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The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19
COMING AND GOING

J. f. KildufY WAS a town visitor
Thursday.
Joe Neal OF Thurman creek, sized
up the town folks Saturday.
Mr.. R. X. Potter of Marvine was a
town visitor early part Of the week.
J. G. Langlss of Idlewild Lodge,
Buford, spent Monday and Tuesday
in town.
Mr.. J. p. Shermerhorn and Joe
Alley were in town Monday. Land
business.
A. p. Warlick of Oakridge park,
greeted his town friends for brief
spell, Thursday.
Lapool Strehlke, who is a student
at the University of Illinois, return
ed home yesterday.
A. S. Richardson and Elba Howey
were among the Flag creek, settlers
in town, early part of the week.
Luke Devlin and Joe Wharton,
were among the nearby farmers on
our street forepart of the week.
Mrs. II. d Riley, who has been in
Denver for several months, returned
TO Meeker, forepart OF the week.
Harry Wear is back to the home
town after completing his Freshman
year at the University of Colorado.
Frank and Mrs. LaKamp and the
children left Monday, for a months
trip to outside points and California.
Mr.. q. H. Crockett is on the job
again at Strehlkes, after brief trip
to Denver and other outside points.
Mr.. F. f. Sheridan returned home,
Wednesday from Roaring Fork Val
ley points, where he had been in
speeding some blooded stock.
V. f. Northrup, representing the
Western Sugar and Land company,
of Grand Junction was in Meeker
early part of the week, interviewing
our business men.
l.. H. Phelps Of lower White, was
in Saturday attending to land bust
ness. Mr.. Phelps reports that cold
weather and frosts didn't do much
damage down his way.
John F. Wilson of Thornburgh,
was in yesterday to meet the wife
and children. Mrs. Wilson has been
out at Grand Junction visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. J. Aldrich.
G. b. Christensen, the western
Colorado representative Of the Mercy
Mercantile company, with head
quarters at Grand Junction, moter-
ed in from the Junction, Monday,
enroute to Vernal.
Miss Mary Moulton, who has been
pursuing her advanced educational
course at the Cathedral seminary,
Washington, d. c., during the past
school year, returned home for the
summer vacation, Monday.
Karl Zellhoefer Of Buford, escort
ed Prof. and Mrs. Clark of Colorado
Springs, to town Sunday. Mrs.
Clark Is Mr.. Zellhoefer's sister; the
professor is one of the able corps Of
educators at Colorado College.
Mrs. Eugene Evans, accompanied
by her daughter, Miss Fannie, and
son, Master Dick, arrived from Lead
vile, Sunday, and will spend the
next couple Of months with Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. Fairfield and Mr.. and
Mrs. JoHantgen.
Messrs H. A. and Walter Warner of
Rosedale, were town visitors Mon
day. Mr.. Warner, senior, reports
that is hard work to get a mess of
trout up his now, where they used to
be plentytiful. It Is his opinion that
White river Is f1shed out.
Tom Leonard came in Wednesday,
on his annual visit to Rube Oldland,
and other friends in these parts. Mr..
Leonard is we'll known to all White
river pioneers. He is now retired
capitalist, and spends his winters on
the Coast and summers In Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Mrs. Jennie Carr, who has been in
Denver for some time, studying
music under such masters as Blanche
Dingley Mathews of Chicago, and
Prof. Whiteman Of Denver, expects
to be home In Meeker about July LIST,
to take charge of her classes in music.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

The reason man has to be such
good listener after marriage is be-
cause he talked too much when he
was counting.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

On arriving here to take charge of
this mission, Rev. Philip Nelson was
much gratifled at the work done by
the Ladies' Guild repairing the
church and improving the grounds
during vacation.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19
Strange Man

He doesn't treat her as ifshe were
his wife arall."
ABUSES her, eh?'
mo, he's as polite and nice to her
as can be-"
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Beginning with Friday night week
ago, we have had some cold nights
and bad frosts. The principal dam
age was to alfalfa, which was con-
siderably damaged.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Two women can love one man and
not spend anything. But when one
man loves two women he usually
goes broke.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Rangely is now ION the map" in
more ways than one. The travelling
men who make Meeker, are now run
ming down to the oil town.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

The Joy-Graham company receiv.
ed eight Fords this week, and-they
were all sold before they arrived.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Meeker will have Fourth of July
celebration. Look for announcement
of program next week.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Progress is being made on the plan
to reorganize the Commercial club,
and broaden its field of activity.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19
The First Request

