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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
GLASS At MATHEWS
Attack Fusionism in Norfolk County.

ALI1Ck ublOulnHh W 4NpaAoa" NNN"NJ'
Carter Glass, candidate for United
States Senate, addressed an enthusias-
tic audience at Mathews &. II. Satnr-
dav afternoon. He won applause by
his assault upon the machine" in Vir-
ginia, and the "unholy alliance of fusion
Ism in Norfolk county," saying that
"Alvah Martinism was cancer that
was spreading all over the State.
He discussed the "subsidizlng OF the
press, and what he declared to be de
plorable condition of the State finances, "
declaring that those charged with the
administration of State affairs had in
creased salaries Of officers about So per
cent, and where they could not legally
make the increases evaded the Constr
tuition, and changed the name OF the
Board of Fisheries TO the Fish Commits
sion in order illegally to increase the
salaries of w. McD. Lee and ). Will
kins Matthews.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
Respectfully.
VI l. Young

To tine voters Of SpotsylNania Co
Having served As commissioner OF
revenue OF Livingston District for
the past four years. hereby an
nonucc myself candidate for re
81 ion To said office. subject to the
Democratic primary to De- held In
Au-mst ! solicit your support
Very respectfully.
T. G.. Finney.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
MOuSSeline BOrdure a I'd. Only sc

81 inches wide highly rnercs---i --i -----
grounds with colorei stripes fgur-s an PA BEG
borders Barlerei materials ex-re-g t--ce us So
s,n and these are among the pret-ieS-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Having qualified as executor of the
estate of the late John S. Terrell.
hereby notify all parties having claims
against the estate to present them to
my attorney, +. M. Chichester, proper
ly authenticated for payment and all
parties who owe the estate to come
forward and settle.
Charles !. Terrell, Executor.
+. M. Chichester, Attorney.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
DEP0SlT0RS WILL GET HALF

The defunct Virginia Safe Depos-
1t and Trust Corporation will pay so
cents to the depositors on the dollar
according to an announcement made
by John NJ. Johnson, appointed by
the court to ascertain the assets
and liabilities of the concern.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
BODY FOUND

The body OF r. Lawrence Fletch'
err. A years old. was found floating
In the river In King street dock
Alexandria, Sunday Fletcher had
been missing for the past week
How he was drowned Is not known
His wife and one brother survive
The body was taken to Madison Co
for burial
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
GOV. WILSON IN NORFOLK

Gov. Wilson, of New Jersey, made
an address on problems and Policies"
before the Pewter Platter Club, wide
ly known social organization of Norfolk,
at the Monticello Hotel Saturday night.
His speech was received with the great
est enthusiasm.
President Edwin A. Alderman, Of the
University Of Virginia, also made an
address which created as much interest
as that of Gov. Wilson.
The dinner was attended by nearly
$50 members of the club and their
guests, and was one Of series which
the club is giving to distinguished
Americana
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
SPEAKING APPOINTMENTS
FOR JONES AND GLASS

Congressman w. A Jones and
Carter Glass. candidates for the
United States Senate. will address
voters at places and IN dates follow
ing:
May 2, Glass, Norfolk. SIS p. IN.
May 5, Jones, Richmond, $50 pm
May s, Glass. Eastyille Northamp-
ton county, court day.
May 13. Jones. Tonano. afternoon
May 10. Jones. Williamsburg night
May %. Glass. Saluda, Middlese1
county, court day
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
MARTIN AND SWANSON
TO TAKE THE STUMP

Senators Martin and Swanson
will begin speechmaking in the SEN
atorial primary in about a month, it
is said. Mrs Martin has been i'll
at Charlottesville. a specialist hav-
ing been called to see her and an
operation performed. Senator Mar
tin with the exception OF Sundays
has remained at his post in Wash
ington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
WANTS TO RETURN TO PRISON
Convict Who Served % Years Fears
He NAV Commit Murder

Butler, Pc, May 1-Self-fearful that
he may commit murder, John Miniger
has begged Sheriff John B. Caldwell
to take him back to the penltentiary.
Mniger, who is sixty-nine years old,
was released from prison last week,
and had spent a total Of twenty-three
years behind the bars for various Of.
lenses.
He told the sheriff that an almost
irresistible desire came upon him
since his release from prison to shoot
his brother and sister.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & BrOl

