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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-30
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Even few small clouds are welcome
now.
The family with sleeping porch is
fortunate these days.
A trolley ride viii be given this even
ing by the c. z. of the First Christian
church.
A trip in the balloon Topeka II would
be popular now. Why not rent it out
for excursion parties?
The workers for the Kansas Semicen-
tennial celebration are out in full force
today gathering in the funds to defray
the expenses.
The final examination in connection
with the county teachers institute be-
gan this morning. They Will continue
throughout tomorrow.
The Y. W. c. A camp at Wakarusa
Will be opened tomorrow. About two
dozen girls will spend the week end
and the Fourth of July at the camp
There viii be a sane Fourth" and
an Insane Fourth celebration It
will be interesting to note which form
Of celebration will prove the most
popular.
eff we opened up the state fair right
now with the entries we have we would
have a big fair" said T. A. Borman,
president of the Kansas State Fair as
ISOLATION, today.
If there is anything that makes a
fellow disguised with himself it is to
pay $40 for a suit of clothes one day
and find the same suit on sale for
$3.50 the next day.
The hot weather has had its effect on
the realty market. There is not a grea,
deal of business being transacted at
the present time, but then this is nat
urally a duh time of year
Richard T. Hargreaves has been
called home on account of the illness
of his father. Mr.. Hargreaves was Tor
several years instructor at the high
school, but is now in school work at
Seattle.
Floyd A. Baker, accountant for the
state board of charities, was knocked
down by an automobile this morning
at the corner of Eleventh street and
Topeka avenue. His injuries are pain
full but not serious. The driver of the
car did not stop.
A. c. Ridgeway, assistant to the sec
ond vice president of the Rock Island
Lines of Chicago, was in Topeka today
on an inspection trip over the road.
He left this afternoon for Harrington
accompanied by General Manager
Sweet of Topeka.
Adiutant General Martin has been
chosen as the umpire in the game be-
tween the State Journal and the Capt.
tai. The general has warned the KAN
sas National Guard to be prepared at
all times to make a hurried overland
march to the ball park.
Those who sprinkIed lawns last
night discovered that there was little
pressure. and the task necessarily took
longer than usual. A number of peO-
pie who have been using the water
especially freely have been requested
to discontinue the practice for the pres
ent.
Since the remodelipg of the seven
buildings at the corner of Fourth and
Madison streets and the placing of the
new white way in front, composed of
over $500 candle power arc lights,
makes this corner one of the most de-
sirable side business street corner in
the city.
One of the foolish stories going
the rounds in railroad circles is to
the effect that J. B. Smalley, general
superintendent Of the Rock Island
Lines in Topeka, will go to the Mis-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-30
RUFF WRITES PRISON PLAY.
Ex-Boss Gives Prisoners New Concert
Grand Piano.

san Francisco, June s0.-A farce by
Abraham Ruef, a prisoner under IA
year sentence for bribery, is the main
feature of the program for this year,
annual Fourth of July celebration at
san Quentin penitentiary, according
to announcement made last night by
Warden John E Hoyle.
It was announced also that Ruef
had presented to the prisoners a con-
cert grand piano which would be used
at the entertainment
Ruef, prominent polltlcal mag
nate in san Francisco and in the state,
was convicted in trial which at
tracted attention throughout the coun-
try. He has served less than half of
the first year of his sentence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-30
MAY FEAR TRUST CHARGE.
Independent Oil Producers Agency
Makes New Ruling.

san Francisco, June 3O.-Announce-
rnent is made that the Independent or
Producers agency, composed of ~ per
cent Of the producing companies OF the
state and which was organized about
two years ago, has offered to RELEASE
its members from its MARKETING, cor
solidation agreement. Letters have
been sent to the constituent companfes
giving them permission to withdraw
from the agency and sell their oil
where they Please Replies to these
returned by July 10, will deterntna
whether the organization is to con
tinue as the agency of the independ-
ent petroleum interests
L. p St. Clair, president of H.
agency, is quoted as follows:
There has been some criticism Of
the agency and we thought il besf h,
give any company that was dissaffs-
fed an opportunity to withdraw If II
chose"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-30

Young Dennis had no troubles and al
ways had a cheerful disposition and he
had no love affair. Because of these facts
his family and friends have found them
selves without grounds to believe he
might have committed suicide. They know
of no reason why he should have run
away. That he was drowned has been
believed but as no trace has been found
of him it now is thought that had this
happened some trace would have been
found of the body. Careful search has
been made along Soldier creek where he
is known to have gone but not clue has
been discovered toward the solution of
the mystery of his disappearance
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He Had a Ron for Taft.

