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The word “smith” comes from the Saxon word which means “to smite.” A smith was anyone who worked with a hammer, whether he was hammering wood, metal, or stone. Thus there were blacksmiths, clocksmiths, coppersmiths, goldsmiths, gunsmiths, locksmiths, silversmiths, arrowsmiths, and so on. And since all these smiths needed a hammer, there were also hammersmiths. Come along with Tidbits as we admire people named Smith! SMITH FACTS • The most common surnames in America are (in order) Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown, Jones, Miller, Davis, Garcia, Rodriguez, Wilson, Martinez, Anderson, Taylor, Thomas, Hernandez, Moore, Martin, Jackson, Thompson, Lopez, Lee, Gonzalez. • There are about 2.5 million Smiths in the U.S. • It’s been estimated that half of the Smiths in the U.S. trace their ancestry to England. There are also many Smiths who originated in Germany, including Schmidts, Schmids, Schmitts, Smitts, and Smits. • Smith County, Kansas is the geographic center of the U.S., and the town of Smith Center is the county seat. They were both named for Major James Smith who was killed in a Civil War battle near Kansas City in 1864. (continued next page)
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SMITH ORGANIZATIONS • In 1969 the Jim Smith Society was formed. You have to be named Jim Smith to be a member. • In the 1930s an organization called The Benevolent and Protective and Completely Universal Order of Fred Smiths of America had a convention in New York City, to which only people named Fred Smith were invited. A man named Smith Frederick sought admission but was only allowed to attend if he walked backwards and ate dinner with his back to the table. • In 1942 the National Society to Discourage Use of the Name Smith for Purposes of Hypothetical Illustration [TNSDUNSPHI] was formed at the University of Minnesota. The organization was formed by Glenn Smith, who was a student under Dale Yoder. During class, Yoder called every hypothetical character in his lectures “James Smith.” Glenn Smith took exception to this and dreamed up TNSDUNSPHI. He had letterhead made up and the printer, who was also named Smith, printed them up at a special rate in exchange for being named chairman of the board. Lowell Smith, a radio newscaster, drummed up publicity. The newspapers picked it up and the organization was on its way. Hundreds of people signed up. The motto was, “A guy named Smith / Must be reckoned with.” Members were required to carry their cards with them at all times and give them to anyone who used the name Smith for hypothetical illustration. Their battle cry was, “When you think of Smith, say John Doe!” • Mary Pickford’s real name was Gladys Smith, and her father’s name was John Smith. She once said, “I remember as a tiny girl hearing him say that he would never risk being arrested, for if the judge asked him his name and he replied, ‘John Smith’ he would surely be held in contempt of court.” (cont’d)
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Online at www.lovemytidbits.com ORGANIZED SMITHS • In 1945, Warner Brothers wanted to call national attention to their latest female movie star, Alexis Smith. A publicity man came up with an idea. A few days later newspapers all over the country announced that Organized Smiths of America (OSA) had announced their achievement awards, and the award for acting went to Miss Alexis Smith. The following year another set of OSA awards was announced, including the award for military science which went to General Holland M. Smith. The next year, newspapers all over the country were requesting copies of the award results. There was no such organization. UNUSUAL FIRST NAMES • When founder of TNSDUNSPHI Glenn Smith was presented with the problem of what to name his firstborn son, he wanted something really distinctive. He christened the child “Smith” so he became Smith Smith. • In Pearson, Georgia, Frank Smith was tired of being mistaken for other Frank Smiths, so he named his son 5/8 Smith. 5/8’s wife called him Willie. • A child born during a Louisiana flood was named William McKinley Louisiana Levee Bust Smith. • In 1901 a boy born in Oklahoma was christened Loyal Lodge No. 296 Knights of Pythias Ponca City Oklahoma Smith. • Another Smith presented with a newborn boy wanted an unusual first name for the child and named him Euphonius Smith. The young boy was called “Phoney” for short throughout his childhood. • A newspaper photographer in San Francisco named Smith wanted to change his first name to something unusual, so he went to court and legally became Another Smith. (continued next page)
