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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08
GAY REvELERS ENJOY
CHEROKEE CLUB DANCE

The Cherokee club gave one Of the most
delightful dances Of the season az the
club rooms in the Auditorium building
last night. The sudden cooling Of the at
mosphere made it possible to enjoy dane
ing to the fullest. and those present GER
tainly took advantage Of the opportunity.
Excellent piano music was furnished by
4 travelling colored musician,who had been
engaged for the occasion. Few opportuni-
ties to dance to such lively music are af-
forded the young people Of this city, and
last nights revelers took every occasion to
show their appreciation. With excellent
music, splendid floor and coneenial
crowd Of about fifteen couples last even-
ine's function was doubly enjoyable.
The following young people enjoyed the
delightful evening at the club
Misses Anna Gatewood. Glessie Lee
Lucele Hunt, Anna Chandler, Emma Gate
wood, Artie Cobb. Elsie Morrison, Flora
Roberts. Certie Nidiffer, Mamie Butler,
Mabel Bagby. Carrie Stevens. Fay Trott
Fell Smith, Lucille Milford; Messrs George
Clark. M. Joe Hunt, pr, Win Schlicht
Garland Maus. Tom Walker, Nat Hunt
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08

An enthusiastic meeting Of the Com
mercial club, at which good speeches ex-
pressing determination to make Vinita q
city among the largest OF the state, good
fesBnp.deIicious refreshments and cigars
we're a feature, was held last night. The
largest attendance Of the summer was
present and ali had something to say to
aronse enthusiasm in the work Of building
a liveIier and greater Vinita
The special feature of the meeting was
the eloquent though brief address Of Col.
David L. Sleeper, Of Tulsa. who had beeEi
invited BY the club to visit Vinita and
sneak to the club. Colonel Sleeper is an
especially interesting talker, and many Of
his remarks struck responsive chords in
the breasts Of his audience and frequent
and hearty applause greeted the gems Of
his discourse. Colonel Sleeper spoke at
length Of the varied resources Of the state
and Of the necessity for conserving the
wonderful wealth Of cheap fuel for home
consumption. pointing out the benefits to
be derived by such a course, in the way
of inducing factories seeking a solution of
the fuel problem to come to this state
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08

What is probably the greatest deal in
the history of the town for the upbuildine
Of Vinita was consummated yesterday af-
ternoon, through International Bank &
Trust Company. when the Willie Halsen
College grounds comprising 160 acres adj
joining the city on the north was pur-
chased by r. Vance McSpadden, Z. II.
Gill and E L. Orr for the purpose Of throw
ing one Of the most valuable tracts Of
land ia the state upon the market as an
addition to the city The tract viii be
plated and sold in lots. A beautiful
bungalow is to be erected at once, which
when the sale of lots is completed win be
given to some purchaser. The McSpad-
denlGill Realty company Immediately
sold the southeast 40 acres Of the tract
to the Harden Realty oompanyof Ell Reno.
who viii come to this city and push the
work Of selling their addition In faa
they have already begun work, by letting
the CONTRACT for 1000 lineaI feet Of COB
crete sidewalks. and for the erection Of a
beautiful bungalow.
j. H. Harden and L. A. Wilson, presi-
dent Of the First National Bank Of El
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08
KENDALL COLLEGE LOTS
SOLD FOR 500. 100000

MuskOgee. Aug. g. Kendall College,
considered by many as the best section
in the city for resident purposes. has
been sesi to D. II. Middleton. T. H. Mar
tin and several other Muskoeee capital
lists. and win be sub-divided at once into
building lots. There are 27 acres in the
Kendall place and the consideration was
100000. The contract was let on the
part Of the grantors by the Presbyterian
synod, which held the title to the land
The deed to the land win pass within
the next day or two after which it will
be plated and Kendall boulevard and
Thirteenth street cut through, running
north and south. and Columbus and Dem
yer streets east and west
There has been an open fight on for
some time to secure possession Of the
land and now that it has been sold it is
expected that it will be built up at once.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08
Ell Reno Realty Company Buys Forty Acres Be-
fore First Deal Gets COld--Let Contract for
1000 feet of Concrete SideUalk--Former
Methodist Property Passes to Nc
SpGdden and Associates.