Washington, June 30.-President Taft
would have been presented with large
roll of yellow backs" by Andrew To
maso. of McKees Rocks, Pa. if Toma-
SOS intentions had been carried our
But he was interrupted by a policeman
Tomaso was on his way to the White
House Juggling a large "rolI' in both
hands when he was accosted by the po-
liceman When told that the money
was to be presented to the president
the policeman took the man into custo-
DIV He was sent to the Washington
ASYLUM hospital, where he is held for
observation. There was $500 in his
roll
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Bic Dam Is Ffnished.

Denver. June 30.-The Standby dam,
the largest of its kind in the world, is
completed. Announcement is made that
with the exception of the trimmings,
which will increase the height OF the
great dam to 140 feet, the STANDBY lake
irrigation projection, which Will furnish
water for 100000 acres of land north
and east of Denver, is finished and
within so days water will be pouring
into the bitches. To build the reservoir
100000 cubic yards Of earth were ex-
cavated with steam shovels- The ca
feet Of water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-30

souri, Pacific as general manager. Mr..
Smalley has no intention of going TO
the Missouri Pacific.
E P. -Taliaferro will speak on the
lower regions this evening at the
Auditorium. The subject of the ad-
dress witch he will give is, Who
Created HELP" and such questions as
What Is It?" ''Who Are the People
There?' and "Win Any of Them Ever
Get Out?,, viii De discussed.
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WANT home FOR DRINKS.
Inebriates May Get Chance at NIedi-
cal Treatment.

Buffalo n. Y, June 3O.-A bill auth
orizing the city to establish a hospital
and industrial colony for inebriates has
been signed by Mayor Fuhrmann. The
measure was drawn by the Charity Or
ganization society. It is designed 10
make possible the scientific treatment
of drunkenness. A committee composed
of physicians, social workers, and a
judge of the city court, appeared be-
fore the mayor in favor of the bill.
If it is signed by the governor. they
will go before the common council to
secure the carrying out of its provfs-
ions.
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KANSAS BOY IS HUNTED.
Efforts Are Made in Vain to Locate
Soldier Lad.

Soldier. Kan, June 3O.-Efrorts are be-
ing made to locate Paul Dennis, the six
teen-year-old son Of Samuel Dennis. who
nysteriously disappeared from his home
near Soldier, two miles south and eleven
miles west Of HoIton, about May 15- No
trace has been found of him. His fishing
pole which he took with him at the time
of the disappearance has not been found.
he was large and strong for his age.
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sprinklers, or else are in structures oc-
cupied in part as tenements. The sole
holder of &. license had to make altera-
tions involving thousands of dollars in
his store.
Commissioner Johnson also an
nounced that the department has con-
fiscated two tons of fireworks which
had been smuggled into the city in vio-
lation of the fireworks ordinance. The
confiscated property will be DESTROYED.
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Hosiery and
Underwear

15c LACE HOSE, 5c-Stock-
ings for infants; not more than
two pairs to the customer.
25c Isle Hose, 1Oc-Wo-
mems sizes; dark purple color is
all we have, hence this close out
price.
Gauze Hose. 17c-A splendid
silk finished, Isle stocking for
women; very sheer, spliced heel
and toe; SOC will take 3 pairs
today and tomorrow.
1Oc Gauze Vests, 5c-BIeach-
ed, plain rib, mercerized tape; no
strap over shoulder.
Csc ChiIdren's Union Suits,
19c-Splendid bleached gar
ments; a range of sizes up to II
years-styles that are suitable
for boys or girls.
SOC Union Suits, 29c-Made
by the ''M'' Waist Knitting mills
reinforced with stitched
straps; sleeveless and low neck.
SWIMMING TRUNKS, 1Oc-
Navy blue, silk finish; sizes up
to Is years.
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LONG BRIDGE IS OPENED.
With Approaches, New Structure Has
Length of 1900 Feet.

