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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. oV.
Some day American city folks will
ride in THEIR OWN street cars.
Some day they'll talk over
THEIR OWN city-owned tele-
phones.
Some day they'll light their
houses with THEIR OWN gas or
electricity, and they won't take
orders from any private corpora
ton as to the price they pay for
riding or talking or Illuminating
their houses.
This isn't dream Of municipal
ownership-it's prophecy and 1t
isn't dreamer, but man who
thinks in figures"--none other
than Prof. Edward w. Bemis, ma
tionally known public utilities ex-
pert-who makes the prediction.
Pendulum Not Swinging
IT sometimes hear conserva-
tives say that the pendulum Is
swinging backward in the gener-
al movement toward public own
ership," said Prof. Bemis in dis
cussing municipal ownership,
But this is not SO, at least 1t IL
not SO in the cities. The interest
in public ownership of public
utilities is steadily growing. A
score of cities own their gas and
electricity and water now, and Q
great many large cities are study.
Ing the possibilities of municipa
ownership.
| THE people are taking {
deeper interest than ever befor,
in city government; interes
means education-an education
that will advance the cause o
municipal ownership.
Only One State
"A dozen years ago only on,
state - Massachusetts - had
public utilities commission. Nov
half Of our states have state com
missions which shows HOY
widespread Is the interest In tb
public regulation of public sefy
lee. In New England the move
ment toward public ownership !
especially strong. and from But
'salo west 70 San Francisco citie
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
Mather In
Love With


Assuring Tacomans that every
thing would be done to improve
the Mt. Tacoma National park,
Stephen T. Mather, assistant sec
rotary of the interior. arrived last
night from his trip through the
park, thoroughly in love with the
spot.
He will attempt. he asserted, to
obtain shelter places, scattered
about in convenient places, en-
abling easier travel. Improved
trails, eventually leading around
the mountain; tent camps in IA
vorable spots and an advertising
campaign, conducted by the gov
eminent, are matters favored by
Mr.. Mathers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
SHOULD ADJUST
MATTERS SOON,
SAY GERMANS

Z BERLIN, Aug. SO.--Gen. Won
ETirpitz believes with Chancellor
Won Bethmann Hoilweg and For
eign Minister Won Jagow that all
differences between the United
States and Germany should be adj
justed Immediately. 1t is under
stood that Won Tirpitz does not
look with favor on the making Of
a formal disavowa1 of the sinking
of the Arabic, however, and is not
yet convinced that the maintain
ing of friendly relations between
the two countries can be attained
only in that manner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
Russians Are
Frightened

PETROGRAD, Aug. 30.-The
formation of coalition cabinet to
control the government for the
remainder of the war was urged
this afternoon at a great mass
meeting at Moscow. Members of
the duma, and representative
leaders Of all factions organized
the meeting, the dispatches de-
clared. A resolution was adopted
urging the continuance OF the
war regardless OF cost.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
Hubby Drinks;
ASkyDiVOrce

Trellis Edna Fordyce, Of Ia
coma, who was married to Wsl-
ter M. Fordyce in 1913, found
shortly after the wedding that
her husband was drinking man
and in her suit for divorce filed
today In superior court, alleges
trat his inebriations grew In In
tensity and more frequently until
at the present time he is habitu-
al drunkard and unbearable to
live with.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
UNABLE TO GET
WORK AT SHELTER

In response to Mayor Fawcett's
statement recently that there was
plenty Of work : at the Tacoma
smelter. laboring man writes
to the editor, decrying the habit,
he says, OF public officials maxi
ing false statements regarding
available labor which are In turn
given space by the newspapers.
This man claims, after reading
the announcement, to have pre-
scented himself In company with
Is others at the smelter office,
and that each Of the 15 were
turned away. He said that many
| of the men did not even have The
lear fare OF Ruston, being fofced
to walk out and back.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
DAMAGE SUIT
WILL FOLLOW

shoreman. was killed by a falling
beam.
Pilot Bjorkland of the Paradise
ascribed the accident to the thick
smoke. He said 1t hung so thick
that he could not see 20 yards
ahead. The Paraiso was dam
aged only slightly, losing a bit OF
paint on her bow She proceeded
several hundred yards after the
accident.
H. F. Alexander, Tacoma, head
of the Pacific Alaska Navigation
Co., which owns the Admiral
Watson. was here today taking
charge of the general situation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
GRODNO IS
ENDANGERED

