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Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28
WILLIAMSVILLE.

The farmers of our community are
very busy preparing fo- their spring
crops.
The farm recently purchased by c. W.
Franklin, of Long Island is rapidly inn
proving. Mr.. Franklin deserves great
credit for his work. We are glad to
have such men settle with us
S. NJ. Kinney is spending a part of
this week in Philadelphia on business.
Mrs. Aera Bowers is visiting in Viii
rlirgton.
Miss Belle Moore spent Easter with
relatives in Dover.
Nj. and Mrs. Alfred Donovan, of
Clayton, visited W. c. Collins Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Kenton has returned home after
spending two weeks with Miss Edythe
Camper.
Miss Helen Harrington who attends
Harrington school, remained over Sun
day with her aunt, Mrs Hattie Willis,
who is very sick.
Oscar Dawson spent Sunday in Bridge
Vile.
The Williamsville Aid " will meet
at the home of George w. Harrington,
April 9TH. 1t is very important that the
officers should be present.
Sunday School at Williamsville next
Sunday at IN.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28
LOVE POINT

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lowe and Miss
Thelma Robinson spent Easter in Will
mington.
The NJ. D. & V. R. R., was compell-
ed to send an extra steamer here Satur-
day night the regular steamer not being
able to carry all the passengers.
Fish are becoming more plentiful here
now as the fishermen are bringing them
in daily and the prices are more reason
able.
". S. Stayton was a Baltimore visi-
tor this week.
Capt COckrell bruised his hand badly
while opening a drum of gasoline and
is now suffering with a gathered finger.
Mrs. Edward Eckstorm was a Lewes
visitor this week.
Miss Alice Hamilton has returned
home after spending several weeks in
Washington and Baltimore.
Mrs. Maggie Batter and two children
of Baltimore are visiting her sister Mrs.
E. A. Young.
w. F. Powell and Miss Virgie Hard
ing of Washington spent Sunday here
as the guests of Nathan Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28
MASTENS.

On Friday evening, March 21st. a
birthday party was given in honor of
Miss Effie Friedell, and as both music
and games formed part of the amuse-
ments, those who participated had a
splendid time. The refreshments were
bounteous and fine.
Mrs. William Masten has returned
from a visit to her daughter, near
Whites Chapel.
The Rev. Layfeld preached a splendid
Easter sermon last Sunday. and he is
now attending the annual session of his
conference.
A ball game was played here last
Saturday. which was so one sided that
it was 'udiorus3 The game was between
the Masten boys and the boys from
Paradise district, and the score was AZ
to in favor of the Masten boys.
The social meetings have been numer-
Gus, and the gathering at the home Of
Miss Mollie Warren last Monday even
ing, and the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
I. Hates on Sunday. We're greatly en-
joyed. Sunday seems to be a favorite
day for the visiting to be done.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28
NEAR GEORGETOWN.

Easter Sunday was perfect spring
day.
Everybody is busy farming and gar
dening.
Saw mills are also doing rushing bust
ness.
Philip Elliott is moving his mill down
to Galestown.
Charles Belts, a young married man
of Sycamore, was seriously injured while
assisting Elliott in moving his mill. Il
is said that his collar bone was badly
crushed.
Norman Conoway made a business
trip 70 Laurel Saturday in his automo
bile Miss Magdalene Sammons is Wis
iting in Pennington and Seaford.
Miss Georgia Isaacs was home for
Easter.
Alfred Corey of Bridgeville, visited
his sister, Mrs. Grover Sammons re-
Gently.
A large crowd of boys and girls went
to the Aims House, Easter Sunday an
ideal Easter celebration.
The bridges in this community are
very much in need of repair.
Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Sammons spent
Easter with Mr. and Mrs Howard Corey,
of Bridgeville.
Peach trees are in full bloom.
Andrew J. Marvel has purchased a
steam plow.
Elmer Lyndail is erecting a wagon
house.
David Hill is improving his dwelling
by erecting a front porch
Mrs Peter Lyudall, who is paralyzed,
is slightly improved.
Charles Lyndall sold six fine porkers
last week.
w. P. Sammons is building a tenant
house.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28
SLAUGHTER BEACH

