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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06
SICK NEWSPAPER MAN
REFUSES To SrAE HOME

uniontown, Pa JAM 5.--Carried
on board a transport in New York
harbor on stretcher bound for the
hghting front IN France: "Lieutenant
Joseph l.. Dickson. tweRtf four. Z
fsornaer newspaper man ef. Uhiontowns
and now IN the flying corps refused
to be left behind, although unable
to walk. stft sH sAs'ss
An operation a few days before he
was ordered TO leave had kept him
confined to his bed Is q ~
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IN C0RBETT'S CORNER
By JAMES j. CORBErT.
Questions and Answers.

James j. Corbett gladly will an
swer in this column all questions
pertaining to sports and to body
building which are suitable FOR
publication in a newspaper. When
tho questions call for a personal
reply. and are not intended Tor
publication. an addressed envelope
with cents in stamps) must be
inclosed.
II is Mr. Corbetts hope to make
this department helpful as we'll as
instructive and TO this end he
choerfully win give advice on all
health topics that come within the
range Of his information and ex-
perieucc Address James j. Cor
bett. care The Richmond Nirginian,
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tilIe-~rIIm JenrteS or Tommy Burns
WALTER ROBINSON,
johnson became, the technical
champion when he defeated Buns
and the actual champion when he
whipped Jeffries.
Deer Mr.. Corbett--l weigh lS5
pounds and am five feet six inches tall
[ would like 10 take off fifteen ter
twenty pounds Is there amy way in
which / can do this? If so. | would
appreciate it il you would let NO."
know.
ALBERT MADDEN.
1t is possible that diet and excr-
ciSes win take off excess fat Send me
-seft addressed envelope with six cents
in stamps) for letter which outlines
diet and exercises This offer goes
for your friends as well rs yourself.
Dear Mr. Corbett Where d.d
Benny Leonard fight Johnny hilhane
previous to the fight In Philadetphia
GEORGE RODEN.
In New York.
Dear Mr.. Corhett-Did any man
other than Benny Kauff ever make
TWO home runs in any world series
games?
Yes two other men turned thu
trick.
Dear. AIr. Corbett--1s Harry stone
stll 6ghtng? If 50, where
H. A, Tt.NNEY.
Yes; in Australia.
Dear MIR. Corbett--(D How old Was
Bob Fltzsmmons when he died? 20
How old was he when he-fought his
4 last fight for a purse?
FitzsImmons was born in 1853.
fought his last real ring battle ia
1914 and died in 1917.
Art Blumm---tf a player in IA game
OF poker asks the dealer for three
cards and those cards are dealt off the
deck and placed before him that
PLAYER must take the three cards even
though he only needs two.
Dear Mr.. Corbett-u) From whom
did Joe Cans win the lightweight
championship? ~ To whom did he
loge il? t3) How many times did Cans
and Battling Nelson meet and what
were the results OF the contests?
r. A. JONES.
ca Cans became the lightweight
champion on May -, 1902. when lie
knocked out Frank Er1s In the first
round Of their meeting in Fort Erie
Ontario. CD Battling Nelson took
the title from Cana on July 4, 1908,
! when he Knocked him out N The
seventeenth round in San Francisco,
ItS) Cans ana Nelson met three times.
Their first meeting was September
1905, when Cans won on - iouI. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

After a week of holidays bowling
was resumed by the various teams OF
the two leagues on the Palace alleys,
Weisbergers and Duplex met Tuesday
night and the contests resulted IN a
two to one verdict for the former,
thereby increasing their lead consider
ably in the race for the pennant. That
old veteran. Bell, mad~~the best mark
for the three games, with SIS, while
Happy Jake" Rowsey scored 2l2 pins
in a single game for the highest mark
Of the evening. The score, in brief,
follows:
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New York, Jan. 3.--HeInic Ziln-
norman. third 0aseinan of the Giants
signed his lalS contract today.
So many requests have been re-
ceived ut the club headquarters for
exhibition games az the training
GA mps that announcemgat was made
the Giants would play as many games
al army camps as opponents can be
found for them.
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BRAVES WILL GET
CHARLIE HERZOG

Greenyillc S c.. Ian 5.-Walter
f. Hapsor. business manager of the
BOSTON National league club, here to
arrange games with the New Work
Yankees ANNOUNCED today a three
cor1ered deal Ay which the Braves
would obtaia Charlie Herzog second
hasCuaa of The Giants In exchange
for larry potle ana others
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noYle Is Traded.

