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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. Dick Newell spent the time
between Eastern trains today at the
1gnacio fair, showing her guest. Mrs.
Sheridan. Of Chicago, the big attrac-
tions real Indian carnival affords.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
Transferred to the Aspen Parish.

Transferred to the Aspen Parish.
Rev. Father Kleinbrecht, pastor of
the Catholic church in Silverton for
several years past, and q man who
has been q potent factor in the life
Of the community, has been transfer
red to tho Aspen parish, and left
this morning to enter upon his new
pastorate. Rev. Father Walsh, Of As
pen, will be his successor in Silver
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Ross Thompson. of Pennington, de-
parted this morning for Fort Collins
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
Ships Potatoes to silyerton.

L. ID. Eaton, of Cortez. was in town
over night on his way to Silverton
with carload of potatoes grown in
the Montezuma valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

J. j. Marshall, of the Home ranch,
marketed apples in town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
Schools viii Close for Fair.

The Durango schools will close ev-
cry day during the fair, and it is
probable that every country school in
the county will close Friday, in Or
der that the children may attend.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Miss Leona Tanner and brother
Don of Kirkland, left for Utah this
morning for an indefinite stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

fair and Incidentally ,visit her hus-
band, who is engaged in doing con-
tract work there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
Ignacio Has New Postmaster.

Word comes from Ignacio that
Fred Bradshaw, editor of the Ignacio
Chieftain, has been appointed post
master to succeed "Bill'' Hall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
Special Exercises at Fort Lewis.

Special Exercises at Fort Lewis.
Dean Smith will conduct special
services at Fort Lewis Sunday, as a
part of the opening exercises of the
ear. He left this morning for Do
lores and Rico on parochial business,
and will return to the agricultural
school day after tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. Tylan Salabar came down
from Telluride last evening on her
way to Bayfield, to visit relatives. 1t
is her first visit in this section since
her marriage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

E. McDaniels came up from the
Cedar Hill country last night to meet
his brother, who arrived on the East
ern from Iowa. Both men are stay
ing over here until tomorrow
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

To Determine Whether the Territory
Shall Be Wet or Dry.
Animas valley, which is now in the
wet column, will vote on petition
to make it dry territory. Ignacio,
now dry territory, has citizens who
desire that it shall be wet, and these
have filed a petition to submit the
question to a vote.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. o. C. Silliman was in from
the Animas valley early this morn
ing making preparations to entertain
the Ladies' Aid society of the First
NJ r. church at her ranch home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Are You Going to Do Your Part To-
ward Entertaining Fair vistors-7
We must make ample provisions for
the accommodation of our visitors.
As yet only few have registered
rooms with Secretary Cooke. Will
you attend to this at once?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
To Visit in Kansas City.

Mrs. May Vandegrift and Miss
Florence Brewer leave for Kansas
City Sunday morning for a few
weeks visit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. William Sagert and babe were
bound for Grand Junction this morn
ing to visit her parents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Ray Newton, of Boston, the famous
magician who provided Durango with
such an interesting entertainment,
was guest at the Savoy last night
and departed on his way to Telluride
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. l.. u. Mann and son were ar
rivals from Lumberton last night
who were bound for Dolores to visit
relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Supt. Melbourne, of the Idaho, is
transacting business in Durango. He
is accompanied by Mrs. Melbourne
and Ray Melbourne The party is
registered at the Savoy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
Fro. Fridays Daily
Marriage License Issued.

