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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-11
sHERIFFs SALE

No. I325o-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La.
Texarkana National Bank VS.. Jno
C. Ridley.
By virtue of writ of feri facias to
me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit, from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, La, I have seized and will offer
for sale at public auction, for cash &C
cording to law, at the principal front
door of the Court House of Caddo Par
ish, La, during the legal hours fol
sales. on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER II, 1909
An undivided one-third interest in and
to the southwest quarter; west hall
of the northwest quarter and the south
east quarter of the northwest quarter
of Section q. The west half of the
west half of the east half. The east
half of the northeast quarter; and the
west half of the east half of the south
east quarter of Section g; the north
west quarter of the northwest quarter
of Section 10 and all of Section 70, all
in township IS north, range I6 west,
Caddo Parish, La, containing in the ag-
gregate 1900 acres.
The above property seized as belong
ing to the said defendant and to be
sold to satisfy the amount specified in
said writ, say in the sum of $4,000
with per cent interest thereon from
May 10, 1905 and with 10 per cent adj
ditional on said sum principal and in
terest as attorneys fees, also $1,000
curator ad hoe fees, and all costs of
suit.
]. P. FLoURNoY, Sheriff.
Caucasian, Nov. 9, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-11
when the JUDGE Won Out.

Wilbur e. Williams as Il speaker at
the law enforcement convention held
here recently told a story on a gas belt
police Judge in explaining how men
In such position had better be care
fnl as to the company they keep. He
said some gamblers who were brought
into this judges court were proved
guilty. The judge frowned The gam
blers frowned and marched in funeral
fashion out to pay their fines. They
were digging" when the judge pass
ed them. He poked one of the men in
tie ribs.
Well. BiIl,r he said to the gambler,
this Is not the first time ever dealt
with you."
No. judge" smiled the gambler.
'sBut 1t is the first time ever came
out of the game with your money. =
said the Judge. indianapolis Star.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-11
SHERIFFS SALE
No. 11253.-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La.
E. B. Herndon VS.. Green Frazier.

No. 1I253.-In the First Judicial Dis.
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La.
E. B. Herndon VS. Green Frazier.
By virtue of a writ of feri facias &c
me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit, have seized and will Of
fer for sale at public auction, for cash
according to law, at the principal from
door of the Court House of the Caddo
Parish, La, during the legal hours fol-
sales. on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER II, 1909
Lot ? of the Foster & Long Subdivision
of the City of Shreveport, together
with all buildings and Improvement.
thereon, on which plaintiff has lien
and privilege.
The above property seized as belong
ing to the said defendant and to be sold
to satisfy the debt specified in the said
writ, say in the sum of $I247o with
81per cent per annun interest on $82.84
from September 20. 1900, less a credit
of $z.85 July 1909, with 10 per cent on
aid sum and interest as attorneys
fees. and ike interest on $42.2s from
April al, 1908 with 5 per cent on said
sum and interest as attorneys fees, and
all costs of suit.
]. P. FLOURNoY. Sheriff.
Caucasian, Nov. 9, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-11
Touehed a Tender spot.

Hiram Maxim. the inventor of the
splendid 'silencer." said in the course
Of recent interview in New York:
'9rhat Infringement case, too, was
won The opposition had lot of wit
nesses, but they were all badly coach
ed--as badly coached. indeed, as But
listen.
"A phrenologist visited village. He
offered to examine any ones bumps
for dime A burly blacksmith's help
err said he would have his bumps ex-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-11
CHARTER AMENDMENT.
Excelsior Steam Laundry Company
Limited.

