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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
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POMPTON LAKES. N. J.. Dec. 24.- Mrs. Alice L. Mcwithey and her chill dren, Helen. six years old. and Eliza beth. four years old, were burned to death in . fire that destroyed their home. The mother and children were the only occupants of the house when the iire started. How the Are started Is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
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NEW ORLEANS. Dec 1.-The con dffsoa of former Sensfor Dcneisou Csf- fiery. who is dsngerously m here with kSdney trouble. is unchanged. but hopes for his recovery sre entsrtain~d by bis physiclsns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
sEoxI pIloWyI II,
says His Union Is Not 1sspo16il
 Pacific eyStem Not AEocto


 Chicago. Dec 24.-W. 8. Gte~ grand chief of the Brotherhood j Locomotive Engineers, declared NH last night that his organization MY in no sense 3 party to or respon~iblN for the strike on tho Southern Pnce1 ic railway. <
 "No differences exist 1t the presen1 time that would cause this oreani1 tion to participate In such arbttroxx methods" he said. T desire to relul4 the statement made by MT Hannaho that the Southern Pacific RailW4} company Is trying to compel Al4 members to join the Brotherhood ~ Locomotive Engineers. That stAtg- ment is absolutely devoid of truths The real cause of this strike ia Nr Hannahan's desire to force the co1n- 'pany to abrogate its agreement with the locomotive engineers in its eua- ploy.
 Oakland. Cal, Dec 24.-The Paci. fic system of the Southern Paci1G company, comprising the lines west of Ell Paso and Ogden and south of Portland, has not been affected by the locomotive firemen's strike ultl. |matum given by Grand Master Han- nahan of the Locomotive Firemen's brotherhood. The order applies 10 the Atlantic system. which operatss the Southern Pacific lines east Of El Pas0.
 Local railroad officials say they do not look for a spread of the strike. as the trouble ois to great extent local.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

Couple AsphyxiaseA ss wsshisssss.
 WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-CharIes \. Turner. . carpenter of this city. fifty years old and married. and an uniden- tined young woman. possibly from Kansas City. Mo. were found dead in bed from asphyxiation at . small hotel here. where they registered as T. NJ. Minon and wife"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

sAah CT rsrssa sinkins nsps~ss. LONDON, Dec. 24.-A dispatch freu s'sheran says that the shah is sinkins mpjdly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
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Tenas ss Esssbstsh rresh Air CeAps.
 SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Dee. 24-Tex- as is preparing to care for its indieent consumptives in fresh air camps to be maintained by the state. Practically all the members of the legislature gre ready to support a bill which will be introduced at the opening of the com fne peasion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

BIessing St. PatricIx's Dsll.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The ceremony Of the "blessing of the bell" was per. formed by eminent Catholic clergy for the angelus bell which will hang in old St. Patrick's church on Mott an, Prince streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

FOR SALE-Honest goods at honest prices. Our lines are now complete. Diamonds, watches, rings, chains and fobs. Make your selection now and have 1t laid aside for Christ mas. s. M. Schneer. 19S South Main st. l2-7-lm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Ceurt CIerIg Aeeuss1.

NEW YORK. Dec, M.-The justices Of special sessions have begun an in- vestigation of the records In their rodrt after dismissing their clerk, Herbert H. Mase, whom they accused of throw. ing out two indictments which never eamo to trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

STOLEN-A pocketbook containing post cards, stamps. a key and $2. Person who took 1t return to Miller 6 Peck and avoid trouble. 12-24-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
The Greatest Holiday
 Offer

was ever made. Dolls. Go-Csrts. 13n
 Carriages. Boys Wagons. from 1oc up to $5: Boys and Girls Sleds. 2Sc up to S6.9s; Flexible Flyers. Nos. ]. |?, 3. 1, 5 and 6. We are selling Ma bel Blue Dolls for ssc. Sold every
 where at 31.50. Magic Lanterns. 3so up. Iron Banks. Trains with Sta tions and Signals. 26c up. Mechapi-
 cal Toys of all kinds. Boys skates
 45c up: Girls 65c up. Carving Sets. 49c up. Rocking Horses for the
 babies. 45c up to $1.o0. Watches for
 CSC. Rogers Knives. Forks aud lSpoons at one-half oR.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
NEW ADvERT1sEsENTs-

LOST-Very cheap small brown rosary beads, between South Main st and Reid & Hughes's store Sat- urday evening. s Reward if returned to Democrat ofice. 12-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

