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Middletown transcript., 1912-03-09
WARWICK

Judge R. B. Merritt spent Tuesday in
Elkton.
Mrs. Mollie Manlove, of Cecilton, is
visiting in town.
Mrs. D. P. King Jr. was a town visitor
on Tuesday last.
Rev. and Mrs. G. J. Hill spent Tuesday
with Sassafras friends.
Mrs. Uric CHM, of Mt. Pleasant, was a
caller in town on Tuesday.
Mr.. Samuel King and Miss Lena King
visited Galena relatives several days last
week.
Misses Ethel and Eula Vinyard visited
their mother Mrs. Verena Vinysrd on
Sunday.
Mr.. w. B. Lofand, of Philadelphia,
visited his mother, Mrs. Mary A. Lofand
on Sunday.
Mr.. md Mrs. Ezra Evans, of Middle
town, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Elwood Brown.
Mr.. aud Mrs. John L. Lattomus, of near
Wilmington, we're the guests of friends
here Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Lipscomb, of Will
nlington, spent Saturday and Sunday with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs Robert Llpscomb.
Preaching Sunday morning at 1870 A.
M. followed by Holy Communion. All
are cordially invited to attend the SER
vices.
The "Mite Society" will hold its regular
business meeting on Friday evening next,
March 18th, at the home of Mrs. William
Vinyard.
Mr.. W. R. R)dney Price left town last
Saturday for Tome Institute, Port Depos
it, Nd, where he will take up a special
course for several months.
An entertainment and oyster and poul-
try supper will be given in the P. O. S. of
A. Hall, on Thursday and Friday evening
March 28th and 10Th. The benefit of the
NJ. P Church.
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BOY SHOT SCHOOL CLERK

On Tuesday afternoon Is year old boy
attending the public school at Summit
Bridge proved so incorrigible that his
teacher was forced to call upon Mr. Char
les Fox the clerk of the school District to
put him out.
Mr.. Fox ordered the boy to learn the
school, whereupon he drew a revolver
and fred point blank at Mr.. Fox the bnl-
let ctr king him in the left breast very
near the heart, passing through the flesh
of bis left hand between the thumb and
the first finger.
But for the fortunate circumstance
that the bullet struck the buckle of Mr.
Fox's suspenders and was thus detected,
it is probable that it would have resulted
fatally. The bullet after striking the
buckle fell to the floor.
After the lad had been finally elected
be fired another shot through the door.
The boy was arrested and taken before
Squire Jones of st Georges who fined him
$40 an act which was wholly outside of
his powers as a justice of the peace.
Mr.. H. C. Ellison upon learning the
facts laid them before the Attorney Gen.
eraI who is exoected to take some proper
action in the matter. He has already put
the case in the hands of State Detective
Mccoy.
The bad conduct of this boy it is said,
had previously caused another teacher to
resign.
He is said to be known for his cruelty
to animals. His parents are living at
Summit Bridge. 1t would seem to be a
clear case for the House of Correction.
One wonders if bis parents knew that he
was in the habit of carrying a concealed
deadly weapon. If so, some sound pater-
nal walloping might have cured him of
this vicious La5it and thus prevented the
crime that so nearly proved tragedy.
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Century Club Notes

A very interesting session of the New
Century Cinb was held Oh Tuesday after
noon. After brief business meeting, the
program was in charge of Mrs. Mary Coch-
rau Pool who gave current events, Mrs.
f. C. Shepherd read an article about AS
sociate Justice Pltney, OF New Jersey;
Mrs. c. A. Hoff=cker gave "The Father
of Aviation" Mrs. Charles Derricks0n
the Susquehanna;" Mrs. George Derrick
con spoke Of "Woman Suffrage and Miss
Hester Jones read about 1.-THE Relics OF
the Great South West"
The program fer next Tuesday will be
in charge Of Mrs. G. A. Hoffecker, chair
man of the Library Committee.
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

And Coincidence on The Death of Brothel
John 4. Jolls
At a regular communication of Union
Lodge, No. 5, A. F. aud A. NJ, held
March 5, 1912, the following preamble
and resolutions we're unanimously adOp'-
ed:
WHEREAS, it has pleased the Great Ar
chitect OF the Universe to remove from
our midst our late brother, John A. Joll
and
WHEREAS, II is but just that fitting re-
cognition of his many virtues should be
had; therefore be it
Re8olred, By Union Lodge, No. 5, that
while We bow with humble submission to
the will Of the Most High, we do not the
less mourn for our brother who has been
taken from US.
Re8olred, That in the death of John A.
Jols, this Lodge laments the loss of bro-
ther who was ever ready to proffer the
hand of aid and the voice of sympathy to
the needy and distressed ofthe fraternity;
an active member of this society, whose
utmost endeavOrs we're exerted for its well
fare aud prosperity; friend and compa".
ion to US all.
ResOlUed, That the heartfelt sympathy
of this Lodge be extended to his family
in their afflctitn.
Re8oLred, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records Of the Lodge, and
copy thereof be transmitted to the fami-
ly of our deceased brother, and to each OF
the newspapers of Middletown.
HENRY A. PERKINS,
JOHN G. BURTON,
Jos. L. GIBSON,
Committee.
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CECILTON

