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Evening journal., 1905-01-20

SHERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF
a writ OF Levari Facias TO me directed,
will be exposed 10 public sale, al the
Court House, on Market street, between
Tenth and Eleventh streets, In the city
Of Wilmington. New Castle county,
State of Delaware,
ON SATURDAY,
THE 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1906,
at 10 o'clock. a. m.
the following described real estate, viz:
the buildings thereon erected situate in
the city Of Wilmington aforesaid, bound
ed and described as follows, TO wit:
Beginning ae,o point on the southerly
side of Second street at the distance OF
seventy al -, feet more or less from the
westerly side Of orange street, a corner
for land now or late of John Harris,
thence southerly and parallel with Or
ange street along a line OF said land
elghty-seven feet more or less 20 a stake.
thence easterly and parallel with Second
street fifteen feet more or less TO a stake.
thence northerly and parallel with Or
ange street nineteen feet more or less TO
a stake. thence easterly and parallel with
Second street siXty-three feet more or
less 10 the westerly side Of Orange street,
thence thereby sOutherly ffty-eight feet
more or less 10 a stake. thence westerly
Snd parallel with Second street one hun
dred AID fifty-five feet more or less 10 a
stake, thence northerly and parallel with
Orange street one hundred and thirty
six feet more or less TO the said southerly
side of Second street and thence thereby
easterly eighty feet moro or less 10 the
place Of beginning, be the contents there
Of what they may.
Seized and taken IN execution as the
property OF Samuel ]. White and Laura,
his wife, mortgagOrs, and 10 e sold by
HARRY ]. GILLIS. Sheriff.
Sherims Office, Wilmington, Delawars,
January 20, 1905.
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DEATHS

BltOGAN.-In this city on the 18th
inst, Ellen c., wife OF Hugh Brogan.
formerly OF Reading. Pa.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited TO attend her funeral from the
residence Of her son-in-law. Henry
Hefner, No. 1O7 w. S5th street, on sat
urday morning at o'clock, High Mass
at st. Patricks Church. Interment at
Cathedral Cemetery.
HERDMAN.-1n this city on January IS.
1905 George F., infant son OF George u.
Herdman. aged weeks.
LEE-on January 1S 1906. Sarah j.. wife
Of William II. Lee.
TALLEY.-On January Is, 1906. Curtis NJ.
Talley' aged 81 years. II months.
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
DOINGS IN A
SOCIAL WAY
Hebfews Dance for Charity

Eden Hall was the scene of much
gaiety last night, the occasion being
the sixth annual ball of the Hebrew
Charity Association. The large dance
room was brilliantly lighted with col
ored electrdc globes and at one end
was the word Welcome" formed OF
electric lights.
The ball opened with a march, which
was led by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sles-
niger. Excellent music was furnished
by the Opera House orchestra Dur
ing the intermissiOn refreshments were
served. The committee of arrange
ments was composed of Samuel Sles-
niger. chairman; d. L. Levy, vice
chairman; Max EDhrain, treasurer;
Morris Levy, president; d. Snellenburg'
vice-chairman; Samuel Harris, secre-
tauy: Louis Toplris, secretary. The
other committees that had charge of
the ball were:
The master of ceremonies was Sam
uel Slesinger.
Executive committee of the ball,
Samuel Slesinger, chairman; David L.
Levy, vice-chadrman; David Snellen-
bur, vice-chairman; Samuel Harris,
secretary, Max Ephraim, treasurer.
Board OF QlI6tlolNr NAoilNS Levy pA S7-
ident: Nathan BaasNy, vice-president;
Louis Toplis, secretary; J. Harry Cor
don, treasurer; J. Lichtenbanm, Norris
Stone, Dr. S. Werner, Isaac Miller,
Moses Levy, Hyman Kanofsl0y, Ben
jamin Berger, Israel Wainer.
Floor committee, Samuel Greenbaum,
chairman; Harray Hirsh. first assist
ant; Albert Snellenburg, Max Ephraim,
/ Charles Padolsxy, A. +. Rothchild
Moses Fine, Isaac B. FinlSelstein, Sam
uel NJ. Smilovitz. Manuel Kramer John
Goldberg, Samuel Harris, James J.
Cohn, John Roth, c. II. X. Brewer
Abe TolHn, Louis Levy, Philip Krig-
stein, Morris Rosenblatt, Lewis Lesh-
EN-.
Refreshments. Louis ToplIis, chair
man; Isaac Miller, Nathan BaTsly
! Morris Stone. J. Lichtenbaum.
Committee on printing. Moses Fine
chairman; Nathan BarslSy, ]. Harry
Gordon.
About five hundred guests were pres
ent.
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Laurel

