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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

Mr.. Gus Watkins has disposed of
his interest in the blacksmith shop on
20th and Forest avenue and has sew
cred his connection with Mr.. Schlie-
mann he is spending a few days this
week down to his old home in Albany,
visiting his father and sister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

been invited to deliver the Lincoln Day
address at Keokuk and also at Otttmwa
on Feb. IL. He has accepted the inyi-
tation from Keokuk and will address
the meeting so be held in the Seventh
Street Baptist church in that city on
that occasion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29
G. "A. Groves, the president,
and Arthur Emery, the secretary
are OK, and are going ahead
strengthening the order.
ALslA NEWS.

Presiding Elder N. 4. Gordon assist,
ed Rev. ]. n. Bell with his revival
meetings the past week. Rev. Lewis
Of Buxton will assist him next week.
Mrs. Harris attended services at
Hooking last Sunday.
The Sewing Circle club will meet
with Mrs q. Jones on Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

a The Callahan club met Wednesday
1T The home III Mrs. Lizzie Green on
ssl4th place. the afternoon was spent in
music directed by Mrs. Green, q dainty
lunch was served, the next meeting
will be with Mrs. Hyde on 18th ftreet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

8g Mr. w. H. Milligan, q. M. OF Iowa,
of Cedar Rapids was in our city last
Friday and set up new lodge OF
members. with the aid OF the Enter
prise lodge. The officers are as fol
lows: s. Joe Brown, W. NJ; Chas.
Cousins, S. W.; j. E. Emanuel, J. W.;
Levi Riley, Treas; E. M. Morgan
Secty.; j. w Heath. s. D.; VIM, John
SON. u. d. and Wesley Hurd, Tyler.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

Mr. and Mrs H. w. Walden Of 5th
street Highland Park are made happy
over the arrival Of . pound baby
girl, both mother and child are doing
well.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

Mrs. Geo. Taylor Of Boone. and MISS
Mae Coleman formerly Of Boone, are
il our city visiting friends. the latter
Ia living in St. Louis, Mo, where she
has been elected as supply teacher
il the public schools OF that city, she
is ) graduate Of the Boone High
school, they made pleasant call at
the Bystander Office, Mrs. Taylor pay
$inr herlannual subscription dues.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

The old-fashioned concert and sup
per given last Tuesday evening was q
success. The old fashioned costumes
provoked great deal Of laughter and
the supper was splendid. The young
mems quartette gavea number OF se-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

The intellectual Improvement Club
met last Friday with Mrs. Cbas, Cous.
in, and the American Literature lesson
aroused much interest. The Club will
meet next Friday with Mrs. J. R.
Erickson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29
Notes on Racial Progress
AS REPORTED BY THE NATIONAL NEG
Ro BUSINESS LEAGUE.

Turing the second week IN
January, local leagues were or
sganized at Lexington, Statesville
Asheyil1e, N. G., and Spartan
burg, S. c., by the organizer,
Mr.. Chas. II. Moore. He also,
visited aud addressed the mem
bers Of the Leagues at Salisbury,
N, C.
The Forsythe Savings & Trust
Company of Winston-Salem n.
c., made its annual report De-
cember "a, 1908. In it may be
seen that from May II, 1907,
when the bank first opened for
business, to December the "A,
1908. It transacted a volume of
business amounting to 1902, 1858
The bank pays 4 per cent interest
on all deposits. Mr.. J. S. Hill is
president and Prof. F. NJ. Ken
nedy is cashier. I.
Mr.. B. A. Walton, Jr., brother
of Lester A. Walton of the New
York age, has recently opened a
large tea ard coffee store, 1729H
Third Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
He is very hopeful of the busi-
ness outlook in the place where
he has pitched his tent, and OF
course, is sanguine of success.
The Ninth Anniversary cele-
bration Of the Negro Business
League Of Bristol, Tenn, was
held in Lee Street M. E. Church
the evening of January 9TH. The
principle feature Of the occasion
was a very forceful and interest
ing address delivered by Judgs
John w. Price on the subject
s'The Laws of Progress" he
said in substance that, If the
Negro would succeed he must
obey such laws aud at the same
time build up strong character
The auditorium of the church
was filled, many whites being II
the audience. Besides the ad'
dress there was program render
ed. Mr.. Robert E. Clay is presl'
| dent of the League.
It is said that politics some
times makes strange bed-fellows
Business sometimes does likewise
For instance: On the first day
Of the year in Baltimore a Jewish
Capitalist by name OF Ephra''mr
Macht, opened 1.-THE Peoples
Bank" on the corner of Hoffman ina
lstreet and Druid Hill avenue
While he president, neverthe
less he has associated with hin
a number of colored men VIII
Ihave taken stock in the in stitu
/ ton. Mr.. Alfred H. Pitts, {
prosperous poultry dealer, IS tn b
cashier, and one Mr.. Anderson,
Il former school teacher, is III
bookkeeper. An expert y whit I
man ID that kind Of business ni !: !
also attached to the institution
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29
KANSAS NEGRO FARMERS
ENTHUSIASTIC.
The Sunflower Agricultural Holds
Best rleeting in its History Or
ganization Has Grown In Num-
bers and Wealth.

