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Arizona republican., 1916-02-13

Lambert through q mutual friend, Miss Josephine Davis of Lake Forest It read:
 Dear Marion: Jo has told me you have been pretty sick-just got word yesterday morning, hence the delay. hope that everything is all right now and that you soon will be up and around. I'll try to get down to see YOU, probably on the ninth of F'ebru- ary and will call up on the night of the eighth. It will be under the same conditions as last time. Remember, if everything is not all right bv the time
Arizona republican., 1916-02-13
THE TWENTY-FOURTH
Republican A. p. Leased Wire]

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12. - The Twenty fourth United States infantry. declared by it's officers to be the only regiment in continental United States at war strength, received orders today to leave the San Francisco Presidio on February 9 for Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo. The departure will leave the Presido practically deserted.
 The Twenty fourth, which is ne- gro regiment. lost 37 per cent. of it's men at the battle of San Juan hill in Cuba in 1898, and has been stationed at the Presidio since it returned from four years service in the Philippines four monthse ago.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-13

l see you it will be then. What has happened since I saw you is encour- aging although you may not know it. I'll explain when I see you. Above all keep quiet and everything will be all right. If you start going around too soon you may have a relapse or some thing l don't like to write any more. You know why, but remember what l tCld you. Also don't tell anyone about the eighth for I am not supposed to come home then.
 Remember
 FILL"
Arizona republican., 1916-02-13
STAGE ACCESSORIES

Of course we understand that ac- tors drink cold tea for highballs, but there has never been any satisfactory substitute for the cigarette.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-13

Hire little salesman at The Re- publican office. A want Ad will see mere customers than you can.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1916-12-13
Personals

Christmas candies at Greeson's I'll
Christmas cards and seals at Gree
son's.-73-dt
Mrs j. w. James is a Little Rock
visitor today.
Come to Florence's for Christmas
cards.-75-dtf
Ford hood and radiator covers at
Bols Bros.-75-dtf
Huyler's candies, fresh today. Gan
naway Drug Co.-d2t
Be sure to see the minstrel Friday
night at the Grapd.-tf
Auto front storm curtains at Bolls
Bros. Phone 269.-75dtf
J. D. Collier went to Little Rock
on business this morning.
Let Barnes & Nelson make those
photos for you now.-35-dtf
The Knights of Pythias lodge will
meet tonight at o'clock.
MIS-. w. d. iCIui
from visit in Little Rock.
J. w. Jackson of Holland is bust
ness visitor to Conway today.
A three-reel comedy, "The Flirting
Bride" tonight at the Grand.
Caseroles that are dandies, $500
to $3.50. C. H. Robinette.-d1t
Bolls Bros. can vulcanize your au-
tomobile tires. Phone 269.-33-dtf
Christmas cards in numerous de-
signs at Florence Drug Co.-75-dtf
Go to J. w. Holt for the best price
on cottonseed meal and hulls.-67-dtf
Christmas seals and cards in many
designs at Florence Drug Co.-75-dtf
A dozen of our Photos make IL
nice Xmas presents. Barnes & Nelson.
Mrs. w. H. Halliburton, Jr., Of
Little Rock, is guest of friends in
this city.
A small car of soft lump coal on
the track. Telephone 161. w. L..
Robins DIT
Silver ware, both sterling and plate
in numerous odd pieces. c. H. Rob-
inette.-d1t
The Christmas number of the La
dies Home Journal is ready for de-
livery. Phone IL.
A pair of Kryptok glasses would
be the very thing to give "auntie."
C. H. Robinette.-d1t
Hand-painted china and cut glass
are very appropriate for gifts. Get
them at Robinette's.-d1t
Rev. II. B. Flippen and family,
who have been residing in Darling,
have removed to Conway.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1916-12-13

!. !. 'tst-
!. REMEMBER >.
!. In selecting Plumbing Goods. X
!. quality governs price. Don't 4
J. deceive yourself by the price i
!. get quality-it will be cheaper !.
!. in the end. -
!. S. w. LOVELAND y.
!. Office 313 l-2 North Front st. !.
I. Phone % K 1897 "The Plumber" \.
Fl. Observation-Disclosures i.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1916-12-13
$1,000
For Your
EYES

