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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-11
Girl Found

NEW YORK. Dec. Miss
Jessie e. Mccain. who mysteri-
ously disappeared. it is said, is all
right and Will be home soon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-11
You'll Find 1t Here

F. e. Curtis of Tacoma is
in Montesano jail charged
with selling diamonds be-
longing to G. e. Lore.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-11
ORGANIZE CLUBS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Depart-
ment of agriculture is organizing
boy and girl eggs clubs throughout
the country to stimulate egg pro-
duction.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-11

Women of Everett are
aroused over a proposed cab
arctic show staged for she
Commercial club.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-11

All railway men will unite in
a banquet at the Commercial
Club Tuesday night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-11
BOOM BRYAN AGAIN

LIMA, O., Dec. 11.-State grange
started boom here for w. ]. Bry-
an for president in 1916.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-11

Roast Meats, Salads, Etc. Duen-
wald's, 318 18th ST., near @.
Advertisement"
j. T. Powers, John d.
Fletcher and r. e. Evans
have incorporated the Jones
Auto Lock company OF Ia
coma for $25O,000.
State Food Inspector Adams
found a wagon load of bad meat
on the shelves of North Yakima
dealers.
Order early and get a better Sc
lection. Him., Florist, So. 7th and
X SITS. Advertisement"
Women of Everett are
aroused over a proposed cab
arctic show staged for she
Commercial club.
Ex-Governor NJ. e. Hay has
been down in Mexico fookingeoy
the rebels and into their gun bar
rels, while he took snap shots of
them with his kodak.
For flour, feed, seed and pota-
toes, call Main 2641. Farmers
Feed q Seed Co.
Advertisement"
Fred Dreschler and Rrf-
dolph Often, wanted for the
murder of Kasper Klaus OF
Kittitas county In August,
have been arrested in Ger
many.
Diamond rings from $500 up.
An everlasting Christmas gift.
Pfaff, jeweIor, f147 O vt.
Advertisement"
TED cook OF Tacoma has been
elected editor of the University of
washington daily.
The Book Store, s26 Pacific Az.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-11

The Book Store, s26 Pacific Az.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-11

TED cook OF Tacoma has been
elected editor of the University of
washington daily.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-11
Honor Burns

Caledonian and st. Andrews
society will celebrate the Bobby
Burns anniversary with ball
January %.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-11

Ex-Governor M. e. Hay has
been down in Mexico looking over
the rebels and into their gun bar
rels, while he took snap shots of
them with his kodak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
BERBERICH ANNIVERSARY.
UNIQUE Free Distribution of SouVe'
Mrs to all Purchasers Dur
ing This Week

Probably the most elaborate prep
arations for big weeks business
ever made by any Washington firm
have lust been completed by Robert
Berberich's Sons, the shoe mer-
chants. who celebrate their forty
fifth business anniversary this week.
Through the cooperation of the
manufacturers of such well-known
lines of footwear as Patrlclan ana
La France shoes for women and Bur-
roiaps and Steadfast shoes for men,
this concern is enabled to distribute
as anniversary souvenirs with every.
puEhaseN of these famous shoes two
l-pound boxes of old-fashioned choc-
olate candies and bouquet of roses
To all lady customers and box OF
twenty-five 10-cent cigars or pair
of fine kid gloves to all men custo-
mers.
Starting back in 1868, Robert Ber-
berich's Sons have been continuously
in store business in Washington, ca
tering to every demand made upon
it for footwear for men, women and
children. Through conscientious and
untiring effort to sell only such mer-
chandise as could be absolutely guar
anteed, this firm has grown to such
proportions that it now enjoys as
large a patronage as any shoe estab
lishment in the entire South.
The Berberich stores, 1116 to 1922
Seventh street northwest, and s13
Pennsylvania avenue, northwest, will
be in holiday dress to welcome all
! visitors and customers during ami
iversary week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
ROW SATURDAY NIGHT.
Colored Woman Seriously Injured
Man Cut on Commerce Street.

