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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03
New Men at Head Of Major Dan.
dy Post Are Placed In
Office.
MANY VISITORS ARE PRESENT.
Past Commander james H. Putnam,
of Post No. ~ of Railway, Was the
Installing Officer and Visiting Com
manders Were Also Present From
Elizabeth and Staten Island
A Fine COLLATION. Was Served.

Major J. H. Dandy, Post No. 43,
G. A. r., held public installation
in Odd Fellows hall last night. Past
Commander James II. Putnam, of
Post No. 27 of Railway, was the in
stalling officer, and they had a num-
Der of visiting comrades from Rah-
way, Elizabeth, Woodbridge and Tot
tenville.
They had large agthering, with
speeches from number of comrades,
and also remarks by Rev. James H.
Northrup and DR.. Kelly
Music and singing were features.
Two societies, the Daughters of Lib
erty and the Westminster cadets,
were present. At 1890 o'clock all
retired to partake of a collation.
which the Women's Relief Corps had
prepared for them.
The new officers are. Commander
George r. Bunten; senior vice-com-
mander, Daniel c. Hutchinson, junior
vice-commander, John S. Rubright;
quartermaster, Charles A. Hagerty;
surgeon, William Durrua chaplain,
Eric Lawson; officer of the day, Peter
NJ. Garrison; officer of the guard,
Thomas Horner; adjutant, William
H. Salmon; trustee for three years,
Henry Dillon; sergt. major. Michael
Powers; quartermaster sergeant, Pat
rick Kilmurray.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03
Trolley Hearing Goes Over Until
February Roosevelt Bank
a County Depository.
PRAISE FOR THE COLLECTORS.
County Collector Groves Says He Has
Been Able to Save the County Much
Money, Because Money Has Come
in Promptly County Physician
Suydam Calls Attention to the In
crease of Fees in Lunacy Cases.
Special to the EVENING NEWS /:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 3:-At
the meeting of the board of freehold
ers here today letter from Edmund
Wilson, counsel for the Jersey Cen
tral Traction Company, was read, ask
ing that the. hearing on the applica-
ton for franchise across the Amboy
bridge be put off until the next meet
ing. February was fixed as the
date.
Freeholder Montgomery reported
that George w. Byram, of Red Bank,
had signed the contract and given a
bond for $4,000 for the building of
the Cheesequalle creek road.
The First National Bank of Roose-
welt was made county depository.
County Collector Groves did not
have his report ready today, and it
was laid over until the meeting on
January T. wnen the board will or
ganize for the year.
A resolution was passed transfer
ring 500 from the lunatic account
to the orphans account.
The county collector reported that
he had been able to save the county
$125.54 in rebates during the past
few months, because the tax collect
ors in the various districts had turned
in their tax amounts promptly, thus
enabling the county collector to meet
bills when they were due The
county collector praised those who
had paid promptly and named them,
recommending that the clerk send
each one letter of thanks. The rec
ommendation was adopted The col
lectors named were as follows: Geo.
w Dey, Dunellen; P. 81 McCutcheon
Sayreville; James Mcdowell, South
Brunswick: A. H. Ck kowel, Perth
Amboy; l.. M. Campbell, Woodbridge; /;
John A. Bodine, North Brunswick;
e. " Tappen. RaritaH.
County Physician q. L. Suydam
brought up the matter of lunacy
cases, stating that since Judge
Gooraem had made the rule that all
exSrgining physicians should attend
the'S SSarings in person, that the doc
tors Infused to accept lunacy cases
unll4 4She fee was large. 1t was
brol u out that this meant a big
incrboA the expenses of the
coun neigh seholder Bunting was ap-
poin vour mmitteel of one to confer
with heen Booraew about the mat
ter only
arble,
qgaro 5hers MinstreIs Monday,
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03
PUMP TEST FRIDAY
New 100000 Gallon worthington Pump
To Be Tried.