Shreveport, La, Oct. FL, Iooo.-At
meeting of the stockholders of the Elk
celsior Steam Laundry Company Lin
tied, called in accordance with the pro,
visions of Act No. I4o of the Genera
Assembly of the State of Louisiana ap-
proved July ID, 1898, due notice of said
meeting having been published fol
more than thirty days, and printed
copy of said notice having been mailed
to each stockholders of said company al
least forty days prior to this date, all as
prescribed by Section 2 of. said Act, and
the meeting having been called to order.
there were present in person the follow
ing stockholders representing the fol
lowing named amounts of the capita
stock of said company, to-wit:
F. R. Hodges. 72o shares at $4,000 per
share, $18,ooo.oo.
]. E. Reynolds, 572 shares at SIS. 90
per share, $I4,3oo. 90.
Miss Lizzie Reynolds, I88 shares at
$500 per share. $4,000.
J. D. Pennington, 40 shares at $25oo
per share, $4,000.
M. T. Shumate, 40 shares at $4,000
per share, $4,000.
Making total of 1860 shares, consti-
tuting 3o-4o of the original capital stock
of the company, T. L. Pennington, the
holder of the remaining 40 shares, being
absent. When, in accordance with said
Act, the following proceedings were
had, to-wit:
F. R. Hodges, one of the stockholders,
was elected chairman, and ]. D. Pen
nington, stockholder, was elected sec
rotary of the meeting. The object of
the meeting having been duly explained,
the following resolution was offered by
J. E. Reynolds, stakeholder:
BE it resolved by the stockholders of
the Excelsior Steam Laundry Company
Limited, duly assembled for this pur-
pose, that the capital stock of said cor
poration be, and the same is hereby, in
creased to $rao.ooo.oo, divided into 1900
shares of $4,000 each"
Which resolution was duly seconded
by M. T. Shumate, stakeholder, and,
vote being taken on the proposed res
olution for the increase of the capital
stock of the corporation, it was unani-
mously adopted and passed, all of the
aforesaid stockholders voting for said
resolution. Whereupon the Article of
the original Charter, adopted October
20, 1905, fixing the amount of the capita
stock of said corporation at 100000,
was duly amended by the following res
olution: -
Resolved that Article w of the
Charter of the Excelsior Steam Laun-
dry Company Limited be, and it is here
by amended SO as to read as follows:
ARTICLE ".
The capital stock of said corporation
is hereby fixed at $I2o,ooo.oo, divided
into 400 shares of the par value of
s25oo each. !"
Which resolution was unanimously
adopted and passed The purpose for
which this meeting was called having
been accomplished, the meeting adj
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-11
SUCCESSION NOTICE,
No. I2,o5z-First District Court, Par

No. I2,o57-First District Court, Parish
of Caddo, State of Louisiana: Sue
cession of J. T. Parker.
Notice IS hereby given that w. B.
Parker, administrator, has this day filed
MS hnal account in said succession, and
unless opposition be made thereto within
the time specified by law the same will
be duly homologated as prayed for.
Witness the Honorables T. F. Bell
end A. ]. Murff, judges of said court
this goth day of October 1909.
1921 F. A. LEONARD. Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-11
journed.
F. R. HODGES, Chairman.

r. X. f1ODIES, chairman.
J. D. PENNINGTON, Secretary.
Sworn to and subscribe before me this
27th day of October 1909.
P. NJ. WELSH,
Notary Public.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
| hereby certify that ] have examined
the foregoing amendment to the Char
ter of the Excelsior Steam Laundry
Company Limited, and, finding nothing
therein contrary to law, 1 hereby ap-
prove the same Done and signed of
fcially in the City of Shreveport, Cad
do Parish, Louisiana, on this goth day
of October 1900.
J. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney First Judicial District
of Louisiana.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded Octo-
Der go, 1909. W. NJ. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oh6cio Deputy Re-
corder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
| hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears
on file and of record in my Office. Given
under my hand and seal of office this
2oth day of October 1909.
w. NJ. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Of6cio Deputy Re-
corder. Io-3I.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-11

J. D. PENNINGTON, Secretary.
Sworn to and subscribe before me thi!
27th day of October 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-11
~ very fond of veal

SIIlS1 sto tOOIN T7IttNV
other man whispered in the phrenolo-
gist's ear:
Hes very fond of veal
rAt this hint the phrenologist nod
ded gratefully. He then read out the
blaeksmith's bumps. creiiting him
with aihsorts of virtues. and finally he
said In u loud. positive tone:
Nov come to your diet. Gents,
IL there is one thing In tie verdi our
subject dotes on 1t is veal. Why
eBut the sentence was never finish
ed. The blacksmith rose suddenly and
knocked the phrenologist down.
Blast yer he reared What's it got
to do with you il | did steal calf?'"
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
Enjoyable affair.

10 company with R. NJ. Franks
we attended the barbecue at EN-
maus on last Saturday, given by Prof.
J. ". Rascoe, for the benefit of his
school.
There was a goodly crowd present
and altogether, We spent one Of the
mos. pleasant days Of our life. There
was an abundance Of nicely barbecued
meats and the nice things prepared
by the ladies to make the meal CON-
plete, such as bread, pickles, coffee,
cake and ice cream, added the inish-
ing touches. Every body present
seemed to enjoy the day and none
more than the Editor ard COED Bro.
Franks.
One feature Of the trip was tina,
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
A Fine Entertainment Coming.

