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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
ENGLAND EASY
 FOR HIGI BOYS
Visitors Overwhelmed and Lose Basketball Contest,
 73 to ,.

Plhe Bluff High school won its first game Of the season at basketball Hst night, before a large and enthusiastic crowd, at the Young Mems Christian aEsoGiaHoH gym, when it down the sQuad from England by the oyerWhel- ming scores. of 73 to ,.
 The visitors were badly handi5ap- ped by inability to shoot g0aI on many of the occasions which present. ed themselves. They were also handi- capped by the fact that they nave hcen used to playing on an outdoor field, and were not accustomed to tha indoor work.
 The game was fast throughout. |. started out Ike it would be nara fought, eycnt.y matched affair, two minutes and ten seconds passing by before the first points were made Alexander started the scoring when he tallied the first goal
 The results were as follows:
 For Pin4 Bluff-Alexander 16 fielu goals, 1 foul; Toney. field goals; Mccain. field goals: Cross field goals; Mcintyre 1 field goal.
 For En ngland-Durham. I Youl; Steiners, 1 field goal Washburn, 1 field goal. Hutchinson and Wood completed the England team.
 The High school squad may play al Jonesboro next Friday, although this has not yet been definitely decided. If the game with Joneshoro is not played next week, however, it will not be played until January. The game with Stuttgart also will be played after the opening of the new year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

The thirty-eighth regular annual meeting of tho stockholders of the Merchants & Planters Bank of Pine Bluff, Arkansas for the election of di- ectors to serve for the ensuing year md for the transaction of any busi- less that may properly come before hem, will be held at the rooms of the association in the city of Pine Bluff Tuesday, January 12, 1915, between he hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and 1: o'clock noon.
 A. D. FOSTER, cashier Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. s, 1914.A12-S-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Makino Love to Garden Roller.


 T was a British income tax collector sho said that the defect of his occu' nation was that it gave you a low opinion of the honesty of mankind so writes a correspondent, the pos session of a new garden roller hao given an acquaintance of mine a cyhl cal view of humanity. As l stooo cs him in his garden noticed tne nun Der of persons who greeted mn as thev passed Lot of friends you nave r.,nnd here," I said. Lot of people want my roller" he replied. TVS enough to. make man sick to hear the way people come and co1aplimen, < me on my garden and then work rouna {. to request for the loan of my roller. Ter, :, | suppressed compliment regaralns a',t his yiolas, adds the corresponeent. lest he should suspect that also *as op the roller hunt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Bank Clerks Invest ment company will be held at the Taylor X company office, Jefferson hotel building, Pine Bluff, Ark, on Wednesday, January 13, 1915, at s o'clock D. m., for the purpose of elect ing directors and the transaction of any other business that may properly come before said meeting.
 V. D. WEBB,
 Secretary and Treasurer Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. s. 1914. 12-S-lm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Peoples Savings Bank X Trust Co.,, of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held in their rooms in the city of Pine Bluff on Tuesday, January 12, 1915, at 3 p. m., for the purpose of electing directors to serve for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may prop erly come before the said meeting.
 H. B. STRANGE, 12-9-1m Secy.Treas. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. s, 1914.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
DIFFERED PLACE 70 OPPOSE DR. GREENE
Gen. Thomas Green Says He Was Told Could Be Head of Confederate Home.

