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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-15


IT is becoming evident that the
South African war will end in a prac-
tical victory for the Boers. The two
little republics will perhaps nominally
be incorporated in the British Empire
but practically independent. 1t is
certain that il England ever gets her
army out of that region with any por-
ton of its credit saved, she will never
send it back there again, no matter
what the Beers do. The senselesa
crusade of Cecil Rhodes and Joseph
Chamberlain against liberty in South
Africa may result in the formation oil
another Dutch Re public including
Cape Colony. The REGISTER intends
10 the lea future to give its readers a
full history of the brave people who
have been ~contending 81 long and
courageously for liberty and independ-
euce against one of the greatest
nations of the world.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-15

The Globe Democrat In effect de-
clares that the atrocities committed by
our soldiers upon defenseless old men,
helpless women and innocent children
in the Philippine Islands is a per-
fectly proper method Of conducting
war, that the soldier who shoots a boy
OF ten or a girl Of eleven is not
cowardly assassin who should bangle
from the limb Of the nearest tree, but
q hero whom 1t 10 SANDER to tell the
truth about. Probably the Globe
thinks the soldier who has scruples
about shooting q woman or child, or
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-15

Two weeks ago., in commenting
upon the withdrawal OF Judge Fort
from the contest for Supreme Judge,
the REGISTER said that his turning
down by the machine was an act which
the people would resent and the said
machine would be smashed at all
hazards, concluding with the sentence:
.'Gov. Dockery, Jim Seibert, and the
lave of them, cannot with impunity
ignore the wishes of the people for all
time to come" Since then word has
come 10 US directly from both gentle
men named, vigorously denying any
part or lot in the race for Supreme
Judge, and | am perfectly satisfied
with the truth Of their denial. The
information had come to me from what
| considered reliable sources that
Judge Fort was not acceptable to the
State administration, and that Judge
Fox's candidacy was the result OF a
determined purpose to advance the
claims OF one more congenial to the
taste and tone of the Democracy now
climbing into the saddle in this COM
monwealth. As said, | accept the de-
malls Of both Gov. Dockery and Mr..
Seibert In good faith, and am pleased
because OF them. But a very shrewd
suspicion is abroad that a persistent
effort is being made by some OF the
party's trusted servants to lead it into
the way it does not want to go. The
Governors appointments are strangely
clear OF the leaven which a few years
ago put new life into the party, and,
through the Pertle Springs Conven-
ton, made Missouri Democracy a
potent factor in the national councils.
The Governor may as well now, az at
a later date, know that the rank and
file are not pleased with the selections
he has made-though his appointees
are call honorable men," The names
OF those who stood for the common
veal against the assaults of Mammon
are conspicuous by reason Of their
absence from the roll Of his appointees.
The Wells incident in St. Louis, and
the apparent co%mplacency with which
that incident was viewed by those
high in party trust; the turning down
OF men tested in the principles e%nunci-
ated at Chicago and Kansas City-all
these things have bred such distrust in
the minds OF men who love the party
because OF those principles, that sus
picion is likely to shoot beyond the
mark Of actual fact. From this q
lesson may be learned, and 1 hope 1t
will be learned in time.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-15

OUR worthy Congressman's private
secretary, the Hon. Henry c. Bell,
returned to his home in Potosi from
Washington City last week. Mr.. Bell
is meeting with some opposition in his
OWE county in his desire to succeed
himself as congressional committeeman
from that county and he we'll knows
that If he loses out as committeeman
he will shortly after lose out as private
secretary. We don't blame Henry for
coming home, but al Congress is still
10 session and promises to be for
several weeks to come we should like
TO know how the affairs Of State are
going to progress during Henry'a
absence from the Capital.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-15

The meat trust has taken the beef
out OF the workingman's full dinner
pail. In the last campaign the Re-
publican party advocated a full din
ner pail, but the workingman under
stood it was to be filled with some
thing more substantial than wind.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-15
st. Louis Letter.
EDITED BY THE s. E. MO. w. f.

