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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02

The work of grading and filling
on the right-of-way for the South
Bend Logansport Traction Co.,
is making rapid progress north OF
this city Wednesday the gang had
reached the residence OF Vert
Beldon three miles north OF
Plymouth. The work of eNcavat-
ing started on Monday, Novem-
Der Stlh, and has continued since
that time, with only couple OF
days lost because OF rains. The
three miles of grading and filling
in three weeks, of actual work, is
considered rapid progress.
The gang now engaged north
OF Plymouth, numbers % men.
with Is teams. Their part of the
work OF preparing rig'ht-of-way
has been completed from the fair
grounds, north to the residence OF
Vert Beldon. The gang OF men
is composed OF mostly teams and
laborers from Goshen, with a few
teams and men from Plymouth.
The Goshen men, continue to
board at the residence of B. b.
Scheetz and must make the trip
to and from their work four times
"a day. a talk with the workmen
revealed the fact that it is almost
impossible TO obtain board for
the workmen among the farmers,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
ORDER TO G. A. r. POSTS.
Attention Called to the Close of
the Fiscal Year and Approach
of Christmas Season.

Indianapolis, Dec. General
order No. 1 calling the attention
OF the various c.. a. K. posts of
the state to the close OF the fiscal
year in the affairs of the organiza-
ton, were sent OFT Saturday by
Q. a. Soners, department COM
nander, and ]. r. Fesler, assist
ant adjutant general. The cleo
ton OF officers for the ensuing
year, according to the order, will
take place at the first regular
meeting in December, as will the
selection OF delegates to the next
national encampment.
Special attention is called to
the approach of the holiday sea-
SON, and plea is made for every
post in the state to contribute
something toward making merry
the Christmas of the inmates of
the state soldiers and sailors or
phans home at Knightstown.
Commander Somers also issued
circular letter calling attention
of the post to the great number
OF deaths in the ranks OF the vet
Grams deaths in the ranks OF the
veterans during the last year
and urging them to build up their
membership. Fewer than half the
veterans in the state who draw
pensions are members of the or
ganization, according TO the let
ter.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
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InwoOd Items

Mrs. Crews was a Bourbon
caller Tuesday. e
Arthus Charpie went to Bour-
bon Monday on business.
WILDER Wilkins has been visit
ing here for the past week.
Mrs Rose Gilpin from Hobert
was here few days on business.
Ed. Hartsock and daughter
Eva spent Sunday at Vanwert,
o.,
Mr.. Elbey Soladine and wife
were at Plymouth on business
Monday.
Mr.. Claud Deacon and family
spent Sunday with his father Nh
Eber Deacon.
Miss Nettie Corse of Plymouth
was visiting friends here Friday
and Saturday.
Burl Caslow is on the sick list.
He has been suffering with hem
orrhage of the lungs.
Mrs. Ruth Walters has return
ed to her home in Fl. Wayne al
ter a few DAYS visit with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bell.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
BOARD COMPLIES FIGURES
922 Epileptics in State and Coun-
ty Institutions, 81 Per Cent
of Unsound Mind.

Some interesting data in re-
gard to the epileptics of the state
is to appear in the forthcoming
annual report OF the Board OF
State Charities, now in prepare
ton by Amos w. Butler, sec
Rotary of the board. An extract
from the report is as follows:
"Of the whole number of cpl
leptics in the state no statistics
are aailable. OF those in public
institutions, however, the board
is able to give reliable census. AT
the close of the fiscal year there
were 329 persons OF this class in
the state hospitals for the insane.
275 in the school for Feeble
Minded youth, Ia in the Village
for Epiieptics and POI in the
county poor asylums. The total
is 922 OF within 500 are females
and 413 males. This total is only
one greater than the average for
the last ten years, within which
period the highest number re-
ported was 900 in 1902, and the
lowest S5S in 1900.
The very close relations be-
tween epilepsy and mental effect
is mad manifest by the statistics.
Only 8 per cent are reported as
being of sound mind. Forty-ti1ree
per cent are insane and rs per
cent feeble-minded. Included in
the total of 922 are 80 boys and
n girls under Is years of age,
351 men and 2S3 women between
the ages OF 16 and 45 years and
120 men and 106 women Is years
and over. The proportions are :
per cent under 16, 60 per cent
from 16 to 10 and "a per cent over
IS.
Will Increase Capacity.
THE Legislature of 1909 made
specific appropriations aggregating
S91 800 for new buildings and inn
provements alt the village for
epileptics at Newcastle. With this
amount it will be possible to
make a considerable increase in
the capacity of the institution,
which at present is 116. Five cot
tages, two for employees and three
for patients, small office build
ing, a dairy barn have been erect
ed, and a farm house remodeled
for the superintendent resi-
dence. So far as is possible the
labor OF the patients is utilized
in the necessary work OF the
place, thus serving the double
purpose of giving them healthful.
outdoor employment and OF OPP
Grating the institution at the low
est possiblt cost. A visitor TO the
village will find that most of the
patients are busily and happily
engaged under the supervision Of
the attendants, in all .he varied
activities OF farm life. The build
ings are we'll cared for and much
Improvement has been put upon
the property"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
DOINGS in
CIRCUIT COURT
ISAAC PUTNAM SUES ED
WIN KIRDORFFER FOR
ISLANDER.
Jury Is Called for Next Monday
Case of Uline VS.. Argos
Plant Continued.

