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Chickens Adopted by a Police Cat

From time to time their pitiful chirDa
could be heard, and as night came on
these increased in frequency and
p-laintiveness. The chirps came from
under a stable in the rear of the sta
ton, where the two little foundlinKs
had sought shelter.
Members of the precinct command
a that during the evening the cat
appeared to be acting strangely. In
stead Of roaming about the squad
room, as was her usual custom. she
wandered about the rooms on the
lower floor of the station, and occa-
sionally made visits to the basement
No significance was given her queer
actions, but many of the policemen
wondered why their feline mascot did
not visit them and get her usual even
ing pettings.
The next morning the cause of the
cats strange actions was exclaimed.
when the strange little bundles of
feathers were discovered, but within
a few minutes she put in her appear
ance.
She Immediately started to attend
to her mOtherly duties. The little fel,
lows were true to their adopted motifs
er f<or1 the very first
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

A GENERAL cleanup of the records
A of the ~postoffice department in
Washington recently brought to light
a list of postal routes existing in the
United States in 1909, together with a
schedule of the time in which those
routes should be covered. The pam
phlets were issued by Gideon Granger,
who was postmaster general under
Jefferson in 1901 and continued under
Madison in 1909. They are the earli-
est records Of their kind now in the
possession of the department.
In front of each pamphlet is a list
of h rules and regulations which
governed the distribution of the mails
just 100 years ago. They were brief
and to the point, and contained some
curious stipulations. In addition, the
pamphlet contained ines levied upon
mail carriers for delivering wet mails
and for other shortcomings.
The general rules were as follows:
4. The postmaster general may ex-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
Rash ALL OVER BOYS BODY.
Awful, Crusted, Weeping Eczema on
Little Sufferer-A Score of Treat.
ments Prove Dismal Failures.
Cure Achieved by Cuticura.

my little boy had an awful rash all
over his body and the doctor said it
was eczema. 1t was terrible, and used
to water awfully. Any place the water
went it would form another sore and it
would become crusted. A score or
more physicians failed utterly and dis
mally in their efforts to remove the
trouble. Then I was told to S the
Cuticura Remedies. I got a cake OF
Cuticura Soap, a box Of Cuticura Oint-
ment and a bottle Of Cuticura Re-
solvent, and before we had used half
the Resolvent 1 could see a change in
him. In about two months he was en-
tire1y we'll. George F. Lambert, 139
West Centre ST., Mahanoy City, Pa.
Sept. &c and Nov. 4, 1907"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

THE police of the tenth precinct in
4 Washington have as a mascot a
eat that is destined to disturb the rest
OF the enemies OF the so-called ma
tUre takers. This cat, a large, we'll
trained animal, and the pride of ev-
cry member Of the command, has
adopted two founding chickens of
tender age. Strage though it may
seem, she cares for them with an eye
as guarding as a mother hen ever pos
sessed, and is apparently determined
that no harm shall befall them.
The two little bundles of feathers
are supposed to have been brought
into the station house one exceedingly
rainy night. At the time they were
but a few days old. During the after
noon before they were seen in the vi
cinity of the station house. but when
1t started to rain they disappeared.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
The Rare Gift of courtesy.

Courtesy includes not merely social
kindness, graces of speech, absence of
.rudeness, but honorable treatment of
business associates and of all the fell
low citizens with whom a man of at
fairs may have business to transact.
1t is not American to keep n citi-
zen waiting all day at the door be-
he is poor, and to grant an.
other citizen an interview because it
is believed he is rich. Wisdom is not
confined in a purse, and frequently
much wisdom may be learned from a
poor man.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
How to Care for the Child.

PerpleXed mother writes: MY child
has sneezing fits after the morning
sponge bath. What would you ad-
vise?" Some mothers give their ba-
bies a hypodermic of morphine for
sneezing. But we have always felt
that this was too harsh a remedy.
Give the baby about three tablespoon
fuls of Old Tom gin with a little sugar
and a pinch of lemon peel. The sugar
makes this remedy more grateful to
the child. Be sure to keep this prophy-
Tactic away from father.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
A Lonq-Panter.

