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The Forrest City times., 1905-11-17

play in the show window. stepped up to the window to look at . par ticular silk dress pattern. While won- dering whether should buy 1t for my wife, was suddenly approached by a Quickspoken man.
 That piece of silk certainly is . beauty. isn't it?" he said.
 In answer to his question said: "Yes. 1t Is . beauty. and I think shall 60 inside and buy 1t for my wife"
 That's right" he answered Tn !ovial sort of way, shaping me on the
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he asked; wien I told him. hs said
 "I am going in that direction aud will accompany you"
 He immediately began telling me of a most delightful trip he and his wife had recently had through Mexico One would have thought that he and l had been lifelong friends. so very inter ested were we iu each other.
 Just before we reached my hotel he began telling me of three beautiful pairs of slippers he had bought from an old Mexican Indian who had made them by hand, and then he expressed a desire 10 have me see them; in fact, would like to present me with one pair
 Where are they" inquired.
 Just across the river. at an old shoemaker's shop. l took them over yesterday to have soles put on them. What bought of the old Indian was just the uppers or tops, Oh. but they are fne'
 T have got to go to my hotel" said I. "to leave this bundle and write a letter or two. may see you later"
 knew we'll that had only to coma out in reasonable length of time to again encounter him.
 l wrote my letter and chatted with one or two acquaintances. Then I started out and coming to Summit street. rned and walked north for some distance. Suddenly I received a tap on the shoulder and some one ex- claimed: Well. we meet again"
 Sure enough" 1 laughed. and re- marked that was simply killing time
The Forrest City times., 1905-11-17

until, my train left for the east that evening
 If you havo ti-1e." said he, sup. pose we 50 over on the East side, where left those sl ,ppers. want you to have a pair of them. I cant use them all''
 Very we'll" said | I'd like to see them
 With this we started out. Near tho river there stood. to the right. a brick building with saloon sign in front, and when even with the door he said:
The Forrest City times., 1905-11-17
On Second Thought.

So you have decided not 10 apply your millions to the establishment of libra ries?"
 Yes" answered NIT. Dustin Stax. the chances are that if did lot Of peo pie would go to them and read books about the danger of concentrated wealth. Washington Star.
The Forrest City times., 1905-11-17
Institutions Abused.

Free institutions for the poor srs continually abused by people in com. fortab,e circumstances who do no: mean to be dishonest. A woman Nhe has been treated in a public diSpepsary naiyely explained to her doctor that she would sit down and wait for aer 2 maid. who vas telng treated in an other departme Ut
The Forrest City times., 1905-11-17
Not a Etickler.

Wilhelm what month were you torn. Miss Rdnnaboute?
 Miss RannaboutNIt makes no dif- ference. 6sar bay-the appropriate stone is a diImonE--Pucls.
The Forrest City times., 1905-11-17
JOHNSTON oUTWIrs
 TWO CHAPTERS.

Accosts Him on Busi- ness Street-Invites Him to In- spect Some Rare old Mexican Slippers" - Tries to Work "Top and Bottom" Game in Saloon "Victim" Disconcerts Gang and Is S5 to the Good.
The Forrest City times., 1905-11-17

shoulder; T like to see a man spend his money on his wife, and I'll go in and see how much it will cost you"
 After buying the dress pattern I re- marked that 1 would take 1t to my ho tel.
 What hotel are you stopping ar
The Forrest City times., 1905-11-17

Copyright. 1905. by Joseph R. BowiesD
 Some years ago l went on a busi. ness trip to Toledo. o. The noon or the day I arrived I took a stroll down Summit street. and coming to a large dry goods store, with an elegant dis
The Forrest City times., 1905-11-17

Let's step in here and get a fresh glass of beer
 That will just suit me" I replied
 We stepped up to the bar He called for two beers and laid down a ten-dollar bill
 That instant . tall. angular man,
The Forrest City times., 1905-11-17

erty to write for any information per. taining 10 the subject Of health. All communications should be addressed to the Home Health Club or Dr. David II Reeder Laporte. Ind. and should contain name and address in full and al least four cents in postage.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03
OCEAN VIEW.

