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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31

Hattiesburg is taking holiday this
afternoon.
The Little Rock team of the South
ern League, flushed with a string OF
victories won in New Orleans during
the last few days, landed in the city
at noon today for a two-days' stay in
Hattiesburg, and this afternoon will
meet a picked team from the CITY
League, at Hamper Park.
Business is at standstill in the
downtown section. The leading es-
Adjustments closed their doors at 3
o'clock, and not a wheel will be turn
ed until 6 o'clock. It's holiday in
every sense of the word, and indica-
tions are that Hamper Park will be
packed with the biggest crowd of the
year today.
The game is scheduled to start at
3:49 o'clock. 1t should be ended
within couple of hours. The best
and most exciting contest of the year
is promised. Little Rock, under Man
ager Allen, has taken a sudden lease
on life during recent days, and is play
ing some excellent baseball. The pick
ed team from the City League-the
best players from the three organiza-
tlons-will put up as good a brand of
Continued ID Page b1ve.y
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
Pretty Mrs. Lea Is Suea
for Divorce and for Child

Suit for absolute divorce and DOS
session of their three-and-a-half year
old daughter, has been filed in the
Forrest county circuit court by Sam
Z. Lea, formerly of Hattiesburg,
against Mrs. Tessie Lea. Mr.. Lea is
now located in Tulsa, Okla, Mrs. Lea
lives in New Orleans. The little
daughter is now in Mr. Lea's posses
sion. He wants the court to give him
q right to permanently retain the
child
The Leas were married in Louisi-
ana, June 1, 1911, according to the
bill filed by Mr.. Lea. They lived to-
gether till the first of this year. A
few months ago, Mrs. Lea disappear
ed, taking with her the daughter. A
search was made by the husband, and
the pair was located in New York.
The case will come up for disposal
in the local courts September 81.
From New Orleans today, came the
following dispatch:
1T doesn't look like it-does ito"
Only the left half of Mrs. Tessie |
1ea's face was visible through the |
front door of 1924 On
aga street Monday morning, as she
delivered this retort to
he following questions:
Did you still want to be movie
DO you want to go back to your
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31

VIII you contest his divorce suit p
VIII you fight for the child?"
Did you like Chicago?"
Don't you thing that Charlie Chap
lin looks like Edgar Allen Poe?"
VIII it rain today, and if not
why?"
VI course, Mrs. Lea made some 9th.
er remarks. But the foregoing seem.
ed to be her favorite reply. The most
eloquent remark during the course of
the entire interview was her response
to request for a picture. She slam
med the door in the reporters face.
which was curt. to the point and in
yited no rejoinder.
Mrs. Lea is living with an aunt in
Onzaga street. She is from Hatties
burg. Her husband, Sam C. Lea,
formerly of Hattiesburg, but now Iiv-
f.g in Tulsa, Okla, has filed a suit
for absolute divorce, and asks for the
custody of their child.
1t is charged that Mrs. Lea disap-
peared with New Orleans girl some
months ago. 1t developed later, it is
said, that she had been lured away bv
The movie glamour and was in Chi
cago trying to get "on" as a movie
actress. 1t is said that she remarked
once that she would prefer that life
o Hattiesburg.
But Mrs. Lea is back in New Or !
cans. She is not a movie actress. To |
lse her own words. 'It doesn't look |
ike it-does it?"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
Being Agent

