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Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Georgetown And Smyrna
Residents KiIle d In
Accidents Last Satur-
day; Mrs. John B. Bak-
er, Of Milford, Serious
ly Injured.

Two weekend traffic fatalities
raised Delaware's death toll for the
year to SO as compared to "A on
this date in 1851.
Killed on state highways last
Saturday were John Stevenson, 49,,
of Georgetown, and William Ham
burg, AZ, of Smyrna.
In addition, nine other persons
were injured in accidents last Sat-
urday and Sunday, four of them re-
quiring disqualification. Among the
injured was Mrs. Edith Baker, AZ,
wife of prominent Milford physi-
ician.
Stevenson died en- route to Mil
ford Memorial Hospital minutes
after he was pulled from the wreck
age of his car on Route 113, about
four miles south of Georgetown.
The dead man is survived by his
father, Thomas Stevenson, a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Olive May Houston OF
Georgetown, a sister. Mrs. Hilda
Tunnel, of Georgetown, and five
brothers, Andrew, Edward, Robert
and Arthur, all of Georgetown, anL
Francis, stationed with the Army
in New York.
Funeral services we're held Tues
day at p. m, in Cool Sprins
FChurch, Girdletree, Md, with in
terment in the adjoining cemetery
Hamburg was killed when hi'
sedan went out of control, over
turned, and burst into flames on tht
Little Leipsic Road, about thret
miles south of Leipsic.
Passenger Is Injured
His injured passenger, Jane
, Sudler of Wilmington and Smyrna
/ worked with an unidentified stat
! policeman and a passer-by to fire
Hamburg from the blazing wreck
age. Pinned behind the wheel, it
thought he was killed when tn
. car overturned and not by tn
flames.
SudIer was treated and release
at the Kent General Hospital, i
: Dover.
Hamburg's funeral held at tn
FAIRIES Funeral Chapel IN Smyrn
Tuesday at 2 p. m, with intermer
= in Odd Fellows Cemetery at SmyI
ina. The death victim is survive
e by his wife, Mrs MOllie L. B. Han
n burg, two children, William
e Hamburg, Jr., and Phyllis M. Han
y burg, his father, Ross Hamburg
e Baltimore, and his mother, Mr.
q Harry Turner of Smyrna. He W;
N a carpenter and a member of Il
Citizens Hose Company of Smyrn
II He lived in Smyrna for 21 years.
d Mrs. Baker was injured wh'
d the family car, driven by her hu
s. band, DR.. John B. Baker, overtur
II ed on a slippery curve near Blac
bird last Sunday morning. Sta
police said the vehicle skidd6
mounted an embankment, and roll
I over.
/ Woman Is Hurt
| Mrs. Baker was taken to t
II Milford Memorial Hospital, whe
she was reported in fair cOnditiC
suffering a fractured thigh bone a
internal injuries.
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
MOreHighways
Are Urged By
Candidate For Governor
On Republican Ticket
Also Calls For ImprOv-
ing Of State Owned
Lands.

U. S. Representative J. Caleb
BOggs told a Sussex County Repub-
lican rally Wednesday night in Re-
hObOth that there should be more
highway facilities between Lewes
and RehCboth and that state-Owned
lands in this area should be i'm
proved.
The Congressman, who is with
out opposition in his bid for the
nomination for Governor at next
weeks convention in Dover, was
the principal speaker at a reception
given by the Sussex County Re-
publican Committee for Mrs. Ed
mund ~ Carpenter, new national
cOmmittecwoman.
The audience of more than 175
persons in the Hotel Belhaven on
the boardwalk heard Mr.. BOggs
speak of his lifelong interest in
conservation of our wildlife and
natural resources.
Conservation Urged
Il can't be here in Sussex County
or in this great recreatiOnal area
without thinking of how much gOOC
our natural facilities mean to the
people of our state, and how i'm
pOrtant it is that we give attention
to conservation and utilization o
our natural resources" said MI
BOggs.
"The prospect Of rapid grOwtl
and development of our entir
state" he added, "gives rise t
many problems. The rapid growth
of course, results from our in
creased population, the new bridge
more rapid transportation facili
ties, and new industries, as we
as the expansion of the air base
! both at Dover and New Castle.
Continued on page n
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Five Delaware
Doctors Face
Induction In
Short Time
State Director Douglas
w. Troll Also Advises
That 19-Y -Year-Olds May
Be Called Soon; OctO-
Der Quota For Nation
At $4,000.

