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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
, Public Notice.

State of Illinois, -
Rock Island County. -
Towns OF yuma and Hampton.
Drainage Union District Number One of the
Towns OF yuma and Hampton in Rock Is
land County, State of Illinois.
Public notice is hereby given that the
drainage commissioners of Drainage Union
District Number One of the towns of yuma
and Hampton. in the county of Rock Island
state OF Illinois, Will receive bids under seal
up to o clock D. IN. of the Sd day of March
1903, at the Office of Wallace TreiChier. civil
of Rock Island, in said county and state. for
the making and construction of the system
of drainage heretofore planned tor said
district, according to plans ana SpeCitiCa-
tionS for said work file in the office of
said Wallace TreiChler, where the same may
be seen. Bids for said work shall be for the
whole work, and also for said work by
drains as they are known and number on
the plans: the commissioners reServiug the
right to reject any and all bids, in whole
or III part. and TO accept any bid in whole or
in part. said bids to be sealed and accom-
amount of $500 drawn TO the order of said
drainage commissioners, to insure compli-
ance with said bid. and Su ject to forfeiture
upon compliance herewith; said COM
misSionerS also reserving the right to con-
tinue the letting from time u time, if in
their Judgment, the same be necessary.
Dated this Sd day OF February, a. D., 1903.
ALONZO DUNBAR,
FRED BEHRENDT,
J. c. BISANT,
Drainage Commissioners of Drainage . Mon
District NumberO One of the Towns of Zum a
and Hampton in the County of Rock Is
land. State of Illinois.
Attest:
FRED T. SCHAFER,
Town clerk of the said Town of Yuma.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

staf Ro Si l Isla1d County. tss.
In the County Court of said county To the
April term. a. ID. 1903
Due notice is hereby given that the under
signed, guardian of Elizabeth T.. Nerves, Ed
ward H. Mewes, Elmer A Mewes and Ellie n.
Nerves. minors has filed in the office of the
clerk of the county court of Rock Island
an order for the sale of the following de-
scribed real estate belonging to said minors.
situate lying aud being IN the county of
Rock Island. in the state of Illinois, known
and described as follows:
The undivided one-siXth part of the west
half of the northwest quarter of section
thirteen (l3), in township sixteen (l6l north
of range five (5l west of The fourth principal
mer dian. excepting cart-Way from the
northeast corner thereof running west 10
the public road thirty t30) feet wide, being
the same premises conveyed unto William
Kruger by William II. WomaCkS and Eliza
beth WomackS his wife. by their cert ain
deed bearing date January twentieth. A. D.
1885 and recorded in the Office of the re
corder of deeds, in and for said Rock Island
ords of deeds, at page two hundred and six
tY-seven (267) thereof subject. nevertheless
to the right of dover and homestead OF vii
heImina Kruger. wife of said William
Kruger, deceased:
And that said petition will be heard on the
first day of the said April term. A. ID. 1903, OF
said court. or as soon thereafter as counsel
may be heard; at which time and place you
can appear and object TO said petition and
proposed order for sale. If you see hit so &c
do.
| Dated this 18th day of February. a. d. 1908
FERDINAND c. MEWES.
Guardian of said Elizabeth f. Mewes, Ed
ward II. Nerves, Elmer A. Mewes and Ellie
n. Nerves.
HENRY CURTIS.
Attorney for said Guardian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
Cheap Homes in Texas and Arkansas

Along the Cotton Belt Route-land
that can be bought for $500 and $500
an acre and up-cut-over timber
ground that makes good grazing land,
furnishing range ten or eleven months
of the year, farming land for corn,
wheat, oats, cotton-some of it pc
culiarly adapted to quick growth and
early maturity of fruits and vegeta-
bles, such as peaches, pears, plums,
Strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, on
ions, cabbage, understanding good
markets in the north at fancy prices,
on account of excellence of quality
and earlier maturity than in other
sections. An ideal place for the man
of small means-cheap fuel, cheap
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
Public Notice