Mr.. George Morgan, Jr., has bee n visi-
ting relatives in Baltimore.
Miss jamie Smith is the guest of Kent
Co Nd, relatives.
Mics Arriettia Cruikshank is visiting
her sister, Mrs. K. Bond, of near Port
Deposit.
Mrs. A. C. Wilson and daughter Kath-
crime, of Baltimore, are spending some
time with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D.
Boulden.
Ar. and Mrs. James Pierce, of near
Ssssafras, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Allie Pierce on Friday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. Boyles visited relatives
and friends on Sunday.
Mrs. Eiwood y, of near War wick,
visited her parents Mr.. and Mrs. W. H..
Anderson on Friday.
Mr. ]. D. Beltz vas an Elkton visitor
last Thursday.
Miss Mary Blackway entertained the
G. G, Club last Tuesday evening.
Miss Annie Richards who has been
spending sou time with her sister Miss
Mary E. Richards has returned to Phil
adelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Davis spent
Friday of last week with Mr.. and Mre.
L. B. Man!ove.
Mr.. Thomas Murry, of Middl4town,
Was in town on Monday.
Messrs. C. V. Hoover aud William
Brown JA, were Chesapeake City visitors
last Saturday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. P. Smith entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Anderson, Mrs. J. A.
Smith, Mrs. Lizzie Beed, and Miss Mollie
Richards at dinner on Thursday of last
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FUNERAL OF JOHN A. JOLLS

The obsequies of John A. Jolls we're
held on Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from bis late residence on North Cass
street, by Rev. Vaughan S.COllins, William
H. Huschins and Francis H. Moore D. D.
each Of whom made appropriate remarks,
besides assisting in the scriptural read
ings and prayers.
Mrs. Helen Armstrong, Mrs. J. Cowgil
Alston, Miss Gunkel Of Warwick, Md,
Samuel Price assisted by Rev. Vaughan
S. Collins, sang "Rock of Ages and
"What Gathering" Miss Gunkel sang
solo meet Me There" the others and
those present joining in the chorus.
Flowers of great beauty and price were
furnished in a bewildering profusion of
carnations, roses, sweet peas, lilies,
narcissus and hyacinths, among others
10 or 20 elaborate pieces, such as large
square design given by the Masons, a
handsome pillow "Our Brother" from
his brother Joseph C. Jolls and family,
a wreath by bis workers in the office, a
cross by bis wife and many more of great
beauty. The further services which were
according to the Masonic ritual, were
concluded at the grave in Forest
Cemetery, where interment was made.
The bearers were Messrs. William
Shalcross, Joshua T. Grassland, Paul B.
Messick, Glen Pennington, John Scar
borough and Walter S. Leatherbury. A
large number Of strangers were present,
among others Rev. Richard H. Adams Of
Sbarpstown, Md; Ira Owens Of Perry
vile, Md; William Carpenter, of near
Newark; Charles H. JOIls, of Wyoming;
Philip Workman, of Wilmington; and
Mr.. Mallalieu, of Millington, Md.
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FARMERS INSTITUTE

