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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
BELIEVED BLACK
BANDIT is SHOT
HoIdup Man Wounded at Coun-
Gil Bluffs Thought to Have
Operated Here.
BARKEEPER SHOOTS FIRST
Crook Fails to Brighten Liquor Dis
penser Who Is an Adept at
Handling Gun.

It is believed the bandit who oper-
ated successfully here, holding up two
local saloons and the Pottiger res
taurant, as well as three railway sta
tions in neighboring towns, is the
same who met his match at saloon
in Council Bluffs several nights ago.
He walked into a saloon, pulled out
two big revolvers, and ordered all 10
put up their hands He had gotten
into a country, however, where the
wild westerner is not entirely I'M
known, and it happened that the bar
keeper was one of this class. Life on
the plains had taught him the art Of
drawing a revolver and shooting it dl-
most before an eye could be winked,
and the command to throw up your
hands" was followed instantly by d
shot which did not come from the
holdup man. The barkeeper had plug
ged his man on his first shot and the
burglar was down and out. Though
badly wounded, it is thought he will
live.
Is Clinton Man.
The robber, il seems, is not a negro,
as has been supposed ever since his
first holdup some months ago in Gin
ton. Iowa. He gives his name as Clar-
ence Nixon and says he has a sister
living in Clinton. He is so dark com
plexioned that it is easily understood
how he happened to be taken for
negro.
He has not confessed to the jobs
attributed to him in this section of the
country. but the police of this city feel
sure that he is the man. If he is he
has the following bold holdups to his
credit: Milwaukee roads baggageman
and station agent at Clinton, Pottigers
restaurant in Rock Island. two small
depots on the Rock Island road in Iowa
and the Casino and the Hanson saloons
in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

We have arranged with your drug
gist to sign a legal binding contract
with you agreeing to refund the
money if ELECTROPODES fail to
cure rheumatism, nervous ailments
of all kinds, bad circulation or cold
feet You know your druggists
name to a contract makes you safe.
then why not try a pair CT ELEC-
TROPODES. If they cure. they cost
$1.00; If they fail to cure, not one
cent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
PlLKINGTON is TO COME
Will Address Local Business Men on
the Science of Merchandising.

W. J. Pilkington of Des Moines.
who gave one of the best talks be-
fore the annual convention of the
Illinois Retail Merchants association
which just closed at Cairo, has ac-
cepted an invitation extended him by
Secretary Charles Gcff Of the RocI
Island association TO deliver an ad-
dress before the local BODY in April
the date to be fixed later. His sub
ject will be THE Retailing of Mer-
chandise-a Science"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21


he is making any mistake in relying
upon AIdrich and Cannon. As recent
ly as Feb. IL, when he spoke in New
York, the president reiterated his
confidence in the present leaders Of
the party and expressed himself as
not only being satisfied, but proud of
the results which have followed their
control Of the administration legis-
lative program. He said the leaders
were rapidly carrying out the prom
ises made in the republican plat
form. This position was direct
challenge to the progressives and in
surgents.
In effect. at least, the presidents
ultimatum was: The results obtain
ed under Aldrichism and Cannonism
are highly satisfactory to me. There
fore l stand pat"
Thus it may be seen that the pres
ident is making no concessions to
public opinion, which would like TO
be friendly to Mr.. Taft but for the
company he keeps, although he has
always advocated compromise" to
others. The Washington Post, in
what appears to be an inspired ar
ticle-that is an article which ap
pears to have been written by one
who secured his informs ton direct
from the White house-pays Mr..
Taft's leadership a high compliment.
In eXtOlling the virtues of the pres
ident. the writer says Mr.. Taft sub
scribed to this policy: Don't excuse,
don't explain; go do it and let them
yell"
The surgent-sympathizer of the
west who thinks the Taft administra-
ton has been a failure may find it
difficult to believe that Mr.. Taft is
almost certain of reelection, yet that
is the indication now. Practical pol
iticians declare that regardless of
how the public stands as to Taft's
administration, he already has the
denomination bottled. The men who
will go to the next republican ma
tional convention are being selected.
and selected with the greatest of
care. Delegates to national conven-
tions are generally either office hold.
ers or men satisfactory to Office hold
ers. So far as it is within the realm
of possibility, Postmaster General
Hitchcock is seeing to it that no man
with a Roosevelt leaning gets on the
government payroll.
The republican presidential nom
ination is not a gift of the people
any more as was originally intended.
1t is the gift of the tariff trusts and
other special interests. President
Taft paid the price, and a high price.
for denomination, when he signed the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES tariff bill.
A political bunder is a move which
receives adverse comment over a wide
section of country. Therefore the
appointment of Wade Ellis to the po-
sition of chairman of the republican
executive committee of Ohio was a
serious blunder. While soliciting
campaign funds of the corporations
of Ohio, Ellis is retained as special
counsel for the government in trust
prosecutions. George w. BOpe, a
prominent republican of Columbus,
Ohio, has written letter to United
States oerato Dick, in which he
charges that the Standard Oil tr11St
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
COhn-RiRlcl.

