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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-23

to keep any kind of a blaze under the
old kettle. The train is due to arrive
here at $50 in the evening but it was
something after s this morning when
1t arrived with it's load of tired and
Disguised passengers.
When the engine was found to be
hopelessly dead another engine was
sent for from FL Dorado. 1t arrived
before morning but at this juncture
the 16 hour labor rule also caused de-
lay. The crew had been working for
Is hours and to bring the engine on
without taking their rest they would
have violated their rules.
The train men and passengers
stretched out as best they could in the
single coach and went to sleep. On
the train there were 10 persons for Nc
Pherson. The train was about an hour
late in leaving this morning but if ev
erything goes well they will make up
this time in today's run.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-23
RAILROAD NEWS.
Traffic Conditions in the West
Continue to Improve.
Increase in Business Is Said to
Be Permanent.
CROPS ARE THE CAUSE
High Prices for Products Stimu-
lates Spending of Money.
other Items of Interest in Rail-
way Circles.
CROPS ARE THE CAUSE

Improved traffic conditions continu-
ally are manifesting themselves on the
western roads. Traffic officials declare
1t is of a permanent character and not
a mere temporary squirt in the course
OF affairs, the effects of which will soon
pass over and the improvement itself
be forgotten.
Pri--~-ily the Improvement is due to
the needs of the people of the west, who
for more than nine months have been
living from hand to mouth and buying
only to meet their actual necessities.
OF course, had conditions remained as
they were they would have continued
to pursue this course, with the result
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-23
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El0EOkHEQ Vanilla
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XTR2HT& Orange
AAkk 0VkO Rose, ct

their wide popularity and increas-
ing sale. The retail grocers are
learning that quality rather than
price is necessary to retain the
confidence of customers and make
q successful business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-23

through. Since June 80, however. the
end of the fiscal year, there has been
steady improvement and in September
there was good business October, he
said, has not fulfilled the promise Of
September, and he was inclined to be-
lieve that the latter was simply
squirt. He was of the opinion that the
election would be followed by a period
of quiet. and by January a definite and
substantial improvement would be
noticed.
The board of directors was ra-
elected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-23
CONDUCTOR IS PROMOTED.
j. T. Jones Becomes General Agent of
Illinois Central.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 23.-In a cir
cular issued by President Harahan of
the Illinois Central railroad announce
ment is made of the appointment of
j. T. Jones, passenger conductor, to
the position of general agent of the
Illinois Central lines in Tennessee and
Mississippi. This appointment revives
the office made vacant by the death
of w. L. Smith last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-23
WAS A POOR YEAR.
Past One Worst I'm the History of New
Haven Road

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 2S.-Presi-
dent Charles s. Mellen, addressing the
stockholders of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford Railway. company
in the annual meeting today, said that
the year had been one of the most I'M
fortunate the company has ever been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-23
GOULD Is OUT.
Loses Control OF Colorado Fuel 6 Iron
COnlpauy.

Denver, Oct. 23.-In an official
statement given out at the conclusion
of the annual meeting of stockholders
today, officials of the Colorado Fuel
& Iron company announced that a
policy of expansion had been decided
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-23

Shedd of Chicago to fill the vacancy in
the board caused by the retirement of
J.. D. w. Cutting. The other retiring
directors were reelected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-23
NEW MISSOURI PACIFIC STORY.

Spend Night in Coaches.
Mcpherson, Kan, Oct. pa whole
night in a Missouri Pacific railroad
coach was the experience of passengers
on the Mcpherson branch last night. A
mile and a half on this side of Hesston
Yesterday evening the engine went
dead Water leaked into the firebox
in such a stream that It was impossible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-23
is it?

In point of fact, it is the freedom
from poisonous and spurious in
gradients, the excellence in flavor,
that gives to
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
TRUSTEES SALE

