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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20
Patroaf.inx q King.

The London Mail tells a remarkable
story OF the democratic way In which
Norway treats royalty. AT the end OF
. play by Bjornsterne Bjornson at the
National theater In Christlanla King
Haakon received the venerable dram.
atist with the remark, "a very beauti.
ful play, my dear Bjornson." Bjorn.
son. patting the king paternally on the
head. said: do not say 'majet' (very),
your majesty. but 'meget' That's how
we pronounce II here. A man In your
place must take care OF these little
matters. you know" King Haakon,
surprised. replied with as good grace
rs possible that he would be careful to
follow the advice. That's right" re-
piled Bjornson. "If you take care te
remember what I say you'll find you'll
have good cause to thank me-"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20
FAR AND NEAR.

tBen Kenolim. in the Westminster Gazette. ~
You only love light that's far,
You nix your eyes upon a star
And will not look where glow-worms are.
Nor lamps that light men down the
street.
You have, you think, perfect creed;
Your gospel heals no wounds that bleed.
You look too high to care or heed
Whether you trample rose or weed
Beneath inexorable feet.
On earth you miss the best of all:
You do not hear the wild birds call
Nor music of the waterfall,
And winds that are more musical
Than David's harp that socthed King
Saul.
There is no Heaven where you fare,
Nor where you seek Him, is God there.
But emptiness that is despair.
You pass by Heaven in a dream,
And barter truth for things that seem.
Nor prize what some men hold supreme.
My paradise of wood and stream
Is nearer Heaven than you dream.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20

There is more Catarrh in this section of IN,
country than all other diseases put together
and until the last few years was supposed t.
oe incurable For great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing To
cure with local treatment, pronounced IL in.
curablc. Science has proven catarrh TO be a
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
cure. manufactured by L. ]. Cheney 4 Co.,
Teledo Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
on the market. It is taken internally in doses
from lOdrops to teaspoonfui It acts direct
~ on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system They offer one hundred dollars for
any case It fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials.
Address: +. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20

Recent discoveries have also proved that
dandruF is caused by germs on the scalp.
Therefore, to cure dandruf, the first thing
to do is to completely destroy these dan
druf germs. Here, the same Ayers Hair
Vieor will give the same splendid results.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20
Elaborate .Nfaaeatx

It Ii the fashionable pose now to
speak OF your hundreds of dollars
gown. rich with real laces and en-
broideries, as "a rag OF Doucet's" and
not eft TO be seen" A beautiful coun
try house, abundantly supplied with
servants and kept up with all possibis
luxury. is Just "a fittle box" where eve
do everything so slmplyw Ls. la. AZ.
fectation and self consciousness o. the
new rich are responsible tor this ami
ability.--Boston Herald
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20

1T seems probable that the water of the
rivers that supply our great cities will.
IN course of ages, by reason of settle
ments along their banks, become too
foul for use, and the artesian well will
De the My source of pure water. We
have comfort in the reflection that the
sources OF water supply from the ar
teslan wells can probably never become
tainted, and so we may feel safe.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

kissing is local option affair.
Chill, South America, has contracts
out for railroads costing 81, 900, 600, 900.
AT the present rate of consumption
of timber in this country, the supply is
estimated to last only IA years.
A Southern bank gives its employees
dinner in the bank. This is following
the custom in the Bank of England,
which has done this for years.
Joe Fiddes. of Baltimore, Is years of
age, has made enough money to go to
Europe and take his sister with him by
selling newspapers when not in school.
DIR. Strecker, of Pennsylvania, in his
life collected loo, 100 specimens of but
terfiiesiand moths, the collection includ-
ing many hundreds of rare specimens.
1t was lately sold for $40, 900.
A parasite like the crab fills the ears
Of the whale and almost makes him
frantic. The high jumps one sees him
make in the high seas are not his
gambols but to escape this misery.
The contractor bootblack who looks
after the shoes of the passengers or
the ferry boats of the Pennsylvania
Railroad in New York harbor pays that
company $40, 900 year for the privi-
lege.
The Lackawanna Railroad is spending
$40, ,O00, 900 in an effort to save 80 min
utes in its running time between New
York and Buffalo. but expects to REAP
million dollars for every minute
saved.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20
L'AMOUR EAIr PEUR.

