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Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16
NOTES AND COMMENT.
The Flowers Blooming-TOwn Girls
in The Country, EFT Caetera.

Sorry that good fellow, ]. F. Grit
fee, does not improve in health. He's
fine man and the community needs
him,
Have you noticed the flower gar
dens about town? AS pretty as one
could wish to look upon. The bright,
warm, sunshiny days lately have
brought the flowers out, and really all
vegetation is climbing like knee
deep in June"
Two squirrels play and gambol
among the trees near Eastholm. The
hunters better spare those squirrels
or DR.. ]. G. Moore, Thad Threlkeld,
DR.. c. l.. Blanks, the Misses Dobyns,
John Beal, Ora Boatman and Miss
Annie Moore will raise an army and
declare war.
That's a dangerous spot on Wood
lawn where little Bradford Brett
coasted over the embankment and
was seriously hurt. Who's who as
regards that place, anyway?
Circuit Court is in session. Do
you ever visit the Court? You may
have to sometime-maybe in the en-
barrassing role of a witness. Go up
and get acquainted with the Court
Judge Barnett is one of the happiest
hearted and most congenial fellows
you ever met. He'll make you feel at
home.
Miss Hattie Zaugg is one of Mex
ico's most popular girls. Face ever
wreathed with smile and always
ready for an uplift She has fine
position in Centralia but finds time
every week for a visit back home on
Sunday. Miss Zaugg is graduate of
a tailoring school in St. Louis.
A large number of Mexico girls are
teaching in the country this fall.
Hope they'll all fall in love with the
country. Catch a young country fell
low for a husband, good girl, if you
can. You might do worse
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16
FARMERS, TAKE NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Farmers
and Laborers' Cooperative Insurance
Association of Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, will be held at it's office in Mex
leo, on the End Tuesday in October,
the 18th day, at 10 o'clock a. m. and
p. m.
There will be an annual election of
officers and the consideration of 9TH
er important business.
A proposed Amendment to the Con-
stitution and Bylaws will be submit
ted giving rebate of -- per
cent on buildings property equipped
with lightning rods.
T. E. HOOK,
Secretary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16
Trustees Sale


Whereas, William Pryor and Cora
Pryor, his wife, by their certain deed
of trust, dated the LIST day of Janu-
1913, and recorded in the Recorders
Office within and for Audrain County,
Missouri in Book 80 for recording
trust deeds at page $50 thereof, CON
veyed to the undersigned trustee the
following described real estate,
situate in Audrain County, Missouri,
to-wit:-
A part of the East half of the North
West quater of Section 20, bounded
and described as follows: Commence
at a stone set for the Sc. corner
of theNE. OR. of the NV. Or. of said
Section, and run thence North on
the quarter section line $50 chains
for a place of beginning; run thence
North 14.36 chains to the quater sec
ton corner on the North side of said
Section 20, thence West on section
line 1888 chains to a stone, thence
South 20.83 chains to a point on the
North side of the public road, thence
North "a degrees Sc min. East 1872
chains, thence South89 degrees East
S.46 chains, thence North 4S degrees
80 min. East 5.92 chains, thence
North "a degrees % min. East sos
chains to the place of beginning,
containing 36.15 acres;
Also the South half of the South
West quater dissection II;
And the South one fourth of the
North half of the South West quarter
of Section IT;
All in Township so North, Range
9 West; containing in all 1875
acres, more or less;
In trust, to secure the payment
of certain promissory notes in said
deed of trust fully described and set
forth;
And Whereas, each of said notes
provides that a failure to pay any
interest when due shall render both
principal and interest due and col
lectible at the option of the owner
of said note;
And whereas, the interest due jan
uary list, 1914, and the interest due
January 1st 1915, on all of said notes,
is past due and remains unpaid, by
reason whereof both principal and
interest of all of said notes is now
due and remains unpaid.
Now, therefore, I, S. NJ. Locke, the
trustee named in said deed of trust,
at the request of the legal holder of
said notes, will, on Friday, the list
day of October, 1915, between the
hours of9 o'clock A. NJ. and 5 o'clock
P. NJ. of that day, proceed to sell the
above described real estate, at public
vendue, to the highest bidder, at the
East front door of the Court House
in Mexico, Missouri, for cash, to
satisfy said debt and the costs and
expenses of executing this trust.
S. NJ Locke, Trustee.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16
TO COMPLETE COURSE IN
TELEGRAPHY.