Whereas James A.Goolsby and Lavinia
GoolsbY hts wife by their certain deed OF
trust dated the Sixth day Of May. 1905,
and recorded In the Recorders Office OF
Audrain county Missouri In Book No. %
az Page No. IL for the recording OF deeds
Of trust Of said Audrain county Missouri
conveyed TO the undersigned Trustee the
following described real estate to-wit:
Lots No. One (l) and Two CD Of Block
No. One % ana outiot No. three (3) all In
original town OF Rush Hill. also a parcel
OF land In Block No. Three 90 OF the orig
Inal town Of Rush hin described by
metes and bounds as follows; begin at a
point ON the east line Of said Block Three
forty-eight feet south OF the northeast
corner OF said Block Three and run
southwesterly across lots One and Two
and the east half Of Lot Three In said
Block Three one hundred feet to the cen
ter Of said Lot Three; thence southoas-
terly along the center Of Lot Three, for
ty-elght feet; thence northeastorly across
the east half Of said Lot three, and lots
two and one. one hundred feet 10 the east
line Of said Block three; thence run
north -easterly along said east line, forty
eight feet to the place Of beginning,
Also triangular strip OF land situated in
the west half OF the southwest quarter OF
Section Eight tsj Township Fifty-one
Range eight 49, described as follows, Be
gin at an Iron Pin at the point where the
west line Of said section Eight ts) inter.
sects the north line Of the rlght-of-
way OF the Chicago s. Alton hallway sup
posed 10 be 10 and 5s-lOOths chains from
the southwest corner OF said Section
Eight (s) and run north on section line
three and s7-iOOths Chains TO an Iron
Pin; thence east Seven and ls-iOOths
chains 10 an Iron Pin on the north line
OF the rlght-Of-way OF said Chicago and
Alton Railway; thence southwesterly
along the said north line OF said rlght-of-
way Of said Chicago aud Alton Railway
TO the place OF beginning, containing one
and 315-lOOOths acres.
Which said conveyance was made TO
secure the payment OF a certain promis-
sorry note fully described In said deed Of
trust and whereas default has been made
in payment Of said note which Is past due
therefore l will on
Saturday, January 20, 1908
between the hours Of nine o'clock In the
forenoon and five O'Clock In the afternoon
Of that day at the east front door Of the
Court House In Mexico Missouri sell all Of
the above described property at public
auction TO the highest bidder for cash TO
satisfy said deed Of trust and the expense
OF executing this trust. Subject TO prior
deeds OF trust.
w. II. LOGAN. r. . to
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
Died Last Friday.

Mrs. Tursey Bennett, aged rs
years, died at her home just west
Of this city last Friday evening.
after a two weeks illness with the
grippe. Her husband Elijah Ben
nett, preceded her to the grave
about. ten years ago.
Deceased is survived by one sis
ter. Mrs. Virginia Holt, of Gala
way county, and the following
children: Austin. Alfred and Jay
Of this city and Mrs. Mollie Bishop
of Miami. Mo.
Rev. A. A. Wallace preached the
funeral. The following served as
pail bearers: j. ID. Morris, DIR. w.
w. Maefarlane. DIR. J. X. Fritts,
w. A. EdmonstOn. A. G. Turner
and G.. Kabrich.
Mrs. Bennett was one Of the
early settlers OF the county and wal
held in high esteem by all who
knew her.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
Administrators Notice

Notice Is hereby given that letters tes-
tamentary upon the estate Of
VIM. u. JONES
deceased have been granted the un-
dersIgned by the Probate Court of Aud
rain County, bearing date the 18th day Of
January, 1908. All persons having claims
against said estate are required 10 ex-
hibIt them 10 me for allowance within
one year after date Of said letters or they
may be preeluded from benefits OF said
estate; and II such claims are not exhibit.
ed within TWO years from the time OF pub
llcation Of this notice. they will be for
ever barred,
tn. JONES, Administrator.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
Trustees Sale.

