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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Interesting Collection Of Arms.

At the rear Of the capitol one day re-
Gently was one of the most interesting
Gpectacles that has ever been seen on
the statehouse grounds. All the rifles
and other instruments of warfare, in
GLIDING hundreds Of thousands Of
rounds Of ammunition, were on display
there, having been arranged SO that
picture could be taken Of them by
Cochran. the photographer. These i'm
plements were those which were taxi
en- from miners and mine guards on
Paint Creek and Cabin Creek, and
other territory in the martial law zone
They comprise HETEROGENEOUS bunch,
for there are guns and pistols from
every vintage since the Revolution
Long guns, short guns, good guns, poor
guns, souvenir guns, bear rifles, flint
lock muskets, and all other kinds inn
aginable. They have been stored in
the state arsenal for several weeks,
except those which were brought down
from Paint Creek Junction where they
have been stored for some time VI.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Rebekahs Elect Officers.

Election of officers by the State Re-
bekah assembly was held in the Odd
Fellows temple, with the following re-
suit: President, Mrs. Emma Stealey,
Fairmont; vice president, Mrs. Laura
A. Hall, Morgantown; warden, Mrs.
Anna Ullmon, Charleston; secretary,
Mrs. Martha Alexander Terrell, Par
kersburg; treasurer, Mrs. Emma
Payne Johnson, Eissonsville. Mrs.
Ferrel was selected to her office for
the fourth time Her services in ca
pacity Of secretary have been highly
satisfactory and she has become one
of the most prominent OF the active
workers in the state assembly. Mrs.
Johnson was elected treasurer for the
18th time, showing that her services
have been pleasing to the members OF
the organization. At the temple, de-
gree work was performed and 1t re-
quired considerable time. A recep-
ton followed and refreshments were
served to 335 men and women.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
The Power Of Rivers.

That capital IL rapidly find
Ing its way into West Virginia to
develop the great water power that
has been going to waste in the ages
that have passed is becoming noticea-
BILE during the past year or two, and
especially so during the present year.
The New and the Kanawha rivers in
the near future will be furnishing
power through gigantic power com
panies for all purposes. A number OF
companies, capitalized at many mil
lions of dollars have already secured
water rights and are making prepare
tons for extensive plants.
The secretary of state has just is
sued certificate to the Virginian
Power company, of Boston, Mass. in
corporated under the laws of Massa-
chusetts, authorizing it to do business
In West Virginia This is only one
of several that have been granted a
certificate to do business in this state.
This company has an authorized cap
ital of s10,000.000 Of which $4,000, 900
has been subscribed and paid At the
same time a charter was issued to
the New River Power company, with
principal Offices in this city, and to
have its operations located In Fayette,
Raleigh, Summers and other countries.
1t is reported that the hackers are the
same in this company as the Massa-
chusetts corporation. The New River
Power company will manufacture and
generate electricity, furnish light and
power, and supply water. The author
lied capital is but 100000. The incor-
porators are J. N. Miller, Wilbur
Tusch. Joseph O'Brien. Dawson c.
Glover and w. L. Nossaman, all Of
New York City.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
'. ! 6E3
(GdtllefPd Smiles
voucHED FOR BY a FAN.

Ladies and gentlemen bawled the
umpire, "the batt'ries today are"
Fresh roasted peanuts! Only five
a bag!p
Grape juice! Right Off the Ice!
Only nickel"
ice cream cones! Who wants the
next one2"
Remember they're only five a
bag!"
Score card, sir? Gotta have score
card or We won't know who's playin!'
Right off the ice! An only a
nickel"
Cushions, gentlemen? Five cents!'
Only nickel bag. remember!
Who wants the next one?"
Strike two!" Moderated the UNI
pre-
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
GRAND LODGE ELECTS
ODD FELLOWS IN SESSION AT
CAPITAL CHOOSE OFFICERS.
Decide to Hold Meeting Next Year al
Observation-Disclosures Man
Grand Master.

