davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-12

Miss Mai Luker, who has been Wis
iting Miss Jessie Greene here, re-
turned yesterday to her home at Cot
ton Plant. She was accompanied by
Miss Greene, who will be her guest
for a while.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-12

Luther North and children, Miss Ruby
Puddephatt and S. S. Ellis will motor
to Hot Springs today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-12

Mrs. j. F. Paine and children of
Van Buren, are here for visit with
Mrs. c. w. Butts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-12

Miss Erin Horsley is progressing
nicely, following an operation for ap-
pendicitis at the Clark sanitarium.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-12

Miss Julia Houston has returned
from Little Rock, where she attended
meeting of sociological work leaders
Of the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-12

Mrs. V. B. Alexander and little
daughter have gone to Senatobia,
Miss, to visit relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-12

Miss Kate Barnett of Pine Bluff is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Tilghman
and while here will nurse Mrs. Punt
ney-Dumas Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Moore have re-
turned from lengthy visit to Texas,
and will be at home this winter with
Miss Sallie Byrd, in West Fifth av-
enue. Miss Elise Moore will join them
early next month.
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my nephew. We figured glorious day
in the country. but had TO change
our plans"
The merry twinkle which danced in
Elizabeth Thurston's brilliant blue
eyes cqualed that in Frederick Gran.
tall's laughing ones as the two smiled
together.
And Ellen and cannot 20 home
without a Certincatc.' she returned.
Il didn't know it was necessary until
We reached the station"
After moments thoughtful study
his head popped up. I've an alder.
man friend he broke out. who should
help ME get those certificates"
"randall's stride was unusually
brisk as he stepped into a telephone
booth few minutes later. He was soon
in earnest conversation with some one
whom lie familiarly addressed as
Jack"
You can arrange it, Bully for YOU =
There was moments silence.
Thanks. Jaack." he said delightedly.
I'll be at your office within ten min
utCs."
Barely had the allotted time e,asp.
ed when Alderman John O'Hara grin.
ned AT Crandall across his large fat.
topped desk. I've been thinking a
heap about your request since YOU
hung up His benevolent face be.
came suddenly grave as he continued:
I'm not so sure about that. after all.
| answered YOU without thinking. It's
against regulations. and I'll have 10
rencge."
But, say, old man" began Gran
dali.
The Hon. JOHN OTTara threw I'D
his nand like policeman stopping
traffic. which checked the impending
outburst. lie Controlled his laugh.
Ter with difficulty, and gurgled. It's
al! right; that long :ace Of yours con.
y!Htss NE everything is on the level.
Ike papers will be at my house by 70
~IaTp ami ii lacks just one hour" the
councilman concluded, patting his
friend through the doorway.
Everything arranged, Betty" said
Crandan proudly, when he rejoined her
.orty minutes late:. No trouble at
nil, Mr O'iiara will have the certi.
i!ca;eS at mis- bono by noon. 1t will
De Necessary for US TO go there. as the
services Of notary are required, the
circumstances being tritie unusual.
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little girl does not want TO sit beside
cid Stamfer.'
~ don't. Earnest and when think
how he has used Ruth, Id like 10
scratch his eyes out
Never mind Ruth's troubles,
sweetheart. II looks to me from the
way you are blooming out in looks
lately that you will have troubles
crough OF your own. | have refused
t Introduce you to hall a dozen men
about town III the last week. am fast
getting the reputation among my
f:icods OF being very stingy. Do you
know. dear. You are by far lie prettiest
girl IN the room tonight
Which is NOT saying much l said
az locked about at the .irea much
rade.Ip faces OF tncst OF the women.
"If you are going 10 be c:na9 anj
not let L. compliment you, az 60
ing TO send you hCme. 1t Is time, aay.
gay. thG: little girls Ike sou sEo':id ne
IN heC.'
iliCh 70 II: surprise Eerncst took
me out u2d put me in q t2xi. Never
before had he wanted me- TO SC homo.
However, was clad t. go and n.;blcd
into bed without thinking much about
the matter. | was 70 understand later
why he vas 80 anxious TO get rid Of
me-"
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I've an automobile outside" he add,

