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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
Fortify Canal. Says Money.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Money Of Ms.
si-sippi delivered an elaborte speeeh in
support Of his resolution declaring ior
the fertilization Of the Panama canal.
The spseeh was an exhaustive argu-
ment and attracted especial attention.
The senator took the broad ground that
the United States Il under obligation 10
keep the canal open He asserted il
would be impossible to DO so in ease OF
war unless the canal should be pro-
tected by every device known to modern
science against military attack.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
WAR LETTER is MAILED.
NisslVe Found on Person Of Slain
Confederate Soldier.

Sf. Adams Vt.-Forty-six years
after it vas found smong the effects
OF a Confederate soldier killed in the
Federal charge on Fishers Hill. Va.
Sept. -. 1864. Mai Seymour II.
Wood Friday mailed a letter to Mrs.
Mildred Mitchell. OF Norfolk. Va. for
whom it was intended
The letter was addressed to Miss
Mile Suead. which was Mrs.
Miichel's maiden name She then
lived in Lynehburg. Va. p. A. Harris
was the writer. and he belonged to the
Virginia volunteer Infantry. Terror
brigade. GOrdon's division II Is not
clear whether his company was the
Twelfth or the Forty-second-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
GRANTS SON TO ATTEND.
Scion cf Union General TO Mirsle
With Gray at Little Rock.

Little Rock. Ark.-Jesse r. Grant
Of New York, son Of Gen U. ;. Grant.
viii be at the national Confederate
reunion in May He writes to George
q Brown, secretary of the board OF
trade, that on his "trip to New Mexico
he will stop OF in Little Rock and
SPEND the day with the veterans CT
the great war. in which his father
PLAYED so prominent a part.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

Pasadena. CaL-Henry Thompson.
who was one of John Browns Heuten-
ants at Harper's Ferry. died az ais
homie here Friday rie was - years
OF age After the surrender OF lee.
Thompson married Browns daughter
She lived here and died years ago.
Thompson and two Of his brothers
were pioneers in Kansas and Joined
Brown when he began his celebrated
raid
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
Donations to Vassar.

Chicago, IIi.-Gffts totaIing sz16.5o0
we're presented to Vassar College at
the meeting Of the associated slumnas
here. Announcement was made that
Mrs. Russell Sage presented sl5000
for the building OF aew dormi'ory'
while the aiumnae gave s50.0e0 to the
college, 81 600 for each year since II
has received its charter. and an af-
ditionaI gift Of si.50o for improve
meuts. Announcement Of > $4,000
scholarship and otaer gifts also we're
made.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

Make porridEe % Parma as for
breakfast. Amount when done one
quart When nearly cooked add two
large handfuls OF rolled eats. After
few minutes pour into mixer. Add
two tablespoons OF salt and teaspoon
Of lard and one cup molasses- stir
and cool lukewarm. then add dissolved
yeast cake Then thicken with white
-four and proceed exactly as with the
white bread. Think I bake Il about
one and threefourths hours. | make
large loaves. 50 IL You make them
smaller a shorter time viii do I
like this bread because the crust Is al
ways tender and the bread is good for
nearly a week
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
FARMERS CRY INJUSTICE.
Saw MiseOneeptiOn in Ruling Against
Union Advocate

Jacksonville officers and members
~ the Farmers Union in Mississippi
are naturally wrought up over the ap-
parent injustice done, no doubt through
miseOneeption of the situation BY the
4fs.a Of the third assistant Postma-tei'
General. in ruling out from raii pri'i-
- ,bs Union Advocate, the weekly Of
6c;aI publication, pnaintalned Os Inc
oani,atton
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
SUBMARINE DREADNAUGHT
Launching of largest Under-water
Craft Extant.

