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Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
LAST HORSE RAGING At
GURRY'S DRIVING PARK

On Friday, Nov. 9Th, the season for
racing at Curry's Driving Park will
close with several interesting events.
The first will be a 2.2O class in which
are Miss Prince, owned r. w. Warren,
Of Clayton, Del, Shadeland Boy,
owned by r. w. Richards Denton Md,
Hero, Sned by DR.. H. n. Richards,
Of Denton, and Invoice, owned by
Thomas Curry, Green wood, Del. The
next event will be the 2 80 class, in
which will be Black Crow, owned by
Thomas GeaTy, of Denton, Toun Boy,
owned by H. w. Hughes, OF Denton
and Cannon Ball, owned by NJ. Baker,
Green wood, Del. The next will be
the 40 class and it will have q Bay
Mare owned by DR.. Lawrence NJ CANAL.
Of Bridgeville, Rose NJ. owned by
Walter Morris of Greenwood, George
owned by George Morris, of Greenwood,
and a Bay Mare owned by Powell
Peacock, Of MiddletOwn, Del. The
next will be an exhibition in half mile
heats, of three Of the greatest two. year
Olds, with owners for drivers as fol.
lows; Brownie B. owned by T. Curry,
Green wood, Ashland Bird owned by
ii. B. Windsor, Of Milford, and Lady
Hance, owned by w. F. Voshell. Of
Harrington. Refreshments will be
served on the grounds, and a small ad.
mittsnce fee will be charged hacks
will meet all trains.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
SHORT LOCAL BREYlTIES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford. and Vicinity.

John P. Holland will address the
Wilmington Business Mems meeting
today noon and the Church Federation
tonight.
James F. Anderson announced him.
self last week as an applicant for the
Milford Post Office. This makes four
applicants in all-Frank w. Davis,
Wilbert NJ. Joseph and John M, White
composing the ether three.
Ruth Russell, daughter Of Arthur
Russell, Of South Second Street, Mil
ford, has been i'll with scarlet fever this
week. The house has been Guaranteed
by the Board OF Health, and every pre-
caution taken against spreading the
disease.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
School NOtes.

I Superintendent Brooks of Sussex
county has offered seven course tickets
to the evening entertainments Of the
Sussex Teachers Institute. They are
offered to the seven upper grades, one
to each grade. They will BIZ awarded
I on excellence for work done in English.
Parents should take notice that on
and after Novem Der 1st the Compulsory
School Law will be enforced in Milford
This law applies to children between
the ages of seven and fourteen Supt.
Carroll insists that the iav rigidly
enforced, and no exception will be
made unless for reasons of most urgent
necessity.
The principal Of the schools should
be promptly informed whenever a con.
tagious or infectious disease is con-
trscted by children Of school age. He
will do all in his power to co operate
with the physicians in the way Of dis
affecting school property, and remov.
ing pupils from school. 1t is desirable
that he have information Of this kind
at once because when such cases occur,
if he has not been informed, the teach
eTs must get their information from the
children. When pupils feel that the
teachers are ignorant Of real conditions
all sorts Of rumors are circulated, and
more real alarm is felt than if the facts
were clearly known. It. A. Hoover,
PrineiDal
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
Red Mems Election.

The Great Council Of Delaware,
Imp'd o. r. NJ, at its sessi"" ~ New
ark, last week, elected Off er- for the
ensuing year, as folio VS.: Great Pro-
phet, Emory B. Riggin, Ls'Ne Great
Sachem, William H. Fer IL %, VIII
miagton Great Senior Sagatu"r E. V.
Baker, Selyville; Great j. Saga
more, Harry B. Sinclair, Wilmington
Great Representative to ihv Great
Council Of the United Stste- James
Hargis, Wilmington France E San
son, Glendale.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
Held to Bail for Court.

Solomon Brown, q merchant Of Yer
non, Kent County, a small place be-
tween Harrington and Burrsville, was
arrested on Tuesday last on the charge
Of selling cider which contained large
per cent Of fusil oil. He gave bail in
$500 for his appearance at court before
Esquire Shaw at Harrington Every
night for a long time, crowds Of neg.
roes gathered at his store, drink freely
Of the "cider", and on their way to
their homes in a hilarious condition,
would disturb the farmers. Women
claimed to be afraid, and the local citi-
Gems made no move to investigate the
reasons but the matter is nov in a
fair way to get a clearing up
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
MethOdIsts Dedicate Church.

