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The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08
CHA LOSES BIG SUM FROM
PADDING OF ROAD PAYROLLS

ella county has probably lost $780,,
coo from padded payrolls out of the
road funds, which have been brought
to light through Investigations by
Norman j. Johnson, county attorney.
George Foster, clerk, has been ar
rested and a warrant issued for Muir
ton r. Lesher, chief clerk.
Foster, after some hours of grilling
by the district attorney, is said to
have admitted that he and Lesher had
each realized $145 by forging fake
certificates. Five supposedly worth
less checks approximating this
amount are now in the possession of
the district attorney.
A warrant for the arrest of Lesher,
who left for Los Angeles about three
weeks ago, was Immediately wired to
the police in the coast city and opera
tives from the Thiel Detective Agency
were placed upon the trail of the en-
gineer. His apprehension is expected
hourly, though up to late hour Mon
day no trace of him had been discov-
cred.
Despite the statement of Foster
that but $145 each had been secured
by the two men, it is generally be-
lieved that the case is much more
complicated than appearances on the
surface would indicate, and that the
total loss to the county will be in the
neighborhood of 100000 when a final
accounting is rendered. Rumor also
has it that when all the ramifcations
Of the matter are traced out there will
be a number Of additional arrests
made.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Frier. who have
been in San Francisco for several
weeks have removed to Los Angeles.
C. E. Wallace, transportation in
spector Of the Santa Fe with offices in
Los Angeles, was in Flagstaff Thurs
day.
The ladies aid society Of the Fede-
rated church spent a very pleasant
afternoon with Miss Reta Beasley
Thursday.
All the stores are taking on the
holiday garb and all we need is fall
of snow to complete the scene. How
ever, no one has yet expressed de-
sire for that kind of weather.
A. ]. LeBarron, the sheepman, is
going to spend the winter in Phoenix.
He says he thinks he can stand living
there for a few months now that
Campbell is elected governor.
Elks Jitney Dance in Herman's new
building Saturday night. SC dance.
Attorneys j. f. and Chas. Jones
will leave today for st. Johns for the
term of the Superior court of Apache
county which opens there the first Nof
next week.
Contractor Mullen is putting the
finishing touches on the new Herman
building and it will soon be ready for
occupation. The front will be finished
in copper with large show windows in
both fronts.
There has been unusually heavy
freighting from Flagstaff to Tuba
this fall which must indicate that the
Indians are prosperous. The new adj
ditions to the school buildings are the
reason for quite a lot of the hauling.
The excavation work on the new
Bikker building, which will be occu-
pied when completed by the Penny
Store, is nearing completion and bids
for the new building will soon be
called for. This building will be con-
structed under cold weather condi-
tons and the work will necessarily be
slow.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

Miss L. v. Nolan left Saturday for
a visit with relatives in Chicago.
Elks Jitney Dance in Herman's new
building Saturday night. SC a dance.
Mrs. F. P. Porcher, of Fort Valley
left Tuesday for Monterey, Calf, for
visit.
AT Andoreon and Rio Milo loo,
"Wednesday for clarkdals wbero tha,,
exnect 70 snend tho winter
. ,
n;x was IN Floos+oT Mo,dov ~, h,,s;
moss connected with tho Navajo co.
ner 70
NJ,
- ~ .- -'sN 'iie''''ee
- -, IN go, oin'ns
on ~
several waeks and tbat over Inn n,;+
nesses AFRO nrasent Of the tr;a,
Inc ilrst elephant 10 appear upon
the iocai stage was presented at the
orpheun luesuay hignt by a travel
ing circus company Every one at
e '' 40 seo p-''e'Ne was
Leonard Robertson sustained
broken arm MONDAY When that mem
per was caught IN a pulley at the
riagstaIi Lumber 90 mn. ne was
oliing the machinery ana ms LETT fore
arm was caught py Deit ana taken
va p'' ' D'''e''
Inc snow eiouds Whlch were hang-
ing AROUND ene peaks 'he Ilrst Oh the
week were cleared away wednesday
nient ny d coiu wave weather IN
spee'or iierlihs'oh rePor'eu 'he low
est temperature ior wednesday mght
reu w. urinlin' VINO years ago was
cieFh III 'iie uepo' a' rlagsatli, mas
oeeh appoih'eu agent d. Irah.i Cah-
yoh " sueeeeu - "a S'aii VINO mas
oeeh 'r'ilsierreo 70 riagS'an Mr.
ori,lnih anu ms ia'ner are wen Known
III iiass'ah " 'iie oioei leSi'eii's'
The local express Office has again
been instructed not to receive any
more iiquor shipments ou' ''d' 'ney
may oeii'ei "n"' nos nave on MANU-
ms Is prop'oiS 'ne iiai ui'iiiia'uni
va :" 'le Pc 'o' r'e piopo'''.V" 40
o'e. "oi I'm. VIZ SUN ''s " '"e 'e'
''Ne " ~
III would not take an ola sleuth 10
dope out tne 1oot PRINT case
on the sidewalks sunday morning
upon investigation 1t proved to be the
clever idea OF Manager Raudebaugh'
OF the variety store, 10 attract people
TO ms Dig CHRISTMAS goods display.
Walt Sala, driving the Ford delivery
truck for the Brooks store, was pain
fully injured last Saturday evening
when the car overturned and caught
his leg beneath the body Of the ma
chine. No bones were broken, but the
muscles and ligaments were so badly
bruised he will be forced to remain in
his room at the Alameda for several
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08
Local Brevities

