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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-04-01

AT recent meeting of the Lenox
Mass Horticultural Society, Mr. E. IL.
Forbush, ornithologist to the State
Board of Agriculture, gave a stereopti-
con lecture on Birds in which he
spoke of the great benefit wild birds
were to farms and gardens, especially
the chickadees, woodpeckers, robins,
juncoes, bluebirds and the sparrows
The latter eat with avidity the seeds of
the worst weeds known. About 90
species eat the seeds of the following
weeds: Ragweed, smartweed, knotweed,
pigweed, nutgrass and other sedges,
crab grass, pigeon grass, lambs quart
ers and chickweed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-04-01
March,
ApriL, May

There is a best time for doing
sverything-that is, a time when a
thing can be done to the best adj
vantage, most easily and most eff
1sctively. Now is the best time
1r purifying your blood. Why?
Because your system is now trying
30 purify it-you know this by the
Pdmples and other eruptions that
have come on your face and body.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-04-01

This office is in receipt of copy o
Domesting Engineering, a magazine
published in Chicago. Earl w. Barnes,
Byron boy is in charge of the New
York office, being promoted from the
Boston Office, while Mr.. Fern Strawsine,
another Byron boy, hasbeen placed in
charge of the Boston Office, and the COM
pany's business in New England. We
are pleased to note the success of these
two young men. Byron Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-04-01

The guides who willIoperate the push
chairs at the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position will be selected from the stu
dents OF universities in the United
States. Hundreds of applications have
been made. Preference will, be given
to students working their way through
college Every successful applicant
must weigh not less than 40 pounds,
must not be less than five feet seven
and one half inches tall, and his age
must be between 10 and 90 years.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-04-01

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness of
the skin of any sort, instantly relieved,
permanently cured. Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-04-01

A few months ago some officers from
a Chilean war-ship dropped anchor off
the island of Juan Fernandez, carefully
explored Robinson Crusoe's world
famous kingdom, and took a number of
photographs The April st. Nicholas
will use several of these pictures-their
first publication in the United States
and Europe-to illustrate Francis Ar
mold Collins's Robinson Crusoe's Is
land" AS the Island is just as it was
when Alexander Selkirk landed upon it
two centuries ago, these pictures will be
delightfully."- familiar to young and old.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-04-01
Hoods JarsdpdIHa
and Pills

Are the medicines to take-they do
4he work thoroughly and agreeabiy
and never fail to do it.
Hoods are the medicines you
have always heard recommended.
Il cannot recommend Hoods Sarsaparila
hoo highly as a spring medicine. When we
lske n In the spring we all feel better through
koe summer" Mrs. 5. IL. NEAL. McCrays, Pa
Hoods SarsaparIlla promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
.USHERS UNION
ORGANIZE CLUB.
ELECTS B. F. B. WOODALL HONORARY
MEMBER.
Draws Up Resolutions Commenting Mr..
WOOdall for His Efforts to Stop
the Use of Profanity on Streets.

The members of the Usher's Union
of the Ave. NJ E. Church met on Tues.
day evening last at the residence of
John p Holland aud talked over the
advisabiity of starting a club The
object of the Union is to rent a suitable
room and supply the place with papers
and periodicals and all kinds of whole
some literature This is zone of the
needs of the town, and the move is a
step in the proper direction and should
met with the approval and hearty CO.
operation Of every citizen
In furtherance of the movemenat
committee was appointed to find
suitable room for the club. J. Hall
Anderson was elected as musical di-
rector. The members intend to make
the oreauizat ion attractive, interesting.
and profitable, and Will doubtless
achieve the success due such an effort.
The following reso tuition were unaui-
mousy passed by the Usher's Union
commendal0ry Of Mr.. B. f B. Wood
all's efforts in prohibiting the use of
indecent language on the streets of
Milford:
Whereas, Mr. B. F. B. Woodall has
again demonstrated his known Chris
tianyspiriJ and regard for the public
welfare by being instrumental in en-.
forcing the much needed ami hereto
fore totally dis egarded town ordinance
in regaId to using prOfane language.
BE it Resolved, that we, members of
the Ushel's Union, hereby commend
Mr.. WOodall in his crusade against a
public nuisance and a prevalent vice.
And be it further Resolved, that the
Usher's Union unanimously invite Mr.. /
B F.B. WoOdall to become an honorary
of the organization.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
New Century Club.