The Methodists of East New Market
celebrated the payment in full Of their
church and property debt on Sunday
by defeating the building to the
worship and service Of God. The
churchmen declined to dedicate until
they had raised the debt and paid for
their property. Representatives Of the
Masonic lodges Of several Delaware and
Eastern shore towns were present.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
State Federation for Local Option.

At meeting held at Wyoming,
October 10Th, 1907, the Executive
Board Of the Delaware State Fedora
ton Of WOmen's Club adopted the fol-
lowing resolution
Resolved THAT the Executive
Board is heartily in sympathy with
the present no license movement in
the State Of Delaware. tits convinced
that this is neither polite nor a relig-
ious movement but moral one, safe
guarding the home and vital to the
best interests Of the State"
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
Large White Elephants.

The Chronicle has had forty "White
Elephants" sent to it as a present, and
they are beauties. While they crowd
us some, yet we are glad to have them
around-for several reasons. They
show prosperity and plenty. They
were grown by L. d. Prettyman, Of
Williamsville, Kent County, Delaware,
and the entire forty are in one peach
basket. 1.-THE White Elephant" POta.
foac
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
Fred Eden Bach Dies Suddenly.
DIR. HERMAN S. DAVIS,
Dover, Delaware.

Frederick Eden Bach, one OF the
best known Republican leaders Of Del.
aware, died suddenly at his home in
Wilmington last Friday sight, aged So
years. Mr.. Bach came to Delaware
from Berks County, Pa, when young
man. He taught at the Friends
Schools in Wilmington for some time,
after which he became an editorial
writer on the Morning News. Later
he became identified with Republican
politics, and 1t was under his sagacious
leadership the republicans won their
first big victory in Delaware. He was
private secretary to United States SEN
ator Anthony Higgins and still later
was connected with the rural free mail
service in this country and Cuba. He
was elected Register Of Wills for New
Castle county in 1902. Mr.. Bach leaves
widow and three daughters, the old
est of whom married Charles Warner,
Jr., president Of the Charles Warner
Co., WilmingtOn's leading shi[ ping
and cement house.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
Real Estate Sales.

Charles M. Hammond, real estate
broker, sold on Tuesday last the 1l-acre
farm, with all the stock, crops and farm
ing implements, owned by John TrOt-
ter, to Alfred Bedford, Of Detroit, Mich.
This farm is located about 5 miles
southwest of Milford, and is a beauti.
full little home. Consideration, $1,000.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
Died in His Carriage.

James G. Shaw, well known New
Castle resident and prominent Repub-
lican, died in his carriage on his way
home from the station last Friday even.
ing, aged 70 years. He had been in
Philadelphia on business. The deceased
was treasurer Of the Martin Dye Works
of Bridgeton, N. ].
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
Serve Lunch on Election Day.

The ladies Of Milford will serve
luncheon on election day near ne
poles. II any Of our friends 10 the
country can furnish milk and cream
they will be glad to receive it.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
Married.
DAVIs-BENNETT

Mr.. Roland J, Davis and Miss Mabel
Bennett, both of Milford Neck, were
united in marriage on Sunday evening,
October 9th, 1907, at the NJ. E. Par
sOnage in Houston, Delaware, by Rev.
d. f. McFaul.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-01
sIPPLE-NICHOLs.

Miss Bertha A. Nichols and Mr..
Manlove Roland Carlisle Supple were
married on Tuesday, October 22nd,
1907, at the residence of the BRIDES
mother, at Warren, Rhode Island. Mr..
Supple is the only son of the late Cap
tain James NJ. Sipple of Milford. They
will reside in Rhode Island. where he
is employ ed by the railroad.
HUDSoN-DRAPER
Mr.. Arthur P. Hudson, son of Mr.
George Henry Hudson, a prominent
farmer residing near Milford. Delaware,
and Miss Sara d. Draper were married
at noon on Thursday, October oath, 1907,
at the home of the brides brother, Mr..
Oscar G. Draper, at Seventh and Jack
son streets, Wilmington, Delaware.
The Rev. DR.. q. T. Wyatt, pastor Of
Harrison Street M. E Church officiated,
and the wedding march was played by
Mr.. Norris Morgan, organist Of Central
Presbyterian Church, Wilmington. A
wedding breakfast was served and Mr..
and Mrs. Hudson went on a wedding
trip. They will reside in Wilmington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19

A Rings Dyspepsia Tablet after
each meal overcomes indigestion, dys-
pepsia and other stomach ills. Two
days trial free. Ask our dealer.
Sold by C. F. Townsend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
RULINGS ON EDUCATION.
New Opinions of State Superinten-
dent of Public instruction.