Special from the Topeka Plaindealer.
The ninth annual meeting OF
the Sunfower Agricultural assoc
iation, held in this city last week
was a success The organization
is growing rapidly. There were
over forty farmers, present, repre-
senting more than 5000 acres oi
land and thousands dollars III
stock, grain and implements.
The colored farR,srs Uf Kansas
are being aroused to a sense Of
duty. They know that the farm
is the place to get start and
they are advocating it. The
young cclored men are beginning
to get interested. There were
more at this meeting than any
since its organization.
The association has purchased
100 acres of land near Kansas
City to be plated in ten acre
tracts for truckers and those who
wish TO live in the country.
During the three days session
several papers were read on farm
Improvement. Robert l.. Woods
Strong City, a single young man,
who has large mule ranch and
knows the business, told them
about the raising of mules, more
land and alfalfa.
J. F. Buchanan spoke on wheat
growing. He is one Of the 1arg.
est growers around Great Bend.
Rice aud Coffey Of Frankfort,
two of the most successful farm.
ers in Marshall county, told how
an all-around farmer can succeed.
Mrs. r. P. Brown of DUNLAP
discussed the dairy and its advan
tages. She told them how to get
good butter, and how to make il
pay. c. D. Patterson OF Paola,
who farms over 300 acres tol6
about the corn testing. He is a
young man who took hold after
the death of his father and i.
carrying on the farm to success
His mother and two sisters assis'
him. We need more young mer
him.
The association adjourned t
meet in June.
A banquet was held at th,
Washam Friday evening for tb'
farmers.
The following officers wer,
elected: &. A. Groves, Edwards
vile, president; ]. r. Rogers
Princeton, ist vice president; 2nt
vice president, Mrs. N L. French
Kansas City; 3rd vice president
George l. Martin, Great Bend
4th vice president, W.T.. Turner
Topeka; sec'y, Arthur Emery
Lawrence; treasurer, ]. G. Grove
Edwardsville; member Of exccu
tive committee, G. D. Patterson
| Paola.
Keep on, Sunflower Agricultur
ist; open the eye of the colore,
brother il the city; wake him
shake him up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

Mrs. Thos. Williams and daughter
Maud. Of Minneapolis, who have been
visiting in the city the past few weeks
spent last week 1T Indianola visiting
her brother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

Mr.. G. b Brown OF Highland Park
is conducting q local Sunday school
far the benefit Of those who cannot
come So far to the church, all are in.
vited to attend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

Mrs. r. N. Hyde left Thursday
morning for Iowa City to visit her
daughter who is attending the State
University for q few days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

Mr. Thornton King enjoyed pleas
ant visit from his sister Mrs. Jennie
last week, Mrs. King left fer Missouri
and Texas to visit relatives,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

Mr.. Henry West who has been up in
Canada for the past two years, returned
to the city last week and will remain
here indefinite.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

Mr.. 8. A. Spencer, one Of our sub.
scribers from Colfax was Capitol
City visitor this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29
Mrs. N. E Morton who has been
quite i'll is better.
Mr.. Elbert Hall and his new wife
will soon 60 to housekeeping.

Mrs. q Z. Saunders, is the hostess
10 her sister Mrs. Charlotte of Kansas
City this week. NV
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29
CITY NEWS.

