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Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
City Of nilfOrd Starts Schedule Monday


Saluted by every whistle in Milford
and without hitch, against a head
wind, the new steamboat City Of Mil
ford arrived at her wharf last Friday.
All tile details Of finishing have been
completed, the government officials
have given first class certificates Of in
spection, and she will start on regular
time schedule next Monday, April 18th,
at a. m. from her wharf on East Front
street, North Milford. The time table
for the balance of April will be found
in another part Of this and other county
papers. She brought 70 tons Of freight
and drew #. in. forward, and #.
10 in. aft or #. 2 in. on an even keel.
All day Saturday and Sunday the boat
was thrOnged with visitors looking her
over, and it was the universal exclama-
ton, "she is much handsomeT than we
expected to see." The state rooms are
large and fitted up with all the con-
veniences; the beds being hair mat
NAe9SSS Us WIZ SpAinsSi anu AhS DSA tAA9
wide and comfortable. Electric light
and heat is in each state room, and the
toilet rooms are unusually commodious
for a steamboat of her size. Arrange
ments have been made with an excel
lent cook, and the dining room, for the
present, will be under the supervision
of the mstron, Mrs. Harrington. Her
wharf in Philadelphia is Pier 8, North
Whsrves, or Arch street.
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
FOrsivss EIOpine Wife.

The following article, under the
above caption, appeared in the Phila-
delphia Record Of Friday, April 9th
"Charles Voss and Mrs. Clara Shock
ley, Of Milford, Del. were arraigned in
the Camden Police Court yesterday, on
a charge made by the woman's hus-
band. About a year ago VOss, plum
ber, met the woman, who is said to
have become infatuated with him.
They eloped. Through little detective
work Shockley located the couple on
stevens street, Camden, and caused the
arrest. After a conference the husband
agreed to withdraw the charge upon
condition that Mrs. ShOckley return TO
her hOme.n
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
Easter At the Chapel.

The services will commence promptly
at 2 o. m. and consist Of carols by the
school, by classes, with special quar-
tette choir with anthems and soles, in.
eluding Dank's Easter Anthem" and
"COme Let Us Worship" Primary
Department with carolsand drecitstiOns,
and q special Easter address by Prof.
La Rue. The selection Of carols will in
clude the celebrated "Glory Song'' by
GABRIEL and 1.-THE Kings Business" by
Cassell, and 1.-THE Sunbeam" by Excel.
The decorations are expected to be in
the usual elaborate style. Seats pro
vided for friends especially for parents
OF the children.
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
Methodist Protestants Appointments

The session Of Baltimore Protestant
Conference adjourned after making ap-
pointments for the ensuing year. The
stations in lower Delaware will be
served by. following: fredericksburg,
ClaybOurne Phillips; FELTON,, G. TBur.
detts; Georgetown, ,H.O. Keen; George.
town Circuit, w. w. Johnssn; Green
wood, q. E. Dryden; Harrington f.
H. Mullineaux; HarbesOn, W.S.Stites;
Laurel, w. J. Neeper; Laurel Circuit
J. NJ. Yingling; Millville, F NJ. Cliff;
Milton, G. R. MeCradey; and Queen
Anne, J. L. Elderdice.
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
CARPENrER.

