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Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
BOWERS


John Galloway left town last Mondal
on the steamer Frederick to visit his tive
daughters, in Camden, n. J
Mrs Lima COverdale, of Frederica. il
spending the week with her sister, Mrs
James Short.
Captain Brittingham, of South Bowers
made his annual winter trip No Philadel
phis last Monday on the steamer Fred.
erica, TO spend Christmas with relatives
aud friends.
&. 5. NanBurkalow, the popular fruit.
stock and poultry broker, of Magnolia.
paid more for his Christmas poultry than
any one else in this section, and we do
hope the farmers wives will remember
him in the future
Mrs Enos Williams and sister, Letha
King, of town, were Milford visitors the
past week.
Miss Mabel Donovan, who teaches at
Warren's School, is quite sick at this
time threatened with pneumonia.
The town of Bowers and surrounding
neighborhood can boast of not having
single person to move this New Year.
What town and vicinity can say as much?
Allie Phillips, who graduated at Pearce's
Business College, Philadelphia, is home
for the holidays.
E. I. Williams would like to know the
proper way to bury apples, as his mode
OF burylng went wrong this time, having
saved five baskets out Of forty.
Henry Macklin. of near town, is visit. !
ing In Philadelphia and Camden, n. j.,
with friends and relatives.
Howard Wix and wife, of Frederick. |
enjoyed the hospitalities of w. g. Sale /
ran and wife the past Sunday
). Alex. Minner, zone of our progress
We citizens, has the lumber on the ground
o build for himself large and commo.
Iious fish packing house He proposes
o go in the salt fish business very ex.
ensively the coming year.
Dr. 1. ID. Hubbard, of town, has had
rected fine garage for his new Page
utOmObie
This fine weather is just suting our
tanners and oystermen, as they are !
laklng good money every day, and their !
lell fish are fat and fine at This time.
Dad Saxton, OF town, with his gang OF !
orkmen, is repairing the bulkhead along
le river front
w. V. Robbins, one OF our nearby far :.
ers, had quite surprise the past week 4
hen his neighbors came over and fin. q
he'd husking his corn
VIM. B. DoRovan, one of our up.to-date a
rmers, anG past master in the art of "
lDping muskrats, is now ready to furn s.
his patrons with this delicious mea- a
w pork. d'
Master Grier Emory who has been very NJ
X the past week with whooping cough,
much improved at this writing. Ic
Robert R Blockson, of Magnolia, died q
bis home on Tuesday morning, Decem. W
: %, at O'Clock, of pneumonia.
The correspondent of the Bowers letter 10
cerely thank bis friends and neighbors DC
rough the columns of the Chronicle for ar
sir most kind and liberal support to wy
rd getting the news for his letters, and m
closing my last epistle to the Philistines &c
most sincerely wishes them a Merry
ristmas and Happy and Prosperous \.
W Year Cr p-r eV
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26

he does not like hauling it from George
town. We do not blame him. So when
TINS particular Wednesday morning ar
rived, and the ice prospect looked so fav-
orable, what wonder that Handy's ewes
sparklled. But alas the weather mod
Grated again, and Handy might have
been heard lamenting 1.-The best laid
plans of mice and men, gang oft aglee. y
Time enough yet, though % exclaims
Handy. THE winter is not half gone.
and we may have plenty of ice Hope
so, don't you ?'' D. A.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
BRIDGEVILLE

John R. Cannon and wife, of Cannon
Del, celebrated their fifteenth weddine
anniversary Monday evening, and a mum
Der OF people from town were fortunate
enough to receive invitations. 1t was a
very enjoyable affair. Mr.. and Mrs. Can.
non we're the recipients of many hand
some as well as useful presents
The \ mas entertainment of the NJ.
r. Church will be held Monday evening
hext.
u Henry G McIntire has issued invita-
tlons to the marriage Of his daughter
Emma, to Mr.. Edward J. Elliott, of town.
The wedding to take place Thursday even
ing, January lst, at West Church. vii
mington, Del.
Ernest Wilson, of Wilmington, called on
friends in town Sunday.
Harry X. Wright and wife of town
are the proud parents Of fine daughter.
Victor Neal, of Hurlock, Md. was a
visitor in town Sunday.
Go to Chas. B. Porter, Greenwood. Del.
for new and second hand Clothes. A
$1,000. 90 assortment to select from. IN
eluded in this sale are Mems Suits. Rain
Coats, Trousers, Coats, Overcoats.
Women's Suits, Coats, Skirts, Muffs
and Furs, Rain Coats, &c. Come and
AIRY home bargain. 12-26-2t
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
HARRINGTON