Her-"You promised II I'd marry
you, you'd give me anything l want
ed"
Him-"Well, what do want?"
Her" A divorce"
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19
Puppies for Sale

Very fine lot of Scotch Collie pup
pies. Write or phone L. s. Eng
strand, Rio Blanco Colo. jl9-iy3
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Get our prices on building ma
terial before you buy elsewhere.
The White River Lumber company.
ml6
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Simmer weather seems to be here,
at last.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Dogs are popular because they act
SO hnman and don't care hang who
sees them acting that way.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

A big building boom is due for
next year.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

We can build air castles so high in
our earnestness of to-day that they
will entirely obscure the ruins of yes
days hopes.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Weather has been more simmer
like past three days.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Anyway, If Eve hadn't fallen for
the Apple, the Snake would have
handed her mirror and obtained
the same result
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

The factory can't supply the de-
mand for Fords these days.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

The auto has come to stay, and
the price for horses is going up.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

No amount Of culture can polish
putty into pearls.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Roads getting good once more.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19
Standardization

Fairly this week an elegantly en-
graved missive reached this office,
bearing the following inscription:
Mr.. and Mrs. James Madison Garrison
announce the marriage OF their daughter
Iva Hildreth
Mr.. James Wash Sheridan
on Saturday, the twelfth OF June
one thousand nine hundred and fifteen
Denver, Colorado
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Happiness is only incidently; right
ness is essential.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

A shower or two is in sight.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

There is no merit in a sullen sacri-
flee.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Fast people do not stand fast.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Love is as easy to give as 1t is to
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Growing weather at last.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Take your work seriously-but
never yourself.
The Meeker herald., 1915-06-19

Tourist travel has set in.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
DECORATIONS ARE
VERY BEAUTIFUL
DOLLAR SAVINGS n TRUST COM
PANY Is NOW IN GALA ATTIRE
Officials Of Institution Have Been
Complimented on Good
work.

Numerous compliments are being re-
ceiNed by officials OF the Dollar Savings
Trust Company. over their fine deco
artions which may Be seen In the inter
Tor OF the building. The decorating fol-
lows the long established custom OF that
prominent institution each year at
Christmas time although the beautiful
scene now confronting the many bank
customers Il even greater than those OF
former years.
The scene. which represents real
Christmas atmosphere. resulted from
the endesvors and ingenuity OF J. L.
ment. As a real decorator Mr.. Ebeling
stands among the best for his taste
could hardly be surpassed.
An effect representing an icicle scene
Is along the top Of the beautiful bronze
counter. extending. all the way around
the room. lie gave vent 10 his ability
again when a prcttily arranged bouquet
OF flowers including everything In keep
placed beside the window OF each depart
ment. The chandeliers are artisticalIy
decorated with holly and evergreens and
the scene IL beautiful.
Christmas season 81 becoming one OF
our most important times OF the year q"
said B. Walker Peterson. president OF
that bank. We have followed out our
former custom by securing gold which
alone amounts to $4,000 among our Gus
toners who give IL out In presents The
bank has also secured new currency to
b. given out az this time OF year TO
those desiring 20 make gifts. Each year
there Is a big demand among Wheeling
people for the new currency In exchange
pocketbooks which they give TO those
desiring the gold. For those who wish
TO give their Christmas present In the
form Of currency. a neat Christmas en-
velope is being handed out To them. The
Christmas club al the bank this year
was the largest In its history"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
Y. W. c. A. VESPER
Rev n. T. L. str1d-r Delivered Interest
ing Discourse Yesterday
Afternoon

me Nesper service yesterday after.
noon al the Young Women's Christian
Associatlon, was exceptionally well at.
Tended and the discourse of Rev n - 4.
Strloer' rector Of ST Matthews p ~
enuICh; was listened To with great inter
Ist ana appreciation b. his audience
rev. Strider spoke on the three things
whlch Christ taught the world. the beau
tles OF sacrifice. ope and Relationship
ana how Christs teachings Of these air.
Tered from that Of the ancient phiioso-
Pners- The sacrifice Of Christ himself
Mhlch brings 10 all humanity the exam
pc whlch must b. followed in obcyinR
ms teachings and seeking 10 foIIot, In
eternal and without which no mortal "a n
achleNc happiness. was shown to BE- the
greatest blessing Of mankind
MI David CIawfo-d gave a beautiful
SOLO and Mrs. Albert whitaker presided
The hospitality committee which acf-
u h"stesscS yesterday afternoon served
Yea al the conclusion Of Rev. Strider's
ADDRESS and the pleasures Of a social
gathering were enjoyed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
RED" ROBINSON
win Meet Al Doty at Martins Ferry
Tuesday Evening-rakes nay
PARKS Place.

