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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-19
TOWN MD VICINITY.
4 Winning Platform.

The ticket which will adopt the plat
form, stated in synopsis as follows, will
win, especially If quality of nominees be
equal liz merit:
I, The Belt Line. Without it No Re-
ncwaI OF Franchise nor concession of
other favOrs.
=, Frostburg Water for FrOstburS
People.
3, Removal of Slaughtcr-HOusc
above Reservoir tOa Point Beyond all
Hazard of Pollution.
I, Full Payment by Electric Rail-
way Of Share of Street Paving Cost.
>, \ Constant and Strenuous Effort
To Live Within the Towns Income.
All movements i'll favor of good gov
eminent" that pass By on the other
side" these proposals are "nH bOnUS.'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-19
Ordinance No. ITO.

4 y ORDINANCE to Prohibit the Keep
~ ing of Explosives and lnflammable Ma
tcrialS within the Corporate Limits above
certain quantities.
SECTION |, BE il Enacted anal Oroaincd by
the U"yor anil Co"nclnemo t FroStJ~ry That
it shall be unlawful for any person. persons
or body corporate to keep within the limits
of the Town of Frostburg more than one
hundred pounds of Powder, or more than
twenty-five pounds of Dynamite, or more
than one barrel of Gasoline, and it shall not
be kept in any store or house but must be
kept in an underground tank, or in a small
shed for that purpose away from any other
buildings, and not more than five gallons to
be kept in any store or other building, or
not more than five gallons of Benzine, or
more than ten gallons of Turpentine, or
more than five gallons of Nitriol, or more
than twenty five pounds of Saltpetre and it
shall be unlawful to keep any ready mixed
tableauX, commonly known as colored fires
or any quantity whatsoever of Nitro
Glycerinc.
That any person or body corporate convicted
OF the violation OF TINS ordnance shall he
fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor
more than seventy-tivc dollars.
SECTION 3, Be Enocted ond O,1laincd
That it shall he the duty of the Baililf to in
spect every place where such explosives are
kept, or he shall have reasons to believe they
are kept at least once every month and to
arrest every person found violating this
Ordinance, and carry them before the
Mayor or some Justice of the Peace
SECTION 1, Be il Enoctd o,d Orlajned,
That any person refusing to admit the
BailiT to any building or part of building
where any explosive or nhammable materi-
ais are kept, or the Bailiff hasreasons to be-
| lieve they are kept shall he arrested by the
sand BailiT and carried before the Mayor or
| some Justice of the Peace and fined not less
| than fifteen dollars and not more than fifty
| dollars.
SECTION ;, Be IL Enactcd anil O,,Iajncd,
! That this Ordinance shall take effect from
the date of its passage.
Approved this 9TH day of March, 1907
7. LAMBERT,
Attest: Mayor.
| j. >. METIGER, Clerk. March 10
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-19
business Suggestion.

When making spring purchases give
preference to JOURNAL advertisers.
They have the goods you want and
confidence enough in the eXccllencies of
their stocks to announce them and then
stand by all they publish.
This policy discriminates in favor of
business integrity and helps the JOURNAL.
And the JOURNAL, more than any
other single town institution, tries to
help the town to Il higher and better
t.,t
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-19
Died.

Mr.. c. d. Cannon, fatherof Rev. c. H.
Cannon, formerly pastor of the NJ. f.
Church. South, this place, died at
EaSton, this State, Wednesday, aged 50
years.
At his home, Allegany, Monday,
March II, 1904, Mr.. Benjamin Williams,
aged 6? years. Funeral Thursday after
noon at the Allegany NJ. E. Church,
Rev. G. Boyd Jones officiating; inter
mcnt in Percy cemetery, this place.
Mrs. Williams and 9 children survive
Deceased was an excellent citizen
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-19
Legally Dead"

As apple-blossoms fall i'll the spring
after "A shower of rain and the wind has
blown through the orchard, so do tears
fall from the eyes of the spectator dur
ing the production of illegally Dead,
and Just as the sun follows the rain, 50
does laughter succeed the tears in the
rendering of the play. 1t is not an af-
fectcd story, but a simple tale woven
around the lives of a few people, among
them man who deserts his wife and
little child, the principal incidents i'll
their lives tied together with beautiful
language. it is just stage poem with
all those things which make tears and
laughter comminglc. This great play
will be presented by the Shannons,
supported by IA most clever cast, at the
Frostburg Opera House one night only
Tuesday, March cd, next. The play is
from the pen of EuniCe Fitch
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
CHARLES G. FISHER.

