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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-15
OPPORTUNITY TO
WIN $500 KNOCKS
Enter Proverb Contest and En-
Joy Enhancing, Delightful,
Mesmerizing Pleasure.

There are two celebrated poems
dealing with opportunity" one de-
claring that opportunity knocks but
once upon the door of human en-
deavors md once denied admittance
refuses all subsequent invitations;
the other taking the opposite view,
holding that opportunity is ever
present waiting to be received.
However that may be regarding or
binary affairs, opportunity as repre-
sented by the Evening Stars Pro-
verb Contest, has been hammering
on the doors of the residents of this
State for several weeks past. And
it is still hammering. And it's just
as good an opportunity as ever.
An opportunity to place oneself in
a position where $500 will fall as
though from the skies. An opportu-
nifty for pleasurable. innocent, yet
thrilling and exciting recreation free
of all cost. Thousands are appre-
ciating the value of the opportunity
and are Fastening to get In line for
the $500, or. at least, one of the
other fifty magnificent prizes.
That the devil 1nds michief for idle
hands to do is true. all will admit.
A vacant mind, however, defers an
opportunity for much more harmful
results than idle hands; mental con-
tentment means mental employment.
When you are through with your
work recreation should come to you
in the form of a change in mental
concentration. An unoccupied mind
means restlessness, not rest, and there
are few mental stimulants which
transcend the puzzle as a means of
brain refreshment.
The original puzzle maker will
never be known. Puzzles date back
to the remotest times, and their origin
is buried in mystery. The Orient
fostered the puzzle maker and puz-
zles were in high favor in the East
at the beginning of the Christian era.
The puzzle still holds its fascina-
ton, and any new brain teaser is ac-
claimed with fervor. The Evening
Stars Proverb Contest was received
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-15
BOARD TO ADVERTISE
FOR GARBAGE CONTRACT
Find 1t Illegal to Issue Supple
mentary Awards.

The Board II Street and Water
Commissioners will soon advertise for
bids for one, three and five-year con-
tracts for the removal of the city
garbage, caused by a decision yes
terday on the part of City Counsel
James r. Nugent that 1t would not be
legal to issue supplementary contracts
for the disposal of the garbage.
The matter was brought up at the
last meeting of the board by Com
missioner Mungle, when 1t was
thought that money would be saved
the taxpayers through granting a
supplementary contract for one year,
pending the completion of the new
city disposal plant. 1t was referred
to the city counsel for an opinion,
which he rendered yesterday.
The Pressure Lighting Company,
of 30 Broadway. New York, yesterday
notified the board that ii would sub
nit bids for the gas lighting contract
of the city. The contract at present
Is held by the Public Service Cor
poration at $3.50 a lamp. The COM
peting company will endeavor to ar
range with the Public Service Cor
poration for a higher pressure of gas
in order that an automatic lighting
system might be installed, otherwise
a Thanksgiving system will be used.
Residents of Broome street, be-
tween Avon avenue and Waverly
place, will awake this morning to
find they are now living on Avon
place, this being the new name Off
cially given the street yesterday by
the board. Hedden street, from Clin-
ton to Hawthorne avenues, will here
after be known as Hedden terrace.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-15

with pleasure by thousands of the
papers readers, and since its advent
thousands more have come beneath
the lure of the puzzle and are work.
ing out the puzzle pictures.
The normal human being has a con-
siderable mount of curiosity in his
makeup and this is the fundamental
quality which makes for the success
and worldwide appreciation CT puz-
zles. The Proverb Contest has an
other feature which appeals to all
the fact that as well as being enter
tanning the contest can be turned to
good account in a financial way. The
first prize of $500 is the attraction
which has been the means of starting
hundreds in the race.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-15

Sir Arthur Cecil Spring Rice, who
will succeed Mr.. Bryce as ambassa-
dor to the United States from Eng
land, has had a wide experience as
a diplomat. He began his work in
this field in 1886. when at the age
of q he came to the United States
to act as third secretary at Wash
inton. In 1889 he was appointed sec
rotary to the British delegate to the
international maritime conference.
After serving for a time at Brussels
and Toxic he was transferred to
Washington in 1893. He was charge
d'affaires at Teheran in 1900 and min
lister to Persia in 1906-0S. He is now
serving as minister to Sweden.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-15
GIVEN SALARY INCREASES

Employees of many county insti.
buttons will rejoice today TO hear
that their belated salary increases,
for which application had been made
early last spring, were yesterday
granted by the Board of Freeholders.
Freebooter Malta explained that the
reason for the long delay was due
to the commission appointed last
spring, which had just completed its
Investigations, and that the in
a made were part of those for
which application had been made
earlier in the year.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-15
BLAMEs NURSE FOR DEATH