A second temporary teachers GER
tificate can not be issued legally al
the expiration of temporary certif
cate.
In the cities Of the second class the
board of education cannot legally
make standing order for the allow.
ance OF teachers salaries in advance
of the work done.
A member Of the board of education
in a city of the second class cannot
receive pay for services as clerk Of
the board of education.
A member OF school district board
or OF a board of education, can not
legally receive pay for any services
rendered the school district or for
any article sold to the school district.
A regulation restricting admission
into the first primary grade of a
crowded district school so that pupils
must enter only in the fall and spring
is legal.
After notice bias been given to
parent or guardian that within five
days he must send his child to school
and thereby comply with the COM
pulsory attendance law, the compli-
ance with that law must be continu-
Gus and no new notice OF the child's
absence or five days notice when
legal action will be taken is necessary.
1t is the duty of the district board
TO pay reasonable compensation for
The fumigation of the school building
IN summer as required by the state
board of health.
Attendance upon a private or
oarochial school for a shorter time
han the public school of the district
s in session is violation of the COM
'ulsory attendance law
When the county superintendent
ails to act upon petition to change
he boundary of school district, an
Ippeal cannot be taken to the county
commissioners.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
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Monday, the ninth, was the ami
versary of the birthday of John Mil
ton. Principal Williams read selec
ton from Milton, on 1.-The Value Of
Good Book"
The second football team of the higE
school was defeated Tuesday after
noon by team called the "Ruffnecks. ;
The score was to 2. !
The Physics class constructed a
still Friday. However the revenue
officers need not be disturbed as it
was only water and silence that we're
distilled.
John Eddy is wondering how he
came into possession Of horse.
Something unusual happened in
one of the Algebra classes Wednesday.
Every student in the class volunteered
to work problem.
The Freshmen held class meeting
Thursday after school. Ivan Fitz-
water was elected president, Irene
Etherington vice president and He'd
wig Smutz secretary. The meeting
broke up in riot over the selection OF
a treasurer. A hurry up call was
sent in for the janitor but before the
"mighty arm of the law" arrived, the
pcace-disturbing Freshies had dis
banded.
The rain Thursday morning spoiled
the cross country run for this week.
1t will probably be pulled off next
week.
Ernest Sexton has been absent this
week on account of sickness.
Charles Lucier has stopped school
and decided to become tailor.
The economics class debated the
question Of bimetallism during the
recitation period Friday. The none
tary system Of the country is at last
settled.
The Freshmen held another enthu-
'iastic meeting Friday after school.
While this report was being written
frequent bursts Of applause rang
through the building. 1t is not known
What the Freshmen we're up to but
me can never tell what those Freshies
Won't do.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
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for $4,000 for her injuries in the
lions cage came to an inglorious end
last evening when her lawyers after
the introduction Of the evidence asked
permission to dismiss the case. 1t
was SO clear that the jury would de-
eide against her that the case was not
submitted to the jury at all.
The face that it was Friday, the
18th, was partly responsible for
Charlie Parker's good luck. All his
good luck signs go by contraries and
he always expects something extra
good on the 18th OF the month.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
When to Go Home.

From the Button, Ind, Banner;
s'When tired out, 60 home. When
you want consolation, go home.
When you want fun. 60 home. When
you want to show others that You
have reformed, go home and let your
family get acquainted with the fact.
When you want to show yourself at
your best go home and do the act
there. When you feel like being ex-
ira liberal go home and practice on
your wife and children first. When
you want to shine with extra bril-
liancy, go home and light up the
whole household" To which we
would add, when you have bad cold,
go home and take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and quick cure is
certain. For sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
Dickinson County Orpanizes.

The Dickinson county club at Kan.
sas University met Friday and elected
the following officers: Ray Trip,
president; c. C. Merrill, vice-presi-
dent; Ralph SPOTS, treasurer; Edith
Goodwin, secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
NKIEAK STOMACH is strength
w ened and toned by Hoods Sar
saparilla, - the medicine that cures
dyspepsia and POOR APPETITE.