Newport News, Va.-The dreaslnought
submarine cruiser seal. which when com
Pleted vii b. the largest and most pow
!ertul submarine in the United states
uavy, was successfully Iaunchsd We'd
ns-day from the yards Of the Newport
News shipbuilding Company.
The Seal i designed for long ocean
cruises without convoy or tender. She
measures over all i5t feet in length.
with an extreme beam OF 10 feet. SIX
torpedo tubes eampose her armament,
and her magazines will hold ten tor
pedues.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

To one cup Of grated dry American
cheese add one tablespoonful butter.
generous dash Of cayenne and salt to
taste. Work to a smooth paste and
add one teaspoon cream. Put into
tiny glasses and keep in cold place
until used This is a good way
TO use up bits OF dry cheese of any
kind. such as RoGuefort. Swiss. etc
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
HOMES FOR AMBASSADORS
Measure Passes House Afesr Ten
Years Struggle

Washington.-After a ten-y ears
struggle the house passed a bill PRO
viding for the purchase and construc-
ton OF American embassies. legations
and consular bulldogs abroad. The
measure was put through under a sus-
pension Of the rules by a standing
vote OF l4i to 3, the announcement
Of the result by the speaker being
greeted by applause
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
Tax Dogs for Schools

Jaekson.-Covington county has De
.,.,ad var on the dogs when are sueh
! h;udrauee to sheep raising. a I'd acting
upon the authority conferred upon 'ne
baards of supervisors by the lass eggs
-. IN. Coyington county board has
.-s.r,..ted the assessor to assess every
aar ovned by CovingtOn county people,
Sollar for each male and three dollar.
for each female. The funds SO r,lised
.S.u r. known as the school House
1-n-ovemeus s.. fund" 10 be used to rsPAn
~ improve the school hsases.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

Baltimore. Md.-That society must
eventually conclude to SO segregate
feeble-minded children as to prevent
their reproducing was one of the as
sertions made by Dr. H. f. Goddard
of Vineland. n. j.. before the health
conference now in progress here. DR..
Goddard said feebIemindedness was
hereditary and that two per cent. OF
the public school children OF the
United States are deficient mentally in
some way. according to the Law OF
avsragea
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
TRADE HAS DOUBLED.
Report Made on Commerce With
Noa-con.iguous Territory.

WashinEt0H.-WHhin the last seven
years the trade Of the United States
wigA its non-cOntisuoas territories
doubled in value. according 10 statis-
tieiaas Of the bureau Of statistics Of
the department Of commerce aEd
labor In a statement dealing with
this trade it IS shown that in 1910 the
trade with Alaska. Hawaii. Porto
Rico. the Philippines, Guam. Tutila
and the Midway Stands amounted 10
ssea. is6.3f3. In 1903 it amounted to
Siaa. .I07 ,234.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

Wichita. kan.-A wagon carryrnS
twelve school children was hit b. a
train southeast OF this city. Harley
Hsrtenbower. Is years old. and Grover
Hartenbower. 10 years old. were ia
iUred internally. Three daughters OF
Mrs. Ellen Allen were caught on the
engine pilot and carried half a mile
hut were only slightly injured.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

In washing pastry board care
should be taken to use the scruhbinS
brush and sand In the direction of the
grain OF the wood. The dirt Is hy this
means removed without scratching
the surface. The sand should be
washed OF with plenty OF cold water.
and the board first wiped with a clean
cloth and then placed In the air to
dry
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
ILLNESS MAY HALT BILL
Canadian Measure May Have TO Be
Postponed-

Washington-With the end OF the -s--
sion only three and a half weeks away.
serious situation = threatened in the
house OF representatives By the illness
Of leaders OF both parties.
representative Payne OF New York
and Dalxell OF Pennsylvania, from the
Republican side. have Ia grippe. and
Champ clark OF Missagri from the Dem
ocrstie side, = in bed with attack OF
seiatiea.
The illness Of these leaders may mean
a delay IN the consideration Of Canadian
reciprocity in the house.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

San Diego. CaL-Fifteen rebels killed
and six horses and 25,00O rounds OF am
munition captured was the result OF
a battle between sixty rebels and sew
enty-five Mexican troops under COM
mand of Captain Gonxales, which was
fought in Piesehio canyon, eighteen
niles east of Compa.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
Stanford Pardouet-

Is.ksnn.-A- C. Stanford. who vas
sent up ircm Nar'on eopn'y IN 1889 lSt
mauslsuehtsr and who Is serving bic
senteuee. has been given = parton by
f.ov. NesI. on 4 large petition. IN whieh
4 VA, -ited that others we're more
..,.,lrv Of tie ,rim, than >tani"rt, bHi
IN, h. was the nan selected to place
toe crime upon
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

seeus that AL prospects
s'spp' Nils resuming opera
1~s seen Is a thing Of the
\ sasught BY the people here
~ hrst Of February a change
seat woed b. made that
lis 70 everything contested
- veil a. the toxn. Ii
's ssat tire property has
eask 70 the hansls of the
/ '.oAisrs. Nearly ali OF the
sss 4Feady been removed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

REMOVES ALL The SHELL
trnplerrert That VIII Fird immediate
Favor Win AZ Those
Ford % Egga.