With the increase of population. re-
tinement and wealth in the principal
cities and towns of the United States.
Il growing demand has arisen fer the
blending of the artistic and beautiful
with the utlitarian of mcdorn .rchi-
lecture and building construction.
Among these who have acquired a
high reputation for superior ski and
artistic conceptions. both as au mrhi-
tect and civil engineer. in Delaware
is Charles G. Fisher. whose offices are
located in Milford. lie has executed
plans for q number of the better class
of buildings which have been erected
in this bcality during the past decade
Notahly among them may be mcutiou-
ed the new High School Building.
Armory Annex. the residence of Mrs
w. Z. GauSay and others. and Just
completed the remodellinS of the Wind
sor Hotel Mr.. Fisher is engineer To
the Delaware state Highway Commits
sion, and the work done by the Conn
mission ana in his plans has proven
credtable in every way.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
MRS. r. \. WHITE.

There is perhaps no business 50
peculiar rs that of the millinery trade,
always an active business and always
changeable as to the character and
styles of the stock required: depending
much upon caprice of fashion. it re-
quires persons of excellent Judgment
and thorough experience 10 see as well
as To learn from every source what
shall be the next change in style and
substance The millinery establish
ment of Mrs. White was established
over twenty-nine years ago. She is an
accomplished milliner and many of the
ladies of Milford and vicinity are in
debted to her for stylish and eXqui-
sitcly trimmed hats. Her creations
are equal to the New York and Phila-
delphia styles but ut very moderate
charge. She commands Il good trade
and has been highly successful in her
business.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
THE DELAWARE NURSERIES,.

Tie cultivation of plants and trees
has grown to immense proportions in
the United States. and Sussex county
has long been recognized as Il leading
headquarters for the propagation of
the fruit tree industry. For four years
or more the Delaware Nurseries have
ranked with the best in the country,
the plants and trees grown here being
Of surprising variety and in active
demand by those who require the best
in the market. ID. ). Collins is an eX-
pert in his particular vocation. lie
has forty acres of ground under cul-
tivation. ana it is stated that he pro
duccs better results from his acreage
thlu most others do with twice the
ground space. He makes leading spe-
cialties of "Delaware peach trees;
also apple, pear. plum ana cherry va
riety: also small fruits. shrubs. etc.
The greatest care and skill is eXerciS-
cd in raising these choice fruit trees
Orders are received from all parts of
the United States, these being prompt
ly and accurately filled. Mr.. Collins
employs from six to thirty hands ac-
cording 10 season. All trees are fumi-
gated before being shipped. He ranks
with the leading and progressive men
of the country. He is member of
the school Board Of Milford. and pop
ullr in the order of Maccabees and
n1nS1ctS a large ana constantly in
,rcaSing business.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
THOMAS W. POWELL.

In every community at large. such
as Milford is, it is essential for the
benefit of the builder that there should
he tirSt-class painter ana paper
hanger. and in this respect we refer
or readers to the well-known and en-
terprismg firm of Thomas Powell
The business was started some fifteen
years ago. and from the first Mr.
Powell has given all work his person
al supervision. Estimates are cheer
fully given for either small or large
contracts. Special attention is given
To wall paper. and paper hanging and
finest of frescoing is executed on
most reasonable terms. Lucrative en-
ployment is given to from two to five
skilled hands. He does artistic sign
painting and handles the celebrated
Asam Bros. wall paper. Thomas w.
Powell is popular i'm Red Men circles,
and is Il philosophical, wide-awake.
esteemed citizen
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
A. C. ARNOLD.

There is not Il finer nor a more pleas
ant resort than the ice cream and soda
water parlor conducted by A. c. Ar
mold. Of Milford. He serves nothing
but the purest and best of ice cream in
various tlavors. by the quart. pint o,
dish. He caters extensively for balls
parties receptions, etc. In the manu-
facture of his ice cream he uses none
but the best and purest of ingredients.
Mr. Arnold has one of the finest soda
fountains in this vicinity, where none
but the purest of fruit syrups are dis
pensed. He also carries Il fine line of
toothsome confectionery. fancy bis
cults and line of the best foreign and
domestic fruits. In the ten years that
Mr.. Arnold has catered to the wants
of the public he has gained a reputa-
tion of handling none but the best of
goods. He is a progressive, enterpris-
ing and esteemed citizen.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
c. NJ. TATNIAN.

