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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22
NEW ERA IN OCEAN TRAVEL.
The lusitania's Transatlantic Record
Forecasts "Three Day Boat"

J me LuSltdnldS tranSSUdntiC hoCOro
Forecasts "Thrse Day Boat"
The sensational transatlantic record
Of the steamship Lusitania marks a
wonderful advance In oceanic travel.
In crossing from lightship to lightship
In days. ii hours and AZ minutes she
opens the era Of the -four day boat"
Now the nautical sharps are figuring
just how soon three day boat" can
be built.
Never before has man crossed the
Atlantic so quickly as did the passen-
gers who stepped ashore from the
giant Cunarder. They had clipped
day from the ocean barrier. They had
set new standard for speed. They
had smashed all previous records for
transatlantic travel They were the
first voyagers to leave London on Sat-
urday and Queenstown on Sunday and
arrive In New York on Thursday.
Science, skill and unlimited expend-
iture have been striving for O quar-
ter of a century for tho prize cap
tured by the Lusitarla. The six day
boat set the early records more than
twenty-five years ago. The five day
boat came along ten years later. Fri
day landings in New York have been
common ever since the christening
days of Lucania and Campania. fifteen
years ago.
Then began the tremendous struggle
to eliminate anotL day. st. Paul
and st. Louis of t. American line
clipped Off few hours. The Cunard-
ers got speed up to reach New York
Friday morning. The Germans en-
tered the race. Deutschland made
wonderful speed and established rec
ords that lasted for years. Kaiser
Wilhelm III. cut off more minutes.
Lusitania and MauretaMa came out
two years ago and saved more hours,
but only to be forced to anchor late at
night down New York bay outside the
four day goal. Now that it has been
gained there will start afresh the race
Of shipbuilders and engine builders for
4 three day record.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
BLACKSBURG VA.

Degree courses in Agriculture, Horti-
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Geology, Civil, Mining, Mechanical und
Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy and
Metallosre ply, and Preparatory Veter-
mary Medicine. Sixty. foUI Instructors,
Thoroughly Equipped Shops. Labora-
tories and Barns. Steam heating and
electric lights IN dormitories. Library
$4,000 volumes. Farm Of l 100 acre.
sosooL OF AesIeUBTuRAL APPRENTICES
Zone Year Course for Young Farmers)
Total cest Of session OF nine months.
neludfng tatios and ether fees, board,
washing, uniforms, medical attendance.
etc., $4,000. Cost OF Virginia stu
dsntA, S226. "a.
The next sessions opens Wednesday,
September 23nd, 1909.
PAUL B. BARRMeRR. ND, LID.
July 2 % 4 mo PTvsfdsat
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22
.Np%4 " Norfolk 6 Western
SCHEDULE IN EFFEcT. JUNE 20, 1909
LEAVE BUENA VISTA

2.20 p.m.-For Bristol and informed.
late stations. Pullman Buffet sleep.
er to Bristol. Connects at Roanoke
with st. Louis Express for all points
West. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
Columbus, and Cincinnati Cafe Car.
III a.m.-For Roanoke. Bluefield,
Pocahontas, Norton. Winston Salem,
Charlotte, WEIGH and Intern ediats
stations. Pullman Sleeper to Gary.
Cafe Dining Car.
1.t7 p.m.-Fpr Hagerstown, Phila.
delphia. New York. Pullman Buffet
Sleepers via HaRerstown for Harris
burg, Philadelphia and New York.
1885 pm. For BaP Philadel.
phia and New York Pullman Sleeper to
Philadelphia and New York.
Rates, time tables and information
cheerfully furnished upon application
to Agent n. 4 w. Ry.
W. B. BEVILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt. M.F. BRAGG,
Roanoke, Va. Trav. Pa,s.Agt
Jan, Is '09'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22
Baltimore 6 Ohio R. R.
SCHEDULE IN EFFRor MAY 80, 1909
LEXINGTON
All Trains Daily Except Sunday

HARRlSONBURG, WINCHESTER,
CHARLESTOWN and HAkPER'6
FERRY, Depart 400 am, 1900 noon
l.S0 p. IN. Arrive coop. N,
CHICAGO, Depart 400 O. NJ, 1900
noon. Arrive 600 p. m.
PlTTSBURG, Depart 400 am 1900
noon.
WASHINGTON & BALTIMORE, De.
part 400 a. m, 1900 noon $50 p. m.
Arrive 600 p. IN.
HAGERSTOWN 4 FREDERICK,
Depart 400 a. IN. Arrive 600 p. m.
apr SOC.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22
Her Qualification.

