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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16
Noteg from slaughter Beach.

This week has been particularly
gay at this shore. The beautiful sun
shine and balmY breezes have put the
sojourners by the salt waves in the
very best of spirits.
Another charming entertainment
took place this week under the pat
rOuage of Miss Agnes Evans, guest
of "Gelertn cottage. The affair was
the popular peak Sisters" in new
program. and its every detail was full
of mirth.
The slaughter Beach 9ousen is
taxed to its utmost capacity TO enter
tain its permanent guests in addition
to Tie hundreds Of transient patrons.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

This week is notable In South Muir
derkill hundred for the transaction in
real estate of valuable character.
The Darby estate, comprising highly
improved farms. in the vicinity of
Frederick, aud valuable oak timber
lands near FELTON,, attracted much at
tention and caused spirited bidding.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
through its attorney, Geo. V Massey,
purchased large tract back of Eel
and VIM. Taylor the balance oft.
This tract. 600 acres. brought S23, 900.
and the whole estate Appropriated
$4,000. All land sold averaged S4l.O0
per acre.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16
mILFoRD CHURCH DIRECTORY

Sunday School at the Chapel on Second Street,
South, at , p m. Sunday School Prayer meeting,
first Sunday in every month
Baptist Church, Second-strcet, moth, regular
at 700 A. n, Prayer Meetng-T hursdayEyenin
N E. Church, on Railroad Avenue services
at 1886 a. m. and zoo p. m Rev. j. II. Wiley
Pastor Sunday School at .. 90 p m. Prayer
Meeting. Thursday evening at 100 o'clock.
Presbyterian Church, corner OF Walnut and
a. nj, and 2. 10 .. IN. Rev. Il d.. L.Bunstein Pastor.
Sunday School at 100 p. m. Prayer Meeting at
zoo O'Clock Thursday evenings,
srndsSs Uoiv Fncbarist o. n m Mathis. IA sO
High celebration and sermon. HOO Vespers 800
p. m. Litany and Sermon, 7.3l,-Week Days
~ mn crsrt Tbprsdavs =, bes service viii b
at 80 with sermon.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

FIFTX. SIX men (prOminent in Mil
ford hung their heads in shame last
Saturday evening. because they were
so easily duped and swindled out OF
fifty cents apiece by common street
fakir of brass jewelry. The fellow had
glib tongue, and he commenced by
making au elaborate statement that
his iewelry was neither gold, silver,
iron or brass; but a late discovery and
amalganation OF metals. He purpOsed
to offer it to the people, and. if they
would not buy, he would make them
present. The ''fakir" displayed
watches prominently, and led his vie
Tins to believe thai his final object
would be to sell these watches, and
this is how he played upon their Gu
pidity. First, lie offered rings at ten
cents piece, and sold scores of them.
Then after he made a glowing speech,
he made each purchaser present of
his ten cents-letting them retain the
ring. He then offered seeVe-buttOns
at twenty-five cents, and sold num-
Der of sets. Protesting to be anxious
to introduce his goods and fearing his
audience would mistake his intentions
to give them the benefit of his visit
among them, he returned the quarter
to each purchaser Of buttons, and at
the same time dwelt upon the Won
derful metal and its discovery. His
next move was TO offer lot of watch
chains for fifty ceuts-intimating that
the next article offered would be
watches. But the watches that they
longed for never came; for after selling
fifty six chains, he gathered up his
effects and left the town, Two prom
inent Gamers, one horse dealer, four
retired farmers-One of whom bought
three chaius-and physician bit the
bait, and the queer part of all IS, all Of
them are men of good common sense.
They enjoy the joke, but some who
were actuated by cupidity could i'll
afford to lose the half dollar.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16
NOTICE.

