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The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06
c2OCETY

Much local interest has been mani
rested In the exhibit of the drawings
or MI Albert T. Reid and the paint
1ngS of Mr.. George NJ. Stone at library
hall this week Much of Mr.. Stones
exhlbit is portrait work and in fact
almost all his new pictures are por-
tralts- One of the cleverest OF these
is one-sitting sketch of Mrs. Stone
the painters wife. and another strik-
1ng example of his facility in this dl-
Tection is rough sketch of Mr.. Uhls
or cincinnati, the painter who has Deen
IN Topeka much of recent years to ex-
ecute portrait commissions. There are
also striking portraits of Mr.. M. A.
Low, Mrs. Low, Mrs. ]. G. McChntock,
Mrs. j. c. Mohler, and Miss Ruth VIII
son. Mr.. Reid's exhibit includes the
originals of many of his best and most
popular magazine Illustrations ana
newspaper cartoons. Singularly enough,
in the estimation of most of the yisl-
tors, the two best things In the collec-
tfon a-e portrait sketch of Mr.. Pres
ton Flenniken, done a number of years
ago, and one of his very latest draw
1ngs, the Girl of the Golden West for
which Miss Lucille Mulhall posed.
The "Ornery Boy and Timothy Tug
button Illustrations for Harmon Will
sons book, have much virility and or
iginalty. OF course the famous wash
burn Boy, the first Of the football
studies which have been Mr.. Reid's
greatest success, are shown. A num-
Der of well known Topeka beauties
nave posed Tor Mr.. Reid ana among Ine
models readily recognized in this ex-
hibit, are Mrs. Reid. their daughter
Marian, Miss Louise Kellam, Miss Isa-
bel Smith and Miss Edna Bear.
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Mrs. Armin Weiskirch and Mrs. Mar
garet Wiggin gave an informal tea this
afternoon at the formers house in Pot
win for Mr.. Weiskirch's sister, Mrs.
Lloyd G. Harris of st. Louis. The
assisting friends were Mrs. J. w. F.
Hughes Mrs. George NJ. Eagle. Mrs.
L. H. Mum, Mrs James B. Hayden,
Mrs. Alvarado NJ. Fuller, Mrs. Frank
Hobart, Mrs. F. NJ. Bonebrake, Mrs.
w. E. Sterne, Mrs. Albert T. Reid. Mrs.
William Macferran, Mrs. S. E. Barber
and Mrs. E. H. Crosby. A number of
little girls in Japanese costume served
tea.
y
The picturesque and dainty little
hoods which are now the fashion for
evening wear certainly have sufficient
practicabilfty to recommend them As
: they are shirred on hoops. they protect
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06
IRISH STILL COMING.
Over Sixteen Thousand Landed in
New York in 1905.