Father-NOw. look here. you girls
when you grow up one Of you must be
able to speak French and the other
German. Irenda-All right. dad. and
Muriel had better learn German. be-
cause she can gargle best.-Punch.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22
Astronomical.
AStTonomlSdi.
Some curious and Interesting astro

Some curious ana interesting astro-
nomi'al Y''-"r~,c'.a are go "f"d In
the old Chinrrc annals which - ln 4
to great antiquity. In Is; 3. c. Il
night is mentioned wilhrr. c!oui$ and
without STAYS. This may 'rlApS re-
fer to Il total eclipse Of the sun. hut
II so the eclipse h not mentioned In
the Chinese list Of eclipses. In the year
141 Il. c. It Is stated that the sun and
moon appeared Of deep red color dur
ing five days. phenomenon which
caused great terror among the peo-
pie, In "A b. G.. it is related that Il
star as large as the moon appeared
and was followed In its motion by sew
eral stars of ordinary size. phis
probably refers to an unusually large
holide, or fire ball. In IS B. O. a fan
o. meteorio stonssts recorded.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22
Assurina.

Have courage. count. Father won't
hurt you. Why, he told me only yes
terday that II he had to pay so much
for you he certainly wouldn't do any
thing to damage yOu.-Life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22
.s T?Gi.

"Sasan wuz once Il angel in heaven
wuzn't he?'
"Yes, but. like de rest of US, be des
couldn't stand prosperity" - Atlanta
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22

Equality may be all right, but no hu.
man power can convert it into fact
Balzac.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22

You may have sample bottle sent free
bym mail Address DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
harnton, N. Y. Mention this paper and
rememberthe name, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, and the address, Binghamton,
N. Y, on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22
FACTS AND FIGURES OF
LUSITANIA'S GREAT RACE.

& Time of voyage. 4 days II hours
3 AZ minutes.
? Average miles per hour, 25.S5.
Full days runs In knots, ESQ., e52, (
Z COL. CAT.
Distance from Daunt's Rock Hight
ship 10 Ambrose Channel ltghtship,
2,7S4 miles.
Number Of passengers and crew,
$500.
Coal consumed. 1850 tons per day. Z
Cost OF coal at 1875 per ton, S3.H2 (
per day.
Total coal consumed on voyage.
s 5000 tons; cost. SIC, $50.
Passengers landed and mails de- Z
hvered four days from Queenstown z
for first time.
%%N|G%%H<S<1G<S< NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22
Great Reduction In
MILLINERY
NOW

/ also have . nice line of White
Goods and Embroi cries, Val
Laces, etc. that l am going to
sell at very low prices Want to
close ont my hite Goods and
Embroideriee need more time and
space for millinery Have a nice
line of Kid Gloves and Silk
Gloves, Fancy Hose both silk and
Isle, all colors, Plaid Top SOCKS
in large and small sizes for Child
rem. Call and look over my line.
B. N. HUTTON
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect Il.
How TO Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours;
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22

the back are also symptoms that tell you
the kidneys and bladder are out of order
and need attention.
What To Do.
There Is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulfills almost every wish in correcting
rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part of the urinary
passage. Corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled to go often
through the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
immediate effect of Swanp-Root is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest be-
cause its remarkable
health restoring prop /F6HFTET6NNsNSa
critics. If you need f:::AAea::::tss.. ..Ex.:es
medicine you should ::::::.:s |: :: :.
have the best. Sold by &i5sss EsSsssEEEzN
druggists in fifty-cent a:3s5s 1--WE
snu one-uollar sizes. Home OF Swamp-kOOt
You may have sample bottle sent free
by mail Address DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
harufOu NJ " Mention, fb;e ,orar o,,J
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-22

a DrlCk dust SeQ1-
ment, or settling,
stringy or milky
appearanceo often
indicates CO un-
healthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; too fire.
quent desire to
pass IL or main in
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
MAINE GHOST ON HORSEBACK.
Peculiar Spook That Has Struck Ter
ror to Farmer Folk.