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A: The “Space Rocks” are the work of Tempe artist Al Harp. He has done several hundred of these intriguing rocks, which have been exhibited and sold throughout the American Southwest. Each rock is hand painted, so no two are alike. Harp’s work has been featured in several publications and was recently selected for inclusion in a juried exhibition at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, 101 North Broad St., Globe, AZ 85501 To find out more about Harp’s “Space Rocks,” contact the artist at Al Harp at 2214 North College Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281; 480-6591535. He can provide illustrations of his current inventory. *** Q: I have about a dozen issues of Farm Journal, all from 1939. Are they worth keeping? -- Stan, Hastings, Nebraska A: Issues of Farm Journal from the 1930s generally sell in the $10 to $15 range. There are always exceptions to every rule when it comes to collectibles. Condition and content are important when determining values. Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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For Advertising Call or Text 740-441-7633 MEMORABLE SPEECHES • Charles Emory Smith was Postmaster General under Presidents McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. He was scheduled to be the speaker at a dinner where important politics were to be discussed. When he arrived at the dinner, he was so drunk that when his name was called to present his speech, he was unable to arise from his chair. After a pause, the meeting continued without him. The following day, the newspaper reported, “Charles Emory Smith was called upon to speak and his remarks will be found on the following page.” The next page of the paper was totally blank, except for a small line at the bottom which said, “What else could he say?” • Some time later Charles Emory Smith was a speaker at another dinner where he was expounding on the problems of having such a common name. He said, “Sometimes I find myself wishing that I had lived in the time of Moses. It is written quite clearly in the Bible, I Samuel 13:19: ‘Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel.’ It must have been a happy land.” IT’S A FACT • The Bible mentions Smiths, saying in 2 Kings, Chapter 24, that when Nebuchadnezzar took Jerusalem he carried away as captives “all the princes, all the mighty men of valor, and all the craftsmen and the Smiths.” QUICK BITS ABOUT SMITHS • Smithite is a mineral named for G.F.H. Smith, an English scientist. • Smithsonite is a mineral named for James Smithson. • Ornithologist John James Audubon named the Smith’s longspur, a songbird of the tundra, for his friend Gideon Smith.
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1. Is the book of 3 Thessalonians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who went to the city gate every morning to hold a court of justice trying to win people from David? Nain, Rehoboam, Absalom, Felix 3. Where did the first miracle of Jesus take place of His turning water into wine? Cana, Antioch, Berea, Corinth 4. From Judges 9, who had 70 of his brothers killed on one stone? Abraham, Abimelech, Samuel, Amos 5. Which queen died by being thrown from a window and trampled by horses? Elisabeth, Jezebel, Vashti, Abigail 6. In which book does Paul promote the public reading of scripture? 1 Timothy, 1 Samuel, 1 John, 1 Thessalonians Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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For Advertising Call or Text 740-441-7633 TUMBLEWEED (cont’d) • Ranchers curse the thing, not realizing that instead of a curse, tumbleweed could actually be a blessing. According to an article in “Smithsonian” magazine, tumbleweed is edible before blooming. Tumbleweed has nourished cattle through more than one major drought. It’s high in amino acids, protein, fiber, phosphorus, calcium, nitrates, and potassium. It’s higher in protein than alfalfa and uses less water than any cash crop known. This could be extremely important in the future. Tumbleweed doesn’t care what kind of water it gets and will grow well even on brackish saline water. • Birds and rodents eat the seeds and prairie dogs feast on all parts of the plant. Though cattle will not eat it after it reaches maturity and develops spines, other animals such as sheep, goats, and camels will eat even the spines, which can be thick enough to puncture a car tire. • Not only is the stuff good for livestock, but it’s edible for humans. Try this recipe if you feel adventurous: Cook one pint of young plants in one pint of water. Add a pint of milk, thicken with two tablespoons of flour mixed into a quarter cup of cold water, garnish with cheese and herbs, and you’ve got a decent meal. • There’s more good news. Press tumbleweeds into logs or briquettes and they will burn at a rate that is cost-comparable with low-grade coal. Experiments with liquefied tumbleweed continue. Some of them include extracting the nutritive parts for food supplements, purifying the chemical components for vitamins and food additives, using the fibers in pills and sanitary napkins, developing the leftover sludge into drilling mud, or burning the leftovers in the furnace to heat the factory. • At some point in the future, farmers may be tending the tumblin’ tumbleweed as a valued crop rather than cursing it.
