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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

w. E. Ellis & Bro, have three
Farmers Favorite Wheat Drills that
they will sell for $50 each sta
Mrs. M. l.. Heavrin left Tuesday
for Louisville where she will visit
her sister, Mrs. l.. b. Rosenfeld.
w. z. Ellis & Bro. have three
ply of Glover Seed and other field
seeds to sell at reasonable prices.
Mrs. Clarence Walker has return
ed to her home in Louisville after
having visited Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Logan.
For the we'll known Dapbreak
Fertilizer call or phone in your or
der. Prices right.
Stf, ACTON BROS.
Mr.. Howard Glenn left for Lexing-
ton Tuesday where he will enter the
College of Civil Engineering of State
University.
Large stock Red Glover Seed,
Northern Rye and Timothy Seed
We are in position to give low prices.
ste w Z. ELLIS & BRO.
Up To Date-ror a smooth shave.
clean bath, up-to-date hair cut,
Shampoo and finest tonics, Riley's
barber shop is the place. eta
All indications point to some in
teresting races at the Ohio County
Fair this year. Several horses with
widely known reps are already
here.
Mrs. Emory Schroeder and chill
dren have returned from a visit to
Mrs. Schroeters brother, Mr.. nj. ID.
Thomas at Morgan, Ky. Mr.. f. p.
Thomas had also been visiting his
son Mr.. M. ID. Thomas and returned
with Mrs. Schroeder.
Mail me your order at once for
Fine Raw Bone ..S1,55 per 100-ibs.
+, Beef Blood and
Bone ........$1.20 per l0O-ibs.
Acid Phosphate 80. 20 per 100-ibs.
Raw Phosphate :. 40 per 100-fbs.
Fine Ground Lime 30 per 100-ibs.
ID. l.. ID. SANDERFUR,
St3 Beaver Dam, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

The Ohio County Fair will COM
prise three days this year. but they
will be better than ever.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

Farmers, bring your wheat to the
Ellis Milling Cos mill and get some
of the best Flour made.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

Mrs. Anne Steel returned home
Tuesday from an extended visit to
relatives in Evansville.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

Wanted:-Two girls to help with
cooking and housework. Address DR..
l.. b. Bean, Hartford. Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

When you come to the fair next
week don't fail TO cali at the Sheriff's
office and pay your taxes and there
by save the penalty.
3. o. KEOWN,
2t Sheriff Ohio County.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

Miss Lille Baird, of Louisville
was the guest of Mrs. r. E. Lee Sim
norman first of the week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

For Bran and Shipstuff see W. E.
Ellis & Bro, Hartford Ky. STA
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

Ellis Milling Co. guarantee every
sack of their Blue Ribbon Flour
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

Get your stock ready for the great
Ohio County Fair, Sept 16, II 4 H.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

For big bargains in Real Estate
see Holbrook & Parks. Hartford,
Ky. ~
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

There was porn TO Mrs. Ross Ben
mott of Graham last Sunday a fine
boy.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

=a--
We citizens of Hartford enjoy our
trips to the Post Office since II has
moved to the new location on the
Southwest corner of Main and Cen
ter streets. This is the part of the
Office buildings which was last oc-
cupied by the Hartford Drug Co.
The room has been completely reno
waited and presents a very pleasing
appearance.
Mr.. f. II. Sheffield killed an un-
usually large rattlesnake near Ross
Rifle last Sunday. The reptile was
three feet and nine inches long. That
doesn't sound so big but one must
remember that ratlesnakes are short
and thick and one three feet long is
monster This one had swallowed
an almost grown chicken. Six rat
ties and button were the warning
signals.
Monday Sept. 18th has been sug-
gested as the proper time and Hart
ford the place to do street repair
work by the citizens repairing cross
ings drain and filing the holes in
streets nearest their homes or places
of business. Several citizens have
agreed to furnish teams and close up
their places of business and work.
The town authorities will furnish
materials. Have you got the fever?
Boost
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10
Hartford Republican.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10.
=. II. 4 ST. l.. II. r.. TINE TABLE.

