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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
ESTABLISHED 1863
MARK LAST RESTING PLACES
Our Reliable Dealers Place Many
Monuments and Markers

Proud Of their business achievements
accomplished by industry and square
dealing, Larson Brothers are constant
~ enlarging their fields of operation
and adding to their equipment. With
in the past six weeks, closing October
first, they made sale of monuments
and markers to the following persons:
George W. Nuzum estate, Mrs. L. C.
Davis, A. j. Rusk, Mrs. Harriet Claw
son, Mrs. Mary Sneariy, William Lin
demann, Mrs. Thomas Lardahl, all of
Firoqua; P. A. Ramsett, Bristow; IN.
Abrams. Soldiers Grove; John Heck.
n. c. Hanson, Liberty Pole; Amund
Olson, Mrs. Nels Buraas, H. o. Gullord,
Coon Prairie; Lewis Johnson estate
Cashton; Smith, Salem Ridge; ]. A.
A y, Spencer, Iowa; James Lukkason,
Cashton. Otto Helvig, Mrs. A. M. War
ner, Mrs G. f Kyes, j. n. Hollen-
beck, G. A. Hollenbe ok, C. j. Miller,
Brush Hollow; S. S. Snyder, Salem
Ridge; Robert Arnold, Virodua; A. A.
Buckets, West Prairie. Sor1e of these
monuments are large, the Nuzum and
Lewis johnson monuments requiring a
half car each TO transport them. This
showing makes it plain that the people
nave the right confidence in a reliable
and square dealing firm.
Larson Brothers have purchased the
Hynne-Benrud Granite Company's
branch shop at Westby. They now
have three yards or shops to sell from
and Gus omers wanting monuments of
No. quality should be sure to see or
write to Larson Brothers before buying.
II you ant call Mt shops please send
US card and II. P. Larson of Viroqua
will cali on you with full line of de-
eigns and samples. Branch shop man
ayers; S. I. Larson, Westby, and Os-
car Emilson at Chaseburg.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09


Madison Three nieces, Mrs Minnie
Lincoln Robinson of Cambridge, Mass,
and Mrs. Alice Eddy Simpson Of Dem
yer, Colorado. and five sphews, Will
g. Casson of Carson City, Nevada
JCtn T.. Casson of LassSegss, New
Mexico; William e. Eddy of Chicago;
Harry 4. Eddy of Colorado, and Robert
0. Casson of Alexis, Illinois, survive
him.
LONG IN PUBLIC LIFE
Colonel Cassoa was born in Browns.
vile, Pa in lS4S, of English parents.
When he was boy of but five years
his parents removed to Hennepin, Hi.
nois, where he received his preliminary
education. He left school when he was
quite young and learned the trade of
printer He came to Wisconsin in the
early '70's and settled at Viroqua,
where he became part owner of the
VERNON COUNTY CENSOR, which he
eventually purchased, During his early
residence in Viroqua he became init.
mate with General Jeremiah NJ. Rusk.
Tbt friendship between these two last
ed until the death of "Uncie Jerry.
In 1885 Mr.. Casson was appointed pri.
vate secretary and military secretary t.
Governor Rusk and remained with him
until the expiration of his gtbernatoria
service in 1889 He was also private
secretary to Governor Hoard serving
from 1889 to 1891. In 1891 he was
made private secretary to bis old chief,
General Rusk, who was secretary OF
agriculture in the cabinet of President
Harrison. A year later ne was pro-
NOTED to the chief cIerkship OF that de-
partment. When Secretary Rusk re-
tired from the cabinet at the end of the
Harrison administration, Colonel Gas.
son was made private secretary to Con
gresham ]. w. Babcock, who was
then entering upon his congressional
service. He remained with him for a
yesr and in 1894 he was nominated and
elected secretary of state and re-elect-
ed in 1896 In 1899 he was elected ser
geant at arms of the house of repreeen-
tatives and served urtil April 4, 1911.
In the campaigns of 1900 and 1902 he
was manager of the speakers bureau
of the republican congressional commit
tee and served as such in the last presi
dental campaign.
Mr.. CassOn was married to Miss Eth
ell Haughton, daughter Of Rev. and
Mrs. William Haughton, in 1874
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
Was II Loaded,

