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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
The Turnover Collar.

The turnover collar and stiff tail
ored tie have kept a firm grip on
popularity despite all efforts to Gust
them from favor The latest tempter
Is the made stocks in every color and
cut. These closely resemble the crush
collar worn several years ago. They
are made up in soft Liberty satin In
any shade, drawn tightly to a boned
foundation. They are finished at top
or at top and bottom, with fine
pIeating Of mousseline de sole or net
of any becoming depth.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

How far will the unbridled intrep-
idity of women exert itself? demands
the Hartford Courant. Among them
are scalers OF the mightiest noun
tains. TWO of them from placid Phil
adelphia have spent a night in bal
loon. making nothing of height of
10000 feet. Cup in a balloon, girls,
up in a bailoon!" to vary the ancient
song. Women will so down in sub
marines and emerge tiumphantly.
All kingdoms are theirs Mere Man
Is already but survival and remis
niscence.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
al Lovely Gown.

A picturesque gown is Of crepe de
Chine in that shade Of blue hest de-
scribed as hyacinth, with draped
sash, also of crepe, in dull purple,
and adorned with embroideries Of
purple and blue foliage and little sill
yer bells threaded in and out of the
leaves upon a slender gold ribbon
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

inquiries the St. Louis Republics:
What is so ridiculous physically as a
modern man? Street cars, automo-
biles, elevators and railroads have
,ihriveled his legs, lack of exercise
mas shrunk his arms, smoking and
foul air have fiattened his chest, sed-
entary work and carelessness have
rounded his shoulders; when he isn't
grotesquely fat he is ridiculously
thin; he is porcine or a study in oste-
ology.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

Professor Parks, of Clark Univer-
sity, Atlanta. says there are 1900
negro farmers in Georgia who own
their farms. Their holdings total
SO2.939 acres. worth s7,14s,925,
They own also horses and mules
worth s5.SSO,761. and farm ma
chimes and implements worth ST.
402,O33. At present most of them
are one-crop farmers--cotton farm
ers-but the professor hopes they'll
learn better in time.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
wearing Green TulIe.

There is going to be good deal of
tulle worn. It's new, heavy weave
makes it available as a seryiceable
accessory. Bright blue will be more
favored than light blue, but parrot
and apple green are to be in the
lead. Bows of this will be worn at
the neck on an evening bodice, in
front of the hat and to tie flowers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

had arrived, and had Just at that mo-
ment gone up to see the cathedral.
They had arrived early and been on
the island all day, and they had or
dered dinner, too, and were going to
stay the night. Their rooms were
even then being got ready.
This, then, was the goal gained at
last; and here, Gertrude thought,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

skid gloves in various shades Of
tan and brown are still good sellers,
in spite of the green fad" says the
Augusta Chronicle. That is account
ed for, retorts the Washington Her
aid, by the fact that the wearing OF
kid gloves is not restricted to people
with kid intellects
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

Records show that New York City
has been more free from disastrous
loss of property by fire during the last
fifteen years, in proportion to its
number of inhabitants and buildings,
than any other city in the world. de-
cIares the New York Herald.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

The skeleton of the great race
horse Sysonby has been placed along
side one of the Eohippus. A model
of a race track, suggests the New
York American, would look appropri-
ate beside the other antiquities.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

Governor Claude Swanson says the
Virginia girls simply cannot help.
flirting. If that is true, sneers the
Houston Post, they ought to manage.
to visit Texas occasionally, where
athey can find something to fiirt with
that's worth while
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

Every year America mas more and
more to do with China, and 1t is not a
long step to such rapprochement
as would give American enterprise
distinct primacy in the work of bring
ing the belated empire down to date,
boasts the New York American.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
White Hats.

The desire for white hats with elab-
crate indoor costumes is growing
stronger Wide, white satin sailors,
trimmed with morning glories, are in
high fashion. These are worn with
one-piece frocks Of wistaria, violet
and amethyst.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
New Fitted Petticoats.