A tickling cough, from any cause,
quickly stopped by DR.. Shops Cough
Cure. And it is so thoroughly harm
less and safe, that DR.. Shoop tells
mothers everywhere to give it with
out hesitation even to very young
babes. The wholesome green leaves
and tender stems Of a lung.healing
mountainous shrub, furnish the cura-
tive properties to DR.. Shops Cough
Cure. 1t calms the cough, and heals
the sore and sensitive bronchial mem
branes. No opium, no chloroform,
nothing harsh used to injure or sup
press. Simply resinous plant ex-
tract, that helps to heal aching lungs.
The Spaniards call this shrub which
the doctor uses, "The Sacaed Herb.
Demand DR. Shops. Take no other.
All dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
Anv - Year Old Girl

Can make those delicious Lemon,
Chocolate and Custard pies as well as
the more experienced cook If she
uses "oUR-PtE" preparation, which
is now sold by nearly all grocers at
10 cents per package. Just the prop
er ingredients In each package.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
SHE Barred HER ARM.
Mrs. James Wants $4,000 Dam
ages for Injury.

Mrs. James Wants $4,000 Dam
ages for Injury.
Still bearing the scars made by the
claws and teeth Of three fierce Nubian
lions, its tendons so lacerated that
the hand and fingers are practically
useless, the arm Of pretty Mrs. Ethel
James, barred to the shoulder, was ex-
hibited to the jury in the United
States curcuit court at Topeka late
yesterday afternoon while physician
who was on the witness stand pointed
out to the jurors the nature Of the
various injuries. Mrs. James is
suing Jerry M. Barnes and others for
$4,000 damages for personal injuries
received by her from the lions at
Ellsworth, Kas June /, 1906.
Mrs. James, whose home is in Texas
had been engaged to travel with the
Parker Fairyland shows, operated by
C. W. Parker Of Abilene. The car
nival was showing at Ellsworth at
the time Of the accident. Mrs. James
on the occasion of rehearsal, went
into the cage with the three lions to
try them, as ''lion tanning" was her
work with the show. She alleges that
a quantity OF raw meat which had
been carelessly left near the cage
made the animals nervous, and that
as soon as she noticed their nervous
she demanded that she be
let out Of the cage, but that employees
Of the company refused to open the
door, telling her to "stamp her foot
1T the lions" The animals then
upon Mrs. James and before
she could be rescued from the cage
severely clawed and bit her, inhicting
INJURIES which, she alleges, are Of
nature.
Mrs. James had no trouble proving
hat she was injured. The principal
lificulty for the plaintiff seems to be
he proving Of the ownership Of the
ions and the responsibility for the
ttack. G. W. Parker took the stand {
yesterday afternoon and swore that
10 did not own the animal show that
raveled with the carnival company
or any Of the animals it contained.
lie stated that his only interest In the
how was the collection of 26 per cent
the gross receipts. He said that
losl Of the shows with the company
'orkcd on this basis, being privately
wned and operated on percentage
the receipts. He admitted, how 6
YER, that much Of the equipment .
sed by the shows was owned by him
nd that the cars used for transport
e the shows were furnished by him.
DR.. Mayor, of Ellsworth where the o
,cident occurred, testified that Mrs.
INES suffered great pain for at least
,e weeks after the accident. At the
Inclusion Of his testimony court ad-
urned until 10 o'clock this morning.
Mrs. James is represented by E. G.
tile Of Abilene, James W. Orr OF
,chison and Mathew Gering Of
Neb. The defendants
e represented by Rossington & y.
NTH of Topeka and Hurd & Hurd ~
this city. The trial will prob -, y
ly last couple Of days. This is VI
e first case at the present term Of r
urt in which the services Of the y"
ry have been required. Vi
DC TAMTc1 NACF nTCANTCCEn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19

To stop that pain in the back, that
stiffness OF the joints and muscles,
take Pineules. They are guaranteed.
Don't suffer from rheumatism, back
ache, kidney trouble, when you get
80 days treatment for $l.00. A single
dose at bedtime proves their merit.
Get them today. Sold by c. F. Town
send.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
First published in the Abilene Weekly Re.
Hector Dec. u, 1901
Publication Notice.