YONKERS, Nov. 15.--Coroner lies in
Yonkers yesterday found Miss Flor
nee Harris, a nurse, partly to
blame for the accident that caused
Mrs. Alice Wright's death in the
Homeopathic Hospital. A solution of
oxalic acid was given by Miss Harris
to the patient in mistake for EPSON
salts.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-15
AMATEURS IN KING OF SIAM,

eThe King of SIAM a comic OPP
era. win be produced by members
Of the Young Mems Catholic Assoc
citation at the Catholic Institute The
atre on Thanksgiving afternoon and
evening, Rehearsals are now going
sn. and Miss Katheryn Bryce, a we'll
known professional singer, will play
the leading part. John j. McQuade
81 chafee pf the arrangent nts,
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Glass Factory Burned

The glass factory at Swedesboro took
fire about II O'Clock last Friday night
and was burned down because there was
no pressure OF water.
The factory had been in blast since
Monday and two shifts had been employ
ed. The night shift had just gotten to
work after their tempo, when a boy, who
had been carrying boxes in from the
packing room discovered a pile of papers
of fire i'll that section of the building.
He gave the alarm and fire extinguishers
were pressed into service, but they gave
poor satisfaction and when the hose was
attached, that was little better owing to
the lack of pressure.
The building contained two furnaces
and twelve bio wing machines besides a
quantity Of blown ware, etc., which were
a total loss.
The plant was destroyed some few years
ago by fire; therefore the building is not
IN old one by any means.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
PERSONAL MENTION and SOCIAL NOTES
The Whereabouts And DOings of
Good People You Know

Mr.. and Mrs. Laban Homan, Philadel-
phia, spent Thursday with his mother,
Mrs. Isaac Holman.
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Price are spending
a few days with their daughter, Mrs.
HUM, in Philadelphia.
Mrs. John Harris, Of ~Bridgeton, has
been spending a week with her sister,
Miss Esther S%traughn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Roberts have
moved from Auburn into part of Miss A.
l.. Kidd's house at Union Corner.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith, of Bridge
ton, are spending a few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry b. Smith.
Miss Marion r. Johnson, OF West Ches-
ter Normal school, spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen john
son..
Mrs. Hannah j. Summerill was enter
tanned at a dinner given by DR.. and Mrs.
and Mrs. S%pruance in Wilmington on
Saturday last.
Mrs. Albert Garrison and daughter
Ruth, of Dividing Creek, have been
spending a week with Mrs. E. A. Miller
at Emmanuel parsonage.
Last Friday evening the teachers, sup
ervisor and his wife attended a water
melon social at the home of Mrs. Charles
Dagger given in their honor by Miss Alma
Garrison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Walker attended
Trenton Fair and made a visit with Mr..
and Mrs. VIM Il. Flanagan at Highland
park, adjoining New Brunswick, on
Wednesday and Thursday.
Frank S. Bowen and Miss Belle Reed,
OF Philadelphia, spent Saturday and Sun
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. S.
Bowen and with his brother and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon E. Bowen./
Mrs. Hannah J. Summerill motoIed
with a party Of friends from Philadelphia
stopping at Trenton Fair on Thursday
also taking i'll other places of interest on
Friday and returning on Saturday.
w. T. Nash, Of Newark, n. j., who
bought Sedgwick r. %Straughn's farm
below Courses Landing, is spending
sometime thereon with Mr.. Strengthen.
Mr.. Nash intends to move thereon next
spring.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Birthday Party

Aoout seVenlyIlVe relatives ana trends
1l ulueon y: DolpoW gs!lerereu at ms
nIolle near o9uIses anu on MONDAY
afternoon anu evening 10 REMIND nm OF
ms 4.tl plrtluay. among those present
were 'lie io,iowlng:
n Mi a"U " M,s. ". =; DolooW, mr.. ana
niIs, H. w. Nioo[e' MI ana Nlrs. Lemuei
iussey' MT. All MIS- i. cooper wilson,,
MI, anu Mls' warren layl9r, OF Swedes,
oolo' Wi auu WIS Josiah LOCK- mr.. aho
Ms NaII Wl1soh' MIS- hate iieWltt,
MI Mr. anu WIS, EuwaIu DalpoW mr.. ana
mis; otIaugIIen' MI. ana MRS.
PelJ"lnlh lle"'tt' MI. ana MRS. Ed.
Jane, W. anu Mfs. JOS. Iloil1qay' Mr.
anu MIS-: bertie Zane Nlf. ana Mrs. Chas.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
EMMANUEL NJ. E. CHURCH
Rev. E. A. Miller, Pastor.
LaytOn's Auction Sale

