flatbush. . ,,,
De Comps, the president because two of the dear
youhg doiKS eisioeI aP t ar senfor circle
and even one of our number with this disease
Some might wonder why we chose the County
Hospital for the field Of work for the children we
chose 1t because very few care to go there, ana
yot the consumptives there need and long for the
Daughters we did the work the same place sew
eral years ago. and none Of us will ever forget
went from bed u bed with our various kinds OF
delicacies l will admit that 1t Is not pieas;ant
do the easy things Of life but 10 do the
hard things many are called Of Goo. but Few are
'sThe children began their work by. sending to
ST Johns OrphanaRe for Easter ten dozen OF the
very best eggs and i've dozen Of extra fine oranges
0 3s S the fact that i potatoes were SO expensive
the children were not able TO have as many OF
Gle sent at once 10 pounds Of the very best Pota-
toes. One dozen OF the extra. fine oranges have
been 20 the Home for tho Blind, and four
dozen to the Flatbush Hospital and two young
consum2uyes are being kept supplied with oranges
and grapefruit
The members OF the branch are Paul Allen Paul
De Comp, Paul Winthrop. Walter Darngrand. AL
bert swan. Seth ohiandt Frank Bristol, Wallace
Ferrel Frank Webster. Frank Howard Ernest,
William and Russell Howard. Asa, Edwin and DON
aid Watson Raymond Leggett. Walter, Freddy and
Herbert Sterger. Mile Y. Do Comp Louise How
ard, Edna Eckart, Adelaide Howard, Adelaide
Meyers. Hattie and Alice Watson, Lillian Dave
ridge Dorothy Winthrop lillian and Stella Knouse,
DorotheB and Augusta Sterger. Household Pet
and 'our Sunbeam"
OF the children in their sunshine work the Rev.
DIR. Henry T.. Swentz.l. OF st Luke's Church.
Marie I. De Comps president. and Leonore Wiokes,
Edithe =. Bronze. Abina Mcdowell. Hundah Ran
dolph. Blanche F Van CORTLAND. Her da Costa,
Pauline O. Livingston. Florence Webster. Florence
Brewster. Mildred Hancock and Lillian c. Taylor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-29
T11J.AGE OF THE SOIL.

A well known writer says that no one who owns
an acre of land need be quite miserable Thers il
healing and consolation and well earned rest in the
tlage OF the soil. There is hope IN the planting or
seed and pleasure IN their termination Among tbs
best of our many latent possibilities for happiness
is the love Of nature which. like a lats blooming
plant is apt develop at Its best when other m
terests pale and the so-called sntOynents OF hfo
fade away. Happy. indeed, are the man and woman
who even In their crowded youth. have cultivated
the love for outdoor growing things-a knowisdgs
which some day may prove to be their most valued
possession.
To enjoy gardening must do manual work Ic
bring ones self rightly IN spiritual touch with
mother earth and to comprehend family. although
not understanding the mysteries Of her fecundarons
teemns life and power apparent death. ons
must be in material touch well. for ne 'msttls
Of pasture with IT'S attendant BLESSINGS, IL NOT
bestowed upon the amateur gardener no merely
directs htreling but upon the ger me WORKER.
who does hesitate 10 plunge both hands into ina
soil and plant and SOW with the magic OF SYM
pathetic touch which flowers seem to need just as
much children do. Said an eminent man recen.iys
MY mother used rarely 10 return homo nom VISIT
without bringing with her some slip or rwis xrorIs
her friends place which. before coming into rns
house she would stick into the ground In some
flower bed with her practical fingers. giving the cut
tiugs an admonitory pat on leaving, as much as To-
saw Now Grow And very rarely Indeed did tns
little things disappoint her.