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Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
BURRSVILLE.

Last Sunday was a notable day with Wesley
NJ. K. Church here, according to previous an
n0uncements made by Rev. T. j. sard, Dr. Al
fred Smith OF Dover, Temperance Evanglestst Of
the Wilmington Conference was present all day,
and after the love feast which was at 80 a. M.
he preached an able sermon to a large and atten-
tive audiance al II. 80 Il. m Sunday School, which
is usually held IN The morning. was postponed
until2 80 p. m, At the lesson being on temper
ance, there were quite number Of able speakers
on the subject besides the superintendent, J. A.
Billit IS, who gave a very Interesting blackboard
illustration, also comment on the lesson was
followed b Rev T. J. Sard, Dr. Smith. A. T POr
ter Superintendent Of the NJ. P. Church here
George F. Noble. Superintendent OF Hickman NJ
E. Church all who gave very impressive talks
and lastly Mrs. Laura Sapp of Harrington. spoke
at large on the Home Department work At z p.
m. EpwOrth League services were led by Miss
Elizabeth Billing, followed by preaching at p.
m. by DR. smith, after which evaugeistic services
were held
Miss Mary H. Thawley spent sunday with Miss
Florrie +. Dill.
Miss Elma Jacobs, who spent last week as the
guest of Greensboro friends returned home sun
day accompanied by Miss Elsie Spiker.
Miss Della Greenly spent three days of last
week with her cousin, Mrs. James Breeding.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Dill were entertained
at the home of the formers brother, R. h. Dill
last week but returned TO their home in Whining
ton on Monday.
William Jacobs, of Chester, Pa, is visiting his
brothers, Edward and rruvila Jacobs.
George Outten and family Of Todds, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hanson and Frank Thomas and
daughter Miss Bertha, OF Andrewsville, were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Tilghman Harvey last
week.
Lyman R. Porter returned Monday to West
Chester state Normal School after spending nis
Thanksgiving holidays with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis A. Porter
Miss Annie Greenlee, of Greensboro, is the
guest Of her cousin, Miss Mary f. Breeding.
Miss Laura v Stafford, OF Dover, spent the
holidays with her SISTER Mrs. A. p Garrett, and
aunt Mrs. Alexander RUSSELL of Ridgiey, re
turning home on Sunday evening.
Mr.. ana Mrs. NJ l.. Wyatt and daughter
Evelyn, Of Denton, and Robert wyatt and n
Stan ey of Brow sviIe were guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. X. Fl. Dill last week.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Alone in Saw Will at Midnight

unmindful Of dampness, drafts storms
OF cold, W. J Atkins worked as Night
Watchman, at Banner Springs, Tenn
Such exposure gave him a severe cold
that settled on his lungs. AT last he
had to give up work. He tried many re
medies but all failed till he used Dr.
Kings New Discovery. ."After using one
bottle" he writes, 81 went back to work
as well as ever" Severe Colds, stubborn
Coughs, ,infiamed throats ands0re lungs
Hemon hages, Group and WhoopiBg
Cough get quick relief and prompt cure
from this glorious medicine soc and
81 co. Trial bottle free, guaranteed by
B. H. Matthews.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Public Sales.
JOHN II. ROACH,
Collector Of Taxes,

William H Bailey will sell his per
sonal property on Wednesday, Decem.
Der 22nd, at his home at Cedar Creek.
See advertisement in this paper.
B. F. Abbott will sell at his home in
Milford Neck on Wednesday, Decem.
ber 18th, 1909, his personal property
For further particulars see advertise
ment in this paper or posted bills.
JIM Hill, of near Laws Church, will
sell his personal property at public sale
on Thursday, December 9th, at his resi-
dence. For particulars see advertise.
ment in this paper or posted bills.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
CALHOUNS DISTRICT.

