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Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
laps CAPTURE TsINe-TAU
infantry Charges Feature Of Final AZ
tack on German Fort-Hssissed
for Three Months.

Tokyo.-It Is officially announced
that the fortress Of Tsing-rau has sur
rendered to the Japanese and British.
1t is officially announced also that
the first step In bringing about the
surrender Of the fortress occurred at
midnight. when the infantry charged
and occupied the middle fort Of the
line Of defense. In this operation they
took 900 prisoners.
The Germans hoisted the white flag
AZ the weather observation bureau Of
Using
The quick eapitulaffon OF the Ger
mans was the cause Of much surprise
and joy To the men of the army and
navy operating against IL and also to
the people Of Tokyo.
The charge against tho middle fort
was a brilliant one
IL was led by Gen Yoshimi Yamada
AZ the head OF companies Of infantry
and engineers.
The number Of the German and Jap
ans<e losses. which were large. hass
not been announced
The fall ef Tsfng-rzu ends the most
picturssaua u the minor phzzes Of th1
xr-zx world wzr nsw r@xtns-
On tso eonfin~nis and I'm many nj
snds Of the seas where colonies Of ths
warning nations were planted. cumbafs
OF more or less interest have taken
place. garrfsons have been captured
and towns occupied peacefully. but tn
the little German concession on the
south side OF the Shangtung peninsula
OF China there has been going ON since
late in August a reduced scale OF war
that from all accounts has duplicated
nearly all features Of those battles IN
Europe that have resulted In the cap
ture Of fortified positions.
The capture OF Using Tau loses To
Germany her last foot Of possessions
on the Asiafie mainland. as well as her
last strategic position outside OF the
German empire in Europe For nearly
three months the little German garrf-
son Of about 1900 men and nearly
wholly composed Of reservists in
China, has held out against the land
and sea attacks OF the Japanese. Of
certain British detaehments OF both
white aud Indian troops that found
themselves in China at the outbreak
Of the war What the losses Of the
garrison have been ara not known. but
the official Japanese and British re-
3orts have indicated that Using Tau
has been taken At heavy cost Of mer
on the part Of the allies
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
soeEY IN coTTom LOANS
Ns's Enei.sd asnsers Profess Fear -
Sherman Ls~-EIshsr miIIions
Alrssry Rsissd

Wsshinstoa. - Taar fifths Of tho
share Of aortherz b&nxs in the sl5s.-
eoe.eee cotton lo9a nsnd has been sub
scrfbed. and unless haassrs acld bach
Tar fear that cozsimmafion of the loan
pla, will be h~id n vfolstfon of tho
sherman snfttrasf lax the rsmaindex
soon viii b forfhcsmsng
Secretary Mc&dco announcsd that
$50. .se0. .0os had been rzts~d among the
aorthern bankers and that the remain
ing so 90. .30a % as xubscrfbsa IN
tho north vas IN sixnf Al tho snms
tfms 4 hsSars kaosn that certain
nankers VINO Lad sssn counfsd On haA
become relucfant 70 -nfer tho plan un-
"a as.ur>d the nethok ~ which ths
loan ID being raised ts>. not violsts
ths sherman Law
such . tear was characterized hy
Mr. McAdoo .s pure suncomhe.- R
In known however. thsr the obIectios
vas considered BY sszne authorities
sufficiently serious 70 bring . request
fnr an opfninn frum Attorney General
Gsegury a. % ths pInn's legality
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
Much cottsn Stored.

