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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26

The grounds about the federal build
ing which are covered with debris re-
sulting from the recent construction
work, are being cleeard and it is un-
derstood that several hundred dollars
will be spent in beautifying the
grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26

Bessemer. June 25.-(Special.) 1.-THE
Bessemer Soil Pipe and Foundry COM
pany, which has been running on half
time, will resume work Monday morn
ing, running on full time, according
to reports. A number of men who were
thrown out of work expect to resume
Monday morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-26

Arrangements have been completed
for the Methodist picnic to go to Spring.
Vile Thursday morning, leaving Bes-
semer at o'clock from the Alabama
Great Southern depot.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30
A Valuable Suggestion
IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE

1t is now onceded by physicians
that the kidneys should have more at
tention as they control the other or
gans to a remarkable degree and do a
tremendous amount of work in re-
moving the poisons and waste matter
from the system by iiltering the
blood.
During the winter months especial
~, when we live an indoor life. the
kidneys should receive some assist
anca when needed, as we take less ex-
ercise, drink less water and often eat
rich heavy food, thereby forcing the
kidneys TO do more work than Nature
Intended. Evidence OF kidney trouble.
such as lame back, inability to hold
urine, smarting or burning, brick dust
or sediment, sallow complexion, rheu-
matism, may be weak or Irregular
heart action, warns you that your kid
neys require help Immediately to avoid
more serious trouble.
An herbal medicine containing nc
minerals or oplates' has the most heal
ing influence. An ideal herbal COM
pound that has had most remarkable
success as a kidney and bladder rem.
edy Is DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root.
You may receive a sample bottle Of
Swamp-R by mail, absolutely free
Address Or. KItmer, &. Co, Bingham,
ton. N, Y. and mention the CIarks
burg Daily Telegram advertisement
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30
ChiIdren's Party.

Mrs. Blair Wilson entertained at
very attractive children's party yes
terday afternoon from / to 4 o'clock
to celebrate the third birthday of her
young son, Thomas Blair Wilson, Jr.
Pink and white roses formed the floral
decorations of the rooms and scout
ten pins was the amusement with
various other gamessof the 5llttle ones
who ranged in age from four months
to three years. ss
The mothers of the little tots were
also included in the guest list. Quite
number of beautiful gifts were pre-
scented to the young host and at 4
O'Clock ices, cake and candy were
served in the dining room, where a
photograph was taken of the young
folk who were gracefully and hap
Epiiy grouped togethers
Among those who enjoyed this
happy birthday party were Emily
Maxwell, Jean and katherine Grille
Marion Brown, Mary Eleanor Denni.
son. Katherine Dennison, Robert Gay.
llord, John Williams, Jr., Rose elf.
ford, Virginia Downs. Thomas seely
Stone, Meigs Bartlett Haggerty, Bern.
ard Wilson, Jrs Frank Haymakel
Coffman, Robert r. Wilson, Jr.
Francis Clifford and Lemuel Jarvis.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30

j. b. Brennan, Jr., of Wheeling,
IS mere on business visit.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30

last evening and about seventy guests
were in attendance, The Cadenza
orchestra rendered fine program OF
dance music and the committee in
charge is to be congratulated for
the great success Of the ball.
The committee was composed OF
Messrs. Jacob Jacobs, Aaron Winer,
Frank Feinberg, Harry Friedberg,
and Louis oliker.
The out of town guests who attend
cd we're Mr.. and Mrs. Markowitz,
Morris Markowitz, Ben Friendenberg,
Of Weston; Harry oliker. of Monon-
gah: Samuel Pearlman, Of Fairmont;
Nathan Baker, of Morgantown; Sam,
uel Thompson, of Cincinnati; George
goldman, New York City; Dayie
Green, Of Columbus; and I. Kirsh, Of
IFairmont,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30
Card Luncheon.

A beautifully appointed card lunch
con was given yesterday Afternoon
from 4 to 4 O'Clock by Mrs. Benjamin
shuttleworth in her home on Yves
Main street. Crimson carnations
narcissus and ferns we're used in tho
floral decorations. Later six tables
we're arranged for bridge and at the
completion of the game a dainty sou
venir was presented by the hostess t
Mrs Edward Bryan Templeman TO!
having made the highest score.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30
S OCIAL
School Program.

