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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Andrew McMurray, an old soldier
and printer, passed through the city
last Thursday. He is known quite
generally throughout the state among
the old soldier and printing fraternities.
Mr.. McMurray is very unfortunate in
having been made physical wreck by
incompetent physicians. He was on
his way to Clark county to dispose of
his claim to secure money to enter a
hospital at Kansas City. A man in his
condition is certainly entitled to all the
assistance that can be given and we are
glad to state that our citizens respond
ed literally to his solicitations.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

The meetings at the M. E. church are
with much interest and q
great deal of good is being done. Rev.
Parker has been assisted by Rev. G. S.
Nusbaum since last Thursday. Rev.
Nusbaum will remain until next Mon
dav
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

On account of the engines sliding off
the turn table last Thursday morning
the train did not get out until late in
Tie afternoon of that day and no mail
was received until night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Dlphthera is said to be raging at
Alva and school has been temporarily
closed. However, we are informed by
parties just coming from Alva that the
disease is not dlphtheria but some 9th
er throat disease.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

w. fl. Slack recently made trip in
to the Strip. He reports wheat be-
tween KlCwa and the Black Jacks in a
healthy and 1ourishlng condition. but
beyond the Jacks there was very little
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Another train-load of cattle was
shipped to this point yesterday. 1t is
beginning to look as though Barber
county will soon have more livestock
than she will be able to winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

CALVES FOR SALE 80 head of steer
calves. Good straight natives, good
colors. SIS per head if taken by 10th
of December. II. 8. Davis. Hardtner,
Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Those who paid us cash on subscrip-
ton since our last Issue are F. M. Shell,
W. w. Cook. T. l.. Lindley, VIM. Pal
mer, j. s. Runyan, j. M. Grouse, F.
Aubley, Oliver kule, G. L. Long, Al
bert Hada, Finley Bros, A. A. Pardee,
F. w. Mccoy, Geo. Waiter, A. d.
Shaw and VIM. McGarrah. The last
named gentleman is a new subscriber.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Regular dances at the Opera House
on Friday night of each alternate week
every two weeks. a cordial invita-.
tiou extended to all
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Dresses are trimmed in great vari-
ely Of braid trimmings this fall. Gla-
sier ~ Co. have the ONLY line of fancy
dress braids in town. They also have
best calico at one to two cents per yard
cheaper than any in the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Christmas is near at hand and if you
want TO purchase present that is USE
ful as well as ornamental, go to Noble
x Case. They will fit you out.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Most any kind of farm produce, in
limited quantities, goes on subscription
at this Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Go to Woodward for hats. caps, dry
goods and notions. Low prices, fair
treatment and good quality are the ele-
ments which are building up his trade.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Mrs. w w. Cook went to Wichita
today TO visit her daughter, Miss Myr-
tie, who is having her ear treated by an
expert physician.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Go to Lebrecht for Coal. Colorado
Potatoes, Corn, Oats, Bran and Shorts.
Highest price paid for hides, furs and
Poultry.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Noble Il Case have added nice line
of Delft Enameled Ware to their stock.
1t is handsome in appearance and war
ranted not to scale off. See it and you
will buy 1t for Christmas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

w. H. McCague and Dick Purcell
came uU from Alva last Wednesday
Dick returned on Friday and Mac will
remain until the 20th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Rev. VIM. and Mrs. Long came over
from Wellington last week and are Wis
iting with their daughter, Mrs. B. S.
Kaufman, and family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Chase Hdw. Co. will have on sale a
nice lot of Christmas and New Year
gifts from the cheapest to the best.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

l.. d. McMurray and family are now
occupying the Hill property on Walnut
street.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Woodward handles complete stock
Of pens, pencils, tablets and ink.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

L Chance was in from Lake City on
Monday. arranging for the NJ w. A.
ball which occurs at that place ON the
night of December 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

FoR SALE-A good platform scales
Just the thing for farmers and stock
men. Will sell cheap for cash. J. G..
CLAYTON, Medicine Lodge. Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

w. +. Galloway handles all kinds of
Fresh and Salt Meats, Sausage, ETC.,
and guarantees reasonable prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Remember the Modern Woodmen
ball ut Lake City on Friday evening,
December 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Two train loads of cattle-14OO head
from Morgan, Texas, were received
1t this place on Monday morning, L.
b. Cole received 100 head and Frank
Fisher received 800. They consisted,
mainly, of COWS aud calves.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

