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The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27
GOV. RYE ISSUES CALL
TO R. R. Commission

NASHVILLE, TENN, April 22-For
the purpose of making a supplement-
al assessment of the railroad, telC
phone and telegraph property in
Tennessee, Coy. Rye issued a call to-
day fol- the converting of the railroad
commission. The call is as follows:
"By virtue of The authority in me
vested by law, chapter 5, section 90,
acts OF 1897, | hereby convene the
railroad commission of the state Of
Tennessee, acting eX-ofTicio as asses
sors of railroad, telephone and tclc-
graph property, for the purpose Of
making assessments of property for
the year 1915 towit:
"All property assessed in the reGu-
lar biennial assessment for one year
only; all property acquired by cor
porations assessuble by this board af-
ter the 10th day Of January, 1915, and
prior to the 10th day of January, 1916,
also for the purpose of assessing for
municipal taxation the property of
railroads, street railways, telephone
and telegraph companies lying with
in the corporate limits of towns
which have been incorporated, Or
their corporate limits extended since
The 10Th day of January, 1915.
Every truly,
"TOM c. RYE, Governor"
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27
WONDERFUL FUTURE
FOR KINGSPORT
Honor to Pioneers.

Kingsport has made a profound
impression upon visitors from every
part of the country. The numerous
factories, industries and enterprises
IN actual operation, is one of the
proudest achievements of determined
resolution, sagacity and ambition of
the men-the pioneers of Kingsport,
who like the good nurse have watched
over the town from infancy and OBJ
security to the present.
Few probably appreciate the cost,
the difficulties met and overcome. All
was not smooth sailing by any means,
and but for the energy, enterprise
and unfaltering determination of such
men as ]. Fred Johnson, William
Roller, j. B. Nall, DR.. e. w. Upton
]. NJ. Dobyns, F. E. Mayham, D. H.
Yoakley, 2. A. Robinson, L. NJ. Meas,
- Barkley, Roademan and others
the present achievement might new
er nave been reached.
Perhaps no town of like popula-
ton and age enjoys such mbounded
prosperity. The large factories and
plants of various kinds are operating
full force day and night and the pay
roll in Kingsport is enormous.
The laborer, mechanic, electrician
in fact men in every profession and
calling receive satisfactory returns.
The blacksmith, carpenter, mer-
chant and banker, all are busy and
prosperous.
New and substantial brick buildings
are going up in the business section,
while in the residence sections many
beautiful and modern homes have
been erected and many others are I'M
der construction, This all tends to
show the faith the people have in
Kingsport as a manufacturing center
Surely the future of Kingsport is
assured Hats off to those who have
made this possible. l
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27
A Gard to Owners
of Rural Telephone Lines

We are anxious to see that all lines owned by
other parties and connected with kept in such
condition to furnish efficient service. Where the
owners of rural lines responsible for their upkeep
we want to cooperate with them.
All lines require thorough overeauling occa-
SOnally if the best service is to be obtained. We
recommend that every line connected with US be
Overhauled at least year. and that least one
experienced telephone assist in this work. The
cost of this work when divided among all the patrons
of the line, makes the amount paid by each man
small, and this cost will be than offset by the
improved service.
If the owners of rural telephone lines in this sec
ton experiencing trouble with their service,
will appreciate their talking the matter with our
Manager writing fully. We will gladly do
what we can toward helping you improve the con-
dition of your line
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27
FROST PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS

Order your Cabbage Plants from
the largest growers of plants exclu-
sively. That's our business; we have
no side lines, only grow plants. Thir-
ty-six acres in seed beds; over thir-
ty-five million tough. cold hardened
plants from which to serve you.
Varieties: Large Type Charleston
Wakefield, Surehead, Early Jersey
Wakefield, Drumhead, Flat Dutch and
Succession. Prices: 1000 to 1000,
SIPS per thousand; 5000 to 5000, $1.00
per thousand; over 10000, rs cents
per thousand, packed with damp
moss to the roots. We guarantee
safe delivery and satisfaction or mo-
ney back. Order today--now is the
time to plant.
BRUCE WHOLESALE PLANT CO.,
Valdosta, Ga.
Cut this ad. out; we will accept it
as rs cents part payment on one or
more thousand plants, one ad. to the
order.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