I've an automobile outside" he add.
ed.
oh, I'm so glad. You've no idea
how | dread that disagreeable red
tape" she smilingly replied. The pair
Of gloves in her lap dropped to the
floor as she stood upright Crandall
swooped down upon them and they
were quickly thrust in his pocket.
Must hurry now" he explained;
"put EN- on later
As they settled into the tonneau OF
the automobile Frederick Crandal's
right hand closed fondly over her
small left one. toying cautiously with
the third finger.
Right on time" doomed a voice
from the topmost step. as the automo
bile came to a stop in front OF the
alderman's house.
1T was very kind OF you" began
Betty. u"
That's al right, that's all right.
pleased 10 be able 10 fix things up"
interrupted the goodnatured alderman
What's the use OF being an official
unless you can help your friends? Ny
wife and daughter and this gentleman.
Mr. Arnold. 4 notary" he explained
By way OF introduction. ~ know you're
in hurry, so we'll get into action
Had to call In Mr.. Arnold. the case
being rather out Of the ordinary"
Elizabeth and Craudall Immediately
signed some papers under the direc
ton OF the notary. to which Mrs
O'Hara and her daughter inscribed
their names as witnesses.
Carefully Councilman O'Hara thumb
ed the worn pages of a small book un
Ill his dancing black eyes focused
their gaze upon a deeply understood
paragraph. In a mumblinG but rick
Irish broguo. which rendered his words
entirely unintelligible, he began to
read.
Stopping abruptly he cleared his
throat and looked squarely al the girl
Elizabeth Marion Thurston. do you
take this man to be your law"
A nervous OH" escaped her. and
she quickly jerked her hand from Gran,
dalls.
Betty" he breathed, his pleading
eyes eagerly staring into her flaming
until his fingers again covered the
withdrawn hand.
Elizabeths eyes wavered under his
direct scrutiny. Looking downward
she stared in amazement at a large
solitaire upon her third finger. The
Hon John smiled In a reassuring man.
ner.
The girl again looked at the man
who held her hand. Searching his
anxious eyes to their innermost depths
she mutely nodded assent at which the
old alderman Immediately proceeded
with the ceremony.
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:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE. =:

"A few nights after Ruth Dayton
told me her story" continued Paula,
"the man who sent me the jewels in the
box of flowers cane over to the table
where Earnest and ! were sitting.
Much to my surprise Earnest vel.
coined him eifusively and introduced
him TO mo.
# nearly tainted when Earnest meu
toned his name-Mr. Stamler. even
thea did not believe it was possible
that this satyr-!iko old man could 5e
the grandfather OF Ruth Dayton's CHI
dren.
Very carefully | brought tine con.
vcrsation around 10 the play and wht :
Mr.. Stamfer remarked that ne b-i
saen it lumber OF times. said. Then
you must have seen all three OF the
leading ladies We have had. Do you
not think Ruth Dayton much the best
of the three?'
Earnest HickcG me under the :sble
and | anew Immediately that Stal1.
fer was the man that Earnest knew the
whole affair.
after an interninabie time STAN.
fer left US and | said, Earnest. you
must never allow that nan 10 come
near you when am with yOL. hr real
ly makes me i'll. and | tnilk tie Wa
he has permitted Ruth Dayton 10 work
all these years 10 support his sons
children while he has been running
around trying to ruin the lives OF othel
young girls Is perfectly horrible
"'My dear baby child, don't you
know old Stamfer can't hurt you while
Won are with me?
"'Yes, he can. don't believe 1t is
good for me to be even seen in his CON.
pany. Why, saw number OF people
looking over at our table tonight with
the most knowing expression on their
faces
"'Well, saw Bill Ballaatine and
Maurice Martin looking over here Il
they are the ones you mean, but you
have not doped out the expression on
their faces right, my dear. They wore
both envying mo. StaInter always
orders vintage wine
II felt my face grow hot, Nargie.
Was It possible Earnest Lawton would
exchange my company for n glass or
two OF rare vintage wine? For a mo-.
ment l almost felt Us though l had
been sold, and then I looked across
at him and found him smiling ut mo
with such a Knowing expression knew
he could not BIO az base as all that. lie
was only chatting me.
II was glad ! did not sGy anything.
for Immediately he srcke. There.
there, baby casid, do not get angry
with poor, old Earnest. Earnest vii.
buy his own wine IN the future II his
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THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
The Alderman's o. K.
BY JOSEPH T. KEscEL
Copyright, 1916, by the Mcclure
Newspaper SyndicateD