Cecil Thomas, a cplored woman,
was taken to the Alexandria Hos
J pital early yesterday morning while
suffering from a serious cut on the
head. Jack Washington, colored,
had been arrested in connection with
the affair on complaint of the woman.
The latter was unable 70 appear in
the Police Court this morning, and
the case was continued.
According to a statement made by
the woman, she entered saloon lE
the southwestern section of the city
Saturday night when she met Wash
ington, who asked her to pay for a
drink for him. She complied and
probably drank more liquor. She
AYERS that after leaving the saloon
she was assaulted and over six dol
Ears, which she had in her stocking,
which she found had been split open,
taken.
The woman was found on a door
step unconscious from the blow she
mad received, and upon being reused
she managed 70 get to the station
house where she had warrant is
sued for Washington.
The wolran being under the IN
'huence of liquor, she was detained as
IA witness against Washington, but
was later released and upon return
ing to the residence at which she is
employed as a cook, it was deemed
expedient to take her to the hospital.
1t is claimed by some persons who
alleged that they are familiar with
circumstances in connection with the
the case that the woman. being
drunk, fell and injured herself
Ernest Clark, colored, seriously cut
John Pines, colored. on Commerce
street Saturday night. A warrant
was issued for Clark's arrest. but he
is supposed to have left the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
F.thL MILLINERY,
Leading Dealers in Feminine Head
gear Will Have Openings This
Week.

The three leading miIliners Of
Alexandria have prepared their dis
plays of the newest models in fall
and will have their regular
fall openings this week
Mrs. c. E. Bradley will display her
fall millinery Tuesday and Wedncs-
day. Mrs. f. A. Proctor will hold her
display Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, and Mrs. A. Hurdle will
have her opening display Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday.
The styles this fall will allow a
wide latitude in the choice of shapes
and in colors for trimming. Among
the most popular in New York just
now will he the plain black and ali
white shapes which will be worn in
plain or trimmed to suit the individ-
ual taste Of the wearer. Gay plum
age seems to be very popular despite
the endeavorS of a great many people
to decry the use Of plumage for trim.
ming women's hat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
Will be Large Gathering in
Richmond Tomorrow
Night.
SOME FROM THIS CITY
Will be Handsomely Entertained in
Capital City-FormaI Reception in
City Auditorium.

Richmond, Va, Sept. %. = Dele
gates to the eighteenth annual con-
vention of the Virginia Division, Unit
ed Daughters Of the Confederacy, will
arrive this afternoon, and will be met
at the station by committee especi-
ally appointed to care for them.
While the business sessions do not
begin until Wednesday morning, the
main feature of the convention will
be the gathering in the city Auditori-
UNI tomorrow night, when the formal
reception to the city will be extended
by Acting Mayor Adams, Lieut.-Gov-
ernor j. Taylor Ellyson will welcome
the delegates on behalf Of Governor
Mann, who will be out of the city, and
Mrs. n. V. Randolph will extend a
welcome on behalf of Richmond Chap
ter
The officers of the Virginia Division
and other officers who will be present,
are:
Honorary presidents Mrs. James
Mercer Garnett, Baltimore; Mrs.
Phillip Tabb Yeatman, Alexandria;
Mrs. F. G. Thrasher, Pearisburg; Mrs.
Thomas S. Bocock, Richmond; Miss
Sallie Tompkins, Gloucester.
President, Mrs A. A. Campbell,
Wytheville; first vice-president, Mrs.
James L. Alexander, Alexandria;
second vice-president, Miss S. Alice
Cowan, Harrisonburg third vice
president, Mrs Charles c. Guthrie,
Charlotte Courthouse; fourth vice
president. Mrs. Frank Anthony
Wake, Norfolk; recording secretary,
Mrs. w. c. n. Merchant, Chatham,
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Peyton
Green, Wytheville; treasurer, Mrs. ).
4 Riddick, Smithheld; registrar, Mrs
J. R. X. Bell, Pulaski; historian, Mrs.
Georgiette Clarke Holmes. Surry;
custodian, Miss Lucy Berkeley, Hayt
market; recorder of crosses, Mrs. Jas.
f. Alexander, Alexandria; custodian
Of Virginia Division badges, Mrs. D.
N. Garnett, Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
Virginia Transfers Its Bus
mess to the German.
American Co.
COMPANY ALL RIGHT.
Official Statement Says it Was De-
cided to Retire Now While Busi-
ness is Good.