Every one remembers the "Singin
Skule Beginment" which has been
such big success here twice. and now
comes the good news. that the ladies
Of the NJ. F.. Church have n date for
Mr.. Wizards new entertainment enti-
tied Eth opia" play Of the sunny
South. which will be produced in Ev
ansville for two nights just prior to its
coming here. The date for Marion
will be October 18th. A large cast of
local talent will take part and the con-
ductor. the same as will put it on at
Evansville. VII be sent here. and he
will take one Of the leading comedy
parts. Ethiopia" like the "Sngin
Skule Beginment. " is brim full of fun
and contains lots Of very pretty music,
and though this is its first season. il is
now almost impossible to get a date.
as all of the dates are taken until after
the holidays. Announcements will be
made in due time and Marion folks
may prepare to have another good
laff."
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
CONGRESSMAN JAMES
ORATOR OF THE DAY

Jacobs passed peacefully away at her
fathers home, six miles west of TOP
penish, Washington, Sunday, at three
o'clock p. M, Sept, 9Th. 1909.
.-Tna was born in Crittenden county,
Ky, Dec, II, 1883.
At the age of ten she professed faith
in Christ, and united with the c. p.
Church at Crayne. KY, and lived a
consistent member In 1904 she was
granted letter of dismissal and reco-
mended by said church and emigrated
with her fathers family to Yakima,
county, Washington. where. with the
family. she joined an organization for
a Presbyterian church in Toppinish,
which organization was not consumated
Anna was an obedient daughter, loved
and esteemed by all who knew her.
She has many friends in Washington
who JOIN the family in mourning their
loss which is her eternal gain. She
bore her Affections of typhoid fever,
with patience and Christian fortitude
Her remains were laid to rest in the
beautiful cemetery at Zillah-A Friend.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
Fire al SiurgIs.

About two o'clock Sunday morning
the Hotel Sturgis was discovered to be
on fire. and dispite the efforts of the
brave bucket brigade. was, in very
short time, reduced to ashes. The
building was an old landmark, being
the first house to be erected by the
Cumberland Iron & Land Company. an
organization still IN existance and hav-
ing proven. barring the West Kentucky
Coal Company. the best friend the good
town Of Stugis ever had. Col. Chas.
Funk was the clever manager Of the
noted old hosiery when it burned, but
the house was under a lease TO A. L.
Grady, who. il is claimed, had twelve
thousand dollars on the furnishings
and fixtures. while Mrs. Skinner, only
had one thousand dollars on the house,
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23

we found the roads in better condi-
ton than was expected and having
heard the Crittenden county roads
spoken of as 'wretched. We we're
agreeably surprised. On our way
we passed through the nice little
town of Crayne and met while there,
our old friend n. j. Bishop. who is
Postmaster and proprietor of gen.
eral merchandise business, also no.
tlced the vast amount Of heading,
logs and huorspar ready for ship
ment. At the barbecue grounds we
we're pleased to see quite number
Of pretty women, girls and children
and a creditable number'of handsome
men, and they were not candidates
either. And last but by no means to
be overlooked, was a number Of fine
horses and mules for which Critten-
den county becoming noted. Among
them. the fine span Of horses driven
by W. K. Asbridge. While there
quite a mum Der honored us with sub
scriptions for which we feel thankful
and our whole effort will be to make
1t the best dollar they ever spent.
10 the good people of Emmaus we
will say you made our trip pleasant
one and we are truly glad We were
there.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
AT 0kIOhOma State Fair
One Of the Most
POmincnt Men In r
Public Life
ADDRESS 1000 PEG.
PIE At WINCHESTER.

The following is a telegram re-
ceived by Mr.. James from the
Chairman of the Democrat State
Central Committee of Oklahoma
Ollie M. James, Marion. KY.
Oct. 9th. Democratic day of
State Fair at Oklahoma City.
Have elected you orator of the
day. Can you come? Answer
j. B. Thompson.
Chairman Democratic S ia e
Central Committee, Oklahoma
City Oklahoma.
Congressman Ollie M. James
left Sunday for Winchester. KY,
in answer to request to be pres
ent and address the seven thous-
and people expected to be pres
ent at big barbecue Tuesday.
given by the Winchester Com
mercial Club in aid of the move
emnt to pool the present tobacco
crop.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23

chant Of Salem and the former. hon
ored Representative of Livingston
aud Critlenden COUNTIES, was Father
seriously hurt last Saturday in some
yet, unaceountsble way, while gu his
way from his farm to his store at
Salem. When he arrived at Sal IN.
IL plain to to sec that he was hurt,
but how. they could not tell nor
could he enhghten them and up to
Monday his MUD was yet blank as
TO how the accident occurred. IL is
generally believed be was thrown by
his mule. The first news to shock
his many friends a, Marien. was that
be had received a severe blow on th c
head and tina foul play was possible,
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23