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

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Fred Hall was in from Kline to-
da buying supplies for the ranch
H. N. Linebarger, of Tiffany, was
a business visitor in Durango last
night.
Mrs. Olive Orme and Mrs. Mat
Pheney spent the day at Ignacio in
attendance at the big fair.
E. A. Chubb was bound for Ignacio
this morning to take in the festivities
in progress.
Mrs. Effie Bryce left this morning
for McElmo canon, where she will
have charge of a school this winter.
John Jelenik, of the Florida mesa,
was in on ranch business this after
noon.
]. M. Nelson, one of the pre- res
sive farmers of the Sunnyside icin-
ity, was in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Strattoj of
Breen, were among the shoppe at
Graden's today.
Miss Mary Smith, of Florida aesa,
was in town on shopping expe tion
today.
S. /. Frizzell, of Fall creek, was
among the patrons at Otis-Mct IRIS
today.
Joe Neil, of the Ignacio Sc tion,
transacted business in Durang, to-
day.
S. v. and C. F. Adamson delivered
chickens to the Durango Mercantile
company today.
Mrs. S. Michaels, of Hesperus, was
among the out of town folk trading
here today.
T. ]. Shannon and wife, nee Jessie
Campbell Meuser, departed for Dem
yer this morning, where they expect
to make their home.
Delbert Brady's condition shows q
slight improvement today, but he is
still very sick child. Tonight will
probably be the crisis in his illness.
The Mesdames Pearson and Will
mer made their weekly trip from the
Pine River valley to supply Snyder's
with the butter the manufacture.
James Conway was supply pur-,
chaser from upper Florida today.
Threshing is the order of the day I'M
his neighborhood now.
Colonel Welsh, brand inspector for
San Juan county, is business visitor
from San Juan county who expects to
leave for points east tomorrow.
e. +. Roberts, the hide buyer, came
down from Silverton this morning to
skirmish the section for the wares in
which he deals.
District Attorney George Lane went
over to Cortez this morning to pre-
pare for the opening of district court,
which is less than two weeks away.
George Avery went up to the Incas
mine this morning after staying over
a couple Of days in town on busi-
ness and pleasure.
Mrs. C. E. Allen left for her home
in Pueblo this morning after visiting
for awhile with her father, John Con-
way.
Mrs. c. E. Eddy and granddaughter.
Mrs. Fred Crooks, and great grand
son BILLY" went out to Allison this
morning to visit relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Water Bills.
The water department sent out
bills last night aggregating $4,000.
October 10th is the final date for pay
ment. of the same.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. John Zumstein and daughter
were among those who gave the gro
Gerry department at Graden's liberal
patronage today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Cassil returned
from Silverton this morning, where
business occupied the latter's atten-
ton yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

W. c. Ferguson, general superin-
tendent of the Calumet Fuel company,
and L. Mccormick, superintendent of
Perins mine, were in town last night
looking after company interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. Hume and daughter, who
spent the summer months in the La
Platas, were bound for Aztec this
morning to pass the winter season
with her parents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
Sidewalk Completed.

Sidewalk Completed.
Contractor Cummins has complet-
ed the construction of the cement
sidewalk on the lots directly east of
the Herald office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. William Sagert and babe were
bound for Grand Junction this morn
ing to visit her parents.
William Beaton returned from
Kansas last night en- route to his
home in Aztec.
John w. Wingate went up to Sill
verton last night on his monthly rem
tai collection expedition.
Arthur Rose, of the Animas val
ley, delivered potatoes to the Snyder
grocery this morning.
j. b. Gray, of Bakers bridge, sup
piled the Durango Mercantile com
pany with beef today.
Fred Oleson, of Elco, loaded out
with supplies from Otis -McGirr's to-
day.
Thomas Goulding is down from his
lockwood sheep camp ON n business
mission.
j. Jeffery, of the Animas valley,
was in town on ranch business this
afternoon.
Many who had planned to attend
the lgnacio fair today had their trip
queered by the heavy rain which fell
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Nosl.r, who
were among those who braved the
mud today and motored in from. the
Animas valley.
Henry Davis is in from Thompson's
Park for short visit with his wife,
who is patient at Ochsner's hos
piual.
Mrs. John Zumstein and daughter
were among those who gave the gro
Gerry department at Graden's liberal
patronage today.
The Ignacio fair has been the mec-
ca for all politicians. Those who did
not attend yesterday headed that way
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Cassil returned
from Silverton this morning, where
business occupied the latter's atten-
ton yesterday.
Mrs. l.. u. Mann and son were ar
rivals from Lumberton last night
who were bound for Dolores to visit
relatives.
E. McDanicls came up from the
Cedar Hill country last night to meet
his brother, who arrived on the East
ern from Iowa. Both men are stay
ing over here until tomorrow
Mrs. Tylan Salabar came down
from Telluride last evening on her
way to Bayfield, to visit relatives. 1t
is her first visit in this section since
her marriage.
Mrs. 0. C. Silliman was in from
the Animas valley early this morn
ing making preparations to entertain
the Ladies' Aid society of the First
NJ. r. church at her ranch home.
Ray Newton, of Boston, the famous
magician who provided Durango with
such an interesting entertainment,
was guest at the Savoy last night
and departed on his way to Telluride
this morning.
Mrs. Ogle Monteith, who has been
in this city several days undergoing
treatment for trouble of long stand
ing, returned to her home on the
Florida mesa today, very much i'm
proved in health.
Judge Parkinson is still with us.
He has been unavoidably detained
here for the past two days, but if
the elements are willing he will leave
for Montrose, his new home, tomor-
row.
Mrs. Graflin, Jr., came down from
the Sheek reserve last night, where
she spent the summer months with
her husband, who is engaged in de-
veloping some claims that give prom
Use Of placing the owners in the near
Rockefeller list of capitalists
Mrs. Emma MacNichols, who came
down from Teel-awa- -ket yesterday
afternoon, was off for Pennington
this morning to spend the winter.
She tells us that her son Kenneth, the
we'll known magazine writer. now
makes his headquarters in Boston.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

