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Milford chronicle., 1955-10-14
Homecoming At
Presbyterian
Church Here
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New York City, to preach the ser
mon at the evening services. Rev
erend Walker was a member Of
our church when boy, and
pumped the organ for the late Ell
der Sam Evans. All members Of the
church and the public are invited
to come hear this outstanding min
lister and to meet both he and his
wife after the services.
The following committees have
been appointed for Homecoming:
General Chairman of Homecoming,
Mr.. John G. Parks; Refreshments,
Mrs. r. D. Prettyman; Decorating,
Mrs. Henry L. Austin; Chief Ush-
er, Mrs. J. Albert Baxter; Co
Chairmen of Welcoming Commit
tee, Messrs. Willis Hammond and
George Sheaffer; Welcoming Com
mittee, Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Kep-
Ter. Mr.. and Mrs. J. I. Bowman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Hammond, Mr.
and Mrs. A. E. Humes, Mr.. and
Mrs. w o. LankfOrd, II, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. W. Richardson, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Roosa, Mr.. and Mrs. w
S. Vinyard, Mr.. and Mrs. John G..
Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Crerar Ben
nett, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burn,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dallas, Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton Dill, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Carnright, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Sheaffer, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
o. Lankford, III, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Lucas, Mr.. and Mrs Jack
/ PendletOn, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Postles, Mr.. and Mrs. John ROosa,
DR.. and Mrs. William Marshall, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert WOrmington, Miss
Edna Barker, Miss Ida RoOsa, Miss
Elizabeth Stidham, Mrs. Sadie
Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. Holland Pret-
lyman; Table Arrangement: Mrs.
Milton Dilli Dining Room, Mrs.
John G. Parks, chairman; assisting,
Miss Isabel Hauser, Mrs. George
Giltenboth, Miss Virginia Fisher,
Mrs. Wilmer o. Landlord, III, Mrs.
Paul Lynch, Mrs. George Sheaffer,
Mrs. Clyde Nelson, Mrs. ShOckley
Daugherty, Mrs Hallett Vinyard,
Mrs. Frank CIendaniel, Mrs. Will
bur Simpson, Mrs. Paul Monroe,
MISS CIldTIOLI0 OWduSOHs MIS-. EOOu-
ert Hallett, Mrs. Helen Conard
Mrs. ]. Raymond Bennett, Mrs. Da-
vid Greene, Mrs. Howard DuttOn,
Mrs. Clara Bennett, Mrs. David N
Stills, Jr., Mrs Harold Salmons
| Pouring, Miss Lucy Hall, Mrs
Joseph j. Pearce, Miss Ida Roosa
Miss Edna Barker. Mrs. S. p. Toad
vine, Mrs. Paul Mckay. Mrs. Wal
lace Bdrn, Mrs. Carelton FOoks
i Sandwich PIatters Advancement
| Mrs. Roy Joseph. Mrs. E. G. Evans
Mrs. Harvey Conard; Cakes and
Cookies: Mrs. Philip Jacobs anC
Mrs. Harwood Jamison; Equip
ment, Mrs. Joseph ]. Pearce anC
Mrs. Carleton Fooks. co-chairmen
Mints: Mrs. John G. Parks; Pri
mary Department Refreshments
Mrs. Charles Postles and her com
mittee: Hospitality: Mrs. J. Hol
land Prettynan. Mrs. Byron Coon
er, Mrs. Imly s. Abbott. Mrs. Car
Simpson, Mrs. r. ID. Prettyman.
Milford chronicle., 1955-10-14
Draper Foods Inc.
Has Approved Dam

An Ayrshire COW, Delshire Gin
ME, owned by Draper Foods, Inc,
at Milsor.i, has been given the high
rating If Approved, according to
the Ayrshire Breeders Association
Executive Secretary, Chester c..
Putney of BrandOn, Vermont.
The Ayrshire Approved rating
has been given to this COW in rec
ognition Of the producing ability Of
herself and at least two Of her OF
spring.
The Approved Ayrshire Dam
Plan, that was adopted by the Ayr
shire Breeders Association in 1912,
has aided in the identification Of
the most successful brood" cows
in the Ayrshire breed.
Milford chronicle., 1955-10-14
State Museum
Curator Named
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School and from the University Of
Pennsylvania where he maiOred in
history. He continued with gradu-
ate work there and received his
NJ. A. while he taught at Penn and
at HarcUm Junior College in the
history departments.
Since returning to civilian life,
Mr.. Lunny has been in administra-
tive work in B. Altman and Com
pany, the New York department
store.
He is a member of the American
Association Of Museums, the Hak-
luyt Society of London, Phi Beta
Kappa, and Phi Kappa Sigma.
Milford chronicle., 1955-10-14
MAGICIAN sTYMIED