Insurance companies place this
value on the eyes. You would not
take double that amount for either
of yours Then why risk injuring
them trying to read without glasses
when you need them. Wearing
glasses is not sign of age; chill
dren wear them.
If you have trouble, let US examine
your eyes by our scientific method
and we will advise you frankly
whether you need glasses or not.
Make up your mind to see US at
once.
C.. HI. ROBINETTE
Optometrist
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1916-12-13

Old Papers fc- sale at this office.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-04

HopkinsViIIe, KY, March 4.-The
leap year bride not only proposes
she poses. She has her leap year
wedding photographed.
Sallie Eldora Brown proposed to
Herbert T. TweddelI, and the two
made affidavit that she did. Business
men of HopHnsviIle donated gifts.
They began with a wedding ring and
ended with a mule, and included a
tombstone, 1000 pounds of ice and
three settings of eggs.
The giYer of the mule insisted that
the wedding take place in his barn,
with the mule present, Judge Knight
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-04
charged no wedding fee; the marri-
age license was a gift
APOLOGY WHERE 1T is DUE

APOLOGY WHERE 1T IS DUE
We are due Mr.. Joe Brock an
apology. also his dog. The dogs that
disturb public worship at the Meth
odist church a few Sundays ago, by
chasing a rabbit round and round
the church, were not his dogs. They
belong to our genial friend and neigh
Dor, Mr.. Camp, who assured us to-
day that he would leave them at
home on next meetin' ESunday.-Fair-
burn, Ga, News, - -. -
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
PAUL PRY'S GLENDALE
LETTER.

/ We have learned from the report of
the conference held in Wilmington that
our pastor Rev; Kelley, has been re-
turned to us This is indeed a great de-
l light, as Rev Kelley was with us at the
! time Of the conflagration Of our church
and knows the people and their circum-
stances better than could a new man. He
/ is great hustler and under his wise
guidance there will soon be much activ-
] ity, and from the old ruins will spring
new church OF which we can be Justly
proud and that will stand as a glorious
memorial to the christian character and
industry of our worthy pastor and his
| co-workers The sight will be selected
from the many options this week. and
It is expected that work will begin at
once.
Mr.. Adams, of Oakley, a skilled paint
er who recently moved here from Can
ada, Is beautifying the Dickerson home
as well as painting two other properties
at Dickerson's Corners, while Mrs Nor
ris Is decorating the interior with new
designs Of wall decorations. little
paint not only improves the appearance
Of ones property, but it also protects It
from the elements of the weather, and
1t would be well for others to follow the
above examples.
1t is very noticeable that an unusual
quantity OF land lime Is being used this
year
Luther coverdale went over to Ander-
sontoWn last Monday to find employment
in a mill there, but on his arrival he did
not fancy the situation Of things and not
having any money, but being determined
to get back to Glendale, he walked the
twenty-one miles on foot
William Selby, Robert Dickerson and
Joseph Matthews left here on Monday to
work in the large apple orchard at Nan
ticoke.
The managers OF the new theatre went
to Bridgeville this week to witness the
performance Of a travelling troupe with a
view to bringing them to GLENDALE at an
There for
good Performance here. and it is hoped
they will succeed.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
LINCOLN CITY.

