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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09
STATE NEWS

. . . .
c. a. Pinney, a farmer near Valley
Springs, sold the potatoes produced
from a field Of seventeen acres for
$1,762.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09

Senator T.. S. Johnson recently pur-
chased the Willoughby-Brenan ranch
and the Gage ranch, comprising 1890
acres all together, in Pennington
county.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09

a competency commission recently
visited the Sisseton Indian agency and
fifty young Indians were admitted to
full citizenship as a result of the visit.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09
be equipped with a modern set of farm
buildings.

r. c. Byrde, editor and publisher of
the Nordcn Enterprise, has sold his
paper to Casper Nohner. Mr.. Byrdo
will remove his family to Colorado on
account of his failing health. He es-
tablishcd the Enterprise at Norden
three years ago snd has made it one
of the best local papers Of the state.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09

The city council of Mitchell has
passed an ordinance repeating the pro-
vision against Sunday theatres and
movies" are again a Sunday feature
in that city.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09

David Fell advertised 48O acres of
land near Pukwana for sale at public
auction. The highest bid for the land
was $45 an acre, so Mr.. Fell bid it in
himself at $49 an acre, refusing to let
1t go for a lesser price. The $45 bid is
said to establish a new price for land
in the Bijou section of Brule county.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09

Geddes celebrated Halloween with q
municipal bonfire, games and treats
for children. The affair was not only
a municipal but a county celebration
and was a great success.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09

Gas escaping from a coal fire in the
furnace nearly asphyxiated Miss
Frances Wells, a teacher in a Yankton
school, as she was doing some school
work after hours. She managed to
reach a window and open it before she
was entirely overcome by the fumes
from the gas, and this. saved her life.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09

Henry Bucholz, arrested at Trip on
the charge of forging a number of
checks, the largest being for the sum
of SIPS, escaped from the sheriff, but
was recaptured at Armour and taken
on to Wagner. Bucholz is said to have
offered City Marshal Johnson, of Ar
mour, 800 to let him go, but Johnson
refused to consider the proposition.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09
'~'Goodnight Corns
We Use Gets It!'"
8 Drops in 2 Seconds. That's All.
"GETS-IT" Does the Rest.
Never Fails,

"Really. I never could see how
some few people use the most diff
] and painful way they can find to
get rid OF corns.. They'll wrap their
toes up with bandages into a package
that fills their shoes full of feet and
makes corns so painful they've got
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09

Try a Register Popular Want.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09

Clate Tinan, Of the Kimball Graphic,
wants the state to prohibit prairie
chicken shooting indefinitely. warning
South Dakotans that If this is not done
at once the prairie chicken will follow
the wild pigeon and the buffalo. and
become extinct. If the prohibition Of
chicken shooting results in a diminu
ton Of the number of hunting licenses
taken out it will mean a shortage in
the game fund Of the state.
The Walkers, who have ably edited
the Bruce Herald for a number Of
years, have sold the paper and will re-
move to California. Mr.. Walker. who
is now 81 years old, has been actively
engaged in the publication of the paper
despite his years, and his daughter,
Miss Gertrude Walker, is one of the
most efficient newspaper women in
South Dakota. Their departure from
the South Dakota field will be general
ly regretted by newspaper workers Of
the state.
The manager of the dipping tanks at
the Middle Greek stock pens at Belle
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09

to walk sideways and wrinkle up
eat right into the toe and make It
raw and sore. or they'll use plasters
that make the corns bulge. or pick
thetoes bleed. Funny, Isn't II? "GETS-
IT. Is the simple, modern wonder for
corns. Just put 8 drops on. It dries
instantly. No pain. fuss or trouble.
comesoR. Millions use nothing else"
"GETS-IT's II sold and recommend.
ed by druggists everywhere. 16c. q
bottle, or sent on receipt OF price. BY
q. Lawrence = Co. Chicago. III.
sold 10 Breokinrs and Recommended - the worlds be
uora rcmed, By Clyde Tidal. Pharmacist
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-09

The manager Of the dipping tanks at
the Middle Greek stock pens at Belle
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30
State Of Oregon