Special to The Evening Journal
Laurel, Jan. 2O.--Mr and Mrs. Charles
B. Carunine, of Philadelphia, are visit
Ing their parents at Lowe's Village.
DR.. Ernest e. Moore, OF Laurel, will
return to Johns Hopkins University, at
Baltimore, to take post graduate course
in medicine.
Major /. J. Wootten. John W. Woot-
ten and I. c. Horsey attended the din
ner Of the Kent County Mutual Insur-
ance Company, in Dover on Wednes-
day.
Miss Mamie Stevenson, of Baltimore.
who has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. John NJ. Collins at Rosemont, has
returned home.
G. w. Lord and ]. w. Goodman, oi
Dover, spent yesterday in Laurel. the
guest of A. b. Goodman.
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
Preparing for Ball

Members of the Delaware Saengerbund
are preparing for a masked bah to be
given on the evening Of March 6. The hall
will be conducted in keeping with the
custom of ancient Germany, and only
masked dancers will be allowed on the
ball room floor The committee which is
arranging for the AFFAIR is composed OF
l.. Melchoir, Bernard Beste, Herman Cos
sen, Edward Gerris and ]. Ernst.
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
Mid.wfnter Dance

The alumnae association of the Will
mington High School will hold business
meeting on Saturday evening. January
%, at the new High School. All dues are
payable on or before this date. and mem
bers in good standing will at this meeting
receive invitations TO the mid-winter
dance which win be given on February
p at Eden Hail.
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
RIToC. The Sale Prices
N"5"' Are Much Lower

Catering to your wants with the best OBJ
tainable, our rug business has grown won
deriully the past year. Allowing only rugs
OF recognized merit to enter our stock, rugs
Of marked individuality, design and color
treatment there's an exclusiveness not OBJ
tainable in ordinary stocks. With all this
they must be the best values obtainable
Careful buying enables us to sell them at
such low prices;
Tapestry Rugs, 9xIa, regularly Sac,
now 5000
now $1,000
now $40 so and S25 90
Scotch Handmade Rugs, oxIs, regularly s,s
now $1,000
Aubusson Rugs, oxIa, regularly sa7,
now S22.50
Wilton Rugs, 9xI2, regularly $40,
now $4,000 and $50. 90
Persian Rugs, OxI2, regularly s4s,
now $500
Fourth Floor.
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Social and Personal Notes

