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Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Mrs. william Mears Dead.

Emeliue H. Mears, wife of VIM. Fl
Nears for many years a resident of this
town. died at the home of her daugh-
fer Mrs. J. Green Workman, near Yer
non. Kent county, Del, Sunday eveh-
ing, April 18th. at 5.45 o'clock. She
had been stricken with partial paraly-
sis on Friday morning, April sth, and
sIo .Iv weakened until death came.
The deceased was the eldest daughter
of Samuel Belts, a miller, and was
horn near MillsbOrO, Sussex county,
Del Oct. 18th, 1881, where her early
life was spent. She was married near
ly torty-nine years ago in this town; a
heresved husband and six grown child
rem survive her death, her children are
A. Johh. Mary E. and VIM. Il. Mears'
of Philadelphia, r ]. Mears Of Wash
inpton. D. C., Mrs. Ella Q. Workman
Of near Vernon, Del, and Charles
Mears Of Malvern, Pa. The body wal
brought to Milford on Tuesday morn
inc funeral services being condu eteC
nv the Rev. G. P. Jones, at the hOm'
of her son, South Walnut street, I'M
mediately upon the arrival OF TN
train. iuterment being made at th'
Odd Fellows Cemetery. The deceased
was for many years faithful membe
Of the Ave. NJ. f. Church of this town
She had a large number of friends her
and was beloved by all who knew hel
At the time OF her death arrangement
we're hei made for her again to tax
m her re. Idence in Milford.
Mother dear, we all were watching, q
the angel of God drew nigh,
And we know you now are seated III
mansion of the sky,
Husband and children linger, mere o.
hind little while,
Rut are waiting for the welcome
your sweet and kindly smile.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Report Of New Century Club.

In the absence of the president of the
New Century Club of Milford, the
meeting was opened with the first vice
president, Mrs. s. w. Kinder in the
chair. The attendance was large and
the session interesting.
A communication was read from
Mrs. A. D. Warner, secretary of the
League of Women's Organization, soli-
citing contribution from the Milford
Club.
A letter also from Mrs. Hayes, secre-
tary Of the New Century Club in Dover,
extending an invitation to the ladies Of
the Milford club to attend State FEEDER
alton of Women's Clubs to be held in
Dover June 2nd and 3rd.
The program over which Mrs. ?. f.
Causey presided was a vocal solo by
Mrs. Saunders Truitt, which scored a
well.deserved triumph. The piano
duett by Misses Maria and Mildred
Causey was performed in their usual
brilliant manner.
Current events, Mrs. S. w: Kinder
were educational thoughts well chosen
and of a high standard. The subject
of the dsy was Education" Mrs. A
D. Marshall chairman.
Prof. Brooks Sup rintendentof Pub
lie Schools in Sussex County gave ni
informal talk upon school facilities 70
the development of magnificent posi-
bilities inh,ren in the minds of th'
boys and glrls Of lower Delaware, III
spoke of the progress made III IN
hools in part of Milford and of ths
which is in sight, paid tribute OF rt
spect to the ladies of the New Centui.
Club Of Milford for heir encouragement
in the uplift Of educstion in the com
muniiy: expressed his disapEulntmen
in the condition of school houses WISH
ed bv him in the rural di-tricts OF III
lower part of State and said how nee
p; essarv it is that these schools should b
> consolidated in order to have building
. suited to the training Of children Il
. their different vocatlOus in life.
A rising vote of thanks was tendere
u Professor Brooks for instruction 30 abl
given along the lines of education.
Monday, April 25th, will be devote
TO Ciyics and Fore slry-Mrs }. Stal
lev Short and Mrs. NJ. E. William
chairmen.
A piano solo by Miss Elizabeth HI
kards. vocal solo by Mr.. P. F. Cause
J. ! arbor choruses by pupils of the Pub
u School under the leadership OF MI
- CIanston. This will be an oren met
ss inc to which the public is invited.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Recent Election.

