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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-13
Go with a Rush.

The demand for that wonderful Stom
ach, Liver and Kidney cure, DR.
Kings New Life ? lis astounding
Druggists say they never saw
the ike. It's because they never fail t
cure Sour Stomach, Constipation, lndi
gestion, Biliousness, Jaundice, Sicl
Headache, ChilIs and Malaria. Only 25c
at all druggists.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-13
Red Springs, NC, Sept 7, '09.

Clyde Fitch, easily one of the
most prolific of younger Amerl-
can dramatists, died at Chalons
Sur Marne, France, Saturday
evening, following an operation
for appendicitis. He was born
in Elmira, N. Y, in 1865.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
THE GREAT AND LITTLE BEARS

There was fairy. once upon a
time, who was very beautiful; so
beautiful In fact that the queen
became jealous of her and changed
her into a bear.
Often while wandering in the for
ests she was frightened by the
dogs and fled from them in terror.
And she was afraid of the wild
beasts, forgetting that she was one
herself So she spent most of her
time hiding in a cave.
One day young hunter saw her
and thought he had found a prize
indeed. She saw him, too, and
knew at once that he was her son
grown to manhood. OF course she
loved him and wanted to embrace
him; but when she started toward
him he became alarmed and raised
his spear, intending to kill her
The fairy queen appeared upon
the scene just then and snatchea
the young hunters spear away
from him. Then she touched both
the mother and son lightly with
her magic wand and said. II
change you into stars and place
you in the sky, where you will be
known as the Great and Little
Bears"
On pleasant evenings. when the
sky Is dark. the Great and Little
Bears may to this day be seen
winking gayly at the flowers on the
earth far below.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
HOW TO CAN SWEET PICKLES
hx An Exnar
yritten by An Expert

ed hot, and they will keep well,
the same as fruit. Here are the
materials for picked peaches:
Peaches-seven pounds.
Light brown sugar-four pounds.
Cider vinegar-one pint.
Stick cinnamon-one ounce.
Allspice-one tablespoonful.
Preserving Utensils
Preserving kettle, scales, measur-
ing cup, measuring spoon, table
spoon, teaspoon.
Directions
Dip freestone peaches into boil
ing water for moment, peel and
put into a deep crock. Tie the
spices in piece of cheeseclOth
and boil with the sugar and vine
gar for five minutes, skim well
and pour boiling hot over the
peaches. Cover and stand aside in
a cool place over night.
The next morning drain off the
syrup, boil for 10 minutes, with
the spice bag, boil and skim again
and pour over the fruit again. Re-
pSdt IOI iii &C Afoi HiHS III SuSCCo-
sion. The last morning add the
fruit; II it is not quite tender, boil
until 1t is; skim out into glass
Jars and pour the boiling syrup
over the fruit. II It does not seem
rich and thick, boil little long
err the last time. Seal in jars, al
though these will keep in crooks
II
answer for all sweet pickles.
The watermelon should be
pared, cut in strips and soaked in
alum water, two teaspoonfuls of
powdered alum to two quarts of
water. Soak over night. Heat
gradually to the boiling point and
cook slowly about 10 minutes.
drain and rinse well with cold
water and proceed as for peach
pickles.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
DAILY SHORT STORY

Then he asked the identity of his
benefactress.
II thought you knew" said the
manager, "that this periodical is
owned by a woman--the one you
1%5ss
A month had passed and Delaney
had made good" in his new posi-.
ton He was now regarded as a
permanent and valuable member of
the staff. He had regained his old
self-respect and prosperity was on
the way. He had not seen the pro-
prietress Of the magazine again
since the day she had befriended
him. He had not recognized her,
and burning within him was q great
desire to know the reason for her
action a month before. At last he
determined to wait no longer.
IF you wish to see her." the man.
ager told him, 81 could make an
appointment for you at her home.
She seldom comes here. You know
she is an authoress and her time is
much occupied. She is a talented
woman and you will enjoy meeting
her.
And so 1t was arranged. The next
evening Delaney called at the
home Of his beaefactress. She re-
ceived him graciously and they
talked long together. Then he ask
ed her the question that had filled
his mind for weeks.
"Why did you help me?" he ask.
ed. why did you interfere in my
behalf?"
II will tell you. One day, when
I was 10 years old, I took to you
my manuscripts and asked you to
examine them. You refused, with.
out even q glance at me or my
work. Had l not been forced to earn
my living, l should never have writ.
ten again. But I did, and succeed
ed. When l saw you applying in
vain for position on the maya
zine l now own, thought of my
own feelings, as stood before you
years ago. And l wanted to save
you from them. That was all.
Involuntarily, Delaney shrank
from her. Then, quietly he rose.
With the briefest Of courteous
words he left the house.
The next day Delaney resigned
his position. He was again wan.
derer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
THE REASON.