Elwood Davis is visiting in Oxford,
Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Crosby are at
the Chalfonte. Atlantic City.
Miss Ida Marvel, Of Georgetown, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Marvel,
in this city
Mrs. Alexander Metten, OF Middle
town, is visiting relatives in the city.
Mrs. Ellen White, of Washington. IS
the guest of DR.. and Mrs. George Cralw-
ford. at Brandywine Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace II. Thayer, Of
Yonkers, n. Y, are visiting MIR. and
Mrs. II. Fl. Thayer, Jr., of this city.
Congressman Hiram r. Burton and
Miss Leah Burton have returned to
Lewes.
Miss Flora NJ. Winans entertained a
number of friends on Wednesday even
ing at her home, No 1901 Pine street.
Miss Mary D. Paul. Of Ashland, and
Grant d. Standon. of Willlamsport, Pa,
were married in this city on Wednes-
day by the Rev. T. A. McCurdy, d. d.
Judge and Mrs. Edward Green Brad
ford have announced the engagement
of their daughter, Miss jeanne Brad
ford, to William Bush of this city.
No date has been set for the wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Evans. j..
Harvey Whiteman and DR.. J. A. Ellie
good left today on a trip to FLORIDA and
other points in the South. They eX-
pect to be gone about ten days
w. Frank Hilles and Miss Annie T.
Goodwin. both Of this city. were married
on Wednesday. The ceremony took
place in the parsonage of Madeley NJ.
e. Church and was performed by the
pastor, the Rev. +. r. White.
Mrs. Mary Fleetowod Of Georgetown
is visiting her daughter in Jersey City.
w. II. Joyce, wife and daughter, of
Buffalo, n. Y, are visiting friends in
this city. Mr.. Joyce was formerly
local superintendent Of the Prudential
Insurance Company.
Miss Frances Jackson, who has been
i'll for some weeks. is much improved.
AIr. and Mrs Frank T. Grier, Of this
| city are visiting Mrs. r. J. Grier, in Easi
( Nottingham. near oxford, Pa.
Miss Sue Duncan. Of Augustine Park
below Port Penn. who has been spending
some time with her brother George, al
Upland, Pa, has returned to her home
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
ORPHANS COURT SALE.

The valuable -four and feed mill
property lat of A. Chandler, deceased,
at Midtown. Del. A large stone mill.
fine brick mansion house and frame
tenement house. Nine acres Of land,
good water power. WIZ be sold ON the
premises January 26, 2.S0 p. m, when
tennis VIII be made known. WM.
CHANDLER, Executor, Stanton, Del.
j20-4t.
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
MIS- Greer Entertafns

A very pleasant evening social was
given last evening by Miss Greer at
her home on the Buttonwoods. Singing
and music were INDUCED in, and many
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

WANTED-A first-class barber. II.
H. JONES, 300 Franklin St. j20-3t
FOR SALE-At a bargain, 906 Madi-
son street. This property cost
$500 and viii be sold for $4,000 il pur-
chased by Tuesday Janury "a. 1905. 1t
is in good condition throughout. Apply
Real Estate Department the Equitable
Guarantee and Trust CO. j20-4t
WANTED-Rellable. industrious man
to act a district manager for the
Germanda Life Insurance Company for
Wilmington and vicinity. Call or ad-
dress Otto r. Conrad, Mgr, 5O2 Bullitt
Bldg, Phila. j20-2t
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
Skirt
Bargains

We have a few odd sizes Of
Black Sateen Undersklrta Your
size may be here. IL so. there is a
chance Cor you to get a skirt for
almost nothing. They are well
made, full size sklrts Here is an
opportunity Tor you to save
money.
Second Floor.
Evening journal., 1905-01-20

II. T. Dunlap has returned TO his home
in Barnsley, Pa, after an extended visit
to friends in this city.
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
Kitchen
Ware

at bargain prices. We have de-
cided to discontinue handling the
Grey Enamelware, 50 you pnoit
by our decision. On Saturday
morning you viii find it marked
at prices 50 low as 60 astonash
you. Better come early and get
the pick of the bargains. They
viii not last long.
Also a small lot of Papier-ma-
che Washbasins. worth 25c each.
We bought them to sell for
Evening journal., 1905-01-20

selections were rendered by Mr.. Sut-
ton on the graphophone. At late hour
the guests were served with refresh
ments.
A large number Of persons were pres
ent from Wilmington and New Castle.
among them being Mr. and Mrs. Greer,
Miss Stillitoe, Miss Blackburn, Miss
Coursen, Miss Greer. Miss Sutton, Miss
Hulitt, Miss May Stillitoe, Miss Lettia
Blackburn, Miss Rebecca Greer. Miss
Bertha Sutton, Miss Sadie Sillitoei
Miss Sadie Coursen, Miss Ellen Boyd,
Mr.. Sutton. Mr.. Hulitt, Mr.. Megginson
Mr.. Blackburn, Mr. Bennett, Mr.
Greer. Mr.. Slllitoe, Mr.. Cavendar, Mr.
Woodside, and Mr.. Christopher Greer
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
$1.5O
Second Floor.
Infants
Goats

and those for the little ones a
year or two older. are marked
down. This does not mean that
we asked too much for them ori-
glnally. but that we want the
room for the now spring goods
that are beginning to come in.
consequently we have reduced
Them about one-third.
Second Floor.
Evening journal., 1905-01-20

