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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-19
EDWARDS
DELEGATES
HIS SHACK
Contractors Of Indiana Har-
Dor Congregate to Cele-
brate Housewarming on
Lot Which Changed Own
ers 4 Times in an Hour.
Especial to THE T1MEs.)

Indiana Harbor. Ind, Oct. 1s.-On
Saturday Bill Edwards, the plastering
contractor dedicated his new shack on
197th street near Michigan avenue and
when Bill starts out to do any dedicat-
ing he certainly does it right About
year and half ago the lot on which
the shack stands changed hands four
times in less than an hour the second
and third sellers each making fifty
dollars on the transactions Mr.. Ed
wards was the last purchaser and still
owns the lot
year ago last spring the original
owner of the lot. who was a Chicago
man. came TO Indiana Harbor on par
ticularly windy day when the sand anu
dust were flying in all directions. He
managed to get his eyes and mouth full
Of Indiana Harbor sand and was SO
Disguised that when he went into
thirst emporium to get some Of 1t out
of his throat, he offered to sell the lot
for less than he haid paid for it. AS
son as he made the statement he GOT
IAN offer of $3.50 from gentleman
standing at the bar
Sale Begins
Your on, said the Chicago man ar
an agreement was signed at once and
500 paid down. While they were seal
Ing the deal with drink another man
came in and was told the circumstances.
Why, III give you $500 for the lot
right now" said the newcomer.
Get out your money" said the latest
owner, and once more the lot changed
hands.
Again the door opened to admit
new arrival and he In turn was made
acquainted with the circumstance of
the two sales
You've got bargain" said he. and
I've 40 bucks in my pocket at this
minute that | would like to exchange
for that little piece of real estate"
Transfer the four-fifty to nv tiny
mitt, and you've bought something
was the answer he got and he trans
ferred
About that time Bill Edwards felt the
need OF something stimulating and as
he happened to be passing this par
ticular place, dropped in. Hello. Bill.
I've just bought a piece OF real estate
was the greeting he received from the
latest owner. and he at once proceeded
TO give Bill the particulars.
Blu Gets the Dirt.
II YOU need $500 very badly You had
better let me haze that little piece or
dirt. said Bill
This last sale was AZ quickly con-
summated as the others. and the party
all took drink before going to LAWYER
to have the papers made out
BIZ still owns the lot and a short
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-19
TO LIVE IN CAPITAL.
Marshall Will Not Return to
Columbia City to Reside.
TIMES BUREAU
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.


IoptclaI 10 TIE IIMEs.)
Indianapolis, Ind. Oct 19.-Governor
Marshal will cease to be a resident
of Columbia City after his term as gov
ernor expires According to an an
nouncement he has Just made. he in
tends to settle down to a practice of
law. after he gets through with the
governorship, in the capital city Well
known in his profession for many years,
his position as chief executive of In
diana viii not. of course, harm him
any, and it is expected that it will serve
to put the finishing touches to his repu-
tation which even before he entered
politics in large way was statewide
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-19
Few Offices Occupied.

Owing to the delay in finishing up
the office rooms in the new part of the
Rimbach block, there are few of the
Offices occupied In addition to A. j.
Davis, the dentist, the proprietors Of
the beauty parlors; Mrs. l. NJ Richie.
the milliner, and d. c. Atkinson, the
attorney, there are none of the other
rooms rented. Mr. Rimbach prefers to
wait until the work on the office rooms
is completed before renting them to
his prospective tenants.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-19
CLUB rs ENTERTAINED.


Tolleston. Ind, Oct. 19.-Mrs. w. r.
Brown entertained the members of the
D. Y. W. Y. X. club Friday afternoon.
The afternoon was spent in games. aft
er which a delightful three-course
luncheon was served. The dining room
was beautifully decorated in autumn
leaves. The honorary members were:
Mesdames lnez Gibson. NJ. McMichaeI.
G. Shaw, F. Harms. G. Elser and J. Rob
erts.
The club will have their next meeting
at the home of Mrs. Water Gibson.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-19
RETURN FROM CLEvELANp.