Charleston.-The 7forty-seventh an
nual meeting of the grand lodge, In
dependent Order Of Odd Fellows, held
their session here The election OF
the grand officers for the coming year
resulted as follows:
Grand Master-E. ]. Davies, of Hunt
ington.
Deputy Grand Master-Thomas Liv-
ersedge, of Charleston.
Grand Warden-Rey. d. L. Ash, of
New Martinsville.
Grand Secretary-A. J. wilkinson,
Of Huntington.
Grand Treasurer g. c. Stout, Of
Parkersburg.
Grand Representative -- Henry f.
Woody, Of McMechen.
Directors. Odd Fellows Home
Thos. E. Hodges, Morgantown; Sam
uel e. Bradley, Madison, and Rev. s.
B. Hart, Benwood.
The officers were installed. The
grand lodge will meet next year at
Parkersburg.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Many New Coal Companies.

The number OF coal companies in
corporated during the past ten days
has been surprisingly large. In fact
1t is not recalled when there were SC
many within such short period. Ono
Of the larger ones is the Tom Moore
Coal Mining company. with principal
Offices in Detroit, Mich, but with op.
erations located In Kanawha county,
to develop coal, oil and gas territory
The company has an authorized CAPT,
tai Of 100000, but all Of this has been
subscribed and paid with the excep.
ton Of $4,000.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
That's Different.

why, that boy OF mine was one OF
the greatest pitchers in his day you
ever saw" said the farmer to the city
visitor with the red tie.
What brush league did he belong
TOT" asked the city man.
League nothing!' replied the rural
one. I'm talking about pitching hay!"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Important Charter Issued.

A charter Of more than ordinary
Importance was obtained from the
office Of the secretary Of state by
Walker-Geary & Co.. the purpose of
which is to take over by purchase the
mercantile establishment at 112-I14
Capitol street, owned by c. F. Ster-
rett, w. R. L. Sterrett, and J. B. Ster-
rett, and conducted as Sterrett Broth
ers. The authorized capital of the
nsw concern is $4,000. OF which &c.,
600 has been subscribed and $1,000 has
been paid. The incorporators are r.
L. Walker, formerly Of Fayetteville,
now Of Charleston, and w. ID. Geary,
L. T. Mathes. e. A. Gilligan and W..
E. Mathes. are Of Charleston.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17

There Is q superstition connected
with the death watch which. like most
superstitions, is based upon the the
DRY Of probabilities. The death watch
is usually heard In the spring of the
year and q superstition runs to the ef-
feet that some one In the house win
die within the year. Persons who are
superstitious are never very strict In
the Interpretation Of the predictions
and therefore. whenever person dies
in the house or out OF 1t. In the same
room where the death watch was
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
on the Other Hand.

1T seems 30 strange to us, you
know" the American traveller was say
ing, when your people speak Of the
honorable umbrella. the honorable
teacup,' the honorable scissors and
the like
YES" said his educated Japanese
host, ito your unaccustomed ears 1t
must sound so much more absurd than
happy accident grateful warmth or
glad tidings.'"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17

heard. or across the Atlantic, 30 that
there be some kind Of relationship.
or even acquaintance. between the
person who hears the omen and the
person dying. the event is sure to be
connected with the prophetic sounds
Of the insect.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17

Physician What is your profession,
sir?
Patient (pompously)-Tm gentle
man, sir.
Physician-Then you'll have to try
something else; it doesn't agree with
you.-Tit-Bits.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17

tor charity, or do you adver-
tise for direct results1
Did you sver stop 20 think
how your advertising can be
made . source Of profit to
you. and how tn value can b
assured In dollars and
cents. II you have mot, you
are throwing money away.
Advertising IL . nodern
business necessity, but must
b conducted on business
principles. II you are not
satisfied with your advertising
you should set aside 4 esrtaia
amount of moasy 10 Be- speat
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Entertainment for Am.

"Mr. Chuggins considers himself a
public benefaction because he owns an
automobile"
HE likes to take his friends rid
ing"
YES. But he doesn't count them.
What he figures an is the crowd he
always entertains when the motor
stops and he gets out and tries to
fx It."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Heartiess.

"And now that you are through col
lege. what are you going to dor"
II shall study medicine"
Rather crowded profession already.
isn't it?"
Cant help that. shall study medi-
cine, and those who are already In
the profession will have to take their
chances. that's all."-London Opin-
ion.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Gazette Is Reorganized.

