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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09
THE Church REPORTS
AXE ALL EXCELLENT
Methodism in the Hattiesburg District
Shows Substantial GroWth.-Many
Distinguished Personages Are in
Attendance.

The Hattiesburg district conference
of the Methodist church, south, which
has been transacting business of the
conference, has been holding highly
interesting sessions. The conference
will adjourn tonight after the holding
of the Epworth league rally.
The proceedings of the conference
of yesterday afternoon and last night
and of this mornings session will be
found as follows:
Thursday Afternoon Session.
Promptly at o'clock pm. the con-
ference was called to order.
Rev. w. M. Williams, manager OF
the Orphans Home at Jackson, open
ed the services with prayer.
The minutes of the last session were
read and adopted.
The charges were called for re-
port on Epworth leagues. Good re-
ports were heard, and the work is pro
crossing throughout the district.
The charges were called for reports
on Sunday schools. All the pastors
seem to be alive to the subject of
Sunday schools, and a marked increase
was noted in this work since the last
conference.
At this juncture Rev. W. NJ. Will
liams was introduced. He laid the
claim of the orphans home before the
brethren, and urged them to be more
active in their support of the home.
Rev. W. L. Hightower, treasurer OF
the joint board of finance, was then
/ introduced, and presented the cause OF
the superanuated preachers. He urg
ed the pastors to be prompt in theil
remittances, as the old preachers were
dependant upon this fund.
The charges were then called to
report on the spiritual state of the
church. These reports were most en-
couraging.
Rev. j. R. Jones, the presiding elder
of the Jackson district, was introduced
to the conference.
Rev. G. w. Bachman, colporter OF
the North Mississippi conference OF
| the Mississippi conference, presented
his cause to the conference.
George Gilmore Yerger, having been
before the committee on recommendl
tion for admission to the annual con
ference, and having passed an approx
ed examination, was unanimously re
commended.
On motion the conference adjourn
ed to meet Immediately after the serv
ices tonight.
Night Session.
The conference was called to orde
at S:45 pm.
The minutes of the last session wer
: read, corrected and dapoted as col
: rected.
DR.. w. B. Murrah, president of Nil
saps college, was introduced to tn
conference.
H. NJ. Ellis having been before tn
committee for examination and havi1
= passed an approved examination wa
l unanimously granted license to preae
: Friday Morning Session.
= At 8 am the conference was GALE
4 to order Rev. w. T. Beall led Il
b devotional service.
t The minutes of the last meetiI
a were read and approved.
S The roll of local elders was calle
and the characters of the foliowh
elders were passed: w. 7. Beall.
is P. Meadow and e. ]. Taylor.
n. The roll of local preao1crs W
a: called and R. H. BeleW x<o1 his !
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09
COAL Miners
MAY STRIKE
Operators and Union Officials
Fail to Reach An Agree
ment and Adjourn.

PHILADELPHIA, April SIS Amer
lea to have another big anthracite coal
strike? The operators and miners,
who have been holding conferences in
this city for several weeks regarding
wages and conditions, failed to reach
an agreement and finally adjourned
today. The officials of the United
Mine Workers will hold meeting to-
right and decide upon what action is
tr. be taken.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09
TEA IS PLACED ON
FREE list ALREADY


WASHINGTON, April AT 3
O'Clock the house started to voting on
the Payne bill and its many amend
ments.
Charges CT discrimination against
the articles used by women as a result
of the higher duty on long gloves,
perfumes, ETC., must have had its eff
feet, but the first thing done was to
put tea on the free list.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09
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:: BODY OF ACTRESS Z:
:. TO REST IN POLAND. ::

=: LOS ANGELES, Calf, April 8. =
: The body of Madame Helene =
:. Mojeska, who died yesterday, =
:. will be placed in the receiving =
= vault here today, pending its re- =
:. moval to Poland, the land of :
:. Madame Mojeska's birth. :
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09
BODY
REACHES new YORK

NEW YORK, April 9.-The body OF
Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino, who was
murdered in Italy, was brought back
today, arriving here on the steamer
Slavonia. Flags on the city buildings
were put at half mast and the steamer
was met by large detachment of
police.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09
FAST MOTOR BOAT,

MONTE CARLO, April 9.-In the
motor boat races today Chantilier won
the championship for sea cruisers
over a course of 200 dlometers (about
124 miles.D The time was four hours,
45 minutes and 5S seconds.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09
100000 CHICAGO FIRE.