In the Law Court at Johnson City,
Washington County, Tennessee.
Lizzie Holton VS.. Valentine Holton.
In this cause it appearing from the
compliments BILL which is sworn
to, that the defendant Valentine Hol-
ton, is a nonresident of the State Of
Tennessee: 1t is ordered by me that
publication be made for four success
sive weeks, as required by law, in
the Comet, a newspaper published in
Johnson City, Tennessee, in said
county, notifying said nonresident
defendant to appear before our said
law court at court to be holden at
the Court House in Johnson City, on
the third Monday of June, 1916, and
make defense to said bill or the al
legations thereof will be taken for
confessed and this cause set for hear
ing exparte as to him,
This 5th day of April, 1915.
j. H. HILBERT, Clerk.
BY FRED M. LEWIS, D. G.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27
LEGAL NOTICE

Caldwell Sites Co. ct al. VS.. Johnson
City Printing Co. ct al,
In Chancery at Johnson City, Ten
nessee:
To the Creditors of Defendant, John
son City Printing Company:
In obedience to an order made by
the Chancery Court at Johnson City,
Tennessee, in the above styled cause,
the creditors of said Johnson City
Printing Company are, hereby, noti-
fed to have themselves made parties
to said cause by petition, and to file
and prove their claims against said
Company in said cause on or before
the 18th of July 1915, or they may
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27
GOV. MAJOR or MISSOURI
VISITS GOVERNOR RE
Mentioned As Democratic Vice.
Presidential Possibility.

Nashville, April Ex-Governor FL
lott w. Major, of Missouri, was in
Nashville today and visited Governor
Rye at the capitol Governor Major
is prominently mentioned as dem
ocratic possibility. From Nashville
he will go to South Carolina to visit
Governor Manning, and then to North
Carolina to see Governor Craig. He
will then visit Atlanta, Ca, and
Richmond Va.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27

T. H. Pecktoe, prominent farmer
from Bloomingdale, Tenn, was a
Kingsport visitor Tuesday.
Tom j. Graham, of the Globe Real
ty Co.. spent Sunday in Greeneville,
S. c.
R. W. Mathews of the Improve
ment Co., spent Sunday in Greene
vile, S. c.
N. X. Franklin was a visitor in
Gate City Monday.
F. Williams, of Gate City, Va, was
in Kingsport Monday. Mr.. williams
was prospecting and expects to 10.
cate here.
The st. Louis Amusement Co. is in
KingspOrt this week.
s. = =
Sheriff ]. c. Douglass, of Gate City.
Va, was visitor in Kingsport Mon
day
&" = i =
H. c. Sweet, the hustling salesman
for the Globe Realty and Auction Co.,
says business in his line is getting
better all the time.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NOTES
e. w. Hubbard, Secretary.