MI and Mrs. J. 3. I. Kinds and son
Forrest returned from Cleveland. o.,
yesterday where they spent three DAYS.
Mr.. Kinds went there on business for
the c. L & s. and !. H. Belt railroads
and Mrs. Kinds and son visited with
friends
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-19
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the part
ership heretofore existing between
Lulu Sax and Arthur Savage. known
as the firm Of Sax & Savage, has been
dissolved by mutual consent Mr.. sam
ual assuming Mr. Savage's interest.
All accounts due the firm are payable
to Mr. Sax. at the former place Of bust
ness and all liabilities of the Arm are
assumed by him-Oct. Z
ARTHUR SAVAGE
LULU SAX II
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-19

time ago built a two room house on II.
the dedication OF which was the occac
sion of last Saturdays festivities. Ev-
erything in the eating and drinking
line was there and there is no doubt
Of the appreciation of the guests
In connection with the spread it
should be stated that Bill Ketchel was
the cook, and as chef he has got
everything in Lake county beaten to a
fragile.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-19
GUESTS FROM MICHIGAN

Mrs James Micks and Mrs. ] H. wal
ton OF Ionia, Mich. are visiting at the
nome OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. L Kinds.
10 Doty street Mrs Micks is Mrs.
Kinds mother
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-19
A THIMRLE Party.

Mrs. r. A. Hickey is delightfully."-
entertaining several Hammond ladies
at thimole party this afternoon at
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-19

THERE ARE SOME "CAsH-vALUr-
FACTS" IN TODAY's TIMES ADS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-19
STALKS
AT WEDDING

CONTINUED from Page one.)
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
CASE AFTER CASE.
Plenty More Like This in Aberdeen.

Scores Of Aberdeen people can tell
you about Doan's Kidney Pills Many
happy citizen makes a public state
ment OF his experience. Here is a
case OF it. What better proof OF merit
can be had than such endorsement?
Mrs. Louisa Slberg, 900 Summit
street, Aberdeen, Wash. says: Some
years ago | was Obliged to do much
heavy work and soon after that be-
gan 10 have kidney trouble. AL
though the complaint was not con-
slant, some of the attacks were SO
severe that it was almost impossible
for me TO attend TO my household
duties. | had pains in the small Of
my back and was devoid of strength
and ambition. l knew the trouble
was caused by disordered kidneys
but was at a loss TO know how to
find relief until Doans Kidney Pills
were recommended 10 me. i procured
supply at the Red Cross Drug Store
and after using them a short time
they gave me relief When ever
feel the slightest return of kidney
trouble, l use this remedy and | am
promptly rid OF the attack. Doans
Kidney Pills did me more good than
any other remedy | ever used
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan s.
and take no other. %
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
A Novel Proposition.

TIL Standard Oil company having
been ordered TO quit the state of Miss
ouri has presented to the supreme
court Of Missouri a novel proposition.
An Associated Press dispatch from
jefferson City says: THE proposed
procedure is said 70 be without prece-
dent and STATE officers are puzzled by
it. The a3g-c stion5 to the court
comprise $500 words Of matter,
the urircinal point being the proposal
that in lieu OF the custer decision
against the company new Missouri
CORPORATION be formed to succeed to
tho H.. go. 90 Standard Oil COM
PAM q InG4aua III this state. The
STOCK OF tie new company, less enough
shares for the qualification of direct
ors, i. TO be issued to two trustees,
one named by the state and the other
by the company, but both approved
by The suDreme court. These trustees
are q a. g. officers of the court and
as such vote and control the stock of
the new company. The stock Of the
Waters Pierce Oil company, now
owned by the Standard Oil company
of New jersey, i, 70 be turned over to
the new company also. Nothing Is
SAID a, 70 the remission of the SIS 900
in fines levied against the companies
aud the suppo-ition is that they are
Willing 10 paw these without further
controversy. The announced inten-
ton Of the company is TO preserve the
big sugar Greek refinery near Kansas
CitV =
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

There is no question as 10 the good
intentions of the numerous body of
American manufacturers who are a j..
tating for permanent commission to
accomplish "scientific' revision Of
the tariff. But what is clear enough
is that neither the republicans nor the
democrats elected TO the next congress
have any notion OF imposing this por-
ton of their legislative functions upon
a commission. they purpose to per-
form all the necessary tariff legisla-
ton themselves Such being the case,
the agitation for tariff commission
is mere waste of time.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Raoout of Re- bbit.

