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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
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POPULATION
FULLY $4,000.
THAT'S THE way THE FieuREs
SHOULD HAVE AID III ALE
THE FAMILIES JUST OVER THE.
CITY LIMITS WERE INCLUDED
Blythe GOVERNMENT. I. 4. n

u
Commenting on Falrmont's poppla,
ton as given out by the census de;
partment yesterday and as published
in the West virginian last evening"
"a gentleman remarked that though
the population OF this city is given at
only 9.711 Falrmont has, neyerthe.
less, made a wonderful growth during
the past ten years much larger than.
a great many other cities In the Uni.
ted States about the size Of this and
has also passed several cities in West
Virginia. to say nothing Of her com,
lmerclal stride. III
At:any rate she made a Upper cent.
gain in population,in. ten years.
The speaker further said that It
must not be understood that this
means that Fairmont only has a popu.
lation of about 10000, for Ii means
nothing of the kind, really Fairmont,s
population is fully $4,000, for the sim.
pie. reason that had all the tinhabf.
tants who live just about the corpora.
ton lines been included inlthe census
as given out by the government the,
, figures would read more like $4,000
than they do. 81. 4
He then illustrated the question in
hand by saying there was the Monon.
gah Glass plant employees and their
families, great portion Of whom live
just beyond the. city's limits, and he
believed It was a safe guess in saying
that fully 50 of these families live In
that vicinity, averaging FIVE to the
family, making $50 people there who
are not included in the Fairmont cen.
sus at all, but who use FaIrmont wa.
ter and gas and are practically resi-.
dents of this city. q
He said that on the four sides Of
this, city there are to be found similar
communities, and that If all these peo-
pie We're taken In who cali themselves
Fairmonters and are in every sense OF
the word citizens Of Falrmont, except
when it comes to taking the census
by the government, which will posi-.
lively not include any one If they re- e
side a foot over the city's boundry line
IN that city's population. (;
The greatest consolation that can
be derived from the figures given out
by the census bureau as to Fairmont,s.
population proper Is. that the seyera,.
thousand people residing on It's Dor.
,ders feel and know tnat they are Fair
i monters; that they use the city's wa.
ter and burn Its gas through a Fair,
mont office. They make their pur.
chases from Fairmont merchants,
breathe Fairmont air and live happi.
~ under the Fairmont sun OF prosper.
lily and they nestle under the big
wing Of Fairmont's hospitality and
love even II the government says they
are not to be included in our census
population!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22

Honoring Mrs. Frederick Randall,
of Denver. Col, an October bride, Mrs.
James Otis Watson entertained at a
charmingly appointed at home on
"Wednesday afternoon at her home uIl
Fairmont avenue. The receiving
hours were IRON three until five and
8aIiarge hummer of guests were delight.
fully entertained.
J, Receiving with the hostess and hon.
or guest were two recent brides, Mrs.
Brooks Fleming, Junior, and Mrs. Er.
nest Hutton, the latter OF Clarksburg.
Assisting in entertaining were Mrs.
IS. l.. Watson at the coffee urn; Mrs.
George DeBolt, Miss Matte Watson.
Misses Maize Sipe. Katharyn Race.
Roberta Fleming and Sue Kearsley
Watson.
The interior OF the Watson home
was decorated most effectively in
pine boughs and poinsettia. a
EirieZe OF boughs extended about
the walls reaching to the
beamed ceiling. while red poin.
settia wore interviewed through
the branches. The effect was that Of
laspine forest. The same color scheme.
red and green, was carried out In the
table decorations.
Omen's orchestra rendered music
during the afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT i.
3 WAS A GRAND SUCCESS

The entertainment given by the pu
pills Of the eighth grade OF the, Sec
ond ward school last evening was o
splendid affair, and was greatly enjoy
ed by q large audience.
The entire performance showed
careful and painstaking training and
the stage settings and costumes were
especially attractive. Miss Cora Kin.
kead was n direct charge OF the en-.
.tertainment and was assisted by Miss
Oderbol5 he music instructor OF the
school and Miss Nellie Cassidy, elo.
cution teacher. III
3 The Second ward school orchestra
furnished. splendid music. Tbs was
one Of the best school entertainments
ever attempted in this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
lRDRS
I.E.. ] D ZERO !.
THIS MORNING
coLpEsT OF sEAso NJ EAVY
FOG ENVELOPES CITY SHORT.
w BEFORE i Nj DNi G IT WHEN
I, THERMo METE BEGAN FALL.
ING RAelDLX.ii Il:

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With the thermometers In the bust.
ness section Of the city lowering be.
low zero this morning at five O'Clock,
Fairmont experienced the coolest
morning of the season. y 81 y
There being no official thermometer
In this city, 1t is impossible to tell
eyactly'how cold 1t was at the above
hour, which was the coolest, but there
Is no doubt that the weather along
Main street was not less than az be.
low zero. Some thermometers In front
OF places of business, in the immedi-
ate vicinity OF the Court House show.
cd four and five degrees below about
two hours before daylight, while sew.
eral registered just zero.
Taking the average of the ther.
mometers in the business section 1t
was about three below this morning
at five o'clock.
On lower Locust street II was even
colder than that and on the South Side
bridge, which is considered the cold.
est point In the city. twas fully five
or six below, being fully degree
colder than IL was at the same point
about two weeks ago. j..
There Is no question about It, the
weather was; some cold In Fairmont.
1t began to grow rapidly colder last
evening shortly before dark when the
1ercury began falling, At 10 o'clock
last night deep fog enveIoped the
rity--heayy: as the fogs or Lunay,l.
lasting until shortly before daylight
this morning. Theefog was SO dense
shortly before midnight that It Mas
impossible 10 see across the streets
and the arc lights looked like candles
burning in the distance. &, ST
Upon awakening this morning the
residents found the trees covered
with heavy frost while. all the tele.
eranh and telephone. wires looked like
strings Of pure white rope and the
windows OF the business houses were
covered with deep frost, It being i'm
possible to see through them.
There was no time lost in getting
TO work this. morning. every one
moved along with all possible haste,
while many, to keep warm. kept on
the rum. Among the. worse sufferers
from the brisk cold morning were the
drivers who are forced TO be out in all
kinds Of weather None Of these men
occupied the seat oftheir wagon, but
In order to keep! warm they walked
beside theirlhorsessi There were ;le ii
people. t6 be seen On the streetssearly
this morning and thos, who; were in
the thorough fares We're moving along
as fast us POSSIBLE to keep warm. !
Without doubt Fairmoft is certain.
y In the grip of Old Man Winter and
has been for almost a month, the first
heavy snow fell the day following
THANKSGIVING, November 25th, and
since that timeethis city and vicinity
has been covered Hwith' snow which
has fallen almost every day. since that
time While the weather has been un.
usually cold for this time Of the ,sai
Tor so long aiperlodl and as the weeks
go by 1t seems that Ii becomes cold.
er. From all appearance, and accord.
ing to the West yirginian's weather
iorecaster, tllisiwill be a white Christ.
mas. III 49,; ls5 S''''1
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
T.R|:|.A|IgS5G.H.EDULE
SERVICE TO-DAY
BEING RUN ON Z. q N. T. co.
TO GET TIME DOWN PAT
SOME CHANGES TO BE MADE
IN NEW CARD.

s The Falrmont and Northern Trac-
ton Company Is, operating car as
far as Dakota mines. today.
This is trial service to ascertain
what the regular schedule will be.
The regular service over the line
from this. city to Dakota will be es.
tablishea tomorrow morning.
The new schedule Will make some
change in the time that the car ar.
rives and leaves Belieyiew.
The road bed has been ballasted as
far as Dakota and all of the overhead
work has been soldered.
+ The high tension wiretfrom the sub,
station at Riyesyille has been strans
and placed. 6
This road viii be one Of the best
feeders to this city. tf!i
'nENNTsSsS S,Tfnyr Tspc 4 Mn
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
MR.. CLARK RETURNS FROM
VISIT TO HIS SICK SON.

John A. Clark has returned from
baltimore where he went to see his
son. Harry 8. Clark. Mr.. Harry Clark
Is recovering slowly from the wound
to his eye received while hunting a
few weeks ago. Mr.. Clark has lost
the sight OF the eye but II is thought
the eye ball will be saved.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
.0VER FORTY. ..EIREMEN-
tcontinued from rage one.l q

4 N
-. - - N----l.s. ass,a.h y
dead tiremen were consumed by tho
flames.
8 The first body was removed shortly
before nine O'clock, that Of ,Pipeman
George. Murawski, of Company 40, fol-
lowed by the removal of the second
body, Patrick Doyle.
4 Fireman Lacy saw Fire Chief Koran
and Fire Marshall Bourrough fall into
flames when the walls collapsed.
He ran out Of the way and staggered
to a drug store. where he was re.
WED and returned to assist in fighting
the flames. a
Lateral two O'clock the third
body was recovered, followed shortly
afterward by the finding Of another
body, thought to be Fire Marshal Bour.
rough, according to Lieutenant Ryan,
who is in charge Of the fire marshal's
Office today
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
.K!NlDRUNK GRgEL Sober.
,wlFE's TESTIMONY AS TO HER
REFORMED HUSBANDS CON.
DUCT. SURPRISES MAssAcHU.
sETTS JUDGE, IA