The secretary of state recently Is
sued charter to the Daily Gazette
Co. of Charleston. The authorized
capital is 100000, of which $50 has
been paid in. The incorporators are
w. A. MacCorkle, T. 8. Clark, C. A.
Ashcraft, J. e. Chiffon. and 8. B. Chill,
ton, all of Charleston.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Maxine His Fortune.

Parvenue-I1l buy these three pic
lures for SIS each.
Artist--But it's go little.
Parvenue-I'll hang them in my
drawing room, tell everybody paid
5000 each for them and your fortune
is made.-Lustigei Blaetter.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
A Hungry Theorist.

Mr. High-Who's your friend over
there making such hole in the free
lunch?
Mr. Ball-Oh, he's the chap who
writes the syndicate articles in the
Sunday papers on how to make a
million dollars in year" Judge
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Oil Field News.

In the Graysville district, Greene
county, the Carnegie Natural Gas Co.
has completed test on the T. R. Kin
ney farm and has a light show Of oil
in the Gordon stray. Near New Free
port. the Philadelphia company has
completed test on the Phillips farm
and has light gasser in the Big In
jun sand In the same district, C. E.
Fleming & Co. have drilled their test
on the L. w. Hamilton farm to depth
of 3,445 feet and found nothing but a
light gas pressure in the Big Injun
sand.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Justiflad.

Look here, Snip" said Slowpay
indignantly to his tailor, you haven:
put any pockets in these trousers"
mo, Mr.. Slowpay," said the tailor,
with sigh; II Judged from your
account here that you never had any
thing to put in hem."--Harpers
Weekly.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
TaIented MAN.

Junior Partner see you have en-
gagged a new clerk Is he a good
salesman?
Senior Partner-Good salesman?
had to send for the police to prevent
him from talking me into taking him
into the firm.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17

Cook-Do you ever look back on the
days of your boyhood, the dear faces
in the home, the moon shining on the
river, the hills. the valleys, the
Hook (interrupting)-N it doesn't
pay!
Cook Doesn't pay whatf
Hook-Dividends.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Real strawberries in October.

From Davis Creek there comes news
of oil strikes and prosperous farmers,
but the latest, is a sample of straw.
berries grown there. Stark, the
grocer, was presented with quart box
of the luscious fruit. The berries are
Of ample size, perfect in color. and
presumably are good to eat, although
Mr.. Stark has not proved that fact to
many persons he has shown the sam.
pies to. Another box of berries from
the same field will be brought to
Charleston. so the grower has PROM
ised
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Bee Men Hold Meeting.

The semi-annual meeting Of the
Panhandle Beekeepers' association
was held in the Mercantile bank
building at Moundsville. The meet.
ing was called to order by Presi.
dent Henry Lwedag, of Wheeling. The
entire membership of the association
which numbers fifty in all was present
The members came from all parts OF
the panhandle, the largest delegations
coming from Powhattan, Bellaire,
Limestone, Short Creek, Moundsyille
and Wheeling.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Enlarging Your Business

annually, and thsn carefully
note the eject It has In In.
cseasing your volume Of busi-
ssss; whether = 70, 40 or 50
per cent increase. II you
watch this gain from year 10
Jon will become intensely In
tsrested in your advertising.
and how you can make IL e.
large your business.
If you try this method No
believe you will not want 70
lot . single issue Of this paper
60 to press without something
from your store.
We will be pleased to have
you call on US, and No viii
take pleasure In szplaining
our annual con tract for %
many inches, and how II can b
used In whatever amount that
seams necessary to you.
II you can sell goods over
The counter we can also shcw
you why this paper will best
sssvs your interests when you
want 10 reach the people a
this eonmunity.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
A Favored Mortal

Phyllis is always in a good hu.
NOR"
why shouldn't she be always in g
good humor? Her hair curls natural
ly and her complexion is good"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
WILLING 10 Accommodate.

| Mistress-I want you to under.
stand, Anna, that / will not have that
big policeman in my kitchen!
Anna-All right. ma'am! kncw
a smaller one-Judge.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Reason ENOUGH.

