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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
THE GROW CLOTHING
store NOW OPEN
While Complete Stock Has Not Arriv.
ed,8is Store is Doing Good Business
-Grand Opening Later.

The Grow Clothing Co. has opened
its mems and boys clothing and
furnishing store in the Ccofield block
and while some of the stock has not
yet arrived, great array of the best
in the various lines is On display.
The store is doing a very good busi
ness, considering that the grand open.
ing will not lbe held for about two
weeks.
I don't want to advertise my open-
ing just now,' Mr.. Grow stated. My
stock has not all arrived and I do not
want to disappoint anyone. While
we are doing a nice business every
day, some cf the lines are not yet
complete but will be so within a very
short time. Goods are arriving every
day and soon the shelves will re
','led.'
The stock of hats however is very
complete. For instance, we have
perhaps the finest hat window ever
seen in the city, eighty different
styles Of hats being shown, for men
and boys
Associated with Mr.. Grow, is r.
A. Stoeveper, who recently returned
rom the west, and who has sew
superiors in the business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
AGED CARP|0 farmer
KILLED BY TRAIN
Jens Jenson Struck by No. 1o5 satur.
day While Walking On 500 Track
Owing to Deafness Did Not Hear
the Train.

Jens Jensen one of the old time
Carpio farmers, was struck by west
bound 500 train No. LOS Saturday
afternoon and injured SO hadly that
he died shortly after. Mr.. Jensen
vas deaf and did not hear the trains
approach. The engineer whistled
expecting the mau would step from
the track and when he did not do 80,
the accident could not be averted.
The injured man was picked up and
taken to Carpio, but the PHYSICIANS
being out Of town, it was decided to
take him to Kenmare, but the injured
man died on the way.
Mr.. Jensen lived on q farm nile
and half from Carpio with his aged
wife and daughter, and numbered his
friends by the score.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
MoRrH DAKOTA
~ z;J., -! ExCELS ALBERTA

~ NJ ''' = 6\ScIo HIoen ~
. Walter Bond has returned frcm a
ten days sight seeing trip in the G.l-
adian Northwest. while he s0w
some good crops in Alberta, he says
the North Dakota crops this year ap.
rear even letter. The crops in
Saskatchewan are about the same as
ours and about as much harvesting
has been done all along the line as
here.
Mr. Bond visited several days It
Edmonton a city that claims a growth
Of 1000 inhabitants month. Real
estate is very b!eh and Mr.. Bond is
Of the opinion that the values are held
too high. ....
Mr.. Bonds father is still in Alber-
ia, having become quite attached to
Danff and other points. He will re-
turn after killing moose or two, in
time to have some hunting in North
Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
Mr.. JOHN CLOuSE .
CLAIMED BY DEATH. /!
- ys% .,.I g- Dep 4 f.
Old Time Ward County Resident Dies
From Heart Trouble at the Age %
Seventy.

John Clouse, one of the best known
among the old time Ward county SET
tiers, passed to his reward Thursday
morning, Aug Is at his home up the
Mouse River valley ieyond Rurling'
ton. The cause Of his death was
heart disease and complications from
which he had been suffering for two
years.
Mr.. Clouse was horn in Wisconsin
in 1912 and lived there until he grew
to manhood. In June 1SS3,he came
to North Dakota with his family SET
ting near Burlington. He was a
prosperous farmer and lived so that
all respected him.
He leaves besides his wife, ten
children. who are: Nick, Frank, VII
liam, John, Michael, Leo and George
and Eva, Lizzie and Mary.
Mr.. Clouse was an old soldier hav-
ing fought in the war of the Rebel
lion enlisting in wisconsin.
The funeral was held from the
catholic church at F'oxholm, Satur-
day an%despite the condition OF the
roads a large crowd gathered to pay
their last respects to good neignEor
and friend. Interment occurred NJ
-, Eoxhnlm cemetery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
ACCURATE PRIMARY
ELECTION RETURNS
SemLOfficiaI returns Show That BIais-
dell was High Man Of Minot candi.
dates With Davis Third.