What Your Eyes See You Must Believe.
SO, SIS, $50, $25 unredeemed over
coats for 81. 81. Sc and IS. over 300
pairs of Ladies', Mems, Girls and Boys
new shoes. regular prices. $l.5O, $500,
ss.O0 and $500. our prices, 4Oc, 75c, Sl.OO,
si.5O and S225; must be seen to be APP
preciated. Mcmahon Bros, Fifth and
King streets.
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
Curse
Endorsed by Members of Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, Ply
sicians, Hospitals, clersymen
and Temperance Workers.

Write DR.. w. r. Brown, 2lS fremont
ST.. Boston. for trial package and letter
of advice free in plain sealed envelope.
= letters confidential and destroyed
soon as answered. Dhite Ribbon Remedy
sold by druggists everywhere also sent
bv mail in plain package, price 800. Sold
and recommended by special agent In
Wilmington
MILLER DRUG CO., 4o2 Market St.
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$500.
Girls
School Goats

are also on the reduction list.
Sizes six 10 ten years. These
coats are just the thing for school
wear, and will be Of use for at
least three months yet. You uan
surely afford a new coat for your
gim when they are only
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
That Old Parlor Suite

Can be made TO look like new if
new coverings will do it. The only
charge made is for the material
used-the labor's free.
Evening journal., 1905-01-20
These Parlor Suites
Are Worth While

To talk of the goodness of our Parlor
Suites seems needless. We've been making
and selling the highest standard sort so long
that the name of MEGARY, mentioned in
connection with furniture of this kind, is its
best guarantee of goodness.
These descriptions are idea-givers of
values and prices
GA m Five pieces, mahogany finished
V|7'OO frames, neat lines, a splendid
furnisher. Equal to most 5000 values.
GQS M Five pieces, mahogany finished
PO|'OO frames, solid panel back,
French gobelin covering. Has that neat
richness of frame that at once attracts.
Usual price S95oo
SIo.UU ed ed suite. Nah Mahogany rpny'f finished lSf
frames of neat designs See the sample in
the window. Second Floor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
WHAT SHOULD PHYSICAL
 CULTURE DO FOR US.

A rational system of physical cul- ture should insure to every man and woman who adopt it a perfect erect, poised figure, a straight spine, broad, deep and capacious chest, up- lifted and flexible, and harmonious de- yelopment of all the muscles. He or she should be easy and graceful in every movement, possessed of marked muscular power and endur- ance. splendid health and voice of notable equality and powers
 So much would the rational system of physical development do for those who follow it. And any method which will not accomplish all of these things even for its least promising students, is insomuch incomplete and false. The object of physical culture methods is to render the body more perfect instrument, more strong, more dur. ing. more obedient to the commands of the wlll.-W. R. c. Laston, M. D.. in "A Rational System of Physical Development in the Outing Magazine for January.
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The efficiency of judicious advertis. ing is generally conceded.-~l lhn Rros., Louisville.
How TO TAKE CARE OF
 YOUR MOTOR CAR.

