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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Rahies, Bank Accounts.

In Schoenberg, a suburb Of Berlin,
every baby is born with banking ac-
count. No SchOenberg baby can help
this even If ii wants TO. The munich
pal regulations provide that whenever
the birth Of child is recorded the
officials OF the municipal savings bank
shall issue a bank book In the said
baby'S name. The city itself then de-
posits mark about % cents) and
Immediately allows interest. With
this nest egg the authorities believe
that the parents Of the child will be
encouraged in thrift and that the baby
itself will have fair start on the
road to wealth. No Withdrawals are
allowed in less than two years, and
the ordinance applies to all children
whether they are members OF poor
families or descended from million
aires.
Babies are popular in Schoenberg.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
He Was Superstitious.

He was big. hearty workingman.
and when spare, thin little man en-
tered the tram car. stumbled and sat
upon him he said in reply 10 tho little
mans apologies:
Don't trouble sir; it's all right.
There's 10 arm done"
When we saw the big man q week
later we were shocked at the change
In him. lie seemed 10 have shrunk to
half his former hulk.
"Why. whatever's the matter" we
exclaimed.
"You remember that little man wot
sat on me in the train last week, sir?'
Yes"
We'll it's all through i'm I'm wastin
away like this"
Preserve s~ we cried. How
Why?'
The shrunken giant wrung his hands
In despair
81 found out next day." he grOaned.
that @ was the coroner An e sat on
mel I'm shuperstishus. an It's lookin
ahead am. o Lor'w-London Mail.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
The Meredith Cocoanut.

George Meredith may not have been
an altogether familiar author to the
ordinary reader who Graves for quick
sensation. he never came down IL
the simplicity of Sherlock Holmes or
Captain Kettle. Meredith required an
acute and trained intellect before b.
could be appreciated.
Ii was once mentioned. I'm referring
to the difficulty which some people ex.
perience IN reading Meredith's novels.
that the Meredith "cOrOanut" was
very hard. but that the milk when
reached proved 10 be very sweet.
This joke got into the papers.
Two days afIrrward Il we'll known
firm Of fruiterrrs had an inquiry after
these cocOanuts from country Gus
toner! The letter was TO the effect
that. having read somewhere that
Meredith's cocoaDuts have had large
sale lately and that the milk was
fashionable. the writer would like to
have few to try.-London Tatler.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Old Names For Guns.

As the use Of artillery became more
common and the advantages OF port
ability and greater rapidlty OF fire
were recognized guns. except among
the orientals, became smaller, but OF
better workmanship and construction
Inventors began to try their hands al
all sorts Of improvements or attempts
at improvement, and In the course OF
a hundred years or so the number OF
different pieces Of cannon, large and
small, muZzle or breechloading. was
simply legion. There were cannon
cannon royal and demi-cannon. three oI
four classes OF culverius. bombards
mortars, perriers, serpentlnes, car
thouns, curtails. passevoants or zebra
tanas, basilisks. orgues. sakers. min
ions, mojanes. falcons and falconets
robinets, fowlers, bases, slings. port
pieces. murderers, brakes. aspics. dou
BILE dogs and lagtors, 10 say nothing OF
ribadoquins. flying dragons and par
fridge mortars.-Gentleman's Maga
zine
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
An Ancient Sky Pilot.

From Garnett's Anthology" volume
4 page AS, copy the following, taken
from the Writings Of Lucian," a
Greek born about 100 A. D.:
1--WE were suddenly caught by a
whirlwind. which turned our vessel
several times around In a circle with
tremendous velocity and lifted 1t
above 5000 stadia In the air, not set
Ting 1t down again on the sea, but
kept it suspended above the water al
that height and carried us on, with
swelled sails, above the clouds"
In these days Of air conqcest this
quotation might be Of utmost interest
to aeronauts and also literary men.
This ancient CULVER long preceded
Swift. and as for outdistancing Jules
Verne another quotation is added:
Having thus continued our course
through the sky for a space OF seven
days and as many nights, on the eighth
day we described sort Of earth In the
air." etc. (Which proved to be the
noon.
The thoroughly familiar vernacular
expression going some applies with
original vigor to this early and per,
haps first sky pilot.-New York Times
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
A Cuttinn Retort.