William Beaton returned from
Kansas last night en- route to his
home in Aztec.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Henry Davis is in from Thompson's
Park for short visit with his wife,
who is patient at Ochsner's hos
pital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
Home From Extended Trip Abroad

Home From Extended Trip Abroad.
Hon. w. II. Chrisman and family,
of Aztec, were guests at the Savoy
last night on their return from an
extended trip abroad. During their
stay the party, which consisted of a
number of relatives and friends, Wis
tied in England, Scotland, Switzer-
land, France, Austria, Holland and
Italy. They had some exciting ex-
periences in the countries engaged in
the great conflict, and were twice de-
tained for period of week, once
on the borders of Austria and again
in Munich. 1t required no end of
effort to make their way out of the
warning nations, and everywhere, as
the result of the trouble, they were
subjected to the strictest supervision.
The time, especially the latter part,
was filled with no end of features
which will be interesting to live in
"reminiscences, but not pleasant to ex-
perience again under such dangerous
circumstances.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

The Ignacio fair has been the mec-
ca for all politicians. Those who did
not attend yesterday headed that way
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Change in Train Schedule.
Commencing today the Pennington
train departed at 9:05 a. m. and ar
rives at 1850 p. m.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Nosl.r, who
were among those who braved the
mud today and motored in from. the
Animas valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. Emma MacNichols. who came
down from Teel-awa-ket yesterday
afternoon, was off for Pennington
this morning to spend the winter
She tells us that her son Kenneth, the
well known magazine writer. now
makes his headquarters in Boston.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

PURELY PERSONAL ,
From Fridays Daily .
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
New Attraction Provided for

Every evening during the fair, the
seven hundred block on Main avenue
will be separated from the remainder
of the street by rope enclosure and
converted into an out of door dancing
pavilion. The band will furnish the
music, the walks will be made into q
floor equal to the ball room. Tan
going, hesitation, etc, will be per
mitted. George Moody and DIR. Dean
are to act as masters of ceremonies
and is expected that everybody who
knows how to dance will be found
among ''those present"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

John W. Wingate went up to Sill
verton last night on his monthly rem
tai collection expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Rev. and Mrs. r. E. Dickerson and
children, the former presiding elder
of the Southern Methodist church, de-
parted this morning for their head
quarters in Denver after ten days
stay down here while Rev. Dicker-
son looked after quarterly meeting
services.
Reports come from the La Platas
that the Copper Hill will resume op-
erations as soon as the condition of
the copper market makes it possible.
Copper properties in Arizona are
slowly increasing their working force
to the former numbers, SO it is ex-
pected mines in this section will not
be idle long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. Ogle Monteith, who has been
in this city several days undergoing
treatment for trouble Of long stand
ing, returned to her home on the
Florida mesa today, very much i'm
proved in health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. Graflin, Jr., came down from
the Sheek reserve last night, where
she spent the summer months with
her husband, who is engaged in de-
veloping some claims that give prom
Use Of placing the owners in the near
Rockefeller list of capitalists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Many who had planned to attend
the lgnacio fair today had their trip
by the heavy rain which fell
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
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TO US
From Thursday's Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. c. E. Eddy and granddaughter.
Mrs. Fred Crooks, and great grand
son BILLY" went out to Allison this
morning to visit relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Arthur Rose, of the Animas val
ley, delivered potatoes to the Snyder
grocery this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. Peter Peterson went down to
Ignacio this morning to attend The
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Judge Parkinson is still with us.
He has been unavoidably detained
here for the past two days, but if
the elements are willing he will leave
for Montrose, his new home, tomor-
row.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05
The Ignacio Fair.