Mary, aged IA, was found n day
by an older sister sobbing and crying.
"Wha is the matter?" she asked,
with great concern.
Three boys have asked me to go
to the dance tonight" was the unex-
pected reply.
We'll, my dear child, certainly that
is not such a terrible misfortune"
Yes; but / told the first one /
would go with him, and the last one
was a Observation-Disclosures.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
500 Reward. O

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there is at least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all its stages, and that Is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. CatarTh
tiOnaI treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work. The proprietors have
20 much faith in its curative powers that they Offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, q.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
lake Halls Family Pulls for constipation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
(15e)
Waste Material.

In process of time it was observed
that the multimillionaire philanthrO-
pist had ceased giving costly library
buildings to towns and cities.
why is this. Mr.. Canaggy?' the re-
porters asked him.
Young men," he said, what is the
use of building great houses for Ii
braries when all a man needs for an
education is five feet of bOoks?"
Whereat they marveled, but they
could not answer him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

Mrs. Boggs-I hate to have a man
always complaining about some little
thing. Now, my husband is contin-
ually harping on the lace curtains.
Mrs. Woggs-Yes, INC my husband
has been kicking on our front door
every morning at three o'clock for the
last 20 years.-Puck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

tired all the time and very nervous. I
began using Doan's Kidney Pills, and
after taking a few boxes was cured
and have been well ever since"
Remember the name-DOan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents a box. Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

of the b l a d d e r
reached it's climax
last spring and I suf-
fered terribly. My
back ached a n d
panied so I could
hardly get around
and the ~secretions
were scanty, fire.
quent of passage
and painful. I was
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

For Colds and Gripp-Capudine.
The best remedy for Grip and Colds is
feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaches
also. It's Liquid-Enects immediately-10,
Is and SEC at Drug Stores.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
Anti-CIimax.

"HOw's yer Wheat?"
First rate"
Pigs doin' well?"
Fine"
THAT puny colt come round all
right?''
"He sure did"
Glad to hear things is SO likely,
Bill. How's your wife ?'-Washington
Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

Rough ON Rats fools the rats and mice,
but never fools the buyer. The secret is,
you mot the maker) do the mixing. Take
4 hint, do your own mixing; pay for poi
son only, then you get results. It's the un-
beatable exterminator. Don't die in the
house. l5c, 25c, 75c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

Fools in glad rags are often permit
ted to rush in where unlaundered
hobos would be knocked down and
dragged out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

81 suppose with all this modern
prison philanthropy, a~bolishing stripes
and convict uniforms generally, they
will soon introduce dress suits for the
we1l-behaved prisoners in our penal
Institutions"
"Well you know, they already give
convicts watches and chains"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

AS you grow for it, somewhere or
other you will find what is needful for
you in a book or a friend.-GeOrge
Macdonald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

An Office seekers love for his coun-
try is a good deal like that of a titled
foreigner for an American heiress.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

Some people would drown with a life
preserver at hand. They are the kind
that suffer from Rheumatism and Neural
gia when they can get Hamlins Wizard
Oil. the best of all pain remedies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
Found!

Knicker-What is your definition of
a gentleman?
Bocker-He was evidently my wife's
first husband.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children t%eething, softens the gums, reduces In.
Examination, a1lays pain, cures wind collie. Csc q bottle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
Beaten by Nature,

Waggs-I had the laugh on my wife
yesterday.
Boggs-How did it happen?
Waggs-We were out driving and
she discovered an echo hat beat her
out of the last word.-Stray Stories.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

You don't have to run a boarding
house in order to board a train.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

Dr.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated, easy b
take as candy, regulate and invigorate stomach
liver and bowels and cure constipation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

ARE YOU OSING FLESH
through a racking cough that you cannot seem to
check? A bottle Of Aliens Lung Balsan4 will cure
the trouble and help you back to health.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

Some family skeletons are padded
beyond recognition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

When the end of your work Is out
of sight, look aloft.-De Lesseps.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

The patriotism of the Office seeker
Is the greatest ever.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
Imnortant 10