Before dinner, at the house Of ricl
banker IN Florence. Colonel (afterward
the Earl of Dundas had said some
sharp things about the crudities OF
Americans. Notwithstanding this
rudeness IL fell to bis LOT 10 take Nine
Bonaparte Betsy Patterson In TO Ia
bic. He impertnently asked Nine
Bonaparte If she had read Basil Halls
book on Americu, In which he pro
nounced all Americans vulgarians.
"Yes. Colonel Dundas," she an
swered. but it did not surprise Inc In
the least. II my compatriots were de
scendcd from the Italians or Spanish
any display OF low breeding might as
tonish nIe; but, being the direct de
scendauts of EngliShmen. il is natural
enough that they should be yulga
rians."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
The First POSTAGE Stamp.

The black penny postage stamp or
1910. the first stamp ever issued. was
distinctly unpopular and gave place
10 n red one after years existence
Great Britain was the first country
in the world to use postage stamps,
and the English schoolboy Of the
period seems 10 have regarded them as
nuisance rather than national
benefit. Have you tried the stamps
yet?" wrote one Of them to his sister
In the year 1910. Il think they are
very absurd and troublesome. don't
fancy making my mouth glue pot, al
though. to be sure, you have the salts
faction OF kissing the back Of her gra-
cious majesty the queen. This is, how
ever. | should say, the greatest insult
the present ministry could have Of
fered the queen."-London 7. P.s
Weekly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
rh. s,.;nni,o Machine Of a Spider

The spinning machine is situated un-
der the hinder part Of the spiders
body. Ii takes the form Of slight de-
prpssion. which close inspection
shows to consist of six small bodies re-
semblinC tubes. Four Of these contain
an immense number Of minute open
ings. as many as a thousand can be
counted I'm each. and from every one
of these openings a viscOus fluid is
sues. which hardens OH exposure TO
The atmosphere. The whole 1000
threads are united into one line. which
Is sometimes so fine that 4.0OOOOO
twisted together would not have q
combined diameter greater than that
Of an ordinary hair from the human
head. 1t is impossible to conceive the
excessive slcndPrneSs Of one or the
1000 threads which compose such a
line. The Lare statement that each
one has thickness only one sixteen
thousand millionth Of that Of human
hair does not IN any way convey the
inprpSSion ~ It's wonderful hneness.
The mind can no more grasp the
meaning of such figures than IL can
understand the immense distance OF
which astronomers talk so glibly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
On Their Minds.

"l've got something Oh my mind that
I've got To got rid uf. said the author
bursting In and scizing n pad aud
pencil.
And when you have got lid OF il
and have received Il check for 1t there
Is something down in tile milliner's
window that want 10 get on my
mind" said the authors wife. picking
M his hat. coat and umbrella. Tx
ohonpa
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27

Eddie" said the teacher "can you
give definition OF cursory: The word
Is generally used In connection with
public speaking. For example, We
often read that somebody made a few
cursory remarks Please write sen
tence containing the word cursory."
After brief struggle Eddie evolved
this masterpiece:
Yesterday my pa helped my ma tc
hang pictures. and when the ladder
fell after pa had climbed to the tor
Of It he bumped his head against the
corner OF the dining room table and
then made a few cursory remarks
Chicago Record Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
A Mast Indian Wife Catcher.

As Is customary with Indians the
world over. the Caribs are expert
basket weavers. and many strong and
handsome baskets are 10 be- bought II
Roseau at reasonable prices If one
finds the right shops. writes Harriet
Ouimby I'm Leslie's Weekly. \ pecul
lar iaStrument. made Of basket straw
ara woven closely together SO as tC
form a hollow tube ending in thonl
of twisted ends and commonly dubbed
n wife catcher. IS also made and sold
by the CarlbS. BY slipping the hollow
end over mans finger above the
Joint and pulling on the twisted enc
the catcher will tighten around the
finger and the captive will be unable
10 release his hand. 1t is claimed that
the Indians formerly employed this
device as Il handcuff for prisoners
using several for each hand and lead
ing the captives by the fingers. Few
tourists are permitted TO leave Roseau
without wife catcher, for which six
pence is willingly exchanged.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
kelv;n as Dauocles,

