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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09

energy and masterfulness and a great
leader In the bosom OF his family
ne was beloved father. and greatly
devoted to his children and children's
children. AS Christian he was hum
Ole and sincere, and his God was "a
real TO him as to any OF us. Mr.
Neyerhaueser often remarked to me;
1 wish man to tell me of my Saviour
and my duty After hearing a sermon
by one of the noted ministers of the
country. he said. God has provided mo
IN wealth. but | would gladly give all
l had il l were able to preach a ser.
mon like that
Prince Has Fallen.
prince and a great leader has
fallen His life will be an excellent
example for those who follow him
His business associates will remem-
Der him as leader with great fore
sight and commander His family
VIII remember him as a beloved father.
Others will remember him as a re-
markable man"
DIR. William II. Hill. son-in-law of
Mr.. Weyerhaueser. closed the services
with a prayer
The funeral cortege presented an
impressive sight. with line of car
riages over three blocks long. The
lumber magnate's body was placed in
the final resting place at the family
lot. by the side of his wife in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Mr.. Weyerhauesers four sons. John
p. Charles H. Rudolph VI. and Fred
erick z. acted as pallbearers
Many of the floral offerings came
from New York. The flowers taken to
the cemetery filled four wagons.
Party Comes From ST. Paul.
Many business associates and close
friends from over the middle west at
tended the services of their late lead
er. \ special car over the Rock Is
land lines from st. Paul brought the
following to the city this morning:
Drew Musser of Little Falls Mimi:
J. 7. Barber OF Eau Claire Wis:
Judge r. :. Marshall of the Wisconsin
supreme court. Madison, Wis; r. IL.
Mccoy of Boomers Ferry. Idaho; F. 5.
Bell of Winona, Mimi: A. W. Laird of
Potlatch, Idaho; Edward Hines. Jacob
Mortenson, l. l. Barth. G. r. Wiehe !
]. L Rhodes. Boiling Arthur johnson. /
all of Chicago; L. ID. Leasure and r !
J. Cossett OF Wichita, Kan; \. \. /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09

Behrens of st. Louis. and NJ II. Nc
Carthy of Dubuque, Iowa.
Others here are George s. Long, Ia
coma; q. G. Moon. Eau Claire. Wis:
William Musser, Iowa City, Iowa; G.
w. Dulaney.. Hannibal. Mo; G. w.
Dulaney. Jr., Clinton. Iowa; G. Mus
ser. Muscatine. Iowa; William Carson,
Burlington. Iowa.
All the banks of Rock Island closed
during the morning hours because of
the funeral, while the Rock Island
Pillow company, Rock Island Sash K
Door works and Rock Island Lumber
company closed for the day. There
was a general suspension of activities
in the lumber regions of Wisconsin
and Minnesota in honor of Mr.. Wey-
erhaeuser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09
JOHN IRELAND HOME
DAMAGED IN BLAZE

The home of John Ireland. 43l3
Fourteenth avenue. was damaged to
the extent of 5000 in fire early this
morning. Mrs. Ireland was awakened
by the smell of smoke and turned in
the alarm about 2:O5. The blaze
started in the cellar near the furnace.
but what caused il is a mystery. and
il had probably burned for an hour be-
fore it was discovered. The joists In
the ceiling were burned through IN
many places and part of the floor will
have 10 be rebuilt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09
FINAL RITES ARE
PRONOUNCED FOR
F.WEYERHAEUSER
g;gh Tribute Paid Lumberman
in Sermon by DR.. Swear B.
ingen of St. Paul
RESTS BESIDE HIS WIFE
Friends and Business Associates From
All over Middle West Come TO
Attend Services.