Mr.. Powers v. Browning, son of
o. P. Browning of Moline, Mo-, has
enrolled in the Chillicothe Telegraphy
College, Chillicothe, Mo-, for a COM
plete training in Telegraphy. This
young man has already shown an ap-
titude for rapid progress and we be-
speak for him a successful career as
operator or agent.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Miss Ida Rosamond enjoyed a visit
this week from Mr.and Mrs.S,J. Rosa
mond of Brevard, N. G. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rosamond are well known in
this city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16
Will You Join Me

in tour of the North Platte Valley
of Nebraska and the Big Horn Basin
of Wyoming, leaving Omaha Septem-
Der 21 The prevailing high prices
and great demand for agricultural
products will soon force a big in
crease in land values. This trip will
enable you to see first hand the al
most unbelievable opportunities that
abound in these sections and give
you chance to buy land before the
price goes up. Neither the company
nor myself have any lands for sale
ana my services are tree' we want
reliable farmers as residents along
our lines. l strongly urge you to
make this trip, because it won't cost
you much. and because believe it
will pay you handsomely to do 50.
How many will there be in your party
and where will you start fromH Let
me know soon. please, SO can make
the necessary arrangements. s. 3.
HOWARD. Immigration Agent
Room 41s Q Bldg. Omaha, Neb,
I'll. MARSHALL.
Ticket Agent.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Audraini county next year will get
$9,O16 school money from the State.
Most of this money goes to the rural
schools. Laddonia gets s448.23 of
the sum mentioned.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Blunt Freels, who was hurt in the
railroad wreck near Rush Hill and
who has been confined in the Mexico
Hospital, was able to be taken to the
home of his brother, j. ]. Freels, near
Laddonia, last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16
Secretary.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders of
Union Telephone Company.
The stockholders of the Union Tel
ephone Company will meet at Rush
Hill, Missouri, September Is, 1915.
Officers are to be elected and other
business of Importance to be trans
acted. A full attendance is desired.
Val Erdel, Jr., Pres,
E. A. Feutz, Secretary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

H. Grossman has filed suit against
the Mexico Power Co. for 81, 500 for
the company's action in disconnecting
his home and place of business from
the water mains and electric wires. 1t
is a novel suit and will attract atten-
tion thruout the State.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

]. R. Shook is visiting his brother,
e. H. Shook, at Bakersfield. Cali.
E. H. is we'll and favorably remem-
bered in Audrain and GALAXY coun-
ties. He was born in the latter coun-
ty. We are indeed sorry to learn he
is quite i'll of a lung trouble.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Harmon are
moving to Kansas City. Mexico re-
grets to lose these good people. Mr..
Harmon represents the Life and Acct
dent Co. and will make his headquar-
ters in K. G.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Miss Fannie Booth of william
Woods, at Fulton, spent first of the
week with Mrs. Clara D. Snidow and
daughters of this city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Squirting of
Skinner neighborhood visited Mrs.
Spurling's mother in this City Satur-
day and Sunday, Mrs. Clara D.Snidow.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hamilton and
son, Glen, of Moberly were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Utter of this
city Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

w. L. Kent and VIM. Frazier of
this city own a fine apple orchard
near Wright City, Mo. They sold
the apples on the trees last week for
$4,000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Misses Ethel and Flemma Snidow
departed this week for Tulsa, Okla,
where they teach again thru the
coming year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

]. w, Town. a former citizen of
Mexico, died in the Odd Fellows
Home at Liberty, Mo-. Sunday. The
body was brought here for the flu
neral and interment. Mr. Town. at
one time was in the pottery business
in Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

There viii be an ice cream sup
per at Jesse school house Saturday
night Sept. rs. Miss Ryan is the
teacher. The public invited.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Ray Gregory, baggageman for the
Wabash here, has taken a position
as fiagman on a passenger train.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mrs. Henry Neighbours is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. No
BILE, at New Hampton, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

