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The Washington times., 1906-04-25
OLD FASHIONED FLOWERS
ARE IN GREAT DEtlEND

Such sale of old-fashioned flowers
has never been known in the history or
the trade as we are having this year
remarked the fashionable florist as he
finished placing a rustic vase Of purple
heather bloom inside the plate glass
show window. THE craze for new varie-
ties OF cultivated flowers has entirely
died out. All our orders 10 be filled on
Easter Sunday and the following week
are for the simplest kind Of growing
plants ard cut blossoms Primroses.
margucrites. bachelor buttons, bluebeIls.
jonquils and narcissus are prime favor
ties.
Lilies Of the valley are the choicest
and most expensive of ALL though TO be
sure / twould be difficult to find any
kind Of flower that is cheap around the
Eastern holidays. We reap our harvest
Of the year right now"
He was interrupted by a smartiy
dressed woman who entered the shop
just At this moment. After an extended
conversation he returned with the ex-
planation;
THAT was Mrs. v, who depends on
me to furnish the very latest floral dec
orations for her home during the entire
winter season. or late. ferns and AZ
occasional vase of orchids have been
all she has wanted. but as soon as lent
is over her orders will be large and very
elaborate. and she insists upon having
novelties.
For her Easter Monday reception the
decorations are TO be boughs Of cherry
trees in fun bloom. These will convert
her spacious hall and receiving room
into a veritable orchard. while the din
Frn~-
ten rustic vases filled with early wild
aowers.
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

I wish 7 could advise you how TO rid
your mind Of the young man. Ii must
be extremely inConVenient having him
If he returns your affections. why not
continue TO think OF him If he does not.
try 10 become interested in something
or some one else. The most cngrossing
and interesting OF occupations is doing
work to tighten the sorrow OF others
Peri - a chance Of this sort will come
NOtff Y
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

\ simple way to remove grease
from even the most delicate fabrics
without inJuring their color is 10 place
a piece of blOtting paper or of brown
paper underneath the spot and another
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

To Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
What will remove grease from tar
rain coat and not destroy the cOlor2
a CONSTANT READER
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

IN mixture of equal parts Of salad
on on ana vinegar Tor two hours. Drain
IN cOlander for fifteen minutes min
IN cracker crumbs, set in a cold place
Tor several hours, then fry to a light
brown.
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

p-ece above it. and then to pass over
it several times a hot iron. The heat
will cause the grease u be drawn from
the coat and absorbed by the paper.
If this method does not efface the spot,
you had better take your coat 10 a
cleaner.
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To Seal the Engagement.

No sooner had the old gentlemen left
the shop than a businesslike looking
man in faultless attire entered, and the
florist turned 20 pay his respects 10 an
other customer, apparently Of long
standing. The peculiar. quiet smile Of
the newcomer spoke volumes TO a criti-
cal eye. and as he slipped a tiny white
box into the shOpkeeper's hand. the lat
ter man gave an understanding smile in
return
Those are the men Wa like TO serve
best he said as the customer passed
out OF the shop He's found the one
woman in the world, and she is to re-
ceive the seal OF the bond tomorrow IN
the finest box of Jacquemiuot roses ana
lilieS-Of-the-valley that we can make up.
Men like this never stop at expense. and
before Easter holidays are over his bill
for flowers will almost equal the price
of the ring"
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

Letters the Woman They
dressed and
should the office before Saturday following
signature address
publication o
lettersre edvvlb be g gnored-
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Rustic Vase Picturesque.

These rustic vases arc quite the most
picturesque rece eptacles for flowers that
We have ever offered As table orna-
ment they take the form OF a canoe
eighteen or twenty inches long with n
covering OF soft green moss over ths
oCtsidc Another very pretty vase looks
for al the world like miniature log or
wood followed out on top. The latter
has an outer surface of bark with gray
moss clingtng TO its rough cracks. Star
nCwers, Jack-in-the-pulpits sprays of
lorget-me-nots for a bit Of color. ana
small ferns, are scattered carelcssly
about IN the open space which holds
SlSSs dish concealed beneath q bed OF
moss This gives an effect as If che
nn%ers were growing in a woody dcllr'
EXcustng himself a second time. the
horiSt hurried over to speak with a
genial. graYhaircd old gentleman who
had just stepped 10 the back OF the
store. The two strOlled together among
tho blooming plants, the patron with his
cane pointing out here and there "A long
box filed with tender pink and white
tulips. pot OF English primroses topped
by a great mound of royal purple. or
most unique and irresistible of all a
plant OF daffooils set in a tiny old-oaken-
bucket house. Brown and green moss
gave this odd receptacle an ancient look
and the whole thing furnished "a most
artistic setting fOr the golden yellow Of
the lovely blossoms.
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To Editor Womans Inquiry Column.
Tell me what TO do am in love with
a young man, and I have had lots of
trouble, and when / think Of him I feel
much better He was so kind 20 me-
and since then 1 can't get him or my
mind. KATE.
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