4 simple, but impressive funeral
ssrvice was held this morning over
he remains Of the late Frederick
Weverhaeuser at the old family home
s.sad. now the :. : Davis residence.
or Tenth avenue near Thirtieth
street. During the service the body
rested in a room which was filed with
beautiful floral offerings from sorrow
ing relatives. friends and business as
soc.ates. Though the ceremonies were
for only friends and relatives so many
we're present that every room on the
first floor Of the spacious mansion was
filed.
The services were opened at 1890
gave a scripture reading Rev. Mr.
Swearensin. pastor OF the House of
Hope Presbyterian church of St
Paul. delivered a brief sermon. lie
spoke Of his association with Mr.
Weyerhaueser for the past Is years
Il knew him as a man. as a friend.
a. q companion" he said. For a man
OF such remarka BILE personality and
achievement he was unusually ap-
Many thought him hard
10 get acquainted with. yet ! knew OF
no man who loved his companions and
Mr.. Weyerhaueser was all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09

In Random Recollections," by Ca
ton Woodville, the English war artist.
is a story about Edward VII. Wood
vile painted. an equestrian portrait of
the king, who, says the artist, was
greatly pleased with it until he exam
ined the legs.
"Oh. Mr.. Woodville.' he said, what
a pair of magnificent legs you have
given me. They are simply splendid.
But look at my short ones. You will
have 10 make these in the portrait
shorter
Il pointed out" says Woodville in
telling the yarn, that in some of his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09
OBITUARY
Charles Mcpherson.

Charles Mcpherson. IS years OF age,
died at noon yesterday at his home
near Illinois City. Mr. Mcpherson suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis a week ago,
and this. with the ills accompanying
old age, is said TO have been the cause
of the death. He had been a resident
of Illinois for many years and was well
known.
Mr. Mcpherson is survived by his
widow. one son, J. NJ. Mcpherson OF
Rock Island. and one daughter, Mrs.
George Smith of Los Angeles. Cal.
One sister. Miss NJ J. MCPHERSON OF
sheridan, Iowa. also survives him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09
PERSONAL POINTS

Elmer E. CatelIo OF Chicago. was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Hurst have re
turned from a sojourn at Atlantic
City.
Henry ]. Frick OF Eagles Lake, Tex
as. formerly OF this city, is visiting his
daughter. Mrs. Joseph Meehan.
Miss Minnie Gerwold returned 10
her home in La Sale. Ill. after spend
ing several days with friends and rel
atives in the city.
Mrs. George Kaatz arrived in the
city yesterday from her home in Free
port. III. She will spend a week with
friends I'm Moline and this city.
Mrs. Ellen VI. Coulter OF Hamilton.
Mont. who has been visiting with her
sister. Mrs John O'Connor. 7i3
street. left Tuesday
for ST. Louis where she will visit with
other relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09
TRAGEDY VICTIM
ONCE LIVED HERE
Mrs. John Hager, Colored, Kill
ed by Husband at Aurora, a
Rock Island Woman.
SHOT AFTER VOTING DRY
Girls Maiden Name Was Helen Win
ter and Her Parents Are Now
Residents of This City.

Mrs. John Hager. colored, who was
shot by her husband in Aurora cleo
ton day for voting dry, is a former
Rock Island girl. and lived in this city
over II years. She was probably best
known in this city as Helen Winter.
which was her maiden name
Her husband. John Hager. was ar
rested Tuesday in Aurora. charged
with shooting and killing his wife dur
ing a quarrel following the discovery
that when she had gone to the polls
TO cast her first ballot, she voted dry
Hager told the police that his wife
had promised to go to the polls with
him. When she returned home he
slapped her, and then he claimed she
shot herself. The wound. however.
II is said, was in the back of the head
Born In Hannibal.
Mrs. John Hager was born in Han
nibal. Mo. July Il. 1892, and she came
to this city with her parents in 1900
Her maiden name was Helen Winter
and she was united in marriage to
John Hager in 1912 in this city.
The couple moved to Moline and
lived there for short time before GO
ing 10 Aurora about a year ago.
Mrs. Hager is survived by her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Winters, 929
Tenth avenue. four sisters and two
brothers.
The remains will arrive in Rock Is
land tonight and the funeral services
Will be conducted from her parents
home. either Saturday or Sunday aft
ernoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09

photographs his legs appeared to be
quite as long as l had painted them,
but no argument could convince him.
A piece had to come off, and it did,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09
Ennneral of john keepke.