State OF Illinois GO
County of Rock Island %
Towns of Z ma and Hampton
Drainage Union District Number One of
the towns of yuma and Hampton in Rock
Island county, state OF Illinois.
Public notice is hereby given to Henry
Stuhr. Elizabeth Dryer. Michael McEniry
winfield Brown. and any and all other nom
residents whose lands are 10 be affected,
that the drainage commissioners of Drain
age Union District Number One of the towns
of yuma and Hampton. in Rock Island
county. state of illinois, will meet on the 18th
day of February, A. D. 1903. at the hour of
O'Clock a. IN. at the depot of the Chicago
Burlington and Quincy railway at Osborn
Station in said town of yuma 10 hear any
and all objections that may be made TO the
clasSifcations of lands on the graduated
scale in said district, made by the drainage
commissioners of said district. for the pur-
pose of special assess ments for benefits
in consequence of the construction of a pro
posed combined system of drainage in the
said district, when and where you can ap-
pear. and make objections If you desire.
Dated this Sd day of February 4 ID. 1903.
ALONZO DUNBAR.
FRED BEHRENDT.
j. c. BISANT.
Drainage Commissioners of Drainage Union
District Number One OF the Towns of yuma
and Hampton in the County of Rock Island,
State of Illinois.
Attest:
FRED T SCHAFER.
Town Clerk of said Town OF yuma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
PUBLICATION Notice in Condemnation


County t Of ROCK Island. IS
County Court of Rock Island County, March
term A. D., 1903.
The Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific Railway
company. Petitioner, VS.. susan Shrom,
Anna K. Mckinley. John Fahlstrom. Will
liam Willis. Susap Jane Grimth. Ben amfn
nation. General No. 1851. Publication no.
tice.
Afidavit of the non-residence of Anna E.
MCKINLEY, one Of the defendants above
named. having been filed in the office of the
clerk of said county court OF Rock Island
county. notice is hereby given to the SAID
nonresident defendant that the petitioner
fled its petition in said court on the third
day of February, A d., 1913. and that sum
mons thereupon issued out of said court
against said defendants returnable on the
ID 1903 as Is by law required. and that said
petition is still pending in said court and I'M
determined.
Now. therefore. unless you. the said Anna
Z. Mckinley. shall personally be and appear
before the SAID county court of Rock Island
county on the first day of the next March
term thereof. to be holden at the court
house in the city of Rock Island. in said
county, on the ninth day of March, a ID &,
1905 and plead, answer or demur to the said
petitioners petition, the same. and the mat
ters and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed. and decree en-
tered against you according 10 the prayer OF
ROCK Island, Illinois, February 4. A. D.,
HENRY B. HUBBARD, Clerk.
JACKSON, HURST & STAFFORD
/, ATTORNEYS for Petitioner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
Executors Notice.
Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Bedford, de-

Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Bedford, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executor of the last Will and testament of
Sarah Elizabeth Bedford. late of the county
of Rock Island. state OF Illinois. deceased.
fore the county court of Rock Island county
at the county court room, in the city of
ROCK Island. a the May term. on the first
Monday in May next. at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend for the pur-
pose OF having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
que ted TO make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this sixth day of February. A. D.,
1903. GEORGE BEDFORD. Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
c, B. & O. Railway.

beginning Feb. 10 and continuing
until April so, we will have on sale
one way excursion tickets to San
Francisco and Los Angeles at rate
of thirty-one dollars ($31.OO.
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and Pu-
get Sound points, thirty dollars
($3O-OO)
Salt Lake City, Ogden, Butte and
Helena, twenty-siX dollars, ($26.00)
inquire Phone 1850, C., b. &5 q.
ticket agent, depot Twentieth street
and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
LEGAL.
To All persons whom 1t May Concern.

