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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-01-24
Orchestra

The committee in charge Of refresh
ments desire all who attend to include
cooked meats. beans. potatoes or potato
salad in their baskets and as many other
good things to eat as they wish to bring.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-01-24
Big WESTERN
STOCK SHOW
Draws Immense Throng to
Denver This Week
BURKE HAS FINE
EXHIBIT Of HOGS
And otero Agricultural Club Display
Attracts Great Attention From
the Visitors

The Western Live Stock Show in Dem
yer this week is reported to be record
breaker in every sense of the word. There
were 1000 more cattle in the pens than
ever before. hundreds more sheep. hogs
and horses than have ever before in the
history of the business been on hand at
the same time in the Denver yards. not a
pen in the 5000 capacity being vacant.
The poultry exhibit was the finest and
best that has ever been seen in the West
there being over 1000 entries IN this de-
partment.
And the crowds were also Of the record
breaking kind. ths attendance reaching
several thousands more than last year
There were buyers from every state in
: the Union on hand, and there were also
great breeders of horses and cattle from
the other side of the water and from Old
Mexico.
The stock sales were also record
breaking in immensity. it being estimated
that at least one and half million dollars
worth of stock would be sold before the
close of the show.
Near the stock exchange were the ex-
hibition halls filed with all the latest
models of machinery. farm. ranch and
garden outfits of every description. and
there the Otero Agricultural Club exhibit
hal conspicuous place and drew the
admiring comments of every visitor.
Amongst the exhibitors was c. F.
Burke. the Duroc hog man. who cap
tured many prizes with his blue ribbor
hard , =, - Z 2 ~
In the judging contest Rocky Ford
student of the Agricultural college, Roy
MoKittriok, was awarded second place.
The Rocky Ford visitors registered with
The Enterprise were: Messrs and Mes
DANES Philo Blinn. Chester johnson. G.
n. Jones. Joe Effner. Ed DeLong. G. W.
Lewis. w. A. Parks; Messrs W. H. Allen
j. H. Award. George Bryant. G. Bernard
Frank Burke. C. S. Culp. W. NJ. Dever
W. R. Dye. J. W. Ecton. Harry Helm. F.
M. Harsin. Fred Noble. Lester Swink
Louis and Roy Seeman. H. E. Seis. A. L.
Hadley. Charles Daring. W. W. Kerney
J. M. Shaulis, Gerald Guthrie. Alvin
Wright. G. M. coffman. Mark benson
John Edgar. S. Deweese. Ed Gauger and
Miss Maude Monkman.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-01-24
THE PROGRAM

OF the Ohio-Io,va Reunion on Satur-
day, Jan. IS
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-10
FRIEDMAN MAKING EN- SIT UP
AND TAKE. NOTICE s-.-
New York, March 10.--Beginning

the latter part of the week, DR.. F.,
F.. friedman will administer bis ser
UNI for the cure of tuberculosis to
LOGO patients. The German scien-
fist today said he would prefer to
treat joint and bone cases, as it will
whether the. cure is proving bene-
fetal. Pulmonary cases will be treat
ed when possible. ~
Many doctors who criticized Fried
mann at the beginning of his tests,
revised their opinions after watching
his work Saturday and Sunday, and
freely praised his method of admins
tering the serum.
City health authorities conducting
an examination of the friedman
bacilli said DR.. Friedmann's claims
had been borne out by developments.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-10
CONFESSION DRAGS CHICAGO
MEN INTO larson TRUST"

MEN INTO larson TRUST"
In confession made to Assistant
States Attorney Frank. Johnston in
South Bend, Ind, Benjamin Fink,
alias Finkleberg, implicated more
than fifty Chicago and New York
fire insurance adjusters and 100 9TH
er persons in the alleged larson
trust now under investigation.
Spira, Ear and Brown, insurance
adjusters of Chicago, are the heads
Of the arson trust, according to Fink.
He declares they paid him from $500
to- 800 for each fire he set, their
share amounting to $4,000 in one
blaze.
Among the fires Fink has con-
fessed being responsible for are the
following:
May %, 1912, B. M. Lavine & Co.,
1141 Milwaukee avenue, insured for
$4,000. Total loss covered by insrr-
ance.
May Z, 1911, B. Spira &, Co., 1922
S. Peoria street. Total loss; insured
for $4,000.
December II, 1908, Illinois Wooden
Co., 315 w. 18th street. Total loss;
insurance, $19,500
L. Correll & Co., 1416 W., Lake
street; wall paper and paint store.
Total loss; insured for SCI 900.
In his confession Fink said he had
touched off" thirty fires in Chicago
and numerous others in New York,
Fort Wayne, Ind, South Bend and
other cities. The aggregate loss in
these fires was more than half a :
million dollars.
Fer his confession Fink will be
granted leniency He will be brought
to Chicago and used as witness
against the men for whom indict-
ments are secured.
Johnston will question all of the
men named by Fink. 49,
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-10
WEATHER FORECAST

