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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-06
NOT AN ACTOR.
Was Simply Roustabout With Paul
Gilmore Company.

To the Editor Of the State Journal:
A copy Of the Topeka State Journal
of March IL, 1909, came to our hands
in Spokane and 1 was very sorry to
see such an account dealing with our
company as was under police Jot-
tings," telling of the pranks of Henry
Shafer.
1 simply want to correct the state
ment as regards to the company, who
feel greatly chagrined over the affair.
Now to dwell on Henry Shafer. He
was simply roustabout with this
company. He was taken on by the
stage carpenter in Texas out of pure
pity. He stated that he wanted to get
to Salt Lake City and put up a hard
luck story, consequently the carpenter
took him on. He handled trunks,
shifted scenery and labored at what
ever rough work there was to do. He
was positively not any actor. A per-
sons own good judgment would tell
him that this Shafer was no actor and
furthermore he did not play the part
of Doc Stuart. The part was played
in Topeka by Sydney Powers, who also
played Beauty and as he was doubling
he took Skaters name. The part was
taken at Topeka by Topeka boy.
Mr.. Shafer was discharged at Kan
sas City after stealing over $50 from
this troupe. He pilferred the dressing
rooms each night and was not sus-
pSCLSu VI IL ullil ne began TlQlnS
around in hacks, etc, as the account
says We knew then that he was get
ting money some place, as his salary
was mere pittance. We searched his
suit case at Kansas City and found it
full of small articles belonging to
members of the company. We did not
prosecute, but simply discharged him.
am sending this paper to the Mil
waukee police. as he is liable to show
up there. He claims that as his
home. 1 have also written to the
ter. 1 shall do all in my power to
bring him to justice.
1 wish you would correct the state
ment in your next issue in regard to
this matter and exonerate our COM
pany as to the matter and / assure
you it will be appreciated by each
member of my staff of actors.
PAUL GILMORE.
Butte, Mont, April 8, 1909.
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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

H. G.. Yost to w. Michael, lots and
2 In n. e. Il 3-11-15. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 40I5
E. Smith to S. F. Kendall, pit. res. A.. 125
c. W. Moffitt and wife to F. l.. Nc
Whitney, lots 50-52-+6-S and 60 Vir-
ginia Highland Park sub. .......-..... 800
c.. A Davidson and husband to Z. P.
Sheldon, lot As and n. " A Garfield
ave, Thurston Place add ............ 1,050
j. M Jarvis to n. c. Stout, lots in
Byron Place add. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ], 400
J. r. Dunn and wife to SAFE same l
j. D. Parrish and wife TO y. Darlow,
lots and 10 Central Park ave, Cen
lots IS sol a and tyler St, Gould's add. $500
H w. Lipp and wife to A. NJ. Wal
lace and Others lot TO and II Fill
more St, Steele's add. go
E. NJ. Brockett and wife to Sc Bullen-
kamp, lot so and n. n 81 Polk ST.,
Douthitt Place add. 1,500
record Observation-Disclosures. $500
NJ. NJ. Bailey and wife TO E. p. Shell
den, $. u lot A Garfield ave-, Thurs
ton Place add ..................... 200
w. d. Anderson and wife to w. r.
Oneal, s. W. "a lot "a Rural Holmes
add ......-.-..........-.. 1,l5o
o. Darlow and wife to J. D. Parrish,
lot I'll and n. II 70 Van Buren, ST.,
Daniels add. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ], 200
A S. Andrews and wife to G. p. and
T. c. Whiteker, pit lot sec. % and
lot / 3D-11-l6. 800
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as compared with the preceding year.
During the year the company car
ried 3,273,947 passengers, an increase
of 1876 over the preceding year.
The gross earnings from passenger
traffic showed a decreae of 1885,
1S4.Os, as compared with the proceed
ing year. The average rate received a
mile last year was 2.027 cents, a de-
crease OF 2.12 per cent.
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vANDALIA's EARNINGS LOWER.
Carried More Passengers Under New
Rates But Lost Money.

Indianapolis, Ind. April 6.-The
annual report of the vandalia Rail-
road company for the year ending De-
eember 81. 1908, for all lines directly
operated, shows total earnings of So
5S2,670.34, a decrease of $1,47O,516.07,
as compared with 1907. The net earn
ings from operation in 1908 were ST.
s43,533.30, a decrease Of $252,1S0.32,
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Notes and Personal Mention.


