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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
COUNTY NEWS
RIPToN.

With a temperature of SO, there was a
white frost in low places and on bridges
on the morning OF the 9Th inst.
DIR. Hamblin of Granville was in
town on business on the Sth inst.
The funeral of Milo E. Bentley, who
died in hospital at Burlington a few
days ago, was held at the Methodist
church on the afternoon of the 9Th inst
the Rev. Mr.. Coulter officiating. The
interment was in the Calvin cemetery
beside his parents and small brother,
who died many years ago. Mr.. Bentley
was born here about fifty-eight years
ago and grew up to manhood here, but
after reaching his majority resided in
many places. He leaves brother, three
sisters and a son.
The frost of the 9Th nipped tender veg
citation in few places.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Foster of Middle.
bury were in town on Sunday last.
Automobiles pay no attention to law
as to warnings at junction of roads.
L. H. Butler is closing up his black
smith business preparatory to going else
where.
Miss Matte Kemp, who has been in
Brandon end Leicester on two weeks
visit with friends, has returned.
Merritt Wood, from his sixteen hens,
secured 215 eggs in nineteen days.
! H. L. Wood and a gang of men are
busy working up his large stock of ash
logs into turned stock, from eighteen
inch to seven feet long, and five. Fights to
three fourths of an inch in diameter.
He is now at work on a large order from
Chicago and orders are coming in con-
tinually. He has logs enough on hand
to keep the crew busy for several
months.
Miss Lucy Hale has been with friends
in Leicester for several weeks.
County Game Warden Chaffee was in
town on the 7th looking after his little
fishes.
Miss Edna Manning of Rochester, who
is visiting friends in town, was at church
last Sunday.
Mrs. Myrtle Hodges and Miss Matte
caught a good mess.
White frost and temperature of thir-
ty-five on the morning of the 10th inst.
MIR. Buttes of Bethel Lympus was in
town on the 9th inst.
Mrs Myrtle Hodges of Waterbury is
visiting at j. E. Goodro's
Mrs. Melissa Belden and Miss Alice
Goodro have returned from Vergennes,
w. S. Huntley has sold some thirty
acres of the Gonyea farm to Mrs. Winnie
Devoid.
j. S. Chandler picked ripe wild straw.
| berries on the 18th inst.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
WEYBRIDGE HILL.

Mrs. Susan Payne James died at her
late home June LIST, after three years of
patient suffering. She was born in Nor.
wich, Vt , September Z, 1929, and was
married June IS, 1852 to Samuel James,
who passed away September 81, 1908.
She is survived by seven children, Horace
z. of North Yakima, Wash, Frank H.
of Auburn, Me-, Mrs. j. b. Adkins of
Grinnell, Iowa, Mrs. G. o. Harvey of
Essex Center, VT, Mrs E. s. Rowland
of East Corinth, VT, John A. and
Charles S. of this town. besides many
grand and great grand children; also one
sister, Mrs. Sias W. Jewett of Cornwall,
Vt. The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon at o'clock, at the house. Rev. G..
II. Bailey conducted the service. A
large number of relatives and friends
were in attendance from this and adioin-
ing towns.
Mrs. L. r. Brown of Cleveland, Ohio,
is spending some time with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. James.
Chldrens Day was observed at the
church Sunday with very appropriate
exercises.
Rufus and LYDIA Jewett underwent an
operation for adenods and tonsis at Dr.
Mobiles office last week. Both are doing
nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. Harvey of Essex
Center, Vt, and Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Row
land of East Corinth, Vt, have returned
to their homes after spending few days
with relatives.
Frank Kellogg of Benson attended the
funeral of Mrs. James last week.
Evans Carlson of Peacham, VT, called
on friends here Monday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
PEDIGREE.

SIMPSONS per cent of Justin Morgan
blood 1-12S per cent. Sired by Knox
Morgan 4677 A. NJ. r., son of Mountain
Ger Morgan by Vincent Horse 792 A. NJ
R. Dam, Pearl, by Harry Golden by
Golden 1915 A. NJ. R., by Daniel Lam
bert go A. NJ. R. Second dam, By Star
Face, Hurd Horse, son of Major Morrill,
Ell A. NJ. R., by Morrill, IS A. NJ. R.
Third dam, by Manchester Black Hawk
1913 A. M. r., son of Black Hawk 20
A. NJ. r.
Sampson won First Premium at the
National Horse Show (over all Morgan
Stallions) in New York, November, 1910
Sampson is typical Morgan of the old
type, with great style, plenty of life and
good roadster.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
A WOMAN'S BACK
The Aches and Pains will
Disappear If the Advice
of This NIiddIebury Cit
lien IL Followed.