TIC Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Give me an idea what colthes would
be necessary for a trip on a train for
eight days. NAE.
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

On such a trip | should wear a tail
ored coat suit and a small. compact hat
! should not burden myself with more
ba aggage than a few wash waists and
the necessary lingerie.
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

1. II is proper TO send even to
these
2 II Will make "A very pretty
wedding gown. but it is not as much
worn now as are radia, chiffon cloth
and eolienne.
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To Editor Womans Inquiry Column:
I. Tell me how to make a cOzy corner
material used, etc
.. Give me a recipe for au gratin po-
tatoes. Also, a recipe for lemon pie.
DIXIE.
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

To Editor Womar's Inquiry Column:
l. At home wedding where
there are only Il few friends and reIa-
tives present is il necessary or prop
er to send announcements to those who
were present.
3 What do you think OF silk crepe
de chine (white) for a wedding dress?
AK
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

To Editor Woman's Inquiry Column;
Inform me how 10 make Philadelphia
pepperpot. Also few other ways of
preparing tripe HOUSEWIFE +
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

To Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Suggest a wardrobe for a young lady
suitable for trip abroad during June
and July. What IS needed in wraps,
hats. etc, for both the voyage and sight
seeingS IGNORANT.
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

/ think YOU have done very wrong in
permitting the young man % speak to
you at all. Girls must observe the con-
VentiOnS or be talked ab0u- and gossip
however little deserved. =. apt 70 leave
call on you. let him find some one to
Introduce him and so stand sponsor for
him. Then ne should C. me TO YOUR
home and be presented to your parents
for they Will be better able TO Judge
what aCquaintances are dangerous
things for girls. Don't indulge in them
The Washington times., 1906-04-25

To Editor Woman's Inquiry Column.
i am going To ask your advice about
an important matter To me. and. seeing
now much YOU have helped others. /
trust 10 your good advice. I'm going to
ana from ny place of business | have
on diherent occasions met a young man
on ms way 10 business. I like him verv
much, and he always lifts his hat or
walks little distance with me- but he
has never asked me 10 meet him or if
ne should call on me. Do YOU think il
Is rlght TO encourage his friendship or
give nm my card on next seeing him2
1 do not want him TO think me a fiirt
as l am not. but | like him Vprv much
AN ADMIRER OF YOUR COII-AIN
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
First National Bank Election.

At the annual election of the stocK-
holders of the First National Bank OF
Milford, held last Tuesday at the bank
inc house. corner WalAut and North
Front streets, the following Board OF
Directors for 1906 were chosen. viz =
Robert H. Williams, George Russell,
Robert Y. Watson, Harry F. Lohandr
Daniel Hirsch, Joseph E. Holland
Isaac S. Truitt and John B. Smith. a
dividend of 9 per cent. was declared fol
the past six months from the earnings
The Beard organized by electing Mr.
Williams president. The corps of Off
cials of this bank are as follows JohI
B. Smith, Cashier William R Aldred
Teller ; Isaac S. Truitt, Assistant Teller
John G. Truitt, Clerk.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
THE LINES DRAWN
IN SUSSEX COUNTY,

Some of the Union Republican voters
of Georgetown held mass meeting
last Saturday evening at Georgetown
and after a general discussion p unani-
NOUS declaration was made to the effect
that Secretary of State Cahall should
resign from the county committee ana
that DR.. c. R. Layton should be elected
to fill the vacancy.
A committee of five, consisting gof w.
J. Thoroughbred, DR.. James II. CHIP
man. John Il. Steele, Thomas }. Pyle
and Captain James H. Joseph was ap-
poin,ed to ask Mr.. Cahall for his resig-
nation.
Another interesting feature in the
struggle for chairmanshlpO of the Sussex
county committee has developed. 1t
is none other than Thomas Curry, Of
Greenwood, vino has arrayed himself
against DR.. Lay for chairman, ana
IA working hand-in, hand with Stale
Senator Simeon S. Pennewill to try TO
prevent DR.. Layton becoming chairman
According to the story told by friends
of Curry, the county chairmanship was
nromised to Curry by Mr.. Addicks
sometime ago. Recently Mr.. Addicks
asserted that he was backing DIR. Lay
ton for chairman. This was far from
pleasing to Curry and his friends. Garry
always has been a stalwart follower OF
Mr.. Addicks, but he and . friends
are now said to be wavering their fealty
because of the rundown for Cnrry.
Senator Penn,will is advocating the
retention of Chairman Cahall at the
head of the county committee and II
lining up the committeeman in the
western part of the county to that end
A lively meeting Of the committee If
expected on January 23rd.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
A New EneIand Saw MilI Scene.