The investigation of the circum
stances surrounding the death early
yesterday morning of the twO-mOnths
old child of Mrs. Cora Mobiles, who
lives at the Gates House on Second
street, which was begun yesterday, is
continuing today, and efforts of the
coroner's jury to have additional light
thrown upon the subject, thus far
have failed.
That the child died of an overdose
of some kind of poison, is the belief
of physicians who have investigated
the affair That Mrs. Mobiles was re-
sponsible, either directly or indirectly,
has not yet been shown.
- 80 = feantime, tiny casket occu.
Ipes a. room in the Gates House this
afternoon, while in an adjoining room
there is sitting the coroner ard a
jury of six, conducting a thorough in
yestigation. Whether they will con-
clude their work today is not known.
Visit ChiId's Father.
The jury this morning visited the
Lamar county farm, where it's mem.
bers interrogated the husband of the
Hattiesburg woman on several points.
Mobiles is serving a term there for
int Of he
What the jury obtained from the hus.
band is not known.
The life and history of Mrs. Mobiles
is being delved into this afternoon.
When the jury assembled at the Sec
ond street house, they again placed a
number of witnesses on the stand.
Mrs. Mobiles insists that the child died
a natural DEATH that it did not die of
poisoning.
1t developed that Mrs. Mobiles was
convicted of being an agent
in whiskey selling case at
the last term of the Forrest
County Circuit Court. Judge Johnson
suspended the sentence, with the un-
derstanding that Mrs. Mobiles would
leave the city at the time She is sup
posed to have gone away and re-
manned few days when she returned.
The baby was born during her absence
from the city.
Coroner F. H. Mckenzie is conduct.
ing the investigation, On the jury
are R. c. Mckenzie, S. f. McNair C.
X. Russ, T. H .Hartzog, W. NJ. Cooper
and j. p. Mccain.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31

Washington, d. c., Aug. 31.-State
department officials today disclosed
The fact that they do not expect that
the modified practices under the Brit.
lsh order in council, as announced YES
terday, will cover the general British
policy toward neutral commerce
against which the United States is
preparing to enter a new protest. Ar
rangements are being made by the
British embassy and the State Depart.
ments foreign trade advisers for as-
slSting in the identification of goods
pought IN Germany before March 1.
This is designed to release quantities
OF American cargoes held in neutral
ports.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
SPARROW KING HAS
NOW KILLED 7,768

Meridian, Miss, Aug. Sic. w.
Campbell, Meridian's Sparrow
King who has been absent from
the city for a few weeks visiting
relatives in Arkansas, has return
ed, and is again causing consterna-
tion among the feathered tribe.
Mr.. Campbell stated that he killed
several hundred sparrows while
on his visit.
He was seen on the street with
his rifle and note book, with which
he keeps an accurate account of
each bird slaughtered. Up to the
present time, according to Mr..
Campbell, he has killed 7,76S spar.
rows.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
REVIVAL MEETING ON
AT HE M. p. CHURCH
Rervices Under the Rev. r. n. M
Watson, to Continue 10 Days.

Revival services are now in prog.
ress at the Methodist Protestant
Church, on West Fourth street, and
VIII continue for 10 days or longer.
Preaching is being done by the Rev.
X. H. M. Watson, president of the
Methodist Conference.
A general invitation to the public
at large to attend the services has
been issued by the Rev. ]. T. William
son, pastor of the Methodist Protest
ant Church.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
MOTOR TOURISTS
ARE DUE TOMORROW

). o. Rea, cashier OF the Bank of
f1attiesourg, and Frank D. Lander. .Jr..
oI Inc News, who started west in an
automobile the first of August. are
due to reach Hattiesburg on their re-
turn trip tomorrow. The motorists
reached Burlington. Kas., August 21,
but rough roads and bad weather
caused them to abandon the trim tn
the Pacific Coast. They immediately
started on their trip for home.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
Beck ReGains Speech

London, Aug. 31.-Robert Beck. OF
chicago who was made deaf and dumb
by an injury received while fighting
with the British army, suddenly 70.
covered his speech and hearing TODAY
while watching comic picture He
suddenly burst out laughing, and then
found that he could speak.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
FIND NO BODIES
ON SUBMARINE IA
by associated Press.)

Honolulu, Aug. 81. - Exposure
today of the hulk of the United
States submarine "a, lost with a
crew of % in the harhor of Homo
lulu, March 25, failed to reveal
any trace of the bodies of her
crew or to throw any light on the
cause of the accident. The SUBJ
marine was dry-docked last night.
Search in the debris of the hulk
continues.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
Vote In Louisiana.