Owing to the illness OF Ray Parks.
the steubenville boxer. Red" Robinson
has been secured 10 meet Al Doty at the
Martins Ferry boxing show Tuesday
evening. Parks fnds that ~ win be Inn
possible for him 10 get into proper con-
dition for the contest. and has wired his
cancellation OF the engagement Mama
ger Fred White Immediately communi-
Gated with Red" Robinson. the Pitts
burgh boxer. who affixed his name TO
contract for. the match. Robinson Ii
in splendid condition. and should put up
good exhibition.
Leo Kane. OF Beliaire. who will meet
Battling Heinie. OF Trenton. y j. in
the semi-hnals, Is training hard. and his
Bellnire friends seem to think he should
be able TO "'wallop" the easterner
Heinie. however. is working hard, ana
this should also prove = good bout
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13

OF PITT. as the center for his ideal COM
olhatlon. Heyman was the only Wash
dnst9h anu Jefferson man to break An
on the third eleven
Harvard placed three men on the first
team and Cornell got two selectiona
These are the only eastern colleFes 10
eleven. -
one noticeable thing was the fac,
that neither Yale or Michigan could
BOAST OF man on the first team. This
~ prooably the first time In years that
these colleges has not found his name
on the honor roll Penn State also fall
ca 20 get a man In the first selection
Ile throe ta-nms fnllnM.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13

ton that has faithfully attended nearly
every service since his acceptance Of
the local passionate five years and three
months ago. He took for his text He
spoken this il the sum"
Rev. pysinger. i'm his Introduction, re-
viewed his scrpOns OF the past five
years. leading up to the time OF his ac-
ceptance OF the call OF the Los An
geles pastorRte. Declaring that all
men are sinners. and that Jesus Christ
fis the only Savior. Rev. Dysinger open
ed his last sermon TO this congregation
salvation must he attained" he said
through the appropriate by faith
OF that purchased by Jesus Christ and
IN the truth OF the revelations. which
we find in the Bible"
Concluding his sermon. Rev. DyalnEcr
expressed hts regret at leaving the
congregation which he has worked
among and appreciation for the untir-
ing work done by the members during
his charge OF he local passionate.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
REV. DYSINGER
LEFT FOR WEST
PREACHEs FAREWELL SERMON TO
LARGE CONGREGATION
LAST EVENING.
"of All Things which Have Spoken
This Is the sum" was the Text
OF Sermon-oives Inspir-
ing Talk.

Rev. W. $. Dysinger. pastor OF the
Fidst English Lutheran church. who
recently accepted a call TO "a pastorate
OF the First English Lutheran church
Of Los Angeles, with his wife and son
Don. left last night over the baltimore
and Ohio railroad FOR Cincinnati. where
they will be Joined by Miss Hope Dy-
singer. who has been in that city for
some time. From Cincinnati they will
continue their journey across the
country to their future home They
will arrive In Los Angeles on Saturday
evening and on Sunday morning Rev
Dysinger will preach his initial SER
mon.
Last evening Rev. DysinEcr preached
his farewell sermon to the cOngrega-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
BILL M'KECHNIE
Former wheeling Third saoksr NOW
Manager Of red Club. - After
Chapman and Heinae oroh.

Bin Mckechnie. manager 81 the New
ark Federal league baseball team. h.
getting busy making arrangements for
and lining up his men for next season.
Bill formerly played third base for the
Wheeling team and was good one.
n Is reported that he De- after Hcinle
Groh. the atar third sacker 81 the Gin
ciurHfi Reds. and Ray Chapman. short
club The only tting that now stands
between Groh and Mckcchnic a. the
number of years fro which be wants
the former 20 eiFn. Bill asks FOR three
year contract and Groh wants 90 sign
NOR two. Chapman has about come 90
terms and will probably sign soon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
TOY MISSION DAY
COLLECTION TAKER
SUNDAY SCHOOLS OF CITY coHrRI
Butte TOWARD CHRIsT-
MAS FUND.
Presents 70 BE Distributed Among Poor
Chndren OF Cisy-Headquartsrs
In First u. p. Church.

