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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
Hiram Ratchslder,

Hiram Batchelder died at 1870 O'Clock
Thursday evening, aged 50 years. He
was for So years employed by Law
renee Bros. most OF that time as enS1-
necr. He was always a faithful. steady
worker and was held in the highest es-
teen by the company as we'll as by his
fellow Worhmen. He had been in fail
ing health for a long time but kept at
work up to two or three weeks before
his death. A widow, one son, Harry. an
engineer on the Maine Central, and
three daughters, Mrs. Harry L. Wight
or South Gardiner, Mrs. May Tibbetts
of Sanford and Mrs. Arthur Foss of
Rulnford Falls; also two brothers, Au-
gustus of Gardiner and Charles OF
South Gardiner, besides nine grand
survive. He was a member
of the Ancient Order of United Work
men. Funeral services will be held at
Sunday afternoon frCm his late
residence. Sawyer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

q Male Quartet and the Auriei Quarter.
With duet by Mrs. Buckmnster ana
Mrs. Maxfeld
Mrs Lottie E. Yorke went to Mon
month Yesterday to assist the pupils
of Monmouth Academy in their pre-
parations for a prize speaking cohtes'
which they are to give in the near lu-
ture.
The Transforming Power or Elk
recitation" will be the subject or the
sermon at the Methodist church sum
cay morning by the pastor. Rev. K. A.
Rich Mems meeting at r. NJ. ana
the evening service at o'clock.
The subject of the sermon at the
Congregational church Sunday morn
ing will be "Christ's Word of Heal
ing by the pastor. Rev. c. F. Sargent.
The subject of the evening service
will be Tests for Church Member
ship"
Mrs. Drury White. who has been i'll
for some time, is much improved.
Miss Alice Wentworth and her
friend. Miss Eda Decker of La Grange.
attended the Secior reception last
evening at Kent's Hill.
Mrs. Janet Williams If Augusta is;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
HinkIey-PercivaI.

Their many Hallowell friends will
take interest in the marriage of Miss
Media Percival. who for T. years has
been resident of this city. to ]. a.
Huxley of Richmond The marriage
occurred last Thursday at tho home
of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer O. Percival. Waterville, to
which place the bride had gone for
the happy occasion. The bride was
gowned in a grey voille suit. Rev. Mr..
Clark of the Baptist church perform
cd the ceremony. The single ring SER
vice was used. The parlor was hand
somely decorated for the occasion The
ceremony was performed beneath a
floral arch. The wedding was quiet
one, only the immediate friends of the
family being present. Mr.. and Mrs w.
H. Niles and son Charlie We're friends
from Hallowell who attended. Mr. and
Mrs. Hinkley will make their future
home in Richmond. They were the re-
cipients of many presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
Miss Sarah j. Stone.

The death of Miss Sarah J. Stone
occurred some time Thursday night
and death was due to heart failure
Miss Stone was born March 25. 1889
in Winthrop, Me, and was the daugh-
ter OF John and Caroline (Avery)
Stone. She always lived with her
father until his death and since then
made her home with her brother. Har-
ry j. Stone of Brunswick avenue. One
other brother, Charles Stone Of F1ori-
da, also survives. Miss Stone was q
pleasant, companionable woman and
had large circle of friends. The fun
eral arrangements have not yet been
decided on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
WINTHROP.
Interesting Lecture Given
Al Methodist Church.
"Roses, Black and White, from
Dixie by Nj. Browning.
The Church Notices...Notes OF Per.
sonai Hature-..0ther News.