The following letter, expressing
the appreciation of the Knoxville s
First Trade Trippers at their recep-
ton here, has just been received:
Knoxville Board of Trade,
Knoxville, Tenn,
April 20, 1916.
Mr.. E. w. Hubbard, Secretary
ager, Chamber of Commerce, John
son City, Tenn:
Dear Mr.. Hubbard-We want to as
sure you that we sincerely appreci-
ate the cordial cooperation which
you rendered and which assisted us
so largely in making Knoxville's
Trade Trip into your territory pro
nounced success.
Won't you please convey to your
citizens our appreciation of the
splendid reception accorded our par
ty upon the occasion of their visit
to Johnson City? Our visit to your
city will always remain fresh in the
minds of each Trade Tripper as one
of the bright spots on what proved
10 be brilliant trip from beginning
to end. And we want your citizens
to know that we do appreciate the
cordial and hospitable treatment ac-
corded us.
Johnson City always does things
right The early morning ride was
both invigorating and inspiring, as
was also the push of your citizens.
With best wishes for the continued
prosperity of your enterprising com
munity, ask to remain,
Cordially and sincerely yours.
On April IL the incorporators of
the Johnson City Factory Sites Assoc
citation met and organized for bust
ness, by electing the following Off
GERS: President, George T. Wofford,
vice-president, c. L. MARSHALL; sec
rotary, e. w. Hubbard; treasurer, ].
Il. Brading. An executive commit
tee was also appointed TO consist of
ii. d. Gump, AMI Smith, ]. A. Sum.
mers.
AS its title indicates this corpora.
ton is for the purpose of encourag-
ing the location of manufacturing
plants in this city. In its operations
it will be AFFILIATED with the Chamber
of Commerce. New propositions as
they come up will be fully invest-
gated and where worthy will be Civ
en- such aid as circumstances will al
low. The shares of the company are
of $40 par value, and this will allow
of a wide dissemination of these
shares among those who are desir-
Gus of aiding the good cause and who
want to know that any funds contrib
uted are spent wisely and under the
proper supervision.
In this connection it may not be
amiss to refer to the attitude of many
citizens who calmly assume that
Johnson City has the best possible
site, facilities. etc., and that there
fore all we have to do is to sit tight |
and wait for them to come. No more
view could possibly exist. !
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27

be excluded from said suit and from
sharing in the assets of said Com
pany.
Said creditors and claimants are
also notified that by order of said
Court in said cause they and each
of them, are enjoined from institut-
ing any suit against said Company
otherwise than by petition in said
pending cause; and all parties now
suing said Company are enjoined
from proceeding their suit further
than in judgment.
This April II, 1916.
J. w. CASS, C. & NJ.
J. R. SIMMoNDS,
GEO. c. SELLS,
Solicitors.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27

Prof. ]. X. Kinzer has accepted a
clerical position with the Federal
Dye Plant Co.
The carnival located on the cor
ner of Cherokee and Sullivan streets
for the last two weeks went out of
business Saturday night and one of
a higher grade is holding forth west
of Shelby street,
FOR SALE-No. 16 Star Well
Drill outfit complete. This outfit is
new and ready for use. Address the
Kingsport Furniture Co., Kingsport,
Tenn,
Many new buildings are nearing
completion now in the city.
r. S. Arrants has sold and trans
ferred his stock of general merchan-
disc to Mr.. Cooper.
Mosrie Bros. have opened a fruit
ice cream and candy store on the
corner of Cherokee and Sullivan
streets.
Attorney Walter Devault of Knox
vile was in town Sunday, the guest
of his uncle, William Roller. and ex-
pressed great surprise at the rapid
growth of the magic city"
Mr.. Yeager, one of the developers
of the Sewer TRACE" addition, has
been visiting friends in South Caro-.
lima for a few days.
The handsome Dye Plant club
house of $4,000 expenditure will
soon be ready for occupancy.
Among the recent arrivals regis
tered at the hotel are: J. E. Callen,
Roanoke, Va; j. G. Cason, Chatta,
Tenn; f. NJ. Hambright New York;
T. NJ. Bragg, Knoxville; j. NJ. Dunn,
Virginia; R. S. Smalling, Washing
ton, D. c.; S. G. Byerly, Knoxville;
W. G. Hitler, Maryland; r. P. May,
Greeneville; A. W. Norman, Column
bia, s. c.; r. c. Harderly, Cincinnati;
c. NJ. Pates, Louisville.
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Miss Mamie AshDurne, sister of
Mrs. Harland A. Kinzen, of Eastern
Virginia, is the guest of the latter
and will remain some time in Kings
port.
Jim Holston, Sam Boyd and Hiram
Fain made flying trip to Rogers
vile Sunday morning returning in
the afternoon.
w. D. Davidson, of Gate City, Va
was a business visitor in our town
Tuesday.
Mr. J. D. Quillin, hardware NOR
chant of Gate City, Va, was in Kings
port Tuesday. While here Mr.. Quill
lin subscribed for The Times.
w. r, Feagins, hustling salesman
and member of Neil, Harrison & Fea-
gins Co., made flying trip to Bloom
ingdale this week in the interest of
his firm.
W. r. Noe, of MorristOwn, was
looking after his interests here
Tuesday.
Phil Fl. Riley, of Rogersville was
business visitor here Tuesday.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-27
KTNGSPORT, TENN. NEWS ITEMS