Another blizzard, and the roads were i'm
passible until Saturday. The snow was very
much drfted and banked up.
d. C. Frame, of Philadelphia, visited the
PioHeer Cottage, but owing TO the snow was
detained in Frankford until Saturday.
Charles b. Williams and wife, who have
purchased where Capt. G. h. West lives, are
expected down from Philadelphia this week,
and expect to make their future home in our
town. We welcome them gladly.
AS the Presbyterian Church is without a
pastor, they Will no the Christian Endeavor
at the hour OF preaching service during the
cold weather.
Captain l. A. Burton is visiting friends in
Woodbury. and Philadelphia.
Weare sorry to hear that Charles X. Beers
formerly Of this place, is very III again at his
home in Philadelphia.
Edgar Turner, of Millville, has been sick
since last October.
Charles johnson has bought the goods OF
Allie Evans, and has opened up the Store for
merry kept by George T. West.
Luther c, Roberts has built large barn on
his lot, and expects to build a house thereon
during the summer.
The station men of FenwiUk's Island had
Weary Willie to visit them last week-but
that isn't the name he gave. He claimed to
be a Mr.. Kitchens from New Jersey, and had
sunk his boat In the canal He was highly
entertained by the station men and even
carried by one ofthem to Ocean City, where
he departed for parts unknown, while the sta
tion man waited for him, as an Overcoat loaned
him by one Of the men was too conspicuous
he left t,but neglected to return the necklace.
Probably by this time he has found some
more friends and an overcoat he can keep.
His story Of a sunken boat was a fabrication
OF his oWn.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03
HARRINGTON.

The snow storm OF last week drifted SO
badly there was no travel for two days. There
were drifts from six to tea feet deep in some
places, while others were bare About the
time the roads were opened for travel, the
snow Of sunday night and Monday morning
came covering up the bare places, and now
the sleigh bells are merrily ringing. The
storm put a stop to all shipments Of sweet
potatoes.
Our genial ticket agent was snow-bound
at Frederick several days last week.
George Black was taken sick on Sunday
and died before the doctor could get to him.
Our public school was closed two days last
week on account of the storm and impassa-
Bile streets.
q. 5. MilbOurn, who furnished most of the
families of the town with milk, failed to get
in last Thursday and Friday on account OF
the large drifts on the road.
Frank Gordon, ,one of our tOwnsmen, was in
the railroad wreck of last week at New Cas-
tie and was quite badly hurt, but is able to
be around. lie was STOPPING over to get his
Over-shoes, and the sudden jar Jared his head
az ainst the seat in front of him 80 hard, he
thought his neck was broken ct first. His
face was cut quite badly. A physician re-
lieved him somewhat, and WAS able to re-
turn home next day.
IA revival meeting is in progress at the NJ.
p Church. A good attennance is reported
Mrs. Lucy Hanson, Mrs. Clara Harrington,
and Mr.. j. Cordray are on the sick list.
Miss Martha Burnite is guest ofthe Misses
Fleming.
The rural mail carriers Of our town have
made heroic efforts to deliver the mail
through the storm, and while they could not
go their entire routes for two or three days,
found ways to send mail to nearly every per-
son on their route.
The teachers of the NJ. E. Sunday School
will hold their regular weekly meeting for
the study OF the lesson at the home Of Mrs.
N Walcott.
The Loyal Temperance Legion will hold
theli ',eeJing AS usual in the Knox Hall on
Satu lay a 3 .. IN.
III Young WOman's Christian Temperance
UNI vil uOld their regular monthly meet
ing the Knox Hall on Saturday, February
4, a. p. IN.
A. lady of our town if she don't think
IL be better to buy her shoes T the
mel, Ii tnts of her own town, Mr. 0uilen for
inslu ce.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03
GREENWOOD