JOY Rider talking on the tele-
phone lis there anything to prevent
you from getting a car around here
promptly?
Garage-Yes, sir-your last BILL
Satire.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
From Green to Green.

Redd-It's funny thing about
wood.
Greene-What's SO funny?
Why, when it is green they put It
through long process to overcome
the greenness.'
Certainly"
And then they sometimes 60 and
paint 1t green again"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Very Likely He Didn't.

Come, Tommie!" called the par
emit: "get up! The birds are all sing,
ing this morning"
We'll. let 'em do the singing, pop"
came the reply. Il don't feel like
doing any of It this morning."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17

Alice-why are you taking up bot
any?
Kitty-Because my fiance is inter
esten i'm a plant Of some kind and
want to be able to converse intelligent
" with him about his business.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Time to Quit.

Tho kentry is going plumb to pot. :
See here. Peleg. II you don't stor
going around with such long face
the barber is going to charge Jon en-
ira fer shaving you
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
PrixIleaed.

Mrs. Dashaway-Your husband CON-
plains that you never allow him to ex-
ercise his own Judgment.
Mrs. Henpeckie- Nonsense! Il let
him sew on his own buttons!
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17

Miss Plumpleigh's dress is SO aw-
fully tight that 1t attracts attention"
"Ycv are wrong. Miss Psampleigh's
dress 5s so awfully tighs that Miss
Plumpleigh attracts attention" =
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Some Of the New Charters.


Charters have been issued by the
secretary of state to the following
corporations;
Scott & Hawkins Co., OF Fairmont,
to transact general merchandise
business. Capital stock, $1,000. In.
corporators, John s. Scott, H. E. Haw-
kins, e. c. Scott, M. M. Hawkins and
e. L. Morris.
Williamson-Moll Undertaking Co., OF
Fairmont, to do general undertaking
business. Capital stock, $4,000. In.
corporators, G. M. Williamson, Oscar
Moll John Snyder, Larney Prickett
and B. L. Smith, of Fairmont.
Walker Springs Lumber Co., OF Par
kersburg, to deal in timber lands and
manufacture lumber. Capital stock,
$4,000. Incorporators, A. J. String, w.
G. Reed. H. B. Hogg, John B. Hof-
meier, Of Parkersburg, and W. E. Dee
gans, of Glen Jean.
Fox Oil and Gas Co., of Morgan
town. to develop oil and gas lands.
Capital stock, $4,000. Incorporators
H. r. Warfield, s. s. Warfield, J. K.
Buchanan, D. F. Dusenberry and H. B.
Long, of Morgantown.
Roane County Hospital, of Spencer,
W. Va, to operate general hospital for
treatment of all diseases. Authorized
capital, $4,000. Incorporators: w.
K. Hayes, of Red Knob, w. Va; w. C.
Camp, OF Grandegville, w. Va; H. H.
Staata and T. w. Kennedy, of Spencer,
w. Va. and S. w. Bull, of Liverpool,
w. Va.
The Island Oil company. of New
York city, with chief works to be To-
Gated in the state of Ohio, to drill for
oil and gas, and store and transport
same. Authorized capital 100000.
Incorporators: William Sturgis, OF
Cheyenne, Wyo.; James e. Nayin,
David Beattie, N, E. Nevin and S. ].
Beattie. of Youngstown, Ohio
The Old Virginia Land Company, of
Washington, D. c., to lease or acquire
timber and mineral lands, and real es-
tate. Authorized capital, $4,000. In
corporators: Charles w. Klee, Well
esea Pollock Allen, Harrison G.. Dyar,
Alfred Hifbie, and Karl R. Klee, all of
Washington, D. C.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
prices vary

We'll, should say SO; was in a
confectionery store just now where
kisses were sold for u cents pound.
and have paid a dollar for one at a
church fair, and l have read of a fell
low being fined $40 for taking one
without asking.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Without an Argument.

do you have any trouble getting
your daughter to practice music?"
mot at ALL simply say that it
10 time to wash the dishes. and she
goes right to the piano."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
WIN Pay In Full.

