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New-York tribune., 1907-10-06
Where Reason Comes in

D EASONING and a certain philosophical point of
IN view are also helpful. A young writes that
he was a coward until his brother said to him, You
cannot be any more than killed and by repeating
this phrase he has grown brave. The ancient
stocs it will be remembered, adopted this indifer
ent attitude toward al the vicssltudes of life and
Socrates through his philosophy was enabled to
meet death with perfect equanlmIty. SeltIshness,
love of riches honor, fame, and other things which
tend to make man overestimate his Importance, are
great breeders of fear.
Il am Convinced.' writes De QuinCey, that
many of the most intrepid adventures, who. by
fortunately being born poor, ENJOY the full use of
their natural courage would IT, At the very instant
of going into action, news brought TO them
that thcV had XpeCtedlv succeeded TO an estate
in England IF fifty thousand pounds year, feel
their dislike to bullets considerably sharpened and
their efforts at perfect equanImlty and self pos
session proportionatclv difficult
But better than all Is familiarity with danger;
for familiarity breeds indifference This truth was
humorouslv illustrated IN " Life by a drawing
representing d laborer standing with folded arms
upon a steel pillar two hundred feet in the air,
watching street cleaner on a crowded thorough
fare That man, he says 70 himself, must have
To DO such dangerous work. II is familiarity
and habit which enables steeple climbers, bridge
builders, dyuamiters workers in powder factories.
miners. soldiers sailors. animal tanners and others
TO perform teas which strike terror in the breasts
OF onlookers Physicians and priests rush into
plague stricken districts from which all who
hasten with utmost speed.
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coming fears which are not instructive; but in
persons when they find themselves skulking or
quailing say themselves ' You're afraid You're
a coward" and by generating disgust and loathing
in themselves for a weakness which they know
would be despsed by others, they put forth IN
creased effort, and finally conquer this fear In
former article the cited of General Turenne
who before battle used to say to himself, Thou
trembIest carcass; thou wouldst have good cause
to tremble if thou knewest where | am going to
take thee
In battles the power of suggestion has been
beautifully manifested on occasions when an in
trepd leader by word or act reassembed his fleeing
soldiers and hurled them upon the enemy with
force
New-York tribune., 1907-10-06

an excellent pro-
gram. Hardly had
the last inspiring
strains died away
upon the ear,
hen the cow
came out. bowed
IN every direction.
rubbed Il llttle
chalk ON her feet.
and jumped over
the moon. The
moon was full.
but the cow. |
should sav. was
not At all
as soon rs She
came down, she
went 10 eating
grass 10y the road
side l am not
in favor of far
fetched deduc-
tons, but | can
not help but sus-
pcCt that the COW
was less than full
Then the little
dog appeared on
the scene and
New-York tribune., 1907-10-06
AEO T HE r
M GOOSE

was no doubt q
keen observer
Of nature. She
discovered a
great number
of things which
were not so, as
many, perhaps,
as stand 70 the
credit of the
average nature
faker not of
the first order.
hat IS unfOr-
tunate about
her Is her flip
panCV IN WIT
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Fixed Fears Depart

THESE fixed fears cannot easily bc uprootcd: but
like everything else they viii ultimately withcr
and perish II no care and attention bc paid them BY
persistent effort OF the VIII and wholesome activity
interest can be generated IN other things which VIII
Withdraw some OF the brain energy from the weak
ened spot or Icons Ulor rCSctiT as IT Is technically
known, and spread II over the whole area. pro
ducmg the happy and healthy condition of those
who declare they are too busy to worry over petty
cares. In all such troubles and diseases, a little
New-York tribune., 1907-10-06

