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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
pep COMMITTEE IS
HOT ON the TRAIL
OF ANY DELINQUENT
Chamber Of Commerce Men,
berShip To Be Increased.

\ bigger. better. cleaner, far
healthier Martinsbnrg; keener
community spirit and more effici-
people was really the theme of
Wednesday evenings meeting OF
the Pep Committee of the
Chamber of Commerce at the
weekly luncheon held at the Amer
lean Restaurant, North Queen
street Forty young men were pres
ent and. It should be remarked that
each fellow paid for his supper and
not cent OF the expense came
from the Golfers OF the chamber. A
substantial supper. consisting of
roast beef, veal and pork. together
with three vegetables, coffee. ETC..
topped off with bananas and cream
was appreciatively assimilated by
the diners. Secretary Paul Heinel
presided and In his preface talked
earnestly and convincingly OF Mar
tinsburg emphasizing "Why don't
you like your job; or Why don't
you like the Chamber OF Com
merce" Mr.. Heinel and President
]. r. Poland were ready to answer
any and all questions on this sub
iect. The meeting also discussed
the delinquent members and steps
were taken to get all of these fell
| lows right with the Chamber. It Is
the pep Committees" special
peroEative to keep all such In line
as well as to secure new members.
1t was not all formal or simply
matter of enjoying n well serv-
we'd supper Tuesday night.
There was mass singing, vocal
numbers by Dir, G. II. Geyer. Bert
Flynn and Arthur Glover, and
demonstration of the "shimee-she-
wooble" by Frank Colley. Mr.. JOS
eph Goheen spoke on the matter OF
securing community athletic field.
! This "shlmmee-shewoo might
not be spelled correctly, but 1t was
correctly demonstrated. It was de.
clded to hold these pep meetings.
each Tuesday evening at y
o'clock indefinitely. Those present,
last night, including two new men,
bers, DR.. M. y. Adams and w. G..
Penske, were as follows:
Allen Neel. b. A. Poland, Il. s.
Reichard. John =. Thorn, W. ID
Worthing. Jas. G. Bowers, Dr. Fl. 81
Gardner Gilbert McKown, Tram
nell Hollis, j. r. Poland, A. J. Ham
man, T.. S. Chapman, Chas. w. Hous
worth, Dr. G. p. Morrison, Harry G..
Kitchen, VIM. Kastle, c. G. Nc
Aztec, Geo. J.. Viewer. Frank Tram
NELL, Reuben Fine, Henry w. Price
VIM. Ramsey, J. p. Heinel, VIM.
Clohan, VIM. Harley Miller II. r..
Troup, Clyde Il. Smith. Raymond
3. Adams. VIM. Anthony. Louis Co
hen, S. B. Dorm, Nathan Fine, II.
f. Flynn, JOS. V. Goheen, c. ]. Da-
Wis. DR.. g. b. Geyer. Frank Colley.
Arthur Glover.
Whitacro's Jazz Orchestra play
ed during tho meal and for the en-
tertainment.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
PRESIDENCY SHOULD
SEEK The MAN IS
NCAD00'S BELIEF
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New York, Feb. William G..
McAdoo today announced in a let
ter made public here that he Is not
n candidate for the democrat nom
nation for president He asked
that his name be withdrawn from
he Georgia primary.
The former secretary IF the
treasury declared, however that
10 regarded it as the Imperative
duty OF any man to accept a nomi-
nation if it should come to him I'M
solicited"
McAdoo's letter was addessed to
Miller S. Bell, mayor of Milledge-
Vile, Ca, and was in answer to a
telegram notifying him that his
name had been placed in the Geor
gia primary by the citizens OF that
town.
The telegram sent to Mr. McAdoo
Iollows:
THE citizens Of Milledgcville
have placed your name on ticket to
be voted in approaching democratic
preferential state Of Georgia pri-
mary for president Of the United
States. Hope you will sweep Amer
ia as you undoubtedly viii Geor-
ia"
(SigneO Miller S. Bell, Mayor"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
ALLEGED POST
OFFICE R0BBER
is BROUGHT here
Louis H. Staub, Of Harpers
Ferry, Is Under Arrest.