The jury has been called for
next Monday afternoon at 80
o'clock at which time most of the
business before the court will be
concluded, and the jury will be
taken up.
Isaac Putnam, has filed suit
against Edwin +. Kirkdorffer, a
complaint for Islander. Both OF the
parties reside in the southern
part of German township. Put
man is young married man
aged "A years, and has resided at
his present residence only since
May 1909, having moved there
from VanWert county, Ohio.
Kirkdorffer accused Putnam of
stealing some ten bushels of corn
from his field in the night of
November Sth. The theft was
traced to the residence of Put
man by blood hounds, and Kirk
dorffer spread the report that
Pullman had stolen the corn. At
torney H. A. Logan represents
THE plaintiff.
The case of Walter c. Uline
versus the Argos Mfg. Co., by
motion of the defence has been
continued until Wednesday Dec.
2Sth, at / 80 p. m.
Many Hunting Licenses.
In the month of November Just
closed, there were 1S1 hunting
licenses issued by County Clerk
]. c. Whitesell. A total of 1922
have been issued in the year.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
Many Hunting Licenses.
Twin Lake Wrinkles.

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Preaching services at the
church next Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd McFarlin
visited with relatives in Argos
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ziba Truck visit
ed Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Poor.
Mr.. VIM. White of Plymouth
is spending a few days with his
son Clarence White.
Mr.. Elijah Myers spent Thurs
day with his daughter, Mrs. Cora
Gastil and family of Lapaz.
Miss Laura Lawrence is visit
ing few days with her brother
Oliver and wife at Bremen
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Lawrence
OF Bremen visited with relatives
in this vicinity a few days last
week. T. !
MIR. and Mrs. Milton Cook Wis
tied with the latter's uncle Jacob
Lavender and wife at Rutland
Sunday.
Mrs. Amanda Semler has been
quite sick at her home for the
past several days but is irnprov-
ed at this writing.
Jacob Kreighbaum and wife
gave a Thanksgiving dinner to
thirty-two of their friends. All
report as having had a fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w Nichols and
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Cook and son
ate Thanksgiving dinner with
MIR. and Mrs. c. NJ. Slayter OF
Plymouth.
Mrs. Mary Strawhecker and
sons returned to their home in
Dakota Saturday morning after
visiting several weeks with her
mother Mrs. G.. A. Marsh.
Among the Thanksgiving Wis
itors from South Bend, we noted
the following; Mr. and Mrs. For
rest Holem, Calvin Beatty and
pup 9S99Id uouIeH 'pu9III hpgI
Charles Freese.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gastil and
family of Lapaz, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Nichols and daughter of
South Bend; Mrs. Minerva Le-
roy. Mr. and Mrs. Henry CRUDE
of Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. John
Cook, Mr.. and Mrs Peter Zum-
baugh gathered at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Myers to Gel
ebrate the 65th birthday anniver-
Sary of Mrs. Myers. The guests
brought well filed baskets TO
which all did justice to one of the
finest dinners which has been
spread for many days. AT a late
hour the guests departed wish
ing Mrs. Myers many more hap
py birthdays.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02

colonies could be established. In
Plymouth the stamp sales are in
charge of the Saturday Club with
Mrs X + Brooke chairman OF the
committee We urge the people
of this city to be liberal in the
purchase of these stamps, even
if it be only for a few cents, as
in SO doing they will be contrib
uting their mite to charity that
needs every cent it can get to
carry on its great work.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
GORED BY BULL.
Clinton Logan Was Killed by
Angry Animal on Dairy
Farm.

