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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-04
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Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05

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Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
OAKLEY.

The cold weather OF the past, with its sleet and
ice, has been inconvenient and disagreeable to
many and ON Thursday evening many hearts
were made glad by the falling OF the snow. which
lasted until Saturday Il. m, when the young peo-
pie took advantage of the sleighing, and on Sat
urday evening merry crowd which was COM
posed of Miss Cora Russell and o. v Draper. Miss
Blanche Deputy and Fred Russell Miss Cora
Bennett and VIII Conaway. were sleghing until
a late hour, and reported pleasant time.
Charles Short attended the anniversary at Clar-
ence Russells. on Tuesday evening last.
Herbert Webb was in Milford on Saturday last
Joseph Webb, wife and son Harvey spent Thurs
day last with Mrs. webb's sister. Ms. VIM. Dep
uty Of this place.
Fred Russell was Milton visitor on Thursday
evening last
Misses Bessie Cook and Bessie Cooper were en-
tertained ON Wednesday evening by Misses Ella
and Cora Russell, also Seymour Wroten Walter
Walls, R. NJ. Lynch and Robert Curtin. Theeyen-
ing was spent in playing games and music
The revival meeting begins on Sunday evening
next al this place.
VIII Conaway spent Friday evening with Fred
Russell
Girls, ST. Valentines day will soon be here.
Arthur Russell and wife spent Sunday last with
their parents near here.
Joshua Hammond spent last Thursday in Mil
ford. A Boy.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
VERNON.

Oscar Smith and wife, were the guests Of her
parents William Kates and wife, Oh sunday last.
Miss Lizzie Tharp, Of Harrington visited her
cousins the Misses Collins, on saturday and sun
day
Ernest smith of Wilmington, is visiting his par
ents, Alex smith and wife.
Henry Purnell and sister Mollie were the guests
OF Miss Gertrude Hopkins on sunday.
Edgar Smith wss the guest OF Miss Laura Knox
on sunday.
The Misses Laura and Maggie smith, who have
been visiting near Ingleside, Nd, have returned
to their home
The home of James Outten and wife was made
bright last sunday morning by the arrival Of a
baby boy.
The Misses Lizzie Tharp Florence and Clara
Collins visited J. D. Ward and vine on sunday.
Ernest Hopkins was the guest of his sister, Mrs.
Harry Secders on Saturday and sunday.
Miss Gertrude Hopkins was in Dover on Thurs
day.
Miss Bertha Purnell has been on the siek-list,
but is improving at this writing,
The Misses Collins gave "a delightful party last
Saturday evening at their sisters, MIS- Robert
Ross, which was attended by many of their
friends, DOLLY GRAY.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
LINCOLN CITY NOTES.

! Lincoln City, Del. lost one Of its most respec
ted citizens on January %, 1901, when George L
stevens died OF a complication of stomach. liver
and heart trouble.
He was born August 25, 1880, at steyensyille
Pa After leaving public school he attended Har-
ward University then taught in the public schools.
For fifteen years he was engaged in the mercan-
tile business in his home town. StevensviIe.
He married Angeiine Z Lacey. of Laeeyville. Pa.
in 1886. In 1866 he removed to Delaware where
he spent his remaining life in fruit growing. He
is survived by his wife, two brothers. S. r. Stev-
ems, of Laeeyville. Pa, and Gilmore stevens, Of
Stevensville Pa. two sisters, Mrs. E. r. Stone. OF
Waylusing, Pa. and Mrs. Electra Edwards. of
Laceyyille, Pa. and his adopted daughter. Mrs
c. NJ. shockley, Of Lincoln City, Del
His religious life beg.n during school revival
when he was very young; but he made no public
profession of christianity until he was thiryeeht
years old. He was strictly undenominatioual but
considered all believers OF Christ ard his second
coming as Brethren of the Church of God. which
was founded by Christ, and is well summed un in
this sentence OF st. Paurr 'Ye are all the chill
dren OF God by faith in Christ Jesus "
This doctrine was beautifully expounsled at the
funeral by Dr. ". W. France, whose subject was
The Resurrection and Second Coming Of Christ
He was upright and virtuous.an was most loved
and respected by those who knew him best He
was generous and kind 10 those who needed AS
sistanec but ever remembered The scripturul in
Junction: Let not tiny left hand know what thy
-ight hand dceth." His iayorite hymn was read ,
II his funeral
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
CEDAR NECK.