The Little Rock Gazette in it's issue | cf yesterday says
 That strong influence has been brought to bear upon him to obtain his support to the opposition to pr. J. L.. Greene since his appointment as a member of the board in October was the statement of Gen. Thomas Green Ito the Gazette Wednesday, before he
 left for McGehee. When confronted with the question as to the character Of an effort made to gain his support lat date previous to the November meeting, when efforts were being made to gather strength sufficient to Force Dr.. Greene's withdrawal, Gener- |al Green admitted the truth of the |Gazette.'s information.
 We have information, a Gazette reporter told General Green, "that a member of the board approached you land said that the board was in a posi- |tion, in view of the act of Superin- |tendent C. P. Newton in refusing to |obey its directions in the controversy lover physicians, to remove Superln- |tendent Newton. and that if you would lvote with three other members to oust Dr. Greene, that it might be that the |superintendency of the home would be |gyen to you. Is this true?'
 Says He Declined.
 General Green admitted that such a |pr'Ocsitiop was suggested to him. lie |s3id that he declined to consider it. Again last night the Gazette reached General Green over the long distance feleDhone at IMcGehee, where he went Wednesday, night on business. He again said that the suggestion wes made to. him. He said that he pre- terred not to give the name ot the member who made the suggestion, but that if necessary he will do so.
 He said also that he received yes Iterday morning an anonymous tele- gram from Little Rock, reading: Hon. Thomas Green, McGehee: The eyes oi |the. state are on you" This telegram, ne said. was signed "A Friend"
 T told Dr. Greene in the presence Of the Charities board ! would vote re- using his resignation" said General Green. q will continue to- do my duty, as l see it. regardless of the eyes of the state.'"
 General Green said that when he returns to Little Rock Monday he prcbably would make a public state ment relative to his position and dls- cass certain things that have come to ms attention since he became a mem per of the board.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
ARKANSAS PACKING co.
 STOCK HOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the Stock Holders of the Arkansas Packing Co.,, of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held in the office of the company in the city of Pine Bluff, Ark, at 2 p. m., Tuesday the 18th day of January, 1915.
 JAS COULD, 12-S-1m Secretary of the Board Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. s, 1914.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Couldn't Scare Her.

A dinner was given to which one euest failed to come, leaving thirteen nersons. Some objected to sitting with thirteen, but Mrs. w. said: 1ou can't scare me, I am not going to mss , good dinner for any thirteen no' t:ons." A few months later she anu her only daughter went east with MT. w. The hotel at which they stofpee in a small town took fire and the en- fire family was burned to death.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
CouIdn,t Be Made Public.

It was the custom Of one of the managers to criticize every individual perlormance at each new town the eompany visited after the fall Of the curtain on the stage. One night Ea uld I say anything to young Lorraine knlnded the manager of his omis'
 Npy saying: "As you did not say slsehing about my performance, .sRe .s it it was all right" Then came Me Icy reply: 'I did not say any %,hg about your show, because what : nave to say to you I must say ID pfivate."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Citizens Bank, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, will Dc held in their rooms in the city of Pine Bluff, on Tuesday, January F, 1915, from 10 to F a. m., for the purpose of elect ing directors to serve for the ensu ing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the said meeting.
 M. F.. BLOOM, cashier Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. s, 1914. 12-S1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
RUSSIA DECLINES
 TRUCE PROPOSAL Berlin Continues to Refer to Pope's Proposal for a
 Christmas Truce.

Berlin, Dec. II, by wireless to Say lville, L. l.-lt is officially announced Ihere that the pope's proposal for a Christmas truce has been declined by Russia.
 This is the third mention that has come from Berlin of a proposal by the pope to the warning powers that a truce should be declared over Christmas. ,et-
 Although this effort by the pope to bring about a truce must be known in all the other capitals, no word of it has been allowed to come out from any of the belligerent countries eX- cept Germany and Austria.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING,

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Gillespie X Bros. Gro cery Co.,, of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held at their mercantile house, Mon day, January II, 1915 between the hours of 9 a. m. and D. m. for the purpose of electing officers to serve for the ensuing year, and for trans acting of any other business properly brought before said meeting.
 ROBT. FINLEY, secretary Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. s, 1914. 12-S-1m
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Still a Bit Abnormal.

The lady had been out shopping She returned home with handsome sable scarf. Sine remarked to her SIS ter, who was admirng the purchase That stupid salesman tried to gei n,e to buy fur with two heads. cannot tolerate the unnatural in any thing. Who ever heard of an anlma with two heads?" Her sister looked critically at the scarf. Then a smils of amusement lit I'D her face. Yes she remarked. "you didn't buy ful with two heads; but you bought on' with B tails. .''-London Opinion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Carnegie Plant st Galveston.