Reno were here yesterday afternoon and
after looking at the many improvements
now going on in the city decided that Vi
nita is the place, and now the time for the
purchase Of city real estate and lost no
time Ia seizing upon the opportunity to
buy forty acres of fine land for townsite
purposes. These people have recently
sold big addition to Mangum, but say
that Vinita presents the greatest oppor-
tunity for investment in the state. The
tract bought BY the FL Reno people is to
be cut into lots at once and as soon as
the sidewalks can be constructed will be
thrown on the market in the way Of q
cheap lot sale, and already prospective
buyers have their eyes riveted on these
lots.
Messrs. Harden and Wilson attended
the meeting Of the Commercial club las
night and were much impressed with the
outlook 0f Vinita- They are men wht
have the reputation Of doing things anC
then advent into Greater Vinita is receiv
ed wTrh joy Nv an those who want to So
the city forge 10 the front
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08
SALE Of WILLIE HALSELL COLLEGE LAND
STARTS NEW BOOM IN V|N|TA PROPERTY

The Daily Chieftain wiH
Be sent either BY mail or car
rier three months for one dol
lar. This ofsr will hold
good until Aug. is.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08
KATY CEDES TO CITY
PART OF VANN STREET

A committee Of M. X. & T. railroad Of
ficials are in the city this afternoon to
confer with the city council relative 70
ceding fifty feet of their right Of way TO
the city to be used as street Vann
street is now owned by the Katy but the
committee is here to make donation Of
this street to the city. The council accep-
ted the gift this'afternoon and win prob
ably pave the street at once.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08

With the election of W. B. Coley
as president and the addition Of
eleven new members, the Vinita
Commercial Club, last night, began
d new era Of push in the matter Of
town building. The new president
takes up the reins with the deter
mination to organize the forces Of
the club to make vinita the cyno-
cure Of all eyes.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08

The rural routes ont of
Yinits are lined Nth people
who wilI from nOw on read
the Daily ChieftGin.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08
Grove Challenges State .

The Cherokee Indian baseball club Of
Grove, having defeated some Of the strong
est amateur teams Of the state, desires to
meet all Corners for the amateur champion
ship Of Oklahoma, For particulars, dates
and games, address George W. Fields Jr.,
MANAGER
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08

G. w. Rice, who for number Of years
lived on farm just north and east Of
town, returned last night with his family
from New Mexico, whittier they had
sought new and better fields, but George
says he more than glad to get back to a
good town and a good country They
have come back to stay.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08
ENTHUSE CONFIDENCE
AMONG TOWN BUILDERS

ROusing Meeting Of Commercial Club last NIGH
Col. Sleeper of Tulsa Makes Good I'm
pressiOn--BGnd Of Earnest Men the
Making Of TOwn-- Vinitd to
Take HerRghtful Position
AmOngOkI0hOma Cities
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08

Pat Mahoney. Ross Badgett, Earl Walker.
John NJ. Hail. Robert Chandler Carl r.
Croninger. Freeman c. Smith, Of Chelsea,
Ted Kelley George Blakeney, John Crutch-
field, Mr. and Mrs Lewis Rogers and Mrs
Brewer.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-08

S S. Peters and wife aEsived last night
from California. MO, and nre contemplate
inc making Vimnn their future home.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
CAsTRO's co US|N
DIES FROM POISON
IN N. !. HOTEL
WIFE or VENEZUECAS MULTI
MILLIONAIRE COFFEE KING"
CRITICALLY ILL-sELlEVE DRUG
CLERK GAVE ATRoPlNE.

NEW YORK. May ls.-Senor Edu-
ardo de Erase. known as the coffee
king" or South America multimillion
aire, cousin and political adviser OF
President Castro. OF Venezuela, and
one OF the most prominent financiers
In the South American republic. today
died from poison, in the Victoria hotel
Twenty-siXth.st and Broadway.
Sonora GUADALUPE de Erase. the
millionaires wife Is in a critical con
dition from a dose OF the same poison
and IL may be that she. too. Will die.
Although the police and Coroner
Acritelli believe the Venezuelan meT-
chant and his wife swallowed atropine
given them hy a druggist by mistake
for tonic. the members of Senior De
Eraso's party feared for time the
couple We're victims OF murder plot.
I here IS no evidence TO bear out these
suspicious. but until the drug clerk
from whom they got the poison can
be found the mystery will not be
cleared
Senior De Erase. his wife and two
children. Eduardo. Jr., 20 and Gilmore,
9. and party OF friends and relatives
arrived In New York on May l2, hay
ing left Venezuela hurriedly the week
previous. because OF the plague.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
Trimmed Hats IS and $3.50