Miss Ollie Mills. who has been quite i'll with
tonsolitis, is able to be out again.
Miss Maggie McColley is very sick with typhoid
fever.
Frank Reed is suffering with Ia grippe.
Miss Laura Potter is on the sick-iist.
Samuel Argo and wife gave very interesting
and enjoyable party on Tuesday night to his
many friends After a season of all kinds of
innocent pleasure, the happy crowd were served
with refreshments. All let with the kiudest
wishes fer Mr.. and Mrs. Argo.
George Carpenter gave a very delightful din
ner TO his friends on Wednesday. A large mum
Der were in evidence and enjoyed themselves in
devouring goose and coon, and after that partici-
pated in extermiuatug large quantitv of ice
cream and cake, that had been prepared fer the
occasion.
John Roberts lost a very valusble COW last Sat
urday. The animal was run over by a mule.
J. Z. Webb filed his ice house last Wednesday
with six to eight inch ice.
Mrs. VIM. Hignan and Mrs. Lizzie Milmau
spent Sunday with James Higlnan and wife I
John Roberts and wife were also their guests.
d. II. Argo and wife visited friends in Cedar
Neck Sunday.
Mrs. T. ". Prettyman spent Sunday with N. I
J. Millsand family.
N. J. Mills lost one ofhis best Mich cows on
tuesday. The COW choked herself to death in
he stable. FACE.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05

injuries. Under the conditions her in
juries we're merely a scare, and she is
able to be around, though like all other
sensible elderly people,. fighting shy of
icey pavements.
On Friday afternoon there was con-
siderable commotion near the postofice
Supposition was there was a fire in the
Office, as there was so much noise and
squealing. The writer was passing and
the merchants who are interested in a
3per cent premium on their fire insurance
policies, followed to us, "What's the
matter? Burst the door open and see =
looked through the window and re-
ported, Nothing wrong; a lot of young
girls on a 'scive'"
Captain Charles Magee, of Philadel-
phia, has been visiting his mother and
sister.
The telephone meeting t1a, was held
last week, according to the Times, is
said 10 be verv successful 70 the favored
few.
The apple problem that was published two
weeks Ego ard answered last week, is an old .
hing, and we supposed everyone knew it. It is
found in Brooks Social Ari;huetic" but in
stead of"a ples' there it is "pigs." Give us
something hard.
The extra meetings took a different turn on
sunday afternoon At the NJ Z. Sunday School.
There are reported to have been seven conver-
ions or this occ sion; and these conversions
,moug the most unruly boys of the school.
The eyes of all lovers of heat are turned toward
he schooner Simpson that is reported down the
liver laden with coal, 1t is hoped she will arrive
.oon.
People may talk about the ground pig" but
t must be confessed the day for his advent was
he incest we have had for long time. No doubt
lie saw his shadow and there are forty days more
II had weather for us. =, My! It looks like
,ity that such day that " given to the advent
+ the little pig-nay we not call it the anniver-
ary Of his birth-saould be a forerunner of so
iuch bad weather for the human kind. Perhaps
ne little fellow has made a mistake, as this is ,
leap year" CRUSADER,
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
A Simple Question.
Milford People are REQUESTS
tOHOneStly Answer This,

