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Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
HARRINGTON.

The following deaths and funeral:
have taken place in and about Harring
ton since January 18th, 1912.
Margaret Townsend, died January
18th, 1912, aged 76 years, from genera
debility, and was buried at Williams
vile Cemetery.
Albert Sperry, died January 3Oth,
1912, aged years and 2 month, from
pneumonia, and was buried at Barretts
Chapel.
Leticia Anderson, died February End,
1912, aged 60 years from typhoid fever,
and was buried at Williamsville Gene
terry.
Florence Greenstine, died February
l4th, 1912, aged II years, from pneu-
monia, and the remains were sent to
Baltimore for interment.
Charles Smith, died March 9Th, 1912,
aged q years, and was buried at Will
Evansville Cemetery.
Sarah NJ. Reed, died March 18th, 1912,
aged 50 years, from general debility
and was buried at Bridgeville.
Sarah L. Smith, died April 3rd, 1912,
aged - years - and was buried at
Barretts Chapel.
Elsie Hicks, died April 21st, 1912,
aged II years, and was buried at Mt,
Olive Cemetery.
Zella Russ, died May 9Th, 1912, aged
l month. buried on a farm Cemetery.
Julania Masten. died May 10th, 1912,
aged Ga years and was buried in Holly
wood Cemetery.
Lydia Masten, died May 10th, 1912,
aged 50 years and was buried on farm
Cemetery near Greenwood.
The above were all funerals conducted
by Shaw, Fleming & Co., OF Harring-
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
The Demons Of the swamp

are mosquitoes. As they sting they put
deadly malaria germs in the blood Then
follow the icy chills and the fires of fever.
The appetite flies and the strength fails;
also malaria often paves the way for
deadly typhoid. But Electric Bitters kill
and cast out the malaria germs from the
blood give you a fine appetite and re-
new your strength. after long suffer
ing, wrote VIM. Fretwell, of Lucama.
N. c., three bottles drove all the ma
laria from my system, and I've had good
ever since. - Best for all stomach,
liver and kidney ills. so cents at Red
Star Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
PROPOSALS.
Board Of Sac suppIie.. D0vsr. DsIaware.

DoaAa VI SN0AI @APPA~oi - SF~-i -
Sealed proposals addressed as above and endorsed
Proposals for printing and supplies, for printing
Corporation Laws School Laws, Constitution. Eiec-
ton and Registration Laws, Report Of Auditor OF
Accounts. Adjutant Generals Report, State Treas
urer's Report, Transactions Of the Delaware Agri-
cultural Society, Report of the State Board OF
Health, Insurance Commissioners Report, lnsur-
ance and Banking Laws, and other printing sta
tionery and supplies for the use Of the Secretary
of State, State Treasurer. Insurance Commissioner
Auditor Of accounts, Chancellor, State Board OF
Education. Superintendent Of Schools FOR Kent
County Superintendent Of Schools for Sussex
County County School Commission of K ent County,
State Board of Agriculture. Clerk Of the Peace OF
New Castle County, State Librarian, viii be re-
ceived until 1.30 o'clock P. M, on the Slst day OF
May. A. d. 1872
Specifications and blank proposals may be OBJ
taned at Office of Secretary Of State on or after
May T. 1912.
Samples of proposed printing and supplies when
specifications refer TO samples, may be seen az OF
flee of Secretary of State. M
The proposals must be accompanied by eertineo
check for 10 per centum of the amount OF bid pay
able to Secretary Of said Board.
Only those proposals made upon the blanks lur-
nished by said Board will be entertained
Right to reject any and all bids is reserved
CHARLES S. RICHARDS.
Secretary of Board Of State Supplies.
April 23 1912. 4-zo-41
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
DELAWARE, MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA
RAILROAD COMPANY.

Principal Office, Georgetown, Delaware,
10th May, 1912
The ANNUAL MEETING of the
Stockholders of this Company, and an
election for Directors to serve for the
ensuing year, will be held in the station
of the Company, at Georgetown, Della
ware, on Wednesday, 29th May, 1912,
at u o'clock, NJ.
LEWIS NELSON,
5-l0-2t Secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Help a Judge in Bad Fix.