Miss Mollie S. Rimel. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J. Rimel, 1885 Dayton
street. St. Louis, and David Leon
Conn. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Cohn. OF this dity were married last
evening at o'clock in st. Louis. II.
Sosna and Miss Hattie Sosna were
among the guests from this city who
we're present. Mr. and Mrs. Cohn
will make their home in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Posfnnue Program.

The program which was TO haze
been given this evening by the Rock
Island Musical club for the benefit Of
the West End Settlement at the set
Element building has been postponed
Indefinitely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Do you know that Group can be pre-
vented? Give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse or even after the croupy cough
appears and it viii prevent the attack.
It is also a certain cure for Group and
has never been known to fail. Sold
hy ala druS%istR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

reception and at a series of parties
given in her honor the president
Mr.. Eklund and Maxim De Gross of
the music conservatory, being two of
her hosts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
IN ONE BIC CAMP
I. N. G.. Encampment Next Sum-
mer Largest Since Span
ish War.
ALL BUT TWO REGIMENTS IN
seventh and Fifth Expected To BE
Sent TO Work With Regulars
at indianapolis.

The strength of the Illinois nation
al excepting two regiments
will be modified in one great camp
next August. The site of the division
camp. not officially chosen, probably
is Ottawa. although Danville still
makes a strong bid for the distinc-
ton.
Two regiments which will not be
in the camp of the division will be
designated for participation in the
regular army maneuvers at Fort Ben
iamin Harrison. Indiana.
Upon the theory that regiments
which have not participated I'm regu-
lar army maneuyers will be the ones
ordered TO Indiana during the sec
ond week in September. it is almost
assured that the 18th infantry. Col
onel Daniel Moriarity commanding.
and the 5th infantry. will support
S. Wood commanding, will support
the honor of Illinois in the 1910
maneuvers.
Largest since Spanish war.
Under canvas at the Illinois divi-
sion camp will be three brigades.
comprising six regiments Of infantry
and one regiment Of cavalry. and the
artillery battalion.
The encampment will bring togeth-
er the greatest number of troops
which has tented on Illinois soil
since the mobilization OF the volun-
teers at the opening of the Spanish
American war.
Success of the brigade encamp-
ments at Elgin last summer was so
marked that the state authorities de-
termined upon the concentration OF
practically the entire strength Of the
national guard and the plans 10 that
end have been in progress for some
time.
Many cities Seek the Honor.
= dozen Illinois cities. including
Rock Island. have been striving for
the honor of entertaining the troops.
but it is understood at Springfield.
that the choice now lies between OF
tawa and Danville. with the chances
in favor of Ottawa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
BAD GOLD PIECES PASSED

Lead Counterfeit FIVCrS Get INTO The
Hands of Business Men.
If you come across any fve-doIlar
gold pieces these days examine them
closely to make sure that they are
all that is claimed for them. During
the past week a clever counterfeit
has been passed around. Severah
business men on Second avenue got
bit. The piece is gild-surfaced, but
it is mostly lead. 1t can be easily
distinguished from the real article
if it is dropped on the counter. 1t
is dead, and gives itself away in
stantly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Singer PIeaSes.

Mrs. Albert Ellison of this city was
last week the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. E. Eklund, president of the Water
loo College of Commerce, Waterloo,
Iowa. where she had gone to sing at
the commencement exercises CT the
college. Mrs. Ellison not only sang
in the theatre but also sang in church
81 kha cal1eas hsRalsAt, at thA faculty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
NInnv CItIes seek the Honor

few minutes delay IN treating
some cases of Group. even the length
of time it takes TO go for a doctor.
often proves dangerous. The SAT ast
way is TO keep Chamberlains Couyl
Remedy in the house. and IT the frat
indication OF Group give the child a
dose Pleasant 10 take and always
cures Sold by ell druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

much pleased with the meeting and
extended a vote of thanks to the To-
cal Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
for the entertainment afforded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