New Orleans, Aug. 81. - Louisiana
voters today are balloting on the prop
osition to call constitutional conven-
.tion. September IA. to elect delegates
to the convention if the proposition
carried.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
CITY TAKING A
HOLIDAY TO SEE
BASEBALL GAME
Little Rock Team Of Southern
League Is Here for a Couple
of Games
TO MEET PICKED LOCAL
TEAM AT KEMs,FR PARK

Manager Allen and His Travellers
Reach Town at Noon-Game Called
For .3:45 O'cIock-Traction Com.
pany Furnishes Increased Schedule.
Record Crowd of season Expected
Business Places To Be Closed For
Three Hours-Holmes to Pitch.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
INVESTIGATION
OF MYSTERIOUS
DEATH OF CHILD
NOT COMPLETED
Coroners Jury, In Session at
Gates House, Sees Mrs
Mobiles Husband
INSISTS BABY DIED
OF NATURAL CAUSES

Infant Not Yet Buried-Autopsy May
Be Performed in an Effort to Ascer-
tain Whether or Not Death Was
Caused by Overdose of Poison
Many Witnesses Examined-Mother
Out Under Suspended Sentence for
Being Agent.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
TWO Mississippi Postmasters,

Washington, Aug. 31.-The postmas-
ter-general today appointed Frank M.
McEachern postmaster at Dwyer,
Miss, and Mrs. Daisy Williams, at
Glass, Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
(By Associated PrcSs.)

London, Aug. 31.-The trouble
IN the South Wales coal districts
which threatened to precipitate a
serious strike, has been settled.
Representatives of the miners
stated that their demands have
been conceded.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31

London, Aug. 31.-LIoyd's report
for the quarter ending August IL,
gives 68 British steamers, 9 sail.
ing vessels sunk by Austrians and
mines during that period.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
HANG EN- OUT.
IN THE OPEN.
SAYS ANDERSON.
If You Are Going to Continue
Capital Punishment, Make
1t Worth While"
FORESTS REPRESENTATIVE
TO OPPOSE SECRET EXECUTION

ITS More Barbarious to Execute
Criminals Secretly Than Out Where
the World Can See," He Says-WiiI
Oppose Any Effort to Have Methods
Changed in Mississippi-WiII Fight
Green's Plan to Inaugurate New
Scheme.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
|SLAVS RETREAT
ORDERLY; FOES
LED FURTHER IN
THE INT ER|OR
Losses Of German Pursuers Equal
Those Of Russians Who are
Falling Back
FRENCH REPORT MANY
VICTORIES IN WEST

ConstantinopIe Reports Heavy Fight
ing in the DardaneIics-Rome OFF,
ciaIIy Announces Capture of Aus.
TRAN Positions-Optimism Concern
ing the Entente Powers Diplomatic
Negotiations in Near East, is Held
by Allies.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-31
THE WEATHER

Mississippi-Fair tonight, warmer
north and west portions. Wednesday
fair, warmer.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Miss Lillian Watzke left for Chi
cage Friday evening after having
spent the past six weeks at the home
of her parents in Morris. Miss Watzke
will enter a Chicago wholesale miIlin-
cry establishment till the spring sea-
son opens and it is probable thai she
will 60 to the southern states for
next spring and summer. She has
several attractive offers from Texas
and Georgia millinery stores.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

A petition was filed yesterday with
the city clerk in Little Falls praying
that the question of license be voted
on at the city election, March l6.
The filing of the petition caused great
surprise and the voters will now have
their first chance to express them.
selves on the matter. Eighty sigma
lures were required>but the petition
bore $50 names for good measure. In
case the "drys" carry the saloons
will not be opened again when they
close on Monday night before election
day..
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

The entertainment given at the
school house in District %, where
Miss Rose Hack teaches, last Fri
day evening was grand Success
financially and socially. 1t was a
reg ball' event in which the young
ladies' brought rag balls and a lunch
for two. A very entertaining program
was rendered and all the young folks
had a fine time.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

.ChCkio whist players are anxious to
tackle the Morris bunch and are max
ing arrangements for series of games
Chokio feel that the beating given
Hancock in two battles could not
be duplicated with the Chokio states.
men sitting at the tables. Among
others who are anxious to meet the
Morris whist players is the Boyle
Eastman crowd from Glenwood. - .
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

