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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Parents and teachers Of small boys,
especially those in the Douglas ave.
niue building, would do well TO warn
them that there Is likely 70 be a boy
or two less In town II they continue
their foolhardy practice. going 10 and
from school. OF hopping on and on
the street car track when the a =
almost upon them. and Of seeing how
close they can stand 70 passing cars
without getting hurt, This Is q dan
gerous amusement and n y y not
stopped, suffering and sorrow are
sure to result In some home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Fred Heck. who managed the I'm.
perial restaurant In the absence Of
Manager Clark, and Miss Ada Perry,
the od.looking night cashier, have
been heard from III Topeka. Mr.. Heck
ana Miss Perry departed eastward on
tho same train. the lady bound for
her home at Antonito. Iowa; the other
ostensibly for his former home IN OF,
tawa, Kans. He went farther and
Madame Grundy has Il that d wedding
Is 10 take place In Antonito very soon
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Mrs. b. s.. Rodey. wife Of New Mex
ico's delegate 10 congress, passed
through the city this afternoon On
her way To Washington, where she
will spend the winter. Mrs. Rodey
was accompanied by her clever daugh7
ter, Miss Helen. and BY her two sons,
Pearce and Shannon. Miss Helen will
enroll for the work 81 the senior year
in Gunstpn seminary and the boys will
also attend school In the national
capital. Mr.. Roley will leave for
the national capital about the first q
November. Mrs. G. q. Gise, d college
classmate, of Mrs. Rodey's, met the
party at the depot.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24


A runor Is current Just as The op.
Tic Is going 70 press, that the mana
ger and tho attorney for the Aqua
Pura co, are ID Ration bringing con.
domination proceedings IN the matter
relating 70 the condemnation Of land
in the canyon. IN the district court
before Judge Mills there. II an Mt
tempt has been made to have this
question, Iii which the people Of Las
Vegas are vitality concerned, settled
on the quiet and away from home
without giving tho other side opportu'
nifty for hearing, II will call for se'
we're criticism.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Advertising car No. 2 OF the Ring
ling Bros. circus was in the city the
greater part OF the day, coming up
from Albuquerque in No. 5 AMI leav:
Ing for the east on No. 2 this after,
noon. The advertising men spent the
day 10 spectacular advantage, as the
blliboards Of the city will testify.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24
Tho rarest Of all VIVA beasts u me

Tho rarest Of all wild beasts II the
rhinoceros, and the only one In cap.
tivity is in the menagerie Of Ringing
Bros. Worlds Greatest showsr Nal
u~raIista estimate this specimen a. hes
yond price. and scientists. explorers
and students have come from al paris
Of the world TO inspect the curious
beast. The educational value Of a
visit to this mcnagerie can not DO
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

eMany people have the Idea" said
4 well known doctor Of the city %
The Optic today. that II they keep
away from fire when handling a fluid
like gasoline, there Is no danger Of
an explosion This idea Is erroneous,
An explosion Of gasoline Is frequent.
ly caused BY the fumes Of gasoline es.
Gaping into the air IN q small, closed
room
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

The heavy and refreshing rain that
visited Las Vegas yesterday after.
noon was reported BY trainmen from
the north and south 10 have extend.
cd from Bernalillo 70 Ration, II came
At the proper time TO do considerable
good. The fall ranges will be kept
In excellent condition until the frost
cures the grass.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