The long, dry and warm spell Of weather was
broken OY welcome rain and snow storm
and as a esult the wheat crop Is going into
winter with a good growth oftop
If every gun fired killed rabbit. or a bird
the last breeder would be wiped off the face OF
earthi but every bang does not bag bird by a
long ways Harry Davis aud his two sons,
Louie and James, killed In one day q rabbits
and birds near Jetfersons Cross Roads.
A baby girl came to the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Marshall Morgan and Mr. aud Mrs, Fred sam
mons have ine baby BOY al their home, aud
there are more to be reported soon.
Burton ID. Carpenter has built corn crib TO
replace the one recently destroyed by fire
Monday afternoon all the fodder stacks Of
Charles Shockley were destroyed by FIRE. How,
they were sci on fire is a mystery not yet
solved
After long visit 10 the West Mrs. Hester
Bennett arrived home last week. and reports
having the time OF her life with her brothers
and sisters who reside there
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pretty man and daugh-
ter May, visited their brother Lewis, near
Shawnee, who has been cOnhRed TO his bed
with rheumatism for several weeks.
Samuel Warren has moved from the old Cal
hoon homestead here to Glendale and is
occupying there the property he bought last
spring.
John ArgO is very III al this time.
Our public school is doing good work this
winter and after the Than sgtving and Insti-
tute week, they have settled down 10 real work
Hog killing is going on and some farmers
have large porkers.
Frank Gettens has gone to West Virginia to
work at his trade
Every man, woman, girl and boy who can is
working holly into either wreaths or some sal
able form.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Cigars, pipes and tobacco al Ben
nett's
Owing to the necessity Of making
room for my Holiday goods, OF which
l have ordered many useful articles,
consisting Of Desks. Book Gases, SHAY
ing Stands, Table Pictures Sideboards
Couches and other appropriate gifts, |
offer at price never before seen in Mil.
ford several hesutiful Parlor Suits con
sistingofS and 5 pieces. Walter Psrdoe.
FREE EGG-NOG Cut this out and
msil t. us win 50 90 money order, or
cash, and you will receive by express
one gallon 'OLD BLUE MOUNT
WHISKEY together with large oot-
tie of prepared EGG NOG Liquor, suf-
fi.ient to make one gallon EGG NOG,
and recipe for making same. See our
our advertisement in another coumn.
GEO W. RIGHT & SON, (E-t4b
Iished 1876, WHOLESALE LIQUOR
DEALERS, No. 3O4 Light St, Bali
mole, Md l2'3 81
Worms and indigestion invariably
cause your horse to be nervous and
throw his head from side to side con
tinually. Fairfield's Blood Tonic for
Horses OnIy, fed regularly, perfects di-
gestion, removes worms and cures
most causes Of nervousness. Ask for
Fairfield's Free Book on HOrses.-Sold
under written guarantee by A. Smith,
Milford; w F Dawson, Lincoln; W.
H. Hendricks, Shawnee district; J. b.
Welch, Milton, w. w. Wilson, Fred |
erica, J. G. Wharton. Houston Station,
w. G. Wiley. Pennington, and VIM.
Croll, Hickman.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Will Continue the Business.

Mrs. Carrie H. Viereck will still con-
tinue the business formerly carried on
by her late husband, William Viereck,
at the old stand. She has succeeded in
getting a good baker, and is now in
position to fill all orders for Bread,
Cakes and Pies both wholesale and re.
tail. Wedding and Fancy Cakes made
to order on short notice.
12-32t MRS. CARRIE H. NIERECK.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
For fine juicy Roasts and tender
Steaks go to E. G. Pierce.

Fsirfield's Blood Tonic and Egg Pro
ducer makes hens lay better causes
young chicks to mature earlier and
old fowls to fatten quicker. by perfect
ing digestion and ensbeling fowl to
secure the full amount Of nOur.
lshment from their food Ask
for Fairfield's New Poultry Book
Sold under written guarantee by A.
Smith, Milford; w. F. Dawson, Lin
coin; w. H. Hendricks, Shawnee dis
trict; j. B. Welch, Milton, w. W.
Wilson, Frederick, J. G. Wharton,
Houston Station, w. q. Wiley, Farm
ington, and VIM. Croll, Hickman.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
School and County Taxes Must Be Paid
Now.

