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The Press., 1915-02-17
MANSFIELD.
Eagleville.

F.o. Vinton was in Hartford on busi- ness Tuesday.
 Mrs. Herbert Bentley has returned to her home. She has been visiting with relatives in willimantic.
 Mrs. Florence Marsh and children are very much improved They having been quite sick with hard colds.
 MT. and Mrs. F. D. vinton entertained several from the state college at Storrs at whist and music on Saturday evening. Mir. Donovan the R. F. D. Mail car rier, is taking his annual vacation. Les ter Champion the regular substitute is covering the route.
 Before Refree in bankruptcy E. M. Yoeman of Andover Tuesday a hearing was given relative to the bankrupt estate of R. l.. Squires, a grocer of Eagleville, John s. Champ lin of South Coventry was appointed trustee with the following appraisers, all of that place: Martin Hansen, William wellwood, Louis W. Daniels. Gurleyville.
 Fred Williams has been working for Henry Mason.
 Henry Mason has finished filling his ice house with IS inch ice.
 Mrs. Hattie Walker has been on the sick list. but is improving.
 It Is reported that Charles Hobby and family are going to move to Mansfield Center.
 District Superintendent Scrivener will hold fourth quarterly conference here on Monday evening.
 w. whitehouse has been cutting ice for his own use and storing It in F. O.. Dunham's Ice house.
 Morrow.
 Mrs. Harriet L. Morrow of Kingston, R. l., spent the weekend at Terrace farm.
 Mrs. ". H. Webster of Stafford is wis iting her parents. Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Dimock and family.
 Mrs. Phoebe Wilcox spent Saturday in Rockville, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. William Martin
 Mrs. Olin French of Mansfield was with her mother, Mrs. Lena French a portion of Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs. Edgar Schubeler and children, and Miss Fannie Tessar were guests of relatives in West Willington, Friday.
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NOD ICE.

The legal voters Of the town of Stafford are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Town Hall, in said stafford, on Saturday, Feb 27th A. 1915, at | 30 o'clock p. m for the following pu poses, to wit:
 To see what action the Town will take con- corning Che debt Of 900 incurred by School District No. before the consolidation of the schools, and to do any other business proper to be done at said meeting.
 LEWIS McLAuSasHiLIN, selectmen. Dated at Stanord, Conn.,, this 18th day of Feb ruary, 1915.
The Press., 1915-02-17
A Sit of a Bull.

Here is parliamentary bull from the house of commons:
 member speaking of the extension of the Irish franchise ended his ora. ton as follows:
 You should refrain from throwing open the flood "ates of democracy lest you pave the waI for q general con- dagration "
The Press., 1915-02-17
\ DDITIONAL ORDER OR NOTICE

4 OPTIONAL ORDER OF NOTICE. A State or Connecticut, County of Holland, sS. Vernon, February 9. A. D 1915.
 Emma Bosquet of stafford vs. Fred Bosquet of parts unknown.
 Upon the complaint Of the said Emma Bos- Quet. praying for reasons therein set forth for a a divorce and custody of minor children, now pending before the superior Court in and for the County of Holland
 l, appearing to and being found by the sub scribing authority that the said defendant has gone to parts unknown.
 Therefore ordered. that no ice Of the per dency of said complaint be given by publishing this or- der In he Stan0rd Press, newspaper printed in Staffo d. in said County, two weeks success lively, the first publication to be not later than inc 10th day Of February, A. D. 1915.
 By the Court, LYMAN WINNING TINGIER, Clerk of the Superior Court for Holland County.
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Retribution.

The dentist of the town had had his photograph taken to give to his sweet heart. We feel that we do not exag- gerate when we say that it was the worst photograph ever taken of ars body ill the world.
 The dentist longed, in q very human way, for retaliation, and at last his time came The photographer had tooth to be filled. The dentist got ill some deadly work, and just when the agony was at it's climax he stepped back, looked at his patient critically and said in cheerful but mocking voice:
 Look pleasant, please"-Woman's Home Companion.
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How the Trouble Beo,an.

