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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

o. last Saturday, as Col. Miller and
Rev. Lint were standing on the bridge
which spans the railroad cut below town,
they discovered that 4 car laden with Goa
oil was on fire and promptly gave the
alarm. The train men finding that they
were too close to town TO fight the flames
with safety if the whole mass would il.
mite, promptly uncoupled the burning car
and the engine took it flying up the track
after the fire was ex%tinguished the engine
returned, the balance of the cars were At
tached, and the train proceeded on its way,
but we owe our thanks to the clear headed
employees in saving US from another con-
migration, which they undoubtedly did
FaHsy Independent
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

On last Manday morning as Mrs. Rebec-
ca Grassland, an aged lady, who lives
with her son-in-law, Mr.. Samuel Huey,
on the Pinnacle. was attending TO some
of her domestic duties, her clothing took
fire from a crate in the room, and before
assistance could reach her, she was burn
ed almost to a crisp. She lived until
Tuesday morning, when death put an end
to her sulcrings.-CoaaellsciNs Monitor.
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DMINIsTRATORS NOTICE

Estate Of Peter Gindlespcrger, late Of Qucma-
honiug Tp., deceased.
Letters ion on the above estate hav-
ing been granted 70 the undersigned by the proper
authority, notice is hereby given TO fho'e Indebted
TO it to make imineiiate payment md tho Sc hRT-
ing claims against il 10 present then.ny authen-
ticated for settlement az the late residence Of the
deceased, on SATURDAY, June 70, 1875.
DANIEL A. WEAVER.
apTl4 Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

will offer at public sale, on the premises Of
Mineral Point en-
Saturday, april 24t, 1875.
the following valuable real estate, viz:
No. l.. A traet Of land situated in Milford Town
ship. Somerset County, within a mile Of the Pitts
hurgh * Connellsville. and Somerset s MineraI
Point Rail Roads. adjoining lands Of Val. Hay.
Noah Scott, David Younkin Daniel D.. Millel
AID others. continuing 2G0 acres, about 100 acres
cleared and q part in meadow, balance well tim.
bered and watered. This tract viii be offered IN
parcels TO suit purchasers. This tract viii be sold
on the premises.
Mo- A tract ofland situate in the same Town
ship, adjoining Jacob 5. Philllppi, John shaft and
others, containing twelve acres, all cleared; farn
cottage house and stable thereon erected.
No. 5. A house and lot IN MineTalP Point, bounded
by Cassleman River. hotel property and public
road.
No. l. Two lots Of ground In Mineral Point. ad.
Joining the storehouse property and C1sslemal
river and known as the Poster property.
Also the following personal property: l mare, :
cows, l two horse carriage, 4 buggy, l beadste1d
AMI bedding. 1 c~ooking-st0ve, lset harness. kettles.
tables, desks, chairs and other articles. Nos =. 3
and ! Of real estate and the personal property
viii sold at Mineral Point.
TERMS.-One thiri Ist nay, 1875, az which
time deeds viii be made; one third Aug. 1878, and
balance Ist Nov. 1875; the two last payments "a
bear interest from day Of sale and to be secured by
judgments on the premises; ten per cent Of FIRST
payment 10 be paid as soon as property is Knocked
down. Terms Of sale OF personal property made
known on dayof sale.
Sale 10 commence at Mineral Point at ten
AARON WILL
meh q Assignee.
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". a. KooNTz.
Confluence. Pa.

TIE citizens Of this borough arc request
Cd 90 remove Immediately from the streets
and ALLEYS fronting their premises all &C
cumulations Of coal ashes, rubbish and
distractions Of every kind. and also 10 re-
PAIR and renew pavements and sidewalks
wherever the same may be necessary.
lhe ordinances pertaining to these mat
ters Will be strictly enforced.
SOMERSET, PA. " IT Wrrurpv
Alii' l4'h' a. Burgess
IHE TRAVELLERS Insurance CoMPAN-
OF Hartford. Conn. complete eleven vcsrs
OF successful business this April.
l. has issued $40, coo general accidep,
policies. 20. SEQ life policies and paid over
1900 claims amolniiRg 10 g. 70l. SOS. IS
this company is 4 model Of pruden,
management, substantial growth aut
sound financial condition, and affords alb
so.ute security to all desiring Life CT Ae
cideat Insurance.
l. G CoLBoRS, Agent
Somerset Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

