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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
AGED INDIAN
SICK 4 INSISTS
BED ON FLOOR
John Smith, Ka- be-na-guay-yance, Of
Cass Lake, Injured by
Train.
CONDITION IMPROVED;
EXPECTED TO LIVE
(By Special Correspondent

e,
Cass Lake, Minn., Jan. 1S.-Lying
on blanket on the floor of the hos
pital here today, seriously ill, is Cap.
tain John Smith, or Ka-be-na-guay-
vance, said to be 12S years old He
was injured Monday afternoon and
when brought to the hospital refused
to lie on the bed and insisted on hav-
ing a blanket spread for him on the
floor. p ]
He was found Monday afternoon
lying besides the Great Northern
tracks near the depot shortly follow
ing the departure of the Duluth
train. At first it was assumed that
he had been struck by the engine but
no bruises or internal injuries were
found. The nature of the accident
which he met is not known.
Monday night it was thought that
he would not survive the night. He
realized his position and made his
will, giving his property to John
Smith, zJr., an. adopted son. ..,...s>
His condition today, however, is
satisfactory and it is believed that
he will recover.
He is the most famous Indian in
Northern Minnesota.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
BUYS FAIR STORE;
TO Be RE0PENED j..
IN NEAR YEA 4 i. FUTURE ! ] | VI
E. Y. Wilson Of Minneapolis and 1.
! B. Wilson of Aberdeen New =,
Proprietors. "
,-t
-
NORTHWEST JOBBERs
SELL LOCAL STORE
New Line of Variety Goods Being In
stalled; Many Improvements
Maue' ~r-'*- ~

E. Y. Wilson of Minneapolis and L..
B. Wilson of Aberdeen, S. D., have
purchased the Fair store in this city
from the Northwestern Jobbers and
Creditors association. The store was
formerly operated, by w. M. Elliot.
Add New Lines.
The Messrs. Wilson's have taken
possession of the store, have added a
new line of variety goods and have
made several improvements. 1t is
expected that the store will be re-
opened the latter part of next week.
! Well Known Here.
E. Y. Wilson is we'll known in this
city, having visited here during the
summer months for several years and
having a cottage on the Turtle
Lakes. He was formerly in the
druggist and variety business at
Badger, Mimi, before going to Min
neapolis.
; L. B. Wilson is a travelling sales
man. The two men are cousins
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
MINNESOTANS MAY
SEND AID TO BERGEN

St. Paul, Minn., Jan. ia state
wide appeal for fire-stricken Bergen,
the second largest city in Norway,
may be made by Governor Burnquist.
A meeting of prominent Minnesota
Norwegians to provide for such, is in
contemplation.
State Auditor Preus and James A.
Larson, assistant secretary of state,
met with Governor Burnquist today
and discussed plan for an appeal to
Minnesota people. Governor Burn
quist said he would give the move
ment every aid possible. He likely
will be asked to name committee
to solicit subscriptions.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
INDIAN SWAMP
LAND TITLES UP
Judge Page Morris to Hear Argu-
ments in U. S. Court Of Red Men
and State Grantees.

White Earth, Minn., Jan. 9.-Cases
involving questions of title in swamp
lands have been set for hearing in
April by Judge Page Morris, United
States district court, according to c..
G. Daniels, assistant to the attorney
general, including cases connected
with the White Earth reservation.
The cases to come up for hearing
are as to whether swamp lands given
by the United States government to
the state of Minnesota belong to the
original Indian grantees or to the
grantees of the state.
Motions in several Indian cases in
volving the blood status have been
set for hearing by Judge Morris at
Fergus Falls on February Is. These
cases have been delayed pending a
decision as to the constitutionality of
the Clapp act, which, it is expected,
at that time will be decided.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
SCHOOL NURSE FOR
BEM|DJI AS Result
OF BIG SEAL SALE
DR.. I. J. Murphy Advises Local Com
mittee That Enough Seals Have
Been Sold.
MAY BE SECURED
FOR SANITARIIJl1I l1I

Bemidji will have a school nurse
as the result of the sale of Red Cross
seals in this city.
DR.. I. J. Murphy of the Minnesota
Public Health association, today ad-
vised Mrs. c. M. Jacobson, chairman
of the committee from the Woman's
Study club who had charge of the
sale, that enough seals had been sold
in this city. In his letter he con-
graduated the local people for their
interest in the work.
He suggested that the nurse be Sc
curedeat tf1eNtimes that the new Tri-
county sanitarium is opened at Lake
Julia so that the nurse could work
in connection with that institution.
The nurse will remain in Bemidji one
month at no cost to Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
FARM CLUB HAS
ANNUAL MEET
Ed. Bergh Heads Big Lake 0rganiza.
ton; Next Meeting to Be Held
Feb. 12.