New York, March 6.-Figures is
sued by the Irish Emigrant society
show that during the year 1908 there
landed at the port of New York from
Ireland 1873 persons. OF that num-
ber $3.50 were males and 1851 fe-
males; 1,97S were under 16 years of
age; 14,579 between IA and As years
old and 6S4 over As years old.
OF this total number of arrivals
here more than half remained in the
city, while the rest We're scattered
throughout the United States, the
greatest number going to Illinois.
New Jersey came next and then
Pennsylvania. The immigrants
brought with them in cash near
ly $5O0,000. During the year ninety
were debarred from landing.
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the head without damage to my lady's
elaborate coiffure. The one shown in
the sketch was fashioned of white chif-
fon. Around the face was a double
which nestled at intervals tiny pink
silk rosebuds. Another pleating of
white taffeta beyond this added extra
fullness around the face. The material
was shirred over the two remaining
hoops placed two to three inches apart
and covered by other chiffon ruches- A
ruff1e of chiffon around the neck and
ties of the same completed this charm
ing little hood.
DR.. and Mrs. w. E. Graves, 1904 Har-
rison street, have announced the en-
ga cement of their daughter, Izora, TO
Mr. Earl Laxman- The marriage will
take place early in May. Mr.. Laxman,
who is the son of Mrs. Casten Laxman,
400 Buchanan street. is secretary of the
Adams Brothers Printing company.
They will be at home at the Devon.
Miss Graves will entertain in honor of
the girls who will be in her bridal
party at dinner Monday evening.
Los Angeles Express February 2T:
Miss Anna Marie Nellis of Topeka,
Kan, who, with her mother, Mrs. De
Witt Nellis, is in Los Angeles as the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Harmon David
Ryus of South Figueroa street. has de-
cfded to extend her visit in this city.
Her presence in Los Angeles has been
the occasion for much special enter
tanning and the remaining days of her
stay here bid fair to be as busy as
those of the last few weeks Miss Mel
lis whose attractive personality has
won her many friends in Los Angeles,
has Travelled much abroad, where she
has been received into several of the
royaI families. She now has, as priced
mementoes of her travels. a varied col
lection of Jewels, books and other
souvenirs, among which is a history
of the Province of Bhopal. India, pre-
sented and personally inscribed by the
queen. who compiled the publication.
Miss Anna. Marie NelliS of Topeka,
Kan, who is enjoying an extended Wis
it in Los Angeles, and in whose honor
MANY delightful social affairs have been
given in the last few weeks, was COM
Dlimented guest of bridge party with
which Mrs Nicholas z. Rice, 2520 Will
shire boulevard. entertained today.
Annointnents for the affair were elab-
crate and especially attractive. In
honor of Washington's birthday the
hostess had draped the hall with
American flags, while in the parlors
we're decorations of pink carnations.
yellow acacia blossoms were used in
the dining room
Mrs! J. H. Hampson, of the City of
Mexico, who has been enjoying an ex-
tended visit in Los Angeles, will be
honored guest at a luncheon to the
GIVEN by Mrs. Charles Modini-Wood at
6er home in st. James Park early next
1raelr A delightful affair given for her
tIotS week was the violet tea with
which Mrs. Harmon David Ryus. 1731
south Ffgueroa street, entertained Tues
5ov . fternoon. Miss Anna Marie NelliS
assisted her sister. the hostess, in en-
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06

will save $3.50 a year. In 1876 Athol
was practically bankrupt and Mrs,
Jennings husband advanced the city
$4,000 with a stipulation that he was
to receive S540 year until he died,
his wife $3.50 a year, and their daugh-
ter. who is now married, $40 year
until her death. Jennings did not die
until 1907 at the ripe old age of
ninety. Mrs Jennings lacked only
three months of being 80 when she
expired yesterday The daughter is
still alive and drawing her $120. For
the original $4,000, counting from the
date of the loan to the opening of this
years account, Athol has paid just
$4,000.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06

Doster Cook of Kansas City and Mr..
John Doster will spend the summer in
Europe, sailing in9June from New
York.
which would be very attractive deyeI-
oped in a soft-f1nish silk, with trim
mings of the lace dyed to match the
gown. The guimpe should be made of
tucked net or mousseline, and if in
tended to be worn into the summer.
should be left unlined. The gown is cur
with plastron, formed of tiny tucks
of the material and trimmed with
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06

danes Nicholas E. Rice. Edward l..
Doheny, Wil1itts J. Hole, Erasmus
Wilson, J. z. Betso1d J. Champion. An
derson, S. Flynn of New York, Dewitt
Nellis and Winifred Llewellyn.
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The popularity of the separate coat
seems to be still very great, and will.
no doubt, remain so as long as one
Herewith is sketched a pretty and
practical model, suitable for wear over
spring gowns. 1t is of tan chiffon
broadcloth cut in Directoire style. A
double row of soutache placed two
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06
Extra Session called.