Claude Black left Monday for
visit in Los Angeles.
Mrs. Thos. Eakins left for Elk City,
Oklahoma, Tuesday.
Deputy Sheriff NJ. C. Smith was in
from Williams Wednesday.
Les Hart, the cattleman, was pas
senger for Holbrook Wednesday.
Elks Jitney Dance in Herman's new
building Saturday night. sc a dance.
T. B. Gill returned from a two
weeks visit in Chicago Sunday night.
Judge X. N. Sleeves was in Flag
staff from Williams on legal business
Tony Chavez and Dora Legaspi
were married Saturday, December 2,
by Rev, Vabre.
j. p. Wilson and wife left Tuesday
for Los Angeles where they will visit
for short time.
T. f. Pollock was in Kingman We'd
nesday on business connected with the
Arizona Central Bank at that place.
j. A. Johnson, travelling salesman
for the Arizona Lumber & Timber
Co., was in from Phoenix this week.
Chas. Prochnow left for Oatman
Wednesday to look over the Oatman
Amalgamated mine in which he is in
terested.
A marriage license was issued to
Adron NJ. Jones and Rita Gutierrez
Monday, December 4. Both are resi-
dents of Flagstaff.
Agent T. A. Stahl and wife took up
their residence in Flagstaff Saturday
and are comfortably located in the
Gosney property on Birch avenue.
Along with other Thanksgiving
blessings there arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. C. Hart fine
baby girl, Edith Wilma by name.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Conrard are
well pleased with the little girl who
came to their home November 20
Her name will be Ellen Elizabeth.
The west one-half of Block rs was
sold this week through the Murphy
Agency to r. E. Taylor. Mrs. Ralph
Cameron was the owner of the pro-
perty.
Robert Wente, of Williams, was in
Flagstaff Tuesday on business. Mr..
Wente was formerly manager of the
Saginaw Manistee Lumber Company
at Williams.
NJ. " Doyle, travelling freight and
passenger auditor and G. l. Smith, ex-
press auditor, were in Flagstaff this
week making the transfer of agents
at the depot
w. +. Griffin and ]. d. jackson re-
turned Saturday evening from Cibe-
cue where they took inventory for the
Spellmeyer Trading Post. They made
the trip by auto.
Philip Feigenbaum, saxophone So
loist who has been playing at the San
Diego exposition will arrive in Flag
staff today and take a place in the
Orpheum orchestra.
Mrs. f. A. Gannett and two chill
dren, of Leupp, were in Flagstaff
Wednesday. Mrs. Gannett says the
capacity of the Indian school dormito-
ries was doubled the past summer and
two new cottages built. Mr.. Gannett
has trading post at that place.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

Any one wishing three room fur
nisf ed house for winter, located at
Rogers Lake, rent free, address Box
1915.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

For Sale-Crates for shipping sew
ing machines-Can fit any make of
machine RALPH DAVIS.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

For Rent--In the park a five room
house with bath, furnished or I'M
furnished. Mrs. V, M. Slipher.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

For Rent-Five-room furnished
house on Milton Road. $500 per
month. See Arizona Central Bank.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08
FOR SALE

