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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
PROCTOR AS A HUMORIST,

Secretary Proctor possesses qualifica-
ton that has been entirely unsuspected
until few days ago. He has blossomed
out as humorist. This is rather sur
prising to the many people in Washing
ton who know Mr.. Proctor only by hear
say, but his intimate friends, who have
known him long. say that he has an in
eXhaustible fund of humor. 1t was at
the banquet of the Loyal Legion in Bal
timore, few evenings ago, that the sec
retary gave his new Washington friends
the first evidence of his wit. The secre-
tary was called upon to speak about the
army to the large gathering of officers
and other distinguished persons. They
prepared themselves for dull half hour,
and expected to be bored numerically.
They were, however, happily surprised
at the secretary's speech. He arose in a
deliberate, hesitating sort of way when
called upon, and began his speech by
saying that as all the persons present
were interested in all that pertained to
the good name and standing of the army,
he would endeavor to entertain and in
struct them by reading few columns of
statistics from very valuable document
(which he had taken the precaution to
bring with him. Then, without the sug-
gestion of smile, the secretary gazed at
his vast audience, who painfully showed
the uncomfortable state which they
were in. He drew from his pocket a
copy of his annual report. Then, as his
hearers were wondering if he really
meant to read it to them, the author said
that the statistics were correct, he knew,
having prepared them himself. About
this time the fact that the solemn and
somewhat sour-looking head of the war
department was playing joke upon
them, began to dawn upon the minds of
the old soldiers, and, appreciating the
situation, they arose and applauded the
secretary's hit until his first annual re-
port was entirely forgotten. For half an
hour the secretary kept the great crowd
in roar of laughter, and in his quiet,
careless, homely style, much resembling
that of Lincoln, the humorist of the ad-
ministration played with his audience.
A United States senator who was pres
ent says that he never listened to more
thoroughly humorous speech, so cleverly
delivered, as that which the grim-visaged
secretary of war addressed to his unsus-
pecting audience. He says the wit and
humor of his remarks were pure and in
imitable, and that the secretary would
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
VALUES OF FARMS.

An Addison county correspondent of
an exchange writes:
Commissioner Valentine has centered
his observations of farms and farm lands
TO counties in the northeastern and
southeastern portions of the State. 1t
NAV be stated that Addison county, bor-
dering on Lake Champlain. has good
land. available for cultivation, and most
of il under cultivation, that would meet
all the requirements sought to make
them attractive to industrious farmers.
Many farms, having good buildings, can
be bought at from $40 to $40 per acre,
and the product of these acres will find a
ready market at once. In the towns OF
Bridport, Addison, Panton and Ferris
buryh. not to mention others, hundreds
of farms can be had, at low prices, and
on good terms, making it an object TO
any intelligent and industrious farmer to
locate on them at once.
The correspondent, it seems to us, places
his figures too low by considerable, If the
farms he is talking about are so situated
that those who live on them can readily
reach the railroad, the schools and the
churches. Farms that are thus located
CduUOl Dc DOuShI i'i 'iiN Pi'~~S '''''
For in these days, when large proper
ton of the farm produce that brings
most money to the farmer goes to mar
ket by rail. nearness to railway stations
counts for much in fixing the value OF
lands. Even frst-class farms, the own
ers of which are compelled to go ten OF
q dozen miles "to mill and to meeting,
will necessarily sell for smaller sun
those than not so far distant from these
things.
If, however, the correspondent is cor
rect, the farmers are not so bad off as
they would appear to be. Almost all rea
property in the older States has steadily
decreased in money value during the pas
twenty years so has merchandise OF ey
cry description, from calico to watches
Farmers have not been the only sufferers
by the decline in values; their belong
ings have simply shared the fate of man
ufacturers' products and merchants
goods. There is vast deal of nonsense
talked on this farm question, as any ont
can see who will stop moment an(
think about it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
NOTE AND COMMENT.

