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Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17
OTIS PURDY
HON w. w. FEY HOME

HON. W. W. Fry HOME
FROM WASHINGTON
Hon. w. W. Fry returned from a
business trip to Washington, D. G.,
Thursday. Mr.. Fry was in the
House of Representatives, when
President woodrow Wilson delivered
his message. He says the whole
affair didn't take oyer twenty mill
utes. There we're no prellminaries
and President Wilson delivered his
message and left. Mr.. Fry thinks
has been introduced into the House
the Democratic tariff bill, which
will pass both the House and the
Senate, with perhaps a slight change
or so in the Senate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17
REPORTED CHANGE IN


ALTON TIME TABLE.
There is a rumor that May l will
see a new time table on the Chica-
go & Alton railroad but local officials
say they know nothing definite con
corning any changes either in time OF
service. The Mexico Accommoda
ton which arrives in this city early
in the morning from the East and re
turns late in the evening, according
to a rumor may be discontinued.
1t is also repotred that No. 80 viii
leave st. Louis at 8 a. m. and arrive
here at 10 o'clock noon. No. 81
east, is reported to likely be chang
ed To leave this city at 6 a. m. !
is also reported that No. Is will ar
rive here two hours later, it
known as the Kansas City Express
and arrives now at 1880 p. m,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

my little son had a very severe
cold. 1 was recommended to try
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and
before a small bottle was finished he
was as we'll as ever" writes Mrs. H
Silks, 90 Bowling St., Sydney. Aux
tralia. This remedy is for sale BY
all dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

removal of synodical from

removal of Synodical from Fulton
another Presbyterian girls college
will be established at Liberty.
That city announces it has raised
$50, 900 of the $4O.O 900 bonus for get
ting Synodical, and that If the SYNOD
does not raise the 100000 allotted t.
it Liberty will send canvassers out t
raise the mount in Northwest Mis-
| souri, for the synod,
A meeting Of the synods OF MIS-
souri, will be held within a rev
weeks to decide the future of tn
college.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

W. A. Cochran and wife, of st
Louis, have moved to this city to re
side. Mr.. Cochran represents the
Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Thu
Ledger joins the people of Mexico il
extending a hearty welcome.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

FINE SEED CORN FOR SALE.
For Sale, White Elephant Seed
Corn, shelled and graded and tested
95 per cent. For further particulars.
call on Robert Plate, Mexico, Mo
Phone 23F22. d1 sat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17
WHY HE WAS LATE.

what made you SO late?"
Il met Smithson."
"Well, that is no reason why you
should be an hour late getting home
to supper"
Il know, but | asked him how he
was feeling, and he insisted on tell
ing me about his stomach trouble
did you tell him to take Cham
b~erlain's Tablets?
"Sure. that is what he needs"
Sold by all dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

President Lawrence l. Macqueen OF
synodical College announced tonight
that it was decided definitely that
the college would remain at Fulton at
least another year Liberty, which
is seeking the college, has admitted
it would be impossible to finish the
proposed main buildings and close al
other negotiations in time for the
opening of school next September.
The North Missouri Presbytery has
intimated that if it cannot secure the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

THE hospital committee is being
cordially received by our people
generally. See some member of the
committee Immediately and help clos
this matter up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

Don't be surprised If you have an
attack Of rheumatism this spring. Jus
rub the affected parts freely with
Chamberlain Liniment and it will
soon disappear. Sold by all dealers,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

The new union station at Kansas
City will be the third largest in the
world and the largest in America out
side of New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