Rain tonight and probably Tues
day without decided temperature
changes for Chicago and vicinity;
moderate variable winds,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-21
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

MiIWaukee.-City hall threatened
by fire that broke out on ninth floor.
Clerks driven to fire escapes. Damage
not known.
Minneapolis.-Deaf mute girl pick
ed up in railroad station admitted
that she was Ethel Ruria, Is. Says
man brought her from Milwaukee
and deserted her when she wouldn't
occupy same room. Police looking
for him. 80
Shreveport, La.-Seline, town of
200 people, SO miles from here, wiped
out by cyclone. killed and 80 in
jured.
MinneapoIis.-Man, taken uncon-
scious from train, identified as Josef
Borich, 60, Detroit, Mimi. Has bad
case of smallpox.
Athens.-With the briefest and
simplest ceremony possible, King
Constantine today took oath in the
Chamber of Deputies, thereby be-
coming actually King of the Hellenes,
successor to his father, King George
l, assassinated at Salonika.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Nelson, deacon
of Swedish Methodist church at Rio,
Wis, asked two girls to direct him to
hotel. A copper saw him and ar
rested him for MASKING.
PhiladeIphia.-Fire destroyed the
factory of DR.. J. NJ Munyon, noted
homeopathic medicine manufacturer.
Seven girls believed to have persisted.
400 workers were in building when
fire started. $25O,000 loss.
Aurora, III.-Dr. T. j. Allen, who
lived 60 days on peanuts, was married
late yesterday to Miss Lillian Suehr,
who lived So days on apples. Both
are ardent vegetarians.
San Francisco.-EIectricity-charg-
ed chairs and tables were introduced
at banquet given by business firm.
The hidden Juice" took the place of
liquid variety.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-21

WlCQ much OTdCOTy uIO SuuuOiIy
broke out. The engine went half a
block and broke down.
GreenviIIe, S. C.-For fear that
some priceless gems might be lost to
the world, S. A. Nettles, editor Of re-
ligious journal, published all poetry
he has received for years. He's still
living.
Marshall, Minn.-Miss Hilda Sor-
enson, %, arrested after she and
George Mercerm, negro, of Pipestone,
declared they would go to Sioux City,
Ia, to wed when they were not allow
ed to get married here. She consent
ed to go home with her father, but
said she would marry the negro.
Evansville, Ind-Chas. Ridgeway,
55, railroad f1agman, shot and seri-
ously wounded Minnie Cook, his
boarding house mistress and killed
himself. She will die. Jealousy.
AIbany.-Ex-Governor F. S. Black
reported dying here.
-Ao-o-
DR.. WILLIAM WAUGH'S IDEA OF
HOW TO TREAT WIVES
Now comes DIR. William F. Waugh,
dean of Bennett Medical College,
chief physician at Jefferson Park
Hospital, and, in the current number
of the Alienist and Neurologist, tells
more common men how to treat their
wives.
"When she aWakens your jealousy,
beat her." he says. 'She needs it, 1t
she betrays you, kill her. She de-
serves it."
Here is DIR. Waugh's idea of what
makes woman happy:
eff he turns on her with masculine
fury, reduces her to subsection with
his fists, she creeps in by his side,
bleeding ,disfigured and bruised, but
completely happy and contented."
What goes up hill and down hill
and vet stands still? The road,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
MERRITT IS DEAD
 SLAYER AT LARGE
NEGRO WHO ANSWERS TO CRIES OF WOMAN SUCCUMBS TO IN-
 JURIES HE SUFFERED.
Sam Jones Was Beating His Wife When Merritt and Wife
 Aided Her.