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By Keith Roach, M. D, Can Spleen Rupture Without Any Trauma? DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was admitted to the hospital with a ruptured spleen that bled into his belly. His surgeon repaired it with a coil. He was not in an accident and had no injuries or any bruising anywhere on his body. His doctor had never seen this; he says a ruptured spleen usually is sustained from some sort of accident. My husband is almost 59, and in good health otherwise. How could this happen, and could this happen again? -- J.C. ANSWER: The spleen removes defective red blood cells from the circulation, and it also destroys bacteria and infected cells. In fact, it is in many ways like a big lymph node, responding to infections by activating and enlarging. Although a ruptured spleen is well-described in the literature, I’ve never seen a case like your husband’s either. The last ruptured spleen I saw was a college football player who was simultaneously hit by two opposing players, one on either side, both much larger than he was. Most people with spleen rupture had an enlarged spleen to begin with, from cancer such as leukemia or lymphoma, infection such as EBV (the virus that causes mononucleosis), inflammatory conditions such as pancreatitis or mechanical causes such as pregnancy. A few cases are related to medications, and a few have no identifiable cause for rupture. As far as risk of it happening again, there you have me. I found one paper that says the prognosis is “excellent.” I would have to refer you back to his surgeon. People who have had their spleens removed are at risk for certain infections, and should have a vaccine for pneumococcus, a major cause of pneumonia. The vaccine is normally given at age 65. Your husband should speak with his doctor about getting it now (since I don’t know if his spleen is now considered normal). *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I read in your column that for vaginal atrophy (dryness/itching) you suggest that a woman use topical cream instead of estrogen cream. I am 59 years old, and have been using Premarin cream externally for a month with noticeable results. I use a dab every other day. Should I continue to use it even when I don’t have symptoms, or only as needed? If you think non-hormonal cream would be better, could you suggest one? I have tried one, but it didn’t seem to be effective. -- A.A. ANSWER: I’m sorry I wasn’t clear. “Topical” in this case meant a vaginal estrogen cream, as opposed to estrogen taken by mouth. I would continue using it, since it has been effective. Most women use it twice a week after initial treatment. Non-estrogen creams are fine for many women, but estrogen creams like Premarin usually are more effective. Dryness and itching may be caused by recurring vaginal infections, which are often troubling to women. The booklet explains them and their treatment. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach -- No. 1203W, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med. cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2017 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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TROYER FARM AUCTION Location:171 Lakin Rd, Gallipolis,Oh 45631
from Gallipolis take SR 141 west to Lakin Rd South to Auction
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Saturday MARCH 11th. @9:00 AM
HORSES: Team of 8-10 yr. old red Belgian geldings, well broke; team of 2 &3 yr. old Belgian geldings, well started; team of 5 & 10 yr. old bay all-purpose mares, well broke; 11 yr. old black pony cross mare. SHEEP 65 HEAD: 63 Katahdin ewes, mostly due in Feb & March, 1 Katahdin Ram, 2 Dorset rams; hay and self-feeders. FARM MACHINERY: W6 tractor in good condition, JD 450 c dozer w/ 6 way blade, IH #9 hay mower, Kicker tedder, V dump wagon, NH #69 Hayliner baler, hay wagon, round bale mover; 30' bale elevator; pioneer foot lift riding plow w KV bottoms; pioneer riding plow; walking plow; spike tooth harrow; 8' dbl disc; 6' single disc; 8' cultimulcher; culitpacker; cultivator, one horse cultivator w/ seat; JD corn planter; JD grain drill w/ grass seeder; lime spreader; fet spreader on mower gear; IH#200 manure spreader; 2 fore carts; gravity wagon. PRODUCE EQUIPMENT: Ultimate raised bed plastic layer w/fed attachment; Nolt water wheel trans planter; field sprayer; 3 ton produce wagon w/Wooden wheels; 1 horse wagon w/shaft or tongue; trailer will hold 2 bins; 1500 tomato stakes; washer w/ round table; irrigations pump & filter; mini straw baler; cider press; pull type plant setter; misc. irrigation & produce supplies.