Justice Eli Cherry, of Gillis Mills,
Tenn, was plainly worried. A bad sore
on his leg had baffied several doctors and
long resisted all remedies. Il thought
it was a cancer" he wrote. ''At last
used Bucklen's Arnica Salve. and was
completely cured" Cures burns, bOils,
ulcers, cuts, bruises and piles. 25 cents
at Red Star Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Administrative Notice

Notice is hereby given that all persons
having claims against the estate of Will
liam B. Reed, deceased, and all persons
indebted to the said estate, shall come
forward and present their claims, or
settle their Indebtedness to said estate
within the next sixty days, 5-17-3tp
MRS. WM. B. REED, Administrators.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all persons
who have claims against the estate Of
Thomas u. Marvel, deceased, and all
persons indebted to the said estate, shall
come forward and present their claim or
settle their indebtedness to said estate,
within the next thirty days.
Nav 3-3t. VIM. H. MARVEL,
Administrator.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all persons
who have claims against the estate OF
Joshua Bennett. deceased, and all per
sons indebted to the said estate, shall
come forward and present their claim
or settle their Indebtedness to said estate
within the next six months.
JOSHUA BENNETT,
JOSEPH c. BENNETT,
5-17-3tp Administrators.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
What Texans Admire

is hearty. vigorous life, according to
Hugh Tallman, of San Antonio. 1--WE
find" he writes, ''that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills surely put new life and energy
into a person. Wife and believe they
are the best made. " Excellent for
stomach, liver or kidney troubles. 25
cents at Red Star Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Administra or's Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all persons
who have claims against the estate of
Andrew J.. MalOney, deceased, and all
persons indebted to the said estate. shall
come forward and present their claim or
settle their Indebtedness to said estate
within the next sixty days. 5-l0-3t
VIM. E. MALONEY, Administrator.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
School Tax Must Be Paid.

All persons owing School Tax must
pay the same before June 1st, as l must
make settlement to School Board. If
taxes are not paid then, shall proceed
to collect same by law. (By order of
School Board.) 5-17-3t
THOMAS E. DRAPER,
No. 105 West Front St, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
How,s Ills !?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney
for the last IS years. and believe him perfectly hon
orable in all business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his firm
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free Price. 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halle Family Pills for consultation.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Farm For Sale.

Fifty acres, good size dwelling, barn,
stables, corn cribs, ETC., all good as new
Fruit of all kinds and ground in a fine
state of cultivation. This farm is located
five miles south of Milford on the main
road. Terms will be made to suit the
purchaser. Apply to 5-10-4tp
W. B. DEPUTY, Lincoln, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

That boy of yOurs-it seems like yes
terday that mother mourned the transi-
ton from skirts to trousers-his rocking
horse will soon give way to the baseball
and the pigskin. He's developing, chang
ing every day, and you haven't had his
picture taken in more than year-yes,
it's two years last Christmas. Howard
r. Witt.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Breeding Stock Of Chickens.

Rare opportunity to get choice breed.
ing stock of heavy laying winter strain
of thoroughbred Rhode Island Reds anc
Barred Plymouth Rocks at $1.00 each.
7irst come. first served. 5-10-2t
MRS. HOMER 7. Belts,
Fork Landing. FELTON,, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
For Sale.

80 tons Hay, 20 tons Bran, 10 ton
Middlings, 20 tons Sugarota Feed, 10
ton Ground Oats and Corn, 400 barrels
Gold Medal and Pillsbury Flour, 1000
bushel Cow Peas, 1000 bushel White
Oats, 100 bushel Black Eyed Peas.
JOSEPH E. HOLLAND,
5-12tf Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Having installed the latest improved
machinery with power for making Ice
Cream l am prepared to promptly fill all
orders for festivals and picnics on short
notice. Your patronage solicited.
5-3tf MRS. YIERECK, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
rhat PoInt Of vIew

Mr.. Rooster-The trouble with you.
Mr.. Owl, is that you keep bad hours.
Everybody ought to go to bed about
sunset and get up Just before day
light. Life.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Take Notice.

F. Hangstorfer is equipped to remove
all Dead Animals on short notice. Will
pay S1.O0 head, or $500 when brought
to the place. Milford R. D. 2, Phone
IA. 5-17-13tp.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Notice TO Berry Growers.

l am now taking orders for 80 quart
Berry Crates. Get my price before plac-
ing YOUR orders. 4-26tf
FRANK CLENDANIEL. Lincoln, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Go to w. H. Murphy. Farmington,
Del, to see the biggest and best lot of
Farm Wagons at prices lower than at
any deale- or manufacturers in the
State. 5-I7-4t
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

For SALE. Farm CT 45 acres with
fair dwelling and outbuildings about A
miles from Milford, miles from Lin
coin; good road. Price 81 800. Terms
easy. Short & Hall. 5-lOtf
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Dental ParlOr.

DR.. E. J. Mitchell, Dentist, Masonic
Building, Milford, Del. Office hours 9
to 12, / to 5. No Office hours on Mon
days. Residence, Windsor Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

John C. Wharton, at Houston, has a
Hew line of Dress Silks, Hamburgs,
Laces, White Goods and Muslihs at rock
bottom prices. 4-l2tf
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Hauling.