FOR SALE-On Johnson st, three family house. price $4.S00; yearly rent $664: $1,000 down: all i'm. provements. On Cherry st. a two family house. large lot.. rents for $650 a year; price $6.500; down $1,000. A centrally located six family block on a nice residential street. rents for $1.700 year; terms right to right party. Remem' Der, have for sale ar-large number of one. two. three and six tenement houses and centrally located busi' ness blocks in all parts of the city.
 D. J. GRIFFIN, <S East Main St.
 Real Estate Investments.
 Tel s13-2. once hours g a.m. to g pm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

FOR SALE-Two secondhand ladies' coats at AS Central ave. Call after noon or evening. Ring upper bell.
 12-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

FOR SALE-Cooking stove in good condition. Will be sold cheap. h. ouire No 4 Sixth st. 12-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Will sell almost new, high grade upright piano at a big sacrifice if sold before Christmas. Address Haste" care Democrat.
 12-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

FOR SALE-3 new houses on New. ton st. They will be ready to move into August IS. Now don't let this opportunity 90 by. for it's . chance of . lifetime. Look them ov"r and then call on me. John J. Ma auley. city. d|d.u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
LOSTZFOUND

LOST-By a fireman night of the fire. a night coat. Finder please re- turn to No Engine house, Scoyill st. 12-21-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

FOR SALE-Hartz Mountain Cana ries, now in full song. Call and see and hear them. Also. shoes ana rubbers for sale. A flne kne of mems and boys shoes. the kind that wear. Repairing done at right prices. F. Graber's. TIT South Main st 10-4-3m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

FOUND-At 315 Bank st.F. w. Lu- cas's cigar store. one of the largest and best selected stocks of pipes and smokers articles and all the favorite brands of cigars and to- bacco. Cigars by the box special ty. Call and sec us and you VIII surely come again. 12-7-1y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

CONCERTS BUILDING BLOOKS.- [ have now in stock several thou. sand we'll seasoned blocks of vari- ous sizes, thickness and forms which | can recommend for strength and durability. nrs-proof oualitics and appearance to be superior to brick. will be pleased to estimate on con crete structural work. or show and give information or sell to parties Interested. Call at 437 East Main Strsst and sss what we arc doing. John w. 0affney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

A SENSIBLE XMAS FRESENT TOT your gentleman friend or the fam fly sideboard-Olano1's Big Four bottle pure rye whiskey, l bottle pure California port, bottle pure California sherry. bottle Caltfor- mia blackberry, four for $1. Deliv- cred free in plain package to any part of the city. Olaho6's Wine and Liquor House. s-11 Grand st. Phone l0S.2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

MISS M. 0. BUTLER-The Freder- ick, 74 East Main ct. Chiropody. manicuriug, shampooing. facial and scalp massage: hours 3 to ?. m. daily. Tel 1061.3. 11-1s-1m HERE'S YOUR CHANCE-I will 1t your eyes for the next two weeks with 20 year gold dlled frames for S2, and aluminium frames for $1. Reiss. the optician. 70 South Main st. up stairs.
 |. P. DULAC, stair builder and cab inet maker. Jobbing and repairing of all kinds. Residence No 3Sc Dublin ct. Mail orders promptly at- tended to. Shop 30 Wolcott ct. Telephone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

THE MOST therough eye examina- u.. n Waterbury. We make gold Allsd glssses from el . pair up. Any lens made to order ct about half the cost of othersL w. E. Pier pont graduate optician. los South Main st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Miscellaneous.

NOTICE.-Board and room "A per week. or $3.50 in advance; table
 board $2.76: single meals 1bc each.
 221 South Main st. l2-22-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

M. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- tor. stair builder and cabinet maker. store fitting . speciality. Once and .shop with J. E. Smith q Co. 66 Ben- edict at, Waterbury. Conn. Resi- aence sa Tracy ave; postonace box 1l9.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27

Their playing under the leadership Of
J. Norris Robinson has been an that
could be desired and the organizations
has upheld its reputation for good
music.
The men of Company ID are among
the most lively IN camp.
Company II. OF New Castle Is hard
worStng organization. Their Conn
mander Captain Myers is as efficient
en officer as there is in camp
ca2ta.n Lank, Of Company B, OF
Milford, Is one of the largest officers
n the guard. He Is The senior cap-
tain of the line officers.
Wash Jammison, formerly assistant
commisSary sergeant Of Wilmington,
was a visitor in camp yesterday.
Senator Groves had supper with
Company 3 last night They received
a can OF ice cream from B. +. Wood
dan Of Milford He sends them cream
and cake at every encampment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Crawford. Mrs.
Clarence NJ. Dillon, Miss Catherine
Gormley John Murphy OF North Caro-
lima, Miss Helen Reynolds, Martha
Shaw Miss Gibbons. Mrs ana Miss
Sunlee were among the visitors.
lnmediately after dress parade last
night the regiment was called back
into the neld and drawn up before the
Governor. Company e was then called
from line and was presented with a
silver loving cup offered by Edgar M.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
DIDN'T BELIEVE.
That Coffee Was the Real Trouble.