Go to Wike& Young's for good beef.
HIGuEsT prices paid for Wool in cash
sr trade al Morgan's
Z. J.. BEEGHLY has FOR sale Corn,
Chop. Middlings and Bran, at the lowest
cash prices.
FARMERS call and get our prices before
urchasing elsewhere.
". T. ALTFATuEE & Cos.
CLOVER and Timothy Seed IN hand at
all times.
Z. j. BEEGHLT.
!. II. FRITZ, County Surveyor. Special
Office dav. Saturday. Office in the Court
House, Somerset, Pa.
BEST assortment of Glass and Queens
ware in tow at
W. +. ALTFATEER q Cos.
ATTENTION is called to the advertise
ment of Wike q Young. They butcher
nothing but first class cattle.
EXTRA mess. No. / and No. ? msckefel
in half and quarter barrels. Cheapat
W. F. ALTFATHER & Cos.
You can save money 10y buying your
Groceries, Fish and Flour from
T. J. BEEGHLY.
CLOVER and Timothy Seed, Table
Onions and Onion sets at
ALrrArHER & Cos.
Wanted.-A good cook. Call on or
address, J. IT, PIsEL,
Somerset, Pa.
JUsr received at G. r. Parker's, Ladies
Trimmed Hats, Ribbons, Flowers, Bon
nets. Silks, Parasols, &c, New Chintz
Calico one yard wide at l2t cents
CANDIDATES will find it to their interest
10 canvass in a suit of Morgan's home
made Summer Cassimeres. Somerset Co.
isn't much for Shoddy.
TRY Morrison & Bros Liniment, large
bottle and cheap. Good for Aches and
Pains, Cuts and Bruises. 1t has no equal
for cures or price.
Ho FOR NEW GooDs-Snyder & Uhl
have been receiving their Spring Stock OF
Boots. Shoes and Caters, which comprise
the greatest variety and lowest prices eyer
brought to this
NOTICE.-We are obliged to ask
all persons who owe us accounts 10 settle
them this week.
MRs. JAS. B. TREDwELL.
No. G., Mammoth Block.
MoRIsox & Bros. Cough Syrup has
given the best satisfaction for Coughs.
Colds. H~oarsneSs, Phthisic, Asthma, and
for relief of Consumption. II eases the
cough in such diseases. Ii has cured hun
dreds Of cases when taken in time.
YoUNG NAN while attending Court
next week remember that if won would
"court" successfully you must buy your
boots and shoes al
SNYDER & inns,
No. (, Mammoth Block.
TIE largest. best and cheapest stock Of
Boots. Shoes, Caters, Leather and Shoe
Findings ia Somerset County, are for sale
al the Boot and Shoe Emporium of
SNYDER & Uni,
No. 4, Mammoth Block.
We have received quite q number Of
letters. unaccompanied hv the money.
asking us 10 send the HERALD TO parties
residing outside OF the county and in a
number of cases out of the State. Since the
new postal law has gone into effect we
are compelled TO ask that the subscription
price, s. per year, be paid in advance.
Va pdg TIE postage. No deviation what
ever can be made.
BLYMYER's is the place 70 buy Hard
ware. he buys his goods for cash and
viii sell as how as the same goods can be
bought anywhere. Call and see his large.
fun stock. He keeps everything in the
hardware line. Builders viii find il to
their advantage to give MIN a call. Il
will pay YOU 20 go to his Hardware Store,
~ Somerset Tor anything II the hardware
line.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

Mr.. ED. B. C~OFFRoTH, having become
suddenly impressed with the wisdom OF
Greeley's advice, went West on Wednes-
day last. We don't know whether he in
tends to 90 as far as where the "sculplng
knife" and the tommy Ratchet are TO be
found or not. but wherever he goes, the
best wishes of the many friends that he
left behind him 90 with him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

Tue hungricst most ~woe-begone set o.
men in the State last week. were 10 be
found in our neighboring borough of
JOhnstOwn. Between Beecher scandal
and their local scandal, which occupied
the greater part Of the the Of the Dis
trici Court last week. there was not much
time to waste OF cooking.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