Mrs. John Pullman and two small
daughters of Bridgeport, Conn, will be
the guests of Mrs. D. L. Lakin the first
week in May
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Dewey, of
SmcaSo, VIII come Saturday to spend
Easter with Bishop and Mrs. Frank
Millspaugh.
Miss Edna Eberhaldt, of Salina. will
soon visit Miss Grace Osborn.
Miss Gertrude McCort. who has been
visiting Mrs. H. B. Kelly. has returned
to her home in Mcpherson.
Miss Hildegard Hurley. who attends
Dana Hall. Wellesley, Mass. is home
to spend her Easter vacation with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Hur-
ley. at the National hotel
Mr.. Clarkson Millspaugh will arrive
Thursday from Kenyon, Ohio, to spend
his Easter vacation here.
Mr.. j. w. Ripley and his mother.
Mrs. a. A. Ripley. left Monday for
Boulder. Col. Mrs. J. w. Ripley and
family will join them after school is
out.
Mr.. Charles Gault is home from a
business trip in Ottawa
Mr.. Adrani Sherman. of Kansas Citv
is in town today on business.
Mr.. Harlow Hurley, who is at Ann
Arbor, Will be home Saturday.
DR.. H. L. Lyman went to Kansas
City today.
Mr.. Frank Thomas is spending a few
days in Fort Scott on business.
Mr.. Morton Albaugh was in Kansas
City Monday
Mrs. Walter r. Ranney, of Arkansas
City, will come the first of May to
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visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. NJ.
Meade.
Mr.. w. S. McClintock is in Washing
ton on business.
Mrs. Charles Roberts, of Idaho, is the
guest of her cousin, Mrs. L. H. Mum,
and will remain several weeks
Only two days more of the % per
cent discount sale on brass goods at
Jas. B. HaydenS
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LEGAL.
LEGAL.
LEGAL.
LEGAL.
Published in The Topeka state Journal April g. 1901


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FOR SALE-The six room modern house
with two lots 514 West 10th st. Frank
Klinganan, Sta Kansas ave.
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PoTwIN RESIDENCE.

FOR SALE-My modern 10 room resi-
denc5, 1874 Wood1awn, Potwin, lot SIN 1T.
front, 2O5 #. deep, fine shade and lawn
$500. Easy terms. J. w. Ripley.
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WANTED-AGENTS.

WANTETS-AGENTS
want responsible men for every town
IN Kansas who have had experience
seiiing life insurance or stocks or who can
sell same to sell the best and fastest sell
ing stock on the market; big money for
tne right men that will hustle. Territory
not restricted. Call at Room 90 $40 Kan
D. B. CHASE.
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NOTICE.

have moved my real estate office from
liz East 9Th street to 616 Kansas ave- Call
and see me at my new cosy office.
J. q. SHAFFER.
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NOTICE.

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
You will take notice that nv petitfon
for permit to sell Intoxicating LIQUORS,
according to law, at my drug store at No.
4SS Kansas ave., in the Fourth ward OF
the city of Topeka, Shawnee county, Kan
sas, is now on file in the office of the pro-
petition will be heard before the probate
judge of said county at his office in the
court house the 7th day of May, 1909, at 10
O clock q. m.
e. 3. WALKER, Applicant.
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HENRY oBERG, National hotel. Turkish
baths Ladies' work solicited. Bellies. IND 1864
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INVESTIGATE the Famous Baca Grant
proposition in San Louis Valley. Colo,
as the contracts are going fast. An irri-
gated farm and lot for $40 Ten dollars
down and ten dollars per month. A sure
winner. Come in and let us explain. w.
F. Hartley, 534 Kansas ave-
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CAPITAL CITY vITRIFIED BRICK &
PAVING CO., 214 e. 9Th st. Mfgss of
Building. paving and sidewalk brick.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-A job as handy man; private
residence preferable; can take care of
horses, milk, etc. Address B. c., Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-29