team ran away frem Horace Beynolds,
who lives near ST, JOhnstOwn, last week, and
by throwing him out his left shoulder was
dislocated. Drs. zimmerman and Hunter
gave the medical attendance necessary.
[By special request the following item is
published as It was written.-EDJ
1--WE have heard Of girls being scared by
snakes and mice, but Matte and Nellie are
the first ones we ever knew being scared by
a poor tiny roach. Owlsinglng itselftO sleep
Matte and Nellie are very brave girls
Quarterly Conference Was held in the Green
wood charge last Saturday by Presiding Elder
Morgan.
Rev. Layfleld has been invited to return
here for another year by the Greenwood
church, and we hope that he will come.
We have excellent slelghing new. ThefoHr-
teenth snow fell last Monday.
The hand OF death rests heavily upon the
community Of Greenwood this week, and in
sorrow we chronicle the death list as follows: !:
Michael Hamilton was stricken with paraly-
sis on Sunday, January 22d, 1906. and last sun
day two more of them. causing his death on
Monday morning, Heleaves wife and chill
dren as follows: James. Alexander, Samuel,
Mrs Jacob Owens und Miss Lulu Hamilton,
Haven, Conn, and Ernest Hamilton, Of In
diana. Mr.. Hamilton was p years old and
an active member OF the N. p Church at the
time Of death. He resided on the Cappell
farm one mile north Of Green wood fer many
years, and had many warm friends.
Mrs. Margery, wife OF James R. Raughley,
died at the home Of her parents here, Mr.. and
Mrs. James McIlvaine last Monday, and her
IBID nrfd IN FUHnnpg-
day in the NJ. E. Church. She leaves babe
only four days old.
The four-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex.
Donovan, died last Monday from the result
Of a scald received from turning a pot OF
boiling coffee over on itself week ago.
Mr.. Todd is the largest strawberry plant
grower about hereand he is now sending out
his annual catalogue.
Forty-one conversions is the net returns
from the extra revival services which have
been In progress, and are now going on in
the Greenwood churches. The pastors in
charge, Revs. Layheld and Dryden, have
preached some very touching sermons dur
ing the course.
Many friends regret to hear of the death OF
Joseph c. GOrby, who once kept the Green
wood hotel. He was a fine old gentleman.
Johu - buHiegfsu peilhtSuNtSut VI tuO ste'S0A i
Anne railroad, was In this town last week.
Several are on the sick-list this week, but /
none seriously.
Harvey Jones and wife, OF Smyrna; j. L. |
Stevens and wife, of SeafOrd; Harry Evans |
Of Washing gton; George Saulsbury,of Denton;
and Miss May Richards, OF Baltimore, have
been visiting friends here this week.
Mrs L. BOuseman has been in Bridge
vile this week.
Jabez Wiley has been attending the Levy 1
Court meetings in Georgetown.
Ashbel and W. f. Morris we're Dover visi-
tors Monday
Blanch Layfeld has been entertaining Miss
Virginia Hinsley, Of Camden.
George Lingo. of Blackston, was enter
.ained by Mrs. Belts the past week.
Rufus Elliott is visiting in Laurel.
Harry Layfleld has been visiting his par
snts ,hs week.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03
BROWNSVILLE.

While cutting wood this week Master Fred
Biting struck his foot and inflicted a serious
wound, and as a result he is confined at
home.
Nearly all kinds Of business are at a stand
still about here, except "courting," and the
young men are working over time at that
it takes wood to keep the parlor stove going,
but the fond parents have reward coming
they will get clear OF millinery and dress
making bills by shining that burthen onto
the other fellow when the weddings take
place.
Happiness in the form Ofa bright baby girl
came to Mr.. and Mrs Frank Cahall week be-
fore last
Thomas H. Hobbs has been visiting ora
Smith; Emily Smith has been guest Of Miss
Knex; Jesse Knox visited Mr.. Delong; Fora
Tatman was with VIII Smith; MIR. and Mrs.
Biting we're guests OF Mrs. Wyatt; Ora Smith
was at Mastens, and Sydney Delong was a
guest Of Mr. Knox. KID.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03
D. A. C. WeathsrbOund.

I have read of "SnowbOund Among
the Alps" and "Snowned Under on the
Praries," and I HOW realize l am snow
bound away from home. If I did not,
directly, say so, conveyed the idea, In
my last communication, that the next
one would be from Milton This in-
tended. But "man proposes" and the
weather dispOses and instead of e conf
munication from Sussex, am watching
the esnowAakes whirling around my pres
ent home, and writing letter from Kent.
There is one thing noticed by Sussex
man when in Frederica, and many other
towns in Kent If he walk the streets
after night he will see the window blinds
at private residences raised half way,
more or less and the interior of the
room is visible to the outsider. A person
once walking the streets of Milton after
night, observed a home where the blinds
we're up, and remarked "lhaf family
is from Kent" "How do you know"
inquired his com mpanion. because they
have their blinds up and the people of
Sussex generally. do not, after night
But about this snow storm was writ
ing about above. It continued all day,
Wednesday, and on Thursday every
thing was "block and beckett" There
was no mail until Friday afternoon, and
then it came Oh horseback.
The double funeral of Mr.. aud Mrs.
George Hardesty of FELTON,, that was to
have been held at Barratt's Chapel on
Wednesday, was postponed on account
of the weather and took place on Friday .
afternoon. The roads we're broken for
the cortege by teams from FELTON, and
Frederica to the burial place, and two
hearses, each containing a corpse, passed
through town en- route. This was sight
I never before witnessed.
On Friday the scene on the streets of
Frederick resembled a troop of cavalry,
minus their arms, as horseback riders
were breaking the streets by tramping
down the snow.
G. w. Atkins, the Milton hustler, ar
rived in Frederica on Tuesday evening.
That night he called on the writer, and
we had an interesting chat. On We'd
nesday morning, when George had sold
to the FTederica merchants all Of the
shirts, overalls, ETC., he could unload, he
awoke to the fact that he was snOwbound
away from home. On Thursday morn
ing George saw there was no likelihood
Of getting away from Frederica. He
went to the phoue exchange and after
calling on Dover, Georgetown and other
places, succeeded in reaching Milton.
He sept the following message to Mrs.
Lucy his wife: II am sn0wbound at
Frederica. Will be al home when get
there George finally reached FELTON,
by accompanying the mail carrier on
and we hope reached Lucy" /
and his haven of rest in due season, {
n A g. (
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03
VERNON.