Undersheriff HOMELAND was over from
the county seat and arrested Chas.
Karnald farmer of North Bear Creek,
on complaint of Joe Holak neighbor
A few nights ago some stock belonging
to Holak got unto the Karnald farm
and Mr.. Karnald shut them up, the
next morning Mr. Holak went to get
them ard it Is alleged by the complain
ant that the defendant drew a gun.
The defendant claims that he didn't
draw a gun. However the undersheriff
took Karnald with him to Viroqua. La
Fargo Enterprise.
Notwithstanding his claim of mo
draw de gum" the defendant pleaded
guilty, paid the light fine imposed and
went hurriedly home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
Great in War and With the Pen

1t is not usual occurrence for the
Enterprire Office to have a caller who
is real Daughter of 1922, but such
was the case when Mrs. Abbie j.
Payne was pleasant caller at the ed
itorial sanctum. Mrs. Payne's father
was a soldier of the war of 1872, and
she remembers hearing him tell war
stories and relating his experience
while soldier. Mrs. Payne is eompos-
er of poetry and her latest is now in
the hands Of the printer and will soon
be in her hands for distribution. La
Fargo Enterprise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
Vaudeville and Moving Pictures

The Swiss Bell Ringers are with
the "OLE" show. The sweetest mus
ie ever heard. They aim only to please,
therefore attempt no classics, but to
the tuneful melodies of Old Black Joe
and Kentucky Babe, they create new
life. One of their most pleasing num-
bers is of the distant church chimes,
during which comolex harmonies are
introduced. Opera house, in connect
ion with the Opera Electric, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, prices lois cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
Uncle Ben Takes a Bride

Friends in Viroqua learn that Ben
janin Williams was married at East
Bangor, Maine, August %, at the home
of his bride, Mrs. Nellie w. Gary. Two
days later they left for Montreal, sail
ing thence for Europe, where they re-
main till May. All old friends will ex-
tend congratulations to Uncle Ben.
with the hope that matrimonial as well
as ocean sailing, may be smooth with
him the rest of life's journey.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
Destructive Farm Fire

George Rutter, who lives near Re-
treat. met with 81, 500 loss by the burn
ing oe his barn, tobacco shed and crop
and a portion Of his farm machinery.
The property was partieslv insured.
His daughter Bell sustainc' a broken
arra during the conflagration, falling
while running from the house to the
burning buildings Spontaneous COM
bustion in the hay is supposed to be the
eai1aa of fire
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
Had Some Fine EIirhts

All who attended from this section,
and there were many, pronounce the
aeroplane flights at the Gays Mills fair
complete success, the aviator making
daily rounds of many miles distant. and
when he had completed his contract
flew away to distant point. Ideal
weather favored our neighbors and they
had record crowds, insuring a nice net
profit TO the society. Vernon county
breeders had fewer entries than usual.
Elvy Guist and F. M. Minshall showing
horses. The latter received seven first
and one second from nine entries. With
Vernon Junior he won sweepstakes
award over all for stallion of any age
or breeding,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
FARM, STOCK AND DAIRY JoTs


Mr.. o. Kjeland tells the CENSOR
that number of farmers of Three
Chimney section have grown peas uE,ler
contract the past season; that two car
loads were shipped from Westby on a
recent day. They were threshe d
through an ordinary grain machine and
contract price being two dollars per
bushel.
why was my silage spoiled for six
inches all around the outer edge" ask
ed farmer Of Prof. Ocock of the col
lege of agriculture. Because" an
swered the professor, when you filed
the silo and tramped down the silage,
you forgot that your shoulders are wild
err than your feet and when your shout
dar7 were against the wall your feet
uer not. The silage next to the wall
vas not tramped, the air that stayed in
il gave the moulds chance TO grow and
spoil the silage To avoid this, turn
your back to the wall and walk sidewise
around it tramping the silsge next to
the wall with your heels as well as you
tramp that in the middle. "
The new cooperative creamery TO be
established at Hillsboro will be con-
structed Of concrete, the contract hay-
ing been awarded.
The Hillsboro Sentry states that AS
eistent State Veterinarian Larson was
there for the purpose of examining a
horse owned by Peter Jacobson Of
Greenwood. 1t was said that the horse
had glanners, but Mr.. Larson gave it
as his opinion that it did not, so to
avoid uncertainty about the matter he
appointed DR.. Shane TO give the horse
the CHAMBERS test.
Mr.. T. Sebion of Jefferson cleaned
up over one hundred bushels of Mann
moth clover seed from thirty acres
At first he thought il hardly worth the
while to bother with IT,
Michael Sallsnder left a sample of
winter wheat at the CENSOR Office that
yielded 40 bushels to the acre from
land that has been cropped for fifty-five
years, his Retreat farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
Old Vets to Reune

COMRADES: The Goth reunion of the
Nineteenth Regiment Wisconsin Vol.
enteers will be held at Baraboo, 0ctO-
Der Is and is. Comrades are expected
to be there and assist in making it one
Of our most enjoyable meetings. The
Ladies auxiliary is invited and expect
ed to meet with us.
Wa H. BLYToH, Sec'y., Sparta.
W. o. PEITZsCH, Pres't. Madison.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
ROUND AND ABOUT US.