A womsn's back has many aches and
pains.
Most times tits the kidneys fault.
Backache is really kidney ache;
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cure
it.
Many Middlebury women know this.
Read what one has to say about it,
Mrs. John Signor, Seymour St., Mid.
dlebury, VT, says: "Some years ago
first learned the value of Doan's Kidney
Pills. l suffered Intensely from kidney
complaint, and at that time l received
splendid relief from Doans Kidney Pills,
in fact they entirely rid me of the at.
tack. A short time ago l again had
symptoms of kidney trouble and getting
a supply of Doan's Kidney Pills at Shell
dons Drug Store, l used them. They
quickly brought relief from the pains in
my back and strengthened my kidneys.
| do not hesitate for a moment in recon-
mending this preparation"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name - Doan's - and
take no other.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
WEYBRIDoE.

A little daughter arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. johnson on Mon
day.
Lorette Thompson is home for her
summer vacation from Montpelier sem
mary. She will enter the High school
there in the fall.
Conn, is expected next week at the
Fiske.
He johnson lost valuable breedin g
mare last week by being kicked by
another horse and breaking its leg.
Mrs. Thomas Cornell returned to her
home in Central Islip, L. l., last Sat.
urday.
H. l.. Thompson was business visitor
in Bun lington Monday.
Mrs. Harriet Robbins is quite low.
Rev. Hallowell with his Junior League
and few invited friends, visited Grand
View mountain on Saturday last, where
they enjoyed picnic.
Quite a number of people from the
city are to be guests here in the near
future.
Miss Lucy Harrington with Miss Ruth
anu Mdolti NODelI lldiiiustOil VI Vet
gennes are at the Harrington home for
the summer.
John H. Harrington will have a seat
at the Chicago convention by the cour-
tesy of Delegate Warner of Vergennes,
The fine weather of the past few days
has been improved by farmers here in
putting in corn mostly. A large acreage
of buckwheat will necessarily be sown.
w. j. Newton has put in some fine
walks at his place on Main street.
The improvement society is still grow
ing in members and finances.
Work on the roads has been com.
menced in earnest by Commissioner
Doolin. Permanent roads will be put in
near the residence of G. E. Child. Quite
extensive general repairs vi the roads is
a lso to be in order
Superintendent Hallowell is making
his round of visits to our schools, which
are found as whole TO be in satisfac-
tory condition.
The Young Ladies' Bible society will
meet at Mrs. Adrian Thompson's home
tomorrow Saturday
Repairs on the parsonage will be begun
on Monday next by the Shaw gang.
Will Hall has his fine yacht nearly
ready to go into commission on the lake.
C. E. Fiske is home from his trip to
Texas. He reports a fine time and q
mixture of good and poor land. Chances
to get rich on par with old Vermont
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
NOTICE.

The members and owners of lots who
are anxious to better the condition of the
New Haven West cemetery are asked to
meet at the town hall on Wednesday
June 10, at 6 O'Clock p. m, for the cleo
tion of officers and to transact all bust
ness which may come before the associa'
tion. By the kindness OF Representative
McHugh articles of incorporation were
enacted at Montpelier at the last session
of the legislature, and assessments on
lots for repairs can now be legally made
and collected.
By order of Committee,
NJ. N. BAKER, Secretary.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
Office Of the Secretary of State

The following amendment the constitution the
State of Vermont proposed by the thirds members
thereof concurng here and concued by the House Repsen
ves majority the members oncurrng eren)
session of the assembly which Wednesday
October D. hereby published agreeab provisions
article twenty the articles
hereby certify that the following said proposals
amendment
seal of this office Montpelier this day june year
sand nine hundred and
GUY W. BAILEY, Secretary of State.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
XII N G Ed W A R D

