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The Iola register., 1900-11-09
RISING STAR.
Y. NJ. Mnllnrh- Rennr,nr

l. ~ NoIhTu, Reporter,
Nov. 5.-Miss Nellie Ruxton came
out from lola and spent Sunday at
home.
Carl Stickley took dinner with your
correspondent and family Sunday.
w 7 Stout built hue for Robert
Dougherty last week
r NJ Wollard and wife visited at +.
g AXtell's last Friday.
George Wynn sold team of mules
to II Dougherty last week.
Leonard Stout visited his sister
Mrs Stickley Friday.
The Presidential campaign has al
most been eclipsed by the fight for
County superintendent, but their
troubles will soon be over, for one or
the other party anyhow, ere this is put
into print.
How will the election go? OF course
Mckinley will be elected, He will give
Bryan close race in Missouri, and
some of the Southern states, he will
carry New York, Illinois, Kansas,
Colorado and Bryan's home state.
that is what we think about it, we may
know more about it next week.
Will Frame is hauling corn to Mr.
Beatty.
The families of r f. Stout and
Ralph Sprague visited at w T Stout's
Sunday.
The Iola register., 1900-11-09
Notice to Campaign Subscribers.

N"'i'" w OdillUilgn DuDSCIlDpfS.
Campaign subscriptions to the
Weekly REGISTER end with this num-
ber, and unless otherwise ordered the
paper will be discontinued. n apv
who have been taking it during the
campaign wish to have it continued,
they should notify this Office at once
by letter or postal card. The regular
price of the REGISTER is 81 80, payable
any time during the year. 1t is a
good paper and the editor will refund
the price to anybody who, after taxi
ing it year, will come in and look
him in the eyes and tell him he has
not got the worth of his money out
of it.
The Iola register., 1900-11-09
DIAMOND.
MIST W Jones Reporter,


Nov 5-Mrs Turner of lola, accom-
panied by lady friend from In.
dianapolis, Ind, visited Mrs Bibens,
north of Wise, since our last.
Keaner Mcconnell has gone to Iowa
to join his wife who went some weeks
ago. They expect to make that their
future home.
Mr. and Mrs Mason of Moran, visited
Mr. and Mrs Robenstein recently. Mr.
Mason is recovering from his late
illness.
Mr. Rowley is here visiting his
parents. He expects to take car
load of cattle back with him to
Colorado.
Oscar Dragoo had the misfortune to
cut his foot quite badly about two
weeks ago.
Mrs d r. Day of Colony, visited her
cousin. Mrs Charles Dragoo, two
weeks ago Mrs Dragoo returned
home with her and left Charley to
keep batch, much to that gentleman's
disgust.
Ida Latham has returned from
Miami county where she has been
since June.
Mr. and Mrs Charley Wolf were all
at Wise one day recently.
y quilting at Cora Sprague's since
our last Those present report a
finished quilt
B d Jones visited at home few
daos during his vacation, butreturned
to his work at Osawatomie.
Lille Smith undertook to have a
surprise party on her brother Clar-
ence upon his return from western
Kansas, but he surprised the crowd
by bringing wife home with him.
Mr. and Mrs Hampton of Rising
Star neighborhood Sundayed with
Mrs Hampton's parents near Wise.
Joe Hardz and wife are here from
Rice county visiting II A Hardz and
other relatives.
Elijah Banta has moved back from
Western Kansas and will try his luck
in old Allen again.
Mr. Harry Ballard of lola seems to
have urgent business in this vicinity
every Sunday.
Miss Florence Ve2ie, the teacher at
Waverly, visited her home folks near
Carlyle Saturday and Sunday.
The Iola register., 1900-11-09
0be Cou3ty NQws
interesting Items From All Over Allen County and
lmpartially Set Down by Register
Reporters.

Tobey, Tinker, Miller and others will
burn gas in a few days.
Messrs. Amos, Savage and Stewart
addressed the Center people last week
and by their clean tolk and courteous
manner, which was very effective, won
friends.
A Ramsay is building a barn.
The heaviest rain for two years fell
Tuesday night and will stop the
threshers for some time.
The Iola register., 1900-11-09
Rock Creek

Misses Maud and Effie Hardin gave
a party Tuesday evening in honor of
their friend Miss Archer of Missouri.
All reported pleasant time.
Mr. H H Jones's melancholy voice
was heard hurrahing for Mckinley
the first of the week.
Several of the young people from
this vicinity attended literary at Car
lyle Friday night.
a large crowd from this neighbor-
hood witnessed the big rally in lola
Monday night
Fl j Powell went to Ness Cityto cast
his vote.
Rev. N L Vezie will preach at Rock
Greek, Thursday evening Novem-
ber Is.
Chas Null and family of lola, Wis
tied his brother A b Null Sunday.
The service at Rock Creek for Nov
ember Is, will be dismissed on ac-
count of quarterly meeting at Salem.
Don'tforgetlthe Missionary Associ-
alton meets at the home of Mrs Rut-
ledge Saturday.
The Iola register., 1900-11-09
ALLEN CENTER
John Tredway, Reporter.