Joseph s. Carpenter, died at his home
near Staytonsville, Wednesday morn.
ing, aged seventy.eight years. Funeral
services will be held to-day from his
late residence and interment made at
the Odd Fellows Cemetery. 1. A.
White funeral director.
PETERAIAN.
Mrs. Henrietta NJ P. Peterman, wife
of George H. Peterman, died on MOR-
day morning, April 9Th, at her home
on North Walnut street. She was born
in Germany just 5S years ago and came
to this country when she was eighteen.
The funeral was held at her late home
Thursday afternoon and the remains
taken to Brooklyn, N. Y. Interment
will be made at Greenwood Cemetery.
FOULK.
Mrs. Lydia Colt FouIk, wife Of Jabez
J. Foulk, died suddenly from compli-
cation Of troubles on Monday morning,
April 9th, at her home ON Nerth street.
She was 80 years ola ana leaves MS
band and four small children. Funeral
services were held at her late home on
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. H. L. Bum
stein officiating, and interment made
at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Her death
was very sad aud the stricken husband
and father has the sympathy Of this
community. The youngest child is but
three weeks old, while three Others are
too email to be able to look after them
selves leaving a great task for the sor-
rowing father to face. His duties as
rural mail carrier take him away from
home part Of each day, and it is difficult
to get reliable help to look after family
such as is required in this instance.
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
New century Club.

The regular monthly business and
social meeting WAS held on Monday.
The Rev. Howard T. Quigg, Of George
town, Delaware, will lecture on Mon
day, the 10th inst, before the Club.
Subject, ''SOcrates." &" This being an open
day all lovers Of history are invited to
be present. The ''thilnble sociaP' which
was to have been held on Tuesday last
will be held next Tuesday from two to
five o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
Farmsrs DISCUS Farm Matters.

The progressive farmers composing
the membership OF Milford Grange,
will have series Of subjects under dis
cussion in their meeting room over the
Milford post Office, which should be
very interesting from the agriculturists
stand point. The series will be IS fol-
lows: April 14th. Sweet potatoes how
to grow and market them, Leader, 8.
H. Armour. April 2lst. Strawberries
what varieties to plant, how 70 cuiti-
yate them, by s. g. Cubbage. April
2sth. Womans work on the farm, BY
Mrs. Medford Jones' The 2Sth. VIII
be an open meeting all are cordially
invited.
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
Contract to Build.

Mrs. sproston has contracted with
James 7. Smith to build cottage for
her on the farm known as the ''MeCoI-
ley Farm" located about two miles
west Of Milford. Mr.. Smith is also
building a two-story resideneeand barns
on the tract recently purchased by
Short & Hall from Colonel Townsend.
He has also just closed a very large
contract with parties at Centreville, Md.
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
Money For the MurderkiII.

United States Engineer Flagler has
received authority from Washington to
expend s., $50 on Improvements to the
Murderkill River, the money TO come
from the governments emergency ap-
preparation. The project and specifica-
tions are in course of preparation. They
call for a uniform depth Of six feet at
mean low water in a channel so feet
wide from Frederick to the bay.
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
SHORT LOCAL BREVlTIES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.

i
Z.J. Callawsy has purchased an au-
tOmobile.
See in another column, LippincOtt
& Co.'S. Ad. concerning the redeeming
Of coupons.
An addition to the home Of 8 J. Alb.
bott on North Front street is in process
d building. ..
The Sussex County Levy Court has
reduced the tax rate for 1906 from 20
GENTS to so cents on 500. \
Shad are plenty and cheap in market
now. A fiue seven or eight pound fish
Aelling for fifty and sixty cents.
Yhe Sussex County Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union will meet in
Bethel Church, near Bridgeville, next
Thursday.
u DIR. Ruhl has purchased building
lot on Lake View avenue from DR.. f.
l.. Grier and expects to build a resi-
dence there. I
Available fox hound owned by J.
G. Wilson had leg broken last Tues
day aud it had to be killed to Put it
out of its misery.
John P. Holland OF this town deIiv-
cred an address on Tuesday evening in
the Smyrna Opera House entitled,
'FlOm the DEVILS Kitchen to the Gar
den of the Gods"
Miss Rhena E. G. MOsher, Of West
field, N. Y. National Lecture and Or
ganizer, for the W.C.T.U. will lecture
in Avenue NJ. E. Chucrh, Monday
evening April 23rd.
The nineteenth annual convention OF
the Delaware State Sunday School As
sociation will be held in Forest Presby-
teriau Church, MiddletOwn, on Tuesday
aud Wednesday next.
The annual meeting Of the Woman's
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
of the New Castle Presbytery was held
in the Presbyterian Church at Dover
on Wednesday and Thursday.
For some unexplained reason wild
geese have fingered on the Delaware
Bayshore marshes this spring and few
have been shot. Ralph Kirby killed
one last week which weighed pounds.
The personal property Ofthe late John
H. johnson was sold by the admins.
traitors on Saturday afternoon. 1t hav-
ing been advertised in the Chronicle
the prices realized were very satisfac-
tory.
( DR.. Paris T. Carlisle has purchased a \
building lot 80 by 2O4 feet on Causey
avenue, just opposite Daniel Hirsch's
residence, from Mrs. Jennie D. Causey
and will build a home for himself there
this summer.
In honor Of the celebration of the
Tooth anniversary of the founding Of
the Grand Lodge Of Delaware, A. F. A. ]
NJ, which occurs in Wilmington on
June 7th, each member Of the order in
Delaware will be supplied with q solid
gold pin, and bronze medals will be
struck off which will be sold only to
the members of the order.
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
Boat o Launeh On saturday.

