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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-13
Lake City items.

LAKE city items.
Judge Lester and James Quirk spent
the Fourth at Aetna.
d. l.. Pierce made hurried trip to
Medicine the Fourth.
Mrs. Charles Hildebrand of Deerhead
was in town Saturday.
Mrs. Alta Adams of Coats is the
guest of Mrs. Harry Cooke.
Rev. Il. A. Spencer preached at the
Shore school house Sunday afternoon
and also organized Sunday school.
Mrs. Vera Davis from Eureka is
making short stay with her father,
Scott Buck, at his home in this city.
Or. Hutcheson of Coats was called
down Monday to remove a wheat beard
from the eye Of o. Mills son, William.
Mrs. Riley Lake went to Medicine
Thursday, returning Friday, with Mr..
Lake who went down the first part of
the week.
Miss Winnie Cooke returned to her
home from Coats Monday, where she
has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Geo.
Lockert, for several weeks.
It's 1.-THE early bird that catches the
worm," was the reason George Hast.
ings and o. j. Corliss came to Lake so
early Monday morning.
The electrical storms seem to have
a spite against Lake City. The light
ming on the third struck nine telephone
poles, melted the wires near Shigley's
store and played the mischief generally.
We noticed in the paper that there
was a scarcity of men teachers in Bar
Der county, but never supposed that
Scott Buck also saw 1t. However, as
he went to Medicine Lodge Monday
with the Normal students the suppose.
ton is that he went to attend Normal
The Fourth was celebrated at Lake
by social gathering at the school
house. Ice cream and cake was served
with fireworks between times, and
general time had by all. Among those
from down the river we noticed Landon
Mills and family and Clarence Nichols.
The weeds hayo grown to such an
enormous size around Lake City that
when Blaine Jones was called to sup
per the other night he could not be
found, and it was only after an hours
sytematic search that he was found
sound asleep, with his head pillowed
upon two empty match boxes, he hav.
ing used the matches in vain attempt
to find his way out.
e. w. Purdy is having a serious time
of late in carrying the mail. The roads
are so bad that he is delayed every day,
far beyond his usual time, thereby max.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-13

Mrs. Alta Adams of Coats is the
guest of Mrs. Harry Cooke.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-13

Mrs. Charles Hildebrand of Deerheat
was in town Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-13
BARGAINS
-In-
Furniture
New Goods
New Store
New Prices

The public is invited to in.
spect my entirely new stock
of Furniture, Carpets and
Rugs. We will show you as
nice line of goods as can be
found anywhere. Bring your
catalogue and we will con-
vince you that you can do as
we'll at home.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-13

Rev. r. A. Spencer preached at the
Shore school house Sunday afternoon
and also organized Sunday school.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-13

Mrs. Vera Davis from Eureka is
making short stay with her father,
Scott Buck, at his home In this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-13

d. l.. Pierce made hurried trip t.
Medicine the Fourth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-13

Judge Lester and James Quirk spent
the Fourth at Aetna.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-13

Or. Hutcheson of Coats was called
down Monday to remove wheat beard
from the eye Of o. Mills son, William.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13
IN THE SUBURBS.
,1OSLIN.


Joslin. April I3.-Oak Tree school
began Monday with Mr.. Hoffman. of
Rock Island. as teacher.
W. II .Whiteside was in Hillsdale
Tuesday.
Farmers are preparing to SOW oats.
Miss Allie BeaI has been engaged
to teach the spring term of school at
Yuma.
The Ladies' Aid society met at jos
lin L. b. church Thursday last and
elected officers for the next year.
Mrs. George Oliver and Miss Carl
son were Sunday guests at Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Wainwright's.
FL. Whiteside'S little daughter. Bes-
sic. was quite sick last week with
measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Talbee were
visiting at Joslin sunday.
Tom Brandt. of Iowa. i visiting his
sister. Mrs Alfred Wainwright
William WhiteSide was called To Mo-
line Thursday To see his mother who
has been very i'll.
MIR. and Mrs. Alfred Wainwright
visited in Port Byron Sunday.
The Joslin Sunday school was re-
'ISdlll/tN HuludN' lHV ioiloNlhS oHl-
GERS being elected: Superintendent,
+. J. WhiteSide: assistant Superinten-
dent. Mrs. James Walker; secretary.
Lucy Dunbar; treasurer. Guy Ven
tres; urganist. Blanche Whiteside; as
siStant organist. Sarah Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Walker visited
sunday with Mrs. Walkers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. y. Dunbar.
Roland Whiteside lost fonr head of
cattle last week from Il straw pile
falling over them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