New York. Jan. a.-Larry Doyle
was traded to the Braves by the subs
today in exchange for Pitcher Tyler
President Hampstead announced that
there was no trade in siGht by which
Herzo9 would leave the Giants.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

West Point y r., Jan 5-The
Army Hockey tea IN was defeated BY
Flushing High school this afternoon
one to nothing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

The Giants bowed twice before the
Tigers Wednesday in the reeular
duckpip setto on the Palace alleys.
escaping total shutout by taking the
last Eame which was loosely played
ny both sides. featured by ordinary
and Indifferent bowling. At the start
ing time bul two Giants had appeared,
bur ,hey started the game in great
fashion aEaMe, heavy odds, and be-
fore he first game was over Captain
Hc1tiey Cosby and Alien made their
appearance and further strengthened
the ranks u the Giants
Arthur Sieg the famous strike
hing headed tho high singles with
Ioa with Captain C. II. Cosby. also
1c the Tigers spilled 2S2 pins for
the three eHeaeemcnts. with Sies one
pin shy of ueine him. For The iosers
Onesty made the best showing The
score ia condensed form
Isufnt-fs nuf,tgnits 4 g,aurtc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

Dear Mr Corhett--What is the cor
rect way to breathe? Should ore
breathe through the nose or the mouth
or how is IT done?
JOE FIELDING
Draw in through the nose and eX-
hale through the mouth When YOU
exhsle let the air come out with force,
holding your lips In a pucker as
though you are whistlmE The real
benefit in deep breathing IS lost unless
you exhale all the foul air ia your
lungs II you wish any further details
on the methods of correct breathing,
or the proper way to take care OF the
lungs send mo selfaddressed envelope
with six cents IN stamps), for article
which deals with this subject and out
lines the proper exercises.
Dear Mr.. Corbett--Kindly publish
the results of the meetings between
John l.. Sullivan and Charlie Mitchell.
DID Mitchell ever knockout John l..
or win match from him
PERRIN sOMERs,
sullivan and Mitchell met twice.
The first was a three-round contest
In New York city on May IA. 1883,
with Sullivan the winner. The second
battle took place IN GnaHriIiy france
March 10. 1888 and resulted in draw
after thirty rounds OF fighting.
Dear Mr. Corbett---Was n knock
down scored in the fight. between
Penny Leonard and Patsy Cline
r. X. r.
Yes Leonard scored 1t.
Dear Mr.. Corbett--From whom did
Jack Johnson take the heavyweight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

The standing II the clubs viii APP
PeaH i'm tomorrow ssue OF this paper
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second and third times they met Nell
son was the winner via the Knockout
route.
Dear MIR. Corbett-How long has
Carl Morris been in the boxin. game.
NILI4IE GRAY
Since 1910. Morris was the first of
The white hopes" He never had any
ring experience until after johnson
shocked out lin leftrIes IN July. 1910.
IN September OF the same wear Morris
announced that he was going il FOR
lighting and would try To restore the
heavyweight title to the white race,
Dear Mr. Corbett--W What is the
nationality of johnny Dundee
JAMES SAfALLWOOD
Johnny Dundee. whose real name
is Joseph Carrora. was born in Italr.
Of Italian parents. He adopted the
"ihs name of Johnny Dundee at the,
suggestion of mis- manager, Scotty
Aont!cth, who IS scotch,
lear Mr. Corbett-In what round
did Frank Moran knock ont Jim COT
fey
DIP c.
In the third round of their first dght.
m The ninth round of their second
battle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06
ONE AIRPLNNF, REQUIRES
1892 'INGREOIENTS''

Washington. Jan. 5.-Here's what
Il kes to build an airplane, accord
ing TO the official figures of the army
.lrn.l nr,l,ns.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

topyripht by Underwood & Underwood
A1HLETF WHOSE PERFORM
NNCE IN 4 y L. COMPETITION
EARNED HiW PLACE ON ALL
AMERICA TRhCh AND FIELD
FlAA ohnAy Oysrton, Yala, 1900
yard run
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

tltle---Jim Jefries or Tommy Burns?
WALTER ROBINSON,
johnson became, the technical
champion when rs defeated HUn rs
and the actual champion when he
whipped Jeffries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