To All Persons Whom 1t May Concern.
Notice is hereby given, that the under
signed. Ira 4. Wells guardian of Nelson
Wells Amer Wells, Mabel NJ. Wells, Demp-
Sey Wells and Elsie p Wells; minors. Will
make application to the county court OF
Rock Island county. at regular term there
of. TO be held at the court house in the city
of Rock Island, in said county, on the first
Monday of March A. ID. 1903, being the sec
ond day thereof for an order ana decree of
said court. directing him said guardian.
to sell the following real estate belonging to
said minors or so much II erect as snail
seem TO said court to the interest of said
minors, situated in the county of Rock Island
and state of Illinois, to wit
The undivided one-ninth U-9) of the east
thirty C5O) acres of the east half (1s) Of
the west one hundred ten (Il0) acres of the
southeast quarter Cd of section Number
Thirty 800 in township eighteen Os) north
range ooe "a east of the fourth (4th) prin-
cipal meridian, except lot in the southeast
corner of said land known as the smith
cemetery and measuring two (2) rods east
and west. and six 90 rods north and south.
Subject to the dover interest of said Ira
A Wells in said real estate-for the purpose
of investing the proceeds of said sale in
other real estate, or of otherwise investing
the same.
Dated February z. 1903.
IRA A. WELLS,
Guardian of said Minors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
LEGAL
Executnr,s Notice.

Estate of John BiehI, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executor of the last viii and testament of
land, state of Illinois hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
OF Rock Island county at the county court
room, In the city of Rock Island. at the
April term on the first Monday IN April next
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and request
ed to attend for the purpose of having the
same djusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
Quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 23d day of January, A. D. 1903.
GEORGE BIEHI- Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
AdmInlstrator.s Notice.-

Estate OF Peter Garrlty. ueCeaSeo-
The undersigned having beeh appointed
administrators of the estate of Peter Gar
rfty. late of the county of Rock Island. state
of Illinois. deceased. hereby gives notice
that she win appear before the county court
OF Rock Island county at the county court
ROOM in the city of Rock Island, at the May
term. on the first Monday in May next. al
which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested TO AT
tend, for me purpose of having the same
adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
quested to maze immediate payment to tn,
undersigned.
Dated this 9th day of February A. d. 1908.
FANNIE GARRITY, Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
Mysterious Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the
other was fresh and rosy. Whence
the difference? She who is blushing
with health uses DR.. Kings New Life
Pills to maintain it. BY gently arous-
ing the lazy organs they compel good
digestion and head off constipation.
Try them. Only % cents, at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
OoNrRAOroRs AND puILpERs.

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} )HN VOLK & CO.-Contractors and build
ers Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings. Dealers in plate
window and art glass. Of1ceS and factory,
81 to 800 Eighteenth street
JOHN e. ERGSTROM-Jobbing specially.
Work guaranteed satisfactory. Four
teenth avenue and Thlrty-second street
Phone West 157o-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
For sALE-FARM PROPERTY.


FOR SALE-Stock farm. Best stock farm
DAYS and can be bought at a bargain on
easy terms. There are 40 acres, close to
school, rural mail, telephone, fair house,
large barns. cribs, orchards, and in excel
lent neighborhood. Price $3.50 per acre.
Write at once to George d. Gallup, Jefter-
son. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
nIardi Gras-New Orleans and Mobile

The c., B. & Q. railway VIII have on
sale Feb. II and %, inclusive, round
trip tickets to New Orleans $25, and
to Mobile, Ala, $23.7O, good to return
not later than March IA, with stop
over privileges south of st. Louis.
Best train service via two routes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
HEATTNC AND PLUMBING.

CHANNON, PERRY & COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific and SAM
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone IliS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
Suuaay Services.

Rev. c. Fenwick Reed, 1.-The we'll
known English evangelist. who is
making a brief stay in the United
States, has been secured for a weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

GOLDSMITH s MCKEE insurance agency.
Peoples National bank building Rock
Island, Ill. Represent only nrst-cldss COM
panies writing lire, tornado plate glass.
liability, burglary. accident and health
Insurance. All policies issued upon the
latest plans and most liberal conditions
Surety bonds furnished through the Amer
lean Bonding company, of Baltimore, Nd.
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
IAUNDRIEs.