Nov. 3,-Mr. and Mrs. Tinker have
returned home from Ohio.
People are still hauling cane to the
mill.
Nov. lst is here and no killing frost
|yet.
Mr., Hutton's loss of horse and
Wagon by the cars last week leaves
Ihim discouraged, buthe will surmount
he difficulty.
Mr. aud Mrs Jury have returned
irola their Illinois visit
The Funk Bros. have their barn
tnclo.ed.
a pipe line VIII be laid from the
3hlfeSi web around The section lines
len taser immediately. Messrs.
The Iola register., 1900-11-09
NeOShO Valley
Chas l.. Arnold. Rep6rte

NeOshO Valley
ChaS L. Arnold, Reporter
n Arnold is putting the finishing
touch ON his new house. 1t will cer-
tainly be "A pleasure to have his fam
! lily occupy neat coy domicile of
their own like this. While the house
was being built Mr. Arnold and wife
staid in granary and boarded the
hands. They will now move their
/ family over from LaHarpe.
/ A week ago last Sunday II. II. Ben
nett and wife and Miss Austie Bonnell
drove out to NJ = Jacoby's after
church and dined, and last Sunday
Mr. Jacoby and wife in like manner
dined at Mr. Bennetts.
On last Thursday literary was or
ganized at Union by electing Mr. Gull
bertson as president. 1t is intended
to hold meetings once every two
weeks.
Sometime during the early part of
spring, in March we think, Mr. Garlic
living on Mr. Young's place, just
north of the railroad, opened small
blister or pimple on one of his toes.
Since that time gangrene set in and
now the doctor is trying to reduce the
swelling of his leg sufficient to ampu-
tate it below the knee, but may have
to be done higher up.
Tobe Vancil gave up going to Okla
homa as he intended and moved into
town.
Miss Cooper, trained nurse, has
had oversight of the sick folks at Mr.
Bolins for the past week. All are inn
proving slightly.
The passer-by can readily observe
new improvements on Peter Young's
place,
Anna McCabe, who has been In very
poor health for three or four years
has gone to Kansas City to be treated
by a specialist.
The writer hereof picked up a two !
pound package of coffee in the road
near the lake crossing west of town,
on Thursday morning of last week. |
full red tape observance will not be |
required, but the rightful owner can
obtain it by convincing us that he is
entitled to it.
$. Y. Enfield was badly hurt by be-
ing kicked by one of his horses last
Sat rday. The animal did not stop
with single kick but repeated his
strokes as long as Mr. Enfield re-
mained in reach. He received one
blow on the head that knocked him in
and the cash required ten
stitches to close it up. The stroke
that seems to be hurting him the worst
at present was on the leg. 1t is only
by the use of a crutch that he is en-
abled to get around.
Mrs Frank Drake left during the
early part of last week for Elk county
o visit her folks.
The Neosho river again assumes n
placid, peaceful appearance and does
lot look as though it had ever done
anything wrong like breaking Trine's
'team boat to pieces, causing the
raveling public to cover a great dis
ance in getting around its back waters
tic. /
Neighbors and friends are giving
assistance to Mr. Bolin in his time of q
iced which is but the performance of
uty. The latest proffer is to make a t
eneral turn out and gather corn for
i'm today Wednesday, and tomor- p
ow. \
AT the election this township tied on G
resident with a slight local differ I
nee in favor of the Populist. This {
hows us where we stand politically. q
The Iola register., 1900-11-09
District No 3R.
Mary Moore. Rennrler-

Nov 5-Wm Smith called at F. N
Moore's last Saturday evening.
The oyster supper at Fair View last
Friday night was we'll attended and
all reported good time.
Enoch Palmer and wife visited at
7 b Moore's last Sunday.
Henry Smith lost a valuable horse
last Saturday night
Otis and William Smith and Harry
Moore visited with John Collins last
sunday.
William Barron and family visited
at Chas Henderson's last Sunday.
Good milk COW. Inquire Of G. w
Dunaway, 4O6 s. Oak street, lola.
The Iola register., 1900-11-09
GRIFFIN.
7 NJ Wtt,,!ard, Reporter