The pretty warble of the birds and tn,
rapid growth of the pretty green gras
tells us that the winter is over and tn,
spring time is now here.
lobe Coverdale and family of Milford
have moved to Slaughter Beach and have
occupied the Milman cottage
Mrs. Clara Postles, of Milford, spent
last week with her father at his new
home on the shore.
William Clendaniel of Lincoln, who
has been visiting Edward Horton and
Mrs. May Wyatt, has returned to his
home
Currey Macklin is making an improve
ment to his cottage here. by building a
porch around it, and also building a barn
and bath rooms. Lincoln workmen are
doing the work.
Harry Belts and family passed Easter
at this shore as guests of his sister, Mrs.
Wyatt.
Several Lincoln and Milford folks
passed the day here pleasantly walking
the shore.
Mrs. Ida Bromley and sons have rs
turned from Florida. where they pass
the winter, and are now occupying their
cottage at Slaughter Beach
There are now eight families living at
Slaughter Beach. and it is getting to be
a very industrious little town. Among
the residents are two house carpenters,
one barber, two nurses, two dress max
ers, a musician, blacksmith and wheel
wright one retired sea captain and sew
eral fishermen. This is a record for a
small summer resort.
Eighteen shad were taken by Frank
Warren at one haul this week.
Snipe and few plover are frequent
ng the marshes, but the water is too deep
or them to be plenty, except about the
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28
VERNON DISTRICT

Alex Smith who was reported to have
been bitten by rabid dog, is now real
mad, for he says that there is no truth
in the report which has been floating
about. Its surprising how such tales get
started in a neighborhood, and are re
peated for the truth.
The Andrewville boys got a real drub-
bing at the hands of the Prospect Base
Ball Club last Saturday. The score was
Is to in favor the Prospect Club. Be
fore the game was ended their friends
left and started for home. The third
game will be PLAYED as soon as they get
over their last defeat.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28
GREENWOOD.

Everybody i'll Greenwood is working
when the weather is suitable for work
out of doors, and as result, the streets
Of Greenwood are quiet except at night.
This means prosperity later on.
| Even those who have been away from
home during the winter have returned
home and are assisting; one of these is
Chester Bennett, who IS assisting in his
fathers business.
Mrs. Estelle Lyons, of Milford, has
been visiting friends here this week.
A dinner was given to twenty young
folks last Thursday in honor of Miss
Rhoda, the Youngest daughter of Mrs.
Sallie Wiley, at her mothers home
/ Among those who CAME home for
| Easter were Chester Cox, Thomas Brad
ley and Tilghman Harvey they have
returned to their various occupations.
Ray Conaway has gone to take posi-
ton with the NJ. d. & V. Railroad.
Leon Short is assisting to operate the
ice plant at Rehoboth
Shad and herring are plenty in our
market. Roe shad sell for IS cents, and
the buck shad for 35 and 40 cents each.
Mrs J. L. Houseman has returned
from her visit
Mrs. Mollie Willie and Bessie Todd,
Of Woodbury., n. j., passed Easter with
Mrs. Maggie Lord
Rhoda Wiley, who is a student at
West Chester Normal School returned to
her studies on Monday last.
The report come from Mrs Leola Rat
lege, who is in hospital in Philadelphia,
that she is getting better
The Rev c. w Moore is attending
at Chrisfeld He is not ex
Pected to return to this charge for an
other year
Nehemiah Shockley was shot by an
other colored man named Walter Vincent,
on Saturday night at the colored church,
where they both were attending a festi-
val. The built is lodged somewhere
about the hip and he is suffering con-
as the result This is another
Illustration of the fooishuess of carrying
pistols
Miss Viola Smith Is chief saleslady in
the store of r. 4. Wiley.
The millinery business here was fine,
and the Easter STYLES proved the fact
hat some choice Judgment was used in
selecting the Easter bonnets here
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28

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ed relati
Mrs. f
ton visiU
last WeeI
Mrs.
Elizabeth
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Mr.. and \
Mr.. and
of Hurloc
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day.
Mr.. and
Penn, wei i
Jarvis last|
F. A. I'D
visit with
Mrs. ,Tau|
ing Mr.. and
Miss Bla|
from a visit
Miss Ann
with her sis
Mrs. Liz
Ann spent
Harrington.
Mrs. Law
Wisconsin,
and Blanche
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John Carst
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Oscar Shal
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Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28
Popularity Backed by Evidence

We have devei over ~ 90 Ovends the FIVE months This
double the business
have delivered had we been abe produce
The Over and outseg competitors
car for the least money.
The difference popular priced price
this difference due to the difference factory and facilities
We do builders
economical It merely the Overland mhoda 95% factory
making 10000 yearly
he Overland costs 3O% less than other similar made
ten the worlds automobile production
Overland
phenomenal popularity the proof the world that the Overland
get more less than other give
For examPle-study the specifications given below
he 1913 sales of Overland
similar And
We beaten record tor the corresponding
we can beat all the others IN sales surely value Investigate
Our sales department records show HAT date 65 all Overland
cars nave been bought by farmers Residents the rural districts have there
fore either bought contracted for $1,000 Overlands
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28