English Coach Stallion, years old, a
beautiful golden chestnut with silvered
name and tail, stands IS hands high and
weighs upwards of 400 lbs. A blue rib
bon winner three years in succession,
and won first prize of 3 of his get at Ad-
olson County Fair in 1910. This young
horse has size, beauty of conformation,
and great action. l want the breeders
of Addison County to come and see him
and believe he will please you.
The many fonls he has are an honor to
any horse and predict great future
for this grand young stallion.
Will stand at the w. G. Danyow farm,
known as the old Ayers place, one mile
north of Weybridge village, on the Creek
road, every day in the week except Sat
urday, when he will be at Vergennes.
have filed in the town clerks Office a
declaration of an intention to take advant-
age of Acts 1903 and 104, enacted by the
General Assembly of the State of Yer.
mont.
Terms $40 to warrant mare in foal
Yours for better horse,
1
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14

says policeman to street crowd, and
whacks heads if it don't. ''Move on
now" says the big, harsh mineral pills to
bowel congestion and suffering follows,
DR.. Kings New Life Pills don't buldoze
the bowels. They gently persuade them
to right action, and health follows. 25c
at JOHN l.. SKATERS Drug Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kind assistance dur
ing the sickness and death of our wife
and mother. All those who sent flowers
and also the school children for their
kindness.
MARTIN PRESTON.
Mr.. AND Mrs. FRANK PRESTON.
MRS. EMMA PIERCE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
II Depends!

How do you pronounce s-t-i-n-g-y%
the teacher asked the young gentle
man nearest the foot of the class. And
the smart boy stood up and said it de-
pended a great deal whether the word
applied to a man or a bee.-London
News
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14

Notice is hereby given that 1 have
this day given my son, Harold Sheldon,
his time and that l will not assume any
of his debts after this date.
f. A. SHELDON.
East Shoreham, ", May %, '12 22t3p.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14

John, l must have a new gown"
"But that old gown Of yours is a
poem"
ut may be a poem, but it's about
ready for the wastebasket now" -
Louisville Courier-J ournal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14

Doan's Ointment cured me of eczema
that had annoyed me long time. The
cure was permanent" - Hon. S. w.
Mathews, Commissioner Labor Statistics,
Augusta Me,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
Proposals of Amendment to the Constitution
of Vermont.
PROPOSAL TWO.

by
the following the constitution the Of Vermont
lis hereby proposed to the house
That II of
follows:
Article IL Every bill which shall have passed the and house
shall becomes
approve he shall sign it, not he shall return it, with his objections
which shall which shall
IT, upon such twohrds Of the members the house
by which SHALL likewise reconsdered and approved by twohrd
members that house, shall become a
But all such the of both houses shall be taken by
the voting bill
the journal each house any bill shall not be returned the
been presented to the shall become like he had
presentment of such BILL shall its which
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14

If you listen TO honeyed words you
are likely to get stung.-Lippincott's.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14

together with sent to house
present Of a VI w
yeas
&. n the @ for 5 the bill
@ ed ore @ I nV a 0 PIE ntter 9a Ii have rave
no
PROPOSAL THREE
Resolved oncurrng
h 'n hn @ namely Vermont " and
That sections and Of article "a of the amendments the constitution
w "a sG the 4 fso y s 9 be fs 1H1 IA T. on the first
Section The lieutenant
COURT high baGS s aorneys judges probate ad Justices s Of s
S SSv% be s S n Ala 81 the first r" next after the first Monday
ns ts spd nea after Ss S Monday DE
Section The office the Judges the
@ % @ hE R 'a }s sSs sfs
be adde
G n The who shall be ally elected ,Ss the offices
elected the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November
PROPOSAL FOUR
% f r s ' of s state Vermont be and
be
s 1T the sm aG s sss s% s .oss
% a
upn '' "'' '' 'S" 70 insert the reasons Oh Ills
PROPOSAL FIVE
that ss x the the sT s s n
hereby proposed Ito nehou of representative, namely:
That 20 chapter of the constitution be amended read Ows
Section 60 No person qug any case or in any time to be declared guilty
felony commuted miigated by legislature
mu snn hsy occur 3 AMENDED 000S the words and
PROPOSAL SIX
; e. = s 'ss's
added
elected be eligible
which shall have been created % the emomns of which shall have been in
o office elective by the
PROPOSAL SEVEN
that tine following amendment to ns h state OF vermont be and
amendment added the constitution be known article 30
shall be granted
amended by special law except for such municipal charitable educational penal
troll of the state but the general assembly shall provide by general laws for the
this article may be altered from time to time repealed
PROPOSAL
twothd the members thereof teren
hereby b proposed to the representatives. namely:
added constitution be
w sFeG dEnf iSs Judges tSf s % @
may require
PROPOSAL
members thereof
hereby opposed the representatives namely:
added constitution to known article 49,
assembly compelling compensation for
employees their widows Of kin 1t
apply WV
PROPOSAL TEN
that the following the e state Vermont be and
be added the constitution be known article 49,
ed of the constitution by Incorporating into said chapter all
words force and and
ay Oss sos and Convenient Snd chapter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
8 AM ? N
5O61 A. M. r.