Senator Ingalls, is one of the Republi-
cans who thinks that the taxes on tobacco
and whiskey should be retained.
President Harrison on Tuesday sent to
the Senate the nomination of Lyman E..
Knapp to be governor of Alaska.
Vermont has 1928 pensioners according
to the latest statistics; the number of
soldiers furnished by the State on three
years basis was 26,355.
The barbed-wire trust has gone to
pieces because every member of the COM
bination wanted to be president. The
public is reconciled to ambition which
works this way.
After the new year opens the politicians
will in all probability begin to bestir
themselves and the fun will commence.
The general public of the State will view
their performances with great interest.
The road question assumes very large
Importance to our out-of-town friends at
such times as these; and 1t interests us
of the village, too, for we should like to
see them as much as they would like to
come.
United States Minister Sprague, at The
Hague, has lately visited Delfthaven,
Holland, and suggests to this government
the propriety of erecting a monument
there to commemorate the embarkatiOn
of the Pilgrims.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
Personal.

The Ludlow Tribune has new editor,
Rev. Edward G. Crane, late pastor of the
Main-street Congregational church at
Manchester, N. III. He has done con-
siderable literary work during his twelve
years in the ministry.
Rev. George b. Spalding, ID. d., for
merly of Manchester, N. H., who has
been in impaired health for several
months, will resume his duties as pastor
of the Presbyterian church at Syracuse,
N. Y, on Dec. 10. DR.. Spalding was
once pastor of the Congregational church
at Vergennes.
Henry Ward Beecher in 1884 said of
Oliver johnson, who died a few days
ago: 81 rank Mr.. johnson among the
best men that our time has produced,
the men who have enriched the world,
and of whom the world was not worthy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
AMUSEM ENTS.
THE SHEPARD FAMILY.

The Shepard family are advertised to
appear at the town hall tomorrow even
ing. Reserved seat tickets are on sale at
Hasseltine & Co.'S drug store. The
Montpelier Argus says of The family
"rhe concert by the Shepard family at
the opera house last Friday evening was
attended by good-sized and very en-
thusiastic audience. The entertainment
was very enjoyable, and the younger
members of the family made particular
ly pleasing impression. They have re-
markable musical talent, and Mr.. Shepard
is a most courteous and pleasing gentle
man, who intends to merit patronage and
does so by giving good entertainment.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
Personal MENTION.

Mr.. C. c. Peck has returned from
Boston.
Mr.. Henry B. Dodge left town Mon
day for his home in Chicago.
Mrs. M. B. Sheldon has been quite i'll
for week past at her home on Wey-
bridge street.
Hon. John w. Stewart was expected
home from Washington on the evening
train yesterday.
Mrs. j. w. Pitts of Worcester, Mass,
arrived in town Wednesday evening
and is guest at Mr.. Pitts.
Miss Carrie Bond, who went to Wash,
ington early in the month on a visit,
will not return for some weeks yet.
Miss f. n. Wilcox started yesterday
for Chicago, going by way of Montreal.
She will spend the winter in the western
metropolis.
Rev. A. Def. Palmer, late pastor of
the Baptist church, has, it is reported,
accepted a call to the pastorate of the
church at PlaistOw, n. Ii.
Mr.. |. Il. Hubbard of Prairie du Sac,
Wis, is here on visit to his daughter,
Mrs. Chas. A. Piper. This is the first
time he has been in Middlebury for II
years.
Misses Elizabeth Brainerd, Jessie
Stewart, Jessie Wager and Carrie Steele
arrived home Wednesday night from
their schools in Andover, Mass, and
Northampton.
Prof. Wright goes to Boston tomorrow
and next week will read paper before
the Modern Language association at its
annual meeting there. James Russell
Lowell is the president of the associa.
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey G.. Ellis, once
residents of Middlebury, but now OF
Washington, will celebrate the twenty
fifth anniversary of their marriage al
their home there on Wednesday, the
25th inst.
ue %otll anniversary VI tilc OIulud
ton to the ministry of Rev. FIR. Gun
nngham was celebrated on Tuesday a
Brattleboro, his present home. He once
had charge of the local parish and was
highly esteemed here.
Mr.. l.. A. Skih, who was prostratec
with typhoid fever while acting as book
keeper for Mr.. Calhoun and was sicl
for several weeks at his home in Bird
port, has so far recovered that he was
able to be in town on Wednesday.
Messrs. A. A. Fletcher, Thad NJ. Chap
man, Peter Goodrich, p. F. Chapman
w. II. Cobb and DR.. Kingsley, member
of Mt. Calvary Commandery, Knights
Templar. went to Orwell yesterday tt
attend the funeral of George A. Kim
ball.
Miss Emma Dorsey has suspended
her studies at college and entered tn,
office of Clinton Smith as book-keeper
Mr.. Smiths daughter, Miss Lena, wh'
has had charge of the books since Mr.
Lovett resigned, will 60 on with he
studies at school and fit for the Massa
chusetts Institute of Technology, wher'
she will become pupil next fall.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
Ex-CoNoREssMAN HoRR's LECTURE