A characteristic always Of Lord kel-
vim was his absolute faith In figures.
aud this ruling passion once led to his
experiment AZ q Damocles. When he
once solved Il problem in mathematics.
he was willing To stake upon its cor
rectness not only his reputation. but. II
necessary. his life. Taking an i'm
mense heavy cannon ball, he calculat-
ed with the utmost accuracy the size
Of the smallest wire which would bear
the weight OF the load Of iron. he
then procured Il length Of wire OF just
the requisite strength and to prove the
truth Of his figuring had the cannon
ball suspended over his lecturing plat
form at the very spot where 1t would
be most likely to strike and crush him
should the wire give way, and 1t re-
mained there for weeks.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
WANTED

We want, for q customer, good
productive farm, OF from % TO 20
acres of land, (which is not hllly]
with goo6 dwelling, barn and all other
necessary outbuildings in good con-
dition. Situated from one to three
miles west of Woodstock. For farm
to suit we will pay cash, il not priced
too high. Apply to
J. N. DAVIS & co.
Real Estate Agents
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Fields and Orchards Of France

From Avignon to Lyons the rail
road runs through rich country, the
fruit trees covered with blossoms and
the forests assuming their robes OF
green, altogether making picture
beautiful to look upon. From Lyons to
Paris the orchards, the vineyards and
the growing grain delight the eye OF
the traveller from oriental deserts ant
remind him Of Macaulay's poem:
Now let there be the merry sound OF
music and OF dance
Through Thy cnrnfelds green and sunny
vines oh. pleasant land OF France!
For truly If iS q pleasant land.-Paris
Letter to Denver Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Trunpetina Ancient German ChoraIs.

The most notable ornament OF Roth
enburg is the rathhaus. which no art
ist who visits the town fails 10 sketch.
1t is OF most imposing beauty. con
sisting Of an older gothic building
dating back TO the middle Of the thir
teenth century, with an elaborate re
naissance facade 1t was from IL
darkling dungeons that maty OF the
Instruments Of torture In the museum
at Nuremberg came, for Rothenburf
was not tender I'm. It's treatment OF
prisoners. The earlier building has q
high square tower crowned with bell
cupola. where thrice week the choir
Of St. Jakob's. reverend church lying
within its shadow. painfully climbs,
armed with trumpets and other mu'
steal instruments The sweet Lutheran
chorale Is repeated four times as Tho
musicians respectively face the fouI
points Of the compass. and the cere
mony. so I'm keeping with the quaint
old time life of the town, Is one oi
the visitors unforGettable memories
OF Rothenburg.- Rothenburg 0avaria
Letter to Vogue.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
tIse For the Anchor,

captain" remarked the nuisance
on shipboard who always asks foolish
questions. what Is the object 10
throwing the anchor overboardT'
young man." replied the old salt,
"do you understand the theory OF
seismic disturbances? Well, we throw
the anchor overheard to keep the
ocean from slipping away 10 the fog"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
SCHOOLS.
STATE NORMAL SCH0L,
HARRISONBURG, VA.

For the higher education OF young
ladies and the professional training Of
teachers. Location unsurpassed.
Modern dormitory. Tuition free. Liv-
ing expenses low. First year begins
September %, 1909. Send for free IL
Iustrated announcement to
JULIAN A. BURRUSS, Pres,
May 28-3m Harrisonburg, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
The Lost Donkey.

In Turkey they tell stories about
Nasr-ed- Din and his donkey. Once upor
a time when the donkey was lost Nasr
ed-Din went about seeking 1t. at TIE
same time giving thanks as he went.
"why do you give thanks| asked
his friend. 81 see no cause for thank
fulness."
cause enough" was the prompt re
ply. "Why. man alive, If | had beer
along with that donkey Id have beer
lost toop-New York Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Desirable.

