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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
One Hundred Years Ago Today.

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
l8lo-Goyernor Brooks OF Massachu-
setts issued proclamation for a day
OF public thanksgiving and prayer.
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
lS4l-karl Friedrich Schrnkel, the
designer OF many OF the great public
cdifices in the German capital, died
in Berlin Born in 1881.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
lSo-The national conference Of
Unitarian churches in the United States
began It's second annual meeting at
Syracuse
Twenty-Five Years Ago To-day.
l@l-The remains OF Charles Stew
art Parnell lay in state in Dublin. and
IN three days were viewed by 10000
persons
One Year Ago Today.
October 9 l9lS-Bclgrade captured
by the Austro- German troops.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Now then, II this unfair election law IS sustained by
the voters precinct composed above would have MS
elections directed by republican democrat and one
socialist Thus the total socialist OF the precinct
would hold membership the board
One socalis, would hold much power go repub-
hcans II the voters would eliminate this vicious meas
ure they will fail to do their duty month and see
that the unfair election law the pool OF oblivion
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

During these times Of the high cost
OF low existence. the Editor Of the
Tickville Tidings has set bis mind
to work. and the result IL that he
has conceived an idea whereby he
may get sustenance out of the old,
out'ofdate exchanges that are piled
up in his once His plan 10 to buy
goat, feed. him the papers. then
eat thesgpAt.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

A man in the suburbs rushed over to the sheriiis
office and stated that he had killed his wife The officers
sent the woman to hospital Then charge made
against the in court and he entered plea OF
guilty The consistency Of the verdict will be watched
with interest
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
Gee, That's Tuffl

Wilmington Journal Republican,
Hey Luke, you'll have to look up
somebody else for Chaplain of the club
Rev Scattergood Of Georgetown has
shouldercd a muSket and gone to the
border TO become chaplain of the First
regiment, Ohio national guards
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
The Same Old Story

The New York man died and went
to heaven
Say he said, as he stood in front OF
the box office, Cant get a good seat
down in front somewhere"
Nothing doing" replied st. Peter
! can give YOU one in the rear behind
a post, but the SPECTATORS have all the
good seats"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
Fall.

The hammock's In the garret. and
The lawn swings In the shed:
III have TO do my spoonng In
The front room" Mary said
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

One dear woman sends in menu ior the 1imcs
contest and in providing meal for three persons she
gives 80 cents the cost of the chicken VII, the lady
kindly put in huryup telephone call and advise the
Of the poultry dealer who will sell enough chicken or 70
cents to feed three people?
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Ieuhthb ou NJ
cook stove.
. .
Cricket Hicks
has written to
the column con.
d u c I or Of .
Beauty Depart.
ment to nnd out
SO mo harmless
recipe that will
prevent his shaw.
Ing brush from
shedding.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
Betcha !

A. Wiper OF Columbus Ohio wants
to know II he can help with the dishes
in the club kitchen.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

From the clegraphc dispatches Ambassador Gerard.
on behalf of Germany will ask the United States to start
peace negotiations ambassador Gerard will not maxi
appeal for peace behalf OF Germany" Take your
choice
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Manufacturers Of womens boot, much interested in
Chief Nichols statemen, tina, female bootcggers
the increase
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Toy men tell us that mechanical toys advancing in
price Does this include teddy bears they obsolete
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
N oticei

!. viii Wash OF Frankfort, Ky, ha,
been assigned to the laundry depart.
ment of the club.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
HOCWALLOW LOCALS
By GEORGE BINGHAM

Poke Eazley Is moving his house
over two feet. a. the roof has been
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
Fifteen Years AGO.

i would call attention to the fact
that hverymen are using our sidewalks
to the inconvenience OF pedestrians.
This morning | saw on California q
man grooming horse on the sidewalk,
causing a man and woman to walk
around hope our officers will take
action IN this matter - Signed, A. Git.
izen
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
In the Ice Craam Fariorv

said she These drinks is simpl!
grand"
Said hos Il think so. too"
She took Pansy Sundae, and
He took a Frulty Glue.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Folks don't like talk" said Uncle Drew
son, bear this In mind every day;
hut they'll all stop to listen to
The man who has something to say .
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Mrs. Thomas HuttonS guest Mr..
I'D Jordan, has gone to Shawnee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
Mean Brute!

