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The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15
BOARD Of CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
Officers Terms Have Been Extended.
Contracts Given For u. p. Neck
Road and For Court House.


The Board of Chosen F~reeholders of
the County met at the Court House on
Wednesday. All the members were
present and Director, Ayres presided.
May has heretofore been the month for
holding the annual meeting, but the
Legislature at the recent session pass
ed a bill making sseveIy officer hereto
fore appointed or elected by the Board
of Freenolders of any county, except
ing snch counties of the first class, and
holding office therein at the passage OF
this act, shall continue in office, and his
term of office, shall be extended from
the time when his term would other
wise expire until twelve O'Clock noon OF
the first day of January next succeed
ing the date at which his term of office
would otherwise expire" For that
reason the Board did not re-organize on
Wednesday.
Among the bills paid was that S., 1928
23 to Messrs. Tuft & Lloyd, the balance
less 8 per cent. du e them for con-
structing the Warrington State Road.
The 5 per cent. is held by the county
for n year.
The committee on the new State Road
made a report on the bids that have
been received, account of which is CIV
en- in another column. The contract
was awarded by a unanimous vote.
The Board adjourned to take a plank
ed shad dinner at the Country Club on
Elsinboro shore, Freebooter David Fox
was the host while Freebooter Clayton
L. Batten furnished the shad. After
dinner further business was done at the
Club House. \
The contract to build the State stone
road in Upper Penns Neck was given to
to Geo F. Snyder & Co., Philadel-
phia, for $25, 27O. p.
There were three other bidders as fol-
lows; E. q. Humphreys u Co., Hacken-
sack, 1927, 33S.2S; B. F. Sweeten & Son,
Camden, S27, $40; J. F. Stanley & Co..
Philadelphia, $4,000. Work on the
road will be recommended as soon as
the bids are approved by the State road
commissioner.
The road, which it is the intention to
improve, extends from Main street in the
Borough of Penn's Grove at a point OPP
posite the westerly curb line Of Oak
street; a distance of Is, 945 feet, 3 2-10
miles, to a bridge over Biddle Creek.
The contract to enlarge and improve
the County House was given to Joseph
B. Bell and Robert Brandriff, of Sa-
lem, for ST., 72S.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15

Goyepnor Fort has showed his high
estim ton of newspaper men by ap-
pointing three on the Civil Service Com
mission, among the number being our
old class mate Charles III. Bateman, of
the Unionist- Gazettee, Somerville.
Their positions are a $1,000 sinecure.
William H. Chew, of the Salem Stand
ard and Jerseyman is well taken cart
of by a $500 berth On the State Board
of Health. The duties will not be so
onorous as be a detriment to his health.
Newspaper men are surely deserving of
these snug berths.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15
Taft Nearly Has A Majority

Secretary of War, William H. Taft,
still has a big lead for the Republican
nomination for President. There will
be 894 delegates in the national conven
ton in Chicago, and already 574 have
been instructed for Taft, 225 instructed
for others and 173 are uninstructed..
Hughes, Knox, La Toilette; Cannon
and Fairbanks are making no progress
gathering delegates outside of their
states where complimentary votes will
be given.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15

The friends of William j. Bryan
want him nominated as a matter rof
principal and not from point of ex.
pediency. What true principal Of
democracy is there that he is not an
earnest advocate of? 1t will be no bar
rem victory when he wins and no loss
if he does not.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15
Resolutions OF Viola Council No, 20. .Jr
o. U. A. M. in Rembrance of


WHEREAS, The great and Supreme Ruler If
the universe hasin his infinite wisdom removed
from among us, one of our worthy and esfeemN
ed brothers, Harvey f. Featherer, and
WHEREAS, The long and intimate relation held
with him in the faithful discharge of his duties
in this Council makes it eminently BETTING thai
we record our appreciation of him. thereof.
RESOLVED That the wisdom and ability which
he has exercised in the aid of our beloved Conn
Gil by service, contribution and council. will he
held in grateful remembrance.
RESOLVED, That the sudden removal of sucb
a life from among our midst have a vacancy and
a shadow that will be deeply realized by ali the
members and friends of this Council and will
lie.
RESOLVED, That with deep sympathy with the
bereaved relatives Of the deceased we EXPRESS
our hope that even so great a loss to us ali NAV
be over ruled for good by Him who doeth ali
things well.
RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the records OF this council. a
copy printed in the Penn's Grove RECORD and
a copy forwarded to the bereaved family,
mi CURRIDEN.
WALTER BALL
II. l.. BLOHM
COMMITTEE.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15

