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CHAPTER XVI.
The Betrothal.

CTRENGTH came to us as we
had need, and gradually even
the weaker Of us two became
49, able to complete the days jour-
ney without the exhaustion it at first
had cost her. Summer was now upon
us, and the heat at midday was in
tense. although the nights, as usual,
were cold. Deprived Of all pack ami
mails except our dog, we were perforce
reduced to the highest OF gear, and
discomfort was our continual lot. Food,
however, we could still secure, abun-
dant meat and sometimes the roots of
plants which 1 dug up and tested,
though l scarce knew what they were.
We moved steadily on toward the west
and northwest, but although we cross
ed many old Indian trails, we saw no
more of these savage travellers Of the
plains.
It would be bootless to pass beyond
Laramie into the mountains, and our
next course, I thought, must be to.
ward the south. I did not know that
we were then perhaps hundred miles
or more northwest Of Laramie, deep in
q mountain range far north of the
transcontinental trail. For the time
however, it seemed wise to tarry here
for rest and recruiting. I threw down
the pack. SNOW" said to her, 1--WE
rest
EYES," she replied, turning her face
to the south, Laramie is that way
now If we stop here my father will
come and find us. But, then, how
could he find US, little as we are, in
this big country? Our trail would not
be different from that of Indians even
if they found it fresh enough to read
Suppose they never found us!''
'Then," said l, I'VE should have to
live here forever and ever"
She looked at me curiously. could
WEI" she asked.
Until was too old to hunt, you toe
weak to sew the robes or cook the
food q.
what would happen then?'
1--WE would die" said 1. 1.-THE world
would end, would have to begin all
over again and wait twice ten million
years until man again was evolved
from the amoeba, the reptile, the ape.
When we died this dog here would be
the only hope Of the world"
1t was understood that we should
stay here for at least two days, to
mend our clothing and prepare food fol
the southern journey. The next day
she came to me as sat by our meage1
fireside Without leading of mine she
began a manner Of speech until now
foreign to her.
"What is marriage, John Cow:es I?
she asked of me, abruptly, with no
preface.
"It is the plan," answered apathet.
ically. She pondered for a time.
"Are we, then, only creatures, pup.
pets, toys?"
''Yes," / said to her. ga man is q
toy. Love was born before man was
created, before animals or plants
Atom ran to atom, seeking. 1t was
love-" She pondered yet while.
"And what is it, then, John Cowles
that women call 'wrong?'"
every often what is right" I said to
her, alphabetically. when two love
the crime is that they shall not wed
When they do not love. the crime is
when they do wed"
"But without marriage" she hest
tated, "the home
NJ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01
Classified Wants
--FOR--
FARMER IR READERS
MALE HELP WANTED

WANTED-Resronsi young men,
who are able TO furnish team and
wagon, to sell on commission to
farmers, the best line of household
necessities. for the Oldest. largest
and most responsible company Of
the kind in the world. About 1000
statesmen now working, earning on
the average over 500 per month,
net clear of all expenses. Net
earnings Of best men over $500
per month Two million farmers
now using these thoroughly adver-
tised goods. Established 1868.
Capital 100000. Address. The j.
r. Watkins Co.. 113 South Cay
Str Get, Baltimore. Md. RIB eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01
CHAPTER XIV.
They Twain.

VEN as we were putting together
our small belongings for the re-
sumptionsof our journey look
- ed up and saw what 1 took to
be q wolf stalking along in the grass
near the edge Of our encampment. l
would have shot it, but reflected that
I must not waste a shot on wolves.
Advancing closer toward it, as some
thing about it's motions attracted me.
I saw it was a dog. 1t would not al
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01
EDUCATIONAL

CRAFTSMEN, mechanical architect
ual or structural, are always IN
demand at good salaries; ten young
men wanted to join club to learn
drawing, at home evenings; instru-
ments furnished. Address c. s K,
Box 223, City. U25 "tt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01
Merchants Line
Da.!y Except Sunday

naily Except Sunday
Leaves New York, Pier 10. East
River, p. m. Due at Bridgeport,
1880 p. m. Leave Bridgeport, Joy Line
Dock, a. m. Arrive New York q.
m. For further Information aud
rates apply to j. B. Shepard, Agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01
DIED..

