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Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Bsgin Oyster Survey.

Two Government Surveyors from
Washington will begin at once the sur.
veY Of the oyster beds within the Della.
ware Bay, according to an Act of the last
Assembly of Delaware in which an ap-
preparation of 5000 was made for that
purpose. The purpose is to ascertain how
many acres Of bottom is being used by
planters, as we'll as to ascertain the act.
ual number Of acres the State owns on
she natural rocks. 1t has been set forth
shat some planters have more acreage
shan they are entitled to under the law
passed many years ago, which gives each
boat fifty acres for planting purposes.
The buying up of several boats has re-
suited in some planters having hundreds
of acres. The surveyors will work from
towers on the shore, assisted by boats on
the bay. They will start their survey a.
MahOn's River.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Another Grange Organized.

The state and national organizer o
oranges. Marion Dawson, of Cheswold
Del, reorganized Indian River Grange
No. 49, at MillsbOro, Del, on Wednesday
afternoon, and elected officers as follows
John S. DobsoH, Master Henry A Hous.
ton, overseer Miss Augusta NJ, Oobson,
lecturer H P Qdattlander, steward c.
+. Wharton, asst. steward J c. Ellis,
chaplin K | Houston, treasurer; F. S.
ShOckley, secretary MRS. Julia Dobson,
ceres Mrs Henry A. Houston, flora
MRS H. P Qusttlander, pomona A. W
Ellis, gate keeper Mrs. Tillie West. lady
asst. steward J. NJ. Davis musical direc-
tor The grange met again on Saturday
afternoon, December 4th, when the officers
were installed by the organizer. Among
she prominent membership of this grange
are ex-cOngIessmsn Henry A Houston
and wife, J C Ellis, who is cashier of
the Millsboro bank, aud his wife, P S
Shockley and others
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
A Holiday Charity

The Christmas Stamps with Us again,
being found on sale IN Milford at the
tores OF Geo. H. Hall, G. d Abbott &
D., Lena T. StaytOn, r. H. Pierce and
osAhers This little messenger OF peace
suk good will, In its every errand,
hlesses directly three persons. and, in
siirectly, many more The sender feels
Che glow or a good deed, the recipient
yeascts the bit OF Christmas cheer,
Apdeomebody 1t aided in his struggle
kahst disease. When the Delaware
a Nh was issued two years ago, our
own helped the cause to the extent OF
bout 200 clamps Last year. 1000 were
q. Let us increase the number Of
this year, remembering that al
moueg received from these sales
ue back to us to fight tubei-
il midst.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Children cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q a STO RIA
Girl Of IS Reds.

Richard Banks, a Young man Of Will
Evansville, Baltimore Hundred, took to
himself child wife, supposed to be the
youngest girl ever married in Delaware,
when he was married to Miss Orna Hick,
man, of Bayard, aged thirteen and half
years. The wedding was held with the
full consent Of the parents Of the young
bride, and was solemnized at the home Of
the girls mother. The girl seems per-
fectly happy with her new husband and
has stated to several friends that she cam
not see why she should not get married
when she had found the one she loves.
She will reside with her husband at the
farm which her mother owns.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Here Is Oue Response.

Air. EDITOR -
In your editorial Of last week you
clearly set forth the need. of a new pas
aenger station for Milford and made plain
shat with the traffic from this point we
are entitled to it. Your readers are
aware that Dover, which has a station
FAR in advance Of ours, is demanding a
new structure Smyrna has obtained a
concession in the way of better service on
her branch line. Georgetown has a mod.
ern station, while Milford gets along with
the meagre accommodations that we're
designed to suit the traffic of fifty years
ago.
Why don't we get anything2 The
answer is plain; because we don't really
want anything. Most of our people are
content to iostle and be iostled on the
marrow platform and to huddle in the
dilapidated waiting rooms, without COM
plant. Some day somebody will be
iOstled in front of a train and then it will
be charged up to Providence
But why should we submit to being
dumped from the cars down a blind alley,
without lights, on a soggy walk, closely
guarded by hedge, may be with the rain
pouring down our devoted necks3 There
As no reason but that we like it. Several
citizens have expressed great indignation,
saying they would like to have a little
shed to get out under. We imagine that
# the company we're to put up four poles
with slab roof covered with tar paper,
everybody would be satisfied
Mr., Editor, as regards public improve
ments Milford is absolutely Indifferent
Many towns like to advertise themselves;
they take as much pride in public build
angs and grounds as in their homes they
like strangers to be favorably impressed
on reaching town but we are built diff
erently. If our people had any spuAk
2hey would get together and demand a
new station, properly located and with
suitable surroundings. "But," we are
told, "the Company won't do anything
Good for the Company 1t is to be hop
ed that it will continue Indifferent until
Milford shows little evidence of pride.
Very truly yours,
A COu1rrrTFR
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10