being made trlhe Jealous, l think 10y my .,t..-
tons 20 the COW
Here the little dog laughed once more
Do YOU know who RosC-Js was asked the.
turning on HIM sharply
oh. no. replied the little dog.
Then why do YOU laugh.
For the same reason, doubtless thar q -..-
Wags his beard
And why Is that,
Because ChcuS
Clever coloquv. this. | submit
There We're two more questions which / >rv,t....
wished To- ask the cow. First, Did She advise t,-
gnners 70 60 70 "a school Of dramatic c>r-y--
SION
Well no" she said. after considering f.r Il mo-
mcnt " No. | can say that | do.
Do YOU favor the quiet. restrained style o., ..--
ing, the more paSsIouatc:
That, she answered gUaT,lcdlV. "dCVcutS
! might prolong the incident indefinitely. I'm,
have gone far enough To- make good my ru--
Nature Is mauItestv created for purpose, and t..-
purpose Is briefly instruction Amusement t~ IL
very well IN It's way; but It should bc lctt t-.e
who can rise 70 nothing higher I'm quoting amin. ~
It Is Just as easy L. put something valuable r.-.
their mouths something foolish and v4I.i
Draw them out. as | have done with the cow and
the cat and the little dog IL IS wonderful what
suits possible.
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always INSISTED on
having her mother
travel with her. and
had likewise speci-
fed in her contracts
that She was not
o. wear tights but
now, somehow, 1t
was different.
| thereupon asked
her if She had any
"reminiscences of the
elder Booth and
Macrcadv, and She
answered that She
had not. Was not
that modest, You
don Z often cuCouu-
ter such modeStv
among animals.
Ask her If She
remembers Ro>cI-
Us whispered the
cat SJTCJ>tICdl.V.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-14

The High School benefit, given by
the students Of the A. II. S. Friday
night, was only another OF the tri-
umphs Of that capable and active
young body.
A very attractive musical and litera-
ry program was presented after which
the floor was cleared and there was
dancing to the music Of Mrs. He'll
born's tunefuI fingers. During the
dancing, ices and cakes were served
in the refreshment room, at tables, by
petite, white aproned Mattresses.
Among the numbers Of the program
though all were most artistically rem
dered, was Miss Bess Reeds singlngn
Miss Reed possesses soprano voice
Of the most tender and birdlike quail
ty and interprets, in a delightfully."- ex-
pressive manner.
The girls orchestra afforded much
pleasure and made a pretty picture,
on the stage, like a flock Of white birds.
Mr.. Zeigler's German songs are always
enjoyed. and last evening this popu-
lar bass seemed in excellent voice.
Mrs. Haddix favored the audience
with areading in her usual admirable
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-14

The wet blanket which Nature
east on the early after I.enten testivi-
ties. has lifted at last, and during the
pas, week the voice of the spring and
the swelling murmur of the coming
tide Of social activity has been heard
once more.
Many have migrated, for period
Of greater or less duration to other
elimes and few have returned from
here and there, refreshenei for an
other season AZ home,
Wedding bells win be rung in uni
son in June, as several hrides-to-ee
have chosen that most auspicious
and halmiest Of months. as the time
Of the coming significant events.
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC WORK
once CoAstrnctir~ Quartermastor
Fl. Columbia. wash. April li'h. 1901
Sealed prop ,salS. In triplicate for eS-
tensions to plank rDads and walks at
Fort Columbia, wash, win be received
at this Office until T. a. m. May !,
1907, AMI then operod. Information
furnished on application. Envelopes
containing prop sals should be endors-
ed Proposals fer pghlie work at Fort
Columbia, Wash" ard be addressed 10
+. W. Phistarer Capt. Arty. Corps, In
charge OF construction. Fort Columbia,
Wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-14

A tnrong OF society folk sailed out
to the Misses Elmores' chicken din
ner, at the Methodist church, Wednes-
day evening.
the pies were superb. But the
manner in which Miss Elmore and Miss
Floretta managed a cafe for an eve
ening, was revelation. In spite of
the wait Of half an hour, which was oc-
occasioned by a misunderstanding with
the baker, and which would have prov
ed embarrassing, usually, the tables
We're served with the dispatch, and
neatness of a professional restaurant
teur, by a bevy Of bright Mattresses.
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QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE. FORT
Stevens. orea April 2, is07.--scalod
proposals. in triplca,e. will be received
at this Office until o'clock .. m. May
1. 1907, and then publicly opened, for
drainage and grading at IT. Stevens,
Ore. Plans can be seen and specifica-
tions obtained at the offlce of the Quar-
termaster. Fort Stevens. Ore. The
United States reserves the right to re-
ject or accept any or all bids or any
part thereof. Envelopes containing
proposals should be endorsed "Propo-
sails for Drainage & Grading and ad-
dressed Constructing Quartermaster.
Fl. Stevens oregon.
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MISCELLANEOUS

NOTICE TO FISHERMEN AND
dealers In flsh--This IL TO inform you
that all licenses pertaining 10 the
fishing industry issued prior TO March
aist.. expired Marca 81. 1907; and to
fish for Salmon. or deal In Salmon or
other anadrous fsh without license Is
committing misiemcanor tht will be
punished in the Courts. II. q. vandu-
sen, Master Fish Warden.
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Returned.