OMAHA Up II blackstone, the
magician, admits he's found some
thing he can't make disappear:
Rising costs.
Rabbits which he once bought for
10 cents apiece now cost So, he told
a reporter during an appearance
here.
Milford chronicle., 1955-10-14

You'll feel and look os ehormingiy care
free as q little girl when yo.. wear low
black suede skinner pumps, pretty as
con be with dresscs or suits. Rhinestones
and pearls add grown-UP glitter, eoteh
lights os you walk.
Milford chronicle., 1955-10-14
Kent County Home
Group Elects Heads
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Demonstration Club and is COM
pleting a term as Treasurer Of the
State Home Demonstration Council.
All Home Demonstration Clubs
in Kent County are represented on
the Council. The activities Of the
group include sponsoring the An
nual Achievement Day, cooperating
with the State Home Demonstra-
ton Council and serving as advi-
sors to the Extension Service.
Milford chronicle., 1955-10-14
ArHnnnn Taak

A physicisn IA London reported
that any fat person can lose ono
pound OF weight simply by walking
68 miles. OF BY dog-trotting 49,
Milford chronicle., 1955-10-14
Birdplane

The man Of war, or frigate, bird
Is a genuine feathered airplane. The
enormous stretch Of its wings mea-
sures tx feet across.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Farmers Coop
Association Holds
Meeting Monday

The 31st annual meeting of the
Farmers Coop Cream Association
was held on Monday evening, De-
cember IL, at the Grange Hall in
West Jefferson.
Officers elected to the board of
directors were Charles Phillips,
Delmar Miller and Leslie Siebold.
Mr.. Siebold is a new member. An
were elected for a two-year term.
Donald Bradley, Albert Hocken-
berry and Evans Elliott are the
other members of the board.
Mr.. Levi Kent retired after SER
wing on the board of directors of
the association for thirty-one
years.
Following the business meeting,
a delightful program was present
ed by Mr.. Ralph Barr and Mr..
Richard Robson, representatives
of the John Eshelman and Sons
company of Circleville.
Lunch was served to eighty
friends and partons of the associa-
tion.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Celebrate 38th
Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Bower,
West Street, entertained with open
house, Sunday afternoon from 4 to
o'clock to the members of the
Baptist Church, in celebration of
their thirty eighth wedding ami
versary.
An all white color scheme was
used in the decoration Of the tea
table, which was attractive with
white roses and candles, and CEN
tered with a large white wedding
cake. topped with miniature
bride and groom.
Mrs. Bower was assisted by Mrs.
Pauline Bradfield of Columbus,
Mrs. Elaine Wolfe, Mrs. Lois Har-
rison and Mrs. Lois Kocher of w.
jefferson.
The couple was married by a
United Brethren minister, Rev.
Green, in Harrisburg, Ohio, De-
cember IL, 1917.
Mrs. Bower was the former Ed
ma Mouser of Big Plain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bower were the
recipients of lovely gifts.
Refreshments were served.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
WEST JEFFERSON NEWS
Mrs. Mary Wilson
Dies At Her Home

Mrs. Mary Wilson, 81, a former
resident of Plain City, died at her
home on West Main st. in West
jefferson Wednesday morning.
She was the widow of Charles
Wilson, former Postmaster and
bank president of Plain City where
the Wilson's resided for a number
years before moving to London
where Mr.. Wilson served as Treas
urer of Madison County.
Mrs. Wilson was born on a farm
on East Pike south of Plain City
and lived all her life in the coun-
ty. She would have been 90 years
old in May. There were no chill
dren.
The funeral will be held on Sat-
urday, December II, at 2 pm. at
the Blauser- Baker Funeral Home,
the Reverend Robert Meredith of
ficiating. Friends may call at the
funeral home after 6 p. m. Thurs
day. 1nterment will be in the La
fayatfn cap1otps.y
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Youth Group Has
Meeting Sunday

