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Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
BRIDGEVTLLE

Arrangements are being made {
give our young men who were in tn
/ U. S. service a supper here in Tues
day, November 25. Also a very elab
crate parade will be arranged in tn,
afternoon. Final notice will be giVeI
next week.
Through the courtesy of Sol Kline
Buster Brown and his dog, Tige, will
entertain the children on Thursday
November 20. Also a free moving pic
ture will be shown.
William Hughes recently installed
an electric motor for grinding meats
in his butcher shop.
Miss Lillian Anderson and Otho
Summers were quietly married at the
home Of the bride on Tuesday after
noon Of last week by Rev. d. W.
Jacobs
John E. Russell of Philadelphia
spent the first of the week with his
friends here
Unknown parties entered the pool
room of Hubert Ryan last week by
smashing one of the back windows.
Nothing has been missed as yet.
John c. Cooper has purchased one
OF the dwellings of DR.. Messick that
was to have been sold in the near fu-
ture with others. Mr.. Cooper will
move his store goods in the Truitt
& Layton property, formerly occupied
by LinwOOd Culver
Sol Kline was in Baltimore on bus
mess a part of this week.
About fifty Masons, including a num-
Der from Seaford, attended service at
the NJ. b. church here Sunday morn
ing, at which time Dr.. Jacobs preach
ed a special sermon.
The town has completed the laying
Of the cement crossings on Broad
street, the cement work being done by
F. L. Wiley.
Albert Hurd of Little Creek spent
a part of the week with relatives here
J. F. Legar is having a new roof
put on his home on Cannon Street.
Mrs Harry Wagner is entertaining
her sister, Miss L. Baker, of Myers
dale, Pa
Raymond Russell was in Burlington.
N. j., the first of the week where he
purchased a Ford auto to use on the
r. f. d. route here.
Through the efforts of our pastor.
Rev. ID. w. Jacobs, the revival services
that are in progress at the NJ. E.
church are largely attended and are
very successful.
Bradford Jones was a Wilmington
visitor the first of the week.
Julius Cooper of Harrington, reliev-
ed Victor Lewis at the P. R. r. station
on Sunday and Monday
L. f. Hubbard, who has been en-
ployed by the Snider Company at
Greenwood for the past few months.
has returned home and opened his
shop.
Miss Rose Wheatley of Seaford and
Mace NJ. Allen of near this town were
quietly married at the home of the
bride Wednesday morning, leaving on
he early train for Baltimore and
where they will spend
few days. Soon after their return
hey will reside in the Mrs. Grey prom /
srty on Broad street.
Elwood Bennett and Laurence Rev
holds leave the latter part of this
week for Kalamazoo, Va, where thev
will ship holly for C. E. Brown.
John M. Russell of Bristol, Pa.
pent the first of the week with his
'arents here.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
BOWERS

We had the fullest tide here on Fri
day of last week that we have hat
since the great wind and storm tide
in April, 1918, but we were fortunate
in not having any destruction of prop.
erty from its effects, only a general
overflow along the shores of the bay
and river, reaching well up into the
town.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at the
home of Mrs. c. H. Short on Friday
evening Of last week, and it was
royalty entertained by the kind host
ess. This being the first meeting of
the society since in the early part of
the past summer, much business of
Importance was transacted, and all
present had an enjoyable time. This
society is in a fiourishing condition,
and they have entered upon the win
ter's duties with a determination to
have and keep their church duties up
and in proper shape. 1t is proposed to
hold supper and festival on the
evening of Saturday, November %, in
the hall; the proceeds to replenish
their finances, notice of which will be
more fully given.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Cooper Of
Youngstown, Ohio, paid Bowers a
visit last week for the purpose of
greeting their old friends, and also
looking over their property interests
at Bowers.
Warner R. Green of Rising Sun has
about completed a substantial bulk
mead IN front of his property on Muir
derkll Avenue, where the ravages of
the ude had been making such in
roads.
J. W. Wilcutts is spending the week
IN Philadelphia among friends and ac-
quaintances.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Duges are on
an indefinite visit with friends in Sus-
sex County and on the eastern shore
of Maryland
Mrs. Reynolds Salevan, having spent
a fortnight with her sister, Mrs. w.
5. Davidson, returned to her home in
Fox Chase, Philadelphia, on Monday
Of this week
Mrs. Della Link of Salem, N. j.. is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
H. Short
Howard Johnson is at present en-
gagged in building himself a garage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Short and
laughter, Rosa, and Miss Fannie Haley
II Dover were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. T. T. Short.
Mrs. Thomas Dempsey has return
I'd home from an extended visit with
riends in Wilmington
quite number or farms in the ad-
oining farming district will change
enants the coming year and they are
lustling to get their work in order
While the favorable weather lasts.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
SELRYYILLE