will be held this evening at the head
quarters of the league in the Y. NJ.
c. A. building. Preparations will be
made for the spring campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

delegates present from East St. Louis,
Galesburg, Peoria, Kankakee. Ster-
ling. CiiGtOn, Chicago. La5aIlc. Nus
catine and the tri-cities. The first
business before the afternoon cession
was the selection Of meeting place
for the August meeting. Peoria was
the choice of the convention.
Carroll Reelected
Officers were elected to serve dur
ing the ensuing six months. They
are:
Presidential. J. Carroll. East St.
Louis.
Vice president-George n. Warren,
Peoria.
acknowledgements. J. schiIlig,
Davenport.
Assistant secretary-treasurer-M.
L. Cook.
sergeant-at-arms-E. C. Kelley,
Davenport.
ChapIain-o. A. obIander, Gales
brug.
Inside guard-G. a. COoney. Pc
oria
Outside Charles BigIey,
Davenport
Executive committees W. Mines.
Kankabee; H. r. SchIeuter, Daven-
port; y. E. Baird, Peoria.
Two Addresses Henrd.
President Carroll and State Organ
izer c. II. Knight delivered address
es. The meeting was adjourned at
, o'clock. The delegates who were
present from out OF town were very
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

brought about Ellis first nomination
as attorney general of Ohio through
Mark Hanna. and that no case against
the Standard was ever pushed to q
finish in the courts during Ellis ad
ministration. Bope says over 10000
farmers in Ohio petitiOned Ellis
when he was attorney general of that
state to either compel the lnterna-
tional Harvester trust "a fine republ-
can campaign fund contributor to
obey the laws of Ohio or get out Of
the state. Ellis reply was that there
was no harvester trust. Yet the fed
eral government is now said to be
preparing to proceed against this
trust on the very lines suggested to
Ellis by the farmers of Ohio. No
longer ago than Jan. 10, 1907, says
Bope. in an address before the Ohio
society of New York. with President
Archbold of Standard Oil at his right
and Henry n. Rogers at his left,
both applauding, Ellis declared that
the prosecutions against corporate in
terests must cease, and that the pub
lie welfare demanded that a halt be
called on the violent oUtbursts of
EdulC8l anu iultAitdNtN lld llOi4dl tN-
ministration against the "malefac-
tors of wealth"
There are three insurgents who
are neither invited to the White
house nor go there of their own &C
cord They are LaFollette, Clapp
and Cummins. Senator LaFolIette
went to the executive offices early in
December. found the president busy,
and before leaving left word for the
president that when the latter wanted
to see him he could send for him.
Senator Clapp of Minnesota has not
been inside the White house in 10
months. and has not received any in
timation that he is wanted there.
Senator Cummins went to the White
house early in the session of congress
and predicted the denomination and
reelection of the president. Since
that time he has kept away. Sena-
tor Bristow of Kansas has been %
the White house two or three times
but his visits were short, merely to
present friends.
At Duluth, Mimi. Dr. Marcus B.
Cullum, democrat, defeated the re-
publican mayor. who was a candidate
to succeed himself Five of the eight
aldermen elected were democrats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Local Option League Meeting.
A meeting of the local option league
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
REAL LIVE POLITICAL
GOSSIP FROM THE Ma
TI0NAL CAPITAL

Continued from Page OneD
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sHrJGTo1J ON THE 6FIDGE
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TIL e

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p WEIR RE RRoDrJGE Ed
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

At Duluth, Mimi. Dr.. Marcus B.
Cullum, democrat, defeated the re-
publican mayor. who was a candidate
to succeed himself. Five of the eight
aldermen elected were democrats
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-05-28

Miss Florida Sitter arrived from
Kansas City Friday to visit
relatives and to attend the COM
mencement exercises of Licking
ton college.
Oswald Winkler went to
Marshall Saturday on bust
ness.
Mrs. c. F. Kmkead went to
Kansas City Saturday to
spend the day. Mr., Kinkead,
who had been in Excelsior
Springs for several weeks,
accompanied her home.
Pain anywhere stopped in 20
minutes sure with one of DR..
ShOop' S Pink Pain Tablets. The
formula is on the 25-cent box.
Ask your doctor or druggist about
this formula Stops womanly
pains, headaches, pains anywhere.
Write DR.. ShOop, Racine, Wis,
for free trial to prove value. Sold
by all dealers.
Miss Katherine Comstock of
Kansas City spent Sunday here
with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs, w. II. Chiles.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Humphrey
and Miss Nadine Steele went to
to Kansas City Monday to
spend the day.
Rev. o. NJ. Hickman held SER
vices in Higginsville Sunday.
Mrs. Phillip Hogan spent Sun
day in Higginsville.
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The visitors were:

The visitors were:
Mrs. w. P. Whitaker, Vermont,
Mo-; Mrs. j. j. Rice, Kearney,
Mo-. Mrs. S. D.. Burnutt, hide
pendence, Mo-. Mr.. j. S. Green
wade, Hunnewell, Kahs. Mr.,
VIM. Willard, Canyon City, Tex.
Mr.. c. II, Riddell, Rothville, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steady, Wellington,
Mo. Mr.. L. w, Robbins. Kansas
City, Mo-; Mrs. Arthur Cooper.
Denver, Colo. Mr.. Everett Gees
I'm, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. VIM.
Mellor, Wayne, Nebraska, Miss
Nell Sanderson, Kansas City,
Mo- Miss Anna Clay Peace, Buck,
ner, Mo-. Miss Aileen Jay, wich-
tia, Kans.; Miss Mary Hall, Pao-
Id, hanSas; Miss sue Bunee, Me-
vada, Mo- Miss Pearl Ripke, Sa.
lima, Kansas; Miss Mabel Hassie,
st. Louis, Mo-. Miss Mamie
Smith, MAYHEM, Mo. Miss Flor
ida Sitter, Kansas City, Mo; Miss
Deleanor Reynolds, Denver, Col
orado; Miss Hannah Hit, Dover,
Mo-; Mr.. Rex Hedrick, Buckner,
Mo-; Mr.. William Moore, Miss
Elizabeth Langford, Miss Florence
Langford, Mr.. Homer NJ. Cook.
Kansas City, Mo. Mr.. D.. j. Ev-
ans, Liberty, Mo.
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the long and meritorious history
of the college and assured the
audience that Lexington Col
lege would continue to demand
a high standard Of excellence in
every department. The "faeul-
ty,' he said would remain in
tact"
September 9th has been an
nounced as the date for the open
ing of the fall term.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-05-28
DR.. Shops
Restorative

Miss Sue Bunce of Carthage,
Mo-, arrived Saturday night to
visit Mrs. Jas. Terhune and at
tend the commencement exercises
of Lexington college.
F. Morath and daughter, Miss
Charlotte, returned Sunday ev-
ening from a short visit in Kan
sas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-05-28
H. G. SYDNOR,
Higginsville. Mo.

Mrs. Claude Coon and infant
daughter arrived Sunday night
to visit Mrs. John Skinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Lee Wallace
went to Kansas City Saturday
for :. brief stay.
Miss Hattie Gordon returned
Monday from Fl. Scott, Kan
sas, where she has been the past
year teaching in the public
schools.
Lice soon eats up your profits.
Kill this pest quickly with Con-
keys Lice powder for body lice.
Lice Liquid for Kidding the poul-
try house of mites and Head Lice
Ointment for baby chicks. Leroy
Farmer.
Oswald Winkler went to Kan
sas City Monday on business.
Mrs. Virginia P. johnson and
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Sydnor went
Kansas City Monday to
spend the day.
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wise lulpIOnlplu Op. "a o.. Mefkel
Miss Minnie Willard.
Butterflies Mildenberg
Misses Stemmons, White and Moore.
Revere 81. e. ..NieuXtempJ
Mr.. Albert LOOMS.
Allegro from Senate in f q. Mozart
Miss Gussie Steady.
(Secoad piano Miss Robbins).
Jewel Song from Faust e.. ..Gounod
Miss Elvira Smith.
Witches Frolic e.. e. Bartlett
Miss Villa Smith.
Novelette,, No. 4 .. ..Schumann
Miss Byrd Rice.
Concert Waltz e, q. q. e.. Buck
Misses Cottrell, Smith, Rice and
Stewart.
Fantastic Impromptu o.. Chopin
Miss Fern Cottrell,
Sevillane 1.-TWO pianos)
Misses Sydney Landlord and Cecile
Lyons.
Polly Wog
Lexington College Chorus.
Accompanist Miss Cecile Lyons,
GRADUATING EXERCISES
The final program was given
Tuesday morning at ten O'Clock
at the opera house.
After two delightful musical
numbers the invocation was given
by DR.. E. C. Gordon. This was
followed by a song and then DR..
D. j. Evans delivered the adj
dress to the class. DR..
Evans took for his subject Fem
mine Touch and of all the grad
uating addresses that Lexington
people have had the pleasure of
hearing, perhaps none were ever
more appropriate or delivered
with any more entertaining
earnestness than the one given by
DR.. Evans. He received the
rapt attention of the audience
throughout and its appreciation
was shown by vigorous APP
plause.
After a beautiful piano solo
by Miss Cecile Lyons, President
White presented the class with
diplomas.
The class roll follows:
LITERARY.
Byrd A. Rice, A. B.
Cora Faye Burnett, English
Certificate.
Ann E. Whitaker, English Ger
tificate.
Gladys NJ. Reynolds, English
Certificate.
Elizabeth R. Hessler, English
Certificate.
MUSIC
Gussie Steady, B.. NJ. Cecile F.
Lyons, B. M. Martha Stewart, B.
NJ. Fern COttrell, B. NJ; Villa
Smith, B.. NJ; Minnie Willard, B.
NJ; Elvira E. Smith, b. NJ; Byrd
A. Rice, B. NJ.
ORATORY.
Minnie Willard, B. O.; Mabel
Evans, B. o.; Cora B. Green
wade, B. o.; Vergna Hopkins, B.
ART.
Nell Walker.
BUSINESS COURSE.
Kate TarltOn.
DR.. A. E. Rogers then
gave a short talk. He spoke of
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-05-28
Automobile Club.

