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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06
Sheriff . Sale.

/ Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of an
Order Of Sale, issued out Of the Third Judicial
District Court sitting within and for the coun-
ty of Davis, and others attached thereto for
judicial purposes, in the State Of Kansas, in
favor of Charles Willemsen, IS administrator
of the estate of John Fitzgerald, deceased, and
against John S. johnson and J. Z. B. Stuart,
and to me directed and delivered, will on
the 9TH day of September, A. D., 1864, et two
o'clock, p. m. of said day, at the door of the
court house in the city Of Junction, offer for
sale at public auction. all the right, title and
interest of the said John S. johnson and J. Z.
B. Stuart IN and to the following described
lands, to-wit the north half of the, southeast
quarter and lots two and three Of section %,
in town. II, south Of range six, east Of the
sixth principal meridian, in Davis county,
Kansas, containg 145 l0-lO0ths acres of land,
according to the U. s. Government survey
thereof and appraised at five dollars per acre.
Given, under my haPd at Office in Junction
City this July. 30th, 1854.
u46 5t-pf3lO. A. w. CALLEN, Sh'ff.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06
Sheriff Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of an
Order Of Sale, issued out of the Third Judicial
District Court, sitting within and for the coun-
ty of Davis ct al attached in the State Of Kan
sas, in favor of Charles Willemsen, as admin
istrator Of the estate of John Fitzgerald, decd,
and against Joseph Bennett, and TO me directed
as Sheriff Of said Davis county, l will, accord
ing to the commands Of said order of sale and
the decree Of the said court, offer for sale at
public auction at the door of the court house of
said Davis county, in the city of Junction, on
the 9th day Of September, A. D, 1864, at one
o'clock p. M, all the right, title, and interest
of the said Joseph Bennett in and TO the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit: the south
weet quarter Of section three, in township IL,
sonth Of range seven, east of the sixth principal
meridian in Davis county, Kansas, containing
100 acres Of land, according to the U. 8. Cow
erAment survey thereof. and appraised at five
dollars per acre..
Given under my hand at Junction, City this
30th day Of July, q d. 1864. Jc = est
n36- st. pfSlO. A. w. CALLEN, Sh'f.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06
SheriTs Sale.

|. Notice is hereby given that I will offer for
sale al public auction at the door Of the court
house in the city Of Junction, on the 5th day
Of September, a. d. 1864, at one o'clock, p m
all the right title, and interest of Samuel
Berry, and Nancy Berry, his wife, in. and to
the following described real estate, to-wit
the west half of the northeast qnarter Of
section eleven. and the west half of the south
east quarter cf section two, in township H.
south Of range six, east of the sixth principal
meridian, in Davis county, Kansas. containing
l60 acres of land, according to the United
States Government survey thereof, and ap-
praised at five dollars per acre.. Said land
will be sold to satisfy judgment obtained
in the Third Judicial District Court, of Davis
county, ct al attached in Kansas, in. favor Of
Charles Willemsen, as administrator of the
estate Of John Fitzgerald, deceased and
against Samuel Berry and Nancy Berry, his
wife, and by virtue Of an Order Of Sale issued
out Of said court, and to me- directed as Sher-
lit of said Davis county, commanding tie sale
Of said lands, to satisfy said Judgment.
Given under my hand at Office in the city of
Junction this 30th day of July, a. d. 1854
n36-6t-pfSlO. a. w. CALLEN, Sh'ff. Z
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

D,rD.-AtFort Riley. Kansas, July 9th. 1864.
Ex,1A, daughter of J.. R. and HesterA. Mcclure,
aged nineteen months.
We ne'er can forget the sweet smile, darling,
That shed over all its bright ray,
1iiumined our pathway awhile, darling.
Then faded forever avay.
Like the mists Of the morning in summer
Speeding upward to welcome the light,
50 thy spirit. without cen . murmur,
Passed on in its heavenly fight"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