The felloes of the wheels may be blamed for most tire trouble, aside from puncture. It is a simple matter to take care of the felloes. Do not allow them to rust. Keep plenty of paint upon them. If they get sharp file them down. When you find a worn tire on the back wheels put 1t on the front where the weight will be less and it will likely carry you home.
 To the motorist who is his own chauffeur and man of all work a pre-
 yentative generally saves much time
 and trouble and is worth considering If you are going out in the rain and
 mud with your car, just rub coat. Aing of vaseline or oil over the bright hwork. This grease may be rubbed S|off at convenience, when the metal sgwork will be found bright and spot ess.--Outing Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
GLUCOSE A HARMLESS PRODUCT

Writing under the topic, Safe Foods and How to Get Them, in the January Delineator, Mary Iiinman Able makes the assertion that slu- cose, CT corn sugar. contrary to the general impression. is not harmful. What is needed" she says, ''is hon. est labelling wherever it is an in- oredient: II order that the purchasers may know what they are buying. The states that have strict laws hold that if glucose is present in red raspberry preserves, for instance. the label must sn state. and mixed ma- ple syrup must own 10 it's true per contaoe of the ingredient. Ii is said that a mixed syrup and jelly is gen erally sold at a lew price, and this 1aWpr price is a sufficient warning that it is not pure; hpt who knows what should bc the price of the Enro nr0duct2 X guarantee is needed in the t,He lahel just as park should not bo allowed to figure in tho auiee of Plotted Chicken. nor hy veal labelled 'Deviled Crah. The truth about elu- ccse is this: It is a wholesome food 2'thoueh less sweet and highly fla Nored than our older sweets It is cheap: it ought to ba openly sold on it's own merits The ionorance and prejudice of the buyer are large ly responsible for the present S stua. ton. A few states require the hon. est label, fewer execute the law. The remedy is more intelligence on the part of the consumer.
 Ask for the honest label
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
COLONIAL POLICY IN RUSSIA

Russia certainly deserves much praise for the colonial policy, the least result of which is that We are able to look upon them at all in safety. Thirty years ago Bokhara equalled Lhassa in it's fanaticism. As a pro- tected Independent state, it's internal administration has hardly altered. It still remains the recognized center of the Mohanmedan world. But with Gut loss to the strength of Islam. the Inhabitants have experienced a won. tierfu revulsion of feeling in their was l. a lone stranger, among thous ands of Bollharans ignorant of the:r ways, and apt at any moment to vi0- late seme iron-boHnd and sacred GUS tom Yet during all my stay l en- cGuntered moi even one sour elance; nothing but fliendiiness and kindness The change has been wrought only by the wise system of treatment to which Russia has adhered. by the strict policy of non-intetferenee with relia- ious customs and daily habits of the people, CT more. by actual difference 10 them.
 The native has learned that asse- citation With the westerner. far from nrinoiDo daDopr to bic obor;clo T ideals, nay result only in his material benefit from his own standpoint. The system is slower than that pursued in the colonies of some other powers, but it is resulting in the making of loyal Russian subjects out of once bitter enemies.-James Locke in New Year Festival at Bokhara' in The Outing Magazine for January.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
How the Incorrigible
 Little Betty Won Out

D FIFTY. the incorrigihle, banged in- n to the house as she came from 1 school and, tlinging herself down at the luncheon table exclaimed hfeez- fly:
 Pass the jell!'
 Betty" said her mother severely, "you cannot have the jelly until you ask for it correctly
 "Passs--thcee- iolllr urged Betty with elaborate enun@iation.
 'Elizabath. you ask politely for the jelly at once" commanded her mother sternly.
 "pass-gery thcGor jellgery'" grin ned Betty imPi%hly.
 "Betty Brown, obey ne at once and ask for that je'-
 sPagadass thegedec jegge1elly," sug gested Betty amiably.
 Her mother fixed her with piercing eye
 "You may ask for that jelly correctly or leave the table instantly"
 Betty compromised. She smiled q smile of surpassing sweetness and said delicately:
 Twill you pul-lease pass the jllee?'
 It was reluctantly given to her. and she ate unctrously of it. When she had finished she pushed her plate away and looked up innocently.
 .Darn good iell.'' she announced, with conviction.
 Then she tled.-Lippincott' Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
EYES EXAMINED FREE

By C. L. Andrews, Optical Specialist.
 Prescription glasses ground to or. aei' feaPache specially. Nervous headache overcome with glasses.
 V. l.. Andrews was formerly assist ant disseeting surgeon to Dr. McF,at. f'ch, head Of Chicaso's leading optical college. Also assistant to Dr. Hood Fl resident Wagner institute, Washing. ton, D. C. Eyes tested free at your residence or place of business. Leave calls Office D. W. Boyce, 1o6 Pine street, Old phone No. 5. New phone No. 3.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
Blundell, the Bloomin' Butler.