The annual meeting of the Big
Lake Farmers club was held at the
John Amulson farm: Officers were
elected and a committee from the
Rosby Creamy association rendered a
report to induce the establishment of
cream route to Rosby.
The officers elected are as follows:
Ed. Bergh, president; George Os-
trander, vice president; George
Geor, treasurer; John Beatty, secre-
tary; Mrs. Peter Edd, chairman of the
refreshment committee
The next meeting place will be at
the Swenson school house and the
meeting will be held February IL.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
NEW LAW AGAINST
FARMERS, SAYS REED

Washington, Jan. 19-"The pas
sage of the Federal convict law which
prohibits the interstate shipment of
convict goods means a loss of hun
dreds of thousands of dollars annually
to the Northwest" Warden Reed of
the Minnesota state prison today told
the senate labor and educational COM
mittee. The penitentiary twine, it
was said, is the only cahnce of the
farmers against the harvester trust.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
WEDGE RESIGNS
AS TREASURER OF
MINI. STATE FAIR
Bemidji Man Retires From Office on
State Board After Two
Terms. :
SUCCEEDED BY
MINNEAPOLIS MAN

A. G. Wedge, vice-president of the
First National bank of Bemidji, who
for the past two years has been
treasurer Of the Minnesota State Fair
board, has resigned that position.
Mr.. Wedge resigned because the
office requires presence in the Twin
Cities at many times during the year
and much detail work.
He will be succeeded by Lester T..
Banks of Minneapolis. Mr.. Banks is
connected with the Northwestern
National bank.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
WOLF BOUNTIES ARE
ISSUED TO HUNTERS

Wolf bounties were issued this
morning to seven hunters in the
north part of the county. The war;
rants were issued to Frank Huff of
Malcolm in the town of Minnie, G.
]. Fundanet of Esplee in the town
of Hamre, R. Lura of Grygla in the
town of Benville, James David, Jr.,
of Malcolm in the town of Minnie, r.
G.. Edwards of Hackett in the town
of Wheeler, Otto Frietag of Grygla in
the town of Benville land George Col
lison of Taylor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
MANY ATTEND TRI-STATE
GRAIN GROWERS MEET

Fargo, N. D., Jan. 19.-Hundreds
Of grain growers, stockmen, poultry
men and horticulturists from Min
nesota and the two Dakotas were
here today to attend the annual Tri-
State Grain Growers convention. The
sessions will be held until Friday
evening.
Politicians freely took advantage
of the opportunity afforded to meet
the hundreds of solid voters here.
James Buchanan today led meeting
of the North Dakota Progressive
league here. The Cummins faction
is also we'll represented here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
ROME REPORTS
MONTENEGRO
PEACE TERMS
BROKEN OFF
London Receives Dispatches Stating
the Surrender Of Army
Premature.
REPORT IS NOT
BELIEVED BY ALLIES
Diplomats Have Confirmed Fall of
Little Country; Greek Troops
Withdrawn.

Reports from Rome today state that
peace negotiations between Monten-
egro and Austria have been broken
off and that the surrender of the
Montenegrin army was premature.
The report is hardly believed here on
account of the Montenegrin diplomats
here and in Rome confirming the fall
of Montenegro.
Casualties Are Large.
London, Jan. 19.-The German
casualties in the war total 2,525,768,
Under Secretary of War Tenant today
cnHcEnccd in the House of Commons.
Prepare for Blockade.
London, Jan. l9.-Provisions are
being planned for $4,000 more men.
This is believed to be the preliminary
~tep for blockading the German
coast.
Council is Called.
London, Jan. 19.-The allied war
council met today when the French
Prime Minister BRAND arrived. It
is rumOred that Balkan develop
ments will be considered The coun-
Gil was called hurriedly. Officials
denV the German renOrt that tho AL
lies have given Greece an ultimatum.
Reverses Are Denied.
Petrograd, Jan. 19.-It was Off
cially denied here today that the Rus
slams had suffered reverses in the
Caucasus end of Persia
Serbians to Aid.
Athens, Jan. ia. transport of
Serbians has been landed at Salonika
to cooperate with the Allies.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
GIBBONS KNOCKS OUT I:
AHEARN IN 90 SECONDS