The following resolution were passed
unanimously at the late session of the
Teachers' Association, held at Topeka:
WHEREAS, In the present educational
crisis in Kansas there is greater need than
ever of prudent enthusiasm, determined
energy, and self:sacri6cing effort on the part
of every true educator and whereas, the
interest Of our whole school system impera.
lively demand that it should be placed in
the hands of wide awake educational men.
as upon them rest the future success of our
schools; and whereas, the Kansas State
Teachers Association has been fully organ.
izing ard is now laboring to advance the
cause of education in the State; and fur
thermore, believing that educational men
should gil educational Offices, therefore
Rcsolred, That the Teachers of Kansas
now in convention, not wishing to meddle
with the affairs Of political parties, bat only
desirous of securing the greatest good to
the cause of education, would respectfully
ask that they might be allowed to recon
mend candidate competent. live, ener.
getic, active teacher---for the Office Of Su-
perintendent Of Public Instruction, to the
people of Kansas for their approval.
Resolved, That this Association, highly
appreciating the services Of the present in.
cumbent, Hon. l. T. Goodnow. would fully
endorse his course, and cordially recon
mend him as our unqualified choice for
reelection.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06
SheriHs Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of an
Order of Sale, issued from the Sd Judicial Dis
trict Court, within and for the county Of Davis
and others attached thereto. for judicial pur-
poses, in the State Of Kansas, in favor Of
Charles Willemsen, as administrator Of the
estate of John Fitzgerald, deceased, and against
Thomas Doryland, and to me directed as sher-
IL Of said Davis county, win ofer for sale at
public auction, at the door of the court house
in the city Of Junction, on the 5th day Of Sep,
tember, .. & 1854, at 2 O'Clock. p. M o. said
day, all the right title, interest and elaAm OF
the said Thomas Doryland, in and TO the foi-
east nnarter Of ssetiou three, township thirteen
south Of range i've, east Of the sixth principal
meridian, in the county Of Davis and State Of
Fsasas, containing 100 acres according to o..
s. Goveruuent survey thereof, and appraised
at I've dollars per acre.
Given under ny hand ct Office in the city Of
Junction This A,e 30th day Of July Q. d. 1864.
n86 6tpf3l0. A.. W, CALLEN, Sh'f.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06
Sheriff . Sale.

Notice is hereby given THAT by virtue Of an
Order Of Sale, issued out of the Third Judicial
District Court, sitting within and for the coun-
ty of Davis, and others attached thereto for
judicial purposes, in tRe State of Kansas, in
favor of Charles Willemsen, as administrators
of the estate of John Fitzgerald, deceased and
against Charles Berger and Joannah Berger
his wife, and TO me directed as Sheriff Of said
Davis county, will, at the door Of the court
house in junction City, ON the 5th day Of Sep
tember, A. D. 1864, At one o'clock, p. m. Of said
day, offer for sale at public auction all the
right, title and interest of the said Charles
Berger and wife in Ind to the following de-
scribed real estate, to-wit: the north half Of
south cath quarter and soaih west quarter of
south east quarter and south east quarter of
south west quarter of section fourteen in town,
ship twelve, south of range six, east of the
sixth principal meridian, in Davis county,
Kansas, containing one hundred and sixty
acres Of land, according to U. s. Government
survey thereof, and appraised at eight dollars
peg acre.
Given, upder my hand a. Junction City, this
Both day Of July, A. D. 1864.
n36-6t-pfs10 A. w. CALLEN, Sh'f.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06
Sheriff . Sale.


Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an
Order of Sale issued from the Third Judicial
District Court, of Davis county, and others
attached thereto for judicial purposes, in the
the State of Kansas, in favor Of Hawkins Judd
and against Abel D. Miljer, deceased, and r.
D. Mobley as adminissrster Of the estate of
Abel D. Miller, des'd, and to me directed and
delivered as Sheriff Of said Davis county. will
offer for sale at public auction. at the door of
the court house in Junction city, on the 5th
day Of September .. d. 1864, at two o'clock,
P. m. Of said day, all the right title and inter-
estof the said Abel D. Miller, deceased, and Of
the sid Z. D. Mobley as administrator Of the
e tate Of said Abel d. Miller, deceased, in AMI
70 the following described real estate, to-wit
the northeast quarter Of the southwest quartz
and the north half Of the south east quartz
and lot number two in section twenty-o in
township twelve, senth. Of range Eve, east o.
the sixth principal meridian, in Davis count
Kansas containing 160 acres Of land, accor.l
ing 10 the U. s. Government survey there.y
and appraised At three dollars per acre.
= Given under my hand ct el6ee in the city O,
Juhctisa this The 80th day Of July .. d. 1854
D36- 6t-pet10 A.Ws CALLEN. Sh'G.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