The council failed Of 4 quorum last
night, owing no doubt 10 tho inclem.
ency Of the weather in the early part
Of the evening. A number Of the cit.
liens Interested in street grading
were present. The regular meeting
viii be held tomorrow night. Alder,
men Dick. Mackel and Martin were
the aldermen present.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Already citizens are looking for.
ward with much anticipation to the
coming Or Hermann the Great, who
will appear al the Duncan October II.
The wizard Is said to be better than
ever. There Is no one In the world
equal to him as h worker OF magic
and as i prestidigitator.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Look 70 your siove-plpe and ilucs,
Pipes arc liable 20 rust through the
summer; rust cats holes and heat In
pipes with holes may set your house
on FIRE. Nrs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Judge Wooster. as coroner This
morning received a letter from the
D Of Ross Powers, the man who
fell from a train near Rowe, The
son lives at Salida. Colo. He Is on his
way here 70 take charge Of his r..
theirs body.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Conductor T. q. McGrath and wife.
who on their way back from Chicago,
spent a couple or days here III. the
guests Of the iady's mother. Mrs. $.
II. York. have returned to their home
in Phoenix, A. 7. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc.
Grath accompanied 70 Chicago for bur.
fall the remains Of their brother who
was killed In a wreck IN Arizona.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Don Eduardo Martinez. q prominent
merchant Of Anton Chico. arrived In
the city last evening 70 transact busi.
ness and for over the twentieth time
planked down the dInero for another
years advance subscription TO The
Daily Optic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Those who have been IN the hobit
Of getting shaved between II and ~
o'clock Saturday nights must mend
their and 30 earlier. All the
shops Of the city have decided %
close at ii Saturday evenings. The
new rule takes effect Saturday next.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Yesterday marked the autnmnal
equinox. The days have lost two
hours and thirty.six minutes since the
day. June Il. and are now
standing still for a day or two 81
equal length with the nights.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Special arrangements have been
made with Clark's Imperial restau-
rant to servo an excellent supper for
the dance tonight given BY Troop A.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

II the mir Of d house. room Or cellar
Ii damp. II may be thoroughly dried
By placing In It a peck Of fresh lime
In an open l,ox. a peck win absorb
about seven pounds Of water. equal %
more than three quarts,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

There are SO great sololsis in Ring.
ling Bros famous military concert
band. and their selections. accompan.
led BY q mammoth 6s.stop cathedral
pipe organ, have never been equaied,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Las vegans Will welcome gladly the
news that Edward Henry Is much bets
ter today. His case Is still very critl
cal. as pneumonia set IN several days
ago, but the improvement Is such rs
to Justify q reasonable hope Of re-
cosery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Antonio Gonzales and Juan Mar.
tinez. road supervisor and constable
OF precinct No, Gil have tled their
respective bonds with the county
clerk.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

The Aetna building and loan associa-
tIon has brought suit against Francis.
co sena TO foreelose q mortgage given
to secure the nm OF $4,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

A.fuli attendance is desired al me
meeting Of the Eastern star this
evening. All members and visiting
members are cordially invited @ "
tend
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Secretary ]. w. Raynolds left for
the Capital City this afternoon in
company with Mrs. Reynolds, who ar
rived from Denver on No. I.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

When In need of np-to.date, stylish
Job work at rock-bottom prices. con.
suit your own interests and The Op-
tic ONCE at tho same time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

MI. and Mrs. Wursen Euceliss ex-
pect 10 be either III this country or
abroad mornings Of afternoons n
January.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

The dirt from the excavations for
Stern 4 Nahm's new warehouse Il be-
Ink used 10 MI III the street between
Raywood's and the bridge.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

A meeting Of the Woman Fedora
ton will be held At the city hall ri.
day afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

ii Just happens ID occur 70 US that
this Ii the best time In the world %
subscribe for The Optic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24
From Life.
The following are taken from Lies
entertaining society notes:

Mr.. and Mrs. Munnie Dnssyt may
remain IN the house next Sunday
morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

- RATlFYlNG EVIDENCE Of this stores popularity
was the large attendance at the %oper'rg. More
gratifying even, were the con ments l.om r. =
tongues; they knew the leadership lIield's alNass ,a.a
manded, but never before had they 50 thorough al,
lied their supremacy,
Whatever is new, is here--thats the Word--the story
in a nutshell. You are invited to come, to see and en-
joy---there is not a corner Of the big store but What vel.
comes you, nor one when you visit will not prove Of
interest,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Al good lady In the city IL complain
Ing that her little girl has acquired
ai Iriah brogue from her French maid.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Household furniture for sale, All
good shape. Cali residence y. ~
Hamhlin. Si32-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24
Fall Millinery.