L., II. 4 ST. l.. II. II. TINE TABLE.
No. 1l3 due at Ellmitch $3.50 p. m.
No. 10 due at Ellmitch 1880 a. m.
No. 112 Lv. Ellmitch :. $40 p. m.
Ar. Irvington :. 5:35 p. m.
Lv. Irvington :. $3.50 p. m.
Ar. Louisville 7:40 p. m.
No. Ill Lv. Louisville ). S:35 a. m.
Ar. Irvington ..10:O6 q. m.
Lv. Irvington .10:40 a. m.
Ar. Ellmitch -. 1904 p. m.
NJ, II. & f. Il. II. TINE TABLE.
South Bound, No. lis
Due at Hartford 100. .S:45 a. m.
North Bound, No. III
Due at Hartford. -. .6:15 p. m.
Doth MIXED Trains.)
For Bran and Shipstuff see w. r..
Ellis & Bro, Hartford Ky. STA
Ellis Milling Co. guarantee every
sack of their Blue Ribbon Flour.
Get your stock ready for the great
Ohio County Fair. Sept 16, II 4 H.
For big bargains in Real Estate
see Holbrook & Parks. Hartford
", 7tf
There was porn TO Mrs. Ross Ben
pett of Graham last Sunday a fine
boy.
Miss Poppie Nall is the guest OF
Mrs. Il. M. Miller and family OF chi
cago.
Miss Mattye Sanderfur is he guest
of her sister, Mrs. Shultz, of Pleasant
Ridge.
Mr.. Glenn Barnes left Tuesday Tor
Elkton where he will attend schooi
at v. T. s.
Try a sack of Blue Ribbon pest
patent Flour, made by the Ellis
pa Sta
Miss Fronie King and Dr. L. b.
Bean spent the day in owensporo
Wednesday.
The Ellis Milling Co., Hartford
KY, wholesale as wen as le."''
their products. "
You can get Flour made py 'ne
Ellis Milling Co. from most any gro
Ger in Hartford. o"
Mrs. z. Wayne Griffin, of Louis
Vile is the guest of her sister, MIS-
Hooker Williams.
Mr.. Wallace Riley, mention o'
whose illness was made in this paper
Last week is improving more Slowly
than was expected but is eonVaies'
cling. 1-L--t,-l L.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

Miss Poppie Nall is the guest Oh
Mrs H. M. Miller and family of Chi
'cago.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

NJ, II. & f. II. Il. TINE TABLE.
South Bound, No. lis
Due at Hartford ..S:45 a. m.
North Bound, No. IL
Due at Hartford. .6:15 p. m.
(Both MIXED Trains.)
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-09-10

Miss Mattye sanderfur is I he guest
of her sister. Mrs. Shultz, OF Pheasant
Ridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
ROCKEFELLER, JR.,.
 REACHES PUEBLO

Pueblo. Col, September 25-Jehn b. Rockefeller, Jr.. tonight completed the first week of his inspection of Colorado properties of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company.
 He reached Pueblo after day spent at the mines sof Fremont county. and im- neda.eiy boarded a Denver train. Mon- day he plans to begin series of con- ferences, with company officers in Den yer, at which whatever policies are to result from his inspection trip will be formulated.
 Sinco Nr. Rockefeller reached Trinidad last Monday he has driven hundreds of miles over mountains and plains in motor cars, dug coal in the Frederick mine and descended a 40o-foot shaft at Coal Creek; eaten beef steak and beans at miners boarding houses and danced with miners wives and daughters in a little school house after an amateur entertainment.
 Mir. Rockefeller came to Colorado with the ayowed intention of studying at first hand the labor conditions following the strike of 1913-14. From the day he en- tered Berwind camp-the first visited. until he departed in drizxling rain from the Fremont mine late today, his time has been taken largely with meeting and talking with miners and inspecting the places where they live and toll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
SEPARATE INSURANCE
 DEPARTMENT CREATED

Montgomery, September 25.-(Speciai) By vote of 21 to s, the senate today passed the Carmichael bill creating a sep arate insurance department. Discussion of the measure did not consume more than five minutes.
 The bill was called up by Senator Greene of Morgan, who introduced a measure similar to the Carmichael bill early in the session. The Greene bill however, was defeated several weeks ago. though the vote was close
 The measure was passed by the house several days ago.
 Under provision of the bill, the insur- ance department is taken out of the of flee of the secretary of state. in which department 1t has been since it's creation The insurance commissioner. as provided for in the bill. is to be appointed by the governor. The salary of the commissioner is $S600 annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
DNCERT TODAY
 AT CAPITOL PARK
|nnessee Company Band to Play Again at Con-
 missions Request