School Program.
The following program will be rem
dered at the Industrial school build.
ing Friday evening at 1880 O'Clock;
Song.
Prayer-c Chaplain.
Song.
Recitatson-Audrey Harris.
,Recitation-M Mildred Newth.
song-"The Old School House on
the HILL a1
Recitaticsl-"W When Mamma was a
Little Girl'-Edna Jolliffe.
ecitation-Lillian Cunningham.
Recitation" Wash Dolly Up Like
That''-Julia Kuntz.
song-"Little Wee West"
ecitation-"Wlh the Little Girl
Said" Pearl Jolliffe.
Recitation-%Grown Ups ola
Schultz.
Dialogue Little Things First
and second grades.
Recitation-"M Miss Edith Helps
Things Along"
song-'J. Love You Truly"
Recitation everie in Church"
Mildred Lowe.
Recitation "A Boys Plea John
Willis.
Song Down " the Old Mil
Stream"
Recitation Specially Jim"
Goldie Netzer.
Recitation THE Child on the
Judgment Seat Ruby Marshall.
Debate. Resolved, that capital
punishment should be abolished.
Affirmative, Joe James and H. Z.
Lemasters; negative, Otis Lowther
and III b. Harris.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30
For Mrs. Graham.

Three tables were attractively ar
ranged for progressive euchre at the
card party given by Mrs. Farley v
Thorn last evening from TO ii
O'Clock in her home on North Chest
nut street. The guests were asked to
meet Mrs. james Graham, of Detroit
Mich. At the close of this popular
game the prize was awarded to Miss
Mac Haynes, who very graciously
presented it to the honor guest.
At 10 o'clock a salad supper was
served at small tables. Covers were
laid for Mrs. James Graham, of De-
troit; Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Hood
Miss Mae Haynes, Miss Grace Lee
Duncan, Misses Joy and Ruth Pew
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Phillip Currence, Dr.
Herbert H. Haynes, and Messrs. Will
liam H. Lewis, David Carper and
James White.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30
club Entertains.

Miss Mildred Anderson pleasantly
entertained the Y! S. G. Club at her
home on Baltimore street Wednesday
afternoon. Games and music were
the diversions of the afternoon, an6
dainty refreshments were served al
5 O'Clock, Those present were Mildred
Anderson, Persis Smith, Anna sizer
Stella Henderson,, Mildred Kyle, Del
mar Anderson, Margaret sizer. Hazel
Fretwell, Irene Kyle and Opal Black
well.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30
Miss Maxwell n Bride.

The marriage of Miss Susie Max
well, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W
Brent Maxwell, to Lieutenant Charles
Abel, of the Fourth Infantry of Tho
United States army, was solemnizet
in the Episcopal church at Las An.
geles, Calf, Tuesday evening, Janu.
airy rs. Lieutenant and Mrs. Abe
will sail for the Philippine islands or
the United States transport, Sherman
February 8, where Lieutenant Abe
will be stationed for three years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30
Rnked Goods Sale.

The Missionary Society of st. Paul's
Methodist Episcopal church, South,
will give baked goods sale in the
City Market Saturday morning begin
ming at o'clock. Everyone is cor
daily invited to attend. Cakes. bread
pies, candy and ginger snaps will be
for sale.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30

And some are light enough to be
worn we'll into the coming spring.
Less than 30 of themin all, so it may
pay best to be here before the afternoon.
Blue and Brown Sergcs, CMcviots,
Mhipcords, and few mikes. Sizes Is,
10 and II.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30
To Entertain Club.

The Fivs-Table Card Club will be
entertained by Mrs. Edward c. Smith
Tuesday afternoon from 8 to 5 o'clock.
February 4 in her home in Broad
Oaks, The meetings will be discon-
tinued until Easter week.
Continued on page 1o.J
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-30
SIS Winter Suits For 1928 For
Junior Girls

Such good winter suits cannot be
bought elsewhere for the same price,
and as the suits here advertised COM
prise all we have in this grade we will
not have such another opportunity.
Any of these suits will serve
through this and next winter; please
tell us if one Of them fails.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
South Dakota Anniversary Club Meet
ing ut santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Surf. Sept. 27th:
The South Dakota Anniversary
Club met with Mrs. William Van
dervort on Wlndham street
Thursday afternoon. The club
opened at $50 O'Clock. Roll call
was answered by quotations.
After the business session a
pleasant time was spent socially.
Mrs. Fargo gave an enteri ain
ing description Of her trip East.
Altogether it was typical South
Dakota meet. full of good cheer.
Each one gave a scrap OF news
from the home land. At $50 a
very tempting luncheon was ser.
we'd. after which the hostess
was presented with beautiful
hand painted china salad bowl.
Mrs Vandervort was assisted
by her daughter. Mrs Ralph
Amsden. and Mrs. J. s. Wheeler
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. J. Fl. King.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
Lumber Company Has Hog Cholera
Remedy.