Galveston, Texas, Dec. 11.-The Texas Carnegie Steel association, g branch of the famous Carnegie Stee association incorporated under tht laws of Texas, has established and i, HOW operating s2,00o,0oo stee' warehouse and fabricating plant or the Southern Pacific docks at thls port, with a view of supplying the trade in the great Southwest. Tn plant covers mere than an acre 0 ground, and has floor space several acres.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Hammett Grocer com pany will be held at it's office in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on Tuesday, the 18th day of January, 1915, between the hours of F and l D. m. for the pur- pose of electing directors for the en- suing year and for any other lawful purpose.
 A. w. NUNN, secretary Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. s, 1914. 2-S-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Riley Commission Co.,, will be held in it's office on We'd nesday, January 18th, 1915, at 3 D. m. for the purpose of electing direo- tors and the transaction of any other business that may properly come be- fore said meeting.
 H. V. BAHLAU, secretary. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. s. 1914. 12-s-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
His Symptoms Surely Sinister.

q am afraid CrimshaW's mind !s weakening" regretfully commented the Erratic Thinker. "When ] in- formed him 8 while ago that Hon. Marvin Mooch is egotistical, arrogant, negligent, extravagant, incompetent, visionary and totally unfit for the of fee he holds, instead of remarkins with appropriate chuckles, But out side of that he is all right, eh?' he merely said, T think so, tool and walked away.'-Kansas City Star. -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the J. B. Speers O., will be held in their office on Monday January 1, 1915, between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and 1 o'clock D. h., for the election of directors and to transact any other business that may come before said meeting.
 HENRY B. SPEERS, 1Z-l0-1m secretary. Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 9, 1911.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Neurasthenia.

The neurasthenic is always a per son who cannot or will not exercise while the nervous person is always ol tue go.' Healthy nerves must be sur rounded by healthy muscles, ano healthy muscles are the result of e1 ercise. Melancholy persons and those who commit suicide are all in some stage of neurastheuiA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Who Makes Up the Suicides.

q according to Dr. Jacques Bertillon ~ French staNstician, suicide is com Ioaest amung liquor sellers, chimney ssseps. butchers. fruiterers and mu ,,c'ans, 1t is frequent among "came .s's shop assistants, cutters, pair ssessers. servants, costers, lawyers, v sSosors and druggist. It is rare among : ss Clergy, government officials and WI leading an active. open-air life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
puzzle-What Happened:

A well dressed lady having given :he signal that she desired to aHght' the trolley car was brought to stop. but just so the rear step was directly over a smai. mud puddle. The lady looked an instant. and then asked; How do you think can get off here: and che conductor replied: Il can not ell you, madam. but l do know tha' we can't wait until that puddle dries ,D."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Pardon for Meridian Mayor.

Jackson, Miss. Dec. 11.-Governo1 Brewer today decided to grant a par. don to John w. Parker, mayor O. Meridian, who stood convicted oY al assault with a knife upon beverN Pierce, a Meridian newspaper man for which he was fined $50 and costs The case was appealed from the GIT cult court to the supreme court which recently affirmed the 1udg mani
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Consumers Ice and Coal Co.,, will be held at the office of the company on Tuesday, January 12, 1915, from , to o'clock D. m., for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before such meeting.
 II. BRINGMAN, 12-S-1m Secretary Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. s, 1914.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Helena Ball Player Here.

Denbar Armstrong of Helena, a young baseball player of much prom ise, is in the city for visit. Arm strong has accepted terms from the Selma club for next season, which club will be managed by Joe Wray of Argenta
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12

lime Passed in Atoncment. .Ac latter part of wise mans life \ ss' .sKen up in curing the fcllies, pres s'ess and false opinions ne had con ss'ea an the former Swift.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of tn; stock
 holders Of the Simmons National Bank of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, will De held in their rooms in the city Of Pine Bluff on Tuesday, January 12. 1915, from 10 to P a. h., for the pur- pose of electing directors to serve for the ensuing year ard for the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Explosion Kills Eve.

Winfield, Dec. 1.-Two men were killed and three injured by the eX plosion of a boiler at a saw-mlll near here today. One of the men klll21 was G. Lester the owner of the mill,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12

transaction ol such other business as may properly come before the said meeting.
 10 NICHOL, cashier. Pine Bluff Ark, Dec. s, 1914. 12-S-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Cumberland Boys Win.

