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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

New York hostess has planned Il
simple but effective decoration tor her
Christmas dinner-tabIc. This Is a
generous artistic bow of red satin RIB
hon of sash width, to be arranged IN
the center of the table, bands OF the
ribbon leading off to the four corners
Mixed with the loops and streWn on
the bands and between them are
lunches of holly. To be effective, the
how must be "A smart, perky one not
foo fiat. and the holly should be freely
intermingled. Straight, single, silver
randle-sticks of colonial design are
set round the bow, white candles and
white shades trimmed with holly be
inc used with them. More slmple. Is
the large fiat wreath of holly enclrc-
Inc a low silver or glass dish IN which
is punched more holly.
\ few drops of the oil of lavender IN
silver bowl or ornamental dlsh OF
some kind, half-filled with very not
wafer and set in the dining-room Just
before dinner is served, give delight
ful and intangible freshness to the at
mosphere of the apartment. Inc suS-
gestion is especially valuable TO the
hostess in a small apartment, when
sometimes in the hustle of preparation
becomes stutfy.
Following the Christmas dinner
usually partaken of in the late after
noon. the evening belongs to the chill
dren. and any simple game or romp
viii satisfy them. An easily carried
out contest is managed by plnnlng IN
the centre of IA sheet, stretched over
the doorway for the purpose. one OF
the figures Of Santa Claus printed IN
cav colors on cotton. and sold IN the
shops to be stuffed as a doll. a..
Each member of the company then
makes the attempt. blindfolded, TO
min surig of holly in the front OF the
good saints cap, a prize going to me
most successful. Guessing contests
are always productive of merrimetnt'
and NAV be instituted with white
beans or coffee beans in jar, the
number of cloves in an apple ihat Is
thrust full of them, the exact height
Of a mans high hat, to be estimated
without a sight of the hat until after
the guesses are in, or, to follow out the
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

"About five years ago / was troubled
with catarrh of the lower bowel, "
says C. T. Chisholm, 4S4 Dearborn
Ave-, Chicago, and although | consult
ed several eminent physicians who
prescribed for me, found their rene
dies failed to in any way relieve me, and
the trouble almost became chronic.
After suffering several months, l one
day concluded to try Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
and | beg to assure you that was
most agreeably surprised to find after
taking two doses of the remedy that l
was completely relieved of the disease
that had cost me 81 much trouble and
ANNOYANCE. | am thankful to say that
| have not suffered from it since, y
For sale by Brooks House Pharmacy.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

Oh, my dear friends, you who are
letting miserable misunderstanding
run on from year to year, meaning TO
clear them up some day; you who are
keeping wretched quarrels alive be
cause YOU cannot quite make up your
mind that now is the day to sacrifice
YOUR pride and kill them; you who are
uassing men sullenly upon the street.
NOT speaking to them out of some silly
spite. and yet knowing that ii would
fiji You with shame and Iemorse If you
heard that one of these men were dead
tomorrow morning; you are letllnS
YOUR neighbor starve, till you hear
that he is dying of starvation; or let
ting YOUR friends heart ache for
word of appreciation or sympathy,
which YOU mean to give him some day
If YOU only could know and see and
fell. all of sudden, that ''the time
is short" how il would break the
smell, How you would go instantly
and do the things which you might
never have another chance to do.
Phillips Brooks.
Have YOU remembered all your
friends for Christmas: Have you care
fully and thoughtfully prepared gifts
for all dear ones: Have you desired
to bring pleasure and happiness to
many: Yes. you think the list COM
pletes you think no one has been for,
gotten. But consider one moment!
Is there no one i'll: Is there no one to
whom Christmas will be but as other
davs? Remember one of these unfortu-
mates. \ turkey. some fruit. a del
icacy of some kind-some dry groceries
ever so slight it may seem to you.
but how much to the receiver! Let 1t
be a season of good cheer TO the
poor. and let each one give an extra
gift this year to one who has less.
1.-THE face of Christmas. someone
has said, ''glows all the brighter for
the cold. The heart warns as the cold
increases. Estrangements whichlhave
embittered the whole year melt in the
days hospitable smile. -
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

Rawatchin. on the borders of Rus
STA, is the only city in the world peo-
pied by men only The Chinese wo-
men are not only forbidden TO live in
this country. but even to pass the
Great wall Of Kalkan and enter into
Mongolia. All the Chinese of this
border city are exclusively traders.
Harry de Windt, traveller, is sure
that Behring strait can be crossed by
a railway quite as easily as the straits
of Dover. by tunneling, of course,
He is about to lead a party from Paris
TO New York by land, to ascertain the
feasibility of the scheme of which he
is thus assured before he starts,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27
THE KICKER.
A Theory of His Rise and
Progress.