10 the Probate Court OF Dickinson County
state Of Kansas.
In the mattsrof the estate Of Anton Mueller,
deceased.
Comes nov The undersigned Administrator
and fles MS petition asking for an order
iron the Prnbate court 70 sell for the pay
ment Of debts the east y Of southeast y OF
section d. tognship rs range 3 east, Diekin-
9ou County, ka1Eas
ire hsaffnf or sad petltion e ct for Sat
urdaF. The eirf daY o. Docauber, 1871 a.
oiciosk D n Of fnid day a. iha once Of the
Probate Oouft Of Dicsin oolnty. Kansas
~ L1Ei1iIti1tor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
Appeals for Protection.

Your digestive organs appeal loud
ly for protection, when attacked by
the microbes Of fermented food, en-
gendered in your stomach and bowels
by dyspepsia, biliousness and consti-
patton. This protection you can very
easily extend to them, by taking
dose or two Of DR.. Caldwell's Qaxa-
tive Syrup Pepsin. Will you do itP
Sold by ali druggists at SOC and $1.0O.
Money back II it fails.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19

Pnesalve Carbolized acts like q
poultice, draws out Inflammation and
poison. Antiseptic. healiug. For
chapped hands, lips, cuts, burns.
Sold by G. +. Townsend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
Sensible
Xmas
Gifts
What friends
think how little real good the
Why Not Give Something Serviceable?
Did you

Shoes Slippers remembrance
and Slippers n
Ladies
line Felt Slippers the made
black
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19

|, Geo. A. Mltsch. cashier OF said bank do
solemnly swear thai the above statement Is
true; that said bank has no liabilities, and Is
not indorser on any note or obligation. other
than shown on this above statement, TO the
best Of my knowledge and belief. So help
me God. Geo. A. MTTsCH,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me, this
fith day Of Dec, 1901. j. p MoORE
fsEALl Notary Public.
Commission expires on the 2ith day Of July,
1910.
Correct, Attest;
Gro. A. MITsCH,
II. kINDERDtCK.
s.H GUGLKR, directors.
II W. hTTsCH
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
Was Abilene Caught?

Lawrence Gazette: Some western
farmers, imagining they would save a
lot Of money, banded together and
bought car Of groceries out in
Denver. The car was stopped in
Kansas by the pure food inspectors.
Every package was short weight, and
most Of them violated the pure food
law. It is too bad the officers stopped
the car. They ought to have per-
mitted the sWindle just to punish the
fellows for sending their money away
from home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-12-19
Official Statement of the Financial Cor
dition of the
WOodbine State Bank

1t Woodbine, State OF Kansas, at the close OF
business on the Sd day o December, 1907:
RRgOuRCEa
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-07-09
IN THE CITY COURT
Judge Whitcamp Presides In Place OF
Judge Ross--Lons List Of Offend
ers Given Attention.

Judge Whitcamp is again holding
court in place of Judge Ross who is at
West Baden Springs with his family.
The Judge had nearly a score of cases
yesterday, among them being two Of
more than ordinary Importance, name
ly. that of VIM. Robinson, who is
charged with larceny and Fred Doug.
las, charged with obtaining valuables
rnder false pretenses Robinson
bought pistol at Edward Inces shop
some days ago and started to walk
out without paying for it; and Doug
las gave check for $3.50 to his gro
Gerry up town to pay his bill ana get
more groceries, although he had no
money in the bank, Both these men
were bound over to the big court. by
Judge Whitcamp. In the other cases
the Judge assessed various fines suit
able to The offense
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-07-09
SKIN DISEASE GERM
RUN DOWN AT LAST
Remarkable Result Of Treatment With
a Doctors New Prescription.

Remarkable Result of Treatment Witt
Doctors New Prescription.
When treating eczema and similar
diseases with that mild soothing
liquid, D. d. d. Prescription, you
|ayoid the greasiness of salves and the
distress of dosing you stomach with
chemicals that can have no effect
whatever on the skin.
Thousands of letters from patients
who have been cured show their hap
piness in finding a remedy that
strikes at the root of skin disease
kills the germs. A few drops of d. d.
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Then gradually the skin is cleansed
and finally no trace of the disease is
left
Il can recommend your d. d. ID. as
a complete cure for skin Diseases
writes Luther A. Carson, of Level
Roads. Ala. at cured me in ten
days"
This remedy can be had at Herman
c. Schuh's drug store, Cairo. ILL.,.
THE FIRST DROP WILL TAKE
AWAY THE TERRIBLE ITCH. Get
rid of your itch today.