Snowbound and isolated for sew
eral days was the condition of Yer
non for a time this week; but now
the sleigh bells are making merry
music where the roads have been
dug out.
Steven Lewis is recovering from
a severe illness.
Charles stevens was a guest of
Mrs. Belle Layton on Monday.
Arthur Layton was a Hickman
visitor Monday.
James Outen entertained many
friends last Sunday, and Frank
Ross had the same pleasure.
JIcob Graham is on the sick list.
Bertha Smith is visiting in Har-
rington.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03
FLEATOWN.
} A. G.

The folks in this neighborhood
have been snowbound for a week
as a result of the blizzard and there
has not been much visiting except
on horseback. The chief occupa-
ion of the ladies has been cooking
lominy and making rugs; some of
gae single ladies have put in the
t,t1e piecing quilt squares.
The trains have been irregular
u the rural mail delivery man is
snowbound with the rest.
On Wednesday evening last the
stoIk came through the blizzard to
the home of Mr.. aud Mrs. Robert
Belts and left fine baby girl. Mr..
Belts has been suffering from neu-
rllqia for weeks past, but this week
sJe have heard no complaint They
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. George
Cooper on Sunday night last.
Miss Annie Clendaniel and Miss
Bessie Donovan visited Mrs. Harry
Clendauiel in Prime Hook Neck
last Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03

the middle of March. Tobn H..
ton, who has been CARVING The
rural mails from this place, has re-
signed that position and will ENGAGE
in the manufacture of crates aSd
baskets. The new factory will he
located opposite the depot on lands
of Harry Southland, and work on Il
will be pushed just as fast as tbe
weather will permit. For this sea.
son the veneer used will be hauled
from the veneering mills of Mr.
Horton at Oakley Station, on the
Queen Anne railroad, which are
now operated by VIM. c. Clendan-
iel, WHO formerly had charge of the
wood yards in Milford.
The position made vacant bv Mr.
Horizons resignation was not filled
up to last Monday; but there are
two applicants for the place, GEORGE
Warren, of Frank, and E. Green
Reed; both are Union Republicans
The place was rendered to Geo. r
Clendaniel,as he was in line on the
civil service list; but he is now
postmaster and so returned the
papers to Washington, as his store
and postof6ce pays better than the
route.
T. R. Smith and Fred White
head, Jr., are in Florida, where
they will pass the next two months.
Charles Chorman, who works
in the basket mills here, got his
hand caught in the machinery
eight weeks ago, and had one of
his fingers amputated; but the
wound never healed, and last Tues
day he went to DR.. Pratt in Mil
ford, and had another finger ampu-
lated. He seems to be getting
along all right now.
Prof. Welch entertained a party
IF young and elderly people with
lis graphaphone this week of even
ngs at the stores.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03
CEDAR NECK.
KID

Frank shockley has contracted to grow ten
acres of COW peas for seed this year; he believes
there is more profit in growing them than toma-
toes
Marx shockley is assisting Randolph Graham
in keeping the Mispilliou Light House during
the blizzard.
VIM. Hayes and family are passing week with
W. P Sharp.
Rev. Savage, who has been passing this winter
with friends here. will leave next week for New
York State,
A new barn slx6O feet is in process Of building
on J. Ebert Webb's farm. II will be modern
structure with a large driveway through it.
snow2 yes, we have lots Of snow enough to
make life miserable for the fellow with a short
wood pile. The roads are in fair condition.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03
FROM FREDERICA.