HORSES AND MULES.
No A Bay Mare, 9 years old can show 9
$50 gait, and will drive y miles an hour.
No. 2 sorrel Mare; years old. good driver,
No. Bay Mare. years old. weighs 1900
pounds, good worker and draft horse, and now
In fOal by Jack.
Nos. and s. Pair Mules, 70 years old, 20 ID
workers In all harness
No. 8. Bay Colt, years cd coming April,
weighs 1000 pounds and will make fine driver.
Nos. and g. Pair fine matted Colts, years
old coming May, Of nice size and will make a
fine nair OF drivers
TEN HEAD OF CATTLE.
Cows, now giving milk, and with calf
5 springerR will be in profit by day OF sale
fine Jersey Bull II months old.
FARMING IMPLEM ENT5.
Nc @ormick Binder IN good repair.
Nine-spout Disc Grain Drill good as new.
Deering Mower, new.
Mccormick Mower IN good repair.
A Tiger CheckTOW Corn Planter
An Evans Potato Planter good as new.
Two Buckeye Riding Cutivatnrs.
SelfRake. A SelEdump Hay Rake good as new
Three Hand Cultivators
Two No. 10 oliver Chilled Pl0Ws.
A one horse Oliver Pow.
One No. 40 Oliver Chilled Sulky PlOW. new
A Success Potato PlOw.
An OK Cart
Two Farm Wagons.
Two sets of Wagon Springs good as new.
A good Dayton Wagon.
One good York Carriage
A Surrey, almost new
A so tooth Iron Drag Harrow
Steel Land Roller early new.
One Wrangle Harrow
Set Double Harness for Surrey.
Three sets OF Carriage Harness.
six sets OF PlOW Harness
Two sets leather Wagon Harness.
Lot OF Brides. Cellars, Halters, etc.
Forks, Shoveis, Hoes, etc.
Two CrOsscut Saws.
Lot Of Poultry WiIe.
Lot Of Chicken Coops Boxes, Barrels,
and other things too numerous to mention.
CHICKENS, FODDER, POTATOES.
100 White and Brown Leghorn Hens.
Lot Top Lodder.
1000 Bushels Of White Potatoes.
This property will positi ely be sold to the .
highest bidder and II The day should be very
stormy. he sale VIII be postponed until the
next clear day.
Terms positively cash
J. W. Hickman, AuctOneer,
W E. WYATT.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
A BIT OF ADVICE.
FirSt-DOn't Delay. SecOnd-DOn't
Experiment.

II you suffer from backache head
ache or dizzy spells If you rest poorly
and are lanquid 10 the morning if the
kidney secTetiOns are irregular and un-
natural in appearance, do not delay.
The kidneys are calling for help.
Slight symptoms Of kidney trouble are
but fOrerunners OF more seriOns COM
plants. They should be given atten-
ton before it Is too late.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney
trouble. They are recommended by
thousands. Can Milford residents
desire more convincing proof than the
statement OF a Milford citizen who
says that the cure DOan's Kidney Pills
effected years ago has proven perman
eni?
Robert g. Wynkoop, Montgomery
st Milford, Del. says "In 1903 l told
OF my experience with DOan's Kidney
Pills in a public statement and at this
time l wish to add that my cure has
been lasting My kidneys were badly
disOrdered, causing my back to ache
and making it hard for me to work.
The kidney secletIOns deposited a sedi-
ment and we're painfal in passage and
irregular After using a number Of
remedies without getting relief, pro-
cured DOan's Kidney Pills at the Kent
Drug Co. They benefited me prompt
ly and from that day to this have
been in good health"
For sale by all dealers. Price 5Ocents.
Foster. Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York,
lOle agents for the United States.
Remember the name-DOan's-and |
lake no other.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Historical Society Officers.