Wheat. s5c to soc; corn, 5oc to 6Oc
meal. 81. 40 TO l.5Oper lOO;oats' ~ 10 40
I'D hens. live, IL to -; dressed, II to 10
winter chickens, Is TO 20, h.. dressed IL
to 20: eggs, IA to Is; lard, u 70 lS;duck6s,,
i've IL 10 i3; dressed IS to l6;butter,2t
10 3O;country hams, II TO 10; bacon sides
~ to is; Irish potatoes, so TO %; lamps,
b. so TO 81 hides, green, ! ary
sailed. 10 to u; dry hides, 10 TO 10; can
skins No. /, $i.OO to si.S5; baled hay !, y.
sis to 500 per ton; live hogs, . % . ~ 2,
beef. live weight, to 5; pork, Z 70 o. o,
wool 2O4o q per ID; veal. TO- Z; S% 70 60
potatoes. 81 to $l.25; turkeys i've; II ah; IN
Is: seed Irish Potatoes, ~ 10 e. s.,o 0 ner
stuff. s26 to S2S; bran, S26 TO ~ pei
fOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
COMMITTEE TO HAVE CHARGE

The joint meeting Of the stanton
councils held Thursday night failed
TO take any action on the reslgna-
ton OF City Manager Ashburner
further than to authorize the pre-
siding officer to appoint commit
tee Of three to hear charges should
any be brought against him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
Wrecks Auto TO Save Tots.

Chicopee, Mass. May l. - Rather
than run down two little girls who
were crossing Front street, Thomas
Flavell, a chauffeur. deliberately ran
his machine into an electric car.
George Kerr. one OF the managers Of
the corporation by which Flavell Is
employed. was thrown to the street
and painfully injured. The auto was
badly wrecked.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
ALEXANDRIA LIQUOR LICENSES

Fifty-four liquor licenses have
been issued in Alexandria. against
fifty-eight last year. The total
number of applications were fifty
seven, and one went out of business
Three licenses were held up by the
court pending investigation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
GIRL HAS ELEPHANTIAsIs
Her Head so Enormous She Is Unable
70 eif Lin Ilnsnnnnrfeh

Her Head so Enormous She is UHdpTe
to Sit Up Unsupported.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, May 1.-Stricken
with elephantasis, which has robbed
her mind and made her head so enor-
nous that she is unable to walk or
even to sit up unsupported, six-year-
old Helen Sablick, of Prlngle, was
taken by authorities of the central
poor board to the state institution for
feeble minded near Pittsburg
The child is the daughter of Rus
sian Poland immigrants. The father
says the first symptoms Of the strange
disease appeared three years ago, and
that it has progressed steadily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
FARM WANTED.

Small farm on r. F. & ?. Is. ~ W.
between Milford and Quan'lSo,, ' ~ 20
county road near FrederichsI ,a'. :
Give full description and state , r1s
est cash price. Address. BOX 40
fredericksburg. Va.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

At Toluca, Stafford county. Va.
one large store and warehouses and
farm and dwelling house and all
necessary outbuildings and good
well OF water In yard. One OF the
best stands In the county.
For terms apply to N. b. Mussei-
man, Fredericksburg Va.
matt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
SUMMIT SCHOOL
Summit. Va. April %.

summit, va, April Is.
Following are the names of pupils
on roll OF honor of Summit school
for April month: Ethel Bullock,
Mary Blanton. Virginia Leary. Joe
Ellen McWhirt. Jennie McWhirt,
Shirley Catlett, Vivian Catlett .Jno
Cox. Leslie Eubank and Charlie
Leary
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
Fined Under Quarantine Law.

Reading, Pa. May l.-Justice o. H..
Jacobs paid $40 into the county treas
ury as a fine imposed upon William
Bader, of Cumru, on the charge Of en-
tering the home of family at Boyer
town. which was quarantined, in an
attempt to sell medicine for diph-
iberia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
BRIDE WEIGHS 639, MAN 119

Miss Gertrude May Davis. weight
G39 pounds. aged 10 years, was mar
ried at Wayne. w Va. Saturday to
NJ c. McGorry, who tips the scales
at 1t9.
The bride wore n hobblc skirt and
81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
WOODBURY. FOREST WON

Woodbury. Forest defeated at
Woodberry Forest Saturday Epis-
copal High School OF Alexandria In
a game in which neither side scored
until the ninth inning. The score
was 10 l.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
ATTENTION, STAFFORD DEMO
Gratis.