He had been reading the paper and occasionally repeating to her some item that seemed particularly interest ing. Thus it happened he ran across an item about the invention of ma chine for washing horses.
 They'll have machines for washing babies next" he suggested.
 "Huhr' she exclaimed indignantly. "pd just like to see my baby washed by a machine!'
 "So would l." he returned.
 He afterward explained to some one at the club that it was an exhibition of the insincerity of woman, for, while he had done absolutely nothing but agree with her. she was so displeased that he found it impossible to read his pa per in comfort.
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Food and the Human Body.

man body and of the food We take is quite similar. About twenty elements are found chiefly, with a trace of oth- CTS. Oxygen. hydrogen, carbon. nitro gen, calcium. phosphorus and sulphur are the chief. Sixty per cent of our bodies is water. and probably a like percentage exists in our food. Mineral bodies to about per cent of weight. - Eating to Live"
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Not Compiimentarx.

Mrs. Black-I don't want to make a scene. but that man over there is star. ing at me very extensively. Mir Black
 He is. eh? I'll speak to him. Mrs Black "a few moments later, = Did he apologize? Mir. Rlack-Y-e-s; he said he was looking for his aunt and thought at first that you were she!
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BUSINESS

The sa'ary in any business is not the only nor. indeed. the first ques- ton. That you should continue to exist is a matter for your own con- sideration. but that your business should be. 6rs', honest and. second, useful are points where honor and morality arc concerned.-Stevenson.
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Made Them Go Pretty Far.

Willis-We thought our bank cashier was good business man because he was always talking about making the funds go as far as possible. Gillis- Did. he do it? Willis-Yes; the last trace the detectives got of him he was in South America.-Town Topics.
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A Stubborn Husband.

My husband is one of the most stub- born men in the world"
 ''He can't be any more stubborn than mine''
 ''Oh, yes; Pm sure he must be! Yes terday I had an engagement to meet him at 3 o'clock"
 ''YesY
 Well, it was nearly 4:3O when got there, and he won't admit yet that the rest he got while he was waiting did him good d"-Kansas City Star.
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NOTICE.
THE AUTOMOBILE

Is a machine that MUST be kept in good shape fit MUST be ovefhauled by ONLY competent. expert mechanics at least once a year if is to give the maximum of satisfactory. economical, SAFE service. When your machine comes out of our hands after overhauing EVERY detail of the work has been perfectly done and riRidly Inspected and tried. Let's talk "OVERHAUL. lNG' with you. HELMS Garage, Stafd Sp'gs
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Exclusive.

Where do the Hottentots live, MaryT a schoolteacher asked one of her pupils.
 'T don't know. 'm." said Mary prim- ly. Ma won't let me visit any of the people in this neighborhood"
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Rare.

"Have you any rare coins?" asked the old fogy.
 "Yes." replied the grouch. 'I have a five dollar gold piece in my pocket right now.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Ouqht to Be.

Mistress This isn't a clean knife. Jane. New Servant I'm sure II ought To be. mum. The last thing l cut with 1t was bar of soap Boston Tran script
The Press., 1915-02-17

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, labor CTS, rely on Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil. Fine for cuts, burns, bruises. Should be kept in every home. 26c and soc.
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rhex Axoid Odd Numher.

The Siamese have superstitiOus dis like of odd numbers. and they stndi ously strive to have in their houses at even number of windows. doors rooms and cupboards !
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NOTICE.

The Board Of Pelief of the town Of stafford will hold their Rnal sessions for the hearing Of appeals from doings Of asse ssors on list of 1914 on Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. i6 and i5 from a. m. to m., at Borouvh Batl, stafford springs x, A. GLAZlFR, Board
 HANNIBAL ALbEN,S Of
 ANTHONY ADAMS, Relief Stafford Springs Feb Q, 1915.
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Nicotine Bills.

He complains that he never can meet his bills"
 Lucky dog. Mine always show up on the first of the month Judge
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RESTRICT OF HOLLAND. ss. Pro

\ 1ISIRICT UF POULAND,, SS. Fro bate Court, Feb. II. A. D. 1915
 Estate of Marion B. Sparks, late of Willing on, in said distr1cJ deceased.
 Upon the application Of Emma Holman, praying that an instrument in writing rurport- ing to be the last will and testament of said Mari R. Sparks, late of Ellington, dcceased. may be proved. approved allowed and admitted to probate as per application ca file more fully appears. 1t is
 ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Holland, in said district. on the 1st day of March. A. D. 1si5 at o'clock In the afternoon, and that application and time and place of hearing thereon by publishing copy of thls order once in a newspaper having circulation in said dis trict, and by posting a copy thereof. on the public sign-post in The tow n of Willilng on, in said district, at least i've days before said day Of hearing. JOHN k. FAHEY, Acting Judge
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An Exception.