All kind of hauling done at short no
tice. Good heavy team. 5-3tf
JOHN S. MOORE, Milford View.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Benns... Candy Is In The Rlne.

Everybody eating is eating it. Why
Because they like the quality and price
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

L. o. Welcome pays the highest cash
price for Eggs, Poultry and all kinds of
country produce. 3-22tf
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Why not get the best paint when you
buy? Get Patton's Sun Proof Paint at
l. D. Shorts.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Boy Scouts

should see the dandy little Camera Evans
& Son are selling for $500.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

FORSALE-An Art whereby gas on the stomach
is removed mechanically without apparent effort
medicine contrivance; relieving collie pains,
heart disturbances, and in acute indigestion even
DEATH which is due to restriction Of heart action
by gas imitation. Dyspeptics and people generally
should learn this. R, Box "A. Milford. 5-l7-ltp
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

FOR SALE-Three Cows for want Of pasture.
Will sell at a bargain. Also large young Mare,
fine worker. She has a SPAWN. Win deal her for
a good driving Mare and pay the difference, or will
exchange pair Of small Mules for big pair or sell
them cheap. w. S. Dickerson, Glendale, Del. It
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
Music.

instruction in Music. Miss Causey
South Walnut Street. 9-22tf
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

COTTAGE FOR SALE-At Bowers. Delaware.
5 rooms and ladies and gents dressing rooms
front and rear porches. Not excelled for conven-
iences At sacrifice. Chas. NJ. Hammond, Mil
ford Del. 4-l26
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

just arrived, a car load of Waccamaw
Cedar Shingles. l. D. Short, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Automobile, Motor Boat and Gas En-
gine accessories. HynsOn, ION. Walnut.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Electric Bells repaired and installed.
Hynson. 5-17-1t
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Heusted's tor Rubber Stamp Stencils
and Inks.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Boston genuine Pan-Dandy Bread al
Wroten's.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Before purchasing goods go to John
c. Wharton's, Houston, Del. 4-l2tf
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Go to J. C. Wharton's. at Houston,
for bargains in Wall Paper.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Go to W. S. Wroten's for your fine
large Mackerel.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

uH llne bicycle oupples at 1ynsUH 5
You can get Sun Proof Paint at I. D.
Shorts.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

The best paint for the money, Pat
toms Sun Proof Paint. l. D. Short.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Have your Camera filled at Evans &
Sons. All sizes of Film. Lowest prices.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

FOR SALE Household furniture consisting of
China Closet. Sideboard, Carpets and Bedroom Fur
niture at private sale. Call at Mrs, Thomas E.
Diapers, los West Front St, Milford Del. 2tp
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Evans & Son carry in stock a com.
plete line Of Cameras, Films, &c.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

w. S. Wroten pays the highest cash
price for Eggs and Chickens.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

First class Cement at I. D. Shorts.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

FINE NEW AUTO FOR SALE Easy to man.
age. Sears model J. VIII give exhibition drive
every afternoon Inquire of Mrs. Caroline Bailey.
No ZIG, West Front Street, Milford. Del. 5-l7-ltp
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

l-5-passenger Buick; passenger REQ. eheaps
1-19l1 Hudson Roadster; l-l9ll 5-passenger
Regal All in irst-class condition VIII sacrifice
at bargain prices. 4-zo-4t
GOMERY-SCHWARTZ MOTOR CAR CO..
S. q Cor. Fifth and Orange SITS. WILMINGTON. Del.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

FOR SALE-A three-horse power Gasoline En-
gine good as new used only two months in this
Office while having our large engine repaired Cost
S1sOO0 We viii sell at any fair price because It il
in our way. Call at Chronicle Office and buy this
bargain. Milford Chronicle Publishing Co.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Heusted's for Base Ball goods.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

FOR SALE-4OOO bushels good Yellow Corn on
the cob in Sussex County. $50 bushels Of Cow
Peas on my farms in Kent and Sussex Counties.
VIM. B. Tomlinson, Milton, Del. 5-l7-4t
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

We want you to
look for these Smoke
Talks" They will
tell you some new
truths about cigar
values.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

FOR SALE CHEAP-O One Work Mare kind anc
gentle in all harness. weigh 100 pounds. Ais
Double Set Breast Strap Double Harness in gooc
shape. Up to date two seated Fall Top Surry. j.
E. Webb Lincoln. Del Phone No. 1872. 4-l9f
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