Tn pursuance OF regulation re-.
Gently adopted by the Board of po-
lice Commissioners. that any mem
Der OF -he police force found drunl,
while on duty should be fined $3.50
OF discharged. from the department
Oucer :. $. Lear. or the Second Dis-
uict who was arrested ON his
beat at Fourth and Franklin Streets
Thursday afternoon for drunkenness
was Thursday night, May 21st fined
500 by the board and reprimanded
mitigating circumstances were
brought out I'm the hearing. and n
was the first offense of the lxind
which had ever been lodged against
the officer, who had never been
known 20 take drink before Rut
the board has made its rule. and
the members We're determined nor To
modify IT, Officer Lear will nav the
me- and, so far as is known viii re
main on the force. The commission.
ers regretted that such a case sbouId
nave been brought before then. ami
none was more sincerely sorry than
the officer himself.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-29
DAVIS NAME Is RESTORED.
Workman Completes Difficult Task
ON Cabin John Bridge.

The work of restoring the name of
former Secretary Of War jefferson
Davis 20 the tablet on Cabin John
Bridge was completed Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock. John H.
shelton. of the firm of John n. Shell
ton q Son, 60 whom the contract for
the work was awarded by former En-
gineer Commissioner Morrow. was
present when the stonecutter. l.. p.
Horne. put the finishing touches TO
tine task.
The restoration OF the name OF the
first and only president of the Con-
federacy marks the triumph of the
persistent efforts of the people of the
South % remedy what they consid-
cred q blot or The memory of Pres
ideut Davis. The suggestion of re-
storing the name Of Davis TO the
massive piece OF masonary has been
made I'm the halls or Congress and
TO various Presidents since the war
of the rebellion. but 10 remained for
President Roosevelt 20 order it again
carved ON the bridge.
80 ceremonies marked either the
beginning OF the work OF restoration
on April II. or It's conclusion yester-
day. 10 is expected. however. that
the local G. A. r. organization will.
at q suggestion from the Office of
the Secretary of War. arrange for
some ceremony 20 be held al the
bridge on Decoration day.
The WORK OF emacing the entire
inscription which the stone bore. in
order that Davis name might be re-
stored. was a difficult feat. and most
of the credit OF the work is due 90
the firm OF which John n. shelton is
the senior member. Mr.. shelton
personally superintendent the work OF
lowering the scanolding on which
Horne stood, and it took almost two
days for this alone. because OF the
extreme height OF 9he structure and
the didiculties OF fastening the
ropes and ladders 90 the top edge OF
the bridge.
During the effacement OF the old
letters and the cutting OF the new
inscription. Mr. Shelton or his son.
Joseph. made almost daily trims TO
the historic spot 10 see that the work
was being properly carried out ac-
cording 90 the contract.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-29

The weather did not discouraoa
the men last Friday evening for tbev
were out IN good numbers and the
oA,t'e was warm one. Every man
enjoyed the debate. Subject. Re.
solv& That The Trusts Are a Curse
10 " Country: Affirmative. Nressrs
CharNes Is. Register and C.. r.. White.
NesatiVe- Messrs. Julian Taylor and
William Thomas The contest was
warm number and the negative
won. Mr.. ID. r. Branch rendered a
special selection. Men this is vour ON
portunity. Use &C.
The Jail WORK was crowned with
great blessings last Sunday. One
prisoner accepted Jesus Christ.
Prof. J. II. Rhorer addressed the
boys last Sunday and every bov pres
emit was filled with good things. The
BOYS are our jewels
Rev. c. +. Hodges. 3. d. held the
mems attention without a break for
sometime last Sunday. A large
crowd was out 10 hear the Rev. Sub
lect: Your Future IS Within Your
self Every man got a thought 10
meet bis case. Mr.. Matthews rem
dered a special solo.
Men be on time Sunday ready for
hard work and the other man.
4 special meeting for boys SUNDAY
"A p. NJ. at the Y VI. c. A. building
The Y. NJ. c.. a. will hold a spe
cial song service for men only sun.
day $3.50 p. NJ. at the Pythia- Castle
12T y. 3rd Street. Col. Thomas NJ
Crump viii conduct these services
Every man will be given a chanc,
10 take part. Kemp and West or
chestra viii render special selections
he a committee for this meeting. AT
rest the other man. Be on time
$3.50 p VI.
DR.. d. Webster Davis will close the
greater meeting for men. Subject.
Crawling Under the Tent" Specia
music. Sunday June 9Th. 3.3O p
NJ, at the ST. Philips r. ChurA,
Speak 70 the other man about thi,
meeting
Don't stop praying for the Y. NJ
c. A.
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DID NOT SEEK AID.