Many persons decline 20 have boil
~ eggs Tor breakfast Tor the reason
that they are somewhat of a nuisance
to prepare. after they have been
brought 10 the table. and before they
can b. eaten A few are content to
have The waiter or servant do this. bat
the pleasure of dispatching this dainty
breakfast mursel is marrcd BY the
knoNledge that u IS almost impossible
TO open a hot boiled egg without the
fingers OF the opener coming into In
innate contact With the contents OF
the she'll
This uncertainty Is overcome by ths
use Of the device shown In the accom-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
SUNDAY SCHOOLS BUSY
seues of County Conventions AEs
Announced

Rev. W. Fred Long. the energetic and
devoted general field secretary OF the
Mississippi Sunday School ASSOCIATION
,og.ther with his field assistants, NJ
: y CoekreH and ". \ Chisholm, viii
h very busy al this month with their
,ountv conventions. Rev Mr.. Long aas
daring the past two years reFo1utiou,
Tr~d sunday school work and impartei
,~a,s deal OF his own indOmItabla ea
ervv and spirit into other worker,
through that same energetic spirit, Hh'ef
CO.'S after and gets results
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
Women VIII Have CHANGE.

Topeka, kas.-The Kansas senate
passed the resolution TO submit the
amendment to the constitution giving
~omen the right to vote in all eIec-
tons The vote vas - to -. The re=-
olution had previously passed the house
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
.v.e enlargement contrscts-

CreenvIlle.-The board OF Aissls
sippi Ieyee commissioners aNardes
c1r,racrs for the enlargement o.
revsss in which 7.0oo cubic yards
~ AIR viii BE- removed Al an asgFe
gate cost Of sIS4,6oo-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
Extend Phone Service

yIeridian.-The Mississippi Home
Telshoue Company has completed
arrausements 70 spend about $500.
600 il extending irs ous distance ser
vice 10 towns in all adjacent states
Ssx orleans. Mobile. Memphis and
shreveport will be the first big points
eorreetad with the Mississippi lines
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

Chicago.-Charles willard admitted
that he held up Reetor's restaurant
and obtained $500. He kept the
money less than ten minutes. accord
ing to his confession, for he declares
he was dragged into an alley just a
block from the restaurant and rob
bed by three men.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

-lgtge r. V. Fletcher, re-
pointed to the law depart
as Illinois Central Railroad
having accepted that posi-
About completed his arrange
leave with his family for
where he viii have his head
u the departure Of Judge
Pc Capital City loses one of
abs'antial citizens. quiet. IN
modest, bus always helpful.
While his citizenship has
L Nill leave its impress for
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

"es. Noel sent dowr 10 the
eepartmezt certificates OF
y Tour white men, Those
's.f tiekets Of dismissal were.
s~y, IRON Wayne county,
- ten years for attempted
c--afi Ch2rles Terry, from
a-' January, 1910, to serve
los seduction, d. C. VIII
Jefferson county, in March,
s'e a ten-yezr sentence for
Andrew J. Painter, from
IA March, 1910, for one
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
a,,k u,kes Coed Showing.

Flora-Ar the annual meeting o.
the stockholders OF the Bank OF flofE
= divideud OF II per cent was de-
-I,rsd paving the stockholders 10 per
-, and the balance was placed 10
the surplus fund
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
Kitchen Economy.

To preserve unused yolks os eggs
put the yolks IN cup or basin. drop
a piece Of kitchen paper into cold wa
ter. and place over the top Of cup or
basin This will prevent the yolks
froEn getting hard and they will keep
tor days.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
5ia Alfalfa Crop.