The local lecture course opened well on
Saturday evening, when Hon. Roswell
G. Horr of Michigan spoke at the town
hall on the labor problem. Those who
heard him here during the campaign of
1884 know that there is no end of fun in
him. And he is wise as well as witty.
His lecture was full of SOUND sense, and
his points were clearly brought out. He
received abundant applause. The next
lecture will be by Col. Sanford, on the
evening of January TO-.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20

He belongs to the band-almost gone
of those who fought the battle of liberty
and who have lived to see victory"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
THE CLOSE OF SCHOOL.

The fall term of the Graded school
closed last evening with public exercises
in the hall by pupils of rooms Nos. ., 6
and I. All did themselves and their
teachers credit. Following was the
PROGRAMME.
In Favor of the Monument. Edward Keith
Political Cupidity Reproved,
Albert Farnsworth.
Pyramus and Thisbe, stella Williams.
Piano Solo-Fannie Williamson.
The Abolition OF the Death Penalty,
John Halnon.
The Mexican War, Joseph Peck
Dorothy, Bertha Brainerd.
Singing.
In support of the Freedom OF the Press,
VIM. Eldridge.
Public Schools an Institution Established
by the Pilgrims, Earle Cushman.
The Philosopher, Emelyn Tilden.
Piano Solo-Kitty Slade.
Grattan's Reply. Frank Wadsworth
sympathy for Greece, John Martin.
Mabel, Ethel Philips
singing.
The Right OF Taxation, Roy Howard
Lafayette, Chester Parkill
Protest, Charles Munroe
The winter term of II weeks will open
on Monday, Jan. 6.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
BARN BURNED.

Residents of the village noticed bright
light in the northeast between 10 and ii
o'clock Wednesday night. 1t came from
the burning of the barn of julius Morgan,
whose place is on the New Haven road
just north of Chipman hill. The struct-
ure is total loss. There is said to have
been S75 insurance on it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
make his fortune as an actor of comedy
Washington Correspondence n. Y
Commercial Advertiser.
XMAS.

If possible not only make gifts
to your family and immediate friends,
your selection for present for poor
family be sure and get something useful.
If you cannot afford a ton of coal or cord
of wood give them a bottle of Anti-Apo-
plectine; it costs but S1.00, and will re-
lieve much suffering. Warranted to cure
rheumatism, heart disease, dyspepsia,
liver complains, kidney and bladder
troubles.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1889
OUR CLUBBING OFFERS.

As an accommodation 10 our subscribers we
have arranged for clubbing with few OF the
leading publications. The first column OF the
table below gives the regular price of the sew
eral publications; the second column the sum
for which we furnish it and the REGISTER, each
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
e. H. THORP, Editor and Manager,
T Il X M S !.