Our exhibit Of high grade Millinery IS complete.
We are showing superb styles in trimmed hats, as well
as ~adaptions suitable for street wear. We are showing
everything that is new in trimmings, ornaments, bralds,
buckles and feathers, all the new standings Of flowers,
new weayes III plain ribbons showing several shades to
each color which blend perfectly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24
MEADOW CITY HAPPENINGS
Temperature record for yesterday,
20 and As.
Band concert announced at the
Hot Springs for sunday will be post
poned.

The Woman's Federation viii meet
Friday afternoon at ; O'Clock, a the
city hall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Frank Shaffero. the popular must
elan, left yesterday lii the interest Of
the Colnmbine Music company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

The proceeds Of the Cavalry dance
tonight 10 toward fitting up the new
quarters In the library building.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-24

Good music, good supper and q good
crowd 1T the cavalry dance tonight
lii Rosenthal hall.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-16
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. and MIS- A. w. Wright went to
Detroit Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs j. Q. Bright Of Lansing
visited friends in Alma over Sunday,
Mr.. Bright returning home Monday
while Mrs Bright remained until
Wednesday. Mr.. ght expects to re-
turn TO Alma to live as soon a. he can
complete arrangements for moving
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. O'Boyle Of Mt.
Pleasant, and daughter. Mrs j. w.
Roberts, recently from the Klondike,
were in Alma Thursday visiting at the
home of Mr.. O'Boyle's brother, A. ].
O'Boyle.
On Friday last the stork visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. y. O.. Rhodes,
making the inmates happy by leaving
an eight pound baby girl. Charley is
on the program for a good Rhodes"
talk with Senator Earle at the opera
house Saturday afternoon.
We learn that Prof +. K. West, in.
structor OF chemistry at the college. has
been offered a position in the Bureau OF
Soils, U. s. Department Of Agriculture,
az Washington, ID. o. The emolument
connect, Herewith is 81, 900 per year,
beside b. ard and travelling expenses.
Alma Encampment of the l. .. o. f.
initiated large cla.s on Wedne sday
evening. A large number Of visitors
were present from different parts Of the
county 10 assist In the work. After the
meeting banquet was served by the
ladies IN the Nj. K. church parlors.
1t Is stated as a positive fact that st.
Louis Is 80 nave sugar factory. A cut
OF the proposed buildings as taken from
the architects design was published IN
the Republican Leader last week. We
Congratulate our neighbors upon the
fact that the project has at last assumed
a promise Of completion
The dance given in the opera house
last Wednesday night by Little Dick"
was quite well attended and it was de
cided TO give another on January 2Sth,
only that at that time masque ball Will
b given. Numerous reports have been
ciIcu ated to the effect that these dances
were not being conducted IN ali orderly
manner, and for the benefit of those who
have been circulating these false reports
we are requested to state that such Is
not the case. Perfect order has been
maintained and no girls under 10 years
OF age have been present only when
by their parents or other
relatives.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-16
Alma College

Henry Soule spent Sunday with his
girl in Flint.
Miss Bessie Olin Of Kalamazoo is a
new student in the music department..
Men are at work excavating for a new
college ice house south OF the Wright
Hall.
Gilmore Petty john expects to enter the
commercial school of the college on
Monday next.
A. j. Holmes is in Battle Greek today
attending meeting of the directors Of
the NJ. l. A. A.
Rev. j. vonPage, '9S. Of Marvengo,
H., was the guest of his b. other.in-law,
Prof. Mitchell. Wednesday.
A merry party Of college people. with
Miss Allen as chaperon. enjoyed sleigh
ride TO the home Of Mr.. Quick, six miles
out OF town. Friday evening.
The Saginaw Y. NJ. O. A. basket ball
team came down Saturday and suffere d
defeat at the hands of the college team
composed Of Messrs. Sinner, jennings,
Cratsenbuig, Williams and Whitney.
The score was 10 to 10.
The morning talks and afternoon
prayer meetings have been continued
this week with increasing interest
Never, in the history OF the college has
there been deeper interest manifested
in spiritual things.
The annual election Of the Y. Nj. O. A.
for the purl ose of electing Ulcers for
the ensuing year and for the appoint
ment Of delegates to attend the state
convention at Pontiac, Feb. IL Is will
be held in the chapel at 4:l5 this (Fri-
day afternoon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-16