The official test of the S,00O,0O0-
gallon Worthington pump will be held
on Friday. AS extensive preparations
are necessary, it is thought that the
test will be held in the afternoon, in
stead of In the morning, as was ex-
pected. Engineer Mason will conduct
the test, together with some of the
officials from the Worthington Pump
Works. President Convery and some
of the other water commissioners are
expected to be present during the
trial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03
MRS. PARKER'S FUNERAL
Will Be Buried in the Family Plot
in Newark.

The funeral of Mrs. Cortlandt
Parker will take place Friday after
noon at 2.S0 o'clock in Trinity Epis-
copal church, Newark, where Mr..
Parker is senior warden, and where
Mrs. Parker had been member all
her married life. 1t is expected that
several clergymen will take part in
the services in addition to. Rev. Louis
Shreve Osborn, the rector, who will
be in charge. Interment will be in
the family plot at Mt. Pleasant ceme-
terry, Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03
RECOMMENDS
MORE METERS
Water Board Engineer Says a
Large Saving in Daily Con-
sumption Would Result.
GROUSE MAY SUCCEED o'HARA.
Demand of Old Bridge Resident for
Damages to Horse and Wagon Sus-
tanned in Cave-in Above This City's
Mains is Acceded TO by the Conn
nissiOners - Twenty Wells Arc
Now in Use and Fifteen Under Way.
the Kaiser. News Item.

AT a meeting of the water board
in the Council Chamber last night
Engineer S. ]. Mason made a sugges-
ton that the board install more me-
ters and keep them in repair. He
said that so per cent. of the $500, 900
gallons water day now used could
be saved by the use of more meters.
Engineer Mason said that 1,500
feet of four-inch screw pipe is needed
for the ground storage system at Run
yon, which would cost about $500
On motion, bids were ordered adve.-
tised for.
Engineer Mason made a report of
the work being done at Runyon. He
said that twenty wells are now in
use, and are being driven to their ut
most capacity. He said that fifteen
ed, but at present there is delay, as
the contractors are waiting for some
connections.
Mr.. Mason also announced that an
official pump test will be held at Run
yon Friday afternoon.
viii Settle for Damages.
A communication from +. E. Mead
of Old Bridge, was read. The COM
munieation stated that Mr.. Mead
would like TO be reimbursed for dam
ages sustained by his horse and wag-
on while driving near South Amboy
some time ago. Mr.. Mead's rig sunk
into cave-in as he was crossing over
the city's water pipes. The clerk was
ordered to settle as best he could. 1t
is understood that the damage sus-
tanned will amount to about $25.
r. ]. Galvin's contract for repairs
to boiler houses / 2 and at~Runyon
was read and approved, as was also
the superintendent report .
The c. Pardee Company presented
a petition for a four-inch water tap
near their factory The matter was
referred to committee of the whole.
MIR. O'Hara Retires.
Commissioner William p O'Hara
served as a member of the board last
night for the last time, having been
appointed for three years.
The board passed resolution.
thanking Mr.. O'Hara for his able
work as member of the board dur
ing the past three years. President
Convery spoke warmly of Mr..
O'Hara's able services. The resolu-
tion was ordered spread upon the
minutes.
Ira r. Grouse, who has just retired
after term in the Board of Alder
men, is understood to be the man
slated for appointment to the Water
Board to succeed Mr.. O'Hara.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03
Chatauoua Meeting Not Held.

Through some misunderstanding
there was no meeting of the newly
organized Chautauqua branch of the
National Jewish Society in the chapel
Of Beth Mordecai last night. 1t is
thought possible that another meeting
will be called for at the same place
next Thursday night. when the cleo
tion of officers of the society win take
lsce. and also tho hsIeetion Of tho
course Of study which the society
will pursue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03
MR.. GRANT HERE.
Supposed Leader In Terra Gotta Combine
In This City Yesterday Afternoon.

