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Secured a Shotgun.

Secured Shotgun.
After Preusser left the restaurant he
walked directly to his office, secured a
double barreled shotgun and returned to
the restaurant He was smoking ciga-
rette when he re-entered, and inquiring for
Mcdonnell was told that he had gone to his
hotel
Preusser then left the restaurant and
walked to the Hotel Ten Eyck, where the
clerk gave him the number of McDon-
nelFs room, knowing that Preusser, being
familiar with the house, could find his way
without difficulty.
Preusser went up to the room and, knock
Ing on the door, got the gun in position
with his one arm, having lost his other
Shot Down in Cold Blood.
Mcdonnell came to the door, clad only in
an undershirt and trousers. Scarcely had
the door opened when Preusser fired one
shot, the charge taking effect in the left
side near the heart, and Mcdonnell rolled
over on the floor, dead.
Preusser then calmly laid the gun down,
walked down stairs into the hotel lobby
and, linking arms with a friend, said:
Come on, I'm going to give myself up
Attribute Crime to Intoxication.
BOSTON, June S.-Persons associated
with Miles Mcdonnell, the victim of last
nights shooting at Albany, in the manage
ment of the Metropolitan Stock Exchange
here say that Preusser was an intimate
friend of Mcdonnell, and Ahey could at
tribute the shooting only to intoxication or
insanity.
1t has been learned that Mcdonnell shot
and killed George Price in a New York
cafe December p, 1900, in a quarrel over
gambling matters. Mcdonnell surrendered
to the police. claiming that he acted in self
defense, and was acquitted after a brief
trial.
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Bring the Children

to THE PLAYGROUND and let them
romp and play to their hearts content.
Careful attendants In charge viii look
after them while qyou are doing your
shopping. &c m
Swings, hammocks, rocking chairs
mean jolly good time for every little
boy or girl who visits the Children's
Playground.
Rear of new store-entrance adjoining
elevator and rear Of Shoe dept.
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Dramatic Story of Murder.

The story of the murder is intensely dra-
matte. Mcdonnell had come here to assist
Preusser In caring for Fred l.. Train, said
to be of Waterbury, Conn.,, who had gone
insane. The murdered man and Preusser
were together all day yesterday and all
last evening. About midnight they We're at
lunch In a downtown restaurant. They
did not have any argument that those VINO
sat about the tables were aware Of, but
suddenly the two men left and went to the
toilet room. where angry words were heard.
When they came into the main dining room
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DRAMATIC MURDER IN ALBANY.
Broker Coolly Shoots and Kills Bos-
ton Travelling Man.

ALBANY, N. Y, June Sat an early
hour this morning Richard E. Preusser Of
the broker firm of r. E. Preusser & Co.,
423 Broadway, this city, shot and
instantly killed Miles b. Mcdonnell, trav-
cling man of Boston In the latter's room on
the second floor of the Ten Eyck Hotel
Preusser then quietly walked down the
stairs, through the lobby where dozen
people were sitting, and out to the street
to police headquarters. At the entrance
of the latter building he met two officers
who were on their way to the Ten Eyck,
having been telephoned for.
Going up to them. Preusser said in a quiet
tone: i've just killed Mcdonnell and L
came to give myself up
He then obtained permission to use the
phone and informed his wife that he had
killed Mcdonnell and was then at police
headquarters. where he had given himself
up. Mrs. Preusser arrived at headquarters
a few minutes afterward and the two had
a long talk in Chief Hyatt's private office,
after which Preusser was placed behind the
bars.
In court this morning Preusser's counsel
waived examination and he was sent to
Jail on charge of murder in the first de-
gree. His friends claim that his mind Is
affected
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later Preusser put on his hat and walked
out Mcdonnell when he returned, said,
Preusser Is just as crazy as Train," ana
also went out.
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Refrigerators--