MORTGAGE SALE.-Whereas default has
vi been made in the payment OF the money
secured by "A mortgage dated the fourteenth
daJ of July, a. ID. 1891, executed by Horace
Is; Hubert and Belle y. Hubert his wife, OF
Alma, County OF 1ratiot. Stste OF Michigan, to
Ellie Campbell OF Cedar Lake Monica i'm coun-
~. Michigan. VIII Oh said mortgage was record
ed in the Otiice OF register Of deeds OF the coun-
~ OF Gratot, state OF Michigan, in Liber 81 OF
mortgages, on page 427, on the 18th day OF July,
a. ID. 1891. at o clock "A. and whereas, said
mortgage has been duly assigned by the said
Elsie Campbell To 4 y. Ttmby. by assignment
bearing date December IS, 1898, and recorded in
the office OF register of deeds Of the county of
Gratiot, on the 9Th day OF March, A. D. 1900 at
II o clO' m In libsr % OF mortgages on
page 22s, and whereas, the amount claimed to
be due on said mortgage at the date OF This no
tee II The sum OF one hundred and thirty four
dollars tSl3il OF principal and interest which IL
the Whole amount CIa med TO be unpaid on eaid
mortgage, a. no sun or proceeding having
been Instituted AT law 10 recover the debt now
remAining secured 10y said mortgage or any
part thereof. whereby the power of sale con.
tanned in said mortgage has become operative
Now, therefore, notice ~ hereby given, that
by virtue OF said power of sale and In pur.
suanCe OF the statute In such case made aud
provided, the said mortgage viii be fOreciosed
by sale OF the premises The rein described at
public auction. To he highest bidcer, at the
front door of the court house IN the Village of
Ithaca. IN said county OF GratiOt on the
seventh day OF March next. at ten O'Clock in he
forenoon Of that day, which said prem SEES are
described In said mortgage as follows, to.wlt:
Lot two 90 in Block seven y. In the village OF
Alma. county OF Gratiot, state OF Michigan,
according to the recorded plat thereof In the
registers Office in the village OF Ithaca Michi-
Dated Dec ~. 1902 lo-I2 l3w
FRANCIS PALMER, T. r TMBY,
Attorney Mortgage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-16
Good Advice.

The most miserable beings in the
world are those suffering from dyspep.
STA and liver complaint. More than
seventy five per cent. OF the people in
the United States are afflicted with
these two diseases and their effects
such as sour stomach, sick headach hes
habitual costiveness, palpitation OF the
heart, heart burn, water brash, gnawing
and burning pains at the pit of the
stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue
and disagreeable taste in the mouth
coming up of food after eating. low spirit
its,etc. Go TO your druggists and get a
bottle of August Flower for IS cents.
Two doses will relieve you. Try it
Get Green's prize Almanac at Sharrar
q Mulholland's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-16
PLAIN TALK.

Strai ght Talk and to the Point
The Virtues Of DR.. A. w.
Chase's Nerve Pills Told In a
Few Words by an Alma CIti-
zen Who Knows.
Mr.. O. A. Frits of Alma, Mich, says :;
~ was feeling oorly ali spring and had
a good deal Of rheumatism and nervous
headaches. did not rest we'll at night.
had tried different medicines without
success when l got some Of DIR. A. w.
Chase's Nerve Pills at Sharrar & Mul-
hollands drug store and had used them
about two weeks when l was feeling
splendid. have no hesitation in re:
commencing them" DIR. A. w. Ohase's
Nerve Pills are sold at so cents a box at
dealers, or DIR. A. w. Chase's Medicine
Co., Buffalo, N. Y See that portrait
and signature OF A. w. Chase, M. d..
are on every package.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-16

