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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

Mark Twain writes mostly in bed.
easier lying at full length, as It were.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

While San Francisco cultivates faith
and hope, it is still up to the rest of
the United States to remember the
charity end Of it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

Reports of the "pacification" of more
Moros are received. No flowers, please.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

Palm-His cake is all dough.
Pepper-How rich he must be!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

Chicago is to have two "high art"
theaters. Wherein they get it?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

How can the Republicans pass an
law when they believe
n protection to infant Industries,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

Just now Hoch of Kansas wishes he
were in the shoes of Glad. Dowie, the
great unkissed."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
Another Broken" Heart

Jim Hart of the North ranch was in
town Saturday, busted.-Kelton, (Wyo)
Gazette.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

That New York man arrested on his
wedding day wasn't caught for marry
ing. 1t hasn't quite come to that, even
in New York, yet.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

Look out for a moss trust. A Nor
wegian doctor says it is fine eating.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

If this plan to have all the muck
rakers unite in publishing a magazine
goes through, the reading public will
reap the benefit of knowing which
to dodge.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

Now let San Francisco establish a
Funston park, and put swimming
pool in it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

Voliva has taken Zion City to court
and a crisis is at hand. In other words
the lawyers will now enjoy the rich
pickings so long the support OF
Elijah II.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
RESOLUTIONS.

The following resolutions were
adopted by the SUNDAY School Of
the NJ L. Church;
Resolved, / That by the removal
az Miss Mollie Chaffin from among
us on Sunday School has sustained
a serious loss As organist she was
always punctual and ready to per-
form her duties. and in her class she
was not Indifferent to the cause she
represented BY her sunny smiles
and genial disposition she readily
won a place in the hearts Of all with
whom she came in contact And
while we seriously regret her loss
TO our school, we heartily commend
her to the people wherever she may
go as one having beautiful. con
scientious, Christian character.
.. And as token OF our appre-
citation Of her. our secretary is here
by directed to forward to her at her
new home a copy OF these resolutions.
and to have same published in both
the Big Sandy News and Sandy Val
ley Courier. Acted upon Sunday, July
Is. 1906. Matte c Mckee. Sec,
NJ +. sunday School, Louisa, Ky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
IN MEMORY

Died. in Ashland June so. Thelma,
the greatly loved infant daughter Of
Alex and Maggie See Stump, of
Fhltz Station, Carter county. aud
formerly OF Walbridge and Buchanan.
This tender flower had SO entwlned
itself about the hearts OF parents
and kindred that Young as it was,
its uHtimely death carried the deep
est grief to more than one home.
Only six short months the darling
babe frightened the lives OF father
and mother. but when its tiny fingers
could no longer grasp the hands OF
father and mother they felt desc
lutte indeed The pretty baby no
longer cheers our earthly home. but
in sunny land, land Of perennial
sunshine and beauty, It lives and
waits for those It left on earth.
Its sorely stricken father and
mother gratefully remember all who
were kind In their time Of sorrow,
ana TO these and to DR. J ID. Bart.
ram, they express their warmest
thanks \ Friend
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
ADAMS

Rev. C. /. Diamond, was here Sat
urday and Sunday preaching He
organized church some wears ACC
and has been faithful in tending e
his church and duties Bro, Diamond
wife was with him on their way 70
" W. 70 see their new grand
daughter Virgil is all smiles since
he has been called pa
The Baptists held their communion
meeting at the widow Kellcy's. as
the Hulett school house was not to
be had.
Miss Reba Diamond is visiting he,
brother, Virgil Diamond, in w. Va.
We are glad to hear of Adams
having such fine Sunday School
with Rev LATE Diamond Supt
There will be box supper at the
Spencer Church Saturday night for
the benefit OF the minister Every
body is invited Come one. come all.
and help us in this work Turn the
ministers loose and let them preach
the word Of God Don't forget the
time, July 2lst.
Since Bro Diamond moved back to
Blaine We have not had so much
preaching. He was a good man,
Sunny Eyes
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
BEAR CREEK