The second party to make President
ial nomination is the Christian party;
Rev. Daniel R. Turney, of Decatur,
ILL.,, for President and L. s. Coffin, of
Fort Dodge, Ia, for Vice President.
The platform declares for the deca-
logue and golden rule as the basis of
all laws and upholds female suffrage.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15
1t Reached the Snot.

Mr.. E. Humphrey, who owns a large
general store at Omega. O.. and is pres
ident of the Adams County Telephone
Co., as well as Of the Home Telephone
Co., OF Pike County, O., says of DIR.
Kings New Discovery: sit saved my
life once. At least / think it did. It
seemed to reach the spot-the very
seat OF my cough,-when everything
else tailed DIR. Kings New Discovery
not only reaches the cough spot; it
heals the sore spots and the weak spots
in throat, lungs and chest. Sold under
guarantee at Johnson's drug store.
6Ocs and $1.OO. Trial bottle free, 4
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15

A writer has gained notoriety. by x
planning that nations should not turn
the right cheek when smitten on the
left. Now let him right a sequel and
explain that the nation will not be
smitten at all unless it displays too
much cheek.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15
ACROSS THE RIVER,

Over 80 crates of Strawberries were
shipped Saturday from Princess Anne,
Md. and on the day before 10 32-crates
We're shipped from Marion Station. for
which the shipper received S. per crate
cash at the station-a high price at the
first of the season,
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15
The Penis Grove Record
D MAY Is, 1908.

The temperance tidal wave has swept
many a bartender from his gilded moor
ings, and it has been suggested that they
study pharmacy and master the myster-
les of soda fountains and soft drinks.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15
NEW JERSEY 4 WILMINGTON FERRY co
Steamer UIrica
Time table in effect March 26, leOs

Time table in effect March 26, 1905
Week days
Leaves Wilmington, 500 a. M, and 400, D. m :
Leaves Penn's Grove, 1000 a. m. and 500 p. m.
Saturdays.
Leaves Wilmington. a. m. s, 600, 10. 50 D. m.
Leaves Penn's Grove, 1000 a. m 500, 700 D. m. b
Sundays
Leaves Wilmington, $50 a.. M. I.SN. d. m.
Leaves Penn's Grove, 1880 a. M, s D. m.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15
$12, $15,
SUITS

These are Our Popular Prices
Browns, Blues, Greys,
Modes and Fancy Mix
lures; Regular and extra
cuts for Young Men
Special styles in Suits
up to $35. Blue Serges,
$8 to $25; Black Suits, IS
to $50. New Straw Hats
in and ready, 81 to S..
Panamas, IS to$ 10. Sum-
mer Shirts, so cents to
$3.50 Tan Shoes, Walk
over and Boyden's. A lot
of Unusual values in Mems
Suits, at SIS, Sc and So
Broken sizes and lots that
we are closing out, just
the thing tor every day
wear.
Biggest IlUuIuJc Clothing
Because WULLlN y Hats
Best 6thl& Market st. Shoes
Wilmington Delaware
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15
There's No Excuse Fol Not
Having Piano