o. +. Holmqui>t, manager OF
the yard Of a lumber company
in Centerville. announces that
for some time his company has
had experts at work Investigating
the ravages of hog cholera. which
during the past few weeks have
caused heavy loses to the
farmers of South Dakota. AS a
result of these Investigations the
company now announces a simple
remedy for the prevention of hog
cholera. it being stated that the
prescriptioncan be put up fer
about Is cents. The remedy is
composed of the following: Fifty
pounds Of coal screenings, three
and one half pounds common
salt. two pounds >ulphate OF iron;
feed some OF this dailv Tests
made with this remedy by
practical men have it said. dem
onStrated that it is almost a sure
preys ntiye OF the dreaded
cholera
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17

You must register with the
Village or township clerk before
November first to vote at the
next primary election. All who
favor the taxation Of only real e>
tate and incomes and the exemp-
tion of all improvements and
personal property. and who favor
the abolition of the >poils system
IN politics, and who desire to sup.
)nrt Mr. Richards for Governor
nn this platforn. are especially
urged to enroll as Republicans
at once.
A 7ote for Mr. Richards is a
vote for practical results III the
interest of ever y body.
Sept 2ti Oct-24 Ad.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
DeacOness Circle

The DeaconesS Circle met Fri
,iav afternoon October 10, at the
nome of Mrs. LueschOw. Six.
teen members responded to roll
..an. The time was pleasantly
spent in quitting The business
meeting was called to order by
the president The chaplain
tlein. absent. Mrs. Mcpherson
read the 5th psalm for the
lesson, after which all repeated
the Lord $ PRAYER. A letter
rom the Asbury hospital was
read in which they thanked the
circle for the towel shower.
vt the next meeting. each mem
,cr will give one quart OF fruit
and this will be sent to the
Brookings hospital. The bnsi
ness over, the hostess served ;
splendid supper, greatly enjoyed
~ all. Motion to adjourn. tt
meet with Mrs, Lee Amsder
November l4th
Mrs. Heath. Reporter
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
Twin Brooks

Mrs Hsrty r Roberts is eujOyinx =
visit from her father. Mr. Rse4, wistp
comes frorn Pennsylvanss.
The ladies aid society OF the Eysn-
gelical church met Ut the home Of Mrs
Henry Chavet.
On Tuesday nornipg the stOrk made
a visit =, the home ri Gerrit vand0r
Plata and left . little girl, snd on
Wednesday morning big bOy va
lef. IT tho home Of Brand Venderburg.
Peter Olson has moved into the
Hesgy house.
Ed Riliugton is home from North
D1kOtA ON yisit.
Mira Herman Nsyei and children
ars back rom y visit to Mrs. NAgel's
parents ia North Dakota
Fred Fi;bert. OF Clark. was visiting
10 town few days this week
Word comes from Canada that
Isaac Sh4uf il still having trouble
with his arm, and another am put alton
is necessary.
A X. Rro~n il in Deadwoo On
business this ~eek.
We hay. got some Moore opsr stor
IT the depot.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
Missiooary Society Notes.

The ". F. NJ S. OF the
Methodist church met at the
home of Mrs. Brown Oct. ).
Devotional service was led by
Mrs. kuehl. Roll call quotations
from thoughtful maxims. The
business session was presided
over by the president, Mrs.
Tibbet>, who requested several
prayers for the missionaries
who are passing under very try
ing ordeals and suffering perse-
cution ia China at the present
time. "A short time was taken
up with parliamentary drill. Mrs.
Pay read a very interesting letter
from Mrs. Kern to the mission
ary society speaking Of her new
home in the south and saying
she Is we'll pleased. and still
loves to think of those dear
women she was associated with
in the church. and missionary =
work while here. The good
wishes Of this society will always
be with Mrs. Kern and her
family in their new home in the
lone star state. Mrs, Pay re-
ported that new song books tor
the society had been ordered.
missionary Praises. Mrs.
Tibbets gave very nice talk on
wOman's labor necessary to
social welfare. Study OF the
international council of woman 5
clubs. mission service the
supreme social service. Mrs.
IOckhart read part OF Chap'er |.
Of the study course 4 THE King ;
Business.) Its magnitude and
Importance. Mrs. Pay read the
last half Of the same chapter ,
when missions became q necessity
to the christian church, Oppor-
tunity at home and the souls
conception Of Christ There
, were twelve members and seven
visitors present. Mrs. Hendry
of WilmOt. and Mrs. Helm holt OF
Grand Forks. N D.. were anone
| the visitors. After the concln
sion Of the progranle the hostess,
assisted by her daughter and
Miss kohler. served a dain y
three course luncheon. The
next meeting will bc at home d
Mrs. Pay, Nov 7.-Reporter.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
Injunction
City Authorities Enjoined from Award
ing septic Tank Contract to
hasinbiler