Well, election is over and we sup
pose there will be some long faces
soon.
Mr. Roscomeyer and wife visited at
Strocks over Sunday.
Frank Pearsoll was making brooms
for c w Griffin last week.
Joseph Botley lost "A fine driving
mare Saturday.
Miss Lizzie Stacy was visiting in
TINS neighborhood Sunday.
Ye Scribe is the possessor of a fine
boy, born Saturday, November 3.
Mrs Griffin is staying at c Garri-
sons taking care of her new grandson.
Alex Boxley had a horse badly cut
on the wire last Friday night.
81 have used Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
find it to be great medicine" saws
Mr.. f. 5. Phipps, of Poteau, Ark.
1T cured me of bloody Aux, | cannot
speak too highly of it," This remedy
always wins the good opinion, if not
praise OF those who use it. The quick
cures which it effects even in the most
severe cases make it a favorite every-
where. For sale by lola Druggists.
The Iola register., 1900-11-09

Puts life and hope ia the human
heart makes you well-keeps you we'll.
That's what Rocky Mountain Tea
does. Ask yOnr Drupeist.
The Iola register., 1900-11-09
Spring Branch


Mr. II II Jones came down from
Bonner Springs Saturday and re-.
mained till after election. He started
to Panhandle, Texas, Wednesday
night to look up a location. Mrs
Jones and the children will remain at
Bonner Springs while he is gone.
Mrs Hubbard and children started
to Memphis, Tennes see, Monday to
make their home, where Mr. Avery
Hubbard has law practice.
Tom Anderson shipped car load
Of stock cattle to Texas Tuesday. He
will bring back four car loads with
him.
Peter Gates returned from Kansas
City, Wednesday, where he has been
the past week
There was party at Mrs Hardins
Tuesday night.
Our school was dismissed Tuesday
afternoon.
To remove a troublesome corn or
hunion; First soak the corn or bun
ion in warm water to soften it, then
pare 1t down as closely as possible
without drawing blood and apply
Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily:
rubbing vigorously for five minutes at
each application. A corn plaster
should be worn for few days, to pro-
tect 1t from the shoe. AS general
liniment for sprains, bruises, lame
ness and rheumatism, Pain Balm is
unequa,ed. For sale by lola Drug
gists.
The Iola register., 1900-11-09
For Sale

Nice new four room house in High
land Place. Free gas Inquire OF
w G. slaughter & Son or at 22o 3rd
81. Hirhland Place
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Simon j. Sprinkle and wife, of Assump.
ton, ILL.,, came Friday to visit their dsneh.
ter, Mrs. Charles Merryman, north OF
Leon, and other relatives and friends.
They will be here about month,
Geo A Cowden, the efficient manage,
of Balle@'s lumber yard, left Tuesday on
months vacation going first to Fl.
Scott, Kas, and from there will visit
Sabine Pass and dNher southern points of
interest.
Il. Harvey and wife came in from Col.
orado Springs, Color ado, Friday, and ale
at work getting their residence on west
Commercial street in shape to occupy 1t.
Their many friends in this city are very
glad to have them in Leon once more.
F. F. Bedier and Hinton Gunter depar,-
ed Monday for the latter's home in Santa
Clara county, California, where Mr.. Be-
der will examine fruit farm owned bv
Mr.. Gunter, and if it suits him will com.
plete trade in which Mr.. Gunter gets
MIR. Bedier's farm just east of Leon and
his Leon residence for his California prop-
erty.
John Leazenby farmer residing near
GAINESVILLE, passed through Leon Saturday.
He was one of the men injured in the o
wreck near Mendota, H., the first of last
week and was seriously injured. His face
was badly scalded, one of his legs broken
his ankle dislocated and he was bruised
and damned up in bad shape. He was on
stretcher. in charge of F. A. Runners
professional nurse from Mendoza -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

NJ. Mayer, the extensive clothing
dealer departed Saturday evening for
Chicago, where he will purchase his
spring stock Of clothing and furnishing
goods. He goes to market earlier than
usual this year, but he is shrewd and
careful buyer who watches the market
closely. He is satisfied that clothino
will be advanced for the spring trade
and goes in now SO as to take ADVANTAGES
OF prices before the raise goes into effact.
sy buying now he will be able to vi 20
his customers the benefit of his fore.
sight and will be in shape to MAZE
better prices than merchants who Wal
couple Of months before buying. :
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18
MATTERS OF RECORD.
What the Recorders office has Done
During the Year Just Closed.