 It the request of the city commis- hers, the T. c. I. band win give Pther concert this afternoon at Cap
 park. The concert will commence B:15 sharp. The band numbers about pieces and will be under the direc- en by the band a few weeks ago attended by over 5000 persons
 very large crowd is looked for afternoon.
 fhe programme follows:
 Iarch. "Passo Doppio' tw. J. Patti). election, "Amorita" (Laurendeau). Danube Waves" (Iyanovici>. Light Cavalry" (Suppe).
 ntermission, 10 minutes. Detection, "Travistor" (verdi). Extra, solo cornet, by Prof. s. Costa. La Paloma." Spanish Serenade fodier).
 Finale.
 The success of the Tennessee com hy's concert band during the past kr is due to the interest taken by president, Charles J. Barr. MT. Barr president of the male chorus and two organizations will combine Fh the Elks In their minstrel which l take place sometime next month Among the new music to be heard |the Elks' minstrel will be '"rhe Ten Fsee Company's Steelworkers' |rch." which was composed by Prof Costa and is now being published Carl Fischer's music house in New Fk. This piece of music is dedicated Charles J. Barr, general superin- Rdent and president of the T. c. I. |sical organizations. At a recent meeting of the Tennes- company's male chorus the follow officers were elected: c. J. Barr, Psident; Karl Landgrebe, vice pres Int; Harry Hillhouse, treasurer; hn s. Anderson, secretary; F. Cheese rough, hbrarian; executive commit R. E. Brakemare, F. G. Cutter, H. Finks, w. T. Palmer and Jack |vieS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
CHANGE MADE IN
 PENSION BILL

Montgomery, September 25.--lSpe- cial. 1.-The Walden pension bill was returned by the governor to the house today with an amendment taking the administration of the pension fund from the hands of the auditor and probate judge and placing in the hands of commission to be composed Of the director of the department of ar- chives and history. the attorney gen eral and the chief examiner of public accounts. The governors amendment was accepted without opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
IAN AND WIFE MEET
 DEATH IN WISCONSIN
rmer Wisconsin Banker and Wife Found Slain in Ruins of
 Summer Cottage

Princeton, Wis, September 25.-Capt. bert Mueller, former banker of Mill |ukee. and a member: of the governor g l If of the National Guard. and his wife.
 Ire found slain today in the smouler-
 ruins of their summer cottage at |ckaway Lake, Wis.
 Their skulls were crushed and the cot Ee fired in an evident attempt to hide crime.
 The motive for the murder is a mys- |y. Not a trace of the slayers or a |e of any kind has been found. Officials of Green Lake county im- fdiately began hunt with dogs Tough the nearby marshes for the Iyers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
NEWS OF ENSLEY

i Scripture and prayer; department exer- cises: Beginners department, IS grad uates Mrs. Charles Hassler, superntend- ent; primary department, 30 graduates, Mrs. F. D. Fuller, superintendent: ju- nior department, 16 graduates. Mrs. B. O. Edwards, superintendent; teen age de- partment, fourth grade introduced, Mrs P. A. Eubanks superintendent: adult de- partment, Prof R. F. Tidwell, superin- tendent
 Installation of superintendents. teachers and officers.
 Teacher training class awards, post graduate seals: Mrs. o. l.. Veazey, Books 2. 3 5: Mrs. G. R. Patton. Books 3, B.; Mrs. s. C. Sloan. Book 3. Normal course seals: Mrs. w. H. Huffaker, Book s; Mrs J. Az Vandiver Book 5: Mrs. Nat c. Clarke, Book 5. Offering and benediction.
 Funeral services over the remains of ID. B. Sloan. aged 59 years, who died yes- terday morning about o'clock at the family residence, 404ia Nineteenth street. following a lengthy illness, will be con- ducted this afternoon at 2:3o o'clock from Echols x Angwins Undertaking parlor. 1nterment will follow at Oakland ceme- tery. The Rev. J. w. Fulford, pastor of St. Johns Episcopal church, will of- ficiate. MT. Sloan ran candy store on Nineteenth street. near Avenue K, for
 
 the people of this city. who will regret to learn of his death. He is survived , by two daughters and number of other relatives.
 Promotion day will be observed at the Ensley Methodist church this morning and the following programme will be rem dered 9:30 to 9;5O. assembly in different departments, 9:55, Sunday school assem- bles in main auditorium; song, No. 23; prayer by the Rev. B. T. Waits; 1000, beginners department welcomes cradle roll promotion class; song "Open the Gates;" special recognition for children present every Sunday this year; :15. pri- mary department welcomes beginners promotion class, teachers standing to re- ceive them, songs and recitations by boys and girls promoted to junior department; 10:30. juniors receive primary promotion class, teachers standing to receive pri- mary promotions junior department nam- ing books of the Old Testament led by promotion class song, No. 12, by junior class; 10:46. teen age department receiv- ing the junior department; welcome reel tation, class No. fl; paper. Aim of the Boys Training Glass;" by John Looney; an outline of the work of the Girls Training Glass; by Miss Foy Russell; solo by Edwin Cook. song, No. 40; benedic- ton.
 During the past week 154 prospects were received at the revival meeting which Is being conducted at the church by the pastor. the Rev. B. T. Waits. The serv- ices will continue all this week, beginning at o'clock. The revival will close with rally day ne,;t Sunday morning.
 Yesterday morning in the Ensley police court Will Palmer. negro. was fined $50 and 90 days extra at hard labor for lar ceny. Wade Allen. white man. was fined s100 by Judge J. T. Lowery Sor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
SENATE NOTIFIED OF
 CRUMPTON'S DEATH