The undersigned begs to inform
his old patrons and the public gen.
orally that he is still in the lumber
business, at the old stand, formerly
occupied by the late firm Of Barber
e. Minors, where you will find a
complete stock of all kinds of build
ing materials, such as Framing, Ma
ryland and White Pine siding, Hem
lock barn, and White Pine of vari-
Gus grades. Flooring, shingles, lath,
doors, blinds and sash of all kinds;
all of which am offering at lowest
prices. Please give me a call before
buying elsewhere; Yours &c,
GEO. P. MINORS.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

BIG THURSDAY at Bowers Beach
was memorable to few persons be-
cause of theirimblbing too much whis-
key,and receiving considerablepunish-
ment IN their pugiIistic efforts, It's
lots of fun-they think.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

WM. RIsLER, of Lincoln, was held
in $500 bail by Esq. Stevens on Mon
day last, for striking a son of Stephen
w. Shockley, of the same town. The
row was over in few minutes, and
took place in barber shop.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

AT trustee sale of the "Sipple es-
tate" of farming lands, located princi-
pslly near Little Creek, in Kent
county, Mr. John H. Latchum. the
Cothier of Milford, bought farm for
$4,000 The tract Is well located, and
the soil fine quality.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

THE tug boat Aurelia, engaged in
towing on the Mispillion river, met
with a serious accident while moOred
in the river near the light house last
week. She caught on the bank and
turned over in ten feet Of water. She
was raised this week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

REV. MR.. c. SAVAGE, of the Bap-
tist Church, and Mr.. B. F. B. Wood
all.are this week attending the Baptist
Association of Virginia, Mr.. Savage
will return in time to conduct the SER
vices on Sunday next.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

LAST week Col. Geo w. Marshall,
Adjutant II. j. Paige, Captain f. c..
Wiswell and Lieut.. TheO. Townsend,
visited two of the regimental encamp-
ments Of the Pennsylvania National
Guard-the State Fencibles at Bristol.
under command of Major Chew, and
the First Regiment Camp near West
Chester, under command of Col. Bow
man. Every courtesy possible was
shown to the representatives of Della
wares militia by both command
mants, and the utmost good will mani
tested for the State. At Bristol the
officers picked UP many points useful
to know in the successful manage
ment of military camp, and witnessed
some fine work in drill by battalion
in foot movements and the manual of
arms. Major Chew is one of the strict
est of Observation-Disclosures his camp was
a model one. Col. BOwman's camp
was visited on Thursday-the day
when Governor Beaver and his staff
made their formal inspeetiOn-and the
Delaware officers were especially hon
0red by personal invitation from
General Hastings to join the Govern
Or's party. In this company Col. Mar
shall and his staff witnessed one of
the finest displays that has been made
Icy any military body in this country
since the rebellion closed, viz: regi-
mental skirmish drill with blank car
tridges. The smell of gunpOwder as
it hung in blue cloud over the field.
where thousand men in battle array
were yelling and rallying, caused
Captain WiswelI to pant with excite
ment as it carried his memory back to
those days twenty-five years ago.when
such picture meant pain and death
to many poor fellow. After the
drill, the honors of seats at special
banquet rendered to Governor Beaver
and staffby Col. Bowman and officer,
was extended to the Delaware officers.
To Col. Robinson, of the Governors
staff,tne Delaware boys were especially
indebIed for information aud courtesy
during this trip,and could only refuse
the honor through him. of joining the
Governors party to inspect Camp
Ryan on Friday, because Of the neces-
sity of returning home.
The liver and kidneys must be kept in
good condition. Hoods Sarsaparilla is a
great remedy for regulating these organs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

THE w. c. II. U. propose giving a
lawn party at the residence nf Mr. Jas
H. Hammond on Friday afternoon,
August oath, where supper will be
provided, besides cake and ice cream,
at reasonable prices.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

THERE will be a meeting of the WIS
and VS. at the Library next Monday
evening at eight O'clock. a full at
tendance is desired, as there is bust
ness of importance to be settled.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16
Arrival of Mails.

FROM NoRTn-1I;24 AM, and 5;54 PM.
FROM SOUTH $50 Am.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

FODDER saving commenced this
week Oh high sandy land in this vicin-
ity. 1t will be general next week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

THE various camp ana woods meet
ings were largely attended on Sunday
last.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

ON eight acres Of ground this season
George Holmes threshed lsS bushels Of
Fultz wheat.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

A 'pilot-fsh" was captured at Cedar
Beach on Friday of last week. This
curious creature was viewed by scores
of persons while it was on exhibition
at the CHRONICLE Office.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

THERE will lie preaching next Sun
day at Wildwood Church at 10 a. NJ,
by the pastor, Jas. Carroll; at p. NJ.
by Rev. J. H. Wiley, and at 730 p.
m. by Rev. w. X Galloway.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