Heusted's for CLANS.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

FOR SALE-5O barrels Feeding Molasses l2%
cents per galon 20 tons Beet Pulp 20 tons Peruna
Chick Powder; (agent for du Points Blasting Pow
der, &C., Joseph E. Holland. 12-Stf
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

WANTED Chickens and Eggs. viii pay high
est cash price for Chickens and Eggs. Want all
kind Of country produce. Joseph E. Warren,
South Milford. 7-2sh
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
FOR SALE-Desirable Lots in Milford View.
Cash or easy payments. w N. Hires. Milford. 5l0tf

FOR SALE-High class Berkshires Orders
booked for June delivery. Send for pedigree slips.
W. L. Morris, Greenwood, Del 4-26-5t
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

FOR SALE-Dwellng of seven rooms. electric
light and water; on Montgomery Street. South
Milford. Del. Address L. S. Watson, Milford, Del
aware. 5-l7H
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
FIR DAY, MAY II. 1912

Get it at Heusted's.
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

SPECIAL bargains in the following implements.
all new Clark's Double Cutaway Harrow 5000.
three Pilot (South Bend Sulky Plows, special
prices. Pierce & Carmean. 3-22d
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

EGGS FOR HATCHING-M Notified Anconas, best
layers of white eggs, rs cents for fifteen. S. c.
White Leghorns. $3.50 per 100 F. L. Vibbert.
Route 3, Milford. Del. 2-23-Sms
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17
@tlfnrn Ghruntrlf.

@tlfnrn GhrntttrlF.
FIR DAY, MAY II. 1912
Get it at Heusted's.
Heusted's for CLANS.
Heusted's for Base Ball goods.
First class Cement at I. D. Shorts.
Fullline Bicycle Supplies at Hynson's.
You can get Sun Proof Paint at I. D.
Shorts.
Electric Bells repaired and installed.
Hynson. 5-17-1t
Heusted's tor Rubber Stamp Stencils
and Inks.
Boston genuine Pan-Dandy Bread at
Wroten's.
Go to W. S. Wroten's for your fine
large Mackerel.
Go to J. C. Whartons. at Houston,
for bargains in Wall Paper.
w. S. Wroten pays the highest cash
price for Eggs and Chickens.
Evans & Son carry in stock com
plete line of Cameras, Films, &c
Before purchasing goods go to John
G. WhartOn's, Houston, Del. 4-l2tf
The best paint for the money, Pat
toms Sun Proof Paint. l. D. Short.
Have your Camera filled at Evans &
Sons. All sizes of Film. Lowest prices.
Automobile, Motor Boat and Gas En-
gine accessories. HynsOn, ION. Walnut.
just arrived, car load of Waccamaw
Cedar Shingles. l. D. Short, Milford.
Why not get the best paint when you
buy? Get PattOn's Sun Proof Paint at
l. D. Shorts.
L. o. Welcome pays the highest cash
price for Eggs, Poultry and all kinds of /
country produce. 3-22tf
John C. Wharton, at Houston, has
Eew line of Dress Silks, Hamburgs, |
Laces, White Goods and Muslihs at rock |
bottom prices. 4-l2tf
Go to w. H. Murphy. FarRlington,
Del, to see the biggest and best lot of
Farm Wagons at prices lower than at
any deales or manufacturers in the
State. 5-l7-4t
For SALE. Farm CT 45 acres with
fair dwelling and outbuildings about A
miles from Milford, miles from Lin
coin; good road. Price 81 800. Terms
easy. Short & Hall. 5-lOtf
Having installed the latest improved
machinery with power for making Ice
Cream ! am prepared to promptly fill all
orders for festivals and picnics on short
notice. Your patronage solicited.
5-3tf MRS. YIERECK, Milford, Del.
That boy of yOurs-it seems like yes
terday that mother mOurned the transi-
ton from skirts to trousers-his rocking ;
horse will soon give way to the baseball {
and the pigskin. He's developing, chang I
ing every day, and you haven't had his Z
picture taken in more than year-yes, {
it's two years last Christmas. Howard {
r. Witt. {
Music. I
Milford chronicle., 1912-05-17

