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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
Industries Needed.

Among the industries which could
find profitable investment in the parish
are a canning factory, a wagon and
buggy factory, and furniture factory,
as all the raw materials are at hand,
freight rates are the lowest. The soil
of West Feliciana will produce any
quantity of fruits and vegetables of
every kind. The forests are heavily
timbered with hardwoods of every de-
seription, suck as oak, poplar. cotton
wood and locust, just such woods as are
needed in making wagons, buggies and
furniture. The magnolia growing free
~ here takes higher polish than ma
hogany, thus being adapted to the manu-
faeture of the finest furniture.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

1t. Franeisville and Bayou Sara are
the only towns in the parish and are
contiguous TO each other. Two railroads
pass through them. They are iOs miles
from the great city Of New Orleans by
rail, and about $50 by river. as the latter
lies on the Mississippi River, and the
former on noble bluff Just behind its
twin town on the river.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
Water Supply and Drainage.

Besides the Mississippi River the
parish has abundant water and Is drain
ed by the Big Bayou Sara, the Little
Bayou Sara, the Bayou Tunica and Alex
ander and Thompson Creeks, with in
Vulnerable smaller streams. all clear
water, and running from the state line
on the north to the Mississippi River on
the west and south.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
Mineral Deposits.

There Is an abundance Of building
sand and gravel In the parish. much of
which Is close to railroad transportation.
The gravel Is of two kinds. one being
white and of value in building operations
requiring the use of white cement. The
other kind Is found in greater abundance
and should find ready market in COM
mon building operations. road-building
and railroad allasting.
There are number Of elays here
which experts pronounce TO be of value
in the manufacture of pottery and
earthenware.
West Feliciana's streams furnish po-
tentialities for the future development
of hydro-electric power. They never
run dry, and, when the demands of popu-
lation Justify their exploitation, will,
when properly harnessed, furnish cleo
trio current for large territory.
IL Ii a fact that the immense gravel
lruNTtNtfEn m PACE ggygNl
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

This parish is country of diversified
products, great strides having been
made In this direction since the advent
Of the boil weevil Formerly an all
cotton section. producing on an average
in the neighborhood of 10000 bales a
year, our people were forced by circum-
stances to make a complete change in
farming operations. For several years
II was found TO be impossible TO produce
cotton proftably. and diversified farm
ing and stack-raising were resorted to.
Such revolutionary change naturally
required much time and patience before
their returns seemed to Justify the
energy expended in this direction. Hap
PLY. last year witnessed what is con-
ceded 10 be the end of hard times in this
section. A crop of 1854 bales of cotton
was produced, which, together with the
seed. brought wartime prices, and dis
tributed more money in the parish than
twice this crop would have done in
former years.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

The rainfall Is sixty inches. with no
long dry or wet seasons"
The health of the parish for the
reasons above given is unsurpassed by
any place in the world.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

There are vast quantities of trees TO
be found in the uplands and upon the
owlands. Hardwoods such as oak of
several varieties. cedar, magnolia. and
black walnut, while softer woods like
poplar, cottonwood, locust, willow. pine,
are abundant In almost endless variety.
An exhaustive account of the different
sorts Of trees to be found In West
Feliciana appears elsewhere In these
pages.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

This parish lying Just south Of the
thirty-frst degree of north latitude, en-
joys the balmiest and most equable of
temperatures, never going very high. on
account of the proximity of the Missls-
sippi River, which tends TO keep the
atmosphere cool and moist We never
have more than an inch Of snow on the
ground, and then for only one day, and
some winters none at all.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

THAT section bounded on the north
! by the thirty-first degree, north lati-
tude, which is the line Of demarkation
between the States of Mississippi and
Louisiana. on the east by the Rio de Ia
Felciana. now called Thompson's Greek,
and on the south and west by the great
Mississippi River, is the portion of the
State Of Louisiana which burst upon the
delighted vision of the sick and travel
worn Spaniards after their wanderings
through the swamps and wilds of the
Mississippi and Red Rivers, and which
In their joy they called "Felciana" and
which is today called the parish Of West
Feliciana.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

This parish is peopled by both the
white and black races. The whites are
descended almost exclusively from early
English, Scotch and German settlers,
with some French and Spanish. The
black or negro race. like most places in
the South. are In the majority, and while
the landowners are generally ready and
anxious to replace them with white per-
sons. the reason Is that most of them
are shiftless and dependent upon the
whites from year TO year. and not be-
cause of their behavior. for II can be
said, that there are few bad negroes in
the parish, This is due to the unwaver-
ing course of the white people, to accord
them every right to live and work, but
to deny them every vestige of social
equality.
The total population is about $4,000.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
Come to West Feiciana Land Of Opportunity