We are sorry to hear Of the tragedy O
Mrs. Lillian NJ. Pearce and L. ]. Moore
who were killed under an auto near New
ark, recently. The former was the widow
of Harry Pearce, who ended his life las
August in Wilmington. MIR. and Mrs
Pearce were we'll known on account ol
their iovial disposition. Our sympathy
is extended.
1t is said that Edgar Wix. Of New
York, formerly of Harrington, has been
married two years, although no one
knew the secret until recently. Con.
gratulatiOns are exueLded.
DR.. Ware expects to move to Hobbs.
Md on the New Year.
Harry Steen of North Carolina. has
been spending several DAYS with his wife
and her mother, Mrs Cohee. al the
Harrington House.
A Miscellaneous Slower was rendered
Miss Lillian Cain. recently. All wished
her happy and prosperous welded life
John W. Shelldrake and wifi. Miss
Annie Fleming Mrs Hix Long an, Mrs.
Robert Jones attended the lecture on
the Panama Canal, which was given nv
tine Century Cur, Of FELTON,. After the
lecture tea was served
@t'~ NHEeANhACAAA Vi NllEE AsIdTl0ILH
Hammond, daughter of Rev. and Mrs
L Z. Grouse, of Baltimore, formerly of
Harrington, has been announced. the
wedding Is to take place early in the |
new year. Congratulations and good
wishes are extended.
Rev. J. +. Nicholson, a former pastor
of the NJ P. Church, which he Organized |
here, died at the home of his daughter |
Mrs. Nlckerson, of Waverly, Maryland. |
lntefment was made at Seaford. Mr..
Nicholson was a church builder. Be-
SIDES MS work here, he erected churches
at GREENWOOD and on the Georgetown
circuit.
Many of our schools are beautifully
decorated with mistletoe, holly wreaths
ND evergreen besides beautiful Christ
mas tree. Many of the parents of the
,,uplis were present and all had a merry
lme. AT Anderson's School the follow
ng program was rendered; Chorus, We'll
ome Beautiful Christmas Day, by school. {
Busy Santa Claus, Hester ,
mlth; dis Birth, Elbert Dill. Dialogue,
christmas Ship, six boys RecitatiOns. i
/ Christmas Fairy, Holden Dill; Christ I
las IN Holland, Iona Brown; Christ !
las Kitty, Ellyne Coulbourn; Christmas. +
iiNS AiBus 'OuOiue, W latS the Mean | "a
e Of school? Recitation. The Little
hristmas Bell, Holden Dill Dialogue a
Little Child Shall Lead Them, four a
rls. Recitations, Motion, Elizabeth
i'll; Dorothy's Baking, Iona Brown. cl
SAY, Christmas, Rela Brown. Dia- n
que, Holly Wreaths, seven pupils 81
A Letter to Santa Claus, Alton "
NTH. Song, Christmas Bells, eight w
-ls. Recitations, The Babe of Bethle. n
10, Sara CoulOourn; Playing Christmas.
lry Legates. Dialogue, Our Christmas n,
wells, ten pupils. Essay, Christmas. ~
ny Brown Dialogue, Christmas Bells, isl
ir girls Chorus Happy Greetings "
lool. Dialogue, Christmas Song, five fo,
is. Recitation, The Little King of t-, r
we, Rella Brown. Readings The Night ;si
fore Christmas, Elsie Brown; The 10
yht After Christmas, Pearl Travers ~
ristmas Chimes, Teacher Dialogue. s;c
e Name OF Jesus, eight girls. Chorus. ;s ;I'
Jame Upon the Midnight Clear, school.
llogue, The Name of Jesus, eight girls. .t
citation, Good Bye, Anna May Argo. he
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26

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Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
Walter II. Davis
'hOne'4O 3 E. Front ST
Milford, Delaware
Cement Pavements

am equipped to do all kinds of cement
work, such as cement sidewalks, curb
and gutter, water proof cellars, floors,
foundations, streets, concrete buildings,
ETC., at such reasonable prices as not to
fear competition. I guarantee all my
work, No experimenting. You get the
benefit of my experience and thorough
knowledge of the business. Inquire a.
bout what l claim for myself before you
get i'll touch with me.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
CHAPLAIN'S CHAPEL

Chaplain's Sunday School will hold
their Xmas entertainment Friday even
ing, Dec 26 The program promises
to be an interesting one and the public
is invited. A bounteous treat is in store
for all members.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
The First National Bank Of Milford.