Friendly Adviser My boy. lazy mems naries are not written on the sands "f time. I.aneuid Youth Oh. hon't know. Look Ut Rip Van WinkIe.
 Puck
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NURSE - Hospital trained graduate
 ~ Terms by arrangement. MRS. BROWNING. Stanordv1'le, Conn. Phone 1-23. -3m46
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PERSONAL TAX NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay a personal tax ip the town of Willngton are hereby notified that said tax is due and payabla on the ArsL aap of Fesrp, uary, and that for the purpose of receiving the, same will be at the store of Gardiner Hall Jf. X Co, South Wilmington, each business day un, til the first day of April.
 JAMES SERVICE. JR., Collector Willington, Conn, Jan. 27th, 1915.
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Mother Cray's Sweet Powders

FoR CHILDREN-For Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething, Disorders, move and regulate the Bow els and are 6 pleasant remedy for worms, Used by mothers for 26 years. They never fail. At all druggists. 25c. Sample FREE. Address, AL len g. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y.
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no year. If paid strictly in advance. SIPS

nso year. If paid strictly In advance sA.zo
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-haR advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We arc always glad to have nstcs items sent In. but request that they reach us by Tuesday noon, or earlier, if possible. It Is often neces- sary to abridge items that are received the lat ter part of Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning Forms closed Wednesday at 10 a. m
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention
 This paper Is mailed regularly to Its suoscrio- CTS unnl definite order to discontinue IS re- eeived and all arrears are paid in fall.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub nshing. endorse the opinions of our correspond annR
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NOTICE.

The Board of Relief Of ihe town Of Holland will meet at Town Hall, Holland. Conn, Mon- day. peb lst, Monday, Feb. sth, Monday, Feb. 22d, from II m 10 D. m., to hear appeals re. lating to last as essment
 SAMUEL JOHNSON, I Board
 HARRY BAR'LETT,S Of
 CIAs HURLBUT, Relief Holland Conn Jan 18th. 1915
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k>OR SALE-One bay horse c cd rcad- ' CT; two carriages. one sleigh, one bnggy harness and some hay, Will sell reasonable. Reason for selling. wish to move to the village
 MRS. EVERETT H. BROWN, East-st. '2w
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1T Court of Probate held at Tol- A land, within and for the District of ToI-

N l court or ProDate held at TOl- TA land, within and for the District of Tol- land, on the 11th day of February, 1915.
 Present. JOHN E. FAHET, A cttng Judge.
 Estate or Eli Rider, late Of Holland In said district, deceas ed.
 Ordered-That stx months from the date bere- of be. and the same are limited and allowed Tor the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate. and the said Administrator is al. rected to give public notice to the creditors of said est ate to hrtng in their claims wtth hin said time allowed. bv posting copy Of thi order on the public sign-post nearest the place where the decea~ d last dwell. within he same town. and by Sisibltshing the same one week in some. weekly newspaper having cii cuiatton in said Probate bistnct within ten days from the date Of this order. and ret urn make to this ouft of the notice given. and Of list of all claims pre- sented wi htn s id time
 Attest. JOHN E. FAHEY, Acting Judge
 NOTICE.-An creditors of said decease ed are hereby notified to present thet: claims against said tate to the undersigned, at Toilard Conn within the time limited in the above ana foregoing order.
 FRANK T. NEwCoMB Administrator.
The Press., 1915-02-17

A man never feels the want of what 1t never occurs to him to ask for.- Hchopenhauer.
The Press., 1915-02-17

EOUND-A gold brooch. Owner can II have same by proving property.
 II E JONES' Store
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Hollow Ware

Just received a large stock of the old-fashioned Cast Iron Pots, Kettles, Spiders and Grizzlies. The kind the "old folks" as, q to use; the kind you were asking about.
 It Is a good time to buy the up to date ware; also the Aluminium Ware.
The Press., 1915-02-17
WELLINGTON.