Whereas Lulu l.. Miller and b. +. NIL
Ter, her husband, by their certain
deed Of trust, dated August lst,
1905 and recorded In the Record
er's Office OF Audrain County State OF Mis-
souri,, In deed Of trust record, Book %, at
page IA, conveyed 10 Ethan A.Howell, as
trustee, thefollowlng described real estate
situated In Audrain County, State OF Mis-
souri,, to-wit:
Lot numbered seven ca In block L,
Davis addition to Mexico Missouri and
Lot seven ca in survey No. forty (4O) in
said city Of Mexico Missouri and being
the same ground conveyed 10 said Lulu
L. Miller by u. =. Burns and Lavina
Burns by deed dated July l4th, 1905, re-
corded in AudTEIn. county Missouri and
which first above mentioned convey ance
is subject to a deed OF trust executed
April 9lst, 1905 by +. p. Burns and wife
70 Eighty-one Turley, as trustee, and
recorded In she recorders Office In Aud
rain County. State OF Missouri, In deed
Of trust record Book 9s at page SO; which
said conveyance was made In trust TO So
cure the'payment OF certain promis-
sorry note described in said deed OF trust,
and whereas, said deed OF trust provides
In case defanlt be made In the payment
OF said note, or any part thereof, the
said trustee shallproceed To execute the
trust therein conferred, and In case OF
his refusal Of inability 20 act. the then
acting Sheriff Of Audrain County Mis-
soul, shall become his successor aud act
In his place. and whereas default has
been made In the payment Of said note.
and whereas Ethan A. Howell, the trus-
tee therein Is a nonresident OF the State
Of Missouri and IL unable 20 execute said
trust,
Now, therefore, /, the sheriff OF Audraln
County Missouri, nc the request OF the
legal holder Of said note. will, on Friday
the 2ith dayof January. 1905, between the
hours Of nine o'clock In the forenoon and
five O'Clock In the afternoon OF said day,
at the east front door Of the Court House
In Mexico, Mo-, sell said property at pub
lie yendue 10 the highest blddOr for cash
10 satisfy said debt and interest and the
cost Of executing this trust.
January I'd, 1908. PRICE JOHNSON,
sheriff Of Audraln County. Mo
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
Executrix's Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that letters
tcstamentary upon the estate Of Gale b
Guthrie, deceased, have been granted the
undersigned by the Probate Court Of Au-
drain county, Missouri, bearing date Dec.
q. 1907.
2 All persons having claims against said
estate are requested 70 exhibit them for
allowance 70 the exeeutrx within on
year after date Of granting letters here
In, or they may be precluded from any
benefit OF such estate, and u such claims
be not exhibited within two years from
the date hereof they will be foeFver bar.
red. cAoLINEA. GUTHRIE.
Jan. o, 1905. Exec ItTlK.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
The Hicks Almanac

Contains the weather forecasts
for the 'year 1908. For over 20
years all storms. billiards, drouths.
tornadoes. floods, and great ex-
tremes of temperature have been
foretold by Rev. Irl X. Hicks.
Mr.. Hicks has received thousands Of
testimonial letters from people living In
every State In the Union praIsing his
weather forecasts. The price OF the Al
mansc Is IS cents by mail.
The MESSAGE clubs with but very
few publications, but we make an excep-
ton In Hicks Almanac. We believe you
ought TO have II. We have made arrange
ments with the publishers OF the Alma
nae whereby we are enabled 10 furnish
II 20 you elubbee with the MESSAGE.
both for N.20; 81 rs II we must send you
the Almanac by mall.
Subscribe for the MESSAGE or
pay up your back subscription aud
get one of the Almanacs. 1t con-
tains 1913 pages, aud is full of
needful information about the
weather.
Remember: The MESSAGE one
year and the Almanac for 1908 for
only $l.20. The Almanac by mail
from the publishers will cost you
80 cents.
Give us your subscription.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
Marble Yards Consolidated.

A. ID. Luekie has sold bis marble
yards in this city to .. W. Gala.
her. Mr.. Gallaher will move his
stock of monuments to the Luckie
establishment aud will materially
enlarge the business. Mr.. Luekie
has other interests here and we
are glad to learn that he will not
leave our city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
Adminstrator's Notice.

Notice !, hereby given that letters tes-
tlmentary upon the estate Of Eliza J,
Farrah late OF Audraln County, Missouri,
deceased, have been granted the under-
slgnedlby the Probate Court Of said An-
drain County, bearing date the Ord day Of
January, 1908. All persons having claims
against said estate are required 70 exhIb-
Il them 10 inc for allowance. within one
yosr after date OF said letters or they
may be pFecluded iron benefits Of said
estate; and n such claims are not exhlb-
tied within swo years from the time Of
the publication Of this notice, they will
be forever barred.
w. W. FRY. Administrator.
January 9Th. 1905.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
NInler T.urlsl pslss n. he WallsA Z. r

To certain points in Alabama,
Florida. Georgia, Louisiana. Mex
leo. Mississippi. New Mexico, South
Carclina. Tennessee aud Texas.
On sale daily until April 30th, re-
turn limit June lst, 1908. For
further information call or address,
l. NJ. RICHARDS
Ticket Agent.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

James Chapman aud son, Grover
Chapman. of Skinner ueighbor-
hood. were pleasant callers at this
Office one day last week. They
send the MESSAGE to Elmer Chap.
man at Kirk, Colorado, who was
q resident of this county until
two years ago. he is occupying a
claim out there aud is getting on
in the world.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

The State Association of County
Assessors will be held at Boon
vile Feb. 81 and %. Rufus Jack
son, Assessor of Audrain county,
is president.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Mrs. w. w, Bolts entertained
two dozen lady friends from Van
dalia last Saturday. The ladies
were members of the Saturday Club
of Vandalia of which Mrs. Bolts
was formerly a member.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Memphis railroad and says il is q
much better prospect TINA our peo-
pie have consided il.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

We met Mr.. zell Fisher the
other day, the new proprietor of
the Garland Sims farm. just east
of Thompson. He appears like
a hustler and we are sure be
will succeed as an Audrain county
farmer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

The Farber Forum says that
VIII Brandon, late of Laddonia
and a former resident of Farber, is
now foreman of a section gang at
CarrOllton, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
Fire and Tornado.
THa FAaMaBs'
7gNI YvIvAL EHE IXgEILIEE CO.