Joshua Simpkins," a four act New
England play, will be presented at
Armory Hall on Wednesday evening,
January 18th. The climax of stage real
ism, it is asserted, has been reached IN
the presentation fthe stirring saw-mil9
scene in Joshua Simpkins," and Will
he presented in Milford by a peculiar
mechanical contrivance which has
net er been introduced here before. This
saw. mill scene is claimed to be a vast
Improvement over many attempts In q
similar line. The company also boasts
Of a splendid orchestra, which Is carrieO
complete by the organization, to aid IN
the proper presentation Of the play
which is said to abound with musical
and dancing specialties ol a high order
To assist Joshua Simpkins" in pOpu
larity, a band Of music is also carried
and a concert is given which is said tC
be far above anything usually hearC
with a travelling musical organization
The parade will leave the hall at thu
usual time and take the usual route
making a burlesque parade.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
New century Club.
printed.

The regular monthly business meet
ing Of the Club was held on Monday.
The programme, though short, was
especially pleasing, and consisted OF a
piano duet by Miss Laura Hall and
Miss Mary Smith, followed by the club
song by the club members. The spirit
with which the song was sung attesis
the loyalty of the members to CLUB
principles.
On Tuesday night, January loth' the
Entertainment Committee, Mrs. Burn,
chairman, will give a supper in the
club rooms. On the following Tuesday
night an entertainment will be given
under the direction Of the Dramatic
Association, Mrs. !. w. Causey, chair
man. As both these affairs are given
in order that the club may soon be able
to pay for its home, it is earnestly hoped
that the general public will patronize
them.
The class formed for the study OF Lit
erature held its first meeting Wednes'
day night at the home Of Mrs. Wills
It is under the direction Of Miss Maze.
Next Mondays meeting is in charge
fairs. Edward Atkins. Subject, ITEM
narance -
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
The School Lecture Course.

THE first of the course Of illustrated
lectures on Nature Study, to be given
nv supt. A. r. Spaid, will be delivered
in the Assembly Room of the High
school on the evening of Wednesday,
Tapnarv oath. The subject will be
eggs and Feathers" The other four
dates and subjects are as follows; Feo-
ruarv End, delaware, or the Nesting
places of the Blue Hens Chickens;
February %, "Fangs, Fins and Stlngs' ;
March 9Th. "The Picturesque Luray
Caverps and the Historic Shenandoah
Valley''; March 29th, Leaves ana
blossoms. AS the number OF tickets
is very limited, it is hoped that they
will be disposed Of entirely amongst
the pupils of the public school. To TINS
end, a special price Of seventy i've cents
will be made TO pupils and their parents
should any seats remain for the general
nublic. they will be Obtainable at one
dollar each, any time after January
18th. at Abbotps store.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
SHORT LOCAL BREYiTIES.
yrsms Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.

There are lots Of muskrats in market
these days.
Saturday, January 9th, was Old
Christmas Day.
Revival services are being held IN 'he
Avenue NJ. E. Church.
The Avenue NJ. E Sunday School
,.ld lis annual treat on Friday night
last
The w. c. T. L. meets with Mrs. o.
y Tones at the NJ. E. Parsonage, next
tuesday evening promptly at $50.
Rsv Charles A. Walker, of Milford,
preached in the Wicomico Presbyterian
Church. Salisbury, Md last Sunday
morning and evening.
The 18th annual meeting Of the ZEN
insuIa Horticultural Society will be held
in stam,s Hall, ChestertO En, Mary
land January 18th, 18th and 18th.
William Kane, the crack Outfelder
of Georgetown College, and who was a
member of the Milfod Base Ball Club
IN 1904 has signed to play with Toledo
4he coming season.
George Biddle, extra conductor on
the Queen Aunes and Kent branch mas
been appointed conductor Oh the Dela'
ware. Maryland and Virginia branch
80 succeed the late George A. MessicK'
John P. Holland, OF Milford VIII
give his lecture, "FrOm Ocean toOcean'
in Georgetown on Tuesday evening
January 10th, under the auspices OF the
zJshers' Union of Wesley M. +. Church
for the benefit of the new organ fund.
Sentiment in favor of a new State
House is growing and at the next hes
sion of the Legislature an effort Will O'
made to secure the appointment OF
commission to ascertain the cost INT
present structure is antiquated and tO'
small. the departments, particularly
me library, being much Overcrowded.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
Church News.