Some people founder around and
take everything that's recommended
but finally find that coffee is the real
cause Of their troubles. An oregon man
says;
For 25 years / was troubled with
my stomach I was a steady coffee
drinker but didn't suspect that as the
cause I took almost anything which
someone else had been cured with but
TO no good. I was very bad last sum-
mer and could not work at times.
ION December ., 1902, I was taken so
bad the doctor said 1 could not live
over "a hours at the most and I made
all preparations TO die. l could hardly
eat anything. everything distressed me
and I was weak and sick all over When
in that condition coffee was abandoned
and I was put on Postum, the change
in my feelings came quickly after the
drink that was poisoning me was re-
moved.
"The pain and sickness fell away
from me and I began to get we'll day
by day so 1 stuck to it until now I am
well and strong again, can eat heartily,
with no headache heart trouble or the
awful sickness Of the old coffee days.
drink all I wish Of Postum without
any harm and enjoy it immensely.
This seems like a strong story but
would refer you to the First Natl
Bank, The Trust Banking Company. or
any merchant of Grants Pass, Ore. IN
regard 10 my standing, and l will send
"a sworn statement Of this II you wish
You can also use my name" Name
given by Postum Co, Battle Creek.
Mich.
Still there are many who persistently
fool themselves by saying Coffee don't
hurt me" ten days' trial Of Pos
tum in its place win tell the truth and
many times save life There's a rea-
SON."
Look for the little book, "The Road
TO Wollvllle." i'm pkgs.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
Deaths
Gertrude Friedrich.
Albert Hopes.
Mary Sullivan.

Gertrude Friedrich.
Albert Hopes
Mary Sullivan.
Samuel G. williams, Jr.
FRIEDRICH this city on July 27,
1906 Gertrude. daughter Of Charles
and Annie Friedrich. aged l year and
months.
Funeral services win be held at her
parents residence, No. 920 Poplar
street. on Saturday afternoon, July 2s
at 2.SO o'clock Interment Riverview
cemetery.
WILLIAMS-In this city. on July p,
1906 Samuel c., Jr., infant son of
Samuel G.. and Virginia Williams
aged months.
Funeral services will be held at his
parents residence, No. 1924 Lancaster
avenue. on Saturday afternoon. duly
2s at A o'clock. lnterment Mt. Salem
cemetery.
SULLIVAN--In this city, on July 25
1906, Mary, widow of the late Arthur
Sullivan. in her 18th year.
Relatives and friends of the family
are invited to attend the funeral from
her late residence, No. 429 East Fifth
street. on Saturday morning at 3
o'clock. Solemn high mass at st.
Marys Church. Interment at Cathe-
dral cemetery.
Please omit flowers.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
TUMOR AGAIN APPEARS
John MsaIey to Undergo an Operation
by a Philadelphia Surgeon.

John Mealey former Levy Court
Commissioner. is in Philadelphia to-
day for the purpose Of having a
tumor removed from his lower lip. The
operation win be performed by Dr. ].
William White.
Mr. Mealey suffered from a similar
complaint some time ago and had the
tumor removed. While at work one
day last week he was kicked I'm the
face by one Of the horses Of the
Weccacoe Fire Company and the old
trouble was brought on again. Mr.
Mealey will remain I'm Philadelphia
under Dr. Whites treatment until he
is entirely free from his present all
ment.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27

Hopes as a trophy to Che rife team
making the highest score during the
past year. The presentation was made
by Colonel Theodore Townsend. Com
pany c won the cup from Company A..
which held Il last year
During last evening Governor Lea
entertained the officers of his stan and
the reglmental officers at his head
quarters and an enjoyable time was
passed. Yesterdays weather was ideal
and the hundreds of~visitors IN camp
declared that a more pleasant day
could not be wished for
The officer of the day to-day is
Captain J. NJ. satterhcld of C Com
pany Lieutenant d. ~ Evans. ID
Company, Is officer Of the guard.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
sehol to Observe Day.