Miss Laura Calhoun has accepted the
position as teacher Of the Cedar Grove
School for the remainder Of the term.
Mrs. Alice Jump Gray having resigned.
Mrs. Robert Curtin and children, of
Baltimore, are the guests Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Morrison.
Mrs. Murray Wyatt returned home on
Saturday after visit Of three weeks
in Philadelphia
Mrs Harvey Carey entertained a party
Of friends on Tuesday evening.
J. N. LeCompte. Sr., is quite i'll at this
writing.
Newark and win be gone for two weeks.
John Clendaniel and wife spent Sun
day in Glendale.
Il. w. Small, for many years a mer-
chant Of Lincoln. has retired from bus
mess and rented his former place Of bus
mess to e. F. Burris and Son, who will
soon occupy the same.
The Ladies' Aid will hold their regular
semi-monthly business meeting Saturday
evening, April 18th, with Mrs. John Dom
The w. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
Egbert Gates on Thursday afternoon,
April 18th.
Rev. J. H. Gardner returned from Con-
ference on Tuesday as the pastor Of this
circuit for another year, much to the
pleasure Of his congregation.
William T. Chapman has been in at
tendance at the conference in Whining
ton.
Preaching at Slaughter Neck, Sunday.
April 9Th, at 1880 a. m; at Cedar Neck
at 2;SO p. m, and at Lincoln at 1880 D.
M, by the Rev. J. II. Gardner.
Mrs Edward Fitzgerald entertained
number Of her young friends on Tuesday
evening, March 3lst in honor of her
guest. Miss Susie Donovan. The evening
was spent in playing games and several
piano selections were rendered by the
hostess, which were enjoyed by all
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
Sc and 1Oc Dept.
HOUSTON.

A trip around the world; please do
not forget this supper which is to be
held next Friday night, April 9TH. 1916,
IN hed Mems Hall. Price Csc. adults;
l5c for children. Come everybody and
nelp the good cause. Proceeds for the
church repair fund.
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan of Milford spent
lily.
Prof: and Mrs. Wilbur Jump Of Chop
TANK Md. were weekend visitors Of
Mrs. S. E. Jump.
MISS Jennie Jump, who has spent
several months with her sister, Mrs.
Dr. Metcalf, of Evanston, ILL.,, has re-
turned home, and after spending a few
Gays with her mother at Houston has
gone to Darby, Pa, where she will re-
sumo her school duties.
we are glad to hear the buzz of the
oid stave saws again, as the staVe
mlli started on Monday, being operA
ated by Armour Bros. We like to
know that our little town is busy.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
BOWERS.

The shad fishermen at Bowers Beach
hEye been having but very little fishing
$50 date The exceptionally late spring,
coupled with the bad weather, has caus-
.ssd them to become discouraged but
nzzny think that a few warm days will
start things hummng. To date James
Thompson and Harry Caldwell are high
men.
w S. Davidson, owner of the Bower
'I.aunery has been circulating among the
farmers in this section this week offer
Hlg to contract for their crop of tOma-
a0es. He IS oifering l5c per basket, and
ggEarantees that the farmers vii not have
70 wait at his cannery for over half an
1lour before unloading. The farmers ap-
year to be well pleased with the con-
Walter S Camper, who has the con-
tract to keep the improved road leading
.9Fom this town in condition, has had it
dragged this week and it Is now in eX-
-sse1lent condition. The streets of our
'aown, however, look as If an army had
t5nssed over them and cut them to pieces.
Lets us get busy.
Clarence l. Norris who built the shell
road from this town, has been appointed
- supervise the building of the main
state road leading from Frederica to Mag
4Dolta He arrived on the job on Tuesday
with his bunk house and paraphernalia
30 begin the work. This particular piece
n road has been in miserable cOndi-
aton for years and the repairs are not
coming before they are needed.
The Ladies' Aid Of Bowers will meet at
ahe home of Mrs. Alex. Minner on this
qFridayl evening.
A number Of horses have died sudden
~ in this section during the past few
weeks. This week Howard Carey lost
a1ne while driving it.
AIRS. Clare J. Cole, of Philadelphia, has
occupied her store on the river front.
The Bowers Dramatic Club gave a
performance at Red Mems Hall in Mag
aolia last Saturday. They were well
pleased with the crowd that greeted them
Miss Carrie Davidson returned home on
Saturday after a visit in Wilmington.
AIRS Richard Buckaloo and daughter.
Miss Abbie, were Wilmington visitors
eaFt week
AIRS Lima Dare, Of Philadelphia. is vis
fling her mother, Mrs Mary Short
Z The Ladies' Aid Of Barratts Chapel
viii be entertained by Mrs. William Sal
evan OF near town on Tuesday next. Mrs.
2afevan will entertain with vocal solo.
An are requested to be present.
CAPTAIN Richard BuckaloO has return
"a home from Essngton, Pa, where he
a. been having his boat overhauled.
Capt. Charles Woodan Is sunerlng with
afrs. Kennedy was called to Camden.
d. j., by the death Of a relative TINS
ETrs Lima Coverdale is visiting her sis
e Aafs' MARY 0' ST. PAUL
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
lonng Mems SMLg. S7.5O, $40, S12, 3 S15
HARREsON.

