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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

TIE picnic given Saturday by Mr..
Phil Robinson, president of the senior
class, for the graduates and their
teachers was a most enjoyable affair.
They went out to the springs in teams
and automobiles. and the trip down the
run in the Isabel" which Mr.. George
K. Robinson handled like a regular
salt" was delightful. 1t was a day of
perfect enjoyment. and will be one Of
the pleasant memories that this class
Will have to treasure in their memory
urns. -
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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

G. 1. Singleton, manager of the Cit
rus County Bank, is gazing with long
ing eyes on the handsome residence he
is having erected on Main street. and
will occupy it as soon as completed.
1t is a handsome property and will
materially enhance the value of other
residence property in that part of
town. Inverness is fast forging to the
front, and many are they who recog-
nize the fact that right here is the
best place in Florida to own a home
Inverness Chronicle. Mr. Singleton is
the husband of Miss Ollie Clark, for
merly of this city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

A male convict made his escape
from the stOckade Friday night, and
in his fight carried with him a female
convict, who has been cooking for the
r. s. Hall family for Several months
The authorities are on their tracks and
think that they will have them back
very shortly.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07
MISS HELEN BROWN ENTER,
TAINS FOR GRADUATES

Miss Helen Brown, the lovely young
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Brown
was the hostess of a most delightful
party Friday night at the home Of her
parents
Miss Brown is a member of the
eleventh grade of the public school
and is one OF the brightest pupils in
that institution, having for two years
won the medal for the best average in
the entire school for the entire year
Friday night she entertained in honor of
the graduating class, and also had as
her guests the members of her own
class, and the teachers of the high
school department
The graduating class includes
Messrs. Phil Robinson, Marion Pelot,
Walter Liddell Gary Beck, Robert An
derson and Misses Lucille Moore, Mag
gle Lyle and Adele Bittinger
The eleventh grade pupils are Miss
es Helen Brown, Ellen Clarkson, Ma
mic Counts, Jean league, Sara Da-
Wis, Ethel Crosby, Hope Robinson, Ma
bel Beck, Belle Hodge and Messrs.
Carlisle Izlar, Earl and Carl Lyle,
Curtis Crom, William Bullock, Robert
Ferguson, Roy Cappleman, George
MacKay and Robert Holley, and the
teachers are Mr.. ]. H. Workman, Miss
Lucy Haley and Miss Sarah McCreery.
Miss Brown is a charming young
hostess, and assisted by her mother
and Mrs. William Wolf and Miss Sa-
die Crown of Tampa, she gave her
guests a very happy evening.
The punch bowl was very prettily
arranged in the front yard, amid the
flowers, and the cooling liquid was
served by Miss Nellie Gottlieb.
In the house the decorations were
very lovely, and were entirely in black
and yellow-the colors of the gradual
ing class. Great yellow sunflowers
with black centers and quantities of
lovely black-eyed Susans were most |
used, the color scheme be-
ing most unique and unusual one.
Progressive dominoes were played |
at number of tables placed about the
parlor, hall and living room, and the
games were greatly enjoyed. The
score cards were yellow booklets tied
with black ribbons, with small yellow
A pretty feature of the evening was
he presentation by Mr.. Phil Robinson,
president of the graduating class, to
he eleventh grade Of a box Of for
unes for each member of the class.
They were accepted on behalf of the
lass by Miss Sara Davis, who gave
o each their fortune, which were read
loud, and most delightful fortunes
hey were, too.
For the eleventh grade Miss Davis
lso gave to Mr.. Robinson a box for l
he graduates. When opened it was
ound to contain a splendid good wish {
or the future of the class of 'O9 This '
title exchange of compliments was
cry pretty, and added much to the /
leasure of the evening.
The refreshments served during the
vening were most appropriate to the /
ummer evening.
Miss Browns party, which was such d
lovely affair, was the first of a num-
er of delightful things that are being p
tanned for this years graduates.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

MIS-. Claude T. Ansley and little son,
Marion, after spending a week in
ocala, left Saturday afternoon for
thelr home at Brooksville. While here
they were the guests of Mrs. Anslev's
slster-in-law, Mrs. ]. Sanford Jewett.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