There is probably more cotton stored
in the cotton congresses and ware
houses Of Ciarksdaie at this time than
ever before IN the history of the town
and county. At the two congresses
alone there are something more than
5000 bales Of the staple stored away.
These institutions are now crowded
for floor space and In some places have
the cotton piled bale upon bale. The
bales are guarded day and night from
FIRE or other damage IL Is worth a
trip to the congresses to see this vast
accumulation of cotton stored. repre-
senting a tremendously large percent
age OF the wealth Of Coahoma county.
which last year produced $4,000 bales
itself.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
SAY RUSSIA MAS AceREss0R


- 6S38fk " WAfH@
Bsriin.-Informarion was given cut
to the press frum official quarters ~
follows:
The first encounters on the Turkish
waters. This tact proves the hostile
intentions OF Russia
The Gazette del Popoio says that
the present treatment Of Germans In
England Is 4 policy open to question.
as numerous English industries are
conducted by Germans who would be
difficult to replace
The note Of Sir Edward Grey. the
British foreign secretary. denouncing
Turkey. handed 70 the Italian govern
menr by the British ambassador. has
created In Italian political circles an
Impression unfzvorable to England. -
II shows Engiand's fear OF Turkey
Great BritAin's dsaunciafion OF the
principles Of the declaration Of Lon
don. II was announced in German Of
fetal circles. probably viii be followed
BY Germany
AN inspired dispatch from Berlin.
printed In the Cologne Gazette. COM
msntfng on this question. says that
newspaper reports Of Engiand's action
have not been confirmed officially. bur
that II they are true Germany viii
adopt . similar policy towards Eng
land"
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
RUSSIANS ATTACK
PRUSS|AN BORDER.
RUSSIANS TAKE OFFENSIVE Nv
the FOREST or aomINrEN
MINOR ENGAGEMENTS.
ADVANCE BEYOND vIsTuIA
Psfrcsrsd Claims TO Have Captured
Men and euns In Fighting Near
crseo~-csrnsns heavily En-
trsncnsd .t slsrsdx

Petrosrad-rhe Russian general
staff has issued the following:
-On tho East Prassian frost the
Russian troops are developing with
success an offensive In the region OF
the Forest Of Rominten and Lyek East
Prussial.
The German rear guard was dis
lodged by us from Mlawa on Nov. =.
suffering great losses.
Beyond the vistula the enemy con-
tinues to fall back A German column
passed through Cxenstoehova. Russian
Poland. moving west.
Minor engagements have occurred
rear Wzrta and on the road from An
dreiew to Mechow. near Merzava.
In Galicfzfhc. Austrfans in their re-
treat Iefr behind them many soldiers
II with choiera at Iarn-iaw. Prrevursk
and villages on the san"
rhs Jeff wing Of the Russian army.
IN engagements taking place on the
frout In the vicinity of craeow. took
"a officers and 1850 men Of the en-
emy
In addition to these prisoners the
Russian forces captured three howttz-
ers. ~ pieces Of artillery. IS rapid fire
guns and large quantity Of material
tor tho manufacture 0f cartridges.
Russian forces ara attacking the
German position at Sirradz. on the
wsrshe river In Russian Poland. south
east Of ralisx and about Is miles east
Of the German border. according TO
information reaching Petrograd.
This engagement marks the begin
ming of the Russian advance against
the fortified German positions on Rus
sian soil
The Germans are heavily enfranehed
al sleradz. and appeared determined TO
dispute the crossing of the River
Warrhe
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
RUSSIA ALLOWS lETTERPtEA