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 22-Mrs.
Hazel Garabedian, wife of Bedros Ga.
rihediaa. testified yesterday against
.hp, husband, Ell Gf assault anl
.baS teryr She slid, Z ~, /. XII z
when my MT hab,i pse,l TO gel
dstibk il Z va 5 d, good man AMI liif,il,
but now! tllai he has f,iended las IA, i
and Is sober lfcan,t live with him
siJndge, utleyr said this; was pecuiIar
aud fined Gafhbedian $40 for twisting
his Swifes wrist. 3
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22

We would like 10 have you there.
Can and will you come? Kindly de.
tach and return enclosed post card in
order that We may know. number 10 e.s.
pect. j VI, THANKS.
Arthur Frey and Charles Hoo / corr.
pose the committee. In charge. This
promises &c be most enjoyable al
lair
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22

Don't write, Don't open until
Christmas morning.. on your pack.
ages" said postotiice official this
morning. Unless these packages
bear letter postage rate they will be
sent to the dead letter office II the
sender cannot be located, but printed
slips or stickers bearing the phrase
may be pasted on parcels mailed as
merchandise rate. Merry Christmas.
or Happy New Year may be enclosed
in the package on a cad but beyond
these salulations renders the parcel
subjectIto first class postage rate. two
cents on OUNCE" continued the official.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22

Tor can make yonr ad so important
that you will double tho number OF
people to whom. for the day. your
store Is important.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22

Home From, school.

Misses Martha and Florence Hutch
inson, who attend Notre Dame Col.
lege in Philadelphia. arrived home
today to spend the holidays with their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Hutchin4
3 son, OH Fairmont avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
Matinee Dance.

A number OF the young society men
of the city are making arrangements
for a Matinee Dance ITO be given on
Monday afternoon from Q to 6 O'clock.
Invitations reading as follows were Is.
sued today;
Fairmcnt, W. Va Dec. 81. y
Dear Sir: i. : & b.
4 We are going TO give a Matinee
Z Dance AZ Masonic Temple next Mon
day all ernoon, December 26sh, 1910.
2until 8 M nj. 'Costiyity - 81 so. IN
Nor music Ne have engaged Howell
Fleming and drums 9wiil have much,
The extent Of which depends on lie
niinlher nfe1enJ.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
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Events of Interest In Fairmont !,
!. and Vicinity Told In Z.
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THE postofficet steps have been re.
paired! Bright tand early this morn.
Ing Contractor Finlayson and an as.
sistant hewsd out part of the old step.
ping stone. which had worn away
about SIX inches. during the past four.
years. aad placed in the opening a
stone of harder grade. which, It Is to
be hoped, will be more seryiceable
than the other one. a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
PASTOR BLOOMFIELD is Z.
Z p sAck.ilN. HIS HOME TOWN

Rev, J. @. Broomfeld returned; to-
day from Baltimore where he attend;
ed a meeting Of sthe Foreign Mission
Board Of the Mefh dist Protestant de-
nominal Ion, OF which board ID II III
member Rev. Broomfle id left this
city on Monday, To- baltimore.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
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TURKEYS o6JEcT}To THE Je,.
CHI RlsTMAsS SLAUGHTER,

20 - =
Some Of the turkeys. that were
brought to this city for Christmas
trade made break for, liberty this
morning. - s.5 I, tn
"A Main street grocer had a coon
full of fine birds that found vul:
nerable spot ntheirS temporary prison
and the turkeys began to jump
through. Z, &. IS II y. s
There were some dogs near the
coop and when the birds began to pop
out the CANNES took after them.
The. clerks at the grocery store were
soon on the Scene. They chased the
turkeys that sescapeds and sucSe ededi
anfrumninE them down.
tii Y 4. ri II
When YOU decide "a subject one ) ~
yoitilSoropnl s. don't b 'isslingy With
!ssqfd Sif tellIng a1.sss sisss What ia
IKE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22
EoorER,s pYE !woaks.