Delaware will provide five young
physicians for the armed forces
this month and next in the first
calls received here since the new
law on induction of physicians and
dentists was approved nearly two
years ago.
Delaware is called on to provide
four physicians this month and one
next month, 1t was announced by
Douglas w. Troll, state director OF
Selective Service.
No dentists were called from
Delaware.
May Call 19.Year.Olds Soon
Mr.. Trolls announcement CO.
incided with a disclosure in Wash
ington that Selective Service may
have to dip into its pool Of 10
year-olds soon.
Young men 90 and older are still
being used to fill draft calls across
the nation, a Washington spokes-
man reported, and as far as it is
known no local draft board is now
calling 19-year-olds.
But increased needs for man
power in the nations armed forces
may force Selective Service to turn
to the younger category, the spokes-
man said. The official asked not to
be quoted by name.
The stepped-up tempo of the
draft was emphasized, meanwhile,
l,y { call for AZ, 900 draftees in Octo-
ber-a 1900 increase over the 3d.
O00 asked for September.
The Army, the only service now
taking draftees, said the bigger
number is needed because men in
Quoted during late 1850 are near
ing the end of their tours and must
be replaced, The Navy and Ali
Force have relied on volunteers tC
B keep up to strength and the Marine
Corps stopped taking in draftee'
|. last May.
Mr.. Troll said the five Delawarl
physicians to be called in Angus
and September will be among thOs'
classed in Priority T..
This means. in general, those whG
: got part of their professional train
ing in the armed forces, or were
: deferred from service in World Wal
> IL to get their professional training
and had less than 80 days of active
duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force
:, Marines or Fublic Health Service
4 Those trained in the armed force:
= include these who took part in the
> Army SPECIALIZED Training Program
- and a similar program of the Navy
The four physicians called fol
= this month will be persons whG
= were born in the period from 1872
through 1923. The one to be callei
: for September will be among thosl
Continued on page %
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Cookies Laundry
In New Location
Mrs. Gladys Hawkins New Owner
OF Venture Located In Milford

Mrs. Gladys Hawkins announced
today that she will begin opera
tions of Cookies Self Service
Laundry in the Pierce Building on
South West Front Street, this city,
beginning with Monday, August
18th.
Mrs. Hawkins business venture
which is featuring all new equip
ment, succeeds the long established
Cookies Self Service Laundry
which for the past several years
has been owned and operated by
Lawrence Owens in the rear of the
Acme Store in South Milford. Mr.
Owens is closing down his sell
service laundry business entirely.
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Rev. Hugh Miller At
Presbyterian Church
Pastor OF Dover, N. j., Church Is
Due Here This Sunday

Rev. Hugh Miller, pastor of
Memorial Presbyterian Church, of
Dover, New Jersey, will be the guest
minister at the First Presbyterian
Church, Milford, on Sunday. He has
Just returned from a year in Eu-
rope where he studied at the Uni
yersity of Edinburgh, Scotland,
working for his Masters degree.
His family accompanied him to
Scotland and on finishing his work
at the University, they made tour
of Europe. returning from Naples,
Italy, a short time ago.
Mr.. Miller will preach in the
morning service on Impressions
of Europe, and in the evening will
show his beautiful cOlOred views OF
places visited by them in Europe
His remarks will be Impressions
of Europe. The public is cordially
| invited to all of the services.
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
100000 Fire Races
Matthews Motor Co
Dover Pontiac Agency Gutted By
Blaze Early Wednesday Morning

Dover Pontiac Agency Quilted By
Blaze Early Wednesday Morning
Fire of undetermined origin com
pletely destroyed the building and
contents of the Matthews Motor
Company in South Dover early
Wednesday morning. with the loss
estimated at approximately $780,
600. The fire ragged uncontrolled
for four hours.
One Dover fireman was injured
fighting the blaze, but returned to
duty after treatment by a local
physician. Five volunteer fire com
panies from nearby communities
we're brought in to help the Rob-
bins Hose Company of Dover.
One car parked in the repair de-
partment of the Pontiac agency
one of the oldest auto agencies in
Dover-was destroyed by flames,
and one other vehicle was driven
out of the building by firemen.
There were no new cars in the
showroom or garage at the time.
The fire was discovered at 4 a. m.
by a passing motorist who turned in
! the alarm. When Dover firemeT
! reached the garage on Governors
Avenue and South Street, flames
were apparently confined to the
southwest corner of the structure
However, when the fire suddenl!
broke through the roof over the en-
tire width of the building, firemel
estimated that flames had beer
burning for some time between tn,
ceiling and elevated roof of the con
crete-block, brick and wood garag
and showroom.
Only Walls Remain
When the blaze was tinall.
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Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Provisions Of Rent
Law Are Explained
Landlords May Still Evict I'm
desirable Tenants