A lady just arrived from Australia
was recently negotiating with an agen
In London for Il house In one OF tn
newer districts Of KenSington. Sh
asked il il was Il Dice neighborhood.
"lt is thoroughly desirable, madam,
replied the house agent. They are
without exception. soup and fish fam
tltoo
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
nThA Last Ditch"

A dignified origin can be given to
the expression 10 die in the last
ditch" On the death Of DE Witt the
Prince of Orange was made head OF
the Dutch republic. Despite bis youth
he displayed the courage and tenacity
of his race. do you not see your
country is lost?" asked the Duke OF
Buckingham. who had been sent to ne
gotiate at The Hague. There Is q
sure way never to sec Il lost" replied
william, land that is TO die In the
last ditch"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27

jenkins speaking tc his friend the
editor about the death Of Richie. the
millionaire much Is he worth
wonder? Editor tabseutmindedly'-
Not much. Nci more than n quarter
OF a column at the outside.-Chicaso
Record Ha-""
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
AImavs Pickinr,

An amusing story Is told Of the an
swer given by London waif to q Sal
vation Army captain. The Jealous Off
Ger bad asked the boy what work he
did to provide him with food. etc. aud
the reply was. II pick strawberries In
the summer. pick hops In the au-
tumn. | pick pockets iD the winter, aud
oakum for the rest of the year"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
ke Got Married.

Our cook, said the family man. had
a beau who called on her often. but
finally his visits ceased. ! asked her
one day what had become Of her for
mer attentive beau, and she said he
bad got married.
"Since he got married" said She
"he don't come around any more
Married" said |. surprised. Why
I thought be would marry you"
$50 be did," said the cook. k.-Brown'
ing's Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
After the Race.

$50 your horse was dIstanced. was
hep
"Yes."
did you have anything on him"
81 thought 7 had Jockey on him
but It seems | didn't"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
A Modest Request.

Husband Of Gifted Writer-ls your
novel nearly done!
Gifted Writer Yes. my dear. but my
hero must die. you know.
"Weli. after he's dead. will you sew
tbis button on for me- Flicgende
Batter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Utter Contempt.

II s'pose you wouldn't marry me II
/ were the only man on earthT'
81 wouldn't even be engaged to you.'
responded the girl. IF you were the
only man at summer resort.'eKan.
sas City Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Ohl

How did you act when be pro
posedT
81 sank gracefully on one knee
"How ridiculous. What In he world
did you sink on your knee forT
ION his Anee, not mine. ."-Houston
Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27

Tf were you." he said as they
started ont to dinner. I'D get me an
other washerwoman That waist Of
yours is very badly ironed. What's
the natter" for suddenly he saw
tear in the eye Of the impecunious girl
81 ironed IL myself" said she.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Progress lmpeded.

First Member DE Streak didn't
have her way at the dress reform meet
ing this afternoon. d'd she? Second
Member-No: her gown fitted her so
tightly HAT sue couldn't make mo-
n.-PucE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Times TO Lauuh.

Ais the old man always so glum
a. this? B.-By no means. He laugh,
twice a year. spring and fall. whcr
the new women's hats come in.-Flie
gende Blatter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Made Him Sick.

"What's the matter: You look aw'
fully white. Se1slck"
"Naw. There's u girl down below
reading .ove letter aloud to another
girI."- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Strictly Business.

TheorIst-You believe In giving cred
Il to whom credit is due. don't you ;
Practical Man-Y-yes. but ! make ev
erybody else pay cash.-Chicago Trib-
une
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Stumped.

why, Puss. you people here don't
know anything about fruit Out In
Oregon we raise apples as big as your
head"
do you raise peaches as big as l
am. Uncle PbiI?'
"Why-er-ahr'-C Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
No Doubt About IL.

"Was he wounded seriously" asked
the reporter, hurrying to the scene OF
the affray.
He was" briefly answered the po-
liceman. Ibid yez think 1t was IN
T-Exchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Both Alike.

Mother (complainingly)- seems
TO have forgotten us at college. MS
Iatters are so short. Father (tersely)--
So Is Will when be writes 'em.-Baic-
more American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
The Lesson,

Sunday School Teacher What do we
learn from the story OF the man who
was told 10 lake up his bed and walk
Small Sammie-Wc learn that they
had folding beds In ancient times
Chicago News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
The Sour PHILOSOPHER

"Some people give trouble a hug"
"WellP'
"Others carry the filtration too far
and get married. Washington Her
aid.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
A Novel Dialogue.