EDITED BY THE s. Il. MO. w. T. A.
Father Gander's Rhymes, compiled
for the |. G. c., and of interest to oul
young readers:
Hey diddle diddle!
The meat trusts a riddle,
The COW has jumped over the MOON.
With beefsteak at twenty-five per pount
Well eat the horns and hoofs soon.
There is a man in our town
A source of information,
Who sits behind his gilded bars
Within the Union Station;
And always ready his reply
To each interrogation,
And all the while he wears a smile,
Without the least vexation.
Sing a song Of six sports,
Bottle full of rye.
-Four and twenty fingers
Feeling rather dry.
When the bottles opened,
They all begin to sing;
Each one Of the crowd
Happy as king.
Sam is in the counting room,
Counting out his money.
Phil's gone north on 10th street,
event to see my honey"
Shooting on the second floor,
Which Arthur don't approve;
Says that next month
We all will have to move.
Little Bo Peep had lost her sheep,
And didn't know where to find 'em;
But on a street called Wall,
She found them all,
With the bears and bulls behind 'em.
The following has been received
from n of our western contributors:
HISTORICAL.
Last summer Cy. Warman, the we'll
known poet and writer of railroad
was visiting in Denver, and
while there formed a very intimate
acquaintance with Peter McCourt, the
proprietor and manager of the Tabor
Grand Opera House, n of the finest
theaters in the West. McCourt's office
was decorated with theatrical posters,
among which was one that evidently
caused Cy. discontinue, as is shown
by the following, sent by Cy. to Peter
his return home:
"YoU'LL HAVE TO TURN THAT PICTURE TO-
WARDS THE WALL"
To my friend Peter McCourt, Denver, Colo. :
In your own sanctum sanctorum there are
many gems of art,
Der which the bright electric glimmer
CLEANS;
And among them there's a picture-oh, it
almost breaks my heart
It's a picture of a dressed-in
dreams.
There's a hint Of hope half hidden,
There are dreams OF fruit forbidden,
tresses that fall;
And I'll own there's nothing, Peter,
Nothing sweeter or completer,-
But-you'n have to turn that picture to-
ward the wall.
l had fancied in this heart of mine all pas
sion long deceased;
I've been ~virtuous from the spring time to
the fall,
All the sunny sultry summer, l have lived
just like a priest,-
But-you'n have to turn that picture to-
ward the wall.
There are hands that seem to draw me,
And my pulses thrill and thaw me;
an unseen something tells me that
Pm just about to fall,-
Nothing's d%earer, and you know it,
Than his virtue to a poet,
And you'll have to turn hat picture to-
ward the wall.
Yours in temptation,
Cy. WARMAN.
The saloon keepers have decided to
10 away with the free lunch. Guess
we'll have to sweac off eating.
A poem Of considerable merit has
been received by the Club from one Of
our Southeast Missouri readers. No
lame signed.
Following visitors have registered at
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-15

AS A mans physical sins will sooner
or later find him out, so also will his
political sins.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-15

CAPTAIN CLARK of the Oregon de-
clines to attend the coronation OF King
Edward. Perhaps he can't stand knee
breeches.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-15

l;,u X oolo Some pmh bargains We bought from hng IM theirs sample line of
l. vi uHoLlhS NVoAo' Mems Undnwe", oohngof he Sy hht b%hrgn and Ih t@d and
The 4c quality gom 2y5 SOC quy for $780, 7eh $125q uiyf 6c See onIm eofM Mems Fancy Ngge
Shirts they range in price fn5 Soc $125
Shoes JUST rived samples from the best manufacturers in St. louis Haeawa fey he@o how we cut
OIOe prices Omh Lotto Mems Sh@m plain land cap te ahdh Gather soft and ih, would sell usually
a$1O to $H5 gor $1O sizes 6 to Onht Mns Strong Cafkn Shoes, heavy sole; worth 2O to 49,
for $780, Mostly 6hS. Just the thing fore very day service Womens Shoes mostly mall numbers worth W.
to SO per Wr go frHc
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-15

olal.""....""..!p lUJOfo 10
STATE dd5S OF on MISSOURI ;so2' SIS.
We, VIM. r. Edgar, President, and Mann
Ringo, Cashier of said bank, each of us, do
s~olemnly swear that the above statement is
true to the best Of our knowledge and belief.
WIN. R. EDGAR, President.
MANN RINGO, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
18th day of May, A. D.. nineteen hundred
and two.
WITNESS my hand and official seal the
date last aforesaid.
ARTHUR HUFF, Clerk,
SEAL Circuit Court Iron Co., Mo.
Correct-Attest:
ELI d. AXE,
LOUIS MILLER,
J. M. WENTWORTH,
Directors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING.
Miss Drsueksr Becomes The Bride
of Mr.. r. L. Thsyer.