A coward is man, yet hero,
Whose will overmasters his fear
Till peril no longer appals him,
And danger itself groweth dear.
Poised and strong, asking no interven-
ton,
He hazards the rock and the shoal;
One only thing halts his pretension-
Love frightens the soul.
Self disciplined, slowly but surely.
Disaster accustomed to brave,
He makes a companion of sorrow,
Nor fiatters at threat of the grave;
Nay. often would hold it at nearer
Approach benificient goal
But, ah! with the thought of one
dearer,
Love frightens the soul.
Florence Earle Coates, in The Inde-
pendent.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20

Tidewater Machine Supply Co., j. E.
Crouch, representative, Warsaw, Va,
was awarded 1st premium on display
of sewing machines, White, New
Home and Standard.
j. M. Brent. representing Richmond
Pump Co., had fine display of pumps.
r. A. Banning & Co., represented by
II. d. McNamara, White Stone, had dis
play of buggies, runabouts, etc.
Wrenn Co., of Norfolk, represented
byJ. B. Cralle, had on the grounds lot
of buggies, etc.
McNamara & Humphreys, of White
Stone. manufacturers of concrete, had
a sample of goods on the grounds.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20
IRvINGTON. VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 90 1905
Handkerchief bag, 1st, Miss Mollie Brent

Handkerchief bag, 1st, Miss Mollie Brent
- I'd, Ida Tapscott
Braided centre piece. 1st Mrs Adde Treakle
Pillow shams, 1st, Miss Margaret Carter
Sweater. 1st, Mrs r Calls
Crocheted cap, 1st. T" A."
Shawl. 1st, Mrs E M Chase
Yarn, 1st, "W d Chitwood
I'd, " "Addie Treakle
Crocheted work mats. 1st. Miss. Margaret Carter
d I'd " Mollie Brent
Quilts, 1st, Mrs Maggie Hughlett
I'd, {" Z" :"
Lace collar, 1st, Mrs Cora Noblett
Battenburg mats, 1st, Mrs Cora Noblett
Crocheted slippers, 1st, 81 R Calls
Infant boots, 1st, :" i" I"
I'd, Winfrey Cutler
Infant gloves, 1st, Mrs r Calls
I'd, Winfrey Cutler
Pulse warmers. knit by blind girl lst and I'd.
Miss Ora Harding
Handkerchief, lst, Miss Molie Brent
I'd, Mrs E M Chase
Drawnwork curtain. 1st, Miss Grace Thompson
table cover. 1st. Mrs Cora Noblett
I'd. Mrs WD Potter
Bureau scarf, 1st Mrs Cora Noblett
I'd, Miss Grace Thompson
Persian bear scarf, 1st, Mrs Cora Noblett
Rug, 1st, Miss Ora Harding
I'd,
Tobacco bag robe. 1st, Mrs R H Norris
Silk slumber "2d, Mrs w d Chitwood
Crocheted article. LIST. "WD Potter
Best handwork picture, B Gill
Crysanthmums, 1st, Mrs C P Palmer
I'd, Belle Carter
Cut flowers, 1st, "CP Carter
Large bisque doll, 1st, Miss Laura Hardy
Negro doll, LIST, Lois E Potter
Pin cushion, I'd, Catharine Potter
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-31

THE Public Schools of Milford
are attracting many people, and
the result of the hundreds of new
corners who have bought homes in
the suburbs Of the town, settled
here partly by reason Of our excel
lent schools. The Board of Edu-
cation has made application for the
sixteenth teacher for the schools
when they open in September, and
we state positive conviction, that
there is no other town in the State,
which offers such educational adj
vantages. Our citizens have spared
no expense in the erection Of build
ings that are inviting and comfOr-
table and offer a school home that
any one can be proud Of.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-31