From his first annual report submit.
ted TO the board of supervisors by
County Recorder Chas. III. Brown, it
will be seen that the people of Decatur
county made no. mistake in electing
him to the Office. During the year the
recorder collected total of $2,2lS.55
and after paying his own and deputy's
salary he turned the sum of $4lS.55 into
the county treasury, something never
done before by any county recorder.
1t is indeed splendid record and one
which is duly appreciated by the tax
payers of the county. During the
twelve months there were 34G6 instru.
ments recorded, the items being as fol.
-lnWS:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Mrs. John Archey died at her
home northwest of Leon last Friday
night. The funeral services were held
on Sunday, the interment being at the
Dunkard cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Col. s. j. Bulnison, the Davis City
auctloneer, was in the city Saturday.
He informs us he is billed to assist
Col. Wood in crying thirteen big cattle
sales this month and next.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

The board of supervisors adjourned
Saturday afternoon after being in session
two weeks. The new board is composed
Of two republicans and one democrat,
w. H. Campbell, the senior member, be.
ing elected chairman. They made a
clean sweep for the republican appli.
cants for the positions controlled by
the board, r. l.. Shira, Of Woodland,
being chosen as steward Of the county
farm, II. l.. Martin, of Center, foreman
of the road work, j. +. Leeper, of Ham
ilton, superintendent of bridge work,
and N. G. Rhoades, of Leon. court house
janitor. Last year when the democrats
had majority on the board they were
very liberal in their appointments. Civ.
ing half Of the positions steward of the
poor farm and bridge superintendent ia
republicans, but the present board seems
to have adopted the rule that no demo
Gratis need apply. Comment is unneces
sary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18
6rain.o! 6raln-oI

Remember that name when you want a did
liciouS, appetizing. nourishing food drink
take the place Of coffee. Sold by all grocer
made OF pure grain it aids digestion Il.
strengthens the nerves. 1t is not a ST mulai
but health builder and the children as wed
rs the adults can drink it with great benefit.
Costs about n as much as coffee. loc and pic,
per package Ask your grocer for Grain o.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Invitations are out announcing social
dance given at Van Warden's opera hall
on Friday evening. Music by the Parlor
Mandolin Club. Grand march at $50
sharp. Tickets $l.O
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Don't fail to attend Hon. G.P. Arnold
klondyke lecture at the opera hall next
Wednesday evening. 1t will be inter.
esting and the proceeds will be used to-
ward paying the expenses of the G. AL
delegate to Chicago encampment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

See that line of trimmed hats at
Thompson K Warmers. Yon can take
your choice OF them at 80 cents while
they last.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

will trade pictures for hens. Want
good ones and will make prices on pic
lures the same as if you was paying cash.
Call and see me. J. G. WARNER.
North Side Gallery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

a. w. Sanger, of Center township was
painfully and seriously injured last Tues
day while ridining on a wagon. Webs
many friends hope that he will soon
entirely recover from the accident.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

FL. 7. Rogers and E. A.. Wilson, of
GAINESVILLE, with their wives, passed
through Leon Tuesday going to Kansas
City with large consignment of fancy
poultry for exhibition at the Kansas City
poultry show.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

The north bound @ passenger train
Tuesday had only one coach having
turned the other one over to the south
bound train which was filled to overflow
with homeseeker excursionists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

j. III. Fitch last week traded his resi-
dence in the Penniwell addition to
Grant Johns for his farm in Franklin
township. On Monday Mr.. Fitch ship.
ped his household goods to Fl. Dodge,
their former home, where they will re.
side.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Hon. Guy P. Arnold who recently
returned from two years stay
in the Klondyke has kindly consented
to deliver q lecture at Van Werden's
opera house on Wednesday evening,
Ian. "a. He will describe his voyage
down the Yukon river in an open boat
from start to finish, and beach mining
with the hoboes at Cape Nome. The
lecture will be given under the auspices
of the q. A. Il. post, the proceeds being
used to assist in defraying the expenses
of the delegates to the grand encamp-
ment at Chicago this year. Mr.. Arnold
is very entertaining speaker and knows
all about the Klondyke country. His
Leon friends are indeed pleased to have
an opportunity to hear him tell Of his
experience in that much talked of gold
country. The admission has been
placed at 25 cents and you can secure
reserved seats at Van Werden's drug
store without extra charge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Mather-the 30 years dentist of over
80 years experience is at Leon on the
morning of the 9th and will remain
until the last Of every month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