At Trinity Episcopal church in this
city last evening, Monday, Dec 22d. at
8 o'clock Miss Ella Belle Draucker ,dauxh.
ter of Mrs. +. A Draucker, of Crewe. Va
and sister of Mrs W. f. Coates, of this
city, WAS united in marriage to Mr..
Ralph LOOMS Thayer, of Washington
The church was beautifully decorated
FOR the occasion and large number OF
friends of the happy couple witnessed
the ceremony. Rev. III. III. Barber offieia-
ted, and Mr.. Raymond Thayer. brother
OF the groom, was best man. The uehers
were. DR.. Il. Hales. Capt. W +. Coates.
DIR. J. L. Stiff aud Mr.. Is. l.. IeavelI.
The bride was dressed in her going
away gown of black broadcloth and
white peau de chine and was given away
by her brother. Mr.. r. Draucker. OF
Richmond
MIR. and Mrs. Thayer left on the 6:30
train Tor Richmond. accompanied by
Capt and Mrs. W. T. Coates. where on
Tuesday, Dee. 23d they at ended the
marriage OF Mr. Benjamin +. Drauck err
"A brother OF Mrs. 1hayer and Of Mrs
Coates, to Miss Mamie Edwards. of that
city
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG and
POTOMAC RAILROAD.
schedule in effect Nov. aoth. 1907
LxAvs NoRruwArD.

GOT 81. daily. stops On signal a.
s3A A. "A. daily. No local Sfous
lO.O5A A. N. Sundays only. stops on signal
At Brooke, Aqua. Wide Water. Quantico.
cherry nm and OccoqUan.
io.ts A. NJ daily. except Sunday. stops
90 signal At Brooke, Aqua. Wide Water
Qlantico. Cherry HiN. Free-t one. Occoquan
lsoFtOn. Accotink aud trancOnia.
La 4. N. daily ercept sunday. No local
stpps
65I y. NJ. daily stops On signal at Brooke
aud Whitewater
1901 4. NJ. daily Stops ON -ixaAiat
BrOoSe. Wide Water and gunntico. stops
ON signal at occoquan ON Sundays only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
90 A. NJ. daily except Sunday Redmond
accomtuO datton. Makes all stops.
=. 90 A NJ. daily. Atlehtic Coast Line
train. stops At Milford. boswell aud Ash
aud. daily. and on signal at other local
ttop-c sundays only.
H.fS A. NJ. daily except sunday. Makes
scai sbops on signal
signal at Milford. boswell and Ashland
&.5t =. NJ. daily. Atlantic coast Line
trAin. stops at boswell and Ashland.
6.3s z. VI. daily. Makes local stops on
signal.
s.35 2. N. daily. seahoard Air Line train
stops at boswell.
Accommodate train leaves Richmond .
Pm. daily except sunday arrives Fredericks
&C cox. Agent
". L. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager
". ID. DUkE +. General Manager.
+. +. u. MYERS. President
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
a Card

take this occasion to thank the bust
ness men of fredericksburg, both those
who are members OF the Business Mems
Association and those who are not, for
their cordial sympathy and support in
the effort being made by the Business
Mems Association OF Fredericksburg TO
extend the trade and commerce of this
city. | feel that, il anything, greater
thanks are due to our friends and patrons
along the Rappahannock River on both
sides, and | hereby tender my respects
and congratulations to the people OF the
Rappahannock valley on having better
transportation facilities than they have
hitherto enjoyed. In this connection |
have to cay that the Peoples Line Is
what its name would imply, and it win
be at the service of the people as long as
they show a disposition to have it run.
William ID. Carter,
President Business Mems Association.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
WASHINGTON GUARDS ELECT
NEW OFFICERS.
Revere. Captain; Lsrkin, First Lieut..
And Biiiingsiey Second Lieut..

