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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

Colonies Cook AMI RUNKLE are
writing open letters to each other
about the fee system. The only in
terest the public has in this matter is
along the line of retrenchment and
reform. ANY argumentin favor of or in
opposition to the change from the fee
system to the salary system will be of
interest. What opinion either of
these gentlemen may have of the
other is absolutely of no Importance
to anyone. In fact, there should be
nothing personal in this matter at all.
The LEDGER don't exactly understand
why Col. Cook should take Col. Run
kle personally to task. A majority of
the Council occupies the same position
that Col. Runkle does. Has Col. Cook
no '.opinion" in regard to the others?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

doctors said 1 had the consumption.
I had a dreadful cough and could
not sleep at night. Twas advised by
a friend to try Pe-ru-na. got one
bottle, and the second night my
cough stopped. / took ten bottles,
and I will say that I believe I would
be a dead woman now il 1t had not
been for Pe-ru-na. I recommend
Pe-ru-na to all those who suffer with
Ia grippe"
Send for a free book on "Winter
Catarrh." Address the Pe-ru-na
Drug Manufacturing Company, CO.
lumbus. Ohio,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

On Monday, the 2Sth day of Febru-
airy, 1898, the remains of S. s. Craig
we're laid to rest by friends and rela-
tives. On the next day, March /, Mr..
JIM. Riley, another of u old and sub
stantial citizens and perhaps the
closest friend MIR. Craig had, passed
to his reward. Mr.. Riley, As a public
man and private citizen, was highly
respected and wsT thought OF by this
community. He and Mr.. Craig had
been citizens, business men, friends
and Masons together. 1t seems fitting
that they should pass to the unknown
hand in hand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
Thau ALI Come Back

Tuesday when the Klondyke spec
ial train pulled out from the station
here, it had on board as n of those
bound for that land of tabled richness,
John Fl. KellerhaIs, of Benton City.
Mr.. Kellerhals got as far as Moberly
and then, deciding that old Audran
was good enough for him, sold his
Klondyke outfit to DIR. J. j. HALEY
and returned home on the first train.
We are glad to have him back with us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

THE newspapers so p~ersistently
expose swindlers that the gentry find
1t necessary to invent new schemes
every week. One of the latest is the
farmer looking chap that travels
around with some ears of corn in his
pockets. The ears are three to six
times the size of ordinary ears OF corn.
He raised the corn from seed sent him
by his brother from somewhere. He'd
sell you a hundred grains for Csc or a
whole ear for 81. 1t is nothing but
ordinary corn, a number of ears dex-
terously cut and the sections glued
together to form n large ear. He
looks like a granger, his clothes are
rough and there is a trace of hayseed
In his abundant stock of hair, but he
IL a slick swindler and we would advise
you to feel under his coat tail with
the toe OF your boot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
Fiat

The Marshall (Mo.) Progress says:
A writer asks the question: "Why
would not fiat money do just as well
as any kind?" He received the fol-
lowing answer from the st. Louis
Republic:
swell, why wouldn't fat wheat
make just as good bread as No. 2
winter? Do you suppose that if you
should 60 to a merchant or to a hum
CRY man, with fiat ware house receipts
for wheat, corn OF pork, you could
sell that paper for the price of wheat,
corn or pork? Just try and see. Money
is inst as real as any other commodi-
ty. 1t must be, or at least represent,
the "actual stuff" No; sir, we do
not want fiat money. What we need
is the money of the Constitution, gold
and silver; plenty of both and each
given an equal chance in the mints.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

WE understand the lot sale of the
White block on Friday is creating
quite an interest. These lots are the
most valuable now in Mexico, and
with eastern capital coming in, max
ing money very cheap, it would seem
that this affords a good investment.
Young men working on a salary
should combine, if necessary, and buy
some Of these lots and begin putting
up something.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
1. J. SIMS CURED OF RUPTURE.
Has Been Afflicted Since 1863-N0N
Sound and Well.

THOMPSON, Mo-, February 1o.-I
have been treated for hernia by d.. 1,
Mayer, of the W. A. Levin Ruptufs
Cure Co., and take pleasure In sayins
to all my friends the success has bee1
even more than I expected. lam To-
day sound and we'll. / have ben
ruptured since 1868; got hurt liftingA
q wagon wheel in a sand patch ~
the plains. Been carrying this aiaic.
ton until DR.. Mayer cured me.
(Signed.) ]. ]. SIM.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
LA GRIPPE
Mistaken For Consumption Given
Up to Die.