An automobile party from our vicinity,
which came through Milton. Sunday ev-
ening about $3.50 a m. on their way
home from upstate. are of the opinion
Of bombardment from a hostile air fleet
at night, as they say there was not a
single street light of any character in the
town, and hostile air fleet would pass
over the place, thinking it was unsettled
country, instead of a large town of q
thousand inhabitants.
The progressive farmers around Mas
sau are endeavoring TO secure milk
station at that point, through co-opera-
tion Of the Penn r. R. Co, with pros
poets faYoring them for the establish
ment of such plant in the near future
Would II not be an excellent thing for
our farmers to take up, with a view of
increasing their returns from their cat
tie?
erty to John Rust and moved his family
to Milton, while he has secured employ
ment at Carney's Point with the dupont
Co.
John Rust, one Of our promising young
men, who was recently married, has
moved on the farm vacated by Eliza Walls
owned by the Farmers Bank, of George
town
Miss Maud Blackstone Of Afimsboro. was
the week end guest Of Mr. and Mrs.
Walton Thompson.
Charles A. Isaacs made a business trip
to Wilmington last week
Rev F. j. Phillips, accompanied BY
George A. Rust. as delegate, are attend
ing the annual NJ. p. Conference in Bal
timore this week.
Mrs. William Reynolds and son James.
Of Midway, were guests OF her brother,
Hiram Mirch, and family on Saturday
Sidney A. Jarvis spent Sunday with
Lewes relatives.
A H Mcgee and family accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs Hiram Mirch, and Miss
Katherine Rash, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs Daniel Rash OF near Wyoming.
1t having been announced on Sunday
that q shadow social would be held in
the school house on Tuesday evening
quite a large number Of young people
who drove here were disappointed-The
powers that be, having decided In the
interim, to abandon said social.
William G. Green and wife were Re
hOboth visitors on Sunday.
/. i. Palmer and wife were the week
end guests Of Lewes relatives.
Edgar ThOroughgoOd and family of
near Millsboro, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Mary Il. Warrington. who is still confined
to her home by sickness.
Walton Thompson and family were
Lewes visitors on Sunday.
Luther Walls was a Millsboro visitor
on Sunday
Irving L. Preston, Of Havre de Grace,
Nd, who operates our cannery at this
point. was IN town this week making pre-
parations for repairing and putting the
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
Clothing Dept.
ANDREWvILLE.

a large attendance is requested at the
Bethel Church next Sunday morning, as
it Is the day set apart for the reorgan-
ization of the Sabbath School Sunday
School and class meeting will also be
held at $3.50 and 10:30 a. m
We were sorry to hear of the death
Of Clifford Wiley, the two year old son
Of Harry Wiley, who resides near Green
wood. Interment was made at ST. Johns
town on Monday.
Luther Williamson and family attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Williamsons
brother, John Williamson, at Preston.
Md. on Sunday.
Miss Violet Morris. who is attending
school at Smyrna, spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. i.
Morris, near here.
Wallace Hansen was an over Sunday
visitor with friends in Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs James Thomas have been
frequent visitors at the bedside OF Mr..
Thomas mother. who is III at her home
in Harrington.
George Thrawley Of Concord, has been
visiting j. H Andrews.
Mrs. Clara Griffith and son. Earl were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Herman Griffith
Of near Pennington.
Mrs. Mary Butler left Friday for New
Haven, Conn, where she will Join her
husband, who is employed by the Win
chester Arms Co. there.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
POLITICAL CARD.