The horseback riding ghost is the
very latest variety that has appeared
in Bowdoinham, and he is a particu-
lar spirit, making visitations only at
certain times.
The hunters ghost, they call him,
and the big man on the big white
horse who comes galloping down the
Lisbon road on the full O the moon
right up to the side door of Sunny Crest
farm strikes terror to the heart OF
the farmer folk as he raps smartly
with his riding whip on the panels OF
the door. Whenever one appears IN
answer to the knock the ghost, SO
they tell the story, wheels round and
disappears at a gallop, turning into
the old woods road much used in revo-
lutionary times by the soldiers OF that
stormy period.
Ghost Of the old Cap'n, they call
him, connecting this horseback riding
spook with certain officer OF un,
savory fame who once haunted the
district of Maine. 1t is on the hunt
ers' moon when the ghost rides
abroad, and nervous people on the
Lisbon road are much disturbed by
this galloping horseman.-LeWiston
Journal. ST.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
TREATMENT THAT "aRows" IRON
Peculiar Property Of Castings Put 70
Practical Use.

Why should an iron CRATE bar BE-
:ome warped, twisted and cracked
after long use?
The reason appears to have. been
discovered by Alexander e. Outer.
bridge, Jr., of Philadelphia, who tells
as that cast iron when heated and
cooled swells SO that a bar OF It
becomes not only longer but thicker,
md that this increase in size may con-
hnue with subsequent heatings and
:oolings until the volume of the bar
8 40 per cent. larger than 1t was
originally.
Microscopic examination shows that
the texture Of the swelled bar has be-
come coarser grained. This discov-
sry, which was made about three
years ago, is now put to practical use
In various ways.
For instance, gas engine piston
that had worn small was caused to
"grow" by this method until it again
fitted its cylinder.
Again, several tons of steam radiar
tors that had been condemned as too
short We're successfully treated until
they could be used as at first
Intended
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
MARsHALLToWN ITEMS.
Especial to Bystander.)

Miss Hardina Gilmore returned home
from few weeks visit with relatives
in Des Moines.
Mr.. AL Walker was capital city visi-
tor u few days last week.
Mrs. G. p. Gilmore's condition has
improved so she is able to be around
in the house.
Rev. r P. Palmer was somewhat in
disposed last week, but was able to fill
his pulpit as usual Sunday
The Women's meeting which was
held at the Second Baptist church last
week was success. After short ad-
dress by the pastor two clubs were
organized to work for the benefit of
the church spiritually, financially and
socially.
Mrs. r. P. Palmer was elected presi-
dent of Golden Rule Club and Miss
Nellie Jackson president of the Silver
Leaf club. Other officers were also
elected who have the work of the clubs
at heart.
Mr.. Isaac Brown was brought home
from his work last week very sick, but
is reported to be much better at this
writing.
Excellent services were held at the
Second Baptist church Sunday, The
pastor preached in the morning from
subject, The Example of Faith in
Prayer" Evening subject, "God Plan
for Mans Happiness" The sermons
were delivered with power TO large
audience. The Sunday School was
well attended and the officers for the
ensuing year were elected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
NORMAL THEORY is. DlsPRovEp.
Quite Preposterous In the Light OF
Present.Day Extremlsm.

Philosophers seldom tire Of booming
the normal and deprecating the all
round abnormal tendency. They insist
that normal life Is good for our
bodies md exc for our consciences.
But this is absurd. We cannot en-
Joy ourselves and at the same time
be normal. Every pleasure is some
thing which Is abnormal to us. Every
man and woman at the present day
who sets out with the object Of
achieving distinction, or popularity OF
any description, must be abnormally
good or abnormally bad before 1t can
create an impression. The normal"
theory is a preposterous one.
Imagine woman in normal clothes!
At the present moment woman has
attained the pinnacle Of notoriety In
the opposite direction, and on its top
most point is set her hat Imagine
the successful athlete in q normal
condition. Imagine the winner OF Z
motor race as a normal pleasure
seeker; and there are others-tos
many to mention. Philadelphia REQ
ord.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
A FEW OF LIFE's PARADoxEs
All True, Though at First They Seem
=. to Read Rather Odd.

Peace we secure by armaments,
liberty by laws and constitutions,
simplicity and naturalness are the
consummate result of artificial breed
ing and training; health, strength and
wealth are increased only by LAVISH
use. expense and wear. Our mistrust
of mistrust engenders our CONNER
cial system of credit; our tolerance
of revolutionary utterances is the
only way of lessening their DANGER
our charity has to say no to beggars
in order not to defeat it's own ae-
sires; the true epicurean has to OBJ
serve great sobriety; the way to GER
tainty lies through radical DOUBT
virtue signifies not innocence but the
knowledge of sin and it's overcom-
ing. The ethical and religious lie
are full Of contradictions held in So
luton. You hate your enemy!-Weii'
forgive him, and thereby heap coa's
of fire on his head; to realize your.
self. renounce yourself; to save your
soul, first lose it; in short, die to i've.
Prof. William James, IN Hlppert
Journal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
CHILDREN OF EXALTED TASTES.
Little Ones Used to Dignitarles Of
High Estate.