The regular business and social meet
ing of the New Century Club held Jan.
llth, the president, Mrs. G. w. Mar
shall, in the chair, was very pleasant
one although the inclement weather
prevented many from venturing out.
Mr. J. Hall Anderson entertsined
the audience with short talk upon
the "UHiversity Course of Lectures I"
He also thanked the ladies for the use
of the drawing room at the reasonable
rent of 50 80 per night and that tickets
for the next five lectures can now be
procured for 80 cents
The club welcomed as new members
Mrs. Allen d. Jones and Mrs. John G.
Truitt.
Miss May Foulk read letter from
Mrs. HOrner stating that "The Educa-
tional Committee will meet in Dover
Jan. 22nd" As Miss Foulk cannot at
tend the meeting, Mrs. John Welch
will probsbly go in her stead.
The social, in charge of Miss Blanche
Davis, was gwen to q half-hour chat
and refreshments Mrs Mary o. Caulk,
chairman of Hospitality, was unable
to be present.
The next meeting Jan. 18th. will be
in charge If Mrs. J Stanley Sholt.
chairman OF Ctvics. At O'Clock sharp
Of the same afternoon and in the club
room Mis- f. L. Grier wishes to meet
the ladies of The Ell erainment COM
mitiee.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Wedding Near BurrsyiIIe.

One Of the prettiest weddings of the
season took place at Burrsville, on
December 18th, 1908, at O'Clock at the
Methodist Protestant Church. The
cotrscting parties were Miss Eva
Elizabeth Staff ird, oldest daughter of
the late Sarah P. Stafford, and Ernest
B. Raughley.
Miss Lida RUSSELL a cousin of the
bride, presided at the organ. The
ushers were Messrs Wm 1. Morris,
Sheldon RauRhley, Alfred Raughley,
brothers of the groom, and r. Henry
Stafford, brother OF the bride.
As the couple approached the alter
they were met by Rev. T. H. Wright,
who performed the ceremony, assisted
by Rev. Harry Taylor. The bride wore
a travelling gown of Oxford suiting.
The church was beautifully decorated
and trimmed with evergreen and pot
plants. They left on the evening train
for Southern trip, and on their return
will reside on farm near Burrsville.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Solve Problem and get Chronicle
Free for One Year.

The first person sending us the cor
rect solution of the following problem
will receive the MILFORD CHRONICLE
free at any address in the United States
for the period of one year. The problem
is given out by the Queen City Print
ing Ink Company, of Philadelphia, in
the following form:
"lf a hen and a half lays an egg and
a half in day and half, how many
eggs will six (6) hens lay in seven a.
days?"
All answers must be written plainly
in solution form and addressed to
MILFORD CHRONICLE, Milford Della
ware The name of the person sending
the first correct answer will be pub
lished in our issue Of January 29th,
together with the solution by which the
problem is worked. All answers must
be in by Tuesday, January 26th. Any
arriving later than that will not be
considered in the contest.
AZ is not the correct answer nor is 2S.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Ice on the River.

Shipping in this section Of the couns
try is experiencing more annoyance
from ice now than ordinarily at this
time in the winter, and no boats are
moving except those which are com-
PEELED to make an effort to 90 from
place to place.
Some large steamships pass up and
down the Delaware River, but have
great deal of trouble in doing so. The
trips upand down the river are tedious
and hazardous, but iceboats are kept in
motion and a channel is opened every
day.
The Delaware River presents an odd
spectacle. The ice is piled high, in
some places towering to Is feet In the
middle grounds, near the Cherry Island
flats, the heaps of ice ore numerous and
formidable, and owing to the fact that
the tide is not strong there the banks
are likely to remain until there is a high
tide and a strong west wind to floaf
them off.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Little Legislature Meets.

The Legislative committee appointed
at the session of the last Legislature to
audit the accounts of the State officers
met ut Do, er on Tuesday of this week
and effected an organization. Those
com posing the committee are Senators
McNulty and Brasure, and Represen-
tatives Rose, Austin and Frazier. The
body ected as officers for the session,
c. H. Simmons, of Pennington, clerk,
and Howard Hudson, of Frederica, as
sergean- alarms; both are Union Re-
1ublicsns. The session will be held at
the office of the Secretary of State.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
News and Advertiser Sold to G. L. Grier.