Senators; George u. Chamberlain
aud Harry Lane. Representatives,
N. {. Macarthur, w. G Hawley and N
j. Sinnott, Supreme Judges I. a.
Mcbride, Geo. II. Burnett, II. },
Bean, II. A, Moore, Robert Eakin.
l.. T. Harris aud Henry Il. Beuson
Governor ;J.E. Withycotnbe. Secretary
of State; Ben. W. &cott, Secretary OF
Treasury; Thomas, b. Kay, Attorney,
General; G.. NJ, Brown, Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction; J. a.
Churchill. Printer; K. A, Harris,
Engineer; J. II, Lewis. Labor Com,
missioner; 0. p. Hoa. RAILROAD Road
COMMISSIONS; f. J. Miller, Water
Superintendent: G. I. Cochran. Rep.
resentatives; c. {. Clark aud James
S. Stewart Senator; Mr., Ragsdale,
Food and Dairy Commissioner; Dr.
J. w. Bailey. Circpit Judge Of llth
Judicial District: y. H. Parker.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30

Restoration TO Entry of Lands in
the National Forest.--Motiee is h ere.
by given that the lauds described be-
low, embracing 50acfes. within the
Cmatilla National crest, Oregon,
will be subject 10 settlement ana en-.
try under the provisions of the home
stead law of the United States and the
act OF June ii, 1906 (3i star, 233), al
the United States land office at The
Dalles, Oregon OH May 20, 1916 Any
settler who was actually and ia good
tarth claiming any Of said lands for
agricultural purposes prior 10 Janu-
AIRY |, 1916, and has not abandoned
same, has preference right 10 make
a homestead entry for the lauds actu-
ally occupied. Said lands were listed
upon the application Of the persons
mentioned below, who have prefer
ence right subject TO the prior right
OF such settler provided any sucn
settler or applicant is qualified to make
homestead entry and the preference
right is exercised prior to MAY 90, 1916,
on which date the lands will be sub.
ject to settlement land entry by any
qualified person. The lands are as fol-
lows: NAN1SW3, sE3NE4SW4, Sec.
"a, T. z S., r. "a e., VIM, so acres,
application Of John Collins, Of Win
lock, Oregon List G-l8le. Mar. !, l9l6.
D. K. Parrott, Acting Assistant Com
missioner Of the General Land Office.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30
Political announcements.
FOR SHERIFF.
P. A.. Dixon

Z
We are authorized and paid to
announce +. A. Hale as a candidate
for the ofiiceof sheriff of Wheeler
County Oregon, subject to the
decision of the Republican voters
at the comming primary.
He proposes, if elected, to en-
force the laws, strictly. and give
to each and every citizen a square
deal and will handle the office on
the stipulated salery. furnishing
his own deputy at his,own ex-
pense
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30
WnEElER CouNry

Attorney; Joseph X. Starr Judge;
Henry D. Keyes. Commissioners; NJ.
DuGek and X. L. Wright. Clerk
Scott Sasser. Treasurer; a. b, Lamb.
School Superintendent; Henry J Sim
mons. Sheriff; Oscar Kelsay' Asses.
sor; Peter Hartman. Surveyor, II. j..
G. Heidtmap.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30
Fl. ]. SIMMONS.
FOR STATE SENATOR

| hereby ammo unce myself as a
candidate for State Senator Of
the Eighteenth Senatorial Dis
trict of the State Of Oregon, com
prising the Copnties~of Gillian,
Sherman and Wheeler. subject to
the will Of the Republican voters
at the primary election to beheld
in said District on the 18th day
Of May, 1916.
NJ. D. SHANKS.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30
ASSESSOR

| hereby anounce myself a can
didate far the Republican nomi-
nation for Assessor of Wheeler
County, State Of Oregon, subject
to the will of the voters at the
Primary Election in May 1916.
PETER HRTMAlN.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30
COMMISSIONER.

| hereby anounce myself a can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for Commissioner of Wheeler
County, Oregon, subject to the
will of the voters at the Primary
Election in May 1916,
r. E. WRIGHT
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30
EDITORIALS
QQQnxsouuarHauuctuuunppuQQ
IN THE SHOE MILL.