To those who owe either school or
county taxes in Cedar Greek District, /
give another warning that settlement
must be made on or bsfUIe the 18th Of
december, 1909, After that date you
will have the tax to pay, with the
penalties and also the cost Of collection.
This is no sentimental statement, but
means business.
JOHN II. ROACH,
Collector Of Taxes.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

FOR SALE.-W Recleaned Oais, 55c.
bushels or 50c. in 80 bushel lots. Cotton Seed
Meal, 81 So bag or S35 90 ton. Sugaroto Horse
Dairy Feed, 81 80 bag or S2SOO ton. Ground
Corn aud Oats, 81 90 bag; Hominy Feed, $3.50
bag Beef Scraps. s.. % bag; Charcoal, Sl.75 bag;
Alfalfa Meal, g % bag; SunfiOwer Seed So 80
bag; Oyster shells, 75c bag Scratch Feed
81 p bag; Chick Feed. g Is bag. Baled Hay
by ton or carload; BCkwheat Middlings;
Bran. joseph +. Holland. Milford Del. ll-26 II
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Eggs multiply as though by msgi
when FsiIfield's Egg Producer fo
Poultry Only is fed The magic il
this case consists in supplying the hen
with the elements needed for egg pro
ductiOn and no others. This can { e
done by having compound prepare
especially for poultry. Sold under
written guarantee by A Smith, Milfur' /;
w. F. Dawson, Lincoln; w. H. Hen
bricks, Shawnee district; J B Welcn,
Milton, w. w. Wilson, Frederick, J. c
Wharton, Houston Station, w. q. Will
ley, Pennington, and VIM. Croll, HIck
man.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Notice.

To all persons in account with G NJ.
Tatman on hook, duebill or judgment,
will please come forward and make
settlement at once, as all bills owing
must be paid before January lst, 1909.
&. NJ. TAT8IAN, Milford, Del
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that ali per.
sous indebted to the estate Of the late
Sarah 3. Wilson must come forward
and settle, and all persons having bills
against the aforesaid estate must pre-
sent the same properly attested.
SARAH ]. COLEMAN,
Administrative, Lewes, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
GREENWOOD.

This little town seems very busy, aud every
b dy is hustling getting holly, several car
/ loads VIII be shipped by Porter & Co and much
OF it viii be made into wreaths.
Irving spanish was the lucky man 10 draw a
gun al the rafle he'd lasr week by Frank owe MS.
lis lumber was &C. and therefore the sun cost
him exactly SO cents.
Extm services were started in the NJ E.
Church here by Rev. q. W. Strickland ast Tues
day evening It Is hoped that he will have as
goods results here as he did at Chapiaius Chap
el, for we nfed an infusion of the christian
spirit badly with the great majority Of onr peo.
pie, and this is an opportunity.
Winter came IN very moderator 3; the first
snow fell on November 9th.
There is a lawiess element here which is coast
ing on thin ice, and they have every prospect Of
finally landing ia the workhouse. They broke
into the freight house last week, and stole gal
Ion OF Whiskey. ana hid it for a time but, the
railroad detective came and terrified it out, and
the boys 10 save themselves gave the liquor up
to him. Stealing, is a crime against Delaware
laws boys.
The mill recently bought from J. c Barwick
by Mr. Coulter, OF Georgetown, will soon he in
operation again, the latter has moved here
and is getting ready for business.
Many have bulchered hogs this week, and
few have weighed over 40 pounds.
The wen acre tract sold at public sale TO close
the estate of William Cumming was bought by
Henry Wiley
At the fist Of the coming year David Lloyd
Will scontinue the livery business here, and
move TO "a farm owned by his father about four
miles from town. which be has arranged % buy.
The Silver Canning Co., is labelling cans and
preparing to make a large shipment.
). L. Richards has returned from weeks va
cation.
Horace Reynolds has sold his personal proper
ty on his farm ana will move 10 this place
W. W. Sutterheld and Fred Lord OF dining
ton, are here fora weeks Runping
Fred Jone has occupied his new store.
Preston johnson and vile from Wilmington,
have been visiting friends here.
IN MEMORIAM
S. D Raser died November 30 h, 1909 A year
has past and yet dear father I miss you; friends
may think the would has healed, little do they
know the soIrow that lies within my heart con
oealed Rv his daughter Mrs A NJ Jones
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
aO. 900 HOIIy and BoxwOOd Wrealhs:

We want the above quantity Of
wreaths delivered to us in Milford on
or before December 18th, for which
highest cash prices will be paid. Lo-
Gated second door from Joseph War
ren's grocery s,ore. South Front Street.
I232t 10 AND LEE 0 TRUITT.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Gard Of Thanks.

wish to express my heartfelt thanks TO all
our nelghbors and friends, for their sympathy
and help during the sickness and death Of my
dear husband ;also, to the Lincoln W c. I. o.,
for their expressions OF sympathy and love.
Mrs. Kate Beardsley.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Train SeheduIe al Milford.

