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The Hickman courier., 1914-11-19
CHAPTER XIII.

a sporting offer.
Some two hours later, that same
evening. Mr.. Alan Law. very much
alive and. in spite OF a complete new
outfit OF ready made clothing. looking
much more like himself than he had
In fortnight, issued forth from the
Grand Central station. hailed a taxi
cab. and had himself conveyed to the
Hotel Monollth.
But II he looked his proper self once
more, It speedily was demonstrated
that his wish was otherwise: for after
learning from the room-clerk OF the
Monolith that suite was being held
In the name OF Arthur Lawrence. that
was the name Mr.. Law inscribed on
the register.
On the other hand. II was his true
name that he gave to the person whom
he called upon the telephone immedi-
stely after being shown TO his rooms.
But then he was speaking TO his old
friend and man OF business. Mr.. Digby.
Within another ten minutes this last
was In conference with his employer:
IT think you must be out OF your
head" he insisted nervously. once
their first greetings we're over. You
might Just as sensibly throw yourself
from the top Of the Metropolitan tower
as come TO New York while Trine lives
and knows you're this side the water. I"
''Nonsensel" Alan laughed. "Remem.
Der this is New York-not the back
woods OF Mainel"
Alan paused and smote his palm
with a remorseful fist. by the Eter-
nal, I'm forgetting Barcusl"
"Barcus?"
Chap whose boat I chartered in
Portland-sheer luck on my part: he's
one Of the salt Of the arth. First,
something must be done for the boy.
You've got influence OF some sort in
New Bedford. surely?"
Digby reflected: Some. There's
George Blaine, justice of the peace
"The very man. Telegraph him In
Barcus' interests Immediately. And
telegraph Barcus as well-send him
q hundred for expenses. and tall him
TO Join me hero in New York as quick
a. he canl"
Your friends address," Digby IN.
CURED. mildly ironic as he sat down
at the desk and fumbled with the sup.
ply Of stationery.
New Bedford Jail. OF course!" Alan
chuckled-but cut his laugh in two M
something fiuttered from the pack OF
envelopes which Digby had disturbed
and fell to the floor between tho two
men.
Face up. II Erinned sardonie mock'
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cry Of Alan's confidence: II wac a trey
OF hearts.
With an ashen face and trembling
nand. Digby stopped to pick tho
damned thing up: but Alan was be.
torehand with him. and got his fingers
FIRST upon the card
Now viii you believer" Digby de-
manded huskily.
"In what. A simple coincldencei"
Alan nouted. Not /! Who knows I'm
In New York--or that the Arthur Law.
renee for whom your agent engaged
these rooms was Alan Law. No. my
friend: it's a bit too thick for me. Take
my word for II. this is nothing more
nor less than a souvenir OF a poker.
party held by yesterdays tenant Of
this suite"
"Perhaps-perhaps!" Dlgby assent.
ed. stroking tremulous lips. but I'm
afraid for you. my boy. Who knows
that Trine's spies we're not watching
my man when he made this reserva.
tionY Who knows but that Arthur
Lawrence was too thin a disguise for
Alan Lawi tell you. I'm frightened
10 the marrow Of my old bonesl Do
me this favor at least. my boy: now
that you've been warned. whether by
accident or deslgn-we won't argue
that-do leave town--go incognito to
some quiet place near BY and walt
there for the sailing OF the next trans
atlantic steamer. oh. surely you can't
deny me this one wish Of my fond old
heart. my boyl"
With a gesture Of unfeigned anec'
tion Alan dropped a hand on Digbys
shoulder
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There's nothing on earth would
not do for you" he said you've been
father and a mother to me ever since
| can remember even II We we're sepa.
rated, most OF the time. by three thou.
sand miles OF salt water. but this
thing cant do Il. even for you l
can't dc II even for myself Rose
Urine Is here In New York. In the
hands and at the mercy OF her father
and sister aud you may Judge what
their mercy will be when yoa learn
all that she has done for me won't
20 and | can't so until end her and
take her with me And that is final"
Then" Dlgby struck In. GraAplnE
wildly at straw OF hope. 4 have your
word you'll 30, providing fnd and re-
store Rose TO youi"
"You have my word to that. unquea-
tionahly. BFlng Rose TO me. and III
gladly shake the dust OF New York
from my shoes, and never return till
Urine 10 put away comfortably In hls
grave.-
1T shall be done" Digby promised.
1t must"
you believe that7"
In twelve hours Rose shall be- re.
stored to you"
"Will you make a book on ~ III
bet you something happens and hope
lose into the bargain. II you believe
YOU can carry out your promise. wire
the White Star line 20 reserve the
best available suite on the Oceanic.
sailing tomorrow morning at ten
and make arrangements for a mar.
rage before the boat sails"
"i'll go you." Dlgby agreed. and n
fail. | forfeit the cost OF the reser.
vation. But about this marriage"
lie hesitated.
You'll have 10 have a license In
this state-and can't set one except
BY applying in rtrson with your bride
to-be There woat be- time"
Then we'll marry In Jersey" Alan
insisted. dig up some clergyman over
there. n you don't know one your
self"
"oh. I'm well acquainted with the
very mani
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here In anguish all these weary years
for the fuifillment Of my revenge only
TO be cheated at the end by Death?
God grant that Alan Law may be laid
down eth living here at my feetl
Then
A bitter smile twisted his tortured
features: Then shall my win be done
TO himl And then. when have seen
him die a. his father died-then--Ah.
God!-thsn at last l too may diel
There was a long silence, then q
groan of exasperated protest: why
do they not come? Why does Judith
delay. when she knows how / suffer!
Why have been put of from day to
day with her telegrams that begged
for more time and promised every
thing-but told nothing!-until yester.
day. Where are those mes
sages she sent me yesterday"
His one sound hand groped out like
q claw and sought mass OF papers
on the desk beside him. sorting out
from among them two yellow forms
Painfully he blinked over these and
slowly his pain-bent lips conned their
wording;
ALAN and Rose safe with me-will
bring both home tomorrow night with.
out fail. he read the first aloud; and
then the second: Have motorcar
waiting for me tomorrow morning
from three o'clock till called for New
Bedford waterfront-Judlth.
MOI" he affirmed with the feryor
OF one persuaded by his own desires:
Il must not doubt the grit She has
promised. she has performed:
So still was he, indeed that he
seemed to sleeL. but 30 deceptive was
tha semblance that he was alert for
the least sound. The girl entered soft.
ly. as II fearful Of disturbing his slum-
bers; but she found him with head
erect and eyes a-blaze.
Judith" he cried. his great voice
vibrating like brazen bell. AT last!
Where is he? You have brought him? ?
Where Is he?"
With no more answer than a sigh,
the girl dropped her head and let her
hands hang Imply with palms ex.
posed.
After an Instant OF incredulous dis.
appointment the man shot a single.
frigid question at her:
you have faiied?"
Il have failed" she confessed.
Why"
She shrugged slightly. who knows
why one fails. ! did my best: he was
too much for ma, outwitted me at
every turn. Time and again thought
I had him, but always he escaped,
either by his own wit and courage OF
with another's aid. Only yesterday
night they were all three in the hol'
low OF my hands--but now ! bring you
only Rose"
She faltered. awed by the glare Of
his infuriated eyes. Let me explain.
she begged.
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Time o. Nlah,.