To some people the mention of la
grippe calls forth q smile. They are
the people who have never had it.Any
one who has ever had even the slight
est touch of Ia grippe knows well the
complete misery it bripgs.And not on
ly misery for the time being, but unless
properly treated its sequella follow 1t
month after month until the patient
despairs Of ever getting well again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Always
Proves Effectual,

There are no better medicines on
the market than Chamberlain's. We
have used the Cough remedy when
all others failed, and in every instance
1t proved efectual. Almost daily we
hear the virtues of Chamberlain's
remedies extolled by those who have
used them. This Is not an empty
puff, paid for at 30 much a line, but is
voluntarily gwen in good faith, in the
hope that suffering humanity may try
these remedies and, like the writer, be
benefited.-From the GlenviIle, (W.
Va.) Pathfinder. For sale by Wool
bridge q Purdy, Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
L. R. WHITLEY.

Keep them out-al those germs,
the seeds Of disease, that r trying
day and night to get a foothold in your
system. You can't do 1t, unless your
liver is active.
The very best medicine for the liver
and the blood Ii DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. Take it when
you're getting thin, or have pimples
or eruptions, when you've no appetite
and feel arun-down',(these are warn
Ing s~ignais)-and you'll save yourself
from serious illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

Pe-ru-na is the
remedy for all
such cases. Mrs.
Lou Davis, Fay
e~tteville, Tenn,
writes as fol-
lows: ST was
afflicted with a
dis Q Q COM
monty known as
Ia grippe; the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
Gard of Thanks.

the Editor OF the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Mo-, March /, 1885,
DEAR SIR: 1 wish to offer, through the
columns of your paper, my sincere
thanks to my many friends and neigh
bors for their kindness to my beloved
wife during her recent and fatal ILL.,
ness. I shall ever be grateful to them
for their careful attention to her in
her last hours. Respectfully,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

Mr.. j. A. MEDLEY, candidate for
the Legislature from Audrain county,
writes the LEDGER that he ia top
posed to the State FAIR and also OPP
posed to the University endowment as
proposed in the last General Assembly,
and is ready to answer any questions
in regard to his position OIL State
ianuea -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

THE Mexico LEDGER has made
arrangements to publish in full Hon.
Champ Clark's weekly Washington
letter. These letters will be a feature
of the LEDGER, which the manage
ment feels ure will be highly appre-
ciated by all our readers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
BRYAN's OPINIONS.
Believes the United States Should Be
Slow to Act in the Premises

TOPEKA, KAN, Feb. 25.-William j.
Bryan, who was the principal speaker
at the banquet of the Democratic Club
in this city last night, was interviewed
to-day concerning the Maine affair.
SIN my opinion we should be slow
to act in. the Maine affair, especially
under the trying circumstances which
confront u.s." he said. "Another fact
which, in my mind impels US to exer-
else discretion is that the officiallnves-
tigation of the explosion is now being
made. The United States can not
afford to be too hasty in this matter.
International questions r involved
and it would be a sad compliment to
our government were we to openly
and maliciously bring about strained
relations by d anxiety to locate the
responsibility for the Maine disaster.
Nothing should be done until the
investigation is completed"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

In the proper column in the Weekly
LEDGER will be found the announce
ment of Judge 8. M. Edwards, candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for the office of Judge OF the Pro-
bate Court OF Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
Sole manufacturer, P. o. Boz -
Since Her Bsbyhood.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. %, -
The following statement IL naade
Louisa Abraham. 20S Bolivar afee5
this city: "We have used HoeqA
Sarsaparilla and Hoods Pits y ~
house with excellent results.
ter has been troubled with Co.
since she was q baby, but we savgl
Hoods Sarsaparilla in the sprtnee
she has not been troubled with -
ions since. In many other -
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done
oood.D
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
JOSEPH

The work of remodeling the Ringo
Hotel will be begun on April 1st, and
while the building lie being repaired
proprietor John NJ. Davis and family
will probably occupy the Col. John
A. Judy property, lately vacated by
B. F. Orear and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

HON. WALTER WILLIAMS, Of the
Columbia Herald, is delivering lect-
ures throughout the country on the
"Big Head" Mr.. Williams is greeted
everywhere with large, intelligent
and enthusiastic audiences.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

MEXICO dirt is a good investment.
You should arrange to buy a lot at the
w. H. White sale Friday. Some of
the Jest sites for business property
will be sold on that day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

THE Mexico LEDGER ought. to have
considerable news from the people
who have gone to Klondyke. We
have arranged for at least half a dozen
special correspondents, who will send
the LEDGER the news from time to
time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

THIS entire community u the
death of s. 8. Craig, n of Mexico's
best known and best hearted citizens.
We all join in extending %sincerest
sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
Administrators Notice.

