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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04
ELLENUALE.

We are not exempt from all the evils OF this
wicked age, though we enjoy as many or more
blessings than any otaer country and If our
good people, particularly the church people
were as holy as they pretend to be- we might
be exempt from the curse that has Just befallen
us IN the degradation OF our young and some
of the older ones, by these rowing bands OF
unprinciped Gypsies. A band Of % with AZ
many old horses have been camped here for a
week, trading and cheating the people ami
taking advantage OF their curiosity by pre-
tending TO tell their fortunes aud getting their
money for nothing. On the sabbath day their
camp was crowded with visitors and the regu.
lar routine OF the week day life was in evi-
dence with ali the immortality that belongs to
snch a class Of people, Those people are a
curse tot community and should rot be toleTa-
ted and il is very fitting that the next legisla-
ture should make even more stringent laws 20 1
govern these bands If net cause their expu..
sion.
Our little account of the hair pulling spree
by two ladies, in our last weeks letter. has
raised the ire Of Mrs. Rose Lohand the fat
lady, and she says that we must deiract our
statement and say there was 30 fight but here
GENES the other Lady, Mrs. Wallace. the lean
and anky one, and says our statement was
just right and she gave It TO us to report and !
must not change it, II is therefore impOssl-
bic 10 please both Of these ladies and We would
suggest that they kiss and make up.
1t seems that the holly business is not all
charms, as many Of those who are gathering
it are suffering with poisoned hands; Mr.
Warren is in a bad condition, his hands are
swollen and eruptions appear like bois or
blood poisoning. Mr.. Ed. Wharton is also sui.
fering with bad hands, which are broken out
In Fl We places ana DR.. Samson is fearful Of blood
poisoning There are also many children SUIT
iering from the same trouble but in much
nilder form.
Mrs Ernest Morris, OF Georgetown, is the
guest of her aged grandmother, Mrs Matthews. :
The Photographer, of Georgetown, NJ
Payn, is in and around this locality taking
many beautiful pictures OF our fine homes and D
people. Rumor has il that M Pawn is a great r
avOrite among our young girls and thai some
hing sentimental will happen in Inc BY and :
By 10
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04

The boys are taking away our eeauiifu no"
ers and Mr.. James Williams carried on as"eel
olushing rose on sunday evening last by lead
ing Miss Lettie Neal, eldest daughter, Of Chas
Neal, who lives at DiekersOn's Corner, 10 the
Bymenia alter where they were made man
and wife, by The Rev. Cochran, at the Lincoln
Parsonage, the Glendale minister being out
of town, TO perform the marriage ceremony
for bis sister-in-law at FELTON,. There are
three other couples expected TO follow the ex'
ample of MIR. and Mrs Williams during the
Holidays, aud the indications are that there
will be some big weddings and We will do our
best to give detailed accounts OF them.
Robt. Clendaniel has purchased two building
lots on Willow street, Of Henry Warren for
$50 cash.
Eliah PetiyjOhn has bought OF Jack BarWill
10 acres, one mile east OF town for 5000. MI
Petty John will At enee begin the erection OF a
large dwelling for his large family.
Gilbert P Morgan and $. f. Reed are plae-
ing lumber on the ground for large buildings,
in the near future.
Oar boys won another base bali victory last
Saturday. from the strong team at ovens
Station. Score II ~. our boys have played
seven games during the season and have not
lost but one game.
Mr.. Chas Mock, who recently came here
from Missouri and accepted position on the
Queen Anne R. r., has purchased a small
house known as the Darby hosse and two
acres OF land at the extreme limits Of town.
$500 cash. Mr.. Mock is a fine
Did bachlor and says, he wants a nice wife.
Here is a chance for you girls.
Mrs. Elliott and Miss Cain. OF Shawnee are
,an wasting through these parts with an i'm
proved household article, which is highly graf |
fy ing to our wives and mothers
Mrs. DR.. Nellie Warren, daughter Of George (
/, Tease OF Cedar Neck and now OF New Jer- |
ey, visited her husbands parents, Mr.. and |
frs. Samuel Warren and left for a visit with /
lei fathers family.
Joe Smith, faminarly known, as Uncle Joe,
+ Binghampton, n. Y, is visiting his niece,
ITs. Harry Jester. PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04
Contributed.

