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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
ADDITIONAL LOCAL ITEns

1 - o b .aE r 1 . --g rgar
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafe Matthews
spent last week 1t Spirit Lake.
Paul J. Gilbert VIII occupy the
pulpit at the Methodist church next
Sunday.
Miss Edna Stetson of Deer Lodge
Montana, who has been visiting with
her friend, Miss Laura Durham, left
for Earlville Monday morning for a
short visit with friends there.
Mrs. Harriet B. sammons q -of
Pennington. New Mexico, is enjoying
c visit with relatives and friends in
Manchester. a guest at the home of
her mother, Mrs. B. NJ. Amsden. !
We are pleased to learn that Aug.
ust Miller, who was in such critical
condition at the time Of our last Tist
sue, Is much improved and recover
ing nicely from his serious illness.
Manager Conger, Of the Central.
has secured the Aexander's Rag
Time Band Co. Of Is people who will
appear. here for a two nights en-
gagement July 22nd and 23rd in an
entertainment Of good clean vaude
vile and specialities. 5000 feet of
moving pictures viii be shown each
evening. This company is under the
sole management of Mr. J. Jo:-
lly Jones Of the Majestic theatre of
Waterloo, Iowa, which assures all
lovers Of good vaudeville that they
should not miss taking this enter
tainmeut IN, I. /,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
ALMOST FATAL INJURY.
brakeman at /. c. Depot Thrown fren
Car.

While switching in the Manches-
Ter yards VIM. Burgess. brakeman ian
ct the Illinois Central local freight.
No. 81, fell from a car and had his
shoulder quite seriously injured. The
crew was switching out their train
and Burgess had ridden in car
IN the siding, set the brakes and
was coming down the ladder on the
end Of the car. Another car was
showed against 1t with such force
that Burgess. u1prepared for the
blow, was violently hurled to the
ground. The accident might have
proved fatal but he fell in such a
way, that the moving, car pushed him
from the path and he was saved
from instant death. Medical aid
was summoned and the injury az
tended and the man was taken 70
his home in Cedar Rapids on the
evening train.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
SUFFERS INJURY At l. c. DEPOT.
John kllIeas struck BY rrain Thurs
day Afternoon Il; & i.f5 MI

John Killeas. a section hand. was was
seriously injured Thursday afternoon
while shoveling coal near the /. g.
coal sheds. He was working close to
the; track and in some manner
stumbled and fell, his head striking
against the cylinder, Of q passing To-
comotiye. Several deep gashes were
cut in his head and It was thought
for a while that his skull might be,
fractured. He was hurried to Park
view Hospital, where he was opeyat-
ed On and his wounds dressed and
it is reported that he is recovering
rapidly. .S.7.
1 He is an old resident Of the west
side and a man highly respected by
all that know him and he has the
sympathy OF all in this unfortunate
accident. 3s ,S
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
\ MRS. ll 8 9. =. HILL, !. u !! :,

Anna M. Whitman was born in
Collins Grove Township. December 4,
1917, and died at Park View Hospital
in this city Sunday, July IA, 1912,
after an illness OF two weeks durar
ton, s5'ti4.@ { 5
The deceased was daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs Ira Whitman Of Coffins
Grove township and was united IN
marriage with s. L. Hill. June 2,
1897. TO them were born the follow
.ng children who together with her
husband are left to mourn her death:
.Mable, Myron, Ira, Irene, Blanche
and Glen. II
The funeral services will be held
A. the Mount Hope school house this
a(Tuesday) afternoon at 2 p. M. Rev.
Graft officiating. Interment will be
made in Oakland cemetery.
Mrs. Hill was resident Of this
county all her life time, and her
many friends sincerely mourn hel
death.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
CELEBRATES FIRST MASS. IA
Father Rooney Welcomed 1y Large
Congregation at, His First Ser
59s vice Sunday Morning.