Asssrs- s-sssspsrsas Prfssssrs Given Cor
rsspsndsncs Privileges - pspsrs
Say Prissasrs We'll rreaesd.
venices-Thruugh the efforts Of the
nsa Cruss society. some .s.o0o letters
and postcards frum Austro-HunsariAn
var prisoners In Russia and Servia
have already been delivered to their
relatives and frisnds NJ home The
correspondence from both countries
comes through Roumania- The lssfers.
Of course. ars read BY the official cen
sors IN the country whers thsy are
written. Tns Austrian pagan admit
that the correspondence On the whole
gfvss tn imursnuapa that the prison
srn ~ ouing vii treated. In RussiA
~ vounks1 rscs1vs medical attention.
- . gr.nA aune vfs1esa sneW n :
hospital sf MOSCOW Nearly an the
unwounded and those VINO have rscov-
sred from their injuries ars bsins sent
To Omsk. In Siberia Il h thought that
later they may be put to work In the
mines there. but nothing definite has
been heard a. 70 this
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Mexico Cify.-It IL reported here the
port Of Acapulco. on the Pacific. has
been occupied by American marines.
The occupation Il said to have fol-
lowed a request Of the inhabitants.
who we're suffering great privxtions
owing 70 the revolution.
Cen venustiAno Czrrznn issued an
uitimafum declaring himself chief head
Of the republic. The proclamation vas
issued az Cordoba and directed to mill
tAry ehieffzins and civil emplnyes OF
the central envsrnmsnf. VINO we're or
cered to disresxrd the mandates Of the
Axuns Czlienfes convention. To the
military chieffains Carranxa said that
unless they len the conference and
vent hack q their posts. their next N
rznk would assume their places
Gen. EsIaiio Gutierrez. appointed
provisional president Of Mexico by the
Aguas CzIisnfes convention. has pro-
claimed himself the chief executive be-
ginning Nov TO-
ROGUE Estzda. private secretary 70
Cen Carrsnza. VINO arrived In the cap
mai frum Cordoba. said.
We have exhausted all lesitimafe
means % bring about a peaceful sr-
rangrment sf this trouble The Axuas
Czlsentes convention must obey Cen
Czrrznxa or its delegates viii be treat
ed zs traitors We have sufficient
means ar eur disposal 20 make good
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

rsna-Tsu . Wsssrios for Germans
msnx sf csrrisoss Escapsd
AcrosB 0sy.
rokyo-Japan still is cslenrating the
Tan Of rsing-rau with extraordinary
enthusiasm. In every city there ara
lantern PROFESSIONS and msrrtmsnf
nightly. On every house there b
flag.
In Tokyo ehserins crowds ssrensds
HIN officers Of the army and navy and
diplomatic representative Of the al
lies. Everyvhers thers b recognition
of Great Brffztn's share In the victory
Imperial saicfs congratulats the Brit
ish ~ vol - japanese
II Ia stnf>A that combatanfs not cap
tursa during ths rnai sssnlts upon
Tsfng-Tau viii b surrsndsrsd later
Every sesamer In the harbor Of Kiao-
chou v.s sunk and navigation has
bsen msAe psriious by mines Il is un-
lersesoa the terms Of surrender were
practically unconditional
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
SAY GERMANS ARE ROUTED
Teutcns Retired 7 Miles from the vis
tuiz-lodx Has 5ren 7etzken.
Russians Take Szndon1ir.

Petrograd.-rhs following official
communication has been issued from
Russian general Headquarters:
We continue TO progress on the
East Prussian front The Germans are
faIKng hack along the whole front.
only keeping a fortified position in
the region Of Werbholiwo.
"On the left bank Of the vistula the
Russian army Ia continuing its vigor-
Gus offensive. pursuing the retreatins
enemy. The crossing OF the San by
our troops continues with success. The
Austrians are retreating
In the Black Sea region no change
Is reported"
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
STATE CONVENTION
OF BAPT|STS HELD
CONVENTION WILL sg PRECEDED
~ STATE PASTORS CON-
FERENCE AT OXFORD.
500 DELEGATES EXPECTED
oslsgstes In r4orre ~ cisixeus
First Baptist ~nurch 10
Growing Fast.

Jackson
The Baptist State convention Is to
convene in the First Baptist Church
at Oxford. The convention viii be pre-
ceded by the pastors conference. IN
which practically all the prominent
pastors Of the state will take part
Some 500 delegates are expected and
arrangements are already made to en-
terrain these delegates In the homes
OF the citizens.
A committee will meet all trains. and
cards which have been sent to tho
delegates viii be presented to the
members Of the committee at the sta
tion and places provided will be as
signed at the station
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

prsssosss ~ usissrss4 ~ Witnesses
EIse1sd t4sad - ADsciseion ~
Amsriena uaixsrsitiea