The funeral of John Koepke was
held this afternoon at , o'clock from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09

All the news all the time The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09
Owen Kelley.

owen Kelley passed away this morn
ing at IL O'Clock at WATERFOWL hospi-
tal. He had been falling for several
months with complication Mr.. kel-
lev was about so years OF age and had
been al the hospital many years. The
remains will he taken To o'MaiIeN :
undertaking parlors and VIII be snip
ped TO Sterling. H.. his home, tomor-
row morning al $40. Relatives now
reside at Sterling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09
Woodruff

AS Mr. and Mrs. w. c. Stickney and
son Henry OF Woodruff. were crossing
the railroad tracks the automobile en-
CINE went dead. leaving the car
standing on the tracks \ freight train
which was switching crashed into the
machine. breaking the windshield and
fender and wheel The occupants of
the car We're uninjured. having alight-
ed before the crash
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09
Funeral of Mrs. Oorothea strate.

OOT
The funeral of Mrs. Dorothea Strate
will be conducted from the home, 624
Eighteenth street. tomorrow after
noon at o'clock. Rev. Phi. Wilhelm Of
ficiating. Burial will be in Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-09

the home OF his step-daughter, Mrs.
John ENGLAND, 1923 Fifth-and-half
avenue. Rev. +. J. Rolf of the Ger
man Evangelical church had charge
o fthe services. Burial was in Chip
piannock cemetery
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12
Presbyterian Church.

Zone block north Of postofice.)
II A. M.-Morning worship and SER
mon. 1910 P. M. Bible School, J. A.
Haig, Supt. $50 P. M. Young Peo-
pies meeting. 7:30 P. M. Evening
worship and sermon. All seats free
and a hearty invitation to all.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Insurance %adjusters were here this
week adjusting the loss caused by the
fire Of two weeks ago when the Mer-
chants hotel burned. A satisfactory
adjustment was made. We under
stand Mr.. Anderson received some
thing w $4,000.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Mrs. E. Pate of Indiana stopped
off Friday for a few days visit with
her sister Mrs. E. Colder before con-
tinuing her trip to Surrey, N. D.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Mrs. E. Colder and granddaughter
Verna Kaeding went to Devils Lake
Wednesday, to visit Mrs. Golder's
daughter, Mrs. J. Kaeding who under
went an operation at Mercy hospital.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Many citizens of Coulee township
gathered at the town hall Tuesday to
vote. We noticed most Of he women
looked exceedingly bright Wednesday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12
WARWICK

Mr.. Peter Anderson after a long
and strenuous campaign won the cleo
ton of County Superintendent. The
people Of Benson county acted very
wisely and a congratulate themsel-
YES on using the discression they did
by electing so notable a gentleman
and one whom they believe to be per-
fectly capable of taking care Of the
schools of this county. Benson coun7
ty is by no means an easy county to
superintend and it certainly needs one
who a get around through the
county despite the large and awk-
ward county and bad weather that we
have to encounter here and we know
his campaign was a clean one. 43i
- ,-1.5a9H ibi
The hunters have been quite plenti-:
full through this vicinity. Several of
them from Minnesota and other
states. !
The party and supper given by the
ladies improvement socity here last
Thursday evening was certainly .
great success, and a large attendance
was at hand. The proceeds which
Melted a five spot will go tr build a
hall here which is so badly needed.
The music was just the best and every
body reports a fine time and supper.
- z
Eugene Wright of Crazy was a Wis
itor at the Orchard family last Thurs
day.
Ward Orchard visited his brother,'
Joe last week and while here captured
a fine lot of game to 1axe back home
with him. /
The ladies o. Hiiisda)e gave a sup
per and sale Friday evening at the
school house, the proceeds netted
about $50 dollars ami was a great
success. The articles made by the
ladies were all we'll made.
Rev. Frisbie has returned ~ his old
charge again only has had Warwick
and Fl. Totten added to the points.
-
A big dance at Buttons hall last
Wednesday evening line time repNt.
ed. Music by a FIVE piece orchestra. /,
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Peter Olson returned from the Lake
Friday where he has been in a hos
pital as the result of an operation for
appendicitis.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