For rheumatism you will find moth
ing better than Chamberlain's Lini
ment. Try it and see how quickly 1t
gives relief. For sale by all deal
GRO
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

w. f. Shepard, who has been on
the road selling Bragg candy. now
has charge of the Mexico agency OF
the Richardson Lubricating Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

| Marie Rose
hone Gil

hone Gil
meek since | have been
4. some hostess has re-
me an item OF news.
the reasons assigned
want everything ] do
aner;" sit was nothing;
.rds in to dinner III
her some of my friends
because they were no
Ia indebted to so many
his little affair in the
IN" Now. my dear hos
making a mistake in
IN news. There are sew
4 readers OF this paper
listed in the social life
eagerly scan the soci-
n know what has been
week. One lady said t
4 day, "Why, ! Away
rday Ledger and read
totes the first thing,
i reason why your view
H.. There are many read
niger who formerly live
are in another city
klad to know what is the
texico. Very recently
L. in our home who nov
louis. and she said: q
devour the society col
4 as we get the paper; !
Had enjoyed a little chat
IN week. And one o.
n Ia a former Mexico res
4 read the paper and en-
n functions and the per
almost as much as Il w
4 Even II a friend I
h being invited. that is
Il compared 70 tho pleas
the readers. Besides, !
IN as you do there woul'
f.. OF any kind and event
would be no newspaper
|here would we be. A CON
.nnrer in the city told m
h. that he always read Il
hmm although he didn
many OF the people. but J
sted in what Is going on !
help a poor report
Em Of news and lncldenta
make a lIvln.'
Ink Bruton returned We
bm a visit Of several da!
j..
k Strict returned Wedne
a visit in st. Louis al
bee Boyd Of McCredie spe
J. Mexico the guest
'izabcth Arnold spent Sc
|this week in st. Louis.
bnces Buckner has return
bme in Marshall after
'iss Susie Houston.
Frances Guthrie and Ri
lave returned to Mexico
'lng a week in st. Lo
| X. p, Whitley.
Mary Banks and Sarah ?
/ the week end in Mex
b Of Mrs. Horace Banks.
ban Dudley is visiting
bly, this week.
lola Powell is home afte
D her sister in Centralia,
"a. D. Bledsoe spent a
|tho country with her dat
Payton Elliott.
. r. Gibbs and daugl
|en Price, of Billings, Mo
b sikeston and Carutf
h week.
\ L. Clark, of Billings, Nj
pest of the family Of ],
n. 4. Coil is visiting
north Of town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

The Louisiana, Mo, Odd Fellow
Lodge recently gave the Lodge Home
at Liberty a horse and buggy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17
BONDS
Wm.F.Atkinson
Mexico, Mo.
c. K. | BUILDS

~ ~
BIG BRIDGE.
The Pasadena. Cali. Daily News
contains a fine picture of the big
bridge Just completed by c. X. Al
len, resident engineer. Mr.. Allen.
formerly lived in Mexico and is a son
in-law of J. C. Ringo, of this city.
Charlie is a splendid engineer and
is highly compllmented on this struc-
ture Just completed in Pasadena. The
News devoted a couple OF columns
on the first page. giving the history
of the bridge which cost something
like 5000, 900. Charles many friends
in Mexico are glad to hear Of his
success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

Since the first of the year 5000 au-
tomobile licenses have been issued
IN this State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17
PRESIDENT WILSON APP

PRESIDENT WILSON APP
POINTS EX-SENATOR cockRELL.
Washington, d. G., April 10.
President Wilson will name form
err Senator Cockrell member Of the
Government Board of Ordnance and
Fortifications Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

Russell (Dick) Richards, of Column
bia, spent Sunday in this city with
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

If YOU SEE IT IN A LEDGER AD-
vERTisEMEET, TELL TIE MER'
CHANT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

Mrs. w ]. McLoney and daughter.
Maxine, are home from st. Louis. Mrs
Virgins returned with her mother to
spend several weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

Mrs. c. G. Madison and young
daughter Of Independence, NO., are
guests OF Mrs. Madison's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. P. Il. Locke.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-04-17

Mra. W. II. French visited In st.
Louis this week.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28