William T. - arman, aged As years
BEE.RS.-In Danbury, Feb. 81, AL
phonse E. Beers, aged So years.
BENHAM.-In Danbury, Feb. %
Milo A Benham, aged II years.
BARIIOW.-In Gaylordsville, Feb. 25
Alexander H. Barlow, aged II years
COLUCCI.-At Stamford Feb. 81
Vito NicoIo Colucci.
M'MAHON.-In Torrington, Feb. 81
Mrs. Margaret Mcmahon, aged ~
years.
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would ask.
evil were done, much sale of flesh and
blood and love and happiness, ruin,
unhappiness. And what 1 see now is
far better than all that
"And then she whispered family,
her hand upon my sleeve, and looking
out with me over the plains, where the
mirage was wavering.
81 see there" said, and pointed it
out to her, ''only a garden, vast,
sweet garden. And there arises a tree
one tree"
This was my world. But she, look
ing out over the plains, still saw with
the eye of yesterday. Upon woman the
artificial imprint of heredity is set
more deeply than with man. The CON-
mands Of society are wrought into her
soul
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01
MARRIED..

CE-MORRELL.-In Stamford
Feb. rs, Mrs. Louise Morrell and
John r. Pierce.
WEBSTER Shelton, Feb
IT, Miss Mollie Lynch, Of Derby,
and George Webster.
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NIGHT SCHOOL

UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE,, MAIN
and Congress streets. has the best
night school ever conducted in this
city. 1T is a great opportunity for
those who cannot attend the day
school. Office open every evening.
Telephone 146. B l s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01
ITO Be COntinued.)
A COLD, LA GRIPPE,
THEN PNEUMONIA,

THEN PNEUMONIA.
Is too often the fatal sequence, and
coughs that hang on weaken the sys-
tenn and lower the vital resistance
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is a
reliable medicine that stops the cough
promptly by healing the cause; 500 hes
the mfiamed air passages and checks
the cod Keep always on hand. Re
fuse substitutes. L. r. Curtis.
8 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE

get your keys fitted, locks repaired.
saws filed. lawn mowers sharpened.
and all kinds of light repairing oone
at Smiths Gun Store. IS Wall Street
Tel 75-4. q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01
FINANCIAL

GAIL AT OUR OEFTCE-we viii adj
vance you money on your own nate
If you own property no matter how
much your property is mortgaged
at. Bridgeport Realty Co, Ro1nn
10S-110, Warner Bldg. LIZ 1T
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THE WAY
OF
A MAN
BY EMERSON HOUGH

Copyright, 1907. by the Outing Publishing
Company
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TOOLMAKERS. Machinists and an
mechanics. let us make you a steel
stamp 10 mark your tools. Guy
store open every evening. The
ochWerdtle Stamp Co.. Al Cannon st.
3 % d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01

WALL PAPERS. 1912 designs. Rooms
papered $3.50 up. Painting -ea-
sonable. Ferd Beck. GAL Central
Ave. A19tss
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WANTED-Cottage. furnished, at
Walnut Beach or Laurel Beach,
from July 18th. Small family.
Addres, stating terms and location.
Vacation, care of Farmer. Pc *tf
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MAIL ORDER

I MADE $4,000 in five years in the
mail order business; began with IS.
Send for free booklet. Tells how.
Heacock. 765. Lockport,. N. Y.
R28 4 s 6 If
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PERSONAL
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS

OLD FEATHER BEDS BOUGHT.
Highest prices paid. Address J. H.
Cohen, General Delivery, Bridge
port, Conn., BPS s*p
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WANTED-Houseke to try "In-
fusoria Cream" the finest and best
silver polish known. Guaranteed
harmless. Ask your dealer for It.
S2R SIN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01

SHOE REPAIRING at moderate
prices. High class shoes MAZE to
order. We call End deliver. Tele-
phone. Goodyear Shoe Repairing
Co.. 76 John st. RI stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01

WANTEsD-New roofs to lay, and old
ones to repair. Prompt work at
low figures. Farmers Supply and
Roofing Co., 246 Middle st. Te1e-
phone 1862. RS ass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01

OF FURNITURE.-Sep
rate rooms, securely locked, furni-
ture and china packing. Furniture
careful handling. Bridgeport Stoc-
age Warehouse Co., 1887 Main St.
Cor. Congress st. Tel. 1034-2. ~rc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-01