Owner: Ben & Mary Troyer Auctioneers: David Miller Auction LLC Assisting Auctioneer: Daniel Weaver 330-359-5020 • Day of sale 330-473-3430
LUNCH STAND Terms: Cash or Good Check Day of Sale with Proper ID
HARNESSES AND BUGGIES: Boys buggy , open buggy; Hack w/ dbl. seat and rack; road cart; 2 set of bio draft harness; 2 set of all purpose harness; buggy harness; neck yokes; eveners, collars. FURNITURE AND SHOP EQUIPMENT: Wood turning lathe (Vega) 48" power feeder w/ air motor; DBL spindle doweling Mach w/ air motor; dove tailer & router lot of misc. a collection of 30 yr. GUNS: Marlin golden 39a montie lever action 22 rifle; Marlin bolt action 22 w/ scope; single shot 12 ga.; Topper JR single shot 410 ga.; rem 870 express 20 ga. pump w/ rifled slug barrel youth; 58 & 50 Cal muzzle loader; bow and arrow ; tree stand. OLD COINS AND WATCHES: 1841 penny; 1879 silver dollar; 1890 silver dollar; gold plated Abraham Lincoln dollar; 1776, 1976 dollars, 1779, 1976, ½ dollars, 6 old penny's 1874, 1894,1899, 1900, 1901, 1903, pocket knives, ox yoke, arrow heads; Hampden swing out lever set 1886; Elgin natl. Lever set 1893, Elgin nalt. 17 jewel 1918, ILL Stewart 15 jewel 1920,Elgin natl. 17 jewel lever set 1938. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Ashland Cook stove; Brunco heating stove; 2 anthracite coal heating stoves; misc household & attic items SHOES: Liquidations 100 to 200 pair depending on inventory. CONSIGNED: Huber thresh Mach; pair of blonde 52" tall 4 yr. old pony's quarter horses ; NH 352 grinder mixer; 3" flex auger 300 ft. .
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* On March 1, 1692, in Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, authorities begin seeking out witches after two children began experiencing fits. After a doctor concluded that the children were suffering the effects of witchcraft, others stepped forward and incriminated more than 150 women and men of Satanic practices. * On March 5, 1770, a mob of American colonists gathers at the Customs House in Boston and begins taunting British soldiers. The British regulars responded by firing their rifles, killing five colonists. Later, two British soldiers had their thumbs branded with an “M” for murder as punishment. * On Feb. 27, 1922, in Washington, D.C., the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote, is unanimously declared constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. * On March 4, 1933, at the height of the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt is inaugurated as the 32nd president of the United States. In his inaugural address, Roosevelt outlined his “New Deal,” an expansion of the federal government as an instrument of employment opportunity and welfare. * On March 3, 1952, the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a New York state law that prohibits communists from teaching in public schools. The statute applied to anyone who called for the overthrow of the government. * On March 2, 1966, the Ford Motor Company celebrates the production of its 1 millionth Mustang, a white convertible. More than 400,000 Mustangs were sold in the first year, perhaps boosted by its appearance in the James Bond movie “Goldfinger.” * On Feb. 28, 1982, the J. Paul Getty Museum becomes the world’s most richly endowed museum when it receives a $1.2 billion bequest from the American oil billionaire. Getty died in 1976, but legal wrangling over his fortune by his children and ex-wives kept his will in probate until 1982. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. When was the last time before 2014 that Oakland had six players named to the AllStar team? 2. Name the last major-league player before Bryce Harper in 2015 to have 30 home runs and 100 walks in a season in which he was 22 or younger. 3. Jay Cutler holds the Chicago Bears record for most TD passes in a career (154). Who is No. 2? 4. Lon Kruger was the first men’s basketball coach to take five different teams to an NCAA Tournament. Who was the second? 5. What was hockey legend Gordie Howe’s age when he won the World Hockey Association Most Valuable Player Award in 1974? 6. Bill Elliott won the Daytona 500 twice during his NASCAR career. How many times did he have the Daytona 500 pole position? 