At the last business meeting OF the
Y. P. S. G. f of the Presbyterian
Church. the following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing year;
President, Miss Elizabeth Stidham;
vice pres, Miss Nellie Davidson; cor.
sec. Miss Edna Barker; rec. see., Mr.
w. w. Daugherty; treasurer, Mr.. Chas'
HOlzmueller.
The president has appointed the fol
lowing committees to serve during her
term of office:
Lookout Committee:-W.W. Daugh-
ertv. Chas. Holm ueller, Mary Barkei'
James Welch, Howard Welch, Nellie
David.on, Ina Hallett, w. E. Lank'
Chas. X. Sampson.
Pravermeeting Committee: S. Z.
Evans. Jr., Miss Cora Sipple, Ethe
Davidson, Miss May FOulk, Mis- Edna
Barker, w. w. Daughterty, Geo. d.
SmealIie, Howard Welch.
Social Committee: Mrs. 5. G. Evans
Jr Edna Barker. Ida Rosa. Jacoe
Rosa. Virginia Truitt, Lena short Ma
bel Smith, Mabel Brown, Grace Brooks
w. E Lqnk, Carl Bunstein, Mrs. Geo
D. Smeallie, Minerva Sipple.
Missionary Commute: r Mrs Wei
come. Mrs. Bunstein, Mrs. CSas. HOlz
mueller, Mrs. Harry Humes, Mrs Z II
mean. Miss Efiie Davidson, Mrs ThOs
Abbott, Howard Welcb.
Flower and Decoration Committee
Ida Rosa, Ann Hallett. Mabel Smith
Jennie Titus, Mrs. Smeallie, Chas. X
Sam pson, Donnan Holzmueller, }
/ Harry Humes, Ina Hsllett, Nelil
Davidson, Virginia Truitt.
Welcome Committee:-Jacob Ross
W. w. Daugherty, J. J. Foulk, Mrs
Wilson VinyaId, Edna Barker Ia
4. Rosa.
, Music Committee w. E Lanl
Mary Barker, Minnie Richards, Mr.
=. s G. Evans, Jr, Mrs. Brooks, III
e n lett. Ann Hsllett. Edith Evan
n Anna Pierce, Dixie Sipple, Mabel Brow
y Mabel smith. Geo. D. Smeallie, Cha
+ Holzmueller, Wilson Vineyard.
r & Committee:-M Mrs. J. J. Foul
Ida Rosa, Efle Davidson, J. J. Foul
Jacob Rosa, W, w. Daugherty, MI
is Carmean, Mrs. Welcome, Mrs. Thom
ie Abbott.
r press Committee:-Grace Brooks,
a G. Evans, Jr, w. E. Lauk, PIof. J.
81 Brooks.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
JOnOthan H. ThurstOn Dead.

Jonothan H. ThurstOn died at his
home about three miles southeast Of
Milford, on Monday, April 18th. Mr..
Thurston was born at Baxter, Wor-
cester county, Mass. October IL, 1870,
aud received his early education at
Leicester, Mass, where his father ana
mother later engaged in farming. IN
the public schools and also in the Lei
cester Academy, which was at that
time considered an educational insci-
tuition of high standing. After leaV'
ing school he and his brOrher engaged
in the mercantile business in that place
for about 13 years, after which he sold
his interest to his brother and located
in New York City, running a grocery
store for about two years Following
this, he was made general manager
and paymaster of the Waterhous'
Bros. manufacturers Of woOlen goods
whose mills were located at Passaie, n
y. While thus engaged and residing
at Passaic he became quite prominen
as Republican in the municipal at
fairs of that place, having served in tn
capacity of a member of the Board o
Selectmen, aud two years as CouncI
from his ward.
In 1876 he purchased a go acre farm
in Cedar Greek hundred. near Lincoln
Del, and far many years was thrIti
farmer until poor health compel e
him to terant his farm out Occupyin
cnly a smyll portion of it himself, Tn
: deceased was loyal and devout men
ber of the Presbyterian Church of tn
town, having joined soon after he can
to this section of the State. Mr.. Thur
ton is survived by widow and thr'
daughters, Mrs. Maria Louise Thur
ion Mre. Charles Barker, Of Cedi
Greek, Mrs. Frank Hughes, of Passa'
n J.. and Mabel Louisa who resid
with her mother. Funeral serVle
were held on Wednesday evening at
n. m. fron his late re-idence and Il
body was taken to Passaic, n. j.,
' Thursday morning for interment
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Catholic Church News.