Comparing the imports Q
boots and shoes for the frs
ten months under the Dem
ocratic tariff law, October
1913 to July 1911, peace pc
riod, with the similar period
under the Republican law
October 1912 to July 1913
when boots and shoes paid
an import duty OF 10 per cent,
twill be found that imports
increased 20 per cent in
1913-l4 over 1928.
A report Of the British
Government issued in 1912
shows that the highest wages
in London for cutters was
$500 per week, going as low
as $3.50 in Ipswich. In Broc-
ton, Mass, the minimum
wage for the same work was
$3.50 by hand, and $21.00
per week by machine. Sole
leather cutters in England
get from $500 to $50 per
week; in Brocton SO to SIS
per week. Lasters, in Eng
land S6.50sto $50: in Broc-
ton $16 to $35per week piece
work system Finishers on
time work get from $3.50 to
$3.50 in England; in Brocton
three dollar wages, or FIVE
dollar piece work per day |
Taking 47 shoe factory oper-
srations and comparing the
wages in an average factory /
in the United States with an
average factory in Great
Britain, and the aggregate
init cost per week is six hum
lred and fifty two dollars in
he United States and twol
hundred and ninty three dol (
ars and seventy FIVE cents in !,
treat Britain. or a ratio Of
90 to 40.
If the men who work at
he bench willconsider these
igures, the necessity for pro-
ective rates, if duty will be
pparent, and the reason G
7hy the Republican party t
makes for a higher standard t
i living will be seen. ?
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30

/. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
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n ExEturIvE DEpARTMENr
President, Woodrow Wilson oi New
Jersey Vice President, ThonaS Mar
shall, of Indiana; Secretary OF State
| William Jennings Bryan, of Nehros'
| ka; Secretary Of Treasury, William
G. McAdoo, Of New York Secretary
of War, Liudlcy Nj, Garrison, OF New
jersey; Attorney General Mr,
Gregory, Of Tennessee Postmaster
General. Albeit S. Burleson, OF Texas /,
Secretary ot Navy, Jossptus Daniels,
fot North Carolina; Secretary OF lnte'
rior Franklin X, Lane Of Cahlofniai
Secretary of Agriculture, David A.,
Huston, of Missouri; Secretary Of
Commerce, William {. Rediieid, OF
New York Secretary of Labor, VII
liam B. Wilson, Of Pennsylvania,
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30
Notice For Publication.
Department Of the Interior.

I ~ VI hiAN AbbNtiCls
/ u. S. Land Office, The Dalles, Ore
Dec. 28, 1915
Notice is hereby given that Lena
Kaser whose post office address is
Antelope, Oregon, did on the 18th
day Of April, 1914, file in this Office
sworn statement and application No.
Eol2S76 to purchase the E5 SCI Sec
tion 8, Township IL South, Rauge
- East, Willamette
Meridian, and the timber thereon,
under the provisions Of the act Of June
3, 1878, and acts aihendatory. known
as the Timber and Stone Law" at
uch value as might be fixed by ap-
praisement, and that pursuant to such
application, the land and timber
thereon have been appraised at $4l0
the timber estimated 10000 board
feet at 81 per NJ. and the land $1,000,
hat said applicant will offer final
proof in support Of his application and
sworn statement on the 9Th day of
March, 1915 before II. G Rooper, u. S
Commissioner at Antelope, Oregon.
Any person is at liberty to protest
this purchase before entry, or initi-
ate contest at.any time before pat
ent issues, by fling a corroborated
affidavit in this Office, alleging facts
which would defeat the entry}
H. FRANK WOoDcoCK, Register
1888
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30

! hereby anounce myself a
candidate for the Republican
nomination for Sheriff of Whee-
Ter county, subject to the will Of
the voters at the Primary Elec-
ton in May 1916.
OSCAR KELSAY.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.

| hereby announce myself a
candidate for the nomination for
County School Superintendent Of
Wheeler County in the Demo-
cratic Primary election, May 10,
1916,
Fl. j. SIMMONS.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30

The Spray Commercial Club is
in receipt Of "a letter from Mr..
H. K. Donnelly. who was selected
by the State Engineer to go over
the proposed John Day Highway
and make a report Of the feast
bility Of the route, and supply
data from which the State En-
gineer can make all estimate of
the cost Of the preliminary sur
vey.
Mr.. Donnelly reports that the
route is feasible, and that he
found the people, especially in
Grant and Malheur counties,
strongly in favor Of the road.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30
NOTICE Three Rocki

NOTICE. Three Roc kin g
chairs, Bed Springs, Mattresses,
Secretary and Centre. Table, all
the furniture belonging to L, E.
Morse. can be seen at the F.
M. Co.'S. store. GOOD Range and
Heating Stove can be seen at the
Ranch. Every thing for sale
One $92. Rug for $18.
One $50. y i" s12.
G. L. Morse.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30