The Historical Society of Delaware at
its annaal meeting last Friday night
elected the following officers Hon.
Ngnatius G. Grubb, president General
james Il Wilson, vice president for New
Castle county Hon Manlove Hayes
vice-president for Kent county Hon.
Henry @ Conrad, vice president tor Sus-
esx county NJ. NJ, Cleayer, recording
secretary Professor A K. spaid, cores
pondiug secretary; William Bush, trea
surer; William G. Ramsey, librarian !;
Colonel George A. Elliott, historiograp-
her directors, DR.. John P. Wales, Joseph
L. Carpenter. Jr., Robert H Richards,
Thomas F. Bayard, Francis H. Hoffecker.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
-Sick Room Supplies

I'D ist week we called your
atte ution to this department
which should not be forgotten,
In ttime Of sickness articles of
tha.s kind are wanted promptly
an I'D We can not wait until they
a fre ordered from the city, there
ffore you will find at our store
everything needed for the care
Of the sick.
Sponges, Feeding cups, Feed
ing Spoons, Syringes, ,Atomizer,
Bed Pans, Douche Pans, Foun-
tain Syringes, Hot Water Bags,
Ice Bags and all articles usually
found il this department.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Candies.

Having disposed of the can
dies formerly sold by the Red
Star Drug Store, we have taken
the agency for a high class
candy house whose candies will
be received fresh every week.
We have ordered a stock of
choi ce candies put up in ID.
/ lb. and 2 10. boxes Of the fine
mixed Chocolates and Bon Bopf
and Chocolates MANUFACTURED
at a price that will please alti
Come and inspect our line bel
fore going elsewhere.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Toilet Articles.

Our stock of Toilet articles is
now complete, and we are in a
position TO supply any articles
used for toilet purposes, consist
ing Of Hair Tonic, Massage
Cream, Talcnm Powders, Face
Powders, Rice Powder, Toilet
Water and Perfumes too num-
erous to mention. All of the
popular soaps will be found in
our stock.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Stationery 6 School Suppl
This department will not

This department will not Z
neglected at any time. &
We have just received a n
stock of box and loose pal
which is suitable for all pil
purses.
Our Fancy Box Paper wi
make a beautiful Holiday gill
Do not forget that we car
a full line of Journals, Dl
Books, Cash Books and Lei
gers, for the business man.
Our School Supplies of Con
panions, Bags, Satchels, strap
ETC., will also make appropriat
presents
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Cigars.

Do you anticipate giving fine
box of Cigars for a Xmas gift?
If so, we will be pleased to have
you inspect our stock. If we
do not have what you want, we
will order from the manufac-l
turer. at a price that will be ~
the reach Of all n
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Public Sale.
will sell at public sale al my home In Milford
Neck. about miles rom Milford, on
Wednesday, December 18th, 1909,

sale commencing at 10 o'clock a. M. but II It
is stormy sale next fair day as follows;
LIVE STOCK.
One Bay Horse. good worker and driver one
Black Mare. good worker; three good Cows,
two Heiiers one Berkshire Sow.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
One Horse Wagon, one Double Carriage, York
Carriage one check row Corn Planter. four
oliver Chill Plows, / BlOek-and-Fal Crosseut
saw, CultiVators, one 8-HOrse Drag Harrow
Roller, Grindstone, Carriage Pole, 2 Bushel
Baskets, Half-bushel. lot OF Poultry Wire, 2
single suits OF Carriage Harness. double suit
Carriage Harness. Wagon Harness. PlOw Har-
ness Hand Planters, ShOvels, Forks, Bramble
Scythe, Cook stove. Albright stove stacks
of Top Fodder and many other things not
mentioned
Terms Cash.-NO goods to be removed until
terms are complied with.
X. J. Meredith. AuctlOneer.
BIZ. ABBOTT.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Sundnes.