Prsncessn. ". I--Af tiis final s~sssoa
al tho Association ef american Cnb
ysrzfftes hare. Prsszaszt csorgs 2
Vincent az ths universisy of Mipussuea
49, elected prust1~nf- PrUidrnk A.
thar T. H.dl<y of rz1s ric&1rest1snA
and Pruxost E1gnr Rshs Su1fh 4 ths
University az Psnnsytvosia sscrstary-
rhe feature a ths eun1nrsncs was
papsr BY Prssissnf A. E1Srsncs Low
eli Of Harvard an the Economy of
Tina In Ehncafton-- President Lowell
pzsuhsd f1r s1ucsrfon Z young men
befurs satsring husinesA He said he
wuuIA NOT oppnss \ coilaue course Of
two years and . srzdunke course of
two years IN plses Of four yesrs
general college course
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Beriin-The Frankfurter Zeirung
publishes q dispatch from Vienna say
ing that Torgut Pasla has been ap-
pointed eommander-in-chief Of the
psrdanelles and the Bosphorus. and
that Ixxet Pashz and Shukey Pasha
have taken command Of Turkish ar
mics.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Berlin.-The Constantinople corre-
spondenr OF the Frankfurter Zeifung
says:
The Turks attacked and destroyed
a Cossack battalion on the Russo Turk
ish frontier near Ordulia. and then
crossed the frontier. taking up = strong
position In Russian territory"
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

London.-In a dispatch from Athens.
tho correspondent Of the Exchange
Telegraph company says the aHthori-
ties Of Smyrna. IN Asiaric Turkey. con-
fiscafed all the British. French. Bel
gian and Russian steamers lying In
the port
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Bombay.-The. behavior Of Turkey
has led to demonstrations OF steadfast
loyalty % Britain by Mohammsdans
Throughout india which Is remarkable.
as all India expected an outburst at
the beginning Of the war
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

A0oU< Bt8 S~>8 -
Fund-csusrihukion Hssesiwsd
washIagfon--Adop sf the S15s.-
0sa. .8ga cotton loan fund plan BY banks
and others throughout the country
may be announced soon by ths fsderai
reservs board Reports al eonfxibar
tons continued % reach I'm treasury
and Il was hoped ths find would b
fnIly subscrihed
The success Of the plan has bean 50
marked that cotton virtually aas
ceased to be q subject Of International
worry.
The rsopenins OF the Liverpool Cot
ton exchanges IL counted upon to give
the market bottom. encourages the
American and English buyers and put
cotton In the position Of becoming .
most important factor In ths reducfinn
Of the American balancs of debt 10
Europe.
1T w.s announced that cotton n
p1rts are increasing. During tn week
ending Nov Z. zs.ss3 bales were ex-
ported. compared TO 111.oss the pre-
cetiux week n was tho best weak
sings the var tntsrfered with trade
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

London--The following official re-
port from Turkish headquarters at
Constantinople was received here:
"On the eastern frontier cur troops
are In touch with the enemy along
the entire front"
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

LaureI-Mrs. Annie Garner is prob
ably fatally burned. her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. ". C. Mcdaniel OF Ninth
street, had their hands seriously
burned and another sister suffered
slight burns when the three tried to
put out a IRE which was burning Mrs
Gamers clothes.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
Persia Demands Recall.

Beriin--A dispatch from Copenha-
gen. according to Information given
out In Berlin. says the Persian minis
ter to Petrugrad has demanded the
immediate recall Of the Russian forces
Of occupation in Persia.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Amsterdam--The following Turkish
official statement Is contained in
dispatch from Constantinople:
.The Russians ara now strengthen
ing their positions near the front1er.
but have been repulssd c0mpls(sly
fruu % KsruklissA md TssAsa -.
tyiaens
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

washington-United States Consul
Theodore Cushing Hamm died from
smallpox at his post in Durango. Mex
leo. During the recent Mexican trou-
bles Consul Hamm was active in pro
tecting American interests.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Acknowledgements received here
from Corstantinupls state that Rus
stan Hlack sss flsst has bsmnsrdsd
zssrgua6ay and Kzsstu. stzktzG several
vessais y thsse AasbegA
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Montgomery. Ala.-By decision Of
the supreme court. Jewish hospital
at Jerusalem. Holy Land knovs -
Biear ChoIim. and the National Jswfsh
HOSPITAL for Consumptives q Dsavsr.
Cole. viii receive ies.ci.s Ian by L
II. KapIan Of Anniston ~ his eaafh
about two years ago
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