There will be a power freight barge
launched on Saturday afternoon from
the Vineyard Shipbuilding Company
yards in Milford, which will be one Of
the largest gasoline boats on the Allan.
tic coast. Captain Vinyard, according
to men who are up in this line of work.
has made an exceptionally good effort
Ia this boat.
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
"The SOundIess Sea. .

Z The above is the title Of g new song
BY Lydia Wood Baldwin, which is
published by the Success Music Com
pany Of Chicago, and is on sale in Mil
ford. Miss Baldwin is a daughter Of
George Baldwin, Of near Milford, and
the song can be tried at the Red Star
Drug Store, where it is sold, I
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
Married.
MnoRE-RRApsHAW.

Thomas ElwoOd Moore, Of Houston,
Delaware. and Isabella Olivia Brad
shaw, Of youngstown, Ohio, were mar
ried at the Wyoming NJ. E. Parsonage
on April 5th, by Rev J. F. Anderson.
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
EASTER SERVICES;
SPECIAL PROGRAMS.

The following program will be rem
dered at the Avenue NJ. E, ChHrch;
Morning service-1oso.
voluntary, Organ, Miss Cansey, "Grand VI
fertorie, st. Cecilia, =. Batiste."
Hymn No. 49,
Creed.
Prayer.
Anthem oi
Gloria.
New Testament Lesson.
Violin Solo-Andante movement from Hans
Sits ConcertinO-Miss Blanche Brown.
Announcements.
Offertorv. Organ, "Choeur dObefon,' WeDer.
.Contralto Solo with Violin Obligato "Ihe
Angels Promise" Miss Holcomb and
Miss Brown.
sermon itseo
Recessioaal organ. March TrimumphaP
Batiste,
Evening Service-700.
voluntary, Organ. Miss Causey, Grand over
ture," Herod.
Hymn.
Prayer.
Anthem CnOlr
Bible Lesson.
Violin solo. "Cavatina" by Joachim Rafi,
Miss Blanche Brown.
ofertory. Organ "Offertory in g." Gounod.
t'outralio Solo with Violin Obllgatot "the
comb and Miss Brown.
Sermon.
organ Festival March,
Elliott.
The following program will be rem
-dered at the Presbyterian Church:
Morning Service-ll o'clock.
organ Prelude. Professional March, l. ".
Flagler.
DOxelUgy.
Invocation.
Anthem "Christ IS Risen" "..................Choru
HYMN Sing with all the Sons or Glory
Psalm "a.
Gloria Patri.
Pray er aud Chant.
Notices.
Ofertory and Anthem, "Why Weepest Thou"
Quartette.
Scripture Reading, John XXX.
Hymn. II say to All Men Far and Near
Sermon, "Glimpes Of the Immortal Life,
Anthem, Jesus Lives '.......... Male Quartette
Hymn, death is No More Among Oar Foes
PostIude " Hallelujah III, arranged from Handel
Musical Service at 7.sO o'clock.
Organ Recital
l-Gloria from the 18th Mass..'..'.,..n Mozart
'''.-.''
3-IntermeZzO. laeitl
4-Easter
5-MelOdy in ....,k ,ku oeneteln
6--Grand Odertorie No 2...........,.s,..'-batlst
Easter Cantata,
'gThe Conquoring King"
Part 1,
Ride on in Majesty. Chorus
{-Zion's Daughter, Weep No More, Quartette
for Women's voices.
4-"Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs," Bass
Solo Alto Solo and Chorus.
5-"When l Survey the Wondrous Cross
Duet for soprano and Alto.
B-"He Giyeth His Beloved Sleep" COntralto
Solo.
Part II.
7-"Why Weepest Thou ?" Bass Solo Quar-
tette Soprano Solo and Chorus.
q Ha IN
Soprano Duet and Chorus.
A-"HoW Calm and Beautiful" Baritone Solo
and Chorus
lO-"Lift Up Your Heads" .........,...... Chorus
l1-"Rejoice, the Lord is King" Quartette,
Soprano and Alto Duet and Final Chorus
Milford chronicle., 1906-04-13
Obituary.
sAPP

