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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
A TWICE-roLD TALE.
One of Interest to Our Readers.

Good news bears repeating, and
when it is confirmed after long
apse Of time, even il we hesitated to
believe it at first hearing, we feel So
cure in accepting its truth now. The
following experience of Durango
man in confirmed after six years.
Peter Reh, 255 Sixth avenue, Du-
range, says: al had constant ache
Just below my kidneys and if made
a quick move, a sharp, knife-like
pain seized me. My rest was brok-
IN at night and the kidney secretions
passed too frequently. A doctor told
ne he didn't know anything better for
kidney disorders than Doan's Kidney
Pills. They quickly and thoroly re-
lieved me" Statement given Jan
uary T, 19O7)
OVER SIX YEARS LATER, Mr..
lteh said; "I am the same friend of
Doan's Kidney pills as ever. They
greatly helped me-"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Reh has twice publicly recon-
nender. Foster-Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
Smith Ricketts, Wedding.

Many San Juan basin frineds of
Miss Lena Ricketts, of Pennington
will be interested to know that she
became the bride of Relton Smith OF
Flora Vista in Trinidad, August T.
Miss Ricketts, is an excellent young
woman, who has been numbered
among the popular San Juan county
teachers for the past four years. Mr..
Smith is a substantial young man,
worthy of the splendid woman he
has won for his life companion. The
young couple will spend the winter
in Las Vegas, where the bride has
been a student in the state normal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
SHOULD SLOAN'S
-t LINIMENT GO ALONG7

Of course it shouldi For after a
strenuous day when your muscles
have been exercised to the limit an
application of Sloan's liniment will
take the soreness and stiffness away
and get you in fine shape for tomor-
row. You should also use it for
sudden attack of toothache, stiff
neck, backache, stings, bites and the
many accidents that are incidental to
a vacation. owe would as soon leave
our baggage as to go on a vacation
or camp out without Sloan's liniment,"
writes one vacationist eve use it
for everything from cramps to tooth
ache" Put bottle in your bag, be
prepared and have no regrets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
A WOMAN'S HELPFUL ADVICE

Mrs. G. H. Eveland, Duncan Mills,
ILL.,, writes: ~ was stricken with lum-
bago, unable to turn myself in bed.
A neighbor brought me Foley Kidney
Pills. Said she had been similarly
afflicted and they cured her. tried
them and was completely cured by
three bottles" Mrs. Eveland heartily
recommends Folly Kidney Pills for
kidney trouble. When the kidneys
are not functioning properly, impuri-
ties left in the blood cause rheuma>
tism, lame back, aches and palms,
S. G.. WALL.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
A HACKING COUGH
WEAKENS THE SYSTEM

Don't suffer from a hacking cough
that has weakened your system-get
bottle Of DIR. Kings New Discovery,
IN use over 40 years, and benefitting
all who use it, the soothing pine bal
sam with tar heal the irritated air
passages-soothes the ray spots,
ioosens. the mucous and preventa
racking the body with coughing. DR..
Kings New Discovery induces natur-
al sleep and aids nature to cure you.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
A SEASON OF TORTURE

Hay fever causes untold misery to
thousands. Asthma, too counts its
sufferers by the hundreds. No rem
edy has proven more beneficial for
hay fever and asthma, as well as
coughs and colds, than Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t soothes that raw, rasp-
ing feeling in the throat, relieves
hoarseness and wheeling, brings
comfort by making breathing easier,
aeals inflammation, and by allaying
these disturbances permits refresh
ing, natural slumber. Contains no
)piates.--S. G. WALL.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
..rayelers Leave for Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Peetz and chill
rem of st. Louis, who have been
curing Colorado, departed this morn,
ag for a trip to Mesa Verde on their
ay home. They had very delight
Al two weeks stay in Durango the
suests of Mrs. Peetz's aunt, Mrs. f..
a. Schleuter and family. Their hosts
planned to treat them to auto trips
10 various points of interest in the
southwest, but on account of the
rainy weather and bad roads were
only able to cover one place, Pagosa
springs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
Aztec Ruins.

Earl Morris, who has charge Of the
excavation work at Aztec in the ruins
mile north of that place, is making
some big finds. They have unearth-
ed a very interesting room full of
tweed work, mats woven from a Tule
looking weed, sandals, baskets and
many other articles not like the gen
eral run of the excavated stuff of
this valley. There are old corn
husks and leaves, cotton twine, rope,
topaz, and all kinds of bones and
weeds. Earl says these were about
~ feet below the surface, - Farm
ington Enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
Game Prevented by Storm.