Farmers are almost done laying
by corn, and cutting oats and grass
and stacking wheat is the 90 now.
Grassland Sunday School is pro-
crossing nicely under the manage
ment Of c. p Caldwell
Eden Robatham. respected clti-
cen. farmer and stock .dealer, is very
low with cancer OF the stomach
The last quarterly meeting Of this
Grassland Circuit win be held ut
Grassland Church the 4th Sunday in
this month, by Rev. S. A. Donahoe.
School will open the 18th With
William Burton as teacher
District Sunday School Convention
was held at Mt oliyet last Sunday
with an interesting program and good
order. The citizens Of this section
are always prepared to prevent
tragedies like that Of Mt Zion.
Splinter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
KAvANAUGH

Warm weather. plenty good show
ers, good for corn
Str Donca makes her regular trlns
between catlettsburg and Louisa.
Goes down at o'clock.
Mrs Jas E Rice has returned to
her home at Dayton. O., accompanied
by her sister. Miss Mamie Powell.
Mrs. A. NJ stanforth has Joined
her husband near Chattanooga. Tenn.
Lewis Faulkner was here from Cat
lettsburg this morning No. Sc pants
are too small for Lewis.
Joe McDonoush. better known as
Japo," of Cincinnati, was here on
a visit few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Newton went to Ash
land this morning.
o'Keileys steam shovel is going
to move to Lynchburg in a few days.
Langhorne's shovel is working just
above this place. Several of the boys
board with Mrs Wright.
Sam Heston. known as "Booger,"
spent Sunday In Louisa.
School began at this place last
Monday, Prof Cleve Davis principal.
Jas. Pigg caught a 7-pound catfish
SATURDAY. morning
burg. known all through this county.
died last Thursday. aged 81 years
Miss Bessie Pigg was visiting in
Catlettsburg last week.
A H Thompson spent Sunday with
his father, Russell Thompson.
Naugh
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
CURT JETT.


Curt Jett seems to be trying hard
~ show his race Just how low a
sseature a human being may be. He
zqQears to possess not an infinites-
Ezal iota of those virtues which diff
ar<ntiate human from brute.
although in his recent confession he
'fzsrribed how he rescued someone
'Ez,o was about to drown In the river
~ Jackson, that feat of life-saving
s<ss offset by the admission that he
WIS engaged ut the moment in plot
ding the assassination Of Mr.. Marcum.
Ike is hopeless A dwarf both mep-
tnHy and morally. periurer. a
murderer, a coward, sneak and a
zgpocrite; he is a hldeous monster
whose semblance to man must
make all honest men ashamed.
And, at that, he represents TO some
-Rxfent the victim of environment.
"a even he had a better nature, what
.ahznce had it 10 assert itself. le-
Etiop and gain the ascendancy? He
gzs obsessed by evil Influences dur
ing his growth. Dull, stolid. his ig-
zrrance nurtured rather than uproot-
~ he soon surrendered to his sur
sundings. He is the protagonist Of
a moral and psychical tragedy. He is
IA be despised for what he is. but,
.aiso. he is to he regretted Tor what
ne might have been CONVERSATIONAL.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
NERO

school begun Monday, the 10th, with
coed attendance.
Mrs. Liza Crum. Of Davella, is here
visiting Mrs. Martha Burchett.
II l. Porter was business visit
or here Sunday.
X pIWebb and family visited Mrs.
Nancy Akers. at Auxler. Saturday.
Services held here Sunday we're
very largely attended
Mrs Reuben Boyd. Of Patrick. was
visiting her many friends and rela-
lives Of tails community Saturday.
Mrs Anne Richmond, Of Oklahoma
is here on q visit
Mrs Rose vas visiting her sister,
Mrs Leona Spears, Sunday
Quite a number Of Martin county
boys attended church here Sunday
Elmon Clark went to East Point on
business Saturday
John p Wells. Jr.. Of Odds, spent
Saturday and Sunday at Nero
Mrs Maggie HageT and Gaughter
Anna, visited her brother, w R.
Richmond, at Odds last week
Miss Nancy A. setser called on
Miss Virginia and Flora Webb Sunday
Tucker Buskirk and Walter spears
spent Saturday night with Alex H.
Webb
Quite number Of young folks
contemplate going to the foot wash
ing at Bonanza Sunday Red Rose
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

When you put your advertisement
In the NEWS We put 1t Into the hand
of more people than your can possl-
bly, reach for a like amount Of money
expended anywhere else. The re-
suits from your advertising are nee
essarliX proportlonate with the num-
Der OF people who read It. You are
welcome to examine our subscrlp-
tion list.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
UNCLAIMED LErrERs