John F., infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William o. Sapp, died on Tuesday,
April 10th. Interment was made at
Odd Fellows Cemetery on Wednesday
afternoon.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-11-22
Wheat For LAYERS.

While growers have long recog-
nized the value of wheat for laying
hens, attention has been recently ac-
cidentally called to its value as an
egg producer At the time we hauled
our wheat to the barn the hens had
almost ceased to lay. The wheat was
unloaded from the wagon outside of
the barn, and the scatterings were
picked up by the hens. In a few
days the egg product increased from
FIVE or six to sixteen or eighteen, and
so continued for about two weeks,
and then again dropped off. Three
weeks later the threshing was done,
and the hens had access to the straw
stack, especially among the chaff that
remained on and near the ground.
The result is about two dozen eggs
per day at the present time. We
have taken the hint, and are now
feeding about two quarts of low
grade wheat per day among the
chaff, in the scratching room. At
that rate bushel will last about two
weeks. The money value of the in
crease is about $1,7O per Week. -
Farmers Home Journal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-11-22
The Perchcs.

The perches should be so arranged
that the hens are on a level One of
the best arrangements that | know is
a frame made of inch lumber with
strips nailed crossways, eighteen
inches or two feet apart, for perches.
This frame is hinged to a 2x4 strip
on one side and rests on some suit
able support on the other This can
De easily lifted and fastened out of
the way when the hen house is
cleaned. The size, of course, must
be adapted to the size of the hen
house, which If large may require
several of these frames for conven-
ience in handling. Thirty-five feet
of roost will comfortably accommo-
date fifty hens. Dropping boards are
doubtless good. but we do not all
have them, and yet manage to get
Tots Of eggs" in the winter If the
roosts are just laid across saw-horses
there is danger of mites hiding under
them. But a handful of coarse salt
placed just where the perch comes in
contact with the saw-horse is very
discouraging to mites.-C. r. p, in
Farm Stock and Home.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-11-22

In use by the iron camp +, being
placed down over top OF door and
frame, u. Door has central open
ing p. below which are several bolt
holes X, for fastening an iron lever,
g. The top Of door also has wide
aleat, n, bolted at one end with
blocks behind to hold it out from
door, so the other end will form a
guide for lever C. which, when pulled
forward, partially closes opening b.
and firmly holds hog. with head
through the opening. Lever 9 is
fastened while in use by spike nail
inserted as shown, in one OF several
holes bored through sIds cleat and
door az Y. Opening q 10 twelve
inches long and nins and one-half
inches wide at widest place near low
or end. and lower end OF opening Is
ten inches above floor. Crate Is four
feet two inches long. two feet four
inches high. and one foot six inches
wide. inside lneasure, Place trap
squarely with rear end close up to
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-11-22
DIsARMEp.