Santa Barbara. Monterey and san
Francisco. The return journey will
be made by way of Portland. Tacoma.
Seattle. Vancouver. thence 10 81. Paul
and Des Moines via Canadian Pacific
Railway.
The car has a bath room. hot and
cold water. observation parlor and
dining arrangements. berths and state
rooms. 1t Will be occupied during the
entire journey. Meals and berths are
included in the rates which from Rock
Island is only S134. SCI Of which Is
PAYABLE al this Office the remainder
10 Sc collected by Mr.. Van Wrinkle
aboard the car.
The rate j. exceptionally low. being
only about $3.50 per day for board and
lodging
Full particulars Al this Office.
r. II. PLUMMER, {. p. A.
1929 Second Avenue. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

Spaulding win accept the call, but it
is hoped by all DavenPorters who re-
member him that he viii consent to
return to Davenport.
The examination of William Wright.
by DR.. BarewaId. TO prove whether or
not the negro had swallowed the dia-
mOnd pin that was taken at Nabstedt's
Saturday evening proved decidedly IN
satisfactory. The N-ray machine in
itself worked well. but the diamond
pin was not found. There was clear
~ foreign substance near the prison
er's stomach. but il could not be prov
en- that this was the pin. The negro
has not made any admissions 50 far.
although he does not understand the
Uses of the machine and was clearly
frightened when il was applied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13
FOSTER.

Foster. April 13.-Dr. BendIc arrived
home last Thursday from Il business
trip to Ninterset. Iowa.
Miss Pearl MILFORD. of Ottumwa.
Iowa. has been visiting with her
cousin. Mrs. William Ripley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Miller of near
Eliza. are the proud parents of baby
boy. born the 18th.
Mrs. Ira Buney. of Buffalo Prairie.
spent several days last week with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gillett.
Miss Ethel Foster came home Sat
urday from across the river. where
she visited Il week with her sister,
Mrs. Joe Bovser.
Mrs. Dan Foster and sister. Mrs. Ed
Thornton. attended the funeral of
their uncle. Joe Boney. ST.. which
took place at Buffalo Prairie last
Thursday.
Joe Watson. Lewis Zollner, Edward
Kranz. Dan KlieSh. w. {. and William
Kruger, +. NJ. Baker and Samuel
Spickler went to Rock Island Monday
to attend the convention.
Mrs. William Ripley and Miss Pearl
MILFORD spent Tuesday at Thomas
Watkins
The Misses Arizona Watson and
Carrie Freyermuth have been visiting
relatives in Muscatine for several
days.
John Fuhr delivered 100 head of
hogs nj Muscatine last Thursday for
- u hundred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13
OIL FOR THE BODY

You can't lose an atom
without feeling it. The body
is like an engine, a watch,
a machine; must be kept in
good order to run right.
That's the reason SCOTS
Emulsion is so successful in
all wasting diseases. 1t feeds,
nourishes and strengthens
when ordinary food won't.
Doctors say SCOTS Emul-
sion is the best nourishment
for those who are not as well
as they should be-young or
old.
Wen send Won sample free upon request
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4os Pearl street, New YORK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13
MOLINE MENTION

Alfred Freed has closed contract
with the Tri-City Railway company
by which he becomes lessee of Pros
pect park for the season with the
summer. He will have exclusive con-
troll of the park for all the season with
the exception of the two weeks of the
Chautauqua term. Mr.. Freed i
manager of Freed's orchestra and il is
his intention To arrange the usual
Wednesday and Saturday night dances
in the new pavilion and make the
park available for summer picnics. \
plan il being worked up for holding
Il weeks Swedish market at The park
some Time i'm June under the direction
of Prof. Hanson and wife. who have
conducted the same thing with marked
success in other cities. The plan i
To have the project carried ont in cos
tune throughout and the booths at
the market filed with various articles
for sale and exhibit, making 4 most
attractiEe little village during the one
week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13


health again by taking Wine of Cardui.
As a regulator of the menstrual periods
Wine Of Cardui has never been known
to fail. 1t has seldom failed to restore
perfect health, even in the most persis-
tent and aggravated case of weakness.
Miss Ida NJ. Snyder, of No. 535 Ber-
gen Street, Brooklyn, y. Y, has used
Wine of Cardui and she says 1t helped
her into a new life. Health to Miss
Snyder is worth a great deal. She IS
an attractive young woman with intel
leetual attainments and she occupies
the position of Treasurer of the Brook
lyn East End Art Club. This position
marks her as a person of intellect, Gull
ture and refinement and it speaks highly
of the respect and trust her fellow
women have in her. She writes:
"If women would pay more attention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