Nursery Refrigerators;
heavy galvanized iron lined;
separate ice tank with nickel
plated faucet; light oak fin
ished; just the thing for the
nursery or sick room; has
separate inside cover over ice
with mineral wool. Special,
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Csc. Oil Stoves

Two-burner Oil Stoves, witt
31a-inch wicks and seamless oil
tank and steel frame; the tank be-
ing made of one piece makes it a
safeguard against leaking. Regular
price, 19c. Special, SOC.
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Csc. Summer Gloves
Csc. NeckWear--

A big lot of Women's Cool
and Pretty Summer Stocks, of
white madras, in a variety of
the newest effects: also In neat
combinations, for wear with
shirt waists; at 121ac. each
worth double.
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soc. White Silk

27-inch extra heavy Plain White
Japanese Habutai Silk, guaranteed
to wear; our regular SOC. number
lowered for ore day to 49c. a yard
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SOC. Val. LaCeS-.

Twelve-yard pieces of French
Valenciennes Laces. in a variety OF
new styles, including the wanted
Point d. Esprit effects; Insertings tc
match One day at 2Sc. piece in
stead of 50c
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Rogers Spoons
12hc, CerO-FrutO--

"Cero-Fruto,' the well-known
breakfast food, which sells at 12hc.
anywhere and everywhere you go.
Quantities limited
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Zoe. Dress Gingham--
Shifting Prints

200 pieces of Shifting Prints, IN
light colors Full pieces-not rem
nants. Equal quality sells at &c
yard regularly. One day at 3sc.
yard.
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S1.O8 Garden Hose

IS feet good quality Gar 4
den Hose, with solid brass
nozzle and couplings. Sold &
regularly at S1.9s. For one
day at $1.39, all complete.
ORasement)
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csc. Black Taffeta--

36-inch guaranteed quality Black
Taffeta Silk; heavy rustling grade;
every yard guaranteed to wear; FOR
one day the regular CSC. number at
roc. yard.
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Boys Washable Sailor Blouse
Suits, in tan and brown Galatea
Cloth and woven cheviot neatly
trimmed and well made; sizes to
10 years; for SOC. tomorrow, instead
of 81 60
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Cambria Corset Covers

Superior quality Cambria
Corset Covers; low neck, full
bloused front; trimmed with
cambria hemstitched ruff1e; all
sizes. AS special One-day
value at 1212c. each.
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Muslin Underwear.
Summer COrsets--
Skirts Worth up to $50

The lot consists of i'm I
ported Panama Cloth, lus-
trous Silk Mohair. Panne
Cheviot and English Tweed
Mixtures: also Mannish Elan
mel Suitings. Trimmed in eff
blue. brown and two shades
at 1898 for choice of values W
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
MARRIED
JACOBSON-NELSON.


at the residence of the ot1irating
clergyman, Wednesday noon. March
80, 1904, Edward S. jacobson Of Ly e
township and Mrs. Mary Nelson of VIM
dom township, Rev. C. D. Belden ottciat-
ing. The groom has lived in Austin and
vicinity for the past twelve years and
is highly respected by all who know
him. The b'ide, who is sister of Mrs.
John Reckenthaler Of this city, was
reared in this locality and has large
circle of friends to wish her JOY. They
went to Albert Lea and the cities on a
brief tour. They will reside for the
summer on the Rockford farm in Lyle
and later will occupy their own farm
east of Austin. We join in congratu-
lations.
IIUNT-HIGHET.
At Christ Episcopal church, Thurs
day noon, March 81, 1904, Herbert Hunt
and Mrs. Jean G. Highet Of this city,
Rev. D. j. w. Somerville officiat-
ing. They took the afternoon train
for the Cities and on their return
will settle on their farm near Lam
sing. The groom has been in the
real estate business in this city lately
and has been for years land owner in
this vicinity. The bride is we'll known
in this city where she has won the
esteem and regard of a large acquaint-
ance who will rejoice to know OF her
continued happiness and welfare. We
wish them much JOY.
.-. FIALKA-WYNN.
At the residence Of the officiating
clergyman in this city, Wednesday,
March 80, 1904, August L. Fialka and
Miss Addie May Wynn, both of Lyle
township, Rev. G. D. Belden officiating.
1hey will go to housekeeping on their
farm in Lyle. The groom is one of
the hustling young farmers of the
county and is to be congratulated on
the bride he has won. She will make
him a faithful and efficient life COM
panion. Congratulations are abundant,
IIORROBIN-VODRAS
At the residence of the officiating
clergyman, Tuesday evening, April 5
1904, William II. Horrobin and Miss
Rosa "A. Vodraska of this city, Rev
G. D. Belden officiating. The bride
is a very worthy young lady and popu
lar in her large circle Of friends. The
groom has been reared here and is wei
known. They will reside here. Con
gratulations.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06