To the Voters Of Sussex County:
/ desire to announce my candidacy for
the nomination for office Of County Com
missioner, for Sussex County. for the two
year term, subject to the Republican
primaries.
Through the legislative act to abolish
stitute three Commissioners, 1 will have
been deprived from serving two years
Of the. four year term, for which / was
elected.
wish to state that I stand now, as in
the past for a strictly efficient and nra -
tical administration Of the County's al
fairs, and If nominated and elected will
try to merit the confidence and esteem
reposed in me by the voters
ALFRED H. mcgee.
Apl-f-u Harbeson, Del
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07

plant in shape for this years pack as
soon as possible.
Joseph Lank and family and George
Marshall and family We're callers at Har-
ry Rust's place on Sunday.
william p. Smith spent a few days in
Wilmington this week.
An entertainment win be held in the
school house on Thursday evening, APP
ril 13th and should the weather condi-
tions prevent, it will be held on the fol-
lowing evening. The teachers have tried
to prepare a good program, considering
their limited time, and 1t is hoped all
who can will attend. Admission ten
the interior of the school rooms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f. Pettyjohn are
the possessors Of fine twin daughters,
which the stork left at their home on
Monday.
The storlS also made a visit to the
home Of Daniel Joseph this week, leaving
a fine baby boy.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
MIDWAY.

Miss Mildred Warrington visited Miss
Jean Wolfe on Saturday.
MRS Hannah Thompson and daughter
cara : ana Carmean Haynes visited Mrs.
n; y. stevenson on Saturday
mrs Charles Clifton and family, Of
SS,s:nIoooth, S,:I. visited Mr.. and Mrs. George
luton the latter part of last week.
services will be held at the Presby-
e,l, eeLlan church Sunday morning.. Sunday
oInool aSai az ten O'Clock and preaching at
eleven by Russell Pavnter.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
CEDAR NECK.

The home Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Shockley in Cedar Neck was the scene of
very happy gathering Thursday even
ing Of last week, the affair being in honor
Of their daughter, Miss Averla, who was
celebrating her nineteenth birthday The
house on the farm was decorated for the
occasion and made a beautiful picture.
The guests enjoyed themselves at dane
ing, games and music, and at a late hour
refreshments were served
Misses Alice Jones, Of Frederica, Laura
Postles and Elizabeth Short, Of Milford
Neck, were the weekend guests OF Miss
Averla Shockley, Of Cedar Neck
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
Bargains for April 18th, 1916
Shoe Dept. Specials

Shoe Dept. Specials
y pr. Womens s. so Patent Colt but
ton shoes, mat. kid tops, Wed, 81 SO
Mems 81. so Dress Shoes, Gun Metal.
some button, some lace. Wed. 81 ,9S
Women's 81. so warm line lace shoes,
for Wed. CSC
Childs' school shoes. value s1.25.
sizes S to 10 only, for Wed. Csc
Lot of Women's $3.50 dress shoes,
not all sizes, great values, Wed. 81 "a
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
MILFORD NECK.

Inc Ladies Aid will meet in Thomp-
Sonville' =. ,vi with Mrs. Joseph c. Bennett,
ou thursday evening, April 18th. A gooe
Pr, program is anticipated and large attend
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
PUBLIC SALES

,,,,I, Enaries H. White, near Bridgeville,
~ IN % sen MS personal property at pub
,. Iic saie on Saturday, April Sth. For
paper. y 40 gu sA' -
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
CLOSING Out Sale Of Farming implements.