There will be a mass-meeting Of the
Democrats of Stafford county at Stat
ford C. H., on Monday, (court day.,
May Sth, 1911, for the purpose Of re.
organization, that is for the election OF
a county committee.
r, II. l.. Chichester,
Chairman Democratic Committee.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
.RAPPAHANNOCK VALLEY
c0Nv0CATION

The Rappahannock Valley Convo-
cation OF the Protestant Episcopal
church will hold its spring meeting
in Grace church. Kilmarnock. In
Lancaster county. May 2, 3 and A.
1911.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
sTRINeFELlOW-E

Wayne Strlngfellow and Mrs. An
ME Eggborn, both OF Cuipeper coun-
". were married in Washington
Monday. The bride IL G3 years old
and the groom about II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
FARM WANTED

| want to purchase a Virginia farm.
Write full description. naming lowest
price and best terms. Price must be
reasonable. Address Wisconsin, care Of
The Free Lance. m7lw10w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with US at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
If fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
CANDIDATES CARDS
TO THE CITIZENS OF
SP0TSYLvANIA COUNTY

Having been urged by many vot-
Crs from all parts Of the county,
rcpr senting both parties. have
decided To become candidate for
treasurer OF Spotsyiyania county at
The general election to be- held No
yember Z. 1911.
Before became sheriff Of county
was deputy treasurer for many
years and am fimiliar with the
trcasurer's duties and understand
aud appreciate his responsibilities.
believe that all offices are pub
lie trusts. belonging to the people.
and IL is their duty 10 bcstow thcm
ou those they think best qualified
serve them.
Any attempt on the part OF a
candidate tor office or anyone else
t. thwart the will of the people in
selecting their officers 10y any i'm
proper method deserves the highest
condemnation
shall conduct my canvass In "A
lawful manner. endcayOring To hold
the reputation and honor Of the
.luniy and state Of more
ia portance than the graft
ficiion Of any ambition Of my
own Should you see proper to be
stow this office upon me shall APP
p.,'iate the honor aud cndoayOr 10
di charge it's duties to the best in
forests OF all the people with special
fasors 10 no party. ring or clique.
but with equal rights and justice to
an shall strive 10 continue worthy
81 your confidence
Very sincerely yours.
James T. Turnkey.
Sunlight Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
TO ISSUE Si25,OOO,OOO IN BONDS

The C. 4 o. r. r. will issue bond
to the amount OF $l25 900, 600. The
bonds are to carry such terms and
provisions as the board OF directors
or executive committee may deter
mfup
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

II the present split between
the regular and insurgent Re
publicans In the Senate grows much
wider there will be three parties
in that body instead OF two.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
MAaoHE DEPUTY CLERK

William Malone, OF Petersburg,
has been appointed deputy clerk OF
the Federal court OF Norfolk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

After what the Republicans have
been dosing the country with for
ten years the people will probably
relish even political soothing
syrup" as Mr.. Mann dubs the farm
ers' free list.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
MAY Is, 1911, Saturday,

at II oc lock A. NJ. one lS-horse power
Farquhar Engine aud Boiler. one No. 3
Saw Works, one Diston Saw and ell
betting and other machinery thereto
connected, two Log Carts, two four
horse Wagons, four Mules and Harness,
all in good secondhand condition and
working order.
This property is all located near Lew
iston. and interested parties can eX-
anime same by seeing Dr. Dew at any
time.
For any further information, write
or phone s. Z. Powell. attorney for
parties, Belmont. Spotsylvania county,
Virginia.
JOHN THURMAN. Trustee.
S. z. Powell, Attorney.
j. S. Faulconer, Auctioneer.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