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and I'LL remedy for
infants and children, and e that it
signature sSasS rsS of &HMZNzM
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
TERRIBLY.
How Relief from Distressing Kidney
Trouble Was Found.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wolf, 388 w. Morgan
St. Upton, Mo-, says: Inflammation
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

For Headache Try Hicks CapudIne.
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas-
ant to Immediately. 10, Is
and Soc at Drug Stores.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06
PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER

has no Substitute. No other remedy is so eff
eective for rheumatism lumbago, stiffness, neuralgia
or cold of any sort Put up in 25c, 35c and SOC bottles
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-11-06

n0nD(N NEW DISCOVERY; gives
0B0B quick relief and cures worst cases
Book Of testimonials and 10 days treatment FIRES.
d.. q. H. GR@HNS SONS. Box Il. ATLANTA. GA.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-22
FREDEkICA

Revival services began last sunday evening ii
the N. f. Church, with the pastor, Rev. f. Il
Dashiell IN charge Evangelist Clark will b
here sunday to assist 10 the services. Ever!
body invited 10 attend.
The Ladies Aid was entertained last month b.
Mrs. Salne Rogers aud Miss Clara Lacy. Mrs
Hett'e Palmer prepared the program for the
evenings ente tainmert There was a game o
geographical questions. 500 by Miss Bessie EN-
erson, duet by Mrs Cooper and Mrs Smithers
and other interesting features. Refreshments
were served and a very pleasant evening wa
spent The aid will meet this month with Mrs
Albert Wheatley.
The Ladies Aid OF the Methodist Prostestant
Church will give a supper in the town hall. sat
urday evening January 2Srd. Everybody invit
ed to attend and aid socially aud financially a.
the proceeds are for the church.
Oneia Council D Of ?. will give a box social in
the lodge room on Saturday evening January
3Oth. NeighbOrlng Tribes and Councils are in.
vited to participate aud to bring boxes Ice
cream and cake viii be for sale also Every.
body Invited to come and as many as will to
contribute boxes in order to pass pleasant soc.
ial evening.
On Friday evening OF last week Mrs ". F
Hoey entertained her friends at alnch party.
very delightful evening was spent by all pres.
ent
Mrs. George B anchard entertained her Sunday
School class last Friday evening. There were
games and music and very enjoyable evening
was spent
Mr.. and Mrs. Willoughby Stine gave q party
on Thursday evening in honor OF Miss Annie
Martin. Quite a number Of her schoolmates
from the high school were present and report
Hne time.
on Saturday last Thomas r. WiHgate shOd a
horse in less than forty minutes, considering
that It was on his 10th birthday it is quick work
for a man OF his age. birthdsy dinner was
also given in honor OF the day. We wish for
him many more years of his active and useful
life His children were present on the occasion.
On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Mel
win were summoned to the bedside Of Mrs. Kate
Melvin wife Of a brother, l.. A. Melvin Of Sea-
ford. She passed away Tuesday night. Mr.. and
Mrs Melvin formerly lived here and her death is
source Of regret to many friends and acquain-
tanoes. Funeral services held at her late resi-.
denee on Thursday evening and interment
will be made at Barratts Chapel on Friday.
DR.. and Mrs. T. v. Cahall attended Gov. LEAFS
reception and remained over for the inaugura-
lion ceremonies Of Gov. Pennewin.
J, P. Wilson has had visit from thieves
Last week quite a number Of beef hides were
itolen from. They left him one however. though
not BY design, as It was found In sack along
he road where It probably rolled of the wagon. |
The road leading from the drawbridge along
he causeway is in deplorable condition and 1
hould be attended to at an early date.
An interesting fox chase near town on We'd |
esday called all the young men In the neigh /
'orhood for the exciting game.
Capt. Joseph McKnitt is seriously III with
cart trouble.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-22
GREENWOOD.