CHRISTMAS CLOTHING should now.
be made ready. and you viii. dc. well
to follow Santa Claus lead and have
your garments cleaned and pressed In
honor 81 the festive day. At. Footer,sj
you VIII find facilities for doing this
gofls. Of the very best, as our skiniinl
eleenlng All kinds sof gentlemens and
ladies' garment bears Witness
>. WALSH y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22

sa0aoribe ~ sls sHTTssi EitglaiaI.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22

DENNIsoN sTICKERs AND
TAGS Ar THE CT ODE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-22

Sole Agent ii FaItnsHs.
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-03-01

Farms bring greater revenue now
than most industries in which the same
amount Of money is invested, yet farm
lands are comparatively cheap It is
evident that land values will appreciate
as logical sequence to high-priced farm
products. Now is the time to buy
farm home.
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-03-01

The "hog and hominy" farmer is not
worrying about the high price of living.
He is independent of Armour, Swift
and the other conspirators to rob the
public.-Manatee River Journal
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-03-01
Among Our Exchanges.

The 'hog and honiny" farmer is not
worrying about the high price of living.
He is independent of Armour, Swift
and the other conspirators to rob the
public.-Manatee River Journal.
Ten thousand acres of Volusia coun-
ty land, planted to sweet potatoes, would
fatten one hundred thousand hogs, and
furnish two hundred thousand home
cured hams. And every one of these
hams would find ready sale in the
market-DeLand News
The present high prices of meats
should result in the paying of more at
tention to the raising Of hogs and cat
tie in the South Improved breeds of
both hogs and cattle should be intro
duced, and feed crops grown by the
farmers to fatten them.-Manatee River
Journal
Mr.. c. c. Carroll has a lot of fine
sweet potatoes, and says there is no
reason why people should not have plen-
ty of sweet potatoes to eat by June or
July, if they follow his method which is
to plant lot Of very small potatoes in
March, just as one would plant Irish
potatoes for seed; then by July there
will be large, fine eating potatoes. He
has some that weigh three pounds and
over.
Again Our agricultural editor rises to
remark that the symptoms were never
better for good crop year, and the
same eminent authority suggests that
the surest guarantee of low price for
cotton next fall is the planting of
very large acreage this spring. Hogs
and cattle have the call now as the
farm products of which we can't have
too large crop, and the farmer who
diversifles always lives better and makes
larger net profit than the one-crop
man.-Suwannee Democrat.
While all the world is topsy turvy,
jerky and panicky we hear of but
mighty few farmers making assignments.
And while they often feel they are the
oppressed of the nation, yet after all,
how little they know Of the sudden re-
verses Of wealth to pauperism, and a
struggle for life in the uncertain spec
ulatlve world. They are the "reverses"
which the army Of the nation can drop
back to and start anew to victory.
Mr. H. A. Williams, who grew a
fine crop of cucumbers for the fall
trade under shade last year, carried out
the seed on Tuesday, and is this week
planting ,twenty-six acres of this luscious
vegetable. He was so we'll pleased with
his experiment last fall that he believes
the crop can be made most profitable
one in this section. His fall crop of
cukes were as fine as were ever grown
IN the State, even with irrigation. of
which his was denied Tallahassee True
Democrat.
Farms bring a greater revenue now
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-03-01

When writing to advertisers, please
mention the Florida Agriculturist
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-03-01

Ten thousand acres of Volusia coun-
ty land, planted to sweet potatoes, would
fatten one hundred thousand hogs, and
furnish two hundred thousand home
cured hams. And every one Of these
hams would find ready sale in the
market-DeLand News.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-10-05
HE p!
A Sensational Note
From Pickett Fur
n1ture Co.
Dawson, Ga, to the Peo-
Pile of Dawson and
Vicinity

The Pickett Furniture
Co. are recognizing, and
have thousands Of dollars
worth Of Furniture, which
we must unload. 1t is ow-
ing to this fact that we adj
dress this note personally
to the people,
Wednesday, Oct. 5, we
will place on sale without
reserve our entire stock at
the most terrifying reduc-
tons ever put before the
American public. 1t isour
loss Of profit and much of
cost, consequently your
gain. This stock is sacritic-
ed because of the reorgani-
zation of the Pickett Furni-
ture Co., and in appealing
to the people to attend this
sale we emphasize that to
stay away you will miss the
golden opportunity of a life
time. We need the patron
age of every man, woman
and child to help us an
load, and We ask you to
attend. (Signed)
Pickett Furniture Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-10-05