The following letters remain IN.
claimed in the Louisa postofhtr ior
the week ending July IS 1906
MolIIe Adams
W 4 Armstrong.
George Butler.
Lam Branham.
Mrs Lutte Davis.
Mrs Mary Jane Diamond.
Mr. Frazier. Merchant
a NJ HUGHES. Postmaster
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
NAY LIVE loo YrARs

The caaacs Tor llyiag a full con.
mr1 are excellent ia the ease q Mn
Jenp'e Duncan. Of Hayaeslils. M.
90" :" years old. She writes aEloc.
'ie B't'cr cured me q chronlc Dys.
pepsiA OF 20 years s.aadlag. aad made
me feel as well and strong as a young
g!fi Electric BlHsrs oure sinmurh
and Liver dt,eases BLOOD disardrra.
Gmeral Debility aud bodily wcakuna
sold az a g'iaran,e, at a. NJ ifuruv
dug store Price only 5Oc
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

The consensus Of opinion at the
sknference between Senators James
Il McCreary and J. c. S Blackburn
md representatives from each con-
Eressional district in Kentucky at
iae Old Inn yesterday was that there
aanuld be no swapping OF horses in
NE middle Of the stream They be-
EsSe that Attorney General y. b.
Hzzys is and should be the logical
arzEdidate for Governor in opposition
~ The administration and pledged
H1n their support The conference
NzA representative in every particu-
MR. and the attendance was larger
Anr sither Senators McCreary or
7hekburn expected to see.
Edera was not a hitch in the
EEsting and the opinion was unani-
mnEs That they should take no hand
IN the matter of putting up or TAX
Ag down candidates. In their speech
Is during The conference the leaders
asserted that Attorney General " B.
8Exys had begun the fight against the
A,Ekham forces and that he was
making a valiant fight and that he
aaonId be supported by the combined
sIposition forces. The alignment in
aaI0r OF the Endorsement of Attorney
General Hays was forecast in the
ageech of Senator Blackburn, who
sntfd that the opposition could not
zBord to weaken It's strength by a
multiplicity of ldates.-Courier-
.7BErnal
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
MULES For SALE

4 mules FOR sale / span weight
1000 lbs. 5 aad 10 years old. harness
and wagon. | span weight 1900 lts.
$ years old. VIII sell cheap for cl,h.
but good note preferred Apply to
ROBERT DIXON.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

A section Of the new revenue law.
Esitrh has recently gone into effect.
rlfires that every mortgage. deed
~ ather instrument retaining or
sxHkting a lien, shall give the post
9llee address, county ald State OF
me person who holds the lien, Deeds
HHzr conforming to this requirement
WA not be admitted to record A
aH.se is now pending in the jefferson
Hrcuit Court to test the validity Of
mis- act
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
LOOK OUT FOR PAINT

BE sure that you don't get stuck
on It. There are many inferior kinds
on the market. Use only a good
quality IN painting your house. It
IS economy to do so. We guarantee
shat we sell to be Just as we tell
- See US before buying else
$ 's \. y, Snyder Harlwsss Co, Louisa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
toffIns Delivered in Country.

People living In the country may or.
der cofflns or Baskets from Us BY tel.
ephone or otherwise aud We viii deliy.
sr them at very small cost. We have
q team that We eau send out al any
time aud the expense viii be slight
snyder Hardw1ye Company.
Louisa. Ky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

ne nomination of United States
Easistors by the people in party pri-
ntAnes is in successful operation in
all he Southern States except Mis-
-Esu1 There are nc Platts, Dcpews
~ 0rydeus in teh Senate from that
sEntfun.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

Special Price, on white Goods.
Llhea Waists, Misses and IAalcr
skirts MQslIn Underwear Of every
description and at wonderfully low
figures al Racket store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

For good nair cut, shave or
shampoo 20 to Ira weumans up-to-
date shop a, Arlington Hotel. New
and modern appliances.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
Store opposIte pas.enger depot.

The advertising rates charged by
the BIG SANDY NEWS are lower per
hundred people who read II than
any paper in Eastern Kentucky. The
real value OF advertising s. based
entirely upon this one point. Any
one who will give the matter the
slightest thought will realize this.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
ANNOUNCEMENT.