The Gas Engine Works got three
Buick machines Friday. One was
for Alderman A. G. Gates, one for
Messrs. Tompkins & Cobb and the
other we believe is for Messrs. G. S.
Scott and John H. Taylor. Ocala more
and more is growing to be an automo-
bile town.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

The Ocala Ges Engine Works got in
another carload OF Buick machines
saturday afternoon and carload the
day before. A carload a day IS get
ting them in at a lively rate. Ocala
will soon be known as the automobile
city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Mrs. H G. McDavid, who has been
quite i'll for several weeks. was much
worse yesterday, and her condition is
quite alarming. This will be very bad
news to her friends, who, however
hope that their worst hopes will not
be realized, but that she will soon take
a change for the better.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Mr. g. r. Melton Of Micanopy. who
il one OF the best known mill men in
the state. was a prominent visitor in
Ocala on Friday. Mr. Melton came
bile.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

The friends of Mrs. DR.. Christian
of Oak Hurst will be very sorry to
learn of an accident that befeI her on
ing two bones in her right arm. Al
though in no way serious her accident
will cause her a great deal of incon-
venience during the next two or three
weeks.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

The Dickie birds are twittering OF
a June wedding fol Ocala. The bride
will be a very attractive young Ocala
girl and the groom who it is said viii
claim her hand next month. comes
from a distant city, which will be re-
GREETED, as we hate to lose from among
us so lovely a young girl.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07
Plank's Chill Tonic is guaranteed to
cure chills and fever; % cents. Y

Mrs. /. n. Withers is able to be up
and about after an illness Immediately
TO spend the remainder Of the legis-
lative session with her husband SEN
ator /. y. Withers, of Lady Lake.
They are conveniently located at the
home Of Miss Matte Whatly, near
the Leon hotel on Munroe street
Tallahassee Morning News.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

MS Edward Holder, who has been
spending the past several weeks AT
West Baden, Indiana. and with rela-
ives and friends in Cincinnati, Ohio.
has returned home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Mr. and Mrs. r. f Haskell and
,b.ir niece came up Friday from
south Lake Weir, and were guests at
the Ocaia House They returned sat
,,raav. Mr.. Haskell's friends viii be
,,.a 10 know that he is slowly recov-
,ring his health.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Brown will leave
the latter part of the week for Chatta-
noOga, Tennessee, where they will
make their future home. Mr.. Brown
has been identified with the business
circles of Ocala for so many years that
it will be hard to lose so valuable q
citizen and both he and Mrs. Brown
will be greatly missed by their friends.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

We are reliably Informed that the
irwin Sisters Mining Co. OF New Jer-
s..v leased tract Of land from the
Marion Co. and will REJECT a plant on
same M an early date. They expect
On be in operation by July 1st.-Her-
-,ndo Items in Inverness Chronicle.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

AR. J. Z. Johnston's family came in
from Daytona Saturday. They are tenn
porarily stopping at the Florida House
Later on Mr.. Johnston viii rent a
house and begin housekeeping. We
hope that he has set his pegs in our
town permanently.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Pretty little Ruth Simmons broke
her wrist Saturday by falling from the
piazza at the home OF her parents. on
Oklawaha avenue. The many little
friends. of this pretty little miss will
be very soy to learn of the accident
that befell her.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Miss Louise Nixon returned home
Friday afternoon from a very enjoya-
bic visit a Mcintosh with her friend,
Miss Mary waIlzup.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Mayor John Robertson, of Ocala,
passed through SumterviIle. Monday
morning in his fine auto en- route to
Bushnell and Crooms. He left Ocala
after sun rise and reached here about
Z O'Clock. Sheriff Coleman accom-
panied him to Crooms and back
Sumterville Times.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Mr.. J. ID. Buckalew, who has spent a
part OF the winter with us, left Fri
day for his home at Jamesburg, n. J.,
whittier he will go by easy stages.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Mrs. Dempsey Mayo came up Satur-
Jay from Crystal River, and is the
guest OF her husbands mother. Mrs. F.
L. Mayo. for a few days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