Rev. Father T. j. Rooney celebrat
cd his first mass at the st. Mary's
Church Sunday morning and in his
sermon outlined the plans for the
advancement OF his new parish. His
sermon which was a masterful dis
course revealed the earnestness and
enthusiasm with which he takes up
the work OF his new parish.
Father Rooney comes to st. Mary's
from the parish at Garryowen, Iowa,
where his efforts for, the advance
ment Of his church have been very
successful. q ,lt
He said that when he heard OF his
appointment that he was rather dis
couraged for. he was informed that
conditions were at sort of . stand
still. In his address he said that
from what he observed everybody
belonged to the stand pat party,
but that he wanted them TO join
the progressive party but this
could be accomplished only through
The medium Of the green. back aeA..1 par, ar.
ty". .55
His first move will be to remodel
the church property. The parish
house is far to small to accommodate
he present needs and too old to war
rant remodeling and he feels that the
cnly recourse will be to, build. His
deas for the remodeling OF the
church will practically make it
new eaifice. He plans to extend the
sanctuary back about twenty-five feet
which will give ample room for the
celebration OF all the larger, services
OF the church. The, entire interior
will be frescoed. new pews put in
and the windows replaced by hand
some new ones. When this is all
completed which OF course will take
time the Catholics OF Manchester viii
have as beautiful and attractive q
place of worship as any in the coun-
ty. II
This is something OF interest to
everyone, as a town is judged largely
oy the size and appearance of It's
churches. The parish at Manchester
although not as large as some yet
Las a wealthy and enterprising NUM-
ber and improvements like these will
enlarge and strengthen it. Il
Father Rooney also announced his
intention Of having Archbishop
keene here in the near future. Arch
bishop Keene lis one Of the newly ap-
pointed archbishops Of the Catholic
church and is located in Dubuque
snd is fast becoming one of the
figures in western Catholic
SIN and his visit to Manchester will
,e Of great interest to- az 5of his
nth as wei as to the community At
arge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
AUTOMOBILES STOLEN.

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What Is getting to be serious con
dition Of affairs, Is the number Of
automobile thefts over the county.
The maranders will take the cars
from the garages and after having
their fill Of 10y riding will leave
them along the road. The automo-
t'le owners are becoming alarmed
and measures are on foot to stop the
depredations.
Several cars have been Fl greatly
damaged by these might riders,
who apparently are getting great
pleasure out OF their stunts.
Work like this is punishable by a
heavy fine and II caught the culprits
viii suffer dearly for it.
y I y a ' E- b
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
CITY CIT /. oPERA HOUSE .:RePAllRED.

. atF-Ea
4 The City Opera House is In q
state Of extensive repair and will be
put in first class shape for the win;
Ter productions. Mr.. Frank Britt, an
experienced scenery artist from Kan
saA City, has just finished retouch.
ing the old scenery and painting sew.
aral new pieces. The old scenery loft
has been torn out and repaired and
she dressing rooms will be thorough
y overhauled. A steel ceiling Is to
be placed over the main body Of the
house, the woodwork painted and the
walls retouched and when completed
wiz be an up-to-date and first class
theater. .5.s ,.A, 49, &,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
MRS. MATTHEW sHARRAh,

The funeral services of Mrs. Mat
thew Harran, who died at Park View,
hospital last Tuesday afternoon. July
Q, 1912, was held from the Catholic
church ct Masonville Thursday morn
ing at ten o'clock Rev. Father Lon
erean officiated and interment was
madess ii ST. Mary's cemetery north
ossMIscnvviile.
The Aeseased was seventy years OF
aEEsandsis survived by but one near
relative, her sister, Mrs. Mary O'Tool
ct Farley. Her husband died in this
city in 1909
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
PIONEER ] RESIDENT
CALLED. BY Death.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT DIES ON
SATURDAY AT 4 HOME OF
HER DAUGHTER.
MRS. 5. |. HILL DIES At HOSPITAL
VIE wife. of Prominent Farmer '1 Pas Passes ''
Awsy Sunday, July y. Mrs.
Matthew Harran suecumhs.
MRs. MARGARET THoMP SON.