The Time o. Night.
Not lll.pleased 20 be left TO his own
devices twhoee proposed character
Digby wosl never have approved had
he so much NJ suspected them) Allan
none the less deferred action until
after midnight
And espionage was all he feared
save and except always. OF course. fail.
ure to ind his Rose.
II was about one in tho morning
when be arrived inconspicuously Cbut
not 80 much so az 10 seem deserving
OF police surveillancel In tho neigh.
borhood OF the Riverside drive home OF
his mortal enemy. a grim white house
that lowered. stark and tall. upon a
corner.
His preliminary Reconnaissance pro-
vldad little more than comfortless ex.
ercise. Huge. stlll. It's wall bathed In
the milk and Ink OF moonlight and
shadow. all its windows dark but
one-and that one. In the topmost tier.
showed only feeble gllmmer, 10 slight
that Alan almost overlooked H.
But once discovered. II focused upon
itself his thoughts with h power little
leas than hypnotic.
He believed with small doubt that
Rose was prisoner within those
walls; that Judith must have con.
yeyed her there with all speed.
And. this being the presumptiyo case
that small. high window OF the light
might well be hers.
Directly across the street from the
Trine residence. on the opposite cor
ner. a colossal apartment structure
stood halfhnished. stonework TO its
second story. gaunt iron skeleton rear
ing above.
To his infinite disgust, Alan found
the guardian very wide awake. very
much on the Job; no chance here to
steal unseen into the building.
This in itself might have been
ieemed a suspicious circumstance:
not for nothing does an honest night
watchman 80 deny the laws OF nature
and the tenets OF his craft. But Alan
merely praised the man while cursing
The very fact OF bis existence; and. ac.
costing. oyercama with hank.notes
what seemed an uncommonly stubborn
reluctance. and got his way.
He could not know that another
sluiked behind barrier OF lime bar.
(Cont. on next page.)
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Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
BRIDGEVILLE