Last Monday the mayor and
members of the city council were
served with a temporary writ en-
joining them from awarding the
contract for the building of the
septic iank to O. n. Hasinbiler
The complainant in the proceed
ings is Gustave Swanson who
who was one of the other bidders
for the contract. aud who asserts
in the complaint that his claim
was lower by something like $500
than that of Hasinbiler, whose
bid was $4,585; that his bid was
accompanied by a guarantee
bond for the proper fultillment
of the contract and that he
should have been awarded the
contract as the lowest bidder.
Geo. $. Rix is attorney for
Swanson in the proceedings,
and Hasinbiler is made a party
with the mayor and councilmen
in the action.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
Big Yields on Montana Farm.

Vim. Raebel, of Corona, was in
town Saturday on his way to a
visit to Big Stone and had with
him a copy of the Three Forks
Herald, which had a write-up OF
Willow Greek, the Montana town
near which Mr.. Raebel has a
farm. In giving some crop re-
cords some yields in that locality
are placed at AZ and "A bushels
OF wheat and n and 81 bushels
Of oats. The following figures
are given Of yields obtained by
some Of our Grant county people
who are up. there, the Bergrens
having Mr.. Rsebels farm rented
and in crop:
In the Willow Creek grain
section proper are q number OF
large growers, who are rejoicing
over big yields. VIM. Buttfemen
from 800 acres Of bench land
wheat, marketed 0.326 bushels,
equal to a production Of 81
bushels an acre. and Ed Walbert
got returns Of more than 80
bushels an acre from a 2OO-acre
field. Nels Bergren raised 400
acres of winter wheat aOd his
sons George and William. Az
acres, which is expected will
avorarn 9n hnShplS an acre
Walter H. Mack, cut 400 acres
of wheat, G. G.. Cook 800 acres
Garnet Brothers 25O acres and
John Walbert $50 acres. These
large fields will show an average
| yield Of so bushels, which makes
a remarkable showing and one
that these farmers can we'll bt
proud Of.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
Organ Recital
And Dedication Of the New Pipe OrSan
at the Methodist Church

The Methodist people and
their friends are enjoy ing q
series of good things this week
in the musical and devotional
line. On Wednesday evening
the church had q visit from one
of its former pastors. Rev. E. Il.
Hunt, who preached again to h is
old congregation and visited
with former friends. He is now
located at Salem, aud his son
Clinton is engaged in the rail
way mail service out at Sioux
City, and the daughter Rachel is
attending the Mitchell univer-
sity.
Last evening social time WAS
had. at which music, instrument
alandsvocal,' speaking by various
parties, readings. etc, we're en-
joyed and light refreshments
were served. Our press hour
forbids any extended review of
the program.
This Friday evening the grand
organ recital and concert under
the dictatorship of Mrs. Madge
King Johnston of Aberdeen will
be given. This will be the only
one of the series Of meetings
at which admission fee will be
charged, and the tickets for
which will be 81 90. Mrs. john
| ston is recognized as one of the
most accomplished pipe organ
lists in the northwest, and the hne
vocal program in connection with
the organ work will afford q
musical treat which no lover of
the artistic in music can afford
to miss.
On Sunday lnOrninga a dedi-
catory service for the organ will
be held. DR.. w. H. Jordan of
Minneapolis, former pastor Of
the Milhank church will preach,
the service to commence at 1890.
On Sunday evening sacred con-
cert will be given, the service
being almost entirely OF music.
To all Of these services the
people Of Milbank and vicinity
are cordially invited.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
Takes Post Graduate Course

DR.. Pay the osteopath left last
Saturday for Chicago, where he
will take post graduate course in
the Chicago school OF osteopathy
and will be away for a couple OF
months. DR.. Pay is recognized
as one of the leading prac'iooers
in this part OF the country in os-
teopathv. but is determined tn
keep up with the latest acquire
ments Of his profession, and
hence is taking this post yradu-
ate course III an institution that
is recognized as the leading one
nj ostaopathy in this country
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
Took Them b, Surprise