The revival meetings are in progress
this week at the M. P. Church.
Rev. w. H. Briggs of the N. E.
Church is holding his revival meet
ings at Ebeneezer.
DR.. Cooper of Wilmington will
preach at Salem M. E. Church Sun
day morning and evening. Special
music by the regular choir in the
morning and by the mems choir in
the evening.
The Ladies, Aid of the M. E. Church
met at the home of Mrs. H. V. Tubbs
last Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Florence Evans has sold her
property on Church street to Russell
West and bought his house and lot on
McCabe street.
George Long is improving his prop
erty with a coat O paint
There are quite a number of new
houses being erected. Those of 1. C.
Long, John Timmons, DR.. G. E. James
and Frank Holloway are nearing com
pletion. L. ]. Hudson and son are
building moving picture theatre be-
side the Bee Hive.
Miss Lena Cole, teacher in the High
School, of Home Economics, had the
misfortune to fall and sprain her an
kle Monday afternoon
Miss Frances Wilson of Frederick
has accepted the position of teacher
in the seventh grade of this school.
nurses class of twenty-five men,
bers is being taught by one of the
overseas Red Cross nurses, Miss Nc
Colin. They meet every Monday af-
ternoon and are given instruction in
Home Hygiene and the care of the
sick from the Red Cross text books.
The farmers are digging their DO
tatoes Sweet potatoes are selling at
ntty cents a basket and white pota-
toes at 81 a bushel
Miss Maude McCabe is acting as pri-
vate secretary to her father, after fin
ishing her course at Pierce's Business
College, Philadelphia.
DR.. and Mrs. Horace Baker of N. c.,
are visiting at the home of DR.. Bakers
mother.
Mrs. A. B. Townsend of Georgetown
and her brother, Rev. w. S. Grant,
were callers in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray have returned
home after a delightful visit with their
son and his family in North Carolina.
The Parent Teachers Association
met at the school Friday evening.
At the Hudson moving picture Thea
tre on Wednesday evening will be
shown famous health picture for
women and girls over the age of sew
enteen. The picture "The end of the
Road, will be given by the Red Cross
Society, and lecture by DR.. Rabe will
Drecede the picture. All women are
Urged to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
LONG NECK

Mr.. and Mrs. John Warrington Of
COolspring and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Dutton were Long Neck callers on
Sunday.
]. S. Cordrey and son have lost 19
pOrkers.
Mrs. George Phillips and two chill
dren, accompanied by Mrs. Charles
Phillips, motored to Gumboro and
spent the weekend with the formers
parents, Mr. and Mrs William Phil
lips. Mrs. Phillips has been an in
valid for the past few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall o. Warning
ton gave a party last Thursday even
ing in honor of Miss Margaret Sor-
den. Quite a number of guests were
present and at a late hour departed
thanking Mrs. Warrington for the
happy occasion.
Little Iva Prettyman of Fairmount
has been spending some time with her
aunt, Mrs. John p Warrington.
Mrs Albert Prettyman, who has
been quite i'll at the home of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs Rufus Joseph, of
Lewes, is somewhat improved.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
ADAMS CROSS ROADS

Fifteen converts professed to find
peace in religious faith, as a result OF
the extra services which have lust
closed at the Bloomery Church. This
is fine result for the pastor in
charge.
There will be preaching services at
this church next Sunday afternoon.
Miss Grace Adams from Hickman
passed last Saturday and Sunday with
her sister here.
w. ]. Hubbard and family, r. F..
Adams and wife and Miss Pauline were
guests of Mrs. Pennington Horsey last
Sunday.
Mrs. Blanche Adams had friends
from Denton to dinner last week
among whom were Rev. Wyatt and
wife, and Rev. A. B. Frye and wife
and sister.
Mrs. r. B. Adams on Sunday enter
tanned Mrs. d. C. Adams and family.
Mrs. Eta Cropper and children, Mrs.
Samuel Adams and Grover Adams
from Ocean City, Nd, and Mrs. Sam
uel Lewis were guests OF H. D. Adams
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
BURRSVlLLE

/ Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cahall of Har-
rington and Mrs. Aida Robinson were
weekend visitors at the home of Will
liam E. Cahall
Rev. c. NJ Conoway closed the re-
vival meetings on Tuesday evening OF
last week at Whites NJ E. Church. on
account of the pastors health.
Miss Florence Slaughter spent Mon
day with Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Collision.
Thet sale of personal property of
the late Laura Porter, which was held
at her late residence last Saturday,
was largely attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert II. Dill and
Miss Mollie E. Cahall were visitors at
the home Of Mrs. Annie Sipple last
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stafford Of
Pennsgrove, N. j., have been visiting
among friends here. They were ac-
cOmpanied home by their daughter.
Miss Marion Stafford, and Mrs. How
ard Hopkins.
Mr. and Mrs. James Breeding we're
guests at the home OF their daughter.
Mrs. Charles Butler, on Sunday.
Miss Villa Wilson is among Denton
friends for a while.
Mrs. Charlotte Smith spent Friday
in Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Raughley, Mrs.
Annie Raughley and daughter, Miss
Mary, and son, Clifford, were delight
fully entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas H. Wyatt in Denton
on Sunday.
Word was received here this week
OF the death of Mrs. H. s. johnson,
wife of Rev. H. S. Johnson, former
pastor OF Union NJ. p Church, where
she has many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ L. Wyatt and daugh-
ter, Margaret, Evelyn, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. H. Sapp and son, Robert Will
liam, were guests at the home of Mr.. |
and Mrs. Albert SaDp, near Harring-
ton, on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
MAGNOLIA

The frost of the first of this weel
reminds us that winter is near. We
have had remarkable fall but we had
better lose no time in getting the veg
etable put away now
The W. c. T. U. met at the home of
Mrs. B. B. White last Thursday even
ing. After the business the report of
the State Convention was read, after
winch the hostess served refresh
ments.
Rev. G. R. Ellis has gone to the
Methodist hospital for treatment. We
nope he will soon be back among us
again.
Rev J. D. Reese, who retired from
active work at the last session Of Com
ference has improved so much in
health that he has taken up work
again and moved to his new charge
last Thursday.
Rev. Homer Smith of Wyoming
preached in the Wyoming NJ. E. Church
Sunday in the absence of Rev. G. r.
Ellis.
Ihe first anniversary of the signing
of the armistice was appropriately
celebrated by the teachers and pupils
of the public school.
J. w. Taylor, Jr., and wife and
daughter and Mrs. J. w. Taylor, Sr.,
spent a few days with Rev. E. c. Hall
man and family at Ocean View.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. D. Lodge and chill
dren spent Sunday with Mrs. Hettie
Connor.
Many from here attended the oyster
supper at Lebanon Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Wyatt and daugh- /
ter visited friends at Lebanon Sunday.
We pay taxes 70 support osr Hxten- <
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
REDUCING STOCK

l am now reducing my stock of gem
eral merchandise, selling at cost and
below on a great many of the articles.
Some overalls and jumpers and sew
eral garments at cost and less. We
have large stock of Mazola oil and
we say cost, we mean the price we
paid. No misrepresentation on any
thing. Some things which we are buy
ing to sell right away will be sold at
the regular prices. Come in and see
us. Any one owing us accounts will
please settle same by December 10.
R. ]. Harding,
131 w. Front Street,
11-14-tf North Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
ROXANA

Miss Mary Tingle of Philadelphia
has been visiting her brother, Chas.
Tingle and family.
Miss Alice Rayne spent a part of
last week with Miss Mae Townsend at
Millville.
Irwin Daisey has returned home af-
ter working in Philadelphia for some
time.
Joseph McCabe of Lewes is visiting
his family.
Clarence Derrickson has been on a
business trip to Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Lathbury of
Clarksville have been recent guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Dawson.
Mrs. Charles Lockwood Of Philadel-
phia has been spending some time with
Burton McCabe and family.
Mr. and Mrs. o. W. Wilgus spent
Sunday with friends at Snow Hill, Nd.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
TRINITY

Mrs. Morris Hunt Of near Denton
is spending some time with her par
ents here.
Mr.. and Mrs w. T. Hastings spent
Sunday at the home of his brother.
r J Hastings.
Miss Anna Cannon spent Sunday
with Miss Mary Kinder.
Preaching at Trinity Sunday at 1880
a. m. Revival services Sunday even
ing at 7.30.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
CARD OF THANks

We do appreciate and wish to thank
each and every one who have con
tributed to our beneht in the loss OF
our stock during the summer.
1t Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. o. Davidson.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14