The Youth Group of the Darby
Plains Group Ministry, which in
cludes twelve churches, met at the
Methodist Church in West Jeffer-
son, Sunday evening, for their
monthly meeting.
Three girls from the Plain City
Group had charge of devotions.
The one hundred twenty-eight
members present were divided in
to small groups for discussion and
games. The Irwin group won the
attendance banner which is given
on a percentage basis, having 13
present of their II members.
There were AZ members present
of the West Jefferson Group, who
served refreshments, with Linda
Chambers as chairman of the COM
mittee.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Players Club Is
Now In Rehearsal

The West Jefferson Players
Club announces that the plans for
their latest production, Aunt Liz
zie Lives 1t Up, are complete, the
play is in rehearsal, and product
ion dates are set for January q
and %. Friday and Saturday.
Members of the cast include
Mrs. Dale Porter, Jennie Morgan
Annis Shepherd. Natalie Rice
jeanne McDaDniels, Penny Fed
dern, Katharine Benjamin, Lucille
Boyd, Dr., K. K. Pfefferle, Bob Ir-
win, Bill Voss, Harry Coe and Bill
Culp.
Co-directors of the play are DR.
John Carney, psychologist at the
London Prison Farm and Mrs.
Olive Gibboney,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Mr.. and Mrs. Y. 4. Davenport
Mark Fiftieth Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. V. A. Davenport,
Center Street, celebrated their
fiftieth wedding anniversary, Sun
day pm, with open house, from 2
to 5 and z to 8 o'clock.
They were assisted by their dau-
ghter, Mrs. Ruth Lee and grand
daughter, Miss Ann Bogard, also
MIS-. Albert LIE of South Vienna
and Mrs. Alice Horn of Spring
field; Mrs. Ruth Campbell and
Miss Joan Harrison of West JEFF
ferson.
A large beautifully decorated
wedding cake centered the tea ia
BILE from which dainty refresh
ments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davenport were
married in the Methodist parson-
age in London, December 16, 1905.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Willing Workers
Christmas Party

7 The Willing Workers Class of
the Methodist Church had their
Christmas party at the home of
Mrs. Ruby Timmons, Monday
night. The assistant hostesses were
Mrs. Maud Major, Mrs. Lucy Hop
per and Mrs. Ruth Campbell.
Mrs. Maud Major had charge of
devotions. She gave a Christmas
reading which was alternated with
two Christmas carols sung by Isa-
bel Johnson and the group singing
of other carols.
The president of the class, Starl-
ing Hamilton, presided at the BUSH
ness session Roll call was answer
ed by naming. their favorite Christ
mas carol.
1t was decided to buy a Christ
mas gift for a boy in Worthing-
ton Children's Home, whom the
class has been sponsoring for sew
eral years. Mrs. Kidwell and Mrs
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
OES InstaIIs New
Officers Friday

The West Jefferson Chapter, Or
der of the Eastern Star, had an
impressive installation service for
the new officers. Friday night, De-
cember 9, at the Masonic Hall.
Officers installed are: Mrs. Grace
Truitt, worthy matron; Albert
Clark, worthy patron; Mrs. Carrie
Holway, associate matron; Harold
Bidwell, associate patron; Mrs.
lima Jean Bidwell, conductress;
Mrs. Nellie Cardosi, associate con-
ductress; Mrs. Anna Bidwell, sec
retary; and Mrs. Dorothy Byerly,
treasurer.
Mrs. Katherine Anderson was an
honorary installing officer for the
installation of her mother, Mrs.
Grace Truitt, as worthy matron.
Mrs. Georgia Midgley of Mt.
Sterling, past county O.E.S. dep
uty, acted as installing officer for
the other offices. She was assisted
by Mrs. Mary Strothers, as organ
ist; Mrs. Leata Hamilton, as chap
Lain; Mrs. Louise Stuckey, as con-
ductress; Mrs. Florence Kell, as
warden; Mrs. Lewis Bradley, as
sentinel; Mrs. Helen Horn and
Mrs. Betty Biggert as marshals.
Soloist was Mrs. James Argan-
bright.
The hall was nicely decorated in
evergreens and white poinsettias,
a color scheme of green and white,
being used.
Dainty refreshments were serv-
ed from an attractively. decorated
tea table.
Guests were present from O.E.S.
Chapters of London, Mt. Sterling,
Springfield, Christiansburg and
Columbus.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Car Damaged Here
Sunday, May Be
Strike Activity