Notice Ia hereby given that Ie.ss
Of administration upon the eetss
John A. Martin, deceased, haye
granted the undersigned BY tne ~
bate Court OF Audrain Countys2
souri,, bearing date February -
All persons having claims s.s
said estate are requested Y 49,
them for allowance to the admln.14
tor within one year after on
granting letters, or they may ~ -as.
Guided from any benefito OF sucn cSs
and If such claims be mot exnsss
within two years from the .
viii be forever barred. -u
ISAAC HOCKADA1s
4s-4t. Adninistrss0ss
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
Stock Shipments.

March 1: e. M. Lawder, 2o7 49,
to East st. Louis; 8. M. Ricss
sheep to East st. Louis.
Feb. 28th: Jacob Schopp, - -
tie to East st. Louis.
Feb. 9th: T. M. and J. W. DoNsaI
So hogs to East st. Louis; PovehA
Hook, GA hogs to East st. Louis.
Feb. 18th: Overfelt & Hamilton =
sheep to East st. Louis.
March End: T. 81. Jones, % No.
cattle to Higginsvilie, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

GOVERNOR STEPHENS to-day APP
pointed Charley Craig Coal Oil In
spector of Mexico vice his father, s.
s. Craig, deceased. This appointment
meets with the approval of all our
mamie
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
uanntv Sheriff HAIRY Atch1son h

Deputy Sheriff Harry AtchIson is
home from Fulton, where be took
Sam Silyery to the Insane Asylum
Tuesday. Harry says that 1t is the
general impression in Fulton that
DIR. Coombs will be restored to the
SUPPLEMENTARY OF the Asylum at the
next meeting of the board.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
We are agents for the

We are agents for the
celebrated line Of Moline
farming machinery. We
guarantee our goods; we
guarantee our prices; we
will not be undersold.
Call and see our line be-
fore buying. Ferris &
Cauthorn, West Side of
Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

SOME of the students at the State
University in their anti-Spanish DEM
onstrations acted a good deal like we
might expect Spaniards to behave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
MARCH came in Just so SO.

SECRETARY LONG exeulpates Spain
from any "oflcial participation" in
the Maine disaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

UNCLE SAM, while he does not want
any war, is getting ready for business
along that line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
Attention. A. %. n. W.

All who are interested In the order
and its future are requested to be
present at the regular meeting night,
Monday, March z, to hear the report
of the representatives to the grand
lodge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

Hiram Greer, formerly Of Mexs,.
late of Montgomery City, has mcss.
to Victoria, Texas, near which p.
he win locate permanently. u.
Greer 1t one of Missouri's most -
stantiaI citizens and We regret ~
much to have him move, bat thsg
come back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
Among the candidates Tor the NJ

Among the candidates for the ap-
pointment OF Justice OF tho Peace in
place of j. NJ. Riley, deceased, are B.
r. Tomlinson, ii. P, Warden and Mr..
Dudley. The appointment will be
made by the County Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

Hatton ID to hEte : big cake walk
on or about tha 9tth Of this mortlI.
Col. Jim LeepS II the leading spirit
In the enterprise
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

Miss Vera Crouch, OF Columbia, is
the guest Of Mr.. T. A. Chopper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
Mrs. Waddlngham Heard From.

from tine ST. Louis Globe emocrat.
A letter was received by Sheriff
Troll yesterday from Mrs. Purlina
Wsddingham, now of Martinsville,
Mich, formerly of Mexico, Mo-, ask
ing for an increase of her alimony.
She claims she married her divorced
husband, William Waddingham, for
merly Appointment citizen of st. Louis,
in 1858. She says that about thirty
years ago he compelled her to gee a
divorce, after which he married a
young girl. The court allowed her
500 a month alimony, but she says
that this is not enough. Col. Wad-
bingham is now said to live in East
st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
A TEXAS WONDER.
Hall's Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls GreatDss
covery cures all kidney and bladdR
troubles, removes gravel, cures ~
betes, seminal emission, weak -
lame back, rheumatism and all irreg
ularities of the kidneys and bladdg
in both men and women. RsgulstM
bladder trouble in children. II -
sold by your druggist, win be sent ~
mail on receipt of 81. One smal -
tie is two months treatment, and ~
cure any case above msntioned.
e. w. Hale
Sole manufacturer, P. o. Boz ~
Waco, Texas.
Waco, Texas, July q, 1ss7.-Wa'
the undersigned, of Waco, have -
Halls Great Discovery for kidne{
and bladder trouble, and can chez
fully recommend 1t.
Jno. II. Harrison. A. 8. Foster,
Sam J. Lakeland. e. 8. Frey.
Payne Dixon. j. p. BAIL.
j. w. Cothreil. ]. w. Baugh.
Bill Harris (ex-SheriH.)
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