You viii find in our Sundry
Department, Hair combs, Hair
Brushes, Baby Combs, Baby
Brushes, Fine Tooth Combs,
Ladies Dressing Combs, Face
or Skin Brushes, Bath Brushes,
Hand Brushes, Nail Brushes,
Tooth Brushes, Clothes Brushes,
Ell Of which have recently been
put in stock from the manu-
facturer.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Public Sale.

l will sell at my home at Cedar Greek, 3 miles
southeast from Milford, on
Wednesday, December 22nd, 1909,
commencing promptly at 10 O'Clock a. m, all
OF my
LIVE STOCK
consisting OF Horses, Cow, Hogs, Chickens etc.
also all OF my
IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY
consisting OF Wagons, Buggles, Plows, CuItiva.
tors, etc.
Terms Cash.
WILLIAM H BAILEY
Cedar Creek, near Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Public Sale
OF
Valuable Personal Property.

AS have decided TO discontinue farming aud
move into town, will sell at public sale at my
home on the A. l.. Burton farm, situaied on the
public highway adjoining Nassau, Ia Lewes
and RehObOtn District, on
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
H0RaNs ANn MIILEa.

Wednesday, December 18th, 1909,
commencing at 10 o'clock the following to wit
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
SafurdaY. December Is, f9O9.
commencing at 10 O'Clock, a. m. No postpone
ment, sell rain or shine, as follows
HORSES AND MULES.

ment, sell rain or shine, as follows:
HORSES AND MULES.
S0RREL MARE, about years old, suitable for
brood mare and farm work. Kind and 2 ,ntIe
IN all harness, good driver and weighs 1lOO
pounds
CHESTNUT S0RREL MARE, l0years old, chunky
built, good driver gentle for children to drive,
weighs $50 pounds
PAIR s0RREL MULES, years old, sound and
good workers, weigh about 1900 pounds, well
mated.
GREY MARE years old. a good worker.
BLACK MORGAN STALLION, 3 years old, been
hooked up only few times and shows speed. He
is very handsome colt and weighs 800 pounds.
G0RSHEA, a sorrel horse, 9 years old, weighs 1850
pounds good driver and with fine pedigree.
Guaranteed to trot in so or better, sound and
kind. Several other horses Of more or less in
teresi 10 prospective owners.
WAGONS, HARNESS. sLEIGHs.
sieighs. Secondhand Carriages and Buggies,
Hack in good condition, Stauding-tOp 2 seated
Vehicle. Secondhand 2.horse Wagon, one set
Pacing Hopples in good condition. lot Of Har.
ness, set Of new Double Harness, Secondhand
Hack Harness. a Saddle, One Wheel Clipping
Machine
Terms made known on day OF sale.
W. 7. Parvis, AuctiOneer
ROBINSON q WINDSOR.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Public Sale.

l win sell at pubic sale at my home on the
Boone" farm, on the road leading from Fred.
erica TO Bowers Beech about four miles from
Frederica, on
Tuesday, December 21sf, 1909,
com menoingat at 10 O'Clock a. m, but if the day
should be stormy the sale will be postponed
until next fair day as fellows:
LIVE STOCK
Black Horse, years old next spring. Bay
Horse, 9 years old; Bay Mare, an old family
piece Five Mich Cows They range from to
years old and viii all come fresh next March
WAGONS AND IMPLEMENTS.
York Carriage good as new, 2 Horse Wagon,
Horss Cart Corn Planter, Deering Harvester.
Riding Harrow, set Of Scales, sets Of Carriage
Harness, sets PlOw Harness, two 2 horse
Plows, two ]. horse PlOws, Tomato Rack. Din
ner Bell, Sleigh Bells, Dayton Carriage, Runa.
bout Wagon, Bickman & Huffman Drlil. Deer.
ing Mower nearly new, Wheat Rake, Carriage
Pole, Grain Fan, Corn Shelter GrindstoHe,
Cart Harness, Food Cutter, set Wagon Harness,
Twin Harrow, A A Harrow. new ground Plow
Hand Planters, shoves, Forks, Hoes, Spades
SOD Cutter, Land Roller.
Stacks Of Top Fodder.
Household Goods too numerous to menti0n
Terms Cash.-No goods TO be removed until
paid for.
II. q. Holden, AuctiOneer.
GEORGE E. COYERDALE.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Holiday Goods