DIED
CONGER.

7s At his home in Minneapolis, April
1904, of old age, William s. Conger,
aged IS years. He was born in Dela-
ware county, N. Y. in 1918 and was
married to Miss Julia A. King. They
moved to Austin in 1868, living here
until 1887 when they moved to Mime
apolis. He has been in poor health for
several years but severe fall several
months ago fastened his decease He
leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs.
Hattie Walters, all Of Minneapolis.
He has one brother and one sister in
the East. Funeral services were held
at the residence Sunday afternoon and
the body was brought to Austin for
lnterment. Burial service, conducted
by: Rev. A. s. Dascomb. was held at
OakWood chapel Monday. Deceased is
we'll remembered by our older readers
as a quiet, upright citizen, respected
by all who knew him.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
YESTERDAYS CITY ELECTION.

The chief interest in the city election
yesterday centered on mayor and alder
man-at-large, although the third ward
contest all around was lively. There
was no opposition -to. the election Of
aldermen Peter Johnson and w. J.
Bell in the first ward and Z. Bump and
F. 0. Hall In the second ward. J. L.
Mitchell was elected treasurer and L.
B. Fairbanks assessor without op
position. The vote on mayor stood as
follows:
G. F. Cook, 636; C. F. Lewis, 562; Cooks
majority, u. Thos. Riley, 725; P. H.
Zender, 434; Riley's majority, 291. For
license 766 against license 315. Cook
carried the first and 'third wards.
Lewis took the second by AZ majority.
Vi. f. Robinson, II. N. Lane and Geo.
Bailey are elected justices. The vote
on alderman in third ward was very
close. George Beckel and Ira Padden
winning the latter by one majority.
The total vote was unusually large
being 1920:
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
GRAND MEADOW


The M. E. Ladies Aid gave sociable
at the parsonage Wednesday.
The new meat market opened Satur-
day. It is very clean, attractive look
ing shop.
School commenced Monday after a
weeks vacation.
L. w. Hunt and family are visiting
Alvah Hunts family.
Grand Meadow voted license by a
majority of seven.
Miss Lena Christianson and Chris
tianson were married Wednesday
March 80 at the home of the brides
parents and will commence housekeep-
ing at once on their farm west of town.
Clarence Higbie returned from Man
kato business college last week. -.
At the election Monday the follow
ing officers were elected: '.'>'' .. ~"....
= President of council G. T.. Torgrim-
son. -
Councilman, T. j. Grimes.
Treasurer, G. A. Wright.
Recorder, 10. Wilsie. .., -.
Marshal, J. F. Carson. ~. >.
Assessor, p. Schleiger. ...>=.. IN
Justice Of Peace, John Criswell.
Constable, Frank Townsend. "a
4 - 7 f * 81 + .
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
Tax. Judgment Sale.