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ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY Baurs
field & Sexton, proprietorS. Fine finish and
quick service. 1914 Third avenue. Phone
west 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Central Presbyterian, Second ave-
nue., between Fourteenth and Fiji
teenth streets, Rev. William Tor
rance, pastor. Services at 1O:45
a. m. and 1880 p. m. Chris
tian Endeavor at $50 p. M. Morning
subject, Christ Before Felix" Even
ing, Christian Excellence
Broadway Presbyterian, corner of
Twenty-third street and Seventh
avenue, Rev. w. S. Marquis, pastor.
Services at 10:45 a. IN. and 1880 p. IN.
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. South
Park Sunday school at 2:30 p. IN.
Young Peoples meeting at GAS p. m.
South Park Chapel, Presbyterian,
Elm street and Fifteenth avenue,
Rev. w. S. Marquis, pastor. Sunday
school at $3.50 p. IN. Prayer meeting
Tuesdays at 1880 p. m.
Aiken Street Union Chapel, South
Rock Island. Sunday school at 3. p.
IN. Services every Tuesday at 1880
p. IN.
United Presbyterian, Third avenue
and Fourteenth street, Rev. d. l..
McNary, pastor. Services at 10:F5
a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sun
day school at $3.50 a. IN. Y.
Z. S. c. E. at Gas p. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, Joseph Hummer. guardian of Carrie
Smith and Birdie Hummer, minors. will
make application TO the county court OF
Rock Island county, at regular term there
of, to be held at the court house in the city II
Rock Island, in said county. on the first Mon
day of March A. d 1903, being the second
daY thereof, for an order and decree of said
court. directing him as said guardian to
sell the following real estate belonging to
said minors or so much thereof as shall
seem to said court 10 the interest of ; aid
minors situated in the county of Rock Is
land and state of Illinois. Jo-wit:
The undivided one-eighteentn G-Is) of the
east thirty (S0) acres of the east half (1f)IOf
the west one hundred and ten QlO) acres of
the southeast quarter 90 OF section number
thirty 900 in township eiehteen US) north
range one "a east of the fourth (4th) prin
Ctpal meridian. except a lot in the southeast
corner of said land known as the ''Smil h
Cemetea y and measuring two (2) rods east
and west, and six (5) rods north and south.
Subject to the dover interest of Joseph
Hummer in said real estate. For the pur-
pose OF investing such of the proceeds of
said sale in other real estate, or of other
wise investing the same.
Rock Isl and, Ill, Feb 6. 1903.
JOSEPH HUMMER,
Guardian of Said Minors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
EI.EnrRIOAL.

w A. ROBB & COAL kinds of electrical
construction Estimates furnished and
service prompt'and reliable. Fine line OF
eenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
Publication NOtice-In ChanCsry.
State of Illinois.

State of Illinois,
Rock Island County. -
In the Circuit Court of said County. To the
May Term. A. D.. 1903.
Mary Brueckner, complainant. VS.. Charles
No. 5i29.
Notice is hereby given to the said Charles
Brueckner that the above named complain
ant heretofore filed her bill of complaint in
said court, on the Chancery side thereof
and that summons thereupon issued out of
said court against the above named defend
ant: returnaole on the first day of the term
of the said circuit court of said county of
Rock Island, TO be held at the court house in
the city of Rock Island. in said county of
Rock Island, on the first Monday of May. A.
D.: 1903 as is by law required, and which
suit is still pending.
Rock Island, Illinois January 20. 1903.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
wv II MOOR n inn M,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
GRAr AND PROyIsIONs.

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H. J. TOHER & CO.-Brokers, Davenport.
Stocks, grain, provisions cot.on. PriXale
wire to New York anC Chicago. OFFICES
100 Main street. Teleph ne 4o7.
GEORGE II. SIDWELL L CO.-Commission
merchants. Grain, hay and provisions.
Members of the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
25 years. No. $40 and 543 Rialto building.
Long distance phone. Harrison 1865
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
FUEL

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EHTPTRE COAL, & COKE COMPANY-Whole-
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service
offices I7iS First avenue. Telephone west
1870
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
REAL ESTATE.

