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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-23

$4,000 Lockhart Piano $3.50 90
$4,000 Lockhart Piano =. $4,000
$4,000 Tonk Plano ... 200. 90
$325.00 Gorden & Sons Piano $4,000
$4,000 Player Pianos -. $4,000
$4,000 Player Pianos ~. 10000
Discount for cash, These instru-
ments are of high grade manufac-
ture. Fsirst-eiass material and work
manship guaranteed. None better.
ANDREW NELSON,
1874 Smith St.. Perth Amboy.
ONCE End Floor Phone 630-w.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-23

AT Auditorium Christmas Day and
evening" SKATING and BASKET
BALL CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON
and DANCING in the evening
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-23

at .Auditorium Christmas Day and
evening: SKATING and BASKET
BALL CHRTSTMAS AFTERNOON
and DANCING In the evening.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-23

At Auditorium Christmas Day and
evening: SKATING and BASKET
BALL CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON
and DANCING In the evening.
325S-12-23-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-23

At Auditorium Christmas Day and
evening: SKATING and BASKET
BALL CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON
and DANCING in the evening
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New schedule Arranged.
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Electric Light Wire Bs

Roundsnan John Morris found an
electric light wire down on Division
street near New Brunswick avenue
last night. He reported the matter
to the Public Service Electric Light
and Power Company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-23

At Auditorium Christmas Day ann
evening SKATING and BASKET
BALL CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON
and DANCING in the evening
3253-1 2~23-1fsA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-23

The EVENING NEWS goes into
more homes In this Vicinity than
any other publication.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-23
PIANO SALE.

Before buying a piano 1t will pay
you to look over the following In
struments:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-23
Steal Pig from Butcher

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Samuel Borak of 269 Smith street,
reported to the police today that
someone stole the carcass of a pig,
weighing about fifty pounds, from a
hook In front Sof his meat mar kat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-23

At Auditorium Christmas bay and
axaulng. SKATING Gv and RAsKH T.
BALL CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON
and DANCING In the evening.
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
SCHOOL NOTES
+ + + + 1. + + + + + + + + 1

Our schools will be closed during the
Thanksgiving week, thus giving our
teachers opportunity to attend the State
Association. which will be held in Denver
Nov. 2z, % and 2e.
While school will be closed for the
week beginning Me-. 26. we shall teach
on Washington's birthday. and as there
would be no school on Thursday and
Friday were the teachers to remain at
home, this is an actual loss Of only two
days.
Rev. o. L. Orion has kindly offered to
give an illustrated lecture, the proceeds
OF which shall be used in the interests of
the football team. at the Methods
church on Friday evening The ilustra-
tons have been carefully selected and
prepared by Mr.. Orton. largely from his
own travels and the lecture will be in
otructive and entertaining.
Mrs. Paul North has assisted US in our
school work during the absence of Miss
Cora Lance, who has been kept at home
bv the illness and death of her sister
The sincere sympathy of the teachers is
with Miss Lance and her family at this
time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
METHODIST MORTGAGE
BURNING EXERCISES
Continued from FIRST Page,

largely indebted for the organization
which built. first the tabernacle and
afterward the old church.
There is a diversity of opinion
as to the exact date that the Taber-
nacIe was erected, but as nearly as l
can ascertain, it was built some time
during the fall of 1891. 1t was situ-
ated on the corner opposite the
church, where the Goblin block now
stands. and as the name implies, was
a tent. being about 16 by 40 feet in
dimensions. 1t had, however. board
floor and side walls part way up
built of rough lumber. AS I remem-
berit, there were two windows on
each side. A low platform extended
entirely across tho south end, which
was occupied by the minister and
the choir. The Bpworth League had
been organized in the early part Of
1891 at the home of Mr.. C. NJ. Robin
in the Big Four building and it had
supplied a second hand organ, which
was carefully replaced in its box af-
ter services to protect it from the
storms.
The primary class of the Sunday
School met in the northwest corner
of the room and was separated from
the rest of the school by cheap print
curtains hung on wires. This class
was presided over by the present pri-
mary Superintendent of this Sunday
School. then Miss Roxie Conner.
1T seems to me, as l remember
it, that in the early days We We're
more troubled by high winds than
later, for the reason that at that
time there were few trees. buildings.
etc. to break the force of the wind.
which came across the prairies and
seemed as though it would sweep
time that the Tabernacle was in use
a great deal of trouble was expert
enced on this account, it being on
one or two occasions blown down.
THE janitor work was done by two
girls, Miss Conner and Miss Anna Rob
ins. on Friday nights after school
Choir rehearsal was held on Satur-
day nights and l am told that it
was the practice to clean the lamp
while waiting fro the men,
bers of the choir to gather.
IA history of the Tabernacle would
be incomplete without mention of the
revival meetings which were held
there during the winter of 91-92,
which were, | think, the most sue
cessful of any ever held in Rocky
Ford, both from the standpoint of
the number of conversions in pro-
portion to tho population, and tho
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
Addresses Veterans