CoIumbus.-The season for ou!ins
,tfaIf. seed is al hand, and from tns
80 quantities that are being pur-
chased it is evident that liberal plant,
ms will be made. The growing OF
aIfalfa in this section has passed the
a~rsriment stage. and it IS now re-
garded as a staple crop
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

(-frof. W. IL Smith. of
infy. has handed his re-igna-
p. Noel as a member of the
rustsss Of the new state nor
a hattiesburg. Hon r Z
Of Holmes county has been
a. lis Successor on the board.
s'eosi Prof. Smith will be an
" The position Of president cI
eoliege, which place was de
r'rsaaent Whitfeh Of the In
sutate and College at Colum-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

Austin. sTex.-The daylight closing
saloon bill was passed by the senate
and now goes 10 Governor Colquitt
The bill provides that saloons mus
rot open before 5 O'Clock a. m. and
thar they must close By m.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
Mis-. Barton ou, Of Danger.

washingtcn.-The condition OF Miss
Clara Barton. the venerable fosnder
Of the Red Cross. who has been ~
with bronchitis. has so greatly i'm
proved that Or J. B. HtibbeIl re-
CARDS her as out OF danger.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

Yoakum, Texas.-Eggs are going from
this and contiguous towns at the rate
of a carload per day Shipments are
being made mainly TO Chicago and New
York
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

Laredo. Tex.-Three leading fire In
surance companies in the United
States cancelled all their policies in
Mexico.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16
Dental Corp. Added to Army.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in the
army appropriation bill which passed
the senate Was a provision for dental
corps IN the army
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

Nawton.-Newton countys court
house at Decatur was en,lIe,y . ae
lyT loved by IRE, together with tne
iarger portion Of the records
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-02-16

John W. Clingan,
& The Office Of the sheriff OF
~ has balanced OF his tax
soont for January, which
-'iest payments for the first
year for many years. The
that thsre was collected
si4-s2, divided as fol
as' s44ssss-ss; county tax,
"a tax, sso7; poiis, 4.7o6.
-sf'Hs commissions of 81
sss amount due the stats
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Tell lem you saw 1t in the Argus
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si1i g wh!4 aHd Q rec
 .aa3 af the 4th aigarg. troop
 They are stationed at the shelter ond at old It. Bliss.
 They have pool hall. bowling alley and numerous other things to keep them from getting lone some.
 Several of the soldiers have typhoid fever but they were carried to their own hospital They have one at each camp.
 Madero's chief surgeon is here in the hospital. He is an Ameri- can, 6 Dr. Wilson. He has an infected arm. He goes over to Madero's camp every day.
 One of the U. s. soldiers was drowned while swimming his horse across the river at Ysleta last week.
 Only ore of the soldiers at Ft. Bliss have died a natural death since have been here.
 They give two concerts every week, one on Tuesday by the cavalry and one on Friday by the infantry.
 They are the only things in Fl Paso worth going to. Cleve- land square is where they have them. The band-stand is built on the order of the Alamo. It is beautiful and is lit up by electric lights.
 1t is time for me to go to work SO 1 will close for this time and send you something else soon.
 Yours Truly
 MRS. EUGENIA BROWN
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Cleveland Dare, Otis Me. Connel, Prof. Stanley Howard and Misses; Annie Baxter, Della Birmingham and Florence Baker, made a pleasant trip to Cotton Plant, Sunday.
 Mesdames; J. I. Ashby, E?Ash by and V. s. Monroe and Miss Bert Freeman made a shopping visit, to Brinkley, the first of the week.
 w. A. Franks and w. L F'ree- man made a business tip u Brinkley, Tuesday.
 The Modern Woodmen had a fine meeting Monday night.
 Business is picking up d litEie here now. The weather is fine and the rice growers are plant ing in rush.
 George Heinrich, the rice grower, is seen on our streets occasionally now.
 George Poston, the rcil estate man keeps in close connection, with Brinkley these days. They say that the stork left George a dear little baby, down in Brink ley, few days ago.
 Several strangers and visitors in Hunter thi, week, from Bell vile, Illinois, and other points. A M. Parrow and daughter among them.
 E. E. Quisenberry and good wife were Brinkley visitors, Tuesday.
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keevil Notes.