Salem, Ore, March "a call for a
special session of the Oregon legisla-
ture to convene Monday, March Is,
was issued today by Governor F. w.
Benson. The session is called for the
specific purpose of rectifying an error
in an appropriation bill covering inn
proYements for state institutions.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06

embroidered batiste between the groups
of tucks. The bands of insertions at
each side of front are trimmed to yoke
depth on both edges with frills Of fine
val lace; A sash of soft silk in delicate
shade of pink is drawn just below the
arms and tied at the back in a soft
knot and long ends.
The Ceramic Art club elected the
following new officers at a meeting
with Mrs. Thomas Stevens, 1862 Fill
more street Friday: Miss Marie Wit
wer, president; Mrs. r. w. Coppedge,
vice president; Miss May Hull, secre-
tary; Mrs. Frank Bowen, treasurer.
Mrs. James B. Doncyson read paper
on Color in Historic characterization -
and Mrs. George Jewell presented an
interesting array of facts concerning G
Color In Nature The hostess was
assisted in entertaining the guests by
Miss Elizabeth Smith.
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The installation Of the Kappa Sigma
fraternity in Washburn college &C.
Cured today beginning at 1880 o'clock
and will continue until late tonight af-
ter which banquet will be served.
The colors of the fraternity. red,
white and emerald green, will be very
prominent and a lily of the valley
will be at each plate. The Crescent
and the Star, the fraternity emblem,
will be displayed very prominently.
At the banquet table will be seated
about seventy-five guests.
The first initiate will be Hon. Rob-
ert Loofbourrow of Neodesha, Kan,
who IS the youngest member of the
house of representatives as well as
mayor of his city. He is also the
only Kansas man in recent years who
has ever won the interstate oratorical
contest He graduated from Baker
university in 1902. The other initiates
to follow will be members of the
Kappa Theta local. to be absorbed by
Kappa Sigma. This group at Wash
burn was the first to maintain a house
and matron of their own and at pres
ent own all the furnishings which
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06
T1,ev Lost Their C1otbes-

Chicago, March 6.-Private Claude
Wicheson of Company H Tenth in
fantry, and Private John Campbell of
the coast artillery have been dishon-
orably discharged by United States
courts martial and sentenced to hard
labor because through negligence they
lost part of their army clothing.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06
Near Death Ia Biz Pond.

soDer 10 face death stF'or years a severe
lung trouble gave me intense suffering. ="
she writes, and several times nearly
caused my death. All remedies failed and
doctors said 1 was incurable- Then DR..
Kings New Discovery brought quick re-
lief and cure so permanent that I have
not been troubled in twelve years" Mrs.
Soper lives in Big Pond. Pa. 1t works
wonders in Coughs and Colds. Sore Lungs
Hemorrhages. LaGrippe. Asthma, Group,
Whooping Cough and all Bronchial affec-
tions. SOC and 500. Trial bottle free.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06
Notes and Personal Mention.

lNOtcS tL1IO 4 oI SO11sS1 0ICHtIOHs
Mrs. S. S. Beggs, 1434 Topeka ave-
nue., left today for Holland. Mich, to
attend the golden wedding anniversary
of her father and mother.
Mrs. Hugh McPhee of Emporia is
the guest of Mrs. V. B. Kistler, who
gave a line party in her honor at the
Novelty Friday afternoon and enter
tanned guests at cards for her Friday
evening. Mrs. Edgar Etter, who is
visiting Mrs. Kistler, will go to Chi
cago next week for visit.
Mrs. Frank Doster, Mrs. Lenore
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06
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ALL IN THE BULK

VEGETABLE SEED: Our Gar
den Seeds are grown for us under
special contracts by the most ex-
perienced growers in the world
and are planted annually by the
most critical gardeners. NO packet
seed sold here-all in the bulk.
FLOWER SEED: Fresh and of
contain the finest varieties. For
beautiful flowers, use our seed
none better. No'packet seed sold by
us-all in the bulk and put up
while you wait.
FIELD SEED: Our field seeds
invariably give satisfaction as we
handle only the best. We have the
most modern seed cleaning ma
chinery and our aim is to nave eV-
erything first class.
POULTRY SUPPLIES: In ev-
erything we handle, we keep the
same aim in view, viz. good quality
and sold at the right price. 1ncu-
bators and Brooders, Sanitary
Brood Coops. Drinking Fountains,
Lees Lice Killer, Egg Maker, Ger
mozone, Bone Meal, Meat Meal,
oyster Shell, etc, etc.
PURITY BABY CHICK FEED
composed of pure grain and seed,
steel cut and screened, no dirt and
all uniform size. Positively contains
no grit, shell or sand. We sell grit
separately at half the price of the
Chick Feed.
BEE SUPPLIES. A full line of
A. l. Roots goods.
GET OUR BIG CATALOGUE.
Zimmerman Seed Co.
623-625 Quincy st. Both Phones.
Prompt Delivery.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06