The pictures at the New Airdome
are now very fine, and those who fail
% attend are missing some nice at
fractions.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Inc melon growers in the Ocala sec
ton are busy preparing the crop for
The market An enormous acreage has
been planted this year and good
prices are expected.-Sumterville
Times.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Mr. B. Goldman has bought a large
stock Of goods at Gainesville and will
move the same to Ocala.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

MISS Eta Hood has returned home
lion Crystal River. where she enjoy
Cd a short visit with Mrs. Dempsev
Mayo at the home Of her mOc.er. NJ.
M. D. Julian.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

The price Of beans is growing better
and some Of our truckers are going to
clean up some nice money on them.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Miss Emily Halford of Electra was
Wen known Marion county school
teacher in ocala Friday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07
Local and Personal

Mr. John Holder of Inverness has
accepted position with Mr.. T. w.
Troxler.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

WANTED-10O men to work at saw
mill and turpentine $50 farm hands
Apply to Roess Lumber Company,
Martin, Fla. 4-so-2tw
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

TRESPASS NOTICES-11x14 inch
es.. for sale at this Office 10c. each,
or 81 a dozen. Apply Ocala Banner
once. If
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam W. Petteway of
Dunnellon were visitors to ocala on
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

A good many gardens are mourning
the advent Of the brief .'norther" last
Monday, but the rain that came with it
and was so badly needed and the wealth
that succeeded it was so fine that the
general feeling is that it was worth the
price paid in frosted garden sass, A
real sleet storm held the center of the
stage for few minutes Monday after
noon, and Tuesday, morning unofficial
measurements reported nearly a half
inch Of ice on the various tubs and bar
rels about town.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

VIM. Heffner returned Thursday from
weeks stay with the family Of his
son. Charles, near Enid, Okla. Charles
is farming in the new state and is faring
prosperousIy. Ben, his SOD, who was
Injured in a practice game of baseball
several weeks ago, is able to walk again,
his broken leg being now about as good
as ever.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Losr-The editor Of this paper Is shy
one gray-bluo "Thoroughbrsd" hat,
with white band, that departed 90 the
wings Of the breeze as it's owner slight
ed frcmthe tain Sunday night. When
last seen it was making its way north.
ward with discouraging rapidly, and If
it hasn't been intercepted is now in the
neighborhood OF Winnipeg, Canada.
On account of the recent financial
stringency the reward is limfted TO $1,000.
We sure would like to get that hat
back, though.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15
M. E. Church South.

Sunday School 9:A5 a. M.
Morning service II o'ciocg.
League p IN.
Evening service 8 O'Clock
No services 2nd Sunday.
Theme for Sunday, ..The Creation Of
Destruction and the Life OF Death"
You are cordially invited to attend
these services. II. A. CuLMEH, Pastor.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

orman Schroeder leaves tomorrow for
Fort Scott, to begin his duties as gov-
eminent mail clerk. Orman will not
have regular run to begin with, but
will "sub'' in the usual manner tor new
beginners until agreaular run is provid-
ed for him. Will Bowers is acting as
mail carrier on route 8, in Orman' e
nlana J--- -
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

G. G. Eckles went to lamar yester
day to attend the funeral Of an uncle,
VIM. Eckles. who died at that place.
Monday, Another Mr., Eckles, cousin
OF the Jasper man, also died at Lamar
Tuesday and will be buried today
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

PLANrs:-A fne assortment of the
best varieties OF cabbage aud tomato
plants at Burketts n mile south and u
mile east of Jasper. Also sweet potato
plants in season. M. NJ. BURKETr.
As At.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

3 Burch's news stand is now located on
the north side 10 the Griffin building,
Remember the place.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Losr-Between Jasper and H. o. Earl
farm, Monday April IL, a Is jewel Elgin
watch, silveriue case, size 16, open face,
Finder awarded for return to Fred Earl,
Jasper.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Miss Aline Phillips, who has been
visiting her sister, Miss Ganst, for sew
eral days hero, left Monday for Carter
vile, where che viii spend the summer.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

q, Mrs. r. j. Putnam il on the road to
MELVILLE after a severe spell OF sickness,
which came near developing into pneu-
mona.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Dr.. Geo. D. Andrews returned to
Grandin, Mo-, Monday, after week
spept here. His stay was prolonged a
few days by the purchase of the Bank
of Jasper, of which he was the presi.
dent.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

j. D. Harbur spent several dayc last
week at Wichita, Kans., where he visit
ed with friends. He returned home
Friday.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Now located 10 Clifton building,
north side Burch's news stand. Sub
scriptions taken for auy paper publish
ed.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15
Notice.