On Saturday, July 13. 1912, deg !.
called One OF he old and highly =
f8spected poneer settlers Of Delaware
|, county Mrs. Margaret Thompson. She
passed away at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. VIM. Jones, two
niles north of this city. II. I.
Mrs: Thompson's maiden name
was Margaret Darah and she VS. w::s
Eorn September 1s. 1926 lin Sussex sss's'I
( county, New Jersey. Her parents
were natives Of Ballymany. Ireland,
ana came too Amerca in4 1878. set
cling IN Sussex county. New Jersey.
Margaret Darah was united In mar
Wage with Albert Thompson on
April 23, 1861. a year later they
came to Delaware county and settled
In Delaware township on the same
{'snsg where Mrs. Thompson resided
when she answered her final sum
mons. $,fs ,5,5
TO Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson were
born eight children. The father
and two children. Mrs. Agnes Cate $
an Hattie who died In infancy, pre-:
ceded Mrs. Thompson in death. The
six surviving children are Mrs. Ada
Ives, Of Dundee. Iowa, Emma f.,
Thompson Of Rockford, Michigan,
Mary u. Graham and Alice NJ. Ken
yon on Portland. Oregon, Mrs. Eliza.
beth Munson and Mrs. Fannie Jones
OF Manchester. 4; 2+s II
In the death Of Mrs. Thompson
Delaware county looses . member Of
y family well known and respected
since the earliest history Of this
community. ii her death there
passes one OF the older and we'll low
ed pioneers whose life has been
.useful one and whose influence was
slvayss&o good She was kind and
cksef3ul under all circumstances, trIe
10 friends and principles. q loyal
helpnate to her husband and q Low
ing companion To- her children Her
home life vas. perfect and she made
- family lie IN her old home
.ses Thisias - most CONF SsIfial
place to visit and the memory OF
the hospitality that win long be
cherished BY 9 host OF friends. AS
friend and mother the loss Of Mrs.
Thompson cannot be measured. Her
life ana the sweet memory she leaves
IS the best eulosy possible. a goot
true woman whose influence made
better all who knew. her.
q The funeral services will be held
ai the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Jones. north OF this city Wednesday,
July ~. at $3.50 p. IN. Rev. ]. F.
Moore. pastor OF the Congregational
church of this city will officiate. In !
terment wiz be made in Oakland
cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
MANCHESTER 14-DELH' =.

The Manchester base ball aggrega-
ton were again victors In game
played Sunday against Delhi on the
Spring Branch diamond After nine
innings had been checked up the
score stood IA to 4 in favor Of the
locals. The feature OF the game
was the pitching Of Dunning who
struck out seventeen men with five
f.its against him. The game was q
walk-away for the Dairy City boys
and the large crowd OF local fans
that accompanied the team were well
satisfied with the showing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
CHANGE lh>l. c. TINE TABLE.

The following changes were made
IN the time Of trains passing through
Manchester, going into effect Sunday.
July 14:
No.'$2. Chicago and Omaha Limit
ed, east bound, changed from 1850
a. m. to 900 a. m.
No. 8. Chicago and Omaha Elk
press, east bound, changed from 9:S5
D. m. to $500 p. m.
No. z. Chicago and Omaha Elk
press, west bound, changed from 6:25
a. m. to 6:33 a. m.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
OVERCOME BY HEAr.

While driving on load OF hay
Friday afternoon, Joseph Airhart, hv-
ing northeast OF town, was overcome
by the heat and fell from the rack,
striking ON the back3of his head. He
was unconscious for over an hour
bnt no serious results ensued and he
is recovering rapidly from his bruises
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
ENJOYABLE EVENING; !;

About fifteen couples enjoyed a
very pleasant little dance in the 4.
p. ha,' Wednesday evening. Music
was furnished by Mr.. w. G. Blake.
Refreshments were served at Bowen's
cate and a very enjoyable time was
reported.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
BUFFALo BllL's CIRCUS /
"a FLicT8 WITH FAIR. 4
This Big Attraction te Appear on the;
Closing Day Of s3,itil
E, County Fair. ,.t MIA

The ,ranting of a license to A the
Buffalo Bill Wild West show for
August 3Oth has stirred up consider
able opposition from the members So1
he county fair association for, y
conflicts with the closing day Of the,
Fair. 55Si;,il 53tS. WI
The Fair association made streIl
uous protest but finding this OF IND
:vail tried to have the circus as! one
Of the fair attractions. giving them
The free use OF the Fair grounds, but
the deal has been closed and nothing
could be done. 3s ti |,
The council suggested that the fair,
be postponed but this also is imp6ss
s'ble as the attractions have been Ae3,,
cured for the dates, August 27y36:ss
and all notices, advertising and
premiums have been printed, soft
y as found impossible to postpone th4a1
Fair. ,A .t.ftsl
Buffalo Bill's and Pawnee Bill'ssA
consolidated shows is one of the larE,s
est attractions on the road and natl
orally will draw 2 large crowd, comTs))
pletely killing the last day OF the
Fair and injure the proceeding days
II is unfortunate that both at
fractions conflict In this way for the
sircus is. something that Manchester,
wants to have and the Fair being
Nfx .. ' la
sn old, established feature OF Il the
county, 1t should be supported. ss]s,t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
ARM BROKEN.

The little daughter Of Mr., and
Mrs. Kulberg had the misfortune
to fall and break her arm Wednesday
afternoon. She was climbing In 9
tree and one Of the limbs gave way
and she fell to the ground n such a
manner a. to fracture her left fore
arm. VI, 8.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION.