St. Paul, Jan. 19.-In the first
ninety-two seconds of the first round
last evening, Mike Gibbons knocked
out Young Ahearn by a decisive right
to the jaw Ahearn slumbered over
he asked who won the fight.
Mikes share of the $4,000 was ST.
700, or 1855 per second Mike will
probably battle Darcy of Australia
next, in what he terms his last fight,
as he intends to retire from the
ring ~~ -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
KILLED SECOND DAY
HE WAS WORKING

International Falls, Minn., Jan. 19.
--Undertaker Green returned from
Littlefork with the remains of a
young man named John Berg, who
was killed Jan. IA by a falling tree
while working at international Lum-
ber camp No. "a. Berg had only
been working two days when he met
his death, coming from Minneapolis.
If his relatives are not located, burial
will be made here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
PENNINGTON AND HILL
AT THIEF RIVER FALLS

Thief River Falls, Minn., Jan. 49,.
james j. Hill of St. Paul and Ed
mund Pennington, president of the
500 Line, are scheduled as speakers
at the first annual mid-winter fair
and roundup of the Commercial club
which opened here today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
CALIFORNIA DAM
IS NEAR BREAKING

Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 19.-On &C
count of the renewed and increasing
heavy rains the Hemet dam at San
Jacinto in the mountains, is reported
weakening. If it breaks scores will
be killed and thousands of acres of
ranch and orange land will be devas-
tated. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
LAND FIRMS PAY
LARGE TAXES IN COUNTY

Three checks have been received at
the office of the county treasurer in
payment of taxes on lands in Bel
trami county, which totaled $16,221.
13. The largest was for the sum of
$40, 0,636.62, the others being for ap-
proximately $2,76O and $2,S23 and
were all received from land firms in
the southern part of the state.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
WAR correspondent
TO GIVE TALK HERE

E. J. Larson; war correspondent of
the Minneapolis Tribune, who has re-
Gently returned from the European
war front, will give lecture in Be-
midi under the auspices of the en-
tertainment committee of the B. p.
O. E. The lecture will probably be
given the last of this month. The
date has not been decided.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
To Wait for Word.

It was decided to write to Con-
gresham G. A. Lindbergh for 1nfor-
nation as to whether. or not plans
for other buildings would be used
here. AS soon as word has been re.
ceived from him action will be taken.
It was announced at the meeting
that the abstract for the site of the
Federal building had been completed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
Two COUPLES ARE
LICENSED TO WE'D

Wedding licenses were granted
yesterday in the clerk Of courts Of
flee to John Dahlberg and Louise
Mager, both from Polk county, and
to J. w. Cox and Mrs. Lititia Bolen
of Tenstrike.
Mr.. Cox and Mrs. Bolen were mar
ried yesterday afternoon in the pro-
bate court chambers by Judge M. A
Clark.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
Minneapolis Markets,
Chicago Markets.
Bemidji Markets.

oVAAAup UAAAVt0s
Turkey, live, per lb. .........$ 20
Turkey, dressed, per lb.. ..... "a
Geese, live, per lb. b........... IA
Geese, dressed, per lb. ....... .1S
Ducks, live, per lb. b........... .15
Ducks, dressed, per lb.. 20
Hens, large and fat, live, per lb. .13
Hens, large and fat, dressed, per i.
10. 49,. ...... ......... liz
Veal, fancy, dressed, per lb. -. IA
Veal, fancy, oversize, per lb... ~
Veal, poor, oversize, per lb. 49,. 10
Fall lambs, per lb.. .......... ..16
Spring lambs, per lb. ........ lie
Mutton, fancy, dressed, per lb. IA
Large hogs, dressed, per lb. 90. .916
Medium hogs, dressed, per lb... 10
Small hogs, dressed, per lb. -. 10
Beans, per lb. .............. .08
Butter "
Dairy, per lb. .............: .36
Creamery, per lb. .... ....... 40
Carrots, per bu. ............. go
Eggs ..- II, ..-e-
Storage, per doz. ............ 80
Strictly fresh, per doz. :. ..... 80
Potatoes, fancy, clean and free
from rot and frost, per bu... 100
Cracked corn, per bu.. 1.12
Cracked corn, per sack, rs lbs J. 1.40
Corn and oats, per sack, Is lbs. 1.s85
Bran, per sack, 100 lbs. 125
Shorts, per sack, 100 lbs. 40
Oil meal, per sack, 100 lbs. 2.75
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19