Lively times arc expected to begin
AT lis O'Clock Monday afternoon, when
racing will he held in four classes on
the Lake Maranacook ice course. Be
tween the heats an exhibition will be
given by G. II. Tappans Simon Ken
ton. winner of the $4,000 stake last
year at Readvllc.
one of the most interesting enter
tainments that Winthrop people have
had the pleasure of listening to for
some time was given by the Methods.
brotherhood at tho church THURSDAY
evening. Roses, black and White.
from Dixie was the subject Of the
lecture by Rev, Raymond Browning of
i-ittleton, n. G., ard for about an hour
and half he kept his audience almost
constantly convulsed with laughter at
his quaint stories and Representations.
He gave to the North Il new picture
of tn" South land to those whose con-
ception of the slave days is received
from Uncle Toms Cabin ana like
stories, he gave a new picturc-tbe
picture of the faithful blacks protect
ing the Southern women ard children
while the fathers were fighting for the
Confederacy. He pictured too, the
mountain whites. and gave stories of
MS own boyhood and school days. the
picture of his fathers little blacksmith
SHOP recitinS in this connection his
own poem, The Phantom Anvil" His
talk was enlivened with poems and
foik songs from Negro lore, and with
laughable incidents from his own ex-
perience. Mr.. Browning as lecturer
was as interesting and successful as
Mr.. Browning as preacher and no
more than this need be said. South
ern songs and melodies were sung by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

At the annual meeting Of the y. c.
IT. Y. at the home of Miss Lottie john
son, Is Summer street, Thursday even
ing, q delightful social hour was pass
ed. After the work Of the evening was
over there was a Musical Game
Certain questions were asked by Miss
Minnie F. Morse and Miss Cleora
Churchill would answer them with NH
sic on the piano. The members were
expected to name the tune to which
the music was set Some amusement
was occasioned by this. There was al
so photograph music. Refreshments
were served. The officers elected for the
ensuing year were: Pres. Miss Louise
Perry: Vice Pres. Miss Ruth Kit
tredge; Sec. Miss Marie Patterson;
Treas. Miss Stella Boyden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
Church Notices.

Methodist Episcopal church. asis Rev i,b H. sa l..
mon bv the pastor; II. Bible school; g..
Junior Leagus s15' E ESiort Leag eM de- f.
yotional meeting: sup5ect: 10Y, TOY =
evangelistic service.
Old South Congregational church, Rev;
Malcolm Dana pastor: Preaching at 1880
o'clock by the pastor; subject: "Enoch
the immortal" Sunday school at 11.45 A.
NJ: evening at o'clock, the third in the
series of the Face of Jesus Christ, sub
,ect: "Ine PROSTATE Face.
First JTniversalist church. Rev. j. W
Steele pastor: Preaching at 1870 A: NJ
" the pastor; Sunday school at u.45 A
First Baptist church. Rev, b: F.. Turner
pastor Preaching at 100 70 a rI N by si Rey
tary Of the Baptist Association: Sunday
school at n evening thd sss service 6S at IT.
o'clock, the second M, IN Inc series oy the
St Matthews sh s1dsv Re e s WI F M dIU
ing service at 10. 80 o'clock Sunday schoo
at ii. As A. N; evening prayer at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
Economy HatChet
Working in Boston.

Boston, Feb. 1S-The economy hatchet'
of Mayor John +. Fitzgerald. welded
within fortnight of his taking over the
city government. mas chopped nearly ST.
oo0,coo from the anticipated expenses of
the city during the coming year. as indi-
Gated in the annual budget of department
appropriations. Mayor Fitzgerald today
announced that the budget for 1910
amounts to $lS,S.9,996. In making up his
budget the mayor received estimates
from the various municipal departments
aggregating s19,193SS5.
Assessor Alonzo F. Andrews not having
resigned as requested by Mayor Fitzger-
aid following the city councils reduction
f tie Board of Assessors from nine t,
seven members. he was today removed
~ the mayor. John II. Donovan's res
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
DR.. Cook Admits
Identity to Friend.

Santiago. Chilli, Feb. 1S-Dr Frederick
A. Cook today admitted his identity. He
visited his old comrade. the Belgian en-
gineer Rysselberghe, and the two were to-
gether for some hours.
The two men were members of the Bel
gian Antarctic expedition Of 1878 and
the engineer recognized Cook when they
were fellow passengers on the steamer
from Valdivia. Until now, however. Cook
has refused to recognize his former COM
panion.
Cook told Rysselborgho. it is said. that
he was preparing a complete account OF
his polar explorations which. he main
tained. woule prove that he reached the
North POLE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
Kept Seven Years
In Cold Storage.