Yesterday evening Louis II.
Staubs, of Harpers Ferry. was
brought to the local Jail and lock-
ed UP. pending a hearing before L.
:. Commissioner Harry A. Downs
on a charge of having stolen Il mail
pouch from the B. & O. station at
Hafpers Ferry about six weeks ago.
The pouch contained much regis.
tered mail Liberty bonds. money
orders, etc.
The postoffces along the Valley
Branch of the i. x o. send their
registered mail to the postmaster
at Harpers Ferry who asserts 1t and
dispatches it to it's destination. That
evening the postmaster sent the
pouch to the station as usual to be
placed on train No. g.. 1t was ~
ing on truck. aud just before the
train arrived it disappeared.
Suspicion pointed to Staubs, but
no definite information was obtain
able at that time, and Inspector G.
l.. Conner was put on the case. II
appears that Staubs soon began TO
show evidences of prosperity and
he was more closely watched. The
merchants Of the town were also
Gay evening a brother Of Staubs
asked to lend a hand. Last Satur-
left a large amount Of money with
merchant, which gave the inspec-
tor the assurance that he was the
man wanted.
\ search warrant was issued, but
only a pocket book was found in
his home. AT his fathers home sew
eral Liberty bonds. much register
ed mail, etc, were recovered.
Staubs was Immediately arrested
aud brought here. II was said that
he had made a confession to Mr..
Conner. Liautenants p Y. c. Bern
ard and II. d. Schmidt, of the b. x
o. police system aided Mr.. Common
in working UP the case Upon Mr..
Downs return from Wheeling
Staubs will be given a preliminary
hearing.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
DAUGHTERS DANCE:
IS MUCH enjoyed
Large Crowd Attends Initial
Event Of Local Society.

A large crowd attended the dance
held Tuesday night at ThornWood un.
der the auspices of the Daughters of
Isabelle and many were present from
Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown
Brunswick and Charles Town. This
was the first dance given by the Dau-
ghters and its success was decidedly
encouraging TO the ladies', particu
larly Us proceeds will be devoted TO
charitable purposes. Much credit il
due to Mrs. HetZel Robertson, chair
man, and her industrious committee,
which had charge of the affair. Dur
ing the evening refreshments, coffee
and sandwiches were served and
Miller's Orchestra furnished the mu-
sic.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
MAN" IN
North MARTlNS3URG
Stranger Appears Dodging
Behind Telephone Poles.


The "Mystery Man has appeare
in North Martinsburg. For several
nights recently a stranger has been
seen in that section of the city,
nd while he has done no harm so
lr, several women and children
lfe been badly frightened. The
nan, whoever he is, puts in his
opearance shortly after dark, and
{ he happens to meet anybody he
hodges behind telephone pole. or
ACuld 1t appear that he is being
Ghed he beats a hasty retreat TO
secure place. So far he has
attempted to enter any homes,
the people would prefer that
hange his location.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
TESS PROPOSES
new AMENDMENT
Wants Supreme Court To Say
Who Shall Act.
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Washington, Feb. 18.-Representa-
tive Fess, of Ohio. announced today
that he is preparing an amendment to
the constitution which he will intro
duce in the house probably late to
day providing that the Supreme
Court of the United States may de-
eide, upon appeal from congress, as
to the incapacity of the president to
perform his duties. The amendment
further provides that when the SD
preme Court shall decide the presi-
dent is not able to function the duties
of the president shall devolve upon
the vice president until such time as
the president is again able to assume
the duties of his Offiae.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
TREATY SITUATION
is QUITE HOPELESS
SINCE DEVELOPMENTS
Premiers' Reply To Wilson
Not Being Made Public.
(By international News SerVIce.)

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a ,t5.l. :; ~ ~ - $40 a. a Ne ",
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pa - ~ CO.. ~ 80 o,or,s ,a. pros
an Wt,,s ."oe ~ % d ia 'n", e, ~.
-. ;+'d,. @ t t tr l It hn aee .,'' oe
,1go o 5,.G of tho co9nci, ~ ' nren W.
t,r, let" dosianatinr me honnaar;os nron 9l
-. - v.bjob .5is uat;on 'e wonid he
~ ttb i9 oa,s,'i t'9" on IN
otiafiana 80 o'i IL; ~ 'oi' sa a."
So go ,naaors da.,a, ~, =: $50 ~
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$50 e9'@ w. ~ ~ n o ,", ~ t . snt
+ o, ND h. .a1,o', ~. t,o gon wa.
tsd1s ~ u io, ~ Ill etd ~ 80, ne i
80 3af,tta ,o, 49, ,'f'' - me- s,' t
a. 9qi''a. otiop o'''Se u 'o'''e IN
p 80 49, no ,u.o a,,s +,o. 90
trdodr bos boon hos @,, az "', so,, s'to
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
MEMORIAL. SERVICE
WILL Be Held AT
APOLLO THEATRE
Congressman Nicely Will Be
Principal Speaker.