IN. b. you have relatives or
lr1ends visiting In the city or going to
make : visit, please inform us; we
solicit all your local news.-Ed.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29

Atty S. Joe Brown, president Of the
Iowa state Afro American Council. mas
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-29
Extra Boiling Beef,
Sc. 6Hc. 7hc

Keg Herring 75c
8 Family Mackerel Csc
Fancy Eloater Mackerel. a. ,25C
Mammoth Bloater :35c
Smoked IIa!ibut, Salmon, Had
dies, Boneless Herring, Roll
Nope, Spiced Sardines, Boneless
Goldfish, Whole Goldfish, Imported
and Domestic Cheese, Smoked
Blcaters. 3,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
Methodist Picnic.

The Sunday School picnic last Thurs
dav was a success in the fullest measure.
The grown folks had done everything
possible to make the occasion one of
pleasure and enjoyment. A little after
9o'clock the train with its four passenger
cars, filled with both old and young, and
faithful Austin with a baggage car full of
dinner baskets-tubs, ice, lemons,
ETC., started out and soon reached the
annual stopping place-Stone's park.
Mr. Stone met us as usual with his
hearty handshake and words of well
come. Here we found seats, swings,
croquet sets, tents, III fact every comfort
and amusement provided, even to the
jumping rope, and some of the matrons
proved through the medium of this rope
that they were not one bit old and
clumsy, but active and light of foot yet.
We had a number of contests for both
young and old. Ice water and cold ice
lemonade was there in abundance for
ALL A few minutes after II o'clock
bountiful spread was made under the
lovely shade trees, where everything |
that was good to eat was visible. The
finest barbecued meats, boiled ham,
fried chicken, salads, tomatoes, pickles,
olives, lightest breads, richest cakes, and
many, many delicacies we have not time
nor space to mention, were amply sup
piled. After dinner the baskets were
turned over to Austin and his assistants,
then after rest Under the Shade of
the Trees, we boarded the train for
Hickman to view the Mighty Waters. .
A delightful time was spent there-some
some boatriding, sightseeing, some
listing and the greater number climb
ng the steps to the courthouse. Then
he ride home at 6 O lock-such a glo-
.ious treat and SO good-humored and
oily the crowd we have seldom seen.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
WINS THE WATCH.
Miss Fannie Miner, Of Number Seven,
Wins Contest Premium.

In The Commercial Popular Girl Vot-
ing Contest for the two weeks endiHo
July 81, last week, Miss Fannie Milnor
wins the lady's gold watch for the Most
subscriptions turned in -
The most important stage Of the con-
test is now at hand This week the
extra vote offered for every $40 in sub
scription turned in is 5000. The vote
will be reduced 1000 each week until
the close of the contest.
This week we publish the standing of
the contestants in order to accommodate
some who have inquired and are anxious
to know what advantages and what OPP
portunities they have for winning the
grand premium-the piano-as follows:
Outside of the city Miss Emma Lee
leads with So, 500 votes,
closely followed in the order named by
Miss Fannie Miner and Miss Lula Lee.
In the city Miss Oral Pace leads with
Ill 500 votes, closely followed in order
named by Miss Pearl Floyd, Miss Vir-
yinia Penick and Miss Bessie Rowland.
The race between the girls in the city
S not by any means one sided. Miss
Pace leads, but the other girls have a |
cry liberal vote, and in the present
tatus of the contest it cannot be fore
old who will win. Between the girls
outside of the city the race is very, very
lose and the prospects are that it will
e interesting to the end.
There is no reason why any girl with
he pluck and energy may not make a
inning race so far as either one of the
ontests is concerned
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
Keeping in Line.

1t is the policy of the dependable
jewellers and opticians, Bransford &
Andrews, to allow no cheeseparing econ
omy to reduce their enterprise and en-
thusiasm in business, and therefore, in
order to meet the demands of their in
creasing custom, they are taking adj
vantage of the most ingenious and latest
inventive apparatus in their jewelry
and optical store and selesroom.
The latest addition to the store is a
Mediaometer embracing the Jogging
system of testing the eyes, very finely
adjusted, perfect and complete appara-
tus, comprising an automatic system of
adjustable lenses, which dispenses with
the old and troublesome method of
taxing the sight with abrupt changes
from one focus to another, sometimes
irritating to the eyes and annoying to
the patient.
By the use of the Mediaometer the eye
is directed through a telescope-shaped
provided with a complete
set of lenses and guage for adjusting
same. When one test is made the eye
Fan then be logged, giving time for re-
taxation before another tense is used,
md thus avoid the Objectionable features
IF the old system. The adjusting APP
1aratus can be so manipulated that a
perfect test of the eye can be made and
suitable glasses fitted
The Mediaometer will add largely to
3ransford & Andrews popular patron
ge.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
A Little Surprise Basket.