Richmond, Va, Sept. %. - An
nouncement was made yesterday by
the Virginia State Insurance Com
pany that it had decided to retire
from the insurance field, and that the
business and good will had been as
sumed and taken over by the German
American of New York. The papers
were signed at noon on Saturday,
though official notice to that effect
was not issue! until last night.
|. In statement given out by the
company, attention Is called to the
fact that it is not retiring because of
insolvency or lack of business, for on
the contrary, 1T is doing a good busl-
ness, has ia clean lot of assets, amply
sufficient to pay all its debts and liza
Utilities of every sort, and, 1t Is be-
lieved, ample also to pay its tockhold-
ers in full! the par vaiu e of their
stock, including the premium and Gu
mulative dividends due on the pre-.
ferred stock"
After giving the matter careful
STUD, the board of directors deemed
it w\;e to retire now while the con-
pany was in that condition, rather
than incur the hazards of continuing
longer in the face of the sharp COM
.retition with large companies. IN
creasing fire losses and taxes, and inl-
mical legislation, growing more ard
more burdensome and vexatious from
year to year"
There has been no criticism of the
management, directors and stockhold-
ers agreeing that the business has
been conducted most creditably and
with 9ue regard to the interest of
policy-holders and owners.
Aside from the formal statement is
sued by the company 10 details were
given as to the time required for llqul-
dation of its affairs The main con-
sideration relating to the safe and
proper transfer of policies, while the
high standing of the German Amerl-
Gan Company ard the prompt manner
in which negotiations were concluded
prove unquestionably that this action
on the part of the Virginia State In
surance Company will be approvea
by the policyhoders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
ANNIVERSARY OF TORNADO.
Seventeen Years Ago Wind Caused
Terror in Alexandria.

On Thursday night, September 20,
1896, Aeolus turned his bag upon
Alexandria and vicinity, and within
a short space of time some buildings
had been demolished, many unroofed
and otherwise damaged, two persons
killed and fences, poles, and wires
were lying PROSTATE in the streets.
The terrible blow of Wednesday,
the 3Oth of July, 1913, the recollec-
ton of which is still fresh in the
minds of all Alexandrlans, will also
long be remembered. While death did
not follow in the wake of this years
disturbance, great damage was done
throughout the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
POLICE COURT NOTES.

The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Henry Burman, charged with be-
ing drunk on the streets, forfeited
his collateral by failing to appear.
Ida Hawkins, coored, charged with
being drunk and disorderly, was fined
$500.
Charles Baltimore, colored, charg-
ed with the larceny of $6.73 from W.
Recker, was dismissed, the charge
having been withdrawn.
George Wenzell, charged with i'm
proper con'iuct on the street, forfeit
ed his collateral by failing to ap-
pear
Jack Washington and Cecil Thorn
as, both colored, charged with disor-
Derby conduct, had their case con-
t:nued.
J 7. Hunt, charged with disorder
ly conduct, had his case continued.
Elmer Nightingale. charged with as
saulting Jesse X. Hawkins, had his
case continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
STEAMER MOHAWK
STRIKES A ROCK
Wild Rush Of Passengers to
Decks to Secure Life
Belts.
HURLED FROM BERTHS


Poughkcepsie, n. V, Sept %
Three hundred passengers were
thrown into panic when the steam
er Mohawk New York to Albany,
went agrouni on big rock near
here early today Passengers were
thrown from their berthS and rushed
to the decks half clad after the big
steamer struck. Charles 5. Kelly,
New York, was badly cut when
thrown to the floor of his stateroom.
Others were badly shaken up but
there was no loss Of life.
The Mohawk was agound for four
hours "fore the lroquoise, sister
shin of the Manhattan Navigation
Company. came alongside and took
off the passengers. The transfer was
made without mishap.
Only hard work by members Of the
crew ar: men passengers averted
serious trouble when the boat
struck. There was wild rush for
life belts and some who insisted were
lowered in boats. One man Jumped
overheard and was rescued with DIM
Guilty. Repeated assurances that the
boat was in no danger, shouted
through the megaphone finally quiet
ed the passengers.
II was :! o'clock this morning when
the lroquoise came alongside and
took off the panc-stricken paSseng-
crs. In the darkness men. women and
children were frantic with fright"
II. Winctraub, of 1928 Boston road,
the Bronx, declared on arriving here:
.The Mohawk hit the rocks with
tremendous force She seemed to shoot
forward on the rocks about Is leet
and then came sliding back with
terrible grinding noise. Men and wo-
men, some of them CARRYING scream
ing children, came running to tne
decks. Pandemonium rcigned. Wo-
men dropped on their knees ana be-
@an to pray. Others tainted. Mem
hers of the crew began to lower boats .
All there was a rush to get aboard.
Then came an order countermand:hg
the lowering Of the boats. The DIN
GERS shouted that there was no dang
er A freight tIain stopped near US
and members Of the train ere" came
down to the shore with lanterns, OIL
crirr assistance. They were tod that
their assistance was not needed II
was obvious that the boat could not
sink. as she was firm on the rocks
but the women could not be conVIhc-
ed Of this.
"Whcn the Iroquoise came up She
was mae fast along the stern OF the
Mohawk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29

PRISON IS YAWNING.
Members of Departments Are Likely
to Wear Stripes as Result of Ex-
p0sures.