Solid oak, best leather bottom, $1.O0 values;
crushed to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 79c
Large, handsome Rockers, oak and mahoga-
ny, $500 values; crushed to. .9S
$500 Rockers crushed to................$ 2.4S
Willow and fancy Rockers. All our $500
Rockers crushed to Observation-Disclosures .98
$1,000 and $3.50 Rockers crushed to. So. 9S
FURNITURE DEPARTMENT CONTINUED.
Every section of this busy store is replete with
value-giving wonders. Countless opportunities to
effect substantial savings on just the very things
you need most are presented at every turn. No
bargain campaign ever conducted in this city
brought such genuine bargains The following
prices tell the story with great emphasis. Come
and for yourself. This invitation does not
imply obligations to buy:
BED ROOM SUITES.
Solid Golden Oak. They are suites that sell
by all leading furniture dealers for $35.
Crushed to .....'.........- $24.9S
$1,000 Suite made in any style, guaranteed
solidsoak; French beveI plate mirror in bu-
reau To appreciate it you should see it.
Crushed to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $37. 4S
$4,000 Suits crushed to.............. $45. 7S
1t is very doubtful if any such handsome furni-
ture has ever been shown in Dawson as we will
show III this sale. The engravings are the finest.
$500 Suite crushed to................ $56.2S
$6843 represents the finest solid quarter
sawed oak. It's real value is $500.
Crushed to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $6S.43
Big line of beautiful Pictures, solid oak and gilt
frames.
800 values crushed to. ................. CSC
5000 values crushed to. .a....... $1.3S
800 values crushed Observation-Disclosures. 98
These Pictures are for parlors, diningrooms
halls, etc. Be sure to call and see them.
HAND-PAINTED VASES.
IS 90 values or money refunded Per pair,
crushed to Observation-Disclosures. $2.9s
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-10-05

There's as much beauty in the Rug and Drapery
Department in the displays of dresses and dress
materials. The new Wilton and Administer Rugs
in the rich colorings and pleasing designs of the
oriental cannot but receive your admiration, and
there are less expensive floor coverings that have
beauty as we'll as serviceabity in their favor.
24x36 Velvet Rugs bound ends, fancy floral,
Oriental and Persian designs; $3.50 values
crushed to Observation-Disclosures. $I.SS
$3.50 values crushed to..................'. 9Se
Lot of 36x72-inch Administer Rugs that sold
for $3.50 and $500, crushed to......., $24s
Big lot of fine Administer Rugs that sells for
$500 to $500; crushed to........... $3.9S
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-01-01
Linen Shower.

/ Miss Lola Frazier entertained
twenty young ladies Tuesday af-
tcrnoOn at 2:30 at her home on
Tenth street and Franklin avenue
ia honor of Miss Bonnell Berrie,
who will be married to Mr.. Will
lam Mellor this afternoon. The
party was in the nature of q u
nique linen shower. The various
presents were arranged to form a
dress for a wax figure represent
ing a bride. This figure the bride
tQ7be unveiled.
After the unveiling, the guests
played whist and Miss Elizabeth
Morrison won the prize, a doll
bride.
Refreshments consisted of fried
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-01-01

John Ryland of Kansas City
is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs, l. G. Neale and
son, Irwin, returned from Aull-
vile Wednesday evening.
Mrs. V. A. Kelley and two
children returned from Califor-
mia, Mo-, Wednesday evening af-
ter a few days visit
Miss Elsie Hathaway of Kansas
City arrived Wednesday evening
for a visit with Miss Mamie John
son.
Miss Laura Rubleman of Black
burn arrived Thursday evening
for visit with Mr.. and Mrs. L,
B. Bullard.
Miss Florence Briggs of Olathe,
Kansas, arrived Wednesday even
ing to visit her brother, j II.
Briggs.
Mrs. NJ. E. Babst left for her
home in Debois, Nebraska, We'd
nesday evening after a visit with
her daughter, Mrs, c, L. Morris.
Mrs Norris accompanied her as
far as Kansas City.
Mrs. z. A. Wright went to O.
dessa Thursday to visit Mrs,
Fannie Flanagan for few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Humphrey
returned to their home in Spring
field Wednesday after few
days visit with Mrs. Humphrey 5
mother, Mrs. Mamie Steele.
1 Mrs. j. C. Shelton and her two
daughters, Misses Ivy and Fran
ces, went to Kansas City Wed
nesday to spend the day.
r. F. Dreyer went to Kansas
City Wednesday to meet his
wife who is returning from Lo,
Angeles, California.