State Auditor Darst has received a
check for $25,633.12, which Is 80 per
cent of the amount due the state from
the Fidelity Banking and Trust Co. It
is announced that the balance will be
paid in full and that the state will not
lose cent through the failure OF this
company.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Generous?

Bacon-How did that box of cigars
/ gave you effect you?
Egbert-Made me generous.
How so?' XXI
Il gave all of them away but the
first one smoked"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
TWO sorts.

Some men believe in being gay
And laughing at their cares.
While others nope along their way
Just enveying millionaires.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Quoth the PessImIst.

What ages of preaching,
What oceans OF ink,
Are shed without teaching
y The people to think!
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Culinary Status.

after another season." said Farm
er Corntossel, Il guess we'll have q
chef"
What's chef" asked his wife.
"A chef is man with big enough
vocabulary to give the soup a differ
ent name"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17

Henderson, understood you were
pretty well off before you were mar
ried.
Henpeck (sadly)-I was, but didn't
know 1t.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17

II you are In
business and you
want to make
more money you
viii read every
word we have to
say. Are you
spending your
money for adj
vertising in hap
hazard fashion
m IL intended
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
cornweIl Is Pleased With selection.

Secretary R. B. Naylor, Of the West
Virginia Board Of Trade, notified Hon.
John J. Cornwell, Of Romney, that he
had been elected president of the or
ganization at the recent state meet
ing. The following reply was re-
ceived from the Hampshire states
man:
Il confess to much qualification at
the information your wire conveys.
You can assure the executive council
of my active and energetic assistance
during the coming year"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
INTERNATIONAL,
SUNDNSCHOOL
LESSON

tBy f. 0. SELLERS, Director of Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute.
Chicago)
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
BUDDING Genius.

Henry, the baby shouldn't have
been given that hard rubber ball. He
has just thrown it at his sister and
made her. cry"
Il saw it happen. Wonderful,
wasn't it?"
What was wonderful"
Why, the little cub threw it with
a curve
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Helping Father.

yep" said Farmer Corntossel;
my boy Josh is a great help to me
since he got home from school"
Does he know much about farm.
In n
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
mot a thing.'

Then how does he help your"
Keeps the summer boarders inter.
ested by explainin' all about agricul-
ture to EN-"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
LESSON FOR OCTOBER 20.
MISSION TO THE GENTlLEs.

LESSON TExT-Mark 724-3o and Mat
thew Ssh
GOLDEN TEXT-"Him that cometh to
me / will In no wise cast out John
Bisbee daily review., 1912-01-28

Indiana offers un limited opportunities for business to classified advertisers. A recognized advertising medium is the Daily and Tri-Weekly Enterprise. pub ushed at Noblesvil!e, and carrying the largest amount of classified bus ness ID that section. The Enter prise covers Hamilton County th0
 oughly, and is the medium to use 10 get results Rates, 1-2 cent per word; insertions for the price of 5. Nothing taken under l0c. Ad
 dress THE ENTERPRISE. Nobles vile, Ind. 53i
Bisbee daily review., 1912-01-28

Milo Rafailcvieh. 'Ilija Prayica. Radi- voie Cerovioh Nihailo Popovich, Tomo NukmanOyich and Ivan Mare uch, known to be to be the presons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing Articles of Incorporation and severally acknowledged to me that they signed and executed the same for the purposes and consider ations therein expressed.
 Given under my hand this 23rd. day of January. A. D. 1912.
 (My commission expires June 2Ssh, lgI4)
 tSealD $. K. WILLIAMS. Notary Pubic. in and for Cochise County. Arizona Territory.
 TERRITORY OF ARIZONA. COlN l TY OF COCHiSE.
 l, C. A. Mcdonald, County Recorder | in and for the County and Territory aforesaid, do hereby certify that the | within instrument was filed for record at goo o'clock a. m., on this 2bth | day of January, 1912 and duly re corder in Book No. of Art of Inc ! records Of Cochise County, Arizona l at pages 3G7-20s-S -S0g Witness my hant and official seal the day and veal t.st above written.
 c. A MCDONALD,
 County Recorder {. By E. A. HUGHES, Deputy.