Mr.. Nat. Coverdale recently passed
through the gates at Houston Station for
Philadelphia, and it is understood his trip
is partly in the nature Of a second honey
moon journey, but also a sort of annual
outing, although it is nearly two years
since Mr.. Coverdale has been willing to
relax bis constant attention to his farm
and the interests of Houston. But then
let it be remembered Brother Nat plucked
off several thousand dollars from his mag
nificent peach orchard consisting of IL
trees and a scarecrow. Upon these things
however, he is firmly resolved the sub
way, the dressmaker, and visit to his
wealthy mother-in-law. He took with
him only one small hand bag and a very
large roll" 1t is expected that he will
return with ten trunks and the wrapper
# the roll. He intends to see everything
rom trolley car to the ossifed man
lso where Penn shot the apple off the
oy's head. We all wonder il Nat took |
ow and a dozen hens along to remind
i'm Of home and also to provide food and
rink. It is hoped Mats good wife kept
4 the funny" men, otherwise bunco
GERS.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04
FREDERICK.

Mrs. Elizabeth Biggs, o. near FELTON,, mas Is
sued invitations TO the marriage Of her daugh.
ter, Penlope, to Mr. Elwood Jarrell, on Wednes.
day evening Dec. eth, at $50 o'clock al her
home near FELTON,.
Another home has been made sad by the
visit Of the death angel. Little Philip J. Rem
lex passed away on Thursday morning OF acute
Brights disease, following an attack Of scarlet
fever. He was years. month and Is days
old and was the youngest child Of Mr. and Mrs.
Phiiip j. Remck. He was the pet Of the
household bright interesting child, and we
! sympalhiZe with the bereaved parents for the
loss of their treasure which will be heavens
gain. Mr.. and Mrs. Remick wish TO thank all
the friends for their kindness and sympathy in
their hour Of aflilctiOn. Funeral services were
held on Saturday and interment was made at
Barratrs Cemetery.
Rev. h. Dashiell preached on last Sunday
morning in the NJ. f. Church, to the Junior
Order United A neriean Mechanics his text
was what think ye Of Christ" II was a very
good sermon and enjoyed by those present.
J. S. Camper is building a stable on the lot
ow in tenure Of Mitchell Swiggett Willard
Sapp, farmer, will move into the residence
next year now occupied by Mr.. swiggett,
very large grain boat, the Murray Broth. |
ers from New Jersey, has been loaded with |
corn at our wharf and left with It's cargo on |
Monday.
Mrs. James W. Manlove has had her young
est son, George, Unlisted in the U. $. Army. He
i, now at his post in Fort Slocum, ~. Y.
Dr. and Mrs. W. f. HOey attended the Army
and Navy football game In Philadelphia last
week. The DR.. mas nephew, Lieutenant W.
f, Hoey, In the Army, also nephew in the
Navy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Harrington are now
Installed in their rew home on
Front street, adjoining Allan Smiths resi-.
dence. Their mother Mrs. Hester Spur y spent
day with them.
Misses Margaret and Priscilla George are on
The sick list this week.
The new movement bible class Of the NJ. r.
Sunday School numbered In attendance thirty.
'ignt members last Sunday and the interest
continues to grow. IJs membership has
cached 81.
Mrs. Levin Tucker and children Of Green
wood have been visiting William Belts and
wife.
Mr.. P. I. Carlisle and Mrs. Rachel Craig are
listing relatives in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cahall and daughter
Philadelphia, spent Thanksgiving with DR..
nd Mrs. I. V. CahalI.
Iiss Rose ViTden, Of Dover and Miss Ethel
rown, of Wilmington, visited their aunt Mrs
W Hall last week.
Misses Grace and Elizabeth Darby were
ONE from the West Chester Normal School
Y Thanksgiving week.
Mrs. Ettie smithers and Miss Mary sipple
ent to Philadelphia last week on the Steamer
'sderica
Miss Nettie V. Favinger and Miss Carrie
nsstadt visited relatives and friends IN Dover
iimington. Chester, Philadelphia and Cam.
n last week.
Dr. " f Hoey has been absent this weeE
cunning trip
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04