5-12tf
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-09-10

and try to win back tho wife you
abused until she divorced you, and
be q father to the boy you're not
At to have! But you let my girl
alone! She IL mine and when
you're out Of the way she'll come ia
her senses. Now, you can tell me
where she is pretty COMPOUNDED
quick! know you came here to
meet her, and It would be like you
to let her be frightened somewhere
in the dark waiting for you!"
Let me up. and I'll get out OF
here!" Max let him rise, and In
an instant he was running. crash.
ing of through the brush. Drusie
found her voice-the dark was now
a terror to her.
Max! Maxi" Her call was clear
and loud, and Max answered her. He
came toward her and she went tremb.
ling to meet him.
Are you-all right, Drusie?' vi
Suddenly she went to him, put
ting both her hands on his arm.
Take me home" she said. break
ing down and crying and sobbing.
Take me home!" He put a arm
arm about her and lead her from
the wood and across the pasture,
but he said nothing about loving
her. The unreal, the dream OF the
man who had gone left her mind.
and she saw how close she had been
not to q great danger to herself.
but to the calamity OF losing Max
II indeed she had not already lost
him.
"Drusie," he said at length, II
don't want wife who doesn't want
me. When you have made up your
mind you can send for me and will
take your decision. But what do
want to know is whether you have
seen enough tonight to make you
sure you don't want--that fellow. Do
your
She shiyered. "You know L. hate
him." she breathed you know ~
must have been crazy! You know I
have never really wanted anybody but
you! You know want you to for
give mel"
AS they came to the barn old Beau
ty put out her head again. and Max
laughed and turning to Drusie took
her close in his arms II
Home ia best, isn't 1t? Even II
home folks are common and plain.
But they love you. grill" AS they
came toward the house the girls
father. put his gray head from the
window of his room.
who's there?" he demanded bel
ligerently. Max answered:
only Max" he said quietly. =
coaxed Drusie out couple Of hours
ago. It took us long time to make
up. Sorry I'm bringing her In 80 late.
She's all right.
Drusie knew that her fathers grunt
was grunt of deep Joy. She knew
he would sleep that night.
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6iRMlNG CHAM.

Mrs. Ed Jeffrey Of Enders. Nebr., IL
visiting Peter Jeffrey and wife west
Of town.
Dimon Maddix and family Of Stock.
port were Sunday visitors with his
parents
Mrs. Vida Findlay and children re-
turned from Douds- Leando last week
where she has been visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Bonar visited
over Sunday with his parents.
Mrs. Evaline Slime has returned to
her home in Kansas after visiting with
her son Frank the past year.
Mrs. A. J. Woodrow returned from
Watsel<a, ILL.,, last week where she had
been called by the death of her mother
Aug. q.
David Cassat went to Park, Mo-, last
week where he will attend college.
Miss Nettie Shot went to Fairfield
last week. She has employment In that
place.
The public schools opened Monday
morning with a large attendance.
Stockport where he was in charge OF
the station at that place during his
brother Eds vacation Will Stout had
charge Of the station here during that
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-09-10
OBITUARY..
Nancy Ellen Kerr Lathrop.

Nancy Ellen Kerr Lathrop. highly
esteemed citizen, departed this life on
September 2, 1912. after an illness Of
eleven weeks duration. She was born
March %, 1s47 in Perry county, Ohio,
making her age IS years, 6 months and
S days. She immigrated to Wapello
county, Iowa with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Kerr in the year Of 1851
On January 20, 1867 she was united in
marriage to Harrison T. Lathrop by
Justice Abner Reable. To this union
was born ten children, Eva z. who was
born Sept. 10, 1879, Elmer H., who was
born January l, 1891 preceding her in
death in the years 1901 and 1891. The
surviving children are: Allie c..
Shields Of Amador. Mary e. Berkey of
South Ottumwa, Joseph ]. Lathrop Of
near Eddyville. John w. Lathrop Of
South Ottumwa, Annie NJ. Roseman Of
Carbon Cliff, ILL.,, Frank A. Lathrop Of
South OttNmwa and Clara e. Byrum of
Blakesburg. The infant daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Byrun1, granddaugI-
ter proceed here In death just eleven
days. The surviving grandchildren are
Orval, Carl. Edgar, Blanche and VIII
Roseman, William, Elsie and Harvey
Lathrop She also has Ave brothers
as follows: Daniel Kerr of Bidwell,
Thomas Kerr Of Amador, Henry Kerr
Of Elliott, William Kerr Of Kirkville
and John Kerr Of Nevada. She had re-
sided here continuously ever since ex-
cept two years, which she and Mr..
Lathrop lived in Kansas. She united
with the Methodist Protestant church
at Pleasant home May 1895 and had
been a faithful and true Christian ever
since She was genial companion and
will be greatly missed by the devoted
husband and children and brothers, as
we'll as q large circle of friends. The
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. ]. w. Valley Of South Ottumwa,
former pastor at Pleasant Home We'd
nesday at 2 o'clock p. m. at the church:
The floral offerings were many and
were very beautiful. There was large
concourse Of relatives and friends In
attendance to pay their last tribute Of
respect to the deceased. The interment
was made In the Brooks cemetery.
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