The chief justice also declared
that after Johnson was taken from
the Jail the sheriff had made no
effort to 20 after the lynchers. or
to reach the police or militia. or
others.
When" he said. "Shipp reached
the Jail, he could have gone about
three blocks to the police station
and got the police No attemDt was
made to summon a posse. He sent
no one after deputies He made no
eHort TO send any one for help. Al
though Ship was in the midst. or
near the members OF the mob for
ABOUT an hour. he did not seek To
obtain information so that he couId
identify any OF them. and he testi.
nes that he does not know any mem
Der of the mob +"
Reaching his conclusion. with
reference TO Ship, the chief Justice
said It was that ''Sbipp not only
made the work OF the mob easv. but
In effect aided and abetted it
The court found Jailer Gibson 70
De involved in the same condemns
ZION, though under less responsihil-
ity, Consequently attachments were
ordered TO be issued for both the
sherln and his deputy. the taller
as they were for Williams. Nolan
Padgett and May. the last four he
ing charged with being members OF
the lysching party. Against them
10 use the technical language of the
court, the rule was made absolute. "
deputy Galloway and The two men.
justice and Ward. were discharged.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-29
Rev. DR.. Taliaferro's commendation.

We had the pleasure NJ a call AZ
our office this week from the Honor
able John Mitchell. Jr.. editor OF the
Richmond Planet and President of
The Mechanics Savings Bank Of
Richmond, Virginia; he was accom-
panied by one Of his Directors. We
spent few moments together very
pleasantly talking over the result of
institutions in which we are interest
ed There is no man in the country
who has demonstrated more interest
IN the race and its welfare than Mr.
John Mitchell, Jr. He has met with
wonderful success against great odds
IN building institutions which are for
the best interest and good of the
people. Such a man as this in our
ranks deserve all the honor that can
De given. He is arranging to nut mn
one OF the finest bank buildings in
This country and will have the lead
ing bank among our people. We
are always delighted 10 have him
call at our Office when in the civ
Philadelphia. Pa. Christian Banner.
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MRS. JOSIE A. GRAHAM
Vl,rginia's Most Success. an
ful Hair Culturist. -
IOs e. Leigh ST, Ricbmona
Phone, 1894.
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views and Correspondence.
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me very best preparations that "a,
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Greham's Superior Scalp Food 70
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Graham's Vegetable Hair DYE IA,
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Mrs. Graham makes a speciality n
massaging ap1 beautifyina adfst
races for paroles and public gather
ings. 3S cents.
Mrs. Graham sLampoos the hex,
ana puts 1t in a healthy condition
All ladies who attend parties an,
other social gatherings should b.u
their finger nails manicuresi anS
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Mrs. Graham's preparations al
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ey by selling these preparation.
Write for terms to Mrs. J. A. Ora
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Reduced Rates,

Reduced rates to the commence.
ment exercises of the Manassas In
dustrial School for Colored Youth,
Manassas, Va.
The Southern Railway offers spe-
cial rates to the Commencement Ex-
ercises of the Manassas Industrial
School. May SO-31.
To these exercises all friends OF
the race and Of the cause are cordi-
ally invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-29
NEGRO FIREMAN
GETS WHIPPING

Augusta. Ga. May 19.-There
have been acts OF violence on the
Georgia railroad. Firemen on
freight trains have been beaten and
intimidatcd. Firemen on mail trains
on the Athens and Macon branches
have been inundated and mails de-
layed. The railroad has formally
made complaints as 70 the latter TO
the postoffice department and 90 the
respective United States district at
torneys in the districts wherein the
two branch lines lie. The road has
also instructed its attorneys. in in
stances where interstate freight has
been interferre6 with. TO proceed In
the federal courts against those re.
sponsible.
At Thomas tonight a negro FIRE
man, IN response TO a demonstration
by an angry crowd. left his engine.
The mayor there promises protection
for future trains. At Deering last
night, William Parker, a negro FIRE
man, was called from his engine bv
a number of white men. taken be-
hind a store and severely beaten. As
10 the latter case the railroad has
offered $500 reward for proof to con-
ylct the guilty parties. With the
exception OF one local freight. every
train is moving all right tonight.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-29
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Lighter