Clarksyille, Dec. 1.-The Arkan sas Cumberland college basketball team defeated the fast Atkins High school boys p to z.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Wilson COIfS i'm SHOW.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Pre5ident Wilson played tae entire golf course at the Virginia links today, during the first SHOW of the season.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-17

has already made it's appearance and
it is striking in many ways. 1t is
made of white or black net, with a
wired ruffle forming the brim. White
roses with black hearts make the
whole crown, while white leaves are
used instead of green.
A light tan straw hat covered with
cream chiffon and pushed up on one
side to disclose yellow flowers, bow
with streaming ends and an ostrich
feather in brown does not sound as
fetching as it looks when worn
perched over the left eye of a pretty
girl.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-17

shaped briIn and black taffeta tam
o'shanter crown. This has punches
of forget-me-nots at the back and
side.
One of the very fat shapes is of
cream colored leghorn braid. Across
the front is broad band of pale law
ender uncut velvet, the same velvet
forming bow at the back, where the
shape turns up abruptly. Long wheat
ears and field flowers are placed at
both sides of the crown, and couple
of wheat ears are unturned with the
bow at the back.
A beautiful summer lingerie hat
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-17

m FEMININE FACTS
lSl Ohio has a woman tax assessor.
rs Japan contains 10000 factory
vs. girls.
y. In Singapore women are employed
q as road builders
g There are four women who are
now members of the Chinese parlia-
ment.
It is said that woman has drawn
70 the design for CanbeTra, the new cap
ital of federated Australia.
In Sweden, where women have al
'Hz ways had many rights, there is law
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-17

being urged which provides that
women propose marriage, when dis
posed.
Women's clubs in Arkansas will
take an active part in assisting, by
the initiative, to secure an advanced
child labor law for the state.
90 ia
NOT cREDULoUS
Seeing is believing" quoted the
sage.
"Oh, 1 don't know. Tsee men every
day whom wouldn't believe under
oath. "-Cincinnad Enquirer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23
NET VALUE AT S869,000

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-The eXecu-
tors of the estate Of Mary Adelaide
Yerkes, widow Of Charles T. Yerkes
the former Chicago traction magnate,
reported Tuesday to the surrogate's
court that her estate has a net value
of about sS69,000. AT one time the
claims against the estate amounted TO
$1,29S,963, but they were settled for
S19e,536. The only claims now I'M
paid are two aggregating $1,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23
BREADLINE FOR WOMEN.

CHICAGO, Dec. IA breadline
for women was opened Tuesday at
1918 W. Madison St, by the Argus
club, a woman's society. The emer-
gency center where coffee and rolls
was given away to hungry women and
girls was crowded.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23
ANOTHER JAP HURT IN FEAT
OFphcum Actor Severely Cut When
He swings Into Posts.

Another accident marred he work
Of the Ching Hing Lee troupe Of aero
bats who are appearing at the Orphe-
um theater this week. at the perform
ance Tuesday afternoon. In the finale
Of the act. when three Of the Japs
were swinging on a long rope sus-
pended from the flies. one OF the
company swung TOO low 20 the floor,
striking his head on two OF the metal
posts which support the chains pro-
tecting the footlights. and inflicting
two painful gashes. This Is the sec
ond mishap that the company has sus-
tanned during It's stay here. another II
the troupe being injured Monday aft
ernoon when rCpc on when nC was
swinging gave way uud lct him down
into the seats below.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

south Benu, ina.
Dear Santa Claus.-My little broth
er Paul wants a pair of rubber boots
and ties SLEIGH bells and some books
with engines i'm and set of celluloid
ducks fish and frogs and fish pool
and a sandy-andie that is all. My
mother wants a toilet set. l want >
or puzzles and a girls tricycle. and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23
South Bend. Ind. Dec. 20. 1914.