Bills are out for the farmers Institute
to be held next Tuesday, the 18th, in the
Town Hall in Middletown. There will be
both an afternoon and evening session,
and en- both occasions the finest program
ever offered the republic will be pre-.
sented.
Before the afternoon program begins in
the Town Hal, there will be given 10
Cochran Square at O'Clock sharp an ex-
hibition by Mr.. D. R. Merritt, a profess
sional horse trainer from Dover, of the
way to break a colt or fractions horse.
At l 80 in the Hall, Mr.. w. o. Collins,
an expert corn planter from the Eastern
shore Of Maryland, will discuss the plant
ing aud growing of that cereal. Mr.. ID. R.
Merritt, native of Maine, but four years
a resident of this state, and an authority
on potato growing, will tell all about the
art and make a comparison of the methods
in Maine and Delaware.
Mrs. F. G. Snyder, of Newport, a lady
we'll versed in canning fruits aud vegeta-
bles, will discuss that subject in an inter-
esting manner. Prof. A. E. Grantham Of
Delaware College will give one of his pro-
f ale talks Oh the Soy bean as fertilizer
&c.
In the evening at 80 Prof. Hayward,
Director Of the State Experiment Station,
will give an illustrated lecture on dairyiDR
Then Prof. McCue, of the Horticultural
Dept. of the College, will tell about grow
ing tomatoes for the canneries. Mrs. F.
G. Snyder will next talk to the farmers
wives about chickens, how to raise and
treat them.
Mr.. F. c. Bancroft, OF Wyoming, an ex-
pert and successful apple grower, will dis
cuss the apple question in profitable
fashion.
Inside the door there will be "Ques-
ton Box" which all desiring information
on any farming topic, are requested to
patronizs bJ writing out their questions
aud pl,cing therein. At the close Of each
session the questions will be read and an
swered.
This il surely be real red letter day
flr Middle,own and its farmers for many
miles around. All should be present
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Real Estate Sale

Mr.. John B. Steller, of Steller Brothers
bakers here, has purchased the store, and
dwelling and the 20 acres Of land at Tay-
lor's Bridge Of Mr.. Abram Stats who has
been engaged in store keeping at that
place for over 81 years past. Mr.. Steller
has also bought the entire stock OF goods
and will continue the business at the
same stand. THE TRANSCRIPT wishes Mr.
StelIer as much success as his predecessor
had.
Mr.. Stats will 60 to live with one Of
his sons Camden, n j.. he having re-
centls lost his vile by death. Mr.. Stats
is f.ie good citiz-n and the community
can i'll If nd to ,se hum. The TRAN
SCRIPT hopes he may p i'y life in his new
home.
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BLACKBlRD

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Mccoy spet Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. William Fortner
Miss Ethel Fenemore is visiting hel
sister Miss Clara Fenemore, of St.
Georges.
Mr.. W. w. Cats returned to his home
in Sharptown N. j., Saturday, Mr.. WI.
Reynolds Jr., accompanied him.
Epworth League will be lead on Sun
day evening by Mrs. G. g. Heinold.
'Topic, ''The Universal Refuge in Every
Extremity Loving God'.
Thieves entered the hennery of Mrs.
Fanny Guessford last Monday night and
took about 2 dozen of her best Plymouth
Rock hens only having purchased them a
short time before.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1911
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE NJ. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND. DEL,
EVERY SATURDAY,
During MARCH, 1912,
From l to O'Clock, P. NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
BY sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 8, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the FIRST day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem.
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month Of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on ali taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
WILLIAM c. MONEY,
Collector Of rTaHSs for AppOquinimink Hundred
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M1DDLETOwN, DEL, MARCH 8, 1915
LOCAL NEWS

WAGONS and Dearborns for sale.
j. G. GREEN.
The best steak, ,roasts, lamb and veal, at
W. G. Jones'.
FRESH and SALT FISH at my store
Of all times. w. c. JONES.
Wagons and Dearborns for sale.
J. c. GREEN.
Use "Crystaloid Dairy Feed". Analysis
guaranteed at
Evans Echange Store.
Highest Cash Prices paid for all kinds
ofHvdes. HELDMYER's STORE.
HIDES WANTED.-The highest
cash prices paid for horse and COW hides.
W. G. JONES.
FOR SALE-2OOO chestnut wire fence
posts. Apply to N. ]. Williams, Middle
town, Del.
Do not neglect your teeth; A little at
tention now may save you much pain and
expense in the future.
DR.. ]. ALLEN JOHNSON,
MiddletowD, Del.
HIGH GRADE LEHIGH COAL, all
sizes ALWAYS in stock and under cover.
Guaranteed free from dirt. Oak Wood to
fit the stove. Phone and 48.
Jesse L. SHEPHERD.
HORSES CLIPTED-I wish to inform
the public that l am prepared to clip
horses in an up to-date manner on short
notice. j. u. GRASSLAND,
Middletown Hotel Stables,
FOR SALE-Locust, Chestnut, White
Oak and Cedar fence posts. Also shed,
hitching and gate posts. Fire wood By
the load. M. MARSHALL,
Fieldsboro, Del.
After October first, the library hours
will be:-Tuesdays, 3 30 to 5; Fridays, Z
to 30; Saturdays to 5. The library
will be open on Tuesday evenings for
school children exclusively.
FRESH MILK have made arrange
ments with Mr.. John Heldmyer Jr., to
handle my milk, where old customers or
new ones can get same at all hours of the
day. }. q. ALsToN
March l3-Administrators Sale,
Stock and Implements Of James A.
MuIIin. Horses and cows young,
all good size and well bred. Come
look them over, buy this stock late
and save feed and money.
Unclaimed Letters-TheS L following list
OF letters remains unclaimed in the post
office tor the week ending Feb. 29th:
Mrs. Jamie Truiet, s. Cleise Jr, Charley
Davis and A. Pyner.
A special collection accounting to some
thing over 5000 was taken at Forest
Presbyterian church on Sunday morning
after the services. The money will be
used to pay the church debt.
Miss Lenora Tayis very pleasantly en-
tertaned the Bachelor Club" last Fri
day evening at her hom9 on Green
Street.
The young men OF Middletown will
give their annual Easter dance in the
Opera House on Tuesday evening,
April 9th. The First Infantry orchestra
Of Wilmington will furnish the music.
Mr. Harry Segelken has purchased the
Reynolds house on South Broad street,
now occupied BY Mr.. Hiram Woolford,
Mr.. Segeken will move to his new home
On March 25th.
Middletown transcript., 1912-03-09
Store improvements