London.-The Portuguese ezhinst
nef. according to a Reuter- dfspAfeh.
to consider the proposal 70 send re
endorsements Of infantry. cavalry and
artillery to Angola. the Portuguese
uouuousiuu In West Africa
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Geneva--A telegram has been re-
ceived here from an American husi-
ness man IN Constantinople saying
that Americans In the Turkish capital
are In danger
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
SIR GEORGE PAIsH

ar George Psish. representing the
treasury Of Great Britain, ~hs 10 In
snis eountry sor the purpose Of 60
changing Ideas ~sth tire federal ~
serve board and the sdrInistrstioa 80
10 the best and quickest method 81 80
sssilsnins . basis Of exchange sst~se-
Great Britain ard the United ssntss.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Duck Hill-Henry Long and his
wife were found dead at their home.
six miles east OF this place. They
were both old and had no near rela-
tives. Mrs. Longs head was shot
nearly Off and her husband bad a NOR
phine bottle near him.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Lcsdnn. The Rome correspondent
Z ~ Wsskly Dispatch Says
-Aecsrding to the Russian embassy,
- Rnuuauns eosk 10000 Austrian pris-
snurs. - euns. six train loads Of sup
naDun ~ = .ooe rifles in q victory on
- Gan, IN 0aIfcfa"
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Beriin.-British warships. says an
official announcement issued here.
bombarded the Turkish port Of Aka
bah and attempted a landing The
force re-emnarked after losing four
men.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Constantinople. rurkey.-The Turk
IN rsneral staff reports the following
"a Turkish motorboaf IN shAt-el-
Arab encountered a British gnnboar,
win which IL exchanged shots. csns-
fnx an sxpzosion ON the gunbcat-"
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Jackson.-The taking Of depositions
BY the atforney-general in the pending
suits brought against ths two bonding
companies who were suretiss for the
penitentiary trustees and for Law
renee Yerger. former secretary, was re
sumed al the capitol
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Napsss.-rhs latest eruption of NJ
vesuvfus. which bsg1n In Mag. 1919,
and has besn constantly growing now
has reached m acuts stage. Tia crn-
ter, 1000 feet deep. gradually b trnns,
forming itself through the opsning =
new fissures.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
AMERICAN MARINES
LAND At AC0PULCO
INHABITANTS ASK RELIEF rpou
GRAVE ssruArIoS-cAssAN
las uIriMArum.
NATIONAL BANK IS LOOTED
sonerrsx Proeisims ltsmssif csief H.
eeutiss ard win Fight u Out ~.ss
esrrsnzs-ssss~y Fighting q
xsehimilce1

Vera cru--Aeeording to private
eeiezrzms received here. the National
hank Of Mexico City has been sacked
BY mob led By constitutionalIzs sol
diers.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

vYcksburg Leon FUR Of Richsy.
Miss. a young man about 30 years Of
age. was found dead In q boarding
house here. The palics are invest.
rating ths death. As there appears to
= sans nystsry she(o r.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
Older Boy. Meeting.


Arrangements are being completed
for the Annual Older Boys Meeting
OF the Mississippi Y. NJ c. A., which
will be held in Grenada The enter
taInment committee is preparing for
the entertainment Of 200 or more dele
gates In the homes OF Grenada fam
ilies.
REORGANIZATION Of the Bank Of De
KaIb. which was closed by the state
bank examiners. is making progress
and those interested in the reorganiza-
ton hope to reopen the bank in the
next thirty or sixty days
Negro stzts Fair.
The Negro State Fair opened under
auspicious circumstances at the state
fair grounds. and n large crowd had
passed through the entrance gates
Leaders Of the coIored race here have
been busy for several days arranging
the exhibits for their people.
a. q "A. Debate serie&
The A q NJ debating council Of the
college have all plans pretty veil NJ
der war for the intercollegiate debz{e
for the session Of isi4-l5. and lon
uks thss have . ssrusz -s~<a v y.
/ aai1.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