Jack Frost is still in evidence, but
not so exclusively as to prevent thoss
at a distance from attending Catechism
classes.
Bishop Monaghan will visit Milford
the latter part of this month to select
lot upon which to erect the Catholic
Church, and 1 urge patrons to nave
their children attend classes regularly
as the bishop will probably ask them
many questions they should be familiar
with through their catechism.
Ifthey are SO frequently absent, It 10
impOssible for them to keep up Win
their classes.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Should Lay New Pavements.

Probably there is not another Town
in Delaware where the sidewalks
lspeaking generally are in such bad
condition for people to walk over as
aro found in this town. Many of the
very worst are owned by the ladies OF
Milford and those who formerly resided
here These pavements have been III
had condition for many years, ana no"
that the town has gone to the expense
ofimproving the streets, the property
owners should, without waiting to DC
notified by the Town Council, nave
nride sufficient to put their pavement'
in proper order. If this is not DONE !.
il the duty of the town authorities L
give notice and compel the laying o
all uavement- where necessary
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
At
ARMORY HALL.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON, MAY FIRST, FOR
GENTLEMEN.
Under Auspices Of a Branch Of Y. N. Z.
A.-FiremenS' Band will Furnish
Musie-Get Ticket, AdmiS'
sion Free.

Mr.. George f. Tibbitts Interstate
Secretary of the Y, NJ &. A will give
his celebrated illustrated lecture on
"Christian Activity" in the Avenue
NJ. E. Church on Sunday evening, May
lst. He carries with him acOut $50
stereopticOn views, all of which are
spleudid scenes-many Of them being
color pictures. In the afternoon pre-
ceding the meeting at the church,
there will be a mass meeting at Ar
mory Hall, at which time he will de-
liver his famous address on 1.-THE Fun
damentaI Principles of Life A fine
musical program is being arranged for
both meetings. and a delightful after
noon and evening may be expected
/ Mr.. Tibbitts will be accompanied by
his assistant secretary Mr. Cameron
Beck: both are from Washington, d.
IC. Both Of these gentlemen are noted
speakers. and the public should avail
i sse!f of hearing these lectures. Tick
cts can be procured from any OF the
hotels. barber shops, or stores, free O
charge. This is not denominations
meeting, but one in the interest Of th'
general public which is cordially in
vited.
Milford Firemens' Band will furnisl
music for the afternoon meeting at Al
mory Hall, under the direction OF WI
liam Gray.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Accepted Position.

Frank B Sturgis, who for the past
wear has been employed in the tohsoT-
ioI narlors of Charles Hnlzmueller' has
accented similar position at Salisbury,
Ma Mr.. Sturgis, while in Milford
onIv a short time, made many friends.
10 vos a member Of the Ushers Union
Of the Avenue NJ. E. Church, menl-
her Of another social club recently slar,
led in this town, and was active in the
recent minstrel performance given IN
Armorv Hall and at Georgetown by
the Firemeus' Band. aud a memOer u
Comnanv B, n. 6. d.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
MispiIIiOn Club Opened.

A number of the young men OF the
own who organized club some time
10, have succeeded in getting suitable
lnarters where the News and Adver-
'ser" was formerly published, and
aave had the room painted and decor
Ned in handsome style, and have put
q one pool table and one billiard table
nd several chairs and other fixtures
bat makes the club room one OF con-
Henience and attraction.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
MARRIED.
CaIhOOn-W WeischadIe.

Miss Ella Calhoon, the daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. T. Calhoon. Of
Lincoln, Del. and Mr.. Max Weichadie
of Philadelphia, were married Tuesday
evening, April 18th. by the Rev. P. J.
Hob, of Philadelphia. Miss Dora Cal
hoon, a sister Of the bride, acted ss
bridesmaid, and MIR. Herbert Stevens,
a friend of the groom, acted as best
man. A reception was given at the
BRIDES sisters, Mrs. Ellhu Jeftersons'
The happy couple will reside in West
PhiIadelphla.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Cedar Beach has New Proprietor.

Alonzo Rust, of Dover, who is well
known in this town and throughout
the State, has rented Cedar Beach and
will open up next week for the season
Mr. Harry Holden and family Will
move there and assist Mr.. Rust in run
ming the place. Both Mr. Rust aud
Mr.. Holden are good sOciable gentle
men, aud being hustlers will doubtless
make this an attractive season.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Fishermen Complain.