A special meeting of the Union Re-
publican Club, of Milford, will be held
next Tuesday evening.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

WHILE hauling a threshing ma
chine in Milford Neck last week, a
horse owned by Benjamin Davis fell
dead.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16
GEO. P. MINORS.
SAMUEL J. WILSON,
Funeral Director and Embalnler,

Fine cloth covered caskets and metallic cas-
kets. B ldies carefully embalmed. Robes OF the
most approved patterns, In feet anything needed
for q first class funeral.
Personal and prompt attention given 70 funer-
ais, Satisfaction guaranteed. I receive ny
mail at Milton daily At O'Clock An Teloera ph
orders sent 10 Ellendale viii be forwarded ta ne.
Black or White Hearao Used,
SAMI.- =, WILSON. MILToN, nRs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

CHARLES BARKER has bought from
JOsephus Stevens the dwelling and lot
adjoining his new brick residence on
South Walnut-st. The consideration
being a building lot on Westinghouse,
on which are stables and carriage
house. and 81 10000 in cash.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

THE ladies of FELTON, give a festival
this and tomorrow evenings for the
benefit Of the public schools of that
fOWn
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16
MILFORD MENTIONS.

For a few days mosquitoes have
been numerous.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

WATERNIELONsar are scarce In the 10 cal
market, and promise to be high priced.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

THERE will be a lecture given at the
Chapel on next Tuesday evening,
August Goth, by the Rev J. H. Wiley
on "Woman's Rights, aud Woman's
Wrongs" for the benefit of the Read
ing Room. Admission twenty cents.
Come all and make it a success.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

IT is always well to look the title of
property well back into the records
before huying-as Harry q. COrsa, of
Milford Neck, will testify. In look
ing over his papers, Paris T. Carlisle,
OF Frederick, found mortgage which
he had taken from a previous owner
Of Mr.. Corsa's farm nearly twenty
years previous. 1t had escaped his
memory, and the interest with princi-
pal made amount to more than The
farm is worth. Mr.. Corsa will, so we
are informed, give the place up, aud
has already taken a position in the
State Of New Jersey.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

PROF. BECKwIrH, of the Expert
mental Station, visited Milford last
Tuesday and had many varieties of
strawberries planted for experiment
purposes. One lot was set on the
home farm of Rev. j. S. Willis, aud
another on Chas. S. Barker's farm
near here. Prof Beckwith will set
plants at Lewes, Georgetown, SeafOrd
and RridpeYille.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

WHILE Burton D. Carpenter, Jr.,
a farmer residing near Cedar Creek,
was enjoying Little Thursday" at
the bayshore with his family, some
person, or persons, entered his home
aud stole $500 in money and a guam
tity Of lard. Whoever the party was,
they were familiar with the premises,
as they found the hidden door key,
and gained entrance in that way. The
meat house lock was broken to gain
entrance into it. The thief is sus-
pected.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-16

The liver and kidneys must be kept in
good condition. Hoods Sarsaparilla is a
great remedy for regulating these organs.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14

An honest Indifference to many pre-
vailing complaints is the result Of us
ing l.axxdor. For sale by Ill druggists.
Price only % cents q package.
No one can develop the grace of
meekness by listening to 4 crying bal y.
Sto, its fretfulness by curing the co ic
with DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Congregational Church have ar
ranged for q Concert in the Church
Tuesday. March 26th, at 8 P. NJ.
Mrs. Schaefer, of Rushmore, will
sing. Mrs. DIR. Crigler, Mrs. Dean,
Mrs. F. Durfee, and Mrs. Gar
lick are planning the entertain
mont, and the public may expect
to hear from them. Further par
ticulars next week.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14
JOHN LEDENE.