Is not the word of a represent,,;.
citizen of Milford more convincingtb.,
thesutlerances Of people living ever
where else in the Union? Read tbi,
Mrs Frank Harrington, North D.,
street. wife of Frank Harrington trav.
ing salesman for Hoops Bros. Np,s.,.
of West Chester, Pa, says: "Mv bni
band has been annoyed with kidn..
complaint for several years. He suss.
ed a great deal from backaehe on.
there were other very marked svm,
tom. of kidney disease. His ftb'
died of Bright's disease, and it is +
wonder that he has always lived in IA,
of that complaint. He read of Doon,
Kidney Pills sometime last spring sr,
went to Dr.. G. w. Pleasanton,s d,r
store and procured box. He is on n
road u great deal of his time and
make trip just at the time he got IN
pills. He took supply of them vii,
him, and when he returned | bes,
him say that he had been wondeIfpll
benefited by their use"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cent
per box. Foster. Milburn Co.. Bua.l
n. Y. sole agents for the United Ststs b
Remember the name-Doan'-spH
take no other. IS
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
MASTENS.

one Of our young men met with quite ms.
hap Sunday evening. We suppose he had started
to see his lady friendbut before reaching his des
tination his horse became frightened and upset
the carriage, He was thrown out but iortu-
nately WIS not hurt.
Mrs. Mary A. Minner, who has been sick, is CON
valescing.
Charley Ross and friend, of Mt. MOriah, were
in town Tuesday.
Harry Camper spent last week with relatives
in town,
Several of our young folks were out sleighing
Sunday.
James Townsend and wife spent Sunday with
relatives near Hughes Corner.
Walter Melvin wss In Goldsboro the past week.
Miss Eva Timmons aud William Jones we're
married last wednesday evening. They will re-
side near town.
W. K. Townsend is representing the Painter &
Ewing piano works, Of Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
HARRINGTON.

Rev. e. C. Atkins, who is now closing his third
year as pastor OF Harrington NJ E. Church. has
been invited to return for the fourth year
very serious offence is charged against John
FINLEY, aged 80 years, who resides near FELTON,.
who was arrested at Harrington saturday night.
charged with attempting to feloniously assault
Mabel Friedel the lS-year-old daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs Robert Friedel residing between FELTON, ana
Harrington. He was arragned before Magistrate
Downes. of Harrington. who held him in 81 LOCO
bail for court in default OF which he was commit
ted to the Kant county jail last Monday Tin
ley's sister is the wiic of Mr.. and Mrs Frieders
eldest son. The offence is not bailable
Nolan Travis who was arrested at Harrington
Saturday night broke ont of the lookup shortly
after he had been pat therein. Travis has very
bad reputation, anC once escaped punishment in
an assault and battery case by influence Of poiiti-
cal friends
solomon Sapp and wife gave u turkey dinnero on
Thursday to the following guests Reubn Sapp
and wife, Louder Sapp and wife, Ora Sapp and
wife, VIII Smith and wife David Sapp and wife, /
OF Illinois, Mrs. Belts and Mrs. McIlvaine.
Quite II number Of our young folks attended the (
party given by Robert Ross and wife, OF Farming 4
ton. on Saturday evening. A pleasant time was .
reported
r. Wesley Ross and wife entertained a sleighing
party on Saturday evening in honor Of their sis
ter. Miss Rebekah Harrington The company
consisted of the following ladies Misses Irma
Townsend, Ray Townsend, Amy Brown Nora
sapp and 1lebekah Harrington, and their escorts.
Vocal and instrumental, music was rendered by
Miss Brown, Miss Harrington and Miss Emma
Blades. A number OF selections were played upon
the graphophone, and games were INDUCED in
until late hour. Cake and variety of fruits
were served in abundance after which Miss Har-
rington beautifully recited "a number Of choice
selections for the entertainment OF her guests Al
ter expressing the pleasure accorded them. the
merry company departed at u O'Clock. hoping
that they might meet again on another happy
occasion.
Misses Florence and Clara Collins and their
guest, Miss Elizabeth Tharp. visited Miss Rebecca
Harrington on sunday.
Miss Ella Jones is on the sick-list
Mr.. Hurd of Felton, was in town on Sunday.
George Blades and wife, of Burrsville spent
" Nednesday with his mother, Mrs Blades.
Rev. W. H. Hudson spent sunday at Dover.
George W. Collins and wife celebrated their
narriage anniversary on Thursday of last week.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
FROM FREDERICA.