Ouite a number of fishermen It Is
cold are complaining against those
Who contrary to law, fish on satur
dav afternoons, and there are also q
w ,,nD,ber who are complaining against
,,anrasidents of the State coming here
dnring the fishing season and making
a business of fishing as It is dehance
of the state law regulating the eaten
inc Of fish. The laws are adequate loi
the occasion as they provide loi 'ne
nunisbment of all who thus disooey
/ them.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

George smeaIHe visited Dover Tues
day last.
Daniel Hirseh was in Philadelphia
this week.
Harry B. Windsor visited Philadel-
phia this week.
Thomas Curry, Of Greenwood, was
Milford visitor last Friday.
DIR. w, 5. HaIlett visited his parents,
Mfr and Mrs. John w. Hallett.
Mrs. R. J. Mears and children have
returned home for the summer.
Max Wilson spent Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob G. Will
son,
Mr.. Fred t. Bennett Of near town,
has accepted a position in Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. John Caulk, of Dover, visited
Miss Letha Joseph on Saturday OF last
week.
Mrs. James GOsIin and daughter,
Miss Willie. have been quite ill this
week.
Charles Stonps, of Maryland, visited
|, his cousin Mr,. Charles Humphreys,
, last week.
= w Daugherty and Wi'bert JOS
enh. were Milton visitors on Thursday
of last week.
Rev Elliott Fields. Of FELTON, visited
friends in town on Sunday and Mon
r day last.
, William Melvin. of PHILADELPHIA, is
: the guest of his grandfather, Mr.. Ed
S win Melvin.
DIP. Loflond has returned from
e a weeks visit to relatives in Jersey City
and New York.
Mrs. Frank I. Hurlock, Of PhiladeI
mia. is visiting her sister. Mrs. J. s
Bradley this week.
is o Mis- Edna Barker attended the Sun
h. dav School Convention at Laurel oil
r. Thursday and Friday.
IL John T. Crouch, of Milton, vi7ite'
ne Milford this week the guest of his sis
y ter. Miss Sallie Melvin.
~ Mrs. Jas. p. Lo6nnd and children
~ Nav and Douglass, are home after
- months visit to Georgetown.
Y, Mr.. Russell Sipple and sister, Mi'
ly Irene, of Frederick, visited Misses Roxi
ar Bennett and Stella Sharp recently.
Mrs. NJ E. Lofiaud is on visit
ID her daughters, Mrs Fell. of Philade
Ire mia. and Mrs. Hopkins, of New YerI
,b. Mrs. W. P. shOckley and two CHI
m dren of Dover, who have been visitir
les relatives and friends here, have
yas turned home.
rn- Mrs. John P. Carmean, Mrs Thorn
ted Prettyman and Miss Letha Joseph
me tended the w. G. T. U. Convention
M Milton on Tuesday.
!, 'no John P. Holland, Thomas Revno'
-n and I. D. Short left for Philadelpt
seu this morning to purchase furniture
~ the Ushers' Union Club.
,ere Mrs. Lydia Thompson was parali2
Ter. at her home al Thompsonville on Nc
,nts day Of this week. At this time l
axe condition is somewhOt Improved.
John Latchum, of Wilmington, W
=, as Is employed by Bancroft q Sons Z
IN spent Sunday in town the guest OF
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Latchu
Oe Frank F. Colbourn, wife and daut
q of fer of Burrsville. and L. M. ColhOu
of Philadel phia. also Mrs. Layton
son. of Brownsville, brothers and
r. ter of Mrs VIM. Roach. have heen
iting her recently at her home ON So'
wen Front street.
lout --
WApPTFO
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
NJ. p. Appointments.

The following appointments have
been made by the NJ. P. Conference
for the towns in lower Sussex and
Kent:
Harrington n. o. Gibson.
fredericksburg H. F. Wright.
FeIton-W. B. Elliott.
LaureI-W. J. Neepier.
Delmar-E. S. FoOks.
Lewistown-tO be supplied.
Milton-G. w Hines
Georgetown ID. CT. 0. Course
Georgetown (DeD- e. D. Stone.
Georgetown Circuit-tO be supplied
GreenwOod-C. E. Dryden.
Harbeson-F. L. Stevens.
Cannon f. L Bunce, supply,
Centreville-B. w. Kiudley.
Concord-A. H. Green.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Laras Shad and Drum.