Clinton Logan, the notice OF
whose death appeared in the Tri-
bune in Tuesdays issue, was on
a dairy farm near Battle Greek
Mich, when he was attacked by
an angry bull, and 50 badly gored
that he died after suffering a
week. He was Is years of age,
and leaves "a wife and five chill
dren. The funeral was one OF the
largest in the history of Fulton
county, where he spent most OF
his life.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
Arrested While at Funeral

Thomas McClaim of Galesburg
ILL.,. was arrested while attending
the funeral OF his step-father,
Fremor Hager. McClain is charg-
ed with contempt OF court in that
he had failed to pay his former
wife $1,000 alimony and S25 per
month for the support of his chill
dren. He was divorced at Fort
Wayne six years ago and since
that time has been out OF the
state.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
Successful Box Social.

The box social given at the
Lee School, two miles east Of this
citl, on last Wednesday evening
was financial success. netting
the school $32. The boxes we're
auctioneered by Harold Steiner
of Plymouth. The jar of candy
was won by Frank Shively, who
drew the lucky number. Miss
Tina See of Plymouth is the
teacher.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
Teachers Entertained.

The Young Ladies Bible Class
of the Presbyterian church, were
entertained by their teacher,
l.. ]. Hess at his home on north
Michigan street this evening. The
Girls Sewing Circles, will also
be entertained.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
Insect in Eye Costs 81, 200.

w. 9. Schanlaub, Klentland
county school superintendent,
about three months ago was rid
ing in an automobile when an in
sect flew into his eye. He has
been just dismissed from a Chi
cs.go hospital after being treated
tor more than two months and a
'ialf. The accident cost him about
81 200.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
Five Cents is Enough.

Hobart Gazette: A Battle
Creek, Mich, girl has sued a ply
stefan for $4,000 for a hug and a
kiss, claiming that the embrace
caused an abscess under the arm.
Hugs in Hobart are hardly worth
that much.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
WORK Of GRADING FOR |NTERUR-
BAN RIGHT Of WAY PROGRESSES
Gang Has Reached Point Three Miles
North of Plymouth Men
Now in Gang

because of the large number: and
the fact that a place must be pro-
vided for the teams, equipment,
etc. The great distance whlch the
men must come for their meals,
gives rise to loss or time which
increases as the work progresses
day by day.
Gang from Lakeville.
A gang of ten teams, with
heavy scrapers, and complete
equipment, passed through Ply
mouth from the south Tuesday,
enroute to Lakeville, where they
will begin work on the Interur-
ban right-of-way working north
toward South Bend. The outfit
belonged to Contractor U. S.
Uidgard of Warsaw, who was en-
route from Akron, Ind.
Will Begin at Harris.
The gang north OF town, is un-
der the employ of Harry Butter
field OF Goshen. The gang is I'M
der the supervision OF A. w. Ma
lone. 1t was stated today that an
other gang will be placed at Har-
ris by Butterheld, as soon as the
men and teams are available,
which is expected within few
days. The gang at Harris will
work south toward Plymouth.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02
Advertised Letters.
Gentlemen

hdNSA lloSQ 6(llCiS.
Gentlemen.
Q. Dories
Geo. Linderman
ChareS Burns
Fred Zeigler Z
II. G.. Doris
Ladies.
Emma Leingert
Hazel Binder ~
Lydia Burns
Joy F.Burns
Grace Burns
Drucilla Burns
Hazel Burns
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-02

Mrs. James Erwin OF Bourbon
was the guest of her sister Mrs.
Harry Humrichouser for few
days.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