Friday evening the auto
mobile owners in the city met
and organized a club and elected
the following officers: Presi-
lent, II. C.. Wallace; Vice-Presi-
dent, w. R. VanAnglen; Secre-
tary and Treasurer, DR.. j. Q.
Cope; Executive committee. DR..
G. W. F~redendall, James Me-
Grew, Jr., and Leonard Coen.
One of the first actions of the
club was to place to the disposal
of the Old Mems Club, which
meets here in June, every ma
in the city. This is a very
commendable act on the part of
the Joy" owners and will be
appreciated, not only by the re-
cipients of the pleasure, but by
the committee who have this part
of the days festivities in charge.
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~NAOAOlocS at the opera uOuS-' Nv
commencement program was in
agurated Saturday afternoon
with the Art reception. The eX-
ereises were all we'll attended in
spite Of the fact that the wealth
er Sunday evening was decided
ly inclement.
BACCALAUREATE SERMON
The baccalaureate services were
held Sunday morning at the Bap-
fist church. The music was in
charge of Miss Ruth j. L. Rob
bins, the director of music of the
college and was a delight to the
audience.
The following was the pro-
gram:
Voluntary: Allegro from Third Soma.
Ia ct. ...GuilmaI'
Miss Ruth j. L. Robbins.
Hymn: Coronation
Invocation
Anthem; Faith, Hope and Love ....
e.. =. e.. -. Shelley
Lexington College Chorus.
Scripture Lesson
Prayer
Solo: o Divine Redeemer ..GounoC
Miss Elvira Smith.
Announcements
offertory: Pastorale e. Duboi:
Miss Robbins.
Hymn No. 6S5; Daily, Daily Sing His
Praises.
Sermon
Rev. Homer Martin Cook.
Quartet: In Thy Name Shall The!
Rejoice .. e.. e. e. ..Henshe
Misses Cottrell, Smith, Rice, ant
Stewart.
Benediction
Postlude: Marche Triumphale e. ..
e. .. -. E, e.. e. Duboi
Rev. Homer NJ. Cook of Kansa.
City preached the baccalaureat
sermon and took his text iron
Hebrews u, l, Wherefore see
ing we also are cOmpassed abou
with so great a cloud of wit
nesses, let us lay aside every
weight, and the sin which dotl
so easily beset us, and let u
run with patience the race that il
set before u.s." The sermon
was a masterful effort and ex
ceedingly appropriate for the oc
casion.
In the evening DR.. Cook preach
ed the annual Y. W. G.. A. ser
mon. At this service the follow
ing was the program;
Voluntary: Canzone o.. e.. shellel
Miss Robbins.
Anthem: Glory to the Lord Almighty
Schuher
Lexington College Chorus.
Hymn No. 5S5
Scripture Lesson
Duet: Hark, Hark My Soul . Shelle.
Misses Smith and Rice.
Prayer
Offertory: Trlo-Peace I Leave Will
You e. ..... Ct. Robert:
Misses Stemmons, White and Moore
Sermon
Rev. Homer Martin Cook.
Hymn No. sos
Benediction
Postlude: "Allelula" e.. Dubois
ART RECEPTION
The annual art reception Of
Lexington college was given Sat