Montgomery, September 25.-(Spe- cial.)--The president of the senate was notified today noon that ex-Sen- ator w. c. Crumpton of Conecuh had died suddenly of heart failure. Sem ator Crumpton, a son of Dr.. w. B. Crumpton, president of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league, served in the leg islature four years ago and was well known throughout the state.
 The senate, on motion of Senator Win1Sler. passed resolutions of regret and sympathy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
LUSK SUBSTITUTE
 FOR LOAN SHARK BILL

Montgomery, September 2o.--(Special.) ) The senate today, by a vote of 19 to 15, passed the Lusk substitute to the Shapiro loan shark bill The substitute provides that If a lender charges more than 20 per cent interest he forfeits the principal and interest, and that if he charges over per cent and under, 20 per cent. he for feits only the interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

violation of the prohibition law, on ac- count of having more whisky in his pos session than the law allows. Six white ing. Tho men were caught In a boxcar about 1:90 o'clock Friday morning.
 Ten Rhode Island Red chickens were stolen from the henhouse of R. S. flick man at Shadyside sometime Friday night The theft has been reported to the police department.
 A church social. given in honor of the fifth anniversary of the present pastorate of the Ensley Baptist church. will be held tomorrow evening and the follow ing programme will be rendered: Reg istration; hymn; Scripture and invoca- ton by the Rev. c. w. O'Hara: song. quartet; ''The Church With a Welcome" by Prof. N. R. Baker: How Would Feel Without a Church Home" by J. w Mi- nor; "The Stranger Within Our Gates" by H. E. Dalbey; What Others Say About Us" the Rev. I. w. Inzer: greet ings from former pastors: response from the pastor. the Rev. A. K. Wright. Fol- lowing the programme refreshments will be served.
 The Ensley Baptist church was organ ized February H. 1900. with 55 charter members, of whom 13 are still members. The pastors of the church have been as follows: The Rev w. s. Brown, Febru- ary II. 1900 to December l. 1900; the Rev. J. w. Willis, January 1. 1901, to August l, 1902 the Rev. 1T. w. Province. De- tober l. 1902 to September. 1904: the Rev. J. H. Longcrier, December 1, 1904. to October 1. 1907; the Rev. O. P. Bentley. october 15 1907 to March i, 1910; pr. B.. r. Riley supplied the pulpit from March to September, 1910 the Rev. A. K. Wright from September g. 1910, to the present.
 Eight candidates will be initiated to- morrow night at the regular meeting of the Ensley lodge No. 9S7. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Team No. 4. of which Ollie Phearson Is chairman. is leading in securing candidates in the new member campaign, which is being con- ducted by the local order. The report of the building committee will also be heard at the meeting Monday night and sew eral other matters will be taken up.
 The regular quarterly entertainment will be given by Steel City lodge No. 156. Woodmen of the World, tomorrow night at the Knights of Pythias hall, In honor of the Ladies' circle. An interesting pro- gramme has been arranged and refresh- ments will be served. All Woodmen and their families are invited to attend
 There will be a meeting of St. Mar- garet's Guild of St. Johns Episcopal church tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the parish house on Twenty-second street. All members are requested to bs present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
AMENDMENT MADE TO
 REFUGE HOME BILL

Montgomery, September 25.-(Special.) The house today concurred in an amend ment offered by Governor Henderson to the bill appropriating $50,000 to the Ala bama Home of Refuge at Birmingham. The amendment provides that the appro- priation shall be made contingent upon the condition of the treasury, to be re- leased at such time as the governor may designate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
pr. Cu1pepper Stabbed to Death

montgomery, September 25.-A special (m Scottsboro says: pr. Europe Culpepper was stabbed to fth last night following the administer of whipping to Polly Sparks. ne- p servant Sparks is in jail. carefully |arded to prevent expected attempts at hching. According to meagre informa- In obtained today, the tragedy occurred
 tside of the city and was witnessed ly by several farm hands,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
To Try Out Coast Defence