quiry OF the mayor, Mr.. Preston said
he could not tell how much water was
in the standpipe Friday morning at
t o'clock The pressure was weak
not enough for fire protection. The
only fire protection was supplied by
the fire pumps and the reservoir, He
always depended on this rather than
the standplpe. The pump is sufficient.
How do you examine the valve?'
was asked. " The valve cannot be eX-
amined. II is under % feet of water,
The occurrence was usual; he had held
the present position for nine years and
nothing of the kind had ever happened
before. Had ample supply of water,
if the pumps could have been used.
The supply of water in the reservoir
would have furnished pressure for five
hours, throwing three streams of wa
ter on the fire.
How long after the fire alarm is
sounded should you be able to give di-
rect pressure?" -four or five minutes"
Mr.. Fountain-"Who was in charge
of the plant at the time of the fire?'
MIR. Preston stated that he kept two
white men at the plant, one of whom
slept there. When there is an alarm
of fire he stated that he always went
to the plant himself. Was at home
when fire occurred Friday morning
Mr.. Preston was excused
Mr.. Fountain moved that the mayor
appoint a committee of three members
Of the council to investigate further
into the failure of the water company
to furnish a supply of water at the
fire, and ascertain whether or not this
failure was due to the employment Of
incompetent help by the superintend-
ent of the plant The committee to
report to the mayor, SO soon as it can
make its investigation, and the mayor
10 call a special meeting of the council
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

v.B. HUDSON W. w.wilsol
HUBS SON. & LsoN
Attorneys-at-Law
Bryan and Franklin, texas.
VIII practice in county, state and fed
eral courts. Special Attention to
business in Brayos and Rob
inson counties.
FoE SALE.
Bryan, Texas franklin, Tex
147e acres of land In the Moses
Hughes survey, near Edge. Price
and terms reasonable.
Half acre of land with improve
ments, one block east OF my home.
so acres adjoining & NJ. Col
lege land on west side, near Provi-
dence church. Known as the George
Platter place.
100 acres, including Double Sulphur
springs. on Navasota river.
v. q. HUDSON.
Your merchant handles fresh home
ground meal, ask for It II
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16
The Water Supply.

The Eagle man called on Mr.. Preston
superintendent of the water company
at 10 o'clock Friday morning, at the
plant of the company to make inquiry
in regard to the failure in the water
supply said Mr.. Preston,
supply. There was no failure in the
supply" said Mr. Preston, but the
trouble was with the foot valve on our
big fire pump, and the breaking down
of our small pump. The trouble with
the big pump was, that the foot valve,
which is connected to the inch pipe,
and placed near the bottom of the res
ervoir twenty-five feet below the sur
face, got out of order, and no water
Galley 3 Fire IT'S
could be obtained. The small pump
broke down under extraordinary pres
sure"
Mr. Preston had on hand a new foot
valve, but so long as the one in use
did the work there was no necessity
to change it, 1t is likely that pebble
or some other slight obstruction be
came lodged between the wing of the
valve and the flange, which caused the
trouble, and brought about a cOndi-
ton which could not be foreseen.
The losses occasioned by the fire
this morning are about as follows;
Mr.. Perkins, on building, valued at
$4,000, on which he carried $12050.
Jno. NJ. Lawrence & Co., grocers,
who had about $4,000 stock on hand,
with about $1,000 insurance.
A. j. Buchanan, $4,000, insured for
$1,000.
! First National Bank, furniture and
fixtures, $3.50, fully insured.
Joe Kosh, $500 stock, insured for
1900.
The telephone company lost some
poles and wire, and are to the bad
by about 500. Martin & Lock are also
losers in a small amount, occasioned
! by removing their expensive store
furniture across the street and break.
ing some glasses. #
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16
City Council MEETING.