A very pretty wedding took place last We'd
nesday at noon, when Miss Minnie Bethards,
only daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs James Seth
ards was united in marriage with Mr.. George
Fowler, OF Camden, ~ J. The bridesmaid
was Miss Bessie Emerson, ard the grooms-
.lan Mr.. Clarence Messick, of Camden. ". J
The bridal party entered the parlor 10 the
beautiful strains of the wedding march rem
dered by Mrs. Helen Carlisle The bride was
handsomely gowned in champagne color,silk
crepe-de-chine, and carried carnations. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr..
Cashmere. Shortly after the congratulations re.
freshments were served, and the bride donned
her travelling costume of brown with hat of
panne velvet to match. The bridal party we're
driven to Felto-, where the train was taken to
Washington, Baltimore and other cities will be
visited before their return. Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler
will return here Saturday,nrobablv, for weeks
visit, after which they will reside in Camden
The bride was member of the Harmony Club
and the Dramatic Club, and was a charming and
popular young lady, who will be missed by her
many young friends. She was the recipient of
many beautiful gifts.
The Jonothan s Willis farm, containing about
300 acres, was sold this week by Mrs Lizzie Nc
Callum of Germantown PATIO Samuel Blocksoru
of Frederica, for $1,000 The land is very much
run down, but it can be made very fine place
by good management
B. F. Burton. Sr., has sold out his share OF the
business to his son, B. +. Burton, Jr who will
still continue business at the same stand We
wish him every success.
Mary Clark, respectable colored woman, the /
wife of George Clark, died at her late residence
on Monday. Her funeral took place Wednesday 1
morning, attended by large concourse of friends
who sympathize with the husband in his sad loss !
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
How.s This?

We oRsr One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls CAtarrh cure.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned have known q. J.
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and b'iieve
him perfectly honorable in all business IRAN s.
actions and financially able to carry Out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale druggists, ,Toledo,o.
Wading Kinnan Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists Toledo, o.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally,act-
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Hairs Family Pills are the best.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
STAYTUNSVILLE.

The ladies of the staytonsyill NJ. E Church will
hold Box Social Saturday evening, February
18th. All are invited.
W H. Buell. made flying trip to Georgetown
last week
Misses Name Clifton and Belle Buell.. who have
been spending some time with Miss Iva Gleason.
Of near Houston. have returned reporting de-
lightiul trip.
Miss Agnes Hubbard spent last Saturday and
sunday with her mother, at Harrington.
William c. Davis md Miss Hattie Prettyman,
spent Sunday with friends at Lincoln.
Miss Lille Bennettof Glendale, is visiting her
cousin Mrs william Hollinger.
Miss Lena johnson is visiting her sister. Mrs. H.
F. Dawson, Of Lincoln. TWILIGHT. 4.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
GEORGETOWN NOTES.

The Levy Court has been in session here this
week. and the business transacted has been
mostly of routine character, such as allowing
bills and paying the county officers. The ap-
pointments of constables and collectors will be
put of until the March session.
Fred Walls Overseer OF the Sussex County Aims
house, is a candidate for the Union Republican
for sheriff Of Sussex county, and for
mer sheriff Robert Short is an applicant for the
position now held by Mr. Walls
William Rogers. charged with murderOusly as
saulting. Wingate Parker has been held by Magis-
lrate Hearn in $500 bail for court
Jacob T. Chapman has bought W. H Wilson's
marble works
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
LEWES.

The efforts of Congressman Houston to get an
appropriation from Congress to build a federal
postofIice at Lewes is greatly appreciated by the
people OF that town but is very doubtful if the bill
can be gotten through, as many such are on the
calendar
Two free delivery rural mail routes radiating
from Lewes, viii be opened March lst. Joseph
c. Lank and William Il. Hastings will be the car
riers.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05

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his wife,
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wages in
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claimed. /
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
"a M latter
OF Health

There is quality in Royal
Baking Powder which makes
the food more digestible and
wholesome. This peculiarly
of Royal has been noted by
physicians, and they accord
ingIy endorse and recon-
mend it.
povA, BAKING eow,nse co NEW YORK
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
Dunn's Grand Stand" Act.