Dear Mr. Corbett-From whom did
Jack Johnson take the heavyweight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

second and third times they met Nell
son was the winner via the Knockout
ruute.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

Dear Mr.. Corbett--Was' a knock
down scored in the fight. between
Benny Leonard and Patsy Cliut2
r. X n.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06
PALACE DUCKPIN LEAGUE
Cubs


Totals ....,...a91 36s $50 Lac
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Dear Mr.. Corbett--l weigh lS5
pounds and am five feet six inches tall
{ would like To take off fifteen "r
twenty pounds Is there any way ira
which / can do this? If so. | would
appreciate it il you would let m"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
LABOR FOR FARMS ]
IS A BIG PROBLEM

the ordinary sources, it must be re-
cruited from those whose very sus-
renance depends upon the farmers.
The soldier and the farmer are eager
to do their full share; the soldier Is
taking the chances of losing his life
and the farmer is risking the labors
of a year on the chance of the seasons !;
both incur risks. Very many civilians
are equally eager to do their share
but may not appreciate the opportunity
to serve in the field of agriculture
The departments of agriculture and
labor will render every possible aid.
but each community knows its own
problems, and urban people, especially
business men, could cooperate effec-
lively with the farmers and also rem
der much assistance
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
LAD TAKES HIS LIFE

anything, and just as I thought that
the whole unhappy business was over
this happens and utterly ruins my life
And hope the verdict will not be tenn
porarily insane because am not.
"a last word. should like my stuff
that does not belong to the school to be
given to F. w. Teare, in my form, "A,
at school 1t will help him on in the
work that Intended to follow.
"Good-by, mamma, the only friend 1
had, and 1 also hope that Leslie Wilson
will remember me. So, good-by, chem
istry, that I love and adore and die
for.
"P. S.-God save my soul"
His father asked the authorities for
permission to preserve the letter, but
the coroner said:
: Il think 1t much better If you do not
have such a tragic document
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

burdened with IL bags Of dispatches
for a British embassy, and he had to
change trains at night at a station in
a neutral country. His heap of bag
gage was near the sleeping compart-
ment when his train drew near. but
there was no porter available. He had
only put five of the bags into the COM
partment when the warning whistle
was sounded that the train was start
ing.
The messenger was in a dilemma.
He could not let the five bags go with
out him, nor could he leave the other
dozen on the platform. At that mo-
ment he caught sight of two German
cavalry officers 1t was a risk to speak
to them, but in his best South German
dialect and with his face in shadow he
requested their help. They were less
naughty than the average German Of
ficer and each one lent a hand
The last bag was bundled aboard
with the train already in motion. and
the messenger waived his thanks, then
locked the door and collapsed on the
nearest seat
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
Precocious Youth Kills Himself
Over Alleged Theft.
Boy Declared Chemistry to Be His
Lies Sole Desire and
Happiness.

LONDONDERRY cases of suicide In
recent years have attracted as much
attention as that of Master Arthur
Easterbrook. precocious son of re
tired colonel in the British army The
youngster killed himself with cyanide
of potassium. He had been experiment.
ing In chemistry. to which he was de-
voted He presumably was driven to
his act by the discovery that he had
taken some chemical apparatus from
his school to his home. Although he
had merely borrowed it. there was an
fnsinuation that he was guilty of theft.
A letter left by the boy Is as follows:
ITO whomsoever shall find this:
To-day will be my last day on this
planet. L cannot stand the prospects
Of what is coming. so good-by, chemis-
try, my life's sole desire and happiness.
What will happen afterward I cannot
tell, but hope that my spirit will
travel to another planet and a God will
forgive and let me have another
chance.
"Since New Year 1 have not touched
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
TRICKS HUN OFFICERS
British Courier Gets Help From
the Enemy.
Handle Confidential British Dispatches
but They Do Not
Know It

London.-Two German officers re-
Gently handled more than a dozen cases
of confidential British dispatches, but
they did not know it
The story is one of the many adven-
turous Incidents which befan that Sc
lect body of British public servants
who wear a silver greyhound in their
buttonhole and are known as kings
messengers Many imagine that any
one who carries dispatches for the
British government is a kings messen-
ger. This Is not correct There are
only five men who hold commissions In
that service. The others are merely
admiralty couriers or war office cour-
iers and have no right to the higher
title-
The particular messenger who ont
witted the two German officers was
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
THIN BoARDER HAS GOOD ONE
Before Reading This, Just What Is the
Difference Between an Elephant
and Microbe7