DO YOU believe in the old saying
Unlucky in love, lucky at cards z"
asked Mrs Gabb.
Sure ! do, replied Mr.. Gabb IL win
every time get into a poker game"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Company { of the Oklahoma national
guard will give large and delightful
ball this evening
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Dennis Flynn arrived today from RI
Keno and went to Norman where he
will speak tonight.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
OUCH
Names Is Names

Henrietta Melen lives at Corin,h
Ga
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09
'E0KDM:EUKD
HIS COLUMN
coDyri3ht19Ie

His Motto.
A bill collector named Bill Bose,
Was overheard to say:
Don't put off tin timorrow those
Who can be dunned today
OH
Smith was wheeling the go-cart con
tanning the twins up and down in front
OF glove store when Jones ap-
preached.
Hello exclaimed Jones What are
YOU doing here'"
"Oh, Just minding the twins for my
wife, replied Smith. Il got her pair
OF dressed kids and she went in to ex-
change them for a pair OF undressed
kids
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Ed Dunn today closed a deal by
which he sold to DR. Jhreadgil the
lot at the southwest corner OF Broad
way and Third streets for A,S0O This
was bought two years ago for 800.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Mn and Mrs. r. +, Conger and the
men OF the Pickwlck club have been
asked to join the Lotus club. a dancing
organization OF society people.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

g. h Stone, A. T. Dechman and
John Connolly Went to Shawnee this
morning TO attend the lot sale of the
Hoffman addition.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

lie used To have n one horse rig
And then a two-horse carriage;
rm speaking OF tho City Hick,
Who says he has garage H l.
Ouch
Il. L. T. of the Chicago Tribune
found these two signs together on a
pole IN town in North Dakota
Coming. the Curse OF a Nation"
Hear W ] Bryan, September 27."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

INNEWTYPE
Twenty Years Ago.
J. B, Wheeler went to Norman today.
Prom Tie TIHES FILES

Miss Sallie Roden departed today
on a visit to Mexico, Mo.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Ten Years Ago.
At J o'clock this morning the educa-
tional board decided to establish the
Christian university at End
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Guy V. Mcclure, l. II. Adams and
+. II. Conway have gone to Guthrie
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-09

Admiral Schley retired today.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-06-09
PEOPLE YOU KNOW.

Miss Myra Harris, of Denning, spent Tuesday in Ozark, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edward McElroy.
 John Miller. of near Los An geles, California, arrived Mon- day night for visit with friends and relatives.
 Born, June 4th, to Mir. and Mrs. H. B. Bartleson, daugh- ter.
 H. A. Nickell accompanied three of his grandaughters, Jean Mary and Melba, to Fort Smith Sunday to spend the summer with their aunt, Mrs. s. K. Bas- sett.
 John Deshazo, of Fairview, was in town Saturday a n d re- ported the arrival of a fine son at his home, born June 1st. He did not say whether he is a dem-
The Ozark spectator., 1916-06-09

Mir. and Mrs. J. s. Turner and Miss Cornee Guthrie and Tom Fleeman spent Wednesday n Fort Smith.
 For Sale-Dewberries a n d Early Harvest blackberries. Himalaya berries will be ready about June 18th. z. l.. Evans, Phone B-52.
 l Just received a large shipment of ladies, misses and childrens dresses. See them before pur- chasing material to make your dress. The price-O well! We will save you money and the trouble of making.
 adv. Ozark Variety Co.
 Mrs. o. w. Pitts and son re- turned to their home i n Fort Smith Wednesday morning after a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. J. w. Pinkerton and fam fly.
 Guaranteed high patent flour at $2. 75 per 100 pounds.
 adv. Edgin Bros.
 For Sale-One-horse Peter Schuttler wagon. good as new. Will sell cheap-C. L. Arlington. July 10th is a special day for entering the Springfield Busi- ness College. Celebrate at home, then get ready to enter school. The crops will be laid by, and a few weeks can be spent in school before gathering time. No time should be lost. A good situation is sure for every graduate.
 Robert McIlroy went to Van Buren Wednesday.
 The Literary Club held their final meeting, till the summer season is over, with Mrs. J. C.. Wakefield last Friday.
 Mrs. w. c. Cornish and dau- ghter, Miss Mildred. came up from Little Rock Tuesday.
 Mrs. Grover Wagner an d daughter arrived from Musko- gee Sunday evening and are wis., iting her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Bryan.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-06-09