CHICAGO, April 9,-The plants of
Melchoir Bros, furniture company
and the Edward Melchoir company,
manufacturers of barber supplies,
were destroyed by fire tonight. Loss
5000, 900.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09
POWDER Mill
IS BIO WNUP
One Man is Instantly Killed and
Number Of Others Are
Seriously Hurt.

WAYNE, N. J., April 9.-Jerome
Marsh, an employe, was killed and
several others injured and ten small
buildings destroyed by an explosion
in the Corning Mill of the Dupont
Powder Company near here today. The
shock was felt for twenty miles.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09

Rev. J. e. Chambers of Ellisville is
attending the district Methodist con
ference. The News is under obliga;
tions to him for numerous favors,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued out by Circuit Clerk
,1ivon's office: Mr J. M. Lee and
Miss Audry NJ. Russell, Mr.. j. r.
smith and Miss Eliza Draughn.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09
COSTLY TEXAS FIRE.

MIDLAND, Tex, April 9-Fire here
today caused $3OO,OOO damage in the
business section of the city. One hotel,
two banks and many stores were
burned. -. l.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09

DR.. w. NJ. Murrah of Jackson is a
distinguished visitor to the city today,
being in attendance upon the district
Methodist conference.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-09
ROOSELELT'
reaches
AFRICA

MOMBASA, Africa, April 9.-For-
mer President Roosevelt arrived here
today, hale and hearty, having enjoy
ed the trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
DR.. MACLACHLAN'S LECTURE

The entertainment Friday night al the
courthouse, under the auspices 81 the
summer institute, proved to De one ~
high type DR.. II. ID g. Maclachlan of
Richmond, delivered his famous Lecture
on Robert Burns His address Was an
appreciation, rather than a hiography =
OF the famous p e. and singer % scot
lano, and he showed p familiarity with
the greatest poet of his own native land
and an ability Tor Interpretation Of the
scottish dialect which was both remark
able and charming. In truth. this al
dress was one Of highest insplrational
value 10 Illustration OF the lecture.
many OF the Burns songs were sung bv
Mrs. Walter q. Duke. OF Richmond. nc
compsnied by Mise Margaret Shepherd.
Her singing never failed 20 elicit great
applause. Practically the entire normal
school was present and many citizens OF
fredericksburg. At she close Aud Lang
syne was sung by the entire audience
and rising vote of thanks was rendered
the distinguished speaker and the ladies'
who so graciously assisted him. Mr.. A.
Is. Chandler, Jr., conductor Of the school
presided and introduced the speaker.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
ORANGE NOTES


Pamunkey. Va, July 2.
| am sorry to note the Illness Of Mrs
Butler, daughter OF NJ. J. Pugh.
Miss Pearl Brockman was the guest OF
Miss Bessie Terrill last Sunday. Miss
Terrill expects to visit the home OF her
uncle, Mr.. A. n. Daniel, next week.
Misses Bess and Mabel Crittenden and
Miss LII Voolfolk were visitors OF Miss
Maud Brockman last week On Satur-
day p. m. last Mics BrOckman invited a
few boys and girls 20 see the mentioned
guests. The p. m. was passed with much
enjoyment
Miss Ella Grssty Is visiting Mrs. Estes,
OF Thorn Hill. this week.
Mr.. John Temoline Burruss, OF Mon
rovia, Is much better.
Mr.. Tom Wolfolk IL improving.
Mrs. J. II. Mathews has returned home
from Washington.
Miss Lula Baker has been visiting In
Orange this week.
Misses Fannye and AleDa Burruss and
Miss Mary Kendall were visitors OF Miss
Florence Graves last week.
Mr. Ernest Brockman was thrown
rom his horse Sunday night, hurting his
arm quite badly.
Miss Carrie Coleman hes returned home
from visit to her sister, Mrs. Sanford.
OF Louisa.
Miss Bess Foster, OF Lahore, Will visit
Miss LII Voolfolk next week. 4.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
KILL EVERY ONE
National Crusade Against Dsndrufi Germs Now
Being Wsged In America.