Congress left unchanged all pro-
visions of the Housing and Rent
Law pertaining to the protection
of tenants against unjust evictiOns
and of landlords against destruct-
i've tenants, Area Rent Director
Ralph Lord emphasizes.
Let there be no misunderstand-
ing" Mr.. Lord said. There is
nothing in the law that tells a
landlord he may not evict undesir-
able tenants"
"What the law does is name the
grounds on which he legally may
evict." Either of two major actions
must be followed in legal evictiens
They are called Notice and Certif-
icate Actions. In the Notice Action
the landlord must give the tenant
proper notice of eviction, stating
the grounds on which action is bas-
ed and give the area Office a copy
CONTINUED on page %
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Woman Is Hurt
$124,6O4 Low Bid On
Armory Building
CIute Brothers, OF wyoming Low
Bidders On Seven Properties

Clute Brothers Of Wyoming were
low bidders with $124,604 for addi-
tiOns to seven Delaware National
Guard armOries. The estimates
were received at the Wilmington
Armory in the presence of Brig.
Gen. Joseph J. Scannell, state ad-
jutant general, and Col. John B..
Grier, U. S. property and disburs-
ing officer for Delaware.
Other bidders for the general
construction work and addition to
the state armOries were: Frank
Dolby and Sons, Salisbury, Md,
$13O,548; John l.. Briggs, George
town, $133,95O; Better Homes, Inc,
Georgetown, S138,OOO; James H.
Wood, Dover. $165,OOO. The Atlantic
Construction Company of Whining
ton entered bids on only five of the
armOries, presenting a total figure
+ of $3O,025.
The largest addiHOns will be
made to the SeafOrd and DagsbOrC
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Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Old Union Services
This Coming Sunday

Final plans are being made for
the 163rd Anniversary Service of
Old Union Church near Blackbird
on Sunday, September 14th, accord
ing to John G. Leach, President of
the Old Union Church Society.
Old Union Church is one of the
early landmarks of Methodism in
America. A log building was erect
ed on the church site in 1889, and
CONTINUED on page ~
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Food Price Rise
Is Sharpest Ever
CrlppIing Amendments To Law
Blamed For Upward Spiral

Price Sterilization Director Ellis
Arnall blames "crippling amend
ments" to the price control law for
the sharpest food increase in Am
erican history, during the first two
weeks of July.
He said the 1.2q6 jump in food
prices during the first two weeks
in July was even greater than the
30 increase which occurred during
the same period Immediately after
the Korean outbreak in the sum-
mer of 1850.
The additional hazards Of the
drought plus the reduction of OPS
stats to a skeleton crew" threat
en- household budgets with still
further price increases, Arnall
warned.
at will mean disaster to your
pOcketbook" he said. 'It will mean
that the cost of food will go up ap-
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Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15

= 0IUT gVUTITII 3.
Senator Williams, speaking at
the Dinner Bell Inn, stressed the
Importance of mothers and home
makers in the political scene and
stated that If women were to WELD
their power more fully by active
participation within the party OF
their choice, government admins
tration would be more honest.
Senator Williams cited the rec
ords Of both major political par
ties since 1900, stressing foreign
policy. taxation and the national
debt. In closing he told the group
that no nation can survive a break
down Of the currency and that Ell
teontinued on pare y
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Auto Death TOuFOr
Year Stands 1T s.
POWER INTERRUPTION is
SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY

There will be a Power In
terruptiOn on Sunday morn
ing, August II, 1852, from
$3.50 a. m. to 11:OO a. m, to
make some necessary re-
pairs, weather permitting. If
inclement weather prevails.
repairs will be scheduled for
the following Sunday. August
oath, 1852.
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15

ing along the beach for several'
miles. Twenty-six different speci-
mems, of this type of inhabitant of
the sea and shore, plus numerous
duplicates of varied individuality
are to be found in setting which
stimulates an actual stretch Of sea
beach. The natural effect of the
sand on which the specimens are
displayed is carried further by a
large painted background which
portrays a continuation Of the
beach, sand dunes, and sky typi-
cal of sea, shore these bright
hot days.
Included in the exhibit are ex-
(eontinued On page 81
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
G. Simpsons Cow
Hangs Up Fine Record