Hare's Corner sunday School win
observe sunday as its first anniversary
day and there win be a missionary
sermon at 3 o'clock, preached by the
Rey 6. Il. Anderson Of the New Castle
NJ L. Church.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
Too Late for classification

WANIED-A white girl to so to ATTAIN
TIC city for housework, s4.O0 per week;
housekeeper 10 go TO the country. good
wages. A German woman wants place
as nurse for invalid lady. Apply at VII
mington Intelligence Office, 905 Shipley st.
FOR SALE'-House, six rooms and bath,
ana a desirable building lot 1913 Lincoln
81. A bargain. Apply to MRS. RACHEL
THOMAS, 1919 Lincoln st.
LOST-A pocketbook containing un-
signed check IN going from pos office to
.kirkwoOd Park. Reward If returned TO ,CO
Walnut. WILLIAM BUCKALEW
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
G. A. R. National Enoampment.

The various G. A. r. posts in Della
ware have received circulars regarding
the National Encampment TO be held
in Minneapolis on August 13.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
Filed a Libel Bill.

William NJ Myers. owner Of the
steamer Vinita, in United states Court.
has filed a libel for damages against
the steamship Paraguay, growing out
Of an alleged collision Off the mouth
of the Christiana River on Friday last.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
Pensions Granted.

Delaware pensions have been granted
as follows; II. NJ. Cole. $40; G. Annie
Gregg. Sl2; Daniel Dougherty. Sc;
James Walters, IS; e. Byles. SIG.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27

pal Church is expected to shortly call
rector to succeed the Rev. +. A.
Heisley, who recently resigned. Sew
eral ministers are under consideration.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
Light in Service.

Notice is given that the light located
on the timber bulkhead OFF the Edge
moor Iron Works, westerly bank Of
the Delaware River has been relighted.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
Blood Poison Appears.

Robert Lee Lutz, Of Twenty-second
and Lamotte streets, is suffering from
blood poison. on July 4 his hand was
injured by frecrackers and now his
arm is in a very bad condition.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
CAMP WILL
BREAK TOMORROW

Continued from First Page,
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
NE WS
IN BRIEF
heavy u Parmenls.

There is a rush an the city tax Office
daily property owners being anxious
TO get the rebate OF five per cent. on
their city tax.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
Fen Ion q seaifold.

Eighth street. feil of a scaffold at tho
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company's
plant yesterday and broke his right
lee.
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
BOY shoots IimseIf.

While handling a pistol last night
Edward ID. Graverson. 13 years old, Of
No 422 West Front street. shot him-
self in the left hand. DR.. Spear re-
moved the bullet
Considering Call Of Pastor.
The congregation Of Calvary Episco-
Evening journal., 1906-07-27
1000 Shirtwaists Half Price and Less.

We have just purchased the entire surplus stock of
waist high classthe styles the latest
and unusually good variety of the attractive models
from which to make your selection Beautifully and
perfect fitting offered in this sale less than cost of ma
Evening journal., 1906-07-27


Worth Worth Worth Worth
So and S275 $3.50 and So $3.50 and S125 S125 and 81
for 81 70 for 98e for 69c for see
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-06-07
TO OBSERVE
centennial

New York. June THE general
synod of the Reformed Church in
America. which is in annual session
here. has arranged for a notable pub
lie meeting tonight in celebration of
the synod's centennial The meeting
will be attended by fraternal dele
gates from the Reformed Church in
Holland and from other ecclesiastical
bodies in this country. The principal
speakers will be Rev. DR.. James I.
Vance of Newark, representing the
church In the east, and Rev. G. H.
Dubbink. of Holland Mich, who will
speak for the church in the west.
While this IL the Tooth anniversary
Of the synod, it Is the 27Sth of the
church UP to 1872 the church had
been subject to the ecclesiastical au-
thorities OF Holland. but in that year
the American Church was made lnde-
pendent and self-governing.
According to the annual report, the
Reformed Church has upwards OF $50
churches and a total membership OF
about 10000. The church has 100
missionaries in the foreign field and
maintains three theological seminaries,
two colleges and numerous prepara-
tory schools.
The Church Ia STRONGEST In and about
Pennsylvania. New Jersey and New
York and IN the Middle West. Gradu-
ally strong churches are growing up
in iowa and even farther west while
missionary work OF some extent IL
being carried on among the colored
people in the south.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-06-07
- EoRGE w. HIGGINS, the Oldest