I've got one for you this morning"
said the thin boarder, tucking his pa
per napkin under his chin, as he ap-
preached his meatless-wheatless break
fast. whats the difference between
an elephant and a microbe?"
"Shoot It'll" said the soldier on fur
Tough.
"Shoot yourself" replied the thin
one.
"a ton and a half" suggested tho
coal clerk with a rose In his button
hole.
won't do" came from the conun-
drum propounder.
zones found in his lair and tho
other In the air." ventured the Lady
schoolteacher.
"Guess again." was skinny's dare.
zone comes to you when you want
It, and the other comes to you when
you DON'T" said the bank clerk.
awful !" was the emaciated ones
rejoinder.
"well, dope 1t out" came from the
tired group.
"One carries a trunk and the other
the grip."-Yonkers Statesman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
DRINKS the Evidence

Kansas City, Mo.-"rm a govern
ment ofiicer-show your booze If you've
got any, said 81. o. Goodwin on q
passenger train near Manhattan, Kan.
A number of the passengers accom-
modated the supposed revenue officer.
Later he was found on the rear plat
form drinking the evidence"
Goodwin was taken off the train at
Manhattan and turned over to the fed
eraI officials for having booze and for
impersonating an officer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
BABE IS BORN in A sKIFF
Stork Comes While Mother Is BEING
Removed From Water-Bound
Home.

Cincinnati.-The baby of Mrs. J. W.
Bogert, forty, of Newport. is doing
fine despite the fact that it was ush-
cred into this world during the over
flow of the Ohio. under unfavorable
circumstances. While her husband was
removing her from her water-bound
home in a skiff Mrs. Bogart gave birth
to a girl. The icy waters from the
Ohio swirled around the skiff
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
An Electric Cat.

Cleveland, GA cat has been IN
the habit of sleeping on a rubber mat
under a dynamo in Cleveland's power
house. Somebody removed the mat
the other day, and the cat slept on an
iron plate. 1t didn't seem to hurt the
cut, but her fur became SO charged
with electricity that ever since 1T has
stood stiff on end like the bristles of a
hairbruSh.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
Hid Gold in Biscuits.

San Francisco.-A Chinese. who
was leaving for the Orient, showed
the customs inspector tin box full
of biscuits, which he said he was TAX
ing along to eat on the way across.
The inspector opened one Of the bis
cults and found a $50 gold piece. Al
together nearly $500 was found In the
biscuits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

You often miss the best fishing when
you move from one stream to another.
Don't be q mover.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

Hard luck is a polite name for tha
sleeping MISUNDERSTANDING
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
IT'S OUR WAR NOW
BY Henry Russell Wray Of tho
vioilantes-

Do the work that Is offered
you. even if you think you are
fixed for a bigger job. WE ARE
AT WAR
Loyalty in these days should
consist of acts, not mere words.
IT'S WAR.
The only place for a "croaker''
now or tomorrow. is his ground
hog hole. Nobody wants to see
or hear him in the open. now or
after the war.
Show consideration for other
workers. SO as to make it easier ;
for them to do their bit for OUR
WAR
We are fighting for the lives
of our own and for those who
believe in justice and decency.
1t is time the masked German
barbarians were thoroughly
licked, and then branded for
ever. IT'S WAR TO THE FIN
ISH.
Every courtesy should be
shown to the woman conductor.
She is filling her position bet
ter probably than you could, and
perhaps the one she has re-
leased. and the one you have
sent over there are fighting side
by side.
Soft words and soft gloves
are not known by Germans.
banning truth and bare
knuckles they may comprehend.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

India leads an countries In the Inn
pnrtation Of cotton goods
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

The sale of British and Irish wool to
persons other than those authorized by
the government has been forbidden
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

The new submarine fighters which
are being built at the Ford plant will
be known as Eagles" and will con
stitute the Eagle class OF boats.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

Although bakers who use less than
three barrels of flour and meal a
month are not required to secure food
administration licenses, a recent rule
gives them the right to come under
license.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