=, Toy Mission Day" VS. observed In
81 the Protestant SUNDAY schools OF
the city yesterday moruinr. win the
ttSuIt that n large sum OF money - now
~ tne hands OF the promoters 81 a real
IT istilas Tor the poor children of the
CITY. The money will be turned over
70 Marcus Bond. treasurer OF the
wheeling Toy Mission
ne headquarters % the Mission will
DS opened THIS week in the basement
OF the FIRST United Presbyterian church
ana VIII be superintendent by Miss
ht'tliS MVhlnIcy. on Christmas day
me distribution VIII be made accordinR
70 hst or needy ones now being COM
piled A toy. a box OF candy. a Christ
De given TO each child
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
NOTED EXPLORER
Mrs. Harriet Chalmsr Adams Tells OF
Travels IN south America az high
school wednesday Evening.

Mrs. Harriet Chalmers Adams who Is
Oh lecture ln the Wheeling high school
uudlfOdium Wednesday Cvcnlug. uecem-
hcr Dr.. az o'clock. is one 81 Americas
foremost women explorers. and iH re-
hIHfuriInH for authentic Infurmn tf0n re-
fnrdlnr the South American countries.
MrH ADAMS viii Elvr an Illustrated
lecture upon "hudrnr Travel and Ad-
venture" end Ir thr description Uf her
Journey through fhr fnrau domains.
over Tho Aulrau mountains into The
forests ~ che realm hF foot and horse.
NnrE IL brought before tho listener na
tHuuEn ono were arcDmpanyinc h.r zoo
.ufn trim
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
ALL-STARS ARE DEFEATED BY
MARTINS FERRY ATHLETICS
oEIANs PILE UP Is POINTS AND
AE1A1N TITLE IN FINAL GRID
GAME.
Bausrs and Weaver starr.a FOR vt.s.or.
"Aynara Thomas Muileney and
Burk showed Wen.

The Wheeling All-stars. composed Of
she best riayers OF the Island A. G. Du-
I'm College. X X. ana o. 5. c. went down dow
70 defeat before the Martins Ferry Ath-
,etlcs at League Park yesterday after
was one OF the most bitterly fought on
,ne League park this season as the
Wei-ht was concerned
The All-Star team Nas gotten togeth-
~ tor the sole purpose OF defeating she
Hthletlcs, but they seemed TO be unable
time dangerous. The ground was IN the
best OF condition for the game and
contest game was played in a drixrlins s
rain. but that In no way interferred
With the players. A crowd OF two
nsss S ,h people braved the rain to wit
For the All-Star. Bauer Of the Cen
trails played the star game. KindelberSer
tain Tor the Ail-stars was also verv
much in the game. but they seemed 70
ieties. BUD wymsrd of the me Ar
lstics, put up great game as well as
THOMAS Mullaney and Burke.
Inc clash yesterday was the closing
event OF the season. but the PLAYERS
will be kept in the best OF condition. an
burgh viii be brought 10 Martins Ferry
on that day to meet the Athletics in
post-season game This game will be
Following is the Lineup:
All Stars Athlstfoa
mani Nbuquesne) ........ Owens-Sells
Schumpf Central .... Thomas
hihoeioerser ". Ends) 800. OMalley
Higgins ok K.'s) 80. Jacobs-schule
Left Guard
ingram IN. Endsl -. Barth-wymard
Wagner 90. state) ............ Jeffrie.
Right Guard
Wall (Duquesne) - O'Conneii- Hovra I'd
Weaver Capt. y. FL
Right Tackle
Brady (Franklin COLI -. Schultz
Brandfass IN. Ends)
Right End
Bauer Central go. Mullaney Capt D
Quarterback
seer TX ks ................ Smith
Ellwood "a. Ends) 100. Jones-Burke
Right Half
kindelberger (Duquesne) .Totterdaye-
Herschler-Cecil
Left Half
norman bsland) ..... Boehm- Robin
Fullback
Referee-Samuels and Wood.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
Buy Them Now!

Dave says
Christmas Is Just IA days
away and surely you'll need
new Clothes for the holidays.
kraus-m ade Clothes
are to be had suitable for
every Yuletide event on
your program - and you u
always be dressed a little
better than the other fellow.
Our models are the latest
examples of refined styles,
the fabrics are absolutely
pure wool, cold-wate
shrunk. and the tailoring of
that advanced type that can
only be found in garments
made by experts of trained
talents.
Prices SIS TO $50.
Weather for today-Fair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
Will HoLp FFnAcrrcr.
osthsdrai Players WIN Msst This Evsn
ing and tuesday

The recently Organized Cathedral
Alumni basket ball team win meet thfa
evening and Tuesday evening ln the
school nrmurV Cor practice The ranff-
dates Tor The five have held several pare
tirc sessions and have Fiven promise of
nerfInuing rare form They are arhcd.
uiinr Famra with ni the fast teams in
the valley.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
MYTHICAL ELEVEN
CHOSEN BY CAMP
CAPTAIN PECK, PITTS sErsArIor
Al CENTER, Is GIVEN
PLACE

Aeyman OF Wash-Jeff Gets Place On
Third Team-Yals and Michigan
ran To Place Any Men
walter Camps mythical All-Amerfcan
eleNen mas been chosen. The great grid
IRON crltlc selected Captain-elect Peck
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-13
TRIADnLPH1A WON.
District High school Captured Initial
Basket BAH Game.