South Bend. Ind. Dec. 20 1914.
Dear Santa am five years old
and can not write so papa is writing
Tor me I have been a pretty good
boy and would like you TO bring me a
sled drum "a pair of slippers and a
box OF candy / have a sister named
Helen She is two years old and she
wants a doll and a picture book
Hopeing you have presents for all the
boys and girls and that / can write
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

South Bend, ln0., Dec. 20, 1914.
Dear Santa Clause am little
boy seven year old / wish you would
bring some toy auto and a slid a horn
YOU a merry Xmas and a happy New
Year. Good bye Santa good bye.
remain MR. LOUIS BARSON
address is 1928 w. Division St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

mas, but don't forget the poor chill
dren. Yours truly.
ROBERT MARTIN.
p s Merry Christmas TO all, and
don't forget mamma and papa.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23
So I'D. -. -. I'd. 1914.

South Bend. Ind, Dec. 20. 1914.
Dear Santa Claus am a little
boy eight years old and ! 90 TO school
every day. / wish Santa would bring
me an egine toy and drum and
some nuts and candy 40 good bye
Santa wish you a merry Xmas and a
happy New year to You. ] remain
your MR.. MAT BARSO\
address 1928 W Division ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23
LETTERS to SANTA CLAUS

Dear Santa Claus am going TO
write and tell you what I want for
Christmas 7 want big doll and go
cart and some dishes "a little table and
some little chair and a little plano /
think that will be an don't for get
about my little brothers Louis and
Steve. ! 60 20 school every day
am a good little girl / am only .
years old. Good hy
MARY VARGO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

South Bend Ind. Dec. 90. 1914.
Dear Santa Clause am a little
boy year old ] wish you would bring
me some toy 20 play with Dear Santa
i want some nuts and candy 10 i
wish YOU "a merry Xmas and a happy
New Year good by santa good by. L
remean your GEORGE BARSON.
address is 1928 ". Division St.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

CHOCOLATES and FRUIT JUICE
TABLETS purest and best made
Quality guaranteed. Prices rcasoLa-
bile. at Coonleys.-Adyt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring
me a book and some new shoes and
bring little Lawrence a little morn and
a book and a little slate TO draw pic
lures on and little automobile.
Please come wont you.
LITTLE NAY BARRETT.
Navarro St, SO. Bend, Indiana.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

Mishawaka, Ind. Dec. p, 1914.
Dear Santa-As the time is draw
ing near 1 thought ] would write and
let you know what / want for Xmas.
Please bring me a doll. lawn swing.
coffee grinder. small set of furs and a
doll Nuts and candy and "A large
Xmas tree. Please dent forget my
Papa and Mamma. Yours Truly
JOSEPHINE WULTZKO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23
South Bend News-Times.

South Bend. Indiana.
Dear Santa Claus. | am n little
girl years old. For Christmas 7
want a Christmas tree. doll cab. rub
ber-ball. and box of cracker-jac
Your loving friend
ESTHER PAULINE ROUGH.
Niles, Michigan, r. II. No. 4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

South Bend. Ind, Dec. 81, 1914.
Dear Santa:-I am seven years old
and / would like to have an American
model builder. a pencil set, and a
book Well. this ia all for this Christ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

Dear Santa ClaUs-Please bring me
some candy a big dolly little wash
ing machine and a little dolly for
baby sister and a little neighbor boy
HoTatos Bradd a big steam engine
and a new suit
CATHERINE LA FOUNTAIN.
\Otre Dame Ave.
South Bend. Ind
live across from d big red brick
HOrsepitile.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

Dear Santa Cluas-I am little girl
six years old. would like a reed
doll cab and brass bad IL you can
spare a doll bring me one please fill
my stocking with nuts and candy. and
gum. / am AGNES WEAVER
1909 Miami St.
South Pond
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

South Bend News-Times
South Bend Indiana.
Dear Santa Claus. | am little
boy years old. For Christmas i
want a Christmas Tree. rabbit on
wheels train of cars, rubber ball and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

Dear Santa Clause-please brang
me a brand new coat. lots OF
oranges and some nice chocorkles.
from TILLIE BOYTS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

TO YOU myself next Xmas I am Yours
Truly ROBERT WEST
SOS st Louis Blvd.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-23

a box of cracker jack. Your loving
friend FLOYD ARTHUR ROUGH,
Niles, Michigan, r. r. No. 4.