This morning. July q, l was busy
at my usual routine of work, fastening
through to prepare dinner, when l heard
gentle knock at the door. On going
to answer the summons l met Mr.
Dorrell Harris with the incest little
basket of fruit and flowers. In the
center was lovely red rose, the Giant
of Battle. I knew it because it was one
of my dear mothers favorite roses.
When [ sat down to admire the beauti-
full flowers scattered over the fruit and
thought how nice to be so kind and
I was reminded that this
nice little surprise was presented by Mrs.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
District Meeting.

There will be a joint meeting of the
women of the Foreign and Home Mis-
sionary Societies of the Union City
District at the Methodist church, in
Union City, August IS, 1909.
Our program will soon be perfected
and we hope to arouse interest by
counsel and information, and thereby
beget enthusiasm among the various
societies of the district.
We expect to have with us Mrs. r.
w. Mcdonald, of Nashville, on the
afternoon and evening of the 10Th.
Let all delegates and visitors send in
their names promptly to Mrs. H. 7.
Butler, Union City, Tenn.
Mrs. w. G. SELLERS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06

Harris, the dauster Of Mr.. John Gun
bingham. Her ancestors were among
the old pioneers of Obion County-the
Cunninghams and Garrisons. | take
pleasure in rendering these good people
many thanks and appreciation for re-
membering us in our little cottage home
where we have fruit and flowers only
now and then.
Like an oasis in the desert the sweet
scented basket reminded me of a cool,
refreshing drink of water when the
tongue is parched and dry and the body
is tired, one of the greatest luxuries
we are permitted to enjoy.
There is no one who loves the good
and beautiful any more than does the
writer.
ANN MCALIsTER CLoAR.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
The Board.

HE Board Of Mayor and Aldermen
NIT on Tuesday night this week in reg
uIlar session, there being very little busi-
Mess of a special character transacted.
The report of the chairman of the
committee on finance was made for the
month ending July = 22,5=1oaa showing a
ca r Ess.1sseo nr The city treasury Of
/ 50, 700 in round numbers.
The chairman of the water and light
committee reported, but one Of the
most interesting reports of the meeting
was made by Supt w. L, Alexander,
giving comparative statement Of the
business done by the Water and Light
Works for the first half of the year
1908 and the first half of the year 1909.
The net gain in profits of the plant for
the year 1909 over the year 1905 was
nearly 81, 500.
The subject of sidewalks was dis
cussed. Members of the Board offered
suggestions as to the various methods
of building concrete walks and the kind
that should be used. They also dis
posed of another question which will
figure largely in the building of con-
crete walks. 1t seems that some citi-
zens have proceeded to build walks with
the understanding that the city was to
pay half the cost without reference to |
the size of the walks or the manner of |
building them, and a resolution was
passed that hereafter no walks would
De accepted unless they came within
he provisions of the city regulations.
t is therefore incumbent upon every
me who expects to take advantage of
he offer of the city to pay half the
ost of building concrete walks to get
from the street committee
efore proceeding. Walks laid indis-
to meet the wishes of the
roperty owner cannot be uniform and |
lerefore not advisable, and the city
i'll not accept any that do not conform
} the regulations prescribed therefor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
Death of Infant

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Bur
nett sympathize with them in the loss
of their little daughter, Ruby Powell.
She was only days old and died at the
family home in Dallas, Texas. The
sad news was received in this city We'd
nesday by Mrs. Burnett's mother, Mrs.
Sallie Jackson.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
John R. Bond.

Hon. John r. Bond has formerly
announced his candidacy for re-elec-
ton as judge of the Thirteenth Judicial
Circuit,s composed of Crockett, Hay
wood, Benton, Carroll, Henry and Glib
son counties.
He is one of the ablest iurists in
the State, faithful and courageous in
the discharge of every duty" says the
Paris Post-Intelligencer and he dis
penses justice without fear or favor to
all a like.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
At Reelfoot.