De Forest Grant, of the Atlantic
Terra Gotta Company, who is said to
be at the head of the new terra Gotta,
combine, was in this city yesterday
afternoon, and is understood to have
been in conference with George P.
Putnam, of the Perth Amboy Com
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03

The special revival services held in
the Danish M. e. church this week
are being largely attended by the
members of the congregation. The
choir is assisting with the singing
each night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03
IN DISTRICT COURT.
Short Session This Morning SIander
Suit Was Adjourned.

In the district court this morning
the case of John Scully, of South Ami
boy, against Susan e Scully, also Of
South Amboy, was non-suited, and
the slander suit of Joseph Deutsch
against Armin Tomascheff was adj
journed until January 10.
Joseph Matteucci was given judg-'
ment against John Kane for tenancy
after which four other cases were.
adjourned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03
AN neraiIed on state street.

Gar DeraiIed on State Street.
A ilarge double truck trolley car,
No. M149, ran off the track at the
switdh between Fayette and Jefferson
streels shortly after 1 o'clock this
AFTERNOON. After fifteen-minutes
delaA the car was again placed on the
trackA and proceeded on its way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03
INSTALLATION POSTPONED.
Court Amboy, Forcsters of America
Held an Interesting Meeting.

Held an Interesting Meeting.
Court Amboy, Foresters of Amer
lea, held "a regular meeting in the
Mccormick building, last night The
Installation did not take place, but
will probably be held at the next
meetinga "A committee was appoint
ed to look after the death of Zachar-
iah Kreminish, who died in the State
Asylum at Trenton some time ago.
Word was received last night to the
effect that he had been buried in
Greenwood cemetery, Long Island,
by some Austrian society of Brook
lyn. The committee will probably
go to TIenton this week to make an
Investigation in the matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03

Guy Brothers Minstrels Monday,
January 7, at Wilder theatre.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03

4 rn~ p~nthose Minstrels Monday,
January z, at Wilder theatre.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03

Gut Brothers Minstrels Monday,
January Z at Wilder theatre,
6056-t-4-5-7-g
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03

Advertising in the NEWS brings
good results.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03

Guy Brothers MinstreIs Monday;
.1H''.,arvf7. at Wilder theatre.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03

qgaro 7hers MInstrels Monday,
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-03

PERTH AMBoY, N. J., THURSDAY. JANUARY 8, 1907
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08
a CAPITAL STORYTEULER.

DR.. Peter MacQueen the famous
Traveller ard lecturer. rho is 70 lee
ture on the Chautauquaf here, has
many strange stories and quaint yarns
he picked UP while travelling around
the globe While in the highlands OF
Scotland he met canny ola Scot who
asked him Have you ever heard
O'Andrew Carnegie in America" Eyes
indeed replied the traveller. 'Weeln
said the Scott pointing to a little
stream near by in that wee burn An
drew and ! caught our first trout to-
gether. Andrew as a barefooted, bare
headed ragged wee callen, muckle
guild at onything. But he gaed off to
America and they say he's dozen real
week. -
While in the Philippines Mr.. Mae
Queen, one of our Chantauqua lee
turers was. marching with some of the
colored troops who have recently
been dismissed by the president. A
big colored soldier walking beside Mr..
MacQueen had his white officers
rations and ammunition and cankit car
rying them in the hot tropic sun. The
big fellow turned to the traveller and
said "Say there Comrade, this we're
White Mems burden amt all its crack
ed up to be. =
In the Boer War Mr.. Peter Mac
Queen war correspondent and lecturer
tells of an Irish briga de man from
Chicago on Sand River. The cores
pondent was along with the Irish
American and saw them take hill
from o force of Yorkshire men very
much superior in numbers. Mr.. Mae
Queen also saw a green flag of Ire
land in the British line. Turning to
the Irish friend he remarked, isn't it
shame to see Irishmen fighting for
the Queen. and Irishmen fighting for
the Beers atthe same time?' "Sorra
the Bit, replied the companion. "It
wouldn't be proper fight if there
wasn't Irishmen on both Sides
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08
VIOLA TOWN SHIP