JOB PRINTING of every variety at the lowest
prices consistent with good work and quality
Of stock,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20

Those who remit for these publications ana
the REGISTER, or tor the REGISTER alone Will
please do so by postal note, postal ORDER drat
or check-not in postage stamps or express
ordars REGISTER Co.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-20
THE POETRY" OF 1T.
From the Windsor journal.

Such writers as make great pretenses
To knowledge OF farms without fences,
abandoned" unsown,
Should hasten to own
That they have abandoned their senses.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-09-20
Court Proceedings.

The regular September term and
sessions convened at the Court
House on Monday 10th, inst, at 2 p.
m. Present; Hon. John A. Sittser,
President, Hons. E. A. Strong and
Robert Taylor jr., his Associates, on
the bench.
The Grand Jury called and sworn;
charged by the President Judge.
Reuben Thrasher appointed FORE
man.
The various Constables through.
out the county, were then called and
made their sworn returns in open
court.
List OF Traverse Jurose for the
first week called.
The license of Barnabas Billian,
in Dushore Borough, was tranferred
to Mrs. Billian.
Meyer Goodman was licensed as
a Hawker and Peddler; approved
bond fled.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-09-20

ton party residing in town by whom
it was stated, were about to put a
full ticket in the field. VIM. J..
Lawrence, The choice of the Repub-
lican party for the nomination OF
this office refused to accept should
this rumor prove true and went to
investigate himself On learning
nothing defnate in relation to the
matter he was forced to accept the
nomination. When his name was
proposed the convention applauded
him and it was with much difficulty
that Che president ceased the cheer
after which E. V. Ingham nominated
VIM. j. Lawrence of Dushore for
Sheriff. The nomination was sec
onded by a large number of dele
gates. The qnotion was then made
by acclamation with hurrah by the
This concluded the
work and on motion adjourned.
F. H. INGHAM,
NJ. G. MILLER,
Secretaries.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-09-20
TO CONUMPTvES.

The undersigned having been restored to
health by simple means, after suffering Tor
several years with severe lung anec cuon, ana
that dread disease assumption, is anxious 20
max known to his fellow sufferers the means
of cure. To those who desire 1t, bic will cheer
fully send free of charge) copy of tho pre-
scrption used, which they will find sure cure
for Consumption, Asthma. Catarrh, Bronehistis
and all throat and lung Maladies. He hopes
all sufferers will try his Remedy, as 1t is in-
valuable. Those desiring the prescription,
which will cost them nothing. and may prove
blessing. will please address, REV. EDWARD
A. WILSON, Williamsburg, Kings County
Now York
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-09-20
Teacherss ExamimatlOn.

The regular series of teachers
examinations for the several school
districts of Sullivan county. will be
held at the following places on the
following dates. Davidson and
Shrewsbury townships, at Muncv
Valley Sept. 2oth, LaPorte town
ship, and borough at LaPorte Sept.
30th-Cherry twp, and Dushore
borough at Dushore Oct. Hills
grove twp, at Hillsgrove, Oct 5th--.
Forks twp, at Millview. Oct. 7th---
Colley twp, at Coliey, Oct. 9th
Fox twp, at Skunk, Oct. 1lth--
Elkland twp, at Estella, Oct. 21st.
The school directors are requested
to attend the examination in their
district.
Teachers must be examined in the
district in which they expect to
teach unless they procure a written
permit to be examined in some other
district, signed by at least three
members of the Board of Directors
of the district in which they expect
to teach.
All examinations will commence
promptly at 9 o'clock a. m.
NJ. r. BLACK,
County Superintendent.
Forksville Pa. Sept. 14th, 1889.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-09-20
~EGISTER'S NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the following
accounts ETC., of Admin isti ators ETC., have
been filed in the office of the Register OF Wills
ETC., in and for the county Of Sullivan. viz:
Final account of John Wright Admir-. Of
Martin Ralph decd.
Final account of W. II. D. Green, Ex'or Of
John 5. Green decd.
First and Final account of r. T. Battin and
Abram Pardoe Admr's of Geo. Pardoe decd.
Final account Of Matthew j. Burns Ex'or
of John Drake, decd.
And the following widows Appraisements
have been filed:
In the Estate of Daniel, Williams decd.
In the Estate of Geo. Cover, decd.
In the Estate of August Oechsley, decd.
And that the same will be presented to the
Orphans Court OF said County on Wednesday
the 18th day Of September, 1889, at 3 O'Clock
p. IN. for esnirma tion and allowance.
A. WALSH, Register.
Registers Office, LaPorte. Pa, Aug. 18th, 1889.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-09-20
A NEW STORE AT
*-FORKSvIllE.- .