George Baehr, down east of Mexico,
honored the Message with a business
call few days ago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mexico s. F. G. P. r. r.
Time Card
No. 1 local Freight)
Leaves Mexico z, A. M.
Santa Fe, $3.50 A. M.
Mexico, 1880 P. NJ.
" Santa Fe, 4:3O P. NJ.
No. 2 (Passenger)
Leaves Santa Fe, 7:15, A. NJ.
Mexico, $3.50, A. NJ.
Santa Fe, 1900 A. M.
" Mexico, 1880 P. NJ.
Santa Fe, $3.50 P. NJ.
Mexico, 4:3O P. M.
All trips carry passengers.
w. w. Bolts, Sec.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mrs. James Cullen of Perry is visit
fng her parents in this City, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Clark.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Miss Pauline Powell of this City
will teach again in Kentucky thru
the coming school year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Misses Catherine Adams and Emil
ly Gibbs of this city will attend Will
liam Woods College this var.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mrs. Verdia Bowman of Kahoka,
Mo, has returned home after visit
to relatives and friends in this city
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Miss Margaret Ovens of Bowling
Green is visiting her aunt in this City,
Mrs. G. w. Adams.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mrs. M. e. Underwood of Kansas
City is visiting the family of ]. G..
Ringo here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Allen Morgan near Molino has en-
tered Gem Bus. College,at Quincy,
Ill, and will take course in book
keeping.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mrs. c. B. Morris of Long Beach,
Cali, is the guest of the families of
p. L. Crosby and of E. o. Morris.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mrs. Wallace Rogers of near Col
week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

o. S. Alderman, down Rush Hill
way, paid the Message a pleasant
business call Monday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Marques Wallace has gone to
Waynesboro, Va, where he teaches
this year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Miss Mamie Davis has gone to Ma
rian, Ala, where she will teach this
winter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16
Ben Locke is attending school at
Cornell University.

Lewis Trimble of Tulsa Okla, is
visiting friends in this county.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Atchison visited
Ed. Atchison and family near Worces-
ter last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

John Willis of Darlington visited
his family in Mexico this week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Mrs. M. e. Porter has gone to Dali
las, Texas, to spend the winter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Ed Wade has returned to Kansas
City after visit to friends here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16
WABASH RAILROAD.


EAST BOUND.
Train Leave
No. 4, st. Louis and East. .2:52 a. m.
No. IA, for st. Louis and points
east. am.
No. so, St. Louis Accommodation
....................6;15 am.
No. 20. st. Louis-st Paul Limited
.........,........12:3S pm.
No. 2, ColOrado-St, Louis Limited
....................S:1O pm.
No. 10, st. Louis Express. .6:42 pm.
No. 72,' Local Freight. .12:Os pm.
WEST BOUND.
No. flor Omaha, Des Moines and
Kansas City ...... 1856 p.
No. z Kansas City, West, 1880 a. N.
No. Is, Moberly Accommodation
.................11:15 am.
No. 8, For Kansas City, Omaha
and Des Moines .....12:0s p, IA
No. Colorado st. Paul Linz.
sos p. IN.
No. 81. Moberly Accommodate
..,.......,..... S;49 pm.
No. 7s.', Local Freight. 1888 pm.
'Daily except Sunday.
J. d. MCNAMARA. G. p. A.,
st. Louis. Mo.
I'M, RICHARDS,
Agent Wabash Il. r.. 90.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

w. w. Johnson shipped in 1900
sheep from Montana last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Miss Pearl Tucker is visiting rela-
tives and friends at st. Charles.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Rodes Jesse is attending the State
University.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-09-16

Prof. H. A. Gass of Jefferson City,
State Supt. of Schools, is in Audrain
assisting Prof. w. Clyde Johnson in
working up interest for the Corn
Day Program" R. H. Emerson and
Addie A. Root of Columbia and B.
D. Sipple of Kirksville are also as
sisting in this work. Meetings have
been held at Rush Hill, Chapel Grove
and other points in the county.
Hardin College and Missouri Mill
tary Academy open this week. Both
schools are looking forward to a
record breaking attendance.
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11
BANK CLOSES.
Bad Loans And Mortgages Weak.
en- Webster County In.
stitution.

Providence, KY, Feb. THE
Union National Bank closed its
doors yesterday. The reason for
the banks failure is laid to bad
loans and mortgages. Bank Ex-
aminer Morgan, of Louisville ar
rived in the city soon after the
bank closed its doors and will
spend the next few days here.
1t is said that the bank will be
able to pay the depositors dollar
for dollar. Albert Orr is pres
ident of the defunct organization,
which was organized with a cap
ital stock of $4,000. Money
owed depositors totals about S7S,- =
900. The bank has about Sc, 900
on hand, exchange estimated at
81, 500, a building worth about
81, 450 and real estate estimated
to be worth about $27,0
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11

ber Of visitor were present, in
cludirg the parents of most Of
the children. We had contests
in spelling and rapid arithmetic
work which showed the visitors
more than anyone could have
told them. Then the children
recited recitations and dialogues
which seemed to be greatly en-
joyed. Several talks were made
by the patrons and afterwards
Mr.. Phillips passed around a
nice treat to everyone.
This closed the Walnut Grove
schoo for 1914 and everyone
went home feeling happy be-
cause Of the marked progress and
yet SAD to think school had clos
ed and Mr.. Phillips would move
from our district. He leaves
here with everyone wishing him
success where ever he may 90. -
One Of his pupils.
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11