Il Johnstown Minsirels talk Of com
lnsi 10 ihis place TO give an entertainment,
50 SAYS the Tribune. Itfurther states that
they are burnt cork young men.
Don't you do it, young men. don't ycu
do IT, Our hotels have not been licensed
yet and we can'tspare the corks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

WI find the following under the head
ing OF House Plants in a popular and
excellent family magazine Ladies who
hae their efforts to raise house plants frus-
u~ted by worms may be able to win SIC.
oesS ey boiling the earth before setting
.He plants Use little water, and allow il
% sumner away 2ners few minutes Of hard
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

10 tie SCHOOL Directors Of S3Ecrsst County
G"ESTLENEN;-ln pursuance of the i0rty-thlrd
notified to meet in convention, az the court house,
IN Somerset, on the first Tuesday in May, A. d.
1879. being the iourthday Of Ia. month. at14oci0ck
in the afternoon. and select, rirG g0ce, by a ma
j0rity Of the whole number Of directors present,
one person Of literary AMI scientific requirements,
and Of skin and experience inthe art Of teaching,
rs county superintendent. for the three succeed
ing years; determine the amount Of compensation
for the same: and certify the result 70 the state
Superintendent, at Harrisburg, as required By the
thirty ninth and f9rtieth sections Of said act.
j.. W. ILL.
County Superintendent Of SCmcrsetCO-
Glade. Pa. April 10, 1875. april
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

II the almanac don't lie, from present
appearances we are inclined to think that
it does you can take your meals from of
q flour barrel or astride of the fence, strain
your back and 90 some swearing, next
week. House cleaning, YOU know.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

In Dress Go,ds. Black Alpacas. Blacl
and Colored SIX Shawls. White Goods
Lace, Striped Pique, Ladies Neck Ties
Lislc Gloves. Kid Gloves. Hamburg Edr.
ING. ladies Hose, Gents halt Hose
Trunks, Travelling Bags a good Corse,
Tor so cents at
4 y papr-.,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

i hereby given that Oh the l2ih Of November.
ls74, the undersigned presented his petition TO the
Court Of Common Pleas Of Somerset County,
praying for the relief provided for insolveni debt
0rs by the laws Of the COMMONWEALTH Of Pennsyi-
vania. and that said Court continued the hearing
Of 1.-THE same 10 Wednesday. May 5, ISIS, az one
O'Clock ?. Il. MN. BOHER.
apEl4
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
Notice TO Farmers.
The PgFGlBTOn Stallion,
SULTAN

hand high, viii weigh when in condition 100
pounds. Head short, with great width between
the eyes, which are large and expressive; power
lul neck, chest wide and capaci0us. Quarters very
broad and the body well ribbed up. Legs broad
and muscular and n~otieably short from knee 70
fetlock. Name and tail long and heavy, hair Of
fine texture. showing that he Il a descendant of the
Arabian blood. Stock men need only see him 10
be convinced that he is Just what they need to
EraaF F-.r.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

We request that u readers viii give
the letter Of E j.. c., in another column,
a careful perusaL Mr.. Boblitz will be re-
membered by all Of IA citizens as a faith
ful, industrious man, and we hope that
some step will be taken to tender him aid.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

SOME irreligious cuss suggests that the
religious d%evotions of great part Of the
female worshipers at our churches on
Sunday were sadly interrupted by the
wish that they had not made garden the
past week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

THE present year commences on Friday
and will wind up its career on Friday.
This occurs once in eighty years.-Ez.
The above item has been going the
rounds for several months. We have taken
the trouble to prove the assertion incor
rect, as = illness the following table
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

PRIOR to the regular annual harvest of
victims 10 reapers, mowers and threshing
machines, that OF shot guns and revol-
vers has set in. There seems 10 he a ma
MIA throughout the country TO shoot and
get shot.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
TAVERN LICENSES.