The Ignacio Fair.
The Ignacio fair and Indian carni
val is interesting large number of
visitors, and glowing accounts of the
attractions offered are Il part of all
the telephone reports from there. In
addition to the agricultural display
by both the white men and the In
dians there are numerous Indian
features of unu~ual merit Special
effort has been made to present old
Indian games and dances. Today is
designated as La Plata day and to-
morrow is to be Pine River valley
day. Durango and Ignacio will con
test for baseball honors again Friday
Horse races and foot race between
Ross Graden of this city and IL. R.
Laslett, of Ignacio, for s100 purse
will be among the attractions offered
tomorrow. Many Durango folk will
make the trip out there in the morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Delbert Brady's condition shows a
slight improvement today, but he is
still very sick child. Tonight will
probably be the crisis in his illness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

j. Jeffery, of the Animas valley,
was in town on ranch business this
afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Thomas Goulding is down from his
lockwood sheep camp on business
mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

j. b. Gray, of Bakers bridge, sup
piled the Durango Mercantile com
pany with beef today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Fred 0leson, of Elco, loaded out
with supplies from otis-McGirr's to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

T. ]. Shannon and wife, nee Jessie
Campbell Meuser, departed for Dem
yer this morning, where they expect
to make their home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

The Mesdames Pearson and Will
mer made their weekly trip from the
Pine River valley to supply Snyder's
with the butter the manufacture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-05

Mrs. C. E. Allen left for her home
in Pueblo this morning after visiting
for awhile with her father, John Con-
way.
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-12-25
Meihodi4i Episcopal Church.

An interesting Seizure ,of last SIN.
days services was'rlp presence Of a
number OF the yoiitN people who are
home from school Tor their Christmas
vacation. rhey we're warmly vel.
coined aud the handshakfps was cor.
dialand mutually enjoyed.
\ good program Is being prepared
for Thursday night, IN connect ion
With the Christmas tire. and treat for
~. children ~ the SUNDAY school. A
happy. Joyous time II anticipated.
Next sunday morning the past or
viii deliver a Christmas sermon and
sp's'iAl music appropriate 10 the occA'
SION viii Ire rendered. a cordial inyi'
tA'iU" 10 these services il extended.
MAY there he much Of Joy without
an, sadness IN the homes and heart,
Of all during This holiday season.
! ". ANDERSON. PASTOR
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-12-25
John Goodhart

~ his Triumph items IN the News
J-r-rsOnian last week, december L.
says that:
Lum Patterson has been having
a rather sever. time with his back,
TIE las, report lac II better.
--D~cAr rarsDn, a nephew ~ 4. 4.
Iopdhsrt, Of l,ichland county. O,Iio
~ spending a few weeks with tbs un.
Gle. aun, and cousins
Mrs. William Keller. wio has
i--n sick, l. able To i~ up and ar"uw,
Agstn aud j. feeling lin. lbr. ttndi.,
OF Graham. attended her.
II &. Williams aud Wife AZ. visit.
ins il~if spn, Mont, al Ios~Dfih.
Carroll county, Mont. II ~ the M-r.
csaiiI. business AT that place.
Sir- ~. commenced writing We
learn that Aunt Kettle Shields T.
y-ry low and II moi expected IL I've
Th- do'tor las given up all hopes ui
her recovery.
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-12-25
J. {. WHITMER,
DENTIST.
PROUD BUILDING.
North Side Of Square.
Both Phones
Home For Repairs.

Paul Weller, son OF Charles +. Wei.
Ter, returned TO his home, this week
on account Of a slight accident which
happened to him while visiting rela'
tives out west, Mr., Weller accom-,
panied young gentleman friend on a
motor ride and while attempting to
cross a railroad the motorcycle hit one
OF the protruding ties an ! threw both
oil, MOTHER serious injuries resulted
than the ligaments being torn loose
in Mr. Weler's left foot, which will
make 1t necessary for him to use
crutches for some time, Roscoe Mead.
oNs Who has been with him In the
west for the past two months, also re-
turned home. Maitland Herald, lie
cember 18th.
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-12-25
Zero and Thermometers.