+. w. Mccoy was in from Cedar
township on Monday. on business. Mr.
Mccoy is one of the most substantial
farmers in the county, as we'll as one
of the INDEx's most punctual sub
scribers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08
L. T. WILLIAMS Furniture Store


Picture
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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

our paper not arriving until this after
noon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Visit Wlthers' Photo Gallery for fine
Photographs. First door south of the
Grand hotel,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

a boy baby was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
E. E. Hagerman on saturday morning,
December 4. All are doing well.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

A. A. Pardee was in from Eagle on
Monday. The INDEX always appreci-
ates visit from Mr.. Pardee.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Chase Idw. Co. are receiving a full
line of Table Cutlery and Table Ware,
both in steel and silver.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

The coolest night of the season so
far was last Thursday. The thel NOM
eter stood one degree above zero.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Services every Sabbath morning and
evening at the Free Methodist hall.
Rev. w. F. Cooke, Pastor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08
MONEY TO LOAN G ler rs..0R sss
FINLEY BROS, Medicine Lodge, Kas.

G Q. Chandler went east on a bust
ness trip last Wednesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08
Don't Read This
$500 Piano very fine for 5000
SIoo Organ now for $40

Unless you are interested in where you can get
the most Furniture for the least money If you
wish to buy your Wife, Daughter, Sweetheart
or friend a Present, go to-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Last Thursdays earthquake was gen.
eral throughout the state.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Glasier s. Co. have overcoats that
keep out the cold, and their prices keep
no man from buying one.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

We need some stove wood. Will our
delinquent subscribers bring us in sew
eral loads?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Withers will make your photographs
for you. He does good work at reason
able prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

II yOu want something good in Tin
Ware, Noble Il Case have 1t. They
guarantee it not to rust in any kind of
water. Try 1t.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

A communication from Sharon ar
rived too late for publication.
and hence goes. over until next
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

E. b. Multer, of Kiowa township,
did business IN the city today.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Go TO Fars's for fine hand made
shoes-Green, Tan and Black.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Bob Clay, the Sexton Z. NJ, transact
ed business in the city today.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Remember thew Ball at Lake
City on the night of December II.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

II you want to look nice, go to With
ers for your photographs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08
Buy Your Winter Supplies Nov

or pay Il doctors bill FIRST, and be compelled 10
buy when you have no large assortment 10
select from. LOOK ut this money-making op-
pOrtunity. inside from the money and time
siyed by coils prevented.
UNDERWEAR PER GARMENT:
tents McriuO ...... ....................... 25c
Gents Heavy Feeccd lined =. -. ~ 40c
Gents Heavy Wool Flceced lined =. 80. 49c
Gents Striped WOOL. .................. SOC
Gents All Wool Scarlet. ..... .... 7sc
........-.....1 6c to CSC
Ladies Jersey Ribbed ..... zee. ....... 25c
Ladies' Combination Suits. ............ 47c
Children's underwear. ...-....... sc up
Depending on size.
just one more cass of those 1914 Cotton blank
ia Cotton Blankets ............... &c
wool Bihnkeis. .......... .............. Sl.30 up
C"ihi"i ...'--.--.'.' ..........-....... C9c
. Felt Boots complete with good ovorshoes 81
lot or good Ulster coats rs low as 900 81 IS
Muckintoshcs ............... .......... - 90 up
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Neff McClearey came in on visit to-
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

L, Sample is confined to bis room.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Kramer Deal is sick in Seattle, Wash
ington. we do not know what the ma
tura of the sickness is or how severe
is the attack.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Another big stock of Dry Goods just
received by Woodward, and he is selling
them at prices that will compel him to
make another big order IN a few days.
j. Nj. Grouse, of Barber county. I'M
loaded 500 cattle from Texas at this
place this week. Arch McCray will
winter them for him.-Alva Pioneer
Republican,.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08
Mrs. Potes stood her trip to Alva very
well and is resting easy.


Mrs. Potes stood her trip to Alva very
well and is resting easy.
John Lytle and family have moved
on the Strong place.
Police Judge Potes is doing a rushing
business these days.
Elder NJ. b. Ingle will begin meetings
at Pratt next Monday evening.
Withers cordially INVITES you to call
and see his sample photographs.
Jacob Achenbach, the Hardtner
ranchman, was at the courthouse today.
The W. CT U. meets Saturday after
noon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Houchin, sec.
WoOdward'S groceries are always
choice, fresh and clean, and his prices
are right.
j. ) Runyan and wife are being Wis
lied by Mr.. RS father, q. b. Runyan
Of Pennsylvania.
Remember the central committee
meeting next Saturday, December 11th.
Letthere be full attendance.
Ro6t. Mounsey went to Wichita to-
day in response to a telegram from
Mrs. MOunsey, stating that her brother
is dead.
B)rn-To Leonard OFT and wife in
Eagle township, on Sunday night De-
cember ), a girl baby. DR.. Moore in
attendance.
Kramer Deal is sick in Seattle. Wash
lngtOn. We do not know what the ma.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08
The Key
To Success
# You Are Not Prepared