Christ Church.-Jan. 14th, (second
Epiphany Sunday,) celebration, 7.5Oa-
m; mathis, litany and sermon, lO.SO :
Sunday School, 1.45 p. M; st. Faiths
Guild. Tuesda evening Christ Church
Guild. Wednesday evening.
Rev. R G. Penney, Superintendent
of Missions Of the Delaware Baptist
Union Association, will preach IN the
Baptist Church, morning and evening,
on sunday, January 14th. Meetings
will be held every evening during the
week in this church with sermons by
Mr.. Penney. The public will be well
coined at these services.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
Fishing Company.

Captain H G. Fish. an experienced
man in the purse net fishing industry
is heading a project for establishing
food fish pounds on the coast just south
Of Lewes. The company is styled the
HenIopen Food Fish Company. Two
large power open fishing boats are al
ready in course of construction for the
company. Captain Fish, who has DIS
home in Lewes. has been engaged IN
the fishing business many years ana
no doubt will make a success OF the
new venture.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
Here and There.

Herman Gesicke has sold his farm
near Cedar Greek and returned to his
native State, Ohio.
Horace TatmaD, farmer and dealer
IN mules, living in the neighborhood OF
Owens, has completed lately the largest
and most convenient barn in that neigh
bOThoOd.
A gentleman in Cheswold. Kent
county. has about two hundred geese.
qbev will be "stuffed" for the city
market. by the process told OF in last
,veek,s CHRONICLE, on its first page.
G. w. Clifton, a prominent farmer
and hog raiser living near Staytonville,
received last week from the Springfield
Stock Farm, in the western part oi
Pennsylvania. very fine registered u
j. G. male hog.
d. w. Hall, a farmer living between
Frederick aud FELTON,, has been receiV'
ing Xmas presents since he was one
veor old all of which were highly aP
Dreeiated by him. This year he received
one that was more than appreciated
and that he has been wishing for fol
tbe last nine years. 1t was healthy
babv girl. Mr.. Hall is the proudes
man in that section Of the country.
ROVER.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
Real Estate Sales.

C. M. Hammond has sold for 81
& Hall a 80 acre tract to James Keeb' z
Consideration not given.
The farm sold to Frank Salevan, e
George E. Roach last week, brougl d
81, 300 instead Of IS, 700, as published. b
Joseph e Warren, South Milford
grocer, has purchased the Hesvelow
home on Washington street. South Mil
ford, for q residence for himself.
c. M. Hammond sold this week the
Alfred Houston farm containing 127
acres and located one mile south OF
Milford to Harry B. Windsor for S275O-
David B. Nailor has purchased A
acres, part OF the Charles Barker farm
located four miles north Of Milford,
and which joins his farm, from Hall q
Short. Terms private.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
THE STORM DELAYS
LAUNCH OF STEAMBOAT.

The cold weather and snow has pre-
vented the launch of the steam boat
built for the Milford and Philadelphia
Navigation Company, by William q.
Abbott, on Saturday, January 18th, as
planned, and the weather has been
such ali this week that nothing could
be done. 1t is now the purpose Of the
builders to 10 have the launching the
latter part of the coming week, but
nothing definite can be stated now
Postal cards will be sent 10 stockhold
ers aud friends the day previous to the
launching, should it take place before
another issue of the CHRONICLE Is
printed
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
Gsoree ReynoIds EIeeted Assessor.

At the regualr meeting OF the IoWn
Council Of the town of Milford, held
last Monday night, the routine order OF
business was transacted, and then Coun'
Gil proceeded to discuss the Assessor
shin. which it is the duty OF Town
Council to elect once every four years,
for the urppose of making the general
assessment, which is to be the basis OF
taxation for the next four years. Ii
was the conceusus of opinion among
couneilmen, that there should be q
radical reform in the valuation OF town
assessments; and, it was difficult &c
find a capable man who would undeF
take the work. George Reynolds, o.
South Milford, was put in nomination
and he was unanimously elected 0S
Council. There was an unOt1cial sug
oestion made to Mr.. Reynolds tina
Council would pay for an able and cap
able assistant to aid him in doing th'
work; which must be aceomplishe'
within thirty days from date. he ha
since selected Joshua Bennett, Jr-' 0
North Milford, as his assistant.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
The United States viii Inspect.