In response to a cordial invita- ton Judge
Minor last Friday evening delivered an
address to his old comrades-in-arms of
Trinidad G. A. R. Post. The Judge
reports that the encampment as it was
oalled-was held in the opera house and
the old veterans had arranged and
carried out one OF the most enjoyable
entertainments that he ever attended.
They had a miniature presentment OF the
Mesa encampment. with the night attack
by Indians, etc, and this was followed by
music. recitatons and talks that were
exceedingly interesting to the old boys.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
PATTERSON VALLEY.

A Halloween social was held at the
home of F. w. Sickenberger on Tuesday
evening, in aid of the Sunday school. A
large crowd and fine time is the report.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat McElroy are enjoying
visit from their children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Brooks, of Swink.
A good sized congregation heard an
excellent sermon by DR.. Weaver in the
Vroman schoolhouse last Sunday.
Mrs. Clint DeLong most enjoyably en-
tertaned party Of lady friends on Tues
day afternoon.
The Country Social Club of this valley
will meet with Mrs. W. L. Clewes next
Thursday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
GRAND VALLEY

The Young Peoples class of the Grand
Valley Sunday school delightfully."- enter
tanned their friends at Halloween party
at the home of Miss Della Masters. Tne
house was very prettiiy decorated with
jack o-lanterns, autumn leaves and other
decorations appropriate to the occasion.
Refreshments were served and games
enjoyed until late hour. 1t was voted
one of the most pleasant occasions which
has been given by the class.
The Grand Valley Ladies' Aid will be
entertained by Mrs. McKittriok at her
home. Nov. 9th.
There will be preaching at the school
house Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock,
Sunday school promptly at 2.
A box supper was given by the school
last Friday evening. Owing to the in
clement weather the attendance was
small but all enjoyed the evening. The
proceeds amounted to about $500
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Henry are rejoio-
ing over the arrival of son at their home
Oct 29th.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
First Superintendent Writes

The following letter from J. W. East
wood, the first superintendent of a Sun
day school in Rocky Ford, was received
by Mrs. Hannah Swink Conner on Mon
day-just too late to be embodied in her
paper delivered at the Methodist church
mortgage burning exercises:
San Jose, Calf. Oct. 26. 1911.
My Dear Mrs. Conner:
We are glad to hear from Rocky Ford
once more. Your letter just received and
| hasten to give you a few brief state
ments and so get it off in the early mail
that you may get it on time.
We began Sunday school there the
first Sunday in January. 1885. with six
present. 1t was not really organized
until some months after, but when it was
organized it was known as union Sun
das school. BY April /. 1885. we had
as many as 25 present. Two of the
Swink girls were present the first Sum-
day continued to superintend the
school until a little time after the M. E.
ct Il 'ch organized society. then became
superintendent of the ME-. Sunday school
and Mrs. Smith succeeded me as super
intendent OF the union school. BY this
time the school had gained in number to
about 20 as | remember it.
The last Sunday conducted the union
school we sang: For You Am Pray
ing" and the next Sunday we sang the
same hymn in the M. E. school. and | am
still praying for the Rocky Ford people.
Glad to learn of the prospect of can
ceiling the mortgage on your church.
saw your church five years ago next
month"; nice one.
We are IN usual health. and hope you
and your folks are well.
Yours in haste,
j. w. EASTWOOD
P. S.-I think Bro. Badger followed
me as superintendent of the M. E. school.
Ask him, E.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 3, 1911
Subscription Rates.