Miss Elsie Elmore returned ON the
Friday noon train from an extended
visit in Eastern cities, during watch she
was the guest OF friends and relatives,
In Chicago. Washington u, c. Phila-
ielphia, Milwaukee, and New York,
In New York Miss Elmore visited Miss
Hannah Adair wao is studying and
teaching there. '''''
Miss Elsie is radiant from her long
pleasure, jaunt and delighted TO be
home again where her charming and
vlvacious presence has been missed
during the winter months--an will be
fervently welcomed again.
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Mrs. George Noland is at Seaside,
visiting her parents before her depar-
ture with Mr.. Noland and son, Virgil,
10 Kalamath Falls. Mr.. Nolanl will
also spend a day at Seaside and re-
turn with his family to bid last fare
well to the City -by-the-Sea which
which numbers hosts Of the lifelong
friends Of both the prominent attorney
and his charming wife.
Mr.. holland goes to join his partner
in law, Mr.. Richard Shore Smith, who
left Astoria with his bride some few
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CALL FOR WARRANTS
CLEANING AND REPAIRING.


PRESSING AND CLEANING. LA
dleS work speciality, up to date,
tailor Andrew sipola iSi Commercial
street.
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style and responded to an encore
core with short comedy sketch, Lit
tie Master Morse who is u pupil or
Mrs, AadiiS was also the winner OF
much applause From u financial
point OF view as well as the other the
entertainment was decided success
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Recital.

AT a musical recital Saturday even
ing. at the studio on Commercial sireey
Miss Tawney will ntertain the mem
bers OF the Tuchabachee club, OF the
The recital will consist of classical
Presbyterian church.
selections which win be described In
order by Mrs. John E. Gratke. who will
also give a short address on Music.
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NICK pAPAZ0EREs.
THE GREEK DIVER.

mas Just received new diving ma
chine from the old country. Dives
from 90 to 90 fathoms in shallow water
stays down hair day at time, Leave
orders at AT Bond st. Market. or D.
Faiangos. Clifton.
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The Queen Louise Lodge, at It's last
meeting, on Tuesday evening held the
annual election Of officers, Mrs
Thomas Peterson was elected Presi-
dent. Mrs, Louis Boentchen, Ntce-P Presi
dent. Mrs. Book, Treasurer, Miss Scaer
nekau, Secretary, After the business
OF the evening was accomplished, the
ladies spent social hour, during
which there was served the customary
excellent coffee and cakes.
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Mr.. and Mrs. F. d. Kuettner nave
taken their final departure from this
city. in which their home has figured
as the center Of many q charming So
cial festivity, Both Mr.. and Mrs,
Kuettner have proven themselves regal
entertainers during their soiourn OF
the last several years in the City-by-
theSea.
This popular couple. whose absence
is to be regretted, have taken apart
ments at Elton Court. In Portland.
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Afternoon.

Mrs. Morse gave an afternoon to a
few friends, to meet Mrs. Fred Rose
Grams. Of Portland, who is visiting Mrs.
Morse, for few days. Mr.. Rose
Grams will come down from Portland
to spend Sunday.
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Farewell Evening.