Many Of our men are spendiag the wiuter
days making railroad ties, while the women
are making strawberry baskets for G P. War
rington.
Eva Warning has been visiting friends in Bal
timore for the past two weeks.
Mrs. JOSEF phene Wiley met with paininl ac-
cIdent by falling from of of their pOTeh aud in
juriug limb from which erysipeias has deve.-
oped
Mrs May Belts and son have gone to VIII
mington 70 visit her usbaud who viii be IN
haroor for the next week.
George Elliott IS but little improved at time of
writing
JACK Wiley while working in the woods had
one OF his fingers mashed Of. He is suffering
much pain
C. P, Tatman is on our sics list again.
The ROlermill at Owens station is near com
pletion. Mr. Russell hopes it Will De In running
order soon.
Nellie sharp OF Philadelphia was home and
spent a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas sharp.
James White our bal i'll, is unable to attend to
h duties on account OF being sick.
This is the third week of union revival meet
ngs and with but little success
some OF our ladies hadia great time getting
their reception dresses made for the reception AT
Dover one especially had an the dressmakers
She cou'd get for fear she could not get &c made
but at last it was flushed.
vs.. H, Radcif and wife. have returned from
Philadelphia where they spent Jew days last
week with relatives.
James Prattis colored lost one Of his children
about two years old last sunday night with
iagrippe and cold and buried it on Tuesday.
William Morris has been very ill from iagrlppe
but is improving slowly now.
Alice Cole, OF Denton. Nd visited Lulu Ham
iltOn, last week She was enroute to Whining
ton to meet her iaucee.
L. W. Layfeld pastor Of the N. F. Church here
made the Inaugural prayer in behalf OF Mr.
We are proud to have the Governor
so close to rs ard to know him from his child
hood until the present time. he is fne moral
young man.
stores are closed at eight O'Clock now on &C.
count OF revival meetings.
c. Homer Lyons and family of TsppahaOnnacs
Va, are spending some time with his mother,
drs. Anna Lyons.
Mrs. James willis OF Queenstown, Nd. visited !
Dur town this week.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-22
HARRINGTON.

Rev DR.. Morgan will preach on sunday morn
ing February 7th at Whites church and at shep-
pards in tine afternoon.
The stlrk has visited the home Of Mr. and Mrs
Robert Ross and eft them a son which makes
another great grandchild for Mr.. and Mrs Rob
ert Raugh ey
Frederick Masten cashier Of the Peoples Ban K
and Miss Mable Wright daughter Of Rev 7. H.
Wright, have been united in the holy bonds OF
matrimony. Mr. and Mrs. Masteu will reside in
town Weekend our congratulations.
Mrs. Norris Kichiine aud daughter, Mrs. Eua-
Atkinson. have been the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. H. Kichine Of Dover.
The following pupils Of Anderson school are
Oh the Honor Roll for the month just ended.
Norris Elsie, Rela, and Amos Brown Those
perfect in department for the same time are
Norris, Elsie, Rella, Amos and Odoth Brown,
Earl Workman Pearl Travis and my Brown.
Harvey Hopkins has been the guest Of his
brother ]. l.. Hopkins.
C. l.. Gordon, wife and daughter visited Phila-
delphB this week
Mrs. "a Lynch has been entertaining Miss
Grace Milton Of Milton.
Mrs. Catherine Eenner entertained number
OF friends on Friday evening
The Misses Cochran OF New York City have
been guests Of Mrs. f. B. Harrington.
Miss Mary smith OF Philadelphia, spent sun
day with Mrs c. L. Gordon,
Gordon smith has been an ont Of town visitor.
A. Wlx has been elected superintendent bf
Of the VI. 2. 'S $.
Mrs. Henry Money is the guest OF DR.. Money
Rev. and Mrs : j. smith are entertaining
their mother Mrs. shockley Of Nd.
Revival services every evening az the n. r.,
Church
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-22

q a TC7 Ia
Bear.tho >slhs Kind You Have Always Bo17t
''1a''' q &|SHZzIzM/ /
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-22
Card Of Thanks

We wish through these columns, to
thank our friends and neighbors fol
their Kindness shown to US during our
fire and for their expression Of sym
psthy in raising for US by subscription
$4,000 to help us ia our hour OF real
need. Our loss by fire was $1,000, and
we had lost at least enough just prior
to that to make it reach $500 We
again thank one and ali who contribute
ed in any way TO alleviate our distress.
G. +. JEFFERSON AND FAMILY.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-22
Washington Wan Likes Chroui,ls.