For centuries the scientific mer
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The CHEMICAL WONDER co. Is
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The pomade called WONDER UN-
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use WONDER HAIR-GROW. This
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Just as fertilizers in the corn field
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Big Stone Gap. Va, May p, 1909.
This is 10 certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr.,
Grand Chancellor or the Grand
Lodge of Virginia, Knights of
Pythias. =. A. S. A, f.. A, A. and
A.. (S15O.O0) One Hundred and
Fifty Dollars in payment of the
death-claim of Brother J. c. Gray
who was a member of Rose of Sharon
Lodge, No. 63. Of Newport News. Va.
Signed. ANNA F.. GRAY.
Beneficiary.
Witness:
SAMUEL SAUNDERS.
Big Stone Gap, Va.
r. w. BORRON,
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n Sheriff to
Be Punished
Continued From First Page.)

legal mind. the chief justice builds
up and proves the guilt of the sher-
III and his deputy. Gibson, and one
is fully satisfied that he has convict
cd them OF completely in the conspi-
racy Justice pecknam-s arguments
20 the contrary are read He has
drawn upon an his resources to dem
onstrate that the chief justice is
wrong and that the sheriff was in
nOcent of contemptuous conduct.
Reviewing the proceedings, the
chief justice pointed ont in the
course OF his opinion that even be-
fore the case was brought 20 the SUI
preme Court. there mad been threats
Of lynching Johnson Continuing.
ne said of the proceeding on the
might of the lynChing
The assertions that mob violence
was not expected and that there was
no occasion for providing more than
the usual guard OF one man for the
Jail In Chattanooga are quite un-
reasonable and inconsistent with
statements made by Sheriff Ship and
his IDENTITIES that tL-y were looking
for @ mob on the next day
The chief Justice pointed out that
the jail had been left entirely uu-
guarded and iu charge of Deputy
Gibson. when every precauton To
guard the prisoner should have been
taken.
The chief justice quoted literally
from an interview given out by Mr..
Ship some days after the lyuchine.
in which Shipp said that he did not
attempt 90 hurt any OF the mob and
I'm which he charged the supreme
court with the responsibility FOR the
lyncbng because of its interference
in the case
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-29
me Manassas Summer Normal School
Tor Colored Teachers at Ma
nRsSas, Va.

Will hold its Second Session from
June Is 10 July 20. closing in time
Tor the State Examinations which are
held July 20, 80 and 81. Manassas
at the foot OF the Blue Ridge Noun
tains is a delightful place TO spend
four weeks in study and recreation
The faculty is made up OF experts
from the best schools and colleges
and the course OF study embraces the
studies required for a first grade GER
tifcate.
The tuition fee is $3.50 and the
charge for board is $1,000 for the
session. Applications should be
sent 20
LESLIE PINCKNEY HILL.
Conductor.
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$4,000 Endowment Paid.
Newport News. Va. May II. 40

Newport News. Va. Nav II. 1909
This Is TO certify that have re-
ceiFed from John Mitchell Jr.
Grand Worthy Counsellor of the
Grand Court OF Virginia. Order o.,
Calanthe tS1O0.0O) one Hundred
Dollars in payment OF the death.
claim OF Sister Mamie Pettus. who
was a member OF Purity Court. No
IS, OF Newport News. Va.
Signed; DANIEL PETTIS.
Beneficiary.
Witness.
MARY JORDAN. r. of D..
MAMIE r. BATS. w. C..
Lille a. BYRD. ID. ID. G.. W G.
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When in need Of a good. live
and up-to-date newspaper subscribe
TO the Richmond PLANET $50
per year in advance
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$4,000 Endowment Paid.
Lexington, Va. May "a. 1909

Lexington, Va. May "a, 1909.
This is to certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Gand Chancellor of the Grand
Lodge of Virginia. Knights OF
Pythias. y. A, $. A, e. A. A. and
A, (Sl5O.O0) One Hundred and
Fifty Dollars IN payment OF the
death-elaim OF Brother r. f. Jones,
who was member of Lexington