The regular Annual Meeting of Stock
holders of the Bank for the election of
directors will be held at the Banking
House on Tuesday, January 18th, 1914,
at 2 O'Clock p. m.
J. B. SMITH. Cashier.
Milford, Del, Dec. Is, 1913. 12-194t
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
To Ny Friends and Patrons !:

| Thank You for your liberal pa
tonnage during the year just closing
and for making this a successful
year. With best wishes for a happy
and prosperous nineteen fourteen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that lei
ters testamentary upon tho o.
tate of Jennie Garrard, Of Audrair
county. Missouri. deceased, have
been granted the undersigned, J T
Mitchell, by the Probate Court OF
said county OF Audrain. bearing date
the Both of January. 1913.
All persons having claims agains
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance within 81
months after date OF said Letters
or they may be precluded from an,
benefit of such estate and II such
claims be not exhibited within on
year from the time OF the publica-
ton of this notice, they will be
forever barred.
49-4t j, T. MITCHELL,
Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
yield Of the State was 24s. O42. 951 bu

yield of the State was 243, ISL bu.
u which Audrain yielded 4,73s,173 blu
Andrain ranked about fourth in the
number of acres planted in corn;
ranked about 10th in the total yield
while quite a number of counties had
a lsIger average yield per acre; Coor
er county led the State with an av-
GRACE Of As blu. to the acre.
Hay and Forage.
Audrain is reported to have had
2a,est acres in with a yield of 49,
7<3 tons.
Milt Householder is one Of the
greatest enthusiasts over silos in
the county. This year, with silage,
he Is feeding 60 head OF cattle on
the same amount OF corn and cotton
cake as he fed to "a head last year
and is putting on 5 pounds this
year to one last year.
He feeds silage in the morn.
ing and corn and cotton cake at
night.
Hardly a day passes that some
farmer doesn't pay a high compll-
ment to the Smile road district for
the good condition of its roads.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that letters
Of administration on the estate Of
Jennett Ess, deceased. were
granted to the undersigned Feb. IL,
1913, by the Probate Court OF Aud.
rain County. Missouri. Al persons
having claims against said estate are
required to exhibit the same to the
undersigned for allowance within
six months from the date OF said let
ters or they maybe precluded from
any benefit OF said estate. and II
such claims be not exhibited with.
in one year from date OF this paha
cation they win be forever barred.
5o-4t Flora Ess,
Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
sHERiFF,s SALE.

BY virtue and authority OF TIA,
eript Execution issued from the on,
OF the Clerk of the Circuit Cout
Audrain County, Missouri, returns
at the March Term, 1913. Of u
Court, and to me directed, in tu
OF r. J. Graham and against Elbe4
Armstrong l have levied upon n
seized all tho right. title, lntera
and claim OF the said Elberta A-
strong Of, IN and to the following \
scribed Real Estate. to-wlt.
Lot number two C2) In bid
number thrce ts) Of South Jeifer,
Addition 20 Mexico. Missouri.
Also lot number two (2) Of Bio.
number four t4lof Broadwater at
ton to the City Of Mexico, Nj
souri,.
All lying and being IN tie said Goa
". and State OF Missouri And
win, on Friday the 7th day Of MnreA
A. Ds19i3 tit being the 9th DAY o
the Circuit Court Of said County ID
tween the hours OF nine O'Clock I
the forenoon and five O'Clock IN d
afternoon Of that day, at the Fad
Court House door, in the City
Mexico, County OF Audrain ~aforesa'
sell the same, or SO much ther
as may be required. at public ID
due, to the highest bidder, for Cd.
in hand tsubject to all prior Id.
and Iudgments). to satisfy said Er
ton and costs.
j. w. BARNETT,
5O-td Sheriff of Audrain County, J
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
Court House News
PETIT JURORS

Drawn by County Court for Maret
Term, 1918.
Salt River Township--Jas. Pledge
Mike Peck, Horace Mundy, J. E
Jesse, j H. Hebel, G. T. Schieffer
Sailing Township-Jas. Brockman
Benz. Morris.
Wilson Township-Elmer Gatewoot
Hank Roberts, ]. w. Holloway, Robt
Flynt.
Linn Township. W. Summers
Homer billiard.
Prairie Twp-w, L. Coil, G. w
Day,
Loutre Township Frank Sicily
Marion Walker.
Cuiyre Township-John Boyd, w
E. Edwards. Henry Schleeter, J. t,
Walker, E. L. Beeby, Geo. Van Bur
en-.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