The official primary election re-
turns will not be opened until Sept.
2, 'but from reports from the county
auditors, the fol lowing Agures. be-
lieved to be accurate, have been
secured:
The count shows that Mr.. Hanna
secured the gubernatorial nomination
on the Republican ticket by less than
1000 majority. The vote counting
first and second choice ballots totaled
zs,4S2 votes for Hanna to 27,A94 votes
for Buchanan. Mr. Hannas majority
was 9SS votes.
In the race for governor on the
Democratic ticket Hellstrom got 5,49l
votes and Jones received 4,sSO votes,
a majority OF Gil votes for the warden
of the state penitentiary.
The tabulation of the votes follows:
Observation-Disclosures 229O4-4590, to-
tai 27494; Hanna, 24419-4o63, total 2s.'
4s2; Johnson, S777.5513, total 1920;
Midtbo, 1316-2s66, total 1882.
Governor (Dem )-HelIstrom. 5491;
Jones 1890.
Lieutenant Governor-Flados 20901,
Kraabel 10000.
Secretary of Istate-Hall 29919;
Henry 250sS.
Superintendent of Public Instruc
tion-King 144ee; Taylor 413S1.
Commissioner of Agriculture and
Labor-Hutchinson 21979; Gilbreath
BILL.
Attorney General-lBessie 72654259s,
total 1853: Miller 2731o-3171, total 80
4S1: Shaw 12O47-41o5, total16152;
spencer 723s,s65s, total 1Os97.
Congress. 3rd District-Blaisdell 8.
444-1s23, total 5267; Davis 1ss7-121s,
total 3215; Devine 197O-1515, total 3d.
4s5; Norton 55o2-1s25, total 1927:
Simpson 5e22s1155, total e777. ~.
Congress, End District -Bessesseo,
3a94-1375, total 1868; Kirk l944.971,
total 2915; Tuttle. 6os4-1s56. total
7o4o: White 1sss-1219, tota. 30S7;
Young 7115417s3, total ss9s.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
ROOSEVELT Will Be
IN FARGO SEPT. 6
Leader of the Bull Moose will Attend
State Convention and Make Two
Addresses--WiII Speak Also At
jamestown. @.t..t

Col. Roosevelt, progressive nominee
for president, will be in Fargo Sept.
G where he will make an address
before tb~ Progressive convention
which will be held there the same
day. He will also speak at Island
Park, in that city. The following day
he Will proceed to jamestown where
he will sneak, enroute to Montana
There is considerable appointment
because Mr. Roosevelt could not sec
his way clear to come to Minot.
Altho North Dakota IL his old home,
he has never favored Minot with q
visit.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
CHARLIE FUNDER1ERG
HAS ARRIVED.

Charlie Funderberg of Wenatchee,
Wash. arrived wednesday and was
met in Minot by his old friend, Dave
shorb, proceeding to Surrey at once.
Charlie took time to drop down into
our sanctum and said "Howdy' He
win run the rb-Dresher thrcshing
outfit this season Mrs. Funderherg
and children will soon arrive and
thew will establish home at Surrey
going to their old home in Ohio, later
"a snend the winter, after which they
viii return to Washington ny 0ne
southern route. Mr. FundereerE
brot a twelve inch limb Of Jonathan
apples from one Of his four year Ola
trees. containing IA hne apples. Hts
apple and peach treees are no bearing
nicely.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
EORCE BENNO WAS
!. MARRIED Al HARVEY
Prominent Bowbells Druggist and
esther srant, pa Aon:er o7
Banker, Exchange Vows.

The marriage Of George 3enno, Of
BowbeMs and Miss Esther Brant OF
Harvey was solemnized Tuesday
evening at $3.50 o'clock at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
". Brant, Mr.. Listen oli!ciat-
ing. Only the immediate members Of
the families were present.
The couple were attended BY Zap
Saunders Ct Minot and Miss Helen
Fe1 guson Of Harvey. The bride vas
attired in heartiful pink gown and
carried brides roses. The brides
maid wore white ard carried beautt-
full bouquet of pink roses.
After the ceremony, a wedding SUP
per, was served and the evening was
spent in the most pleasant manner.
At 2 a. m. the couple departed for
Chicago where they are spending
lr honeymoon.
Mr.. 3enno formerly resided in
Minot where for years he was connect
ed with the Mccoy drug store. For
the past two years he has been man
aging the drug store at Bowbells in
which he Is interested. He is a
young business man of more than the
ordinary ability and is making s,lc-
cess in life.
The bride is q daughter of Harvey !:
web known banker. She is q young
woman of many accomplishments and
one Of the most popular young women
Of her city, The Independent joins
the many friends of the happy couple
in wishing them life replete With
happiness. ac
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
ARMoRY DANCE A SUCCESS.