The sketch and Olio" given Thanks
giving evening under the auspices Of the
Mite Society, with Mrs. Allen D. Jones as
president, for benefit of the "Manse
Fund, " was decided success both fnan-
cially and artistically.
The sketch ''Tangles" was quite clever
and highly amusing Mrs. Kespert as
ELSIE the Maid, kept the house in a roar
OF laughter, and her "maneuvers to en-
traps her friend, Henry Jenkins, excited
shouts OF applause. Mr.. Edward Pierce
as Henry jenkins, Prize Fighter" GER
tainly was great, and his description of
how he licked Bob NitzpimmOns" won
the entire audience. He bad the house
from start to finish. Miss Davidson as
"Mrs. Janway," Mr.. Ross as mir Jan.
way" and Mr.. Carl Bunstein as "Phil
Tracy" were all good in their respective
characters, while 'Bill Tracy" Familiarity
known in Milford as Mr.. Harry Pierce,
was one of the stars of the performance.
His easy manner on the stage showed
plainly he was no novice in the art, and
the way he tumbled from one ''tangle'
into another proved that the "playette"
was well named. Altogether the play
lacked the "amatuerish' and savOred |
highly Of the professional.
The second part of the program was
composed of chOruses and drills. Each
number was gem and the chOruses we're
forced to respond to encore after encore.
1.-The Swing Song' was most beautiful
and the blending of the voices showed
careful training. The Boys Soldier Drill
was exceptionally good, and when George J
waived the stars and stripes the
ofapplause was simultaneous and
prolonged The college Boys" deserve I
special mention their drill was perfect t
n every detail and they responded repeat g
.dly to encores. Myrtle Evans as ''Fluffa-
lie. Ruff" received a round OF applause. h
The "Barn Frolic" by sixteen girls, II
With the special feature by Dorothy Paige Ii
nd Margaret Gill, was artistic and very .
executed. Little George Brad a
eld's solo was a treat. His voice is sweet j,
nd natural Mr.. Edward Lank as "Bogie II
Ian" was very clever ; one could almost p
imagine it was the "Bogie Man" from
he woods after the six Iittlesdarkies. cl
Miss Quigg, in telling us what always it
ONES with the summer, made quite hit.
he L. S A. speciality by Miss Nellie hi
vans and Mr. Walter Ross was one of fe
ne finest numbers on the program, and in
ley responded to repeated encores. The p
Sea-Saw" chorus was good, and the -,
rand final was beyond description. There
as not a bad number on the whole pro- gu
am, and the large audience went away
-eatly pleased with the evenings enter =.
inment. Miss Barker, as pianist de- ne
rves much praise. IA
Miss Elizabeth McClosbey, who trained tn
e entertainment is young lady of ex- oS
ptional ability and untiring persever-
ice. Her method OF training the choruses
marvellous, and her ability to produce
e entertainment in the few short days
e had, has won for her many hearts of
e Milford people. She left with showers
best wishes for her future success. Her
urn in the spring of 1909 will be greeted
larger audience than ever before.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04
Church News.

Baptist Church.-A rare treat is III
store for those who attend the Baptist
Church next sunday, Miss Fighter OF
Kipbwa. China, will speak morning
and evening. Miss Fighter has spent
20 wears as missionary in China and
appears IN the native costume she Is
q very earnest and attractive speaker.
An offering will be made for foreign
missions.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04
H5RBESON.

Quite a number OF our young folks tended the
psrty piveu by Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson. on
saturds! evening.
Master George E. Mcgee is on The lick list.
Making holly wrsathes and butchering hogs
seem 10 be the lesding tIade in Harbespn.
Nessrs. Ralph Rnst and Willard Scarborough
are attending the Telegraph School IN Philadel-
phia.
We are glad to say Thomas Walls is improved
al this writing.
william P smith who has been very i'll Of ty-
phoid fever is SLOW Y improving. SNOW DROP
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04

THE local paper of Lewes, the
Pilot, raised howl about the new
town hall recently built there, be-
cause the building materials and
the furnishings were purchased
from Out-oftown business people.
We can t see any harm in that.
The local dealer probably could
not compete, are would not COM
pete, with the bidder to supply the
seats and materials that is a mat
ter of business. If the local con-
tractors can not build as cheaply as
the contractors from other places,
they are either out of touch with
good business management, or
their workman are not capable of
turning out the amount of work
they are paid for each day that is
another business proposition. It
is rather a reproach to the contrac-
tors and workmen of Lewes, that
they can not compete with others
in a simple business proposition.
That man who subscribes fifty
dollars above what others are will
ing TO build for, is no argument
he simply demands the
return Of his contribution by the
act of asking, or expecting the
work to be awarded him on either
grounds, and deserves no credit for
public enterprise.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04

