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Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16

I will sell the following valuable personal prop
erty at public sale at my home on the S. W. Hal
Farm, near Frederick. on
Wednesday, August 21, 1913.
commencing at 10 O'Clock. and no postponen On.
unless the weather should be very stormy AZ
follows: -
LIVE STOCK.
No. I. Bay Mare, IA years old. with Colt by bo-
side ; good brood animal and will work anywi e%ro %
No. 2. Bay Mare 10 years old. with Colt b ber
side and works in all harness willingly. NJ .
Pair Of Grays. and years old, weighing abo,,t
~ 100 pounds each, and fine worirers
No Bay Colt, years old. erives
49, Colt, years old. has not been useJ
Iauen' and will make large horse when grown
No. 8. Bay Colt, ? years old and a proTn;sivs.
animal Fine Pair Mules. Il years old, large Nc,
work anywhere either single or dou- F7ar1Er~S
ble Here is an opportunity to get ~ A
good team II good Cows. Some of MN
these Cows are fresh and have Calves s=-==s.2s
ny thelr SIDE while others are springers. Better
% l%qok TINS lot over. Guernsey Heifers, young
nolstein Bull. Brood Sow. None better in tbe
otate Tor having quantity and quality OF Pics
Fine Boar.
FARM MACHINERY.
2 Farm Wagons. Runabout, Mower. a eA,od ma
ehine Deering Reaper. 7-foot cut Steel Horse
rake, Manure Spreader nearly new Iron T'anS
Isolier' bU-tooth Iron Drag, good Grain Fan Corr
Sheiler, Grindstone, Hand Corn Planters, lot ~
81 s5s ~ anu boxes, nay hack in good order
4 Ohl4 wheel Harrows, both in fine order with new
Teeth and ready for work No 40 Oliver Ridino
Plow, No. l3 Oliver Walking Plovs. 2 Wsil-;rs
Sultivators, sets of Wagon Harness, lot az Plov5
Harness Bridals, Collars, Lead Lines etc Corn
ssniyes and Corn Spudss Forks. Hoes, Shovels.
spades etc, Cow Chains. Hog and Poultry Wire
Terms Cash-And no goods to be removed un+iI
settlement is made. Any person preferriney 70
5lve sixty day bankabe note with approved en-
iorser, can make this arrangement ~ snni,,;ns-
to the clerk
E,.;o n ~. PHILIP DONOVAN.
I. G. Salevan, Clerk.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
SaturdaY, Auqust 24tb, 1916

The Lands of the late Sarah Ann Stay
ton, deceased,
widow of the late Nicholas S. Stayton. the tracts
of land particularly described.
TRACT NO.
is known as the late Isaac Simpsons. deceased
! Homestead" All that certain farm, plantation
and tract piece and parcel of land. situated on
the Northwest side of Kings Highway, leading
from Greenwood to Houston. in Cedar Greek
Hundred. Sussex Co., State of Delaware, adjoin-
ing lands formerly of Curtis S. Watson and Vim.
Murphy land, containing One Hundred and
Fifty-four Acres and twenty perches (154 A. 20
} same being more or less. 80 acres tillable
land. Balance in valuable woodland.
The improvements on this farm are a 7-room,
two-story frame Dwelling House with attach
ments. Barn. Horse and Cow Stables, Granary
and all buildings necessary to carry on said farm
It is located 2A miles from Houston. ~ miles
TRACT NO. 2.
is known as the Stayton Home Farm. all that
certain farm, plantation, tract, piece or parcel of
land situated on the North side of road leading
from Milford via Shawnee to Greenwood. in Ce-
dar Greek Hundred, Sussex Co, State of Delaware.
adjoining lands formerly of Garrett w. Clifton
and Parker Lofand, containing One Hundred and
Fifty-eight Acres and ninety perches l5S A. 80
Pl more or less. So acres tillable land. 81 acres
woodland.
improvements on this farm are 1O-room two
story, frame Dwelling House with attachments,
Barn, Stables. Wagon Sheds and all buildings
necessary to carry on said farm. Buildings are
in good repair. The farm is located ~ miles
Southwest Of Milford and miles from Houston.
TRACT NO.
is known as the Wiley Land. All that certain
farm tract Of land, with no buildings. is situ-
atad on the West side of public road leading from
Hendricks Mill to Greenwood. Cedar Creek Hun
dred. Sussex Co.. State of Delaware adjoining
land of the above farm just mentioned. contain
ing 3s Acres, all high and tillable land.
The above three farms are in a high state Of
cultivation, and are very productive; have no
ditches and situated in Of the best farming
localities in Sussex Co All very desirable either
for fruit grain or stock farms.
TERMS OF SALE
Twenty per cent. of the purchase money must
be paid on the day of sale and the balance Of said
purchase money is to be paid before the
Twenty seventh t27) of August A. D.. 1918, at
which time good and sufficient deed in fee sin-
pie for said lands and premises viii be given to
the purchaser. free and clear os all liens and
cumbrances. All crops for the year 1918 are re-
served. Possession will be given on the first day
of Jan. 1919. If the other terms of the sale are
complied with, the twenty per cent. paid on the
day of sale will be treated as a part of the pur-
chase money. Otherwise will be considered as
lquidated damages and forfeited.
Further information may be had by calling up
on the undersigned Executors.
S. H. STATION and
ELIZABETH J. HEITMULLER.
John G. Baker, AuctiOneer. SIG
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
Public Sale.