The annual inspection ofthe National
Guard of Delaware, by an officer from
tbe Regular Army, will take place this
February. and Company B, stationed
in Milford, will undergo this inspection
on Wednesday, February l4th, com
mencing at s.15 p. M, in the Armory.
After the inspection every officer and
man in ranks will be invited TO ban
ou.Se vso,SUeHyindsor Hotel. A mem
beresp thatally.Ie requested "a be on
hsnat 8pip ct, as haitian,
o. Lsm4 S ~ ts+C,. owner
a thp< tory In
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
just a Little Winter Weather.

When the good people of Delaware
looked out upon the face of nature last
Tuesday morning, white mantle OF
snow about three inches deep covered
the earth, and the thermometer was
registering between II and IA degrees
above zero according to the exposure.
About noon the mercury had gone up
into the twenties but the snow fingered.
1t was the second real winter weather
of the season.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
A Gale of Wind.

Last Saturday was very disagree
able day to be out.Of-doors, and the
wind drove the. sand like bast before
II A little after the noon hour the
gale was severe and chimney on the
Cooner building was blown of, the
falling bricks narroW'y 4aiasing several
nedestrians on Frql5t street. The police
roned the sidewal TX of until the chin
ney was repaired.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
Obituary.
DREAMER.

Bernard S. Creamer died suddenly
at his home in Everett, Massachusetts,,
on Saturday last, January 9Th, aged So
years. He leaves a wife, formerly Miss
Bessie Holmes of MilfOrd), to mourn
his loss. Interment was made on Tues
day at Everett, Mass.
HARRISON.
Mrs. Virginia s. Harbeson, wife OF
Captain HarbesOn, who recently pur-
chased Cedar Beach, near Milford, died
at that hotel on Tuesday morning last,
January 9th, from pneumonia. She
was 81 years old, and her remains were
sent to Pennsgrove, N. J., on Thursday
afternoon by funeral director, Isaac A..
White, Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
Ladies will Entertain for Century CluI

For the purpose of paying OIL the
debt on the New Century Club bullulhg
the ladies will give a supper next Tues
day night, at which the menu served
will be as follow: q
Chicken Salad, Biscuit ana Cofee 22c 22
Chicken Croquettes, Buns and Conee a2 22c
Fried Oysters. Biscuit and Gomez 10y
Angel Cake by the slice, or oy the y uai-
ter, half or whole loaI'
In one of the Angel Cakes there VIII
he a thimble, a ring, a piece of money
and a button. The thimble signifies al
old maid the ring, a wedding tn'
money. riches the button, bachelor
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
Death Of Jabez jenkins.

Jabez Jenkins, former member cI
the General Assembly, died on Salur'
day last at his home in Camden. MI
jenkins was 70 years of age and was q
prominent resident of Kent county. IN
1900 he was elected as member OF the
House Of Representatives on the Union
Republican ticket.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
Rlr HOG Weiehsd Glib Pounds.


Three men guessed the exact weight
Of the large hog which was buteherea
at Slaughter Beach last Wednesday al
ternoo and divided the sum OF $2o 81
- ,,as,rAs in the guess box. The for
tnfictesses were made by Represen-
the poliSz W. Davis, William l.
husband 4 John Clendaniel. The
that the rev 'ully weighed the hog
charged VIII sscales at 618 pounds.
Leonard is 2lA ,resent and watched
worked since pigeons.
and has been supl's Dead.
viii Give Miss An sr aoed &c
ArdmOre. l. T., Jan. 80 pfots,
Riders will send to Ma az !. --oss
velt on the occasion of g ~ be"s,
to Congressman Long ne hau
month a handsome pres diseases
States Marshal Colbert Slot s1ncC
the Rough Riders AssocCuesday
made a request on. each ReusA Y
including President Roosevelt, for
donation toward the present.
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
Pastor Returned.

The fourth quarterly conference rs'
Gently held in "a, Paul NJ. E. Church,
n 7.nimously rg, 4 thoOan. s. ,of the
re- Wifr.s--,.,, an expert electrieShei
* Philadelphia, fell from ladder ~
ng top floor of the eight-storf LIR' --r
of compaI~- building headle -
he open a ~ shat IT,
rece y ~
Milford chronicle., 1906-01-12
MilfOrd Trust Company.

The annual meeting Of stockholders
in the Milhsrd Trust Company was held
last Monde3\ 3\morning. George H. Hall,
A. w. Pol CUTEErIes H. sackett