I will sell al public sale al my home on the
Harrington Road al Church Hill two miles
West from Milford, he following personal prop
eriy on
Wednesday, December 10Th, 1908.
com mencing at ten O'Clock but If that day
should be very stormy then sale Will be posi-
pOned until the next fair day:
LIVE STOCK.
Bay Mare, young, good driver and worker /;
Jersey Cow, now fresh and good mixer; f1ne
Chester White Brood Sew, two fat Hogs. four
ShOats, lot OF Chickens.
FARM IMPLEMENTS AND TOOLS.
Columbia Wagon for two horses, nearly new,
steel axles, and fam rack TO III the wagon, also
new; York Grain Drill, Mccormick Mower,
Mccormick Hay Rake, Keystone Corn Planter,
NO 20 Bissell Pillow, an A Oliver Pillow. one
horse Dearborn, YORK. Carriage, set Double
Wagon Harness. three sets Single Wagon HaT-
ness. three sets Carriage Harness, lot Collars,
lot OF odd Harness. one Sleigh, a nice u cuba
tor, Just the thing for raising early chicks, one
Post Spade. Pick, Hand Rake, h oes, two Cult.
vators, four PitchfOTks, two long ard two short
handled; Axes and other tools, two Blocks
and FAILS. one large, other small. Everything
is nearly new and in good condition.
CORN, FODDER, HAY.
700 baskets Corn, 500 punches Long Fodder, 500
punches Top Fodder, stack Cow Pea Hay.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
springs Bedstea ds, Chairs, Tables, Carpets
ana other things all in good condition
-erms.-Cash No goods to be renewed until
paid for.
JOHN J. THOMAS.
7 Parvis. Auctioneer.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04

WITH Christmas only three
weeks off, the merchants of Mil
ford are hustling, and making a
display of goods suitable for the
season. Milford is the buying cen
tire for large part of Kent and
Sussex counties, and this year the
merchants have made even greater
preparation than ever for the hol-
iday trade. 1t is always best to do
shopping early, before the stocks
are broken. and also to save the
rush Of the few days just before
Christmas. All Milford stores will
pack purchases and deliver a few
days before wanted by the purchaser
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04

II IS always a good thing to be
able to properly defend ones self
from an attact, and the proper
time to learn the art of self de-
fence is in the youthful years of
life. In this connection the boys
Of Lewes, Delaware, are said to be
taking the proper steps to acquire
a knowledge ofhow to handle their
hands and legs, in case the neces-
sity should arise, by forming
club and having boxing lessons
given them. 1t is not brutal to
fight when fighting is necessary, |
and it IS right and proper that
every boy and man should be
capable Of not only taking care of
himself, but of defending others
who are imposed on. Knowing
how to handle the fists properly,
aud where to plant a well directed
blow where it will have the most
telling results, is something that
every boy or girl should know and
be proficient in. Let the boys and
girls form athletic clubs, and there
learn the art of self defence. 1t
will do them no harm, and may be
very convenient in after life in an
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04
Mammoth Exhibit of Toys Dolls and Christmas Gift Thing
The Kind You Want Are Here

A big generous section of
this great Christmas Store has
been set apart for the Children,
over trimming with all these
things created for the delight of
young folks.
There are toys of every i'm
aginable kind. Carts, sleds,
drums, horns and ingenious ma
chanical cOntrivances by the
score for boys; and dolls of all
hues and sizes for the little girls;
some from foreign shores. Some
that speak and sleep and there
are innumerable games to amuse
both boys and girls during the
cold winter evenings.
A bOunteOus feast of play
things it is. Truly, indeed Toy
land is at the height of it's glory,
and this is the store where the
REAL TOYLAND is.
TOYLAND is found on
second floor; all stairways lead
to it.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-04
Public Sale
OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

I will sell al public sale al my home on the
Harrington Road al Church Hill, two miles
West from Milford, The following personal prop
erty on
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-28