60 acres in Oak Creek Canyon, Y
mile of private trout fishing on creek
Waters of large spring on adjoining
property included. Suitable forlarge
trout hatchery.
JOHN l.. v. THOMAS,
Oak Creek Canyon. Sedona, Ariz.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

For Sale Cheap-Household furni-
ture, heating stove and range. H. d.
Keilty, 215 Sitgreaves St., opposite
Frank Bennett house.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

Furniture repairing Of all kinds
Please don't throw away your old
chairs-give them to me, / can use
them. ]. w. (Dad) Power.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

For Sale-One Wing & Sons $3.50
piano, will sell cheap. Apply Craw-
ford Grocery or W. S. Borum.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

Found - One handmade cowboy
boot, black leather, on Grand Canyon
road. Owner call at the Sun office.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

For sale--Range in good condition.
Will sell cheap. Phone TIA.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08
FOR RENT

For Rent-6 room house. Close in.
]. L. DoUGHERTY
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

For Sale-Five room house with
bath, two lots in good location. Apply
to E. A. Baker, $40 Leroux street.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

Singer Sewing Machines for sale or
rent. S. Barron. Merchant Tailor. II
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

For Sale-Small heating stove
cheap, also rug and other furniture.
Inquire at 81 Aspen ave.
w. S. BROWN.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

Wanted-A position as porter or
table waiter by experienced man.
Apply Sun Office.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08
MISCELLANEOUS ADS

Two good parlor heating stoves at
Sun Office for sale cheap. In best of
condition.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08
FOR SALE

For sale-Set of Encyclopedia, new,
half price. ITO Aspen ave.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08

Boarders Wanted-Rates reason
able Phone 20SW.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-08
SANTA FEE TIME CARD
Trains Arriving at Flagstaff
WEST BOND
EAST BOND

20 Wednesday De Luxe. 11:60 q. m.
mo. 4 takes passengers to Kansas
City and east.
'No. 3 takes no passengers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
Another Maine Man on the Border

A letter has been received by the
recruiting officer of Portland Me,
from Albert beware of North Arson,
Me, who is nov a member of Troop
+, 3rd Cavalry. recently stationed at
Roma. Tex, as a part of the border
patrol Since his letter was written
we have every reason to believe that
he is somewhere in northern Mexico,
.anxiousiy looking for the perpetrator
of the outrage upon the sleeping town
of Columbus, and he may have some
very interesting stories to tell when
We again hear from him.
Young DeWare has not been SLOW
to take advantage of the opportunities
offered by the army, he has qualified
as expert riileman. three consecutive
years. and was designated to take the
course at the school for farriers at
FIT Riley, Kansas. in 1914. He is es-
pecially apt at the care and training
of horses: and has been especially
commended for this. He is now serv-
ing in his second enlistment in the
same troop. Speaking of the life in
the army and his experiences since
first enlisting he writes in part as
follows: THE army has been great
benefit to me physically, and as a
career it is very good. the training
is a benefit to anyone for three years
and longer if you like the army The
pay is very good and you have a
chance of increasing ii if you try;
there is always an opportunity for in
crease of pay for special kind of
work, to the right man" The one
thing that has impressed him most
favorably since his entry into the
army is "the higher standards of a
soldier to those of civilian, the
army is no place for men who will
not behave themselves The food he
describes as very good and plenty of
it, as a training school the army Is
the very best he has heard about. In
closing he says: II have been in the
service four years and 1t has made a
man of me | have been on the bor-
der since the first of last August and
it is a hard but an exciting life. We
are fifty miles up the Rio Grande
from the nearest railroad. one sees
strange sights of Mexican life all the
time This part of Texas is very in
teresting Today it is 1o2 in the
shade"
Since the above letter was written
many things have happened along the
border and beware has probably seen
some real excitement with more to
follow. Doubtlessly some Mexican
bandits will have cause to regret the
fact that he wears a badge as a result
of the accuracy of his aim.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
EARLY FAIRFIELD HOUSES
Charles Ames, the Violin Maker