Announcement was made today
that CONGRESSMAN Mansfield NJ.
%eely. Of Fairmont, will deliver the
address Sunday afternoon, when
Berkeley Post. No. IA, American
Legion, will hold a memorial sery-
ice at the Apollo Theatre, Yester-
day definite announcement could
rot be made as to the coming of
Congressman Nicely. but later in
The day word was received that he
would come.
The statement was made yester,
day that the service might be held
at the Y. NJ. c. A., but Mr., II. p,
Thorn kindly donated the Post the
Apollo Theatre, and all arrange.
ment viii be made in accordance
with that offer Mr. l.. Dow Ger
hasdt. circuit clerk, will be in
charSe Of the ceremonies and will
introduce the distinguished speaker
Dr.. G. Bruce Gcyer will have
charge Of the musical program. and
'I~s. Leo Livcrs will preside at the
piano. A part Of the program will
consist Of singing a number Of Ar
mistice Day songs, which were to
have been sung. but inclement
weather prevented the carrying out
ot the program.
4 general invitation is extended
20 the public, and it is expected
that the attendance will be unus-
ually large. Those desiring seats
should be at the Apollo carly. The
service win begin promptly at 8
o'clock.
in order % avoid all conflicts the
Father-aud- Son mass meeting
scheduled for the same hour has
been cancelled. leaving the field
clear for the American Legion
service.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
ILL BIDS REJECTED
AND NEGOTIATIONS
ARE AGAIN OPENED
90Sting Government $4,000
Daily To Hold Vessels.
BY International News servIce.l

BY international News SerVice.)
@ashin2ton, Feb. IS.-The ship
.ng board proposes 10 proceed
18th the sale of the former Ger.
an passenger ships Chairman
ayne. OF the board made this
tatement today. He declared thai
al bids and proposals for the ships
nus far received will be rejected
and new negotiations undertaken IL
suitable offers are received. TIE pre-
sented a resolution to the commit
tee drawn by the shipping board
recommending the rejection Of the
bids and the entering of new nego-
tiatfons, He said the board expects
to put this recommendation into
effect. Payne declared it is now
costing the government $4,000 a
day to hold the vessels. lie denied
charges that the International
Merchant Marine, the leading bid
der. is a British concern.
! Arguments advanced by Payne,
justifiing the proposed sale of the
yex-German ships, were ridiculed by
Raymond b. Stevens, vice chairman
Of the board, before the senate
commerce committee this after
noon. In opposing the bargain
sale" of the so German liners to the
international Merchant Marine for
$2S.00O,0 Stevens revealed the
decision of the board to auction off
, tIg 'e'ae.Ia u IiulY!uQaI parties
ii'''' lloe pesn successful.
All Bids Rejected
WASHINGTON Feb. 18.-Tbe pro.
posed sale of the former German
passenger ships by the shippine
BOARD was pursuant tn the "noIiey
OF the board" n turn the merchan-
fleet over to private operations.
Chairman John Barton Pavne. of
the board told the senate com.
merca committee todav.
Payne apparad to explain the
bid received for so passenger ships.
Those reeeiFed Monday were much
less TIM can be obtained bv further
negotiations. Tho resolution pas.
sed by the board and presented by
Payne declared. Chairman PAYNE
speaking for the board advocated
further negotiations for tha pronos-
ed sale.
Accordingly the board submits
the following resolutions as is rec.
commended: Resolved that all
bids be submitted to the house and
senate committees and the hoard
states that it proposed 10 take the
following action:
"The board believes that. In view
Of the uncertainty as TO whether
the sales of the ex-German shins
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
GETTING TO BE TENSE.

There is no telling at this time who
will be the winner in the Industrial
Basketball League. All teams are
mighty close together and the lead
ers are separated by narrow mar
gin. Everybody has a chance for the
pennant.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18

Mrs. n. l.. Walker, of 406 rorter
avenue, whose nerves were consider
ably shaken by a recent robbery at
her home, is undergoing treatment
at the Kings Daughters hospital.
Mr.. c. A. Miller and Mr.. +, NJ. Van
Horn left today for Wheeling to at
tend the Scottish Rite ceremonial.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
10 PLAY WINCHESTER.