New petticoats show the yokes cut
in deep points over the hips as well
as in the centre front and often in the
centre back. The skirt itself Is SO
gored that there is no fulness at the
top, where the yoke is stitched over
~
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

The girl who spends her time maxi
ing angel cake and potato salad in
stead of dreaming of castles in Spain.
muses. the Nashville American, will
do better execution in after years.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

"A lecturer Objects says the
Washington Herald, chat the men Of
to-day marry later than their ances-
tors. Yes, indeed; about 1000 years
later than some of them
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

at Elkton. Nd. Mrs. Annie Evans
WIDOW 81 Colonel Andrew w. Evans
Y. ;. A., committed suicide by hang.
ing Mrs. Evans had worried :
great deal over the new assessor, an+
law Of Cecil County, which incr r,,, 3 =
the tax on securities. She feared II
would materially impair Her moons !
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

Our statistical department an.
nounces that up to this date 7s1 edi.
tors, reckons the Richmond Times.
Dispatch, in commenting upon the d.
vorce statistics, have employed the
sterling phrase, Whittier are we drift
inq2
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

How long will the second Cuban
Republic last? There seems to be a
good deal of doubt on the subject,
admits the Boston Herald. They are
already gambling on it in Havana.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
At the Church Bazaar.

would you like to take chance?"
she asked sweetly.
No, thank you, he replied i've
already been married three times. -
Pick Me- Up,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

Electricity is increasin our ex-
ports Of hay and oats, confesses The
Epitomist, but perhaps it is necessary
to add that the diminished use of
horses has something to do with it.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

Of Valenciennes lace and with hand
embroidery worked in the squares
formed by the design. Cashmere
with bands of silk or satin would be
pretty and effective for cold weather
wear, while net, lingerie materials
and lace are charming for certain oc-
casioAs at all seasons.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
wealth does not bring happiness.

Wealth does not bring happiness.
confesses the New York World.
Nothing gained through injustice or
extortion or oppression ever can or
will bring happiness. This is one OF
the laws of an all-wise Providence
which no number Of millions Of dol
lars can evade.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

The "cobless corn" may come, la
ments the Atlanta Constitution, but
thank goodness, it isn't The corn
the moon shines on.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
Cra.cI.Ized Hair,,.

& don't want my hair brushed
over my forehead any longer" de-
clared Harold y want a crack IN
it like fathers. l5arpers Weekly.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
Face the Under Brinn.

You should face the under brim OF
your new hat. The women who have
tried to face the upper brim pro-
nounee the thing impossible.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
Tailored Suit STYLES.

Tailored suits follow the same lines
as last seasons linen suits, provided
the prospective owner has not grown
much thinner or more aeshy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

Each one Of the puffs arranged at
the back OF the Psyche knot is held ia
place by 4 large-headed SHELL pin st
each end.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

John D. was not be the father of
the Standard Oil Company, but he is
very near and dear relative, guesses
the Milwaukee Journal
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
! OIL I'EREST WOMEN

New York City the latest
blouses are made with Just such long,
pretty sleeves as these and this model
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
soft. 6linginr Skirts

The tendency toward soft-clinging
skirts now extends to below the
knees.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

The quantity of material required
to make the rug and the muff for
either the woman's Or the misses size
IS one and seven-eighth yards twenty.
one, one yard forty-four or fifty
inches wide, with two and one-half
yards for the lining fer rug mdff and
scarf and making the foundation
nun.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
Tuberculosis Metal Polishers

a union leader declared that sixtv
five per cent. OF the metal nols .sisss-
suffered from tuberculosis. :
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

The way to trife with a bachelor
girls affections is to mention some
thing to eat, advises the Dallas News.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29
Rug Muff and Neck Scarf.

Scarfs that fit closely up about the
throat are among the latest features
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-12-29

Subject The Ascension of Our Lord,
Aers 1:1-14--GoIden Text, Luke
24:51-C Commit Verses 3. D.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23

public officer that he must do his duty or prepare
for storms.
RY the time I got 70 Grantley's house my sus-
u picions were poisoning ne through and through
Candles IS not the man TO make an idle boast
that kept coming back, to confirm what Billy
evasions had made all but certain. So. 1t was
silent corst raned dinner,-Grantley. his wife and
/ Her manner toward me was curt and cold,
derneath the politeness OF the hostess. . He has
told her about our talk thought |. and She IS
full Of resentment against me. She was a SIM
magnetic girl married him only two years and
almost a stranger 70 me. l had been in the Easc
while Grantey passing through that stage "t
his career: and since we had been living in the
town neither he nor l had had time for the social
SIDE Of life
resented her resentment, and, seeking excuses
for Blv began to blame her for his fall You see.
| had got far along ii condemnation OF him. Yet l
could not DENY that all about me were evidences OF
her sweetness and deCaCy. To know a woman 5
soul study the place she lives IN. The woman who
had made that home was none OF Your cheap pre-
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23