A birthday surprise party was held
on one of the Bearl boys at the Rearl
farm in Framnas Tuesday evenshg last
week when the. house was filed, to
overlooking by the neighbors and
other friends. The evening was de-
voted to dancing of the old-fashioned
popular kind and the old folks en-
joyed the program immensely. Re-
freshments were served. y
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Persons in Morris and vicinity who
wish to apply for positions with the
United States government will have
a chance to take the civil service ex.
aminations this spring. Various ex-
aminations will be held on dates be-
tween March 10 and May II, with
the two first on March 10 and April
IA. Something like sixty positions
are open and they range from assistant
examiner at the patent Office TO wire
man.. The railway mail clerks are
not included in. these examinations.
tion may be had by addressing the
civil service commission at St. Paul,
or interviewing Postmaster Finnegan
in this city.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

F. L. Clark and V. Suhrbier. two
young men from near Hancock, have
opened clothing store and pantorium
at Chokio. They will occupy the
Reidner building. and are now INSTALL
ing their fixtures.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

George Mcdonald. uf St. Paul. is
the new night clerk at the Merchants
hotel having succeeded Steven Free.
man who left Monday afternoon for
Aberdeen, S. D.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

j. E. Danielson and Frank Malm-
berg have been chosen delegates from
the Swedish Lutheran church in Nor
ris to attend the state convention
which will be held at Minneapolis
next month. The convention will be
in session three days and among the
important matters to be considered
are several proposed amendments to
the church laws.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Frank Rooney came down from the
Canadian northwest last week and
spent several days as the guest at the
Hancock home, leaving Morris We'd
nesday after very pleasant time.
Mr.. Rooney was surprised to find
business conditions so fourishing in
Morris for in Canada business is about
at standstill on account of the war
and the boom of two years ago.
Just now Winnipeg contains 1000
soldiers who are TO be rushed to the
front.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes are moving in
: to town from the farm and will oc-
cupy the Frank Zahl residence near
the court house.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Mrs. Towner was pleasantly sur
prised by a number Of her friends on
Monday afternoon in honor of her
birthday anniversary. Besides ex-
tending their congratulations and good
wishes, they presented 6her with a
handsome casserole as an evidence of
their esteem. %'!
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

The local Knights of Pythias and
their families had delightful social
time at their hall last evening when
the program was cards, dancing and
social chat. The committee on enter
tainment provided an excellent ban
quet and all had a fine time. The
Morris Knights of Pythias lodge is
in fourishing condition and sew
eral new memberships are to be acted
on at the next regular meeting.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Congregational
church will be held at the church par
Tors on Wednesday afternoon, Feb.
"A. MRS. C. W. Exstrand. Mrs. F.
+. Eddy and Mrs. S. Grove will be
hostess. Lunch will be served as
usual and all ladies are invited to
attend. During the afternoon arti-
cles of fancy work remaining from
the annual sale will be disposed of
by auction.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Attention Ladies! We have one
thousand samples which we wish to
give away. Don't send the children
but come yourselves. Apply at The
Morris Handy Kitchen. adv.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. John Omen in the
town of Scott, welcomed a bright
baby girl at their home Thursday of
last week.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

A three-day conference of the Free
Lutheran church in the Willmar dis
trict was held at the church three
miles north of Donnelly this week and
among the pastors who took part il
the meetings was Rev. A.. Olson, Of
this city. The conference was at
tended by large delegations from the
various churches and the meetings
closed last evening. ..@:~.>.-......-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

The ladies of the G. A. K. will hold
a special meeting this afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Torpey. The meet.
ing is called for 2:3o O. clock and the
committee requests that all members
be present as much important business
will be transacted So.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Grotjohn are mourn
ing the loss of their eight-months old
child which passed away Wednesday
afternoon after a short illness with
infantile troubles. =
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Biesa open
ed their pleasant home to a company
of young people on Tuesday evening.
Progressive five hundred was played
and the merry evening passed quickly.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