For the benefit of those wanting
to take Ice from US this summer will
say that We will have at all times a
large stock ample to supply the larg-
est or smallest user, and will deliver
any amount at any time. There Will
not be day throughout the summer
that we can't furnish you all the Ice
you want Our wagon makes regular
deliveries every day and Sunday, too.
All orders will be appreciated and
have our personal attention.
d. J. Burchett. Jr., & Co.
Store opposite passenger depot.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
WANTED

5o,ooo cross Ties 5Ssrsls. Pnoe
8 cents each. soooo srsxs. wice
y cents each Delivered at Louis.
Ky JAY II. NoRrHUP
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

Orders fox Ice left at the Snye
Hardware store will be filled alAii-
time for any amount edrew/
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

See those new shirt waist sets at
conley's store. \
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
Want. and For Sale.

Until further notice subscribers to
the BIG SANDY NEWS will be given
free use Of this column for one in
sertion Of any unobjectlonabIe adj
yertisement of Want or For
Sale" For instance. farmer want
ing to buy horse. COW, hog. farm.
etc, or having anything for sale.
may insert free Of cost one time an
ad. not exceeding 20 words The
same person may advertise different
things from time to time under this
offer, but the same ad viii not be
repeated free II desired repeated.
the cost will be one-hali cent per
word for each additional insertion.
Advertisements containing more than
20 words will cost one cent for each
word above that number
For other people the rate Is 10
words or less time for i0c. Each
additional word, half a cent Add
tional insertions.half cent per word.
Two five-room houses in Louisa for
sale. Apply at NEWS office.
House in Louisa for rent Five
rooms, newly papered and painted.
Apply at this office.
Town lots for sale Further infor-
nation at this office
Bicycle for sale. Suitable for lady
or gent. Cost $50 new Used very
little Price si5. NEWS office.
II you have anything to sell there
is somebody somewhere who wants
to buy It. Same way II YOU want to
buy something Try an adj in this
column. It brings buyers and sellers
together.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

Bicycle for sale. Suitable for lady
or gent Cost $50 new Used very
little. Price si5. NEWS office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

Town lots for sale Further infor-
nation at this office
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

House in Louisa for rent Five
rooms. newly papered and painted.
Apply at this office
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20

Two fiye-room houses in Louisa for
sale. Apply at NEWS office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
Black Silk Coats at Half Price.

We of one rack OF ladies' long black SIN
Goals made from pure tatIeta silk skinned elab-
Orately and tailored in the newest effects and
s,ylishly made for exclusive drossers. Profits
are not considered In our clearance salc--we
have too many and they must go and at prices
marked for quick selling, Don't be last or you
viii be loft, Is an appropriate saying about these
sales.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-07-20
White Suits One Fourth OF.

A reduction that usually comes IN most stores
month or six weeks aftec All the now styles
sDd effects in embroidered Eton styles aud
shrtwaist STYLES trimmed In embroidery aud
lace supplemented With hemsltohing aud In
sertion. A reduction on the stylish garments
right IN the height OF the season viii bo appre-
elated and will no doubt make Us friends
enough to compensate for our loss IN profit
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-02
M arried

The marriage of Frank Kealey and
Miss Anna Bishop was solemnized at st
Joseph's church Tuesday morning at 8
o'clock, Rev. J. E. Harlin officiating with
high mass. The couple were attended
by Miss Theresa Quigley as bridesmaid
and Peter Kealey, brother of the groom,
as best man. At the conclusion of the
church service reception was held at
the home of the brides mother and
wedding breakfast served. Aside from
a large number of near relatives of the
contracting parties, there were present
from abroad Mr.. and Mrs Gary of Ore
gon, Mr.. and Mrs. John Stitgen of Wey-
auwega and Mr.. and Mrs. Cornell OF
GAINESVILLE. The bride and groom de-
parted on the IL a. 10. train on wedding
trip to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They will
be at home in this city after Dec. LIST.
Both parties to this union are we'll and
favorably known ir this community,
having large circle of friends who will
unite with The Reporter in congratula-
tons and we'll wishes.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-02
Congregational Church Notes.