WANTED-SUCCE IS MAGAZINE wants
responsible man or woman in Marion
to collect for renewals and solicit new
subscriptions during full or spare time.
Experience unnecessary. Any one can
start among friends and acquaintance
and build up a paying land permanent
business without capital. Complete
outfit and instructions FREE. Address,
"VON." Success Magazine, Room l0S,
Success Magazine Building. New York
City, New York.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
ELECTION OFFICERS
who Have Been selected To Hold
November EleC.
ton.

Marion, District No. /. Dave Yam.
dell. Rep, and Marshall Weldon,
Dem, Judges; Frank Adams, Dem.
Sheriff. Il A. Haynes, Rep, Clerk.
Marion Precinct, No. 81. r.
Postelthwait, Rep. and Jas. G. Gil.
bert, Dem, judges; Louis Clifton,
DEM, Sheriff, H. Koltinsky, Rep.
Clerk,
Marion Precinct, No. BE. NJ.
Duval, Rep. and p. c. Stephens,
Dem, Judges; Ebb Guess, Dem.
Sheriff, W. X. Powell, Rep, Clerk,
Marion Precinct, No. Al. Yves.
ley Lamb, Rep. and X. F. Weller,
Dem, Judges; Chss. Hunt. Rep.
Sheriff, r. l. Mum; Dem, CLERK.
Marion Precinct, No. 5.-W. A.
Woodall, Rep. and j. B. Kevil. Dem,
Judges; Jno. W. Wilson, Dem.
Sheriff, b. L. Wilborn, Rep, Clerk.
Francis Precinct, No. Ed As.
bridge. Rep. and W. F. Oliver,
Dem, Judges; Geo. Whit, Rep.
Sheriff. W. .. Wicker, Dem, Clerk
Dycusburg Precinct, No. I'll. B.
Asbridge, Rep. aud j. A. Graves
DEM, Judges; Owen Bosz, Dem.
Sheriff, Ellis Dalton, Rep, Clerk
Union Precinct, No. Sd. l.
Settles, Rep. and Fred Clement
Dem Judges j. w. Baker, Rep.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23

Sheriff, j. b. Carter, Dem, Clerk
Sheridan Precinct, No. 9. -Thos.
Hoover, Rep. and Chas. Douaky,
Dem, Judges. Chas. Stations, Dem,
Sheriff, A. j. Bebout, Rep, Clerk.
Tolu Precinct, No 10. Charlie:
Taylor, Rep. and W. f. Dowell,
Dem, Judges; Taylor Guess. Rep.
Sheriff, Kit Shepherd, Dem, Clerk.
Fords Ferry Precinct, No. IL,
IT. n. Wafford, Rep. and Lee
Rankin, DEM, judges; Leslie Ter
ry, Dem, Sheriff, Rufus Robinson,
Rep, Clerk.
Bells Mines Precinct, No. 12-
John Clifford, Rep. and j. n. Truitt
DEM. Judges; Rufus Wilson, Rep,
Sheriff, Finas Black, Dem, CLERK.
Rose Bud Precinct, No. I'D
l.. Travis, Rep. and Alva Newcomb
Dem, Judges; A. H. Metz, Rep,
Sheriff, j. r. Summers, Dem. Clerk
Piney Precinct, No l4.-R. S,
Edwards, Rep. and Hugh Niece
Dem, Judges; Ed Dean, Dem. sher.
i'll J. NJ. Walker, Rep, Clerk.
Shady Grove No. l5-W. M
Babb, Rep and Marion Ford, Dem
Judges; J. G. Clayton, Rep, sheriff
Kelly Simpson, Dem. Clerk.
c. S. NUM-, See'y,
JOHN G ASHER. s. G. G.
RoBT. +. HAYNES.
September 18th. 1909
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
JUDGE THOS. ]. NUM-
Began His First Term As CHIEF
Justice Of The
state.