For eleven years or more the house
of c. NJ. Tatman has become insepara-
bly, associated with all that is nobby
and desirable in fine ready-to-wear
clothing. This means clothing that in
its finish, fit and trimmings is quite
equal to custom-made garments, only
cost about 30 per cent. less. While
here don't overlook the fact that Tat
mans" is "A leading headquarters for
the very newest fads and fancies in
haberdashery. If you want the latest
blocks in hats and caps. or if you re-
quire the catchest shapes in fine foot
wear, there is just one place where
they will fill your needs satisfactorily
at "Tatman's." Mr.. Tatman careful
ly studies the markets and their best
offerings, and you can depend upon it
that he will always have on hand
the newest ideas and the best qualities
for less money than those offered by
any similar establishment. He is pop
uar in Modern Woodman circles.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
JAMES T. SMITH.

The numerous fine manufacturing
and mercantile blocks erected within
the past few years Indicate that NH
f rd is awakening To modern require
mcutS i'm architecture. and in the ma T.
ter of building operations is on the
way to Il development that will make
Milford one OF the busiest towns of It's
size in Delaware Labor. both skilled
and mskillod. is plentiful. and her
master builders are unsurpassed fo,
energy. good taste and practical knuwl-
edge of their profession. In this con-
nectiOn we make mention OF the eX-
tensivc building operations Of Mr..
James +. Smith. of Milford. This gen
tleman has been in business mere for
Il period exceeding thirty years. dur
ing which time he has erected IL great
number of the fine buildings. hcauti
full residences, etc. MIR. Smiths e..
ergics are directed to the erection Of
buildings by contract from the designs
Of architects or others. He supervises
all contracts, and gives cvery detail
his prompt attention to the fuldllmcnt
Of all that he undertakes. He is an
energetic and public-sprited citizen.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
MRS. l.. L. KINNEY.

y firm that has recently opened i'm
Milford is Mrs. L. L. Kinney. whose
place is in the Jump block. Her place
is crowded with every conceivable ar
ticle that the mind can think of. All
articles are auctioned off. and you GER
tlinly get some big bargains here. No
matter what the prices offered you
will receive more than your moneys :
worth. Auction sales are held every
Saturday afternoon and evening. In
addition she has on sale one Of the
best-if not the best preventive of con-
tagiOus diseases-namely. the Red
Cross Disinfecting Ball" This disin-
fecting hail is a guarantee to do Just
as represented. not only for human
beings, hut also for oil kinds of cat
tie, horses. etc. and the Red Cross
disinfecting powder will be preven-
tive of moths. reaches. feaS. bed bugs
ants. etc. \ premium of fine cup
and saucer is given with each box of
Red Cross. and sold at the price of
twenty-five cents. A trial will soon
convince you of its merits.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
TRuSTEN P. CAUsEY.

Representing fire insurance cOm-
panies of undoubted sOlvency and in
tegr.ty, wI5h assets amounting to
millions of dollars. TruSten Z. Causey
stands in the front rank of the insur-
ance agents on the Peninsula. Mr..
Causey is the regularly appointed
agent for such staunch fire insurance
companies as the Home of New York.
Northern Assurance of London, Com
mercial Assurance of London, Glen
Falls, of Glen Falls, y. Y. and the
Springfield Fire and Marine; also for
the Mutual Life and the Fidelity and
Casualty of New York. Mr.. Causey
places the largest risks at lowest rates
of premium. In taking charge of your
insurance he keeps track of renewals,
never allowing policies to expire So as
to prevent the chance of accidental
loss. and he keeps his patrons informed
as to the solidity of companies. current
rates. etc, in fact. relieving the in
sured from all care and anxiety re-
garding their property Trusten Z.
Causey is regarded among the solid
and progressive men of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
JOHN W. RATCLIFF.

Milford, like all other growing and
huStling towns presents a fitting field
for the exercise and development of
The highest order Of constructive abil-
ity in the erection Of fine buildings
and residences. John W. Ratcliff
started in the contracting aud build
ing business some forty years ago. and
in that time has erected scores Of
line buildings and residences: among
The recently finished may he men
toned the new High School. a model
oi architectural work; the Geo. H..
Droper residence, the News and Nd
vertiser building and others. Mr.. Rat
rlif1 gives the closest personal super
vision 10 all work entrusted to him.
ana cinploys none but the most skill
90 ana intelligent mechanics. Mr.
Rltciiff is prepared to furnish plans,
specifications and estimates. and guar
antees to carry out contracts i'm a
most satisfactory manner. Repairing
ard altering is done on short notice.
Mr.. Rarrliff is a public-spilited and Il
highly regarded citizen Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
G. T. HOLDEN.