While the LADIES Of the n. =.
Club were enjoying the evening
last Friday as guests OF Mrs. n.
j. Bleser, Mr.. BIe>el had invited
the husbands Of the ladies to
meet with him silently and quiet
ly. till about 100 clock. when the
doors Of the dining room were
swung back and disclosed them
sitting around the dining table
enjoying the surprise Of their
wives and the dutch lunch that
had been prepared for them.
| Til. table and rooms were very
at.ractively decorated with beau
! tiful autumn foliage The ladies
were served with the usual "Dne
and one" refre>hment and al
spent jolly time.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
Fake Charities
J. uok Ont to Whom yOn are Giving
Your Money

Tie Children Friend in it's
October issue gives a warning to
the public against passing out
e:harity TO unknown institutions
IN distant cities, when institu-
lions in our own state known to
oe worthy are in dire want. The
warming is timely and should be
needed. Every little while some
glib talker comes along soliciting
tor charitable instttutiOn OF
which people know nothing
.about except what the glib talk.
..r may tell them, and money is
given up in the name of charity
-hnt is worse than thrown away.
The giving simply tends to keep
charity takers on the road and
rakes money which would other
wise probably be devoted to
worthy charities that are in
need of the help that is thus
given to takers and spongers,
Who find this an easy way tC
make a living. 1t. would be a
good thing if people would re-
iuse to give a cent to any travel
ing solicitor until they absolutely
know that their gift is going tc
the cause they intend it should
20 to.
Some time. ago party claimed
to be soliciting for house O1
refuge in st Louis, and who had
made large number OF collect
IONS ia town was discovered IL
one Of the saloons, freely spend
ing the charity that had been
given him and boasting of the
ease with which he had draw
IN the easy marks.
A few weeks ago a hand some
Young woman was around collect
ing for an old lady 5 home in Ne
nraska. but letters to the tOwI
where this charitable institution
vas located failed to prove it:
EOrthineSS in any way.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
The virginian.

One of the most interesting
plays OF the season will be pres.
sented at the BENTLEY Grand
October 81. 1t is Jones &
Cranes production Of The Vir-
ginian." This romantic drama
is in four acts which are elegantly
mounted, particularly "Horse
Thief Pass at night fall. The
story sparklcs through ripping
comedy. plunges into depths OF
intense tragedy and whirl> into
sketches OF pathos. 1t concerns
cowboy OF Wyoming who fails
in love with the district school
ma IN. girl barely out of her
tperS. from the East
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17

On st. t4uke~ dav. Saturday.
The 18th, there will be celebra-
ton OF the holy communion at
:. 10 a. IN. October 18th is the
aav set for the harvest festival
There will be a service of solemn
thanksgiving at l0:43 III. and
the usual early celebration OF the
eucharist at 8 q. III. It is hoped
that every cOmmunicant vii
make a special effort to receive
the sacrament on that day. The
offering at both services will be
Tor the clearing OF the debt Or
the rectOry.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
DEATHS

The friends of Mrs II h. Mesler
received word the first Of the
week Of her death at Mandan.
N. d.. on the morning OF October
Is. The deceased woman whose
maiden name was Jennie Dodge,
was born at Spring Valley, Mimi.
Sept 81, 1879, and was in the
:,5th year of her age when strick-
EN- down with consumption. She
was married to her surviving
husband in Milbank. Sept. -.
1904. The deceased was a
daughter OF Henry G. Dodge, of
this city. being the Oldest Of a
family OF ten children. and spent
most of her life here in Milbank
until she removed to North Dak-
ota 4 few years age. The re-
mains were brought to Milbank
for burial and the funeral service
was held at the Congregational
church yesterday afternoon,
Rev. j. N. Tibbetts conducting
the service.
benjamin Pinkert one Of the
early day residentA-Of the county
died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Emma DitteS, near Hart
ford ON Wednesday morning.
He was e3 years OF age His
children are Paul Pinkert OF
Alban township. Mrs. Emma
Dittes, and Mrs Jake Steltz, of
Hartford, Mrs. Peter Steltz, of
Geneseo, Idaho, and Mrs Gust
DOchow. and Mrs. Arthur Nor
ris, OF North Yakima. Wash.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-17
Elnira

The south t.limira school began last
week with Nellie Eide. as teacher.
MIR and Mrs. Garvey. have gore to
North OAK to vi>itfheir son Ambrose
and will also visit MIR. 6arvevs sister
at Darlington, n. ID.
school No began laSt week with
Miss Eta Olson a. teacher
Raw kimball. made very short call
At his old nome 'a>t FRIDAY. while on
HE way back to Hinckley. after thresh.
log ia ~ D., most OF the fail
Mrs. k,mhall. i having somt
nstering done this week. MIR. Hill
.Ltn. of Nassau, is doing the 0rk