A very pleasant surprise party was
given in honor Of Misses Bessie NJ
and Mary A. Mcdonald at their home
at Falkland on Saturday evening.
Among those present were: Misses
Annie L. Banks. Nellie Peoples, Re
becca Ford. Helen Cornbrooks. M.
Evelyn Robinson, JaEf G. MCGOWAN,
Clara Cornbrooks. Mary Mcdonald.
Mary L. Clifton, Elma Gregg, Emily
W. Klair. Mary Hobson, Marion
Hughes. Laura Walker. Jeanette
Hudson. Lillian Cornbrooks, Sara
Wilson, Edith Nlair. Nellie Van Sint.
Laura Hicks. Mary Walker, Edna
BhaclSin. Madeline Armstrong, BESSIE
Mcdonald. Edith Mcdonald, Elva
Gregg. Sadie Brackin. Messrs. Al
fred Montgomery. George r. Holton,
Walker Pennington. Charles Moore
Albert Hopes. Ralph Trimble, Coop
or Burris. William Mcdonald. Edwin
Gregg. Howard Pierson, Raymond
Elliott. Herbert Mcdonald. Walter
Gregg. William Klair, John Dennison,
Clarence r. Chefiins. Ralph Ford,
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
UNCOVER GRAVE
OF UNION SOLDIER

Workmen disinterring the bodies in
the Old School Baptist Church GENE
terry yesterday. found an unmarked
grave which contained the remains OF
a union soldier. The soldier had been
buried with full military honors. part
Of his uniform and the brass buttons
being found in the grave These
were placed in box together with
the few remains and the soles Of his
shoes
When the grave OF Thomas McKim
who had been buried in the cemetery
since 1854 was opened Il was found
that the grave had been bricked
around and the bricks laid IN NOR
tar There was no sign Of the cof-
fin aud all that could be found OF
the body was black dust This was
taken up and placed in a box after
which II was taken to Old Swcdes
cemetery and inferred The body was
removed by orders OF the Rev. j. l..
McKim, a descendant Of the deceased,
who Is a well known pastor OF MIL
ford
There is but one lot in the cemetery
that is fenced in and within its iron
railing in grave with a headstone
marked Richard Poole, Died 1925
aged rs years" No one seems to know
who he was, and unless his remains
are claimed soon, they will nnd a
resting place In Bethel Baptist ceme-
terry at Hares Corner
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
MONA A SPECIFIC
FOR STOMACH ILLS

Many people II eat their house. dogs
and other thing in which they are
interested with more thoughtfulness
than their stomachs
We take precautions against FIRE
and other damage to property, but
what care or thought do we give our
bodies2 Almost nonel Somehow We
have an idea that our mortal frame
will stand any abuse heaped upon It,,
so we go on tormenting it until IL
becomes defiant and rebels
A little fire bell in the system al
ways rings to sound the warning. We
have an ache pain, bad taste in the
mouth. or something out of the or
binary What is the cause? Just this
been eating too much. too fast, or
something that the overloaded and
tired digestive organs refuse to han
de in the natural way
BE prepared for these warnings
Mi-o-na Tablets are a specific for
stomach ills Get a box today-al-
ways keep them in the house-carry
them when traveling-take them at
the first warning OF stomach distress.
II you have that uncomfortable feel
ing Of fullness. II your stomach is
upset tongue coated head aches,
you feel dizzy at times, and are irrit-
able and depressed, beware-you arc
warned that the stomach and diges-
tive organs are in rebellion. DO not
delay. Take Mi-o-na-at Once-im-
mediate relief is certain.
Rcmember-if not benefited Mi-o-
na costs nothing always sold on
money back plan at Druggists every
whore. SOC a large box.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
WOULD UNITE
PROCRESSIVES
MIR. Hebben Suggests State
Board Service to Leaders
Of Movement