Fifty couples attended the first ball
given by the Armory Dancing Club
friday night, and the affair was one
Of the most successful of the kind
ever given in this city. The commit
tee in charge left nothing undone for
the pleasure OF the guests. Quiglcy's
rchestra played an unusually popular
program The next tal will be giv
en- at the Armory on he tight o!
Aug. 30. This is to be ~ invitation
affair and invitations will be required
before admittance is secured.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
DUNNELL FINDS THE
EAST PROSPEROUS

WmI E. Dunnell, a prominent mil
Ter, ndpresident of Commercial club.
returned from the Twin Cities, Mil
waukee and Chicago, where he tran
sacted business. Mr.. Dunnell took
up the matter of a Eriquetting plant
for Minot with number of Capitalists
who have agreed to pay Minot visit
socn and look over the prospects.
Mr.. Dunnell says that business is
good in the east. Factories are
working over time and caring little
about politics. Never before has a
prediction period looked SO pros
E0',r'>
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
HIGHEST PRICE KNOWN
FOR CATTLE.

The farmer who has a few cattle to
sell this fall is indeed lucky. The
price is unusually high, corn fed
steers having sold in Chicago the other
Gay for $10.1O per hundred the high
est price ever known. Montana
grass fed cattle have sold as high as
$500 per cwt: NY" w.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
ANOTHER MINOT BOOSTER

Another booster has arrived in Mi
not and it is expected that application
to join the Commercial club will be
made soon. He appeared at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs A. M. Tho,np.
son Monday morning, is boy and
tips the scales at nine pounds. The
proud papa SAYS the little fellow has
excellent lung power and is already
shouting for Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
OLANDER A EULL MOOSE

y. C. Olander, the manufactures Of
fine cigars, has returned from Chica-
so, where he bought a large supply
CT tobacccs for his factory. Mr..
Olander attended the Bull Moose
convention and says he is strong for
Teddy. He is wearing one o. the
first Bull Moose pins seen in the city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
LITTLE ONE CALLED HENCE.

NJ. and Mrs S. E. VanFleet' 8
month old son passed away at the
Van Fleet country home down the
river Sunday, Aug. II. after a short
illness. The funeral was held the
day following, the remains being laid
to- rest at Rose Hill cemetery. Mr.
and Mrs. Van Fleet have the synna
thy of all over the death of their
little one.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
EXAMINE YOUR BARLEY SHOCKS.

Farmers are warned to open all
barley shocks to admit air that they
may dry out. Much damage is said
to have occurred to barley in portions
Of the state because Of the frequent
rains. Shocks appearing in a perfect
condition from the outside have been
found in bad shape on the inside.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
CARROLL SPOKE At BoWBELLS.

Dorr H. Carroll made progressive
political address before Q fair sized
crowd at Bowbells Tuesday night.
Mr.. Carroll will spend considerable
time this fall stumping the state
AS chairman of the state progressive
committee, he will have the arrange
ments in charge for other speakers.
His address was we'll received.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
HEAD.
QUARTERS IN MINoT.

Dorr H. Carroll, chairman Of the
Progressive committee Of North
Dakota, has opened headquarters In
Minot. The state convention will be
ae]G at Fargo Sept. s, at wh':n t.'na
q {: n plete state and congrassl, al
'.lcl ct will be placed IN the se'd
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
OPDYkE WAS RE-ARRESTED.

l.. E. Opdyke, one of the publishers
of the Bismarck Times, who was
arrested on charge Of criminal libel,
on complaint of F.. G. Patterson, was
discharged, the justice giving NO
reasons. He was Immediately re-
arrested and some interesting htiga-
ton is anticipated,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
OMER lUCk'S BABY DIES.

The fifteen months old baby boy
of Mr.. and Mrs. Omer Luck of Valley
street, died Tuesday after h short ILL.,
ness. The funeral was held Wednes-
day, Rev. T. A. Olson in charge and
interment was made in Rose Hill
cemetery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
G. N. OFFICIALS INSPECT
NEW LINE
A numEer of G.. N. officials passex;

A number Of G. N. officials passed
over the new Surrey-Fargo line today.
on a tour OF inspection. Among
them was Frank Bell, the general
superintendent. Frank Bell and Mr..
Truax of the Independent were
friends at GAINESVILLE, MINI. a good
many years ago, when Mr.. Bell was
agent there from 1882 to 1887. His
advancement, has been rapid. and it
is we'll merited.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
DR.. PENCE A DELEGATE.