One Of our most prosperous farmers,
who happens to be a Democrat. brought
to town one day last week load of very
hne cantaloups, and was very much dis.
appointed when he found that the bottom
had fallen out of the melon market, and
asked, what shall we farmers grow? One
of our fruit buyers standing near replied,
grow Republicans. Before leaving town,
he declared that his newly-born son
should never wear the name Wilson.
The fiftieth birthday anniversary of
Isaac 7. Truitt, who resides near Bridge
vile, was observed by his relatives and
friends, who gave him a large dinner
and reception. Many handsome pre- sents
were given
The Warrington grocery has been
bought by Mr.. kimbel, and he has taken
charge of the business.
A large delegation of people from
Bridgeville and vicinity have been attend
ing the State Fair at Wilmington this
week.
Clancy Wiley, son of Isaac Wiley,
died last Monday from tophoid.
.. 7. Warrington has moved to the
residence he recently purchased adjoin-
ing Anderson's store.
Mrs. Eliza Weidner and daughter Mrs
Arthur Roe and children left on We'd
nesday for North Carolina.
Miss Blanch Gray is visiting Mrs
Joshua Dickerson.
Mrs. Mabel Unrue is visiting her par
ents here
f G. Adams is a victim of a cold on
he lungs.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
The OLDEST and BEST
MODERATE PRICE CARS,

Captain Wilson NJ. Vinyard has the
agency for one of the oldest and best
built moderate priced automobiles on the
market, and he will demonstrate and
sell to the people the colds Mobile. ="
which has all the refnements which the
higher priced machines have, and yet is
sold for the sum of S1285. 1t has the
steam-line body, overhead valves in the
engine, which are also enclosed, keeps
out dirt and suppresses noise. 1t is
equipped with the Delco starting and
system, and altogether the ma
chimes are very attractive. Captain Vim
yard will be pleased to demonstrate, and
show the machine to any one interested.
He has bought this line of this old reli-
able make of automobiles, and will de-
liver them promptly when ordered. Call
at his office on Front Street, South Mil
ford. or the Central Garage. 1t
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Marvellous Seed Wheat.

An entirely new wheat which has
never been grown in Delaware, which
is known to have 120 heads sprout and
mature from one grain, and requires
only one peck of seed wheat to the acre.
l got this seed last year and have grown
it on my farm in Sussex County, and
will sell my surplus to the farmers of
Delaware. / brought one stool of wheat
to the people of Lincoln this season
which had twenty well developed straws
and heads of wheat on it. | made the
mistake of sowing the seed too thick,
or | would have raised double the guam
tity of wheat. Its a fine quality flour
grain, hard and handsome ap-
pearing of equal size. For particulars
call on or address Bradbury Morgan,
near Lincoln, Del. Gil ltp
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
For Sale.