Let US write your insurance al
cost. and save you The profits the
Eastern companies are making.
Write us about Il or call Vt the
home Office.
w l.. FowLEs. See.
ALEX CARTER, Pres.
Mexico. No.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

James Richter, who formerly
lived in this county and who was
a candidate for Circuit Clerk a few
years ago, died at his home at Flor
ida. Mo-, one day last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

w. B. Beal. father of the editor
of the MESSAGE. in writing from
Green Brier, Ark, says he meets
former MissOurians wherever he
goes. At Conway, Ark. got ac-
quainted with a man named James,
who used TO know Claude Turpin
of Laddonia and his son Harry and
daughter, Eta. Also knew the
Beal boys years ago. Knew Nick
Smith and his brother Ben, Bob
Graham and Joe Toliver of Farber.
Father Beal seems to be enjoying
himself in the land Of the Arkansas
Traveller.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

r. G. Harris, from up north of
Centralia, was in Mexico last Sat.
urday on legal business. You see
Mr.. Harris is not lawyer, but he
is a justice Of peace out his way
and we suspect he knows ss much
about law--at least when it comes
to justice-as most lawyers. He's
a mighty good fellow, all right.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

J. w. Walden Of Green Ridge.
Mo-, in renting for the MESSAGE
sends greetings and best wishes TO
all his old friends back in Audrain.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Mr.. John Hall, south of Mexico.
aged 40 years, did last week Of
pneumonia. The burial was at
New Hope church. a son. George
Hall, resides in this city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
New Meat Market.

"A. u. Owen and Frank Towson.
3 doors north PostofIlce; phone 4l5,
Dealers in fresh aud cured meats.
Poultry IN season.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

The Laddonia Herald says that
John Hobson bought five hogs
from g. w. Allen that weighed
$500 pounds. Mr.. Hobson paid Mr..
Allen even 800 for the porkers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Mrs. Latney Barnes Of Amarillo,
Texas, is here on a visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lewis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

The Farber Forum says that j.
s. Dillon has sold his pet fox to
Harry Smith Of Rush Hill, who
will train his hounds with il.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Otis Montague has bought a 60
acre farm Of John Huffman on
Cnivre, this county, and will not
move ~ Oklahoma.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

B. F. James is president of the
new telephone company organized
in Liberty neighborhood. south
east of Mexico. The MESSAGE had
Mr.. James name misspelled last
week,
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
CEuCAGo&hMroN RY.
T1MrIl5rADIr

un effect Nov II, 1907
EAST BoUND-
Train, Leave.
No. "a. Daily 1.-THE Early Bird"
for Peoria, springfield,
BloOmldton aud Chicago 2:i5 q m
No. 20. Daily, "rhe Night Hawk"
for ST. Lonls. 4;i0 q n
No.1l2 FIX. Sun. Local Freight
for ROOdhOnse. .T:2D m
No. "a Daily Mo State Express
Springfield. bloomington
and Peoria s:G p m
No. &c. Daily, Midday Special for
Sc. Louls. ....... ....... 2:50 p m
No, 10. Daily, NThe Hummer for
Springfield and Chicago iO,4O . N
wEsT BOUND
No. 20. The Early Bird for K. q. I,Os m
No. IS. Daily, Tho Night Hawk''
Kansas City ,........... $3.50 am
No. Z. Daily. The Hummer" for
Kansas City ......s.... Js0s n M
No. il6. Local freight for
No. 81. DsiIy; tho Midday special, i :
No IS Daily No State Express for
Kansas City e;03 p N
JEFFERsoN CITY BRANCH.
SoUTH BOuND~
No 2ii Daily Jefferson City Mall
aud AcconlmOda tlon ~ 90 . IN
No 21a Exc. Sunday, Jefferson
City Accom- % p ~
TRAINS ARRIVE.
FROM THE EAST
No iis * san Local Freight from
No IL * Sun Local Freight from
slater .s...4,..,f 10 D 10
JEFFERSON CITY BRANoH.
rRohi TEK SOUTH
Noel0 jefferson City NAL and
accom- OK Sun ..k....,. 1850 p u
No et3 Daily, Jefferson Cay
Accommodation 40 p q
Il. r. MATTHEWS.
Tiki. ARt.. Mexie0' no.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
HAPPENED Me HAPPENING