Our meat market will be open Sun
day mornings until 10 O'Clock. 3-11f
CRANpALL Bros.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

l will take your subscription for any
newspaper, daily, weekly, semiweekly,
now printed on the face Of the earth.
Give me the order. II. @. BURCH. Silt
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

The Eckert Family Concert Co., is
billed at the Hendricks opera house to
morrow aud Saturday nights at 35c.,
25c. and 15c.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Take your eggs and butter to Gran
dali Bros. and get fresh meat and fresh
groceries. Bill
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15
Show Cases for Sale !.

Will sell all my present show cases
and counters cheap. Going to put in
new floor cases. SEE me st once.
2-l8f. DR.. Schroeder.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Mrs f. +. Lear returned Monday
from q weeks visit at Sheldon.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

FoR Rent cHEAP-Three rooms and
two residence lots. east part OF town.
2t LYDIA SMITH.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15
Fine
Photos

Eckles, the photogra-
pher turns outs photo
for SIS. 00that would cost
SIS 90 in the cities. Other
work cheaper cores
pondingly. Quality of
work guaranteed salts
factory. When you can
patronize your home
photographer and get
unsurpassed work, WHY
take Your orders out Of
town.
&C. Eckles
Wells Bldg, Upstairs.
- .. :, = :.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Ernest Heffner of Lamar is clerking
at }. d. Harbur's, taking the place Of
Will Hicks.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

!. Dr. Knott reports the birth of a ten
pound baby boy to Mr., and Mrs. AID
Crawford Of northwest Of town Weduos.
day, April IA. +
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Miss Ganet Phillips spent Tuesday
with relatives at Joplin.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Bring your beef hides to Hammon
Bros. for the highest market price.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Fresh northern-grown garden seed in
bulk at Bright's store. 2-2+f,
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Kuffir corn at Wolf Hdw., company
cheapest & best chicken food.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Harry Burch the jeweler makes a
specially Of repairing. On the north
side now.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

All shades of JAP ALAG at School
crs, all size cans.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Fred Wagner was home from Joplin
over Sunday.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Harry Ukena of Golden City was the
guest of the family Of j N. Kennedy a
few days this week.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Tom Patterson made business trip to
Kansas City Friday. returning Sunday.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

See the Kay See wagon boxes $l4 80
Wolf Hardware Co
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Mrs. W. Fl. Woods is about recovered
t-om an attack of the grip.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Miss Audrey Wheat was confined to
her home by sickness nearly all last
week, but is about recovered nov.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Fresh northern-grown garden seed in
bulk at Bright's store. 224.f.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Mrs. Jay Coed spent Saturday al
Webb City.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Bring your beef hides to Hammond
Bros. for the highest market price.
02E.f
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

If it isn't 'JAP-A LAC" its an imita
ton. Get tue original at Schooler's.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15
Crandall Bros.

Groceries & Market Place.
Always keep on hand a
full line Of fresh Groceries
and fresh meat.
Prices on meat will vary
some, according to market.
Bring us your eggs and
butter, Beef Hides, vegeta-
bles, Fruit etc.
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Crandall Bros.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15
Paints

flat are not made from good Oh a. d
White Lead are never permitted to enter
Gar etore. The Paints, OIL, Var6ishes,
stc., sold by US are of a high quality and
fully guaranteed,
Phone ssa H. F. Pitts
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

See schooler's for your JAP.A.LAo.
Al
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15
Don't Put it off. Now is the Time
to Paint

that house Of yours, both inside and
pt Bat you should be careful about
the Paint you use. There is good paint
and poor paint.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

April
The of von piano beautiful illus
The people OF Jasper afford
Bring families something and worthy
a
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15

Burch's news stand-north side.
Will order any paper for you. 4-15f.
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15
See Schroeder for paints, oils and glass.