The dandruf germ Is the greatest
American pest oi to-day" declares one
oi the worlds greatest scientists and
students oi diseases Of the hair.
Ia recent interview lie said. 'If the
germs OF the dandruif are not soon an
initiated, the United States will some
day be known ss the hairless nation
The Americans must wage a relentless
war OF determination at once. and am
going To help them"
My recipe for killing dandrufT germs.
well known as Partisan Sage, is now
being manufactured In the United
States
Ihereis only one way to cure dandrun,
and that Is TO XIII the dandrufi germs.
There Is only one preparation that VIII
XII the germs, and thatis Parisian Sage.
Parisien Sage Is now manufactured IN
Buffalo, \. L.. by the Giroux Mfg. Co
and agencies have been established In
every town In America.
lou take no risk In buying bottle OF
Parisian Sage. Goolrick'r Pharmacy +
the agent in this city, and they will
guarantees Partisan sage To cure dan
drum, stop falling hair. remove all az.
seases OF the scalp. OF money back.
Parisien Sage Is the most marvellous
hair dressing and tonic; IL makes the
hair beautiful. soft and luxurious I'm one
week. 10 causes hair TO grow n the hair
root be not altogether dead The price
II only 30 cents IA bottle at Goolrick =
Pharmacy OF direct 10y express. charges
prepaid, from Groux Mig, Buffalo, n. Y
A rain storm did thousands Of dollar.
damage To crops etc, around Danvills
Thursday night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
SIX DIE IN
BURNING HOUSE
Confederate Veteran and Five
Children Perish.
ONLY FOUR PERSONS ESCAPE

Occupants of the House Were AsIeep
When Flames Were Discovered, and
II Was Impossible to Save Them
Their Bodies Were Burned to =
Crisp.
South Boston. Va. July 6.-As the
result Of a mysterious fire which TO
tally destroyed the home Of s. Z. Ham
lett at South Boston. five OF their chill.
dren and II. A Strange, seventy-four
years old. were burned to death. and
another child. aged four years. was
seriously injured. Mr.. and Mrs. Ham
lett escaped with out injury.
The dead are: II. A. Strange. Vernie
Hamlet. aged fourteen years: Bea.
trice HAMLET. aged seven years: Vic.
let Hamlet aged six years: Cecil
Hamlett. aged three years, and Henry
Hamlett. aged eighteen months
The fire was discovered by neigh
bors. The occupants OF the house were
asleep. and the building was almost
completely enveloped in flames. The
roof was almost ready to fall in when
AAehAAtAN anu MS WIG were aroused.
They were on the north side OF the
house. and their four-year-old child
was in the same room. They crawied
out OF the window on the front porch
and dropped the child 70 the ground.
Both OF the chiid's arms were broken
by the fall. The baby was also slight
iy burned and its face lacerated. Mr..
and Mrs Hamlet reached the ground
In safety.
When the fre was discovered Il was
impossible to save any Of the older
children or Mr.. Strange. Mr.. Strange
was a Confederate veteran Of Halifax
county and came to South Boston to
attend the Fourth OF July celebration.
The building collapsed and fell a
few minutes after Hamlett and his
wife escaped. The victims bodies were
burned TO a crisp. When they We're
recovered from the debris they were
merely an unrecognizabie mass OF
bones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
CITY COUNCIL
Gsdss Established FOs New PostoffIcs 5uIldIng
Mary Washington Hospital Asks For In
pfovemsuts.

A called meeting OF the City Council
ives held Friday night at O'Clock To re-
ceive and consider report Of the Street
COMMITTEES touching the grades OF streets
adjacent TO the new pOstofiice corner
and other business.
a. N. Garner, vice president. called the
Council TO order and presided until the
arrival OF President Bradley, who was
late. All the members were present ex-
cept Messrs. Masters, Green, City Attor-
ney Fitzhugh and Clerk Eastburn.
Mr.. Embrey, OF the Street Committee,
presented report OF Engineers 8. s.
Bradford and Cecil L. Reid. recommend
Ing grades as shown on their map a.
part oi their report. also recommended
that a small brass tablet be located at
some point In the city so that all work
can be done from same datum.
Mr.. Embrey. OF Street Committee, pre-
sented unanimous report OF his commit
tee, recommending the adoption by the
Council OF the engineers report and map.
also recommended that the hotel com
pany be required to raise their pavement
to conform TO the grade as shown on
map o. Messrs. Reid and Bradford.
On motion OF Mr.. Rowe the report was
adopted.
Mr.. Howard presented the following
ordinances:
Be It ordained by the Mayor and Com
mon Council OF the city OF Frederick
burg that the profilss OF the following
named streets. as set forth In diagram
oil the same recommended by the city
surveyor and committee on streets and
by Engineers Bradford and Reid and
made part OF this ordinance, be. and
are hereby established as the true grades
OF the said following streets: Hanover
street from Charles to Caroline or Main
street. Princess Anne street from George
street TO Charlotte street The said dia-
gram to be recorded IN the minutes OF
the Council as a part OF this ordinance.
On motion OF Mr. Melville the rules
were suspended by unanimous vote and
on motion OF Mr.. Howard the above
ordinance was adopted by unanimous
recorded vote.
On motion OF Mr.. Embrey the clerk
was Instructed to send a copy OF this or
dinance and a copy OF blue print Of
grades a. soon as approved by the
Mayor to the proper authorities in
Washington, ID. c.
On motion OF Mr.. Lane the Street Com.
mittee was instructed TO procure a suit
able tablet ss a bench mark aud place
the same accurately at q point indicated
by said engineers.
communication from Mayor Wallace
from the board OF directors OF the Mary
Washington Hospital, asking for street
improvements around their property.
was referred TO the Street Committee to
ascertain cost and report back with
recommendations Adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
SEES MOTHER GROW Young.