Mrs. c. V. Smith gave very en' joyable valentine party for the young people, that was a birthday surprise to one of the number.
 The weather we have always witt us, there is no dearth of ice on this hilltop, but still after all the drenoh, ing rains some of the wells are dry.
 Mrs. Frank Joslin is i'll of tonsilitis. Mrs. F. B. Converse, who has been seriously i'll, is more comfortable, Many have been suffering with severe colds, but are improving.
 West Wilmington.
 Mrs. Amoret Dewolf is still very i'll.
 Mrs Dorothy Pratt and son, Eugene. are visiting in Springfield.
 Mrs. F. B. Converse was taken suddenly i'll Thursday afternoon with an attack of appendicitis. Dr. Con- verse sent for Dr. Hanley and they decided to send for Dr. Mcknight of Hartford. Dr. Mcknight thought it best to postpone an operation for a while for several reasons, if Mrs Converse were comfortable.
 South Wilmington.
 We desire to thank our patrons and those who generously contributed prop critics to our recent presentation of our class play. SENIOR CLASS, :. H. ;.
 Mrs. Ethel V. Kingsbury has been .-ssss..S. S-;a,1S i'm Ra1kic
 The Perry Ice Go. completed the work of filling their ice-house last Monday, storing about 10, 900 tons.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Hopkins have returned from their wedding trip and are keeping house in the New Village
 The ". O. T. U. meeting an- nounced for next Saturday afternoon has been postponed until further notice. sMrs. Harry Hopkins was the re- cipient Monday of handsome mantel clock, a wedding present from her friends in the spooling room.
 The play by the Stafford high school students, The lime oA HIS Life," played here the evening of the 12th brought out an attendance that must have pleased the players, as it taxed the capacity of social hall.
 Esther, the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Adler s. Potter, had her face badly cut and bruised Sunday afternoon when double ripper on which she was riding overturned. Su efficient was the first aid to the injured'' rendered by Col. w. H. Hall, that it passed muster when Dr. F. B. Converse arrived a couple of hours later and re-dressed the injury.
 Among the questions now before the legislature that seem to interest the townspeople are the bills for compulsory vaccination of school chil- dren and the recommendation to de- prive the small towns of state aid for schools. There is also a bill pro- viding that each town shall have but one representative, a bill to amend the workmen's compensation act so as to exempt employers of less-than five person, a bill that provides that voter shall retain his voting residence for six months after moving away from a town, and others that we may mention later when they get before the house.
The Press., 1915-02-17

Honors come by diligence; riches spring fsvm economy.-John Francis Davin-
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Chestnut, Oak and Pine Lumber For Sale
 Our portable mill is now cutting our Paine lot near the Colburn place. which is situated north-east of Staffordville.
 Inquiries for lumber may be sent to The Child Lumber Corporation. Putnam, Conn. or to J. w. Whipple, care Willis Hitchcock, Union, Conn.
The Press., 1915-02-17
Browning's Improved Success
 Sweet Corn

The earliest, sweetest and most luscious on the market Browning being also the orignators of Metropolitan land Astor" Sweet Corns. Delivered by parcel post at BOG pint carton.
 Address OVERLOOK FARM -2w46 Staffordville, Conn.
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BOARD OF RELIEF NOTICE
 UNION

The Board Of Keller of the town of I'nion will be in session at the Town Hall Feb and 70. from until 8 o'clock D m, for the purpose Of hearino and judging appeals Of perso claim. Ing to be aggrieved by the doings Of the ass, ss. ors. T. 0. NEWELL, l Board
 VIM HoRsMAN,S of
 MYRoN HECK, J Relief Union, Conn Jan 20, 1915.
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BOARD OF RELIEF NOTICE
Town of Wilmington.

The Board of Relief will meet in the hall In South Millington on Monday. Feb list. Wednes- day, Feb. 10th, and Saturday, Feb. 20th, 1915, from o'clock to o'clock D. m, each day, for the purpose or making any readjustment of the tax lists as may seem proper.
 F. R0MAINE TUCKER,l Board
 VIM 0. ELDREDGE of
 MERRITT l.. USHER, ] Relief Willington, Conn.,, Jan. 25, 1915.
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And Enjoyed It.