Several more handsome floor counters
with bevelei glass tops have been put in
and large amount Of new shelving built
on the west end Of our store. These iCa.
proyements have been made necessary by
the constantly increas ng volume of our
business. We must have greater facilities
to accommodate it.
And these new cases very properly are
filed with new goods as handsome as the
cases themselves. Come in and see both.
Then see the Fogel & Burstan ad about
their Big Hosiery Sale.
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Mutual TOanf
~ FAWN W~OSA A

The Thirty Ninth Annual Meeting of
the Stockholders of the Mutual Loan
Association of Middletown, Delaware,
will be held in the Office Of the secretary
on Tuesday, evening, March 10Th, 1912,
at O'Clock, for the purpose OF electing
a President, Vice President, Secretary
and Treasurer, to serve One Year. and
Three Directoas to serve Three Years.
The books are now open for the Sale of
4Oth Series of Stock. Application can be
made to the secretary who will furnish
any desired information.
Alfred C. Cox, Secretary
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Sales to Take Place

Tuesday, March 18th 1912-Public sale
OF stock, farming implements by G. c.
Vail, in Dutch Neck, on the read leading
to Delaware City. H. Buckson, auction
eer.
wednesday, March 13, I912.-Public Sale
OF Stock, farming implements, etc., of the
late James A. Mullin on the Derrickson
farm, one mile weet of Middletown.
March q, 19l2-Sale of horses and cat
tie at Bear station, by Joseph QuigIey. G..
E. Davis. auctioneer.
Middletown transcript., 1912-03-09
Wild Geese Shot

Still another Nimrod in Middletowrl
Last week our liveryman Mr.. W. W.
AreI. his two sons and a third gentle
man, went hunting near EarlevilIe, Nd.
for wild geese. and ont of ten big white
fiSers brought near them BY their wooden
decoys, the four shot six, which lie not
bad
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FINAL
School Tax Notice

At meeting of the School Board Mon
day evening" resolution was passed COM
pellug me as Collector of School Taxes
for the year 1911, to settle in full on OF
before April 1st. Iu order to protect my
bondsmen and myself, will be compelled
to collect all taxes according to law if not
settled before the above date.
D. w. STEVENS, Collector.
May 9Th, 1912.
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I dI5U HIVE
Is Pair Mules

From this neighborhood, ranging in
age from 4 to 10 years, weighing from
900 to HOO pounds, a good straight
bunchof mules.
Also, 80 Head Horses and Mules
That have been wintered rough in the
barn yard on fodder and rough hav.
This stock is, of course, rough coated,
but are all young and good. -
The above described property will be
on exhibition at my place of business on
and after March 2nd. Will be pleased to
have you call and examine same.
While 1 don't, OF never do guarantee
anv horse or mule to be sound, wish to
call your attention to the fact, that there
is more sound horses and mules in this
bunch than any you have ever seen of
this size.
Positively no horses sold for other
people.
Any horse sold to be kind is subject to
the test at the heavy cart, which lie
used by no other dealer out side of the
cities. If there is anything crooked about
horse he had better be kept from this
cart.
Parade at 9 o'clock A. M.
There will be street parade at 8
o'clock to show the stock Immediately
after which the sale will take place.
Free Lunch Served
Music furnished by Johnson's Cornet
Band
NOTICE-All the above stock is
here and more too, the finest lot ever
shown in Smyrna. I extend an invita-
tion to all horsemen and those needing
stock to come and see this exceptional
exhibit between now and day of sale.
TERMS-Eight Months
w. n. COLLINS.
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JOSEPH HANSON, Secretary.
Middletown, DEL, Feb. Goth, 1912.