George w. Macklin and whiteley
Travis shad fishermen at Big Stone
Reach caught the largest shSd yet
tosrd of this season. One weighing 81
mounds. They sold it to DR.. Geo. W.
Pleasanton. They also caught an ex-
r.. large drum fish on Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
WeIl.KnOwn Drummer Dead.

Frederick P. Lynch, son of James
sch, of Georgetown, Del we'll
known drummer who for years cover
this territory, died at Warnersville'
on Tuesday of last week MI
ench had been falling for some
nonths past and was at Warnersvllle
fer his health. Ihe remains were
bsought to Georgetown and funeral
rvices VI ere held from the residence
81 his father on Friday at II 30. In
|srment was made in Union cemetery
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
A Reminder.

There are few persons into "hose
hands tickets were placed iOI 'ne az. ~
o,taI given by Miss McClaran under tue
auspices of the Ushers' Union VINO VINO
hsve neglected to make their returns
to the CIub. 1t will be greatly aPple
ci.ted if those who have not made Ie'
tnrns will do so at their earliest eonVe'
nience.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
CHURCH NEWS.
Ave. NJ. E. Church.
now exist

Morning service at 1880. Preaching
bv the paster. subject; Human Agen'
cies in Christian Progress " Sunday
school at . p m. Evening service as
7p.m subject: "Christian Education
in Missionary Lsnds''-leader, Miss
Rebecea Foskey. Special music. Every
bodv is invited to be present There
will be ushers to see that every one
finds a seat.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Curious Postal Card.

DR.. Thos. Hitch, of Lincoln, Del ,
bowed to an employee of this office a
'ostal card that he received from a
blend who resides in Wilmington
ghich contained 1900 words, the same
Deing written with a pen and perfectly
plain to read.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
nLARS HELD
STATE CONVENTION.
AVER ON TUESDAY OF THIS
a WEEK.
the Delegates Named were New
.ie County Men, and One from
an Lower COunty-DelegateS
Instructed to support
Roosevelt.

poon,ar Republicans held their
C.nyention on Tuesday last at
e' ond elected six delegates and al
ssss to attend the National Con-
en- at Chicago in June. The del
dominated for New Castle Co.
s Senator Ball, 7. Coleman
Mr.. LObdell and H. A. du'
t Alternates-George A. Elliott
Thomas J. Sterling.
county-Manlove Hayes was
0oted as delegate, and alternates
7 Kenney, of Harrington, and
NJ. Jones, of Dover.
ov couptv nominated DR.. Nm.
of Lewes, as delegate, ana Cor
Twain. Of Bridgeville, and
Rnrlon. of MillsbOrO, as alter
ob county was entitled to two del
and TWO alternates, but the two
counties gave delega each to
Castle county and nominated
,eguIar duOtO of alternates
harmony overtures were made,
ifonv are made viii have to be
h+ mn at the State and County
sontions which will be held later
Nhch wrangliug was in evidence in
convention. when in order the
.ssino of the State Committee was
.sd m Robins m, the colOTed com
= seman. was downed, and tie nom
" 3.st,ons for the Slate Committee wee
eeuminpton-T. Cole' nn DUPONT
Aa4bo Higgins, Thomas > lie" is
ebrsl New Castle-E B. Shutter
nsslin B. Burrls F. William Curtis
me following State CommiIteemel
- selected Ivy the Keut and SUISSE
eusses
ent-George H. Dick, George NJ
LES and James F. Anderson
sbssex-Charles H. Maull, Georg
smith and q. P Swayne.
rbe platform, it is understood, indol
I'd President Roosevelt and the gel
sl Republican lOlicy at home an
a the new possessions: recommend
istielation against pOlygamy; Oppose
ll' a,sfranchisement of the negro; asks fC
J laa endorsement of the State Law
inst bribery, and requests the del
es to be elected to use all honorab
msans to secure the nomination
President Roosevelt.
. Tie following delegates from Milfol
snd Cedar Creek hundreds, or the lO
aud 1st Representative districts ate
dad the convention:
10th District-James F Anderso
Jarrett l.. Hynson, Jacob E. Rosa,
K Sampson G. D. Smeallie, and +
pen wood Johnson.
in 81 Di,trict - VIM V. SippIe, S
Sd has. S. Barker, w. w. Daugherty'
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Improving the Town.