of bacon. one carrot, one onion. one
ounce Of -four, quarter of a teaspoon
full Of pepper. Wash and clean the
rabbit, cut 1t into joints and dry well
with a cloth. Cut the bacon in slices
and fry in a stewpan. When the ba-
con Is done fry the rabbit brown.
Brown the -four in the fat then stir In
a quart Of water, add the carrot and
onion cut in quarters. season with pep
per and little salt If the bacon does
not make 1t salt enough to suit your
a half hours. Serve the rabbit with
the bacon around it and gravy poured
over it,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

The Civil Service law was passed
twentysix years ago. 1t has been
attacked in every congress. and its
enemies who vote against it in COM
mittee of the whole have feared to
vote against it on roll call in the
House because they knew public sem
timent. Their effort TO get patronage
out OF the census force ought to cover
them with confusion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

The naturalization Of sold Abe 1"
II controversies over centennial
memorial to Lincoln should postpone
he realization Of the scheme until
lis second centenary rolls around.
he memory. which some people i'm
lgine is in need Of Il prop will run no
fisk Of perishn- from the earth"
There was majesty as we'll as pathos
Il the hurried farewell Of comrades TO
he remains Of Sir John Moore as the
poet describes it when saying
stone
But We left him alone in his glory.
In the same spirit Theodore O'uara
wrote:
And glory guards with solemn round
The bivouac OF the dead.
Moore's weeping soldiers would have
raised a stone and carved a line
but for the enemy humping at their
heels. Yet that could not help an iota
in perpetuating the name burned into
English history by deeds Of which
that lonely midnight burial was the
sequel.
The name Of Lincoln can never be-
come mere memory. Through hin
the republic endured, ard with the
life Of the republic the work he
wrought is imperishahly intwined
All this is trite, and the question Of
the hour is as to the place and the
form Of centennial marker of the
nations respect. Opinions differ as to
details, but agree in essentials. lis
site should be where the greatest num-
Der Of Americans are to file past in
the years to come. Its form should
symbolic the appeal which the story
of Lincoln makes to the universal
heart. In Lincoln's own time that ap
peal was symbo!ized by the homcly
title Old Abe. Idealism will over
shoot the mark if it carries the mind
Of posterity too far away from that
rugged Old Abe of 1S61-5 whom men
then loved for his ruCgedness.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

Once upon time Theodore Roose-
welt wrote the"Liie of Oliver Crom-
we'll" and now some of Mr.. Roose.
velt's republican friends are quoting
from that publication these significant
words: Had Cromwell not become
cursed with the love Of power, had he
not dictatorial habit Of mind and
the fatal incapacity to acknowledge
that there might be righteousness in
other methods than his own, he would
certainly avoided a break with this
parliament"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

1t is shame to make a goat work
when he only thinks he is eating, but
that is what the government proposes
to do in the national forests of the
west A herd of Angora goats will be
put at the task of eating out fire
line to protect the forests. 1t is well
known that a goat will eat most any
thing. Taking advantage Of this
knowledge, the government will start
the goats along trails parallel with
the contour Of the slopes. The trails
will be about eighty rods apart, and
the goats will eat all the underbrush
on each side for sufficient distance
to make q fire break three hundred
yards wide. Not only will these fire
breaks be of value in preventing the
running of fires in the woods, but the
goats will eat The chaparral which
grows so closely as to choke out the
seedlings of valuable timber. Missis-
sippi Valley Lumberman.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.


Sealed proposals will be received
at the office of the undersigned, un-
til p. m, Saturday, February 20,
1909, for the erection and compile
ton of two and one-half story
(2k) frame building, for the
Knights of Pythias. Plans and spec
ifications can be seen at the Offices
OF the architects. Rooms ind 2.
Holmer & Lewis building, Aberdeen,
Washington. The committee re-
serves the right to reject any and
all bids.
TROUTMAN G. LEATHER,
Architects.
D. NJ. Bowes, Chairman Bldg. Com.
(46--2t.)
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
Psrouisites.