That the campaign of next year will be
of more than ordinary interest and that
Republicans generally intend to get into
it, is vouched for from the fact that DUR
ing the past week, two Republican or
ganzations of statewide Importance
have been formed.
What is known as the Progressive Re-
publican Club of Colorado was incorporat-
ed in the Secretary of States office,
Wednesday afternoon. The articles of
incorporation state that the Club is
formed for the purpose of securing the
enactment of certain laws, namely the
''headless ballot corrupt practices act, +"
the direct primary without the convention
feature,th workmen's compensatory law Z.
the eight hour law for women. the public
utility law and the anti-pass law.
Thursday, the Taft Republican Club of
Colorado was organized in the ordinary of
the Brown Hotel by some seventy-five
Republicans representing 26 counties in
the state. The object of the organiza-
ton is to help secure the nomination and
reelection of President Taft Fred o..
Roof of Pueblo was chosen president, w.
E. Chamberlain of Denver, secretary.
and the advisory committee will consist of
the Republican county chairmen of the
sixty-three counties. together with the
presidents of the County Taft Club or
CARNATIONS. The club has adopted a
declaration OF principles. which coincide
with the official acts and utterances of
President Taft.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03

1t is now discovered that another roll
call has been lost in connection with the
enactment of the law transferring the in
ternal improvement fund to the highway
commission far expenditure. In addition
to the loss Of Senate third reading roll
call. the House roll call on the adoption of
the conference committees report is also
missing, which, attorneys say, will with
doubt completely invalidate the law, The
constitution provides that when a con-
ference committee reports the roll must
be called and the result spread upon the
journals of both houses. No such roll
call appears in the journal Of the house.
This is the bill over which Otero county
has filed suit tc compel the state officials
to honor vouchers drawn by the state
highway commission.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
Serial No. 0l3130
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
ment of the Interior.

DtpdrtfritTt OI eI0C F'ItS' Ut
U. S. Land Office at Pueblo, Colo. -
october I. l9Esr
Notice is hereby given that Mary Florence
Jones. of Denver. Colorado. who on April u.
1911. made Desert Land Entry No. 0l3l3O for
SELL Section 10: Swii, SectiOn20, Township
2lS, Range 5IW. 9Th Prin. Meridian, has filed
notice of intention TO make Final Proof, TO
establish claim to the land above DESCRIBED.
before the United States Land Cttice at
Pueblo. Colorado. on the 2lst day of Novem-
ber. 1911.
Claimant names rs witnesses: George t.
Harter A. o. Hinsdnle and Charles IL. Dar-
ing. of Rocky Ford, Colorado and Arthur
Not coal land. J. W. HAWLEY,
Oct 2O-Nov. 11-p Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
Serial No. OiI0a4
NOTICE FOR PUBLlCATlONhn
Department of the Interior,

u. S. Land Office at Pueblo. Colo,
September "a. 1911
Timpas, Colorado. who September Is.
ISL, made Homestead Entry, No. 0lt094. for
SEl4 Section 10, Township 25S, Range 57w.
9Th Prin. Meridian, has filed notice of inten-
rion to make Final Communication Proof. to
establish claim to the land above described.
before the Clerk of the District Court, at La
Junta. Colorado, on the sth day of Novem-
ber. 1911.
claimant names as witnesses: Sidney Gam
bill, Commodore p. Graham. Horne Steele
ana Dan Driver, all of Rocky Ford. Colorado.
Not coal land. j. W. HAWLEY
Oct. Nov. 3p Register
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
Serial No. Oi7is.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Department of the lntcrior.

U. S. Land Office at Pueblo. Colo,
September 30, 1911.
Notice Is hereby given that George H. g lass
of Rocky Ford. Colorado. who on November
". 1g6 made Homestead Entry No. l63s5
Serial No. 0EI6. Tor Swi4 Section "a. Town
snip rs. Range 5iW, 9Th Prin. Meridian. has
nleu notice oil intention To smake Final Five
above described. before the Clerk oil the - :
trict Court. at La Junta Colorado on the l6f n
day of November, 1911.
Claimant names witnesses: Jam ~ NJ
Hail, David $. Reed, Edgar Able and Lewis
Not coal land. j. w UAWJEy
Oct. 13-Nov. 10p Rerister.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
Serial No. OsIl7
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,

U. S. Land Office at Pueblo, Colo,
September 30. 1911
Notice is hereby given that David 5. Reed,
of Rocky Ford. Colorado. who on March ~.
1909. made Homestead Entry. No. 0sl17. for
9th Prin. Meridian. has filed notice of inten-
tion TO make Final CoDmutation proof. to es-
tablish claim to the land above described.
before the Clerk of the District Court at La
Junta. Colorado. on the 10th day of of Nov
ember, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: George II.
Glass. James VI. Hall. Edgar Abel and Lewis
Swink. all of Rocky Ford. Colorado.
Not coal land. j. W, HAWLEY
Oct. 13-Noy. Top register
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
Serial No. oi541
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Pueblo, Cole. &,