Wednesday night was the first of our
great auction sales. AT that sale people
were convinced that we mean business.
We sold every bed blanket that we had,
also rugs and lots Of other things. We
have a new lot of blankets, rugs and a
large assortment of rocking chairs for to-
morrow, Saturday night. If you need a
bed blanket, a rug or rocking chair it will
pay you to attend this sale, as we have a
large and fine assortment of these goods.
also lots Of other things. A fine assert,
ment OF Mems, Women's and Children's
Hosiery will be sold regardless OF cost.
Come to our store this Saturday night
and you will see how you can save money
by attending these sales. j.. U. LAYTON,
100 Harmony Street, Adv.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Saved By His Wife

She's a wise woman who knows lust
what to do when her husbands life is in
danger, but Mrs. r. j.. Flint, Braintree,
Nt., is of that kind. ''She insisted on my
using DIR. Kings New Discovery" writes
MI. f. "for a dreadful cough, when l was
so weak my friends all thought | had only
a short time to live, and it completely cur
ed me-" A quick cure for cohghs aud
colds, its the most sale and reliable medi-
cine tor many throat and lung troubles
grip. bronchitis, croop, wilooping cough,
qulnsy, tonslliiis, hemorages. A trial will
convince you. 90 cts and 81. guaranteed
by Johnson's Drug Store advt.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
South Jersey Siftings

In the Salem county primary DR.. E. E.
DeGrofft, of Woodstown, received the
Democratic nomination for Coroner altho
his name was not printed on the tickets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Miller, of PauIs-
boro, announce the engagement of their
daughter, Anna Gill, to DIR. Henry l.
Slnexon, OF Paulsboro.
Rev. w. w. Ridgley, the Methodist
minister and brick manufacturer OF
Bridgeton, won the nomination for As
sembly on the Republican ticket.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
A Log On The Track

of the fast express means serious trouble
ahead if not removed, so. does loss of
appetite. 1t means lack of vitality. loss
of strength and nerve weakness. If ap-
petite fails, take Electric Bitters quickly
to overcome the cause by tonIng up the
stomach and curing the indigestion.
Michael Hessheimer of Lincoln. Neb..
had been sick over three years, but six
bottles Of Electric Bitters put him right
on his feet again. They nave helped
thousands. They give pure blood, strong
nerves, good digestion. Only SO cents at
Johnson's Drug Store. advt.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Methodist Protestant Conference

The New Jersey Methodist Protestant
Conference which comprised all the M. +.
Churches in this state outside of Newark
and Elizabeth, has ceased to exist. At
the last general conference the churches
Of Pennsylvania and New York were
united with those in New Jersey, except
ing those in Newark and Elizabeth, and
are now known as the Methodist Protes-
tant Eastern Conference.
The first session after this union will
convene in Carnarsie, a suburb of Brook
Ign, next Tuesday, 8tl. The M. P.
Churches in Elizabeth and Newark are a
part OF the Maryland Conference,
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Promoted

Prof. James A. Wentzell, of Elmer, has
accepted a position in the New Jersey
Banking and Insurance department as a
Building and Loan Association examiner,
at a salary OF $1,000 for the first year, and
all travelling expenses paid. He recently
passed the civil service examination.
This position carries with it an increase
of salary after the first year, for those
who make good.
For several years he was superintend-
emf OF Salem county schools, and the
county never had a better official in that
position.
Arthur W.. Fergerson, of West PhiIa-
delphia, has been elected to filled the va
cancy. He is a'graduate of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania and has never sery-
ed as principal. Tie position was offered
to VIM. A. Coleman, who was elected
supervisor of Pehns Grove Schools last
spring but was not allowed to supervise
by the State authorities. As Mr.. Cole
man has just begun as principal of New
Wales, (Pa.) school he did not wish to
change.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Fortunes In Faces.

There's often much truth in the saying
Cher face is her %fortune,' its never said
where pimples, skin eruptons, blotches,
or other blemishes disfigure it. Impure
blood is back of them all, and shows the
need OF DR., Kings New Life Pills. They
: promote health and beauty. Try them.
25 cents at..Johnson's Drug Store. advt.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
AUBURN

Mr.. and Mrs. Acquilla B. England
have returned from a visit in Alfred, NY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Featherer, of
Camden, are visiting relatives here.
Powell Lloyd was unfortunate to lose
one of his large horses.
Mrs. Chas. Humphrey is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Denny in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Charles Morrison has returned
from a visit in Penns Grove.
William Graham is entertaining Will
liam and Thomas Fredericks, of Phila-
delphia.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Married.
SHARP-LITTLEToN.