An epidemic of moving houses back
irOm the sidewalk line has struck some
of the property holders Of Milford ana
4 they would only get the notion TO
odd paint to many of the houses on
both sides of the river, it would add to
Pie appearance of many properties.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
OBITUARY.
Fitzgerald.
their classe

Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzgerald died atthe
residence of her son Ezekiel Fitzgerald,
in Cedar Neck, Tuesday night, aged VI
years. Funeral services were heio 81
the Cedar Neck Church on Thursday
afternoon, and interment at the nearby
churchyaTd.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
St. Pauls NJ. E. Church.

The Rev. R. G. Waters will preach
a special sermon in st. Pauls M. H.
church ON Sunday evening. Subject
mTs the White Man the Real Friend OF
the Negrol" Everybody is invited to
attend
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
COIOred School Exercises.

The pupils Of the colored schools OF
Milford gave an exhibition in their
hall last Friday evening, that did their
trainers credit as well as themselves.
The program was made up of deols-
nations, dialogues. drills and singing
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22
Pensions Granted.

Col. John Wainwright, of Whining
ton, Del, has secured a pension for
Peter Hudson, Co H 25 Regiment, o.
S. Colored Troops, $40 month from
Feb. 8. 1904. He resides at Milford
Del.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22

The first trout of the season were in
town on Wednesday, and were caught
nv J. Thomas Bennett One of them
was about % feet long and would have
weighed eight or nine pounds.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22

Nj. Messick, farmer living near
NAPLES Mills, Sussex county, fell nom
a load Of corn stalks q few days ago seFs
riously inIuring his back.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-22

The w. G. T. U. meets with Mrs.
James P. Pierce, Lake Ave next Iues-
day evening at 7.30.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-01
Business Men on the Diamond

An interesting game of base
ball was played last Wednesday
afternoon on the University grounds
between the business men on the
one side and lawyers and bankers
on the other. The latter won by
the score of : to 4 in q game that
was not devoid of spectacular
plays. The special features were
the batting of Mr., 4. A. Sale and
the base running Of MIr W. M.
McElwee. The gate receipts,
amounting to $l4.00, were applied
to the Jackson Hospital fund.
The teams were comp sed of
the following: Business Mems
nine-W. G. White captain !,
catcher, Leslie Young, pitcher, j.,
A. Champ, w. A. Adair, W, W.
Dunlap, F. l.. Young, j +. Dea-
yer, Benjamin Huger, 5. g. Pet
tigrew; Lawyers and Bankers
min Nevis Champ, pitcher, l..
C. Houser, catcher, VIM. NJ Me-
Elwee (captain), f. A. Sale, A. ?.
Wade, =. +. Vaughan, /. J.: Wea-
yer, Frank Moore, W. c. Fire
baqgh, J. Y. McClpng:
1t is expected thet other games
between tho same toams will take
place in the near future.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-01
The McCrum Drug Co

DEAR SIRS:- Over fifty years ago, our
firm began selling paint throughout the
South; sales have continued uninterrupt-
ely, and ten times greater than any
other brand Of paint Read the follow
ing
"Hage used the l.. & NJ. Paint twenty
years; houses painted with it eight years
ago show better today than houses paint
ed with other paints within two years. q"
A. b. EDGELL, Alachua, Fla.
Have used all brands Of paint, l.. 4
NJ. Pure Paint stands better, and wears
longer than any other, paint have ever
used in my ten ysals experience "
H. +. SMITH, Painter. Concord, n. G.
81 painted Frankenburg Block with
l.. & NJ. Paint; stands out as though
vanished. Actual cost was less than
81 30 per gallon"
W, B. BARR, Charleston, w. Va.
81 painted our old homestead with
L. q NJ. Paint twenty-slx years ago. Not
painted since; looks better than houses
tainted in the last four years with other
paint
II. S. ScoFIELD, Harris Springs, S. G.
Used the l.. & NJ. Paint for sixteen
yeas. Painted three houses with ii
fifteen yeals ago. they have not needed
painting since"
], i. WE'RE, Hickory, \. G.
Respectfully,
LoNaMAN h MARTINEZ.
This celebrated paint Is sold by
MeCrum Drug Co., lexington, and IL.
l.. Gilkeson Buenaa Vista.