Over $4,000 in Scent Smileage
coupons has come in from the big
camps to headquarters at the commits
sion on training camp activities in
Washington. These coupons represent
admissions to theatrical events at the
camps Soldiers from the smaller towns
received their books early, because of
the prompt response of these places
when Smileage books were placed on
sale. and in many cases have used
them up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

An Investigation for the purpose of
improving methods for prevention and
control of communicable diseases. es-
pecially near army camps, is being
made by the United States public
health service. The work will relate
largely to the standardization and
preparation of serums-
The first serum to be studied will
be that used In cerebro-spinal menin-
gifts, which has lately been prevalent
in camps.
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BRYANTSyILLE

Mr.. r. X. Swope has gone to ILL.,,
on a business trip.
War Conference Day at Lancaster,
August sth.
Mrs. II. |. Burton has been re-
cuperating at Crab Orchard Springs.
Rye Wanted. Highest market
price. Hudson. Hughes and Fsrnau.
Mr.. Bryan Ballard spent the week
end with his mother, Mrs, +. H..
Ballard
Mrs b. C. Rose spent the weekend
with Rev. and Mrs. r. NJ. finder, at
North Middleton.
Mrs. Lee Hagan Of Lancaster,
spent the week end with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Walter Arnold
Mrs. Tsw. stallings Of Oklahoma. is
here for a several months stay with
her father. Mr.. J. b. Leavell.
Mr.. C. NJ. Dean has received his
handsome new Buick touring car
which he recently purchased.
Mrs. Win Duerson and son. Win T.
Of Wellington, Kansas, were here
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

difference In the percentage OF market
able meat that steers will dress out
which have been finished on a silage
ration and dry ration. The meat
seems equally bright and the fat as
well intermlxed with the lean.
II silage makes up the bulk Of the
roughage II will be necessary 10 haul
large amounts OF bedding into the
sheds 20 keep the animals dry, as there
Is no waste In sllage. or else make a
cement floor ard cover with bedding
TO absorb the line and prevent the
animals from slipping and TO give
them n warm place to lie down. When
the enormous saving In the quality and
amount Of the feed Is considered. this
disadvantage does not seem so hard 10
overcome by the stockman who has the
capital TO put up the silo and pave his
feed sheds or feed lots.
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FEEDING slLAGE TO STOCK


prepared BY the United states Depart
ment Of Agrcuiture)
As roughage for finished stock
there IL no better or more economical
feed than sllage for Il produces large
daily gains aud aids In keeping the
animals In n healthy condition 40 that
they can handle other feeds more ef-
fectlvely. An advantage in feeding
silage 10 beef cattle that Is often over
looked. Is that IL enables the feeder
20 carry his stock for n long time 40
rs TO pass over period OF depression
In the market.
sllage also can be probably used 90
supplement pastures for steers during
a time OF drought. when they are be-
ing finished for market.
For many years the belief was gen
eral that cnttle which received sllage
as n major portion OF the roughage
would have 60 be kept in warm barns
aud not exposed 60 the cold. While
they do need protection from the cold
winds and rains and need dry place
60 lie down. II has been clearly demon
sirated that warm barns are not only
unnecessary, but that fattened cattle
make both larger aud cheaper gains
when fed IN the open sheds than when
confined In barns. Stccker or thin cat
tie receiving silage will, Of course.
need more protection than animals
which are being fattened.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01
SWINEBROAD

MIR. and Mrs. A. C. Miles, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Carter were in Nichol-
asville, las. week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Pendleton and
daughters, visited her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. B. Locker
Mr.. and Mrs Ebb Moberley were
in Jessamine Sunday, the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Claire Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henley Whitaker and
daughters, were guests Sunday, Of
Mr.. and Airs. W. H. Gulley.
Mr.. Davis Prather, and daughter,
Miss Ora. of Lancaster. visited Mr..
and Mrs. Mall Carter, Sunday.
Mrs. Oscar Ray and children were
in Louisville, last week visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pierce,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Bradshaw
and children, were guests Of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs T. o. Hill. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mslear. and
Misses Sallie Lou Teater and Ethyl
Ray were guests Sunday, Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. W. Sanders.
Mr.. Smith Hurt Of Bradshaw Mills
died July 26th, and was buried here