Man (under the bureau)-lf l gel
hold of that - collar button I'll
I'll
Collar Button from under the bed)-
Quite so. And you'll get 1t In the
neck!-Brooklyn Life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Muddlsd,

she-Of course I'm not as old as you
think ! am.
He-i hope not-l mean yUi can't hc
that is-how old are you!-Cleveland
:iaiu Dealer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Iudrment.

Never Judge a town by the size of
the type with which Its name Is print-
cd on the map OF a rniIroad that doe7ft
pass through M.--lhieago 2ecord.Esr-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
Quite a Difference.

Customer--Can't you give anything
or to q clergyman? TradesmaD-Not
"A this instance. sir. You see. these
goods IL different from yours. These
Is guaranteed goods. Life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27

Blobbs-wbat an egoiistlcal fellow
Talkalot H.. When yOu are with him
he expects yuu to 10 all ears. SlVli's
Yes; and you End him to be all rs
--Phlladelphia Record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27

True merrment may be distinguished
from false by the fact that it bears re
lection. We can think Of Ii witt
pleasure next day and next week.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27

The Man DO You think you could
learn to love me, darling? The Darling
Il don't know: ] might. ! learned
Greek wLcs | was a GIRL illustrated
Bits.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
There are no small steps In great af
tairs.-De RetZ.
a Household Matter.

Housemaid - Please, sir, will you
come at once? The drorin rooms on
fire. Master-Well, go and tell your
mistress. You know | never interfere
In household matters.-Punch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
The Dunsmore Business College, OF
Staunton, have more applications for
graduates than they can supply.
Very Low Weekend Round Trip
Fares,

Now in effect via SOUTHERN
RAILWAY from Washington and
Alexandria to Somerset, Warrenton,
Harrisonburg, Bluemont and inter-
mediate points and from these stations
to Alexandria and Washington, linn
ned returning until Monday following
date of sale. These tickets will con-
tinue to be sold until and including
Sunday, October 3rd, 1909.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27

Love. like fortune. turns upon
wheel aud Is very much given TO rs
Inc and falling. Vanbrugh.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
FOR SALE.

. aood dwelling on North Main
..at n NV west side) with seven rooms
stree., ,"d nd good cellar, electric lights
pa9ry = mouutain water In the house,
8nu xn~90n n. Price reasonable
nice ,os - !. N. DAVIS & 90,
Aopiy " RsaU Estate Agents,
Woods sock VI
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
ShenandoahHeraId
ADVERTISING RHTEs

Advertisements will be inserted
at One Dollar per square OF ten
lines or less, for the first insertion
and 80 cents for each subsequent
insertion.
&Quarterly or yearly adver
tisements by contract.
TUnless the number of inser.
tions is marked upon the manu-
script, advertisements will be pub
lished until forbidden and charged
accordingly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-27
If You Want to Drive, Come Here

lam now running FIRST cLAs
LIVERY in Woodstock with my ho'ei
can furnish you teams you will en-
;ov driving. Good horses and nice
. equipment. NOTHING CHEAP ,d LOOKING INC
.sont any outfit which leaves my
s..hls Prices reasonable and good
service. orr1mAN
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-11-30
TWO SURVEYS UP
THE METHOW
c. s. TAYLOR, WHO RETURNED
YESTERDAY, STATES THAT
DENTS EXPECT RAILROAD.

c. S. Taylor returned yesterday
from a several days trip to the Met
how valley. This was his first trip
north and he is very much in love
with the picturesque Methow valley.
He states that that it is an ideal place
for a home, with its fertile valley
abundant water and grand scenery.
Mr.. Taylor states that there are two
railroad surveys being made up the
valley-one on each side of the Met
how river. The lines now are already
beyond Twisp and the people in that
section are feeling very jubilant over
the prospects of railroad. He
states that the Methow valley has
this year received a large influx of
new settlers and a great many Of the
Dig ranches are being cut up to make
homes for more people.
Mr.. Taylor is the owner of the old
Dunbar ranch of ten acres on Murray
avenue.