West Jefferson police were in
vestigating, report of damages
done to the automobile of Frances
Hoyt, of 835 Harmon Avenue, Co
lambus. when it was parked near
Harrington's Garage here on De-
cember IL between 3 and II pm.
The report stated that the door
locks had been forced, ignition
jirnmied and jammed, the glove
compartment forced open and riff
led, upholstery in both front and
back eats cut and torn and the
dcs1e light knocked out. The car
was 1855 Plymouth
Police say that the owner had
taken some riders to work at the
Westinghouse plant that day, pre-
uotls to the parking of the auto
here ON Walnut Street. Police be-
lieve that the damage and destruc-
ti0n may. be due to union retalia-
tSon for her act in transporting the
workers.
Ine police department here en-
phasized that perpetrators of such
acts would be punished as far as
the law will permit when appre-
hended. Steve Nelson, acting chief,
promised maximum police protect
ion possible for either side if such
action was connected With the
strike activity We're not concern
ed. with the pros and cons of Ia
bor and management, he said,
we're interested in law and order
In our town"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Bazaar & Supper
Were Successful

AT the Methodist Church bazaar
and supper. December z, twelve
posters We're displayed and judged.
They had been made by children
Of the fifth and sixth grades of
school to advertise the bazaar.
Sandra Horizons poster was
judged the best, but since all were
very good, small prizes were given
to all twelve children.
The Woman's Society of Chris
tan Service wishes to voice their
appreciation to all who helped to
make the bazaar and supper a big
success, and for the wonderful pat
ronage of West jefferson folks.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16

Mrs. Davenport was the former
Maggie Davis of near Resaca.
They have a daughter, Mrs.
Ruth Lee, Georgesville Road, and
son, Robert of SanDiego, Cali
fornia, also six grandchildren.
The host and hostess received
many beautiful and useful gifts.
There were over one hundred
guests who called to express con-
gratulations and best wishes.
They were from Columbus, Chill
licothe, Plain City, Springfield,
Charleston, West Virginia and w.
Jefferson. i
The oldest guest was Mrs. Harry
Wilson of Plain City, who is SO
years of age. She is an aunt of Mr..
Davenport.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Baby Shower For Mrs.
SaIIy Sindledecker

Mrs. Sally Sindledecker was
honored at a baby shower Friday
evening, December 9, at the home
of Mrs. Helen Plunkett, 312 Madi-
son Drive North.
The following guests were pres
ent: Mesdames H. c. Creiglow,
Helen Rausch, Mary Robert, Betty
Stone, Irma Chesshir, Marilyn
Skidmore and Barbara Harley.
Mrs. Mabel McCarty, Mrs. Janet
Mrs. Fern thomas visited her
uncle, Mr.. Clarence Bidwen in
Plain City. Monday.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16

Purviance were appointed to pur-
chase the gift.
The class voted to send Christ
mas gifts of fruit to the members
of the class who are "shut-ins"
this to be taken care of by the
courtesy committee, Mrs. Kidwell,
Mrs. Bentley and Mrs. Hopper.
Mrs. Grace Truitt, program
leader, read a Christmas story,
Look Ye To The East" by Mar
garet Sangster. A contest was en-
joyed, being answered by the NAM
es of Christmas carols.
The teacher, Mr.. John Evans,
was presented with the gift of a
fountain pen from the class. Rev,
Meredith made the presentation.
Delicious refreshments were SER
we'd to the 81 mmbers present.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Football Banquet
Tickets On Sale

The West jefferson Community
and Businessmen's Association an
nQuncesr that the annual football
banquet will be held on Wednes-
day. January 18, at $50 pm. at
the High School cafeteria The ath-
leftc awards will be made at this
time.
Guest speaker for the occasion
will be Lyle Clark, line coach at
the Ohio State University, who has
made a fine record in the athletic
world.
Tickets for the banquet are
available from any member of the
WJCBA.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Local Folks Attend Il
Banquet In Columbus