The Merchant Tailor and Clothier,
opposite the City Park. has received
his spring stock OF Suitiogs, Of the
hest quality. which he will make up in
the latest style, insuring neat fits, at
the lowest prices Call and examine
his large and varied assortment and
see for yourselves rs to prices. etc.
The Ready Made Clothing Depart
ment has also received its spring re-
Inducements. Gents furnishing goods
in every variety, Hats. caps. and every
thing necessary for gentleman 8 dress
can here he found.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14
From the American ANALYST

From the American Analyst
The banana is much softer and
more delicately favored than the
plantain. The fruit when ripe con-
tains u per cent. Of water; of the
twcnty-six remaining parts, twenty
are sugar and two gluten or flesh
forming substance Like rice it is not
by itself perfect food, but requiring
the addition Of some more nitrogen
Gus material, as pulse or lean meat.
When dried and converted into meal.
it is less nutritious than the meal of
the grain mentioned. In tropical
countries it is, nevertheless, most
valuable food, and is 50 extensively
consumed as to take the the place of
our cereal grains as the ordinary ar
ticle of diet. About six and a half
pounds of the fruit, or two pounds
of the dry meal, will, one-quarter
pounds Of salt meat or fish, form in
tropical America the daily allowance
of the laborer. The pulp of the plain
tain is squeezed through fine sieve
and formed into loaves, which, when
dried, will keep a long time. The
unripe food often becomes the staff
of life; it is dried in the oven and is
eaten in this state. and will keep such
a length of time that natives carry
it with them when proceeding on
journeys. While unripe the. food is
filed with starch, and when dried
has a resemblance to bread both in
taste and composition. The loaves
made by the ripened pulp are
saccharine and not farinaceous. There
are many instances Of men subsisting
entirely upon bananas, who have been
deserters from ships in tropical
chimes Mr.. Stanley. in his book.
across the Dark Continent"
frequently mentions bananas as one
of the principal articles of food for
his party. and as one Of the most i'm
portant crops of the natives. He states
that villages and banana fields were
always found together" Also, that in
the dwarf lands bananas as long rs
his arm and plaintains as long as the
dwarfs Gust one yard) were sufficient
food for man one day.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14

NEW STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES,
J. II. johnson has put in about 800
pairs of mems and boys shoes in calf
Dangolas. Green and Buff in Congress
Ball and Button for dress shoes rang
ing in prices from 50 to $3.50 per. pair.
Also about 2CO pairs iu mems and
misses ine:hand tanned in French kid {;
bright and dull Dangolss, Opera and
Common sense last in e. D. E. and f..
e. Widths. Shoes made to order, and
at reduced prices.
29.3W, j. II. JOHNSON.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14

The following from the Pen Of Mr..
L. p. Bardwell, editor OF THE MARION
(1OwA) PILOT, will, We believe be OF
interest to many Of our readers. He
to tho res, ~ MERITS Of 1ns
Cough Remedy: have used it IN my :
Il '" most e3esiisnt, ' IN. .ri' especially for
and effective. !" For sale by q. ". Smith.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14
From Forest and Stream.

From Forest and Stream. =; *
/ have forgotten details, but the
gist of it was that during one of
those periods Of deep winter snow in
New Hampshire, when, as many Of
us can attest, there sometimes come
some hours Of rain and sleet and then
a freeze, leaving crust of glare ice
over everything strong enough to
hold up an OK team, some young
fellows conceived the idea Of having
some coasting extraordinary. They
dragged from a dooryard and with
much effort and pains a large lumber
sled and took it far up a slope beyond
the house. They mounted the sled in
high spirits and let her CO." intend.
ing to bring up in the dooryard from
which they had started So great was
the weight Of the sled and its load
and 50 slippery the surface that they
attained terrific speed in q few
moments, and not only dashed
through the d"oryard but clean
through an open barn and down a
long slope beyond, finally bringing
IL? in a meadow many rods away
not, however, without remarkable
adventure en- route.
There happened at this time to be
an old white horse standing in the
barn and quietly munching hay
Quick as flash the darting slet:
knocked his legs from under him AM;
landed him on the sled, half killing
the astonished and helpless boys,
and carrying them all to the foot OF
the hill. Nor was this the end of il
Up that hill on the icy crust nc
horse could conc, and for nearly &
week he had to be supported on hay
carried to the meadow by the boys
The account of the sled knocking
the legs of the moose from under hin
and landing him on to the sled. tin
sharp stakes Of which pierced hi
side, docs not really seem to me 81
impossible an occurrence.-Fores
and Stream.
Mr.. II. b. Wynne, of Wi,itev;lle
Tenn, is one Of the many druggist
who recommend Chamberlain Ccgl
Remedy. because they know it is re
liable. Mr.. Wynne says: ~ have soil
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy an
take pleasure in recomme ndtng it t
the general public, as being " lnedi
cine of great worth ard merit tn
! manufacturers of this remedy cert ainl
have been great henefactors TO suffer
ing humanity" 1t does not dry up
cough or cold; but loosens aud relieve
it, freeing the system of all bad etfec
of the cold. For sale at so cents pc
bottle, by G. ". Smith.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14