A wellknown family in Catholic cir,
cles, living in Spring Garden street,
and blessed with three very small
daughters, spent last winter in
Rome, where the small daughters
were sent to school, The fam
ay. being quite Hospitality inclined,
entertained quite lavishly some of
the dignitaries of the Vatican.
Returning TO Philadelphia, they re-
ceived a hearty welcome, and among
others some of their old priest friends
called to bid them welcome home The
mother, always proud of her three
small daughters, sent for them to be
brought downstairs to see the father.
After awhile they came, the three
little golden-haired girls; but they
only stood In the doorway of the spa
cious room and refused to come any
further
The mother, much mortified at such
behavior. said to the eldest: Come
here, dear; don't you remember good
Father 49,, who used to come and see
us from the cathedral?"
There they stood, the three little
blonde tots. and looking most disap-
provingly at good Father -, the eld-
est spoke: "We like cardinals" Is
what she oaid.-Philadelphi Public
Ledger.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
NO WONDER SHE DIDN'T KNOW.
Woman Of Experience Not Hasty In
Expressing Opinion.

Before bs had been in the car three
minutes most of the women passen-
gers and some Of the men were ex.
planning to their neighbors what they
would do with the little imp II he be-
longed to them. Spanking was the
popular remedy, and If that boy had
received then and there all the pad
dlings that his critics were aching to
administer he certainly would have
been well blistered.
To the general babel of advice and
fault-finding, however, there was one
woman who contributed nothing. She
was a gentle, gray-haired body, who
remained uhruffled in the midst Of the
small tempest raging.
IF that child was mine," said the
determined woman beside her, I'D
make him mind If ! had to half kill
him. Wouldn't your"
II don't know" said the little WON.
an, mildly, what I'd do"
''You don't?" said the determined
woman. We'll, know. But maybe
you are not used to children? Maybe
you never had any Of your own?'
"Oh, yes" said the little woman. II
brought up 13. That is why | don't
know what I would do"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
PLEA FOR sELF.RELlANcE.
Charles q. Dawes Good Advice u
Young Men In Business.

This Is hard world in business. II
always has been and always will be.
There are many good and generous
men in 1t. There are many who will
lend = helping hand to you in your ad.
versity, but in the time Of need you
will not find them among the men
who tried to get you to embark In
speculation with your little surplus.
and to sell you something which
would help you to "easy money" Be
self-reliant. Make your own investi.
cation into investments. When you
cannot, put your money in a good
savings bank. Distrust the financial
demagogues as you distrust the po-
ltical demagogue. Keep your hand
on your pocketbook as you travel life
first, to give always in proportion
TO your means to those who are poor.
or; second, to hold from those who
would take through force or fraud
what you need for yourself and yours.
You will then, writes Mr.. Dawes In
the Saturday Evening Post, have your
hand whore most of the other fellows
have only their eyes. In this alone
you Will have the advantage Of them
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
ENTERPRISE NEWS,

Rev. James Bowlas left last Satur-
day for Hiteman on the account oi
illness Of his father, Mrs. Bette
Bowles of that place.
Mrs. Sophia Jackson, who has been
sick is able to be out again.
Mr.. Major Barker and son, Charles
of Evans, are in our city, called here
by the death fhis son-in-law, Fred
Williams.
Died, January 10th, Mr.. Fred VIII
liams at his home from the injuries
received in dust explosion in mine
No. 2, where he was attending to his
regular duties Of shot firing on the
evening Of January 18th. The de-
ceased leaves wife and four chill
dren. The eldest only FIVE years. Fun
eral announcement next week.
Mrs. Lillian Cary of Highland Park
is in the city, called here on account
OF the illness of brother-in-law, Mr..
Fred William.
Married, January 10th, at the home
of the brides sister, Mrs. Dee Ousley,
Miss lzorah Mickles to Mr.. Jake Hick-
man. Rev. M. c. Darlington officiat-
ed.
Married, January l4th, at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Capart, at Des Moines, Miss Fannie
Capart, to Mr.. Ed. Cocoanut Of this
place. Mr.. CoCoanut is we'll known
and highly respected in this place, and
we wish him long and peaceful voy-
age on the matrimonial sea-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
A Restrained Grief.