Worcester, Mass, March 6.-By the
death of Mrs. Lyman Jennings, who
died at Orange yesterday, at the age
of 80 years, the town of Athol Mass,
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06
ATHoL COMPLETES OBLIGATION.

Annuity Paid to Jennings Family on
Account of Loan Ceases.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06

The picturesque and dainty little
hoods which are now the fashion for
evening wear certainly have sufficient
practicability to recommend them. As
they are shirred on hoops. they protect
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-06

Mr. Ray Hall and Mr.. Harry Snyder
will give a subscription dance al
Steinberg's Thursday night of next
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
q. r. D. No. 3


There is lots of sickness in this vicin-
ity at present. Sick folks at AL Gard
ner's, MIR. Burll's and W. H. Fulton's.
Manchester Bros. and Charles Nc
Kern shipped car of hogs last Thurs
day to ST. joe, which sold at satisfac.
tory prices. They intend shipping car
load every week.
S =. II ,ovar, Charles Beasley and Mac
Cox aud families spent Thursday even
ing at a j. Fulton's.
Yes, we got our money in the road
dragging contest. We dou't just know
what to go with it. We thought of buy
ing Panama bonds, donating it to the
quake victims in Italy or we may keep
it ourselves.
| The Leon doctors were SO busy Sun.
day night, or for some other reason SC
that none of them could be secured
This does not look very good to me. II
it happens again there will be some
thing doing.
George Stephens and W. II. Jones
took crowd Of land buyers last Tues.
day to southern Missouri.
Jasper Smith, of Great Bend, Kas., is
visiting his friend James Maxim Of Eden
Center.
J. W. McNelly and family were Leon
shoppers Saturday.
Bill Foot, Of Saline, was visiting
in Eden last week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
Decatur City.

A. d. Vanhorn, who has been guest
at the O. B. .Creal home for the past
week, returned to his home in Council
Bluffs Saturday.
Miss Jessie Akers spent Tuesday and
Wednesday the guest Of Mrs. j. G.
Cozad.
Miss Grace Vanatta returned from a
visit with relatives in Keokuk Tuesday.
Mrs. Clarence Gee, Of Van Vert, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Arthur
Cresswell returned home Saturday.
Mr.. Blair, who has been assisting ]. e.
Cozad in the bank returned to his home
in Van Vert Saturday.
Mrs. Jas. Parker is visiting friends
here.
Epworth League subject Sunday even
ing SHOW We Know the Father" Miss
Lola Shelton, leader.
Grandma Phipps spent Friday the
guest of Mrs. John She'll north of town
Miss Agnes She'll was Leon visitor
Saturday.
Floyd Cozad, of Morgan, was guest
at j. G. Cozad's Saturday.
]. G. Cozad and wife spent Saturday
night and Sunday in Morgan township
the guests of his mother.
Miss Lutte Zimmerman returned from
visit with relatives at Leslie the first
of the week.
A. d. Vanhorn was guest at j. NJ
Eiker's Friday.
| Mrs. r. G.. Benton is still quite sick
Chas. Benton has sold his interest il
the restaurant to Geo. Roberts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
kilgore.