Hy Whittlesticks perched on a
barrel in Dupays store, munching a
cracker and reaching for a piece Of
cheeseD--I do think that If that thar
Andy Carniggy I'D give our town a
lib'ry 1t 'ud become right smart pop
lar with tn boys. Don't you think
so. Cy?
Cy Dupay-I cal'late would, provid
in he kept It hight we'll supplied with
crackers and cheese.-New York Her.
aid.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
THE PERUNA ALMANAC.

The druggists have already been
supplied with the Peruna almanac
for 1909. In addition to the regular
astronomical matter usually fur.
nished in almanacs, the articles on
astrology are very attractive to
most people. The mental character
istics Of each sign are given with
faithful accuracy. A list of lucky
and unlucky days will be furnished
to those who have our almanacs, free
Of charge. Address The Peruna Co..
Columbus, O.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
A Home Remedy For Burns.

No housekeeper should be without a
bottle Of olive oil and limewater for
burns A preparation should always
be In readiness in case OF emergency.
Add liInewater TO oil until a creamy
emulsion Is formed, and bottle, always
shaking well before applying. The ef-
feet OF this upon burns is wonderful
In its healing and soothing powers.
aud II Is equally efticacious for sun
burn.-Harper's Bazaar.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
Hemmina TabIecloths.

In hemming ia $50 -. :. g
hemstitch above an inch and half
wide hem makes very fine finish.
make the hem true. With napkins to
correspond and finished in the same
way this makes very fine table set
if the linen is fine and heavy. with a
pretty pattern. If the hemstitch is
thought to be too elaborate. the SO
called French hem a. tine end does
very nicely. Turn half inch hem
neatly and fold back sewing a fine
over and over stitch.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
ehameee Cream.

Take the yolks Of two fresh eggs
and the Juice Of lemon. beat thor
oughly and mix with a small packet OF
soap powder. Pour one pint OF boiling
water over the whole and stir we'll un-
til the soap is dissolved. Put in a tin
with air tight lid. When cool the mix
ture should be the consistency OF jelly.
cient to shampoo the hair thoroughly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

We must have a decennial census in
order to make an equitable distribu.
ton Of political power in our repre-
sentative government; but is it neces-
sary that the census should cost
S14, 900, OOU? How much of the col
lated statistics to be gathered will be
of service and substance, and how
much will be mere sediment, Of no
practical use to anybody?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

When one is dressed and II is incon-
venient TO wash an excellent lotion 10
have Is cents worth Of bOracic acid
dissolved IN 10 cents worth Of alcohol.
This is perfectly harmless AID y rub
bing the skin well with this. applied
with a handkerchief. every pore will
be cleansed and you will look and feel
as we'll as II you had used the Lest
soap and water. This is almost indis
pensable when travelling
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

KTR. F. L. BoCLLi"tN' 2ls state
4V4 ST., Little Rock, Ark, writes:
IL have been a sufferer with the asth.
ma for about four years, and ! tried
differen. kinds OF medicines and could
not find any relief for it.
II tried your medicines, bought bot
tie Of Peruna, and after taking about
half OF il must say that have not had
the as thma since. Before took the med
icine l did not know what il was 10 20
TO bed without having the asthma"
Systemic Catarrh.
Mr.. Samuel Burden, FOL Springfield
Ave-, Summit, y. j., writes:
"In the fall Of 1900 I had repeated
attacks Of cold, which developed into
systemic catarrh.
at left me very weak and all run
down. When got up in the morning
1t would take abou. an hour TO get my
head and throat clear.
at also left me with a very weak,
all-gone, empty feeling in my stomach,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
Yarn Eeenomv,

Take any soiled knitted garment
that has served Its time. ravel and
skein yarn over chair. tying 1t in
several places. and wash with white
soap In ammonia water You will
have yarn that Will be just hike new,
emitted in any other garment
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
OF WASHINGTON

County Of Chehalis. SIS:
I, +. b. DAY. Cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
foregoing statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
Z. b. DAY.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day Of February, 1903
W. O. McCAW.
CSeal) Notary Public.
Correct. Attest:
j. II. READ.
FRANK G.. JONES.
Directors.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
Weak and All
Run Down.