New York, Feb. 1S.-Prosecutor Garven
said tonight that acting upon his recon-
mendation the Hudson county grand jury
or New Jersey had instructed him to
draw up the form of an indictment
against the National Packing Co. and it's
directors.
The grand jury, he said, had positive
evidence that food products have in some
instances been kept in cold storage for
seven years.
1t was stated here tonight with much
positiveness that the National Packing
Co. has already been indicted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

A novel idea this. Read the
charitable proposition in Milliken,
Tomlinson Co.'S new ad. 80 cents on
tea 1 cent on coffee Commencing
Feb. ! they give in Augusta, Halo
WELL Gardiner. SO. Gardiner and Ran
dolph the above amounts on every
pound of their teas and cOffees sold in
these cities. The churches will have
the amount for charitable purposes.
Read particulars in adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

After a few days drilling and teachy
ing the sergeant found that he had not
made any impression on the recruits
whatever. He decided to tell them q
tale which ran as follows when I
was a hoy my mother bought me a
dozen wooden soldiers, which drilled
and tried to instruct. but without any
results, of course. Then / lost them
one by one and now I have found you
again, you wooden duffers!"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
Jerusalem Chapter Election.

Jerusalem Chapter, r. A. NJ, elected
the following officers Thursday even
ing:
H. P.-George w. Savage.
King-E. S. Turner.
Scribe-C. T.. Farrar.
Sec.-Fred A. Tenney.
Treas.-C. X. Tilden.
G. Of HI. II. Fuller.
p S.--ieo. A Stafford.
II. A. CIV. I. Runncls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

novel idea this. Read tn"
charitable proposition in Milliken'
Tornlinson cos new ad. - cents on
tea | cent ON coffee. commencing
Feb. ! they give in Augusta, HALO
well. Gardiner, so. Gardiner and Ran
dolph the above amounts on every
pound of their teas and cofees sold in
these cities. The churches will have
the amount for charitable purposes.
Read particulars in ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

The following officers were Chosen
for the coming gear at the annual
meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of
st. Matthews church Thursday: Pres
ident. Mrs. Anna Spaulding; vice pres
ident Miss Grace Leigh; secretary and
treasurer, Miss Bertha Harvey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

The thief who stole $4,000 from the
Chicago sub treasury Feb. II, 1907, is now
immune from criminal prosecution. the
statute of limitation having expired Fri
day The only possible resource of the
government now is to find the thief and
institute civil action to recover the mon
ey. Tie theft is still great mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
Republican Caucus, Ward S.

The following returns from Ward )
caucus We're received at
the clerks office yesterday:
Alderman-Charles S. S. Buchanan.
Warden-Charles O. Carter.
Ward Clerk Russell f. Lowell.
Constable-George F. Church.
City Committceman-C. s. Goodwin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

Rev. and Mrs. Robert tawton. Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Robinson, Daniel
Longfellow, Mrs Marcia Graham, Mrs.
Fred Douglas, Mrs Van X. Becdle'
Mrs Elmer Cummings ard Miss Annie
Lawton attended the meeting OF the
kennebec Association OF Congregation
al churches at Richmond Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
Accident to Miss Webber.

Miss Leona Weber of Winthrop
street. while at work in Johnson Bros
shoe factory yesterday had the third
finger of her left hand torn quite bad
ly by being caught in button ma
chine. She was taken to the City drug
store. where proper attention was
given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

st. Matthews church is entertaining
IN boys Who are in attendance at the
Boys Conference in Augusta and the
Methodist church is entertaining four.
A part Of the quota of st. Matthews
is being entertained at the HalloWell
House by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cur
rier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

The storm of Thursday caused the
street department much extra work.
Early Friday morning the plows were
out clearing off the principal streets
but it was near noon before some of
tho side streets were passable. A large
force of men and teams cleared UP
Water street in quick time. The storm
interfered with the travel over both
the electric and steam roads and all
the morning trains and cars were be-
hind time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