Mr.. ]. Moran, of Atlanta, was a
visitor in our town on Monday of this
week. Mr.. Moran was fayorably inn
pressed with Kingsport and is con-
sidering the purchase of two valua-
BILE business lots here.
]. ]. Price, a farmer near Gate City
Va, was prospecting in Kingsport
Monday.
Mr.. E. S. Hyder of Stony Point was
a business visitor here Tuesday.
Mr.. W. S. Beverley OF Big Stone
Gap, Va, is here this week looking
after Lis business interests,
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W. D, Kenner of Rogersville was
up looking over the progress of his
new garage on Shelby street, He ex-
poets to have his building completed
and ready for business within the
near future,
Among the business visitors in our
growing town during tn week were:
Phil Riley of Rogersville, John Me
Cracker of Church Hill, Geo. Smiley
of Church Hill, John Christian of
Church Hill,
r. II. Roadman of the Kingsport
Realty Co., sold six valuable business
lots to New York purchasers Tues
day.
Chas. F. Lyon, a merchant former
ly with Stone-Huling Lumber Com
pany. but now with Kingsport Pulp
Co., has installed a first class ma
chine shop for said company and is
an efficient and up-to-date machine
man.
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The Times wants correspondents
in every community. We furnish sta
tionery. Write for The Times and
help make it the best newspaper in
the South.
Mrs. Beeman left last week to
spend few days with her friends ut
Cleveland Ohio.
Mrs. w. j. Miller left this week to
spend a fortnight with relatives in
Richmond, Va.
Rev. J. C. and Mrs. Kinzen spent
Sunday and Monday at Flowerville at
tending the closing exercises of the
Boone Creek Seminary
Jack and Dick Harris have gone
to Charlottesville, Va, to visit rela-
tives.
Rev. Stewart French, D. D., is in
charge of a revival service here
The pastor of the NJ. f. Church
South purchased a large tent with a
seating capacity of 1000 in which
the revival is being held. located
centrally.
DR.. John Grove of Johnson City
preached the baccalaureate sermon
Sunday P. NJ. for the graduates of the
Boone Creek Seminary.
Mrs. j. Lee johnson, mother of ].
Fred Johnson of Johnson City and
her daughter, Mrs. Rowan, of New
ark, N. j., spent Monday in Kings
port.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
Tempe News Notes
K. ?. ELECT AND
 HAVE HOUSING TIME

One of the best times the Knights of Pythias have had since their open in stallation session last July occurred on Tuesday night of this week, when the semi-annual election of officers was held. In addition to that the rank of page was conferred upon three candi- dates and the evenings business ses- sion was topped off in the wee small hours of yesterday morning with a luncheon.
 Officers to serve the lodge during the new term commencing January 1. 1917, were chosen as follows: D. A. 'Carnes, chancellor commander; D. w Windes, vice chancellor; H. B. Griffen, Jr., pre- late; A. $. Herzberg, master of work {; A. B. Clark, keeper of records and seals; F. P. Carr, master of finance; Henry Sandoz, master of exchequer. John Jensen. master at arms; s. B. Tomlinson. inner guard; James A. Blakeley. outer guard. J. o. Mullen was chosen to fill the three year term as trustee and E. A. Row to fill an un- expired term as trustee for one year.
 The rank work was carried out and the candidates were later guests of honor at the midnight luncheon. The full evening was one of interest and pleasure and one that promises more of similar sessions to come.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR MARICOPA
 COUNTY