WANTED.-Piano tuning and repair
ed. F. e. Kelsey, 20. Box No. 9O4,
Bridgeport, Conn. B8as+
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I BUY OLD HORSES to Kill. RE-
move dead ones free of charge any,
where within rs miles of Bridges
port. F. H. Daniels. 1867 Madison
Road. Tel. 1311-6. LII s.
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Dusseldorf, one Of the conspicuous
iy well groomed cities Of Germany
and for That matter Of the world-has
established precedent that may be
followed to great advantage Ia Amer.
lea. It has established college for
the instruction OF municipal oMclala
who have a real eaI ser open for them
in that city and Gov 1try.
According to ad ices from Ger
many. although hee cities. perhaps.
have the best public officials in any
nation. the recent development OF
municipal policies has proved that
even in this field further instruction
is necessary The rapid growth Of
German communities has forced
many Of their officials into spheres
Of greater responsibility than they
faced at the time they entered ONCE.
and 1t Is. therefore, incumbent upon
them especially those who hold
higher and more responsible posts
70 study IN order to fdlfll the duties
connected with executive positions.
and TO their credit It must be said
that they are eager for obstruction.
Dusseldorf has conceived a plan
under which 4 special school for
the higher municipal officials has
been established. This institution Of
learning, standing absolutely under
the control Of the municipality.
opened on October so. Its courses
are intended to cover two semesters
Of three months lecture periods each.
as she cad Of which the students win
have to undergo a graduating examin.
alton. The course OF study win cover
all phases Of municipal law: the mod.
ern problems in the life Of the citv
such as labor and social questions:
the relief Of the poor. public santa.
ton. the organization Of city gov.
egpment and city charters Christian
seienpe Monitor.
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some degree by blowing soil The long
season for the maturing of this pro-
duct will easily make it possible to
overcome the slight destruction.
THE fields that were worked indus.
trlously, and the new moist earth kept
70 the surface, suffered little from the
rayages Of blowing sand
The pastures are rich with growth
ana the dairy productions win be far
~ excess Of any previous year.
"rhe high price Of poultry and eggs
has taught the farmer the immense
profits that win accumulate from that
source and the small financial outlay
necessary FOR the propagation OF the
industry and VIII, am sure. run the
sale OF these products from little
over two million dollars yearly to over
five million the present season.
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Enid Eagle; The graduating recital
OF Miss Gladys Robinson. pupil Of
Ethel Mac Harris, ana Ar. Arta Goff
OF ehlckasha, pupil OF Rein Dykster
huls, given at the University auditor
lum on Friday evening, was a treat to
lovers Of good music.
Mr. Arla Golf, who has been a fav-
orite with many for some time. did ex-
ceilent work in his numbers. The Ro-
nance in F, BY Beethoven. was played
with much delicaey and precision.
while the Melodrama from picollino.
by Guirand was interpreted IN a truly
artistic manner The rendition Of
Concerto in l. Minor. Allegro. by Men.
dclasohn. was brilliant Mr.. Goffs
ability was best displayed in his play.
Ing Of Ave Maria. by schubert-Wil-
hemi, and his hearers felt that he was
especially good in this number.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-03

Oklahoma city June III the 0k.
lahoma cotton farmer to make ten.
strike thls year without strong finab.
elal assistance Or concerted aeliong
or win the recent floods which baye
Drought ruin and desolation 10 Lonlsl.
ana bring about i tremendous short
age in the supply Of cotton which must
be supplied from d decreased acreage
ih other statesg
Events of the past week Indicate
that cotton spectators are confronted
with a problem which is not easy of
solution A report to the effect mat
New Orleans operators have wired
their Oklahoma correspondents to
terminate an deals pending and not
70 handle options Id futures, has given
credence to the first report that spec.
ulators are at a loss to know how ID
proceed in the face Of the conditions
which the floods have imposed
According to authentic reports.
100000 acres OF land were rendered
useless for cotton cultivation this
year by reason Of the floods Both
Oklahoma and Texas are raising less
cotton ths year than In previous
years. K Is reported that an estimate
sent out BY New Orleans brokers
placed the shortage due to floods and
decreased yield at 100000 bales
There IS no possibility Of covering this
shortage The feeling os spectators
according 70 a business man VINO re.
turned recently from New Orleans "a
that q actual trading IN futures can
be Kept III check and the market daaI-
lnes maintained al their present aver.
age, the real conditions viii Be kept
hidden hidden until the new crop Is
ready for the market IN the fall, whom
ihe ciop may be purchased at Figures
not e4catly IN excess ol those waIch
prevail n normal times.
70 means twenty cent cotton sail
This business man Friday, ihe iaam.
er Is able 10 take advantage Of ia or
'porluniiy Spectators WIN make
bold attempt however, 10 keep ihis
under cover
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2 y = q y = . p . - = " . . . .
: REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. >
n
= Compiled by the Grady County ;
= Abstract Company, 1903 =
= North Third Street. =