There IS a frank honesty which
cannot be made ridiculous, although
it be an acknowledgment of ignor-
ance. II was an honesty that Lin
coin used, and an aneedote Of him In
the Century shows how with it he
once disarmed a learned opponent
who had overwhelmed him with quo
tations
Lincoln was not learned man, but
for true knowledge he had the high
est respect, The practicing lawyer
with his pseudo-learning, however.
was a fair target for Lincoln. One
such lawyer, In order to impresS his
hearers and to embarrass his oppo-
nent, quoted massiyely a Latin
maxim.
Us that not so. Mr. Lincoln?" he
asked.
II that is Latin" Lincoln re-
sponded, dryly, IL think you had bet
ter call another witness"
Probably the jury hailed the frank
young lawyer as their own champion,
since he professed himself as ignor-
ant as they
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-11-22
Worry and Fear Removed.

II is not religion, but the lack OF
il that makes people unhappy. Yet
how strangely and how widely the
opposite view prevails. There are
many who think of religion not only
as a CALLING drudgery, but as the
surest source of moroseness, melan-
choly and unhappiness of life Their
idea is that religion Is system Of
suffering to which many people are
willing TO submit here in order that
they may not suffer hereafter-that
religions only happiness is in the
future, its rewards ai.er death. In
stead, the rea, fact is that religion IS
a thing of present JOY and ever con-
tinuing blessedness. It is the glad
dest, happiest thing in all this world.
Her ways are ways Of pleasantness
and all her paths are peace"
II is religion that gives us the
bright things in life and sin the dark
things, and not vice versa. Religion
goes down to the deepest springs o.
our mental and spiritual well-being.
1t brings untold measures of peace
and JOY. 1t takes the sting out OF
the past and It takes the worry out
OF the present. Il takes the fear out
of the future-lhe Rev c.. Z. +.
Hallock, ID. d.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-11-22
EDUCATE the FARM BOYS.
Gov. Terrell, of Georgia, Advises APP
preparations to Colleges.

In his annual message, Governor
Terrell, of Georgia, gives more at
tention to schools, says the Savannah
News, than to any other subject.
"He is particularly impressed with
the necessity for educating along ag
ricultural lines. He advises that an
appropriation sufficient to erect agri-
cultural college buildings at the
State University be made. He points
out that the prosperity of the State
is largely due to agriculture, which,
therefore, ought to be encouraged in
every possible way. That he Is right
in this matter, there are few who
will deny.
In connection with the proposed
agricultural college at the State Uni
versity, he believes there ought to
be an agricultural college established
in each Congressional District. and
II IL is thought not to be advisable
to have so many agricultural schools
supported at public expense, he
thinks there ought to be at least
three such schools. one in the north
u u Pdii VI NhN ONdlcg Ont III tic
central part ant another in the
southern part. There is now one in
the northern part"
The South has developed its man.
ufacturing industries in way that
is wonderful and has become a great
manufacturing section; but it is still
a great agricultural section, and its
manufacturing industries make the
farming industry all the more val
liable. The South has many teen
nical schools for the training of men
in the manufacturing branches, but
she has neglected to provide ample
schools for the training of men in
the art of agriculture. 1t is encour-
aging to know. however, that this
subject is now being agitated in all
the Southern States and that the peo-
pie are becoming more and more inn
pressed with the Importance of bet
ter school facilities for our embryo
farmers.
1t is a branch of education that
must not be neglected Agriculture
is the very foundation of our wealth,
and it ought to be conducted by men
who have had the best scientific and
business training g.-Richmond Times
Dispatch.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-11-22
Farm Notes.