Paxton Hihben. director Of the Ma
tionai Progressive Service was in
conference with leaders of all Pro-
gressiye parties here yesterday dis
GUESSING the possibilities Of organic
ing a State Progressive Service
Board. The objects and methods OF
such a Board were explained by Mr..
Hibben who declared such a board,
though coming from the Progressive
party. was non-partisan
This is the first attempt TO create
the machinery whereby the needs OF
the day are to be scientifically inyes-
tiga.ed and bills prepared in a logi-
cal manner The results of the work
Of the Service are at the disposal of
all political parties
Already Service Boards have been
organized In many states OF the
union, among them Illinois, Connec-
ticut and Pennsylvaia A State Pro
gressive Service Board consists usu-
ally OF seven members. care being
taken to have all political parties
represented. TWO Of the members
are women paid secretary is en-
gagged TO carry on the routine work.
A chief OF Service is selected who is
the executive head OF the work under
the direction of the board Under
him are four active departments as
follows:
/ Civic education Covering the
education OF the people on current
matters of importance regarding tn,
public welfare This work Is car
riod on through club meetings
Speakers are furnished by the Ma
tional Service
2. Legislative reference The legal
department which prepares bills.
g. Finance.
T. Publicity.
Also there is an unconstitutional
department which is subdivided into
as many different subjects as desira-
bic. each with its head and commit
tee Such subjects include Con
servation." Municipal Reform. 80
Cost OF Living" Judicial Reform. 4"
Housing" etc, etc
II IS hoped that through the Ma
tional Board all progressive forces
will get together in a compact work
ing body and through its workings
all ill-timed measures which are n
known to the voters will be pre-
vented from being presented to Leg.
islatures.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
DELEGATION TO MEET
GOVERNOR MILLER

NORFOLK. Va. March 2S.-The
Hon Charles r. Miller. governor Of
Delaware. who is to be one of the
principal speakers at the sixth an
nal dinner Of the Delaware Society OF
this city at the Monticello Hotel Sat
urday night, will arrive here on the
n. Y. =. and n. steamer that evening.
accompanied by r. V Massie. super
intendcnt of the n. Y. p and ~
Governor Miller viii be met by a
delegation headed by Caldwell Hardy.
at whose home in Stockley gardens
he viii be entertained over Sunday.
Rev. DR. Sparks W. Melton OF Free
mason-street Baptist church, will be
toastmaster. at the dinner.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
SOCIAL AT MIDnLETOWN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MlDDLETOWN. Del. March 2S.-
pleasant surprise was given Deb
bert Gallagher, on Tuesday evening
at his home on Crawford street
Those present were Mrs. Harr,
Black, Mrs. Corbit Vineyard, Mrs
Edward S. Jones. Viola Weber. Heller
Jones. Orah Spry. Marion VINEYARD
Hannah Kirk. Edna Brynis, Osborn,
Bannig, Debber Gallagher. Frank
Pearce, Herbert Pryle, John Dick
inson. Clarence Snow, Carl Jones
Stanley Schiles, Harry Culver. Daw.
son Wilcutts and Philip vinyard.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28

Samuel c. Weaver. John Farra, d, N.
Jester. Lewis zebley kemper Pier
son. Harvey Brackin. Harlan Walker,
Harry Husbands. Josephus u. Hop
kins. Harrison Peoples. Ralph Gregs,
Caleb Wilson. Ralph Rothwell, Mr..
and Mrs. James n. Gray, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. A. Cornhrooks, Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ter Rothwell, Mr.. and Mrs. c. II Nc
Donald. Mr.. and Mrs. IT, A. Mcdonald,
Mr. and Mrs. J. r. Mcdonald.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
COMMIT GlRIs TO scHnnl

Judge James VI Lattomus in Tho
Juvenile Court Wqnesday afterpon
committed two girl to the Delaware
Industrial School Fl Girls. The tes
timony was that Til girls did notre-
turn home until ster IL O'Clock.
Each child was sixten years old. Sew
eral boys were befce the court on
charges Of larceny copper mo
we're paroled.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28

A good, strong Broom .. l0c
It's not often you can get such
a broom bargain. Not more than
one to buyer. end none sold TO
dealers.
? lbs. Rolled Oats ........ Sc
Sweet Sugar Corn ........S sc can
COFFEE
Three favorite Coffees each
have their own individual havors
and all three kinds from SC to Sc
below the usual price asked by
other dealers:
Childs' Santos Coffee, 23c ID; 5
lbs .......... 5000. Sl.O0
Golden Peaberry Coffee, Csc h.;
5 lbs. ,.............-.. Sl.15
Childs' Special Blend Coffee, BIC
h.; 5 lbs. ............ SIPS
White Liable Tomato Catsup,
&c Bottle
Kippered Herring; 2 cans. 25c
Breakfast appetizers. Very choic-
est quality Maconichit Bros
packing.
Best. strictly pure Black Pep
per lOC 10.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
ADVISORY BOARD AT DINNER.