Seal Brown. Foaled in 1908
Height, IA, 3 Ia Hands.
Weight, 1910 lbs.
Bred by w. S, Smith, No. Munroe, N. H.
Owned by H. r. G. Watson, Brandon, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
PROPOSAL TEN


8 o
49,
authorized direct
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OF in
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
PROPOSAL FOUR.


proposed o
Section a. The votes and proceedings the general assembly shall be printed
after the end of the with and the house
the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14

thereof
Of be and
hereby house Of representatives, namely:
g
assembly compelling compensation 70
which
shall apply
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-06-14
PROPOSAL FIVE


hereby proposed house of representatives, namely
be declared
be amended by emitting
murder" where they therein
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-05
The Puma and Its Names.

The large American cat known ms the
puma Is very rich In names, which
fact leads to no little confusion In the
minds of young students of natural
history. The early Puritan settlers In
New England named the animal the
painter. meaning, of course. panther.
because In shape and size 1t strongly
resembles this fierce carniyore of the
old world. 1t also received the name
catamount. which was shortened down
from cat of the mountain. The red
dish color OF the fur of some of the
specimens suggested the name red IL
ger. while in certain places 1t was CIV
en- the more majestic name of noun
tain lion. In South America one of the
native names was cuguacGara, but we
have very sensibly knocked or four
of the six syFIables and shortened 1t to
The puma has such a wide
range. being found from Canada to
that naturally enough it re-
ceives a different name 10 the various
and localities which II in
habits Six names for one animal. No
wonder readers of books of travel get
confused
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-05
Wonderful riddles.

One of the greatest fiddles that ever
were known was TO be seen at thf
French court at the time Of Charles
TX. This was viol so large that sew
eral boys could be placed inside of IT,
These boys used to sit inside this queer
instrument and sing the airs that the
man who handled the bow was play
ing on the viol outside. The effect is
said to have been very beautiful.
though it would seem as II the pres
ence Of the lads in its interior would
seriously interfere with the tone Of the
great fiddle" as it was called. Many
years after another huge instrument
OF this kind was used at concerts in
Boston. II was 50 large that 10 play
Il the fiddler had to stand on a table
to use his bow at the proper point on
the strings. This instrument was call
ed the grandfather Of fiddles."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-05
Both Hate Hin.

Funny thing remarked Wilson
musingly. Tom wilkins and Edith
Brown used IN be great friends Of
mine. introduced them to each other.
They got married. and now neither OF
them xii sneak q me. Wonder what
the reason can beY
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-05
Notice.

Only one day more TO pay your wa
ter rents After Nov. 8, 10 per cent
will be added. H. f. Reynolds, super
ntcndent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-05

In the November issue, The Monu-
mental News furnishes three excellent
photographs OF the Champlain memorial
lighthouse and the Champlain monument
recently dedicated at Plattsburg, N. Y,
together with a description of the sculp-
turing as well as the historical events
that led up to the establishing of the
memorials.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-05

Work was resumed this morning at the
Jones & Stevens sheds on Smith street,
after days lay-of owing to trouble
with the air compressor. Workmen were
engaged until late yesterday afternoon
before the repairs were completed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-05

The comedy, Excuse Me-" which was
booked for the opera house Friday even
ing of this week, has been Cancelled by
Manager John A. fIoban, owing to the
continuance of restrictions on public
gatherings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-05

The current issue of The Monumental
News contains the following item OF in
terest To the granite trade: "A soldiers
and sailors monument has Just been
erected aud unveiled at Dover. \. H., the
gift OF Colonel Daniel Hall TO the city
of Dover. The monument is of Barre
granite, the base being l4-6 by Sc. and
stands ~ feet high. On either side Of
the die is a statue in bronze. one repre-
senting a soldier at parade rest. the other
a sailor at parade rest. Surmounting the
monument Is bronze figure OF color
bearer Speaking Of local exhibits at
the Boston electric show. the same peri
odieal saws: Upon the principle that
no opportunity should be lost for boom
ing Barre granite, the Granite Manuiac-
tuners associotion sent their granite eN-
hibition to Boston's great electric show
at Mechanics hall. The exhibit consists
Of specimens Of carving, lettering. pol
ished aud hammered work. together with
some fine photographs, all Of which were
tastefully arranged in one OF the booths
by Secretary Charles Wishart Along
with this vas q small exhibit from TroN
& Holden. the Barre tool manufacturers.
The exhibit from Barre. ] am told. called
forth much favorable comment from Yis-
tiers to the big show"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-15