The word okicker' is no more slang,
but an honorable term admitted by the
photographer to the round table of
English speech. This acceptance of the
word proves that there was real need
for it that certain class of people had
no word in the English language to
fifty designate them. AS class these
kickers must be as modern as the word
which describes them. They are in eff
feet new product of our latest civiliza-
ton The word which describes the
kicker is picturesque. 1t suggests the
mule whose kicking is usually done out
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27
The Whole Matter

adds up at this: Il suffered awfully
from dyspepsia and kidney trouble foT
five years. had such headaches
often had to knock off business, MY
tongue was coated with fur and the
taste in my mouth would have sickened
dog. / was cured by the new medl-
cine, Calcura Solvent, discovered by
the well-known DR. David Kennedy,
Kennedy Row, Kingston, n. T.. All
druppiStS 81
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

Miss Dorothea Klumpke, the Chi
cago astronomer, who has been assis-
tant in the Paris, France, observatory
for fifteen years is rapidly completing
arrangements to return to the United
States, where she Will have special
charge of astral photography at Stan
ford University. in California.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27
On Christmas day, more than upc

On Christmas day, more than upon
anv other. we stand near the borders
of our Fathers loving realm; and on
that day we especially receive revela-
tons of what true love and kindliness
and goodwill may mean. The day
seems lighted by a higher, warmer,
purer light than that which shines
about the pathway OF oar usual every
dav busy lives; a sympathy has welled
up in the heart which, for the time at
least. brings US a realization of the
truth that all men are brothers. -Ad-
vocate and Guardian.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

Christmas idea, holly wreath may be
suspended, and the company invited
to make estimates as to the number of
its leaves. Charades, dumb crambo,
some of the jolly games, played to
music, are all appropriate for Christ
mas frolicking.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

If you would have an appetite
like bear and "A relish for your meals
take Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets They correct disorders of
the stomach and regulate the liver and
bowels. Price, - cents Samples
free, at Brooks House Pharmacy.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

1t is now conceded that Lyman b.
Gage will resign the secretaryshlg OF
the Treasury about February l. Inc
president has offered the portfolio TO
Gov. Winthrop Murray Crane OF Massa-
chusetts. but he having refused IT., for
business and domestic reasons, 1t Is
now believed that it will be given to
Gov. Leslie NJ. Shaw of Iowa.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

They greatly dare who greatly trust,
If our faith were greater, our deeds
would he larger The reason so few
of us do not attempt great things for
God is simply because we do not trust
Him enough, Episcopal Recorder.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

What blessed thing it is to make
sick people happy in their beds, and
never mind ones self, as long as one
can do IA service. ~ Martin Chuzzlewit.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27
OF Benefit to You.

ID. s. Mitchell Fuford, Md: During a
long illness | was troubled with bed sores;
was advised to Try DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Sahe and did so with wonderful results l
was perfectly cured. 1t is the bet salVe on
the MAJ ket." Sure cure for piles, sores, burns.
Beware of counterfeits. Green's Drug store ]
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

Half the ills that man is heir to
come from indigestion. Burdock Blood
Bitters strengthens and tones the stom-
ach makes indigestion impossible.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27

81 had a running, itching sore 6ner on n
OlR ;lll,'i Instantly, and quickly effected
ltcnLns ~, cure" c. W. Lenhart'
PnTiinr Green, o.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

When will takers refrain from evil
speaking? When listeners refrain
from evil hearing. Hare.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27
6 MAvo~

This signature is on every box OF the genuine
Laxative BrOnO=Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures a cold In one oas
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-27
WOMAN AND HER WORLD.
NOTES AND CHAT TO HELP AND INTEREST

In the Feasting and Giving of Christmas
How to Decorate the Dinner Table Some
Holiday Diversions for the Children-A
Warning to the Home Make. as to Work
Saving As to the Christmas Stocking
"Lo, now is come our ioyfulcst feast
Let every man he Jolly,
Each room with ivy leaves is drcst,
And every post with holly"
'IIeap on more wood the wind is chilli
But let it whistle rs it will,
Wen keep our Christmas merry stlll
ut is more blessed to give than to receive.
Charity ever
Finds in the act reward, and needs no trumpet
In the receiver.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
DIED