the fault Is your own and you had better make
no delay, but come at once TO our store where
you always receive just what you want for
less money than the same article can be found
Mt any other store in the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

c. d. Newklrk is in from Moore.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08
WEDNESDAY,, DEC. s. 1887.
LOCAL NEWS.

A wedding is on the tapis.
a good snow fell last Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Withers cordially INVITES you to call
and see his sample photographs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

B)rn-To Leonard OFT and wife in
Eagle township, on Sunday night De-
cember ), girl baby. DR.. Moore in
attendance
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Elder NJ. b. Ingle will begin meetings
at Pratt next Monday evening.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08
Grand Prize Offer:

A Handsome Guitar to be given to
the person purchasing the largest
amount of goods at our store be-
tween Nov. 18th Dec. 31st. Don't
fail to take advantage of this offer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Police Judge Potes is doing a rushing
business these days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Jacob Achenbach, the Hardtner
ranchman, was at the courthouse today.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Robt. Mounsey went to Wichita to-
day in response to telegram from
Mrs. MOunsey, stating that her brother
is dead.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Men who wear good boot or a good
shoe should see the merchant who has
the best shoe and boot on the market,
and one that they will stand back of.
Glasier & Co. have them. Come in.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

john Lytle and family have moved
on tue Strong place.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-08

Remember the central committee
meeting next Saturday. December 11th.
Letthere be full attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-01
4 Bloody Battle.

Two Factions Of PoIandcrs Come To-
gether IN a Fight with Gums. Revolv-
ers. Pistols and Knives---Nine wiz
Die and 10 More are wounded.
At least nine men received fatal injuries
and possibly two score others were more or
less seriously wounded in a bloody riot at
Girardviile, Pa, Sunday night and early
Monday morning. The battle was the
outcome of a quarrel over the Hasleton
troubles. Thirty-siX men are known to
have been wounded and about 30 more are
being secreted by their friends who fear
that they will be sent to Jail Many ar
rests have been made. There has been
bad blood between two factions of Poles
living in different parts of the town. One
faction Of several hundred armed with
guns. revolvers, knives and clubs, marched
to hotel, where the other faction of about
an equal number were celebrating pay day.
Those at the hotel heard Of the approach
Of their enemies and armed themselves.
When the hotel was reached a bloody bat
tie ensued. The shooting was fast and fu-
rious-axes, knives, clubs and other weap-
ons were used with deadly effect The
battle lasted almost an hour, when the
Culacabbage gang was routed, leaving
their wounded behind
Everything in the house was smashed
and the floors were strewn with wounded
men. The walls were despatched with
blood After the routed rioters had re-
turned to their headquarters the Caven-
dish men armed themselves to the teeth
and marched to their enemies rendezvous,
where a battle still bloodier than the first
ensued
The police force and the constables Of
the surrounding region were called 70 the
scene, but were unable to cope with the
rioters, who continued hostlities until
morning. The townspeople did not SLEEP
all night They made no attempt to inter
fere. The place was in an uproar, but all
is quiet now. and no more trouble is an
ticipated. 1t is thought that after the ex-
element subsidies most of the guilty par
ties will be arrested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-01
The New York MayoraIty.

The contest for the mayoralty OF Greater
New York is becoming as complicated as a
multiplicity of nominations can make it.
As the situation stands TO date Seth Lowe
is the candidate of the Citizens claim on
an Independent platform; Henry George
has been nominated by the United Democ-
racy free silver, the Republicans nomi-
mated Gen. Benz. F. Tracy at the conven-
ton on Tuesday, and Patrick j. Gleason
is candidate all by himself Tammany
will nominate a candidate, and the Social
lists and one or two other minor organiza-
tions are to be heard from. How many OF
these candidates will be in the field when
the election comes in November remains to
be seen. The real contest thus far is that
of the Plat Republicans against Mr.. Low
on the ground that his nomination is ir-
regular and that the Citizens Union was
over ofiicious in putting him in the field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-01
Improved Business Conditions.