West Feliciana Is properly called the
home Of Lespedeza In Louisiana, this
crop growing luxuriantly in all sections
of the parish. II has been a speciality
with some Of our planters for many
years and those who have gone extern
sively into its cultivation are unable TO
supply demand for both seed and hay.
The Red Rust Proof Dat is another
West feleiana specially. Little of this
product Is used for feed as there Is a
steady demand from other sections for
the West Feliciana variety TO be used
as seed.
Cabbages, sweet and Irish potatoes
have played an important part in the
diversified farming Of West Feliciana,
and several hundred cars of these CON-
modities are shipped to the northern and
eastern market each season. West Fe-
liciana enjoys the distinction of produc-
ing the best vans that reach the New
Orleans market. One advantage Of this
method of farming Is that two, and
sometimes three, crops can be grown
from the same land In one year.
Cow peas, beans, eaulflower. tomatoes
and small vegetables are also produced
in abundance.
Cattle and hog-raising have received
great impetus In this parish within the
last few years and now form a eonsid-
cradle part Of our products. Thousands
of head of each are shipped every year.
Texas eattlemen make regular visits
here to make purchases for their ranges,
and frequent shipments are made to
packing eenters. The razorbaek and the
scrub are becoming a thing of the past
in West Feliciana. Nearly every one
who has gone into this line of business
has wisely decided that only the best
pays and has introduced fne-blooded
stock.
Dairying is another comparatively
new industry for this vicinity that Is
now coming into lis own. Our excellent
climate. running streams and abundance
of pasturage make stock-raising and
dairying profitable business and hun
dreds Of gallons Of milk are shipped to
New Orleans every day. This industry
has grown to such proportions that the
Y. Il NJ. V. railroad contemplates put
ting a refrigerator car on the Woodville
Accommodation. next summer. in order
TO care properly for milk shipments
originating In this vicinity.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
Acreage and Soil.

This parish contains 2i6. 400 acres of
land. of which about $4,000 are open and
In use. the balance not touched, and
available for the tiller of the soil or the
stock raiser. who will find the soil Of
peculiar formation known as bay land"
80 called from the continued deposit of
decaying magnolia or bay" leaves which
are of dark green, thick and velvety
texture. making the surface soil rich
black closely resembling the alluvial
soils In color. The lower, or subsoil Is
q rich dark brown. This soil is found
nowhere else in the state and in very
few places in the South in such quantity
and fertility In the northwestern por-
ton of the parish are the Tunica hills
which are rich mari loan, said 10 be
exactly similar TO the famed grape lands
Of France. There Is. besides these soils,
an al!uyial deposit at the foot Of the hills
along the course of the Mississippi river
Of about $4,000 acres, which is richer
than the Valley Of the Nile.
The topography of the hill country IL
rolling and interspersed with running
streams.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

CONTINUED ON PAGE sEvEN)
Milford chronicle., 1917-10-19
HARREsON.

John Warrington is visiting relatives
near HarbesOn.
Miss Elizabeth Hudson spent Sunday
With Miss Mildred Veasey.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rust visited Mrs
Rusts mother, Mrs. Emily Warrington
on Sunday.
christian Endeavor will be held at
Reaverdarn church at 7;15 O'Clock. Miss
Alberta Torbert, aged IS. will lead the
society. Preaching win follow at eight
O'Clock.
The percentages below will show the
average Of the pupils for the Haroeson
school for the month ending October 10
1et7. 9Th grade-Elsie Kopple. ss Jes-
sie Ennis. sS; Alberta Torbert' sS; Sth
erade-Gilbert Btuart. 81; Myrtle Yea
sev 81. william Prettyman, 81; TIN
,rade-Nlildred Veasey, 81; Melvin Pret-
tvman. s5; Elizabeth Hudson, %; 6th
ora --ourtlandt Veasey, "a; Frank
davidson. 80; Mary Thompson, ss' Al
bert Thompson, So; 5th grade-Lester
Adams. "a: Albert Davidson. 80; Fannie
ROGERS. 90; Grace Pettyjohn, SO; Mary
Fleetwood. 81; Margaret Dallas 81; Del
anna Roach, 50; willard Veasey, 81.
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..r)elaware TO be HOoverized," appearing
on the first page Of this issue.
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CHAPLAIN's CHAPEL.