Choice line Of new wrappers-60c e
s1.25-just received at the Famous.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

Ask for the G. d. Corset and take
no other, for they are the best. For
sale ct the Famous.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03

George Riley, Of Auxvasse, = n1
to attend the funeral Of his brosns's
j. NJ. Riley, to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
IL. H. LARIMORE,
Attorney at Law,
MEXICO, MO.

Collections and an legal business entrusted to
my care win receive prompt attention.
Once with L. p. crigisr, over Boston shoe
Store, southeast corner Of square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
Obituar1es Next Weak.

NGxE WEEK. -
The obituaries of Solomon Hnocls,
VIM. and Mrs. Mareafet Matthews win
appear in next weekss paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-03
In Reference to Supporting Home Men.
From the SheIbina Democrat.

From the Shelbina Democrat.
The Columbia Herald and other
newspapers are Of the opinion that q
newspaper should not remain silent
simply because a candidate is county
man, or that it is a Democratic pri-
mary, this with reference to his de-
merits. II a man is guilty of political
treachery, double dealings or bossism
the people should be told of it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26

Many people In Brattlehoro and through.
out Vermont will indorse the following Ian.
suage nom the Northfeld News. at is an
noenced that Col. Kittridge Ha-kins has
ietired from the Brattlehoro postoffce contest
IN favor OF his competitor, DR.. ID. p. Web
s'er, Those who know Col Haskins best
nave been inclined to the opinion that his
ability, and experience in public life would
make him more valuable man in some other
POSITION. BY the way, Vermont would be
"rtnnate il Windham county saw fit to send
NJ w, Hasklns TO the state senate this year "
my not follow out the Nevis suggestion
mat Col. Hsskins would fulfil the require.
nehts OF the position with credit to the
county and state is abundantly proved by hi
record as a legislator. That record is well
Known to Vermonters.
One important fact seems not to have beeu
'eken INTO consideration in all the discus.
s,ons that have been made with reference to
ne route for an electric railroad from this
sown TO Nnthfeld, Mass 1t is d
TACT which would stand in the way of the
Nn"icate of electric railroad promoters, OF
winch Il. C. Crosby is member, even should
'hey prefer to build the road to Vernon and
cross the river there instead of crossing il
mere. The Vermont legislature granted the
hrattieboro street railroad company charter
10 hnlld road from Brattleboro to the Mass.
achusetts line when Mr.. Crosby was presi
Gent at the company. This charter is still
neid by the company, and although they
Prohahiy never will use it, the syndicate can
not build on the Vernon route without huv.
ing the charter of the Brattleboro company
ne Brattehoro company would probably
not relinquish their charter for small
amount and thus the Vernon route would in
v"lve much capital in addition to the in
creased cost over the other route through
Hinsdale
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
HOod,e D;IJc are tasteless, mild, eff,
AAOOAa 4 lAlS tive. All druggists. q
Vermont Press Association.

The 2Sth annual meeting of the Vermont
Press association was held at the Pavilion
Hotel Friday evening and was we'll attended
by the Representative newspaper men of the
state, who discussed various subjects relative
to newspapers and advertising rates.
The following gentlemen were elected as a
committee to look after the publication of the
laws: Il j. Humphrey of Poultney, l.. II,
Lewis of Morrisville and f. f. Howe OF
Montpelier.
A committee to look after the libel laws at
the next session of the Legislature are, l. T.
Thayer of St. ,Tohnsbury, G. s. Forbes of st.
Adams, w. b. Howe and F. E. Langley OF
Barre.
The following are the officers elected for
the ensuing year: President, r A. Perkins
| of Rutland; vice presidents, E. A. Mutt OF
Montpelier; H. G. Whltehill of Waterbury
ii. L. Cushman of Bennington; secretary L
B. johnson Of Randolph; treasurer, W. G
BelkDap of Bellows Falls executive commit
| tee, G. $. Forbes ofSt. Alhane, H. E. Parker
| OF Bradford, II. Humphrey Of Poultney.
| After the business of the evening had been
! finished short talks were given by differen
members, very pleasant time being spen
and many witty as well as pertinent remarks
were made. On motion of l.. II. Lewis thu
meeting was adjourned subject to the call o
the executive committee. discussion was
held in which the members were advised no
to cut rates with advertising agents and tn
Loud bill now before congress was favored b.
nearly all the members.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
CHARLESTOWN.