We neglected to mention last week
that Mrs. Aslakson, who had spent
the past couple Of weeks visiting at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. VIM.
Ogilvie, of Ada, Sask., Ca, had ar
rived home, accompanied by Mrs. Ogil
vie who will spend a time with her
parents here.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Quite a number of hunters from the
towns to the east Of us have been
passing through town the past week,
ennroute to the Sweetwater country to
shoot geese. They have had varying
successes, some getting bags while
others returned empty handed.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Miss Matilda Knutz of Granville
came Sunday and will work at the tele
phone exchange while Miss Marsh is
home on a short vacation.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12
CHURCHS FERRY
(Churchs Ferry SUM

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Englehorn
and Misses Riley and Meyer autoed
to Minnewaukan, Sunday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Andrew Stevens of Ryder arrived in
Edmore Saturday for a visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Stevens of
Triumph Township.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

The moving picture show given by
c. G. Gessner on Saturday evening
was attended and enjoyed by a fair
sized audience.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12
EDMORE
(Edmore Herald)

Martin Rosium and a party of
friends from Lawton spent a short
time in Edmore Sunday morning.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

There is no delay in making farm
loans If you call on John W. Maher,
Devils Lake, n. D. D1
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Carpenters have been busy the past
week on Clarence Sagen's farm where
they are building a new barn and re-
pairing the house, getting ready for a
tenant. -
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Miss Marie White took No. 6 We'd
nesday for Perham, MINI. She re-
ceived word that her mother who re-
sides at that place is seriously ill.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

VIM. Johnson and Arthur Anderson
were auto visitors to Park River Sun
day.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12
PENN
(The Penn Hustler)

George Mcdonnell of Churches Fer
ry was visiting friends in town Tues
day.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Avres of Somner,
Wash, were guests Of Miss Riley be-
tween trains on Friday. They were
on their way to Cando to visit their
Son.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

George Miskie, wife and daughter
Of Devils Lake came Sunday for a few
days visit at the F. C. Kaeding home,
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Thomas WARDROBE and son, Victor
were in town Friday on business.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12
For Rent.

Seven room dwelling near School
for Deaf; 6 room, East Third St.; 4
room, Seventh; 5 room and Z room
close in; also others from which you
can choose. Powell, the Land-1nsur.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Martin Krogfross, residing north Of
town, has been busy the past week
hauling potatoes to town. MI. Krog-
fross had in about so acres this yea.,
mostly the Irish Cobbler variety, that
yielded him some over 5000 bushels.
He intends to plant a like amount
next year.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Rev. Nordberg preached Sunday at
Hampden, N. D. his former charge.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Ellis and Mrs.
Ellen Haig and sons Clinton and Cliff
ford motored to Walhalla Friday TO
visit Miss Rena Haig who is teaching
school there. They returned Sunday
evening.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Peter Furseth, and son Albert, left
the latter part of the week for Seattle
and other points in the state Of Wash
ington, where they will look over the
country, with a view to making their
home there in the future.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12
Edward Kaeding left for the Lake
Tuesday where he will visit his mother
who is very ill at that place.