TIL. recent cold snap, We presume,
~as lie caus. of one Of our citizens 10
ask ~ "Why WAS the zero poin, ~.
tablisl,ed 10y Fahrenheit A. u il now
The answer II that when Fahren.
heit arranged his sale, lie first made
two points, the boiling and freezing,
at the level OF the sea with the tar.
ometer at =, ~ inches: thus dividing
the intervening space i0to ls0 parts,
lac called them degrees. lie also III
served during the course OF his expert.
ments that salt and snow mixed to
getlier lowered the temperature - OF
bis degrees below the freezing point,
and imagining that TO In as low a.
cold gets 10 he, lac made u his start.
ing point beginning with go" or zero
and continuing upwards a. the heat
increased, When II VAS found tina,
zero did not represent the lowest ten.
perature, degrees we're marked down.
ward from zero, ranging from one TO
10, There another di',iculty VAS dis.
covered, mercury became solid and
would no longer indicate the temper.
ature. Then alcohol was made USE Of
for low temperatures, and nov all
minimum thermometers contain alco.
hoi. For measuring Temperatures
above 100 degrees, and for all ordinary
purposes mercury Is used, as alcohol
boils little above that point.
The Fahrenheit scale Is used In the
United States, belgium and Great
Britain and dependencies There are
two other scales used. Reaumer In
Russia and Germany and Centisrade
in France, Each OF these two begin at
the freezing point with zero. The
boiling point OF Reaumer is 81 degrees
and Centigrade 100 degrees, each cor.
responding TO 2l2 degrees OF Fahren
heit's scale.
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-12-25
Talk About Cold.


Is there anything that can beat the
hot spell In summer for the promo.
ton Of grstuitous. unprovoked and
wholly unproiitable lying, II is the
cold snap.
Either the one or the other will
stimulate the old residen'ers to an
invention Of statistics AND rsminis.
ceuses that l.. to say the least, mar.
vicious
On a particular cold day these yeni
Al nui>ances will set one To chilling
beside hot stove. 10y recalling that
II il the coolest ID, sinc- - ~ ~ or
-. or whatever date may happrr IN
to their heads.
1t I, amazing aud incomprehensible
that a man Who cannot. withou, Aii,i
Guilty. recall the year ~ lis own birth.
or lie time Of the death ~ his wife,
can remember, on the. inst ant. the
mercury drops below zero ur Jumps
near the IW line. precisely IN What
year and month II was hotter or
colder. .-'
At one time. perhaps, there mere
uSe ard excuse Tor such voluntary In.
formal Ion. Nov the Weather btreau
furnishes II with exact correctness
aud tie old residenter Who produces
weather statistics IL known not only
a. a nuisance, but a. a conscience.
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-12-25
Changed Hands.

" ~, Alkire has disposed ~ his
hali Interest IN the u.rcanliI. firm Of
Aikif. y Alkif. To !. L., Alkire, Who
Vii assume hiS duties IN the store ~
soon A. he moves to town. Henry will
remain Ia the store until ~. ilrst Of
ia. year, When he viii move Ia ore.
sUn, where he has purchased "A nice
piece II property and max. prepare
u InS To assume his duties A. col.
lectur u revenues, Of Holt county.
During his business career IN this
city h. has made many friends Who
viii niss his sailing face from the
store, hut who wish him we'll In his
new home and new business. We ex-
tend to the new member Of the firm
a hearty welcome TO our city and bus.
iness circles, Forest city News lie.
cember 18th.
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-12-25

Why not send a penny postal card
to Box s7l, Kansas City, Mo-, and see
what you getY Flying Sparks is a
whole bunch Of electric sparklets, =
real Fourth-of.July celebration in
tabloid form.
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-12-25
DR. Whitsen, eve and ear special

DIR. Whitsell, eye and ear special
list; Sc corner 9th and Edmond, ST,
Joseph. Both Phones, 943.
Someone at Rockeport sent
through the mails last week, a ham
Weighing II pounds, to Pekin, China,
The postage on the package was 81 ~
II WIN reach Pekin within Q few days
OF Christmas and Is intended as .
Christmas present.
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-12-25
ReRT 6. PIERCE.
DENTIST,
A. a. ono. IN III. Mu1r- Rids
(HfV0U Mn Hours "a. Ia " IA. iIN
"'NSVut 'sV' y, ~, ,ob y, m,

Phones, Old VI, Mutual B,