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flMlforfc Chronicle.
FRIDAY, JAN. 30, 1903.
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Going North— 7.46 8.86 a. m. 2.45 p. ax.
Going Pofth— 10.64 ». m. 6.. so p. m.
Mall leaves the Post Offf* twenty minutes
before e»«»h ♦rn.ln.
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MOON'S PKE9E3.
l.wit n 4:56 j fT Third 6:49
9 Quarter 0 p.m. Cl Quarter 20 ».
e£ ui1
9:17
New
13
a. m.
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You save money when you buy at C.
Smoke Perfectos, 3 for 10c.-all Ha
Thos. W atsou, Jr.
Buy your spectacles and eye «lasses,
r« T TT •* C - ore
Try La Favorite, a 5C-Clgar, 2 for 5c.
Thos Watson Ir
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Extra fine large oysters.Soc per quart,
Fine white grapes at Watson's.
W. Davidson's.
vana.
at C. W. Davidson's.
See the New Wall Papers at Ham
merslev's Drug Store
mersiey s iirug oi e.
Arnold s.
Fancy California walnuts and al
monds, at \Vatson's.
Smoke Mystic Star, 5c. cigar—hard
Thos. Watson, Jr.
at
to beat.
For sale 1500 bushels western grown
J. E. Holland.
white oats.
Just received largest line of 5c. cigar
Thos. Watson, Jr.
For the lowest prices on ladies'
watches, go to C. W. Davidson.
Come and see our new wall paper for
Thos. Watson, Jr.
Handsome head shawls at Pierce's,
25c to 12.25 each.
School Supplies—pencils,pens,tablets
h etc. New lot at Thomas Watson.
For the "good" kind of a sewing ma
chine, go to C. W. Davidson.
Ask to see the latest Ping Pong
Daugherty,
Photographer,
in town.
1903.
"ft
Photos.
Take home a box of "Maurice River
20c half dozen, or Soo
Arnold's.
Ladies dressing sacks and night
robes in flannelettes.
Ready-Made Dept.
Try the "Maurice River Cove Oys
ters," raw or cooked, in!any style.
Arnold's.
v
Fried Oysters;'
dozen.
(jJeo. H. Hall.
Pure fresh mincemeat, very
and fresh home-made candy, at
Holden's.
Look for them— Plug Pong Photos.
Daugherty Photographer.
Smoke Havana Ressges, a 10c cigar
for 5c. Come and try one Gratis.
. Thos. Wat-on, Jr.
1000 pieces latest designs in Wall
Paper received this week at Hammer
sley's Drug Store.
All of Lowuey's finest candies. We
sell so many, because they're always
Thos. Watson, Jr.
Just arrived, a car load of fine West
horses and mules, which are for
fresh.
V'
ern
sale by Windsor Bros.
For the next few days, Mrs Reedy
will sell some special bar-ains. She
has the finest assortment of goods
in lower Delaware.
We are the one place where you can
buy the 8. and T Ladle's Wrapper in
Geo. H. Hall
It is the best.
town.
Ladies' Ready-Made Dept.
The best place iu Milford to buy.
Guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes, at
the small price of $3.00,$3.:
is at Hammond & Ennis'.
We are the only receivers in town of
the Lowuey Chocolates, direct from
the factory in Boston, and handle
nearly all of the Lowney goods sold
here. Arnold's.
>0 and $1.00,
If you are looking for something
handsome and nice in the organ line
and at a special bargain price, call at
Davidson's jewelrÿ store and see that
beautiful new organ.
The best and cheapest building pias
ter on the market is the King's Wind-1
dry mortar plastor, which gives
perfect satisfaction in every respect,
gold by C. M. Hammond,
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Milford, Del.
Burton Masten has opened a tuest
the Windsor Block nex t door
You will »1
i mark«! in
V to thi Chronicle office.
find the best of beef, pork, sau
ways
sage, etc., on .Laud. Highest cash price
paid for hides and fur.
Br. Thomas Hitch, of Cedar Beach, j
will resume the practice of medicine :
the first of January, 1903,and will have j
an olfice at Henry Clay Jones' resi
dence In Slaughter Neck, where he
will visit daily ; and also an office at
his Cedar Beach Hotel, which will be
open to the public,
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Better Buy your shoes here. We
make a specialty of good shoes. The
kind that show their goodness from ;
start to finish. Ladies'shoes from $1 2ö
to |3 00. Men's from $1.25 to S3 50
N. J. Pierson
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As I am going out of business and
will iea\e Milfoid, all persons owing
me will please come forward and settle
their accounts, as I must collect same
C. M. TAtman. !
paid in is the return gratefully ac
knowled in the following letter ;
at once.
her husband
Five times
much
Little Creek, Del., January 3, 1903.