Albany, N. y, Sept. 29.--That the
inevitable result Of the SuZer i'm
parchment must be prison terms for
some one was the declaration that
came from both sides today.
The enemies OF the Governor de-
claring that they were sure 70 con-
Wet him of the offenses alleged
against him, insist that as soon as he
is strippe.! of his present powers he
will be prosecuted for perjury.
Sulzer's friends maintain that be-
fore they are through they will have
some very important personages in
stripes. The governor, they say, ON
the stand, will tell a story Of amaz-
ing graft in certain state depart
ments. He will also, they insist, lay
bare the conspiracy to discredit him.
Both sides declared that when the AL
barry county grand jury meets a
week from todny, it will start an in
q,firy both broad and, deep.
Both sides predicted To-day that the
end of the trial will soon be in
sight. zallEa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
ESCAPED ROBBERS.
Richmond Woman Hid i'm Woods
When Train Stopped.

Richmond, Sept. 29.-Mrs Isabella
Sterrett, Of this city, was passen-
ger on the train which was held up
and robbed near Bibbville, Ala, early
Friday morning. As soon as the
train was halted Mrs. Sterrett, who
was in her berth. seized her pistol
and, with her baby in her arms,
climbed out of the sleeping car win
dow and MD in the woods near the
road. She was not molestcd and
none of her jewelry was taken
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
HAD 4 FULL SUPPLY.

Officer Miller on Saturday after
noon found "a young man name" i'e'-
rv Burman. of lower Fairfax COUNTY
heLulesslv drunk OH the streets. ne
Was conducted to the station nous
where upon being searched a quart
and half pint of whisky IN
three bottles, was found in his pocK-
cts Upon recovering from his ioa-
+io,s he left collateral for his ap-
poarancc this morning in the Police
Court but was not present when MS
name was called.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
THIS WEEKS HOLIDAYS.
Month of Festivals Begins Wednes.
day in the Jewish Synagogue

day in the Jewish Synagogue
Beginning rext Wednesday and con-
tinuing until Thursday. October 23,
Jewish residents will celebrate Sc
ries of holy days, for which prepa-
ration has been going on for several
weeks. The big autumn festival will
be ushered in with RoSh Hashanah,
the first day of Tishri, the seventh
month, the Jewish New Year, which
corresponds with October 2 in the
present calendar. The observance of
the feast will begin at sunset OF the
day previous. 1t marks the begin
ming of the year 1914 in the Jewish
calendar
Rosh Hashonah is the first of the
solemn days, and is a reminder of a
new life to follow the spiritual self
searching it inaugurates at the be-
ginning of new year. The holiday
is kept for two days by Orthodox
Jews. Reform Jews celebrate only the
first day,
The Sabbath following Rosh Hasha-
nah is known as Sabbath Shuvah.Spe-
cial penetential prayers are offered
in most synagogues on that day in
preparation of Yom Kippur, the most
solemn day in the Jewish calendar.
Kol Nidre, the eve of Yom kippur,
comes Friday, October 20, when it is
observed in the synagogues.
Yom Kippur, the great day OF
atongrent, comes on the 10th Of
Tishri or October Ii, in the Grego-
rian calendar. Ten days of pesitence
eliminate in Yom Kippur, when from
sundown to sundow'H nothing Is
eaten or drunk, and the waking hours
are spent in prayer Of contrition. The
10 days of penitence last from Rosh
Bashanah to Yom Kippur,and special
prayers are included in the daily
PRAYERS during that period.
Succoth, the Feast of the Taber-
nacle, starts at sunset, October loth
and inaugurates joyous season last
,;ne eight days. Succoth rs celebrated
IN commemoration of the dwelling ny
the Jews in booths or tents in the VIII
derness for 40 years while enrou''
from Egypt to Canaan.
The feature of the celebration o.
ssuccoth is erection of'leafy ooo1hs
often of large proportions and beau
1ifully decorated with fruits, flowers
and grain. Atzereth. the day OF sol
emn assembly, on the 22nd OF llsh
ri. closes the autumn festivals.
Rev. Mr.. Cohen, of baErrmore, VII
conduct the services in the Washing
ton street synagogue in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
WILL CONTEST TAN PLAN.
Alexandria Will Join Richmond An6
Other Cities in War on New
System.