There has been quite a lot of cotton to plant over in this vicin- ity, and the farmers are looking rather blue, but l would say cheer up boys, I'm prophesying that 1911 will be remembered as the big crop year.
 The carpenters have complet- ed the school house at Keevil ard Miss Smith began her school last Monday, much to the delight of the many good people of the town who have long been depriv- ed of the proper school facilities.
 J. B. Routh is with us this week, preaching at Corinth church and at Keevil.
 Miss Winnie Brown of Claren- don spent Saturday night with J. B. Kelly and family.
 Miss Sidney Tharp visited in Clarendon from Sunday unti! Tuesday.
 Rev. Gilmore, pastor of the Christian church of Clarendon, preached an interesting sermon at Keevil, Sunday.
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]R!I,nLEY LADY 0N
 ':I. KHAN B0RDER
she Sees The kighsing Just Across The Line From Iaur 7 raEses Pictures of American
 1tidi rs and J. $ rny Qnarsers.

sipaso. T.. \ :. Cd ARGUS:
 YesterIaY Ysi 5ie t} ne le!ter, we 1, ara viag across ,.e liver, but when we get there t,ey had closed the ot-bridqe SD we had to cross on the rail ;oad bridge.
 The trail leading up to 1t is O. of the worst ever saw. It |, not so stee but is pure sand just about a foot deep.
 The soldier who stood guard toll us that he took six six-shoot- ers and a 'forsy-four' from three exicans the lay defore.
 About 150 f ct from where the tail comes down on the other .i..e of the ser is q monument Ut marks the b5aadary of Tex IS. New Mexico 2i1d MoNlco.
 Ius across on the Mexico side
 tn, Nal ar5 hea lqlart9fs. .As they were holding conference, they would not let us go through them.
 This campis nearly a mile from Headquarters, but as the trail isI very good it was not a far walk.
 There was about 150 soldiers stationed at and around the camp.
 The U. s. soldiers stood guard on the Texas side and we had our pictures taken with them. After we went back across the river we went to their camp and they were feeding their horses, so we took the picture of the camp and horses.
 Their troop flag is red and
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sin of hot water Soak the feet in this for full fifteen minutes, gently mas saging the sore parts. (Less time will not give desired results) All sore ness instantly disappears and the corn or callous can be easily peeled off. It may be necessary to repeat this for number of nights for complete cure, but if adhered to it will surely succeed A little olive oil rubbed on the part Is very beneficial This Calocide is a very remarkable preparation for all foot ailments and is no longer confined to doctors use Any druggist has 1t in stock or will quickly get 1t from his wholesale house A twenty-five cent package is usually sufficient to put the worst feet in fine condition. Bad smell ing feet and tender feet need only a few treatments, likewise with infiamed bunons This item will be welcomed by persons who have tried intellectual powders and tablets
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i1il q whil and Q rec .aay ara the 4th algary, troop
The Brinkley argus., 1911-05-12

Hiss tl 3G1> faei'i 5l Il Y eaa. Satl+la, ' f} visit with Miss Cer-rrde I (
 Friday, May 18th, the Me. odist Ladies will serve cream and cake, with coIl drinks, aF the little parlor of J. W. Lar ssa~, There will b. ex tra pr visions made for rom, that eV- cry boty maI be 3etNI Don | forget tne olaee al1 ll.e fr1l{ afternoon, May 19th.
 The Ladies Ail of the Nj. F. church met with Mrs. o. k. Johnson, Monday afternoon. New officers were elected Ter the ensuing year. Mrs. Q. E. Johnson. president, Mrs. I. U. Trice vice presi lent, Mrs. J. I. Barrentine, End vice president, Mrs. E. E. Trotter, secretary. Mrs. J. T. Cooke, treasurer. There was an unusually large number present, and every body enjoyed the meeting, with two new members added to our al- ready large role. The Aid will m eet with Mrs. J. c. East next M onday afternoon.
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Mortgage Sale

Notice is hereby given thatI win on June l3th l9l infront of the post office in ths city ct Br.nklsy sell to inc highest bidder, lot in E. half Of Block E Cartcrs addition to the city. ct Brinkley
 Said sale bsing made to satisfy an in deb edness of $3l3,22 secured by two mort gages one given ty c. V and Lonnie Jones for 2oz,47 Dec. 2t 1909, 10 A. Flora and by said Flora and assigned t9 me. and recorded in record book 8 page AL in the county Recorders office. The second mortgage given by said c. W and Lornie Jones for sn indebtedness, 4s, Of which is yet unpaid. both amounts bearing interest.
 j. M. ROBINSON