Newspaper SyndiCateD
FREDERICK CRANDALL'S friends
spoke OF him as the writer" n
which he invariably chuckled
That's what puts grub under ms
belt"
One summer day his clear brown
eyes shifted their gaze from litter
Of papers on the desk before him to
IN open window. through which a gen.
lie breeze futtered.
Upon this refreshing zephyr loated
the clamorous sounds OF an immense
steam shovel, gouging into the soft
soil OF vacant lot across the street.
From nearby the squeaky notes OF a
band organ. grinding out some popu.
lar air, came plainly TO his ears. 4
mail street band suddenly rounded an
opposite corner and struck up mourn.
ttil dirge
Burr! Thoughts scattered from
arctic circle to southern cross" ne
broke out good naturedly. as he threw
both hands upward impatieutly and
reached for the telephone.
Thanks very much. Alice" ne con
eluded moment later. I'll he down
shortly 10 take out the kddie."
Within half hour he stepped into
one OF New York's railroad stations.
BY the hand he led a sturdy boy Of
seven, whose radiant face beamed in
anticipation OF glorious outing. Two
tickets were purchased, and they hur.
ried to the nearest gate. The gate.
mans curt words Immediately damp,
ehed the holiday spirit
BARS up against youngsters ieay.
ing town without Board OF Health Ger.
tigcate. It's this fnfantil paralysis
scare he added.
Billy, little pard, this is tough luck.
Away goes our day in the country. but
we'll make It something else. What
shall II be?" Qucricd Crandall.
400" came the eager reply as they
turned backward from the gate.
Zoo 1t is then-"
Crandall suddenly stopped short. His
surprised eyes lighted upon a tall.
graceful figure standing but few feet
Instant. A little girl. about Billys age,
affectionately clutched her hand. A
striking resemblance between the
child and woman acuteIy panied him.
Betty" he cried bounding 10 her
side.
Fred" Their hands clasped in a
warm pressure.
"The last person in the world ex.
pected to meet here" he cried heartily
Hsit down for a moment and tell me
. about yourself and the old folks back
1t Creston."
Elizabeth Thursdays willing and
vivid recital brought back to his mem.
Dry complete picture. which flashed
through his mind like a moving pan.
Drama. The little Ohio village, nest.
ling among the low hills. in which he
dad grown to manhood passed before
him. The bright.faced girl. with whom
he had roomped in youth and who now
sat by his side. stood out clearly.
He saw all over again how she had
blossomed into womanhood and had
returned his love. His case had been
well pleaded with her father. who re.
fused his consent 10 their marriage
right UP to the day Crandall forsook
the little village. Even as if it we're
yesterday did he remember his last
meeting with Betty aid her words. II
must obey father"
Crandall let his gaze shift from
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HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED
G. P; Tell me a cure for canker
sores"
Wet a match with aromatic sulphur.
ic acid and touch the sores with it.
Keep mouth and teeth clean.
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HINTS

It is absolutely unnecessary for your
children to have measles, scarlet few.
er, whooping cough and other diseases
common TO childhood in order to grow
up.
You often hear the expressions THE
younger they have it the better" and
They might as we'll have it now as
later on"
Some mothers deliberately expose
their children to a contagion. This
Is nothing short OF crime. Contag-
ion Is not necessary evil. II is pre-.
ventable and spread by carelessness.
Nearly al contagious diseases leave
their mark. They may weaken the
heart, the lungs, the kidneys, muscles
or nerves.
Because contagion may leave no Wis.
ible marks is no evidence that i'll
health arising at some future time is
not direct result. Contagion loves
stealth. Its most dangerous marks
are those invisible to the layman
1t is estimated that 10000 children
die OF measles in the United States
each year. The control Of the disease
has been difficult. chilly because par
ents had regarded II lightly and had
failed TO call a physician. Other chill.
dren in the family who had not had
the disease were permitted to mingle
promiscously with their playmates.
Children are in more danger Of death
from measles than are adults. Adult
persons often get and spread the dis.
case. and sometimes die from it. Mild
cases in adults may cause fatal cases
in children. unless your services are
needed, keep away from the disease
yourself. If you do visit case, bath
yourself and change and disinfect your
clothing, hair. beard. if any. and hands
before you so where there is a child.
Do not permit a dog or cat 10 come
from a case OF measles 10 a child.
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DOWNS.