A trifiing Sum Will Bring You One OF These
dependable Instruments. A home without
music is incomplete. Get a piano.. Give your
children a chance to learn to play. If you
can't afford a good new piano then get a good
one that is secondhand or someone else has
used. Ii you use intelligence in buying you
can get a piano of good value for a small price
and this cost you can pay periodically in small
amounts that you won't miss. 1t will be
really an Investment for your savings and a
mighty profitable investment, too.
There is no better time to buy than now and
no better place than the Blasius WarerO0ms
at l0l6 Chestnut Street where a "Green Tag
sale. now in progress, offers some wonderful
values. Competent musical critics say that
pianos OF equal value were never before sold
for so little money. But before their February
inventory the BlaSius people want to get rid OF
all their concert-uSed, taken.in-exchange and
second hand pianos, playerpian0s, piano-play-
ers and organs. AS the quickest way to do it,
they haye made surprising reductions in
prices: Good upright pianos may be had as
low as 500: on easy paymen plans. Square
pianos costing $500 are offered at $40 or $50.
Playerpianos and pianO.players are priced at
savings of IRON 800 to $500. Organs at $40 up
Ii you are interested in the piano question it
would be a good thing for you to write for the
complete list of Basins Bargains on their
"Green Tag sale with full descriptions and
explanation Of the Blasius Special Payment
Plans. Use this cupOn.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-05-15
W. H. SMITH & co.
SUCCESSOR TO
W. B. Sharp & Co.,
Fourth and Market Streets
wilmington, DEL.
"Beautiful" Really

beautiful" Really
comes the nearest to de-
scribing these new sheer
white goods that have just
been received.
Cool, thin lawns with over
plaids of various sizes. All
highly mercerized and
cleanly woven, Csc, soc,
44c and SOC.
There's two new designs
with hair line checks of
color, very stylish, very
chic; SOC yard.
White goods, first floor.
Our Fine India Linons
are favorably known all
over Wilmington. Using
great care in the selection
we have picked out for
you just the right finish,
not too soft, not to harsh.
Sheer enough yet with
sufficient body to wear and
launder splendidly. You
will be particularly pleased
with our
roc Zndaa Llnou.
Others at 123c, zoe, 25c,
SIC and SOC.
First floor.
"Brisk Northwest
Winds"
that the weather man is
continually sending along
will have no terrors for
you if you are wearing one
of our New Veilings. The
assortment is complete
with plain and fancy mesk
large and small dots, and
all colors, including the
much wanted browns and
blues, 25c, Soc, 44c, SOC,
75c a yard.
First floor.
New Veil Pins
quaint conceits in old gold
and Dutch silver finishes.
Odd designs including the
popular Merry Widow
Wings.
Plain aud engraved veil
pins of all shades. Our
showing is remarkably
varied; our prices are
right, l5c, 19c, 25c and
35c each
Jewelry counter, first floor.
Motor Cloth
in a very pretty stripe, SO
inches wide, desirable for
wash suits. Special for
1Oc yd.
A most interesting showing
Of finely printed lawns Of
all grades at 10c, 1910,
l5c, Tic, and 2oc The
new and distinctive Side
Band Lawns are here at
124c, 15c and 2Oc.
Sample Bedspreads
Only twenty-five Of these
medium weight bedspreads
at O6c each.
01x90 sheets, excellent
quality, torn and hemmed.
This is a lot of our regular
SOC sheets which are some
what soiled from display
75c. Good bolster cases, re-
gular size, 40 by 70, are
reduced to 29c each. Table
damask, a very good quail
ty offered as a special in
ducement at 45c a yard,
reduced from 69c.
Fourth street store.
Dress Goods Reduced
A few parts of pieces of
desirable bown and green
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-10
INTRODUCTION Of BRY FARMING
MEANS MUCH To ANY COUNTRY