Phoenix, Ariz., June S0.-The bridge
over Salt river at Phoenix, the longest
concrete structure of its kind in the
world. is open to traffic. The bridge
proper is 2,150 feet in length, while
with the approaches it measures 1900
feet
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GIVE FRANCE f7APOLEoN's BED.
Edw. Tuck Determined Morgan Shall
Not Be Only Giver.

Paris. June 3o.-Edward Tuck, formerly
Of New York. but now a resident of Paris
following in the footsteps of J. P Nor
gan. has presented to France Napo1eon's
camp bed. It was used at st. Helena
The gift was accompanied by letters show
tng its authenticity,
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ONE STORE SELLS FIREWORKS.
OF 500 Applications, 499 Are Refused
in New York.

New York, June 30.-A permit has
been refused to 499 of the 500 applicants
for permits to sell fireworks in New
York on July f. Fire Commissioner
johnson announces, because their
shops are not located in fire proof
buildings equipped with automatic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-30

Chicago, June 30.-Pitcher Ernie
C)1itz- secured by the Chicago Nation
ais League club from Topeka, was
EARNED OUT to the Vernon Cali club.
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Stockton. J. Y. Burroughs, chairman
of the school board at Plainville, start
ed to go over there in an auto, taking
a number of others along, but had to
return on account Of breakdown on
xvau
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alton exercises of the Eighth grade pu-
oils Of Rocks county, took Dlaca AZ
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Clearance OF
Small Wares

BINGHAM APRONS, 1Oc-
Made with waist band; staple
check patterns; one to the Gus
toner.
Baby Caps, II Off-Straw.
embroidery or lace styles; take
your choice of any we have in
stock.
15c Dutch Collars, 1Oc-A
dozen styles to choose from
jabots at the same price.
SOC Neckwear, 25c-Some of
this seasons best sellers in this
lot; Dutch collars, jabots and
fichues.
Csc Bonnets, 15c-Made of
bingham and percale neatly
laundered and ruffle trimming.
1Oc Handkerchief, 5c-Plain
white and fancy cambria for
men, and dainty embroidery eff
fects for women.
SOC Carriage Bags, &c
Broken lines; large sizes; soft
handles.
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AT THESE PRICES
Women's Vice Kid Oxfords, $1.9S-
Butcher style. light single solos, Cuban
heels; regular price $3.50; Ct QQ
special = - - -
Women's Patent strap Slippers $500
Extension Goodyear welt soles, plain
toe, Cuban heels; regular 90 M
$3.50 quality; special. --.... paw
Boys $500 Oxfords, S2.25-Patent
and tan feathers; extension solos,
blucher style, perforated tips; sizes up
to AZ; special this GO OE
sale. YEsGsO
WOmen's White Canvas Slippers
Two-strap style. covered Cuban heels;
sizes to 6; splendid So. Pr
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UnLTlmmed Hats, SI.5U
Worth $3.50 and $500. These
are undoubtedly splendid bar
gains for you, but it's our way
of getting rid of all summer
goods; every shape is up-to-
the-minute in the best style.
Choice of these $500 O. FN
hats for. .....D LOU
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1911-08-25

Lots in Clairmont's LIST addi.
ton to Roman for sale by Lemire
Bros.
Good team and harness for sale
cheap. Inquire at the Pioneer
office. ID
Frank Scarce and wife were
in a short time Wednesday from
the Little Bitter Root ranch.
Do you want t. homestead a
good irrigable so acres? See
13 If WHITNEY BROS.
Cashier ]. D. Larson Of the
First National Bank, went down
to Missoula Tuesday on business
and to meet his wife and baby
who will join him in Roman to
reside permanently. Mrs. Larson
has been visiting her parents and
friends in Minnesota ever since
Mr.. Larson has been in Roman.
Missoula Nursury Stock. All
trees guaranteed true to name.
Leave orders with M. J. Bene-
dict, Roman. 1852
MIR. and Mrs. Nick Reid of
Albany, Wis.,, are in Roman for
a visit with the latter's nephew
G. E. Broughton and family.
Mrs. Broughton will accompany
them for a visit to the old home
at Albany when they return
home. George says there are two
grand parents back there who
want to see the baby.
The Roman Market will meet
anyone's prices on beef. On &C.
count of shortage of range the
cattle must be sold.
H. M. GEHLERT
John Bohnback threshed his
fall wheat the latter part of las t
week and it gave returns of bet
err than 30 bushels per acre. To
have a few oats to feed while the
balance were drying sufficiently
to put in the bin, he had eight
wagon loads hauled in, which
threshed out I'll bushels, or
about rs bushels yer acre.
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Interested in Poultry?