Miss Eliza Truitt spent the week end
with Mrs. Clara Isaacs.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Dickerson has returned to
her home after visiting her mother IN
Bridgevine.
Mrs. Laura Vincent is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert J. Nnllman' OF Ell
lendale spent Sunday with Mrs. Mill
mans parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. s.
O'Day.
stout O'Day and Horace Webb OF
Co. A. Camp Dix, visited their parents
here over Sunday.
Miss Mildred Mullivan OF here visited
her parents at Laurel Sunday.
c. S. Smith lost valuable horse last
week.
Ernest Newton was a seaford visitor
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ H. Webb gave a
birthday party last Saturday evening in
honor OF their daughter, Mable's. hft-
eenth birthday Miss Mable received a
number OF beautiful presents, and at a
late hour they were invited to the din
ing room where an abundance Of re-
freshments We're served.
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titled Delaware to be HOoverized,
appearing on the front page OF thi'
| issue
Milford chronicle., 1917-10-19
RoxANA.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Derrickson ana
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Derrickson motor
ed to wilmington on Wednesday and on
Thursday to Wrightstown. n. j., where
they visited the boys who are now IN
camp.
Mrs. William McCabe, who has been
spending several weeks in the Methodist
Hospital at Philadelphia, has returned
to her home much improved.
n. 3. Warrington Of Wilmington, mas
been spending a few days with Miss
Florence b. Wilgus.
Mrs. Angie Brasure Of Selbyville' has
been visiting Miss Carrie Dickerson this
week.
The Epworth League service was held
on sunday evening and led by Mrs. An
ma Lockwood.
Rev. o. H. Connolly and family and
Mrs. c. W. wilgus and daughter Net
tie. motored to Georgetown on saturday
vance McCabe is convalescing after an
attack Of typhoid fever.
Misses Alice Rayne and Lulu Derrick
son spent the week end with Miss Pear
Watson.
Lawrence Derrickson has returned
from Camp Dix with an honorable dis
charge, owing to physical disability
Rev. o. H. Connolly and Misses ALI
lockwood and Nettie Wilgus ATTENDED
the Epworth League convention at Frin
cess Anne this week.
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Delaware to be Hooverized," appearing
on the first page Of this issue.
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MILLsBoRo.

r.r,es Pounds of Pocomoke City, was
a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. G Ellis last
Mrs. G. B. johnson left last Thurs
day. .. s.+,-dav
for a visit with Mrs. L. c. Bailey IN Phli-
Rev, ]. L. sparklin attended the
meeting of preachers in Bridgevile last
wednesday.
Rev. John McKim Of Milford was
week end guest of Rev. L. W. Wens'
and on Sunday they conducted services
at Prince Georges Church near Days
boro. ,.,.
prettvnan attended the W. c, I. u
convention in Seaford last week. While
there they were the guests OF Mrs An
ME Perry. r,-- hoe
been visiting Mrs. Kate Lingo and Mrs
J. A. Burton.
hank and post office.
Miss Mary Ryan, daughter Of Mr. ano
Mrs John Ryan, formerly of this place
but now OF Marcus Hook, who died there
last Friday, was brought here for burla
last saturday. She had been i'll Ioi
eight months, three months Of the time
being spent in a hospital but she grew
steadily worse until the end. Funera
services were held in Grace NJ. +
church last Saturday afternoon con
Quoted by Rev. J. L. Sparklin and IN
terment made in Brotherhood cemetery
Mrs. Noah Atkins has been very II
from an attack Of acute indigestion.
Mrs. B. Frank Jones has returned
from an extended visit with relatives IL
Philadelphia.
Harvey Belts who lives near Stockle!
was so unfortunate on Monday as L
have a finger on his left hand mashed
50 severely that It had TO be amputated
The operating was done by Drs. Jone
and Frame at the office Of DR.. Jones
The accident occurred while working II
cane mill.
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appearing on the front page OF thl
issue.
Milford chronicle., 1917-10-19
FELTON,.

Farmers are busy seeding wheat, while
the tomato crop has been about finished
by the recent frosts.
Harry and Edgar Hin entertained some
friends from Wilmington on Saturday
and Sunday
At the anniversary exercises held at
Barratt's Chapel on Sunday one Of the
largest crowds ever known to attend
was present.
Miss Annie Moore spent a few days
with her sister. Mrs. Walter Studworth'
Of Philadelphia.
The Box and Shawod Social held in the
Grange Hall on Saturday evening was
a decided success.
S. Milburne, the wheelwright and
blacksmith, had the misfortune to have
/ his leg broken last week.
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| Delaware to be Hooverized," appearing
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OCEAN VIEW.