Alexandria will be called upon by
Richmond, and other cities IN the
State to join an attack on the act OF
the legislature which takes practical'
lv all of the taxes on the rolling
stock Of the railways in the State
from the cities where the railroads
have their principal officers ana ap-
portions it among the counties
through which the railways traverse
Alexandria, which now receives all
of the taxes amounting to more than
81 900 year on the rolling stock
of the Washington-Southern railway
will lose practically all Of this
amount after this year by reason OF
the new law. Other cities, however,
will lose in far greater proportion.
The new law provides that the first
% per cent of the total amount OF
taxes shall go to the city and that
the whole amount of the rolling
stock shall be taxed at the same rate
as the first 25 per cent. This is held
by those opposed to the plan as un-
constitutional, as it is construed, as
ian unwarranted restriction on the
cities and counties right to fix the
rate of taxation in their own COM
I'munities.
AS several million dollars per an
mum is involved it is thought that a
|long legal battle OF the constitution
iality Of the act vii! be fought out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
Notice to Gas Consumers.

Gas bills for quarter end
ing Sept. l., 1913, having
been delivered, this is to no.
tify all customers that a aus, US
count of 80 cents per 1,OO0
feet will be allowed on all
bills paid on or before Octo-
Der /, 1913. After that date
no discount will be allowed,
and delinquents will be re-
ouired to make early settle
ment. BY order of the Com
mittee on Light.
J, B. WALLER,
Sept. %, 1913. Clerk of Gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
EXECUTORS SALE.

10 Days Sale to dispose of con-
tents of store corner Queen and
Payne street. Everything must be
sold to settle up the estate, late VIM.
H Peck.
Coal, Wood, all kinds of staple and
fancy Groceries, Bottled and Canned
Goods, notions of every description,
Tinware, Small Hardware, Paints,
Brushes, Rope, half carload Fruit
Jars.
Sale Commences Monday. continues
Ten Days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29

The Civil Service Commission has
announced the following examina-
tions to be held in Alexandria oil the
dates mentioned: Laboratory aid, Oc-
tober 50; junior physicist, October
1928: ship craftsman. October D.
%; quarry technologist. October
22nd; timers helper, October 20;
teacher ard industrial teacher, De-
cember 30-31.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
Bullet Lodged in Head.

Richmond, Sept. 29.-Police are
still looking for Charles Herman, the
i:ee1o who made "a get away Friday
night after being chased for some
distarce by Patrolman Bertucci. Her
man is wanted on charge of vag-
rancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
WASHINGTON
SEMINARY

21O3-9 S and 1920 Ave, of the Pres
idents. Select Boarding and Day
School for Girls. Dist year begins
October lst.
MRS G.. T. SMALLWOOD,
MRS. w. A. WILBUR. principals.
Communication allowed from Alex
andria. y TO Oct. ID
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29

The new white linen uniforms worn
by Corby Bros, employees, have
made a decided hit with the public
The men have been wearing them
since Friday, and everywhere their
spick and span appearance is favor
ably commented upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29

Judge Edmund Waddill, Jr., of the
United States District Court for the
Eastern District Of Virginia, will
hold u SPECIAL session of his court
here on Wednesday when several
bankruptcy cases will be considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29

Charles S. Bonney, William Goss,
and Spencer Abel, all of Beverly,
Mass, were drowned early yesterday
when their motorboat was sunk by
the fishing schooner Knodora. The
party left Beverly Saturday evening
for a fishing trip off Cape Ann They
were at anchor when the collision oc-
Cured, a heavy list screening their
Graf. from the view Of the schooner's
helmsman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29

PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, SIG
King Street. Opens October lst'
Terms s4.OO monthly. For future
information, apply sl1 King St
Is st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29

DIED-Sunday, September Goth, at
his residence, 1905 Queen street, c.
HENRY THOMPSON. Funeral from
Roberts Chapel, NJ. E. Church, Tues
day, September 30th, at 2 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A final decree of divorce was
granted today by Judge Barley to
Mary r. Naylor Posey from her
husband, Dennie Posey. Desertion
was given as the ground.