Q
al am going to move to another farm, will
sen my personal property at public sale at ny
Mhoi.e M on the s. N. Gray Farm, in Slaughter Neck
On ssad leading from Prettyman's Store to ORA.
per Cannery. on
Tuesday, Aug 10Th, 1918
Set commencing promptly at u o'clock. If this
~ - should be stormy, Sale next fair day, the fol.
loving, to wit:
LIVE STOCK
- -Four Horses. age three to nine years
~ ttlA- Eight good Cows aged from four to
NN seven years. One Pair of 40
.--r0.'S Young Mules. 2h years Of 40 N
Sou One Bull. "a. years old. Brood MN
DIV. One Shoat. @zA
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
4T53eCormick Binder Roller, two Ohio Riding
Aarrows two Farm Wagons Dearborn, Buggy
500 Gutter, Check Row Corn Planter, No. 40 oil
yer Riding Plow. No Is Oliver Plow, two Flukl
4iarrows' two Drag Harrows two Tomato Racks
+ + lam Rack Carriage Pole Barn Truck, two
Barrels. three Goods Boxes. three Stands of Bees
Two Log Chains, three Corn Knives set of Horse
Chppers Cross-cut Saw. two Ok Yokes. two set
OF OF Flow Harness, two sets of Wagon Harness. five
Horse Collars two pair Single Reins three Bn.
dies, Single and Double Trees Forks Shovels, Hos
and hakes' and other things generally found on
farm.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Cook Stove Alright Stove three Tables, few
Snalrs, two Couches a Cupboard with Glaa
DOORS one Wardrobe, Easel, Umbrella Stand
Lamp, and some Dishes.
TERMS. No goods to be removed until paid fe
GEORGE W. CLENDANIEL OF 7.
Anetloneers' Jester & Simpler. s-9-A
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
Baptist Church Services.

There was some misunderstanding
last Sunday as to when the new time
was to go into effect, but remember
the Sunday school begins promptly at
ten o'clock followed by morning wor-
ship. The Lords Supper will follow
the morning preaching service. The
evening preaching service and the
prayer meeting will be at eight o'clock.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Classes
for all ages and efficient teachers.
Morning worship at II. Subject:
"Adversities Their Source and Value. +"
Evening Service at 500. Subject:
MANS Spiritual Cleansing"
Young Peoples Meeting at $50
Prayer meeting and Bible study class
Wednesday evening at 500 o'clock.
The public is invited to all of these
services.
c. l.. FLANDERS. Pastor.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