At the stockholders meeting of the
News and Advertiser Publishing Cons
pany, which was held last Saturday,
all of the shares of stock amounting to
IS were sold to G. Layton Grier for $40
per share, and the chatteI mortgage
held by Henry A. dupont of $3.50, was
purchased by the same party. For
several years the paper has been run
ming down, and the stockholders real
lied that something had to be done. and
it was decided to sell at the offer made.
Mr.. Grier will retain Mr.. Mears in the
management, and keep the publication
Office in North Milford, but it is ins
tended that the mechanical work shall
be done at their new building now in
progress of construction in South Mil
ford. Under the new management the
paper should be credit to the town,
and operated as it will probably be, it
should be of profit to its owner.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Found Letter.

A letter was found in a hottie just off
the Delaware Capes a few days ago by
John Truitt who resides at Slaughter
Beach. The letter contained the names
of crew of sailors who were aboard
the schooner Valentine Cosier, of New
port, N. J. The crew expected to be
lOst,as the schooner mad broken anchor
aud heavy northwest wind promised
death to all, which caused the ca plain
of the crew to throw the letter over
board. In accordance with the di-
rectiOn of the letter we forwarded it to
the Bridgeton Evening News.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
F. D. Marvel Leads Collectors of Kent
County.

At the meeting of the Levy Court of
Kent county, held last week Frank D..
Marvel, of this town, collector of the
I0.h Representative District of Kent
county, made returns that gives him
the lead of all the collectors of Kent
county. Mr.. Marvel paid off his entire
duplicate for the year 1908. This is his
; bird year as collector, and every time
he has paid off his full duplicate and
has twice lead the collectors of the
county.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
To Reclaim Building Lots.

The Board of Trade should take some
active steps to have the MispilliOu lined
with a row OF pilings from the Avenue
bridge down to the bridge at Reis'
factory, by which several building lots
will be reclaimed and the shirt factory
will be made more valuable. To do
this while Mr.. HirOns has a good pile
driver on the spot, would be the most
of times. 1t would be of
great benefit to the appearance of the
town and to the public health, to have
both sides of the Mispillion wharfed up
on each side, and now is a good oppor-
tunity to have the work done.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Want a Mill Dam Rebuilt at Once.

To THE LEVY CoURTMEN OF KENT
SUssEx:-We, citizens and taxpayers :
take this public method of calling ate
tentiOn to a great inconvenience that
has existed since the 18th Of last No
vembeT, and one that it is the duty OF
Mr.. Joseph Gray Davis for Sussex
county and Mr.. Aaron B. Woodruff for
Kent county. to attend to. We now
ask the question, "Why is the mill dam
at what is known as Griffith's Mill,
which was washed out last November,
permitted to go without repair ?" It
is public road, and if the owner does
not repair it the county must. The
road is used by many farmers living
near the stream, as well as the general
public. Gentlemen, we ask you to per.
form your duty to the public and have
tn road repaired at one. Respectfully,
w E Griffith, G. E. Baldwin and A.
Blair, committee for the farmers ins
terested.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Applying for a COIIectOrship.

Harry L. Grier is an applicant for
the collectOrship of taxes in and for
Cedar Creek, the First District of Sussex
county. Mr. Grier had this position
for two years prior to the incumbeney
of the present collector, Joseph Bradley,
and made the very best collector the
county ever had from this district up
to that time. Mr. Grier took up his
bond before any other collector in the
county; in fact he practically collected
all the taxes by the end of his year.
Collectors of that kind make the
prompt pa ment of county bills possi-
BILE, and they are needed
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Family Reunion Near Dover.

David w. Lynch, of near Dover, and
who resided near this town, held a
family reunion at his residence on
Wednesday, Dec. 8Oth, 1903, at which
time all his children gathered to help
him to enjoy Christmas. Those present
to participate in the good time were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward NJ. Peters and
daughter, Ella, Mrs. Herman T.Lynch,
Mr.. and Mrs. James O. Lynch, Miss
Clara Macdonald, all of Chester, Pa;
Mr.. and Mrs. John R Lynch and
Myrth, Miss Nellie Lynch,
Mr.. David Lynch, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
David w. Lynch, and Mrs. Ann Mary
Lynch. 1t was a delightful little
family gathering and they all left wish
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Lynch many more
happy reunions.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
An Aged Woman Dead.

On the 92nd anniversary of her birth
Mrs. Eliza T. Masten died at her home
in North Milford Wednesday evening
at $50 o'clock. While she had been in
poor health for several days, her death
was not anticipated, and came from
heart failure. Mrs. Masten has several
relatives living ia the west,an her
funeral will not take place until they
arrive. The remains will be laid at
rest in the Episcopal Church yard in
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.
PERSONAL KOTES OF INTEREsT.
A Great Many Visitors in Milford This
Week, and a Great Many Milford
People Have Gone Visiting.