lit would be hard to overstate the
wonderful change In my mother since
she began so use Electric Bitters," writes
Mrs. W. l.. GilpAtrick oi Danlorth. Me
Although past 20 she seems really TO be
growing young again. She suffered un.
told misery from dyspepsia for 20 years.
At last she could neither eat, drink nor
sleep. Doctors gave her up and all rem
edies failed I'LL Electric Bitters worked
such wonders for her health" They IN
vigorate all vital organs. cure Liver and
Kidney troubles, induce sleep. impart
strength AID appetite. Only jOc at VI. NJ.
Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08

lNHRGlNlA. In the Clerks Office of the
" Clrcuit court Of Stafford county
May 2Cth. 1909 Annie r Richara.
son, plaintiff, W. Frank "A. Richardson.
d,lendants- In Chancery
The Object os THE suit il FOR the plnint.
III - secure an absolute divor,e from tba
said DESCENDANT And whereas afiidaVit
having been made and flesl That tn. de-
iendant, Frank n. Richardson. l. mot a
resident of the STATE of Virginia. IL Il or
dered that he do appear here within ar
teen days alter duc publication here.lf
and do what may be necessary to prn-
tect his interest in this suit
And it Is further ordered that a conv
hers-oi be Published once a week for fonr
weeks in The Frre Lance neuspnper
and that "A copy be posted az the Front
door OF the courthouse of this court on
or beiore the ne2t sucoee,iing rule ,lay Of
the court
Teste:
CA Bryan. Clerk.
Alvin i. Embrey, p, q.
eOpy-Teste:
, c. A. Bryan, Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
VIRGINIA NEWS

Mrs. kebecca Carmine dropped dead IN
Onancock Friday. She was ~ years ol6
Her husband died in the came way IN
1898. ~
Miss Beulah Turner, daughter OF the
late Charles Turner, and Barry HnII.
both OF Lottsburg, were married Friday
at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. Her
bert 8. Driscoll.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
WILL CASE DECIDED

In the case OF Mitchell vs. Chinn ct al,
In the Corporation court. which was re-
Gently argued by Mr.. Shaekeliord for the
plaintiff and Mr.. FtEhugh for the de-
iendant. Judge Goolrick Saturday decid-
ed the case IN favor OF the defendant. In
other words he decided that the will Of
Miss Dora Chinn was valid and that she
had q vested fee simple estate In the
property on Charles street, in this city,
and had q legal right TO leave and devise
IL to Mrs VIM. H. Richards, Sr.. which
she did
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
FEAR NEGRO CENSUS TAKERS
Southerners Appeal to Taft to Save
Them From Such Affront.

Washington. July 6. - Concerned
about what they suppose 10 be the pos
Ebility that negroes may be sent into
the homes OF white residents OF the
south as enumerators to gather infor.
nation for the thirteenth decennial
federal census. Democratic members
OF congress will urge President Taft to
give instructions that only white
enumerators shall be employed In dis
tricts south of the Mason and Dixon
line"
Representatives of the southern
states in congress say that they have
little hope of preventing the employ.
ment Of negroes unless the president
interferes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08

II you have pains In the back. weak
back. or any other Indication of a weak
ened or disordered condition of the Kid
neys or bladder, you should yet DE.
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pnls right
away when you experience the least sign
OF Kidney or bladder complaints, but be
sure shat you get DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills We know what they will
do for you, and II you will send your
name TO +. G. Dewitt Il Co., Chicago
you will receive a free trial box OF these
kidney and bladder pills they ars sold
by 0Oolrick's Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
LIFE 100. 900 YEARS AGO.