Lonnie Moore has bought his fathers
old home place from Walter Dickerson
and has Mr.. Nelson and wife to take
care of it. Lon is very busy putting
in the crop this week.
Mrs. Matt Hammond is entertain
ing the measles this week.
A surprise party was given Mr.. and
Mrs. Ridgway Kermode Friday even
ing at the tunnel by members of the
Baptist church, there were 80 present
and lots of good eats, part of which
was cooked on camp fire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boiling are on the sick
list with the grippe this week.
Will Ritter is shearing the sheep on
his ranch this week, good forecast of
cold snap.
Mrs. Eva House Royce spent part
of last week visiting the HUFFMAN s
and other friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Johnson returned
from Arizona last week.
Harold Bradfield and family were
visiting in Dolores Friday.
Shirley Freeman is very sick with
the measles at the present time.
The Kuhlmah's and Seegar's at
tended the Easter exercises in Dolores
Sunday night
Ethel Graves is staying in town with
Mrs. Merle johnson. -
Rex Thompson, wife and baby from
Telluride arrived Friday to be our
neighbors.
Robert A. Smith in letter to his
father tell of his being appointed assist
ant to the Chaplain of the s3 Field
Artillery at Camp Fremont, California.
Martin jackson installed pumping
outfit in the new well he recently put
down for ]. D. Adams at Arriola this
week.
Little Ida Waldron is quite i'll with
the measles. "
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
Mrs. J. W. Glenn Passes Away

Laura Virginia Flippin was born al
Mt. Vernon, Texas, June Is, 1857.
She died at her home at Lebanon. Colo.
RADIO, April l, 1918, at the age of co
years, 9 months and l6 days.
She was married to J. w. Glenn
December %, 1876, and to this union
was born six children; two of them
having gone on before her to that bet.
ter land
She joined the Christian church
when she was in her teens and re-
manned devout Christion to the day
of her death.
She leaves behind her to await the
summons to 60 up higher and join the
loved ones, a husband, one son, w. L.
Glenn, and three daughters, Mrs. May
Wallace and Mrs. Lille Mcmillan of
Lebanon, Colorado, and Mrs. Cora
Click of Des Moines, New Mexico, be-
sides numerous grand children.
A loving wife, mother and friend has
passed on. There will be a vacant
place in the home and the hearts of
the loved ones and friends, but her
sacrificing life and Christian spirit will
evef Aforementioned.
The funeral services where held at
the Lebanon cemetery Tuesday after
noon, April End, at 3 p. M, conducted
by Rev. r. S. Chambers of Cortez,
Colorado. A large crowd of friends
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
0:anath Mesa.

Little Harry Woodward has been
very sick for the past week, his par
ents took him to Cortez Saturday and
we hope that under DR.. Johnson's care
he will soon be better.
Mrs. B. Fitzgerald and Billy Ford
have been trying out the new road.
The mill began work Monday with
new crew. Frank Osterfelt as en-.
gineer.
Dug Forbes moved on the mesa Mon.
day. He has rented the Ira Harmon
place.
Earl Brown has rented the Pryor
place.
A dance is to be given at the schoo
house. Friday, April S.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
Real Estate Transfers.

Henry Sharp bought the A. Giorgetta
ranch this week. This deal was made
through the Dolores Locating Agency.
Consideration $4,000.
Paul Akin has bought the George
Bowman place up the river, and James
Morrison has bought the Burkhalter
place down the river. Harry V. Pyle
transacted the business.
F. NJ. Baker has purchased the Paul
Akin place.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

For Remit haye for rent for good
party restaurant, bakery and cold
storage, all furnished. Also double
range that will bake sixty loave of
bread and cook at the same time; also
first-class single range If desired.
Also comfortable place to live.
Every kind Of secondhand goods
and sewing machines for sale. Any
thing you want to sell, bring them in
and l will pay you cash.
J. r. HUGHES.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

DR.. H. c. Lefurgey and Mrs. Lottie
Lockett were called to Stoner Creek
Sunday evening on account of the SER
ious illness of the infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe McEwen. The jour-
ney was made in DR.. Lefurgey's car.
Monday the child was brought to
Dolores and is getting along nicely.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board of Trustees of the Town of
Dolores was held in the Town hall
Tuesday evening with all members
present excepting Trustee Brumley.
The only business of Importance was
the allowing of bills and the granting
of the use of the second story of the
Town hall to the Red Cross ladies. The
meeting adjourned to Friday evening
when the report of the auditing com.
mittee will be heard and the old board
close their business for the year AND
the new members take the oath of office
and enter upon their duties.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Rutz arrived in
Dolores Wednesday from Pueblo. They
were located at Hurley, N. NJ, until
abouta month ago when they went to
Pueblo They will spend the summer
on their ranch near Lebanon.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
Five Dollars Reward.