r. A. Mclean of Virginia, Mimi,
who has been touring the West, spent
a few days in Bemidji the first part
of the week visiting with his cousin,
F. GrimOldby. &. .. ,....:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
ASK L|NDbERGH
TO SPEED PLANS
FOR POS7OFF|CE
Commercial Club to Write Congress
man Asking for r..
Action.
MAY USE PLANS FOR ..
OTHER BUILDINGS
Abstract for Site is Completed; May
Begin Work in Near
Future.

H. E. Reynolds, of the firm of Rey-
nolds & Winter, at the Commercial
club meeting last evening pointed out
that unless Bemidji can secure plans
for the Federal building to be con-
structed here, action will be delayed
for some time:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
BANQUET FOR STATE
DAIRYMEN AT RUSH CITY

Rush City, Minn, Jan. ia
banquet will be served tonight by the
citizens of this city to members of
the Minnesota State Dairymen's as
sociation, which today reached the
second day of it's annual convention
here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
Nav Be DELAYED.

He suggested that plans for build
ings constructed in other cities at the
same cost of the proposed building
here would be acceptable to Bemidji
If it is necessary to wait for new
plans it will be months before any
action can be taken as the architect
for the government is far behind with
his work.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
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PAY-UP FOR DIES TO
a:- SOCIETIES ALSO

The Bemidji Pay-Up Week
will be more extended than
the Pay-Up Weeks in other
cities. The week here will
also be held for members of -
fraternal orders to pay up
their dues. 1t has been point
ed out that if all dues owed
Bemidji lodges are paid the
lodges will be in excellent
condition. Efforts will be
made to secure all the delin-
quent dues Of the Commercial
club. Pay-Up Week will be
held Feb. 21 to 26.
81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19

J. 0. HARRIS
CASE TO JURY
(By Special Correspondent.)

(By Special Correspondent.)
Duluth, Minn., Jan 19.-The case
against J. o. Harris in the Federal
court here for the introduction Ct
liquor at Kelliher went to the Jury
just before noon today. No verdict
had been returned up to three o'clock.
The result may determine the action
in several other Indian licenses.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
D. H. FISK TO ACT
AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE

Mayor William McCuaig this after
noon appointed Judge D. H. Fisk to
act as municipal court judge during
the illness of Judge A. M. Crowell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
GAGNON BUYS HOTEL
AT PUPOSKy VILLAGE

Frank Gagnon of this city has
purchased the hotel in the village Of
Puposky. The consideration is not
known
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
Have Heated Debate.

Washington, Jan. 19.-After a hot
meeting of the senate foreign rela-
tions committee, the. administration
forces today succeeded in keeping the
Mexican discussion from the senate
floor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19

Nationwide Pay-Up Week, Feb.
21-26,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
X x X X X X X x x X * x x <kk X
X TODAY'S MARKET REPORT X
x X x X X X X X * X x X X kk x
South St. Paul Markets.

(The following markets are fur
nished the Daily Pioneer by William
L. Henderson & Co., Germania Life
Building, st. Paul, Minn.) F.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
X <<*%++++<&+&+&<<< <
ToDAY's NORTHWEST oDD1rY

x Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 49,
x Legal precedents are being
X searched by the humane so-
= ciety to prevent 4 600 rats
= being killed by rs dogs, as
\ feature attraction, at the Ca
x sino rink Friday evening.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-01-19
BANDITS TO HILLS
ACCOUNT OF ORDER
CarranZa's Death Order Puts Chill
Into Hearts of Mexican
Raiders.