7. In 2016, Angelique Kerber became the oldest women’s tennis player (28) to debut at No. 1 in the WTA rankings. Who had been the oldest? (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Is Brady the Best Ever? Roger That If you’ve done a little studying in your life, you know that there are abstract concepts you can ponder (think Descartes) and cold, hard facts (I was told there would be no math, however). The scientific method teaches us that we learn by observing. So, by any measure, if you watched Super Bowl 51, you witnessed something that can only be called irrefutable in the truest, most classic form of the word: Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. is the greatest quarterback to ever play the game of football, in any era, in any stadium, in any game, for any team, ever. I don’t know what it is about the New England Patriots that inspires every coach not named Tom Coughlin to shave hundreds of IQ points off their cerebrum in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl. This bewildering tendency to just do the stupidest things imaginable with the Patriots on the ropes is almost as awe-inspiring as Brady’s leveling up in response each time. The Seahawks passing instead of running? The Falcons acting like they smoked legal weed at halftime? It almost looks like the equivalent of Ali knocking out Sonny Liston without laying a glove on him. Either way, Brady is the greatest of all time. This cannot be disputed any longer. Five Super Bowl rings will tend to work in your legacy’s favor. It’s a matter of record that I called for a Falcons-Patriots Super Bowl, and I have the texts to prove that I believed the smart money was on the Patriots to win and cover the spread, beating the over. But like anyone who grew up a Giants fan and can’t stand seeing Ben Affleck any more than I absolutely must, I was pulling for the Falcons. It’s a great franchise, headed up by a great owner, led by Matt Ryan, the rightful MVP. The people and fans of Atlanta are championship starved, and on any other Sunday, against any other team, they would be coming home with the hardware. But how could you not root for Brady in the final minutes of the fourth quarter? In overtime? After his 60th passing attempt? And how could you not smirk along with him as Roger Goodell -- possibly the worst commissioner in organized sports history, the guy that stupidly suspended the league’s only real marquee star over a few ounces of missing air -- had to hand the Lombardi Trophy to him? If your life depended on it, could you imagine starting any other quarterback? Baby Boomers and subsequent generations have witnessed some of the greatest players and athletes of all-time. We’ve seen Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jordan, Gretzky, Howe, Bonds, Ali, Federer, Nicklaus, Woods, Serena Williams ... and now we can say we saw Tom Brady. And nobody summed it up better than the man himself. “I’ve been labeled a cheater. I’ve been suspended. My mom is dealing with cancer. I’ve been ripped for my Donald Trump friendship. I’m playing the Super Bowl against the MVP of the league (Matt Ryan). I was a sixth-round pick, No. 199. Nothing is easy. Nothing is handed to me. I’m going to do what I set out to do in this league from the start. And that is become the greatest quarterback that ever played.” Greatest quarterback to ever play the game? Absolutely. Roger that. You bet your life. Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Boneless chops are smothered in green onions and red peppers for this fast and easy skillet dinner. 4 boneless pork loin chops 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoon olive oil 1 bunch green onions 2 medium red peppers 1 clove garlic 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 cup chicken broth 1. Heat nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add pork chops to skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook chops about 8 minutes or until lightly browned on the outside and still slightly pink on the inside, turning chops over once (reduce heat to medium if chops are browning too quickly). Transfer chops to plate; keep warm. 2. To skillet, add oil and green-onion tops, and cook 4 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer green-onion tops to small bowl. In same skillet, cook red peppers and green-onion bottoms 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, and cook 1 minute, stirring. Stir in broth and half of green-onion tops; heat through. Spoon pepper mixture onto platter; top with chops and remaining green-onion tops. Serves 4. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/ recipes/. (c) 2017 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
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Sell will be held on Rt 2, 9 miles west of Ripley or 8 miles south of Ravenswood at the U. S. Army Reserve Center in Millwood, WV. Sale by order of Beth Staats, Executrix for the Estate of the late Don and Leanna Lipscomb.