Z. j. BURNS-City and country real estate.
If you have property for sale, list 1t with
to get you what you want Room IL, Mitch
ell & LyI1de block. Telephone 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Salvation Army Barracks, 1909 Sec
ond avenue, services as follows: Knee
drill at a. m; holiness meeting at
1890 a. M; Christians meeting at 3
p. M; salvation meeting at 1880 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
LOST AND FOuNn

roll of money somewhere about
business streets. Finder please return to
625 Thirty-e ighth street and receive Iiceral
reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business depart
ment A thorough business training given
for entry into commercial lite. Terms
reasonable. Apply at Augustana college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

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GRAND HOTEL-Famous ColfaX mineral
springs Offers best accommodations at
reasonable prices. Address William Frey,
ColfaX, Iowa.
LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located 6,767
feet above the sea All the year round re-
sort. A perfect place for rest. For partlc-
ulars address DIR. Daniel S. Perkins, Medi-
cal Director, Las Vegas, N NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

FOR SALE - Lots in Woodin's addition.
These lots are on Eleventh and Twelfth
avenues between Fifth and Seventh
streets, are 42x125 feet with 2O-foot alley
and nine feet of good rich soil lying on
limestone rock. An abundant supply of
pure water can be had at small expense
by drilling 30 feet through the soil and
rock. Sidewalks are all shaded with Elm
trees set 20 feet apart along the curb. If
you are interested in a cheap building lct.
the price and terms that these lots are Of
fered for will suit you. Call or address s.
j. Woodin 922 First avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

Only through car line to Asheville,
N. g., Queen e. Crescent route and
Southern railway.
One hundred miles shortest to
Chattanooga, Queen & Crescent
route.
Queen e. Crescent fast line to Biz
mingham and New Orleans. Two fast
trains daily.
Queen & Crescent service Cincin-
natl to Atlanta and Jacksonville, the
best in the country.
Homeseekers' excursions the first
and third Tuesdays to points in Min
nesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Dakota
via the c., NJ. & ST. p. railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
FOR Observation-Disclosures.


FOR SALE "A bard coal stove in good con
dition. Will sell cheap if taken soon. In
auire al :011 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

engagement at the First Methodist
church here, beginning tomorrow,
when he will preach at the morning
and evening services. He is said to
be an eloquent and convincing talker.
There Will be services as follows
In Rock Island churches tomorrow:
First Methodist, corner of Fifth
avenue and Nineteenth street, Rev.
Il. b. Williams, pastor. Services at
1915 a. IN, and 1880 p. m. Sunday
school at 9:3O a. m. Epworth League
meeting at 6:30 p. m. Junior Ep-
worth League at 2:30 p. IN. Preach
ing morning ana evening by Rev c.
Fenwick Reed. the English evangelist
German Methodist, corner of Sixth
avenue and Fourteenth street, Rev.
L. l.. Litzrodt, pastor. Services at
1O:45 a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sunday
school at 9:15 a. m, j. j. Helg, super
intendent. Epworth League at &.
Junior league at 2 p. m.
Edgewood Park Methodist church,
Rev. J. b. Rutter, pastor. Temporary
services corner Fourth avenue and
Third street, Moline. Preaching at
1O:45 n. m. and 1880 p. N. Sunday
school at $50.
African Methodist, Thirteenth
street and Fifth avenue. Services at
IL a. M. and 7:3O p. m. Sunday school
at 1880 p. m.
Free Swedish mission, corner of
Eleventh street and Fifth avenue.
Sunday school at , p. m. Services at
$3.50 p. M. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day at p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
EDUCATIONAL.


VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Visi-
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accomplishments taught.
Twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue,
Rock ISlaud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

FOR SALE-A COW reasonably cheap. APP
ply any time corner Hendricks and Ninth
Street, South Rock Island, two blocks south
of Siemon's store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
ART DECORATION.

& SON-Artistic interior decora
ton. Finest line of late paper carried and
skilled wCrkmen employed. Moderate
prices, Az Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
WANrEp-MALB HKLP

wANTED-Ber boys at the Harper house.
Good wages.