For return of young thoroughbred
female Airedale. Has long bob-tail
and answers to name of Wee-wee.
Lost or strayed in Dolores last of Feb
urary or first of March. Or smaller
sum of money for any information con-
corning said dog. Mrs. Carl Scharn-
horst, Dolores, Colorado.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

A company of Four-minute men has
been organized in Dolores to speak at
picture shows and public gatherings in
the interests of the U. S. Government.
Following are the speakers drafted by
the government: Harry v. Pyle, chair
man; Stanley A. Curtis, c. L. Flanders
A. S. Miller, B. F. Greene and r. S.
S. Fox.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

There have been nine births and no
deaths in the Town of Dolores during
the first quarter of 1918: seven boys
and two girls. This is the patriotic
way of increasing the population dur
ing war times.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

At the municipal election held Tues
day o. M. Morrison was elected mayor
without opposition, and J. P. Channel,
A. A. Rust and V. E. St. Claire. were
elected trustees for the two-year term
and A. S. Miller and Chas. johnson
trustees for the one-year term. The
new board will organize this evening.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
How Are Your Eyes

E. F. Burnett, Optometrist. the man
with the no-chart method of examin-
ing your eyes for glasses, visits Dolores
regularly. When your eyes need at
tention, write Box 1877, Pueblo, Colo.
for date of next visit.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

The stores and places of business
in Dolores will close tomorrow (Satur-
day. at 3p. IN. and at 3:l5 patriotic
meeting will be held at the opera
house. This will boa short program
consisting of music and short talks by
local people. Everybody cordially in
yited.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

Chas. W. Smith, who was formerly
employed at the Dolores depot, is re-
ported to be very i'll with pneumonia
at his home in Denver.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

Mrs. Lulu Goodman and Mrs. Anna
Green of Moab, Utah, daughters of
J. H. Brumley, arrived in Dolores
Sunday and are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Brumley. They made the journey in
Mrs. Green's car.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

E. G. Cowling of Lewis. took home
with him Saturday a new Buick Four
which he purchased from the Dolors 8
Motor Company.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

A letter from Mabel d. Williams,
who is nurse in the Children's hospi-
tai, Denver, requests that The Star be
sent to her at that place.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

If you have sewing machine you
will loan or rent, notify Mrs. George
Ditchfield, chairman of the Dolores
branch of the Red Cross.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to publicly thank the neigh
bOrs and friends for their kindness and
sympathy during the illness and at the
time of the death of our beloved
brother and uncle. Joseph Humphreys.
We also thank the Pythian Sisters Of
Dolores for the beautiful floral offering.
MRS. r. M. LEAvELL AND FAMILY.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
Services will be held in the Catholic
church the third Sunday of each month.
Methodist Church Notes.
The Homelike Church.

Lebanon-P Preaching service II 90 a. m.
Arriola- Preaching service 800 p. m.
Dolores Sunday school at 1000 a. m.
Preaching service at 500.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:OOp. m.
STANLEY A. CURTIS, Pastor.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
Durango. Colorado.

For Sale-One SOW and eight pigs
five weeks old, also thoroughbred rose
comb Rhode Island Red eggs at so
cents for setting of IA eggs. Inquire
of P. Balsiger, on Jack Brumley s
ranch.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

A direct communication from Gen.
eral Pershing in his own handwriting
to the women of United States was
published recently: THE women Of
America must regard themselves as
thoroughly militarlzed. They must
consider themselves real soldiers and
take orders from their officers over
here, and obey them without question.
ANY woman who has a husband,
brother, sweetheart, or relative in for
eign service should write, write, write
long, cheerful letters, telling every
thing that happens in the old home
town.. The men here are hungry for
news, and the things which seem like
trivial happenings at home will be of
the greatest interest to the men, The
order which would send to the women
OF America is to work and write
Homesickness. or nostalgia, which is
the medical term for the oldfashioned
disease. is one Of the most difficult
enemies to overcome. General Per-
shing has evidently found this out by
experience and knows that good. long
letters from home' will do more to
cheer . homesick soldier than anything
. doctor could prescribe. So, dear
friends, East, West, North and South,
write, write. write" Tell the boys
the little things of everyday life, who
came in and what they said; where you
went and whom you saw. Look out
Of your sitting room window and tell
him who is passing. Tell who preached
at the Sunday service and who sang in
the choir. Start letter and keep add
ing to it each day like a diary; then
send it of and start another. Be very
sure you have it properly addressed
and keep these letters going every
week.
Recently, accompanied by Congress
mans wife. visited the Walter Reed
hospital for United States soldiers here
in Washington. We went especially to
call on \ young man just returned from
France who has lost both legs few
inches below the thigh. We found
AAsaAA ass = WHICH, SuuAp III IkuIs CAccTlul
and full of hope. As took his hand
I assured him that the women as we'll
as the men of our country appreciate
the great. sacrifice he has made for the
flag and in their behalf thanked him.
The dear boys face flushed (he is only
twenty-six) and he said. well. did
my Bit" Fortunately he can have
artificial limbs. His name is McCloud
and he comes from Boston, where he
was studying medicine, and when he is
able he hopes to return and resume his
studies. Il shall begin to walk soon
for my new legs have arrived and
intend practicing faithfully" were his
parting words. Oh, the sac rifices of
this awful war!- Mrs. Margaret Dye
Ellis, in The Union Signal.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
Don't forget the piano recital at the
opera house this evening.