tenders who imagine they creating womany
surroundings # they drape q few silly rags about
and hang odds and ends OF meaningless pictures
and pottery on the walls No Crantlev was living
in really beautiful surroundings genu
inelv sat atisfactOrv. expert eve. | some
thing of a crank about cleanness and that feature
of their little home appealed to me especially.
Then there was she herself. so far, so cool So re-
freshing with her smooth. delicate skin, and spark
ling hair like aureoe round her remarkably
intelligent face.
Nor was she a mere pretender to intelligence. a
repeater OF phrases and ideas picked up from men
and books to be passed on without remintIng She
was one of the women you talk to as YOU would a
man; vet if they wish YOU to feel that they
women they any instant give YOU sense
OF the absolute feminine And II Was plain that
she admired Billy as much as she loved hlm. ad-
mired hl1n |. all his friends. had admired him.
OF course. It part OF woman game to trust her
husband or TO seem TO. But her trust was of the
shoWy sort that makes people say, What a tine
character, to trust and believe IN her husband So
utterly" Rather, It was OF the convincing sort -
the real thing hat makes YOU feel that the who
inspires such intelligent confidence IN person as
close to his real nature d wife must indeed be
sound through and through
After dinner he and | went to the library. and
she the piano in the little saloon adjoining.
Grantley insisted taking the OF the
big lounge, and there | had her IN full view She
played softly. for herself rather than for Us. In
spite Of myself. | forgot Candless and watched her,
and then Bllys seraphICallv Cortented face and
filed with enVv. II was one of those bittercst
at a really happy marriage,-one that satisfies both
heart and mind / haven't often had those mo-
ments. However
You'd be stiI more envious if YOU could see
the young uni broke III Billy.
| startled little embarrassed at having be-
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23

the only passenger but one.-a Woman g.rl-a
very Young gIrl,-far up the forward end OF the.
car l glanced at her | seated myself near ? he
rear door, and wondered how it had happened hat
a girl of her youth and condition was out and
street alone, at that hour As the car d,d-
her from time 70 time | could do II without an
moving her, Tor she kept her eyes on the book -h,
was reading She was obviously of the sheltered
class. vet she seemed not III the least nervous nor
on the other hand IN the least accustomed to that
sort OF travel Her dress quiet and simple
but TOO elegant to have been paid for out of any
salary a woman worker of her age could have earned
Some queer combination of circumstances has
brought tins about. l thought, and put my atter-
ton on some papers | had brought with me
lhe conductor was standing near me wiz nm
the rear door to shelter himself from the fierce
wind He was one OF those lean. stopped dvspertic
countrymen come To town. plainly q lourofr and
noted my occasional glances At my fellow passenger
Tor after awhile he said by OF opening converse
ton. | took her on At the railway station
Oh, said l.
There want cabs he continued She
told me her tram seven hours late and rfe-a
was some misunderstanding about meeting her
dld not answer, As | was afraid She would hear
or see that discussing her Hone ven
have quiet trip, the conductor went on some
times get parties from the dance halls thar sr4L
Il up pretty lively. This is 1ust about time. for
them tough balls to break up. Saturday nlghts
II S worst. The that had this lob afore me is
IN the hospital now / amt gong To hold IT down
them people gets on and acts nasty | iusr let ern
rip. I've got a wife and children. | havc'
/ glanced up the weak tImld face There's
somcth hing Pitltu about "a creature like that having
a wife and children IN Judgment ON HIM Then
| looked somewhat uneaslly, out OF the windows
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23