As above noticed, the Town Com
missioners have decided to put it to a
vote of the resident taxpayers ss to
whether they are for or against the rails
ing of money by bond issue, the same
to be used improving our streets. The
proposed Improvements are as follows:-
Macadamize Broad Street its entire
width, or from gutter to gutter from Mrs.
Shallcross to J. q. Crosslands and sixteen
feet wide from the above places north
and south to the town limits.
Macadamize East Main Street its entire
width or from gutter to gutter from the
west side of the Square to Catharine
Street and sixteen feet wide from
Cathsrine Street east to the town limits.
An estimate of the cost of the above
proposed improvements has been made
by MIR. Frank W. Pierson, Street Com
missioner, of Wilmington ss not to
exceed $12, 1000.
w. J. WILSON, President.
JOSEPH HANSON, Secretary.
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One Carload, 22 Head Of Horses
and Mares
have also bought a
Carload Of Mules. 28 Head

Direct from farms in Missouri. These
mules range in age from to 6 years,
weighing from 22O0 to 26OO pounds a
pair, as good as stands on the alil, the
kind you never had an opportunity to
buy. will pay to any man 81, 900 who
can show he ever had a carload of these
kind south of Philadelphia.
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Are You Coming
to Wilmington to Conference
next week? You can make
your expenses if you can e
new Suit or Overcoat from
our Big Reduction and
Special Clearing Sale.
$3.50 to $18.75
for Mixed Suits
$500 to $26.25
for Overcoats
will give you the choice of
our entire stock of 500 Mems
Suits and $50 Overcoats.
New Spring Goods
Mems Sack Suits
Prince Albert Suits
Spring Overcoats
New Spring Hats
New Shoes
New Shirts
New Ties
all in and ready. Everything
for Men and Boys, Young
Men and Little Boys of every
size and every age. Come
and see US whether your
wants are small or great.
We can save you time,
money and trouble.
s::s;;' s:::':. e.: MULLINS S':;5i's $s;;i -
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The MiddIet9wn Transcript
Mails Close as Follows.

Going Nortb-7.25 a. m, 1905: am, 4.O5. pm
D. m. and p. M rAorm
Going South-S.OO am, Ais p. M, ana Pm
For Odessa-7.50 a. m.' SSO a h'' I'OO o. AA'''
F. For r warwick, Cecilton and Earlzllle s'2O a.
m, and 4.45 p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1912-03-09
TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN
New Castle County, Delaware,
Saturday, March l0, II

From to O'Clock, T. M,
Which said meeting is called for the
purpose OF deciding whether or not "The
Commissioners of the Town of Middle
town" shall have power and authority to
pass an Ordinance to borrow, on the faith
and credit of said Town, the sum of TEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS, $4,000 and
issue bonds therefore, to be applied,
appropriated and expended in the i'm
provement of the streets of Middletown,
accordrg TO the provisions of said Act;
at whi'i, said meeting every resident of
MddIe5own aforesaid, male and female,
who shall have paid Town Tax for the
year in which such meeting is held, or
for the preceding year, shall have the
right to cast one vote for every dollar and
every fractional part of dollar of Town
Taxes aforesaid; by him or her paid.
W. J. WILSON, President.
JOSEPH HANSON, Secretary.
Middletown, DEL, Feb. 29th, 1912.
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CALL FOR
Town Meeting ]

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
220, Volume 26, Laws of Delaware, 1.-The
Commissioners of the Town of Middle
town." hereby give public notice Of a
Town Meeting, to be held at the
Town Office of D. w. Stevens
Middletown transcript., 1912-03-09

From this neighborhood, ranging in
age from 4 to 10 years, weighing from
900 to HOO pounds, good straight
| bunchof mules.
Middletown transcript., 1912-03-09

VdILEINHI q WONEY,
Collector Of Taxes for AppOquinimink Hundred
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-17
COAST EXCURSION
FARES!!I
LOS ANGELES VIA SAN FRAN.
cisco AND RETURN $500.

Stop over at all points including
Truckee (for Lake Tahoe) Reno,
Sacramento. San Francisco. Santa
Cruz Beach. Del Monte, San Jose.
Paso Robes Hot Springs. MERGED
(for Yosemitel. Santa Barbara.
On sale Mondays. Wednesdays, Sat
urdays.
Final return limit, October 3lst.