MACK1sON-At Marshallton. Del. on
February b. 1901, Ella c., daughter Of
Isaac J. and Mary Il. Mackison in har
elst year.
Relatives and friends Of the family are
invited to attend the funeral. at her par
cnts' residence. Marshallton, Del. on
clock. Services at ST. lSarnabas Epis-
eopal Church, Marshallton. Del, at .
o'clock. lntcrment at cemetery adjoining.
ing.
BLACK.-ln this city on February T.
Isabella Black, wife of George
Black, Sr., in her 65th year.
Relatives and friends are invited 10
attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence, No 1906 Lowering avenue on
Monday afternoon, February IL, at
o'clock Interment Wilmington anC
Brandywine Cemetery.
@. mother. thy gentle voice is hushed,
Thy warm, true heart is stllled
And on thy pale and peaceful face,
Is resting deaths cold chill.
Thy hands are olasped upon tn.
breast;
We have kissed thy peaceful brow:
! And in our aching hearts we know
We have no mother now.
A patient sufferer at rest
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
PaInistry

Nine Satella. the greatest clairvoy-
ant card reader and palmist in this
country, is now located I'm this city ct
No. EOS Madison street. and can be
seen day or evening. Nine. Satela has
appeared fin all the great cities of this
country during the past twenty years
with great success, and before coming
10 this country has appeared in the
different great cities OF Europe for ten
years, and during that time has read
the lines OF the most prominent people
in the world to-day. Nine. Satella can
not make the blind TO see. OF the lame
to walk. or the deaf to hear. or per-
| form other such miracles as those. But
she can tell you more in one reading
than any other person you have ever
seen. She will tell you about your past
/ life as well as the future. something
no other palmist or miracle worker
viii do. They may claim to do so, but
they don't She viii answer any and
an questions that may be asked Of her
and there is no special charge for them
Her prices for the entire reading is q
lcents and she viii read for ladies only
at this price. The regular prices are
so cents and 81. Nine Satella Is well.
known 70 thousands in this city who
have visited her at her offices. on Sara
toga street, Baltimore, Md, and Grays
Ferry road near Twenty-eighth street
Philadelphia. Remember, there Is nc
Especial charge for any questions asked
and she can be seen only for a short
time az this price. 25 cents, and during
this time she will read for ladies only
i The entrance Is through the paper
store. No. 7OS Madison street.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
THE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
IS GROWING MORE EXCITING
Almost Daily The adeT Change Places With But Slight
DlirreRcC Between Ihem-COnteSt ClOgeS
on February "A

The contest for the three free schol-
arshlDs is becoming more exciting
every day. The leader OF one day is
superseded by another the next
The contestants are not content to
rest. Indeed, they have no chance to
rest il they wish to win one Of these
prizes The votes are coming in fast,
and as they stand now every one
counts
Three young men of this city are go
ing 70 be given a chance to materially
better their condition. and they are
working hard 10 obtain IT,
Now who viii be the winner?Thecon-
test is not settled yet. and there is still
an opportunity for some dark horse to
forge TO the front, but don't wait too
long
The vote stands as follows:
Oscar B. sharp 6lS Harrison. .443O
b. W. White. 81 Rockford Road 48S0
j. j. Doheriy 1903 w. Third. .. 4841
J. n Dot0. Jr 1923 Pine, ...... 416.
M H. Haynes. 406 East Sixth 3037
Wallace y. Cannon. 1910 b street. 252'
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
PRESENT ENBLEMS
MADE OF HISTORIC WOOD

Lafayette Lodge, No. IA, A. r. A. NJ,
will entertain a delegation Of Philadel-
phia Mascls at a banquet in the Clay
ton House on Saturday night.
Previous to the banquet a meeting
will be held i'm the Masonic Temple
WHOM Charles H. Sheath. a momber OF
Lafayette Lodge but resident OF
Philadelphia. Will present 10 Tho Lodge
complete set of Masonic working
tools which we're made by Mr. Sheath
from historic wood gathered from al
parts of the world
The Hon. Charles b. Lore and
Bishop Coleman, members of the lodge
VIII be the recipients Of some specia
Masonic emblem made from wOos
gathered along the river Jordan, il
Palestine
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
WILMINGTON BOY WRITES
FROM FAR DISTANT NORTH

George Bevan. Of No AIS East Sixth
street has received a letter from John
.. Ward, a member of Company l.
FIRST Infantry, T. S. A., stationed in
St. Michaels. Alaska. in which the
young soldier relates much interest
ing information.
The cold in the far north, Mr. Ward
says, is intense. being down to 40 de-
grCes below zero on the day he mailed
the letter, November 6. At that time
there was much suffering among the
natives, but Mr.. Ward experienced no
in effects. He has no intention OF re-
turning OF the States in the near fu-
fue. He speaks OF a new field of gold
being located, but says nothing Of per
sonal luck in this respect.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
Nam saw Pnesion pl,r