Francis Delaney, editor of the
Western Magazine, sat in his office
last in q mass Of manuscripts. He
did not near the door open and was
unaware that he was not alone, I'M
til :. timid voice broke the still
ness
/ Good morning, SIR"
The editor raised his eyes with a
Slight start. Before him stood a
tall, young girl, timidly awaiting
his reply.
what can I do for your" De-
1aney asked, brusquely. and his
gaze returned to the manuscripts
before him. She answered him
hesitatingly.
II have some stories. I would be
so glad to submit something. T."
Nothing today" he answered,
without lifting his eyes. "You can
see we are overcrowded with new
manuscripts, now"
The girl cast at him one look of
sorrowful abashment. He did not
see the look, nor did he see her as
she turned with an embarrassed
flush upon her face and left the
room. But the girl did not forget
Ten years later the good fortune
Of Francis Delaney, once editor OF
the Western Magazine, had chang
ed. A long illness had forced him
! to resign his lucrative position
Time and money all had gone in
the recuperation of shattered
health, broken down by the earn
estness of the mans work. At last
he had been restored to his normal
physical condition, but then he
faced new difficulties.
He began a search, long, fruit.
less, for position equal to his
ability. Months passed and he
found nothing he could bring him.
self to accept. At last. he deter.
mined fiercely to secure something
he cared not what.
1t was In San Francisco that De
laney made his last stand. He en-
tered the office of the large maya
zine he had chosen for his attempt
with an ,,Hr of desperate determine
ton. Then, from the manager of
the publication came the same YER
dict-they could not use him at
present.
Delaney turned. almost fiercely
"What is talent WORTH" he cried
bitterly. What are education, ex
perience and trustworthiness II
there is no demand for them? Sure
ly in this establishment there is
some position | can hold
AS his broken voice filled the
room. door opened and woman
entered. He did not notice her, but
she gave a start of-surprise and
her face flushed when she saw him
She paused as she heard his words
And as Delaney turned to go. the
woman's voice broke in.
Il would wish you to give this
gentleman position In the edito
rial department" she said to the
manager. Il know he has ability
Certainly" answered the latter
coldly Then to Delaney: Come
this way. We will arrange terms.
In a private office, Delaney was
employed at lucrative salary
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
"CoMMAssIE OXFORD TORMENT"

the Tafts for refined and accom-
plished COW that would be willing
to go to the country. and the selec-
ton was made from the coterie of
cows at the Fl. p Hood farm, Derry,
n. II. w. Fl. Ranney was her spon-
sor for the introduction into Off
cial circles.
Just to beat IL into you that this
isn't a common. rough-neck COW,
here are some of the accommoda
lions provided for her: She will
have room Of her own with a
southern exposure. cooled artificial
ly. She will be washed and brushed
three times day, special GERM.
cidal soap being used. She will
have two men attendants and a
maid-meaning milkmaid, of
course. Her horns will be kept bur-
nished and her hoofs pared and pol
ished., Her quarters will be kept
antiseptic and nothing profane will
be allowed to touch her.
Incidentally. she Is epected to
come across with some milk morn
ing and evening, but she can have
her afternoons off.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
ANOTHER

BEVERLY, Mass, July 26.-
Whisper 1t lest "Edythe." the White
blouse bovine, overhear. There's a
new official COW been engaged for
president Taft's summer home to
provide a substitute for Edythe's
tactical nectar. Like the other pedi-
greed, pampered and pasteurized
presidential pet at Washington, this
Dne is full-blooded Jersey. Her
name Ia Commassie Oxford Tor
nent, which hereabouts Is jocular-
" admitted to be sheol of fine
name for a COW. Yet she comes
by It legitimately, for. looking her
np In the Jersey peerage, 1t Is seen
That she is the daughter of Comas-
bies Oxford Lad. by Flying Fox. by
Golden Fern, and her mother mot
nother-in-law) was Great Torment
br, and she Is related to the famous
Exile of st. Lambert and to several
bther prominent and illustrious eat
lie. In fact, she Is far removed
From the common herd; and, even
( she wasn't, she wouldn't mingle
with II.
Quite a long search was made by
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
JAKE NOTEBOORN
LOST IN SPOKANE