AT the st. Paul's NJ. E. Parsonage, on
Saturday. September 2Sth, by Rev. ID. E.
Clair, Mr.. Hughes Sharp, Of Centre
Square, and Miss Ella w. Littleton, of
Phlladadelphia. Mr.. and Mrs. Sharp
will reside at Centre Square.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Kennard&Co
Wilmington's Old Home Week

Beginning the week of October 9th and
continuing for the whole week, Wilmington
will put on gala attire as she has never done
before, in order to welcome to her midst, both
her friends and relatives from without her
gates.
The many attractive points of interest, the
decorations and pageants to be seen daily, are
well worth coming miles to see. The program
thus far arranged for is as follows:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER Especial Services in the Churches
Monday Afternoon, OCTOBER :, at 2~O'olock-oBcial
MONDAY EVENING, AT 8 OcIocK-Band Concerts in
Kirkwood, Delamore, Rockford and Chrstiana Parks. 9
O'Clock reception by Mayor Howell in the dupont Assembly
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 8-school Day and
Band Concert in City Park.
TUESDAY EvENMe-sangerband Concert and Band
Concert.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 9, AT /. 80 O'CLOCK
industrial Parade with Escort Of Organized Militia of Della
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AT s, ~ocock-Parade of Fra
ternal, Social and Labor Organizations.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCToBEB 10, AT 230 O'CLOCK
Parade of City Fire Department.
THURSDAY EVENING, AT 8 OCLoCK-Automobie Pa
FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 1l-Masked Carnival
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER l2-Columbns Day
SATURDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 18th AT O'cLook-Fire-
works Display at Washington Heights.
This store, standing as a link between
generations gone before and those of the pres
ent, will add its welcome to all who come to
Wilmington during sold Home Week"
Make this store your headquarters, use
its rest and waiting room, have your parcels
checked, get all wanted nformation-and all
without charged an under most pleasant sur
roundings
Those who desire to combine business
with pleasure can take this opportunity to be-
come acquainted with Wilmington's foremost
store, where for over half a century we have
offered merchandise that is best in quality and
style, and fair in price.
For the Fall and Winter season we are
showing the largest and best assortments that
we have ever offered
Dress Goods, Silks, Laces,
Trimmings, Neckwear, Ribbons,
Hosiery, Gloves, Underwear,
COrsets, Household Linens and Bedding
We devote to our Garment department
more space possibly than is combined in a half
dozen other departments in other stores con-
tanning the
Latest and most exclusive models
in WOmen's and Misses Suits, Coats,
Dresses, Waists and Skirts.
We make no charge for needed garment
alterations. This item alone in most in
stances will repay your transportation charges.
Purchases to the amount of S. and over
delivered free within a radius Of 100 miles.
Kennard & Co.
621-623 Market st. Wilmington.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Obituary
JOSEPH E. 0

died about noon on Thursday, aged ~
years. He had been afflicted with heart
disease for several months. The funeral
service will be held on Sunday at | O'Clock
at The house. lnterment i'll Emmanuel
Cemetery.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Saves Leg OF Bow.

cit seemed that my 14-year old boy
would have to loose his leg, on account
OF an ugly ulcer, caused by a bruise,"
wrote ID. F. Howard, Aquone, N. C.
"All remedies and doctors treatment fail
ed till we tried Bncklen's Arnica Salve,
and cured him with one box" Cures
burns, boils, skin eruptions, piles. 25c at
Johnson's Drug Store. advt.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
CHURCH NOTES

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. G. /. Ramsey Pastor.
Sunday Services, 10. 80 a. m; 500 p. m.
Bible School, ll.45 p. m.
Morning topic, els there Prosperity
Enough for all? Why don't l get My
Share?
BETHEL METHODIST PROTESTANT
w. Il. Pettet, pastor
Preaching 1890, 7;45. Sunday School
2:3O, Song Service 1880.
ST. PAUL's EPISCOPAL.
Rev. b. L. Clair, Pastor.
Sunday Services-9.3O Class; 1890 A. NJ.
$50 z. NJ. Sermons; 2.30 Sunday School
Glass led by George Jordan.
1870 Special service for aged. sermon,
'Light at Evening Time" Automobiles
will be sent for those not able to walk. A
souvenier will be given at close of service.
2 80 p. III. Rally Day in Sunday School,
Blackboard sermon by j. p. Hayes; ad-
dress by Mr.. Snyder, supervisor of Penns
Grove Schools. Singing by school, solos
will be rendered. 7.30 Sermon, 'Ripen-
ed Fruit" Special.
EMMANUE NJ. E. CHURCH
Rev, E. A. Miller, Pastor.
Services, Sunday 9. 30Class; 1875 Sermon
2.30 Sunday School 6.45 Epworth
League; 7.30 Sermon.
SUNDAY: RALLY DAY SERVICES
$50 Old Folks Love Feast, 1890 Old
Folks Rally-sermon, "Palms of Victory
and Crowns of Glory" A beautiful bo-
quet to the Oldest man and woman pres
ent, A pleasing souvenir to each one 20
years and over. 2.30 Sunday School Raj
iy; address by Prof. w. d. Snyder. 7.3O
p. m. Autumnal Services, promotion of
scholars and awarding of certificates and
Bibles. Special music.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Educate Yourself