BERLIN, Aug. 30.-Closing in
upon Grondno, the last strong
hold of the Russians in the Brest-
Litovsk lines, Germans this after
noon captured the city of Lipsk,
only 20 miles from the forts of
Grodno.
A second army is approaching
Grodno from the southwest, and
it's abandonment may be expected
within a day or so.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30

garet, 3, born in Zamboango. r. I.
The little boy, Warren, 5, was
only one of family saved. He was
nearly dead when rescued.
enne. Wyo.
With him is his five-ysar- old
son, Warren, who alone OF the
entire family escaped from the
burning Pershing home. Tho army
officer was grief-stricken during
his brief stop here yesterday, and
all efforts of friends to cheer him
were fruitless. He will probably
ask a leave of absence from du-
ties, in order to recuperate from
his terrible loss.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
HOLD REVIVAL
MEETINGS HERE

Beginning last evening the
First International Apostolic
church of Tacoma began a series
of revival meetings in the Friends
church on North State street. Pas
tor F. H. Langhman and visiting
speakers will do the preaching
Invitations are cordially extended
to the public.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30

SEATTLE, Aug. 30.---A heavy
huit for damages probably will
result from the ramming and
sinking. yesterday. Of the steamer
Admiral Watson, as she lay at her
dock, by the freighter Paradise.
As a result OF the ramming, all
but the extreme bow of the Wat
son is under water. Her stern
rests on the bottom In 40 feet of
water. There is cash two feet
wide and from 16 to Is feet long
on her starboard side, amidships.
The damage is estimated at
$500
One man, c. Kilmoe. a long
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
Business-Me len Soldiers
Swim In Lake on Sunday

Many leaves of absence granted
the business men yesterday de-
pleted the ranks at American
lake. but the men responded to
the bugle call at $50 this morn
ing and started on the weeks
work of drilling with arms and
rifle practice. The As rockies
and officers who stayed in camp
spent Sunday 70 swimming and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
TRY TO GET GRAND
DUKE INTO CORNER

BERLIN. Aug. 30.--Resulting
from the recent German activities
In East Galicia, the Russian lines
have been broken and their
forces are required to do some
fighting In a district where they
have been comparatively quiet for
a great period of time. Military
experts think the Russians will
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
PAIL OF SMOKE
HANGS OVER CITY

Several new fires, breaking out
yesterday in the vicinity of Ia
coma, brought the smoke pail TO
the heaviest II has been during
the summer. Several acres on
the Tacoma Eastern we're blazing
yesterday. The fires were brought
under control by crews sent out
by the Milwaukee railroad.
Fires in the logged-off sections
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30

ANOTHER
BRITISH
DlSAST En-

LONDON, Aug. 30.-The Brit
ish steamer Sir William Steven
son, of 1900 tons, was torpedoed
by a German submarine this
morning and sunk. It was learned
here. This is the first British
ship of any size reported sunk in
several days.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
MANY VISIT
NEW HOSPITAL

Hundreds of visitors took adj
vantage Of the second inspection
day at the Tacoma General hos
pital yesterday and viewed the
new building from basement to
the smallest ward. White clad
nurses served as guides. Every
afternoon and evening until We'd
nesday will be open for visitors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30

near Roy and McKenna were be-
ing fought by farmers In the
hopes of keeping them from
spreading to the good timber.
Small brush fires we're report
ed on Vashon Island, at Oakland
and even in the residence sections
of the city. Fire Chief George
McAlevy kept squads of men busy
watching the fires.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30

be forced from that small portion
of Austria they still hold.
The retreating forces of the
grand duke are being split by
the Rotkine swsmps and Teuton
officers believe they will be able
to drive wing of his army into
corner, administering decisive
defeat.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30

The children of General Persh-
ing, who were burned to death:
Helen, 8, born I'm Japan; Annie, o,
born in LuzOn, p. l., and Mar
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30
Arriving home early yesterday
morning from Fort Bliss; where
he was stationed when his family
was wiped out by fire at the
Preside last week, Brig. Gen.
John ]. Pershing, U. s. A., left
last night again on the sad Jour-
ney which will take the bodies of
his wife and three baby girls to
their final resting place at Chey-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30

splnn1ng yarns.
Tuesday will be taken up with
outpost duty, while the men viii
be instructed In rear and advance
guard movements on "Wednesday.
Officers say that the students
are very adaptable to the In
struction and whom the encamp-
ment closes expect two well train-
ei companies
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30
Couple Wed In Shadow
OF Old Mount Tacoma