The Triadelphia district basket ball
team officially opened the season in "a
game Saturday evening. with Mounds
Vile high. in which they won by the
score OF ~ 20 Z. The contest was PLAYED
ON the Park Casino floor and was at
tended by a large crowd. Smith and
Nichols were stars OF the contest.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-03-26
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET.
EDGERTON, WIS, March 26, 1915.

EDGERTON, WIS.,, March &c, 1915.
While there are plenty of tobacco
buyers still travelling the growing dis
tricts, contracting for the tobacco crop,
the volume of business has doubtless
fallen off somewhat during the week.
The low prices at which the crop is be-
ing lifted has attracted number of
out of state buyers of late, largely
looking for stock of B nature,
but rather hard to find to fill the exact
ing requirements as substitute for
Ohio and Pennsylvania filler grades.
However, quite good many car loads
have left the state to be packed else
where. Prices do not vary much from
previous quotations. being largely on a
stemming proposition basis. One thing
is certain, there will be more of the
present crop packed by growers this
season than for some years past, either
by farmer corporations or through the
Society of Equity which is conducting
extensive operations at various points
in the growing districts, and if there is
anything to be made by holding the
crop for better market conditions the
growers propose to share it.
The deliveries have been heavy at
the receiving points during the week
and nearly every storehouse at the to-
bacco towns is being crowded to the
roof with bundle leaf.
The market for old leaf is. uneventful
everywhere.
Shipments out of storage reach about
500 cases and 10 car loads to all points
since last report. There have been re-
ceived for warehouse handling go car
loads during the week.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-03-26
New England.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Mch. 16, 1915.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Mch. 16, 1915.
Considerable activity has been re-
ported in the Broadleaf belt recently
and growers are said to have sold crops
at lower prices than they were offered
last fall It is said that good crops
have not brought more than from 18 to
20 cents in the bundle. Poorer grades
have sold at close to IA cents, and one
or two sales are reported at IL cents.
A number of growers of exceptionally
fine crops sorted them and will hold
them for what they consider fair
price.
The truth of the matter is that
Broadleaf is fully as meritorious
strain of tobacco as ever-by many
considered absolutely the best grown in
the United States from the standpoint
of perfect smoke but that part of
the cigar output which it formerly
wrapped is now wrapped with Connec-
ticut shade-grown. Temporarily, there
has beenmore Broadleaf tobacco press
ing for market than the trade has
been ready to assimilate, hence the
shading of Broadleaf prices after
decade Of unusually high prices.
The foregoing situation is the real
cause Of rumors of reduced tobacco
acreage in certain districts this year.
There are no indications that the area
planted to Havana Seed will be smaller
than in 1914, and the present outlook
is for an increase in the Connecticut
valley shade-grOwn acreage.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-03-26
Pennsylvania.
LANCASTER. PA, March II, 1915.

LANCASTER, IA, MARCH II, 1910.
The past week witnessed consider
able buying of the new crop, by rep
resentatives Of outside concerns. With
few exceptions Lancaster buyers stand
aloof, mainly because of their holdings
of old goods, which prevent them from
buying the new. It is believed that
almost, if not quite, 70 per cent of the
1914 tobacco has been bought up, al
most entirely for outsiders, and at the
rate it has been selling it will not be
many weeks before all of it is out of
the growers hands. Those who are
selling now and have sold lately regret
having taken the advice of farmers
organizations, instead of the packers.
Where 9 to 10 cents was paid early in
the season, only 81 to cents is being
paid now, according to quality. And
the lower named price is not for trash,
either, but for goods for which better
prices were offered earlier in the sea-
son. The prevailing prices are and 8
cents.
Many growers of the county will
abandon the culture of tobacco this
year, turning their attention to some
thing little less risky, even if less
profitable. Some trading in old goods
was done recently, but not in large
quantities, nor would the total sales
for the week make one of the old-time
transactions that used to be common
here at this season of the year