district court in the county Of Mower, state Of
Minnesota, entered the 23rd day of March, A.
D. 1904, in proceedings for enforcing pay
ment of taxes and penalties upon real estate
Minnesota, remaining delinquent on. the
first Monday in January, 1904, and of the
statutes in such case made and provided, I
shall on the second Monday, of May being the
9th Day of rlay,: A. D. 1904,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at my office, in
the conrt house in the city Of Anstin and conn.
are charged with taxes, penalJies and costs
in said Judgment, and on which taxes penalties
and costs shall not have been previously paid.
@ GEORGE ROBERTSON.
(seal) Auditor Of Mower County, MINI:
Dsted ct Austin, Ninn., this 4th day OF April
"a. .. 1904, 81: Ia..Is
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
i For Sale, Timothy and Wild Hay
near Banner creamery, Oakland. r.. J..

For Sale, Timothy and Wild Hay
near Banner creamery, Oakland. II. j.
For sale, one 26O--egg hot air
incubator. Good as new. Hans Nelson,
Lincoln street, Austin.
-Losr in Austin or going south Fri
daya black leather bill book. Finder
please return to this office.
For SALE, Seed Barley and Seed
Corn. At my farm miles East of
Austin. j. NJ. Vandegrift.
For sale span of fine three year
old colts in good condition. Weight
about 2400 lbs. MI. Parmenter. Austin.
Joseph Fitzthum, the old reliable,
is still on deck with the finest line of
heavy and driving harnesses, single
and double at right prices. Bridge
street opposite the court house square.
Correspondents must always ac
company their items with their names
so that we may know the source. We
40 not publish names but must know
them.
For sale four young thoroughbred
Aberdeen Angus bulls, at prices which
farmers can afford. J. Pollock, miles
west of Austin. If
Send your orders for fine wedding
stationery to this office. We have the
? latest and best.
For Sale: One full blood Tou
louse gander, also two Toulouse geese,
! one full blood. A. F. Mclean.
Wanted: plain sewing. Reasonable
! prices. 302 4th. ST., 4 blocks west of
school house.
Take the children to B shop 2l3
Main street and have their pictures
taken. The best is cheapest. We can
please you.
Timothy and Glover seed, Seed
Corn, and all kinds of bulk Seeds.
Decker Bros.
Seymour johnson will open I'D
| l6O acres for pasture this season on
his farm, section IS, township of Oak
land.
-Shorthorn cattle, yearling Poland
China sows with pig, and Minnesota
Ideal seed corn for sale, J. J. Furlong.
Austin.
The new telephone company is
composed of Austin business men who
have invested their money for better
and cheaper service. They should have
the loyal support of all.
Our Illinois and Indiana customers
want to buy your farm. They will be
i here every week. If you want to sell
your farm come now and list it with
us. John M. Cannon Land Agency.
I
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
Farmers Cooperative Association.

Farmers Cooperative Association.
An enthusiastic meeting of the
Mower county farmers cooperative as
sociation was held in the court house
in Austin last Wednesday,, nearly the
entire board of directors and officers
being present. After considerable dis
cussion it was decided to increase the
number of directors from one to three
from each voting precinct in the county
outside Of the city Of Austin. Another
farmers mass meeting was called for
today, Wednesday, April 6, at 2 p. m.
at the court room, which will be adj
dressed by j. S. Mcdonald, Secy. State
Farmers Exchange of MINI. All
farmers are requested to be present.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
Ladies' rIuSlcal Society.

The following program was given by
the Ladies Musical society in Elks' hall
yesterday afternoon and was highly
appreciated.<
instrumental Solo, "Nearer My God to
Thee. T. P. Rider
Miss Ruth Shepherd -
Vocal Solo,"A Dream of Paradise" ...
."..!.. ....:.:... .Gray
Miss Alice Hayes
Vocal Solo, "Lift Your Glad Voices"
.............. ...... A. j. Holden
Mrs. o. H. Hegge !.
Paper, N"some Old Hymns and Their
- Writers" ....-.. <..... J.
Mrs. Carleton Fairbanks
Piano Solo, "Valse Etude". j. A. Hills
F. Miss Clara Brundin ~ =.
Vocal Solo, Messiah Victorious.
b.. .Wm. Hammond
Mrs. CA. Hegge (. #
VOCAL oolO olO.................. Selected
Mrs. George Horned
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
Improved SideWaik t,rIck.s