DeIshire Canan, senior-two-
year-old owned by g. @. Simpson,
Houston, Del, has completed an
actual production record Of 10171
lbs. Of 4.4g5 milk and 440 lbs. Of
butterfat In SO5 days on a strictly
twice-a-day milking schedule.
According to @. T. Conklin, Exec
utive Secretary Of the Ayrshire
Breeders Association this record
Cooutlnusd o. page y
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15

taxes are deducted and due allows
ance is made for the reduced pur-
chasing power of the dollar as the
result of imitation. The study point
ed out:
A family in the $S,6eQ net income
group today has $2,866SO for liv-
ing expenses after Federal income
taxes. This has a purchasing pow
er of $1,519.40 in 1910 dollars. But
in 1910 this family had the use of
all of it's $4,000 income.
A $4,000 family today has $S,-
644.8O left after taxes. This has a
purchasing power of $1,9S1.74 in
1910 dollars. But in 1910 this fam
CONTINUED on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Stay On Farm, Banker
Advises Rural Youth
Gordon Willis, Vice President Of
Farmers Bank, Cites Advantages

In discussing the problems Of to-
day with Gordon Willis, vice presi-
dent of the Farmers Bank of the
State of Delaware, he stated that in
his opinion the best solution to the
problems is a plea to you boys not
to leave the farms. We would like
you to take a closer look around
YOU and realize what the old farm
really has in store for you.
1. The home farm is valued al
$4,000 plus. Stick with your dad
and it will be yours some day, E
YOU to take over in the not too dis
heritage your mother and dad want
tant future.
Continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
High Federal Taxes, Initiation Is
Playing Havoc With Most Incomes

What high Federal and imitation doing to family incomes
this the Cham
Der of Commerce. Delaware Inc
husband wife and two chdren)
Chamber Odays family incomes
with those earned l90 after Federal income
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Greater Interest By Women In
Govt Urged By Sen. Williams

policies and expenditures by the
would of the strongest implements in com
dollar government practices
United John Williams of Delaware asserted in address
meeting Republican WOmens Club in Dover
Milford chronicle., 1952-08-15
Interesting Marine Life Exhibit
1T Delaware State Museum

The has just installed exhibit OF in
shore
whic finds extremely interesting
addition the Museums Natural
shallow
mght find while
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
Miss Cunnins
Tow WedMay II

Mrs. William Brock, martha
Cummins) Sedalia Pike, announc-
ed the engagement and approach
ing marriage of her sister, Mar
garet, to Cletus Higgins, at a
bridge party Wednesday evening
Miss Cummins is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Cum
minis, South Main Street. Her
fiance is the son of Thomas Hig-
gins, East First Street, and the
late Mrs. Higgins. Their marriage
will be an event of May seven
teenth in St. Patrick's Church.
Guests at the party were, Mrs.
Joseph O'Connell, Mrs. Kenneth
j. Bardon, Mrs. Glenn Sponsler,
Mrs. Kermit Creamer, Mrs. James
Cummins, Jr., the Misses Ruth E.
Armstrong, June Sheldon and
Winfred Sheldon.
Bridge prizes were presented to
the Misses Sheldon, with court
esy gift to the honor guest.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
Plain City OAR
25fh Anniversary

Plain City Chapter Daughters
of the American Revolution cele-
brated its twcnty-fifth anniversary
recently with a luncheon at Bal.
cony Hall, Columbus.
Honored guests were, Mrs. r. o.
Whitaker of London, State Regent
of the Ohio Society OAR and six
other state officers.
The program including greetings
from Mrs. Whitaker and the other
state officers; an interesting talk
by Romona Kaiser, state chairman
of the committee on the American
Indian, who appeared in Indial
costume; and two vocal solos by
Miss Amelia 10 Foster of Londn.
Attending were approximately
twenty-five members and their
guests and state officers, including
six of the organizing members, the
organizing regent, Mrs. Irene B.
Kilgore and the vice regent, Mrs.
Myrta T'way.
Miss Foster and her mother,
Mrs. John Foster, regent of Lon
don Chapter, were guests of Mrs.
Tway for the luncheon.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
County HDC
Program April ~

The Madison County HON e
Demonstration Council will have
its annual Achievement Day pro-
gram and luncheon in First Meth
odist Church, Tuesday, April %.
Featured on the program at the
morning session will be the Dress
Revue. One of the most recent
projects of the Councils that make
up the county group was dress
construction. More than $50
Homemakers participated in the
classes and will model these
frocks at Tuesdays meeting.
An invitation nas been extended
to any person interested. Tickets
may be secured from any member
of the council.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
March II Marriaqe
Is Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G. Morris of
Lilly Chapel, announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Dorothy
Ann, to Arthur Borders, Jr., in a
double ring ceremony at Hillcrest
Baptist Church March % at 3 pm.
The bride is associated with the
Farm Bureau Insurance Company
of Columbus. The bridegroom is
with the Melvin Love Construction
Company Of Columbus.
After their honeymoon to Ken
lucky, Tennessee, West Virginia,
Virginia and Maryland, the couple
are residing at 1926 Clifton Road.
Columbus.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
EAGLE 4-H CLUB
REORGANiZED