At Viola on recent date an awful
accident, which resulted in the death
of an old-time citizen of that village,
Peter Papin He had just driven liv-
cry team in from a country drive and
il was at the front of the stable that
TIL horses became frightened at pass
inn auto. They ran through the barn
ana after passing out Of the back end
of the building, made turn, throwing
Papin onto a pair Of bob-sleds, break
ing four os his ribs in such manner
that their broken ends punctured his
lungs. He lived rntil Tuesday night.
The ice house in connection with the
Hillsboro brewery was destroyed by
fire. causing loss of $500. A spark
from the smoke stack on the plant is
responsible for the blaze.
Silas Calhoon of Bloomingdale com
munity had stolen from his farm and
never got track Of the fellows who
took steer and heifer of him and drove
them to Westby and sold them at the
stock yards. This happened about a
month ago. As near as Calhoon can
find out the fellows were strangers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
Property Transfer

John E. Stoll has sold the quarter
section known as the John Thiel farm
in Jefferson, owned by A. S. Cook, "a
Peter G. Dahl. He has also sold the
Trap property in Third ward to Mel.
Owen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
Said or Written 70 The Censor

Fred r. Miller, Chinook, Montana:
1--WE take great pleasure out in this
far-otf west in communicating with
friends and home-folk through the
CENSOR.
James NJ Davis, yiroqua: Il have
never known, during my long residence
in Wisconsin, so cold September, so
much rain and light fall of snow.
We have had a peculiar season all
through; fewer extreme warm days
than usual, yet one of the most pro-
ductive years In vegetable growth,
remember Of.
Rev. Ray w. Smith, Hixton: II am
on my new charge now, and viii drop
line to my Viroqua friends. Hixtoa
charge is composed of two towns less
than mile apart, viz: Hixton and Sech-
lerville, the high school for the, two
towns being located halfway between
them. The population of the combined
town is between 500 and 600. At pres
ent, the Methodist church has the whole
field, the only other church, a Presby-
terrain, at Sechlerville, being without a
pastor. This is live business place,
and the people are very liberal, the en-
tire populace taking pride in edpport-
Jog the local church. The PASTORS
salary substantial increase over last
year and no team to keep. / enjoy the
work very much, and have hopes for
0ood vaar -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
PREMIUM PAYMENTS

Officers will continue payment Of the
premiums for county fair at city hall
next Saturday afternoon. In the mean
time Secretary Morley will make such
settlements at his furniture store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
FORMER CITIZENS CALLED
Mrs. Kate Tinker DeLsp and |. w
Blake Die Suddenly

From Richland Center on Sunday. to
friends in this city, was telephoned the
unwt leone announcement of the sud
den death from heart failure. II Mrs.
Kate De Lap, wife of DR.. r. II. De-
Lap They have made their home in
California for two or three years, and
had passed the summer months at Rich
land Center, and were ready TO leave
for the west, today, but the fates of
life vii ed otherwise. and the day Of GO
ing is changed to Impressive and sor-
rowful hour of laying 10 final rest
Mrs DeLap was one Of six daughters
and one son of DR.. Elisha w. Tinker, an
early physician of NiroQua, a prominent
family of this community for more than
half century. The others were Je-
rome S. Tinker, Mrs John r. Cssson.
Miss Minerva Tinker, Mrs. Decker Som
erby, Mrs Fannie Stimble. Mrs. Lucie
Tate The three latter survive Inc
late deceased was married to DR.. De-
Lap in 1870, in Viroqus, residing here
for two years, then moved to Viola and
for many years have resided at Rich
lard Center. where they we're firmly
Iintrenched in the professional and nome
life of that city. Mrs. De Lap was
born 10 Ohio and came to Viroqua with
her parents in 1854 She was about 65
years old, a woman of strong character
and worker for the things that build
community and home life. She had
three children-Mrs. L. H. Bancroft
and Mrs. Harry Bailey of Richland
Center, and DR.. H. r, DeLap, Jr., of
Spokane.
Mrs. ALBION Lindemann received a
dispatch on Sunday morning advising
her of the critical Illness of her father,
|. w. Blake at Campt0n, California.
She arranged to leave on the evening
train and 90 to his hone. During the
afternoon the distressing message came
announcing his death, aad she abandon
ed the long journey.
Mr.. Blake was former well-known
resident of Viroqus, the family NOV
ing here from De Soto in 1872. He
came from his native state in Massa-
ehusetts, born in 1888, to De Soto in
1859. where he worked at the trade of
carpenter and builder Many of Viro-
qua's public buildings and best resi-
dences were constructed under his di-
rection. For many years he conducted
the principal lumber business of the
city in company with ii. c. Nichols.
Mr.. Blake was much interested in the
church and civic society work of the
town, a musician, cultured, intelligent
gentleman and enterprising splendid
citizen and neighbor. At the outbreak
of the civil war Mr.. Blake returned to
Massachu' cts, enlisted and saw three
years and three months of active SER
vice. At its close he returned to this
county, and subsequently married Miss
Ella 0sgood. a woman C refinement,
who died in 1901. They removed from
here about 1895. Mr.. Blake remarked
in California seven years ago. Mrs.
Albion Lindemann and DR.. Will Blake
are their surviving children.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
REWARD