Bob" Dunn, candidate for governor
of Minnesota, n rough and ready sort
Of man, was telling the other day of
a certain piece OF political grand
stand work" which aroused his ire
when ! heard about it," he said,
cit reminded me OF an incident years
ago when father was building a
foundation for barn, and couldn't
help thinking that those fellows will
feel as | did then, when / let myself
down out of a tree on a rope that
didn't reach the ground, ard all OF a
sudden discovered that | was hanging
free as a bird fifteen feet above a big
mortar bed full OF fresh mortar. All
the other boys stood around with
their tongues hanging out, admiring
my nerve"
"Eut I don't see any special con
nection." his auditor observed
Well" drawled Nh Dunn, ain
about twenty seconds that darned
rope broke!"-New York Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

Pills, which have restored thousands
of suffering women to nealth and.
vigor.
Mrs. William Wallace. of Is Capitol
St, Concord, N. H., says: Il was in
the early stages of Brights Disease.
and were it not fer Doan's Kidney
Pills, | would not be living to-dsy.
rain in the back was so Intense that
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the paroxysn OF pain passed away |
was lansuid and tired and hadn't the
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could not work, but a few doses Of
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A FREE TRIAL of this great lid
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
THE NEWS OF MICHIGAN.
Fatally Injured.


Sunday afternoon, during n severe
electrical storm. Miss Caddie King
was standing In front Of her paren,s
home in 81. JOINS under a large ma
PIE tree. talking with Mr.. and Mrs.
Perry GiglCr, who were sitting in a
buggy, when she was struck by light
ming and badly injured. I he bolt
struck the tree, splitting 1t, and then
passed down tie bcCy Of Miss King.
tearing off ore Ct her shoes anil
burning her badly The Giglers were
severely shocked. but viii recover.
The doctors attending Miss King do
rot think she can recover.
During 4 severe electro stern san,
day evening bait Of lightning sh It
uown the chimney and into he mai
living room OF the farm resi- Ience Of
j. f.. Williams. nile ana n half
south OF NCrth Branch. Daniel
Graves. ncighbor. aged about So
was instantly killed and was stl in
sitting posture in a chair when his
fate was discovered The house was
considerably damaged and a dog in
the room was killed. Aside from the
aged visitor here were five persons In
the room. bUt further than seve. g
shocks no other injuries were sus-
tnined
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
An Ohio Notary.

Salineville, O.. May 23.-Mr. John
W. Manning. Notary Public for Column
biana County, and one OF the most re-
spected men OF the state. has caused
TO be published the following letter:
About one year ago was suffering
terribly from Kidney Trouble. saw
an advertisement OF medicine called
Dodd's Kidney Pills and sent for two
boxes.
In the meantime, I suffered aw-
fully and as soon as l got the Pills,
began taking them according to direc-
tions and got almost immediate re-
lief and have this further to say, that
after using the two boxes. have new
er been troubled with my Kidneys
since.
II have recommended Dodd's Kid.
ney Pills TO others who have tried
them. and everyone who used them
has been cured. think they are a
great remedy and ali that is claimed
for them"
Mr.. Manning's letter is strong
recommendation for Dodd's hidney
Pills and is worth the attention OF all
who suffer with Kidney troubles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
WAGNER Was phIlosophic.

An English lecturer told some inter
eeting anecdotes about the pet birds
OF musicians to the members OF tho
London section Of the Incorporated
Society of Musicians recently. One
of them was Of a parrot belonging to
Wagner, which kept up a terrible din
while Wagner was being visited by a
friend. The friend asked the master
how he stood it and Wagner replied
that though the bird did make q great
noise sometimes he was compensated
b. having a wife who did not play the
piano