,.,,Ss,nhia.-Lahor leaders rom
sn So s.- ~, thirry-fou-th annual con
eils - 10 ~ he American Federation q
sene xbich begins two weeks ses-
Laoos. - Two sets Of delegates claim
inv s,s' 20 represent the United &c Safmss. men.
Ms - = reached here to claim seats
su the convention
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
Cotton Clothes Club Organized.

At a large and enthusiastic meeting
Of citizens the Magee Cotton Clothes
Club was organized. J. j. Chiidre was
elected president; II. H. Little. secre
tary; Wayne Allen. reporter.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

New York;. Doran killian- law
-5 meet. is dead az his home N
p-,oEIvn He was Is years old
~ xTlian came from Ireland - .
nov was admitted to the bar here ana
ss,srxar,i - established newspaper IN
81. LOUIS.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

washington--An order quar.nfinins
yhoss island against interstate ship
uantS Of live stock was prepared ny
49, dspartment OF agriculture Cases
az foot and mouth diseases wefe y
ported from the vicinity Oh 'oaA
and washington
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

cnfrngo-vetsrinArians AZ wuEk q
me stock yards to prevent ths sDEuA
AZ the hoof and mouth dissass ancag
caffie apparsnfty we're hoid1ng sAsfr
own -Four new cases we're diseoxsreG
among the hlonded dairy herds bre1gh1
berr for the National Dairy siiaw.
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

Harrisburg, Pa-Bsrks, Cumbsrisnd
and Perry counties and possibly more
viii be added TO tho qunfnnf1ns N
pennsylvania for foot and mouth az
.sss among cattle There are a0Druz'
sr,ateIv 5 cases Of Infection in ths
.fste 1s counties definitely report
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

,.ao,-lt is asserted IN Berlin
LoI. --,any and Austria have con
snz. .-...a s.ioa. .aoo soldtsrs e sas
,,.s 49, rsr TasTa . cFsssw. Iss ~ !
80 - alssssss trss Sss
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

psris.-A Havas dispasch frum NJ
Servin. SAYS
The enemy mads . Vigorous attack
southeast and soafh of Shabars. hu< ~
: cuuntersftaek We put the Austrians
70 flixht- They len 500 dead and -
wuuuded--
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12

p,r,s-A battery Of naval long range
hax beeu added to the Verd1n ae-
- 80 worxs War Minister AiIlersn4
iss : ,our Of inspection in Eastern
rrauce. ~ has warmly consrafalAsea go -.
- -. on the army's work On tnaf
Rrcnf
Oxford eagle., 1914-11-12
ELECTION IS afpuDlATED

Nov Yorh.-EuIzlio Gutisrrez. 70
csnkly slscfsd provis.onal PRESIDENT Of
Mexico for - days. by the Asuas Cal
ienfss convsnfion, has repudiafed his
eIscfinn. the convention and all its
acts. according to the Mexican infor-
nation hursnu d this city. controlled
by the anfi-vYlla q lion The bureau
cave out what paxported to b . tele-
grnm signed By Gufierrez and other
prominent Msxfcans-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-15
Tobacco Seed for Sale

The Northern Hybrid is variety
which | lately introduced and ID giving
splendid satisfaction. | consider it the
best variety for Wisconsin. 1t will
yield from three hundred to four hun
bred pounds more per acre than the
Comstock and is better all round to-
bacco.
The Golden Spanish, another variety
which | introduced, is a fine tobacco
and is well liked by all who have grown
it.
The Comstock Spanishis well known
variety and my seed of this is strict
ly pure and A No. in every respect.
This seed has been tested for germin-
alton by the State University.
Price of each variety 25 cts. per
ounce prepaid Fl S. PoMERoY,
Edgerton, Wis.