Frankfort. KY, Sept, 20.-In the
presence Of two hundred lawyers, wo-
men and laymen, the Court of Appeals
began its fall term to-day in the splen-
did new courtroom in the new Capitol.
Judge Thomas }. Mum presided and
began his term at Chief Justice of the
State. He dropped into the harness of
Chief Justice as naturally as if he had
been doing that sort of work all his
life. Besides, he looked the part, his
square shoulders and fine features re-
minding one of the typical Chief JUS
tees who always command the respect
and admiration of the people.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
Death OF MILDRED Carleton.

Mildred Lorraine, little two-year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. V. Garlic
ton, of Joplin, Mo-, died Sunday night,
Sept, 18th. at their home on 1881,
Va. Avenue, with spinal trouble.
Their many friends showed their
sympathy with lovely floral offering.
The pall-bearers consisted of four
young ladies of Mr.. Cartoons Sunday
School class. Their many friends &C.
companied them to the Fair View Gem.
etery where she was laid to rest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carleton were former
residents of Marion and have many
friends who sympathize with them in
their bereavement. Mrs. Carleton is q
daughter of DR.. T. H. CoSsitt.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
NIGHT RIDERS MAY GIVE
BOND
Special Agreement Made Providing
Tor Their Release From jail
Trials IN. November
Term.
LIST INCLUDES EIGHT
SENTENCED TO DEATH

Union CITY, Tenn, Sept ID. - BY
special agreement between Attorney
General :. &. Caldwell aud COUNSEL
representing 100 men under indct-
ment in Obion county for night rid
ing. the eases will be tried at the
special term Of court the second
Monday in November
The sgreemen, permits the accused
to make a bond Of s5, 600 each. The
list includes eight whose death SEN
fences for the alleged murder Of Cap
tain Rankin we're recently reversed
by the Supreme Court.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
OWNERS OF BANK STOCK
HARD HIT
Greensboro Men Must Give Up Homes
10 Satisfy Creditors Claims.

Owensboro, KY, Sept. ID. -Ac
cording to a decision handed down
by Supreme Juge Walter Evans,
the stockholders OF the bankrupt
Greensboro Bank 4 Trust Company
will have to put up twice the amount
Of their capital stock and reimburse
dcpositors in full. The capital stock
wa 81, 900, 900 and was squsndered
by James Parish, the bank president
The stock holders will many, Of them
be bankrupted by the decision Of the
court, which is based on a Kentucky
statute making stockholders liable
for twice the par value Of their stock.
Among the hardest hit Of the stock.
holders will be z. Rice, the wealthy
tobacco manufacturer, Of Louisville.
He will have to produce about
800, 900. Large blocks Of the stock
we're held locally. Sevearl promi-
neut men Of Owensboro and sur
Founding country will have to sell
their homes and be reduced to power
!. ty because Of the decision protecting
the depositorsr
ION the other hand, many of the
smaller depositors who had put q
3life's savings in the bank, will be
soverjsyed to have their money re.
to them.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
Millinery.

Will have my opening Friday and
Saturday of this week, Sept. Gath.
and 18th. Have full and complete
line of millinery goods, for the Fall
aud Winter trade, carefully selected
and in the latest fashion. II you
will come and see my stock l feel
sure l can please you and at the
same time save you money.
MRS. B. G. BIRCHpIELD,
Shady Grove, Ky.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
GOV. JOHN A. JOHNSON
who Was Three Times Elected
Governor Of Minnesota
Passes Away.

Rochester, Mimi, Sept. 2l-Gov.
John A. johnson, three times cleo
ted Governor Of Minnesota, candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
fer President Of the United States In
1898, and looked upon by many
throughout the country as the proba-
bl Democratic national standard
bearer in 1912. died at st. Mary's
hospital at 3 rs o'clock this morning
following an operation last Mo.dag.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
A Gard OF Thanks.

We wish to thank our dear neighbors
and friends who so faithfully stood by
us during the last illness and death of
our sweet daughter and sister Garbril-
ley. May Gods richest blessings be
theirs. A. B. CRISP and family.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
J. R. Summers Hurt.

Hes. j. X. Summers, a prominent
farmer Of Livingston county, mer
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23

The American Society of Equity will
meet in the Court House at Marion
Saturday, Oct. End. at o'clock p. nj.
All members are earnestly requested to
be present as, there will be much bust
ness of great Importance to be dis
posed of and your presence is desired.
Besides. it is a duty YOU owe the or
ganization. Don't forget the date.
First Saturday in October and second
day Of the month.
H. N. LAMB. Pres.
B. l.. WILBoRN, Sec'y.
Death nj lpn8 Jac0hS
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-09-23
Death OF Anna Jacobs.

Anna Jacobs, daughter of Harvey P.