For Sale. My restaurant business
and equipment. I have everything
necessary in the way of stoves. dishes,
cabinets, counters. etc., and will sell
at bargain If taken at once. |Thos.
Sloan, Harris Building. advtf.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Sheriff Zahl is remodelling his
building recently vacated by the Gus.
Anderson harness shop and will use it
as an office. Painters and decorators
have been at work this week and the
fixtures will be moved in as soon as
the paint dries. Sheriff Zahl will
divide his time between the court
house Office and his down town office.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

j. C. Morrison went to st. Paul
last night to attend the 10th annual
convention of the Minnesota Editorial
Association.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Six room house for rent, barn, els
tern. Across from East side school.
Mrs. NJ. Hennessv. adv1t.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Iceman Dahoot was a Minneapolis
visitor last week and while there pur-
chased a new ice delivery wagon.
Dahoot says he is going to put on some
style this summer.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Reuben Gunderson came up from
Hancock Saturday evening and spent
Sunday with friends in Morris. Gund-
ersou is the foreman in the Record
office. 49,. $50. =.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Mrs. F. A. Markle returned to her
home at Litchfield this week after
brief visit at the home of her
son, Abner, and family. Master
Milton Markle accompanied her to
Litchfieid.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

If you want good candy and haven't
got the money, we will take diamonds
Morris Handy Kitchen. adv.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Henry Willie. one of the we'll known
farmers in the town of Horton, re-
turned last week from Rochester
where he was treated for cancer in
the face and which was seriously
threatening his sight. An operation
was performed and Mr.. Willie is as
sured permanent cure.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

For Sale. Range. heater, gasoline
range all for $25, Mrs. H. E. Meyer.
adv2t.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

"A letter from Jas. F. Munro-one
of. the I" enclosed fird check kind
says that he receives The Tribune
every Monday morning and he is get
ting so he even reads the ads and the
market reports. He says that eggs
are 48 cents there now. They call
this clover land" says he, "but it
takes an optimist to do it. Sand and
stumps in this section at least.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

For honest test, honest weights and
market price, bring your cream, eggs.
poultry. hides furs and to US. Stevens
County Produce Co. adv *
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

1aot ulSul W dILSuu LHG 4SIu ouuudI
convention of the Minnesota Editorial
Association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Biesa open
ed their pleasant home to a company
of young people on Tuesday evening.
Progressive five hundred was played
and the merry evening passed quickly.
Mrs. F. A. Markle returned to her
home at Litchfeld this week after
brief visit at the home of her
son, Abner, and family. Master
Milton Markle accompanied her to
Litchfeid.
There will be a meeting of the
alumni of the normal department of
the Morris public schools on Saturday,
Feb. Goth, at the central school at
2 80. The course of study will be
ready for the teachers.
The dance held at the armory Mon
day evening packed the house and
every available foot of floor space
was taken by the dancers. The
weather was pleasant and as the
dance was the closing number in the
Ire-Lenten social events the dance
proved an irresistible drawing card.
H. c. Olson received word from his
sister at Minneapolis on Tuesday that
Mrs. Olson was very sick and he bet
ter come down. Mrs. Olson has been
visiting in Minneapolis. She was
taken with the grip and then had a
relapse. Mr.. Olson went down Tues
day night, and reports now are that
Mrs. Olson is better.
i Walker 'Towle has had a crew of
carpenters at work at.the store this
week remodelling the 'front.' The in
her sash has been moved back several
feet, giving twice as much display
space as before. Thetchange will give
the window decorator a better chance
to display his tastes and skill. ":..
Editor Gust and his foreman came
over to Norris Friday afternoon with
the forms of the. Cyrus Citizen and
had the use of the Sun press in runs
ming off last weeks issue. The Citi-
zen press broke down and MIR. Gust
appealed to the Tribune but because
the Tribune's new press was being set
up he codid not be accommodated.
Mr.. Gust has splendid equipment at
Cyrus and is giving the village a
first-class newspaper. 1t is not often
that break-downs occur in the Citizen
printery. ..
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

Mrs. B. E. Adams is spending a
short time at hospital in Minneapolis
for medical treatment.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

When you buy candy be sure and
get candy with the flavor that lasts.
You can get this kind at the Morris
Handy Kitchen. adv.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-02-19

P. J. Weum is home from a bust
ness trip to Chicago and Minneapolis
where he interviewed the wholesalers,