The city council was callel in spec
ial session at 1870 to consider the fail
ure of the water company 10 supply
water at the fire Friday morning. The
mayor read the call suggesting an in,
/ vestigation, which was signed by AL
dermen Derden, Brandon, Fountain
Covey and Saunders. The meeting
was attended by all the aldermen, the
chief of police, and the chief of the
/ fire department.
! MIR. Fountain moved that Superin.
tendent Preston of the Waterworks
and Machinist Lowry be invited to
come before the city council and ex.
plain the failure to supply water. Mr..
Preston was telephoned for and APP
peared While awaiting the arrival OF
Mr.. Preston the council discussed in
formally the existing contract between
the city of Bryan and the water com
pany.
Miss Knowles, stcnographer in City
Secretary Hines office was requested
to make a stenographic report of the
meeting,
When Mr.. Preston arrived he was
questioned particularly by the mayor
and Intercepted incidentally by mem
bers Of the council in regard to the
insuffiency of the supply of water.
Replying directly to the question asked
by the mayor, Mr. Preston stated that
the foot valve on the S-inch pump re-
fused to work. (the position of this
valve has already been statedD The
smaller pump was used, but was put
up too high, and "A jam nut on the in
which stopped the smaller pump from
working. Is now pumping water out
! Of reservoir SO as to repair the foot
valve on the big pump.
The Mayor-How much water was
in the standpipe when the fire alarm
was turned in?' Il don't know but ii
was very low"
Alderman Covey-"How much water
is in the standpipe when the needle
stands at 1872" There was some dis
cussion here and other questions were
asked
The mayor-"The point | want to
make is, if the standpipe had been full,
would We have had sufficient water
pressure?" Mr.. Preston-"You would
have had pressure for a while. Couldn't
say how long, because, when a fire oc-
ours We cut off stanpipe and use pump.
1t gives direct and better pressure
The mayor-"The pipe contains about
$4,000 gallons, doesn't it?" About"
The mayor-"How long a time would
be required to empty the standpipe
or lower the water to such an extent
as to make the pressure insufficient for
fire purposes, say, if the firemen were
using two-inch nozzle?" (The firemen
use ga inch nozzles, which was ex-
planned by Chief Hamilton.)
This question brought up some tech
nical discussion as to the amount of
pressure exerted as water is lowered.
1t was brought out That's the standpipe
pressure is not available for fire pur.
poses below 65. Replying to an in
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16
Bond Election Ordered.

AT special meeting of the city coun-
Gil 1t was ordered that an election be
held by qualified voters to decide
whether or not the City of Bryan shall
issue $4,000 bonds for establishing a
water, light and sewerage plant Elect
ion to occur 80 days after publication
of ordinance authorizing same
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

tiers. The others did not fare - we'll
but Mr.. Kosh stated that he would be
open for business so soon as he could
secure a location.
John NJ. Lawrence & Co. are ready
to execute all orders; Mr.. Buchanan
was not prepared to say just what he
would do, but it is more than likely
that the Old Pilot will continue TO aic
in safely directing the course OF affairs
here.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

A citizen who resides on South Dial.
las street said yesterday that there
are six families at the south depend.
ent on one three-quarter pipe for their
water supply. Such a condition is SIM
ply intolerable.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

There are just two horns to the
dilemma Shall the city buy the plant
of the Bryan Water, Ice and Electric
Light Co.. or build new plant? Why
not submit both propositions to vote
of the people?
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

Subscribers will confer favor on
the management by telephoning the
office promptly when carriers fail to
deliver the paper, or when change Of
residence occurs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

1t is the irony of fate that The Pilot,
which has made such a strenuous fight
for better water service, should be the
first victim of a disastrous fire.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

The firemen yesterday morning were
in a position similar to that of the pa
triots at Bunker Hill when their am
munition gave out
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

If you want information or desire
insurance, we're at your command
No trouble TO answer questions
Moore, Robinson & Adams. 81
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

to receive the report and the recon.
mendations of the committee Carried.
The mayor appointed Aldermen Four.
tain. Covey and Brandon.
Adjourned
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

Hurrah for the bucket brigade!
EVERY man of them deserves a hero
medal.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

FOR LEASE-The Gentry 10 acres
and house. Situated south Of rail.
road tower, close in and fine truck
land. Apply TO G. p. Bittle. Bryan
Texas = Al
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16
The BRYAN Way.

Notwithstanding the fact that they
We're burned out Friday morning,
saving practically nothing except their
cash register and office adding ma
chine. Jno. VI. Lawrence & Co. did not
turn down an order. At o'clock in
the afternoon they had sold and de-
livered $500 worth of goods. They
are in business, tho the remnants of
their office fixtures are piled in the
streets and they have no telephone
connection, yet they are selling goods,
and delivering promptly. They are
using the wire and drawing on the
local wholesale house. It's the Bryan
way. If the whole town would burn.
the enterprising merchants here would
be doing business with their usual
promptness and satisfaction, as soon
as they could get out of the tottering
buildings in which they were located
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

BRYAN, TEXAS, JANUARY 16, 1909
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16
Cakes and Candy.

| have nice line of fresh home
made Fruit cakes and nice fancy
cakes and caa ly
Mrs Otto Eoebme II
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

Rev. Frank Nash of Elmore, Robert
son county, arrived this afternoon to
fill his regular appointment today and
tomorrow at Trydn. He was met at
the station here by Mr.. J. W. Shep-
pard
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16
w. C. FOUNTAIN
DENTIST.

Ofhae upstairs over 'mith Drug co