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zine published in Spokane, covers every
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By special arrangements with the
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Poultry Life and the Pioneer, your
home paper, for 1925 year. This
offer is open to new and old subscribers
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VIM. Connerly received a 40
horse power Big Four engine
this week with which he expects
to pull his combine the balance
Of the harvesting season. He
intends to use it in his farming
operations, also to plow and seed
with. 1t will take the place of a
number Of horses and will be a
saving in labor in his seeding
and blowing.
There will be a meeting at the
residence of Henry Boetcher
west of Roman and south Of the
Big butte next Sunday afternoon,
August 9th. for the purpose of
locating a site for the school
houses in that section. Every
body interested is asked to
attend. This is an important
matter to the people out that
way and they should all make it
a point to be an attendance.
A. Sutherland and wife return
ed home Monday from their trip
to Creston and attending the M.
F. conference at Poison. They
were accompanied home by their
daughter, Miss Lucille
Sutherland of Creston. The lat
ter will make them a visit. Mr..
Sutherland could not find Ole
Oleson nor his "skeenery" at
Poison and thinks he must have
sold out.
There was a meeting held at
Dixon the first Of the week to
to make arrangements about a
boat service on the Flathead
river, and the farmers west of
Roman sent Clarence and Charles
Peden and Allen Sloan as dele
gates to represent them in the
matter. It is stated that the
boat will make regular trips
should there be sufficient en-
couragment given to warrant
the enterprise.
The neighbors and friends of
Theo. Anderson west of Roman
gave him a surprise at his bache-
lor quarters last Saturday even
ing. The occasion was to remind
him of his last few days on the
claim as he was to and did make
proof Tuesday and will leave at
once for Minneapolis where he
will again enter the schools of
that city as one of the high
school instructors. He has lived
the required length Of time on his
claim and made final accounting
with Uncle Sam. A fine time.
was had by ell present.
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Office room for rent. Inquire at


Office room for rent. Inquire at
Pioneer office.
Ice cream every day now at the
Star Bottling Works.
Parties owing taxes can pay the
same at the Roman State Bank.
The Roman State Bank writes insur-
ance in the best companies on earth.
Schaerer & Nielsen, painters, will
save you dollars on your painting bill.
address, Roman.
A. j. Brewer announces that he will
buy any piece of land offered for sale
at any time and pay the cash for it.
We will buy and sell accomplishments
The Flathead Land Company, up
stairs in the new Pioneer building.
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Turkey Red Seed Wheat

I have for sale the first cut and
first matured Turkey Red seed
wheat on the reservation, and il
is absolutely free from mustard,
weeds or other seeds. Reserva.
tions are now being made for de.
livery as soon as threshed.
BEN JACOBS,
13tf P. O. Roman.
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Lost

On Wednesday, Aug. %, between
Roman and Sloan, one red hood, one
pair of black kid gloves and bill, all
re-wrapped in one parcel. Finder please
leave at the Big Store. II
MRS. FRANK SCARCE.
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The Big Store now has lumber yard
at the rear of the store. You are in
vited to inspect this stock and get
estimates. See main office.
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Secondhand Piano for Sale
Cheap. MISS MYRTLE IRWIN.
For Sale

Farms and ACCOMPLISHMENTS. A few
good irrigable sos for location.
10 If WHITNEY BROS.
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For Sale

Two lots in Scarce addition Roman.
Six lots in the new TOWNSHIP at St.
Ignatins. A bargain.
E. L. MCCONNELL, at Big Store.
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For Sale, Cheap
One saddle horse, saddle and bride.
Inquire of 14tf GEO. REEVES.
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Local Brevities