Mrs. E. A. Durey was hostess at &
delightful little, reception in honor OF
her visiting friend, Miss Florence
Ogg Of Chicago, Illinois, Thursday ey.
cn!ng. The beautiful country home
was tastefully decorated and the ,ey-
emng was enjoyed, with informal
games after which dainty refresh
ments were served. About twenty
eight young people Of the community
were guests.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
LEFT SATURDAY, FOR STATE
SHOOT 5as. si
rifle Tean, Of co. b. Participating II
Big Shoot Held In Des Moines
This Week. sg5

The rifle team Of Company D
53re Iowa National Guard. consisting
% six regulars and two alternates
left Sunday to compete in Sthe big
shoot on the rifle range at Des
sMoines beginning July 15 and con con-
tInuing three days. Y.
The team was chosen by preltmin'
cry try-outs held in the armory and
consists OF Lieut.. Don Preussner, Ser
geants W. w. Matthews and Fred
Miller, Corporal Ray B. Miller and
Priyates Todd and Sullivan.
Capt Utley, Albert Myers and Clar,
ence Atkinson left for Des Moines a
4,uaak ago Monday to enter the SCHOOL
: :, 77s9ss IN small arms prac-
nal. .. q Iowa. school that wa:
in session ar ~ - (. week preliminary
tc the shoot. .sa. s.,. q "a
Monday OF this week was devoted to
preliminary practice. Tuesday and
Wednesday VIII be given to shooting
for records. On Thursday the twelve
hest men chosen from the four reei,
ments viii compete in a regimental
shoot.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. LIE Roy re-
turned Monday from Spirit Bake,
where they had been enjoying a
brief vacation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
Miss Rose Hedlund Won SDeci:
Prize AnScO Camera

Miss Rose Hedlund the Special Prize Ansco Camera
Miss Hedund by close Margin there many
testaats who turned in the money
know Mics Hedlund will great deal Of enjoyment out Of
her camera the Ansco Of the best the market
5s5s DOUBLE VOTES THIS WEEK
Contestants do you realize that this important
week in the and that you should put forth every effort
double schedule? WE'LL it certainly is the
thing you do get your working metal and keep
your work These double only last until Satur
day July 2Oh p This is the largest to be made
during contest It not often get such information at
this stage Of Wewant to make th. very plain to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
;0PP0R Tu nifty WEEk!|


now wuntlnxtS
ghnoW,c the time to
Wceas asnany a 6p N is
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17

contestants if down the they will have
no fault to find with As stating this week Double
Vote Week and there will be no larger votes given.
All reports the double schedule, must be
in the Office before Saturday July 2oth be mailed be-
fore that time to have posmark of before
Not a minute later you'll lose the doublelvote.
WHO WILL WIN? IL,
During the past few days have time again been
asked "Who will the automoble?" Now that ques-
ton which will be answeronl after the judges have counted
the last announced the total for each contestant No
has cinch Of the prizes fact any contestant
accomplish enough in the weeks make her the
Of the prize she covets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
THROWN FROM MOTORCYCLE.

Press Correspondent w. c. T. I
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-17
Lift INSURANCE COMPANIES
They Are Closely Observ-
ing Public Health
Conditions

An examining physician for one
OF the prominent Life Insurance
Companies made the astonishing
statement that the reason why 40
many applicants for insurance are
rejected is because kidney trouble
Is so common TO the American PEG.
pie. and the large majority OF appli'
cants do not even suspect that they
have the disease.
lie states that judging from his
own experience and reports from
druggists who are constantly In
direct touch with the public, there
Is one preparation that has prob
ably been more successful In re
lieving aud curing these diseases
than any remedy known. The mild
and healing influence OF nr. Kill
mer's Swanp.Root Is soon realized.
II stands the highest for It's re-
markahle record of cures.
Swamp Root is strictly an herbal
compound and those who feel In
need OF such a remedy should give
Il a trial. II is on sale at all drug
stores In bottles Of two sizes
fifty cents and one dollar.
However, II you wish first TO
test It's wonderful merits. send to
DR.. Kilmer 4 Co. Ringhamion. n.
Y. for sample bottle absolutely
free. when writing be sure and
mention Dept X.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-17