Scion Bevins had business in Leon
last Tuesday.
Kittie Still spent few days last
week with relatives in Davis City.
Cliff and Bert Ingram had business in
Leon Saturday.
Jim Still and wife spent Saturday
night and Sunday at j. 7. Evans in Leon.
Anna McDaniels is assisting Mrs. II.
e. Hornev with her household duties at
present.
E. j. Horney and wife were guests at
Fl. e. Horneys one day last week.
Homer and Charles Davis spent Sun
day with the Ingram boys.
George Moore is wishing relatives in
Oklahoma. He expects to be gone
| about two months.
The families of II. E. Horney and
Daniel Robson are having a seigc OF
the grippe.
Walter Blakesley called at A. e. POOLS
Saturday evening.
Harry and Ray Marvin had business
in Leon Saturday.
Mike Griffin had business in this vi
entity one day last week.
The box supper at Eden Center, Jan
4th, was quite success the proceeds
amounting to almost $50 which was
sent to the Christian Home Orphanage
at Council Bluffs, Iowa. A letter was
received by return mail thanking all
who assisted or contributed to the en-
tertainment. The manager of the home
II. r. Lemon, writes: "Please assure all
friends of the home of my deep appre.
citation of what they have done in its
behalf and for the liberal manner ia
the work of caring for those little ones
trust the work may ever prove worthy
of their cooperation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
Garden Grove.

The Country Culture Club and friends
were royalty entertained Friday even
| ing st the G. D. Mallette home with
Aesdames Eveland and Mallette as hos
tesses. An interesting program, a fine
supper and general good time were
features Of this pleasant gathering.
Mrs. W. G. Jordan entertained the
card club on Wednesday afternoon very
delightfully."-. A dainty luncheon was
enjoyed. Mrs. L. j. Reick entertains
the club this week.
Miss Sada Radnish, of Davis City, is a
guest at the Reick home.
Chas. Potts, who has been the guest of
his uncle, H. W. Potts, returned Thurs
day to his home in Nebraska.
MIR. and Mrs. Walker and family, who
resided on the old Lillard farm, moved
to Texas the first of the year.
Miss Lucy Sullivan resumes her.
studies at Indianola, returning to
| college on Thursday.
Miss Dilsaver returned Thursday
from Des Moines where she visited her
sister Kate during the holidays.
| Attorney Yoss, of Williamsburg, was
transacting business here last week.
| Henry Fisher visited his son Charles
in Humeston few days the past week.
we UNDERSTAND U1AC VI. ". DllSaVcf
has rented the new hotel which will
soon be ready for occupancy. 1t will
be one of the finest hotels in this part
of the state.
Miss holland, of Charlton, was the re-
cent guest of Mary Waters.
/! Nj. w. Sutherland came up from Gains
vile and spent Sunday at home.
4 Anna Dufiield went to Derby Saturday
/ TO visit friends.
Mrs. Chinn returned to Ottumwa Sat-
urday after visiting her parents, Rev.
/ and Mrs. Wilson.
Nan Amos went to Woodward Satur-
day to visit her sister, Mrs. Robert
Bennett.
| Geo. Brown, of Humeston, visited rel.
atives in the Grove Saturday and at
tended to business.
/ Lenna Beavers was Leon visitor
Saturday.
4 Floyd Severe, of Davis City, spent
Sunday in the Grove.
/ Geo. Boyce was in Davis City satur.
day on business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
ICORRf ONDfNCF.
Woodland.