Born. TO Mr.. and Mrs. McElfresh, a
son. December 81.
Mrs. W. NJ. Robinson. of Worthing.
ton. and daughters, the Misses Olive,
Effie, Mildred. Grace and, son Birchie
are visiting at the formers mother
and sisters.
Mrs. NJ. E. and Mrs. F. NJ. McDougal,
Master Ray McDougal is suffering from
an attack Of grippe.
Mrs. F. N. McDougal entertained
quite a number Of friends and rela.
tives at a Christmas tree on Christ.
mas day.
Mrs. Robinson and children will
leave for Akron, Ohio, on Wednesday
to their future homee
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Elizabeth Thurston's animated count.
enGnce TO the little girl nesting in her
lap. Betty's eyes in similar man.
ner fastened themselves upon Billy
sitting astride Crandalrs knees. An
abrupt silence followed her narrative.
Your husband" he venturcd. in an
effort TO break the suspense. where
IS"
The girl bluShcd in embarrassment
and gaSped: husband? Why I'm not
married.
The child. = He left his sen.
tence unfinished.
The daughter of my sister Kate,
who lives in New jersey" Betty hasti-
u explained. again glancing at Billy.
"What-oh!' he exclaimed. allow
me to present Master Billy Andrews,
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sy CHARLES 3. olScoLL
The Christmas time has come and
gone:
The poor feel much clated.
Because OF things they've looked upon
And goods they've masticated
But still. II somehow seems TO me,
The poor may we'll feel rotten.
For when we burn the Christmas tree
They're apt to be forgotten.
Now. Christian charity. II seems,
Should never know a season
When 1t should not engage in schemes
To keep the poor from treezin'.
| think it's nonsense to provide
Unfortunates with clothing.
Then suddenly to turn aside.
And view their wants with loathIng.
II Christmas love is any good
II ought TO be more lasting;
II ought TO buy the widow wood
And keep her kids from fasting.
II ought to do II all the year,
One Christmas to another:
1t ought to give the jaiI.bird cheer,
And lift each stumbled brother
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The pockets are make believe"
and that's too bad. for every little
girl loves pockets. Otherwise this lit
tie missiles dress is pretty and prac.
teal for school wear
1t is made OF navy blue gabardine
belt and collar are white pique but
rcd linen would be none too gay for
the new blue frock. The panel effect.
back and front and the full gathered
sides give comfortable width to the
skirt.
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Gray in its various shades and tones
will be the color of colors in spring
The milliners like it, the modistes
like it and. II 1t becomes fashionable
the rest OF US will be sure to like it,
too.
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Mrs. de Saulles has been awarded
divorce from the former Yale quarter.
back and society man with part GUS
tody Of John Longer de Caulles. Jr.
Mrs. de Saulles was Senorita B1anco
Errazuriz. daughter Of the richest wo.
man in Chile.
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Mercerized Table Damask

72inch mercerized table damask in new
and attractive patterns these on sale at
65c the yard.
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The Western Maryland Railway is
sharply reprimanded for lax operative
methods by H. w. Belnap, chief Of the
Division of Safety of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, in his report
on the Knohmount wreck, in which
some persons were killed and 30 in
jured Wien a Hagerstown Fair excur-
sion train and an employees train col
lided head-on. The wreck occurred
on October y last a short distance
from Cumberland
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Trespass Notice !

The following persons give notice to all tres
passers that they will be prosecuted if caught on
their land.
w. L. Jordan,
Emma K F1eagle, Frizellburg.
John w. Duderer, near Taylorsville.
VIM. T. Lockard, near Westminster. g.
Jacob Ness, near Snydersburg. 3-6t+
Mrs. Catherine Wagner's farm, Spring
Mills. 11-3
Andrew J. Franklin, Taylorsville. 3
Solenia Ogg, Ogg Summit. 11-3-3t*
Miss Jessie Matthews, at Reese. 3-6t*
Frank Freyman, near Warfieldsburg*
Fred, Brown, near Taylorsville. 3-6t.
David II. Stephan, Cranberry. lilo
Milton A. Yingling, near Stonersville =
VIM. III. Wantz, Fountain Valley.
John A. w. Strevig, Meadow Branch.
George w. Phillips, Warfeldsburg.
Harry Myers, on the George Hunter
Farm, near Westminster. 11-10*
Lewis D. G. Wantz, near Frizellburg.
Benjamin Sherry, near Westminster.
Mrs. George H. Caples.
Charles Reed, near Snydersburg.
J. Wesley Ruby, near Snydersburg.
John M. Myers. Bachman's Valley.
William Sherman, near Hampstead. IL
John Breitweiser, near Westminster st
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Showing the popularity of the Union
National Bank, this city, will be seen
by a careful reading of it's statement
in this isspe The banks statement in
this call, is the best in the history of
the institution, which speaks good for
the officers and directors.
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Babylon & Lippy Co.
..THE DEPENDABLE STORE"
All Linen Table DdmdSk