The heavy shower that visite this
section yesterday afternoon about 2:30
spoiled the pleasure several hundred
fans anticipated when they assembled
at the Fair grounds to witness the
contest between the Smelter team and
the bayfield, nine. The storm coRtin-
ued for more than an hour. About
3:15 the manager of the Durango
team announced the game would be
postponed until after the Smelter
boys returned from Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
LOCAL AND Personal
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY

W. C. Handley supplied the trade
with ranch produce today.
f. C. Perkins went TO Aztec this
morning on court business.
Mrs. j. w. Right of Tiffany was
bound for Pennington this morning
for a visit with relatives.
Mrs. C NJ. Steele of the Kline
section was among the supply pur-
chasers at Graden's today.
Charles Griffith of Griffith loaded
out with supplies from Otis, Nc
Girr's today.
Mrs. A. Y. Cook was in from Deep
creek today, where the Cook flocks
are ranging this summer.
Mrs. Elmer Fleisher of the Lodo
section was in town on a shopping
expedition today.
Mrs. G. F.. McCartey of the Florida
Mesa was in on marketing expedi-
ton this forenoon.
C. Zunada was down from Rock
wood this afternoon patronizing the
local stores.
Prof. Price, formerly of Arboles,
will be principal of the Animas City
schools this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mrs. ''Billy" Peel and children of
Alamosa, passed thru Durango this
morning en- route home, after visit
with relatives in Silverton. Mr..
Peel is in the east serving as one of
The representatives of the Colorado
railway men at the conference which
is holding the important place in the
public eye just now.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Mrs. Folsom and babe left the hos.
3 ital yesterday. Mrs. Claude Dick
rson, who has been very seriously
u, is showing some improvement,
irs, M. J. Wicldem is improving.
nc condition of Mrs. Wills is very
aYorable. Nathan Miller of Man
os is making very remarkable re
oyery. Louise Titus has been very
~. Mrs. N. Haight is showing i'm.
loyement following her very critical
peration. Mr.. Martinez who suffer-
ID fracture OF the collar bone is
able to be up and around. Mr.. Neil
on of ignacio who was brought to
ae hospital critically i'll, is much
better.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
Ladies Motoring Thru Country.

After a visit to the Aztec ruins,
the ruins recently opened on the low
Ell La Plata and trip to Mesa Verde
National Park, DIR. Elsie Pratt and
Dr. Il. V. Frasier Of Denver, Miss
Mary Vost of Stanton Virginia and
Miss Mabel Frazier of Canada de-
parted this morning for Denver via
Silverton. The four ladies are motor
ing thru the state driving their own
car. They have the distinction Of
being the first party OF women TO
make the trip over the new Wolf
pass highway without a man to drive
their auto.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
Bridge Washed Away.

The Eastern passenger train was
held here this forenoon while the
L. & B. force replaced a railroad
BIZ dge across an arroya east of Al
lison. The structure was swept away
by high water last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
Wedding Announced.

Cards have been received here an
nouncing the marriage of Mr.. A. A.
Birdick, formerly of Mancos and Du-
range, and Miss Hettie Vera Philips,
which was solemnized in Boulder,
August 9th. Mr.. and Mrs. Birdick
will be at home to their friends at
Merino, Colorado, after August 18th.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
A FREE BOOK.

If you will send three dimes, or stamps.
to pay for wrapping and mailing and
enclose this notice, DR.. Pierce, Of the
lnvalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y, will send
you revised copy of his Common
Sense Medical Adviser, in cloth bind
ing, 1oos pages, with color plates. lust
what you need in case of sickness or
accident. Treats of Physiology An
atomy, Sex problems, Marriage rela-
tions, Hygiene, Exercise, Disease and
its prevention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mr. and Mrs Horace Clapp of To-
ledo, Ohio, are here for another vis-
it with their daughter Mrs. Rod Day.
ahey returned from Silverton this
morning, where they spent few
weeks with another daughter, Mrs.
Karl Thompson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
FULL PAY FOR
POSTAL EMPLOYEES