Clowards reproduction IN motor
pictures of the original Passion Pla,
was given last night in Scott NJ Is
Chwch, this city, TO a large and ap
pfec atve audience. The whole enter
tainment OF two hours is Of a high or
der, ana the religious impression /,
profound and enduring. It win be re-
peated tonight.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
MARRIED

CARLISLE-FISHER.--l Wesley NJ.
d. parsonage, on January 30. 1901,
by the Rev. w. i. Dawson, Charles
Carlisle and Sarah Fisher, both OF
this city.
BURBAGE-STEELE.-In Wesley NJ
E. parsonage, on February 5, 1901
by the Rev. W. F. Dawson. E.wyn c
Burbage and Violetta Steele, both Of
this city.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
Caueassed ror EngIneera

Democratic members of City Council
caucussed last night for city engineers.
George II. noughman was chosen for
chief engineer, James L. zieglar. first
assistant; William e. Snyder, second
assistant; Francis A. Price, third as
sistant; A. j. Dougherty. rodman first
corps; William Hayes. rodman second
corps; Charles II. Ten Woeges, regis
try clerk
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
One Way Second Glass Settlers Fares
90 the West Via II. g R.R.

On February ., 10 and 90 the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company win
sell SecOnd-class tickets 10 the West
at greatly reduced rates. Tickets at
the same rates viii also be sold from
February 10 April 80. good to leave
Chicago or ST. Louis on the Tuesday
following date of sale For fun par
ticulars apply TO b. g o. agents.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
Wm Attend Flremen,. RnII

Quite a number Of the members Of
the local Fire Department will attend
the Volunteer Firemen's Association.
70 be held in Mannaerchor Hall. Sixth
and Vine streets, Philadelphia, to-mor-
row evening. Among the attendants
win De Chief John p Welsh and James
Dougherty, drives for the Liberty Fire
Company. 81.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
Granted Original Pension

Colonel John Wainwright has OBJ
tanned a pension for John H. Mills
late Company G. First Delaware In
fantry. residing in Lewes, SUSSEX
county. Of Sc a month from August
- 1888. l. glsAE4.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
Wm 1ectnre IN New sohool

Before the regular meeting Of the
Primary Teachers Association on
Tuesday afternoon. February 70. in the
new High School. Henry Turner
Bailey, Of the State Board Of Fduca
ton OF Massachusetts. and agent for
the promotion Of industrial drawing,
viii lecture.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
Mrs. GregeTsDead

Mrs. Lucy v. Gregg. wife Of VIII
liam II. Gregg. the retired carriaso
manufacture. died yesterday in hes
l0fh year Mrs. John II. Dandy IS one
of her surviving daughters
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
Local Horsemen Want Assistance

William B. austin and James p.
Winchester are in Baltimore to-day
urging the entrance OF the Wawaset
Horr- Show ow-Association 10 the circuits
which Baltimore. Washington and
Ncrfolk form.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07

Charles Morris. 23O Monroe. .2151
Homer Jester. S02 Chestnut. 1907
Burton Heal, 419 East Tenth. .....1414
j. W. Galloway, Gil S. Harrison. 1902
George Raymond. 1104 Pine. ...... 1902
w. n. Gray. Clayton. Del........ 952
Robert Connor. 81 Hoald. ........ SAT
Lewis Moore, 419 East Ninth .... All
kerop KhOumrian .............. 400
Bert. Nutter 1927 Madison ..... $50
r. Dolan, 231 BroOme. e............ $40
.G. Shakespeare, 308 S. Jackson $3.50. 295
William Shelly. $500 West Third. 240
Joseph L. Raymond. $40 Madison. PIG
Lacklan Beason, 1109 East 14th. 1S5
David W. Mason, 1905 Poplar. .... $50
Frank Hewlett, New Castle ... 14i
Frank Welsh. - S. Harrison. ..... 100
Percy Boulton, 1915 Spruce. ....... so
l.. Roy Grimes $50 Vandever ave. "a
Florence Peters. ia French .... 55
n. E. Slocum. ia French ....... 54
Ben. r. Drew. 1880 Front. ......... s;
c. p Buck. 2616 West 18th. ..... 81
G. II. Ryan, 202 West. t.......... Al
>. H. byron. ...... ..s............. 81
J. p. Merrill, 735 f. Sixth. ........ 81
L. r. Needs. 1922 Chapel. .......... 21
Evening journal., 1901-02-07
AMONG THE PLAYERS