year it was bought by John W. Kirby, as
his first venture in the purchase of real
estate. In about two years Mr.. Kirby
sold it in two parcels, one to Albert
Smith, the other to a Mr.. Banks, both
northern men. Smith worried along for
while and failing to grow suddenly rich,
sold out and departed "a wiser and sad
der man." He sold to William Saunders,
a typical Englishman and a veritable
"Johnie Bull" who failed to get along
peaceably with his neighbors he like
wise sold out and departed. 1t was next
bought by John D. Bickel, since which
time it has remained unsold. The larger
portion of the tract, or the part bought
by Mr.. Banks, is still in the Banks family.
It is the property Of his daughter, Mrs.
John D. sBickel, a surviving heir of Mr..
Banks. This farm is in tenure Of Mr..
Nehemiah KINNEY, a veteran of the
Civil War, and an honorable and upright
citizen.
During the Centennial of the American
Independence, young man, George lhrie
by name, came to Delaware from Penn
sylvania. He was a German by decent
and a wagon builder by profession, and
in company with William Reynolds, a
young blacksmith of Milton, built shops
and began the business of wheelwright-
ing and blacksmithing. Ihrie married a
young lady of Milton, Miss Belts, and
her brothers built house for them near
the shops. The business Of the firm
seemed to prosper for a while, but they
soon dissolved partnership by selling out
to Edward Atkins. Reynolds went to
New York City and Ihrie moved to Mil
ton. Mr.. Atkins was a young man of
sober and industrious habits, and soon
won for himself, a reputation not only as
a mechanic but as a citizen also He also
took partner not in the shops, however,
but in the housekeeping department.
Mr.. Atkins successfully conducted the
business for dozen years or more, and
sold out to his brother-in-law, George W.
Bennett, the present proprietor. Mr..
Bennett has conducted the business at
this place for about twelve years, during
which time it has become necessary for
him to erect new shops in order to accomo'
date his steadily increasing business. He |
has installed a new engine to assist in |
shaping the wood work required in the
business-alsO tor other purposes. Mr.. |
Bennett is a thorough going man Of
middle age, sober, honest and industrious, |
and is worth more to his country as an |
American citizen, than a score OF the |
worthless sons of miliicnaires.
ISAAC r JESTER.
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FREDERICK.

In memory of Miss Cooper Manlove,
/ who died July 3lst, 1905 II will be re-
membered that Miss Manlove, after spend
ing two years in a nurses training school'
returned TO help nurse typhoid in her
/ own home, in a short time contracting
the disease, and after q long illness died.
She will be long remembered and her
loss in her home always felt.
Death has claimed one of our most
highly respected citizens, Robert Mar
shall, aged 81 years. His death was due
to the diseases incident to old age. He
retired from business about fifteen ears
ago, on account of failing health. He
was a remarkably well-read man, of an
excellent memory, and was often consult
ed regarding points of the law. His
sterling worth was appreciated by his
townspeople. He lost his children in
their childhood, and since the death of
his devoted wife four years ago, he has
kept to his room, seeing only a few friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. Y. Harrington have
cared for him faithfully and ministered
to his wants in his declining years since
the death of his wife, which severed
the dearest tie that bound him to earthly
interests. The Lord has called him to
bliG lHoNg WulIu uG QcelAcus EuuCldA
vices will be held on Friday afternoon at
his late residence and internent at Bar
rats Chapel.
At Barratt's Chapel on Sunday after
noon Caleb Burchenal will talk in the
interest Of the Anti-Saloon League. Every
body invited.
Harry F. Mitten, our popular furniture
dealer and undertaken, has improved his
store on Front street by adding a new
porch, making it better for shade and the
display of his goods.
James Bennett has also improved his
residence by a new porch.
The NJ. P Sunday School went to
Bowers on Wednesday for the annual
picnic. The day was pleasant, and as
usual folks enjoyed the pleasures of the
bayside.
Mr.. James COYerdale has charge Of the
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Places and People Of Milford Neck
From 1910 to 1908.

The property lying to tbe north Of the
last farm described, and Immediately on
the road leading to Milford, and known
as the Burnt House" tract, has history
that is not altogether interesting. In
order to give a few of the salient features
of its history, the writer will be com.
PEELED to anti-date his own personal rec
objection, by stating few facts which are
echoes of a former generation. Accord
ing to reliable information, there stood
upon this farm a brick house, which was
occupied by Robert Powell, as a tenant,
as long ago as 1880. A daughter of his,
and an aunt to the writer by affinity, now
more than ninety years Of age, was girl
at that time of about twelve or fourteen
years. The vivid description she SO
graphically portrays, of the burning of
that building, appeals with much interest
to the mind of the listener.
On cold frosty morning in mid-winter,
the ground being covered with snow to
depth of about eight inches, and while
the family was at breakfast, it was dis
covered that the house was on fire. A
hasty investigation disclosed the fact that
the roof was all a-hame and nearly ready
to fall in. Little time was afforded to save
any property barly time to escape. The
family consisting of husband, wife and
children, houseless and homeless, started
on their disconsolate march to the near
est neighbor, nearly mile away on that
morning of almost Attic weather.
The old walls and chimney stood for
several years, mute and grim as a silent
evidence of that devastating element
fire. Finally in the early forties they
were torn down and the bricks removed.
During these years the farm was thrown
out to a common and remained in that
condition until purchased by Col. H. B.
Fiddeman, in the first OF the fifties, who
built upon it and reconverted it into a
farm. Mr.. Fiddeman sold it about 1857,
to a Pennsylvania named Cresson, who
occupied it for two years, when he sold
out and went away. Who was the boni
fde owner from 1850 to 1865, the writer
is not prepared to say but in the latter
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mr.. MACK was o1octea chairman OF