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 19.-Carranza's
death order to bandits has put chill
into the hearts of the Mexican ban
dts. The public parade of the
corpses to show the fate of the law
less has driven the bandits further
into the mountains.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-26
Complete Report
Of Market. Today

Prices Paid Whslr.sie D~alrr. for /
Vegetables and Fruit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-26

Own you please tell me how
can get rid OF bad BREATH
A visit 20 the dentist is about
the moat efficacious way to i'm
prove the breath II the stomach
IL out OF order the difficulty cannot
he removed so promptly. Mixtures
Of foods. foods which have a strong
odor. tobacco. liquors. all render the
breath offensive. and should be
avoided.
o. have diamond which |
mus. sell. How can ! find out its
real value, and where can ! sell II
for the highest prlee1
CONSTANCE.
A.-Take your stone 10 any one
OF the large dealers and ask him to
weigh II for you and tell you the
prevailing price per carat. Pay n
small sum for this information. II
necessary. Compute the value OF
the diamond, according 10 It's
weight, and put an advertisement
In a newspaper stating that you
wish TO sell diamond OF that
weight.
Q.-klndly print tho meaning OF
IS. o. s." Some boy friends OF
ours say II means Save our ship"
but we think they are only kidding
US. TWO GIRLS.
A-"g q &" IL n afPnal used I'm
case OF accident at sea by vessels
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-26
PRESIDENT GIVES A
white HOUSE PARTY

WASHINGTON. May 26.-The
beautiful lawn of the White House
today was the scene of garden
party rendered by President and
Mrs. Wilson to several hundred
distinguished guests. as the final
formal function OF the social sea-
son OF 1915-1916 at the executive
mansion
Il was a brilliant social affair.
marked by the presence of the
leading society women OF the ma
ton as guests OF the president and
the first lady OF the land.
Justices of the supreme court
and their wives, leading members
Of congress and army and navy Of
ficers attended
The Marine band played during
the afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-26

West Okanogan valley irrigation
project which has been been CON
structed In year at cost OF
$500, 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-26
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

That is the Joyful cry OF thousands
since DR.. Edwards produced Olive
Tablets, the substitute for caiomeL
DIR. Edwards a practicing physl-
clan for II years. and calomeis old
time enemy discovered the formula
for Olive Tablets while treating pa
TENTS for chronic constipation and
torpid liNers.
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel, but healing.
soothing vegetable laxative.
No gripping is the Keynote" of
these little suEar-coatsd. ollve-col-
ored tablets. They cause the bowels
and liver to act normally. They new
er force them TO unnatural action.
II you have dark brown mouth"
now and them bad BREATH duh,
tired feeling-sick headache-torpid
liver and are constipated. you'll find
quick. sure and only pleasant re-
suits from one or two little Dr. Ed
wards olive Tablets at bed time.
Thousands take one or two every
night just to keep right Try them.
Zoe and 25c per box. All druggists.
The Olive Tablet Company. Co
lumhus O.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-26
Ut 2ttors T &C Gam1afthin Grcx

tween . camera and a kodsk7 "
so, what Is III X. X.
A-The chief difference between
camera and kodak is that cam
era r. so constructed that sensi-
tized plates or films must be placed
at the back TO receive the image
and long exposure Is required
while a kodak is provided with q
continued roll OF sensitized film.
on which successive negatives can
be made with an instantaneous ex-
posture.
al am II and engaged to be
married this fall, My fisnee 10 25.
Do you think am too young TO
marry7 DoDE.
Ayes: II is considered too
young TO marry these days. In
pioneer days many girls married
at that age. and even younger. II
you and your sweetheart are
adapted TO one another and your
love Is the enduring Kind, you will
lose nothing by waiting until you
are more mature.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-26
2 AUTOS RUN AWAY

Two drfyciless AUTOS got loose
on Unlversi:y st. hin Thursday aft
ernoon and coasted three blocks.
ono wrecking Or. {. p. Bryant's
car. lie was injured by flying
glass. His car ioited another ma
chine looHc from the curb. and tho
trree light artns dashed across
Second ave. bringing up against
posts and the curb In front OF Fra
-Paterson's store