The following schedule Of arrival and depar-
ture Of trains from Milford is published free OF
charge by the Chronicle for the benefit of the
patrons of the paper Change of time Nov. 1th
Going NOrth.-736 and 81 a. m, aud 259 p. m
Going SOuth.-ll Is a. IA aud Ill p. m
e,,,,a,,... Going North, 80 a. m. and So p. IN.
9u"u"ss'- Going South, 10 2S a IN and % p. m
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Ropers Dressed Cedar Shingles. The
kind that has been sold at our yard for
the past 25 years. They are the best
shingle on the market for the money /;
6x2O inch, 81 90 per thousand. L. N.
HeaTn & Co., Milford, Del. 827 II
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

What would make better Christ
mas present than ) pound box Of
Huylers fine candy. Stop in at The
Pratt Drug Store today and leave your
order.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

NOTICE.-Ail persons having bills against
the estate of Nehemiah j. Messick, deceased
kindly come forward and settle same by JAM
uary LIST. 1910. All persons due the estate Will
settle likewise. Mary J. NJ essick, ExecutriN,
Milton, Delaware. l2-3-1t
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Are you going to build sOOn2 1t
will pay you to get our prices before
you buy. We have our own mills in
South Carolina, at Lake City and Mont
clair, and with our planning mill To-
Gated here at our yard, it enables us to
quote you very low prices. Call and
see us and be convinced. L. n. HeaIn
& Co., Milford. Del. S27 II
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Why buy dressed Shingles, Of young
growth and mostly sap, when you can
get the Waecamaw? l. d. Short.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Conkey's Roup Cure in the drinking
water cures those sneezing, swollen
headed fowls. A soc package makes 25
gallons medicine. Money back il fails
to cure. Mrs. E G. Morris, Frederick
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Don't forget Benefits is where you
can get fresh confections, foreign fruits,
nuts, etc, at the lowest possible prices
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Come and see our line of Christmas
and New Years cards They are the
finest in town. The Pratt Drug store !
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Come see our new line Of stationery,
tablets, lead pencils, erasers, pens and
ink, etc J R. Bennett.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Just in a beautiful line Of box paper,
suitable for Christmas presents The
Pratt Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Popular music at IS cents at Bea-
nett's.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Conkey's Laying Tonic going fast at
Mrs. E. &. Morris, Frederica. Poultry
men, take advantage of free offer.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Our line ofmens purses are here. The
Pratt Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Lime and Cement. Why not buy
your Lime and Cement from us. We
are the only lumber dealers in town
who buy cement in carloads, which
enables Us to give you low price. L
n. Hearn & 90. Milford, Del. 8 27-tf
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

FOR SALE-Pair good mules make pair
good leaders. Gentle and kind In all harness.
Apply to Allen VinyBrd, Milford. Del. ltp
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Buy your Nails with your Lum Der at
l. ID. Shorts.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Fifty cent butter before New Years
is predicted by the leading dairymeB.
Fairfield's Blood Tonic and Milk Pro-
ducer for Cattle Only increases the but
ter.fats In milk and increases the milk
production. Ask for Fairfield's Free
Book on Stock Sold under written
guarantee by A. Smith, Milford;
w. F. Dawson, Lincoln; w. H.
Hendricks, Shawnee district; J. B.
Welch, Milton, w. w. Wilson, Fred
erica, J. G. Wharton, Houston Station,
w. G. Wiley, Pennington, and VIM.
Croll, Hickman.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Kara and Highland linen tablets.
with envelopes to match, at Benefits.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Eaton q Hurlburt box papers at
Benefits.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Pork, Sausage, Scrapple and Miuce-
meat at E. & Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Dntoro Chronicle.
FRIDAY. DEC. 3, 1909.
NIAuS

aoiKr WORTHLESS S.s7 a. ~. 2.t9 D, N.
COR g SOUTH-l Is a. m. IL p. m.
Mail .s avss he p ist Of Q LwsnGy mlrute'
aforo each train,
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Having taken the agency for the
famous .HOosier Kitchen Cabinet, Of
which no one should be without, will
be pleased to have you call to inspect
same. These cabinets are known all
over the United States and Europe for
their completeness, concentrating all the
necessities used in cooking, therefore
saving time and labor. Walter Pardoe.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