p D. Willis and wifc TO d. II. Prig.
more, 4-5-12, 500; NE sE NE So IS.
b.
D. II. Prigmore to Lula Prizmore,
5-Sl-l2, fsl00; same land.
g " Thomas and wife to st. Louis.
& San Francisco r. r., 5-22l2, $i; VI
strip 81 land .os OF acre along right
.of way IN town Of Norge.
$. E Smith and wife to M. II. Duke
5-23 ~, $500; lot 3, block 1871, ChIx.
Julien C. Harris to Clarence j.
Crockett a-i-i2, $3.50; sW Nc: 8 b
sE NE; n y n h SIC 80; NE sW Nc
s1-s.5.
Same to same, 9-i-i2, $500; S H
sE; E M sE sW; ME sw; sW sW;
w Y Sc sW 1896; sE sW sW "a
45,
Same to same. s-l-l2, $1,000: lots Is.
ie-2O-2i-24, W 5s sci s 1903 acres Oh
lot a; sW NE 1861.
Same to same, 9-l-i2, $500, sW NV
NV sW NV 1895.
Same To same, 9-l-l2, $1,000; ME- sEs
n M NV Sc; Sc sW NE; s q ST
NE NE Sc ME N 1885.
Same to same, 9-l-l2, $50; Sc NE
sly 26-g-7.
Readick p Fletcher to J. y. scaow.
g-'-i2, siSo; lot 2e. block IS. chlx.
Lem Dyer 70 F. 9. Nixon ana Nife
li-ii. S32e0. Sc i4-4-5.
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Crop conditions in the northern part
OF The county are looking good. Al.
though the rains have not reached
this side Of the South Canadian. the
crops along the valley land are grow.
ing and look better than they have at
this season in years Wheat and oats
fields are still green Pastures are
green except in streaks. Farmers are
busy cultivating corn. The corn is
looking fine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-03

OF CROPS
REPORTED

Oklahoma City. jane The splen.
AID crop prospects for the present year
again are shown I'd Che monthly report
81 the state department oi agriculture.
issued Friday Not only are coudl.
tions far better than they we're In 1911.
b4t Improvement Is noted from month
70 month in the present season.
Concerning the showing this month";
Secretary Ben Hennessey Of Che state
board, made the following statement
The state board Of agriculture finds
from rs various correspondents over.
the state chat the growing condition
oi wheat is si7 per cent. az compared
to sig per cent one month ago. OTIS
S9.s per cent, az compared with $50
per cent at the same time With
gglng condition oi wheat one gear
ago * e5 per cent and oats much
lower
The growing condition Of alfalfa
one year ago was IS per cent against
that OF s2l per cent at the present
time There is this year an Increased
acreage of more than 2sooO ever LAST
year and the conditions are ideal for
its Development
Corn shows a growing condition OF
gi.i per cent This Is a trlile low Cor
this period. as the farmers 10 various
portions Of ne state we're forced to
replant The crop two and three times
occaaloned BY the excessive rains at
planting time. The report shows that
24i PEI cent OF the crop has been re.
planted
Fruit prospects IN The state gener
ally we're never better. Tie report
shows apples. 5iS per cents pears.
551 per cent plums, 75.s per cent,
cherries. 3i.lsper cest and peaches,
ss6 per cent
THE weather for fruit has been
ideal, while the high winds Of last
week bieR some fruit from the trees.
especially aprieols, still On great harm
win come and IN my Judgment will be
beneficial AZ Che yolnpluous blossom-
ing ai this year placed more fruit cit
the trees than they could support
rhc high winds have caused little
damage to the growing crops as yet
although some complaints have reach.
ed the office. Ia my Judgment It IS
only an apprehension
Tn excessively sandy fields the cot.
ton. owing 70 the tenderness Of the
young plant, has been damaged to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-03

Each age Of our lives has fits ioys.
Old people should be hapy and they
viii be If chamberlain's Tablets are
taken to strengthen the digestion and
Keep the bowels regular These tab
let's are mild and gentle in their action
and especially suitable for people of
middle age and older For sale by all
dealers. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-03
oRPHEuM rHEArER.
Special Program.