Revere, Captain, lsrkin, First Lieut..
And Biiiingsiey Second Lieut..
A large number OF the members of the
Washington Guards were present Friday
night when the election of Captain was
called, aud First Lieutenant F. II. Revere.
alter being nominated by Sergeant Botts,
was unanimously chosen. Second Lieut.
enant Thomas NJ Larkin was then placed
in nomination for First Lieutenant by
Sergeant Goodrich. and he, too. was given
n unanimous vote. Alter these two oiii-
ces had been disposed of came the only
contest of the evening, Sergesnts Billings
ley and Proctor opposing each other for
the Second LieuteDancy. The former was
placed in nomination by Sergeant Leavell
and the latter by Sergeant Botts. On
the first ballot Billingsey won. receiving
20 votes, Proctor receiving Il. First
Sergeant Goodrich, who was next in liz e
of promotion, was not a candidate for
Second Lieut.. All of the newly elects d
officers accepted in approprih te remarAs.
After the election had been concluded,
former Capt. NJ. h. Rowe, who was pres
ent. addressed the company, urging it's
members to be loyal to the new officers
as they had been to him. and before con
GLIDING paid high tribute TO each one Of
them. The Captain. in conclusion. invit-
ed the men to join him and the officers at
a spread next Friday night, and il is
needless to say the invitation was at
once accepted. Capt. Rowe was given
close attention an enthusiastic reception
by the men. The company now has
fifty-two men enrolled and is in fret
class condition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND
FAMILY SPEND SUNDAY
ORANGE COUNTY.
They Were The Guests OF MIR. Joseph
Wilmer.


President Roosevelt and family spent
Sunday at the home Of Mr.. Joseph VII
mer, near Rapidan The party left Wash.
ington ON special train on the Southern
Railway Saturday morning. Mrs Roose-
welt, Theodore, Jr., Kermit, Ethel, aud
Archie, and Assistant Secretary Loeb ac-
companied the President The trip was
i'm the nature OF a short vacation for the
President The President and MIR. vii
mer are old friends.
The special train bearing the President
and party arrived AT Rapidan about two
y clock President and Mrs Roosevelt
and the children were met at the
station by their host and driven
at once to Mr.. Winners home. After
luncheon the President and Mrs RoOse-
welt mounted saddle horses and took a
ride over the historic country.
In driving rain the President, Mrs
Roosevelt and four OF their children. ac-
companied by their host, Mr.. Joseph Viii
mer, went horseback riding Sunday after
noon. The party left the Wilmer mansion
shortly after 3 O'Clock and did not return
until O'Clock.
Sunday morning the President and his
family and Mr.. Wilmer drove TO the pic
turesque little Episcopal church at Rapi-
dan to attend divine services The trip
was made in big carriage capable of
seating comfortably 10 persons. Ii was
drawn by four horses, Mr. Wilmer him
self driving. Not more than score OF
worshipers braved the storm to attend
the service. No reference was made by
the rector, DR.. Cross, TO the President
At the conclusion Of the services the Pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt were e. eeted
cordially by the pastor aud a few men,
bers of the parish present, the introduce
tons being made by Mr.. Wilmer.
Owing TO the severe rain storm the
wild turkey hunt arranged for Monday
was abandoned.
The President and his family returned
to Washington Monday, the special train
leaving Rapidan at 9 O'Clock and reach
ing WASHINGTON at ll:25 q. N.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
II viii Please His Friends.

The stanton Correspondent OF the
Richmond Dispatch says:
Mr.. Charles : Bradley has decided to
retire from the firm Of Miller X Bradley
and has sold his interest and good will
in the firm 10 his partner, II. ClaJ Miller
Mr. Bradley isal live and iudicious bust
ness-man and will be loss 10 Staunton
both in business and social circles. He
expects TO leave about January 5tb to
accept "A flattering offer from Daniel Nil
Ter x Co., in Baltimore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
IL Pays To Grow Apples In
Rappahannock.

Mr.. Jno. J. Miller reports that he has
a small Albemarle Pippin orchard con
tanning about 200 trees that netted him
in the orchard $l345 this year lie says
this is the off bearing year for his or
chards, except the above He has about
2OOO trees in bearing and between nine
and ten thousand planted and in cult
walton. The orchards in Rappahannock
10 "A few years will furnish big freight
for II. r.. besides innumerable other
commodities Blue Bridge Guide
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
The Cuipeper Railroad Bonds Are
Valid

The application for an injunction. made
by Messrs Lawless & Jeffries, in the suit
OF X. I. Green and other vs.. The Kappa
hammock and Fredericksburg Railway
was presented to the Court Of Appeals
and refused We congratulate the pro-
moters and the citizens generally that
the outlook is so fiattering for the electric
road. IL is expeci ed that work upon the
same will begin early in the Spring -Cul-
peper Enterprise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23

Has the Ware bin scared on the crop
OF rnistletoe = The article is very scarce
this season.
Miss Lena HarrisoO. who has been Wis
ting friends in Baltimore has returned
home
Mr.. Garland Weagsr. of Urbanna. is
spending Xmas with his mother here.
Miss Lily Woods is visiting friends in
Westmoreland county
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
DEATHS.