High Paradise glacier, mile quarter air
Miss Lillian Bell of Morris H. married yesterday John
T. Biups, Whitman county
The ceremony was read at high by the Rev. NJ H.
Martin of Tacoma II witnessed by Mr. Mrs. s.
Armstrong and daughter Mildred Hoist john
Miss Elizabeth Bell The Dales Ore, sister of the BRIDE
The became acquainted when Miss Bell
in the school district of which Bups a director
They will have their honeymoon in the national
then will return to the Paouse where Blups
wheat buyer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-30

as to methods of valuation OF
railroads and telegraph compan-
les Of the United States.
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
ODESSA

Mr.. Irwin Niblet spent the weekend
with friends in Wilmington.
DIR. Walter V. Woods and wife were
Philadeldhia visitor on Friday.
Mrs. William Mccoy has been visiting
relatives in Wilmington this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Muehberger were
over Sunday visitors with relatives
here.
Miss Loleta Buckson was the guest
of Wilmington visitors part of this
week.
Mr.. Moody Robinson, of Selbyville,
was the guest of Mr. Alvin Rose on
Sunday.
Miss Helen Conner, of near Smyrna,
was the guest of Miss Blanche West
this week.
Our Epworth League Social and
election of officers was held Thursday
evening last at St. Paul's NJ. E.
Church.
MIR. Pierce Berry, of Wilmington,
was a recent visitor with his mother
Mrs. A. B. Berry.
Mrs. William Eccles entertained on
Sunday, Mrs. Margaret Gates, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. French, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Jeffery
of Wilmington on Sunday.
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
a HEARTY MEAL

or light luncheon, or delicious sun
per, with the food cooked to Just suit
your taste, amid refined surroundings.
may be obtained at The White Cafe
One visit will make you regular Gus
toner, as we give the best of food and
service.
Next door to Peoples Bank
Joseph c. JOIIs.
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
NOTICETO TAXPAYERS
OF
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoouini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1914
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE M. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND. DEL,
EVERY MONDAY.
During MAY, 1915,
From 2 to 5 O'Clock, p. NJ,
Tax bills can be obtained hy making
personal application to the Collector. or
by sending written communication en-.
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM TIE LAWS OF DELAWARE.
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 8, CHAPTER
30, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January there
shall be added one per centnm per month
2htil the same shall he paid.
N. w. VANHORN,
Collector ofTa1es for AppOquinimink Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
WARWICK

Mr.. G. j. Hill, of Centerville, Md,
was a town visitor on Tuesday.
Children's Day Service will be held
in Warwick M. P. Church June 9th.
Aid Society met at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Banks on Thursday
evening.
Preaching Sunday morning at 1890.
Christian Endeavor at O'Clock. All
are welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Guessford, of
Townsend, were callers in town We'd
nesday evening.
Mr.. F. Bernard Jr., of Kennett
Square, Pa, was an weekend guest of
Miss Name Merritt.
Mr.. j. R. H. Price spent from Friday
until Sunday with his son Midshipman
Rodney Price at Annapolis.
Mrs. Josephine Wilson and Mr.. Dan
iel Wilson, of Wilmington, spent Sum
day with Mr.. S. D. Wilson and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Merritt, Jr.,
were Sunday visitors at the home of
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Bishop
near Chesapeake City.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Merritt Sr.. and
Miss Name Merritt and Mr.. A. B. Mer-
ritt attended the funeral of Mr.. Joseph
L. Griffith in Wilmington on Wednes-
day.
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
BIaCkbird Hundred! !!