The following persons have hled in my Office
houses thy now occ ipy which petitions will be
presented TO the court for allowance on
Wednesday, Day 5lh, 1915.
when and where all persons Interested VIII be
heard.
Henry Shombor, Berlin borough
Samuel Ferret,
August Koehlor, Conemaugh township =.
Daniel earns, Confluence Dor ugh.
Scott Steiner.
Jonathan Frantz, "
Solomon Baer. Br0thersyalley township.
solomon Baker, Jefferson township.
J. W. Stoufer, New Baltimore borough.
Thomas Gallagher, Jenner
Mehat SGeitzer, Larimer
JOSEPH SchrOck, Milford
Patrick Griffith,
Alexander Walker, Meyersllle borough.
Walter J. Jones,
Robert Guthrie,
Henry DGuges,
Leonard Fearl, New CcntrevIne
Dennis Wagner, Salisbury borough.
Eliza A. Flick, Somerset borough.
Barnet Picking,
John Hill.
Joseph stuI, stonyereek township.
Joshua Ringler,
JohnH. Hile, sioystown borough.
samuel Custer,
John h Benierl, Urslna borough.
Joseph Z. Miller,
Jos. McDermott.
Peter Knsirieu, WeilersbuTg borough.
Margaret Bcal, Milford township.
Edward Keim, West Salisbury.
Eeinhald EbGch. Summit township.
The following persons have filed petitions to
keep an eating house, beer house or restaurant.
George d. Weber, Meyerslale borough.
E II. sCHROCK
APRIL. CLERK.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

THRoUGH the stupidity of one Of the at
taches of this office, we last week ~announc-
ed p 5. Geiger as 4 candidate for Com
missioner. Ii should have read p. S.
Gardner. BY reference 20 the announce
ments it viii be seen that the error has
been recti6ed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

THE soil for lettuce can scarcely be made
too rich. For the greatest perfection it
must be grown rapidly. The soil should
be well hOed or stirred every two weeks
after the plants are set out.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
A SsIGNEE'S NOTICE.

Henry D. Altathsr hEyiag made . voluntary
assignment 70 me 1r the benefit q his creditors
! All persous having claims against said Assignos
or owing hin money viii call upon nc 70 make
settlement.
/ Somerset. Pa. ". T. ALIFATHbhs
March 3ist ISL Assignee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

THIS would be a good time to take q cen
sus of Somerset County. There are IS
candidates for the nominations for the diff
lerent county Offices. Let the rest of the
people stand up and be counted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

THE young ladies Of our town have put
the weather under taboo, not even allow
ing puns TO be made on ''old Prob, % and
now when q young man calls, instead Of
saying Its a pleasant evening, " he says,
lets talk about something good TO eat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

THE three iron posts in the C0uIt House
yard which have been the wonder and
admiration of the small boys from time
immemoTial, were taken up and reset last
week. The boys do not think they are
half as interesting since they have found
out that they were placed there to indicate
a direct north aud south line, and are just
the length Of 4 surveyors chain apart.
they are just as good TO play leap frog
over as ever they were, boys.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

As an item Of interest for members ofthe
United Brethren Church in this county
we may state that . staiisiician has figured
up 1866 ministers, 1850 churches. and
> 80 members belonging 10 tha, denom-
NATION Ia the United States.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

IT may be q matter Of consolation to
some OF our candidates for sheriff and OF
comfort to our citizens 70 know that in
Butler county they have 81 candidates tor
that Office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

A YOUNG lady Of Bellarat, England,
about contemplating matrimony, was ask
ed by her friends what kind of wedding
presents she would like, and replied that
she preferred useful to ornamental ones.
Her wedding journey consisted in going
from the house of her parents to a cottage
in the vicinity, and upon arriving there
she found q barrel Of -four, a jar OF butter,
a complete set Of cooking utensils, q piece
of merino. 4 set Of crockcry ware, knives,
forks, spoons and glassware, enough house
hold groceries to last six months, a years
rent for the cottage, with two el0 notes
pinned TO q paper, on which was written.
TO purchase something useful Was
not this the right kind Of uiilitarianism for
4 young couple Of limited means, about
starting out upon their matrimonial ca
Teer, and was it not more beautiful than
duplicate plated fish knives, and other
trash usually given upon ike occasions.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

We wish TO invite the attention OF our
borough readers to the notice of Burgess
Nelhey in another column, in regard 10
clearing the streets o~frubbish. You know
II this weather continues you can blast
your ash piles and haul them away on
slods.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

ROAD-MAKING will now be in order
Keep the centres high, and the side ditch
es open. Make breakers necessary
evils only where they must be to avoid
severe washing. Use plenty of stone, but
break them.
Somerset county has good material, and
should kave good roads. They have been
improving during the last half dozen
years, but the work has only begun. Witt
better roads real estate will enhance in
value, and the comfort of the people b.
largely increased. What cheaper luxury
can be hady We know of none.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