Newport, R. T.. September 25.-Maneu- vers for trying out the coast defenses at New York, New London and Boston will be carried out next month between the forts and four divisions of destroyers, it was learned today. One object of the drills probably will be the testing of the efficiency of searchlights and the de- termination of ranges The maneuvers of Boston will take place from October [ to g. The drills at New London will be held from October 13 to ls and 1t Nov York faom October 27 to 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
AMENDMENT MADE TO
 BLIND SCHOOL BILL

Montgomery. September 25.-tSpe- cial. 1.-The senate this afternoon amended the bill of Representative Laverty of Talladega, providing for the establishment of a school of trades for blind adults and then passed the bill. The amendments reduce the ini- tial appropriation from $25.000 to $10,- 900, and the per capita appropriation from $200 to s100 per annurn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
HUGH MORROW IS
 NAMED AS TRUSTEE

Montgomery, September 25-fSpe- cial. )-Hugh Morrow of Birmingham was appointed by the-governor this afternoon to succeed Sam Will John, who has removed from the Ninth dis- trict, as trustee. representing the Ninth district. of the department of archives and history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Pioneer Manufacturer Dies

Shelby. N. C.. September 5.-Maj. H. F. schenck. pioneer cotton manufacturer. died here today. He was 70 years old. After serving In the civil war Major Schenck entered the cotton business and built the first large mill in North Caro- lima at Cleveland. near here. He was member of the state legislature in 1oo1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
CRIMSON LOSES
 NORMAL BILL

Montgomery, September 25.-(Special.) On motion of Senator Lusk of Marshall, the senate today postponed indefinitely the bill of Representative Grayson of Madison appropriating ss00O annually for the support and maintenance of the Ag-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

cuits at leading grocers. Freah daily, 13c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
IMPORTANT MEASURES
 AT CLOSE OF SESSION
By L. $. BETTY

ricultural and Mechanical college for ne- groes at Normal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

There will be meeting of St. Mar garet's Guild of St Johns Episcopal church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the parish house on Twenty-second street. All members are requested to bs f,reaenf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

About 40 boys answered the call of Coach Sparkes of the Bessemer high school and appeared on the field to try out for the football team this year. There will be seven of last years team as a nucleus and there Is an abund- ance of good. material from which to select new members. The aggregation will be coached by four men, all be- ing old football players: Professor Sparks, Professor Pittman and Pro- lessor Kuchins, playing with Auburn. while Professor Collier played on the University of Alabama team. The reg ular team will be selected at an early date and the second team will play them to furnish the practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

Yesterday morning in the Ensley police court Will Palmer. negro. was fined $50 and 90 days extra at hard labor for lar ceny. Wade Allen, white man. was fined s10O by Judge J. T. Lowery for
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-09-18

Subscribe for the World.
Court conVenes next Tuesday.
Fine rain Wednesday morning.
Read w S. Courtney's Sale ad in
this issue.
W. A. Eppler was up from Ellis
Thursday on business.
For Young pigs-Good breed.
Call on Chas Spitsnaugle at once
adV.-27.
Roy Blakely, cashier of the Ogallah
State Bank, was in the city Tuesday
on business.
Lost-Steel spring ice scales. Re-
ward for return of same. Guy De-
Boer.-Adv % 2t.
Postoffice Inspector Elston of SaIiDa
was in Collyer last Friday inspecting
proposed rural route out of Collyer
north.
2. ]. johnson Of Galva, H., was in
the city last Friday and Saturday
looking after his land interests in
Collyer township.
1. T. Purcell-left Thursday evening
for Topeka. He will combine bust
ness with pleasure by attending the
state fair the last day.
l. G. Ross, the hnstling business
man of Ellis, was a Wa-Keeney visi-
tor last Tuesday. He remarked that
Wa-Keeney was live town.
On Tuesday afternoon. September
I4th, Miss Margaret Swiggett enter
tanned number of ladies in honor
of her friend, Miss Anna Ludgin of
Chicago, who was a guest at the
SwiggetU home, having stopped of
for few days visit on her return
trip from the Western coast. The
ladies brought their light needlework
and delightful and profitable after
noon was spent in merry chat and in
the exchanging of timely suggestions
for the holiday gift. AT five thirty
O'Clock Miss Swiggett invited her
guests to the dining room where
dainty and delicious refreshments
were served. The guests were: Miss
Anna Ludgin, Mesdames- G. R. lille,
Walter Baker, j. H Heck man, G. G.
Jones, Q. NJ Hutchinson, w. l. LARA
bee. c. L. Hartman, J. G. Cortright,
H. S. Givler, r. r. Ufford and c. K.
Sellers.