Yesterday morning Beecher Nixon.
a weII-knuNn resident of the east end
residing at go East Second street.
died almost without moments warn
jn@. During his sleep he was sudden
~ attacked by a coughing spell and
expired few moments later before
medical attendance could be summon
ed. Coroner Lambach and Constable
Byron Rumsey were notified of the
mans sudden death. DIR. Lambach
viewed the remains. and after inveSti-
eating the incidents surrounding his
demise. decided that death was caus-
ed by paralysis of the heart and that
an inquest was not necessary. Mr..
Nixun's wife died about six months
ago. since which time he had been
drinking heavily and this weakness *
thought TO have FASTENED his death.
Nixon was a painter and paper hanger
~ trade but had not been steadily
employed for some time. lie was
about 81 years of age. The remains
have been shipped 10 Clinton for
burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

The Union Electric Telephone com
pany announces that i'm Il short time
connection will he made at East Mo-
line with the rural lines which come 10
that village from the east end of the
county. The company has asked the
East Moline village board to grant a
franchise for the use of the streets.
and if this is granted the connection
will be made as soon as the wires can
lie strung To that place. Action Will
be taken at the next meeting of the
board and there is every reason to
believe that the franchise will he
granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

Moline'S new filter plant * working
better than could have been expected
ten days ago. and it now seems that
the quality of wafer to be provided
for the city is decided beyond Il doubt.
The erection of the battles on the set
fling basin has simplifed the work of
operating the plant. and there iS now
no trouble in producing clear. spark
ling water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13
MISS IDA NJ. SNYDER,
Treasurer of tho Brooklyn East End Art Club.

to their health we would
have more happy wives,
mothers and daughters, and
If they would Use more intel
ligence in the matter Of medi-
cines, Observing results, they
would find that the doctors
prescriptions do not perform
the many cures they are given
credit for.
ain consulting with my
druggist he advised McElree's
w.. Il CHI - I'LL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

y. Il. Ziegler has departed TO at
tend the meeting OF the Illinois Mas
ter IIorseshoers' association. of which
he is president. The delegates from
the twin-citN local association are {.
~. Lilliia. of Moline. and V. Dauber
and l.. {. Geiseger. of Rock Island.
The convention opened at 10 n. m.
today and lasts two days. The as
suciution has for its object the bet
terment of hurseshoerS generally, also
the best inter eSts Of the horse and the
horse owner, and various papers viii
he read at the convention discussing
new methods and improvements in
the calling of the horseshoer. Among
other work that the convention i
liable to do i the formulation of a
lien law for presentation to the le9is-
lature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

Edna Ewers, the 6-year-old daughter
of Prof Ewers. one of the teachers at
the Davenport high school. met with Il
very severe accident YESTERDAY by be-
ing run Gown by two bicyclists at the
corner Of Fourteenth street and Grand
avenue. Vt the time the little girl was
crossing the street when two boys.
who are students AT the high school.
came speeding along upon their hi
cycles. The little girl had crossed
safely from in front of their path.
when suddenly she changed her mind
and turning about started 10 return
back across the street. In 50 doing
he came directly in front of the hi
cyclists and was thrown heavily to
the pavement. She was carried into
Campbell's drug store near by and DR..
j. u. Crawford summoned. Her in
iurie~ consisted of Il deep cash over
the forehead and a slight fracture of
the skull l. feared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

The members of Mission Tabernacle
held their quarterly meeting Monday
night for the purpose of discussing the
supply of minister. 1t was expected
Il reply from Rev. Albert johnson of
Duluth would he read. but they were
disappointed. He has not made an
acknowledgements of the call. but it
is thought by some he is considering
and will answer in the near future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