Ed Barr, proprietor of the Austia
Brick 4 Tile Works. is making Superior
brick especially adapted for sidewalks.
Its advantages are cheapness, neatness
and durability. They are not as slip
perry as cementin winter. They cost less
than plank and are much cheaper than
cement. He will furnish them on a
five year guarantee. Get particulars
and estimates before laying your walks
this spring. ED. BARR, Austin.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses are issued to
Herbert Hunt and Mrs. Jean Highet
of Austin. Carl A. Gibson and Elberta
Pearl Gotta OF Austin. Joseph O..
Darrow and Maude w. Bell of Leroy.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
For Sale.

One 20 horse tubular boiler.
One 18 horse center crank engine.
One 10 horse center crank engine.
Austin Foundry Co.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06

being 1920:
Ladies' ready to wear suits, skirts,
and shirt waist suits stylish and finely
tailored at Vests.
Beautiful Waists of China silk, made
in fanciful and fluffy effects only $3.50
and $500 at VESTS.
Miss Grace Sherwood, teacher in
the Minneapolis schools, was home
over Sunday on brief vacation.
Albert Hayes, clerk in the N. w.
National Bank of Minneapolis is spend
ing brief vacation at home.
Il. L. Cummings of Illinois has
bought the F. H. Harbaugh property
near the S. M. Normal collage.
-Rev.. E. II. Devlin assisted last
week in special services at the Winona
cathedral, returning Thursday.
The new Hub Department store
is now receiving heavy invoices Of
goods and will be ready for opening in
a few days.
Mrs. Charles f. Symes and children
of Blooming Prairie spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Burr
Maxwell. = -
james Keenan, commenced Mon
day the repairs on the armory, recently
injured by fire. A new roof is the
main thing needed.
-Mr. and Mrs. Leander G. Lowry re-
turned Sunday from three weeks
trip in Texas, visiting San Antonio,
Galveston and other points.
Prof. Frank A. Leonard took the
train Sunday evening for Valparaiso,
Indiana. He will probably be engaged
there until about Jan. 1st, 1905.
Everybody attend the farmers mass
meeting and conference at the court
room this afternoon at two o'clock and
hear J. S. Mcdonald, the state secre-
tary.
Remember we not only make
platinum work, but all size and styles
in the ordinary platino photos at rea-
sonable prices at Bishops Studio 213
Main street.
Easter Sunday was a beautiful,
sunny day and the churches were
crowded with appreciative listeners.
Special services were prepared includ-
ing special and appropriate music.
Fire drill was tried at the High
school building and the Lincoln build
ing Friday. The pupils vacated the
high school building in good order in
two minutes.
Mrs. M. Majors of Sterling, Ill. has
sold the refrigerator building on Mill
and Jay streets to Smith & Peck, pro-
duce dealers, and they are repairing it..
A new roof will be put on and other
repairs made.
The P. D. Club and relatives of
Col. G. L. West surprised him Wednes-
day evening on his birthday anniver-
sary. On returning home from the
store he found the house occupied and
surrendered gracefully. The evening
was spent socially and in games.
Cosmetic Cream, for identifying
the complexion, positively removes
Freckles, Pimples, Black Heads, Sun
burn and Tan. Prevents and removes
Wrinkles. Sure Cure for Chapped
Hands and Rough Skin. The finest
thing in the world to use after shaving.
For sale at Malloy Bros. .~
The twenty seventh annual meet
ing Of the Minnesota branch oftsthe
Woman's Board of Missions Of Of the
Interior will be. held at the Congrega:
tional church in Austin on April 10,
2Oand 81. Miss Margaret Evans, presi-
dent of the state branch, will preside
and among the missionaries to be pres
ent will be Miss Emily 5. Hartwell,
Foochow, China; Miss Eta Moulton,
Bombay, India, and Miss Annie Howe
of Kobe, Japan. The general topic is
TO be "Claims of To-Day" From
eighty to one hundred delegates will be
here. .#s ), %
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
III HOmeseekers Rates to North and
South Dakota,