ExPresident Harrison once said that the
year SOP marked the high water mark
Of American prosperity. All those statistics
by which business activity is most general
Is measured now show notable increases
over 1892 The high water mark" there
fore, is being exceeded. Bank clearances
are considerably larger than at the CORES
ponding time in 1892. All but five of the
leading cities report increases. Railroad
tonnage is heavier than in 1892, and rail
road earnings equal the 1892 totals, many
Of the important systems reporting gains
over that wear The export movement, es-
pecally of grain, exceeds previous records
As compared with last year, when nearly
the low water mark was reached, the cur
rent business is enormously greater. Bank
clearances are actually 60 per cent heavier
Think Of it, clearances Of 81 ,36S, OOO, 900
against $50, 600 600. On the right side of the
ledger this week may be placed the begin
ming Of gold imports, the continued big ex-
cess of exports, the practical ending Of the
coal strikes, natural aud timely reaction
in stocks and the increasingly heavy bust
ness n iron and steel On the reverse side
should be put the yellow fever, which is re
strictinE business in the South somewhat,
and some falling off in the recent activity
in dry goods in the Northern cities. As a
whole, the volume Of business, as has al
ready been shown, is greaterthan in years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-01

The story, declared TO be true, has Just
leaked out, that there was plot against the
Cars life at the time of his recent visit to
Warsaw. The principal street between the
governor generals palace and the roval
castle was undermined by tunnel. The
conspirators were afraid the roadway would
collap'e and called in several masons to
build supports. The masons notified the
police. One hundred and thirty arrests
followed
Free mail delivery was established in
Barre a month ago and now the department
is to institute free house-to-house collection
of mail there. Each house has a special
box with an inside compartment to receive
mail and an outsid one from which the
carrier takes the mail. With each box is a
celluloid memorandum envelope into which
can be placed a sum of money and a state
ment made of the number and denomina-
ton of stamps wanted, The carrier will
take it to the office and on his next trip out
the stamps will be received in the box.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-01
May Have Been Murdered.

Although the cause of the death Of Mrs
Abigail Culver, whose lifeless body was
found on the road TO East Wallingford. has
not been definitely ascertained and prob
ably never will be, the supposition that she
was murdered has given place to the idea
that she met her death by natural means
writes the Cuttingsville correspondent Of
the Rutland Herald
1t has been learned that Mrs Culver
passed through Mount Holly on Monday Of
last week, calling on several acquaintance.
She stopped at Joseph Sweeneys, between
East Wallingford and Cuttngsville, and
had what she called "a good smoke, as
she was fond Of tobacco As far as is
known the people at Sweeneys were the
last who sa~ her alive On FRIDAY morn
ing her body was found by b. X Butter
field in a clump Of bushes near brook on
the road to East Walhngford
Mrs. Culver was about 60 years old. She
was eccentric and was thought to be par
italy deranged at times. An autopsy was
held over the body but the result has not
been made public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-01

The bubonic plague is again active in In
dia. 1t is asserted that the withdrawal of
the medical officers for service with the
troops on the frontier will entail conse-
quences infinitely more disastrous than any
thing happening on the frontier.
A mob in New Orleans Friday tried to
burn a schoolhouse that was intended for
use as a hospital for yellow fever patients
The two annexes were destroyed before the
crowd was driven back by the police and
the firemen had a chance to fight the flames
Prof Lee Stevens made balloon ascen-
sion at Niagara Falls Friday, Stevens was
hanging by his toes from trapeze when
the balloon exploded He quickly drew
himself up and while the collapsed bag
was rushing downward managed to detach
his parachute and get clear from the bal
loon. He landed without scratch
The grand jury at Versailles, Ind, hav-
ing failed TO return any indictment as a re-
suit of the recent lynching of five men at
that place, Gov. Mount has requested the
attorney general OF the state to 90 to Yer
sailles and take charge of the investigation
in person. The governor said that he would
confer with Judge New and have another
grand jury convened at once, and that the
inquiry would proceed without delay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-01
Earthquake In Maine.

Eastern Maine felt two earthquake shocks
Saturday afternoon. The first shock last
ed about five seconds There was a calm
for about five minutes. and then a second
and more severe shake was experienced,
which lasted for ten seconds Houses were
shaken so severely that in some cases the
inmates hurried out Of doors in alarm
Stoves and dishes ratified and here and
there chimney topplei over The motion
was from northeast TO southwest. Ii was
quick aud sharp conclusion and was ac-
companied by rumble like that made hy a
heavy team passing over plank bridge
The weather was fine and warm In Ban
gor the shock was not so noticeable a. it
was in the smaller towns.