JULY 80, 1907.
c. c. Browning was at the Center,
Sunday.
Alma Thompson was 10 Audubon,
Thursday.
Emil Walthers has returned to his
home in Coon Rapids.
William Long and wife were Coon
Rapids callers, Saturday.
Howard Earhart and wife have fine
new baby boy at their home.
Fred Hale and family visited Sun
day at the Frank Hale home.
Charles Darland visited his sister,
Mrs. George Northup, Sunday.
Vida and Hazel Miller spent Sun
day at the W. J. Callow home.
Rev. Shugg and wife were entertain
ed Sunday at the Frank Dawson home
Mrs. Ross Gillispe and children are
visiting her parents, Il. I. Gilbert ana
wife.
Morgan Waycotf has a stray hog in
his pasture. Owner please look after
same. Ne
Fred Vermilya and family, of Audu-
bon, passed through the Center, last
Sunday.
Frank KILLER and wife, of Coon
Rapids, spent Sunday atthe Sam Null
ford home.
Harrison Jewell returned to his
home, Saturday, after a few days Wis
it with his aunt, Mrs. r. l.. Hoffman
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08

Many boy is called dlil ard stupid,
when the whole trouble Is due 10 lazy
liver. We firmly believe y0ur own doc
to- viii tell you that an occasional dose
OF Aver Pills Nll % such to, great
deal CT eccd. They kSep ihs iiY.f actige.
---aIadc IS 10 ;. g. aye; Co., Lswsu. I-ass----
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08
Automobile Boulevard.

All the Automobiles in town to.
gether with those of Templetoh have
taken it upon themselves to have an
automobile road from here to Temple
ton. Every one owning machine
agreed to pay so much a month for
the hiring of men to keep this track in
shape. Eight miles is just nice ride
in an auto, and when this road is got
ten in shape many a pleasant evening
will be spent. Monday evening was
their first run on this good road and
about eight machines made the trip.
One OF our correspondents was lucky
enough to catch ride and the trip
home was made in about sixteen min
utes. We will have to get the "Mer-
cedes" out next week in order to lower
this record and when we do, look out
for the "honk. honk. Manning
Monitor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08
CAM ERON CHIPS.
July 30, 1907.

July 80, 1907.
Alice Johnston visited Sunday with
her friend Ella Cerka.
Lee McCuen of Atlantic is visiting
his brother George McCuen at this
writing.
Joe Johnston broke his hay loader
while making hay up at VIM Baker S
and Bert Johnston made flying trip
to Audubon for repairs.
Thos Rutherford sold a horse and
took it down to Audubon Friday.
Mrs. Sam Magill and mother Mrs.
Fireball went up to Jamaica to be pre-
sent at the bedside of her brother
Bert who was SO unfortunatea as to break
his leg while loading meat for ship.
ment and when the accident happened
there was no physician in the town as
he had gone for visit and the limb
was broken Saturday and was not sci
or bandaged until the following Thurs
day which caused much more suffer
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs Shelley were Sunday
visitors with Mrs. Sheeley's brother
and sister Mr.. and Miss Carpenter in
Viola.
Minnie Neitzel and Cameron Cerka
were Sunday visitors at Angus,
Cerka's.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08
HERE AND THERE.