Special Program.
sather and sweeney, in Nonsense
and Song featuring harmony singing
and double yodellng.
Three reels Of motion pictures.
Humphreys orchestra.
Song In the Garden Of My Heart, z
by Bernard Baird
Admission:
PRICES 10 AND IS CENTS.
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THE MEN THAT DON'T FIT IN.

There's a race Of men that don't fit in.
A race that can't stay still;
So they break the hearts Of kith and
kin,
And they roam the world at will.
They range the field ana they rove
the flood,
And they climb the mountains crest:
There is the curse Of the Gypsy blood,
And they don't know how to rest.
Il they just went straight they might
30 far
They are strong and brave and
and true.
But they're always tired Of the things
THAT are,
And they want the strange and new.
They say: Could ] find my proper
aooye,
What a deep mark would makele
So they chop and change. and each
fresh move
Is only a fresh mistake.
Aud each forgeta. as he strips ana
runs
With a brilliant fitfui pace,
IT'S the steady, quiet plodding ones
Who win IN the lifelong race.
And each forgets thar bis youth has
fled,
Forgets that his prime is past.
TIL ne stands one day, with a hope
that's dead.
In the glare Of the truth at last.
lie has fahed, he has failed; he has
missed his chance
He has just done things By half;
Lies been jolly good joke ON him.
And now IS the time TO laugh.
ia, ha, ne is one Of the Legion Lost.
He was never meant to win.
Hes a rolling stone, and It's bred in
The bone
Hes man who won't iit in.
From 'The Spell Of the Yukon
and Other Verses, by Rob1vt w.
Service
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

The business men and members Of
she Retail Merchants' association are
argeniiy requested % attend meeting
at city han Monday evening June 9,
az D. ~. Matters of vital Interest
win be brought before this meeting
Arrange % attend
WM W. CLARK. President.
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THE SEASONS EVENT.

THE SEASONS EVENT.
Such remarkable attraction as tire
visit Of Gatty sellars, solo ofganist. at
the Methodist church Oh the evenings
Of June Sd and lth, cannot fail to cause
much speculation as to what the pro-
gram viii consist Of The coronation
music he Is to perform includes the
coronation marches Of Sir Edward El-
ger Frederick Cliffe. ana The speciaI
Trumpet Fanfares arranged by Sir
Frederick Bridge and Dr. Borland for
the coronation. Also the chorales
sung at the coronation service. Tn adj
dition to the trumpet and the full re-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-03
4. S. ALUMNI MEETING.

a meeting q the chickasha High
School Alumni association viii be
held Tuesday night June 4, at the
high school for the purpose Of elect
lng officers and other business trans.
actions All members are urged to be
present WALTER HALsEY.
President.
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sources ot the organ, q set Of cathe-
dral chimes Will be used in conju 1c-
tion with the instrument just men,
toned at the coming performances.
Needless to say, with such a combina-
tion a magnificent ensemble will be
produced He has had immense re-
ceptions in Europe ann Canada, the
organist having also filled to excess
with Overwhelming audiences United
States eathedraIs on his last tour here.
Therefore, we are not likely to be be-
hind in this respect and great re-
ception viii doubtless be waiting Eng
lands famous musician IN this citv
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Dick Louthan Is reported very i'll at
the home Of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
M. B Louthan. The condition OF
young Louthan points TO a Siege Of
pneumonia Mrs. Louthan is also
quite in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-03
GREAT SUNDAY SCHOOL

GREAT SUNDAY SCHOOL
SPECIALIST IS COMING.
DIR II N Hamlll OF Nashville. Tenn.
superintendent Of teacher training,
member of the international lesson
committee and one Of the greatest
Sunday school men In the world, win
Give an all-day program at the Meth
odist church next Thursday, June 6.
This is the chance for all CShickasha
to hear this great Sunday school spe-
cialist We may never have such an.
other opportunity. Come yourself,
bring somebody Tell everybody. "
says Rev. c. S. Walker
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-03

A sprained ankle may as a rule be
cured in from three to four days by
anpiying Chamberlain's Liniment and
observing the directions with each
bottle. For sale by an dealers. d&w
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AT THE
PLAY HOUSES
KozY rHsATER.


Big Show Tonight.
The Ranch Woman" a Champion
western.
Reward Of Yalor' This picture was
made in Ei caiou Valley, Cal.
"A Tip TO Husbands" a comedy Of
merit.
THE District Attorney good
drama
Coming, Tuesday, June 4, Jess"
3 Reeds
5--ADMlssloN-i0
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The regular meeting Of the l. o. Q
F lodge viii be held Tuesday evening
at the hall