Mr. Herbert Fell, Manager,
Wilmington Del.,
Dear Sib—I beg to acknowledge re
ceipt, through v our Mr. MeGouigai, of
check for $1.000 in settlement of death
claim under Policy No 1,151.477, on the
life of my husband, William A. Block
som, which was issued on March 21,
1901, and therefore only two premiums
had been paid on same
After Mr Blocksom look this policy
he figured that he would probably live
as long as many of his ancestors, and
that lie would pay in tw ice as much as
he was insured for, sud it was only
through your persuasion that he de
cidtd to keen it in force. Tie result is.
however, that the amount of this check
is marly five times as much as he paid
Uhough he was sixty-hve years of
I tl „ \f r to kppn thi* nnliov
ing Mr. HlOCKSOm to keep lDIB policy ■
iu force. Yours very truly.
Margaret E Blocksom.
NameTiflhTwüiers.
in,
age at the time he insured, and I wish
to ex P ress to y ou m -V sincere apprecia
tlon of the interest you took in persuad
THE CORRECT ANSWER WAS : "GREAT
FI N AT KEITH'S." THE PRIZES
HAVE BEEN MAILED TO THE
WINNERS—ANOTHER CON
TEST THIS WEEK FOR
THE CHILDREN.
The names of the winners in last
week's contest follows : "Great Fun at
Keith's" was the correct answer, and
this answer was received from huu
dree is and hundreds of correspondents,
Of course all could not be winners.
There were two ties for the sixth prize,
three ties for the eighth prize, and
three ties for the niuth prize. In the
case of a tie,each received the prize, for
Mr. Keith's policy is always a liberal
one. Many queer answers were re
ceived,probably the most curious being
"Keith's Fat Gate Run.
The names
and addresses of the winners are :
Bunting C. Earner, Burlington, N. J.;
M. M. Mitchell, Burlington, N. J.;
Miss Lizzie Locke,Collingswood,N. J.;
W. H. Read,Camden, N. J.; W. L.
Poweli, Mount Holly, N. J.; Herman
Risbing, Florence, N. J.; Frederick
Peter, Jr., Burlington, N. J., Miss
Emma Gallagher, Burlington, N. J.;
A. W. Walter, Norristown. Pa.; Miss
Elizabeth Mae Green, Burlington, N.
J.; Miss Clara Carruthers. Riverside,
IN. J.; Miss Marne Murphv, Burling
ton, N. J.: J. Price Hunt, Pennington,
N. J.: Almeda J. Davis, Mount Hally,
N. J.; Miss Helen Caswell,Norristown,
Pa.; and Josephine Scarlet, Trento
Cnei^-L
To interest the children, another
mixed word contest is herewith given,
Here are four words, which form a sen
tence. "Keith's" is one word. What
are the other three ?
TOOOGI KHS W ESHDSAT
nut Street Theatre,Philadelphia," and
ten tickets will be given for the first
To the People op Milford and Vi
"Editor Keith's New Chest
Add ref
ten correct answers.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
CINITY :
We will open next week in the splen
did store room lately occupied by D.
R. Grier & Co.,and adjoining ourcloth
lug and men's furnishing store (which
have been connected) a complete Dry
Goods and Ladies' Furnishings Dk
This department is under
pAKTMENT
the mallagemell t ,,f Mr. Charles H.
fjbeitt who has been connected v illi
the dry goods business of Milford for
many years.
We will be pleased to have the public
inspect the stock, and shall make de
tailed announcements later.
C. D. Abbott Co.
0 f ear |y varieties,
25,000 Gaudy Prize—the best late
^erry, and all right on heavy laud,
Apply to Theo. Townsend,
Strawberry Plants for Sale.
50 000 Brandywine—the best berry
for light land.
50,000 Johnson's Early—one of the
Milford, Del.
20 Fine Missouri Mules
will be sold at private sale at my home
mile North of Owens Station on
one
the Queen Anne railroad. They are
aged f r <,m 3 to 0 years; all good sized
all i,nals. These mules were bought
r jght and will lie sold right, and will
^ guaranteed to purchaser
a« rep re
seated.
u'a!l on or address
H. L. Tatman,
Owens Station, Del.
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Wanted At Once.
20,000 White Oak Ties.
15,000 Reu OaK Ties.
Geo. H. Hall.
oThe W. C. T. XT. meets with Mrs.
H. L. Bunsteir, North Walnut stieet,
next Tuesday evening at 7.30.
Third street, North Milford, next Mon
day evening.
The Willing" Workers will meet at
the home of Mrs. Edward Atkins on
H R Erkickson has been succeeded
as agent for the Prudential Insurance
Company, of Newark, N. J., by Mr
Henry, of Washington, D. C.
Bv a vote of thirty to four the mem
hers of the University Extension Course
decided not to subsitute Kipling for
Meredith as one of the lectures of the
course.