Ocrat or what but we know his daddy is giving him the right start by making sanitary condi. tions good for he took out screens to screen his house so the rasca can grow and not be pestered by the flies.
 MT. and Mrs. w. w. Adams went to Fort Smith Tuesday in the Adams car. Mrs. B. w. Webb and daughter, Miss Olive, returned with them and will be guests at the Adams home for a few days.
 Mrs. Ida A. Lynn and daugh- ter, Miss Emma. left the latter part of last week for a visit with relatives at Plumerville, Morril- ton and Conway.
 For Sale-One of three milch COWS. Call or write. w. A. Barnes, Watalula. Arkansas.
 Miss Rachel Williams came down from Fort Smith Wednes- day afternoon for a few days visit with Miss Norma Champe King.
 Good Rice, 20 pounds for $1. adv. Ozark Variety Co.
 L. M. Flake, one of the busi- ness men of Alix, was in Ozark Wednesday making arrange. ments for the big 4th of July celebration to be held at Alix July 4th and 9th.
 Money to loan on improved farms. Easy terms.
 adv. L. M. Guthrie.
 Mrs. Merrell and two children are here from Joplin. Missouri, guests at the home of her par ents, MT. and Mrs. R. M. Wild man.
 See the new arrivals in ladies shirt waists at the Variety Store The prices range from 50 cts. to $1.25. adv
 Sweet potato plants for sale Nancy Hall only-1Oc per 100. J. H. Avery, Ozark, Route No. 1.
 Best Flour in town, quality and price considered, at the Va riety Store. adv
The Ozark spectator., 1916-06-09
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY
Thearte Party.

Mrs. J. s. Turner gave a very pleasant theatre party Tuesday evening to about twenty-five of her friends. After the show at The Gem. the party went to the Bell Confectionery where deli cious refreshments were served. A delightful time is reported.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-06-09
Bunking Party.

bunkIng Party. Mrs. J. M. Bill gave a bunk ing party Monday night to a list of eight girls in honor of Miss Cornee Guthrie, pride-elect. Those present: Willie Bryan Willie Wagner Grace Dupreast Sula Kate Beeson Jamie King Elgin Milton Gelene Nichols Cornee Guthrie.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-06-09
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Observations are taken at 6 D. m.; temperatures are there fore lowest and highest from 6 D. m. to 6 D. m. Rainfall is for date given, from midnight to midnight.
 Report for week ending June 7, 1916:
The Ozark spectator., 1916-06-09
Entertained Rock Club.

Mrs. J. A. Swain charmingly entertained the members of the Rock Club at her home in the west part of the city Tuesday afternoon. Delicious refresh. ments of pineapple sherbet and cake was served. The hostess was ably assisted by Mrs. Ellen Jennings.
 Those present were:
 Mesdames-
 J. s. Turner
 Farris Greer
 Sula Fleeman
 Lynn Johnston
 Frank Johnston
 George Fleeman
 Joe Dowdle
 Monta Adams
 G. A. Deane. Jr.
 Tom Davidson
 Ed Davidson
 J. c. Wakefield
 Ellen Jennings
 J. A. Swain.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-06-09
No. Six-Sixty-Six

This is prescription prepared especially tor MALARIA or cHlllS q eEvER. Five or sjx doses will break sny case, end taken then @ tonic the Fever will not return. It acts on the liver better than Colonel and does not eripe or sicken. 2Sc
The Ozark spectator., 1916-06-09
Mrs. Cosnell Entertains.

Mrs. Cosnell Entertains. Mrs. Frank Gosnell charm. ingly entertained a number of her friends at a theatre party Friday evening. After attend. ing the theatre, the guests re. turned to the home of Mrs. Cos nell and spent many pleasant moments at rock. Sherbet and cake was served.
 Those present were:
 Mesdames-
 w. A. Kennon
 Tom Harmed
 Tom and Ed Davidson R. M. Adams
 Carl Strong
 H. L. BidwelI
 Frank Gosnell
 Misses
 Jettie Smith
 Nell Garrett
The Ozark spectator., 1916-06-09
Announcement Party.