4 The report Of the State Engin
eer is expected IN a few days,
and the next step 1ecessaryis fol
sthe people to take the matter w
with the several County Courts
to cooperate with the State En-
gineerin having the survey made,
The proposed highway win run
from The Dalles to Ontario, Civ
ing the country State Highway
coneetin&r Portland with Boise
City and viii be the shortest route
between Boise City and Portland
BY l1S miles.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30

There is a movement on foot here
in Spray to organize a troop of
Cavelry. If enough members
can be secured it is thought that
equipment will be furnished by
the National Government. The
troop would automatically become
q unit in the national defense.
They would be given a period of
training with regular troops each
year. and would be granted trans
portation. soldiers wages and ex-
pense to and from place of en-
earnpment. Those wishing to
join may laeve their names at the
Courier office.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30
sDruat, Courier.

crburSnup sslartb 80, lol6.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30

Published Every Thursday by
r. D. pRIcE Editor and Publisher
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-30

Subscription, $500 per year. in
advance.
The Glenwood post., 1916-06-10
Odeon Theater
aLENwooD SPRINGS,
Tuesday, June Is
Prices; SOC, 75c and 500.
Reservations cam be made at Parki'
sons Pharmacy by phone.

8. Mollner of Marble was guest in
the city last Wednesday.
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Col. and Mrs. M. H. Streit of Grand
Valley are in the city for brief visit.
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Charles Keegan of the Glenwood
pharmacy is spending a few days in
Denver.
Dr.. Riddle, eye, ear, nose and throat
specialist. Glasses fitted. Citizens
Bank Rds.
Carl Fulghum, who has been attend
ing the state university at Boulder,
has returned home.
Senator and Mrs. B. T. Napier were
among those who made the booster trip
to Aspen last Sunday.
Judge Thomas A. Rucker of Aspen
was greeting his numerous friends IN
Glenwood on Wednesday.
The Hotel Glenwood has been doing
q capacity business of late and tn,
management is more than optimistic as
to the coming season in Glenwood.
= = =
Harry Oysters many friends win be
glad 10 leAfa that he is able to sit up
and has SO far recovered. that he will
be out Of the hospital in 4 few days.
= = = i ~
E. G. Kingjbufy went to Rifle Thurs'
day afternoon in the interests Of the
coming Chautsuqua. Rev. Tuck AMI
Mr.. Clark Of Chicago accompanied him
on the drive. -
Harold McKissack, who has been
studying law at the state university at
Boulder, has returned home to spent
the summer with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. @. C. McKissack.
= = =
Thos. j. Clark, special representative
of the National Life Insurance com
pany of Chicago, is visiting with E. c
Kingsbury. Mr.. Clark was formeil,
associated with. Mr.. Kingsbury in the
insurance business in the Windy City
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Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Curtis, who have
been spending the winter in Californis
as is their usual custom, arrived from
San Diego Wednesday morning. Mr.
and Mrs. Curtis express themselves al
enjoying the visit to their children, brt
are always glad to be in Colorado. They
are now at the ranch rear Carbondale
The Glenwood post., 1916-06-10

The convict road camp is to lie
lighted by electricity henceforth, ths
contract for that purpose having beea
let by the county commissioners this
week to the Glenwood Light 4 water
Co. Fred Keiser, who is doing the
work says the camp will be ILLUMINATED
tonight for the first time.
The funeral service held at the Meth
odist church last Friday afternoon over
the remains of John 8. Miller, one If
the faithful members of the church, was
well attended, the former neighbors and
friends gathering in large numbers to
show their respects for most worthy
man, good citizen and kind neigh
Dor. Rev. Tuck, a personal friend II
the deceased, preached very practical
and helpful funeral sermon.
State Highway Commissioner Ehr'
heart came to Glenwood Wednesday
and went with the county commission
ers up Cattle creek and over Cotton
wood pass. This road was found to be
very steep but otherwise it is in pretty
good condition. The commissioner
have employed Clayt Hill to make
some repairs on this road as it is claim
ed that it can be greatly benefited
for small amount of money. A drive
over this pass to Gypsum and back via
the Glenwood canon is said to form one
of the prettiest trips imaginable.
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John Los, who suffered injuries ant
burns in powder explosion in Thomas
vile some weeks ago, has had q most
remarkable recovery and will be able tt
leave the sanitarium soon. Los wa!
burned from above the waist down thu
entire body and limbs. The flesh am
muscles were also lacerated and fillet
with particles Of rocks. 1t has beeI
necessary to build up flesh and skin
tissue over the entire top Of one leg
but DR.. Frank has succeeded in doini
this without the aid Of skin grating
Mr.. Los will lesve the sanitarium In
short time for Townsville.
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This week v. Demerseheman entefe'
into . contract with p. G. Cofytl
whereby he Is to mine and market tn
output Of the Harvey Gap coal MIN
near Antlers. This 10 one Of the bes
coal properties in the county, the coa
being Of excellent quality. 1t is use'
almost exclusively by the farmers A
. large section Of the Grand falle!
but has never found its way to thi
market. Mr.. Demerscheman propose
to mine it extensively and recommer.
it to, his customers although he vii
continue no handle the otheE. brand
Of coal which he has sold during tn
rs: ~.-..yai n ..,.s:ss ..!,.s;:;s:s III II II, "
The Glenwood post., 1916-06-10
PREsBYTER1AN CHURCH NOTES