DIED OF TRr'
Whereas. c. Geery, a widower,
his certain deed of trust dated 0
26th day Of January, 1912,
ly acknowledged and
corded in the Recorders
flee of the County of AudraIn {
State Of Missouri In Trust Deed (
cord 81 at page COG, conveyed to .
undersigned Trustee the follow
described Real Estate living and bs-
situate IN the County OF A ldrsin a
lstate Of Missouri. to-wit.
The East 10 of lot two ca,
Block Four az. Ladd's Addition
the City Of Mexico, Audrain Gov
ty, Missouri.
Which said conveyance was made
trust TO secure the payment Of g
tain negotiable promissory notes 7
setter with tic interest thereon, a
pa said Deed Of Trust fully described
And whereas, default has b
made In the payment Of the lntera
due upon the notes mentioned and
scribed in said deed OF trust accc'
ing to the terms and conditions thu
OF.
Now, therefore. |, II. C. McClu'
the undersigned Trustee. at the :
quest Of the legal holder ofsald nO'
do hereby give notice that | will %
Friday, the 2tst Day Of Febru'7
1918,
between the hours OF $500 O'Clock
M, and 500 o'clock p. M, OF thl
day, sell said real estate at publ
vendue, to the highest bidder :
cash, at the east front door Of the d
drain County Court House, in %
City OF Mexico, Missouri, for u
purpose of dlscharging the debts .
cured by said deed Of trust. the
terest due thereon, and the Coz
Of executing this trust.
is-4t H @. MCCLURE.
Trustee
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

man. Through the rural teacher and
her pupils is the only way many far
mers will be reached. A great oppor-
tunity awaits the farm adviser in
this direction.
am glad Of the chance to express
my opinion of the farm adviser move
ment.
In general l think I am safe in
saying no greater movement has
ever been started. In its working
here In Cape County since August
last 1t has been satisfactory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

MR.. WILSON needn't think he
Will get out Of shaking hands on
March 4th-thers is always a parader
who holds up the line while he con
graduates the new Present in per
son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

T. F. RoDEN, a prominent bust
ness men of Mexico, has received bis
commission as Regent for the Line.
ON Institute, located at Jefferson
City, for four years from January,
1913. Mr.. Roden is a live, progress
i've business man, but will find time
to look after the duties Of the office
properly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

Cured Permanently
by the
LFWlN PAINLESS,
NoN-sURGIcAL METHOD
Cured Permanently

~ TNiiNLEOOT
NoN-sURGIcAL MErHoC
1t Is Impossible for any physician
to be equally proficient in the treat
ment Of all diseases. BY combining
the practice to n single affliction and
deyoting exclusive attention to the
perfection Of treatment for It. a
skillful physician viii always com.
mand greater success than the gener.
al practitioner.
DR.. levin has been located in ST.
Louis 20 years, and has made the
treatment and cure of Rupture his
exclusive specially. His treatment
oetter known all over the country as
the"Lewin Method"is founded on sci.
ehtlfic principles; he does not use
the knife or draw blood. This treat.
ment does not conflne the patient 10
oed' but brings relief with the first
treatment. The patient grows strong
er and In better spirits with each
succeeding treatment, and within
te" weeks is entirely cured Of this
Dreadful affliction.
There Is no secret about DR. Law.
ms treatment. He explains n fully
10 each patient, and II you wish
may bring your family physician to
his office and LIT him be there while
you are being terated; and when Q
a'e discharged. cured, let him he tbe
Judge.
Or. Lewin's list of patients who
nave been successfully treated during
the last 20 years consists Of citi.
EMS Of high social standing and
contains the names Of many medical
men, clergymen, lawyers and bushes
men.
Hours, 10 to IL and 2 to al
Sunday, 10 to 10. Phone Main
SSlf' Call or address
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
GRATEFUL ENDORSEMENT


William Hanly, 645 N. Clark Ave,
Mexico, No, says. about two years
ago / used Doan's Kidney Pills for
pains in my back and kidneys.
This remedy procured at Llewellyn
& sons Drug Store. cured my aches
and pains, and consequently | am
pleased to recommend it,"
Mrs. T. Dollens, 1912 ". Liberty ST.,
Mexico, Mo, says: Years ago | was a
terrible sufferer from kidney COM
plant. The disease affected me so
badly that could not go out and the
pains were awful. The kidney secre-
tons were unnatural and caused me
annoyance / doctored and used
remedies but had no relief until I
took Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at
Llewellyn & Sons Drug Store. They
brought great benefit"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
A LETTER FROM

W. J. McLoNEY.
To all of my old friends who have
been SO faithful for the past rs years
wish to express my heartfelt thanks
for their liberal patronage and to as
sure you that I I'm grateful for all
past favors and now that l an NOV
ing to new and larger quarters. l
fell that a serve you better as
we have o room to display our
large and varied stock of Dry Goods,
Shoes and Clothing at our new store.
and | assure you all / will appreci-
ate your patronage to the fullest.
Respt.,
dWl W, ]. MCLONEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

BEING President Of a Turkish re,
public would be much like the occu-
patton Of the old-fashioned colored
person who used TO sit on the safety
valve of a Mississippi River steamer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
The Weekly Ledger
Entered ct tho p. o. in Mexico, No,
and admitted as 1nd-cIass mater.