Our School closed Jan. 80.
The morning dawned cloudy
and rainy, but by one O'Clock p.
m. the school and a good num-
ber of visitors were present. The
following program was rendered,
Music, Wallace Conyer; Scripture
reading, % psalm, nellie Conyer;
Speech, Thanksgiving. Johnnie
Kirk; Mystery, Carl Damrons.
Music
Select reading. Sail On. Nellie
Conyer.
Music
Going Out to Tea Essie Kirk The
Snow Bird, Thomas Kirk.
Music
Select Reading, Ruby Howard;
Her First Cake, Ersie Kirk.
Music
Psalms Of Life. Lula Fuller;
Shadows, Thomas Kirk and Ev-
erett Damrons.
Music
Select reading, Opal Kirk; Bed
in Winter, Lloyd Kirk, Daffodils,
Opal Kirk.
Music
Follow Me, Lloyd Kirk; A Little
Boy, Everett Damrons.
Music
A Night With The Wolf, Nelli,
Conyer; Beautiful Post Cards
Opal Kirk.
Music
The Reaper And The Flowers
Lena Fuller; Select Reading, Ger
tie Fuller.
Wallace Conyer, a pupil, fur
nished the Music. 1t was
pleasant hour.
]. b. MCNEELY, Teacher.
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11
F rec!

May c. Brantly was born
March s, 1929; died January 1,
1915; age So years 9 months 4
days. She was married to Fiel-
den Brantley Feb, IL, 1917, and
to this union were born seven
children. The husband and four
children have preceded her to
the grave, and she leaves three
children to mourn their loss.
She professed faith in Christ Mt
the age Of thirteen years and
joined the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church at Cave Spring
and remained a faithful member
until death.
The funeral was conducted by
1.-THE writer at the family grave
yard, after which her body was
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11
SCHOOL news.
The Following Schools: Barnett,
Childers Bluff, and Walnut
Grove Closes.

Dear Editor: Seeing many
announcements in your paper of
schools closing, we the pupils,
ask for a little space of your val
liable paper, to tell you of our
school.
Prof. j. G. Hardin taught US
one of the best schools we have
ever had, we had four to grad
uate from the common school to
high school, the first graduates
we ever had at Barnett.
We wish to thank Mr.. Hardin
for his interest he took in us, we
never had a teacher who was so
particular as to the thoroughness
we must, have our lessons, and a
thorough and a scientific expla-
lnatlon as TO the hard points.
We the pupils think we have
had the best school we have
ever had at Barnett, and invite
Mr.. Hardin to come this way,
when looking for school.
As Mr.. Hardin has a recomen-
dation the Co., over as a teacher
we wish to thank you for your
interest in our school work, which
you have shown through the COL
umns OF your valuable paper.
Barnett pupils.
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11
SALE NOTICE.

Feb. 25. 1915 will sell to the
best bidder, all sums under S.
cash and all over on twelve
months time with approved Sc
curity, with six per cent inter-
est.
One 3 year old mule. one Z
year old mule, Z hogs, corn crop.
house hold and kitchen furniture
also farming implements and
some shelled peas.
P.aet known as the s. n. Davis
place 3 miles north of Lola OF
Deer Creek. Livingston county
J. S. Davis, Lola, Ky.
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11
no harm done.

llO ndTIl uOlle.
Last week clubs were organiz-
ed at two other points: Copperas
Spring and at Midway, attend
ance small.
Another word in behalf of Mr..
Bird. Remember there are only
"a hours in a day. He will get
to you as soon as he can. There
are enough calls right now for
two men. Be patient,
Our old farms are crying for
help, they are like a worn out
horse, willing to feed US and our
stock. but not able. We have
worked them these long years
thinking little that some day
they would wear out, now we
have worn them out, don't lay
the trouble to our land, but its
owners. You say how are we to
live? We depend on our farm for
that, yes, and your farm depends
on its owner for a living too.
Just try to find out how to farm
and live and enrich our soil by
that farming. We can do it.
If you don't know how, come to
the Farmers Clubs. If you dc
know how come to the Farmers
Clubs, and tell others how.
Don't forget Mr.. J. II. Cosmo-
dy will be here Thursday at DR..
Nunn's orchard also DR. Wolners,
to demonstrate fruit growing,
Saturday afternoon at Court
House p m.
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11
NS S~N
Y[)eATHSf
j ~ N-Jl