trayed my thoughts, Lucky man, Billy" said /
Don't YOU wish
No. indeed The chances are a million 10 one
against a mans getting this sort OF thing
1t Is d gamble Billy smoked ref1ectvelv.
watching the reflection Of his wife at the piano IN
the mirror over my head By the way. he Went
on presently. his ewes fixing my attention. I've
never told YOU how | got her. y he said her.
his gaze wandered back % the reflection "t the
woman at the piano. with the afnpl g Irradlating
her hair and her magnetic tace.So small So terrl--
n.ne. ioWerlike. Vet strong.
No. said |.
- I've never told anyone
\ long silence: then. with her soft music as an
accompaniment. he told me:
one night IN january TWO winters ago, STAYED
~ late at my office. l. was about two o 'cockwh
came into the street No cab anywhere l
walked four blocks to the line, presently
caught a Third-st. cara miserable, dirty old ark.
with fiat wheels and spawned horses-yOu know
the sort Of thing the gang lust Oused has been
permitting the traction companies The
outlying lines IN the early morning hours l was
Smyrna times., 1908-03-04
THOROUGHFARE NECK.
Moving Day Brings About a Number of
Changes-PersOnals.

ThOroughfare Neck, March 2.-Ser-
vices were held at Friendship M. E.
Church Sunday by Presiding Elder
Rooms of Cheswold, who delivered a
very interesting sermon.
The monthly meeting of Victory W.
c. 7. U. was held at the home of
Mrs. Euphemia Stats at Taylor S
Bridge on Saturday, February 20.
After the regular business meeting
was attended to they had singing and
a recitation by Miss Ethel Derrickson,
and reading by Mrs. Albert Chandler.
There will be many changes in this
vicinity after the 25th of March. The
1st coming on Sunday this year some
took Saturday and some Monday to
move on. Those that moved the 1st
are William David of the Liston farm
to Raymond's Neck, Kent Co. He is
followed by Wilmer Stats, and he by
William Webb, and Mr.. Webb by
Jefferson Stats of Kent Co. John
Reynolds moved to the Hoffecker
farm, two miles south of Smyrna. He
has sold his place to Henry Hoffecker
near Walkers. George Barber has
moved to Ralph Spruance's farm at
Spruance's City. Those that will
move the 25th are Walter CHM. on
the Bell farm, going near st. Georges.
He is followed by B. F. David of the
Woodkeeper farm, and Mr.. David by
Albert Boyer of the Alex. Deakyne
farm, and he by John Holland of
Chester, Pa. George Burge, from
Miss Maggie Collins farm, to near
Middletown. He is followed by Frank
Wheeler, and he by Elwood David.
Irving Rawley is going to discon-
tinue farming and move to Chester
Smyrna times., 1908-03-04

DIR. Wolfe's house to Middletown and
is succeeded by Mr.. Gordy from Mr..
Vandever's house. ]. E. Tucker
moved to Smryna from Mrs. Timm's.
Robt Fouraker from Mrs. Clifton's to
Mrs. Timm's. G. Redman came from
Hartly to Mrs. Clitfon's. F. Shahan
moved in from the country and occu-
pies the house he purchased from Mr..
F. S. Green.
Personals. Mr.. John Walton visited
his sister, Mrs. Jos. Garner, last Sun
dry.-Mr. Clarence Elliott visited his
aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Fouraker, last Sun
day.-Mr. F. L. Reynolds of Whining
ton called on Clayton friends last Sat
urday evening. Miss Emma Pinder Of
Wilmington visited Clayton friends
last Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-04
BLACKBlRO.
Surprise Party to Stephen J. Keen-LOcaI
and Personal.
Special Correspondence to the TIMES

Special Correspondence to the TIMES
Blackbird, March "a surprise
party was given Mr.. Stephen J. Keen
by number of his friends, on Saturday
evening, Feb. 20, 1908. 1t being his
birthday which had been four years
since he last celebrated it he was
presented with nice rocking chair by
his League friends. The evening was
pleasantly spent. At an early hour
the guests were invited to the dining
room were refreshments were served,
after which each one departed for
their homes. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Ennis, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
7. HeinOld, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Spicer, Mrs. James A. Buckson, Mrs.
holland, Misses Ella Ferguson, Martha
Ferguson, Nina Keen, Anna Keen,
Ada DeVenish, Clara Records, Clara
FenemOre, Beulah Buckson, Ethel
Fenemore, Nellie Schafer, Messrs.
Harvey Records, John Beth.
The Epworth League services will
be led next Sunday evening by Miss
Ella Ferguson, the topic being mercy
for the Merciful -
c. W. Jones announces that he is
not in the race for Commissioner of
Blackbird Hundred, as stated in our
issue of last week.
Personals. Miss Fannie Taylor of
Camden, N. j., is visiting her sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Ferguson.
Miss Anna Keen of Port Penn and sis
ter, Miss Nina Keen of West Chester
spent Friday and Saturday with their
brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen J.
Keen. Mrs. William Reynolds is Wis
iting her son Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rey-
nolds, of Odessa. Mr.. David Keen is
visiting her sons of West Chester. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Fenemore spent
Monday with her sister Mr.. and Mrs.
William Grier near Townends
Smyrna times., 1908-03-04
TOWNSEND.
Miss Mary Beck And William ShOckIey
Married Local and Personals.