J. M. O'Brien, of McQuady, went to
Louisville Monday.
William Martin, of Greenville, has
been the guest of Miss Mamie De-
Haven.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lishen and little
daughter Marion Wallace, and Mrs.
Fannie Tousey, of Louisville, are visit
ing here.
Mrs. Frank Payne will be hostess to
the Reading Club tomorrow afternoon.
The members we're entertained last
week by Mrs. A. r. Fisher.
John d. Babbage, Jr., will arrive
home from Nashville, Tenn, today to
spend several days with mis- parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John d. Babbage.
Mrs. Myron Norman, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. d.
Hambleton and other relatives, has re-
turned to her home in Louisville.
Mrs. d. w. Fairleigh, of Louisville,
went to St. Louis Saturday night to see
her son, Geo. Du Relic Fairleigh, who
is i'll of rheumatism. She was accom-
panied by her son, ]. Frank Fairleigh.
Allen Pierce, of Henderson, spent
Saturday evening at home. Mr.. Pierce
has been promoted to night ticket
agent of the L. H. & St. L at that
place and is highly pleased with his
new office.
Mrs. Henry Pate entertained the
Missionary Society of the Baptist
church Tuesday afternoon. She was
assisted by her daughters, Mrs. Wave
Rolf and Mrs. Rufas Mccoy. The
members had a delightful time and had
the pleasure of having with them their
new pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Cottrell and
Mrs Cottrell.
Mrs. A. r. Fisher has received about
eighty-five yards of carpet for the
Methodist church. She says pever a
yard is counted until the 65 cents
comes in for it. She has greatly en-
joyed asking for and receiving the
amounts, particularly from the young
men of the church who are away from
home. They have sent back sweet
words of remembrance of the church
where they wore out several yards of
carpet when they were small boys.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-15
Sunday School Notice.

The Sunday School Convention will
convene at Webster on the evening of
May 81 and conve mes through June l..
Program will be published next week.
Every school is urged to elect delegates
next Sunday.
IMPORTANT-All schools are asked
to contribute a sum of three cents for
each pupil and fifteen cents for each
officer and teacher.
District officers will furnish blanks to
schools for reports so make your contri-
buttons to the district convention.
IMPORTANT-That the committee
on entertainment have names of all
delegates who are coming to the even-
ing meeting.
Webster is doing everything to make
the convention success and pleasure.
T. B. Henderson, President.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-15
Reduced Rates.

sos Louisville and return Account
International Order of Kings daugh-
ter and son. Dates of sale: May 6, Z, s,
and No. 142 lac of May 0, 1919. Return
limit. June 4.
S2.9S Louisville and return, Account
General Assembly of Presbyterian
Church in U. S. A. Dates of sale: May
ID, IA, is, and trains No. 142 and l46 OF
May l6.20,2l. Return limit, June 4, 1912.
81. IS, Louisville and return, Account
Spring Race Meeting May li-28, f912.
Dates of sale: May 10 aud IL. Return
limit, May 20, 1919. Also dates of sale,
May L., ID, Is, l6, II, IS, 19, 40, 81, 22,
23, "a, 25, az, 2S. Return limit, two
days after sale.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-15
WILL PLAY BALL
Fats And Leans will Have In.
teresting Game In West End
Park Soon. Practice On
Now For The Game

What will be lively ball game in
the West Emo Park will be the one
played between the Leans and Fats,
Friday afternoon, May "a. The lineup
is as follows:
LEANS Frank Plank, catcher;
Hillary Boone, pitcher; Jim Burke,
Z. b Chas. Burke, S. b.. Nelse Quig-
gins, t. b.. Floyd Whitehouse. S. S
Wilbur Chaplin, r. f.; Paul Lewis, c. Z.
Sam Furrow, !. f, Felix Jarboe and
Dwight Randall, substitutes.
FATS:-Sam Ramsey, catcher; VIM.
Allen, Pitcher; Jim Seaton, f. b.; FL.
Lightfoot, S. b.; l.. Gregory, t. b.; F.
freeman, S. s.; G L Overton, r. f.; II.
L. Perkins, c. f.; R. o. Perkins. |. Z.
c. L. Fletcher and Banum Hayden,
substitutes.