p. D. Snider and wife departed Tues
/ day for their home at Faxon, Oklahoma,
after several weeks pleasant visit at
the home Of w. II. Wilson and wife and
With many friends in this vicinity.
Vernon Adair, who is working near
Clio, came over the latter part of last
week for visit with his parents, Andy
Adair and wife.
w. P. Newlin was looking after bust
ness at Lineville Monday and Tuesday
OF last week.
Doug Roberts and wife and Will Ken
dali spent Thursday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Clifford Sell.
The protracted meetings at the A. C.
church conducted by Ed. j. j. Rupert
arc still continuing with good attend
ance considering the severe cold
weather.
Ella Wells, of Morgan, spent Monday
night Of last week with her friends
Cora Beavers and Ida Gochenour.
Zearl Bethards and wife went to De-
Il catur Friday for weeks visit at the
home of Mrs. Bethards' uncle, James
II King.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Lentz spent Friday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. Fl. Will
son.
Z Will Massey departed last Tuesday
for Ames where he will take course at
the Agricultural College.
Morris Lane and Ivan Coontz who are
attending the Lineville high school
spent Saturday and Sunday with home
folks.
Ida Gochenouer departed Friday fol
Gilmore City after visit of two weeks
with friends and relatives here. She
Il was accompanied by her brother Jesse
who expects to make his home witt
relatives there.
Novia S. Beavers went to ST. Joseph
Mo-, Sunday where he expects to re
main a couple Of weeks taking medica
treatment.
Chas. Broderick, the implement dealer
q Lineville, has been looking after bust
ness in this vicinity the past week.
Roy Beavers, wife and children spen
Saturday night and Sunday at the HON,
Of i. N. Beavers.
H. 7. Smith and wife, of High Point
visited Saturday at the home of ]. j
4 FArver.
Mrs. Carey Deisher is on the sick list
Mr.. Deisher, who met with an acciden
q few days ago which resulted in tn
breaking of thigh bone, is gettin,
along nicely.
DR.. McNay, the veterinary of Garde
Grove, was looking after professional
business here Saturday.
Everett Petty drew the lucky numbe
at the railing match Saturday eyenin
which entitled him to the fur coat.
The Misses Spicer and Ryan spen
Sunday with their friend, Miss Myrtl
Newlin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
Union Ridge.

Lots of sickness in this neighborhood
at this writing.
The little infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Cox was buried in the
Bethel cemetery Monday.
Charlie Beasley and wife spent Sun
day afternoon at Arthur Cox's.
g. L. Sage called on C. S. Beasley
Sunday.
DR.. Riker was called to see two of
Oscar Rex's children Sunday night.
A. S. Gardner has been quite sick the
past week but is better at this writing.
Mrs. Ida McKern and two little
daughters Mae and Sarah, of Leon, we're
over Sunday guests at the Charlie Nc
Kern home.
Miss Nora Gardner is on the sick list.
r. A. Cox and family moved last week
to the M. J. Powers farm near Palestine.
Simon Hoover and family spent Sun
day with Mrs. Hoover's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Smith.
Mrs. N. NJ. Cox visited Mrs. Arthur
Cox last Thursday.
Miss Lola Craig, of Davis City, is do
ing homework for Mrs. Arthur Cox.
| Grant Marquardt aud wife, of Shen-
andoah, who are visiting old friends in
this vicinity, were guests at the N. M
: Cox home Monday.
Mrs. Alyce Cox visited with her
daughters in Leon one day last week.
Miss Clara Vanderpool, of east OF
Leon, spent Saturday night and Sunday
at Byrum Stout's.
Mac Cox and son Charles we're Leon
callers Saturday.
Charles Beasley and Arthur Cox de-
livered hogs to Leon Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
Orphan Ridge.

W. Il. Jones went to Creston Monday
on business.
Bert ID BISON had business at Leon
Sunday evening.
Jasper Smith is staying with James
Mahin this week doing his chores while
Mr.. ahin is absent.
Abe Hatfield and his son are helping
Charles Brewer with his work this
winter.
Amos I}razaItou had business down
by New Salem Satnrnay.
George Stephens had business at Leon
Saturday.
a. J. Fulton returned Saturday from
Lineville where he mad been trapping
for ten days but had poor luck, getting
only one fox and a civit cat.
Pat Leahy and Pat Mahoney went to
st. Joe Monday on business.
Walter Gibson visited atJames Smiths
Sunday.
Solomon Stanford and best girl were
in these parts Sunday.
Zona Housh was hauling corn for
Emmett Gore last week.
Fred Smith is hauling corn to Leon
at 90 cents.
W. M. Barlean had business at Gus
Hemerich's Sunday evening.