A very delightful announce ment party was given Friday evening by Miss Gelene Nichols at the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs. F. P. Nichols, Commer- cial and 9th streets. A delicious salad course with cream and cake was served by Misses Janice Johnson and Doris Pinkerton. Features of the evening were music by Miss Sula Kate Benson, a reading by Elsey Harris the royal decree of Cupid that Tom Fleeman and Miss Cornee Guth- rie would be married June 12th- and progressive anagrams played at from tables.
 Those present were:
 Misses
 Gelene Nichols
 Sula Kate Benson
 Jamie King
 Willie Bryan
 Bessie Hail
 Willie Wagner.
 Sula Fleeman
 Cornee Guthrie
 Messieurs-
 Ralph Horton
 Raymond Conatser
 Leo Paul
 Edgar Dowell
 Harlan Burns
 Russ McIlroy
 Elsey Harris
 Tom Fleeman
 MT. and Mrs. Dupreast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21

the First Methodist church. Interment will follow at Elmwood cemetery with Jacobs in charge.
 Mir. Murphy was 35 years of age and was well known in this district, hav- ing been connected with the Wood ward Iron company at Woodward for number of years in the capacity of bookkeeper. He came out to West Lake with several friends and appeared to be in the best of health when he was suddenly stricken, falling to the floor in a heap. pr. J. g. Winters and Dr. Bert c. Gillen, who were present i'm mediately rushed to him and although every effort was made to save his life Mir. Murphy died in few minutes. The news soon spread all over the park and a gloom was cast over the crowd Jacobs ambulance was immediately summoned and Mr. Murphy was re- moved to the undertaking establish ment, where his body was prepared for burial His sudden death came as a shock to his family and the friends who had accompanied him, and they were grief stricken.
 MT. Murphy served in the Spanish American war and was mustered out of the army at Fort Logan in 1905 at Little Rock. Ark. He graduated from the Gordon Military academy at Gainesville, Ga. and was married at Hastings, Neb., to Miss Lucy Mae Don oho of Tuscaloosa The deceased was a son. of Capt E. J. Murphy of Barnes vile, Ga, prominent Coefederate veteran, He is survived by his widow, one son, WHliam R. Murphy, Jr., age 3 years; his father. Capt. F. j. Mur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
LINOW MATCHED TO : MEET ANTON ISRA AT
 JEFFERSON TUESDAY

Wrestling fans have the opportunity of seeing worthy opponent of Ed ("Strangler") Lewis in action Tuesday night at the Jefferson theatre when Ivan Linow, the wild Russian Cos sack and one of the best grapplers seen here, will meet Anton Isra, the Bohemian champion. The match will start promptly at S:30 o'clock and will be preceded by several preli1ninaries.
 Linow has gained quiet a reputation in Birmingham for his mat ability and it is believed by many that he is the only wrestler that has appeared in Bir- mingham who is worthy of a crack at the championship, which is held by Lewis. Linow has appeared in two matches in Birmingham and made 8 good impression His weight is 220 pounds, while Isra weighs 235 pounds. good bout is promised. Jack Riddle will referee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
SIXTH CAVALRY IS
 0N THE MOVE ID THE
 B|G BEND DISTRICT
Army Men Think Troop Movements Signify More Than Mere Strengthen
 ing of Border Patrols

Fl Paso, May Achievement of the Sixth cavalry from Columbus. N. NJ, to the Big Bend district, where their an ncunced objective is reinforcement of the border patrol, was begun tonight.
 The censorship was clapped tightly down at Columbus, but from officials from the Fl Paso and Southwestern rail road, it was learned that loading of the troopers and their mounts on four spe- cial trains began this afternoon.
 From Fl Paso the Sixth will be trans ported to Big Bend over the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad. The entire detachment should detrain at Marathon, Tex, by Monday morning. From there it faces d 95-mile ride to Boquillas, it's point of distribution.
 The fresh activity of the Columbus cen sor was not clearly understood here. Military observers conjectured, how ever, that it might have connection with further movements northward of units of General Pershings expeditionary forces. This belief was strengthened by the announcement of General Gavira, Carranza commander in Juarez, that he ldu US6Il HUI liiSu LiidI idi S0 pOulSS OL American troops were marching north ward past Casas Grandes.
 For the last day or two it has been ru- mored that the Tenth cavalry was to be withdrawn from Mexican soil and it is believed that this remnant constituted the troops referred to in General Gavira's report.
 Army men profess to see in the new movements an intent more far reaching than the mere strengthening of the bor- der patrol. It is pointed out that all the troops now scattered south of Co., lumbus to Colonia Dublan and Nami- qupa are needed to insure the safety of General Pershing's command which has established itself in strong positions.
 With General Jacinto Trevino moving large forces of troops into northern Chi huahua and Coahui1a, it is said the nat ural sequence would be the strengthening of the American forces Tn the district to the north
 It is pointed out, however. that no par ticular significance is to be attached to this strategy. It is merely precautionary.
 Marion Letcher, American consul at Chiuhuahua City, who came to the border several days ago under orders from the state department, left for Washington this afternoon to report to the govern ment on conditions in his consular dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
NAVAL. VETERAN