~ EORGE w. HIGGINS, the oldest
~ member Of the Chicago board
of trade, owes the foundation OF
his fortune to the fall Of stovepipe
This interesting bit Of Chicago history
was told by Captain James Prince
Taylor, who is familiar with the ro-
mantle story of the Higgins family
says the Chicago Record Herald.
George Washington Higgins started
out in ls43 as sailor boy at IS a
month in vessel going round Cape
Horn to Central America and Cali
fornia for hides" said Captain Taylor.
He was a rowing. enterprising kind of
young fortune hunter and he made. for
every place where he thought there
might be something doing. He was in
Portland. Ore. when It was only one
piastered house and few cabins, and
the saw the Indians hanged who MUIR
dered the Whitcomb family in the
summer of 1850. Then he went to
California, the same time that the late
Phil Armour was hunting for gold
there, but he hadn't much lusk at the
diggings. He came to Chicago in 1853
and became member Of the board Of
trade when 1t was small concern in
deed when the initiation fee was IS
and the annual fee SIS and the directors
gave daily. free lunch Of crackers
cheese and ale to coax the members
to attend on change.
When the reports came of gold
mines at Pixies Peak the gold fever
came on again on George Higgins. and
with his partner. the late George
Saunderson Burt. ne started for there,
driving an OK team across the plains.
They found no bonanza at Pixies Peak,
and the two returned here pretty we'll
broke
Then they started in the provision
business. They rented a shanty and
began to buy hogs and cut them up
for sale to dealers. At that time the
hogs came In frozen carcasses. chiefly
from the West, and the two partners
piled up the carcases round large
stove in the shantv in order to thaw
them out Burt ran the hogs to the
block and Higgins welded the cleaver.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-06-07

One day when hogs We're low and they
mad an extra large stock on hand
Higgins welded the cleaver so vio-
lently and recklessly that he hit the
stoveppe and knocked it down. COW
ering himself and Burt with SCOT.
They didn't like the business much.
ana this put special damper on it.
After easing their feelings by the use
Of strong language and an exchange
OF uncompimentary epithets they shut
up the shanty in disgust and declared
Tor themselves an indefinite lockout
For week or 80 they hung de-
spondently around abusing their luck
and the hog trade in general. Then,
by one OF the lively fluctuations of
those days, their luck changed. The
price of hogs went soaring. and by the
end of the week they found themselves
started on the road to wealth. So,
after sailing the world around and
around and vainly hunting for gold
from California to Pixies Peak. George
Washington Higgins found the begin
ssA'A0 VI "a AoI iuiIC Tic ldlI OI Il SOOly
stovepipe in a hog shanty in Chicago.
when the celebrated Benjamin Pc
tiers Hutchinson, or old Hutch came
here from Lynn. Mass. where he had
failed In the leather business, ne be-
came the partner of Higgins and
Burt. In 1868 Higgins and Hutchin-
son were the first--to the surprise and
ridicule of their fellow traders--to
build packing houses at the Union
stockyards; the enterprise succeeded
and they became founders of the now
world-famed Packingtown of Chicago.
Like the little known stovepipe
story. 1t is not generally known that
George w. Higgins is the father OF
Miss Mabel Higgins, the golf player.
Mr.. Higgins Is now as, and naturally
would be taken for the grandfather
rather than the father of the athletic
young woman. Miss Higgins, who is
one of twins, is a member of the Mid
lothian Golf club OF this city, has dis
tinguished herself in big golf tourna-
ments in England and Scotland. she
having been pitted against Miss Rhona
Adair, the British champion"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-06-07
MUCH ACTIVITY
At COTTONWOOD
Special to Evening Teller.

Special to Evening Teller.
Cottonwood. Idaho. June 7.-(By
Nezperce Cooperative Telephone)--
The removal Of twenty residences from
the right Of way Of the Northern Pa
cifsc through town has been COM
menced and the construction Of the
big bridge through Cottonwood will
begin next week by Contractor Hol-
brook. The camp for this work will
be established this week and the lum-
Der for the bridge will be delivered at
once.
To Have Street Lights.
The Cottonwood electric light plant
is being installed by Frank Wright at
the planning mill and will be ready for
use by July l. Mr.. Wright recently
secured a franchise for the light serv-
ice from the city council and will in
stall a number Of arc lights for the
purpose OF lightine the streets.
New Switch Board.
The Nezperce Co-operative Tele-
phone companv IL rebuilding their city
exchange and will install modern
switchboard for the accommodation OF
the town business.
Fine New Rssidsncsa.
John w. l.. Brown In erecting a
handsome new residence that will cost
about $1,000.
John AichiAnger II erecting $4,000
residence that will be completed early
IN the summer. About twenty other
buildings are now in course Of CON-
struction and the prosoects are favor
able for an active building industry
this year.
DR. Rriiey has sold his drug store to
Mr.. Roberts who recently located IN
Cottonwood.