For Sale Thoroughbred Rhode
Island Red eggs; $3.50 $l.25 and $l.OO
per setting Of Is eggs. Inquire Of Mrs
A. J. Waldron. 1852
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

Adam Durchholz visited with his son.
Herbert, last week and shook hands
with old friends in Dolores.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

The Red Cross wish to thank Miss
Lola Morrison and all those who SO
ably assisted her in the Benefit Pro-
gram. Not only was the money appre-
ciated but the excellent program was
also enjoyed. =
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

Wanted-Beef, veal, mutton. Bel
gian hares and laying hens.
G. T. TAYLOR,
61-tf r. F. D., Dolores Colo.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

Madge Bergh is spending the Easter
vacation with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Bergh.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

See your banker about that invest.
ment you are going to make in Liberty
Loan Bonds.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

Commissioner Durham is attending
the meeting of the county commission
ers at Cortez this week.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

The steel is in place on the new
bridge and it will not be long until
the bridge will be open for traffic.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

Learn Typewriting, Shorthand, Book
keeping, etc., at home during spare
time. Fill the vacancies caused by the
draft. Address Box PAT, Durango.
Slips
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
For Sale.

Secondhand furniture, sideboard.
davenport, dining and center tables.
iron beds, dresser, heater and othe,
articles. Inquire Of Mrs. r. 8. s
Fox, at Mrs. Willey's house.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

.Notice-To parties not having ap-
proved credit, coal is strictly cash.
THE RUST. LUMBER & Nero. Co.
RIO
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

Manager Reavis of the Dolores
opera house. wishes to inform the pub
lie that patriot reel. furnished by the
Government, will be used as trailer
at the picture shows during April.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
For Sale

One set secondhand work harness,
good as new; also team of small mules;
broke to work, will make good pack
mules. Inquire of Carl Ormiston,
Dolores, Colo. 5l-1 t
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
LOCAL NEWS OTES.

Born Friday, March g. to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester King, a son.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05
6l-tf

For Sale-Good stock cattle. Under
permit to Craze on forest reserve. In
quire of VIM. Rocker, Dolores, Colo.
1p2
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

For Sale-Our herd of high grade
stock cattle. They are located on the
LaPlata river, three miles south of
the LaPlata postoffice.
QUINN BROS.
Durango. Colorado.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

For Sale-No. 4 De Laval cream
separator; used only eight months. In
quire of Mrs. J. J. Ruiz, Lebanon, Colo.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

George Bowman sold COW and calf
to Charles johnson the first of the week
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

The committee on the Third Liberty
Loan met in the First National Bank
building Wednesday evening and talked
over ways and means to disposing of
our share of the bonds that have been
allotted to Montezuma county. w. E.
Faris, who is chairman of this county,
accompanied by Mr.. Brown and Mr..
Mari. was over from Mancos and pre-
sented the matter to the committee,
leaving with them many helpful sug-
gestions.
The Dolores star., 1918-04-05

Malcolm McCwaig arrived in Dolores
the first of the week after spending the
winter with sister in Michigan. MIR.
McCwaig left Dolores last fall and
went to Florida. but finding that the
climate did not agree with him he
went to Michigan where he enjoyed ~
a good old-fashioned winter. When
the first signs of spring appeared he
heard a noise like trout striking at a
fly and he Immediately boarded train
and journeyed back to Gods country.