Five dollars reward will be paid by
the undersigned, for information lead
ing to the recovery of the black 300
pound SOW lost from our slaughter
house. MORRISON & JACKSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09

Now is the time to prepare for win
ter blasts. Repair that broken window
before snow flies. A. J. Johnson has
a complete range Of sizes in window
glass.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09
Two sno FILLING ACCIDENTS
Earl Brye Loses Two Fingers in the
Machinery

At the farm of Lars j. Brye while
filling silo, on Monday, his son Earl
met with most distressing accident
He was brushing away some dust or
refuse when the glove on his left hand
caught in a propelIing cog wheel. draw
ing glove and hand into grinding pos
ition from which there was no re esse.
Pulling with ALI his strength, young
Brye was freed by literally tearing the
two middle fingers out. He is having
good care and will recover manned for
life. A most narrowing experience it
was. M
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09

The same day, on the farm of J. D.
Beck, while workmen were pushing
corn into the'silo, horse shoe went
through the machine, the knives cut
ting the same in two, but when they
came upon steel toe calk something
happened the bolts, braces and con-
cave gave way and with bang and a
crash, fell to the ground. Luckily no
one was injured. 7. C. Knudson own
ed the outfit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09

Michael Sallsnder left a sample of
winter wheat at the CENSOR Office that
yielded 40 bushels to the acre from
land that has been cropped for fifty FIVE
years, his Retreat farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-09

Mr.. 7. Sebion of Jefferson cleaned
up over one hundred bushels of Mann
moth clover seed from thirty acres.
At first he thought il hardly worth the
while to bother with il.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-11
A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE.
Strenuous Career Of William Walker
the Noted Eilibuster.

the Noted Filibustsr.
William Walker. the noted flibuster
and soldier Of fortune, was born in
Nashville, Tenn, on May 8, 1924. For
q time he was an editor In New Or
leans and In 1850 went to California.
In the summer Of 1853 he organized
an expedition for the conquest Of the
Mixican state Of Sonora. He captured
several small towns; but, his provisions
and ammunition running short, he
crossed the border into the United
States and surrendered to the govern
ment officials. He was tried at San
Francisco for violating the neutrality
laws, but was acquitted.
Walkers next venture was an inva-
sion of Nicaragua, where he was for a
time successful and had himself pro-
claimed president. Later he was driven
from the country. Late In 1858 he
started with a force Of Adventures for
Honduras. but a shipwreck caused a
suspension Of the expedition.
In June. 1860, he made second at
tempt and captured the town Of Trux-
lilo, but was compelled to fee and sub
sequently surrendered to the captain
of the British sloop of war Iscarus, by
whom he was handed over to the Hon
duran government He was condemned
by court martial aud on Sept. II, 1850,
was shot to death at Truxillo.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-11
Old Parr's Possible Ago.