FOR SALE.-One second hand four cylinder
touring car very reasonable also one two cylin.
der Maxwell touring car first class condition.
Reason for selling parties wants nineteen ten
models. Milford Garage, Charles r. Harring-
ton, Proprietor, l23-tG
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

S. D Raser. died November 30 h, 1909 A year
has past and yet dear father 1 miss you friends
may think the wound has healed, little do they
know the sorrow that lies within my heart con
cealed By his daughter. Mrs. a. NJ. Jones
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Office, or at my place in Cedar Neck, will he
promptly made mp. J.. f. Webb, r. U. Lincoln,
Del. l23-tf
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03

Cigars, pipes and tobacco at Ben
nett's
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-31
JOHNSON TURNS UP
MISSING MEMPHIS MAN FOUND IN
 COLUMBUS. MISS.
He Says He Was Attacked ana Robbed By Thu@s ana Piaeed Tn Bex Car--Retufms To
 HEemnhsa

Columbus. Miss. Jan. 1o--( )l-- F. J. Johnson. white man. who has been missing from Memphis since Wednesday. turned up here today.
 The man stumbled into police head quarters this morning and told a strange and weird taie According to the story related by Johnson, who is a collector for carpet concern in Men1- phis. he was knocked down and robbed by thugs in the Hluff City. Wednesday night. He Was rendered insensible by the blow and did not regain .conscioua- ness until this morning, when he found himsSlf in a box car Just outside the city limits.
 Johnson had papers on his person which clearly established his Identity. and when Mayor Donnell called up Chief Ohaver on the long distance telephone, the Memphis police officials stated that his absence had been re- ported by his wife. and so far as he knew, Johnson was astrustworthy man.
 Mayor Donnell was SO impressed with the mam,s honesty that he loaned him the money to buy railroad ticket to his home,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-31
KANsAs TEAcHEs COOKING.
Not Fifty Per Cent of Farmers Wives
 Know the @ARt.

Not Fifty Per Cent of Farmer9 Wives
 Know the e-ARt.
 Kansas City Dispatch to The New
 York Herald.
 one of the men who gave informa- tion to the country life commission Tn Omaha recently said he believed not more than fifty per cent of the farm ers, wives knew how to cook prop erly. Not one of more than lb0 per sons in the meeting contradicted him. The man then said the percentage or women he referred to didn't know they yfere deficient in cooking.
 Proper food. correctly prepared, IS considered of great importance. be- cause without it i'll health follows. and where there is III health there are certain be conditions tending to cre- ate poor farm homes, improvident farmers and children insufficiently nouriahed.
 Kansas proposes to- see that such criticism shall not apply to its farm homes If q we'll equipped school of domestic science can prevent 1t. The girls of today in Kansas are to be taught to cook, to sew, and to do the many other important tasks Of home in a way to eliminate even sugges- tion. of ''household drudgery.
 What Kansas has been doing and win continue to do along these lines will be demonstrated at the State Agricuitural College in Manhattan. So rapidly has this department of the college work grown that Kedzie Hall was altogether inadequate. The new Domestic Science and Art building
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-31
ANTI-SAL00N WORKERS
 TO HOLD CONFERENCE

Birmingham. Jan. 30.-tSpecial.)- The conference of the Anti-saloon League Workers. southern district. which is to begin here Monday night, will bring about gathering of men who in the past two years, have been working hard in the cause and have accomplished much.
 ReY. Brooks Lawrence. the Alabama worker. is making arrangemefts for the reception of the visitors to this conference and also for the annual convention of the Alabama Antl-Saioon League which will meet Immediately after the conference of the workers in the movement.
 The first evening. of the conference, Monday, will be gfven over to address- es of welcome in behalf of the State and the city. Rev. W. B. Crumpton. D. D., Of Montgomery, the president of the State league. will make the responding address. Then "a social hour will fol- low. The real business session will start in on Tuesday. The Alabama An- ti-Saloon League convention begins Tuesday. The Alabama Anti-Salolon Thursday evening and 1t is believed the attendance will be large.
 Rev. P. A. Baker. oflColumbus. Ohio, the general superintendent of the Anti- Saloon League, will be Esre by tomor- row morning and will be one of the prominent members of the conference and the convention. He will occupy the pulpit of one of the leading churches in Ensley. the steel suburb of Birming- ham. Sunday night and services at oth- or churches will be suspended for the evening in order that the members of fine congregations can hear the earnest worker.