We have just ordered a care
fully selected line of Useful
Gifts which will be in stock the
early part of the coming week,
consisting of Ladies' Dressing
Sets, Manicure Sets, Comb and
Brush Sets, Shaving Sets, Cen
tlemen's Travelling Cases,
Smoking Cases and Smoking
Stands. We have not forgotten
the little folks; for them we
have selected the latest games,
toys Of all sorts, etc.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Announcement

To My Friends and Patrons
1 desire to announce that I
will carry a full line of the
following articles at reasonable
and fair prices. I will cater to
the wants of my customers, in
view of giving the satisfaction.
Should you not be pleased in
any way, 1 would like my at
tention being called to same
Books of all Kinds.
Picture Books. Books of Travel,
Books of Adventure, etc.
For the grown-up folks, we
have ordered. Bibles, Testa
ments, Books Of Standard Works
and all kinds Of Books suitable
for holiday gifts.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Public Sale
TO CLOSE OUT
Horse Business.

We win close out the horse business and for
that purpose will positively sell the following
list OF horses to the high dollar. No fake sale
to be held at our stables in Milford, 10 rear az
Windsor Hotel on
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

tomatoes and make a sauce for the
pudding. I'll die before I'd apologize
to those men; they'd never forgive
themselves for coming"
Mr.. Calender whistled. Good gra-
cious! And to think we've come from
the Waldorf-Astoria for this! But 1
don't see how it happened" he incau-
tiously objected. 'I should think you
could have managed better in some
way, Cynthia"
"Oh, you do. do your" said Mrs. Cal
lender "Well, I don't. If you had
the housekeeping to look after in a
place like this, Chauncey, where you
never can get anything you want, and
there's not a shop in the place open
after half-past six"
''Yes, 1 know" interposed Mr.. Cal
lender hastily, lodging the subject
with the ease of long practice. But
couldn't you knock Up an omelet, or
Welsh rarebit, or some sort of a side
dish? Couldn't you borrow some
thing?"
Mrs. Calender shook her head
tragically.
Nellie went to the Appletons and
some eggs, but they had only one left
at each place. It's no use, Chauncey;
we've got to do the best we can. I've
put on my prettiest gown, and-did
you bring the wine?"
''Yes, and it's good" said Mr.. Callen-
der with returning cheerfulness He
was glad now that he had paid a price
for it that was too large ever to be
divulged to his wife.
"And the 1owers?"
What fiowers?"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

The flowers you said you were going
to bring me-"
my dear girl, I never thought Of
them from that moment to this"
Then we have nothing for the CEN
ter of the table but that old crumpled-
up fernery,' she paused tragically.
mot even fruit! There's another plank
gone
Never mind; you're the whole plat
FORM" said her husband with jollity.
You always manage some way"
II have to-" she pleaded, looking at
herself approvingly In the glass. The
jetted black dress set off her white
neck and arms very well. She never
considered herself pretty, but she had
an infectious smile, brilliant teeth, and
those very light gray eyes that look
black under excitement. She cast a
provocative glance at her husband,
with mock coquetry, and then deftly
avoided his outstretched arm.
1--WE no time for you," she said
saucily. But for goodness sake,
ChaUncey, rise to the occasion all you
cani"
The two irreproachably attired men
who made their entrance into the draw
ing room looked at her in a manner
which she certainly found encouraging.
She concluded that the chances were
good for making them enjoy the din
ner, irrespective of it's quality. She was
enjoying their unspoken admiration,
and the conversation also, when Mr..
Warburton returned to the subject of
their invitation.
Its SO good of you to have us with
out any notice-so uncommonly jolly
for US. We've been SO tired of hotel
cooking, after the steamer"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