Nat Andrews of Springfield was in town
briefly Monday.
Miss Eva Fuller, teacher in Bellows Falls
spent Sunday with her mother.
Rev. w. B. I. Smith of St. Luke's church
exchanged last Sunday with Rev. MIR. Bailey
of Penacook.
Mrs. Helen Tidd is in very poor health, re-
quiring the constant attendance of hel
daughter, Mrs. b. IL. Murray.
Mrs. Fred Hutchins and son passed Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Hum
of Bellows Falls.
Rev. and Mrs. Z. T. Blake are entertaining
her mother, Mrs. Colcord, and grandchild
this week.
Miss Caroline Howard, teacher of the inter
mediate school, was called to Lewiston, Ne.
| Monday on account of the illness of hel
brother.
Miss Martha Z. Weld goes to Washington
ID. c., for the winter, after passing a weel
with her sister, Mrs. W. K. Putnam, il
Claremont.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
sIMoNsyrLLE.

r. S. Fuller visited his daughter, Mrs.
Stella Lockwood, in Bellows Falls last week.
We are glad to learn that Montford SIM
mons is recovering from his recent accident.
Asa p. Thornton has been dangerously i'll
and he ia now very infirm.
Mrs j. w. Hazeltine is quite i'll and is at
tended by DIR. Havens.
There were no services at the church Sun
day on account of the snow storm.
Nine of the young people from this place
attended the Snuth Londonderry school Sat-
urday evening.
Eighty people assembled at the residence
of q. p Eldred Friday evening and had an
enjoyable time with music and games.
Mrs. Anthony Williams has been very sick.
She il attended by DR.. j. A. Stevenson and
DR.. Ravens was called for consultation. She
is slowly recovering.
Saturday Mrs. j. Fl. Head donated two
volumes to the library David Copperfield,
Charles Dickens; Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Seas, Jules Verne. We extend
thanks.
The Simonsville Dramatic club is rehears-
ing the drama, sour JIM, and the farce, ga
Drop Too Much" which will be ready for
the stage soon in the town hall at Peaseville
The young people would like to SEE large
number OF people present and will be glad to
welcome you.
Perry Williams of Huron, Ind, who married
Miss Lizzie Chase of this place, sister of q.
b. Chase, died at his pleasant residence in
Huron recently, of pneumonia. He was a
| successful farmer and a man respected by his
many friends He was g-nial, kind neigh
hor and friend and will he missed by many
acquaintance. The sympathy of her rela-
| tive- in the east are extended to Mrs. Will
liams in her hour OF bereavement. She at
| tended school in this district more than forty
years ago.
At the hearth stone no more she will see
| The form she loved SO well;
| few years she will dwell
Upon this earthly plain,
And meet with Joy again
Her husband in eternity.
| Last week Mrs L. b. Howe and Mrs. Fl
M. Peabody donated to the town library IL
volumes of fiction:
Won by Waiting, Edna Lyall
A Son of Hagar, Hall Caine
Love Knows No Law, Leon de Tinseau
Her Sacrifice, F. w. Pearson
An American Journey, Edward Aveline
A Woman Halter, Charles Reade
Two Masters, B. M. Croker
The Hidden Path, Marion Harlant
Helene Sainte Maur, Luman Aller
Carried by Storm, Nav A. Fleming
The Story of Margaret Kent, Ellen o. Kirk
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
A Vermont Actress.

Miss Sarah Perry, Newfane girl, is win
ming laurels as an actress, particularly with
William Gillette in "Secret Service"
prominent dramatic critic says "Mr. Gillette
has surrounded himself with an admirable
hody of PLAYERS, and as his foil in the ro-
nance, he has charming aid in Miss Sarah
Perry. Her Edith Varney is one Of the most
delightful of stage presentations. Miss Perry
came east from St Louis less than three years
ago, novice in practic Il stagecraft. Her
sincerity. joined to her looks and manners,
impressed Charles Frohman, and she was alb
sorbed by the Empire Stock company. In
"Under the Red Robe" she was the Nine
2 iton, and her growth in art was so rapid
that within short time she given the
role of Mime Cocheforet. She was then known
as Jane Harwar, later on taking her present
nom du theatre. She entered the cast oi"Se
cret Service" very unobtrusively, and hel
success in the part, although she followed il
the footsteps OF Amy Busby and Blanch.
Walsh, was pronounced" She has been OF
! the stage little more than two years.