Joseph Sacher, OF Crosby. Washing
ton, sent TO this office this week 3 re-
newal for his subscription to the Chroni-
Gle and says lit is a busy day when the
Chronicle arrives at Crosby, as i've or
six Of my neighbOrs are interested es-
pecially in its farm notes and news OF
general information. " According to his
statement there are five or six families
there who are contemplating removing
to Delaware, and the Chronicle keeps
them posted on State conditions.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-22
WHITLEYSBURG.

Mrs. wnlmina Welch, wife of T. r. welch
aied January sth. 1909. Of pneumonia aged 4
years. She leaves husband and six children
% mourn hprlOss. Funeral services were held
at her late home BY Rev. Tyson, Of Greensboro
and interment made in Greensboro Cemetery.
Miss Pearl Wright has been on the sick list
out now Is improved.
Mr. and Mrs. e. C. weleh havelbeen TO BaltI-
more on shopping trip.
NJ. N. Dickenon is quite sick at this writing.
The little grandchnd Of Mrs. Lane is very ~.
Nias Edna Milby Is visiting her sister, Mrs..
Charles schaub. SwEEr. ROSE
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-22
LINCOLN CITY NOTES.

Mr.. aud Mrs. Homer Lewis and Miss Urena
Burr left on Wednesday for an extended visit
TO Clayton New Mexico.
Several Of our townsmen attended the inau-
guration OF Governor Pennewill at Dover on
Tuesday.
The shooting match passed Of qlyuit eand
without any accident Mitchell Swiegett was
claimed as champion at blue rock, having got
"a out of l5
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-22
BRIDGEVlLLE.

The young men or Bridgeville have Issued
invitations for a dance 10 be given on Wednes-
day evening, January 27th, in the Opera House.
Elaborate arrangements are being made for the
affair, and since it is the annual mid.winter
dance OF the young people OF this town, it Is
expected to be a great success. Three hundred
invitations have been issued and It will prob
ably be one OF the largest dances given in old
Sussex this winter. Elliott's Orchestra Of viii
misgton will furnish music.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-22

Fired Jail to Escape; Two Dead
In an attempt to escape from Jail
prisoners at Tillar, near Little Rock,
Ark. set fire to the structure George
Lacey and Lassie Collins were inciner-
ated in the flames.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-22
rinl,t Shoe Kills z Girl.

Blood poisoning, due to one of her
heels being rubbed by tight shoe
caused the death of Miss Catherine
Metzger. a high school girl Of Norris
town Pa
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-02-25
DOUBLES THE NUMBER OF EGGS

To be successful with poultry re-
qulres a great deal more careful atteii-
tiou than many are apt to think The
house should lie large and warm. The
fowls should have plenty OF exercise;
but. more than that, the fowls should
be given as food what their nature de.
mands and what. II allowed free range,
they could procure for themselves.
"Page's Perfected Poultry Food CON
tains these ingredients In carefully
compounded ration. A. A. Olmsted OF
South Newbury. VI, has the following
TO say in regard TO this food. I'VE have
been for some time using your Per
fecied Poultry Food with such good re-
suits that we thought II proper thing
70 tell you II keeps our hens well and
In good laying condition and, we think.
doubles The number OF eggs. Being In
a good condition. lice do not trouble"
II you want TO know more about
this food and the best ways OF using II.
write TO C. :. Page. Hyde Park, VI.
FOR bis booklet. Profitable Poultry" 1t
will be sent free. postpaid, 10 anyone
mentioning this paper.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-02-25
Artificial Teeth

MOI merely false teeth but the
kind that look natural and fit
perfectly. Guaranteed in every
respect. Your bad teeth can be
extracted absolutely without pain
OF unpleasant, after effects by our
new process. No charge for ex
tracing when plates are ordered