-four, feed and exchange store recently
opened by Mr. Lynch on Market street,
adjoining Favenger's shoe store. We
wish them success in their new venture,
as every business of a respectable char
acter is welcomed by the town.
The first cantaloupes of the season were
sold by B F. Burton last week.
J. p. Wilson, one of our meat dealers,
ran q pitchfork in his hand last week and
endured much suffering tor several days.
1t is much improved at this writing.
Capt. Nathan Maxson's three dwelling
houses on Front street, in tenure OF Aaron
Hudson, Prof. NJ. L Hydorn and John
Hall, are being much improved by Paint
ing.
Miss Laura Raughley's residence is
showing great improvement by aa attrac-
tive coat OF light paint.
Notices have been posted that the
usual discount of S per cent will be al
lowed taxpayers if taxes are paid before
Aug. 10th.
Mr.. Davidson is here working in the
interest Of the A. 0. U. W. and is doing
effective work as eleven applications for
membership we're presented at the last
meeting Of the order.
Mrs. o. B. Favinger, while bathing at
the Big Stone, recently stumbled over
stone and fell backward into the water
She had gone under the second time
when she was rescued.
Arlie Wilcutts farmhouse is greatly
improved by a coat OF paint in light
colors. Il shows up well from the road.
Miss Name Maxson is able to be out to
her store again after a severe attack OF
rheumatism.
Mrs. John W. Hall and Miss Ethel
Brown spent several days in Philadel-
phia this week.
Harry Man owe. of Philadelphia, spe {
several days with relatives this week.
Mrs. Annie Rogers and friends are So
journing at the "Blue Heo' at Bowers.
Miss Pauline Hudson is spending the
week in Philadelphia.
George Beckett is visiting his cousin,
Mrs. Sallie Mason, of Magnolia.
Mrs. G. B. Favinger is at Bowers for
several days.
Miss Mildred Palmer is spending the
week in Philadelphia.
Mrs / W. Belts and children and Miss
Louisa Roat are visiting relatives at Oak !
land, n. j., and Stony Pcilt, n. y.
Robert Drayton, of Chestnut Hill, is |
the guest of Samuel Fisher.
Mrs Daisy McMichael, Of Milford, Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Kirk, of Middletown, |
and George Kirk, of Arlington, y. Y
we're the guests of Thos. Kirk and wife
this week,
Clarence Wingate, OF Philadelphia, has |
been visiting his father, Thos. Wingate. |
Robert J. Meredith, Of Philadelphia, is
visiting relatives here.
Miss Lydia Jester has recovered from
BAD attack of quinsey, !
Mrs. Lizzie Williams is visiting Mr.. I
Robert w. Reynolds.
Miss Mary Lord has accepted the
of a school near Seaford .
ind will make her home with her broth I
II, A. H. Lord
Miss Fanny Wingate is visiting friends
n Lewes.
Miss Tabitha Grier has returned home
or a short time.
John Stevens and wife occupied their
ummer quarters at Bowers last week.
Mrs. Ida B. Manlove and her two child.
EN- will occupy the John George cottage
It Bowers from August Sth for two weeks.
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KEEP it out of the paper is
the cry which the local newspaper
publisher daily hears. To oblige
often costs considerable, though
the party who makes the request
thinks the granting scarcely worth
saying thank you" for. A news
paper is a peculiar thing in the pub
lies eye. The news gatherer is
stormed at because he gets hold OF
one item and is abused because he
does not get another. Young men
and often young women, as well
as older persons, perform acts which
become legitimate items for publ
cation and then rush to the news
paper office and beg the editor not
to notice their escapades. The
next day they condemn the same
paper for not having published
another party doing the same thing
they were guilty of, forgetting APP
parently their late visit to the print
ing office.
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To The Editor OF Milford Chronicle