The Sussex County Farm Bureau fos
overy8ody nno svoryboay for the sus-
sex Coantv Hnxm Bureau
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
NOTICE

W. B. Galloway has returned oper-
ations at his grist mill near the draw
bridge and is open for customers .un-
III p. m. Frederick, Del. 10-31-4t
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14

We pay taxes TO support osr Exten-
sion work Lists get the most cut oe st
through group cooperation with eur coun-
y Agents through the rarm Bursan.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
GUN

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ton, among
Of this sec|
been stopI
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got a good
few quail.
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former ye;
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been draiI
grounds do
former yea
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14

THE CHRONICLE aETs REsU1Ts
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
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Milford chronicle., 1919-11-14
ADVERTISING
RECEIVED TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

JERSEY COW FOR sALE-Wesley
Heebner Milford, on former Grier Poultry
Farm. 11-14-2tp
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-29
TURKEYS FINANCES IN
GOOD SHAPE, REPORT SAYS

CoNsTANTNoPLE, oct 20. tBy As
ISOLATED Press -Turkey's finances are
in better shape, perhaps. than those
OF any country IN Europe, according 10
reports She has one gold niece for
every four in paper, II Is claimed on
good authority, and an effort is being
made to borrow $4,000 900 partly for the
purpose OF repatriating 200, 900 prison.
ers now in Egypt, India, Russia and
Central Asia. These prisoners are maxi
homes.
Groups Of Turkish prisoners were re.
Gently seen by The correspAndcnt along
roads north Of Ragdad, These men had
walked 1000 miles over the desert and
In some cnFes had been released from
hospitals with but few garments, They
begged quinine ana food from the
Hartford mission which recently return.
ed from Armenia, and sometimes those
who were sick were carried to the
nearest village by automobile,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-29
CAPT. TH0S. D. LAWLER
WILL LIVE IN NEW YORK

Capt. Thomas u. A, Lawler, who for
years has been one Of the best-known
lawyers Of Memphis, will leave Wed
nesday night for Washington, Ho was
discharged as an army officer several
weeks ago and this week has been at
tending to some personal business In
Memphis.
Capt. Lawler has been appointed an
agent Of the state tax division Of the
United States ven service and will
have his headquarters in New York,
where Mrs, Lawler and their son now
are.
Capt, Iawler Is a veteran Of two
wars. He served with the old First
tennessee in the Philippines during the
way with Spain, and although over age,
was commissioned a capital nof infantry
soon after the United States entered
the world war. after passing through
the officers training camp Mt Fort
oglethorpe,
Capt. Iawler served with the S07th
ammunition train, with the Sad division
during the Argonne offensive, and was
later attached 10 the provost marshal'a
department with the famous First al.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-29
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Iris Richard H Little. Chicago
correspondent with Gen. VII
uonilehs army, has been serioiciv
grad. H "eai retro
NV fORk,-More than 1000 iron
wSorhefs nave gone on strike at ia mes
SheWan n sons shipyard in BROOKLYN
'Slhg up work on several vessels.
NEW YORK THE Star Opera com.
pany mas abandoned It's plan 10 sins
Hernnan opera In English In New York
~ ehgagements scheduled for the Lex.
celled. ~ 'ee" Nah-
LONDON Siberian peasants aro
lighting Japanese troops IN the trans.
9Aleal and Amur regions. the Third
Japanese division suffering severely
ana heins replaced by the Fifth di.
TOLEDO, O.-An alleged runmar
Was Killed, one policeman and lhree
SlVlliana we're shot during the chase
nero OF a bandit who attempted 70 hold
station. i"N
NEW YuRK.-Rev, Charles sumner
nufoh "as installed as bishop Of tho
Episcopal diocese Of New York at i'm
pIeSslNt services in tHr Cathedral Of
OF John the Dlyiac here.
,LoNpON,-A wireless message from
MOSCOW says that 4 group of interna-
.,ohat bankers has advanced a credit
ot S'o'ooo.H 600 to admiral Kolchak,
NEW YORK -John Jos eph Braham.
~" composer, orchestra leader and
iathef ~ Gilbert a sullivan opera
"a the United States, !c lead at nts
nome IN brooklyn. He composed the
music Tor "Hiawatha +"
CO\ST kNriNnpI n u,Lz .
been eases OF bubonic plague in this
ylN since oct & Three cases have
occurred at Smyrna.
GASTnNlN n. C,-uore than 700
,ihPtoS IS OF the I.oray mills, large tex
tlle plant here, have walked out be-
cause OF differences with the superln.
tendert.
CHICAGO, Approximately 1900
@orkets walked out Tuesday at the
oSuth chicago Shipbuilding company's
plaht' claiming the company had failed
10 earrN out an agreement to increase
Wages Thirty five workers quit at the
Matt ship Repair company.
McBlLE, Ala. Tho steamship Nun.
boals, OF the MtaHson line, sank In -
,,et ot water here at the pier OF Tia
N"hiie u Onto and southern railway,
FPTaGERALp. Tia Shop!nen at the
Nuanta Birmingham q Atlantic snnpu
nave struck because of alleged viola
.lnN ei their contract with the federal
administration.
MONTGOMERY, .Alay-Spot cotton
Tuesda, brought the highest local
' price since ctyil war days, middlinK
grace being sold for 81 eents a pound.
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PROMISES u. S.
MONEY FOR ARGENTINA