Mrs. Coolidge entertained Monday
evening, for Meslames Kuettner, Broad
water, and Rober. six-handed Euchre
was played, at which Mr.. and Mrs.
Smington won the prizes.
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Mrs. Chessman, Of Lewiston, Idaho,
formerly Miss Violet Bowlby, Is visit
ing in her old home. Mrs. Chessman
has recently been in i'll health, and is
spending the period Of her GONZALES
eense amid the scenes Of her old home,
with the anticipation that the ozone
of these ocean breezes will prove of
much benefit.
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The event which has ABSORBED great
interest, by far. than any other OF the
week, was the News" party given for
Miss Nellie sherman, AT the home Of
her sster. Mrs, Albert Dunbar. on Fri
iay, at which Miss Sherman.s engage
ment. to Mr., John d. MCGOWAN, was
announced.
This was given by Mrs. Lounsberry
and Mrs. Dunbar assisted by Mrs.
Thing and Mrs. A. w, Sherman,
Arranged in strikingly novel and
nr.Iliant method was the effect OF
accommodation, in miniature
telegraph. ami in news suggestions,
both in parlors and dining room, the
parlors being in golden yellow, carried
out in shades and the spring flowers
and the dining room all in scarlet,
with carnations and red hearts. A tel
egraph pole In the center Of the table
in the form OF a huge candle carried
out the idea in May-pole fashion, scar
let ribbons leading TO each plate. and
ending in red satin bon-bon box In
the shape OF a heart. Place cards
were fanciful cable messages. The cen
ter-piece was news sheet, edged by
red carnations, and the shades Of the
eandelabra were Of news sheets, edged
by red hearts.
At the luncheon. the cable messages
from different parts of the globe were
read by each guest, the last message
being a telegram from Miss Margery
Halsted, of Alhambra. California in
congratulation to Miss Sherman. At
this point, huge bunch Of golden cry
santhemums was brought in by a mes
senger boy. In the person Of Master
Dewitt Gilbert.
The formal announcement was made
as follows:
Mr.. Frederick Sherman announces
the engagement of his daughter, Nellie
3. Sherman to Mr.. John D. MCGOWAN.
Miss Sherman, who is an Astorian,
but who has resided for the past year.
with her sister, Mrs. Thing. in McGow-
an. Washington is prominent and We
~ popular member Of large circle
here, for her exceptional charm.
Mr.. MCGOWAN is a member Of the
MCGOWAN company Of Gamers in
Washington.
The guests at the luncheon Were:
the Mesdames Thing. Sherman, Henry
MCGOWAN, viii Tallant, Phisterer, the
Misses Nan Reed, Elmore, Floretta FL
more, Margaret Higgins, Anne Gilbert,
Reba Hobson, Olga Heilborn, Sadie
Crang, Mary Deary.
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Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Edllng cele-
hratei the twenty-fifth anniversary OF
their marriage. on Tuesday evening.
at their nome on Thirty-first street.
Many friends of the family attended.
and the day was appropriatelyobserv-
ed in silversouvenirs =. =.
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LAVNDRIES.
BUTTON HOLE AT THE BACK.

Your experience with It has no doubt
lead to much vexation, possibly pro
fsnity. Broke your fneernail trying TO
pry It up from the neck band. sAi
You won't have that that experience u
you send your shirts to us; we save you
this trouble, and danger Of tearing th'
shirt. Try us and see,
TROY LAUNDRY,
Tenth and Duane SITS Phone 1907
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TRANSFER COMPANIES.

PHILLIPS TRANSFER COMPANY
Express and baggage. also Job work
stand Millera cigar store cor, 9th and
Bond phone s1si--Main.
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Thursday afternoon Mrs. Frank War
riner entertained at her home on
Grand Avenue, in honor OF her sister.
Mrs. Tompkins. of Portland, who is
visiting in the city for a few days. At
cards the prizes were won by Mrs. W.
S. Gordon, Mrs. E. NJ. Baker. and Mrs.
G. VI. Smith.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-14

All items of personal viii be sent to Miss Alert
Duane street. communication will be received later
than 10 o'clock saturday event occurring la
ter than
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weeks ago. and has already established
large business interests In that place,
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TAYLOR School.