Scientists have found IN a cave IN
Switzerland bones OF men who lived
100000 years ago, when life was IN con
slant danger from Wild beasts To-day
the danger, as shown by A. W. Brown
OF Alexandria, Me-. Is largely from dead.
ly disease. MS had not been FOR DR..
Kings New Discovery. which cured me.
| could not have lived he writes. "sui-
iering as did from a severe lung trouble
and stubborn cough To cure Sore
Lungs, Colds, obstinate Coughs, and
prevent Pneumonia, It's the best med
icine on earth. soc and s 90. Guaran-
teed by NJ. NJ. Lewis Trial bottle free.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI MEET
Bsnqust at Exchange RotsI

The fredericksburg Alumni Associa.
ton OF the University OF Virginia met al
the Court House here Saturday at noon.
Judge J. +. Mason. vice pr, sident. 10 the
absence OF the president, A. W. Wallace.
presided. Owing TO the illness OF Secre-
tary b. p. Willis, the usual motion not
being sent out and so few members being
present, the meeting was adjourned,
subject to the call OF the president at
some future day. The banquet was held
at the Exchange Hotel at p m where
plates were laid for twenty. lt wac a
pleasant reunion and al hour spent ia
social intercourse.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
NORMAN ASHBY DEAD

Norman Ashby, past grand master OF
the Odd Fellows OF Nirgiuia. and for
years prominent merchant, died at his
home, In Culpeper. Friday. IN the forfy-
eighth year OF bis age. He was also a
prominent Mason.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
AMONG THE SELECT TEN

The Virginia Military Institute, at Lex.
lngton, Va, st Johns College at An
napolis. Md and the South Carolina
Military Academy. at Charleston. are
PLACED by the War Department In the
select ten military colleges OF the conn
try whose students exhibit the greatest
application and proficiency IN military
training and know ledge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
DESERTED HUSBAND AND BABY

Friday morning Mrs NJ. l.. Webb de-
serted her husband, DIR. N. L. Webb, and
her small child. 3 months old. She had
threatened to do this on several occa-
eions. She slipped away leaving the
doctor the baby to care for. DR.. Webb
took tine child over to q colored woman
TO be cared for, but It raised such howl
that she sent IL bacS, prepared some con-
densed milk Tor it and when sven was
pulling on the contents Of the bottle for
dear lille. II the necessity arises the city
authorities will find home Tor the little
one.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
LONG TRIP IN SMALL BOAT

Aessrs- John Graves and Sterling VII.
hurst, oi Somerset, Va. made the trip
down the kapidan and Rappahannock
RON Liberty Mills in small boat. arriy.
Ing here Thursday night without a mis-
nap. They are young men less than IL
years Old: They returned by the P. II. 4
+. X. X Friday. taking their boat with
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
Mr.. JULIAN F. TALIAFsRRo DEAD

Mr.. Julian F Talisierro. formerly OF
King George died at his home ia Wash
iBgtOD June 18th. sfter az Illness Of only
a lew days, aged about 50 years He
was son Of the late Col Jas Monroe
TaliaieFrO, VINO was for many years a
prominent member of the VIRGINIA Leg.
islsture. He married Miss Belle Hans
lord the Youngest daughter Of the late
Addison Hansiord. OF upper King George
county. MIR. Taliaierro l. survived by
his widow and two children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
MISS BODIES GUESTS

Miss Froeda Bode has a house party
OF charming young ladies for July at her
home on Washington Avenue, Misses
Harriet p. Graham and Hildegrade
Clark, OF Philadelphia; Miss Ethel Chess
man. Of Brooklyn, ard Miss Norma
A. Roberts, OF Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
TORTURED ON RORsE

For ten years couldn't ride a horse
without being In torture from piles, ="
writes l.. S. Napier, OF Rugless, Nv;
when all doctors and other remedies
failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me. -
lniallible for Piles, Burns, Scalds, Cuts,
Boils, Fever-Sores. Eczema. Salt Rheum
Corns. 25c. Guaranteed by NJ. NJ.
Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-08
HARRISONBURG TO VOTE ON
LOCAL OPTION

AZ meeting Of the Anti-Saloon
@ague. held ia She Methodist church IA
hArri-onhurg Thur-day night. il was
decided a. call - local option election
tetitions were put in circulation. The
town has six saloons. The last local
option WAS held twenty wears ago. Al
which time the town voted wet