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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

ingfi returnable on the Third Monday
in the month of September next, as is
by law required. Now, unless you, the
said unknown resident defendant
above named, John Paul Ries, shall
personally be and appear before said
court, on the first day of the next term
thereof, to be holden at Rock Island
in and for the said county, on the
third Monday in September next, and
plead, answer or demur TO the said
compliments bill of complaint, the
same and matters and things therein
charged and stated Will be taken as
confessed, and a decree entered
against you according TO the prayer of
said bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, Aug. Is, 1916.
SCHRIVER & SCHRIVER, Complain
ants solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
CHILD INJURED IN
FALL DOWN A HILL

While running down the hill to a
spring east of the Watch Tower
grounds last evening about Z o'clock
Lucy BiehI, S-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs George Biehl. 1904 Six
teenth avenue, stumbled and fell d
distance Of about II feet, alighting on
her face and cutting a cash in her
cheek.
The force of the fall was sufficient
TO make her unconscious for about Is
minutes She was carried to the near
by camp OF Ben Schriver and DR.. G.
a. Wiggans Of Milan was called.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Administrator.
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court of said county,
to the September term, A. ID. 1916.
Harry Dowdey, Charles Dowdey,
Guy Dowdey, Roy Dowdey, Bessie
DOWdey Jefferson, VS. Helen Palmer,
Fannie TOrrince, and Robert w Rank,
administrator of the estate OF J. ii.
Dowdey, with the will annexed.
Affidavit of non-residence of the
above named defendants, Helen Palm
er and Fannie Torrince, implicated
with the above defendant, Robert W.
Rank, administrator of the estate Of
J. H. Dowdey, with will annexed, hav-
ing been filed in the clerks office in
the circuit court OF said county, notice
is therefore hereby given to the said
nonresident defendants, Helen Palm
er and Fannie Torrince, that the COM
piainants filed their bill OF complaint
in said court, on the chancery side
thereof, on the 10th day OF August, A
l.. Iy1G. and that thereupon a sum-
nous issued out OF said court, wherein
said suit is now pending, returnable
on the third Monday of September
LeXt as is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendants above named, shall
personally appear before said circuit
court on the first day of the next
term thereof. TO be holden at Rock
Island in and for the said county OF
Rock Island, on the third Monday in
September next. and plead, answer or
demur to the said complainants' bill
Of comp lint, the same and matters
and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed and a de-
cree entered against you and each OF
you according to the prayer OF said
bill GEORGE w. GAMBLE,
Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, Aug. 16, A. ID. 1916.
MeEniry &. McEniry, complainants'
solicitors.
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Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Legal.


Notice of PublicatiOn-Chan
State of Illinois Rock Island coun-
ty, SIS.
In the circuit court, September term,
A. d. 1916.
Charles H. futile VS.. Bertha l. Tut
tie, in chancery.
Affidavit of non-residence of Bertha
l. futile, the above defendant, having
been filed in the clerks Office of the
circuit court of said county, notice is
therefore hereby given to the said nom
resident defendant that the complain
ant filed his bill of complaint in said
court, on the chancery side thereof, on
the 18th day of August, 1916, and that
thereupon a summons issued out of
said court, wherein said suit is now
pending, returnable on the third Mon
day in the month of September next,
as is by law required Now, unless
you, the said nonresident defendant
above named, Bertha l. futile, shall
personally be and appear before said
circuit court. on the first day of the
next term thereof, to be holden at Rock
Island in and for the said county, on
the third Monday in September next.
and plead. answer or demur to the said
compIainant's bill of complaint, the
same and matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken as
confessed, and decree entered
against you according to the prayer of
said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE.
Clerk
Rock Island. Ill. Aug 16. 1916
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
100-yard dash-One man

Assisting exhausted swimmer race,
20 yards-Two men.
Fancy diving-Three men from each
association doing four required dives
and three dives of his own choice
1O0-yard relay race-Four men.
All the above races will be based
on the usual points of five for first
place. three for second place and one
for third place, and the team winning
the most points Will take the meet
Friday, Sept !, another meet Of the
same events will be held at Moline Y
NJ. c. A. pool, and then on Sept the
same events will be held at the Daven-
port Y. NJ. c. A. pool.
All the swimmers from the local as
sociatiOn who care to take part VIII
practice tomorrow night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

Estate of August Vandaele, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate Of
August Vandaele, late of the county of
Rock Island, state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that he Will ap-
pear before the Hon. Benjamin Bell,
judge of the probate court of Rock
Island county, at the probate court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at
the October term, on the first Monday
in October next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
SWIMMERS TO STAGE
SERIES OF CONTESTS