The new advisory board OF the Y.
W c. A. was entertained az dinner,
by the managers OF the association
on Tuesday evening. Mrs. William s.
Pricket. presided and introduced the
speakers who we're: Miss Mary Johns
Hopper, Y. W. c. A. territorial secre-
tary for Delaware. Pennsylvania and
Maryland; Mrs. J. Frank Ball and
Miss Agnes Y Downey.
Included among the guests were
Bishop A J. Kinsman, Judge ]. Frank
Ball, the Rev. Charles l. Candee. the
Rev. George z. Reed. the Rev Kense,
J. Hammond. General Charles Bird
Lewis ". Brosius. Richard Reese
Charles r. Wollaston. George W
Twitmyer. J. S. Spruance. W. Harol,
Smith and William s. Prickett.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
Special Moving ay'
5 Prices on RUG!

For this last Saturda in z
March, just after you i've :
moved into the new homewe :
offer lot of extra spial :
prices for good rugs in I'm E
sizes:
Regular Sll.OO Rugs for s E
urday at only. So z
Regular $1,000 Rugs for S :
urday at only. .SS. :
Regular Sl4.OO Rugs for ST. z
urday at only. .... .S9.s Z
Regular $500 Rugs for Sa=
urday at only. ..... S11.5=
Regular $1,000 Rugs for SAT-
urday at only. ........ .S13.5G
Regular $500 Rugs for Sati
urday at only ..... $3.50
Regular $500 Rugs for Sat
urday at only. ....,... $1,000
Included in this special offer
are many handsome patterns in
the best makes of Body Brus-
sells, Wiltons, Velvets, Axmin-
sters and Tapestry Rugs.
Undoubtedly the finest lot of
Rugs you have seen yet for this
price.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
19c yard
Art NeedIeWOrk
Department
SATURDAY AND MONDAY
SPECIALS.

SPECIALS.
Stamped Hand Bags, in
wide range of designs and
shapes. in all the most desirable
materials. Prices half the
regular values.
AT 75c- Stamped Bags of
black silk with metal clasps.
Regular price. Sl.50.
AT SOC Stamped Bags of
black silk and velvet; the regu-
lar price on these was $1.00.
AT 0c-Bags, stamped in
pretty designs on heavy white
linen. and complete with cords
and fringe. These regularly sell
for Sl.O0.
AT 3Sc-A line of attractive
bags in white linen that are
regularly 75c.
AT 25c-Natural color Linen
Bags that sell regularly for SOC.
AT 25c Ecru Pongee Bags
that are the regular SOC styles.
AT 25c-S Stamped Tie Racks
that we're regularly SOC and Csc
each.
AT l9c Several different
style Bags that we're regularly
35c each.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
CHILDS' BIG p Sga SALE

Half ID. cake Childs' Cooking
Chocolate .............. l3c
Assorted Cream Chocolates. i5c lb
Fancy Evap. Peaches. ..... l0c ID.
? lbs. Yellow Corn Meal. $3.50. sc
The most perfect favored Corn
in the world is Childs' Sweet Bios
som. It's l2c usually. Special
now ....,......... ............. lVC
Curtice Bros, Pure Fruit Jams.
l5c Jar
Finest quality Full Cream
Cheese ~......... zoe 10.
? cans Sifted June Peas 49,. Csc
Tender, young Peas delicious
flavor-l5c quality.
3 cakes Childs' Laundry Soap. lOc
3 big boxes Childs' Parlor
Matches .... ....-. lOc
Best Frying Tomatoes, ? cans. 25c
? pkgs. Threaded Fish. ...,.. &c
3 cans Sardines, in oil or Mus
tard .....- ......... lOS
Cleaned Currants. ...... .lOc ID
3 lbs. big, Juicy Prunes. 2oc
3 quarts Saur Kraut ......, lOc
Our own make Mince Meat &c 10
Big, sour Pickles. lie dozen
Evening journal., 1913-03-28

It's worth while 10 know just
what's in the market. whether you
contemplate buying or renting. call
upon the Wants to provide YOU with
full list OF the vacant houses. apart
ments and Oats IN the locality that
YOU favor most---Acv
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
MOOSE APPRECIATE KINDNEs.