The farm belonging to the late
John S. Terrell.
This farm is in Stafford county and
is about two miles from Fredericks-
burg, and contains one hundred acres.
There are seventy-fve acres cleared
land and sufficient wood for home use,
also a -year-old apple and peach
orchard. There is a good four-room
house on the property and large barn.
The undersigned executor will also
offer for sale on the same day, a six
room frame house. with barn, on double
lot, situated on National Boulevard,
opposite Spottswood street, in Freder-
icksburg, Va.
For particulars, address +. NJ. Chich-
ester, attorney for executor, tredericks-
burg or Charles |. Terrell, Fredericks-
burg, Va.
Chas. /. Terrell, Executor.
N. b. Kinsey, Auctioneer.
lmy2,6, IL, %, jel, 7-smylSjeS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

The Mexican warriors have ad-
jOurned hOstiiities for five more
days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

70 the voters of Spot ylyania Co.
Fellow citizens. At the request
OF friends | hereby announce myself
% candidate for Commissioner of
RD,tme for CORTLAND District. sub
jet 10 the Democratic primary ia
d. held on the first Tuesday In
August next. Should IL be- your
pleasure to elect me to said office
mop, by Il faithful and impartial
discharge of the duties pertaining
TO said office to give satisfaction ia
ail
Respectfully.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
SALE OF
Saw Mill
and Mules.

BY authority Of deed Of trust from
John Hefln to me dated February 18th,
1909. recorded in Deed Book %. page AL
Of the land records of SpotsylYania
county, Virginia. 10 secure DR.. I. w.
Dew in the sum Of 81, 10000 evidenced
by several bonds therein specified, all
Of which are past due, though some are
subject to certain credits. and being
requested by the beneficiary. ! will sell
at public auction to the highest bidder.
for cash. at Lewiston. Spotsylvanla
county, Va, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
MONEY TOLOAN
MONEY ToLoAN

In sums to suit on good security. Ap
ply to Lee J. Graves. attorney III
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

Congressman Carter Glass has
written to friends, saying that he
will speak In Lancaster during the
canvass, and efforts will be made to
have him speak at the May term
OF the Circuit Court--Northern
Neck News
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
Ii4s2twemlltw6m.

On city and country real estate.
Granville r. Swift,
Atty. at Law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums Of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply tc Chichester 4
Chichester. ATTORNEYS. IL Il
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
and pabe Does gethad Good Wear ora ne" par So 0 "
w. II. BRULLE & co. S Str S@"
PURE BRE Ed BOONE COUNTY
WHITE SEED CORN

Grown and sold under the rules OF the
Virginia Corn Growers Association.
This corn handled with all possible care
TO make it reliable. is offered at the
following prices, fob. -,
| bushel on cob Fo'Uu
| bushel shelled E:oo
Shelled corn is fully equal in quality
to that on the ear and tip, butt and lr-
regular kernels removed in order to IN
sure accurate dropping
% per cent termination guaranteed.
&. u. Gravatt,
i2Itf Port Royal, Va.
NOTICE
or administration Of estate Of i. Is.
Rollins. Having duly qualified AZ adj
illustrators Of the estate of the late
T. b. Rollins, deceased. all persons IN
debted TO the estate will please come
forward and settle same, and all having
claims against the estate will please
present same properly authenticated.
Address w. A. Rollins, Welcome.
Va, or A. Moore, or Ida Nj. Rollins
Dogue, Va. al'im
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

Mrs. VIM. Twyman, Of Madison coun-
ty, announces the engagement OF her
daughter, Miss Betty Fry Twyman, TO
M. P. Pulliam, of Brandy. The cere-
mony will take place at II a. m: May
End, 1911, at the residence Of Mrs.
Twyman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
Richmond, Fredericksburg /"
Potomac r. r.
FAVE FREDERICKSBURG
Northward

Northward
1926 a. m. express.
s6:42 am. local
a7:l9 am. express.
1886 express.
1859 am. express.
1929 en-. local.
SI:2s pm. express.
$3.50 pm. local.
E7:O1 p. m. express
1000 p. m. express
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
VIRGINIA NEWS

Jake Clarke and Miss Ellie Daven-
port. both of Northumberland coun-
". we're married at Hopewell church
April 25 by Rev Starke Jett.
Not in wears have fish been as plenti-
ful on the upper James, York, Kappa
hammock and Potomac. Virginia Citi-
zen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
SonthWarli

Accommodation trains arrive: From
Wellington sI2:45 p.m.; from Milford
fa.26 Pm; from Richmond i4O0 pm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

sDaily Weekdays. This tran
does not 90 south of Milford.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-05
Five Years Ago To-day