WASHINGTON. August 15.. Post
master General Blrleso1 announced
men dropped fr,m the postal ser,ioe
while on border duty will be restor-
ed to their positions upon their re-
turn withest loss Of rank or pay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
b. payis nome rrom penyer.

l1f. UaNIs IIOmt FrOm Denver.
Dr. and Mrs. A. l.. Davis and chill
aren are home from motor trip to
)enver. They made the out going
Quincy via Silverton, Ouray, Mont
ose and Salida and returned via the
ew Wolf pass highway. On account
Of the heavy storm Sunday they
found the road very muddy and
travelling slow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Members of the San Juan Coop
erative Hog and Produce association
recently marketed car load of fat
hogs at the Graden Packing plant.
They will have 10 car loads for ship
ment later.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
Pleasure Trip.

TItdsuTV TIP.
Mrs. N. w. Hammond is in Denver
visiting her son Owen C. Hammond
and wife. Later she goes to Mont
rose to stay awhile with her youngest
son, Gilbert Hammond, wife and lit
tie daughter She plans to return to
Durango sometime in September.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
Lightning Starts Blaze at the
Planning Mill.

Planning Mill.
Lightning carried over the electric
wires started a small blaze at the
Durango Planning mill this afternoon.
The Flames We're extinguished before
they did any damage. About the
same time flash of lightning put the
fire alarm system out of commission.
Quick work on the part of the fire
department had it in order again in
a few minutes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mrs. T, S. Mathis left this morn
ing on her way to her home in Berk-
ley, California, after visit with
Mrs. George West. En- route she will
stop awhile in Delta, Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
Bad Roads.

Mr.. and Mrs c. Il. Rippey of Aztec
who motored to Durango yesterday,
-fter new Ford, found very bad
Dads this side of the county line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

WASHINGTON August 15.-Be-
cause of the threatened strike the
department. acting upon General
Funston's recommendation suspended
indefinitely the proposed movement to
the border of the militia now in mo-
5ilization in the state camps.
The possibility of shortage OF sup
plies and the difficulty of obtaining
transportation is the reason. The
1hange in plans is not connected with
the report of the possible use of the
troops during strike.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Barry Sullivan went
up to the head of junction creek this
morning, where they will spend a
couple of weeks, while Mr.. Sullivan
sdoes assessment work on his mining
,claims.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
Vacation Trip.

Mrs. Kate Wagner and daughter
Miss Alma, sfenographer for the Du-
range Trust company have gone TO
Denver for a fortnight's stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Miss Ruby Scofield who has been
teaching up in the Blanco Basin,
came IN Saturday to spend short
time with her parents before leaving
for Denver university.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

The hard storm which occurred
here yesterday afternoon only ex-
tended a short distance beyond the
city limits.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

San juan county Democrats have
nominated Metz Rodgers, son of d.
5. Rodgers of Durango, for represen.
tative.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mrs. Chas. Long boarded the East
ern Saturday afternoon bound for
Durango to join her husband, who
IS employed there as a machinist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

The Baby class in Sabbath school
with Bertha Pollock as teacher had
their pictures taken Sunday morn
ing. They are the banner class num-
bering about "a and we are surely
proud of them. Miss Bertha is sue
deeding in holding the attention of
The whole class admirably.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
New Son.

New Son.
son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
T. Vigil at an early hour yesterday
morning. DR.. H. A. Lingenfelter was
in attendance
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

MOOrMan's Hog Remedy is not
a hog cholera cure nor an abb
solute preventive of that dis
ease, but will expel and pre-.
vent worms, regulate the bow
els, condition and tone the en-.
tire system, thereby causing
the hog to be better profit
maker by growing faster, and
becoming larger on less feed.
Hogs eat MOorMan's Hog
Remedy freely, and just enough
to satisfy the requirements of
their systems.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Address and
Mrs. Address, Sr., of Dodge City,
Kansas, departed for their old home,
after spending ten days camping and
fishing near the Joe Sullivan ranch.
Mr. and Mrs. Il. r. Mann and little
daughter, Margaret, who accompan-
led them, grew weary Of the frequent
showers that have visited this sec
on recently, and returned home sew
aral days earlier.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Dee Brindle were
among the motorists over from Bay
field yesterday who made the trip to
witness the ball game that failed to
materialize.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
MANAGERS ACCEPT
ElGHT-HOUR DAY
OPPOSE OVERTIME