U. S. Land Office at Pueblo. Colo.
September 30, 1911
Notice is hereby given that James NJ. Hall.
of Rocky Ford, Colorado. who on August 20.
1906. made Homestead EntryNo. 1bl4O.Serlal
No,Oi5i7 forNE4 Sec. "a, Twp. 23S. Range 57W.
9th Prn. Meridian. has filed notice of inten-
ton to make Final Five Year proof to estab-
lish claim to the land above described. be-
fore the Clerk of the District Court at La
Junta. Colorado, on the 10th day of Novem-
ber, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: George II.
Glass. David :. Reed. Harrison D. Grantha.n
and Lewis Swink, all of Rocky Ford. Colo.
Not coal land. j. W. HAWLEY.
Oct. l3-Nov. lOp Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
Hurriedly Called Home

Scarcely had Mrs. Boggs returned from
the funeral of her daughter. Mrs. C. N.
Gibeson. on Tuesday afternoon than she
had to leave for her homs in Vloksburg
Miss, in response to a telegram announc-
ing the sad news that her husband was
in dying condition. She began the
return journey on the first train Tuesday
evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03
uuoG-
IN THE SOCIETY WORLD
.S9(s

The Ladies of the Maccabees gave
surprise social at the residence of Mrs. j.
M.Weir on Wednesday afternoon. in honor
of their past record keeper, Mrs. D. B.
Carries, who will soon depart for her
new home IN Texioo. N. M. About twenty
ladies we're present.
A beautiful linen center piece and
dresser scarf were presented by the ladies
to Mrs. Carles as a token of appreciation
for her faithful service.
Delicious refreshments were served and
a very enjoyable aftereoon was spent by
all.
Mrs. E. n. Stout delightfully."- enter
tanned the members of thes Clan and
their husbands at Halloween party on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Will R. Monkman pleasantly
entertained twenty-four ladies' at an
AT Home" on Saturday afternoon.
The Fortnghtly club had a most
delightful time at their dance last Fri
day evening.
Miss Maude Simons very delightfully."-
entered the Euphroi class of the M. E.
church at Halloween party on Tuesday
evening.
Miss Mae Fenton pleasantly entertained
number of her friends at Five Hundred
on Tuesday evening. The guests report
spending delightful evening.
The Baptist Young People gave a
Halloween social at the home of Charles
Cartwright on Tuesday evening. Those
present report having a splendid time.
The Girls Glee club had a delightful
time at their Halloween party on Tues
day evening at the home of Miss Kathryn
Goblin. Halloween refreshments were
served and games appropriate to the
evening were played.
Miss Melba Taylor pleasantly enter
tained the Junior class of High School at
an oyster supper on Monday evening.
Mrs. A. J. Harsin entertained the
Neighbors club on Tuesday evening at a
Halloween party. Luncheon was served
in pumpkins and everything was arrang-
ed IN Halloween style. The members
and their husbands numbered thirty-five
and all report delightful evening.
The U. A. club will meet with Mrs. j.
NJ. Kelsay Of Eureka, next Thursday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. R. Fenlason gave a
most enjoyable house warming" last
evening to celebrate the opening of d
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03

For Sale-Good lot. one-half block from
Washington avenue. Cash or easy pay
ments. Address, H. overman. general
delivery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03

Rooms for Light Housekeeping. 5oz
No 9TH. 25p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03

Fine alfalfa pasture for rent. Apply
to Hannah Swink Conner.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03

The U, A. club will meet with Mrs. j.
M. Kelsay of Eureka, next Thursday
afternoon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs, L. R. Fenlason gave a
most enjoyable house warming last
evening to celebrate the opening of d
large addition to their spacious home.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03

Mrs. A. J. Harsin entertained the
Neighbors club on Tuesday evening at a
Halloween party. Luncheon was served
in pumpkins and everything was arrang-
ed IN Halloween style. The members
and their husbands numbered thirty five
and all report delightful evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03

Then the most impressive part
of the evenings program took place
Mrs. A. g. Conner, as the oldest
charter member of the church,
presented the cancelled mortgage
to Wayne Thurlow, the youngest
member of the church, saying:
"As the oldest charter member
of this church. present to the
youngest member this mortgage,
thereby representing the gift of
this church, freed from debt, to
the growing youth of the commu-
nifty"
He in turn presented it to Judge
Minor, president of the board of
trustees, who laid it on tray and
when the lights were turned out
struck match to the mortgage
while the assembly sang praise
God from Whom All Blessings
Flow" over and over again until
the last spark died out, after which
everybody shook hands with every
body else in general thanksgiving,
and the great event looked for
ward to in Methodist circles was
over.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03

was my duty TO curry and take care
of the preachers horse and wait on
the preacher. And l made up my
mind then to be a preacher when
become man and have the boys
wait on me, but when / was about 10
or IL years old was member of
a Sunday school class and one of
the boys in my class was a regular
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-03