BuENos AIRES. Oct. 29.--Dr. Julius
Klein, commercial attache at the United
States embassy here, has arrived from
the United States and has been quoted
m Buonos Aires newspapers as saying
That large amounts Of North American
capital will be invested In Argentina
soon to aid In railway development. He
also declares that North American ship
ping companies are preparing to estab-
fish service 10 ArgentiIian ports.
MT. Klein was delayed two months In
Chile because the trans-Andean route
was blocked with snow.
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vision of regulars. His son fought with
tho marines IN France.
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TO ALBANY Y. M. G. A.

ALBANY. Ala, Oct 2s, tSpi NV. c.
Nelleau, Of st, Louis, has been called
to succeed DR.. n. +. Thompson as gea-
eral secretary of the local Y, NJ, c, A,
DR., Thompson was given a leave of
absence during the war to take up
Y. NJ c, \. work on transports and
at Muscle Shoals. He recently severed
his connection with the local institu-
tion
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-29
WASHINGTON KEEPING
BELGIAN ROYALTY BUSY

WASHINGTON. oct. 29.-With a list
OF engagements that filled every hour
Of the day, King Albert, Queen Eliza
beth and Crown Prince Leopold started
early this morning upon the activities
Of the second days visit If the Belgian
foVal family to WASHINGTON.
The days program included A Journey
TO Mount Vernon on the Mayflower, the
presidential yacnt accompanied h?
Vice President Marshall and other high
officials. At the tomb of Washington,
the ruler Of the B~elgians was expected
TO pay tribute to the founder OF the
American republic.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-29
RUMoRs STU ROME,

PARIS, Oct. 80. tHavas,)-Dispatches
from Rome indicate considerable con-
Germ has been caused there by a report
that the United States would refuse to
accede to the proposals of Italy regard
ing the Adriatic problem. In Italian
circles here It is Indicated there Is also
an impression the United States win
not agree to the Italian plan.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-29
COTTON SCARS HIGH.

ALBANY, Ala, oct. 90, (SplD-Cot-
ten scared to a new high level on the
lccal market when Hughes & Tidwell
paid John Montgomery, a negro. 47.5c
a pound for extra good variety OF the
fleecy staple. Montgomery's cotton was
grown on a small truck farm in East
Albany,
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coANDs GOING TO PARIS.

FARlS, Oct, 29.-Gon, Coands, former
Rumanlan premier, has been named "a
head the Rumanlan delegation TO the
Mishu, who, II Is expected, will become
foreign minister, The newly appointed
delegate will arrive IN Paris soon and
probably will bring with him instruc-
tons relative to signing the Austrian
trratV
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-29
For a Child's Liver and Bowels

Mother Say California" then you will
get genuine California Syrup of Figs" Full
directions for babies and children of all ayes
who are constipated, bilious, feverish, tongue
coated, or full of cold, arc plainly printed on
the bottle, Children love this delicious laxative.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-29
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE.

INC fourth quarterly conference Of
me Pepper Memorial Methodist church
VII ne held Thursday evening at 7;sO
pastor of the church. :"
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FEVER QUARANTINE ON

SAN SALVADOR, Oct. 29.-Guate-
mala has placed q quarantine on all
steamers hailing from Corinto, Mica
rsgua, several cases of yellow fever
having developed at the latter place
recently.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-29

GROVES TAsTEIEss CHILL TONIC
restores VITALITY and energy bv purifying and Ell
riching the blood You can soon feel Its strength
ening, luylgurating Effect, rrica SOC adv