The High School basketball team
went to Winchester this afternoon
and will play game there tonight
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
Mr.. sENcENplVER ILL.

Mr.. Charles Sencendiyer, janitor
1t the court house, who has been i'll
5or few days with a severe cold.
was able today to come down. but
it will be some time before he can
resume his duties.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
BOARD WILL CONTINUE THE SALE Of SHIPS
OPEN NEGOTIATIONS
WITH SOVIET RUSSIA
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10y ThtefnatIonaI NEWS SerVIee.J
Berlin, Feb. 1S.-The German
cabinet has decided to open peace
negotiations with Soviet Russia. it
was learned from an authoritative
source today. This decision was
said to be based on apprehension
hat the British gain trade adyan-
ages IN Russia.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
THOUSANDS EVADED
OR WERE DESERTERS
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(By international News SerVice.I I
Washington. Feb. 1S.-Records of
the war department made public
today indicate 324,265 men of mills
tary age were classified as desert&
ers and draft eyaders during the
war. or this number 151,354 have.
since been classified as non-wilfuI
eyaders. In the remaining 173,91ts
It is expected that many will be de-i
scribed as non-wiful when their
cases are disposed Of
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18

Misses Elizabeth Cleeyes and
,nnan Lee Weaver and Messrs.
Emory Kline and Howard Lang.
,amme Were recent visitors in
hambersburg.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Through his attorney, Allen b.
Noll, Hugh Miller ha instituted d.
yorce proceedings against his wife,
Ferman +. Miller
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
WRESTLING TONIGHT

resting class at the Y. NJ. c A.
sight at 9.15, Mr., Heinel will in
uct the lads,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
DANCE TONIGHT

Wusht's SaXaphone Orchestla.
Dancing starts at o'cloclock.
mission gents, $100, ladies' SOC
p 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
Big dance Armory, Thurs.
Square Dance ThornWood
Friday night. Invitation.
Wed Thur Fri Up tt

See us about tire chains.
, II I'D ct NEEL MOTOR co.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18

-OST-Wrist watch with initials
R. B. c. Finder please leave at
Journal Office. L-S0
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
RUMoR UNTRUE.

a rmor today circulated that the
Central Opera House had been sold
was quickly denied.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18

All buses in and out OF Martins
ture will resume their regular SEIZED.
ule Thursday morning Up 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18

We can repair and paint your
car.
l 1p II AEEL MOTOR 60.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-18
e
Gather Predictions

5nov ID much colder tonight;
Thurs .ay probably snow and
colder,
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1920-02-13
FOURTH ELECTION DISTRICT,
ROCKVILLE,

Armes, George Apart of a tract
of land called "Dan," etc, containing
10% acres, as described in a deed re-
corded in Liber No. 240, folio 397.
Taxes, interest and costs $77.00I
Bouic, Eva R.-Part of a tract of
land called "Dan," containing 12I
211/1000 acres, and improvements,
as described in a deed recorded in
Liber No. 272, folio 211. Taxes, in
terest and costs 1911 90
Bouic, Eva R., and M. ]. Keane-.
Part of tract of land called "Dan,"
containing "a 745/1O0O acres, as de-
scribed in a deed recorded in Liber
acres will be offered for sale as per
plat and description to be exhibited
on day of sale. Taxes, interest and
cOSJS S4ZJ .UU
Claxton, Arthur B.-Part of a
tract of land called "Dan," contain
ing 49% acres, and improvements, as
described in a deed recorded in Liber
No. 222, folio 433. Taxes, interest
and costs -----------------$I2.6O
Fisher, Geary Apart of tract
of land called "Token of Love-" con-
tanning ~ acres, and improvements,
as described in a deed recorded in
Liber No. 226, folio 265. Taxes, in
terest and costs $143.43
Hoyle, Thomas M.-Part of Lot 2,
Section 3, and Lot 6, Section a, and
improvements, Derwood, as described
in a deed recorded in Liber No. 1913,
folio 252. Taxes, interest and costs
$15.55
Maryland Realty Syndicate-Part
of tract of land called "Cloverdale,"
and known as "Spring Lake Park"
containing about 20 acres, as de-
scribed in a deed recorded in Liber
No. PA, folio 40. OF this tract the
whole of Block 20 will be offered.
Taxes, interest and costs -$44.56
Montgomery, M. B.-Part of tract
of land containing about 25 acres and
adjoining the lands of A. H. Robert
son, W. v. Veirs, ct. al. Taxes, in
terest and costs ----------$14.SS
holland, Harvey-Lot s, block 2,
Lincoln Park, as described in a deed
recorded in Liber J. A. No. Al, folio
308. Taxes, interest and costs $6.58
Nicholson, Leonard L., Jr., and A.
ID. Portner-Part of tract of land
called "Big Pines" containing 10
acres and improvements, as described
in a deed recorded in Liber No. 25S,
folio 276. Taxes, interest and costs
0'Donnell, William Part of
tract Of land called "Dan," containing
3 451/1000 acres and improvements,
as described in deed recorded in
Liber No. 262, folio 10. Taxes, in
terest and
Palazatta, Julia V.-Lot 10, Section
2, West End Park, as per plat record
ed in Liber ]. A. No. 81, folio 1923.
Taxes, interest and costs------$6.9B
Packard, Thomas Lots "a and
as, block z. West End Park, as de-
scribed in a deed recorded in Liber
No. 206, folio 81. Taxes, interest
ana cOsts --------------- 1920
Ray, Alfred-Part of a tract of
land called Bowling Green" con-
tanning acre, as described in a deed
recorded in Liber No. 27S, folio SO.
Taxes, interest and costs 6.5s
Wren, Bette Lot IL, Section
10, West End Park, as per plat record
ed in Liber J. A. No. 81, folio 1923. |
Taxes, interest and costs------S6.58 J
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1920-02-13
EIGHTH ELECTION DISTRICT,
OINEY