Mr.. and Mrs. Elon bearing are
visiting in Kentucky,
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

J.H. Moran of st. Charles visit e
ed friends in Mexico lsat week and
paid this Office a pleasant call.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

j. w. Hagan. near Laddonia,
recently presented bis daughter
with a fine $50 piauo-organ.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Mrs. A. X. Luckie entertained
a number of lady friends last FRI
day afternoon. They brought
their fancy work. Later a deli
cious lunch was enjoyed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Charles Spencer OF near Thomp-
son paid the MESSAGE a pleasant
business call one day last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Two Sunday trains on the Wa
bash have been discontinued. One
going west passed thru Mexico at
1853 a. m. and the other going
east was due here at 6:j1 p. m.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

w. r. Skinner, of near Thomp-
son, who had his hand badly mash
ed on a Wabash freight train
Christmas day, by the caboOse
door slamming against his hand,
says the Centralia Guard, has
brought suit against the Wabash
company flor damages. He was
in Centralia Saturday, having the
injured member dressed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

The Democratic primary for
Mexico for the nomination Of
q Mayor. Marshal aud four alder.
men has been set for Feb. 10.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Mrs. Ruben Taylor of Roanoke
visited her father here last week,
Mir. A. ID. jackson.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Patrick Devancy and his son,
Michael, of Rush Hill were in to
see the MESSAGE Monday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

For satisfaction in bread-mak.
ing use Blue Ribbon Flour
Mexico Milling Co.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Mrs. Elizabeth Mcmillan visited
relatives in Fulton this week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Money to loan on real estate Sc
curiiy.
]. w. HOWELL.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

MEXICO CAMP, No. 2ns1. MODERN
wOODMEN. or AMERICA, meets the
first and third Friday night Of each
months Visiting neighbors are cordially
invited 10 attend. Meets a. /. d. q. n.
Hall, corner Clark ave. and Prom. ST.
D.A.Murphy,V.c. J.W.Plnnkett, Clerk
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

We guarantee Blue Ribbon
Flour to give satisfaction. Mex.
co Milling Co.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Mr.. Fred Cordner, formerly of
this city, now of Galloway county,
and Miss Virginia Meyer, of Aux
vase, came over to Mexico last
Thursday and were united in mar
riage, Rev. G. NJ. Aker officiating.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23
WABASH RAILROAD.
MEXICO.
I'm effect 1901 a. M. Nov II, 1907.
OoInR East.

I'm effect 1901 a. M. Nov II, 1907.
OoIHR East.
No. 4. Atlantic, Express 2 4S q m
No. IA. Atlantic Express A rs a m
No. so. st. L. Accom-, 727a IN
No. 90 st. Paul Linn, IL OLA m
No. 2. East n MP & Exp. 8 O6 p m
No. IL. st. Louis Expr.
lex. SUM- 345 p IN
No. 70 Local frt. lex Sun J u ii D IN
No.64 F" 6 Al p m
60InR West.
No z, Pacific Express, 1855 a. m
No. 13, X. G. Express, lex SUM-
IL 81 a m
No. q, WesterD Mail and EXPIRES
IL ii p m
No. 8, K. @. Mail 5 Is D m
No. o st Paul Limited S Is pm
No. 81 MOberly AccOm.. 8 40 pm
No. /. Ottumwa. Des Moines and
Omaha 10;55p m
No 70 Local frt(ex SUM- II 81 p IN
l.. NJ. RICHARDS. Tiki. Agt
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

j. F. Green, formerly in the
drug business at Rush Hill, this
county, suffered a petition of bank
ruptcy to be filed against his drug
business in Hannibal few days
ago. A receiver has been appoint
ed and has taken charge. The
matter will be contested, it is
thought, and will prove an inter-
esting case.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-01-23

Miss Jennie Marshall, who is a
shut-in, not able to get away from
home, celebrated her birthday last
Thursday. A number of her
friends invited themselves in and
. short prayer ahd song service
was held. The friends also left
her a number Of nice gifts. Mrs.
Wales prepared refreshments. II
was . very enjoyable occasion.