Every Tuesday until Oct. '25th, the
Chicago Great Western Railway will
sell round trip tickets to points in the
above named states at a great reduc-
tion from the usual fare. For further
information apply to any Great West
ern Agent, or j. 2. Elmer, e. p. A
Chicago, ILL.,
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06

-Rev. a. 5. Dascomb went to Chi
ciga Monday evening.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06

For sale few choice full blood Sill
yer Laced Wyandotte Cocker-ls at rea-
sonable prices; also eggs for setting
from second prize pen of Silver Wyan
dottes at the Austin show. We have
also two pens Of Barred Plymouth
Rocks. Orders for eggs booked now,
at 81 per setting.
MRS f. H. PIKE & SON,
Rural No. z, Austin, Minn.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06
For Sale

Thoroughbred blue Barred Plymouth
Rock Eggs, for setting. One Dollar
for Thirteen. BEMIS BROS, five
miles east of Austin. Both phones.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06

CORRECTED BY ALEX CAMPBELL
Wheat Sic per bu.
oORREoTED BY M'BR1DE. THE GROCER.
Butter, 2Oc-23c per Id.
Beans, -$1.75 S2.25 per bu:
Potatoes, 81. .10-$1.2O per bu.
Eggs, 13c-15c per dozen.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-06

graphs go to Bishop, the new photo
grapher 2l3 Main street.. Their Plati-
mum work is up to date and stylish.
Artistically furnished with hand made
cards and art folders. Giving you
something different from the regula-
tion photographs.
Fay Dinsmoor, is agent for a grand
excursion from st. Paul to St. Louis
and return by boat on the Mississippi
to occupy fifteen days in all, six of
them at the exposition, the whole ex.
pense including berths' and meals being
only 1886. It is in connection with the
school of agriculture excursion. Write
Fay Dinsmoor, rural route 3, for full
particulars It is a snap for those
going to St Louis. Leaves St. Paul
June1.
! Alderman Percy Bump had great
surprise on Tuesday evening of last
week when a crowd of G. A. r. COM
rades and other friends took possession
unbidden of his home on Alleghany
street. 1t was Percy's 61st birthday
anniversary. The evening was spent
very happily and merrily and there
was abundance of substantial rations.
During the evening, comrade John G.
Hawkins, in very graceful speech,
presented to Mr., Bump a solid gold
Elks charm. .ss .. Il. .55E.. y $ 6
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-04
Resolutions
Passed by sully Post No. 10, G. "A. R..
Concerning tbs Death of Rev.
w. Al. Lyman

Whereas, the march of another Com.
rade is over and our Heavenly Com.
,mander-in Chief has summoned from
4sully Post No. 13, g. A. r., Past
Commander and Chaplain, Rev. w. A.
Lyman, to the eternal camping grounds
on high, therefore be it
Resolved, that as we lay our comrade
down to rest we deeply realize our loss
of brave defender of his country and
its flag, a good citizen, a kind neighbor,
and a successful minister of the gos-
pei.
Resolved, that as we march on with
ranks broken, we would humbly bow
to the will of Him who doeth all things
well that we will cherish his virtues,
learn to initiate them, and SO live that
When our time shall come it may be
said OF us as Of him, s.Here lies the
body of a true hearted, brave and ear
nest defender of the Republic"
Resolved, that we hereby. tender to
the bereaved family our sincere sympa-
thyiii their loss of loving husband
and kind father, and commend them to
Him Who is too wise to err and too