For the third time in ten years our weekly let
ter failed to reach its destination. Last week it
became snow bound as the roads were impossible
from Wednesday until Friday,and then our mail
carrier was obliged to go horseback to FELTON,
This week coal oil famine was feared, as most
OF the stores had closed out except enough for
their own use. The news spread rapidly, and
every one laid in a supply. Mr.. Hall, however
came from Milford Tuesday and the merchants
replenished their stock.
Although the cold has been intense, many Of
our townspeople enjoy the fine sleighing and
don't mind getting upset occasionally in drift
Those who own fast horses indulge in racing, and
crowds congregate at the street corners to wit
ness them.
Owing to the condition Of the streets during
the two snow storms last week, but one session
was held in the public schools.
Last Friday morning Mrs. Susan Palmer wife
of Captain George Palmer, passed quietly to rest
after an illness of several months. She was
chrietian woman and respected by ali who knew
her. The funeral services were held Sunday at
her late residence, Rev. VIM, Cashmere oficiat-
ing. She was sixty-seven years. six months and
seven days OF age. A husband and three sons
are left to mourn the loss Of a devoted wife and
mother They have our sympathy.
Mrs. Wilbur McIlyaine, OF Philadelphia, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs Joseph Frazier.
Mason Bogart is visiting John and James God
win.
John Hall, OF Front street, is i'll with typhoid
fever,
Miss Clara Lacey is i'll with la grippe.
John Stevens is another grip vistim.
Mrs. Mary Briggs and children are on the sick
list
Owing to the snow, Mr.. D A. Conner has been
detained here longer than he Intended. We hope |
his impressions of Frederca" will be continued |
during his stay. They are deightful,aud are read
with pleasure by old friends here, and new ores,
too
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03

gang of ice cutters were working
on the mill pond, when they were
startled by cry for help. Thomas
Postles, a lad of about fifteen, hac
been skating around when the ice
broke beneath him ard he fell in
the water and was clinging to the
ice. Capt. George Palmer secured
a line and made several attempts
to reach him, but the ice would moi
bear. The men then rushed for
boat and carried it quite distance
and in breaking the ice managed to
reach the boy who had almost sue
Cumbed to the cold, as he had been
in the water for over half an hour.
1t was only by the most desperate
efforts of Capt. Palmer, John Cam
per and the other men that the boy
was rescued. The boy was CRATE
full for his rescue, but grieved at the
loss of his skates.
The reopening of the Union M
E. Church, near town, took place
last Sunday a week. The pastor,
assisted by the Rev. Mr.. Taylor, of
Dover, were in charge of the ser
vices. The interior of the church
has been repapered and repainted
The colored people were present
from far and near and the collec-
tion taken was splendid, as it en-
abled the stewards to defray all ex-
penses. They wish to thank the
women of the congregation for so
ably assisting them.
"The beautiful snow" came again
and it assumed blizzard proper
tions. 1t drifted in huge banks
and filled every crevice. The sense.
of the beautiful is lost to those who
are unprepared for a snow storm.
Tuesday evening of last week the
young people of the town held an
informal dance in the Town Hall,
which was enjoyed by the many
who participated.
Miss McCummins, of Viola, was
Installed as teacher in the primary |
of the public schools
morning. She succeeds
Mrs. Melvin, who resigned.
Miss Ada Barnett, of Chester
own, Md, is the guest of Miss Meta
Russell.
Mrs. Esther Spencer has returned
rom visit to Brooklyn.
James Moore and wife have re-
covered from an attack of grip.
Mrs. Emma Fisher and Mrs. An
lie Spurry were on the sick list last
week.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03

There is more catarrh In this section Of the
country thar all other diseases put together.
and until the last few years was Supposed to
be incurable. For great many years doc.
tors pronounced It local disease and pre-
seribed local remedies, and by constantly fail
ing to cure with local treatment, pronounced
il incurable. Science has proven catarrh to
be a constitutional disease, and therefore re-
ouires constitutional treatment. Hairs Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured by f. J. Cheney &
Co, Toledo, Ohio. is the only constitutional
cure on the market. Il is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoOnful. Il
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces 0i the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it falls to cure. Send for
circulars and Testimonials.
Address F. }. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold BY druggists, 75c.
Ta4e Halls Family pills for constipation.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03
LINCOLN CITY NOTES.

A new industry is to be started
in this town, and there will be a
new demand for labor here about
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-03

One day last week Frank Kelly's