William Merritt, the negro who was shot by Sam Jones on the night of June 27, died from the wounds Fri day afternoon, at his home on Vau- zine street between Cherry and Lind en streets, and a charge of murder is now docked against Jones.
 This death is the result of a beat ing that Sam Jones was administering to his wife, Safronia Jones, on Fri day night, June 27, when Merritt and his wife, Carrie, who lived near the Jones home, went in response to the cries of the woman. Upon entering Merritt was shot in the. left breast and arm, his wife was struck by a bullet from Jones' pistol and the wife of Jones was shot in the jaw by the negro
 Jones made his escape immediately after the shooting and the officers have been on the lookout for him ever since. A hurried run was made Fri day afternoon to the west end of the city, when it was reported to head quarters that the negro had been seen in that neighborhood, but thorough search by the officers failed to find the fugitive.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13

Springs where they have been spend- ing the past few weeks. Their mother will remain in Hot Springs another week before returning home.
 Captain G. L. Madding returned last night from Litle Rock, where he visit ed his son, James Madding, who is under charge of murder in connection with the killing of Hon. J. H. Harrod by an automobile on Friday. Captain H. A. Mccoy
 Haynes Gregory. assistant manager of the Pine Bluff Cotton Oil Mill, has returned from a trip down the Arkansas river as far as Watson. MT. bile and reports that crop conditions all down the river are fine, but that more rain than was needed fell at some points
 Mir. and Mrs. l.. FrOug left last night for Little Rock, where they will be joined by MT. and Mrs A. Froug and daughter Miss Hilda. The party will leave Little Rock this morning in their automobile for a several weeks touring trip to Cobra do and other western states. They will be absent for one month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
TRAFFIC BUREAU TO
 RECOVER MANY CLAIMS

w. M. Taylor, manager of the Tarffic Bureau, is very busy man these days The bureau is receiving daily large bundles of expense bills, sent in by merchants from different points on the Cotton Belt, who are seeking the refund from the railroad company, due since the decision of the Supreme Court of The United State in the recent ruling anent the 2 cent fare in the rate case. The claims will be filed as soon as the bills can be checked and the amounts due ascertained.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
AT THE CHURCHES
+ t < + 4 + + * < + + + 4
LAKESIDE CHURCH

Church Corner 15 and Olive street., R. R. Moore, Pastor.
 9:30 a. m. Sunday School
 II a. m. preaching by the Pastor, subject 'If Masonry and Odd-Fellow- ship means a banding together for mutual benefit of men and their families, what does the obligation of the Church mean?'
 There are 115 men who are mem- bers of Lakeside church-the Pastor is very anxious that all these should be present at this service.
 Everybody will be welcome at the service.
 Special music will be prepared by the choir.
 6:45 D. m. Epworth League. 8 D. m. preaching by the pastor.
 We cordially invite strangers and visitors to all services.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13

stitute a lodge for them. State Pre- sident E. H. Sammon and a number of other local Eagles, accomp9nie by J. R. Krone, of Fort Smith, state deputy, will go to McGehee Monday night and organize the new aerie. The reuuired membership has already been assured and the new lodge starts life under most encouraging auspices,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Corner Sixth and Beech.
c. c. Cline, Minister.

C.. c. Cline, Minister.
 Morning subject, "Perfecting Hope The evening service will be an illus trated sacred song service, the first of a series of three to be given on the remaining Sunday nights of July. About one hunderd fine stereopticon views will be used each night. To be appreciated they must be seen and heard. On Wednesday night Miss Burmmett will conduct the prayer and praise service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
IMPERI AL-JULIET
 INSTALLS OFFICERS

The members of Imperial-Juliet Lodge, No. 6, Knights of Pythias, held their regular meeting last Friday night, the installation of the recently elected officers being the chief feat ure of the evening. The officers are:
 Chancellor. commander: H. z. Nor gan; vice chancellor, c. A. Hing; master of work, Bertrand Altschul; master at arms, D. G. Maxey; inner guard, L. M. Williams; outer guard, Herman Hoffnagel; A. M. Riat, deputy grand chancellor was the installing officer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
Beautiful Women

Nothing adds more to the beauty of women than luxurious hair. The regular use of Meritol Hair Tonic vii keep the hair healthy, promote it's growth, keep it clean and bright, and gives it that wavy appearance so much admired. w. l.. Dewoody & Co.,, Sole Agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

Preaching at ii a. m. by the pas tor. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Junior League at 4:30 p. m. Senior League at 7:15 p. m. Preaching at S:15 by Rev J. A. Sugie, P. B. The third quarterly conference will be held Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the church chapel.
 The general public is invited to all these services.
 J. w. FARRELL,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
+ PERSONALS . *+ ' : . : : : ! F 1