Miss Ida Rosa visited Philadelphia
this week.
w. n. Dorsey is quite sick with
pneumonia.
Harry Straight is very i'll at his home
in town with pneumonia.
Miss Grace Moore has returned home
from a ten days visit to Dover and
Cheswold.
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Hallett and
family, are now occupying their farm
residence near town.
Misses Jennie E. Macklin and L. May
Watkins, of Milford Meek, are guests
Of Miss Annie A Jester, Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Truitt, Of Phila-
delphia, are the guests of Mr.. TRUTHS
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac 5. Truitt.
Mrs. G w. PIeasauton and children
have returned home from two weeks
visit with relatives and friends at Ches
void.
Miss May Watkins and Miss Jennie
Macklin, TnOmpsOnville, are spending
the week with Misses Annie and Edith
Jester of Harrington.
Mrs. James Milby and daughter Ray,
who have been visiting in Philadel-
phia for the past few weeks, have re-
turned home accompanied by her
Miss Milby.
Harry Satterfield, of Dover, visited
and friends here this week.
Mr.. SatIerfield has been quite sick for
some time with quincy, but at this
time is much improved
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
First National Bank Election.

The stockholders of he First Nation
al Bank of Milford, held their annual
meeting last Tuesday at the bank build
ing, and after heariug the report of the
Offices, they declared a semi annual
dividend of nine per cent on the capital
stock; making an annual dividend of
49, per cent for the year. They also
passed 81, 761 81 to the undivided profit
account The canditiOn cf the bank
now is as follows: Capital, $50, 500; sur
plus, $50, 500; undivided profits, S71 900.
The stockholders elected the following
directors: Geo. Russell, John B Smith,
Watson ". Harrington, Robert H
Williams, Harry T. Lohand, Joseph
E. Holland, Isaac S Truitt, Robert Y.
Watson and Daniel Hirsch The direc-
tors met afierwaId and reelected the
same officers for another year.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Pensions Granted.

Col. John Wainwright, of Whining
ton, Del, has secured a pension for
Michael MillmaD, Co. "G", 9 Del. Vols,
II dollars a month from Sept. 2, 1903.
He resides at Lincoln City, Del.
He has also secured a ipension for
Sabrey HOekster, Co. F, 50 Regt, U. S.
ColOred Vols, II dollars a month from
Nov. %, 1908. He resides at FELTON,.
Also a pension for John Brown, of
Wilmington, Co. q, % Pa. Vols, "a
dollars month from Sept. 26. 1908.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Here to p archase Farm.

George Willen, of Bridgeville, has
been in this week visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Edward Smith, and also looking
After business. Mr.. Willen has been
ooking at the farm known as "Glen-
Northe," formerly owned by the late
3pnothan Willi$, and some other land
that joins it. Mr. WilIen is a great
seFry grower and should he purchase
e has in mind the growing of berries.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Lieutensnt J. Harry Latchum.

Governor HUM has commissioned
J. Harry Latchum to be Second Lieu
tenant in Company B, of the First
Infantry, National Guard Of Delaware
Lieutenant Laichum is popular with
the men of this company, and bis pro-
motion will bring new life and energy
to the company.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Will Leave for Costa Riea.

Frank Johnson, one of the best
known young men ofthis community,
and DR.. Aspinwall, who has been reside
ing near here with Mr.. Johnson for the
past year, will leave the 25th Of next
month for Costa Rica, where they will
superintend coffee plantation owned
by the doctor All of those who
know Mr.. johnson and DR.. Aspinwall
wish them every possible success.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Milford Trust Company Holds First
Annual Meeting.

The stockholders of the Milford Trust
Company held their annual meeting
last Monday at their new bank build
ing on South Walnut street, Milford,
Delaware and reelected the directors
whose time expired. On Tuesday the
Board of Directors met and re elected
the officers for the ensuing year. The
bank has more than cDme up to the
expectations of those who started it,
and certainly will gather in much
business, as it has field different from
National Banks TO work in.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Obituary..
WARREN.

Susan War. en-, wife of David Warren,
of this town, died at her home in South
Milford on Monday evening last after
a brief attack of stomach trouble. The
deceased was in her 56th year. Fun
eral services were held at her late resid-
ence on Thursday afternoon last, inter-
ment at Odd Follows Cemetery. A
husband, David Warren, and two
Mrs. Wilson, who lives in
Philadelphia, and Mrs. Van Hickman,
of this town, survive her.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Accidents.