The taxable residents OF BIackbird
Hundred, and all persons liable to nav
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1914 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be
s. A. DAvID's RESIDENCE. FOREST. DEL.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26th. 1915
From to P. M.
AT BLACKBIRD,
SATURDAY, MAY 10Th, 1915
From / to P. M.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector. or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
Section 3-That on all taxes paid be-
lore the first day of October there shall
be an abatement of five per centum. On ali
taxes paid before the first day of Decem.
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during
the month of December there shall be NO
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January there
mall be added one per centum per month
until the same shall be paid
HARRY S WOODKEEPER.
Collector OF Taxes for Blackbird Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
PORT PENN

Mrs. Jessie Davis is visiting friends
at Vienna.
Miss Mary Collins Is visiting her
daughter Mrs. D. S. Bender at New
Castle.
Shad season is about over, and fisher
man report the poorest season for years
owing to scarcity of fish,
Mrs. William Cope returned to hey
home in Lebanon, Pa, after a couple of
weeks visit with her parents George
Webb and wife.
Mrs. George Webb was called to
Philadelphia one day last week on ac-
count of the illness of her sister Mrs.
Maria King who had been taken to St.
Josephs Hospital for treatment.
Russell Bender was taken i'll on We'd
nesday last, and on calling in physician
it was discovered he had an attack of
appendicitis but owing to prompt treat
ment he did not have to go to the hos
pital but is getting along nicely.
Augustine Beach opens for the season
May 18th. The park is having yearly
Improvements, although new bath house,
were elected last year, they were not
large enough for the accumulation of
the people, and they have been extended
adding several more rooms, and after
a couple of months hard driving good
drinking water has been found, going
to depth of 900 feet.
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
PAID LOCAL ADS.

FOR SALE-Wagons and Dearborns.
j. G. GREEN.
FOR SALE-Fresh and Salt Fish at
all times. w. G. JONES.
FOR SALE-The best steak, roasts,
lamb and veal VIC. JONES.
DIR. Warren s. P, Combs Dentist.
Successor to the late DIR. j. C. Sites.
FOR SALE. Cabbage, Tomato, egg
and'pepper plants.
A. W. TATMAN.
HIDES WANTED-Th highest cash
prices paid for horse and COW hides.
w. c. JONES.
For the neatest and best cleaning of
your Spring Straws, Panamas and
Felt Hats, apply to F. D. PINDER.
NOTICE. -Serick S. Wilson, late of
Gilbert & Bacon, Philadel phia and
Bachrach, New York, Baltimore and
Washington, is in Townsend, Del, for
three weeks. Anyone wishing high
class photographs can have same
made at their homes. The fastest and
best Photographic methods. Drop
postal card.
S. S. WILSON,
Townsend, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
TOWNSEND


Mrs. Morris, of Centreville, Md, is
the guest Of her daughter Mrs. George
Watts,
Serick Wilson, of Baltimore, Md, is
the guest of his brother William P.
Wilson and wife.
Mrs. Berry, of Wilmington, returned
home Tuesday after several days visit
at Oliver Foraker.
Mrs. Sands, of Germantown, and Mrs.
Hensel, of Haverford, Pa, spent We'd
nesday at Mrs. Ida West.
Archy Finley and wife and Mrs. John
Townsend Jr., spent the week end with
their mother Mrs. Emma Finley.
Mrs. Virginia Hayden, of Wilmington
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
son Gilbert Hayden and family.
Mrs. L. L. Maloney, Mrs. W. A. Scott
were entertained Wednesday by Mrs.
William Barnett in Middletown.
Mrs. Martha VanDyke is seriously ill
at the home of her slster-in-law Mrs.
Elizabeth Brown on Railroad Avenue.
Members of Townsend High School
gave drama entitled "Molly's Way
in Cecilton Hall, on Wednesday evening.
Rev. S. M. Morgan gave two interes-
ting sermons in the M. E. Church Sun
day, which was much enjoyed by those
present.
T. B. Schwatka and wife AMI mother
Mrs. Schwatka, of Baltimore, Md,
autoed to town Tuesday and were the
guests of Mrs. Lottie Wells.
Mrs. Stella Dickinson and Mrs Elma
GOhl and daughters Pauline and Gladys
of Atlantic City, are spending two
weeks with their parents B. G. Locker.
man and family.
Children's day service in the NJ. E
Church Sunday evening May 80. Bac
calaureate sermon Sunday May 80, a
1890 a. m. Commencement exercises
Wednesday evening June 2. at o'clock
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
CHESAPEAKE CITY