Capt. Hubbard of Steyensville is
building a fine fishing skiff for Can't
T. B. Cockrell.
Spring farming has started in earnest
here and the farmers find help scarce
as all the available help seems to take
to the fishing and oyster businss as the
work is lighter and paw is better.
W. Denney was Baltimore visitor
this week.
Our Sunday School is progressing very
nicely, we have from p to 35 scholars
every Sunday. and the talks of DR..
Bonie are extremely interesting.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28
BURRSVILLE

The Rev. J. T. Bailey preached hi.
farewell sermon to his Congregation in
the Methodist Protestant Church last
Sunday
After a serious illness with Pneumonia
Milton Price is now convalescent.
Miss Eva A. Thawley after passing the
winter with her sister. has returned to
her home here for the balance of the
season.
There is but little real news happening,
but there IS the usual amount of visiting
the same as prevails in every well regu-
lated community.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28
ST. JOHNSTOWN.

Thomas Carey, one of the most well
known men of Sussex County, is far
from well, and his friends are solicitous
for his health. He resides near here.
H. E. Rogers and James Rogers also
victims of illness.
Miss Laura Calhoun. the popular
teacher, passed Easter with Miss
Jennie Dickerson. and Miss Elizabeth
Adamcheck was the guest of Miss Anna
Short during the same period.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-28

Our pastor
preached a yer
farewell sermO
afternoon. Tn
stained faces a.
1t seemed a fna
pastor who has
last three yea
spected by all V
contact, and evl
many more year
and noble work.
A large numb
attended the fes|
Robbins last Frid
Mrs. Nellie Ru
town, spent Sun
and fauilv
P. j. Lawson n
Philadelphia, Sat
7. J. Pritchett
tied his son T.
family, Sunday.
Mrs. Mollie Kra
spent Easter with
drew Dickerson.
Edith Watson,
guest of her aunt,
Miss Fannie Rus
ing some time in
turned home.
Mrs. Eliza Aley
quite sick is slowl.
= The many friei
Conaway are glad
We are sorry t
Donovan is very il.
j., Several of our v,
Saturday evenings
enjoy the movies.
A number of oul
Lodge Sunday after
were Mrs. Cove L
'ard.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
MaplehurSt Stock Farm Sold

By the terms of a deal consum-
mated yesterday Maplehurst, the stock
tarm of Mr. j. w. Bacon, located on
the MaysvilIe pike, about two miles
from Paris, was disposed of to Mr..
John Sauer, the grocery man of this
city.
The farm, which contains 1179
acres, was sold for $l76 per acre, and
an amount IN excess of $40. 900 is IN
voIved in the transaction. The farm
is one of the best in the county, well
improved and very desirable.
The farm was purchased several
years ago oy Mr. Bacon who has since
profited extensively in the stock rails.
ing business. He engaged in the
breeding of trotting horses and num-
Der Of high class performers have beer
The product Of Jay Bird, Locanda,
Norab and other stations of world
wide reputation.
Mr.. Bacon will move TO Washington
c. H., Ohio, where he will resume the
f- eeding of tEotting horses and prac
l. ,ally al OF the blooded stock he nov
las 81 Iaplehurst. will be taken II
that place. where be has purchased ;
large tract of land. Mr Sauer will ge
possession of his purchase March
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
New Addition.

Mr.. Warfeld Gratz, representing his
mother, Mrs. Birdie Gratz. of Lexing-
ton, Friday disposed of a tract of
about 90 acres of land situated ada
cent to the new fair grounds on the
Bethlehem pike. the purchasers being
Messrs. Lewis Lilleston, r. K. Nc
Carney and Bruce Miller. The price
was private.
The purchasers plan to subdivide the
property into number of liberal sized
tracts and DISPOSE of 1T to .thos6 who
want to erect homes in the suburbs.
There has been a good demand for
acre tracts of property on or near the
interurban line, but as little property
has been offered the demand has been
unsupplied. With this in mind the
owners are considering the construc
tion of concrete walk beginning al
the Lexington pike and extending the
length of their lands and otherwise i'm
proving il.
This new subdivision will be two
blocks from the int erurban line and
within the five cent car limit to Paris.
! The land is elevated and slightly, well
drained and but short distance from
the city limits.
The sale was made through the rea
estate agency of. Lee Beall.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
HAMPTON Indicted.