4 -
As a citizen and tax payer of Kent
county wish to commend your editorial
of last week relative to the Levy Court
investigation of the county affairs.
General rumOrs and newspaper reports
tend to create belief that there exists a
vast amount of rottenness and profit, and
the reported attitude Of the Levy Court
who are supposed to be investigating the
matter-is causing dissatisfaction and sus-
picion. II rumors and reports OF graft be
true, and the Court is in possession oi
proof of guilt, there is but one honest
course to pursue, and the people will nct
be satisfied with anything less than ex-
posure and prosecution. The Levy Court
stands between the tax payers and graft
ers, and its duty to protect the one and
punish the other, is plain.
The approaching meeting in August is
looked forward to with much interest,
and the people are demanding that some
positive action be taken-the time for
this has cOme-and delay or subtrefuge
will not satisfy.
The business interests of the county,
and party expediency as well, require an
honest square deal" The people are
aroused and in no mood for trifiing with
so serious a matter.
The present existing conditions will
it is hOped-make both political parties
careful in selecting candidates for the
various offices to be-filled at the approach
ing election. The demand is for ability
and character for all the positions, and
party ties are now too loose to disregard
this demand. Voters are not willing, as
in times past, to support candidates whose
chief claim is questi lnable party atty,
&c. Ability to bargain for or buy votes,
does not qualify for any ofice-this is
the present day attitude of independent
voters of both parties-and it will be well
to take note of it. REPUBLICAN.
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2.ao GLASS.

ED. DUDLEY. Robinson & Windsor. Milford
J. n. NJ. Jas. Manlove. Georgetovni
HARDWOOD. Wilbur Hurd' Frederiea.
BARNETT B. IT,. Thos, Cuuy. Greenwood
THREE C.C.C., Theo. Hammond Milford
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-31

In the issue Of July the tenth Of ''The
Milford Chronicle" the editor seems to
hold the Milford Fire Company response
bic for the condition of the hook and lad
der truck. hose carriages, lanterns, boots.
coats, etc We think Mr.. Townsend does
US an injustice in throwing the entire
blame upon innocent, honest, hard-work-
ing firemen. VINO have served the town
faithfully Tor wears without compensation.
None of us have received any money or
even a slight appreciation for our services.
We have saved many homes from destruc-
ton, fighting as soldiers for the interest
of this community. and we cannot remain
silent under such unfair abuse. The town,
at least, should have exempted our taxes
and displayed some encouragement.
Further we desire to impress the fact,
that the town officers who use the hose on
all occasions for cleaning sewers, sprink-
ling, etc seem TO leave their work more
neglected than the boys who receive no
compensation. What we need in Milford
is better men for Town Councilmen, and
better management in the Light and
Water Board. If the voters of Milford
will clean out some Of these fogies, and
elect Us active, up-to-date members Of
these two bodies, we will produce the best
fire company south of Wilmington.
Signed
MEMBERS OF MILFORD FIRE COMPANY.
TIE above communication is a defense
by the men constituting the organization
known as the Milford Fire Company, and
it is all right 30 far as it goes but the
writer or writers, have failed to grasp the
real point at Issue in the whole affair the
failure of the chief of the organization to
perform the duties of his office. First,
the facts as stated in the columns of the
Chronicle of July 10th, viz: That the
ladders we're loaned, and not in the fire
house that the apparatus was so dirty as
to be disreputable and unworthy of inspec-
ton by citizens or visitors from abroad
that the entire lack of management made
the affair disgrace to the town, is not
denied by the Fire Company in the above. |
Second: They fail to admit that their
chief, OF any other member so far as we
are aware, ever made the quarterly re-
ports Of these conditions to the Light and |
Water Commission, as their charter pro-
vides, or as common business customs
make necessary. Third That the men
employed and paid by the Light and |
Water Commission, which is Greeted to
maintain a competent fire company by
law, had failed to perform their duty
none of these notices had been given to
the Light and Water Commission, so we
are informed.
We have not assailed the earnestness of
the fremen at fires, or their willingness
to work to subdue fires; they have done
the best in their power in all cases so far
as we are able to state. There is no kick
as to that part of the situation; but, it is
against the fact that there is no proper
regard paid for the neatness, or efficiency
If the fire apparatus as we found it, and
IS it was when the article was first pub
ished. Some one did not do their duty
owards the organization, and that we
leld up to the public attention, Every
citizen in Milford has fought
re just as hard, and just as zealously as y
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