RMlENSTRUAL irregu-
I'VE larities are gener-
ally the beginning
0A of a woman's trou-
bles. With the vitality at a
low ebb, the blood weak
ened, the digestion disor-
dered, she goes about pale
faced, hollow-eyed and bag
gard, a piteous contrast to
the bloomin g health Of
her former self. But over
I O00 OnO ,r-or,a,, have fouud
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13
DAVENPORT DOTS

Some cracksman. who evidently
knew the place and the location of
the drawer in which John Russell. the
Saluonkeeper on Fifth and Iowa
streets. keeps his wrapped pennies, ef-
fected an entrance into that place
some time between u and ) o'clock
Monday morning and stole SO pen
MES in rolls containing - each. The
money was kept in cigar boxes and
placed under the counter. \ -bottle
of whisky was also taken. doubtless
To- assist in calling into action the
latent forces necessary tn carry that
weight Of copper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

so to San Francisco and Los An
gele> and return via G.. Il. |. q p. Ry..
April - TO May l. Good to return
up To June 80.
One fare plus - for the round trip
To a number of points northwest and
southwest on April 10. Also very low
one-way rates to number of points
on same date, via the G.. r. |. & u. Ry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13
Private Car Excursion to California Wis
Rock Island system.

Private car "Lacona'' leaves Des
Moines. Saturday. April 80 for a four
weeks trip TO the Pacific coast and
return.
On the way to California stops will
he made at Denver. Colorado Springs,
Glenwood and Salt Lake City. Points
in California which viii be visited are:
Sacramento, Fresno. Los Angeles,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

school No. II. the new school in the
west end. was opened yesterday for
the reception of scholars and in the
neighborhocd of 20 enrolled for at
tendance. \ portion of these scholars
were drawn from schools No. ). and
10. There viii be hut six grades in
the new school at the start and no
principal will he appointed at present.
The teachers are a. follows: Misses
Cre~wen. Bollinger. Kerrigan. Holdt
and NcIIGrt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

ford's BIack-Draught, and so l took it
and have every reason to thank him Tor
a new life opened up to me with restored
health, and it only took three months to
cure me-"
You may secure the same relief as
Miss Snyder, if you take Wine of Cardui
as she took it. Thedford's Black
Draught is the companion medicine OF
Wine Of Cardui and it is liver and
bowel regulator which assists greatly
in efecting cure. If you take these
medicines according to directions, the
relief and cure is simple. Some cases
are cured quickly and others take longer
because the disease has run longer.
Remember how Miss Snyder took Wine
Of Cardui and has health. The same
medicines are offered you to-day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

Yesterday afternoon at + o'clock at
the parsonage of Rev. Hoffsten. in
Rock Island. the wedding of Miss IIilda
Lindstedt and Edward Schmidt was
celebrated. 1t was a quiet affair. only
the immediate relatives bein" present.
They were attended by Miss Emma
Schmidt and Charles Lindstedt. AZ
ter the ceremony was performed the
party went to the home of the bride $
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Lindstedt. 1915
Fighter avenue. where a
wedding supper was partaken of. Miss
Lindstedt graduated from the Moline
high school in 1894. and has been in
the employ of j. o. Schmidt &, Son for
eight years. The groom i partner
in the well-knOwn dry goods firm on
the bluff Of j. o. Schmidt & Son. The
happy couple will take up their abode
in rooms over the store in the Schmidt
block On Fifteenth street and Six
teenth avenue. which the groom has
been preparing for his bride
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

In coal it's quality that makes
heat, its quality that retains,
It Is quality that makes possible
consumption Of 90 per cent Of
the combustible part Of il, leav-
ing n light, clean ash; lastly, it's
quality that lessons your fuel
bill-you're not paying for dirt,
refuse or unburnables. The coal
we handle. both hard and soft,
deserves ali the good things we
and our patrons say for it, A
ton will talk as loudly as a car
load.
E. @. FRAZER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

The sale Of s-amPs, cards and en-
velnpes sold by the Moline postoffice
i'm a year will amount to nearly 3
100000 pieces. Judging from the sales
for the quarter ending March 81. In
this quarter 1.19O.3O6 pieces were sold,
of which 1.OO2, 4O7 were stamps. 81
224 cards and 156.675 envelopes. The
stamps include those sold in the stamp
books which were 200. These books
contain either y. p or - stamps and
are put up in book form for convent
euce in carrying them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