to save money by opening an account in
the saving Department of the PENIS
! 3rove National Bank. 1t will earn You
3 per cent interest compound semi-annual
and you can draw on IA DAYS notice. adv
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04

DIR. f. G. Smith, Dentist, has moved
from oll Market Street, to 836 Marx
Street, Wilmington. adv 7-l9-tf.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Borough Council

The tortnightly meeting of the Borough
Council was held Tuesday evening. All
the Councilmen were present. NJ. G. Dol
bow presided in the absence of the May
or.
Dennis Fahy, representing Liberty Fire
Company, appeared before the Council
and asked for the Company's appropria-
ton as they wished to repair the automo-
bile. The 500 appropriation was ORDER
ed paid to the Company.
The ordinance granting a franchise to
the Penns Grove Electric Light, Heat
and Power Company was finally passed.
1t is published i'll another column.
An ordinance was introduced to give
the next assessor a salary of Sl50 a year
and the next collector, $3.50, instead of
fees according to law. These amounts are
about what they receive now.
The Council received a report from
Geo. II. Elkinton, Recorder, showing
that between April l and October l thir-
ty persons had been arrested for drunk
enness and disorderly conduct and the
fines amounted to $145. so. A check for
the amount accompanied the report.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-10-04
Court Sentences

On Thursday Of last week Judge Wad-
dington sentenced the prisoners found
guilty.
Joseph Whitsell, of Penns Grove. was
sent to State prison for not less than two
years, nor more than Is for assault and
battery and threaten to kill his wife. He
had plead guilty and made d piteous plea
Tor clemency, but being an old offender
he was sent to Trenton. His wife told
the court she could get a living tor the
family better without than with him. He
is a good fisherman and worker, but is a
victim OF alcoholism, a disease which
has increased with years.
Edward Dancer, another Penns Grove
man, was sentenced to three months in
The county Jail for playing crap, without
cost.
Louisa Logan, 2 months in Jail for lar
ceny OF a silk dress and waist from Mrs.
George Clefeld.
Alice Spencer's sentence was suspend
Elwood Harmon, 9 months in Jail with
cost.
Arabella Stith. sentence suspended.
Alberta Price, found guilty of night
walking, not less than l nor more than
) years i'll prison.
Frank King, 3 months in jail without
cost.
Norman Clark, not lets than IS months
nor more than Z years in prison.
Mabel Boy, 3 months in jail.
Russel tlemming, 3 months in Jail for
larceny.
Emmett Robinson, 8 months in Jail.
Herbert Taylor, tried for larceny of
money from a gas meter at the home of
Z. Roger Pedrick, was found not guilty.
Robert Pedrick also charged with tile
same and a fugitive has been arrested in
Philadelphia.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-23
THE CHASE.

We are chased down the alley for
four dining room chairs belonging to
neighbor.
We are chased up the alley for two
small tables belonging to another
neighbor.
We are chased across the street
at night for twelve dinner plates and
six cups and saucers belonging to a
neighbor.
We are chased down the street for
twelve silver teaspoons and a cut
glass bowl.
We are chased around the corner
to neighbours for a street car con-
ductor's punch.
We are chased half a mile for a
friends book of salad recipes.
Then we are chased out of the
house altogether. She is going to
entertain her card club.-Detroit
Free Press.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-23
SECONDHAND.

''Did you build this house for
yourself?"
"No, l bought, it from a man
who found after he had built it that
it was a little too expensive for
him"
81 see you have a new automo-
bile"
at isn't exactly new. 1 bought
it from a chap who found after he
had run it for month that he
couldn't afford to keep it."
"ThaPs a fine piano you have
there. Just new, isn't itY'
"Not exactly. / got it at a bar
gain from friend Of mine who was
compelled to move to another city a
few months after he had bought it"
Gum. Was your wife ever mar
ried before you got her?"