~ Prof. Gilman, Pruss;an BY birth,
who has spent seversl years in the East, has
invented q new style Of Barometer called
the "Oriental Hygro Barometer The
indicating agent is . vegetable-a plant Of
remarkable sensisiveness that grows u the
Arabian Desert. Scientific men Who have
examined it speak in the most eEtra,agsnt
terms of its prognosticating faculty. 1t
almost infalibly informs the observer what
the weather viii be the day following.
Drs. Howard, Townsand, and Armsby, Mr.
Hough, the Astronemev at the Dsdaey OBJ
servatory, Profs. Noolworth sad Cochs.n,
and others, commend this invention Of
Mr.. q. in the highest terms.-Al6any.osr.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06
Republican Union State Convention

k0puDllcan Union state convention.
The Republicans of Kansas, together With all
those who endorse with Presidents Emancipa-
tiOn Proclamation, and who are in favor of an
earnest, vigorous and uncompromising prose-
cution of the war for the suppression of the
Shareholders rebellion, the principles enuncia-
ted in the platform adopted by the National
Republican Union Convention at Baltimore,
on the 9Th of June, 1864, and who are in favor
of the election of Abraham Lincoln and An
dent, are requested to meet at Topeka, in dele
gate convention, on .v .alis 9
TaCRsDAY, THE 8TH DAT oE SEPTEMBER, 1864,
at IL o'clock, NJ. for the purpose of placing in
nomination candidates for the following Offices:
A Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary
of State, Auditor. Treasurer, Superintendent
Of Public InstructiCn, Attorney General, Judge
of the Supreme Court, Representative in Con-
gress and three Presidential Electors for the
State.
The ratio of representation will be one dele
gate for each Representative District Dele
gates will be elected in each Representative
District on pJs 5ar6
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER Sd, 1864. sass.
70 prevent the abuse of the proxy system,
which has been practiced in former State Con-
tions. the Committee would recommend to the
people that the Delegates be instructed not to
appoint persons as proxies who reside outside
of the District which they are elected to repre-
sent q
By order of the Republican State Central
Committee. SIDNEY CLARKE Chairman.
]. SrOrLER, Secretary.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

~ As one Of the brigades of Shesnsn's 3
army vas nsrching through Athens, Ala
bonn, few weeks ago, smoag the specta-
toss On the sidewalk vas . ,bsieht-eyed girl
Of Eve samnera When she beheld the
ensign of tho Republic at the head Of the
column, she cried, clappiog her tiny hands,
90, ps, pa! God made that flag /! See the
stars -
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

nes,Aa axehange asks, very innooeatly,
"is it any harm for young ladies to at n
the lapse Of ages Another replies that
/" it oil depends on the ages selected Those
between eighteen and twenty-five are has-
ardous."
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

|" We notice the name of d. Pooler, of b
company, First Colorado regiment. in q list Of
deaths in the hospital at Fort Smith during the
month of June
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06
LINCOLN & JOHNSON Z!
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JUNCTION j CITY.
MONDAY, AUGUST 9Th, 4 P. N.
HEADQUARTERS PROvOsr MARSHAL,
81. Southern District Of Kansas,

Southern District Of Kansas,
Lawrence, July 23d. 1864.
In pursuance of circular No. "a, War Depart
ment. Provost Marshal Generals office, June IS.
le64. Public Notice is hereby given that copies
of the enrolment list Of this District will be open
for the examination of the public at all proper
hours, and any person enrolled may appear
before the Board of Enrolment and have his
name stricken from the lisa il he can show to the
satisfaction of the Board of Enrolment that the
person named is not properly enrolled, on ac-
count Of: lst. alienage; 81. non-residence Sd.
over age 4th, permanent physical disability Of
such degree as to render the person not pro
per subject for enrolment under the law and
regulations.
Civil officers and citizens nre invited to appear
before the Board, TO point out errors in the lists
and to give such infOl nation in their possession
as may aid in the correction and revision thereof.
A. J. SHANNON,
Capt. l. Pro- Mar. Southern Dis. of Kansas,
1863 President Board of Enrolment
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Fonr RILEY, KANSAS.
August I'd, 1864.
GENERAL ORDERS
No. l.

nILEY, NANBAS,
August I'd, 1864.
GENERAL ORDERS
No. l.
/. In obedience to General
Orders No. Al, Department Of Kansas, the un-
dersigned hereby assumes command of the
District Of the Upper Arkansas, Head Quarters
at Fort Riley. l1
H. The following named staff officers are
announced, and will be respected and obeyed
accordingly:
Captain II. g. Loring, 10th Kan. Vol, ADO,
and A. A. A. Gen'L
Captain r. J. Hinton, I'd Kan. Colored Vol,
A. C.
I'd Lieut.. ]. E. Tappan, I'd Colorado Vol. Cav,
A. DC
JAMES G. BLUNT,
Official. Major General.
II. G. Loring, A. A. A. Genl
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