Chisholm, Charles Part of n
tract of land called pleasant Fields, I"
containing acres as described in a
deed recorded in Liber No. 242, folio
435. Taxes, interest and costs Sc. SO
Dickinson, Alice A. and R. p
Part of tract of land called Charley
Forest, containing 78/100 acres, and
improvements, as described in a deed
recorded in Liber No. 27O, folio 2Ss.
Taxes, interest and costs $1,000
Murphy, John.-Lot in Brookeville
containing y acre, and adjoining the
lands of Henry Howard and Ida NJ.
lddings. Taxes, interest and costs
Miller, Isabelle and NJ. Part of
tract of land called the "Rockland
Farm" containing AIN acres, as de-
scribed in a deed recorded in Liber
No. 252, folio 49S. OF this tract 10
acres will be offered for sale as per
plat and description to be exhibited
on day of sale. Taxes, interest and
costs ------------------ -S32. 90
NINTH ELECTION DISTRICT,
/. GAITHERSBURG.
\ Crawford, Emory M. and NJ. L.
Part of tract of land called "I.o-
Gust Grove" containing 149 acres and
improvements, as recorded in Liber
No. 25S, folio 469. OF this tract 20
acres will be offered for sale as per
plat and description to be exhibited
on day of sale. Taxes, interest and
costs SIZE AZ
Cattell, Henry W-All of Block 26
except lots 5, 6, and Z, Latonia, as de-
scribed in deed recorded in Liber
No. PAS, folio $50. Taxes, interest
anu CoSts -Slb.SO
( Crawford, Miriam.-Lot at Hunt
ing Hill containing Az acres, and
improvements, as described in a deed
recorded in Liber No. 1876, folio 3s7.
Taxes, interest and costs $3.50
Marsh, George W.-Lots 10, is and
l6, block 1, Emory Grove Park, as
per plat recorded in Plat Book No.
2, Plat No. los. Taxes, interest and
pests $40 90
Sidney, Lewis.-Part of tract of
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1920-02-13

land called Buttons Bounds" con-
tanning Is acres and improvements,
as described in a deed recorded in
Liber E. B. P. No. %, folio 281.
Taxes, interest and costs -$31.87
Stewart, Charles H.-Part of
tract of land called "Dorsey's Mead
ow," containing 3 acres and i'm
provements, as described in a deed
recorded in Liber E. B. P. No. 81,
folio 35. Taxes, interest and costs
------------- $S.04
Tylor, Laura Part of tract of
land called "Flower HILL" contain
ing u acre, as described in a deed
recorded in Liber j. A. No. "a, folio
81. Taxes, interest and costs 1852
3 Wade, Ellen M. M.-Part of tract
of land near Choppers, containing
3 " acres. Taxes, interest and costs
90