During the week these wonderful Hats have been the
talk OF the trade and the delight of all who them
Hats OF similar beauty and style have been shown elsewhere
this The Hudson Millinery Store has established itself
in the minds of discerning the BEST place in the
city to 60 for a popular priced Hat
We're proud the distinction and strven produce
even finer models possible Come and for yourself It's
the fairest test. SIS and $3.50.
Untmmed
and burnt coors schoce
Chldrens Trimmed white good
assortment to choose from s.7b seS $3.50 and sass
300
Black Flowers and Foliage. choice 15c
500 Roses Buds
Foliage worth CSC; choice
coored a to from
4sc ssc sl25. sl.ss. $3.50
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
Tired and Weak
Easily Worried

Frequent headaches.
Indigestion and loss OF appetite.
Lack OF energy and ambition.
Irritable temper and sleeplessness.
Low spirits and discouragemen
What hosts OF women who are suf-
fering from such symptoms could lift
themselves from this low level OF
health and know the Joy OF healthful
living by use OF DR.. A. w. Chase's
Nerve pills.
This great restorative cures by form
ing new, red corpuscles IN the blood
and thereby giving 10 Il the richness
which is necessary 70 sustain the body
in health and vigor
Being mild and gentle in action. Or.
A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills are pecu.
liarly suited 20 the needs OF women
and IS wonderfully successful ia help
ing them through the critical periods
OF life 90 cents a box, at all dealess.
or Or. a. w Chase Medicine Co, Buf.
ralo. n. Y. Portrait and signature OF
the famous Receipt Book author. A.
W. Chase, NJ D., on every box.
Mrs. j. r stsffIn, $50 HIeh.st., De
trolt. Mich, says:
Il had very severe pains in the
region OF the heart and irregularity
OF that organ. AZ times had attacks
OF extreme weakness and nervousness.
Since a treatment with DR.. A. w.
Chsse's Nerve Pills | rest well, feel
strong and bright the heart pains
ere gone and its action is regular II
IL no trouble TO recommend q msdi.
cine that gives such results"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
MIND BLANK, MAN
ASKS POLICE
HIS n AME
IDENTITY OF WIN. r coNANr Es.
TA8LlSHED BY kEYRlNG he
CARRIED - SUFFERING FROM
MENTAL TROUBLE.

Who am | asked u man as he
walked up TO the desk In the Vine
wood-ave. police station Monday night
The man said he had been wander
ing about. probably for days and that
his mind was complete blank. The
East End ambulance was summoned
and the man was taken 10 81. Marys
hospital.
Tuesday morning his identity was
discovered by means. OF a koy ring Ia
had in his pocket. II had been Issued
by the Dime Savings bank 20 years
ago TO William F. Conant
rs your name Conant2" the man
was asked
Yes, believe that's IS" he an
swered. look OF Intelligence coming
into his eyes,
The directory gives the mans ad'
dress as No. IL Gilman-st. and he was
asked II this Is his home.
I'm not sure. perhaps II Is. but I'm
sure. now that you mention X. that
my name Is Conant.
Conant IS a printer and had been
employed by the Cadillac Printing
Co. but quit work two weeks ago as
the result Of illness. His brain has
evidently become affected.
At No. Il Gilman place. whore Nj
Conant has eroomed for the last eight
years. Mrs. K. HOWE. the landlady
said he had not been home since early
Friday morning She said be was Ill
about two weeks ago having been
threatened with pneumonia. ana since
that time had complained OF not feel.
ing we'll. Conant has daughter
boarding with friends and attending
school In the city. His wife Is dead.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
Mrs. Potter Palmer's
Mansion Shops No Sign
of Preparation for King

LONDON. May 19.-Mrs. Potter
Palmer as yet has made not a single
preparation TO entertain King Edward
at Hampden house. the beautiful man
sion In Mayfair. which she leases from
the Duke OF Abercorn IL fact. Mrs.
Potter Palmer has not made any prep
aration for any function at present
She wired from Paris today. order
ing Hampden house TO be prepared
for her coming. and then she arrived
In London at midnight. accompanied
by her son and several servants. II
the king intends 10 honor the Ameri-
can hostess she herself is not aware
OF the fact and gave an unequivocal
denial TO the story. II Is incumbent
however. on any hostess. who Is 10 be
honored by having the king as her
guest, TO keep the advance news OF
any such visit absolutely secret. and
any violation OF this rule OF etiquette
has always resulted In his majesty 6
cancelling his intention 10 pay such .
visit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
Around the State
in a Hurry