One Of the last services Dean Stanley
did for Westminster abbey was to
cause the almost effaced inscription
over the celebrated old PARIS grave 10
be recut. 1t Is as follows: Tho: ParI
of We County Of Salop. Borne IN Al
1883. He lived IN ye rei9ns or len
Princes viz. X. Edw. 4. X. Edw. ., K
Rich. 3, K. Hen. Z. X. Hen. s. K. Edw
6. @. Ma, @. Eliz., IA. ia. & X.
Charles. Aged 152 yeares. and was
Buried Here Novemb. 10. 1885"
The "old Countess Of Desmond. who
is said to have died at the age OF 40
Is mentioned by Lord Bacon, Archbish'
Cd Usher and Sir William Temple. The
first assures us that "she did dentige
(renew her teeth twice OF thrice. cast
ing her old teeth. and Others coming In
their place."-LOndon Graphic.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-11
TALE OF A ROYAL RELIC.
window Panss Upon Which Henry ~
Navarro Had Not Written,

window Panss Upon Which Henry q
Navarro Had Not Written.
Mrs. Andrew Lang, writing In Black.
WOODS, tells Of Frenchman in whose
chateau was a window on which Henry
~. had once scratched the inscription:
'Dieu garde de NAL ma ME; Ce 22 de
Septembre, 15S9.-Henry" The inscrip-
ton when NJ. Eudel first saw 1t was in
two lines Of big. clumsy letters. Two
years later, being again in the neigh
borhood, he revisited the chateau,
when he was astonished to find that
the inscription was now In three lines,
with the letters much more nearly uni.
form. After some effort he got hold Of
the secret. For forty years the inscrip.
ton on the window had been the
guides pride and pleasure till, in one
fatal moment Of inattenton on his
part, an Englishman had cut the pane
OF glass out Of its setting and walked
away with 1t in his pocket.
The poor guide hurried to tell his
master what had befallen him. The
owner Of the chateau assured him that
the accident was Of no consequence
and could soon be put right And 20 It
vast A piece Of glass Of the same tone
- the other panes was procured and
fastened lightly in its place. The guide
received orders to turn his back 20 a.
to allow visitors to read the inscrip-
don-or. IL they wished, to steal it
But 1t was necessary for the man to
perceive In the nick Of time what was
going on and only consent to shut his
eyes on the receipt Of a handsome tip
the amount fixed beforehand, two
thirds Of which was to 60 to his mas
tar
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-11
First Recorded Yacht Race.

A race aross the Atlantic ocean
would have seemed wild romance to
King Charles III. when he took q lead
ing part in the first recorded yacht
race. II sailed this morning." says
Evelyn on Oct. /. 1861, with bis maj
esty in one Of his yachts. or pleasure
boats, vessels not known among us till
the Dutch East India company pre-
sented that curious piece to the king,
being very excellent sailing vessels. 1t
was on a wager between his other new
pleasure boat, built frlgate-like. and
one Of the Duke of York's: the wager,
f1OO: the race from Greenwich to
Gravesend and back. The king lost 1t
going, the wind being contrary. but
saved stakes in returning. There were
divers noble persons and lords on
board, his majesty sometimes steering
himself"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-11
DIR. Mcleod
DENTIST

| give a written guarantee with a
chart Of the mouth. showing all
work done by me. This guarantee
is good for ten years. ! use a
painless method. filling all teeth
without causing any pain whatever.
| will do your work cheaper
than any one else; and will do it
right.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-11
The WAY spaniards Smoke.

The Spaniards are the most expert
smokers in the world. A native takes
q heavy pull at his cigarette, inhales
the smoke, takes up a wine skin or bot
tie, pours half pint down his throat,
holding the vessel a foot from bis
mouth. without spilling drop, and
then, with q sigh OF satisfaction. closes
his eyes and exhales the smoke from
his nose and mouth in clouds. He will
also iuhale the smoke, converse for
few minutes In a natural manner and
then blow out the smoke.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-11

"Yes," said the married man media
lively, when you see q woman hang
ing out q line Of clothes and the line
slips and lets the blessed lot down In
the mud, that, my boy, is the psyche
logical moment In which to leave that
woman alone"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-11

Is located just east of the Lynden
Dept Store where Fred Whipple is
prepared to meet all his old customers
and new patrons and give them salts
faction in all branches of the tonsorial
art.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-11
40 IL MAJ.

Magistrate - Your wife says you
rabbed her by the throat Teutonic
Prisouer-Chudge. dot vo choost
Ieedle choke. Record
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-11
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON. IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY
OF WHATCOM.

In the Matter of the Guardianship OF
veda Amoret Sutley. Melvin Wilson SUIT
ley and Marjorie Mirth Sutley, Minors.
No 2o6S.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-11
KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs.

Lynden Lodge. No. 1877, meets every Monday in
x. Of p. Hall. A. bunker, C. C. II. 8. Stein
hauer, K. Of X. 8.
Lynden Temple. No. o.. Pythiau Sisters, meets
second and fourth Wednesdays in K. Of r. Hall