IN THE MATTER of The Estate of James w. Hawn, Deceased. NO. 2O64 Notice Of Administratrlx. SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PRI- VATE SALE.
 Notce is hereby given that in pur- suance of an order of the Sunerior court of the County of Maricopa state Of Arizona. made on the 9th day or November, 1915. in the matter of the Estate of James w flaw de- ceased, the undersigned, the Admin r3 I5eiatiAA or the estate of James w HaWn, deceased. will sell at private sale in separate parcels to inc highe est bidder, on the terms and condi- tons hereinafter mentioned and sub- Ject To Confirmation by said court on or after December 9th 1916 all the right, title, interest and estate of said James w. Hawn, deceased. at the time of his death. which was an en- tire interest in and to the real prom erty hereinafter described, and all the right, title and interest of the said estate has by operation of law or oth erwise. acquired. other than or in ad- dition to that Of said deceased at the time of his death. Of, in, and to those certain pieces. lots or parcels of Ianl situate. lying and being in the County of Maricopa. Ftate of Arizona. ana more particularly described as fol lows, to-Wit
 Lots and {. block 6: lots 1-3-5-7 and west half of lot 9, block N, and lots 2-4-6-S and west half Of lot 10. block N., all in University Addition to the city of Phoenix. said county and state
 Terms and conditions of sale: cash gold coin Of the United States: ten per cent G01<) of the purchase money to be paid at time of sale. bal ance on confirmation of sale
 All bids or offers must be in writ ing and may be left at the office of W. H. Stllwell. Attorney for said Ad- ministratrix. at 40S Fleming Building. Phoenix Arizona, or delivered to the Adminlstratrix personally, or may he filed in the office of the Clerk Of the above mentioned court at any time after the first publication of this mo- tica and before the making of the sale. Said Administratrix reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Dated. Phoenix, Arizona November 22nd, 1916.
 Maude L. Steele Administratrix of the estate of James Wilbur Hawn, deceased
 W. H. StiIwell
 Attorney for Admlnistratrix.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
FINANCES AND MARKETS
lContInued from Page Ninel

 were on such big scale that the total amount taken this week 10 go as soon as possible across the Atlantic was swollen to 6.000. 900 bushels. The rush to the buying side of the market began as soon as trade opened and notwith- standing that Dutch. Greek and Belgian requirements were said to have been about filled. the bulls continued in con- trol as result Of the references to food shortage in Great Britain and in allied countries. and Co difficulty of imports from Australia and India
 Increased marine war risk insurance and an erroneous report that an Amer ican steamer had been sunk. led at one time to selling drive in the wheat pit.
 In corn, the scantlness Of rural of- ferings tended to bring about an ad vance. which was given further impetus by forecast of rough weather.
 Oats responded 10 the gains in other cereals.
 Higher quotations on hogs and grain lifted tho provision market
 At Kansas City.
 KANSAS CITY. Dec. 5.-Wheat. No 2 hard. Sl.72af.s0. No. red. sI70n LII. Dec. fl.74N. May tl.77kaI.7T4.
 Corn: No. mixed. s9a 90c: No 2 white. ssHsic. No. yellow. s9m soc: Dec s1&c; May 93ikc.
 Oats: No. white. J6G56ikc. No. 2. mixed. 53 F q 54ih.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
LIVESTOCK
At Chicaao