The undersigned has opetied an
agricultural store at Forksville, and
carries in stock full line of Seed
ers. (The celebrated "Warner".)
Ploaos, Harrows,
Moaoing Machines, Binders,
Reapers, Farm Wagons,
Spring Wagons, Baggies,
&eighs, Cutters, 4 etc.
In fact all lines of farm utensils
and agricultural implements. Come
and eshmine my stock and prices.
f. 9. SCHAkBACKER.
April 18th. h..1Ss5.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-09-20

President Harrison's action in the
case of Commissioner Tanner is wise,
lust and brave. 1t shows that the
President has the courage to do his
duty in the face of difficulties.
Corporal Tanner is unquestionably
popular with the Grand Army.
His shattered limbs, his persona
heroism, his dashing speech, his ex-
altation of the soldiers above every
thing, all give him high place in
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-09-20
MOI SEPTEMBER TERM, 1ss

MOI SEPTEMBER TERM, 1sss-In the
" Orphans Court Of Sullivan county Penna
Estate of George Pardoe decd.
To the hels of Geo. Pardoe decd, and all
others interested. Mary u. BLY,, wife of VIM.
BLY,, Delilah S. Pardoe, Hattie Loudep wife of
j. ohn Louden Marie NJ. attn, wife of Reuben
T. Battin, Alvin Pardoe, Emma Everett wife
of Chas D. Everett, and Abram L. Pardoe.
You are hereby notified that the 0rpans court
of said county awarded an inquest to make
partition and valuation Of certain real estate,
of the said Geo. Pardoe decd, consisting of q
me. suagc and tract of about one hundred and
six acres of land situated in Elkland Twp, in
saia county and that said inquest viii be held
on said premises on Monday the End day Of
September A. D. 1889. At o'clock p. IN. at
which time and place you are requested to at
tend if you think proper.
HENRY TRIPP, Sheriff.
SherlH's Office. Laporte Pa, Aug. 5th, 1882
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-09-20
DUSHORE AND NORDMONI
STAGE LINE.
F.M. CROSSLEY, Proprietor

UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE STAGES
WILL RUN ON FOLLOWING SCHEDULE
Leave Laporte at 6:l5 a. IN. for Nordrnont
Arrive at Nordmont 1880 .. m.
Leave Nordmont at f1:15 a. m. for Laporte
Arrive at Laporte loo p. IN.
Leave Laportc at 500 p. m. for Nordmont
Arrive at Nordmont $3.50 p. M.
Leave Nudmont at TOO p. IN. for Laporte
Arrive at Laporte $3.50 p. IN.
Leave Laporte at a. m. for Dushore
Leave Dushore at 2 p. m. for LaPort
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slWEIa's FERTILIZERS

We have the finest and largest
assortment of goods ever offered to
the people of Skunk and vicinity,
and sell as cheap as any firm IN the
county. Give us trial and be con-
vinced. Thanking our old custom
ers for their patronage IN past, and
trusting that they may continue,
we remain yours etc.
j. III. CAMPBELL ~ Son.
June. 1889. Skunk, Pa.
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LORAH'S LOTEL.
JAMESTOWN
DANIEL II. LoBAH PRoP'k.