who is very ill at that place.
julie Kaeding was at the Lake Mon
day and Tuesday to visit his wife who
is very ill at the Mercy hospital.
j. N. Jack of Grand Forks was a
business visitor in our little village
the fore part of the week.
Mrs. o. Moen visited at the J. A.
Strand home this week returning
to her home in Grand Forks Wednes-
day. =
The dance Friday was very we'll
attended and everyone had a fine time.
Many young people from neighboring
towns attended. Music was furnished
by a three piece orchestra and supper
was served at midnight. The town
people Of Penn have formed a club
which will give a dance every Friday
from now on.
James Mccormick autoed to our
village from Churches Ferry Tuesday
on a business visit.
Miss T. E. Schultz of Olympia
WASH, stopped off here for a brief
visit with friends. She is %enroute
home from Grand Harbor.
Mrs. R. Stoesser and sister, Miss
Gunda Berget were Devils Lake shop
pers Thursday returning the follow
ing day.
Mrs. F. C. Ceilings left for Ryder
N. D. where she was called by the ILL
ness of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Klyven autoed
to Devils Lake Wednesday for a brief
visit with friends.
Mrs. Geo: Bail went to Grand Har-
Dor Friday being called there by the
illness of her mother.
Mrs. J.. M. Morgan and son Kenneth
spent Saturday and Sunday at the
home of Mrs. Morgan's parents neal
Churches Ferry.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Peters of Devils
Lake were visiting at the home Of
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Mrs. Hines Of Minneapolis is a
guest at the home Of her niece Mrs.
G. C. Mead.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Filing Nelson, Norman Nelson!
father is here this week on a visit.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Miss Cora Gilman Of Brocket, has
accepted a position as an operator
for Farmers Telephone Co. She takes
the place of Miss Ruth Weaver who
has resigned and will visit friends and
relatives in Indiana during the winter.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Martin Olson of Hampden called on
friends here Saturday evening in in
terest of his candidacy for sheriff.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

L. B. LaCross was at the Lake Tues
day on business.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Messers. Collins and Turner are in
the vicinity on their annual weeks
goose hunt. They spent Tuesday
evening in Edmore, but as it was only
their second day out they were very
optimistic regarding the outcome of
their trip as they reported large num-
bers Of geese in he Sweetwater count
ry.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Miss May Bangle, who formerly had
charge Of the local telephone Office,
was calling on old friends for a few
minutes Friday afternoon.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12
STARKWEATHER

Miss Bertha Olson visited at the
Lake Saturday.
Mrs. c.. L. Ellis returned Monday
evening after an extended visit in
Minnesota, Nebraska and Missouri.
Mrs. Lottie Riesch, formerly Miss
Lottie Proctor, of Arcadia, Wisconsin,
arrived Tuesday for a visit with Mrs.
Homer Resler.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

During the last week we have print
ed sale Bills for three of our merchant
one two-page bill and two one-page
bills, which appear in this issue. Con
sidering that this is a zone man shop"
it has kept us exceedingly busy, and
has taken our time from the usual run
Of job and newspaper work.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

We are pleased to announce that
our good friend and neighbor, Hon.
A. j. Kirkeide Of Normania township
Benson county was elected a member
of the State Senate by a good ma
jority. He has already had experience
as a legislator, having served a ena
torial term a few years ago.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Landlord Wig of Hotel Northern re-
opened the dining room of that institu
ton Monday morning after it had
been closed for several months owing
to a shortage of help.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Our attention has been called to the
November issue Of the Review of Re-
views magazine in which the Wells
and Dickey Land company of Mime
apolis, have a page ad, containing a
large picture of the John l.. Solberg
farm and a few statements regarding
the owner and his struggles here dur
ing the early pioneer days. This good
bit of advertising came about as the
result of the pictures and write up,
which we had Of this farm and Mr..
Solberg some weeks ago. Noticing
this writeup in our paper the land com
pany wrote to Mr.. Solberg for a pic
ture that they might have acut made
for their own use, for the purpose Of
advertising N. D. This may be the
means of attracting hundreds Of new
settlers to this splendid state of ours.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Mrs. A. J. Gronna, wife Of Senator
Gronna, Of Lakota, spent a few days
the latter part Of the week in Edmore,
the guest of MI. and Mrs. T. H. VOL
dy.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

Mrs. Sena Fendring, who was Sc
verify burned, continues to improve.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

I. j. Dougherty went to Minneapo-
lis Friday on business. He returned
Monday evening in time for the dem
ocratic rally at Devils Lake.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-12

MI. and Mrs. F. Peters of Devils
Lake were visiting at the home of
Mrs. Peters parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
H. Miller, the latter part of the week.