Circumstances jerk us sternly frou
the circus.
II. f.. Zinke put three loads of rat
Ting" good hogs on the Hamlin mar
ket, Monday.
Ophie Terry has ceased to work fol
Andrew Neary and is now with San
White.
Oscar Miller marketed load q
fine hogs in Hamlin, Monday.
John Burr has placed heat little
mail box, with the u. s. stamp on, il
handy position by his yard gate.
A. w. Owen, recently from Kansas
will be with the Will Morey threshing
outfit this fall.
1t is regretable circumstance thai
the Audubon Chautauqua must open
in competition with a circus.
James and Dick Baird gave Walt
Crees boost with his hay harvest.
O. w. Eddy drove over with his
Champion binder and assisted j. S.
Warner in rescuing his oat crop.
One of the heaviest laden clouds Of
the season spilled its contents on the
Blue Grass Valley, Tuesday evening.
The farmers are running a race with
the rust; the winner TO get the oat crop
Frank Sunburg and wife spent Sun.
at the 0. w Eddy home.
The heavy rain Tuesday evening sc
maddened roadside rill that it tore
Chas Colee aud Fl. McElroy's mai
boxes from their position and washed
thep away.
The new school law hit weak place
In the system, in consequence of which
we bear many crying, ''ouch!
Orrin Eddy's little boy fell from the
hay NOV Friday brusing himself up
considerable.
We think Bailey of Britt lost prop.
err control of his humor in his vehe
ment comment on the teachers ex'
animation.
Fred Baxter the Simpson telephone
expert is equipped with motorcycle
We heard him passing by, and saw a
streak.
Messrs Cooey Petty and Frank Sun
berg steamed up their threshing en-
CINE Tuesday and hauled their outfi
to town for repairs preparatory fol
the fall run.
Thomas White has very trouble
some ear which he has put in charge
of Dr. Rosenbladt, whose skill will
soon have it performing its import
ant function once more.
The people in the vicinity of Ham
lin are saddened by the condition o.
grandpa Gill, who fell and seriously
injured himself.
The most exciting event of the weel
occurred in Greeley, where four spir'
tied horses hitched to a binder rur
away with Ira Johnson holding to
! their heads. They carried Ira to the
edge of a corn field, when Ira seeing
his danger let go and leaped to one
side, escaping the sickle scant inch,
The horses plunged madly into the
| corn field, where they were soon chok'
ed down by the bigcorn and the lines,
which got fast nthe bull wheel, Moth
ing broke nor no one hurt
Oh! Iowa.
Oh, Iowa oh, Iowa!
You are winsome lass,
But, why when we were making hay
Did you make such an ass
l OF tho uantbo,D
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08
No Foul Ball Damages.

A recent decision of the Iowa Su-
preme Court is to the effect that o ne
which brought forth the decision was
one in which fair association had
hired ball team to give an exhibit
ton. The plaintiff attended the fair
and was struck by foul ball She
sued the fair association and the low
er court gave her a verdict. The SUI
preme court held that "sport in the
form of amusement is essential to the
welfare of the community and that
fair associations very properly auth
orize amusements and that the fair
association was not responsible. I"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08
The Limit of Life

The most eminent medical scientists
are unanimous in the conclusion that
the generally accepted limitation of
human life is many years below the at
tainment possible with the advanced
knowledge of which the race is now
possessed, the critical period, that de-
terminates its duration, seems to be
between fifty and sixty theproper care
of the body during this decade cannot
be too strongly urged carelessness
then being fatal to longevity. Natures
best helper after fifty is Electric Bit
ters, the scientific tonic medicine that
revitalizes every organ of the body.
Guaranteed by A Fl Roberts, druggist;
fifty cents
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08
.BrautOn Odk1le!d