/ place, so strong was the pressure
brought to bear in Virginia to rcta,n
him. The board is under obligations
to- he fnrTlcr president Or. j. NJ
McBrydc, for the suggestion that Dr..
Mitchell was the man for the place.
"Dr. Mitchell, in addition to his
duties as president, intends to do
some teaching in the department Of
history. lie has a great reputation as
a public speaker and while primarily
his work will be for the University of
South Carolina, he will cooperate in
the educational development of the
entire State.
CDR. Mitchell is now engaged in
the summer school faculty at the
University Of Virginia and came to
Columbia yesterday to meet the
board Of trustees and discuss the sit
uation. lie is enthusiastic over the
prospects for education in the South
generally and in South Carolina par
ticularly. He went over the institu-
ton yesterday morning and was de-
lighted with the surroundings and
general appearances, and is especial
~ impressed with the opportunities
offered for Development
"Thc board went into the sclcc-
ton Of the president very carefully
and feels fortunate in securing a
high class and hroaa-mindcd man. To
get such Il man it was necessary to
recognize previous engagements made
by DR.. Mitchell at brown university.
t "Whilr DR.. Mitchell was here he
received several tclr"rams urging him
to remain in Virginia and push the
work there. Incidentally it may be
mentioned that DR.. Mitchell has re-
Gently declined two most flattcring
positions, and he only accepted the
position at the head Of the university
because he is convinced that the State
university here offers great future
and that there is opportunity for
steady developmcnt.' -
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-28
RECOMMEND COTTON BAGS.
Important Action is Ttakcn by South
ern Wholesale Grocers' Asso-
citation.

AZ thc meeting Of the Southern
Wholesale Groccrs' association in
Ashcvillc. \. c.. July II to 1G, in
elusive, significant ction was taken
looking to increasing the ronsump-
tion Of Southern cotton in The inter-
est Of the Southern farmers. The fol-
lowing resolutions were passed:
Your committee on cotton bags, re-
rognizing the Importance to thc
Southern merchant Of fai. nd cuui-
table price for cotton to on. farmers,
which affects all lines Of trades and
professions, and realizing that good
cotton sack can be reused fo rmany
purposes, also desiring that as much
cotton sack can be reused for many
try as possible, recommend that the
members Of the Southern Wholesale
Groccrs' association give preference
10 all goods packed in cotton bags in
stead of burlaps and jutc: that We
urge all flour, rice, grits, sugar and
salt manufacturers and all packers
and dealers to use cotton for bags
and covering, and that We ask the
National Wholesale GroccrS' asSOcia-
ton to cooperate with us in this.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-28
JOHNSON IN DEMAND
AS STUMP SPEAKER
Numerous Requests That Governor be
Allotted Dates in Various States.
Asked to Visit Fairview.

ST. Paul, Minn., July 25.--Gov.
John a. johnson Of Minnesota today
received a personal letter from W. j.
Bryan, Democratic candidate for the
presidency, requesting Gov. johnson $
early presence at Fairview and ask
ing when the governor could be avail
able for speaking purposes. The lat
ter question is asked, Mr.. Bryan says
in his letter, because Of the numcr-
ous requests that Gov. Johnson be
allotted spcakin" dates in the var-
iouS States. Mr. Bryan says the de-
sire in this respect is general and he
hopes thc Minnesota governor will be
able to give them his attention.
MIR. Bryan hastcnS to request the
presence Of Gov. JnhSnon at Fair
view that details concerning the cam
paign may be talked over.
Gov. Johnson is on lecture tour,
but the contcrn IF Mr.. Bryan'S let
ter were wircl.I>. m.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-28
Connors is Satisfied.

Buffalo, n. Y, July 25.-W. J..
Conncrs, chairman of the Democrat
ic State committee, tonight sent the
following telegram to Norman f..
Mack:
81 congratulate You on your sclcc-
tion and wish you success. I will
join hands with YOU in working for
the success Of the national tickct.''
81 am thoroughly in accord with
the selection Of Mr.. Mack" said Mr.
Conners later "Thc selection suits
me. All the talk about dissatisfac-
tion over the selection Of Mr. Mack
is nonsense. -
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-28
LIGHTNING STRIKES HOTEL.
Inmates at Resort at Wade Mecum
Springs, N. G., Have Narrow
Fsconec
Escapes.

Charlotte. n. G., July 2i.,~Li@ht-
ming struck t'.c big hotel at Wade
Mrcum Springs Stokes county. early
this morning and started fire which
soon reduced the structure to ashes
Many Of the inmates narrowly cscap-
ed with their lives and all Of them
lost their personal effects, the man
agcmcnt having to call upon Il resort
several miles away to furnish wear
ing apparel for them rs well as food
No accurate estimate Of the loss is OBJ
tainablc. The resort, including the
famous mineral springs and vast
tract Of mountain land, is owned
chiefly by the widow Of the late J.
II. /" Sparks. The circus man. who
lost his life there several years ago
by blood poisoning resulting from the
bite Of pet lion.