ALL subscribers TO the Weekly
Ledger should examine the date al
ter their name on the margin or
wrapper Of their paper. The Weekly
Is cash In advance to everybody. Re
new your subscription a week be
fore your time expires, so that 20
may not miss a copy Of your favorite
paper. wifi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

DESPITE the inaugural bali veto.
Mr.. Wilson expects to see some inter
asts dance merrily to piping of his
W composition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

Below we give some interesting
data regarding 1912 crops in Audrain
county and Missouri. That Audrain
makes a showing among the Missouri
leaders is certainly gratifying.
The following statistics were taken
from the State crop report from 1912,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
Brick EoR |

We have plenty of good building
brick or fire brick for sale at prices
that you can't beat None
better, or cheaper. Mexico Fire
Brick and Cay Company. 34-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

as Colonel Roosevelt views the
Senate attempts to prevent the
third terms he doubtless tells him
self he has not lived in vain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

ANY specific questions you want to
ask or any help We can give at any
time will be answered with pleasure
Respectfully,
SETH BABCOCK.
Dept. Of Ag. State Normal School.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

THE Chicago packers cleared up
only $3.50, 600 900 last year, thus prov
ing their contention that the farmers
are making all the profit out of
meat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

NOTHING has been said aO0D
holding a mass meeting at Oys''
Bay on the ath Of March as a coul
ter demonstration. But 1t is not To-
late.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
OTIS PURDY

IT must be said of Mr.. Taft that
no other President ever succeeded so
completely in crowding eight years
OF genuine enjoyment into one term.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

THE trouble about sending a baby
by parcel post is that no parents
would be willing to adult it was any
thing but first-class.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

NOW that the improvement OF
the Mexico Public schools is
assured, let us move in the direction
of a new Jail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
Just issued:
Wheat.

The total acreage Of wheat planted
in the State was LOS 99 acres of
which Audrain was 1887 acres. The
average yield per acre in the State
was 1875 bu. but in Audrain it fell to
y bu. The total yield OF wheat in
the State was 1885, 2O bu. to
which Audrain contributed 40, 1888 Blu.
Oats
In the production of oats, Audrain
led the State. contributing 1,135, O5O
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

There were 7,s1O,sSS acres corn
planted in the State to which Au-
drain contributed 1851 acres. The
State average yield was 31.s bu. to
the ere which AudFain passed, hay
ing an average Of 80 bu. The total
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

bu. to the total of 20, 4S8,49O blu. Out
of the $40, S14 acres sowed in this
State Audrain had in 45,4O2 acres, or
more acres of oats in the county than
there were bushels IF wheat raised
here. The average yield of pats an
acre W the State was 31.s bu. Au-
crain averaged 25 bu.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
SOUTH WESTERN AVENUE

T. Q. Montgomery shoemaker, 72T
s. Western Ave. Mexico. Mo-, says:
Il had an unusually bad attack OF kid
ney and bladder trouble, together with
lumbago. | finally began using Doan's
Kidney pills and was cured. ! am now
strong and well and entirely free
from tho disease which at n time
threatened to cause my death. also
have had no sign OF lumbago since. /
do not hesitate to tell anyone that
Deans Kidney Pills cured me-"
The Cure Lasted.
When Mr.. Montgomery was inter-
viewed on November II. 1911, he said;
The cure made by Doan's Kidney
Pills some years ago has been perma-
nent. They still have my praise"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

THE vote carrying the school
bond shows that the people Of Mex
leo are wide-awake to the import
anee Of flrst-elass, u~p-to-date
schools. That Is what helps make
Mexico a city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
W. ]. MCLoNEy

YOU cannot hasten the springtime
by c%herishing holdover flies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20
Permanent Cure.

On November II. 1911, Mrs. Mar
shall was interviewed and she said:
The cure made by Doan's Kidney
Pills has been permanent. l htill hold
a high opinion of Doan's Kidney Pills
and give them my strongest endorse
-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-02-20

THE LEDGER regrets very much
to announce the death of DR.. John
S. Potts. Of California, formerly Of
Mexico. Or, Potts was one of the
most successful physicians on
the Pacific Slope. and a broad mind
ed, progressive citizen.