DR.. Pence has oeen appointed ry
Pres. Ha,vorson delegate to the
Hygiene Congress which is to be held
at Washington, D. c.. from Sept, %
to %. The doctor will probably at
tend r
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
GOOD RESULTS FROM SMALL AD

Reed and Dill, the coal dealers,
sold car load of coal, as a direct re-
suits of a small advertisement in the
Independent. No business can afford
tc run without a reasonable amount
CT consistent advertising.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
MAkoTy WILL GET STATION

H. l.. Glazier, the Makoti mer-
chant, has returned from M1nneapOl1s.
where he bought stock. While there
l,e took UP the matter with the SEQ
relative to opening a station at Ma.
hoti Altho there are 3S applications
fnr stations, the Makoti proposition
"ill be considered at All early date.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
E. L. GUAM WAS, IN Hell

Friends of E. L. Guam, the banker,
received post cards from him. 10,
was visiting in Hel, NORWAY. He
said+ Pm not going to stay here
long --s~ ,,.,,-t s.,..sy, a.af ,.:,j
!. stE.. .F.g
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
EALVORSCN TO SPEAK
At MAN0AN.

President Halvorson will speak at
Mandan at the Missouri Slope ASr1-
ltural fair Sept. II. The otaer
sreakers at the fair are Senator Gron'
na and Congressman Hanna. This
is ane OF the largest state fairs. -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
MISS MAE BRIDE WEDs.

Miss Mae Bride, formerly book
.,eeper for D. A. Oinnie Of this city,
was married at Macklin, Sask. Aug.
5 to VIM. F. Anderson of Kerfort,
Sask.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
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LATTER DAY SAINTS r. .,,,,e ,,ie
'f'i'.2 '''''' ..-. CAMP MEETlNG..

The Latter Day Saints are holding
a series ct camp meetings in a tent
north of the White Ice Cream factory
Elder Sparling, Ed. Jas. C. Page of
Kansas City and 7. E.. Wildermuth
of Fargo are in charge. All cordially
welcome to attenr.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
CHANGE IN SHERWOOD TRAIN

CHANGE IN SHERWOOD TRAIN
1t has been reported that a change
was soon to he made in the Miuot-
Sherwood train which leaves this
city each morning ate O'Clock. The
report has it that the time will be
changed and that the train will leave
Sherwood in the morning, arriving at
Minot before noon, returning in the
afternoon. The Independent is in
formed by the chief dispatcher that
he has received no instructions re-
garding the matter and he does not
know Just when the change will take
nlace, altho it Is contemplated.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-22
wAsHoUr ON THE

NORTHERN PACIFIC
Owing to the washout Of several
miles Of Northern Pacific tracks three
N. P. trains passed thru Minot Mon
day evening, in order to connect with
the line at Leeds.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-21
SEMINARY GIRLS
VISIT COURTROOM
Twenty-three Fair Students Show
Interest in Work of Ju-
venile Tribunal.

When Judge De Lacy walked into the
court room at the Juvenile tribunal yes
terday afternoon, his breath was almost
taken away, for seated before him beside
the table OF judgment wer- twenty-three
members OF the business, law, and So
cial science class Of the National Park
Seminary. at Forest Glen, Md. The
girls were greatly interested in the work
OF the court. and the swift changes in
scenery from the romantic and humor-
Gus to the pathetic brought smiles and
tears
Unluekily for the young ladies, the
docket was unusually light. The cases,
however, were varied. While the girls
smiled sweetly. Judge d Lacy arose
from his great arm chair and made an
impromptu speech. He told his audi
ence Of the value OF the National Can't
tai as an educational city.
The class was chaperoned by Harriet
Freebey, attorney at law, who is one
OF the instructors at the seminary. The
delegation OF girls was composed OF
Misses A. Hubbey, T. Hodgeden, p.
Campion, NJ. Howland, H. Kendig, NJ.
johnson, B. Brsddock, z. Mccoy, N.
Edwards, e. Buffum, L. Cowdry, NJ.
Blackwell L. Seay, NJ. Rnupp, A. Kin
ney, NJ. Fetch, L. Mallen, G. Gunder-
son, H. Bond. C. Taylor. A. Sowerby,
X. Buschman. and F. Shenk.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-21
TO LIFT SILENCE
BAN ON CLERKS
Law Proposed Which Repeats Presi-
dents Order Regarding Gov
ernment Employees.