The funeral of the late J. ]. Jones
will take place from the First Uni
versalist church at go o'clock Mon
day afternoon Rev. J. w. Steele and
Rev. Leroy w. Coons will have chargc
of the religious services. The Masons
will perform funeral rites OF the or
der
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Searles of
Bar Harbor arrived in Gardiner Fri
day Mr.. Searles is to attend the
Boys Conference in Augusta and Mrs.
Searles will visit her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. f. H. Collins of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

Have you called at c. H. Beane's
and obtained one of those cute purses
he gives away with a soc. purchase of
goods? All the choice specials in
candy today. Apollo 10c. package is
tremendous seller. Epicureans, 27c.,
the reliable standard chocolates. Call
also for the delicious hard candies, so
pure and wholesome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
LOCAL NOTICE.

Ernest A. Libby announces to hia
friends and the public generally that
he has opened a cash grocery at 164
Water street. A full line of fresh goods
at rrices as low as the lowest.
fcbi9d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

A new Underwood typewriter has
been installed in the postoffice this
week for use in the money order de-
partment 1t has an 1S-inch carrier and
Is fully equipped for postoffice work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

George w. Heselton and w. c. At
kins went to Dresden Mills last night
to serve as judges of award on the
prize declarations held at Bridge
Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

Snow Shoe parties were out last
night and several have been arranged
among the young people for today and
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

A novel idea this Read the
charitable proposition in Milliken,
Tomlinson Co.'S new adj "2 cents on
tea ! cent on coffee" Commencing
Feb. 1 they give in Augusta, Halo
well. Gardiner, SO. Gardiner and Ran
dolph the above amounts on every
pound of their teas and coffees sold In
these cities. The churches will have
the amount for charitable purposes.
Read particulars in ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

Miss Helen l.. Haines, pubic school
teacher at Richmond. is at home to
remain until after the holiday occur
ring on Washington's birthday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

The Peoples store ad. gives a full
account of the destruction that has
been made in regular prices in order
to close out this large stock before
closing up the Gardiner store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

Workmen were at work Friday re-
pairing the watering trough in Depot
square and will have it ready TO-DAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

1t is probable that Calvin Austin Of
the Eastern Steamship Co. and Harry
b. Ivers, general manager of the L.,
a. & w. St Ry., will be guests at the
Board of Trade banquet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

The Young Peoples Society of the
Old South church will give an enter
tainment in the chapel at Z O'Clock this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
nALLOWElL.
Miss Leooa Weber In
juTsd at Shoe Factory.
Results Of The Republican
Caucus in Ward 5.
Local Organizations Elect Officers
...Sunday Services.

Mrs. r. J. Southland of Richmond
was guest yesterday Of Mrs. Will
liap j. Wedge, 23 Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

d. S. McNaughton's great shoe sale
may be realized more fully if you step /
into the store and see how fresh and
new the stock is, desirable styles, quail
ity etc. all right. The cut prices are
for fact very low and the person who
does not buy now will likely regret it
later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

John Sullivan of Lewiston arrived
in the city yesterday and is to work
in the Commonwealth shoe shop,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

There will be no preaching service
at tho Universalist church Sunday.
The Sunday school and Y p. C. U.
will meet at the usual hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

Mrs. Harry f. Emmons Of Bruins.
wick visited friends In Gardiner Fri.
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

Oscar McCausland went to Boston
Friday to meet his son Ralph, who il
coming on from Richford, ILL.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

Only One "BROMo QUlNINE"
That is Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look for
the signature Of f. w. Grove Used the
World over to Cure Cold in Day. &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

George c. Danforth went to Port.
land Friday to consult an eye special.
ist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
SOUTH GARDINER.

schools closed yesterday until
Wednesday morning in honor Of
Wafhington's horthduy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19
GARDINER.