See Schroeder for paints, oils and glass.
-,''' 49, 80 -
Burch's news stand-north side.
Will order any paper for you. 4-15f.
II it isn't "JAP-A.L LAC" its an imita-
ton. Get tue original at Schooler's.
Harry Ukena of Golden. City was the
guest of the family Of j N. Kennedy a
few days this week.
Bring your beef hides to Hammond
Bros. for the highest market price.
Miss Audrey Wheat was confined to
her home by sickness nearly all last
week, but is about recovered nov.
Fresh northern-grown garden seed in
bulk at Bright's store. 24.f.
Ernest Heffner of Lamar is clerking
at j. d. Harbur's, taking the place Of
Will Hicks.
Harry Burch the jeweler makes a
specially Of repairing. On the north
side now.
j. ID. Harbur spent several dayc last
week at Wichita, Kans., where be visit.
cd with fripn6, Qa ratn.nad hon,a
The Jasper news., 1909-04-15
Personal and Local
Phone 81.
Phone 81.


Phone 81.
Fred Wagner was home from Joplin
over Sunday.
Bring your beef hides to Hammond
Bros. for the highest market price.
Mrs. Jay Coed spent Saturday at
Webb City.
See the Kay See wagon boxes $l4 80,
Wolf Hardware Co.
Mrs. w. II. Woods is about recovered
t-om an attack of the grip.
All shades of JAP ALAG at School
ers, oil size cans.
Mrs +. +. Lear returned Monday
from weeks visit at Sheldon.
Kafir corn at Wolf Hdw., company
cheapest & best chicken food.
Miss Ganet Phillips spent Tuesday
with relatives at Joplin.
Fresh noTthern-grown garden seed in
bulk at Brigbt's store. 2-2Lf.
Tom Patterson made business trip to
Kansas City Friday, returning Sunday.
Mrs. r. j. Putnam il on the road to
MELVILLE after severe spell OF sickness,
which came near developing into pneu-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
CHILD DECLARES
MOTHER PLACED
POISON IN BEER
HARPER E. BENEFITS DENIAL
GIVEN STRONG BACKING
LITTLE WITNESS SAYS FATHER
GAVE NO MEDICINE
Testimony All In In Wife Murder
Trial and Arguments viii Be
Heard by Jury This
Morning

1T ESTIMONY in the trial of Harper
e. Bennett, charged with killing
= his wife, Eugenia Thompson Ben
nett, February 13 last, was completed
at $3.50 o'clock yesterday, and recess
was taken until oclock today, when
arguments to the jury will begin. The
case will go to the jury late in the af-
ternoon, and the general belief among
those who have closely followed the
proceedings is that a verdict will be
reached a short time later.
Yesterdays proceedings, while de-
void of sensational features, were not
lacking in interest, and this was espe-
cially the fact during the testimony of
Benefits little daughter, Lalah Ben
nett, IL years old, who related for the
first time during the trial the occur
rences in the Bennett home immediate
ly preceding her stepmother's death,
her story going to substantiate the i'm
piled contention of e. b. Drake and 7.
L. Johnson Benefits attorneys, that
Mrs. Bennett not only took her own life
but also tried to kill her husband.
Gave No Medicine
Ibid you not see your father give
your stepmother a dose of medicine
mas, laying the foundation for later
testimony to that effect.
The little witness denied this, adding
If this had occurred she would have
noticed it, as she was with her father
all the time.
Mrs. Olive 1. Brown, 222 West Forty
fifth street, the woman whose testimo-
ny was considered so important by the
prosecution that an officer was sent to
bring her back to Los Angeles from
Paso Robles hot springs, was the wit
ness called upon to deny the assertion
of the Bennett child.
She testified that Lalah had told her,
three hours after Mrs. Benefits death,
that her father had given his wife
medicine, and that Mrs. Benefits con-
dition became worse after its adminis-
tration.
The effect of this testimony was less
ened in the minds of many, however,
when on cross-eXamination Mrs. Brown
stated she was employed at that time
as cashier for the Royston Grocery
(COntIDued on Page Three)