Mrs. Ruth Williams, of Madding, is in the city, the guest of friends.
 w. H. Langford was a visitor at his plantation at Dumbeck yesterday
 J. w. Ferguson, of Sweden, spent yesterday in Pine Bluff on business. Mrs. B. F. Adams, of Moscow, was in the city yesterday for ashort time.
 P. D. Pride, of this city, is in Lit tie Rock to spend few days on bu- siness.
 B. L. Willay, of this city! is in Little Rock for day or two on bu- sness.
 Miss Myrtle Bain left yesterday morning for a visit with friends at Dermott.
 Frank Andrews, of this city, is in Little Rock to spend three days on business.
 Ed Harper left yesterday afternoon for Camden to spend Sunday with home folks.
 Mrs. William Burke has as her guest her. niece, Miss Lucille Nolley, of Hamburg.
 Joe Taylor left yesterday for Hum phrey, where he will spend a day or two fishing. II. N. Smith and wife, of this city, are in Little Rock for brief visit with friends.
 Judge T. M Phillips spent DOT tlon of Saturday on his plantation near Altheimer. Tom Berlin, timber man with headquarters at Fordyce, is in the city for few days. j. G. Hertoa and wife, of this city, are spending a few days in Little Rock on pleasure.
 A. D. Hartse]l, the mill man of Draughon, was a visitor here for lew hours yesterday.
 wv. E. Gilbert left for his home at Murray, Ky, yesterday morning, after visit with his son here.
 sam Rice, of Tamo, who has been n this city for the past two days returned home: yesterday.
 '. F. Moore and Carter B. Murphy rave returned from Fairfield, where hey inspected the crops.
 Tom Madding and Attorney w. F. oieman left yesterday for Little sock on a business trip.
 Garret Howsen returned yesterday om ms plantation at Moscow, where mas been for a day or two.
 T. schevitzky. of this city. left yes 'roay for Hot Springs where he will 'end three or four weeks resting up.
 A. U. Patterson and family are in
 - springs visiting. They will prob " spend two or three weeks in that
 A '. Cason and family left yester-
 Tor Nashville, Tenn, where they
 'l spend the remainder of the sum
 s1n 2. speers returned yesterday
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
ALEX ANDER MEMORIAL

Sixteenth and Poplar Streets 
 Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Morning service Il a. m. Wid-week prayer service Thursday evening s D. m.
 Electric Fans. You are urged to come and worship with us.
 A. A. BOYD, Pastor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
"Busy DOzen."

The little Misses Grace and Belle FoWles were hostesses to the Busy Dozen" Friday afternoon, at their home on Fifth avenue. The little guests brought along their sewing and spent delightful hour at their work, after which they were enter tained with games on the beautiful lawn until refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Geneieve Hardness, Edna Mae Mullikin, Fran ces Lake, Charline Smith, Ethel Me- Intyre, Edith Patterson, Eugine Ezell Sarah Frances Arnett, Margaret Trot- CT, Mildred Withers guests, Grace and Belle Fowles hostesses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
Ladies' Auxiliary.

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Broth erhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet in K. of P. hall, Second avenue and Chestnut street, Tuesday after noon at 2:3O o'clock All members are urged to be present as business of importance will be transacted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
TRINITY CHURCH (EPIscopAL)

Holy communion a. m. Offerings will be received at this as well as at the later services.
 Morning Prayer, Good Music; Ad- dress on the Deum, ii a. m.
 Evening Prayer with sermon on "Elisha's Miracle with the Ak p. m. Sunday SchOl 9:45 a. m.'
 "Why is the House of God (so large ly) forsaken"?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
AUTO ACCIDENT
 IS CAUSE OF SUIT

A suit was tried in Magistrate J. A.. Frazier's court yesterday afternoon, wherein N. A. Gray was plaintiff and w. R. Crawford defendant. This suit grew out of Crawford striking Gray with his automobile, while Gray was riding his bycic1e, and the suit
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
HAWLEY MEMORIAL

Sunday services: Sunday School at 10 o'clock, !. A. Simpson, Supt. Epworth League at p. m. Preaching at il a. m. and 3 p. m, Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening at 8 p. m.
 Come, you will have aswelcome.
 w. T. MENARD.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
FIRST CHURCH OF
 SCIENTIST.
CHRIST
1OS Pine street.

Services Sunday at s D. m., subject, Sacrament" Sunday School at 10 a. m. Wednesday evening meeting at s p. m Reading room open daily except Sunday and Holidays, from 2:30 to , D. m. Visitors welcome.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
M'GEHEE TO HAVE
 AN EAGLES LODGE
State President and Other Prominent
 Members to Assist in Organizing.

For some months a large number of residents of McGehee, Ark, have been urging the State Aerie of Eagles to establish a subordinate aeria at that place. At the last state con
 vention in this city the matter was taken up and it was decided to in-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
Far Miss Shannon.

Miss Ferda Oaks will entertain a few friends at her home, No. 62O Cherry street, Monday evening com- nlimentary to her gusest Miss Mona shannon, of Grady.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
A Boat Dance.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen, will give a dance on the Steamer J. Frank Hicks on the night of July P, at 8 o'clock. The boat will leave the landing at Texas street promptly at that hour. Many tickets are being sold for the affair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
Missionary Society.