Quality in mutton can be improved
by careful breeding and feeding.
In attempting to feed sheep during
the winter be sure to have good ones.
Be patient with the cows They
can't help giving you swat in the
face with their tails.
If there are any unthrifty sheep
among the flock now is the time to
select them out and fatten.
Give the new born calf touch of
fly repellant on that spot on the back
where the hair parts. The flies like
to feast right there.
1t is not the man who cures his
sheep so much as the one who pre-
vents their becoming sick who makes
the most out of them.
OF course there should be shade in
the pasture. The more dense the
better the cows like it just now.
Make a shade if there is none.
In sheep breeding there is but one
way Of keeping the ideal sheep and
that is by trying to improve it. Sheep
are either deterioratinL or else they
are improving.
Don't expect the hired man to
work in hay and harvest till dark
and then milk a dozen cows after
dark and be very gentle about it. He
isn't built that way.
At this season cows should be dry
so as to avoid milking during fly
time and excessive heat. Pastures
are short, too, and a dry COW can
stand 1t better than a good mixer.
It's a toss up between milking out
in the cool yard whore mosquitoes
and flies poster the COW and the tail
works like perpetual motion. and the
darkened barn with a host of hot
cows adding to the heat OF the day.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-11-22
Hog Ringing Trap.

MIR. C. Avery, of Indiana, writes
the Ohio Farmer about his hog ring
ing trap as follows: Subscribers who
raise hogs may be interested in a
ringing trap which l use, so | send
sketch. The frame of trap is 2x4
inch pieces, d, d. and d, Tapped and
bolted at corners as shown, and a
tight, smooth floor also side and top
boards are solidly nailed to inner
edge Of the frame, as shown, making
a strong crate from which boards can
not be crowded off. Rear end is
fitted with slide door to raise up as
indicated by dotted line V. Front
end has door, AA, made of two
thick, strong boards on inside cross
oleats at top and bottom. A, A is
Joined at bottom by two strong
hinges 10 frame d. and held up when
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-11-22
Diving For a Wife.

In many of the Greek Islands div
ing for sponges forms considerable
part of the occupation of the inhab-
itants. The natives make it a trade
to gather these, and their income
from this source is far from con-
temptible.
In one of the islands a girl is not
permitted to marry until she has
brought up certain number of
sponges and given proof of her skill
by taking them from a certain depth,
but in some of the islands this GUS
tom is reversed. The father of a
marriageable daughter bestows her
on the best diver among her suitors.
He who can stay longest in the water
and brings up the biggest cargo of
sponges marries the maid. New
York Herald.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-11-22
Rings on Her Finger. Nails.

A famous Philadelphia beauty,
Kate Furniss, hardly more than a
debutante. though she is now Mrs.
Thompson, has been the sensation of
fashionable watering places all this
summer. displaying her rings-which
are countless-in a most original
and barbaric manner. She wears her
Jewels only on the upper joints of
her fingers, weighting the slender
digits up TO the nails with diamonds
and rubies, and sapphires and emer-
aids. leaving the bottom story entire-
ly vacant The effect Is certainly
bizarre and not altogether fortunate.
But what's the use or being alive II
one can't be unique. .--Louisyille
Courier-Journal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-11-22
Size of Heads.

The average adult head has cir
cumference of fully twenty-five in
ches. The average adult hat is fully
64 size. The sizes of mems hats
are 6A and 6 7s generally. "Sevens"
hats are common in Aberdeen, and
the professors of our colleges gener-
ally wear Z Il to sizes.
Heads wearing hats of the sizes
~ and smaller, or being less than
twenty-one inches in circumference,
can never be powerful. Between
pineteen and twenty inches in cir
cumference heads are invariably
weak, and, according to this author
ity, mo lady would think of marry
ing man with a head less than
twenty inches in circumference"
People with heads less than nine
teen inches are mentally deficient,
and with heads under eighteen in
ches are Invariably idiotic. Young
Woman.