Her Ladyship (who has been away from home for Christmas)-Well, Blun- dell 1 hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas dinner.
 Blundell-Yes, thank you, my lady Ahem! I-er-took the liberty of ob- taining in the absence of your lady ship the biggest goose procurable!- London Punch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29

A woman bought newfangled cof- fee pot from pedler In the even- ing she showed it to her husband. ! hardware dealer, who told her that he kept the same thing in his store for half the price she paid. well" said she, why don't you advertise? No body ever knows what you have for sale.' = Fame.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
AnZInsinuation. A

"Yaas," said the real swell colored lady, "we had company fo dinnah yis- tidy. Nah husban' done stopped at Mir. Jones' grocery sto' Satuhday eben- in en' got fine spring chicken'-
 "Yo' doan' tell me?' interrupted her neighbor. "Dat Mistah Jones sho'ly is de mos keerless onsuspectin' man"'- Philadelphia Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
Strenuous Test.

Gyer-There goes a man 1 would trust with my life.
 NIyer-Then you have tested his hon. esty?
 Gyer-Yes; I once loaned him silk umbrella, and he returned it the next day.-Chicago News.
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.OI' Nutmeg's" Sayings.

No one disputes the right uv way uV a polecat.
 Law is a mighty good thing ez long ez yeEv keep aout uv it.
 Holdia' daown d cracker Darl is poor way tcw raise d nor fgige.
 People who are aout walhin' fur their health seldom ubject tew talsin q rife.
 < good many people are brave the night afore abaout gil'n' up the next mornin'.
 It's all right tew seize a golden op= perlunity. but don't let go uy ev'rythihs else fUst.
 Keep ycwr eyes open when yew are tradin' hosscs; also see thet the hoss' eyes are open.-Judge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
Do 1t Now.

Customer-Why don't you tack up this Do It Now" motto? It's been lying around on the counter for a month.
 Grocer-Waal, I'm a-goin' to tack 1t up some time-if ever git to it!- Judge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
AyOfrdupOfs.

The length of this line indicates the ton of coal as dug by the miner. This indicates the ton shipped to the
 dealer. The small dealer gets ton like this. This Is the one you pay for. This is what you get.
 The residue Is:
 Cinders and
 Ashes And this line will give you some conceta ton of the size of the bill.
 fs -ssg " \ "siy, .ss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
uP.ro.pATE PICTURE FRAMING.
215 West 6arraque street. Old Phone 382.
He Defends Himself.

His Wife-There you are going ont again to make night of it. No con- sideration at all for me!
 He-On the contrary, my dear, Pm doing it to save you the trouble ot preparing breakfast for me. l feel that won't need any tomorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29

"One can read more," says an Eng fish authority, "of the social history of any time, in it's advertisements than in alomst any other place, and now that illustrations are forming such a ,rominent item in such matters, their preservation will be doubly useful"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching. blind, bleeding. protruding piles. Druggists are authorized to re. fund money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure in to IA days. Soc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29

You can talk to more people for less money through the newspapers than in any other way.-Protitabl Adyer, Using. 1
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Regularly.

Regularly. "Has young Plunger any holdings in the Skadmore stockSY' Holdings? We'll. guess! He goes three or four times every week to see old Skadmores daughter" - Chicago Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-29
Family Ever.

Family Eyes.
 Friend-Way didn't you ever marry7 Maiden Lady-Because by the time my relations thought I was old enough to marry the men thought was too old.