Grace Dow, who was seriously burned a
few days ago.
A son was born on October 3 to Mr..
and Mrs. D. A. Brown in Imperial.
The Imperial Valley High School stu
dents meet today for the first time in
their new quarters in the water company
building.
George Harris few days ago killed
a diamondback rattlesnake five feet long
and ten inches in circumference. He has
preserved the skin and it is a beauty.
DR.. J. F. Bold has disposed of his prop
er9y on Imperial avenue in Imperial to
DIR. G. M. Bumganer and will locate in
Whittier for the practice OF his profess
sion.
The next three months will bring
much activity to the streets of Imperial
as during that time the streets are to
be improved under the Vrooman act.
The Imperial city trustees have decided
to leave in allegiance the question of
franchise rights on the city's streets.
Efforts have been made to bring about
an agreement between the city and the
Imperial Light, Water and Power Com
pany, to which the reserved rights were
transferred. but the proposed settlement
did not meet with popular approval and
the city will now await the demand for
additional franchises
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-05
THIS DATE IN HISTORY
October Fifth

1595-John Maitland, Lord Thirlstane
eminent Scotch statesman, died.
11SO-The ships Resolution and Discovery
the circumnavigating ships which sailed
under Cook and Clarke, returned, but
without their original commanders, botf
of whom had died.
1794-Battle of Maciejowice, IN Poland
the forces under Kosciusko overthrown
1794-British squadron under Commodore
Moore attacked and captured three
Spanish vessels with valuable cargoes
1o29-The new steam locomotive Rocket
travelled from twenty-five to thirty-five
miles an hour.
1S41-Revolutionary movement in Spain ir
favor of Christina and absolute govern
ment. The insurrection was promptly
quelled by .le Regent Espartero
lS54-The entire Austrian army placed
on war footing.
lS74-Japan and China on the eve of war
lSS4-Serious uprising threatened in Rus
sla by students of the various univers-
tiles. under the leadership of the stu
dents at Kiev University
l9OS-Bulgaria was declared independent
at Tirnova by Prince Ferdinand France
England and Russia agreed on united
action to prevent war.
1909-The sentence of John p Walsh
convicted Chicago banker, was afirmef
by the federal court OF anpeals
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-05
CAIEXlCO

A general housekeeping at the Meth
odist Church is in progress today.
Sidney McHarg has been visiting Yuma
on business connected with the C-M
ranch.
The Calexico W. c. r. U. will meet
in the Congregational Church Friday at
2:30 o'clock.
viii Stanton has as his guest his bro
ther-in law, Henry NJ. Stackhouse of In
dianapolis, Indiana.
Sr. e. e. Sierra, formerly Mexican
consul at Calexico, is now located at
Baltimore, Nd, in the consular service
of the Mexican government.
The CaleXico city trustees have empow-
cred the city health officer to employ
such help as is necessary in cleaning up
the rubbish on city property.
The Southern Pacific agent at CaleXico
this week has sold six tickets for people
in Kansas and Missouri who will come
to CaleXco during the duration of the
cOonist rates.
The first autumn meeting of the Cal
exico Women's Improvement Club will be
held this afternoon at the reading room
on Imperial avenue. The ensuing years
work will be outlined at this meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-05

, day with teams and implements to work
on his land south of Imperial.
Gillett & Van Horns construction gang
has resumed operations on the main ca
ma. with larger force than before.
w. F. Holt this week sold 320 acres OF
land west of Imperial for 20 an acre
This sale helps to demonstrate the faiti
that outside people have in the lands OF
this valley.
T. p. Banta has gone to Phoenix, Ari-
zona, to ship cattle into this valley.
The first church services were held ir
the new Imperial Christian Church last
Sunday by Rev. John c. Hay. A Sunday
school was also formed.
No man in the Imperial country was
happier last Sunday than w. F. Holt
whose zeal for good things impelled hin
to buy the lots and erect a church anC
parsonage at Imperial at his own eX-
pense. His happiness will be confirmed
by seeing the church serve to advance
every undertaking for the welfare of the
country.
J. V. Shepard has come from Compton
to prepare his land in this valley for fal
crops.
S. T. Mason of Ontario is in the val
lev looking for a location.