John Deere Stag Plows, now ssO.OO
John Deere Two Way Plows, $44OO.
John Deere Low down Spreade SIM m
John Deere Cutaway Harrows, $50 90
John Deere Reindeer Wagons s65. 00
J. l. Case Transplanters, S42. 90
Come look our line over; we can save
you money. saw
SUDLER BROS.
Bridgeville, Dela.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
WOmen's $l.25 Union Suits, $1.OO

Medium and lightweight cotton-ribbed
High necks, long or short sleeves. Or
low uecks, sleeveless and knee or ankle
lengths.
The Washington times., 1916-04-15
IN COURT
IS MARRIAGE PACT
Niece Of Or. Percy Grant VIII
"Perform Duties Necessary
to Welfare Of Community"

NEW YORK. April 15.-Miss Anne
Page I'd. of Brookline, Mass, a Rad
cliffe graduate and niece OF the Rev. DR..
Percy Stickney Grant. has become the
wife OF Robert Leopold Wolf, a Har-
ward graduate, by n contract marriage.
Wolf and MISS Page were able to per-
suade City Court Justice La Fetra TO
sign the contract by having the Rev.
Dr. Grant tell Justice La Fetra that
there was no reason why the marriage
should not take place.
lhe marriage contract was signed last
Saturday, but IL was not made public
until yesterday, when II was filed In the
cbunty clerks office. IL then appeared
that Miss Page went to the chambers OF
Justice La Fetra accompanied by heT
parents. MIR. and Mrs George II. Page
Of Brookllne, while Wolf was accom-.
panied by his father, L. ]. Wolf OF
Cleveland, and other relatives. When
the bride and bridegroom filed their con-
tract yesterday they were compelled u
ray fees OF t1.02, but there was no Other
charge. They expected TO take the con-
tract away with them. but were assured
that II they did so their marriage
wouldn't be LEGAL. Their contract is the
third filed in County Clerk Schneider
office.
one of the clauses in the contract wal
n promise to faithfully perform to the
community all the duties and obligations
Ct marriage necessary to its welfare"
The brides father said the young peo-
The Washington times., 1916-04-15
NEW OFFICERS RULE
DROOKLAND CITIZENS
Association Holds Election and
Plans for Annual Rose Show
In May.

The April meeting and annual cleo
ton OF officers Of the Brookland CIT
izens' Association held last night in the
Masonic Hall. Twelfth and Monroe
streets. resulted in the reelection OF
Marvin NJ. Mclean, president; Lee r.
Wilson. vice president. and b. Il.
Hutchinson, secretary-treasurer.
Chairmen OF committees we're elected
as follows: Streets and sidewalks. w.
" Lewis; schools r.. G. Saltznnan;
wate- and sewers, G. p. Judge. santa
ton, DR.. r. w. FTischkorn; public utili-
ties, John O'Connell: press and auditing,
r. T. Howe: membership, 8. d. Boss;
parks and parking. 8. q. Quinn; legisia-
ton. Lee r. Wilson.
In preparation OF the annual rose
show 10 be held In Brookland the latter
part Of May. II was announced that the
joint committee would hold a meeting
next Friday evening at the residence
OF e. G.. Saltsman.
A committee composed Of President
Mclean. Vice President Wilson. Professor
Dandry. 8. q. Quinn. and Z. G. SaltE-
man was named TO make an appoint
ment with the Public Utilities Commits
| sion. and urge an improved street car
ana telephone service OF Brookland.
The question Of summer band concerts
was discussed, but owing TO the alb
| sence on the border Of several Of the
Organizations. the number available at
present would preclude the making Of
arrangements at the present time.
The Washington times., 1916-04-15
DR.. Clark Gives Last
Lent Sermon Tomorrow

The Rev. DR.. John Britain Clark. OF
the First Presbyterian Church. will
preach tomorrow the last OF his Lenten
sermons on The Six Typical Tempta-
tions," his subject being The Tempta-
tion OF Jesus"
A special musical program will be
given at morning and evening services.
Good Friday evening at 8 o'clock the
choir will give THE Seven Last Words
OF. Christ on the Gross" by Dubois. the
Leckie and Charles s. Meyers.
The double male quartet II composed
of w. e. Crossins, l.. A Sadler, w. c.
Powers. r. w. Clothier, c. II. Bair, II.
@. Clay, NJ. Mathew. and r. T. Good.
Mrs. @. F. Schutt will be at the organ.
Preceding the service tomorrow even
ing a short recital will be given by Miss
Leckie and Mrs. Schutt.