Coroner John T. Spring has re-
eeiyed letter from Wilmington
Lodge. Loyal Order Of Moose. thank
ing him and Deputy Coroner Har-
Tey r. Nichols. for the manner in
which they handled the body OF John
McHale, Of Sparrow's Point. Nd. a
member Of the order. who was
asphyxiatei last Sunday week. The
order also sent its thanks to Secrc-
tary J. Austin Ellison, Of the Board
Of Health. who yent 10 his Office on
Sunday 10 issue the necessary permit
SO that the body could be shipped,
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
WORKMAN INJURED

Anthony Bendo, Of No. 23S Poplar
street, employed at the Wilmington
plant Of the Eastern Malleable Iron
Company, was injured in the left eye
while at work yesterday, and re
ceived treatment at the Delaware
Hospital.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
Clean floors, doors, woodwork with
GOLD DUST

Gold Dust is such marvellous cleanser
that little of the product sprinkled in
your scrubbing water will save you
most of the back work-and clean much
more quickly and thoroughly than any
other way.
For anything and everything about
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
VARIETY SALE.

The adult Bible class OF West
minister Presbyterian Church, Penn
sylvania avenue aud Rodney street.
will hold bake and variety sale In
the chapel this afternoon and even
ing. Proceeds for Sunday school work.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
ZONE SUPPER FOR scH0OL

4 zone supper viii be given in Har-
rison Street NJ. y. Church. on Thurs
day evening, April for the benefit
OF the Sunday school
Evening journal., 1913-03-28

1t is a good plan to take the time
TO acquaint cues self with the OPP
portunities thai 70 presented
through the Want Colunms.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28

Horse Rsdish in Tumbler, while it
lasts ...... ..........4 &c
l2c cal California Sliced
Peaches .... lOc
Pound cal Childs' Baking Pow
der &C.. .15c
Evening journal., 1913-03-28

Use the Wants for securing experts
for Office work
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
CHILDS'
PRINCESS BLEND TEA

Half pound .............i9c
Quarter Pond .........l Oc
Fine nike teas, selected from
the delicate Ap leaves of noun
tain grown plnts. Superb flavor.
It's really aSOc quality, but its
Childs way oHutting prices.
Childs best Stve Polish; 3 boxes
for .....A. ....1O Zoe
The most prstical and cconomi-
cal form of stde polish-easy to
apply durable, sustless odorless
and above all, lssng.
Fresh Cakes-Giger Snaps, Coz
fee Cakes and yic-Nacs. SC 10.
Candy Pals, Lsi Pals, Cake
Boxes ........A. ..... SC each
Handy things to,ave about the
house.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28
Last OF The Month Specials for Saturday

an extra attraction is
our special offer Of 40
extra purple stamps
with every cash pur-
chase Of one dollar or
over. One set good in.
every book.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28

the house Gold Dust
is the best known
cleanser. Try it
once and you'll
use it always.
Sold in Sc and
large packages.
Buy the large
package for econ
omy'S sake.
Evening journal., 1913-03-28

THE N. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY. Chicago
Milford chronicle., 1913-04-18
BODY FALLS FROM
COFFIN INTO GRAVE
Women Failt3d as Corpse Roll
ed Ito Rough Box.

While the body OF Marion Miller, a
widely known engineer, was being low
cred into the grave at Auburn. Pa, one
OF the supporting straps broke.
This turned the casket upside down.
causing the body to fall out, as the lid
came off, and the corpse fell face
downward into the bottom of the
rough box, already in the bottom OF
the grave.
Many Of the mourners lied in ter
ror for their homes, believing taa;
something supernatural had occurred.
while other beat a hasty retreat in
genuine awe and fear
Several women tainted. After the
excitement had somewhat subside 3
willing hands lent the undertaken is
sistance. The remains were Brought up
from the rough box, the caslIet righted
and then the burial proceeded without
further mishap. The occurrence is the
theme Of supers,itio comment for
miles around