Mr.. and Mrs. John Stalder, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles George, Mrs.
Mary LaWles of jefferson Post No.
POI American Legion, attended the
38th annual National Command
er's banquet at the Seneca Hotel,
Columbus, Saturday evening.
Commander Addington Wagner
National American Legion Com
mander, guest of honor who gave
The main address, was preceded by
short talks by several distinguish
ed guests.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Birthday Dinner
Is Traditional

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Engle en-
tertained with a. family dinner,
Sunday, December IL.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
George Burrell, Mr.. and Mrs. For
est Keckley of Newark; Mr.. Al
fred Burrell and Mr.. and Mrs
Ralph Engle.
The occasion celebrated the
birthday of Mr.. Engle, Mr.. Alfred
Burrell and Mr.. George Burrell
uncle of Mrs. Engle, and has beer
the family custom, every Decem-
Der, for the last twenty five years
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Day Of Recollection
At SIS Simon And Jude.

SIS. Simon and Jude Church, w,
Jefferson, will have Day OF Re-
collection" starting at the lo
o'clock Mass Sunday morning, De-
cember 18.
Father James Cleary, O.M.1.
missionary priest, who now has q
mission at Veterans Hospital, Day
ton, will conduct retreat.
The public is invited to the SER
vice.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
SHOPPERS

Most West Jefferson merch-
ants will keep their stores open
in the evenings next week for
the. convenience of shoppers.
Save yourself a world of time,
trouble and money by doing
your shopping in your own
home town. Stores here carry
complete lines of gifts as well
as everyday needs and you're
doing business with your neigh
Dor!
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
ENTERS MT. CARMEL
FOR OBSERVATION

Mrs. Virginia d. Willis, mother
of Mrs. Roger L. Keye, London
Georgesville Road, is patient at
Mt. Carmel Hospital for observa-
ton and treatment. Her room num-
Der is 315.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR
PAROLE

London, Ohio, December Is, 1855
Albert Jones 1924, a prisoner now
nfined in the London Prison
Farm, London, Ohio, admitted from
Madison County. convicted January
1855 of the crime of Failure to Pros
vide and serving a sentence of Ia
is eligible for a hearing before the
OHIO PARDON AND PAROLE COM :
MISSION, on or after February l.
1856.
OHIO PARDoN AND PAROLE
COMMISSION
r.. Norbert Kell
(Parole and Record Clerk)
Dec l6 %
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16

Mrs. Helen Horn spent the
weekend with her sister, Mrs. E.
T. Accord in Dayton, who is re-
covering from a major operation.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
Ma IONA [! Jews &, NEWS

FIRST STROKE of good
fortune for Cynthia Patrick
(left), 20 year ole redhead, is
long-term movie contract.
She will make film debut in
pillars Of The Sky"
(Up PHoTo)
~ Ae4
TIME FOR snow clearing,
this Caterpillar D8 Tractor
(below) removes snow from
road leading to tungsten mine
near Bishop, Calf.
(cNs PHoTo)
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-16
oEs WILL MEET ON
TUESDAY, DEcEM Der 20

The regular meeting of the Eas-
tern Star will be held Tuesday eve
ming, December 20.
Milford chronicle., 1955-12-16
NOTICEl

Notice is hereby given that Let
tiers Administration were in due
form OF law granted unto the I'M
dersigned, on the 18th day of De-
cember A. d. 1855, and that all
persons having claims against the
estate of the deceased must pre-
sent the same, duly attested, to the
said Virginia l. Ross, Administra-
trix of the estate of Lorenzo P.
Ross, on or before the 18th day of
December 1856, or abide the Act OF
Assembly in such case made and
provided.
Isl VIRGINIA I. ROSS
Address Administrative
Milford, Delaware, R. d. 2.
12-16-3t
Milford chronicle., 1955-12-16
NOTICEl