A. Q. Hamilton is seriously Ill at his
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

caring for her grandson, Everett Hard
ing, who is i'll with typhoid fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-19

ignation had been in the mayors hands
for several days when he signed the
uncils order Of reduction today
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-27
Soldiers Will Attend Church

The old soldiers will attend divine
service at the Hollywood M. e. church
on Sunday morning. The pastor will
preach an appropriate sermon Every
effort will be made to make these old
heroes welcome. The church will be
decorated with flowers and the national
colors. All are invited to attend the
service and help to do honor to them
to whom honor is due. The soldiers
will meet at the Washington building
at ten O'Clock where they will form a
line and march to the church. In the
evening at seven O'Clock they will form
at Baker Brothers Office on the board
walk and proceed to the Episcopal
church for the evening service. The
pastors of these two churches are in
vited to take dinner with the veterans
at Cedar Hall on Memorial day as are
also the orator of the day, the Decora-
ton Day committee and the newspap-
er men.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-27
Notice to Limit Creditors
Estate OF Carl A. Haswin, deceased.

EsIaIe OF CdTI n Hdb"IHi ueCedseu'
Pursuant to the order OF Chas. P. Vanaman,
Surrogate of the County of Cape May, made
on the tenth day of May, A. D.. 1910, Oh the
application OF the subscriber, executor of said
deceased, notice is hereby given to the cred
itors of said deceased to exhibit to the sub
scriber under oath or affirmation their claims
and demands against the estate of said de-
ceased within nine months from the tenth
day of May, A.. ID. 1910, or they will be forever
barred OF any action against the subscriber.
Dated May 10th, A. ID. 1910.
WILLIAM J. STARR,
Executor,
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-27
scHUMANN MALE QUARTET

THE SCHUMANN MALI QUARTET
year Miss Buzby's pupils will be assist
ed by the Schumann Male Quartette
which means a rare treat in store for
lovers of good music. The box
office will be open tonight for reserved
seats.
1t is announced that the Wildwood
Manor hotel, which is managed by the
Boothby Hotel company of Philadel-
phia, will hold its formal opening for
1910 on Saturday and Monday, May %
and 30. A program of music has been
prepared for each day by w. f. Schens-
ley, director of the hotel orchestra.
The Casino Airdome opened last
Saturday night with a good vaudeville
show and a packed house. This week
they will be open Friday. Saturday,
Sunday and Monday nights with a u
deville which Manager Hunt claims
will be even better than last weeks.
The North Wildwood Kennel club
has received a sanction from the
American Kennel club 10 hold a dog
show on July % and 30. The details
are now being arranged and it is antici-
pated that fully three hundred CANNES
will be exhibited at the bench show to
be held at Ottens Park.
ass
Mace's Royal Garden will open for
the season tomorrow night. A fine
electric p~honograph has been installed
and all the latest operate music will
be given GU it this summer with the
moving pictures. The new photograph
cost over 5000 and is a dandy.
HsH
The Anglesea base ball team defeated
the team from Beach Council, Jr. o. U.
A. M. last Saturday afternoon and
they no challenge any team on the
island.
j. E. Meyer, of S%unbury, Pa, is still
high man for the S23 in gold at the
Casino bowling alleys. The contest
will be open until Monday night.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-27

The Ocean Pier theatre will open to-
morrow night with high class vaude-
vile and moving pictures. All
other parts of the pier are now open for
the season. Dances are held every Sat
urday night in the floral ball room
with good music and the rink is open
every Wednesday night with music by
the Wildwood band.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-27

Don't forget the concert at Bakers
theatre Saturday evening, May 2Sth.
Those having already attended con-
certs under the direction of Miss Buzby
know they are always first-elass. This
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-27

Lots of that good sharp cheese at
Albig's. x
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-27

The Anglesea base ball team defeated
the team from Beach Council, Jr. o. U.
A. M. last Saturday afternoon and
they no " challenge any team on the
island.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-27

]. e. Meyer, of Sunbury, Pa, is still
high man for the S23 in gold at the
Casino bowling alleys. The contest
will be open until Monday night.