Townsend, March 3.-Miss Mary
Cleveland Beck, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George S. Beck, of near Della
neys, and Mr.. William Kitchen Shock
ley of this place, were married at the
home of the bride, on Wednesday at
noon by the Rev. Frank McSorley, of
Townsend. The bridesmaid was Miss
Edith Grant of Wilmington and her
brother, Edward Grant, was best
man. Upon their return from a
wedding trip they will reside near
Blackbird station where the groom
has rented large farm.
A prominent farmer near here
started out on a horse trading expedi-
tion several days ago and failing to
return at the appointed time caused
his family much anxiety. When far
from home he sold his horse, wagon
and harness and started to walk home.
He found the distance too great to
walk and put up for the night at Colt
station, and the next day found a
friend to bring him home, much to
the relief of his family
Sunday was observed as Missionary
Sunday by the M. E. Sunday School
in Townsend. Special services were
held in the evening.
While eating oysters at an oyster
supper a shell became lodged in Mrs.
James Hart's throat, causing much
trouble
After search of 18 years James
Blackway, of Philadelphia, found his
mother on a farm about two miles
from Townsend owned by a man
named Chairs. The mother and son
became separated and for years Black
way had been searching her. There
was an affecting scene when they met
Tersonals-Mrs. Elizabeth Voshell
has returned to her home in Smyra,
after spending several days with Mrs.
Money. Mr.. Albert Wells has re-
turned after visiting friends and rela-
tives in Wilmington, Philadelphia and
Tacony. B. Frank Collins was given
a postal shower by his friends Satur-
day in honor of his eleventh birthday
anniversary.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-04

Moving Day at Clayton. The an
nual moving day has caused a number
of changes to be made in Clayton this
spring, some of which follow: ]. C.
Porter from J. W. Rawley's house out
to Pratt's Mills. Jas. Montague from
j. P. HudsOn's house to J. w. Raw
ley's. Mr.. Carey from T. L. Mason S
house to J. P. Hudson's house. Jas.
Boggs from DR.. Davis house to T.
l.. MasOn's house. R. Pippin from
Wilmington to Dr. Davis house. ].
L. Bradley from DR.. Wolfe's house to
G. W. JOseph's house. G. H. Som
mers from J. C. LeCompt's to DR..
WOlfe's. H. Ennis from Mrs. Young's
to ]. c. LeCompt's. Harry Clayville
to Mrs. Young's. Jas. White from
j. P. HudsOn's to Wilmington. E. F.
Jones from country to J. P. Hudson 5.
Mr.. Carr from Mr.. Maguire's to Mr..
Moneys. Chas. King from Mr.. Todd's
to Mr.. Maguire's. E. F. Cosden from
j. D. Wright's to Mr.. Todd's. C. S.
Marker from Wilmington to J. w.
Spruance's. Mrs. Powell from Mr..
Maguire's to the Bingham House. -
Mr.. Dickerson from ]. P. Hudson's to
Wilmington. Jos. Nickerson from
Mrs. Clifton's to J. P. Hudson's. B.
Ely from Mrs. Clifton's to house va
Gated by Mr.. Nickerson. H. Flem-
ming from J. w. Ennis to Mrs. Cliff
tons. Geo. H. Maloney from Oxford.
Md, to ]. w. Ennis. w. F. Glenn
ents broke up housekeeping and boards
with Mrs. N. G. Serverson. H. C.
johnson moved into house purchased
from w. F. Clements. w. L. Good
ing moved from j. H. Smither's house
to o. S. Leather's. D. Jones from
J. c. LeCompt's to Mr.. Smithers' /.
Mr.. LeCompt comes in from the farm
and occupies house vacated by Mr..
Jones. H. w. Woolford moved from