The flowers that bloom in the fall are
Frightening our gardens.
Mrs. Lizzie Belts is visiting with her
daughter. Mrs. Randolph Watson, at
Salisbury, Nd, who gave birth to a fine
son on Sunday October Z.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gray Of Jersey
City. n. j., motored here on Saturday
and visited friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson Murray had a
son born to them last week.
Vernon McCabe, who is employed in
Philadelphia, is home with his parents
this week.
Mrs. J. H. Ossman. who has been
spending several days with her cousins
Mrs. Lulu Short and Miss Ethel Burton
left for her home in West Philadelphia
on Friday.
Miss Kathryn Tunnel, who is teach
I ing at Bethel, spent the week end with
/ her mother. Mrs. Alfred Tunnel.
Mrs. Kate Evans has been III at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. Geo. Johnson.
4 Mrs. Annie NAPLES Of Olney, is visit
ing relatives here.
Mrs. stephen E. Richards and daugh-
ters. Mrs Harry Evans Of Dover anc
Mrs. Frank Joseph Of Georgetown, mot
ored here on Wednesday and attended
the funeral Of William Hudson at th'
Presbyterian Church.
William Daisey is home from Philadel
phia with his family.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Calhoun ant
son. Norman, Of Lewes, are spending
few days with Mrs. Alonzo Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Addy and Mrs
Warren Evans motored to Salisbury on
day last week.
Mrs. Edmund James Of Roanoke, Va,
and daughter, visited Mrs. ]. r. Jane
last week.
Revival meetings are in progress at tn
Christian Church Rev. Charles Der
rlckson is assisting the pastor, Rev. A
johnson.
The EvangeHstic services will com
! mence at the NJ. L. Church next Sur
day week. October 2sth. Rev. G. T
Sterling delivered a splendid sermon la
Sunday evening.
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titled Delaware to be Hooverized
appearing on the front page Of tn
/, issue.
Milford chronicle., 1917-10-19
PAUL PRY's GLENDALE
LETTER.

Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ellingsworth, I
who were recently married, were given
an old-fashioned serenade on Tuesday ev
ening, and the event was enjoyed by al
who participated.
We hear expressions Of regret on all
sides at the departure Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Freedland, who have moved back to
New York after a rather unsuccessful
season on their farm here. This good
couple will be missed from the commun-
ity, as they have made many friends
here.
Last Thursday and Friday nights were
the first real touch Of winter, when we
had killing frosts with ice. The ground
was crusted, and ruined many a fine to-
mato patch that was full Of half ripe
fruit. There are still some tomatoes
coming to market, selling for 5Oc per
basket, while green ones are being haul
ed to Milton, where they sell for 2oc
basket.
On Monday morning fifteen carloads OF
fine tomatoes stood on the siding here
waiting TO be unloaded at the Ritter
Soup factory, where they are rushing
work with a large force Of helpers.
At the Mahan factory work is being
rushed on pears. and every man, woman
and child. is employed who can be OBJ
tanned. Hundreds Of wagon loads are
arriving at the factory and are selling
ut soc a basket. the highest price paid
in this part of the county, which is the
cause of bring much fruit from othef
parts Of the county.
After an intermission Of two weeks on
the new church, while waiting for ma
terials, work has again been started
there. and with the fine progress much
progress will be able TO be made.
David Reed has had an entire concrete
cellar placed under his house, and tn'
Pierce Hardware Company OF Milford i
installing a new heater. Last week tn'
boiler at the basket factory bursted an'
he is now having new one put there'
Miss Gertrude Dickerson has return
ed to her home after a treatment OF wv
weeks by DR.. James Lofand at the NIL
ford Emergency Hospital. much improV
ed in health.
We note the road passing our 900
constantly full Of automobiles ana o.
am investigation have found that IN
Queen Anne railroad has completed IN
crossing over the new dupont bouievar
and all cars going to and from George
town turn west at the Dickerson Cor
ners or Glendale Cross Roads and go
half mile to the boulevard where the
have a splendid road to Redden.
John West is buying large quantitle
of sweet potatoes and shipping thei
north and giving the farmers 5Vc a pas
Ixet for primes and soc for seconds.
Mrs. West has returned from Virgin
where she has been with her sister
H. f. Feelmeyer and wife, Of Phila
delphia spent Sunday with Frank Ai.
man and afmily Mr.. Fellmeyer was u
contractor who put the machinery in Il
] Ritter Canning Factory at Ehendale al
the friendship between these TWO il'
is the outcome Of this business "h'
Mr. Milman proved himself such ia
workman. ,.,.
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MILLVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Steele and
daughter, Miss Maude steele Of George
town. motored here on Sunday and spent
the afternoon with Mrs. l.. c. Lynch
and other relatives here.
Daniel H. Powell spent few days the
first Of the week with his parents MI
and Mrs. Powell, Of Williamsville
Miss Annie williams spent the week
end in Selbyville.
The most of our ladies are now busy
with Red Cross knitting.
Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Sterling and
children and Miss Myrtle Powell were
entertained to dinner on Sunday by R.
.C. Steele and family.
Rev. and Mrs. C. f. Sterling, Miss
Irma Richards of Ocean View; Misses
Anna Williams and Olive Steele OF Mill
VILE. are in Princess Anne this week at
tending the Epworth League conVen-
tion.
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titled Delaware to be Hooverized,
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issue.
Milford chronicle., 1917-10-19
CLARKsvILLE.