Beef Scrap s2.7 bag, or 50. IS in 5 bag
lots, or $4,000 ton Cotton Seed Meal.
S1.75 bag, or Sl.65 in bag lots. or $50. 90
ton Bran, S1.50 bag, or 81. 40 in 10 bag
lots. or $2Z00 ton Beet Pulp, 81. so bag,
or S28.00 ton Purina Dairy Feed, 81. IS
bag, or $3.50 ton Purina Horse Feed,
Sl.75 bag, or $34. 90 ton Rye and Wheat
Middlings, $50. 90 ton; MOlasses for stock,
12H cents gallon 200 barrels Pillsbury
and Gold Medal Flour; 500 kegs Wire
Nails Cut Bone 81. so bag Oyster Shells
go cents bag ; Maca Grit IS cents bag
Charcoal SO cents bag Linseed Meal
81. so bag Purina Scratch Feed Purina
Chick Feed: Purina Chowder; Purina
Alfalfa Meal; Hen-E-Ta. ll-28tf
JOSEPH E. HOLLAND. Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
ABOUT CRIMSON CLOVER.

Co., mere 9 should be every announcement
LIZ farmers to sow literally of Crimson
cloSer' So as tc increase productivanese
ana fertility Of their lands and save Inc
money expenditure for fertilizer hills
mere Is no crop that will increase the
arI pr u!uctiVeness !! more than crimson clover
eiliu II Is easily estimated that a crop of
:. SI'Ilsoa tla clover plowed under is worth
nf lH ne w Iertillzlng and improved condition
ol the soil, $50 to $50 per acre Then
agalh' crimson clover furnishes a most
elAcellent { grazing and cover crop during
lne late fall winter and spring, and also
makes axes the best of early green feed and
good nay crop in case it is desired to
use 1t for these purposes.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased PORTION Of the ear. There Is only one
Way 10 cure deafness and that is by constitutions
al remedies Deafness is caused by an innamed
condition % the mucous lining OF the Eustachiau
Tube. When this tube is inhamed you have a
tumbling sound or imperfect hearing. and when
u is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and
Euiess the Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored 10 its normal condition. hear
ing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out Of
ten are caused by Catarrh. which IS nothing but
an inhamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for clrcu-
lars, free.
+. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Mix Supply Or Milford Inspected.

The Committee of the Board of Health
OF Milford has made an inspection of
the dairies which supply the town of
Milford with milk. Their inspection in
cluded the condition of the herds. the
COW barns, the utensils and the attend
ants. The results were not as good as
they should have been. and the inspec-
ton will be repeated at intervals bv the
Committee to ascertain the prevailing
conditions before taking any drastic
steps compelling conformation to sani-
tary requirements. 9-ll-lt
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
HARBESON.

an echo of the Mexican crisis. which
resulted IN the occupation of the citv of
era Cruz by the American marines last
| spring, was heard here last week from
frederick Michael, blueiacket on the
6attleship Minnesota, who spent few
uays leave of absence with Wrixbam
McIiVaine and wife. Mr.. Michael was
one OF the Minnesota s blueiackets which
landed and gave us a very interesting
account OF the occupation and cleaning
up OF the city by the American forces.
Mrs William +. Hilles, of Whining
ION, daughter of the late Hon. Thomas
r. Bayard, who IS now leading the Wom-
en- Suffrage forces of Delaware. uuin-
lentionally spent some over an hour in
our village last week, during which time
she gave US very interesting impromptu
TAX on the Woman Suffrage question
MIS-. Hilles was invited to make an adj
dress at Laurel Camp, and asked for a
ucket TO Broad Creek station near the
camp grounds, while the ticket clerk sold
ner ticket to Broadkill the error not
being discovered until her arrival here.
When an auto was secured and She |
notored to the camp.
As result of the dry weather iniur- |
ng the crop of tomatoes in this vicinity.
Messrs. Preston, operating our cannery.
lave increased the price of tomatoes to
fifteen cents per basket for all delivered
Turing the season.
Misses Elverta and Elizabeth Dickev.
# Stanton spent a few days last week
s the guests of c. r. Mcgee and wife.
J. F. Bowdle, wife and sons, of Phila-
elphia, who have been the guests of
.ouis {. Hudson and wife, have returned
ome
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Royal Reception Week, Sept. 18th & On
ALI Royal Fellows Invited