Miss May Hardin the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Hardin of
Repton, Kentucky, who died
February 2nd of a complication
of diseases, was born in Hardin
county, ILL.,, April 18th 1882.
She professed faith in Christ
when l3 years of age. To know
her was to love her, she posses
sed such a cheerful and happy
disposition, even with all her suf-
fering she tried to remain cheer
full. She was laid to rest in the
New Marion Cemetery. Those
that survive her are her
Father and Mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. c. Hardin, Repton, KY, five
brothers, DR.. L. c. Hardin,
Wheatcroft, DR.. +. B. Hardin,
Madisonville; DR.. J. T. Hardin,
Paducah; H. c. Hardin, Hamp-
ton; l.. B. Hardin, Repton; two
sisters, Mrs. Jess Slayden, Padu-
cab and Miss Mary Hardin, Rep
ton. All of them reached home
in time to say good bye as May
knew everything until the end
came.
doses. | felt their good effect and
tinued until all symptoms Of
ney disease were removed. My h
ner- is now greatly improved.
do Price 80 cents at all dealers.
.lsla simply ask for a kidney remedy
sai1 Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
face Mrs. Hobbs had. Foster. .Milburn
b Il Props, Buffalo. n. Y. 2
vary
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11
Thanks From H. H. Cherry.

The Crittenden Record Press,
Marion, Kentucky.
Gentlemen:
! feel greatly gratifed at the
impression my announcement
has made on the public, as shown
by the great number of hearty
congratulations and voluntary
pledging of support that are dai-
ly coming in from all sections.
Many Of these | find are coming
through the influence Of the an
nouncement given in your indi-
vidual and most excellent paper.
| feel that the success have
made in life is due more to "prin.
ters ink" than any other factor,
and ! am consequently a strong
believer in the power of the
press and the influence for good
il wieIds in our country, and my
heartiest sympathy has always
been, and shall be, with tn,
newspaper fraternity, and al
matters pertaining to its welfare
Any consideration or supper
you may be able to give my can
didacy will be highly appreciat
led.
Yours truly.
II. II. Cherry.
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11
NOTICE TO FARMERS.

All farmers interested in the
betterment of their land have a
chance to hear two of the best
men on Agriculture in the world
Mr.. Joseph +. Wing and DR.. c.
G. Hopkins.
They will address the farmers
at Henderson during State lnsti-
tute, Feb, %, "a and p mclu-
sive. Any one desiring the exact
time of lecture delivered 10y eth
erof the names mentioned. phone
Mr.. J. n. Boston. Mr.. Boston
has ordered programs of the
meeting. This is a chance for
us to hear the best, don't miss it.
would like for all the clubs
organized in Crittcnden county
to call a meeting some time dur.
ing my absence from the county.
Feb, 10 to 26, to get in better
condition for our work. Secre
tary can take names of all mer
members, we will begin Marcl
lst with full membership anC
push the work.
J. Robt. Bird Co., Agt
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11
SALE NOTICE.

Tuesday March, 9th 1915, at
the home place of the late Chas.
w. Allen 4 miles west of Fish
Trap. we will to the highest and
best bidder sell the following nam
ed property:
8 brood mares
2 filleys
3 horses
2 2milch cows
5 head of stock cattle
II head of sheep
hogs stock
hay and corn
2 wagons
surrey
! mower and rake
| disc harrow
| riding plow
/ cultivator
Farming tools of all kinds
cider mill
house hold and kitchen furni,
ture. T. NJ. Dean and j. 7,
Chandler, ad'mrs.
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11

On January 10Th. Mr.. +. f.
Phillips closed one Of the most
successful schools ever taught
at Walnut Grove school house.
The pupils made more rapid
progress during Mr.. Phillips
school than they were ever
known to make before. When
Mr.. Phillips came he found our
school in a dying condition, chill
dren not caring whether they
learned or not, but after a few
weeks Of school they did learn
that when Mr.. Phillips turned
around AMI said. Nov suppose
we be a little quieter' it was
sure time TO be quiet, aud after
awhile they began TO take inter,
est. everyone tried to do just O
little more than the other unit
Mr.. Phillips could find hardly
anything 10 do himself.
The last day of school a mum
Crittenden record-press., 1915-02-11
Card Of Thanks.

We wish and desire TO express
our heart feltthanks to our many
friends and neighbors who were
so kind during the sickness and
death of our dear darling baby,
neas. May Gods richest bless.
ings rest upon all is our prayer.
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis O'Neal
and w. NJ. o'Neal and family.