Lee A. HAMPTON, deputy commits
sioner under former Insurance Com
missioner G. w. Bell. was indicted
by the grand jury in Frankfort on five
counts, charging him with "unlaw-
fully and feloniously converting to his
own use, money belonging to the State
of Kentucky.
Hampton ia nephew of F. P. James.
former State Auditor, who appointed
him to the position in the Insurance
Department. The indictments charge
him with taking sums aggregatine
about 81 ZOO.
His present whereabouts are un
known, and it is believed he is out Of
the State.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Coming to Paris.

DR.. w. r. Burns. an eye sight speci-
alisr and optometrist, of Lexington,
Office McClelland Building, Will be at
the Hotel Windsor Monday. January
II. He is a graduate of the eldest and
best college i'm the United States. He
has had twenty years practical expert
ence, and comes with uuouestioned rec
ommenda tons as to his ability and
reputation. Remember the date,
January q, Hotel Windsor. 2t
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
First National Directors Elected.

At a recent meeting of the First
National Bank OF Paris, the foil ing
directors were elected: VIM. 7. Ar
cry. Clcll E. Turney. Clifton Arm
sparger, g.. c. Clarke, c. M. Thomas,
W. w. Haley. Z. b. Hutchcraft, M.
K. Jacoby and j. Frank Clay, and the
following officers for the ensuing
gear were elected by the directors :
President, w. w. Haley: Vice
Presi dent, VIM. P. AIdely; Ca sh,.
James M cClure: Assistant Cashier.
r. F. Clendenin: Assistant Cashier. H.
W. Mann; Bookkeeper, Bernlrd San
ten
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Elein Announces.

In another column will be found the
announcement of Mr.. j. G. Elgin for
the office of chief of police Mr.. Elgin
is at the present time filling that po-
sition with credit and asks the voters
of Paris for reelection, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary
which is to be held on August 2. Mr..
ElgiDr has been on the Paris Police
force for the past twelve years having
served under George M. Hill and the
late James Mernaugh.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Stay at home
and 90 to the theatre

Sounds funny, doesn't it?
Yet that's exactly what you
can do when you own a
Victor-stay at home and
enjoy the finest kind of a per-
Torrance. The greatest
singers, musicians and come.
dams in the world are at
your command, and you
can arrange a program to
suit yourself.
Stop in today and get Victor for
your home. Any style Victor ($10 to
$100) or Victor Victrola ISIS to $3.50
you prefer on easy monthly payments.
The cost of few theatre tickets a
month will pay for the permanent
enjoyment of the Victor.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Paris Wins Two Games.

The first basket ball game of the
season was played in the gymnasium
Of the Paris Public School Friday
night. and was double header played
between the teams of the Cynthiana
and Paris High Schools Both game s
resulted in victory for the home teams.
the girls score being "a TO 6. while the
score for the boys game was 30ito 20.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Farm For Sale.

296 acre farm. five miles from Paris.
on Paris and Winchester pike. Ever
lasting running water, both front and
back part ofifarm, never was known
TO go dry. A beautiful site for dwell.
ing house fronting pike. Anv one
wanting good farm come and see me.
GEORGE CLAY.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Base Ball for Paris.

We hope that the Paris team will
bring home the pennant this year,
but the citizens will have to boost the
team. Read the fan news by e,ec-
trIcity. IL your house wired. If not
the Paris Gas and Electric Co. will
make bit by wiring itsat cost and ar
range for monthly payments. Ask
your neighbors if they would be with
out electric lights.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Mass Meeting.

There will be a mass meeting in
the,parlors of the Elk Building or
Thprsday afterno at 2:30 O'Clock
for the purpose of effecting an organ
iZation of Associated Charities to
which the public is cudially invited.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Important Meeting.

Paris Lodge No 1853, L. o. o. Nj,
will meet at Moose Hall at z 80 m
Thursday All the members are ur-
gently asked to be present as matters
of Importance are to be discussed by
the lodge.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Attention.