On Friday. Aug p. the Y. NJ. c. A
OF Rock Island Davenport ami Moline
will conduct a triangle aquatic meet
in the swimming pool of the Rock Is
land !. NJ. c. A. The following events
have been decided upon for the first
meet
Plunge for distance-Two men from
each association.
20-yard dash-One man from each
association
4e-yard back stroke-One man.
40-yard dash-One man.
40-yard breast-One man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
OLD SETTLERS TO
PICNIC AT TOWER
Aug. 2S is Fixed as Date of Annual
Reunion of the Rock Island
County Association.
EXPECT LARGE ATTENDANCE
Executive COmmitte Places Arrange.
ment of the Program in the Hands
of Phil Mitchell

Monday, Aug IS, was determined
upon as the date for the annual meet
ing and picnic of the Rock Island
County Old Settlers association, at a
meeting of the executive committee
held yesterday afternoon at the State
Bank building. Members of the com
mittee present were Phil Mitchell, D.
J. Cleland John Campbell and David
Sears of Rock Island c. H. Dibbern,
Milan. and NJ. J. MCEniry, Moline. Phil
Mitchell was appointed to arrange the
program for the day, and he was also
in I&ructed to engage the speakers. The
meeting will be held at Watch Tower,
as has been the custom in past years.
Last year the attendance broke all
records and even a larger crowd is eX-
Tected at the 1916 meeting. Mr.. Mitch
ell hopes to be able to announce the
program within the next few days. AL
though no representatives were pres
emit, the Rock Island County Historical
society will meet with the old settlers,
as was the plan last year, when the
semi-centennial gathering was held at
the Watch Tower, Sept. 8.
Following is the present list of Off
GERS of the Rock Island County Old
Settlers association:
President-David Sears, Rock Is
land.
First vice president-William Payne,
Rock Island.
Second vice president-W. H. Kist
Ter. Buffalo Prairie.
Third vice president-George Cook,
Moline.
Fourth vice presidept-Arthur Mead,
Moline.
Fifth vice president-George H.
Richmond Rock Island
Secretary-D. J. Cleland, Rock Is
land.
Executive committee-Phil Mitchell,
D. J. CleIand, John Campbell, David
Sears, Rock Island; NJ. J. McEniry.
Moline; c. H. Dibbern, Milan; John H.
Parks, EdgingtOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Notice.

Proposals for concrete drive for
Franklin school inside of grounds and
sidewalk on Twelfth avenue and Tenth
street as per plans on file in Archi-
tect, OIof Z. Cervin's office, will be re-
ceived by President H. H. Cleaveland,
board of education, Rock Island, ILL.,,
up TO Tuesday, 5 O'Clock p. m, Aug
%, 1916. Right is reserved to reject
any or all bids.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
For Representative.

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the democratic nomination for
representative in the generI- assembly
from the Thirty-third senatorial dis
trict subject to the democratic pri-
maries Sept. Is, 1916.
EVERETT L. WERTS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
For Representative.

! hereby announce my candidacy for
the democratic nomination for minor
ity representative IN the state legisIa-
ture from the 33rd senatorial district
and solicit the support of my friends
at the primaries sept. 13, 1916.
W. G. MAUCkER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Legal.
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.


By virtue or an order and decree of
the probate court OF Rock Island coun-
ty, Illinois, made on the petition of
the undersigned, Emma A. Evans, eX-
ecutriX of the last will and testament
of George w. Evans, deceased, for
leave to sell the real estate OF said de-
ceased, at the January term, A d.
1916, of said court, to-wit: on the 22nd
of January, 1916, and by another or
der of said court entered on March
10, 1916, and another order entered
on August 4th, 1916, | shall on Tues
day, the 9TH day of September, A. D.
1916, between the hours of 10 o'clock
in the forenoon and o'clock in the
afternoon of said day tO-wit: at the
hour of Il O'Clock a. m, sell at pub
lie vendue, at the east door of the
court house in the city of Rock Is
land, in said county, the real estate
described in said order and decree,
as follows, to-wit:
Lots nine 90 and ten (10) in block
one %, and lots sixteen (16) and sew
enteen 90 in block two % in NJ. A.
Rodman's subdivision of a part of
HaIe's addition to the city of Rock
Island situated in the city of Rock Is
land, county of Rock Island and state
of Illinois, free, clear and disincum-
bered of the mortgage Indebtedness
described in and secured by that GER
tain mortgage thereon given by said
George ". Evans and Emma A. Evans,
his wife, to the State bank Of Rock
Island, a corporation, dated Dec. 28th,
A. d. 1910, to secure the payment of
fifteen hundred $1,500.00) dollars.
filed for record in said recorders Of
fee on January 4th, A. d. 1911, as
document No 13S056 and duly record
ed therein in book ia of mortgages on
page 106 thereof, free, clear and dis
incumbered Of the estate of dover
therein of said Emma A. Evans, as
widow of said George w Evans, de-
ceased, and free, clear and disincum-
bered of all right, title and interest of
Joseph c. Monroe therein, subject to
installments s, z, 8, and 10 of spe-
cia1 assessment No. go and of special
assessment No 1873 on said lots nine
80 and ten 10) in block one % on
the following terms, to-wit: Cash in
hand.
Dated this 4th day of August, A. D.
1916.
EMMA A EVANS.
Executrix of the last will and tesla
ment of George w. Evans, deceased.
Marion f Sweeney. Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Political Announcements.
Advertisement
For States Attorney