YES" chimed in the other, "it grew
to be almost as tiresome to us as the
beastly timed food we lived on when
we were in Africa"
"Oh, have you been in Africa lately?"
asked Mrs. Calender with composure,
although she and her husband felt the
piercing of a mortal dart, and did not
dare to look at each other.
Yes, Kennard and 1 were on an ex-
ploring expedition last year. accidental
ly; it's quite long tale-but we lived
on timed soups and meats, and even
plum pudding-fancy it in the hot cli-
matel-until even the smell of them
sickened US. We've not been able to
touch a bit of timed food SINCE"
Canned things-or timed, as you
call them-are very useful In emergen-
cies," said MIR. Calender with idiotic
solemnity. you know you have to eat
them sometimes-when you can't-help
yourself, you know. oh, yes. in emer-
gencies thinned things are very use
fulfil you like 'em."
Mr.. Kennard laughed heartily, as If
at some delicate joke. "Ah, yet, yes,
If you like them-if you like them.
Warburton, yes-mind that, yesl"
Excuse me for a moment" said Mrs
Calender with graceful deliberation,
sweeping slowly out Of the room, and
as soon as the door had closed behind
her rushing into the kitchen wildly.
The fortunes of war were against her,
but win the victory she would. There
had to be some way out of this
Don't dish up a thing, Catherine"
she ordered breathlessly. "It is not use;
the gentlemen never eat anything
canned. I've got to think UP some-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
SHOWS AUTHORITY
FOR HARBOR STAND
ENGINEER MAKES STATEMENT
OF POSITION
War Department Instructions give
Representatives Authority to In
ouire Into Municipal Wharfage
and Shipping Problems

Cant A, A. Fries. United States en-
eineer. instead of being an interloper
in the harbor affair, produces author
ity for the part he has taken IN re-
gard to improving the inner and outer
HORRORS. He gave out statement yes
terday which contains Instructions IS
sued to engineers by the war depart
ment. It is as follows:
s.It has recently been stated by some
persons that the jurisdiction of the To-
cal engineer officer ends at the estap-
Iished harbor lines. While this is very
far from being correct in any general
case. recent instructions from the war
department make it the particular duty
of the engineer officer to inquire INTO
the matter of wharves under munlcipal
and other public control etc., as VIII
anpear from the following quotation
from a circular letter of March IL, lsO9'
from the office of the chief or en-
gineers:
"'2. 1t is recognized that the lack or
proper facilities, particularly at termi-
nails of water routes to facilitate ana
cheaper the transfer of freight from
water to land, and vice versa, is one OF
the principal causes of the decline Of
TRANSPORTATION on the inland waterways
of the United States. and the purpose
of the Investigations called for under
FIRST" Is to remedy this condition as
far as practicable. 1t is, therefore, de-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30

sired that report be made as to what IS
needed in each particular case in the
way of harbors, wharf areas and
wharves under municipal and orner
public control to supplement the water
routes improved by their maximum Ell
ficiency.'
Furthermore, in circular letter OF
April "a 1909 from the office of the
chief of engineers, the district ottlcers
are requested to submit:
a. = = a report covering any I'M
provements of the character mentioned
within the district under your charge,
stating the nature and scope OF the
project, the estimated cost of the same,
the status of the project as regards
completion, by whom the work has
been executed, expenditures by the fed
eral government. if any, the amount
contributed by local interests and the
character of these interests, whether
state, municipal or private.
"'3. 1t is also desired that you ex-
press such views or recommendations
as may be suggested by the execution
of this work, or that you may consider
pertinent to the subject and of value to
the board upon which is imposed the
duty of making recommendations as
provided in the law