T Lieut.. A. HaQowell, 9th Wisconsin Bat.
terry. who has been stationed at Council Grove
has been detailed as Acting Ordnance officer fol
the District of the Upper Arkansas. Lieut. Hal.
lowell is an efficient officer
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

q Captain Woods company. l7th regiment
(lO0 dszers) are now on duty ct Council Grove
We understand Captain Mobley's company will
report to Fort Riley. Other troops are expected
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

u L. C. Palmer arrived ia town on Thursday
evening. The top of his head was all right.
Palmer was corralled by the romantic Injuns
for seven long days, About one hundred men
were in the corsll. They lost two men killed
man named Whitaker, from Ogden, and .
Mexican. Palmer did not loose any stock, but
. Mexican train accompanying them lost over
three hundred and twenty-five head of cattle.
Says they had more trouble with their own men
than with the Indians-that one half of them
. double guard out. with orders to shoot the Eyst
man who attempted to leave. Splendid fighting
trim for a beseiged party. They had plenty Of
Shapes rifles, the difference between the range
Of which and Indian bows saved them. They
wounded q number. but are not certain of having
killed any,
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

u There will be preaching at Tayloris Hall
to morrew at halfpas ten. :.1at-
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

U The Indian campaign has thus far been
disastrous to shoulderstrsps. shsrpshooten are
not to blame. but General Incompetence is. We
learn that some five or six Captains and Lien.
tenants have received permits to quit the service
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

% Tuesday evening an unprecedented hail
storm visited this neighborhood. doing much
damage to corn and window glass. Many of
the stones were the size Of a hens egg. but the
average size was half that.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

INDIAN NANEs.-We have recently learned the
Indian names Of the principal streams Of West
srn Kansas. They are a. follows:
Kansas and Smoky Hill. Okosse- -sebo fKsw river J
Blue river, Wakomauboesck.
Republican river. Wakwabogsy.
Chapmsns creek, C0ttoty -sebo (Otter creek
Mud creek, NOkokoquamish sebo.
Solomon and Saline, Wiscupclo (Salipe),
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

A SNAKE SToRY.-One day last week o party
of boys, while out grape gathering, encountered
and excited the ire of an ordinary sized rattle
snake. The boys became frightened and fed,
the snake pursuing. One Of them dropped tin
pail, and to their inexpressible delight the snake
i violently, and exhibiting the greatest rsge
During this performance . small cur dog sp.
preached. The snake sprang at it. and in two
minutes. "by the wateh," the dorg' was dead,
and the snake retired to the brush, apparently
satisfied. That's what they say; we didn't see It.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

LDrEs' DRsss GooDs.-splendid assortmsu
NOW opening At. III
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-06

~ Remember the Speaking next
Monday. Turn out and hear the best
abused man in the State.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-23
AL EXAM pRIA NE W s.

WE TAKE the following items from the State
Journal of yesterday afternoon:
Found DToWned The person who was found
drowned and floating In the river at the loot Of
Wolfe street, yesterday, II seems from documents
found on his person, was Johu Riley An inquest
was held on the body yesterday by Justice Cotton,
and the decision of the jury was that he came 70
his death by drowning. silver watch and gold
dollar IN Nde iutO = breAStpin, together with the
following receipt, were found on his perhoni
CHENEY Il Co.'s NORTHERN bNPhEsSi
COkCORD, N. H., Aug. 90, 1854. !
Received OF John Riley, package marked Bridget
Welsh, New York, eontAlning nine hundred dol
lars, TO be d, liyeTed as addressed.
No Is6l-Paid through J. A. WHITE.
He wa, Inferred yesterday at Penny Hill, at the
expsn se Of the cOunty. No documents were found
on the body which would give . clue to his rest
dence,
Political gaRis aiion.-The result Of the call for
a meeting at MIR. Bakers ONCE, on Monday even
ing was an organic alton for the campaign, dssig-
mated as the Alexandra Campaign AISoolAtiUn.
The ffiOerI chosen were the fOllOwingi Charles
A. Ware, presidents Jsms' A. stoutsnbuTs, vice
presidents o. c. WhittleIey, SEQ stAIyI l. W. Webb
treasurer; VIM. d. Massey, W. w. Wing and John
Unde wood as executive and finance oommi tee
and D. s. Baker, J. MiIlArd and W. J. CowtOg, com
mittee on speakers and documents. Other CON
mittees and further organisation VIII DC made
At more public meeting soon 70 DO called
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-23