One of the popular and well patron
lied resorts of Milford is the fine es-
tablishment conducted hy G. f. Uol-
den. For three years this place has been
doing business. during which period
it has become the recognized hcadquar.
ters for the very best in choice confec-
tions. chocolates and bon-bous. made
on the premises and from the purest
and most wholesome ingredients.
Holden's delicious ice cream and ices.
made with the pmeSt and freshest
cream and ingredients. are a choice
favorite with every one. while the
delicious soda-watcr beverages dis
pensed here are not equaled anywhere
in the town. Holden's light lunches
and prime oysters. in any style. are
delicious. \ specially is made of pro-
vidins for balls, parties, festivals. etc.
a handsome ice cream and lunch par
lor is feature of this well-kept estab-
lishment, Personally G. f. Holden is
one of the energetic and progressive
business men of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
JAMES H. DEPUTY < BRO.

This is one of the oldest establish.
ments in the country devoted TO re
failing. and for nearly twenty-five
years has been the most popular house
of its kind in Milford. Just now it is
overhowing with new and attractive
fall and winter stocks of silks. wash
dress goods, notions and trimmings,
and everything for personal and do
nestle use usually found i'm a city
store. The stocks are always kept a
bit i'm advance of the season Mr..
Deputy is alert to the demands of the
carly buyers the fOre-handed ones
who wish to have their shopping com
plcted before the rush days. He an
ticipatcs them. Every day is opening
day. The stores life depends upon
values, and they offer unsurpassable
goods, unmatchable prices on goods in
every department. The stocks of fall
goods are now at their best: they can
not fail to please you-qualities, styles
and low prices. w. Z. Deputy has
been conducting the business for the
past four years. succeeding his late
brother. He is an energetic and pro-
greSSive business man.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
S. II. MASTEN.

Milford is indeed fortunate in being
so well provided with well-kept and
up-to-date livery stables. for the nu-
merous fine drives throughout this sec
tion of Delaware have created a grow
ing demand for stylish and up-to-date
horses and rigs of every description,
and it is with pleasure we refer our
readers to the establishment so ably
conducted by S. II. Masten. who has
catered to the public for the past three
years or more. during which time he
has built up an extensive patronage.
\ splendid feature is the commercial
mans trade. and rigs for all purposes
can be rented at all hours at very mod
crate rates. Mr.. Masten also buys.
sells and exchanges horses when the
occasion requires. He is a wide
awake. energetic business man of Mil
ford.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
JOSEpH E. MARBry

This modern grocery and provision
house is one of the best paueptzod :,
the city. Why? Because ecopomi,@.
and particular housewives have lam.
ed that their dollars last longer ,t H.
seph Z. Warren's. They get tine vor.
best foodstuffs for the least nom,
The new ana fresh stocks carried ,r,
dependable and fairly priced M.
where will YOU find greater asSo,r.
ment Of condiments and table delis.
cies. canned and bottled goods. "D,.
Wis Best" white Rose" ~capitaIr
and Pride of Delaware" brands of
flour are here to be had. Fragrant
Parke's and Enterprise NJ. 4 J. ccffces
Lipton's teas are specially to be
had only at WarTen's; fruits. nuts. fan.
cy biscuits, cigars, etc: also delieiou>
provisions and farm produce Mr.
Warren is an extensive buyer and shin.
per Of eggs and country produce. An
excellent delivery service is maintain
ed. and courteous treatment and hon.
orable dealing is extended to ali class.
cS Of patrons.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
RESIDE zee OF FRANK L. CRIED
ATKINS AND NUTTEp

\ review of the Industrial ...,
ments of Milford would he inco,,i g'iSll'
were we to omit mention of tbo , i''''
of Atkins x Nutter, who for = na'i nai's
Of a good many years have boen
lively engaged in their occunsti
blacksmiths and horsesboers ~, m "
shop and repository is comnio,
equipped for doing the very best MY
OF work. Their specialties ara tea
shoeing and wagon repairing tboia
cilities for doing this class Of Ii.
being of the very best NIessrs "a
kins X Nutter are expert ana shan
horseshoers and pay particular ott
ton to the care of horses feet Wv
that they are kept in perfect cond;.,
wagon carriage repairing and nm.
kinds Of blacksmithing worl. il ,
in a most careful and satisfactory n,.'
ner on short notice and at vorr r
sonable prices. Their worl, +. ,i,..
known to be Al. Their large roro,
tory contains some of the fros+ 49,,
best makes of carriages. bucrios WA.
ohS' etc. and at prices that are bar5
10 duplicate elsewhere. +. Atkins .,.,
y. Nutter are up-to-date and nrogro.
sive business men.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
SOUTH FRONT ST.
r. S. WELCOME.