II the plans Of the members Of the
House Committee on Post-ofices and
Post Roads do not miscarry, a para
graph will be inserted in the post-ofice
appropriation bill giving government en-
plOyes the right TO petition Congress for
redress OF grievances and to affiliate with
labor organizations. These privileges are
denied by an Executive order issued by
President Taft November 25, 1910. While
the bill in question will have the effect
OF removing the ban OF silence only from
clerks in the departments under the
Postmaster General, II this measure is
passed by Congress, steps will immedl-
ately be taken to extend the privileges
to employees in other branches of the
government service.
bill applying to every branch of the
service, introduced by Representative
Lloyd, is now in the Committee on Re-
form in the Civil Service, and II the post
office bill should pass the House, II is
probable that the Lloyd measure will be
favorabIy reported. A meeting of the
committee in charge of the Lloyd bin
will be called in a few days to take final
action on the measure.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-21

ers are continually trying to knock op-
ponents down, by hitting them on the
fists with their noses.
Noses usually come IN two colors, red
and white. The latter are much more
highly esteemed, though men will often
spend years of time and a great deal
OF money in coloring a nose until It
CLEANS like a red signal beacon in the
darkness. II is generally conceded, how
ever, that while on the whole the effect
produced is weird and picturesque, II Is
not worth the trouble and expense.
Copyright. 1917, by George Matthew AdHmSl
The Washington herald., 1912-02-21
SMITH CONVICTED;
FACES 80 YEARS
Guilty as Indicted" of Murderously
Assaulting and Robbing
Grocer Bennett.

After celebrating one hour and thirty
minutes, the jury in the case OF James
II. Smith, alias Kabusta, charged with
murderously assaulting and robbing Nor
ris Bennett, near Gitchie Spring. Novem-
Der %. last. yesterday returned a YER
dict OF guilty as indicted"
Smith heard the verdict without any
show OF emotion. Justice Anderson will
allow the defendants attorneys to file a
motion for a new trial this morning.
Thirty years is the maximum sentence
that may be imposed in the care.
In his argument to the jury Smiths
attorney suggested the powers and mys-
teries OF the brutal third degree" and
dwelt on the influences which constant
suggestion would have had on Bennet's
mind when the name and picture OF
Smith were constantly mentioned and
held up to him.
District Attorney Wilson ridiculed this
theory. saying that the case was devoid
of every trace Of sensationalism, be-
ing a plain, everyday case OF brutal as
Sault
The Washington herald., 1912-02-21
CHARITY BENEFITS
BY TERMS OF WILL
Catholic Institutions Bsqueathed
Money and Art Works by Miss
Ellen G. Daingerfeld.

The Little Sisters Of the Poor are re-
membered with a bequest OF 1900 IN
the will OF Miss Ellen c. DaingerfieId,
dated June lS, 1906. and filed for probate
yesterday. Five thousand dollars is left
70 the House OF the Good Shepherd;
N,Oo TO St Aloysius Church; 6. 500 to ST.
Joseph's Church, ali Of this city. and
A'VV9 TO St Mary's Church at Upper
Marlboro, Nd.
To Cardinal Gibbons is left the family
graveyard at Poplar Hill. Prince George
county, Nd, for use as burying ground
IN connection with ST. Mary's Church at
Upper Marlboro. Georgetown University
Is 70 receive oil paintings OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William Brent Of Richmond, Va,
the latter a sister of Archbishop Carroll,
the founder of the college. II is request
ed in the will that the pictures be hung
at the university near the portraits oS
Archbishop Carroll and his mother, Mrs.
Eleanor DarnaIl Carroll. The oil paint
ings Of ancestors of the Daingerfields are
bequeathed to the Maryland Historical
Society at Baltimore. The paintings are
now at Poplar Hili,' the late residence
Of testatrix-
The will Of Samuel H. Edmonston. dat
ed March 6, 1884. was filed for probate
yesterday. Testator leaves everything to
his wife as long as she remains unmar-
ried. Should she remarry one-third OF
deceased's estate is to go to her. At the
death of testatOr's wife the property is
TO go 10 their two daughters. Mrs. Ed
monston is named as executrIx and
guardian for the daughters until they
become OF age.
Grace c. Bernhard, by her will dated
March p, 1907. leaves everything to her
husband, Eugene J. Bernhard, who is
also named as executor.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-21
SPIRITUALISM.

every Wednesday and Friday, at D. m.
sharp: to be seen privately every day.
40 sth 81. NV.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-21
MEDICAL.

DR.. FISK ELGN
Treats special diseases. chronic and
acute; consultation CONFIDENTIAL; med.
furnished; prices moderate. N. F.. cor.
1th and g. Tel NJ. 7etI. WIN call.