Ethel Didn't it seem an age from the time you were engaged till you got married? Maud Yes. but Jack and ! managed to squeeze through it = Lon don rntler
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d Nice WeCdIno preselr,

A reproduction a.; q picture called ''Thc romI.s storm Was adrprtiSeG fo. sale ill ! Berlin shop window. ailv rndr' t.lr titc there were the word. i'll large type. "Suitahc for Il wrtdim- present"
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Small Tacks

How is this for stunt? The center of the tack industry used to be Broms- grove, town in Worcestershire, Eng land, where all work was done by hand. It was a common feat for ex perts to forge 1000 to 1,2OO tacks 50 small as to fill the barrel of an ordi- nary goose quill. their weight being only about twenty grains.-New York Press. E
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speak the truth. not so muchf as would hut as much as dare. and dare little the more as l grow older Montaigne. .s
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Wearing Wells.

In the reign of Philip III. of Frant, women had to wear veils in ohedipn . to ecclpSiaStirnl dr'rcc
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M ICHAEL ROBERTS, Auctioneer. M At your service. Residence, West staff tord. 5lf

FOR SALE-60 bushel of potatoes. 1
 barrel If sauerkraut, pig weighing about 25O bs 1-horse wagon, heavy 2-horse sled, 1 sleigh, and numerous other articles JOSEPH NAGLAK, R., D. l. Ellithorpe crossing. 'w43
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
STEpTOE DRUG CO. and W. f. BISHOP, ELY, NEV.

MI. Walingford returned alone nom
his walk with Mr.. Daw and left anothr
er package at the desk. His hand was
well enough now to make out his OWE
receipt. He walked Of upstairs.
The landlord called Mr.. Grouge over
to him. HE just left some more
IRIDIUM he whispered. THE two
packages amt worth a cent less than
$1,000"
You put those packages back In
your SAFE" ordered Mr.. Grouge- I'm
going to swear out an attachment
against them"
mot by a durp sightr' promptly stat
cd the landlord. I'm q receiving
agent for the express company. and
I've receipted for these packages. and
they're a. good a. g0nel You can't
prove where MT. Wallinsford got EN-
anyhow"
Mr. PoIlet walked over to the desk
and asked for his key.
81 reckon RI cell you my stock"
said Mr.. Grouge to Pollet-
"All right" accepted Paul promptly
and reached In his pocket II haven't
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21

ran straight away six miles into the
country. with Blackie standing up in
the blackboard sa wing at the reins and
yelling ut The top of his voice.
In the meantime came the lunch
hour, and the glee club windlassed
the visiting chemist out OF the hole
and gave MIN no coffee and other re-
freshments. He was not exactly a 80
cable party to look at. apparently par
taking much OF the nature OF old
Grouge himself. but the boys were
healthy. and they had Blackie's In
structions TO give him a good time,
so they attempted to do It. The ianky
one tried to talk shop. bot awakened
no enthusiasm; the fat n tried to tn
terest him in food; the red headed o
tried music; the handsome one tried
dogs; the loose J0inted n tried base
ball; the specialized one caught him
where DE lived. He introduced the
topic OF chorus girls. At a quarter to
4. when the frothing GrOuge and the
apologize Rlackie and the placidly
| contented Perctvai returned from theis
little excursion. the specialized sake
| phone player was down In the hole
With the visiting chemist helping him
analyxe and absorbing tnformati0u
from the older mans stock Of remints
cences.
The visiting chemist came up ont a
the hole by special request
We'll. what ave you foundr' Do
manded Grouge. with spotted eyed dis
trust
Nothing replied the visiting chem
ist truthfully. There isn't a trace o.
ANYTHING valuable In this mine"
Then you may as well go bacl
homer snapped Mr.. Grouge.
.All right" agreed the visiting chem
list easily. 81 think III stay over Ill
tomorrow night. however, for the ciu'
concert. This is a ine crowd Of boys
"Your expenses stop from this min
ute," Mr.. Grouge Immediately remind
ed him
That's all right" put In the spec
tacled young man. HE may not loo|
the part, but he's a good sport We
like to have him stay over as q CUES
Of the club"
Mr.. Grouge regarded his chemis
with a darkening brow. THAT infer
nal muller he swore. II knew thes
fellows would get to you with = brib
II l let you get out Of eyesight! There
iridium
He found himself hooking at th
knuckles Of . bony 0st Just under b
nose. The visiting chemist did not 700
Il, but b. was . real SPORT
A new actor arrived on the seem
IN the person OF q chunky young ma
with q pompadour. who registered Z
Paul Pollet. and be held q long convel
sation with Blackie Daw In Q corne
Of the Office Of the Heap Hous
When they began that conversation
the landlord went upstairs and cam
! down with Henry z Grouge. va