The pupils of the Bessemer High school were given a treat yesterday when Admiral A. 0. Wright, who was in the Confederate states navy, and is visiting relatives in this city, ad- dressed them at the high school audi torium. He spoke most interestingly of his friendship for Fighting Bob Evans, and how they talked the mat ter over after Virginia had seceded and decided to leave the United States navy and join the Confederacy, but all at once Evans decided to remain with the old flag and did not leave the navy although he was a native of Virginia He also spoke of the attack on Fort Fisher where Evans was wounded by Confederate soldier. but he failed to state that the shot was fired by a boy who had gone to school with Evans and knew him as he led the charge on tho works and who was determined to wound him but not kill him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
WOODWORTH WINS
 CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

The skating races of the week were brought to a close last night at the Hippodrome skating rink when the finals of the races were run. The cham pionship mile race was won by Jack Woodwork over field of five other starters. His time was g minutes and 41 seconds. Jack Dylert was a close second, winning out over Kid Ki1by in 8 remarkable sprint in the last lap. Eddie Gray was fourth, Dixie Kennedy was fifth, and Hoggis Colston was sixth.
 The three mile relay race was won by Woodwork an> Kilby. Dy1er-Gray were second and Kennedy -Colston third. The time was s minutes and 53 seconds. The races were witnessed by Q large crowd of skating fans. More races will be held in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
YORK RITE REUNION

Much interest is being manifested in the fifth annual York Rite reunion of Bessemer lodge No. 45S. Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and Bessemer chapter No. 110. Royal Arch Masons, which will be held in this city on Tues day and Wednesday. May 23 and 2f, at the Masonic hall. Iti is. expected that a large number of the officers from the grand lodge of Alaba 2a will be present and an elaborate programme has been arranged on which several of the most prominent lodge members and speakers will appear. The commit tee in charge, composed of Clyde 1T. Brown, chairman: w c. Baty l. R. Thomasson. Samuel Stein, < H. Bush and W. D. Lanier, Sr,, are putting forth every effort to make this the largest and most successful reunion ever held by the lodges in Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
GRAND LODGE
 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Annual Session of Grand Lodge of Pythians to Convene Wednesday
 at Montgomery

Several hundred representatives from the subordinate lodges throughout the state are expected to attend the ses- sion of the grand lodge of Alabama Knights of Pythias. which convenes at at Montgomery on Wednesday and Thursday. May 24 and B, in annual session. Grand Chancellor Graham Per due will call the grand lodge to order and preside over its deliberations. He will make his annual report, which is said to be of great interest to the or der as it will give in detail the ac- tivities of the Pythians during the past official year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
Mrs. Bessie Brown

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Bessie Brown, aged 31, who died at the family residence, 1913 AL len street, north, Friday morning, were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Interment fol- lowed in Elmwood cemetery. The Rev. Marvin Heflin officiated The deceased is survived by her husband and one child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
LAWRENCE LEE TO MAKE AN ADDRESS
 AT MASONIC TEMPLE

Lawrence Lee of Montgomery will make an address before the Pythag- oras club at the meeting to be held this afternoon at o'clock at the Ma sonic temple. All Master Masons, local and visiting, are invited to attend. Mir. Lee is past grand master of the state and member of the board of control of the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home. He is considered one of the best informed Masons of the state and d very capable and entertaining speaker