Mrs. D. H. Garrett was Wilmington
visitor recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clayton spent
Wednesday of this week in Philadelphia.
Rev. John E. Eggert spent the past
weekend with friends in Harrington,
Del.
Mr.. Thomas B. Hopper, of Philadel-
phia, visited his parents here on Tues
day last.
Misses Mary Cooper, Lucy Reed and
Adelaide Clayton were Wilmington
visitors on Saturday last.
A Registered tournament of the
Chesapeake City Gun Club will be held
on Thursday, May 9th.
Mrs. c. S. ellison Jr., and daughter
Frances spent Tuesday last with her
mother Mrs. L. K. Barwick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Diebert and
children are touring in Pennsylvania
during the present week end.
Mr.. Roger K. Williams, of Thurmot,
Md, visited his mother Mrs. Laura
Williams over the past weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Crawford,
of near Sassafras, Md, were guests of
her Aunt Mrs. James S. Hopper on
Sunday last.
Mrs. j. j. Jackson, Mrs. Miles E.
Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. jackson Wis
tied the home of Mr.. Clayton L. Ellison
Sr. today Saturday,
Miss Evelyn Killer who has been i'll
for several mothers with typhoid fever
in Philadelphia, has returned to her
home here very much improved.
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
EXECUTORS SALE
OF
Real, Personal Estate

The undersigned will sell at public
vendue, on the premises, in. Townsend,
New Castle County, Delawate,
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
Help For All Faiths

Jewish organizations of Wilmington,
will establish at 7O6 French street, the
Mount Sinai Dispensary, with dental
department, chiefly for the benefit of
Hebrews but non-sectarian in its useful
ness, 1t will provide sanitary milk SER
vice for infants, with lectures on the
care of children and home hygienlcs.
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
Proposals!

Proposals for Coal and Oil for supplv.
ing the Light and Water Commission of
Middletown, Delaware.
Sealed Proposals will be received at
the Gown Office, Middletown, up to 8
P. NJ, June 18th, 1915, for One Thou
sand 10000 tons more or less 224O lbs.
per ton Bituminous Coal F. o. B. Cars
Middletown. the analysis of Coal must
be stated in all bids.
Also, on not less than (8) barrels Dy-
namo Oh, and three 90 barrels of Cy-
Under Oil.
The Coal and Oil to be delivered as
ordered by the Commission, for the wear
ending June l, 1916.
The Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any or all bids.
For further information apply to
D. w. STEVENS, Clerk,
Middletown, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22
= NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
st. Georges Hundred

The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1914 are now
due, end the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be at
AT R. 8. CARPENTERS S STORE, IN PORT PENN.
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1915
From 8 to II A. NJ.
A, G. CoX's OFFICE. MIDDIETowN
SATURDAY, MAY t29th, 1915
From 2 to O'Clock p. NJ.
AT AsPRIL'S SHOPS IN ODESSA
EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY
During MAY, 1915,
From to IL A. NJ.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
Nhw CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
30, VOLUME 81, AVIS OF DELAWARE, AS
AM)tNDRD:
Section 3-ThA , all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement OF five per ceninm. On ali
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
her there shall be Hn abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month OF December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January there
shall be added one per centnm per
month until the same shall be paid.
GEORGE E. RHODES,
Collector of Taxes for St. Georges Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-22

The undersigned will sell at public
vendue, on the premises, in Townsend,
New Castle County, Delaware,
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH, 1915
At 80 O'clock, IN,
the following described Real and Per-
sonal Property, late of Mrs. Jeanette
Wilson, of Townsend aforesaid, de-
ceased, to-wit:
REAL ESTATE. All that certain
lot or parcel of land, situate at the cor
ner Of Rail Road Ave-, and Chestnut
street, in Townsend aforesaid, having
thereon erected two and one-half story
frame dwelling and a frame stable.
These buildings are all in first class
condition. The dwelling has seven
rooms and attic. The grounds are at
tractive, with ancient shade and shrub
berry, together with large and fertile
garden, and concrete walks,
PERSONAL PROPERTY Consist
ing of household and kitchen furniture
including piano with concealed PLAYER
a parlor set, sitting room and dining
room, bedroom sets, beds and bedding
carpets, kitchen utensils, ETC.,
Attendance will be given and terms
made known on the day of sale by the
undersigned.
SERICK S. WILSON
VIM. P. WILSON.
Executors of Jeanette Wilson, deceased.
Or by their Attorney,
Martin B. Burris.