DANIEL II. LoRAH PROp'k.
This is large and commodious
house, with large airy rooms, furn.
shed in first class style. A desira.
bic place for those who desire to es.
cape the heated term. Hunting and
fishing in their season. The bar is
supplied with choice liquors Il cigars.
Nov. 13 'S5.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-09-20

Ellen Hunsinger Addison Hum
singer: decree in divorce granted ON
payment of costs.
John Speary VS.. Sarah Speary, A.
Douglas appointed commissioner.
Scott Mayvs. Libbie May. Thos.
Simmions appointed commissioner.
Tn re sale'opened estate of minor
heirs of John P. Wolverton decd:
The court empower and direct the
Fidelity Trust and Safe Deposit
Co.. Of Philadelphiato make, execute
and deliver to the purchasers suffi-
cient deeds for the land, or interest
of said minors in said land, after
making sale to same.
G. S. Sick vs.. james Kane jr:
Rule granted to open Judgment.
Andrew Strom, 'Garrin Young and
William Stewart, were admitted RS
citizens of the U. S. and duly
sworn in open court.
Commonwealth VS.. John Ballow:
Grand Jury find "a True Bill. Jury
called and case tried: Verdict;
Guilty. Sentence: Fine $500, costs
of prosecution and three years in
eastern penitentiary.
Commonwealth VS.. Manley Gill
bert; mol. pros. allowed On payment
of costs.
Commonwealth VS.. G. w. Hoffa;
mol. pros. on payment of cost.
Commonwealth VS.. John Utz. mol.
pros. on payment of costs.
Commonwealth VS.. John W. Car
roll, mol. pros. on payment of costs.
Commonwealth vs.. NJ. O.. Carmody,
mol. pros. ON payment of costs.
Commonwealth vs. Christopher
Frazin. Grand Jury find True Bill;
case tried. Verdict; not Guilty:
Three-ffths of costs to be paiS by
prosecutor, and two-fifths by de-
fendant.
Commonwealth VS.. E. A. Knapp,
This case was tried at May session
and defendant found guilty as in.
dicted. Sentenced at this term as
follows: Fine $500, cost of prosecu.
ton, restore stolen property, and
sixty days in county Jail.
Commonwealth vs.. Maggie Fritz,
mol. pros. on payment ofcosts.
Commonwealth vs.. Miles Drake,
mol. pros. on payment of costs.
In re. partition of Real Estate OF
A. Phiibin decd. Rule on heirs to
accept or refuse said estate at ap-
praisement continued until Sd, day
Of next term.
G. Ii. Welles vs.. John Hileman.
Rule granted to strike off appeals
returnable Sept. 81.
Fritz VS.. Fritz, w. G. Mason ap-
pointed commissioner
Camp VS.. Camp. Subpoena in
divorce granted.
In re. petition for sale of Real
Estate of Lulu v. Fulmer: Court
direct sale of the Real Estate, as
prayed for. Bond to be approved
by Judge at chambers.
Sept. l7th, 1889, at 3 p. m. the
several courts of Sullivan county,
adjourned until Monday the 23d, at
2 p. m.
TRIAL LIST FIRST WEEK.
VIM. O'Neil vs.. MCGUIRE and
Rouse. Counsel for defdts. with.
draws, appearance and plea, and
Judgment for plaintiff; amount to be
Iascertained by Prothonotary.
Dunning vs. Bostian. Continued.
Richart VS.. P. &. N. Y, G. &. R.
Co., continued.
Corcoran vs.. Corcoran, plaintiff
takes non. suit.
Eldred vs. Gilman, continued.
Hoffa vs. Wilhelm, continued.
Meyers VS.. Jackson, continued at
costs of defendant.
Bahr vs.. Zaner two cases, con-
tinued.
Fox va. Fuller, continued.
Mullen vs. Staub, settled.