4 FASHION editor reports that the new
style bonnet has a hurricane deck, a bell
tower, signal lights, birds Of paradise,
quail, Welsh rabbits and flower gardens,
al lib.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

TIE fourth Of July viii ONE on Sun
day this year and the youngsters are dis
consulate at the idea Of having TO fire off
their shooting crackers on Saturday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

We understand that Mr.. Daniel E.
Davis intends 10 start a large market gar
den IN the spring, whenever that is.
A good garden OF this kind is something
that has long been needed here. and we
predict II will prove a remuneraiiye in
veStment tor Uncle Daniel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

NOTICE-We extend the time for pay
ment Of store accounts due us to the end OF
this week, hoping that all our patrons will
give this notice their attention without our
calling on them personally.
MEs. JAS. B. TREDwELI.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

WE hope our customers will not fail Ia
heed the notice in another column in re.
gard to payment ofbills.
Mrs. JAS. b. TBEDwELL,
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Confluence POuItry yards.

For sale Fowls and Eggs Of Fancy Poul.
Try. bred from imported stock, Buff and
Partridge Cochins. Light and Dark Bnh.
mas. Great and Small Speckled Ham
hurghs. Polands, Black Spanish. Ban
tams and Bronze Turkeys. For particu
lars address
" Vaox~z
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

MEssEs. HENRY CUNNINGHAM and
Bruce McGrifT Of this place, were seized
with the Western fever, and started for
the praiTies OF Illinois last week. Ii this
thing is not soon stopped our town will
soon be depoPulaied Of its young men.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

Is about ten days Mrs. Tredwell will
receive her full stock OF spring millinery,
and Fashion BaEar' viii be gorgeous in
an The hues OF the rainbow, in ribbons,
flowers, silks, &c. The girl OF the
period can hardly wait for that Glove OF
a spring hat
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

President PORTER. Of Yale College,
recently gave the following laconic advice
to the students in the course Of an ex-
tended address "Don'tdrink, don't chew,
don't smoke, don't swear. don't deceive,
don't read novels, don't marry until you
can support a wife, be earnest, be selt-re
liant, be generous, be civil, read the pa
pers, advertise your business, make mon
ey, and do good with il, love God ant
your fellow men.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

The most popular OF the hymns sung
by SanNey, the vocal partner OF Moody,
the r~cvivalist, has the chorus:
Hold tn fort for I am coming
Jesus signals Sill;
Waveth The answer back to Heaven:
by tay grace vi will"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

THE Business Manager OF the HERALD
has presented the compositors with a hand
some new clock, warranted to run eight
days or regulate the worst OF families.
The clock was presented with the under
standing that ii was TO be the property Of
the comp. that married first. As we have
four unmarried ~composiiors we do not ex-
pect it to grace the compositoTs room for
any great length Of time. Now young
ladies, if you want a clock here is your
chance, provided you are willing TO take a
printer with il.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

Those intending to apply for license to
scl liquors, Al the adjourned court to be
held IN the 9Th OF May, should bear in
mind that they viii be required to give
bond in the sum Of two thousand dollars.
instead OF hvc hundred as heretofore.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

VIZ are, sorry 10 learn that on Monday
afternoon Michael. a little son of Mr.. j..
Thomas, met with a serious accident. He
was struck in the eye by a stone thrown
by a young companion, cutting il SO badly
that il is feared his sight Will be destroyed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

We learn that on last Saturday evening
the body of a man named Henicker. was
found in a small stream near Wellersburg,
this county. The body was lying along
the bank OF the stream, only the head be-
ing in the water. Mr.. H. was a citizen of
Cumberland and had been missing for
several days. 1t is supposed that he either
committed suicide or tell along the stream
with his face in the water and was drown
cd. Mr.. Henicker was a man Of about
60 years of age. He leaves a wife, but no
children
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ASSIGNMENT.

George A. Eimmel having m.de az asslzn
ment 10 me Of all his estate for the beneht o. h1
creditors. 1 hereby give nCtiee % al persons mtel-
ested. whether as creditors or debtors, 10 meet u
az my residence, in Allegheny township, on So
Grd y, May %, with their claims properly proven
iVi GEO. g. WALKER
.,rrt Assignee.