WASHINGTON, August I5. The
conferences have been resumed. Pres
ident Wilson conferred with the man.
ayers first. After session lasting
an hour and a half he learned the
managers had agreed to accept tho
eight hour day but demanded a furth-
er investigation of the over time
question.
The president is determined to pre-
vent strike even if he has 20 ap>
peal to the presidents of the roads.
Six hundred employees representa-
tives are now in New York awaiting
the verdict of their committees.
The managers conference ended at
lO:40. 1t was announced that Presi-
dent Wilson would confer with the
employees at o'clock. 1t is under
stood that an investigation of the
application for the shorter day prin-
ciple would be made thru a board ap-
pointed by the President
Accepting the eight hour principle
the railroads go on the belief that
neither the president or the employees
Expect this to become effective un-
til the whole subject is investigated
and a working program constructed
This is regarded as a forward step
in the negotiations as the employees
we're unfavorable to a strict eight
hour day, their work to end then.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
ALLISON NOTES

Mr.. Handpeter who has been visit
ing at the Anderson ranch left for
Denver Sunday morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mrs Charles Echberg is in from
the La Plata for a few days stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

!. A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley Anderson at Beverley Hills,
California, August Z. Mrs. Anderson
was formerly Miss Margurite Stat
,tery of Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Lyman Mead of the Animas valley
patronized local merchants today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

A shortage of miners is reported in
the Rico camp.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
AUD lnVlgorate stomach, liver and bowels
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

AT all times, under all con-
ditions and at all ages feed
MoorMan's Medicated Salt
(NIedicated Tobacco to your
sheep and lambs, thereby keep
ing them free of worms and
kindred germs, and their sys-
TENS conditioned and toned up
to high state of perfection,
consequently marketing them
them earlier and heavier and
with very small percent Of
losses, If any.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
MIDDLE BRIDGE NOTES


Shippy and Martin received their
Jew piano a few days ago.
A number of people in this vicin-
ity have suffered bilious attacks rec
entity.
Miss Rosa Sullivan has gone to
Denver where she expects to enter
u Chiropractic college.
Mrs. G. Il. Trone and Mrs. Willis
Koon visited with Mrs. A. l. Glover
at Columbus, the latter part of the
week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mrs. August olischlager and
daughter Minnie of Animas City Wis
tied with Mrs. Frank Daniels and
daughters last week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Elmer Hickman and n couple Of
friends recently came in from Bar
nard, Kansas, via the Overland route.
Mr.. Hickman brings the news thar
The George Forrest family are plan
ming to return here. They expect 10
arrive some time in September.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

According to reports from Farm
lngton the company drilling for oil
in the Pennington Meadows has re-
sumed operations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM MONDAYS DAILY

Lyman Mead of the Animas valley
patronized local merchants today.
A shortage of miners is reported in
the Rico camp.
| Mrs. Charles Echberg is in from
the La Plata for few days stay.
Shannon Kelly was in from the Flo
rida mesa road camp today after sup
lplies.
| The Montezuma county Republicans
have nominated NJ. b. Parsons for
bassessor.
Gabe Love was down from Rock
wood today on purchasing expedi-
tion.
Claude and Fred Mccoy were down
f1ronl the cattle camp on Upper Flo
a'ida today outfitting with supplies
ifoHl oIlS Mct'tffS S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Stratton of Kline
Fmesa were among the motor visitors
here today purchasing supplies at
l Graden's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Gaines passed
thru Durango today on their way to
tico after visiting over Sunday with
relatives in the Animas valley.
Mrs. d. Preston Bell arrived from
Silverton last night on health seeking
mission. As soon as her condition
improves she will go to Denver to
visit her daughter Mrs. Alexander.
According to reports from Farm
lngton the company drilling for oil
in the Pennington Meadows has re-
sumed operations.
!. A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley Anderson at Beverley Hills,
California, August Z. Mrs. Anderson
was formerly Miss Marguerite Stat
,tery of Silverton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dee Brindle were
among the motorists over from Bay
field yesterday who made the trip to
witness the ball game that failed to
materialize.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barry Sullivan went
up to the head of Junction creek this
morning, where they will spend
couple of weeks, while Mr.. Sullivan
'does assessment work on his mining
claims.
Members of the San Juan Coop
erative Hog and Produce association
recently marketed a car load of fat
hogs at the Graden Packing plant.
They will have 10 car loads for ship
ment later.
Pleasure Trip.
Mrs. N. w. Hammond is in Denver
visiting her son Owen C. Hammond
and wife. Later she goes to Mont
rose to StaV awhile with her vorppest
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Shannon Kelly was in from the Flo.
rida mesa road camp today after sup
plies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Gaines passed
thru Durango today on their way to
Elco after visiting over Sunday with
relatives in the Animas valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mrs. d. Preston Bell arrived from
.Silverton last night on health seeking
mission As soon as her condition
improves she will go to Denver to
visit her daughter Mrs. Alexander.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