Rev. John Hoskins will preach at
the First Presbyterian church on Sun.
day morning and evening. Arrange
ments have been made with him "
take charge of the church for two
months with a view to permanent
settlement in the pastorate.
The morning subject is "The Love
of Christi
The evening subject, Symmetry Of
Character.n
The Glenwood post., 1916-06-10

M. and Mrs. n. J. Heinaugh, Jr., Of
Yampa are in the city this week, reg
istered at the Hotel Glenwood.
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Miss Pullem Of Hayden left the san
itarium Wednesday. She will visit
Mrs. Moore at Cardiff and later return
to her home. ~ IL
4 "a j.. - -.
Misses Ettamsy. and Maylinue
Holmes, daughters of H. ]. Holmes,
proprietor of the Avalanche, are visit
ing in Denver.
So si@-- 61 -
Mrs. Boguef of Ruedi was operated
upon at the sanitaripm last Sunday by
Drs. Hopkins, Stewart and Clark. Mrs.
Bogue is doing nicely.
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The local Masons held banquet at
the Masonic hall Thursday evening.
About forty members were present and
report pleasant time.
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Mrs. J. w. johnson is still very i'll
and confined to her bed. Her daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. w. Langlass of Buford, is
at her bedside and giving her every
possible care and attention.
Mrs. F. W. Keisar is visiting friends
in st. John, Kansas having been called
there by the serious condition of her
father who recently suffered paralytic
stroke. She writes that he is still help
less.
Mrs. Sarah A. Pitts of Rifle was
granted divorce from her husband,
Albert j. Pitts. The case came before
Judge Smith and the decree was hand
ed down Wednesday. There was sat
isfactory division of property.
= = =
The ticket committee for the Chau-
tauqua have arranged to make their
campaign for the sale of season tickets
on Tuesday, June 10. They hope that
every family in Glenwood will be at
home on that day and be- prepared to
purchase tickets.
J. w. Level, section foreman on the
Midland at Carbondale was shunted
from handcar Friday morning, receiv-
ing several severe bruises. He was
brought to the Glenwood sanitarium
where it was found that no bones are
broken and that he will soon recover.
= = =
Miss Ira Myser of Carbondale is at
the sanitarium under the care Of DR..
Riddle. It was necessary to perform
an operation upon the eye last Monday
and while such an operation is most
delicate one Miss Myser has improved
daily and viii be able to leave for her
home tomorrow.
y sSys'sN
DR.. E. G. Eggeman' the past week
disposed Of his dental perlors and bust
ness to Dr.. w. i. Unld of Ba.alt and
the latter has taken charge Of the busi-
ness occupying the same offices in the
Citizens National bank. DR.. Ouh has
reputation as an excellent workman
and comes highly recommended to the
people of Glenwood and vicinity. DR..
and Mrs. Eggeman are somewhat un.
decided as to their future but will prob
ably make their home in Chicago in
the future.
= = =
The Glenwood Thimble club enjoyed
the weekend with Mrs. Smith at Reudi.
The regular meeting last Saturday was
the closing one of the year and Mrs
Smith, as hostess, gave the ladies a
real treat. First came fine turkey
dinner and after most delightful af,
ternoon a dainty supper was served
The ladies all voted the Reudi member
a most charming entertainer. Those
present were Mesdames o. l. Mozart.
ney, Hall, Hartman, Bryant, Clausssn
R. ]. Smith, Crook, Claudon. The in
vited guests of the club were Mesdames
Silver, Gavin and Hammerich.