! Lansins--P b Waehtel. OF Petos.
key. was the first Campau boomer TO
reach Lansing in advance OF the Demo
cratic state convention.
Lsnsine-The first victim OF sun
stroke In Lansing this year. Is Miss
May Clark, who was Frustrated Mon
day afternoon while on the street.
She is considerably improved al.
though she is suffering.
Jackson--After lingering illness
of many months Rev John w. Ma
laney. pastor OF ST. Mary's parish
died at the pastorate Monday night.
Fr. Malaney was 81 years old. He was
born In Sandusky, o., and ordained in
Detroit IN 1880.
South HaVen-At the special cleo
ton here 1t was voted to raise $4,000
on bonds for the payment OF the debt
on the lighting plant Ii was also de-
cided 10 raise $4,000 for the debt on
the water works and $4,000 to pay
of a floating Indebtedness.
PontIac-Pierre Buckley. for the
last u years a member OF the com
mon council, died early Monday, after
lingering illness. Already In falling
health, the recent political hight
weighed heavily upon him and when
It was decreed that Oakland county
must be dry" he rapidly succumbed.
Lansing-Chief OF Police Behrendt
has denied Iudlciously the request OF
William Bauerle, a prisoner, who after
confessng to the wholesale theft OF
goods from several Lansing stores.
asked The chief To nut an end 70 hia
life with bis revolcer.
Port Huron-Saginaw Valley Lodge
90 has petitioned Henry NJ. thinner
man, state banking commissioner. TO
ask the court 10 cause Receiver II. c.
Shower to sue the officers and trustees
or the Home Protectors fraternity,
with a view TO recover from them The
amount OF former Secretary VIM. l..
Wilson, defalcation, which is alleged
to amount to upwards OF $4,000.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
TOUTS VIM. ALDEN
FOR PRESIDENT
MENoMINEE NEWSPAPER PRO-
POSES SENATOR SMITHS NAME
FOR 1916 TICKET.

MENOMINEE. Mich. May 1e.-Wm.
Aid. Smith for president in 1916
That's the proposition offered by the
Menominee Herald-Leader in an edit
orial. commenting on an article In me
Saturday Evening Post OF May 10. de-
scribing the defeat OF Senator Aidrieh
and his currency bill through the et'
forts OF Senator William Alden Smith.
who led the insurgent Republican
forces OF the senate against the Dill.
The Herald-Leader's editorial says:
Michigan may we'll be proud of
william Alden smith. The day Is com
ing when his name will be upon the
Republican party's ticket for the high
est honor on earth He 10 plain
man, come up from poverty to power
and position through his personal
ability 10 successfully fight conditions
before which many man would write
Impossible He is a clean man and
his star is in the ascendancy. Michl-
gan may well offer TO the people or
the country the name OF William Aid
en- Smith for president In 1915"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
CREOSOTING CO. SAYS
BLOCKS ARE ALL RIGHT

defense is being made by the Re-
public Creosoting Co.. which fur
nished the thousands Of yards OF creo-
sote wood block which have been con-
demned by Commissioner Haarer as
unsuitable for paving. Afldavits are
to be shown TO Haarer to prove that
the blocks are made from the proper
kind OF wood and are treated accord
Ing TO specifications. II Haarer still
refuses 10 use the block, proceedings
may be had In court
Haarer has had the opinion OF lum-
bermen that inferior pine had been
used and he has collected a number Of
samples OF blocks which do not appear
to have been properly treated with
creosote oil
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
HIS SUICIDE FOLLOWS
GRAFT INVESTIGATION

INDIANAPOLIS May 1s.--John Nc.
Gaughey. 20 years old. plumber. and
formerly member Of the Marion coun.
ty board OF commissioners, commit.
ted suicide at o'clock this morning.
by shooting himself In the head with
revolver as he lay In bed.
Two other members associated with
McGaughey on the board of commits
sioners are under indictment on a
charge Of accepting a bribe In connec-
ton with boilers sold to the county
and while McGaughey had not been
indicted. II Is believed that worry over
the investigation caused him 10 take
his life.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
The Worlds eest Climate.

is not entirely free from disease; on
the high elevations fevers prevail.
while on the lower levels malaria IL
encountered to q greater or less ex.
tent. according 10 altitude. To over.
come climate affections lsssitude. NAL.
aria. jaundice. biliousness, fever and
ague. and general debility. the most
effective remedy is Electric Bitters.
the great Alternative and blood purifier.
the antidote for every form Of bodily
weakness. nervousness. and insomnia.
sold under guarantee at X. @. Kinsel.
Central Drug store, and Gray q Wor.
cester drug stores. Price 500.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
MURDERESS TRIES TO
KILL SELF WITH GAS