Register Layton granted letters of
administration this week on the estate
of Elias 8. Watson, late of Cedar Creek
hundredi t o Sarah E. Watson and
ClareuceS. Wason.
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stock of John W. Adkins.
Joseph was appointed referee.
Messrs. Daniel Collins, P. P. Rick
ards and James Welch have been ap
pointed the appraisers of the grace y
Gardiner
Don't forget the Illrstrated Lecture
by Prof. Brooks on next Tuesday even
nR in the Presbyterian Church. This
, an(1 aeeomnanving views ha«
p ■ . „
been given successfudy thmuphoutNew
England. New York and Pennsylvania
ami is more than worth the price of
... . . ,
" 1,0118 ac * ' 11 «»uram
a half of fine views, commented on in
bright, original manner. Don't misait,
Llicretia Dewberry. Early Harvest,
, r> I ♦ » .
Miller Red Raspberry Plants. Apply
to Mert Warren on the farm, or to
Theo. Townsend, Milford, Delaware.
Blackberry Plants for Sale.
Dr. E. Roberts, the Veterinarian,
has located in Milford, and offers his
services to all who may need a skilled
veterinary surgeon. His office is at
the Hotel Windsor, and he will be
prompt iu response to all calls. Charges
10 24 tf
reasonable.
A Mew Store Opened.
Wm. Wroten has again opened a
tobacco and confectionery store in Mil
f ord opposite the postotfice, and would
be glad to see his old customers. The
goods are all new and fresh, and he
has one of the finest assortments in
Milford.
It
Notice!
All persons indebted to the estate of
Elias 8. Watson, will please co ne for
ward and settle. Anyone having ai y
claim against said estate will present
same for payment.
Mbs. Sarah E. Watson & Son,
Administrators.
Announcement.
Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1903.
We beg to announce that we have:
this day given an interest in our husi-|
ness to Mr Saunders M. Truitt, Philip
J- 8raith - Fred H Pickel ' Phili l> K
Knerle . and C:ilbert H ' Brandes '
Thanking you all for past favors,and
ho P iu B for a continuance of the same,
, we are very truly yours.
Brandes Bros,.
It Wholesale notions, 325 Market St
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PUBLIC SALE.
gooddriver; has trotted 1 mile on Dover
track in 2 45 and is warranted to work
afraid 'of cars or steam engines.
Also, 1 good York carriage in excellent
condition, 1 set carriage harness. 1 get
of traces and hames, and 1 collar for
carriage, 1 robe and 1 banket—all in
good condition Also. 1 set of work
harness and 1 good cultivator. All the
above can be bought at private sale at
low prices. Apply to
One young hay horse, 6 years old, a
Wat «on's
H. R. ERRICKSCN,
North Walnut St.
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Great Sacrifice Sale.
$5,000 worth of clothing, underwear,
gents' furnishings, boots and shoes,hats
and caps, «fee , to be sold at once for cost
and less than cost, or for whatever they
wiil bring for cash,
ness in Milford to go iu business in the
city, therefore everything must besold.
A good et»i>d for rent.
This «todr Ifc-Iades men's and boys'
overcoats, men's suits and a big line of
boys' and children's suits, sizes to fit
boys from 3 years old to 19 : a large lot
of boys' knee pants, sizes 3 to 15, and
youths' pants, men's first-class dress
pants, business pants «c.; men's, boys'
and children's underwear, men's, and
boys'dress shirts and work shirts,men's
and boys' overalls ; all kinds of men's,
boys', children's, women's and misses'
hose ; all kinds of gloves for dress or
w T ork and suspenders ; men's and boys'
sweaters and jackets ; umbrellas, cuffs
and collars, and a nice line of neckwear;
lot of good jewelry, cuff buttons,shut
studs, &c., pocket books, gentlemen's
and ladies' handkerchiefs ; a lot of the
best extracts and perfumery made ;
men's and boys' boots and shoes, dress
shoes and work shoes,women's,misses',
children's and infant's shoes and rub
bers ; men's and boys' soft and stiff
hats and caps, &c. A good new and
clean stock through having been able
to watch every detail close myself that
no old stock accumulated.
Going out of busi
:
;
C. M. Tatman.
Fire Sale.
All goods damaged by recent fire
will he sold at a sacrifice at E. C.
Pierce's grocery store, Watson Block,
Milford, Del.
Wanted.
Muskrats, will pay highest cash !
price Ship at once.
Spice it & Bkocki.ey.
101 E. Fourth St.,
Wilmington, Del.
The Bull's Head Bazaar.
3730-32- 34 -.-l 6.38
MARKET
ST EET.
Pennsylvania f'
Murgan & Sullivan, 1
Propiietors.
Sale and Exchange Stables. Auc
tion Sales every Monday and
Thursday.
BELL AND KEVStONE PHONE.