"A. NJ. S1ENklNd w.
Mrs, Dorothea Stillman is hav.
ing a new house built in Clair.
mont addition. Vought & Hell.
mers are doing the work.
T. J. Myers of Wallace, Idaho,
visited his brother Frank Myers
of Roman, from Monday till
Wednesday and togather they
made a trip to Missoula that day.
What have you to trade for a
good complete saw mill and
planer, pole cars and log trucks?
For further information regard
ing this outfit apply at the
Pioneer office. 13tf
Geo. H. Beckwith of St. Igna-
titus was giving testimony the
first Of the week to aid some of
the homesteaders in that vicinity
to separate Uncle Sam from some
of his rich Mission valley lands.
H. w. Dickson's wife and
children, arrived in Roman Sum-
day last from Virqua, Wis. They
come to locate finally and are
pleased with Roman and the Mis-
sion valley. Mr.. Dickson has
been employed in the Burland
blacksmith shop for several
months past.
Mrs. Williams, mother of Mrs.
DR.. Fuhrer, is visiting the latter
in Roman this week. She came
up with Mrs. Vic. Skinner, an
other daughter, and Miss Bess
Hollenbeck and Major Skinner.
The others returned to Mis-
soula but Mrs. Williams will
remain for a short visit.
Frank Adams started for Boil
var, NO., last Monday afternoon
after making communication proof
on his homestead that day. He
quietly informed the writer while
taking his testimony that while
he was not married at present he
would be very soon after arriv-
ing home. Congratulations
Frank.
Farmers generally have just
about finished harvesting their
spring wheat and the crop is 50
much better than last year and
entirely beyond their expecta-
lions that all are pleased with the
summers work. In a few in
stances the hail has damaged
some, but no one will be without
feed and seed for another year.
The Central Hotel dining room
now presents a fine appearance.
It has been removed to the corner
room and newly painted and
decorated, new linoleum laid, and
on the whole is cool and roomy.
Singer & Morigeau are en-
deavoring to make a first class
hotel for their patrons, and with
Mrs. Carper as housekeeper are
succeeding in doing so.
P. c. Thompson made one of
his periodical trips to Roman
Thursday. Mr.. Thompson has
one of the general stores at the
Mission and finds his time so
generally taken up with his trade
that it is not often that he can
get away for a visit, but being a
witness for E. E. Finn, who
made communication proof here
that day, took advantage of the
trip and visited his many friends
here before returning home.
Thos. Berpevin was in Roman
Saturday after an absence Of sew
eral weeks. He has been round
ing together some Of the horses
he has on the range and at the
same time was giving his children
an outing in the mountains. They
have all been in school at the
Mission and the vacation has been
enjoyed fully. When school
starts again they will re-enter
~
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Organ for Sale
Call at my place 6 miles west Of Ro-
nan. 10 tt o, +. SMITH,
For Sale

For Sale
House, 8 lots and good garden, for
sale or trade.
JULES TRAHAN.
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House For Sale
Six large rooms, two lots, at a bar
gain. c. F. Rathbone.
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Lemire Bros: Cash Store
Before You Buy Cream Secarator See
and Try DeLaval.
Is There Any Doubt In Your Mind

AS to which separator will give the most satisfac
tory service and the most economical for you buy?
Here is proposition that should interest you
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Horses for Sale.
Some good work teams for sale. To
be seen every day between Ravalli and
reclamation camps. See j. Sowdan. IA
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20 h. p. Gas Traction Enpine
Plow and gas tank complete, In good
running order. For sale. For terms
inquire at the Pioneer. t2tf
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Found

Found
Gray mare years old branded
on right leg.
Owner can have same by proving
property and paying expenses. Inquire
of 16-4t ID, D, HULL.
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Cut Prices

Cut Prices
On account Of shortage Of range the
Central Meat Market il making q
special cut price on beef orders Of rs
pounds and upwards,
J. STfNGER & MOROCCAN
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Wanted to Buy
A combination driving and saddle
horse. H. M. Gehlert, at the Roman
Market.
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$40 Reward

For the return of tn following ami.
NAL: Bay mare weight 1400, branded
- on left hip. Notify
12tf RAY A. CoBBAN, Roman.
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Barred Plymouth Rocks
Exclusive pure bred, ringlets, excel
lent layer eggs $3.50 for Is; $3.50 for
80; $500 for 100.
BECKwITH & HE1sE, St. Ignatius, Mont.
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Horses For Sale

Work horses and mares. Inquire at
Geo. Farrell's ranch 8 miles N. w. Of
Roman 12tf SUNNY KoHLs.