While the Kings of the Old World engaged tearing Royalcots
others peaceful and bounful American
bellh better
ored This is the time when American with Royal ideals
edge of greatest prosperity history
World will this
clothes but of good business ou should have
Pe Look That the Royal Tailored Look The key the
will the whoeheartedy through
Royal Tailored Service order this the utermost genuine
tailored clothes S17 $50 S2 $50
s35. fabrics
pattern Of choice above amazingly
low prices
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Sussex County Taxpayers Take Notice.

For the purpose of receiving taxes
with the discount off, in the month of
September, the last opportunity of the
year, ! will sit as follows, viz:
At Milford each Wednesday and Sat
urday.
At Glendale on Thursday, September
18th.
At Lincoln City on Thursday, Sep
tember oath.
At Draper's Store, in Slaughter Neck,
on Tuesday. September 29th.
My Office in Milford is in Tax Office.
under the old Windsor Hotel.
CHARLES HIGMAN, Collector
of Taxes for First District.
8 ll-3t Sussex County, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
A Reception for Kings
Who Do Not Pull Each Others Hair.

began tTeking others noses
would that there something with the old
longer the genuine article and while
titled Noblemen this
homage Nobemen. like
best has shown that she has peeage
monhs whose domains Civilization and Enlgtmen
titles tip hats here Dukes Of Dignity Princes
of
Of Courtesy Consideration and Common We plenty
right here in town.
This week holding Reception in this
of the
10 900 Royal the
Conclave when these the clothes that
and look like the Royal fellows they truly
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Lasl Chanee 10 Rebale Kenl ra1s..

All persons who desire to get the dis,
count on 1914 taxes for Kent County
are warned that September is the last
month when this can be taken advan-
tage Of. If YOU can not call and settle
YOU can write and request that the
amount be sent to you by letter, and
you can then send the amount in check.
and so save calling at the Office. Call
on or address.
HARRY E. VINYARD. Collector
5-ll-3t of Taxes for 10th District.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Attention Please.

| have my Hydraulic Cider Press To-
Gated one mile west of Brownsville and
VIII make Cider on Tuesday and Satur.
day OF each week. If Tuesday should
be rainy, will make the next fair dav
! can make for all, as | always have
Oe1Il III aDIe 70 40. 9-4-6t
WILLIAM Brown, Harrington, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Notice Mill ReOpened

The Davis Roller Mills in Milford have
Deen thoroughly overhauled and are now
reopen for the public business. We have
al kinds Of Feed and Flour which viii
be exchanged for Wheat or Corn We
are IN the market for Corn or Wheat
Call and give US a trial. ~ S-9tf =
FRANK W. DAVIS, Proprietor -
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Hant To Buy A Business.

wanted to purchase an established
business preference given to general
business in town CONTAINING
no department stores. Prospective seIIaS5
must give good reasons for selling and
proofs OF active trade. Address ''''u
9-lltf Business. " Chronicle O@oa
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Clean Up Notice To All.

the Te DoSrd Board Of Health desires to have
esss people protect themselves from dis
6erossss 6e a. well as the public health, and
s,,, s,t5eiore they hereby notify ali prop
Of fbe o%;ners' or occupants of property,
IN tbe Importance ~ Of a general cleanup
giyen = iaii OF the year. If attention is
nav y - thls, possible dangerous illness
Ali a. ORDER OF BOARD OF HEALTH.
John G. Dawson, Secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Public Sale.