Although written by an actress, "The
Dairy Farm, which comes 20 the
Opera House soon, is said to be not at
an "of the stage stagey,' but on the
contrary, remarkable for its honest.
homoly simplicity and real human in
terest.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07

Cartmells C0.d in the Head cures
Grip; instant relief, and quickly cures
colds 'n the head.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07

The Rev William Van Kirk spoke In
West Church last evening.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07

Fantastic as the title is. suggestive
of a riot of nonsense and frolic, "a
2 eXas S,cer,' which Will be seen here
40 the Opera House on Wednesday OF
ncN, week, presents an interesting
story in o legitimate dramtic way
bringing out human character consist
emily. and following carefully a dis
tinct and ingeniously constructed plot.
MiIth, gaiaiy and absurdity are but
reasonable adjuncts Of ths scenes and
incidents of the piece. The p.ncipal
roles viii be assumed by the original
cast that made the piece famous dur
ing its long run in New York, Maver-
ick Brdndcr, the new congressman, be-
ing assumed by James r. Mccain, and
the minister from Dahomey, by VIII
IL. Bray, who IS inimical in the part.
Miss Florence ROssland plays Bossy,
the sweet, lovable, Independent daugh-
ter of the congressman, and a typical
Texas girl
Evening journal., 1901-02-07

j. X. Tillotson's fine play, "A Young
Wife. VIII be th1 ctt.-Ct-on at the
Opera House tomorrow night. IL will
be presented here by Frank Tannehill.
Jr. tha well-kn0wn comedian. and mis-
excellent company. A prominent pa
per recently had this TO say about "a
Young Wife. " 1T is an exceptionally
strcng play, presented by a company
Of considerable above the average. and
scored an instantaneous succ SIS, the
large audience not only manifcsting
their pleasure by f-luent applause.
but by several curtain calls. 1t was
also magnificent 0,aged with appro-
pirate bright effects, ana altOgethcr il
was q firgt-class production. If there
is any drawback to the play it IS the
[ uue. which might signify a farcical
Ccmedy, or a more refined comedy. OF
a society play, but there is hardly any
thing in the name TO indicate such a
very strong comedy drama, or such an
Interesting story, typifying high and
low life I'm the great metropolis. Ii Is
a tale Of a waif associated in her early
life with gamblers, who Is brought into
/ good society and Is beloved in hei
early life by a dishcnored son of q
I New York capitalist and later by an
4 adopted son, who marries her. TIL,
dishonCred son robs $4,000 from mi.
father and murders him. She find.
( him in his dying moments. when n,
whispers his son committed the deed
The dishoncred son is unknown to her
/. except as o companion In her earl,
: days, and she thinks it her husband
. but to shield him does not protcs
| against the web of circumslantial evi
dence against her until all Is clcare,
up by an old friend from the country.
Evening journal., 1901-02-07

A patient sufferer at rest
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-25

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granting pensions as follows:
Samuel n. Murphy, late of the Thrift
eth Iowa Volunteers, at s24 per month.
John w. Canaday, late of the Ninth
Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, at $50 per
month.
George NJ. Wilson, ate of the Twenty
eighth Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, sl2 a
month.
Albert H. Fairchild, late of the First
Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, $50 per month.
Philetus NJ. Axtell, late of the Second
Iowa Volunteer Infantry. SIG per month.
Manetta Elizabeth Stanton. widow of
Faymaster General Thaddeus Stanton,
formerly of Iowa, at $50 per month.
Charles L. Summers, late of the Fifth
Iowa cavalry, at SIS per month.
Charles A. Marsh, late of the Fifth
Cavalry. at $3.50 per month.
(irotes ID. Sell. late Of the Sixth Iowa
Volunteer Infantry. at s4.72 per month.
+. NJ. Thompson, late of the Twenty
first Iowa Infantry. at s72F per month.
Mary Barron. widow of Francis Bar
ron, late of the First Iowa Volunteer
infantry, at IS per month, and s5.25 for
each surviving minor child.
IOWA PENSIONS.
Original - Valentine Phillips, Rock
We'll. City, SIS; John 3. Richardson, Red
aiiag, SIS; Adolph Loehr, Morland. 49,;
William Colvin, Arthur Sc: Julian c.
Manchester. 0ttumwa. Sc; Arthur Nc
Lain Emerson, IS. Increase William
Drew, cantrill. sl4. Original widows,
st'f;.T-lslvira Richardson, Harvard, 49,;
Susan Twinanl Crawfordsyille SIS; En-
liins- 4: Sowasll, Creston, SIS; Sarah F..
lharp' West Liberty, S.; Amanda II.
kiitle, Gray. IS.