Fully 100 years ago, when Fair
field was but a small settlement, hud-
died among the islands of the Ken
nebec river five small white houses
were built at the same time, and all
in a row, on what is now known as
Main street Today four of the houses
are still standing. In one of these
houses lives Charles Ames, aged 85
years, with his wife. Mr. Ames who
is one of Fairfeld's oldest residents
came to this town when but six years
of age, and he says his first remem-
brance of Fairfield was 10 years ago
when he rode into town with his faith
err in a sleigh. Making his home in
town since 1897 for the most part of
the time, Mr. Ames is naturally well
acquainted with the history of early
Fairfield In his little white house
resided the father of Chas. Ames for
number of years, and there Charles
Ames has resided for the past 25
years, so, as is the custom of calling
houses by the surnames of longtime
residents it is known as the Ames
house Now the Ames place is to be
removed from it's site, to make way
for the building of the double-track
railroad bridge between Fairfield
West Benton
Charles Ames might be known as
"Fairfield's Violin Maker" Within the
past 80 years or so, Charles Ames has
made o violins. nearly all of which
are scattered about and in service. He
learned his trade by book" but
makes his yiolins by heart" Each
instrument which leaves his hands is
watched by him, so that today he can
place all of the % with the exception
of three. When he first made yioins
he allowed them to go out without
his signature. But since that each
violin which goes out bears the in
scription, the makers name and the
year Mr.. Ames cannot play the VIC
lin, yet he is able to make perfect
instruments in design and tone, which
have been adjudged so by accomplish
ed violinists. He thinks the best yio-
lin that he has ever made is at pres
ent owned by "A Portland man. That
violin is valued highly by the owner
who says that he would not take $500
for it, At present there are four Mr.
Ames yiolins in Massachusetts, one
in Portland two in New York. one at
Greenyille Junction. several in Ban.
gor and other places
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
.Jackman Men Furnished Bonds

United States Deputy Marshal Eu-
gene l.. Harmon of Portland arrived
in the city Thursday evening from
Jackman. bringing with him Amidee
Rancourt aud Thomas Murtha Of that
town whom he had arrested on the
charge OF being retail liquor dealers
without having paid the revenue tax
The men were taken to the office ol
United States Commissioner Frank G
Harrington. where they were arraign-
ed. each on the same charge Both
waived examination and pleaded
guilty. and each furnished bonds In
the sum OF 5000 for appearance at the
April term Of the United State district
court AT Portland kennebec Jour
nal
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
Another Communication

Not long since we published a let
ter from b. f. Fairbanks, one-time
resident of Skowhegan and he has
sent us another communication.
Dated at Belgrade. Maine, March
IA, 1916. it reads in part
Mr.. Editor:
had reference 10 Fred Kid
der. the son in my letter | might
have said Judah Mcclellan was in
tcrested in the doings of Congress
and National affairs. | Judge so, as
he was quite regular to be seen
mounted on his saddle horse crossing
the bridges to Skowhegan side 10 get
his mail. presumably the New York
Tribune with other papers. Those
were wary times in Congress when
some southern members went to Con-
gress armed with pistols and bowie
knives. We thank God the Civil
War settled some great questions that
were the bones of contention in those
days am proud to say | cast my
first vote for Abraham Lincoln and a
succession of Republican candidates
lastly VIM Howard Taft. | will
say in looking over the Reporter
have been much interested in the
matter contained. You have a large
force of correspondents and nearly ii
not every town, in Somerset County
has a representative, while the ad-
nrfh
price of the paper. | consider the
paper at $100 per year very moder-
ate.
b. +. FAIRBANKS.
ct will be recalled that in his
previous letter, Mr. Fairbanks referr-
ed to gentleman by the name OF
Kdder whom he thought might be
living in Skowhegan at the present
time-Ed)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
FLAG DAYS

January American Flag first
used BY Washington
January Battle OF New Orleans
February - Abraham Lincoln
born.
April Thomas Jefferson born
1913.
April ~ Battle OF Lexington.
April 30 inauguration OF Washing
ton
May "A Founding OF Jamestown.
May % Patrick Henry. born 1856
june American Flag adopted.
June IL Battle of Bunker Hnl
September lerry's Victory.
september - Emancipation Pro.
clamation
October L. Columbus discovered
America
October 10 CORVALLIS surrender
December 10 Boston Tea Party
December . F'orcfathcrs ia,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish of 0ur Lady of L0urdes, Water
Gfraaf

FIR. ]. L. A Remand, Pastor
Rectory, adjacent to Church, Tel. 55-2
Sunday Low Mass at a. NJ; High
Mass at 10 a. m. conducted by FIR.
Renaud. Vesper service at 3 p. m.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
ADVENT CHURCH