The undersigned will sell at public sale at his
home, No. 200 jefferson Avenue. near depot, on
Saturday, September 18th, 1914.
commencing promptly at one O'Clock p. m. the fol-
lowing
One Two Horse Wagon, Horse Cart, lot Of Timber
Chains Plows. Harness, Cook Stove. one Alright
Stove. two Coal Stoves, about 100 yards Of Carpet
Rugs, Dishes Beds and Bedding, Chairs, Lamps,
and lot of other things too numerous to mention.
Two Houses and Lot on Jefferson Avenue.
Terms Cash-No goods to be removed until terms
are complied with.
DAVID o. WARREN.
VIM Ramsey. Auctioneer
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
household Furniture For Sale.

r.. all my household furniture, consist
F!..I TX u Rugs, ParlOr, Dining Room and
Rlnen hcnen furniture, Heating Stove and
TGalge; Must be sold before October 1st.
Ian; aIs; W. Il. Leigh, first house on right
''nu road after crossing the dyke. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11

For Coughs, GRIP, Group, Ca
tarrh, Quick Consumption, Pneu-
monia, Bronchitis and Hay Fever,
Brazilian Balm Never Failed or
Lost a Case, as 1t Kills the Germs.
1Oc, Csc, SOC and $1.00. At all
druggists. 9-5-tf
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
handsome Residence For Sale.

S,.ier olier for sale my Residence on North
ts,' ssset at a reasonable price and on easy
sSo.s: I,s.s: Large rooms and porches, heat,
JsDlric ,SaS hight, bath. fire places, stable,
eoTye, ,o1re, and everything pertaining to a
S9,s S;s9s.sehlent and attractive home.
OU JAS. f. ANDERSON.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Millinery Opening.

Mi. Haye Just come home from Philadel-
VIZ, VIZ WIN complete line of Fall and
5isnlo.r 5rI.er millinery, which / will have on
N KY KY az my new store on Main Street
and i5ls ii55uay and Saturday, September 11th
Giiii4. i4'h' VEsTA MACKLIN,
Glendale, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
For Rent.

and 5Ig N dwelling House at corner Second
IN NUrth l6lrIth Streets. Possession January
noS s i9!o. Also 119 West Front Street,
ss.s;nl ess "a tenure of Peter L. Loland. Pos
soIL, ssSn Apply to
~ ooo MRS. R. B. ROUDEBUsH,
@O6 North Street. Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11

.o.t the Maxwell Motor Co.. Inc,
LIN J. IT. Mich. $40, 600 oproduce From
Y ss~" i..r Steel to Automobile, the big
! ..sI W. motion picture sensation that will
Sls. s.sr at the Palace Theatre in Milford
: Monday evening, September I4th.
~ tickets of admission may be had
I ~ ,or,omptly applying to Wilson Broth
(! y Frederica, the Maxwell dealers
!, his district.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Few Bargains.

carload of Nazareth" Cement,
a ana carload of No. 2 Cedar Shingles +;
u oso lot OF Red Cedar, White Cedar and
SSeslnut Fence Posts at Milford yard of
@Su |. D. SHORT, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11

non't fail to attend From Molten
III TO Automobile" the $40, 900 FIVE
" film exhibition of the Maxwell Mo-
sr CO.. Detroit, Mich, at the Palace
Esstre in Milford on Monday evening,
;.Stember l4th. This is one of the most
S,Tsrkable motion picture shows ever
resented anywhere. Free tickets of
mission many be obtained from Will
n Brothers, Maxwell Agents, at Fred
sss Del.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
PIANO LESSONS.
ANNIE LORD HYNsoN
Class opened September 1st 1o11
For Sale Or Exchange For Good B.v

One Two Horse Champion Farm
y, w M,agon; one Two Horse South Ben5
Flow one combined Garien Plow Sriu Cnl
5ivator and Seeder; one 26 Mo,1nted
Grlndstone, ball bearings. Jun 'eu
W. H. WARREN.
3rd house north of Poultry Plant
7-4-EC Harrington. Delaware