ANTIQUES/FURNITURE: Victoria Marble Top Table, Oak Hall Trees, Oak Wash Stand, 1940’s Westinghouse Refrigerator (works), Gentleman’s Dresser, Small Hoosier Kitchen Cupboard, (2) Oak High Back Full Size Beds, Low Boy Dresser, Cherry Tea Cart, Love Seat & Chair, Full Size Beds, Wood Washing Machine, Piano Stool, Wardrobe, Dresser, (3) Wicker Rockers, Child’s Potty Chair, (2) School Desks, #23 Cast Iron Stove, Cradle, Wood Ironing Board, Wicker Settee, Rocker & Chair, Round Drop Leaf Stand, Milk Stool, Wood Baby Doll Bed, Child’s Desk, Ice Cream Parlor Chairs, Wall Curio cabinet, (6) Oak Chairs, Dry Sink plus more not listed. ADVERTISING: Wood Lion Buggies Sign, Harpold Bros., Ravenswood, Blue Westinghouse Water Pitcher, Butter Dishes & Misc. Pieces, Valley Bell S&P, Scales by National, George Powell, Meigs Co. Ohio, Advertising Tins, A&P Coffee Box, Metal Box from Dayton Biscuit, Laurel Brand, Clark Teaberry Gum Glass Display, Montgomery Ward Blue Covered Refrigerator Dish, Gordon Metal Milk Crates, Fairmont Frozen Egg Can. STONEWARE: 3 Gallon James M. Poling, Jackson Court House, repaired, A.P. Donaghho, Parkersburg, 6 Gallon Stone Churn, 4 Gallon Red Ware Stone Jar, Yellow Ware Crocks, Western Stone Jar w/Lid, #6 Bee Sting Jar, 5 Gallon Brown & White Jug, Butter Crocks, Stone Ware Chicken Waterer, 11/2 Gallon Crock with Blue Print, Plus Several Size of Stone Ware Crocks. MISCELLANEOUS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Lincoln Drape Oil Lamp, Washington Drape Oil Lamp, Holwich Coffee Grinder, (2) Wood Churns, Watts Nesting Bowls, Numerous Old Lamps, School Bells, Shoe Store Shoe Stand, Large Amount of Finger Lamps, Iron Tea Kettle, Player Piano Rolls, Blue Jars, Sausage Stuffer, 1891 Silver Dollar Key Chain, 1888 Silver Dollar Wallet, Several Pieces of Watt Pottery, Quilts, (2) Slag Glass Vases, Several Toy Irons, Jadite Juicer & Bowl, Lots of Depression Glass, McCoy Teapot, Sugar & Creamer, Spice Set with Cabinet, (2) Old Counter Jars, Lots of Collector Milk Glass, Lots of Old Kitchen Utensils, Cuban Cigar Tin, Linens, Gone With The Wind Lamp, Store Scales, Hanging Aladdin Lamp, Chicken Crate, Cast Iron String Holder, Iron Ware, Old Pictures, Several Refrigerator Dishes w/Lids, Enamel Ware, Pyrex Ware, Floor Lamp w/Stain Glass Shade, Wooden Boxes, Vintage Globe, Child’s Wicker Baby Buggy, Glass Rolling Pin, Lunch Buckets, Brass Sprayer, Sunbeam Iron in Metal Sunbeam Box, Carnival Glass, Metal Door Stops, Mantle Clocks, Granite Ware, Wagner Skillet, plus more. HOUSEHOLD: Roper Clothes Dryer, Microwave, Toaster Oven, & Reproduction Wall Telephone (works).
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