The Baptist Young People gave a
Halloween social at the home of Charles
Cartwright on Tuesday evening. Those
present report having splendid time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-15
Mr.. COMBS RECUPERATING
ON HIS STAFFORD FARM

Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Combs arrived
here from Washington Wednesday af-
ternoon and left for their farm near
Tackett's Mills in Stafford county.
1t will be recalled that MIR. Combs
was striker with CHAMBERS in Washing
ton after a visit to his Stafford farm,
where it is said he was bitten by calf,
from which he contracted the disease.
The case was very unusual and was
of great interest to the physicians Of
Washington and its progress was
watched by the public.
Mr.. Combs was placed in quarantine
and was faithfully nursed by his wife,
who has had experience as trained
nurse. Mr. Combs, much to the sur
prise Of physicians and public. survived
and was released from quarantine Mon
day. His sight is affected to some eX-
tent and he Is weak.
lie will spend some time on his farm
with Mrs. Combs and hopes to fully re-
gain his health.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-15
A TOUCHING TRIBUTE
Former Slave Sends Flowers for Grave
of "0ld Miss.

Mile Carter. cOlored. owned by
the family OF the late John Z. Cole
man. OF Spotsylvania. went TO Oak
land. Cal. after the war.
She and her husband have pros
pered in that state. but she has
not forgotten the days when she
lived in Virginia and the people who
raised her.
On last February Mr. John T.
Coleman. of near MassaponaX. re-
ceived a letter from her and later
silver sugar spoon for each mem
Der OF the family. A few days pri-
or to decoration day she sent a
check for So to be used for flowers
to be placed on the grave of
"Old Miss"
This was a simple and touching
tribute and II shows the ties which
bound the colored people of DE
fore the war" to the whites
There are only a few left and
they are as true as steel AS is DEM
onstrated in instances like this.
Mr.. Coleman wrote Aunt Mile
that If ever adversely overlook her
to come to the old homestead in
Virginia and make her home the
balance of her life
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-15
REMARKABLE OLD PEOPLE
Held Family Reunion Cousins of Mr..
S. B. Banks, of Stafford.

At the annual reunion of the
Marshall family in Utica. ~ Y..June
18th. three sisters and a brother
attended whose ages amounted to
343 years.
James IL. Marshall. Sc. came from
st. Louis. The Oldest member was
Mrs. Carolin Willis. of Lansing. who
was 90 The youngest was Mrs. En-
lily Halsey, of Spencer. aged 10. The
other octOgenarian was Mrs. Char
lotte Fisher, IS, who lives in En-
field. where she was born.
These four remarkable persons are
cousins of Mr.. s. b. Banks, OF Lee
land. Stafford county. near Freder-
icksburg. Mr. Banks is a native OF
New York State and some years ago
marrie& Miss Primmer. of Stafford
count ma, and the couple now live
at th&Primmer homestead in Stat
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs Banks were invited
to the reunion referred to. but We're
unable TO 90. owing to other en-
gagements.
Mr.. Banks is himself re-
markable specimen of manhood .hav-
ing passed his SOth year and Is still
vigorous. being as active and hearty
as the average man of 60.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-15

For pp-to date, neat stationary send
your orders TO The Free Lance
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-15
DEATH OF MRS. R. C. DECKER
Had Been Invalid for Years-Was
Mother of Mr.. Nelson e. Decker.

Mrs. Ellie Frazer Decker, wife Of Mr..
R. c. Decker died at her home near
Lahore, in Orange county. Tuesday
night, aged 50 years.
She was an invalid. having suffered .
stroke Of paralysis II years ago and
had never walked a step since.
She was a sister Of Mr.. David NJ
Frazer and was born in Delaware.
For the past 40 years she had been a
member Of the Baptist church, first at
Salem, in Spotsyvania, and later Of
North Pamunkey, in Orange. A Chris
tian woman has been gathered to the
great beyond
She is survived by her husband. X c.
Decker, and three children. MIR Nelson
G. Decker, of Fredericksburg; Mrs w.
&. Brockman. of Orange, aud Mrs.
Morgan, of Keatchie, La.
The funeral will take place from Pa
church Thursday afternoon.
services conducted by Rev. W. j.
Decker.