Baseball In THE great American
national sport because II Is fast.
clean. scientific and elastic.
In 1869 the Red Stockings of
Cincinnati toured from Boston To
San Francisco. indicated. and
Harry Wright became the first
mngnatc.
In 1871 the Amateur association
passed. and the National associa-
tion became the power. System
followed. SO did gambling. and by
1876 pulpit and press assailed the
game because II was dishonest.
In 1876 w. A. Hubert. Al
spalding. Harry Wright and Nick
Young organized the National
league for clean baseball and no
gambling. Eight teams we're ad.
mitted. One year later the Ath-
letlcs and Mutuals were dropped
for gambling and neither New
York nor Philadelphia was repre-
scented for several years.
The blackllsting forever Of four
Louisville players for throwing
games was the hardest blow gam
bling ever received and II proved
gambling's death knell.
Club owners made fortunes. but
players we're underpaid when John
NJ. Ward. now president OF the Bos.
ton club, organized the Brotherhood
in 1887. For two years the Broth.
erhood was thorn In the club
owners sides.
In 1889 came the famous mot
moro than $1,000 salary" resolution.
The Players league was launched.
The league failed. but II taught the
National a lesson and never since
has a salary limit been talked of I'm
the majors.
In 1900 Ban Johnson started the
American league. to cut into the
Nationals profits and territory.
War again. Salaries jumped and
80 did players. Legal battles and
chaos reigned. The owners lost
money until they signed the nation
al agreement.
The business side Of the game
has kept pace with the playing side.
Big League plants are immense steel
and concrete double and triple
decked grandstands. with bleachers
and pnyilions. Tho grounds are
as smooth ms billiard tables.
Mr.. and Mrs. America and the
youthful Americans contribute
something like si2.000.0 900 annually
to baseball. Pretty good game
that makes millions of dollar.
chasers take a two-hoNr vacation
three or four times week. isn't II :?
The average value Of big league
plant Is estimated at $4,000 and
is going up steadily.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-17
Richie Waiting

SAN FRANCISCO. April H.
Willie Richie. tho local lightweight.
Ia wondering today whether he has
a match with Ad wolsast or not.
The proposed bout was 10 be four.
round affair here May 4, and Pro.
moter Coffroth vas 10 complete the
arrangements. For three days
Richie has been unable to locate
Coffroth. tie claims he In passing
up bouts In New York while walt.
Ing to settla the matter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-17
nv ROY WHITMAN

PWtland. Spokane aud Van
oouver have perfect standings to
day as the result Of the three open.
ling games Of the Northwest league
season. Mic Williams Pippins beat
Jack Barry's Giants. q TO 4, after
an exciting contest, and Harry's
ostdlek's Indians squeezed out a
4.to-4 tie with Nordydc's Islanders.
after 1g innlnga OF hoartbreaking
struggle. Mike fynch'a Tigers
dropped 3.to.i game TO Brashoar's
champions game. by the way.
that they should have won. There
are three cellar teams today. and
Mr.. Barry viii have the sympathy
OF Mr.. Lynch and MIR. Nordyke.
o o o
II was not particularly classy
exhibition OF the national game at
Dug's little park yesterday. but a
rather free-hitting contest. On the
part OF the local team. We are sor-
ry to say. the hitting was confined TO
three players. Weed and Dulin got
three bingies each and Pat Moran
got two--eight In all. Portland got
twelve hits. and. outside OF Pitcher
Eastley. who didn't wait to see II
over. Billy Speas was tho only
Pippin who didn't get at least one
bingle.
o O o
Big Bin James opened for the
Giants, and, while he had all kinds
OF stuff on tap, he didn't have the
situation In hand. lie was probably
under the effects OF the strain OF
facing an opening day crowd. Bar
renkamp replaced him and while he
was hit freely az times he showed
we'll Frank Eastley started tho
game for Portland and looked like
house afire for a whIle-untii
the Giants got busy with their war
clubs. Mr.. Bloomfield took up the
burden. but he. likewise. was hit
rather freely.
o o o
II would have done your heart
good to watch Jack Barry on the
coaching lines When Seattle got
busy IN the sixth aud put two over.
and there was a good chance Tor
the local boys 10 get away with the
game. Jack was plainly euthused.
His antics are worthy OF Jennings.
But IL was not TO be. and while
Jack Is too good a loser TO put up
hard-luck story. just the same I,
looked as though fate had stacked
the cards. With Chick. consist.
ent hitter. up. and men on bases. I,
looked good. bur II didn't turn out
that way. Also Mr. Moran's ruling
the fine distinction he made
when Weeds drive hit the fence
instead OF the crowd-relicyed So
attic OF q run.
This Mr. Moran. by tho way. OF
whom We got our first glimpse yes
terday afternoon. Is a real iovial
person. He looks as though he
could start few things himself
though. but. OF course. We expected
nothing rough from hts majesty the
first day. Once he called Catcher
Fiarria for pulling the ball. and a
little later. just TO show that he
didn't harhor lasting resentment.
be kicked Harris his mask. A wag
In the stand asked him n he
thought II was football game.