Mrs. George Reedy died few days
ago at the residence OF her son, Mr.. John
Reedy. of Liberty Mills. Orange County
Mr.. Jas. +. Newman. an ex-Confede-
rate, died Tuesday, at the home of his
son. II. & Newman, aged 81 years lie
was buried in the family bury ing ground
Two children survive him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
Notice.

To My Patrons and the Public: On the
Did | will have at Mr.. Williams store
some of my own catch and cure genuine
Potomac river glut roe smoked herring.
For 10 years have supplied your town
with them. This is an evidence of merit
Sold on their merits or mouey refunded
Try them and be convinced
Peter Street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG AND
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.


Connect ions at Fredericksburg with r.. r.
Z y. X. r.. and Weem~ Steamboat Co. Al
Orange with southern X and Chesapeake q
Ohio X. X.
The only line 20 she Chanceilorsviile and
wilderness Battleheids
Eastern STANDARD Time. Daily except sun
day. W. n. RICHARDS. Gen. Manager.
Train No , leaves Orange the 9Th Monday
in each month At Y. VI.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23

Why not let the Xmas gift be nice
Monte Carlo coat. a lady's tailor made
suit, handsome fur boa or set OF furs
all these you can find at c. W. Jones
Store. Open until 10 O'Clock every night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
Sion Your Contrast

Mr.. Roberts, of Roberts Brothers, Bal
tImore. will meet all parties who desire
to make contracts for raising tomatoes
next year at the Hotel Dannehl, 10 this
city, on Saturday, January 10th, 1908.
This is important.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
Attempted Hold Upin stafford

MIR L. c. Cooper was held-up near
Grape Hill, on Austin's Run, this week
10y man armed with three large rocks
who demanded Mr.. Cooper's watch and
81 in cash. Mr.. Cooper stood the man
off and made his escape Search was
made for him, but be had departed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
Richmond Tobacco Market Closed
For HOLIDAYS

The Richmond tobacco market closed
Friday for the holidays Sales will be-
gin again about the ;3rd Of January. 1t
is estimated that twice as much tobacco
has been sold this year as was sold last
year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23

What is better for Xmas gift. than ,
trunk, satchei. or dress suit case. al
these you will find at C. w. Jones. Casl
Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23

Make useful Xmas gifts Get a trunk
dress suit case, table linens, napkins
towels, rugs, at c. W. Jones'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23

Ladies tailor made suits. cloaks. furs,
all make excellent Xmas presents The
most choice line is at c. W Jones
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23

Every night from now until Christmas
Jones Store will be open until 10 O'Clock
every night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
MARRIAGES.

Miss Hila Butch and Mr.. Ii. c. Smith
were married at Wares church. King
and Queen county, last week. Rev o. b,
Loving ofiiciated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23


and Queen county, last week. Rev. o. b.
Loving otiiciated.
At her fathers home. Marialosa, near
Dragonsville, King aud Queen county ON
December 81 Miss Bessie FauntlerOy
and MIR Foulds, OF Philadelphia, will be
married.
Licensed to marry inv Washington: J. W
Carver, OF King George, and Mollie Lien.
nings, Of Culpeper County. Keith Sheflin
of Fauquier county, and Susie Shaffer, oi
Gainesville.
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Redd, of Caro-
line county, have issued invitations TO
the marriage of their daughter Miss
Beatrice Redd, to Mr.. Robert Gates on
December oath.
Miss Lena Revere and Mr. Clarence
Lumpkin. of King and Queen, will be
married Dec oath by Rev. A. A Jones, at
the home-of Mrs. o. b Hager, in Rich
mond The hride-elect il the daughter oil
Mrs. NJ. + Revere The groom is pros
porous young farmer.
A pretty wedding was solemnized last
week at Antioch Baptist church. al
Waterfall, the contracting parties being
Miss Edith Howdersheil, aud Me- How
ard Stanley Bell, both of Prince William
Rev C. w. Trainham, OF Manassas, ofiici
ated. The happy couple was driven t
Hay market, where they took the traiI
for a tour to points north.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23

Jones Store will be open until 20
O'Clock every night until Christmas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23

Don't forget Goldsmith for KID Gloves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23
Lost.

On Friday. Adams express delivery book
between residence OF MIR. Henry Warden
and Commerce st. Party returning same
to Express Office will be rewarded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23

Goldsmith will be open at night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-23

remember we are factory agents for
all the best makes OF Cook Stoves and
Heaters