Large crowds of people from all over
the county and Kentucky are gathered
at Shaw's Park on Reelfoot Lake this
week. Last Monday John Adams, Bud
Thomas and others left for the lake,
and next week the Dietzel Club, includ-
ing the McAlisters, Herrings and 9TH
ers will go to camp for ten days.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
Married,

Melvin L, Nichols, formerly of Troy,
but now an attache of this office, and
Miss Alta Keene, of the local office,
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph
Co., were married at the Cumberland
Presbyterian manse last Sunday after
noon by the pastor, Rev. j. L. Hudgins.
The bride and groom are known to a
large circle OF friends and are popularity
esteemed We extend congratulations
and fluctuations.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
Bought Grocery Stock.

j. A. Jackson, heretofore connected
with the w. S. Jackson & Son business
house in Southside, has bought the
Yates stock Of groceries on the corner
OF South Church street and Second and
solicits a share of the trade. Mr.. Jack
son is offering liberal inducements to
the trade.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
Woodman dwelling.

All sovereigns of neighboring camps
are cordially invited to be present and
take part in the unwilling of VIM. Har-
rison's monument at Cane Creek on
third Sunday, August 10, 1909, at
$50 p. m.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
Steaming Up.

The Union City Canning Company
started up for a few days run this week.
Next week and thereafter probably the
cannery will be running full time. The
tomatoes here are good, -but the mar
ket price for the past year or two has
not been encouraging.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
Ice Cream Supper Called In.

There will be no ice cream served Fri
day night by the John B. Gordon Chap
ter as stated in last week issue. The
members of the band have requested
that the supper be called in, as it is
perfectly well understood by them that
no one can have a supper at or near the
park during an open air concert.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
Disagreeable at Home.

Lots of men and women who are
agreeable with others get cranky" at
home. t'snot disposition, it's the liver
If you find in yourself that you feel
cross around the house, little things
worry you, just buy bottle of Ballard's
Herbine and put your liver in shape.
You and everybody around you will
feel better for it. Price 90 cents per
bottle. Sold by Mailing Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
NINE WHOLE DAYS IN ST. LOUIS
Midsummer Excursion
Via Mobile & Ohio r. r.
Tuesday, Aug. II
CO nm CAIRO TO ST. LOUIS O. nm
OZsUU AND RETURN OZlUU

Tickets will be sold for REGULAR
and SPECIAL trains August II and will
be good for return up to and including
Wednesday, August 25, 1909.
ADJUSTMENTS: American League Base
ball Games, st. Louis VS. Boston and
New York; high-class attractions at the
summer gardens.
For time of trains and tickets apply
to nearest agent Of the Mobile & Ohio
Railroad JOHN M. BEALL,
Gen. Passenger Agent, st. Louis, Mo.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
Says MeGowan:

TOO many men forget th difference
bechune fore-handed an four-handed,
in deal wut dheir fellows. Cleveland
News.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
Do You?

/ dunno; | dunno
I can't tell you why tits So
But there are some things | never could
see through.
Why are the girls SO firty2
What keeps Willie's face SO dirty?
| dunno, no, don't-do you?
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06

Now is the time to get summer
prices on coal. Call 100.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
LOW RATE EXCURSION
MOBILE & OHIO r. r.

Tickets will be sold for REGULAR
and SPECIAL trains leaving Mobile
August IA, and will be good to return,
leaving st. Louis or Chicago until and
including August 81, 1909. For time
of trains and all further information,
apply to nearest Agent of the Mobile &
Ohio Railroad, or
II. E. JONES, JR.,
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Meridian, Miss.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-06
POPULAR
LOW RATE EXCURSION
-NlA-
MOBILE s. OHIO R.R.
AUGUST IL, 1909
AND RETURN

Greatly reduced fares to many other
points also. Tickets on sale August II,
limited to return leaving destination not
later than August 81, 1909 For further
particulars and tickets apply to nearest
Agent of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, or
H. f. JONES, JR.,
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Meridian Miss.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14

" here UtsI bargalIS are IOunu IN hoteIS, apdrt-
ment and lodging houses, fats.
SWELL little boarding house. 2S rooms; rent
S165: we'll and newly furn.; have % hoarders;
doing well; want larger house; price 81. 500.
New modern apart. house. 56 rooms: swell To-
cation; 2. and room apts.; has halls. stairs
and 3 3 room apis. furnished elegantly; balance
rented unfurnished: a snap 1000.
Elegantly furnished downtown hotel Of 65
rooms; reasonable rent; doing good business
owing TO difficulties in family at bargain.