Herbert williams. who Is holding a po-
sltion at Lewes. spent the week end at
the home Of his family here.
Mrs. Laura Derrickson and daughter
made a business "trip to Frankford Tues
day.
Elmer Murray is stiu home on account
OF illness
The Ladies Aid Of the oIillvilie Church
Of Christ will hold chicken supper in
the Mechanics Hall on saturday after
noon and evening All are cordially in
vited.
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titled Delaware TO be Hooverlzed.
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Could Hardly Get off Her Bed. -
cr;oti Cbo-I want you know the good Lydia PINK;
hams Vegetable Compound has done for ME- me- E was @ N 8 % 6d
had be doong for long time and my mother ss wanG yo4
to try lydia Pnkhams Vegetable COMPOUND % uo anu & =
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and am 81 happy as expected to 60 around te way
and want others to what LYDIA H. THkdtms AZ
Cmnonnd has done meMrs JOSIE CoPSE ooo
Fanou nj snecai advice Lydia f. Pinham Med
, C. Lynn Mass. Your letter VIII De openeo'
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Milford chronicle., 1917-10-19

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come just when
you are too busy to
carefully select your
new OvercOat.
Now, at your cOnven-
ience, come in and at
your leisure look over
the splendid styles
and patterns we are
showing.
| Our showing this sea-
son embraces, in adj
ton to the cOnserya-
tive models. The new
| Trench 0 vercOa t
single and double
breasted :
A splendid showing all
models at
$500, $500
and $4,000
Other grades
$40 to $4,000
Our Suit Department is
stocked with the choicest
materials in every new
model. We have made this
-
a special feature Of SIS suits
Hundreds to select from.
Other grades, $40 TO $4,000.
Windsor Bros.
cLoTHIERs FURNSHERs
MILFORD, DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1917-10-19
VINOL MAKES
STRONG
And InvigOrates Old PEOPLE

ANY doctor will tell you that the
ingredients of Vinol as printed below
contain the elements needed to i'm
prove the health of delicate children
and restore strength to old people.
r Cod Liver and Beef Peptones. Iron
and Manganese Peptonates, Iron and
Ammonium Citrate, Lime and Soda
GlyeeroPhosphates, casearin.
Those who have puny, ailing or
rundown children or aged parents
may prove this at our expense.
Besides the good it does children
and the aged there is nothing like
Vinol to restore strength and vitality
to weak, nervous women and over
worked, rundown men.
Try it. If you are not entirely sat-
ished, we will return your money
without question; that proves our
fairness and your protection. Mil
lions of people have been convinced
his way.
f. H. Bratton, Druggist.
Milford chronicle., 1917-10-19
TRINITY.

Mr.. and Mrs. J z. Cannon and Mrs.
W. F. Hastings have returned home
after spending sometime in northern
cities.
The Messrs. Albert and Elmer Stott
Of Philadelphia, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Wheatley OF fredericksburg, Nd
spent the week end az the home of r.
j. Hastings.
Mrs. sinah Hall Of Seaford, has re-
turned home after a visit Of two weeks
at the home of her brother, W. F. Hast
ngs.
Carl O'Neal and family. Of near Can
non. spent Sunday at the home Of Chas
O'Neal.
Milford chronicle., 1917-10-19

r. ID n-NRs KARL A. KIEso 500 North Ave, aurora IL
(,ouId Hardly Get Off Her Bed