/
Hazel Gill, of Extra, is the guest Of
her friend, Kathleen Freeman, this
week.
| Grace and Jennie Jennings, of Au-
| dubon, spent the latter part of last
week with relatives ia Erayton and at
Oakfeld.
Floyd Freeman, of Atlantic, spent
Sunday with his parents, George Free
man and wife.
Misses Zephyr Smith, Opal Cannon,
tOliye Barhan, Gladys Chamberlain and
Myrtle McVey attended the Rebekah
Lodge, at Audubon, Saturday night.
Helen Cotton was shopping inSExira
on Saturday morning.
Doctor and Mrs. Koob we're in Oma-
ha last week buying some furniture for
their home.
| Mrs. Lucy Simmons, Of near Anita
spent last week visiting her sister, Mrs
Carrie Koob.
Mrs. Frank Harris and daughter,
Pauline, were entertained at the j. T..
Jenkins home over Sunday.
Mrs. Andrews, two daughters and a
| grand-child, OF Tabor, arrived in
sons, Will and Alfred Andrews, who
reside out south of town. i
Ruth Statzell, of Extra, visited over
Sunday with her friend, Helen Cotton.
Mrs. Horace Bartlett and son, Gar
ner, are visiting at the Black home.
near Griswold, this week,
| Kathleen Koob returned home Sun
day from several weeks visit with
relatives at Guthrie Center and Anita
Frank Freeman and George Arnold
were transacting business in Atlantic,
Thursday.
Miss Mabel Robinson, of Avoca,
was an over Sunday visitor with her
friend, Mrs. Nels Thompson.
Mrs. Carrie Koob and son, John,
went to Anita. Tuesday, to visit at
the parental home few days.
Mrs. Koob, from Anita, arrived in
Brayton, Monday, on visit with rel
| atives.
Soren Anderson had business call
ing him to Audubon, Monday.
Bintner Brothers shipped one car of
hogs to Omaha, Monday
Chris Hoegh, George Frederikson,
| lngvaard Birk and John Larson at
tended the county shoot at Audubon,
| Tuesday.
Erwin Jones had the misfortune to
lose one of his mules last week.
George Hastings and wife passed
Sunday at the William Onken home.
Sam Brown, of Long Beach, Cali
fornia, and John /. Hensley, of Extra,
were calling on Brayton friends, Sat
urday.
Mitt PARROT had business calling
him to the county scat, Monday.
Krestenss Anderson had some dental
work done in Audubon, lastweek.
| William Thielen shipped four car
loads of fat cattle 10 Chicago Satur.
day.
| Howard Clark, Of Des Moines, Wis.
tied his brother, Richard Clark, Fri.
day, returning home next day.
Little James McGovern, the four
year old son of Mr. and Mrs. r. j!
McGoVern, passed away last Wednes.
day morning, July 81, 1907, at nine
O'Clock, after brief but severe III
ness. The funera services were held
at the~Catholic church, in Atlantic,
after which the little body was laid to
rest. in the Catholic Cemetery. The
parents and relatives have the pro,
found sympathy OF this community in
their sad bereavement
| |. P. Hallock shipped three carloads
of fat cattle 10 Chicago. Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08
Endorsed BY The Country

The most popular remedy in Otsego
county and the best friend of my fam
lily writes William NJ Dietz, editor and
publisher of the Otsego Journal, Gil
lertsville, New York, is Doctor Kings
New Discovery. 1t has proven to be an
infallible cure for coughs and colds,
making short work ofthew worst of them
We always keep bottle in the house.
] believe it to be the most valuable
prescription known for lung and throat
disease. Guaranteed to never disap.
point the taker by A III Roberts; price
Doc and 81 90. trial bottles free.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08
A SPECIAL. TRAIN
AUDUBON TO WEssINdToN spRds

A Special train load of emigrants
will leave Audubon for Washington
Springs, South Dakota, March lst,
and why shouldn't they when they can
get good farm. lands in the great corn
belt of south eastern South Dakota at
the prices We are asking for them.
lust as well own your own farm boys
the money you are paying rent with
will soon pay for it. And you can
buy a farm in Jerauld county to day
for whole lot less money than you
can year from now. Your neighbor
has already bought and is going up
with his family in the spring. Better
get the habit and quit renting.
Very Eruly Yours,
The LEACH LAND Co.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-08
MILES S. KNESS
AuctiOneer Audubon, la.

l am now ready to Cry Sales
III all parts of Audubon and ad-
joining counties. If you want
to buy good farm or town
property give me a call. If
you want to sell your farm list
it with me. If you want Hail
Insurance let me write you a
policy in the German Mutual,
one of the best companies,
Phone $50.