Back in the ridges of Tennessee two
mountaineers got into an argument.
Words led to blows, and in the fight
that followed one of the men was
killed. A neighbor rode on ahead to
the dead mans cabin to prepare his
wife, He found her seated at table
eating apple dumplings. He broke the
sad news to her as gently as he could.
She listened quietly, with dumping
poised in the air half way to her
mouth. When the neighbor paused she
stuffed the dumpling into her mouth
and said: You jest wait til finish
this hyer dumplin' an then you-all II
hear hollerin'."- Monthly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The revival meetings being held al
the A. M. E. church is progressing
nicely under the leadership of the
evangelist, Rev. Robinson and family
of Clarinda. The members are being
spiritually revived and several souls
saved Robinson will hold meetings
one week longer in the A. M. E
church, then he will go over to the
Mt. Zion Baptist church to assist ir
their revivals, both churches have
united in the good work.
Mr.. Arthur Smith, Sr., is confined
to his home with the la grippe.
Mr.. George Fisher, one Of our old
pioneers, is dangerously i'll with the
asthma at the St. Vincent hospital
Owing to his age, little hopes are held
out for his recovery. H
Mr.. and Mrs. Rev. M. B. Newman
entertained a company Of friends or
Monday afternoon in honor of Rev
Robinson and family.
There will be baptizing at the A. M
E. church Sunday. Two candidates
for baptism.
Master Roy Crawford has been con-
fined in with the la grippe and also
Miss Emma Crawford has the la grippe
Mr.. Grippe seems to be getting in his
work in our city.
Mrs. Mary Knight went on a busi-
ness trip Saturday to Clarinda, Iowa,
her home, and returned home Mon
day. .@e .
Rev. R. Knight was called to Cana,
ILL.,, last week to look after his son,
who is in a hospital at said place for
treatment. s5
Hark! You will soon hear the we'd
ding bells, for Cupid said so.
The A. M. E. church was packed
Sunday evening to hear the evangelist,
Rev. Robinson. He certainly is a
powerful speaker and those who sit
under his voice and love their souls
can't help but be won over on the
Lords side.
Sunday was stewardess day at the
A. M. E. church and the sum of S12
was taken up.
Miss Louise and Walter Cavens, son
and daughter of Mr.. Cavens, arrived in
our city last week to live here. Mrs.
Cavens will soon join them.
Rev. Robinson lectured on Monday
evening at the A. M. E. church. His
subject was, "From the log cabin 70
the pulpit" A large audience greeted
him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-01-22
kEOKUk NOTES.

Mrs. F. D. Bland was a Burlington
visitor during the holidays. -a
Mrs. VIM. Taylor visited in Daven-
port during the holidays with Mrs. C..
B. Lewis.
The funeral Of the late Vina Morse
was held at the family home, I'll N.
Thirteenth street Saturday afternoon
Jan. 9, -r .
The funeral of the late Robert Single
ton, who died last Thursday with
pneumonia, was held at the A. M. E:
church Sunday afternoon at 80
o'clock, Rev. w. Searcy officiating.
Mr.. Chas. Alden is Sstill very i'll at
his home, 1407 Morgan street.
Mrs. Matte Woodard is very i'll at
her home Sixteenth and Morgan SITS.
Mr.. E Goens is very i'll at his home,
1919 Franklin street. Little hope is
entertained for his recovery,
The resignation of the Rev. w. T..
Green of the Pilgrim Rest church taken
effect On the 18th inst.
The revival services at the A. M. E.,
church are gaining rapidly in attend
ance. Sunday evening the large
auditorium was filled to its fullest
capacity, Mrs. Howard, tie noted
evangelist, who is conducting the meet.
ings, made a touching appeal which
resulted in a good number joining the
church. The Rev. Jones of Springfield
Ill, arrived here Monday to assist with
the meetings.
The rehearsals for the sacred cantata
Queen Esther is still in progress. The
director, f. D Fields, hopes to present
it bout the middle OF February.
Mrs. w. A. Bruce is still in Chicago,
being called there by the illness OF her
daughter.
Mrs. 7. A. Jones returned home Sat-
urday morning, JAM 9th, from Mime.
apolis, MIMI, where she was called on
account Of the death OF her brother,
Scott Cradit; who died suddenly Of
heart failure. IA M; tn.
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