VARTETIEs.-The last night but one of the
new drama OF 1.-THE Dangers OF Dancing Grl,"
browng the trials mishAps, fort unes and troubles
OF dAnseuse full OF startling situations thrilling
incidents, and picturesque scenery. FtiI mmoo.'
when we hope to see Mr.. Fi,Z summons friends
turn out and give ham splendid ovstion. Mon
day, entire new drama, BY the sens alton writer,
FitE Simmons.
CONTAMINATION readers will not forget
that To. niRht 10 set apart for the benefit OF the
graceful gymnast and daring rope-walker, John
Denier, when, In addition to other attractions,
lady on hts back on tho rope. Go early, II you
want n seat We would remind the ladies that
tomorrow afternoon 10 the regular matinee day
at the Canterbury. Ladies', see TO II.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-23
Pea Jackets.

=, OneIs may De maus TOT Ooe OF more AfticIes, AZ
article 10 contained 10 this offer the chief OF the
bureau will have the right to accept one or more
OF the articles contained In such offer aud ., jeat
ors must embrace all Of any one or more articles de-
HlSraLLe AT al The stations.
For the description Of articles n the above list,
bidders are referrsd TO thu samples At tho sAid
Navy Yards, and to the advertisement Of this bu-
reAu dated July 8, 1859; and for inform stion TO
the laws and regulations lin pamphlet Iorm) re-
sarding coptraets, to the Officers Of the several
oommandants Of navy yards and navy agents.
The Department reserves the right to reject any
proposal not considered advantageous To the Gov
ernment.
Blank forms OF proposals may b. obtained on
application to the navy agent at Boston, New
York, or Philadelphia, and Al this bureau.
apI.Wlt
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-23

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT
i the subscriber has obtained fro m the Orphans
Court OF Washington county, in the District Of
Columbia, lttteTs OF administration on tie
personal estate of Henry q. Holmes, late OF
Washington c0unty, d. C., deceased. All persons
having elal ms against the said deceased arc here
by warned to exhibit the same, with vouchers
thereof to the subscriber on or before the 18Th day
OF August uexti they may otherwise by law be eX.
oluded from all benefit OF sad estate.
Given under my hand this 18th Gay of August,
1864. MARY " HOLMES.
nelaI aWAi
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-23

CHIEF QUARTERMAsrER'B OFFICE,
p DEPor OF WAsHIEOTUH, ;
WAsHINuToN, D. c., September II, 1854.
Sealed proposals will be received at this ONCE
until SATURDAY, September "a, 1851, alta O'Clock,
NJ, for the delivery at this depot of
%, 0G0 feet Sc AsoNED OAK BOARDS, one inoh
thick, Of best quality, to be delivered I'M
mediately.
None will be received that does not pass the
usual Government inspection.
The right to reject all bids that may bo deemed
too high 10 reserved by the Depot Quartermaster.
Proposals should be addressed to the under
signed, endorsed on the envelope Proposals for
Oak Lumber" ID. H. RUCKER,
Brigadier General and Chief QuArtermaster,
seii.7t Depot of Washington.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-23
IOR Ms COURT.
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WASHINGTON

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON
COUNrY-TO Wit:
SEPTEMBER8 1854.
In the case OF HOnorie Baldwin, ADM nistrAtTlX
OF Michael Baldwin, deceased, the AdminiatrAtrix
Aforesaid has, with the appreciation OF the Or,
phans' Court OF Washington county aforesaid, al.
pointed Tuesday, the 21th day of September next
Tor the final settlement aud distribution OF the
personal estate Of the said deceased, ADD OF the
assets in hand, AZ far as the same have bt en- col.
lected and turned into moneys when and where all
the creditors and heirs OF said dPoeABed are notified
to attend, tat the OFphans' Court Of Washington
county alOrelAid,l with their claims properly
Vouehedr or they may otherwise By Law be eN-
provided copy OF thia order be published once
week for three weeks In the National BepublicGH
revioun 10 the said nth day Of September, 1854.
Test 4. Q, ROBBINS, Register Of Wills
sci WSWs