q. L. Donahue, in Field and Farm
The country has nc greater bene-
factor than the man who makes the
land productive. Those who own and
till the soil form the best element Of a
nations citizenship. I do not mean
the large landed proprietors nor the
serfs that till these mems lands, but
those who own the farms and gar
dens, whether large or small and who
take their sustenance from the earth.
A. a rule there are no better citizens.
They are the mainstay of the nation;
they support the merchant, the man
ufacturer, the professional man; they
feed the world. They are intelligent.
Their children are among our leading
students. There has been a change
since the great French artist produc-
ed his immortal painting the fame Of
which has been made still more secure
by Markham's equally immortal po-
EN-, 1.-THE Man With the Hoe"
The farmers Of today and especially
Of this western country are not the
woebegone, hopeless, downtrodden,
spiritless clods the Frenchman Millet|
painted but intelligent, hopeful, pro-
gressive and useful citizens. Their
combination Of Drawn and brain is ir-
resistible and neither envious man nor
the destructive forces of nature can
stand in the way of their great
achievements The nation does not
need to fear its farmers. Who ever
heard Of the prosperous American
farmer talking anarchy? He may get
out among his neighbors once in a.
while and say that this or that con-
dition should be bettered or that So
cialism ar some other ism will cure
certain ills. But it does not last long.
He is nearly always too busy for that
sort Of thing; too much occupied with
his multiplied duties.
As the golden grain falls before his
reaper and he garners and markets
It and the price goes tingling into his
pocket he forgets all about his little
troubles and he decides that things
are about right after all.
For anarchy does not thrive on
well-filled pockets and well-occupied
time. The anarchist Is usually idle
or needy or both. The more men and
women there are IN a community who
own their homes till their own land
raise their own stock and train their
own children. the stronger and bet,
ter will that community be. We are
therefore under lasting obligations 10
those who show us how 10 produce
good harvests on arid land and TO
those who legislate to make the set
Ting Of such land possible. In course
OF time we expect to see homes made
on arid wastes for teeming millions.
do not know just what progress
dry farming is making I'm the states
and territories. ! was greatly sur
prlsed with its possibilities when II
stood last summer on a large plain
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-10

in central Utah on which within the
memory of man nothing had been
raised but sage brush and sand storms
and saw the first combined harvest
er and thresher imported into the in
termountain country cut and thresh
a splendid crop of dry land wheat.
And l thought of the hundreds of
thousands of acres of just such land
that had seen scorched and blistered
by the sun yet bearing as evidence of
fertility gray shrubs as large as trees.
And I am sure that with proper meth
DDS and thorough training almost in
Vulnerable dependent families can
soon be made prosperous on this land
and the state and the nation be i'm
mensely enriched. I think that the
time is at hand for all the west
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-10

! SO rapidly is development work GO
ing on in the klamath Falls country
that ranchers in southern Oregon es-
innate there will not be alfalfa and
grain enough in klamath county to
provide for the railroad and irriga-
tion work planned for next year. This.
III spite of the fact that alfalfa is the
greatest crop now raised in the Klam-
ath country.
d. r. Young. who has large ranch
near klamath Falls stated to Jour-
nal reporter that the Campbell sys-
tenn of dry farming, found so efficient
in raising some crops east of the
Rocky mountains, has been tried by
him with success during the past sea-
son and will be generally used in
southern Oregon next year.
Twenty to the Acre.
''In the ground that I set out in
barley and cultivated under the dry
farming system l raised an average of
20 bushels to the acre" said Mr.
Young. "My 40 acres set out in bar
ley did excellently without the aid Of
a drop of water from irrigation.
"The experiment was watched with
a good deal of interest by other
ranchers near me and think many
of them will try the Campbell system
the coming season"
According to Mr.. Young the South |
ern Pacific extension into klamath |
Falls is now four miles from the lake /
and expects to reach the steamer land
ing by January 1. when there will be .
a complete rail and water route to
klamath Falls without staging.
The roads contractors have already
begun the line that is to be run north .
from klamath Falls into Douglas
county to join the Southern Pacific
main line near Eugene. The contrac-
tors are cutting into the ridge between
the lake and the klamath basin and
have steam shovel and construction
engine and dump cars at work filling
in for the new station.
Work has also been begun on the
Clear Lake dam which is an import
ant part of the large klamath irri-
CATION project. 1t is the plan to make
a reservoir out of Clear Lake and use
the water to irrigate the country be-
tween Clear and Tule lakes. Il
Leave your orders for Xmas trees
at Stark &c Dukes poultry house
Phone black 3791
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-10
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering 1t through the mu-
cous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from repu
table physicians as the damage they will
do is ten fold TO the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., To-
ledo, o.. contains no mercury, and Is taken
internally acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. It Is taken internally and
made In Toledo, Ohio. by F. J. Cheney &
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by all druggists. Price 75c per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-10
DRY FARMING
PROVES WORTH
SUCCESSFULLY TRIED
IN SOUTHERN OREGON

Campbell System Given Fair Trial
and Found Successful by klamath
Farmer-NIany Neighbors Watch
Experiments and VIII Follow Ex-
ample This Year-Twenty Bushels
Without Water.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-10
Grand Ball.