=: The oppressed subjects of European
governments turn. to this country for
free homes, free laws. and for the free
use ut Salvation Oil for their pains.
1t is the slight cold frequently con-
tracted that finally undermines the sys-
ten, Use DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in
the beginning stages, and he cured.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14
TESTIMONIAL or RESPECT.

LIE TESTIMONIAL or RESPECT.
We the members Of the Progressive
Assembly No. 94ll 1t Worthington
Mobiles County State Of Minnesota, In
regular session this LIST day Of March
Pass the following resolutions, to wit:
Resolved: That appropriate resolu-
lions be engrosstd on the journal Of
the order, expressive of the high esteem
We have for our late brothers who have
presented their designations.
Resolved: That we the remaining
members Of the aforesaid order deeply
regret the necessity that prompts our
dear brothers to part with US, to cast
their lots in other lands.
Resolved: That although mountains
may lift their lofty tops, and rivers roll
between us, that in tho future as in
tho past our hearts hearts will Ike bound
by two-fold cord which cannot be
broken.
Resolved: That although absent In
the flesh, they shall have the undivided
prayers of the order, to aid and
strengthen them in their journey Of
life. ..,
Resolved: That ~ our brothers have
como forth to FIX their hopes. their OBJ
jects, and their prospects, among
strangers. they have left behind those
that will rejoice at their prosperity Of
mourn their misf0rtuneS.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALVE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter .chapped hands. childblains
corns, and all skin eruptiODs, and posi-
lively cures piles or no pay required.
It is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or no money refunded. Price
Is cents per bottle. For sale by T.. w.
Smith.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14
NOTICE.

Any persons having Drums or
Flies belonging to the Grand Army
Post are requested to return them
Immediately, either to Frank Glas-
gov, or to myself. By order of the
Post. r. B. PLoTTs,
Adiutant.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14
KEEP THE MALARIA OFF.

Health depends upon keeping our
systetns in proper tone. We often
need the aid Of tones to do 50. Aunt
Rachaei's Malarial Bitters, according
to the opinion of our best and most
successful Medical Practitioners ave
the drsideratum so 1org sought after
by the profession to follow the quinine.
Sold 10y Druggists.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14
FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers for sale: One
good horse; seven new mich COWS; 20
steers and heifers; yoke of oxen;
wagons; one buggy: and all kinds Of
plOWs, and other farm machinery.
will sell the above for. part cash. and
balance on time. D. W. CHUTE.
30-lm.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14
VERTINARY SURGEON.
nE. O. a. DEAN

Performs all manner of surgical op.
erations upon horses. cattle, dogs and
swine, in a scientific and skillfnl man.
ner, and will treat all diseases these
animals are subject to. Dehorning of
cattle. a speciality. Uneven teeth
dressed. Residence on Section %,
Seward Township, Mobiles county.
PostofIlce address, Fulda, Murray Co..
MINI. Is 1y
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14
"SURPLUS" FOR THE FARMERS-BUT.
SECURITY MUST BE GIVEN.

SECURITY MUST BE GIVEN.
The Fidelity Loan and Trust COM
1T all times. As ::snrplus,; for invest.
ment. Loans made to farmers ut rea-
sonable rates upon their land security.
Those who want to bny moro land. or
live stock, or to refund existing in
funds on short notice, by calling upon
Walter Aagaard, at WorthinRton,
who is the company's agent at that
point. 26.3m.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14
: FOR SALE.

One cook stove; ono plush rocking
chair; one plush sofa; one marble tor
wash stand; one Office stove; inquire
at Advance Office.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-03-14

WANTED.-By a single gentleman, \
furnished room, pleasantly located.
Address Box IS, Worthinaton, post.
Office. 27-tf