Public worship at 1870 a. 10. next
Sunday. The sermon will be especially
for older men and woman. Subject, 'As
in the Days of Their Youth"
The evening service will be OF popular
interest Continuing the series on Great
Men of the Bible" the pastor will speak
upon "a King Who Lost His Throne
Good music and warm welcome for all.
Tonight at the week night service Mr..
B. G.. Wilson and Mr.. 81. Ebbott will
discuss the subject, "What | Would Do
to Make the Sunday Evening Service
Successful" This is public meeting
and everybody is invited.
The Galahad Club, composed of the
youth OF the church. has just been or
ganized. The club will begin its winters
work with a banquet next Monday night.
All applications for admission should be
sent to Mr.. Wilson or Mr.. Parr.
Tomorrow night friday at I:45 there
will be lecture in the church upon
Japan" The lecturer is Miss Vain
wright, who has spent the last nineteen
years in that country. The lecture will
deal with the development and customs
of the country and the conditions exist
ing during the late war. A collection
will be taken. Everybody invited.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-02
Monday Club.

Several ghosts of members of the Mon
day Club returned to earth last Wednes-
day evening and gained admission into
Mrs. McInnes' home. There they met
Pharaoh, his daughter in all her queenly
robes; member of the holy order: the
spruce maid of questionable summers
fresh from the hands of the modiste; a
regal member of the Stuart family; little
Red Riding Hood; and two ladies with
ideas of their own. Everyone ex-
hibited her particular talent. The house
was beautifully decorated, appropriate
refreshments were served in the dining
room and good time enjoyed by all.
Mrs Frank Horton won the prize in
the guessing contest and Mrs. Pyre for
the best representation.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-02
Welded at Rockford.

Miss Viola Marley of Harvard, ILL.,,
and Robert Collins of Beloit, son of
Frank Collins of this city, were united
in marriage Oct. 9th, the ceremony be-
ing solemnized at Rockford. After the
ceremony the happy couple departed for
the home of the bride where wedding
supper awaited them. Mr.. and Mrs.
Collins returned Sunday morning to
their future home in Beloit, carrying
with them the congratulations and we'll
wishes of host of friends for their fu-
ture happiness and success.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-02
WHITE SOX DAY IN EDGERTON.
Catcher Will Sullivan the Hero of the
Occasion


Occasion.
The visit of the worlds champions to
Edgerton on Friday last proved all the
promoters of the event anticipated. De-
spite the fact that the clouds were lower
ing and rain threatened nearly the en-
tire day, the announcement that the
White Sox would play an exhibition
game in this city brought out large at
tendance of out of town people. The
team arrived from Chicago on the HOS
train and were met at the depot by the
band and escorted to the Carlton where
brief reception to the players was held.
In behalf of Mayor Ladd, 81. S. Sloan
delivered short address of welcome to
the winners of the pennant and present
ed Manager Donohoe with the key to
the city. Catcher Will Sullivan was re-
turning to his home town to again ap-
pear on the field where he first won his
base ball honors, and it was on this &C
count that business was almost sus-
pended during the afternoon hours OF the
game. Fully two thousand people were
on the ground when the hour for calling
the game arrived. A special train from
Madison came 10 soon after, stopping at
the rear of the grounds and 300 more
people tore down the wire fence opposite
the ticket entrance and came into the
enclosure, large portion of which paid
no admittance
To see the champions at work rather
than a closely contested game was the
incentive that brought most of the spec
tators there, we imagine, and if our sup
position was correct there would be but
few disappointments 1t was hardly to
be expected that any combination Sc
cured in the country could effectually
go against the hardened White Sox.
Even such men as Cal Broughton and
Newman and Perrin, old time league
players. would hardly do in a modern
game today, and although assisted by
Sox battery there was some ragged work
done in the field that could not be for
given under other circumstances. Some
spectators think that Owen did not try
to do his best, for he was neither puzzle
or enigma to the Sox batters who ap-
parently could have pounded him for as
many runs as they wished After all it
was Billy Sullivan's day and when he
first approached the slab and in full
view of the big audience, out popped
couple of men from the side lines bear
ing handsome silver service and an i'm
mense bouquet of American Beauties,
presents from his Edgerton admirers
The jolly backstop was taken completely
by surprise and bowed his acknowledge
ment to the hearty cheers of the spec
tators Sullivan later stated 10 friend
that he could hardly turn around nova
days without someone handing him
something. The lineup of the teams
was az follows:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-02
MAVES-JENSE

At the home of the brides parents in
this city, Sunday, Oct. 2S Fred G. Maves
and Miss Eda NJ Jensen were united in
marriage by Rev. J. Linnevold, in the
presence of large company of invited
guests. The young couple have the
best wishes of large circle of admirers.