NEW YORK, May 19-Jennie
Blount, the pretty young woman who
was sentenced 10 three years in Au-
burn prison, for shooting Chas. NJ.
Sanford. the wealthy Brooklyn attor
ney, whom she accused of having
abandoned her after he had taken
care OF her for several years. is jyr
ing in Brooklyn hospital. from the ef-
fects Of gas.
The girl was TO have been taken 20
Auburn, today. She was placed in a
cell In the Brooklyn Jail and was APP
parently In cheerful mood when the
matron saw her few hours before
daylight. A little later she was found
with a gas hose in her mouth, uncon-
scious. DR.. Mergenthaler says she
will die.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
AMERICAN CAR IS
ENTERING SIBERIA

vLADIvoSToK. May i9.-The
American crew In the international
automobile races from New York to
Paris who arrived here yesterday will
resume their Journey tomorrow after
days rest The car will start on
the road across Siberia tomorrow
morning, entering what lie thought to
be the most hazardous part OF the en-
tire journey.
A gasoline supply has been cached
between Vladivostok and Irkutsk by
the Russian committee.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
More Money for Poor Commission.

The council will on Tuesday even
ing appropriate 10000 10 supplement
the poor commission estimates for the
wear
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
Brief Telegraph
Items OF Interest

PITTS BUKG, May is-Ernest w
Bowman. former assistant cashier Of
the Citizens National Bank OF Tones
Ia, Pa. near here, pleaded guilty in
the United States court 70 aiding and
abetting Joseph w. Landers and VII
liam c. Wyman in the abstraction OF
the banks funds, amounting TO over
$4,000 Landers and Wyman were
then placed on trial
WASHINGTON, May 19.-Speaker
Cannon introduced by request q
Dill making it misdemeanor. punish
able by fine OF $40 or imprisonment
for 80 days, for any person 70 fraudu.
lently wear in the District OF Column bia
the badge, insignia or button Of the
Order or Elks. This bill passed the
house in the f1fty-ninth congress. but
failed in the senate.
WASHINGTON. May 1e.-Judge AL
ton b Parker, former chief justice
OF the state OF New York, and the
presidential candidate OF the Demo
cratic party in 1904. Monday was ad.
mitted TO practice before the supreme
court OF the United States Judge
Parker stood with IL others, two of
whom were Negroes. and promised
under oath to properly demean himself
as a member Of the bar OF the highest
court in the United States. Judge
Parker Immediately entered his APP
pearance in the New York s0-cent gas
cases.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-Senators
Burrows and Smith held a conference
Monday, In which they discussed the
ACCESSIBILITY OF trying TO secure add
tional appropriations for public build.
lngs In Michigan. Rep. Young feels
sighted because appropriations includ-
ed in the house omnibus bill for Sault
Ste Marie and Escanaba was not SUI
ficient TO provide buildings up TO the
standard OF what is generally fur
nished cities OF their size.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-Omcials
OF the international Paper Co. occu-
pied the stand today In the investiga-
ton being conducted by the special
committee OF the house into the wood
pulp and print paper question. Tom I.
Waller. second vice-president and
manager OF the sales department OF
the company said the increase in
the cost OF paper by his company was
due In no way 10 any combination or
pool, but was decided on by the board
OF directors after careful considera.
ton and that the International Paper
Co. had been accused Of a great many
transactions with which II had moth
ing 10 do.
NEW HAVEN. Conn. May 19-The
family OF Allan Gard governor OF
Lanoa province. Philippine Islands,
whose death as result OF bolo
wounds received In O fight with Moros
l'es reported recently, and later de.
MED. has received q letter from Gov
Gard IN which. under date OF March %.
he wrote that he, was In the military
hospital az Camp Keithly. recovering
from his wounds received Feb. 90
NEW COMPANIES INCORPORATED
LANSING. Mich, May 19.-The
Union Carbide Co. OF Sault Ste. Marie.
and Richmond, Va, has fled amended
articles OF incorporation here. increas-
ing It's capital stock from S. 900 600 70
$4,000. 600 New corporations have
flied articles OF incorporation as fol.
lows: Lansing Bending company,
Lansing, $4,000 Guy l.. Sintz Co,
Marshall, 10000
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-19
$3.50 Chicago Return. $3.50, Grand
Trunk BY. system.

Dates OF. sale. May rs. 2s and 80.
Return limit June IL. City Ticket of.
Ace, ia woodward-aveI Telephone
N 80.