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
" state of Michigan County OF GratiOt SIS
I'm the matter OF the estate of James L. : chultz
deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance Of
al order granted 10 the Undersigned, admins
traitor OF the estate of said James l. schulz,
deceased, by The Hon. Judge OF Probate Tor the
county OF 6rat1Ot, state of Michigan, on the
zeth day Of December, A ID 1852. there Will be
sold al public Y, ndue 10 the h ghest bidder at
the premises IN Vine 1, wusbip, in the county
OF Gratlot, M sud cate, on Tut sday the 18th
day OF February, A. ID. 1903. at ten O'Clock IN
the forenoon OF that day lsubject 10 all eucum-
brances by u.Ortgage or Othtrwisc existing at
the time OF the dealh OF said deceased or al the
time OF sale, and also subject 10 the ris ht Of
dover aud the homestead rights of the Idow
OF sald dc ceased theteln) the following de
scriDed real estate, tO-wiL
The south east quarter ~ of south east
quarter = of section eleven Il town twelve
ll2J nortn OF range four a west, also the north
half ltal OF southeast quarter ~ OF section
eleven (lll town twelve lI2) north OF range
four ~ west, except SIX acres out OF the north
east corner OF said description all in seville
township, Graiiot county Michigan.
Terms OF sar made known on day Of sale
WILLIAM T. PI1T administrator OF the estate
OF jones l.. schultz. deceased
Dated at Ithaca, Mich. Dec. 3Oth. 1902. l.2-4 "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-16
Our Schools
d. f. Lyon was a visitor Tue sday.

ID. +. Lyon was visitor Tuesday.
Sleighrding is the order of the day.
Retta Scott Of the seventh grade has
left school
Mr. Schultz gave us pleasant call on
Wednesday.
Willie Easlick is new pupil in the
third grade.
Effie Wheeler, after long absence,
has re.eutered school
We are now burning coal. Cold is
becoming a minus quantity.
celia Plank is absent from the third
grade on account of sickness.
Henry lockwood and Hazel Goss are
absent on account of sickness.
Six hundred and fifty are already en.
rolled in the two schools. A new build
ing is in sight.
Miss johnson Of Ithaca and Miss
Smith of Riverdale visited the eighth
grade last week.
Arrangements are being made for the
local oratorical contest which takes
place next month.
Our sub.primary school is a winner.
Misses Paddock and Wilson have
strengthened out the congested condi.
ton.
Orlin Fletcher OF the senior class en-.
tertained sleighing party last Friday
evening south of Elwell. All report a
fine time.
The second public debate was held
on Wednesday night. These debates
are very helpful and aid the boys in pub
lie speaking.
The seniors were given reception a,
Miss Grace Messengers on Tuesday
All OF the persons present report a
very pleasant time and vote Grace an
ideal entertainer.
Examinations will take place mex,
week. About thirty will be promoted
from the sub.primary and about the
same number will be promoted ont OF
each of the first five grades.
Juniors agree that twenty nine Is the
right number in a sleighload. A fine
time was reported by such a crowd who
were entertained at the home of Mr.. A
Fisher Friday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-16

nRDER OF HEAklNG: state OF Michigan.
" County OF Gratiot, SIS; Alta session OF the
Probate Cont for said County, held AT the Pro
bate Uttce, In the Village OF Ithaca on the ~ h
day OF January In the year one thousand
nine hundred three
Present. Isaac ). Seaver, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF James Wallace
Clark deceased
on reading and Ming the petitiol. duly veri-
fed, of Lucy Clark, widow of said deceased,
also executrix uamed In the last will ana testa
ment Of said deceased, praying that certain
ins rument now ON file in this Court. purpOrting
TO be- the last W III ana Testament OF said de
ce tsed may be ad united to probate, and that
administration OF said estate may be granted 10
the petitioner, or some other suitable person.
The eupUn II IL ordered, That Monday, the
9th day OF February, next, at 10 clock
In the forenoon be ass Rned for the hearing OF
said petition. and that the heirs atlaw
OF sad deceased and all other per
sons interested In said estate are required TO
appear at "A session Of said court, then TO be
holden at he Probate Office. In the Village OF
Ithaca a. I'd show cause, n any there be, why the
prayer OF the petitioner should not be granted
And n is further ordered, That said petitipn,
give notice TO thv persons interested In said es
late. of the tendency OF said petition, and the
hea ring thereof. by causing copy OF this
order 10 be published in the ALMA RECORD, 4
newspaper printed and circulated in said Couu.
~, tor three successive weeks previous TO SAID
day OF heaTng
Az Isaac :. SEAvKR,
(SealD "A true copY) Judge OF Probate