with very little Improvement.
Il finally decided TO give Peruna q
trial. felt benefited with the first dose.
After taking three bottles I was en-
tirely cured. cannot speak in too
high terms of your wonderful discov-
cry, Peruna,"
Peruna is manufactured by the
Peruna Drug Mig. Co., bus. Ohio.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

The enemies Of tariff revision. to
which both the great political parties
are pledged, pretend that the agita-
ton IS extremely injurious to the in
dustries Of the country. But what
are they doing but attempting to pro-
tract agitation by means Of reaction
against any revision Of the tariff in
the next Congress? If tariff agitation
be n.ischieVOus to business they are
the mischief makers. They are en-
gagged in 2 conclusion upon public
opinion in the hope that it will have
a reactionary influence upon the next
congreas, the pernicious effect of
which would be to prolong the agi-
tation to the next succeeding congress
and perpetuate the injury to business.
But these calamity howlers are bay
ing the moon. The tariff will be re-
vised in the coming ex,rp session of
congress, accordine to program, in
spite of all their efforts to howl it
down.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

A twics-a-wsak transcript Of the hap.
psuings on 0rays 8axbor@Ths Absr-
deem eeni-Week1y Herald. S2.oo . year;
$3.50 In advance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
OF the
UNION BANK & TRUST CO..

located at Aberdeen. State Of Washing
ton at the close of business on the 9Th
day of February. 1903:
Resources:
Loans and discounts .....s134s7os2
Overdrafts ................ 2,Q0s.s2
Due from banks ..S11.235.2
Checks on OF her
banks n d other
cash items. ..... 13.o97.26
Cash on hand ..... l3,443.99
Total cash and in banks 49,. 37.776.4s
Expense and interest paid -. 1,3Q937
Total ...................s 176.065.49
Liabilities:
Capital stock paid in ........$5Q,oooo0
Due to banks
deposits ..... sl3.643.32
Deposits ...... 49,. a0.2G7.17
Total Deposits ............. 103.94O.4s
Certified checks ........... 1850
Notes and bills rediScOunted. % 000. 90
Total .,..,..............s 176, 06j.i9
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
"Looters.''

The Portland rOre. Printing House
has published a very interesting book
entitled "Lccters Of the Public Do
main" Ii this book the story of that
extraordinary conspiracy against the
government. planned and executed in
Oregon, is told by one Of the leaders
of the cons piracy. S. A. D. Puter,
aided BY Horace Stevens, late of the
government ard service. 1t embraces
a complete exposure of the fraudulent
system If acquiring titles to the pub
lie lands Of the United States. Those
who are Interested III informing them
selves IN regard to this celebrated
case which resulted in the disgrace
of sci aLor9, congressman and public
official as well as Of private individu-
ais, will find the hook very instructive.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

W hich l thought
was dyspepsia, for
which l tried diff
fer mt remedies
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
MR.. BRYAN IN 1909

has Cornmouer and
will energy during the year
has COMNONER
All patriotic Americans A
CAMPAIGN OF EDUCATION through
press
5 Of
vital Importance the welfare
should have the active
administered the
Join the movement for
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18

The lnQuirer-But what is it you
men have struck for:
The Striker-Well. I'm blest If
know. but We amt goin' back TIL
we've got 1t.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-18
Report Of the Financial Condition
CHEHALIs COUNTY BANK

SA1AA040 SOO09x BANK
located at Aberdeen, State Of Washing
day of February, 1903:
Resources:
Loans and discounts s4924952
Bonds. warrants and other
securities ............ 5,244.QI
Banking house, furniture
and fixtures ............ 6,6500O
Other real estate owned .. l609155
Due from banks ..s16,536.O1
Checks on OF h er
banks n d other
cash items ..... 1900
Cash on hand ... 2,322.43
Total cash and in banks .. 1s.s9744
Expense and interest paid -. 1,4s0.14
Liabilities: WV
Capital stock paid in .....s25, 900. 90
deposits ................. 12.612.72
iotal '.''.'... S9I ,612.72
STATE OF WASHINGTON,
l. f. b. DAY. Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnlv swear that the
foregoing statement is true to the best
Of my knowledge and belief
E, B. DAY,
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day Of February, 1909
Cseal) Notary Public.
Correct. Attest:
FRANK G. JONES.
Directors.