tertalnment, Friday evening, AZ suomi
hall As It happened, somewhat moa-
gre reports were received. but for
these, the evening was undoubtedly
most enjoyable, A national drama
was given, entitled. "uncle Sans Par
| ty," in which the pupils OF the school
took part. as representatives the differ
ent natlonalities, Coffee and cake ana
Ice cream were served after the per-
formancc,
The credit OF the benefit rebounds
10 the Misses Barker, Fastahend ana
Norberg, who managcd e. A substan
tial sum was netted for the plano fund.
club meetings were generally defer
red, this week
The n. NJ. c, u, Club was entertain
ed by Miss Eva Holmes.
Surprise,
Mrs, Dan Gamble entertained at a
surprise party at her home on Satur-
day evening. In honor OF Mr. CANDLES
birthday.
Mrs, Frank Donnerberg Is visiting at
Long Beach.
Mr., and Mrs, Schernakau viii SO toI
the Sound. next week 20 stay for a
time for the benefit OF Mrs Schema
kau's health.
Mr., AMI Mrs. Whyte-~The Boosters
win soon establish In the ScAerncknu
house, on Eighth street.
Mrs, Rober returned on Friday from
a few days visit In Portland.
Miss Floretta Elmore spent few
days the early part OF the week visit
ing Mrs. Talbot In Portland. Mr.. Tai
bot was formerly the manager OF the
A. & c. r.. and Is now manager Of tae
Corvallis 4 Eastern. -.
Miss Carol Young was In Portland a
few days during the past week.
Miss Margaret Higgins will leave
for California, tomorrow. accompa-
MED by Mrs. George Warren who will
be with Miss Higgins as far as san
Francisco. Mr. Ted Higgins will ac-
company them to Portland.
Mrs. Milton Smith. Of Portland Ia
visiting her daughter, here. Mrs, Fred
Warren. The Warrens nave Just es-
tablished In their handsome new cot
tage on the hill.
On Friday evening a number OF
friends gave a surprise on Mrs, DR..
Holt, at the residence on Grand Ave-
The occasion was the birthday OF
Mrs. Holt and the affair was admir-
ably arranged by the Doctor.
The evening was passed delightfully."-
in music, cards and dancing. At cards
the prize winners were Mrs. Streumey-
er, and Mr.. Masterson.
About twelve were present. at this
felicitous event. MISS ALERT.
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LOST AND FOUND,

FouND--A STORE KEY, FINDER
can have same by calling at this Of
Ace and paying for this advertisement
Faass H
IosT~PJlRSF CONTAINING
about $500 ard sma't check payable
10 Wells Fargo 4 Go. Return to w,
4. Co.. Reward
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Mrs Roher returned on Friday from
a few days visit In Portland.
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Miss Floretta Elmore spent few
days the early part Of the week visit
ing Mrs. Talbot In Portland. Mr.. Tai
bot was formerly the manager Of the
A. & c. r.. and Is now manager Of the
Corvallis 4 Eastern. ...
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-14

have Real Estate in all parts Of
the city and at all prices. just tell me
what you want and where you want
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MALE HELP wANTEp-MEN AND
women to learn matchmaking. en-
craving, jeweler work. optics. easy
terms; positions guaranteed; money
made learning. Matchmaking -Engrav-
ing School. i4ss Fourth avenue. Seat
tia ~
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
HELP WANTED.

WANTED GOOD BOYS TO
work In Printing office. Apply to
Astoran,
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Adairs Upper Astoria.
Alderbrook Lots.

Houses and Lots, Aiderbrook.
8 Room House, New--4 Lots $4,000
s Room House, I Lot SO by rs Si5ot
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Mr.. AMI Mrs. Whyte-~The Boosters
win soon establish In the ScAerncknu
house, on Eighth street.
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Miss Carol Young was In Portland a
few days during the past week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-14

BoYs wANTED-Two GOOD &C
tive, wide awake boys can md stsa'
dy employment by applying at the A.
torian Office.
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Mrs. Milton Smith, Of Portland Is
visiting her daughter, here. Mrs. Fred
Warren. The Warrens nave just es-
tablished In their handsome new cot
tage on the hill.
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Mr., and Mrs, Schernakau will SO tc
the Sound. next week 20 stay for a
time for the benefit OF Mrs, Schema
kau's health.
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Miss Margaret Higgins will leave
for California, tomorrow. accompa-
MED by Mrs George Warren who will
be with Miss Higgins as far as san
Francisco. Mr.. Ted Higgins will ac-
company them to Portland.
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Adairs Addition
10 Room House, 2 Lots
150 Feet Square
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Surprise,

Mrs, Dan Gamble entertained at a
surprise party at her home on Satur-
day evening, In honor OF Mr. Candles
birthday.
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can locate you and at terms to
suit.
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MALE AND FEMALE HELP FuRN'
ished In and out OF tho city, chut'
tcr's Employment once, sis CONNER
ciai street,
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Mrs, Frank ponnerberg Is visiting at
Long Beach.