ADVENT CHURCH
Corner of Madison Avenue and Rus
sell Street
S. D. A. Church will meet Saturday
at 130 for Sabbath School and social.
Services following. All are cordially
invited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23

Mrs. Rufus Townsend of Winter
street, Skowhegan. has the best lay
ing pullets in town, according to all
reports From 20 pure bred Single
Comb Rhode Island Reds she receiv-
ed 635 eggs during the month of De
cember and 554 in January. Febru-
airy she is sure will reckon up as
we'll. allowing for the shortness of
the month. as the pullets have ranged
from Is to "a eggs a day much of the
time. She gives her hens the best of
care. cleans the roost boards every
day and scalds the drinking fountains
daily too and keeps everything per
fectly sweet and clean. The best of
food is given them too and they are
the biggest pets in town,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Sunday services at 1045, subject
Really" Sunday School at IL.
Wednesday evening services at 100
Reading room open Wednesday
from 230 to o'clock. The public
is cordially invited to attend services
and visit reading room.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23

At the Maine Central Institute the
honorary parts for commencement
week have been given out as follows:
Naledictory. Leland Goodrich, Pitts
field Salutatory, Amelia Haskell
Pittsheld, honors, Ruby Dodge, st
Adams. Mildred Webb. Brooks
Esther Copeland. Holden; Iva Gould
Pittshcld. Eta Gray. Pittsfeld. Myr-
tie iushor. Pittstield
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Madison Avenue and Pleas
ant Street

Rev. George Merriam. minister
Parsonage, 80 Madison Ave.
Tel 1888
Preaching service at 10.45; Sunday
School at IL; Christian Endeavor at 6
o'clock
Mid-week prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 7.30.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
Public Health Department

\ public Health Department will
be organized at the meeting of tho
Maine state Nurses Asao March so.
a, the Eastern Maine General Hospl.
tai in Hanger
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
CENTENARY METHODIST EPIsCO.
PAL CHURCH
Island Avenue

Rev. H. G. McGlauflin, minister
Parsonage, Is Island Ave, next door
to Church. Tel. 542
Sunday morning service at 1045;
Sunday School at IL; Epworth Lea
que at o'clock.
Thursday evening service at 7.30.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23

Naw York Tri Weekly World, ca
cents year. to subscribers of this
paper.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
Church Directory
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist Hill, Main Street

Harry Upton, acting preacher.
Preaching service 1045 Sunday
morning and in the evening.
Sunday School at IL; Y. P. s. C. E.
at o'clock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATION.
AL CHURCH
Island Avenue

Rev. c. H. McElhiney, minister
Residence, North Ave.
Sunday morning preaching service
at 1045; Sunday School at II; Sun
day evening service at o'clock.
There will be a Christian Endeavor
meeting at 6 o'clock Sunday evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-23
The Drugless Heaters

Paul Castor. Pres. and yice-Pre..
~. VI. fidridge. See. and Treas
Beginning Tuesday. October %. will lie IL
their branch office. oxford Block. Skow he
gan. formerly DR.. +. s. bigelows ofies
then every other Tuesday Harding House. Mad.
ison Wednesday "a. then every other Wednesday
Norridaswoek Hotel, Norridgewock. every
Thursday and friday Telephone connections
All chronic diseases treated. All sciences used
In treatment. Druglesa Heaters. i3Wl
Mrs. II, NJ. El.DRiDGE Sec'y and Treas
Home Once. - Brown ST.. Portland Me.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-22
BOARD ACCEPTS
SEWER SYSTEM

Engineer Louis c. Kelsey. hereto.
fore employed by the Board for the
pu -pose OF altering. extending and re.
pairing the sewer system OF the Town
OF Elko. having reported the compile
tlon OF said work. and the work hav.
Ing been inspected by the Board. upon
motion OF Commissioner J. @. Gregory.
seconded by Commissioner Isaac Girls.
void, it was by the Board
Resolved: That the work SO done
and performed by and under the super.
vision OF the said Louis c. Kelsey is
hereby accepted by this Board; and
be il by the Board further
Resolved: That the said Louis c.
Kelsey is hereby commended for the
character of the work done by him and
under his supervision, and he is fur.
ther commended by the Board for the
fairness and sincerely of his business
dealings and transactions with this
Board.