The American Eagle 4-H club
was re-organized April 2, at the
home of Mss Amelia 10 Foster.
Officers We're elected and pro-
jects discussed.
Old members of the club are,
Helen 10 Wood, Erwin Miller and
Estil Miller. New members, Lula
Cook, Maxine Pruitt, Atha Pruitt,
Joyce Kimbler, Jean Malone,
Ronald Pruitt, Buford Pruitt,
Danny Kimbler, Charles Kimbler,
Roger Dennen, Ronnie Dennen
and Jerry Malone.
The next meeting will be at
the home of Helen 10 Wood,
April %, at Ais o'clock.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
Indiana Pastor
At South Solon

Rev. Ralph Miller, who has
been the pastor of an Indiana
Church the past four years, will
be the guest speaker at the South
Solon Congregational Christian
Church Sunday, April 20, at 1920
A. NJ.
The morning service will be
followed by a basket dinner in
the dining room of the church
SO that Rev. Miller and his family
may have the opportunity of
meeting and getting acquainted
with all members and friends of
the Church.
The church parsonage has been
completely redecorated, new bath
room anu light fixtures installed,
and other improvements made.
All members and friends of
the Church are cordially invited
10 attend these services.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
EASTER GUESTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Eby, Elm
Street, had as their guests for
Easter, Mrs. Ebys parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Luther Brown, her
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn Gustin and family, an
other brotner-in-law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Musselman and
f a mily, her brother, Charles
Brown, Mr.. Eby's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Orville Eby, Kenneth Eby
and Miss Veda Eby, all of Dayton.
Robert Eby is associate Exten-
sion Agent of Madison County.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
"a
WHiTMERS HAVE GUESTS
FROM KENTUCKY

Dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alvin NJ Whitmer and daughter,
Freda, lat Z. High ST., Tuesday
evening were the Rev. Dorsey D.
Ellis, Mrs. Ellis and their children,
Elizabeth Ann and Dan, of Louis
vile, Ky.
The Rev. Ellis, who is pastor of
the Louisville's First Presbyterian
Church, the oldest Presbyterian
Church of that city, was pastor of
the Warner Robins, Georgia,
Church when the Whitmer family
were residents of that community
and members of the local church.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
LFWC Elects
Officers 52-53

London Federation of Women's
Clubs, elected the following Of
ficers at the March meeting: Mrs.
J. H. Hutson, president; Mrs. Clar-
ence L. Hunter, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Rodney Pfymell, re-
cording secretary; Miss Bessie
Lohr, corresponding; Mrs. Forrest
Hanson, auditor; Mrs. c. O..
Thompson, treasurer. Trustee e s
elected for a term of three years
were, Mrs. Harold S. Welsh, Mrs.
Peyton r. Emery, Mrs. Albert B.
Rankin, Mrs. Clark Sifrit, Mrs.
Ogan K. Stroupe and Mrs. c. o.
Thompson.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
RIGHTSELLS HERE
FROM DELAWARE

Sgt. and Mrs. Don Rightsell of
Newcastle, Delaware, spent Easter
weekend with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. t. Rightsell, Lincoln
Avenue and Mr.. and Mrs. James
Taylor, near Summerford. On Sat
urday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Right
sell had family dinner for their
guests, including their son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. r. l..
Tracey, and their two daughters,
Dianne and Leslie, in the party.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
MIR. and Mrs.
G. /. Thomas
Honored Sunday

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Thomas, East
First Street, were honored at a
dinner Sunday at Ilonka's Provin-
citl House, East Broad Street, Co
lumbus, by their son, Richard
Thomas of Covington, Kentucky,
and their son and daughter-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Thomas of
Columbus.
The dinner was a celebration of
the honor guests fiftieth wedding
anniversary.
Others attending were, Mrs.
Thomas brother and sister-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Thomas of
Hartford, Conn, who came to Lon
don for the weekend especially to
be present for the celebration;
Mrs. William II. Riddle, Sr., Lon
don; Mrs. Robert Thomas parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Planck, and
her sister, Mrs. Chester Hanson.
all of Columbus.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-04-18
MISS RICHMOND
ENTERTAINS EASTER

Miss Louise Richmond, East
High Street, had as her guests
Easter her cousin, Mrs. John
Branscomb, Mr.. Branscomb and
their daughter, Nancy, of Newark,
her nephew, Charles d. Richmond,
Mrs. Richmond and their sons,
Masters Camm and Stephen, East
High Street.