All parties who are In debt to me
will certainly confer a great favor on
me by calling in and settling their ac-
count at once. am in need of the
cash and all bills past due must be
paid at once.
Respectfully.
MRS. CORNE WATSON BAIRD.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
And Only Ten Cents Per Can

Elephant Canned Corn tastes like
fresh corn right out of the patch. 1t.
is sold at ten cents per can by every
good grocer in Central Kentucky.
THE POWER GROCERY co.
Wholesale Distributors.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21

guest of her mother. Mrs. nj. "A.
Patton. for the past two weeks. has
gone to Memphis, Tenn, where she
will join MIR. Reed, who issln that city
filling an engagement at one of the
leading theatres.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. j. D. Burnaugh is visiting in
Caflisle.
Mr.. Alex Rice continues quite i'll
al his home on Mt. AIRY Avenue.
MIR. George r. Bell left yesterday
afternoon for trip to Pittsburg.
MIR. c. V. Higgins is seriously i'll
at his home on the Bethlehem pike.
Mr.. George Bowen continues
critically i'll at his home in this city.
Mrs. B. A. Frank will entertain
the six-Hand Euchre Club on Thurs
day.
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Stern have
gone to New York City on a business
trip.
Senator Claude NJ Thomas has
recovered from a severe attack of
grip.
Miss Rachel Virgins will enter
tain the Young Girls Euchre Club
today.
'-Mrs.rR. b. Terrill has returned
to her home in Richmond after visit
here.
Rev. F. j. Cheek, of Danville, was
the guest of relatives in this city Sat-
urday.
The children of Rev. and Mrs.
| George H. Harris are suffering with
the mumps.
E-Mr. and Mrs. F. ]. Williams, of
Louisville. are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudolph Davis.
Miss Virginia Jouett. uf Louis
vile. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
WitherslDavis.
Mr.. H. V. Craigmyle and family
have moved to Lexington from Stoner
av enue, Paris.
Mrs. Frank Kiser left yesterday
to visit her mother, Mrs. Rachel Bar
low, in Florida.
Mrs. p. L. Jameson has returned
after visit of several weeks to rel
atives IN MadisonvIlle.
MIR. Irvine Keller, of Chicago.
was the guest of his mother, Mrs.
Gala Keller, Sunday.
Mrs. Thompson Tarr returned
home Friday from visit with Mrs. j..
s. Helm. in Lexington.
Miss Russell Sprake, rof Boone
vile, Ark, is here on visit to her
mother. Mrs. Lucy Sprake.
Mrs. George Wilder left yester-
cay for Dry Ridge Springs where she
will spend about three weeks.
DIR. and Mrs. d. S. Henry and
children have returned from a pro-
tracted visit to relatives in Latta, S.
C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Withers Davis spent
Sunday and yesterday in Georgetown,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Craig.
MIR. Warner Sayre, of Cincinnati.
was the guest several days the past
week at the home of Mr.. II. NJ.
Collins.
Mrs. Milton C. Browning of Cle"e
land. O., is here on visit to hel
brothers, Messrs. Robert and B. A.
Frank.
MIR. Albert Hinton left Sunday fol-
Huntington, w. Va, to visit his
brother, Mr.. John 7. Hinton, IJr.. fol
d few days.
Mrs. N. F. Brent entertained the
Sewing Club yesterday. She will also
be hostess to the Six Hand Euchre
Club on Friday.
d. C.. G. Daughetv and Mr.. Joe
Warden returned Sunday from Atlanta
Ca. where they attended the Gala
WaV-Narden wedding
Mr.. E. E. Sparks and daughter
; Mrs. Luther Rice, left yesterday fol
Auburndalle, Fla, to be the guests
, for several wekes of Mrs. Rachel Bar
!, low.
: Mr.. w. E. Sproule employed a
baggage man on the Maysville branch
J of the Louisville and Nashville rail
road, is dangerously i'll at his home OF
Pleasant street with little chance fo
his recovery.
Miss Iona Dodd and Beatrice
; Wollsteln, of Transylvanias Univer
sity, Lexington, and Miss Mildred
Cohen, of Huntington. VIVA, swei'
guests of Miss Hazel Wollstein for tn,
Falk- Fischer concert Thursday night
/; The Young Ladies Mission Circle
: of the Christian Church will NEE
Trocdov raorpipO of @ o'cl0ck az tn,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Reduced Prices.

Don't miss the opportunity to buy
+, our goods at reduced prices during
the cleanup sale at The Simon De-
nartment Store.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Manhattan Shirts.

Manhattan Shirts in this Parcel Post
Sale.
]. w. DAVIS & co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Parcel Post Sale.

Genuine Combed Egyptian Yarn
Shirts and Drawers in this Parcel Post
Sale
j w DAVIS & CO
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Farm Sold.

Harris & Speakes, real estate agents
sold last week the ]. u. Turley farm,
near Little Rock, this county, contain
ing u acres to j. B. Duncan, col0red.
for 81 l3 per acre.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-01-21
Special in Rockers.

Solid oak imitation leather seat sew
ing rocker, 81. 25 up to $3.7
If A. F. WHEELER & co. h