A farmer who came to Leon yesterday
says he saw man blowing. Pretty
good for the 18th of January.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

The X. & w. will sell tickets to Lin.
coin, Nebr, Feb. II and Is. One fare
for the round trip, account Of Butter.
makers association, and good to return
until Feb. %.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

George McDougall has traded 1GO
acre farm in Nebraska and some cash
to Uncle Jim Wakefield for one half of
his 1886 farm near Monteyallo, Missouri,
and will leave with his family the first
of February and farm the place the
coming wear.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

The Allerton Chautauqna Association
is to be incorporated a nj is TO he per.
manent thing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

The Leon Telephone Co. has purchas.
ed the line running from Weldon to
Osceola and it is now part of their
system
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

You will find complete line of fine
candies at the new Vienna home bakery
and at all times fresh bread, pies and
cakes. Ladies call and see them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Yes. it is true that K Gunter does
keep fine homemade candies and wants
your patronage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

The following marriage licenses haye
been issued the past week.
F.. w. Pace 36 to Mrs. Olive Loving IL
Henry Grouse AZ to Emma Pace 26.
David DEMO % to Nellie Kline %.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

rsouN pa gold ring which the owner
can have by calling at this Office, de.
scribing property and paying for this
notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Remember G. b. Daugherty will he at
Stout's Barn Leon Saturday Jan. 20, to
buy horses. He buys all kinds of good
at horses. Come in early.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

w. J. Dale and family, of Hamilton
township, and John Hubbard, of Eden
township, leave to-day for Oklahoma
where they will make their future home.
Mr.. Dale has rented his farm in Hamilton
township and purchased 1GO acres adj
joining the town Of Hawley. Mr.. Hub.
bard will locate some 80 miles fufther in
the territory. They are both most ex-
cellent citizens and we regret to see
them and their families leave Decatur
county,.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Eosr-A small yale door key tied with
purple ribbon. Finder please return to
The REPORTER Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Leaye all your special orders for fine
cakes or any thing in the bakery or
candy line with K. Gunter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

The Iowa Steam Laundry is the larges
and best equipped in Iowa, j. A. Caster
is agent. Send on Tuesday, deliver on
Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

You can get bigger bargains this
month at Thompson & Warmers than
any other place in Leon. Special sale Of
underwear, hosiery, table linens, oil
clothes, tiannelettes, blankets and duck
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

j. C. Warner, the north side photo.
grapher extends cordial invitation to
the country people to call at his gallery
and make themselves at home. Special
attention will be given to all customers
from cut of town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18
Mrs. Ell K}pitman Jr. is quite sick.

David Denio and Miss Nellie Kline,
both of st. Joe, we're married at La.
moni last night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18
Special Sale Of Ladies wraps.

All 60 at Is cents on the dollar, to
close them out. All new and stylish
jackets. Save one-tourth of your money,
HAMILTON 4 GAMMILi
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

Miss Lelat. Osborn closed an unusual
ly successful term of school at Centennial
>sShool house. west of Decatur last Friday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18
Do not forget to read the Leon Queens
ware Co. adv.

Have your watch cleaned AMI repair.
ed by kohler the jeweler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18
To Trade tor Wood.

Ladies wraps, fascinators, shoes,
mems duck coats, leggings, mittens and
underwear. HAMILTON 4 GAMMILL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

All members Of Chapter w, p. Il. O.
society are requested to be present at
their hail on Tuesday evening, Jan. %.
BY order of the President.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18

There was pleasant neighborhood
gathering at a surprise dinner given to
Mr.. and Mrs. WI. Dale, of Hamilton
township on Wednesday of last week,
there being 81 guests present. Mr.. Dale
and family leave this week for their
new home at Hawley, Oklahoma, and
their neighbors took this means of show.
ing their good feeling for this excellent
family who have resided in this county
for more than forty years. A pleasant
day was spent by those present and it
was duly appreciated by MIR. Dale and
family. In addition to the neighbors
all of their nine children were present
on this happy. occasion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-18
Farm for sale q rent

24l acres q improved land in tho K .
= w: houses. good barn, orII "a
we'll fenced 90 dIf2