Given by the Woodmen of the
World degree team Monday. Dec. a.,
Eagle Hall. Johnsn's orchestra.
Gentlemen 75c, Ladies free. Every
body invited.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-10

Home made bread at Ingram's gro
cery Saturday. Made fresh for Sat
urdays trade. Phone your order
Main 81.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-10
PILES CURED IN @ TO IA DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case Of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles In to
IA days or money refunded. SOC.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-10
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm
10 quickly absorbed.
LiHna Raliei al nncn

Gives Relief at Once.
II cieanses, soothes,
heals and protects
The diseased MEM
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Cold In the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses Of
~ -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-10

Leave your orders for Xmas trees
at Stark &c Dukes poultry house.
Phone black 3791.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-05-01

a slurring public rsbuks from the Bishop
Of his diocese.
No doubt had DR.. DIX disapproved Of
the Philippine excursion Of his country
he would have said 30 in 1890, though
every man in the city had held a contrary
opinion, just as he dared to question the
feasibility Of universal peace when that
bright dream commanded momentary
general applause. He would have been
untrue to his blood had he been other
than a devoted lover Of his country and
a fearless advocate Of all that he con-
ceived to be right and just. To be silent
because his voice would be dlsOordant
was against his nature. II an institu-
ton, a policy or a theory was worth
defending or attacking he could not
evade thb issue by holding his tongue,
A bold and fearless man, whose beliefs
and opinions we're his own, whose speech
or silence was never bought by low or
personal consideration, whose Inherit
anoe, training and disposition combined
to raise. him TO high esteem, MORGAN DIX
was a worthy citizen Of this town,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-05-01
General MashInEtOn,s Reply.

GENTLEMEN: While I now receive with
much satisfaction your congratulations on
my being called, by on unanimous vote, to
the frst station in my country, / cannot but
duly notice your %politeness in offering an
apology for the unavoidable delay. A that
delay has given you an opportunity OF realiz-
ing, instead Of anticipating. the benefits Of
the general Government, you will do me the
justice TO believe that your testimony Of the
Increase Of the public prosperity enhances
the pleasure which | would otherwise, have
experienced from your anectionate address.
! feel that my conduct, In war and In peace,
has met with more general appreciation than
could reasonably have been expected, and |
find myself disposed TO consider that fortu-
nate circumstance. in a great degree, result
ing from the able support and extraordinary
candor Of my fellow citizens, OF all denomi-
nations.
The prospect Of national prosperity now
before us is truly animating. and ought 10
excite the eIertions Of all good men 20 estsb-
lish and secure the ha ppiness OF their country
10 the permanent duration OF its freedom
and Independence. America, under the smiles
OF a Divine Providence. the protection OF a
good government. and the cultivation OF
manners morals and piety. cannot fail Of
Ittaining an uncommon degree Of eminence
in literature. commerce. agriculture. i'm
proyements al home and respectabiIlty
abroad.
As mankind become more liberal they
will be more apt 10 allow that all those who
conduct themselves as worthy members Of
the community are equally entitled TO the
protection Of civil government. ] hope ever
70 see America among the foremost nations
in examples Of justice and liberality. And |
presume that your fellow citizens will not
forget the patriotic part which YOU took in
the accom- lishment Of their Revolution and
the establishment Of your Government. or
the important assistance which they received
from a nation in which the Roman Catholic
faith IL protested.
thank you. gentlemen, for your kind
concern for me. While my life and my
health shall continue, In whatever situation
] may be. IL shall be my constant endcavor
to justify the favorable sentiments which
you are pleased TO express Of my conduct.
And may the members Of your society in
America. animated alone by the pure spirit
OF Christianity and still conducting them
selves as the faithful subjects Of our free
Government, enjoy every temporal and
spiritual felicity. GEORGE WAsHINGIoN.