B. Hirsch had rather a serious fall on
Sunday last which came near breaking
his shoulder blade.
Mrs. Gilchrist, who lives near town,
fell and broke her wrist.
James Henry Marvel has been con-
fined to his home as the result of a fall
is able to be Outat this writing
D. Frank Marvil fell last week and
has been considerable sore ever since
Joseph NJ Davis, who slipped and
fell last week, is improving.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Trustees Of Milford ArmOry to Meet in
March.

Tae first Monday in March is the
time far the annual meeting of the
Trustees of the Milford ArmOry Com
pany: and, as three years have elapsed
since meeting has been held, the
members are anxious that the law be
observed, and the ArmOry be put on
practical business basis. In justice to
the management, the annual meeting
should be held and an exhibit of the
business be made.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Growth Of the insurance Revenues.

When DR.. G. w. Marshall assumed
control of the office of Insurance Com
missioner for Delaware, the revenues
from that office to the State were only
$l7, 900 per year; but under his manage
ment there has been an increase each
year that is very fattering to his ad-
ministrstion. and profitable to the
State of Delaware. In 1901 the revenues
collected were $23, ,143 SO. In 1902,
S25, ,29S.O2 In 1908 he has paid over to
the State Treasurer the sum of $28,-
526 SS. This shows good administra-
ton, and makes a record of which he
may we'll he proud.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
"ChrOnleIe" Patron Gels Results.

WV, Daugherty, the Photographer,
says "That his advertisement which
appeared in the columns of the
CHRONICLE few week ago brought
him good results y and further states
"that within "a hours after recent
edition of the paper he received an
order which he could not have possibly
received only through his advertise
ment in the MILFORD CHRONICLE"
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Church SOeiabIe.

There will be a social given in the
lecture room Ofthe Presbyterian Church
next Tuesday evening by the Social
Committee. This being the first social
this winter it is earnestly desired that
there will be ge crowd out to enjoy
the evening. lis will be free ocial
and one Of the 0ld fashion kind.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Kings Daughters.

The Faithful Circle of Kings Daugh-
ters at their regular monthly meeting,
elected the following officers: Pres,
Miss Mildred Causey; viee-pres.. Mrs.
Sanders Truitt; secretary, Miss Linda
Draper, treas, Miss May Foulk.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
St. Paul NJ. E. Church.

Last Sunday evening before crowd
ded house in the st. Paul lie. Church
the Rev. r. F Waters preached a
mastery sermon on the "Glory of the
Bible" Next Sunday evening he will
preach a special sermon on "My Idea
of Young Man" All are invited.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Young Girls Club.

The younger girls of the town have
organized club. The first meeting
will be held at the home of Miss Pau
line Abbott on North Walnut street
when officers will be elected, and a
suitable name will be chosen for the
new club. The following is the names
of its members:
NJ. Pauline Abbott, Frances Emily Jones, En-
ma Humphreys Sipple, Sarah NJ. Anderson Eliza
beth r. Deputy Sarah R. Davis Hester 9. Sipple
Nellie E. Evans, Clara G. Pierce, Helen Richards
Ruth sipple, Della H. Hail. NJ. Frances Truitt.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Delaware State Press Association to
Meet.

The annual meeting of the Delaware
State Press Association will be held in
Wilmington at the Hotel Wilmington,
ON Monday morning, January 95th. at
IL 30 o'clock. Besides the election of
officers another matter of importance
will be considered and tits desired that
there shall be full attendance.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
SIeighing.

On Friday last quite a scud of snow
fell here and the sporting men of the
town and surrounding country in
INDUCED freely in sleighing on Friday
afternp on and evening, The sleighers
are stiSo held by the town officials to
keep WSthin the driving limit, which is
8 milesf4 f4n hour.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Avenue Bridge.

The work on Avenue bridge is pro-
crossing as well as could be expected
at this time. The pass way for pedes-
trians is now navigable, and the drive
way will be passable in a few days.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

The pastor will preach on "The Way
of the Gospel" Sabbath School at 2
O'clock-subject: 1.-The Baptism and
Temptation. Society of Christian
EndeavOr at 7 O'cloek-topic: How
to Overcome Temptation.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Fnis Ice House.

Harrison Davis has filled his ice
Qee with exceptionally fine ice, it
ne from TO inches thick. There
many other ice houses in town but
ct they have not been filled.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
CHURCH NEWS.
Christ Church.

Jan. IL Mathis, litany and sermon,
1870 a m. Sunday School ? p. m. Sc
Stephens Chapel, $50 p. m.