E-xecutors' Sale
of valuable
Reeil Estate.
The
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Saturday,Febrnary 7th, 1903.
A1 J,{^J 0 ^?ÛÎSVt^S^rSîc"Ônin d i: .nd
premises «-ituate on the couth side ot 'the public
roadleariiair from Farmington to Staytousville
th?o«Sh*thefi!rSf ôf°the
dred. Kent county an., state of Delaware, and ;
mid to contain (W actes and i38 sq perches of
lau. I l>e the same more or less. Being n part of
the home farm of the said James Hoey,deceased;
lying Hast of said lane and which is said bv v»r
tue of direction contained in his last write and
testament. The HUMovements thereon being a
smaU ,- rame dwelling house and potato house.
terms cash.
Attend««.* „. büBll. Executor.
lersigned as Executor of Tames Hoev, 1
deceased; will sell rtt public sale at Call's Hotel
.11 the town of Milford, at
:30 p m:
W. W. Harrington, his attorney.
AT
Warren's Grocery,
j
(Esq. Shockley's old stand in
South Milford)
Wanted fOF Cash OF Trade.
POULTRY, EGGS,
Fresh groceries of all kinds, de
livered at your doors.
Get Warren's prices before you
sell—it will make you money,
JOS. E. WARREN,
Delaware.
South Milford,
RAMSEY & DENNEY,
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Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights,
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Horseshoeing our Specialty.
All work done promptly by skilled mechan
ic! guaranteed. Call or send your work
1 to our shop «m
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| , £ K the Foet WaPm and D ry.
i Aching, Damp feet. At all druggists and
■•hoe»tores.25c.
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WATER ST., NORTH MILFORD.
Protect your Ideas. Consultation
f ree. Pec dependent on succès s
B Stkvkns a
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ssl-Mth St.» Washington.
Mir.
Co.
i ftp Electric Stockings >jjg []Q
i', / AHDOVIINAL S1IPP0RTF.RS T
I I TRUSSES. ETC.. Descriptive Catn'cgec Free.
Tv.CI„i,ol 1005 Spring Garden St.,
'sSÿriaVtl Philadelphia, Pa
•eow 201
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Signet Ring's.^ T ^ E » Mans
This most popular ring of the day has a firm «r
hold on public approval It combines beau- EH
ty with durability and may be plain or elab- V
orately chased. We have a large variety for jqçf
both ladies and gentlemen at prices ranging
from $ 1.75 to gau. 00 . Beautiful hand wrought monograms
and crests cut to order.
Stop and Examine them Anyway,
All kinds of repairing of watches, Jewelry or spectacles done
quickly and at a moderate price.
6003
EVANS CgL SON,J eweelers -
BIG VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY,
This month we will offer you some
JEWELRY special bargains in
DIAMONDS watches, clocks and
ROGERS SILVERPLATED WARE.
WATCHES
Sucb as Knives, Forks, Spoons, Tadels,
Berry Sets, etc. Owing to our X-mas
rush we sold entirely out of many things
in our regular line. But we are filling up
the broken assortment and in a few days
you will find us with a complete stock as
usual.
and a
complete line
of the
GENUINE
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SilPtr
I am ready now to do all repairing
and examined your eyes for glasses.
Very Truly,
ât Rogers Bros.
/ Knives, Forks,
Spoons, etc.
Eye« carefully examined and
properly fitted to the best grade
Repairing. V_ ' ,
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B. B. TOPPING,
Jeweler and optician,
16 North Walnut St.
Harrington, Dei, Jan. 1st, 1903.
TO 'MY CUSTOMERS: -
/ desire to announce that Mr. S. A. Hill is no longer in my employ ,
and that my drive well and pump busines will be conducted by men who 'are
1 will also do pipe cutting, steam fitting and
Rubber and leather
calculated to render satisfaction.
keep a good supply of fittings for both steam and water,
beltiug on hand andfumished to order.
In addition to the above I will do tin roofing, spouting, jobbing and re
Give me a call and get prices before contracting for your work in
pairing,
that line.
Thanking the public for past favors and hoping a continuance of the
same.
I remain yours respectfully,
IF. C. WRIGHT.
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A Good Place to Get the Best and Latest
Styles in Dry Good Notions and
Trimmings.
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DRESS GOODS A SPECIALTY.
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We are receive! tig new goods every day. Xo more opportune
time than just now, to select a nice dress.be it for house street
or more dressy occasions, large showing of fabrics in black
and colors in all the new weaves and desireabie weight at
attractive prices.
Ready made dresses and walking skirts,
muslin underwear etc' Outing flannels flannelettes and new
cotton dress fabrics.
Waists, ladies
J. W. Truitt & Co.
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The latest styles. The lowest prices. Trimmed without cost, at
K«xt Door to Post 0(1«*
MILFORD, DEL.
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