 CHICAGO. Dee. 6. - Hog receipts o3.VVO; slow. , 10 10 cents above yesterdays average. Bulk ss.70G l015; light s900n1910; heavy Sg.e5 Q l055; pigs $7.00ms75.
 Cattle receipts 20.000 steady. Ma tive beef cattle ss.S0G1260. western steers ss.90nl0 stockers and feed CTS s4.60T7.75; cows and heifers s3.s0 ft 1000. calves S950n13.25.
 Sheep receipts 25.000: firm. Wethers $s 20m $50; lambs s1000M12.90.
 At Kansas City
 KANSAS CITY Dec. 6.-Hog re- Iceipts li,00O; higher Bulk s9.s0G 1915: heavy Sf00On10.20. light s9.50a 1000: pigs s7.50m952.
 Cattle receipts 6,000 strong. Prime fed steers sl0.5OM1i.75, western steers s5.50M10.2f: cows $5.O0HS.25: heifers $500 n 1925. stockers s5.50 N 7.75 calves S6.10G1f.00.
 Sheep receipts 1000: higher. Lambs |s1L50G12f0. yearlings Se.25T10.50; wethers Ss00n 100: ewes S7.50mS.50.
 At Denver 2.oo0; market steady. Beef steers s6.250S.15: COWS and heifers S5.40M s.75. stockers and feeders s5.50M 500. |calves S7.75n9.00.
 Hog receipts HOO: strong: cents higher. Top s10.00. Bulk s9.60m %. sheep receipts l.s0O higher. Lambs s1L50I1215; ewes s7.50@7.S5.
 COTTON
 NEW YORK, Dec. 6.--The cotton
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
COMING ATTRACTIONS

While there will be no movie program at the opera house tonight. the man. agement has secured a series of splen- did attractions through the balance of this month. On Monday night Where Are My Children" is to be presented, and negotiations were under way yes terday to book "The Birth of a Nation. % the feature that proved so popular in the valley last spring. In case the play is billed it will fill in one night the latter part of the week The Fall of a Nation" is booked for the latter part of this month.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
Mesa News Notes
ALDR|DCE HOME |S
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

About 1:30 yesterday afternoon the residence of Leo Aldridge. located on West First avenue. was destroyed by fire. The fire laddies were on hand very shortely after the alarm was given, but the flames were beyond control. The residence with all but a very few pieces of furniture was a total loss.
 MT. Aldridge had recently bought the place from T. F. Pomeroy Build ing and contents were insured. The loss is estimated at $2500.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
LOS ANGELES MARKET

LOS ANGELES. Dec. 6. - Prices quoted are for livestock weighed and delivered off the car without food and water.
 Cattle: con foot and cross weight.) No. 1 steers weighing 900 to 1,2oo pounds. S750M7.90; seconds. S700a 7.25: common thin. si00M4.50.
 Cows and Heilers: No. 1, s6.00Gp 6.25: seconds, $5.50fg5.15' thin, S4.e0 n500
 Bulls and stags Good, $500; me dium, S4.00m4.50.
 Calves: Light weight s9.00 me dium heavy. ss.O0ms.50
 Sheep. (Per head desirable wool.) Wethers. $6.50m7.00; ewes. s6.50N sT5: sucking lambs. s6.Oon6.25.
 Hogs tHard grain fedD. 150 to 250 pounds. sS.256 S.75: 250 to $50 po"nds, $7.756 $50 pounds up, s5.75@ 6.50.
 Poultry: Broilers, 1sc; flyers, i6c; roasters 16c: old cocks, Sc; light hens, 12c; heavy hens, 1sc; light turkeys, 22d24c: old ducks. 12c; young ducks. 1Sd14c: young geese 13c: squabs S2.00 dozen
 Butter: Receipts 45,e00 pounds; ex- tras 3Gc; firsts, 34c.
 Eggs. Receipts 1Ss cases. selected 46c; case count, 40c; oandled. 20 45e
 Alfalfa Hay: $12.006i HOO Sonora Wheat. Se.00 bid, SsSf asked,
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
CIRCLE OFFICERS ELECTED

At meeting of the Woodmen circle held Tuesday night. the following of ficers were elected: Guardian Mrs J. D. Robertson; advisor. Mrs. Lavina Mortenson; banker. Mrs. F. B. Lum- bley; clerk. w. M. Newell; attendant Miss Ethel Rayne; chaplain. J. D Moss; inside sentinel. Mrs. George Best: outside sentinel. Mrs. J. C. Williams; physicians pr. J. F. Drano and Dr. M w. Brack; managers Mrs. Clarie Pomeroy and Mrs. J. M Scheule; musician Mrs. Earl Fryer Following the election a luncheon was served at the Crescent drug store