Charles Foster called at the police
station yesterday and lodged Il com
plant against Mrs. W. J. Keller. wife
of the Iowa street saloOnkeeper.
charging her with riiin@ his pocket
of the sum of 90 cents. The county
attorney was consulted upon the mat
ter. aud q warrant for her arrest on
the charge Of petty larceny was sworn
out Detective MuIlane made the ar
re>fand the woman will he given n
hearing before Magistrate Finger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

Nathan Davis. father of :. ID. Davis.
cf Weiton. Iowa. one of the oldest
Clinton county residents. i dead at
his home. He came to Welton in the
early COS. but had been retired for
20 wears He i survived by his wife
and six sons. a. also two daughters
The sons are Marion. Joseph, Frank.
Lincoln and MaNor. of Welton. and :.
d. Davis of this city. The daughters
are Mrs i. Carpenter. of Delmar juno
ton. and Mrs. Ben Smith. of Beres-
ford. :. ID.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

Architect G. \. Hansen i prepar-
ing figures showing the estimated
cost Of installing AN elevator At the
scott county court house. On account
of the necessity for an extensive re-
construction of the building in order
to ALLOW Of an elevator being placed
i'm position. the cost will he consider
able At the time of the erection of
the building no provision was made
Tor an elevator shaft. 50 that now in
order 10 make one Il considerable por-
ton of one end Of the buildin" will
have to he remodeled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

The congregation Of the United
Presbyterian church. OF this city has
extended call 10 DeV. ". \. Spauld-
ing. of Seattle. To become pastor Of
their church. Rev. Spaulding Is n for
mer pastor Of the church. but Is now
in charge Of a fi0urishing congrega-
tion in Seattle. Il Is not known at
the present time whether or not Rev.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

Wei send Won sample free upon request
SCoTT & BOVINE. 4oe Pearl Street, New YORK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

The ease of {. q. Russell W Della
VI. Russell. for divorce. was tried by
Judge Jackson. in chambers. with
Let's q McGee appearing for the
plaintiff There was divorce decree
issued upon default OF the defend
ant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

DIR. Theodore II. Rath. the well-kuOwn
young Davenport dentist. who i in
partnership with Dr. Louis Dessaint
IN the Putnam block over Kircher's
jewelry store. WAS happily married
Monday evening in Rock Island to
Mis- Grace Peck. IF Chicago. The
marriage came as a complete surprise
to the numerous friends of DR.. Rath.
but the congratulations are none the
less Profuse and hearty on this ac-
count. After short wedding trip Dr.
and Mrs. Rath viii make their home
in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-13

Word has been received i'm Moline
of the death at Amboy. H.. of Paul
L. Lewis. brother of Mrs. j. IL. He'll.
Mr.. He'll had expected to spend at
least a part of his Easter vacation in
Moline but he was called TO Amboy
with Mrs. He'll for the funeral.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-02-04
NOnunenta, Tunbas, HstitHlg,
FiguraS, CriStOS y OrnanentOS'
DE BRONCO BLANCO

Los monumentos y tumbas de bronco
blanco estan reconocidos por las perso-
mas cientf6caS como superiores q los
de piedra y granite. Sc garantiza la
conservation de SD color en- cualquier
china y no le afecta nada ninguno de
los elementos.
Los monumentos de BRONCO BLANco
estan al alcance de todas las personas
por moderados que sean sus recursos,
pudiendo proporcionarles un recuerdo
imperecedero de sus familiares.
Los precios varfan desde 10 4 1000
dollars, segdn tamafio y modelo.
Nos agradarfa que nuestros agentes
locales, girasen una vista los resi-
dentes en- San Juan, Santurce, Rio
Piedras, Bayamon y Catafio Cos cuales
hablan Ell espafolD y para entenderse
con los que viven en- otros puntos, pue-
den dirigirse al Agente Principal de
San Juan, fin de que lie sean remiti-
dos el catalogo y toda clase de in
fornes.
81 es t1sted padre, madre, marido
esposa, hija. pariente 6 amigo, nosotros
podemos ofrecerle algo que le sirva
como recuerdo apropiado imperece-
dero. No olvidemos nuestros fami-
liares, Escrfbanos hoy, una tarjeta
postal, dirigida a nuestros represen-
tante.
Direction: WHITE BRONZE.
P. o. Box s4s, San Juan, P. R
1m-s5M