72inch all linen table damask. In stock
from last season at same price as former
ly sold. $1.O0 the yard.
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How Did HE Know ItR

Cincinnati Tourist (who for the first
time, has just entered a restaurant
in Paris: Have you ordered?"
St. Louis Tourist (who has reach
ed the table some minutes before,
and who looks up from French
bill Of fare): eyes"
Cincinnati Tourist: what did you
order?"
Sc. Louis Tourist Gmpatiently::
How do know ?"-Chicago News.
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"THE CLOSE OF NAVIGATION"

WHATEVER 1T is. This refers to
the time when the Insurance COmpan-
les cease to insure cargOes of Coal on
the Great Lakes. TIC comes about Dec.
LIST. and usually the CLOSING frees q
lot of cars for other points. It opght
to help the present bad situation, but
order early in the day of Smith AZ
ReifSnider.
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E. O. DIFFENDAL, Manager.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, NOV. "a, 1916.
Sale Register.

December g. at II o'clock M. Cook Stove and
Pipe Corner Cupboard. Tables, Lounge, Chairs,
Red Steads, Bureau, etc. Albert J. Bemler, John
ri, Bemiller, administrators of Lucinda Bemiller,
deceased in Union Mills, Md.
At the same time and place will be offered lot
of TO Square Perches, more or less; Improvements
consist of 3-story weatherboarded Dwelling House
with rooms Stable and other outbuildings. To-
Gated about the center of town. John Bemiller-
John I'll. Bemiller, A. ]. Bemiller, Lydian Bank
ert Ida z. Hesson, Heirs-at-Law of Lucinda Be
miller deceased.
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The United States civil Service
Commission has announced an exami-
nation for Carroll county, to be held at
Woodbine and Westminster on De-
cember 9, 1916, to fill the position of
rural carrier at Woodbine and vacan-
cies that may later occur on rural
routes from other post offices in the
aforementioned county. The exami-
nation will be open only to male citi-
zens who are actually domiciled In the
territory of a post Office in the county
and who meet the other requirements
set forth. Form and application
blanks may be obtained from the
offices mentioned above or from the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion at Washington, d. C. App1ica-
tons should be forwarded to the Com
mission at Washington at the earliest
practicable date.
The new Methodist Episcopal church
at Mt. Airy is about completed. The
building is under roof and the work
men are now engaged in putting the
finishing touches on the interior dec
orations. Rev. Charles E. Ely, the
pastor, has personally been superin-
tending the work of constructing his
new church and many times this sum-
mer he was seen about the building
i'm overalls, handling tools with the
skill of an experienced laborer. Rev.
Ely attended to his pastoral duties in
the evenings. The heating plant in
the new church is now being installed,
preparatory to the dedication in the
near futurei The building il Of stone,
faced with granite and white trim
mings. A novel feature of the new ed
ifice is the gymnasium which was
built in the basement. While The new
church is being built, Rev. Ely j. hold
Ing his services in the Masonic fall.
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The Junior Chautauqua Banner
which was won by Westminster for
having the best Junior Chautauqua
has been received and will be present
ed at the January meeting.
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THE COAL TRADE is 10000 CARS
SHORT OF ITS NEEDS-THAT'S
THE TROUBLE. Every effort is be-
ing made by the Interstate Commerce
Commission, the Railroads and the
dealers to keep cars moving. The
situation is Oh trifle better. Give
Smith & Reifsnider the order and they
will do the best to take care of it
promptly.
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The Ladies' Aid Society of Calvary
Methodist Episcopal Church, Mt Airy,
will hold a bazaar and supper We'd
nesday, Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day nights, November 20, 80 and De-
cember 1 and 2, in the Masonic Hall.
Proceeds will go toward paying for
the furniture in the new church which
is now nearing completion.
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Thanksgiving Linens

Here is an unusual opportunity to pur-
chase table linens at a price now below
the cost of importation. Fortunately we
have in our stock large assortment of
table linens most of which cannot be dup
Heated now and if so at much higher
price.
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The following persons give notice to all tres
their land.