The police are looking for some
Information concerning the where
abouts of Jake Noteboorn, who was
in Spokane about the middle of last
April with a considerable sum of
money in his pockets. Noteboorn's
mother is i'll in Holland and is
anxious to hear something of him,
as nothing has been learned regard
ing him since his brother received
a postal card written by him In
Spokane in April. His relatives fear
he has met with foul play, as he
was accustomed to writing often.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
LEFT HOSPITAL; THEN
HIT BY A STREET CAR

Within five minutes after leav-
ling the emergency hospital, where
Ne had been bathed and bandaged
for bruises and contusions receiv-
ca in fall on the sidewalk while
Stefffing from an epileptic fit, Ed
lFOfey, a stonemason was run down
and injured even worse by a street
car.
A Traction car hit him as he was
about to cross at the intersection
of Washington and Front avenue,
hurting him several yards. His
injuries are not dangerous. The
street car accident was due to a
swelling on his eye. caused by the
first fall, which prevented him
from seeing the car approach.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

The syrup should be rich and thick
and sufficiently cooked without be-
ing sealed.
. For sour pickles use only the best
cidar vinegar. When heating for
use do not boil it, but scald It only.
and pour over the pickles, and this
may be repeated II necessary.
Nasturtium seeds or a small piece
of horseradish placed in each jar
prevents mold. Use, a porcelain ket-
tie for heating the vinegar. Glass
jars are inexpensive, and these
pickles may be put into them seal
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
Local Application Of Dry Hot Air to Knee

BY the use of this especially de-
signed machine the dry hot air is
applied to the knee only. in cases
of synovitis exaemia or swollen
knees, resulting from strain or
from any injury. AS the heat is
concentrated on the part effected,
the blood is driven through the dis
eased part more rapidly than nor
NAL and carries the germs away
and they are DESTROYED.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
HOME In A BARREL,
JUST LIKE BAD BOYS

PATERSON, N. j., July ,26.-
Mary, Hart, age 16, took q dip in
the Morris canal, and while she
was there somebody stole her
clothing. Little Mary was in a
quandary. Annie Callahan, who
was guarding the clothing, was
frightened away by two men who
took the clothes. But Annie, being
resourceful, got barrel, and little
Mary walked to her nome, at So
Slater street, in 1t, like the story
books say bad boys have to do
sometimes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

1t is just repetition, in a meas
ure, Of the old injunction to his
satanic majesty, Get thee behind
me-" for the pompadour has dis
appeared from the front of the
fashionable girls head only to ap-
pear in the back.
That the pompadour. as it has
been worn by extremists, had its
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

Germs can not exist In q temper
allure such as is created by dry hot
air and the blood Is purified. heat
ing at the same time the tissues.
In the Washington Sanatorium,
rooms 305-6-7-S-9 Rookery building.
the HUMAN BAKE OVEN 10 being
demonstrated daily Office open 5
a. m. to 8 p. m. Nurse In attend
ance to care for women. Phone
Main 2340
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
a B9GR

Rhubarb meringue PIE is just a
little different from the ordinary
rhubarb pie Try 1t. Take three
cups rhubarb cut into fine pieces.
two egg yolks beaten with one and
one-half cups sugar, TWO table,
spoons flour and one-fourth tea
spoon salt. put into pan lined with
plain pie crust. bake in moderate
oven until done Cover with mer-
ingue made of whites of two eggs
and two Tablespoons pulverized
sugar. put back in oven and brown
slightly.
The will gives the work its name.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
az ALICE oIrCHELL KIRK

Sugar and spice and all things
nice" is about what sweet pickles
OF all sorts mean. They may be
made from various fruits, such as
peaches, citron, watermelon rind,
cucumbers, pears and many others,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

origin in the lower regions, is the
firm belief of mere man.
Anyway, its adaptation Is pretty
and becoming. which the original
seldom was. And the round, youth
full face is most charming in the
parted waved couture pictured
above. This is photograph of the
latest fashion in hair dressing for
young. maids and matrons.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

DR.. M. F. Settlers is now located
in suit 221 Paulsen block. Phone
Main 1865. Residence, Main 938. *+s
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

Some men get an awful jolt
when they fall in love.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
HIS DEFENSE FUND
STOLEN BY HIS PAL

Charged with forging the name
of Jack Alton, his chum, who IS
himself in the tolls for passing bad
money, to a money order, sent from
England by Atoms mother, Joe Nc
Govern, alias Douglas, is under ar
rest at Portland. He will be re-
turned to Spokane to stand trial.
Alton with Loren Breeding and
George Barton were convicted by
the United States authorities of
counterfeiting. The money was
sent Alton by his mother to aid
him in his defense. McGovern, Al
toms chum, secured possession of
the letter and confiscated and
cashed a $25 money order it COR
tanned, according t2 allegations.
Every man should have an aim
in life, but lots Of couldn't hit the
ns.l 80
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
This is Nv Last Call.