The Montezuma county Republicans
have nominated NJ. b. Parsons for
assessor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Stratton of Kline
mesa were among the motor visitors
here today purchasing supplies at
Graden's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Gabe Love was down from Rock
wood today on a purchasing expedi-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-17

Claude and Fred Mccoy were down
'1rom the cattle camp on Upper Flo
a'ida today outfitting with supplies
from Otis McGirr's.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-19
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THE REXAI.I STORE

We have the exclusive selling rights for
this great laxative. Trial sizc, 10 cents
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-19

"A druggist has many opportunities
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ers,' said Mr., j. c. Brady, popular
Rexall Pharmacist OF Fail River
Mass. "The very nature Of his bust
ness draws their confidence for little
helpful suggestions on the matter Of
health. Many people have thanked
me for recommending Rexall OrderlcS
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candy tablet form. they are pleasant To-
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-19

with her daughter at Alpha the early
part Of the week.
Ella HoImberg returned from a two
weeks visit with friends I'm Iron
Mountain last Tuesday.
Elsie Erickson went to Crystal Fails
on business last Wednesday.
The young people met at Mrs. Oak
lands last Tuesday evening and spent
very sociable evening in playing
games.
Emil Kaliman went 10 Crystal FalEs
last Tuesday 10 have some de!
work done He returned on We'd.
day.
The boys who attended the Y. NJ. G
A. Conference held at Marquette last
Friday and Saturday we're: George
Jenkins, Henry Rowe. Andrew Blom-
quist, Edgar Berquist and Ellsworth
Brusseau. They returned on Monday
declaring they had enjoyed their trim
immensely.
Mr.. Alfred Grayson moved his fam
lily TO Greenland last Tuesday where he
is employed. The Grayson family have
lived In Amasa for the past fifteen
years having come here directly from
Bailey in England. During this time
they made many friends who greatly
regret their departure and wish them
well in their future home.
Miss l.. Robarge came here from
Ironwood last Tuesday to spend
short visit here with her sister Mrs.
Alex Lapointe of the Amasa- Portef,ly 3,
Mrs. Arvid Gustafson went ~ Iron
Mountain last Wednesday.
A party was given on Miss Alex La
pointe OF the Amasa-Porter mine last
Wednesday. A party of ladies drove
out there and presented her with a set
Of dishes. A dainty lunch was servedx
and very enjoyable evening spent by
all.
Polly Grayson went 10 Iron River
last Saturday to visit there a week
with friends before her departure for
Greenland.
The Y. NJ. c. A. boys gave party
n the Town hall last Thursday even
ng. All the members attended and
rood time was reported.
Mrs. HurJa Of Crystal Falls attended
he funeral OF Alex Laht in Amasa
asst Sunday.
Sonia Jaryi OF Crystal Falls was in
Amasa last week
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-19
A M A S A


Mary Moringo left for Virginia,
Mimi. the early part OF last week to
visit few weeks there with her sister
Mrs. Chas. Bolt
Mrs. Anton Holmes went TO Crystal
Falls last Saturday to make a short
visit there with her sister Mrs V. @.
Bowden.
Mrs. VIM Lyons of Crystal Falls
spent the weekend here with her
daughters Thirza and Anna Lyons.
Mary Labardi visited with friends in
Palatka over Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Neklnnen OF New Caspian spent
last week here visiting friends.
o. NJ. Olson made a business trip
TO Iron River last Monday returning
on Tuesday
Mildred Pentonen. the n-year
old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. Pen
tonen OF Amasa. died last Thursday
from severe attack OF |
grippe. The child was in the first |
grade and her class gave many beau
Iiful flowers. l
Mrs. John osier spent few days