Notice is hereby given that Let
ters Administration were in due
form of law granted unto the un-
dersigaed, on the 18th day of
December A. D. 1855, and that
all persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must
present the same, duly attested, to
the said G. Rodney Sharp. Jr., Ad-
rninistrator of the estate of G..
Rodney Sharp. ST., on or before
the 18th day of December 1856, or
abide the Act of Assembly in such
case made and provided.
Isl C. RODNEY SHARP, JR.
Address Administrator
lincoln. Delaware 12-16-3t
Milford chronicle., 1955-12-16
PUBLIC SALE!
or VkIuAsLE
Personal Property
REAL ESTATE

Location known as 1.-The Blue Wa
ter Grill, on
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 1855
100 p. NJ. e. S. T.
on the premises situated on the high !
way leading from Georgetown TO |
Iewes, near what is known as Gravel |
HILL
personal PROPERTY AS
FOLLOWS:
Five tables and chairs, 13 booths, |
IS it, counter, 20 #. counter, 20 pedes-
tai type stools, regular stools, drip
o-lator coffee maker, 3-burner Slick
coffee maker, Campbell soup MAKER
candy case, 2 National casn reglsIIeS Ii5
large Hot Point refrigerator, Cold
Spot refrigerator, Hot Point warming
unit, Hot Point grill, Hot PoinC
French fryer, Garland range with
grill, sandwich table, Hobart meat
slicer, large soft drink cooler with
water fountain, two Neon lunch signs,
Neon sub sign, 2 Hamilton Beach
milk shake machines, large gas
| heaters, gas hot water heater, elec-
trio hot water heater, French fry cut
ter, double sink 3-unit sink, wash
basin, dishes. silverware, and many
items too numerous to mention.
TERMS: CASH.
ALSO THE FOLLOWING DE
/ SFRIBED REAL ESTATE TO-WIF:
/ AII,tthat certain piece or parcel OF
| land living and being in Georgetown
/ Hundred, Sussex County, and State OF
] Delaware on the Northwest SIDE Of
| the said State Highway leading noIa
/ GEORGETOWN to LeWeS, and bounded
/ and described as follows, to wit: Be-
ginning in the center of line ditch
OH the North edge OF the SAID StaIe
! Highway above mentioned, thence
| with the said State Highway South
7gl5 degrees West 242 Feet; thence
| leaving the said State Highway North
1917 degrees West 209 feet thence
| North 1874 degrees East 247 feet to an
iron axle in the center Of the Ihs
| ditch afore said; thence with the CEN
ter Of the line ditch in northeastern
/ ~ direction to the edge of the said
State Highway aforementioned 70 me
place of beginning, containing one
acre Of land, be the same more or
less, exclusive Of the old cemetery
l containing 1000 squa- feet OF land,
together with the improvements
IA Fe GTl1. a part Of the same lands that
was conveyed to Samuel "A. Burns
and Melvinia 3. Burns, his vote, by
deed from George H. Horn, single
dated July IA, 1943, and recorded IN
the Recorder Of Deeds once N
Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book
TERMS: Twenty per cent Of the
purchase money will be demanded on
the day Of SALE, ana the purchase purchaser ~ y,
purchasers shall pay the Dalahce q
The purchase money to the under-
ienad On or before January 20 1856
at which time settlement shall nt
made and the deed delivered. "a tnt
1l1rchaser or purchasers fail to com
NV with these terms the percentun
paid on the day Of sale Will ne lot
feited. The purchaser OF purchaser
will be required to pay the costs an'
expenses OF the deed and revenu'
sta mps.
Sold b.:
SAMUEL H. BURNS ana
AfFLVINIA 3. BURNS
, n TTran,,is Wilson, Auctioneer.
l2-9-z
Milford chronicle., 1955-12-16
NOTICEI

Notice is hereby given that Let
ters Testamentary were in due
form of law granted unto the un-
dersigned, on the 25th day of No
vember A. d. 1855, and that all
persons having claims against the
estate Of the deceased must pre-
sent the same, duly attested, to the
said Jas. p. Pierce and Helen P.
Jones, Executors Of the estate of
Harry ]. Pierce, on or before the
25th day Of November 1856, or
abide the Act Of Assembly in such
case made and provided.
JAS. P. PIERCE
HELEN p. JONES
Address Executors
Milford, Del.
Wilmington, Del. 1z-z-St