To the people who have not paid
their County Road and Poor Taxes for
1908, L hereby give notice that Monday,
March 18th, 1909, is the last day they
can be paid to save costs. For all taxes
unpaid at that date shall call on you
and make a levy and execution on your
property, and will sell the same to got
the tax assessed for 1908, in ten days
from date Of my visit.
8-5-2t. JOHN H. ROACH, Collector.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
HEED THEWARNING
Many Milford People Have Done So.

When the kidneys are sick they give
unmistakable warnings that should
not be ignored. BY examining the ur
inc and treating the kidneys upon the
first sign Of disorder, many days Of
suffering may be saved. Sick kidneys
expel dark, IN smelling urine, full Of
"briek dust" sediment and painful in
passage. Sluggish kidneys cause dull
pain in the small Of the back, head.
aches, dizzy spells. tired, lsnquid feel
ings and frequently rheumatic twInges.
Dosn's Kidney Pills are for the kid
neys only they cure sick kidneys, and
rid the blood Of uric poison. II you
suffer from any Ofthe above sym ptoms
you can use no better remedy.
Milford people ,recOmmeHd Dosn's
Kidney Pills
james H. H. Marvel. Jefferson st
Milford, Del, says; About two years
ago my back was so painful that / often
thought it was breaking. Often could
hardly work and at night was unable
to sleep on account of the terrible ach.
ing across the small OF my back. Fin
ally used Doan'e Kidney Pills and
three boxes cured me Of the trouble.
owe so much to this remedy that I
highly recommend it,"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for United States.
Remember the -Doan'E-and
take no other.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Base Ban.

On February Goth Tomakswk base
ball team defeated Woodenhswk in a
three inning dispute game by the score
of 2s to 6, and on February 9th Toma-
hawk defeated Woodenhawk in a
sensational ninth inning finish by the
score ef15 to IA, Tomahawk scoring ten
runs in the final inning. Wooden
hawk was strengthened with players
from Green wood and Hickman. Toms-
hawk plays at Hickman next Satur-
day. Wright is playing a sensational
game at third for TOmahawk.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Shawnee School Report.

The following is a report Of the
Shawnee School for the sixth month
Whole number enrolled, males, y
females, I3 average attendance, males,
II females, u ; percent Of attendance,
males, 81; females, "a. Total, 92I per-
cent. The following deserve mention
fer regular attendance: Emma Wood
all, Carrie Watson, Ida Calhoon, Bessie
Vibbert, Margaret Stuart, Ella Walton,
Mildred Griffith, Mabel Griffith. Bessie
Wiltsie, Agnes Sandosky, Trens Lemx,
Bennie Loux, WilfOrd Gore, Harold
Watson, Herald Miller, Ralph Harri-
son, Edward Donavon, Burton Hend-
ricks, Clifton and Preston Eisehbery,
Visitors, Miss Johnson and Mr.. Cal
hOen.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Pensions for Minor Children.

Col. John Wainwright, OF Whining.
toR, Delaware has secured pensions fol
the minor children Of John X. Lodge,
formerly OF Lewes, Delaware. He served
in Co. H 3rd Delaware Inf, and his
children Bessie, Gertrude, Vernon NJ,
Ada L. and Ida NJ, five in number,
having a pension of SIS q month di-
vided among them commencing Sep
tember 3rd, 1908.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
To All Whom L May COncern.