Without exception. one of the finest
and most popular grocery stores in
Milford is that operated by r. S. Wei.
come. 1t is literally patronized by a
good class of customers and the goods
to be found here are of the best and
most reliable quality. The assortment
Is always kept up to full standard
by the arrival of fresh invoices. includ-
ing choice Mocha and Java coffees.
pure teas, fresh and pure spices. choice
butter canned and bottled goods. de-
licious condiments and table delica-
cies in large varieties. Popular brands
of flour. all kinds of vegetables. salt
and smoked meats are to be had at
prices that will please you. An eff
cient delivery service is maintained
Fresh eggs always wanted and cash
paid for same.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
GARDENERS BARGAIN EMPO.
RUM.

Few establishments of this county
have attained the degree of popularity
or have been vouchsafed such Il lib
eral patronage as has the magnificent
store Of 5. +. Gardiner. This is cer-
tainly bargain house. in the truest
sense. Matchless values every day are
offered in the latest and most desirable
articles in gasoline stoves. blue-hame
oil stoves, porch seats. rockers, fruit
jars in pints, quarts or gallons; wire
cloth all widths; nice line flower pots.
best table oil cloth. the best of paint.
that will give entire satisfaction. In
fact, no similar concern offers quite
such an assortment or variety. If you
are furnishing a home don't forget
that at Gardeners you will save money
on all kinds of furniture for the parlor
library, dining-room. bedroom and
kitchen. Big line of crockery. glass
ware and Kitchen utensils. all ut prices
that make it simple economy to deal
at Gardeners. The enterprising and
efficient managress of this concern is
Miss b. L. Talley.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
SILVER LAKE
HENRY ". HALL.

The facilities afforded 70 properly
owners Of Milford To crafty ter
taste in modern architecture were
never greater than they are today
owing To the energetic and caalF
builders who contribute to the -F
building of this community. A'l,1-
them the most prominent is iie-}
NJ. Hall, who has been estanlsn'u
here for over eighteen years. d''lI-
which time he has erected a sIe"'
many of the finer residences 'H''
beautify growing Milford and SUI
rounding country. At the present l'4,
he is now erecting fine dwelling -Il
barn for John W. Gansey The 'aI
ous dwellings that have been
are striking examples of VT i''
skin as a master builder Jobhins '.u
alteration work is Il leading SEe''"~
with Mr.. Hall. He is qualified ny
long ana practical experience 10 sD.
contracts for the construction Oh s'
lures of any size. and 10 suai"', ,n
the utmost satisfaction in eFe!
stance. and at the same time ''' is
prices not easily duplicated by
competitors. Lucrative emplo'u'ss .ss
given to from four to ten sbilleu -. an.
! G.
Mr.. Hall is one of Milford NV man.
ergetic and progressive business
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
WALTER PARDOE.

For more than quarter of q cen
tury the name of Walter Tlrdoc has
been suggestive Of one of the most re-
liable furniture houses in Milford.
Dependable goods honorable dealings
and liberal terms have made the Par
doe furniture house the best patron
lied in this vicinity. Stocks move quick
ly and are replenished with the latest
ideas and the finest specimens of the
furniture world creations elegant par
lor suits. fancy odd pieces. substantial
as well as dainty furnishings hand
some library and dining-room furni-
ture and the most practical and sub
stantial Kitchen requisites. Here. too,
You will find most hewildering dis
play of pictures and picture frames.
also framing to order. \ speciality is
made of fine upholsteriu- ut very mod
erate rates and on short notice Wai-
ter Pardoc is one of Alilford's most pro-
eressive business men. ANA is the
nominee for Prothorotaly and highly
esteemed by all who know HIM
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-14
HENRY ROI.LE.

This euterpriSing firm is one of the
oldest in existence in this hustline
town of Milford William Henry Role
commenced business in the year 1870.
lie makes a specially Of repairing an
;ique furniture and upholstering Of all
kinds. The finest work is done by him
in carving He is an artist in his line
and hc puts the best elements Of work
i'm all he undertakes. In the repairing
of furniture. etc. le uses none but the
best materials and satisfaction is guar
antced. For rhe quality and work
mrnship his charges are very moder-
ate. Personally Henry Role is one Of
Milfofd'S most esteemed citizens.