On Tuesday evening, July 1j, the Missionary Society of the Hawlev Memorial church, will give a "tacky" party on the church lawn. Refresh ments will be served and prizes given to the "tackiest" couple present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
Lutheran Church.

East Sixth avenue and Florida St. w. c. Schrader, pastor. English Sum- day school, 80 a. m.; English ser vices, 1O:45 a. m. A cordial invita- ton is extended to all.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
Gone and Well.Niqh Foraotten.

An anxious inquirer wants to knoW what has become of the old-fashioaed man who used to go to the peniten. tiary after being found guilty?-To iedo Blade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13

is for the sum of $100 to cover cost of damage to wheel and doctor bill. The decision will be rendered Monday by Magistrate Frazier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
Craig O. Julien WE'LL DRILItERS
O. -~EI . S-------

If you want we'll that will give you perfect satisfaction, then let us make you estimates. No Job is too large for us nor none too small. 9.i XII
 PHCNE 86O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
DIR. A. H. SELLARS Osteopathic Physician. 512 Citizens Bank Bldg.
 PHONES

'Office-S43. Residence -2O24
 Osteopathic manipulations, regula- tion of diet, hot and cold applications. antiseptics, hygienic means and elec-. tricity. are our therapeutics.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
SOCIETY

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-13
Monday Shoe Bargains


 Women's and Misses White Canvas Lace OXfords, rubber sole and flat rubber heel, the up to-datc English style; $3.50 value Monday only .... .$z.95
 White1 Canvas Pumps, for Ladies and Misses, low leather heel, welt sole, short vamps, $3.00 value ..........;.S .S2.25
 Ladies Patent Leather Pumps, tip or plain toe, welt sole, medium heel, $3.50 value for .............. $z.l0
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-11
WHITING AND ENVIRONS

Go to snyder's Studio for picture
framing. ct & +
Arthur Strong of Champaign. H. was
the guest of his aunt and uncle. Mr.
and Mrs. Henry T Beaubeen of La
Porte avenue
Miss Irene Matthias of Sheridan ave-
nue. is visiting with relatives in Mich
igan City
Mrs. Samuel Campbell of Pennsyl-
wanna avenue has gone east for a visit
of several weeks.
Mrs. Charles Lumm and son of Phil
adelphia are here visiting her sister
Mrs. Gallus J. Bader of oliver street
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ E.
church will give an ice cream social on
Monday, July 21
Harvey Matthias was a Gary visitor on
Wednesday night
Francis Denham has gone to Alton,
to be the guest of Warren Upton for
for several weeks.
Rev. Frank NJ Webster has gone to
MuskeGon, Mich. to spend week.
Miss Almirah Morse of oliver street
expects to leave this evening for Pop
lar Bluffs. Mo. to visit with relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Harry NJ Chubaroff. of
La Porte avenue have returned from
Crystal Lake, Wis. where they spent
their vacation.
Florence Whiteman is at Newport
Ind, spending her vacation with her
grandmother.
Miss Ethel Hazlett of Bluffs n Y,
and Miss Jennie Szymanski of Park
Manor. spent Wednesday visiting Whit
ing and Robertsdale friends
Whiting Chapted 20. E S. has ac-
cepted an invitation from Windsor
Park Chapter to exemplify the entire
work on Thursday evening, July 18th.
A fun attendance of the members of
Whiting Chapter is desired. taking the
$50 p. m. car
Mrs. w r. Tharp's class of the First
church of Christ gave party at jack
son Park on Wednesday evening They
also attended the band concert given
at the park
There Will be a regular meeting of
the Whiting Chapter O. E. S on Monday
July 18th.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs John
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-11
CLARK STATION.

Richard Mulch. Jr-. who was very ill
a few days ago is rapidly improving
and if nothing sets in will probably be
able to come to his home here. Mr..
Mulch underwent an operation a few
days ago on account of an injury in a
baseball game.
Mr. John Lavelle of Clarke was
Chicago business visitor yesterday.
Miss Myrtle Foughter of Buffalo is
spending the summer with Mrs. Jas.
Gurnsey and Mrs. Pete McDermott
here
Mrs. L. Grost and Herbert and Ger
trude Schewer of Windsor Park were
spending the day with Clarke relatives.
Mrs. ]. Sandine of Clarke was Chi
cago business visitor yesterday.
Mrs. T. Behn of Clarke was a Chi
cago business transacter yesterday.