This certifies that the undersigned on
Wednesday, February oath, 1909 at
Troy, Penney lvania, in the Home Office
OF the National Mutual Relief Associa-
tion, an ASSOCIATION incorporated under
the laws of Pennsylvania, did inspect
the Books aud Records Of the A,socia-
ton and found what believe to be one
OF tine most su ubstantial and safest organ
izstiOns in existence for the investment
Of small funds. 1t is the best opportu-
nifty for the laboring man with small
income to participate, with his small
saving, in the large profits Of the rich.
Troy is not a great commercial town,
but rather a community Of mODeyed
people. The officers Of the Association
are said to be among its most reputable
citizens. This Information was obtained
from persons not cOnaected in any way
with the Association. The business
methods OF the Association are the4in-
est that I have ever seen. All the rec
Ords are accessible to any one desiring
to see them. The President, Secretary
and Assistants are most courteous
The Association is not yet three years
old and Of course not large. On Janu-
ary lst, 1919, it had only 6l3 policies
in force, yet it has done volume Of
business during the short time of its
existence that any like Association
might well be proud. The following is
the record Of the Bank Deposits during
he vear iQOS made IA, the A asociatiou
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF ToIrDO, / :

! oTATE OF UHIUf LIII OF IOLEUU1 a
LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank J.. Cheney makes oath that he ie
senior partner OF the firm OF +. J. Cheney 4
Co, doing business in the City OF Toledo
County and state Aforesaid, and that said
drm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF fCatarrh
that cannot be cured by the use OF Hall's Ca
tarIh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9th day Of Decem Der, A. D. 1886.
So A. W. GLEASON,
7NAAJ NOTARY PUBLIC.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces ofth system. Send for testimonial free.
FL. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Saturday, March 20, 1909,
Beginning a n ID. J. n.

Beginning at ll clock, a. m.
n that certain piece or parcel Of land and marsh,
situated on the east side OF the public road leading
from Frederica 10 Milford In South Murderkil Hun
dred. Kent County, Delaware adjoining lands now
lately belonging to re Stevenson. lands Of S. W.
Darby and others. containing acres more or less.
it being the same and all the land which is described
in a deed from Joseph A. SSgingley and others, to
Webster co-partners, trading as Smith Rouse and
Webster dated the 23rd day Of September, 1905 and
OF record in the office Of the Recorder OF Deeds at
Dover, in Deed Record D Vol. 9. pages II etc.
The improvements upon the land above de-
scrbed consist OF large iron building 60xg0 f. with
sheds attached used as a canning factory and a
large IRON packing house. SuxoO Il. with attach
ment auxtO Il.
At the same place and Immediately following
the sale Of the real estate, above described. will
offer for sale public auction the following chaels
that as to say; l--horse power upright steam
gine with governor complete tu-gal gasoline tank,
lot OF link betting lot Of iron piping Of various sizes
from in. down, ] IN. packing table, - Gaping
trays lot Of iron and wood pulleys split or solid
adjustable shaft hanger lot Of shaft hangers, post
boxes and pulley blocks lot Of iron shalting nearly
new sizes i3-ih and 5-l6 in. ufalo bton wagon
scales wall clock. Rochester lamps J knee hole
desk! } chair water cooler lot Of shaft collars
labelling boards lot OF Candy betting D 8. and in
lot Of tery rods. top and bottom press lot Of top
and bottom dies SET of body rolls, ! cypress tank.
about 500 gal capacity. ] souaring shears. ] cap
press. 4-wheel press. ladder. can truck, iron
tank, tables about 256 lbs Of caps lever air
pumps, FIRE pot. lSft peeling table No. !, Dixie
exhaust fan. lot Of iron screens l4t peeng tables
] table l crane frame, exhaust box. lot Of galvan-
lumber box trucks. and other articles too numer-
Gus 70 mention
TeTms-CASH.
Philip H. Close. AHy-sf-Lsw
W. T. Parvis. BEL AIR. MIDI
Auchoneer
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
In MemOriam.

In remembrance our loving mother
Mary Dawson, who departed this lif
March 4th, 1908.
Just one year has passed dear mother,
Since we saw thy loving facei
And we feel there is no other
That can I'LL the vacant place.
Sleep on, dear mother. and take your rest,
Your sufferings are all DER;
We know you are with the blest,
on that bright and golden shore.
Oh how hard II was to part,
With her we loved so dear;
II left a longing in our heart,
For her dear face to see.
Son and Daughter,
E. D. AND S. d.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Fine Jack for Service.

will stand my Jack at my farm al
Whites Church, near Vernon and
have lOpened up the season for him
since March lst. 1909 This Jack is Of
spendid conformation, weighs about
800 pounds, and is u years old. Fee
$40 to insure.
352t. WILLARD ANTHONY.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Horses and Mules.

II you are in need OF a work horse
driving horse or a team Of mules you
would do well to see us before buying.
We will have load Of young mares
aud broke mules Tuesday, March 9th.
Every one guaranteed as re presented.
Respectfully,
SAPP & CREADICK,
3 silt. Harrington, Delaware.