hereby announce my candidacy fol
the republican nomination for states
attorney OF Rock Island county and
solicit the support of my friends. Pri-
mary Sept. 10, 1916.
CHARLES S. ROBERTS,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
For States Attorney.

With malice toward none; with
charity for ALL" l respectfully ask a
denomination for the Office of states
attorney, Sept. 13, 1916, and election
by united republican party this fall
HARRY NJ McCASKRIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose of having the same ad-
justed.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated oath day Of July A ID. 1916.
ROBERT w RANK,
Adm nj eft ratnr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Meeting Notice.

The semi-annual meeting of the
town board of auditors will be held in
the city hall Aug. %, at p. m.
WILL F. BARTH, Town Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
GEORGE W. GAMBLE.
For Coroner.

wish to announce my candidacy
for the republican nomination Tor cor
oner and respectfully solicit the SUP
port of the voters at the September
primaries. AL NJ. DIXON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
For Coroner.

I hereby announce my Candidacy for
the republican nomination for coroner
and respectfully solicit the support of
the republican party, at the September
primaries.
JOHN G. MILLER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Former Officers Summoned.

The association lost one of its most
valuable members during the past
year in Major c.. H. Halves, retiring
president of 1915. d. J. Cleland sue
ceeded his father, late John H. Gle
land, as secretary last year. John Fl.
CIeland served as secretary of the as
ISOLATION for "a consecutive years up
until the time of his death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
For CircuIf Clerk

hereby announce my candidacy FOL
the republican nomination for circuit
clerk OF Rock Island county, subject
to the decision of the primaries, Sept
Is. 1916.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Wakefeld's
Blackberry
DalSarn

Quickly cures Diarrhoea, Dysentery,
Cholera Inf2num and all loose bowel
troubles in adults and babies. No
opium. No opiates Harmless.
Doctors recommend it. Seventy yeaTs
without an equal. S. cents everywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Notice OF Publication Cha

Notice OF Publication Chancery.
State of Illinois, Rock Island county,
city of MOline-ss.
In the city court of the city of Mo-
line to the September term, A. D., 1916,
term thereof.
Adam Merry, complainant, VS.. Alice
Merry, defendant; in chancery.
Affidavit of non-residence of the said
Alice Merry, the above named defend
ant, having been filed in the clerks
office of the city court of the city of
Moline III said county and state afore-
said, notice is therefore hereby given
to the said nonresident defendant that
the complainant filed his bill of com
plant in said court, on the chancery
side thereof on the eighth day of
August, A D., 1916, and that thereupOn
a summons issued out Of said court,
wherein said suit is now pending, re
turnable on the second Monday in the
month of September next, as is by law
required Now, unless you, the said
nonresident defendant, above named,
Alice Merry, shall personally be and
appear before said city court on the
first day of the next term thereof, TO
be holden in the city court room in
the municipal building in said city of
Moline, in said Rock Island county, and
state aforesaid, on the second Monday
in September next, and plead, answer
or demur 70 the said compliments bill
of complaint, the same and the matters
and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed, and a de-
cree entered against you according TO
the prayer of said bill.
Dated at Moline, ILL.,, this 18th day
of August, A. d, 1916.
GEORGE A. SCHRADER,
W. r. MOORE, Clerk
Compartments Solicitor.
Notice OF Publication.
State of Illinois, Rock Island coun-
ty. ss:--
In the circuit court, September term,
1916.
Cora Ries VS.. John Paul Ries. N
chancery.
Affidavit of unknown residence of John
Paul Ries having been filed in the
clerks Office OF the circuit court of
said county notice is therefore here
by given to the said unknown resident
defendant that the complainant filed
her bill OF complaint in said court, on
the chancery side thereof. on the 18th
day OF August. 1916, and that thereup-
on a summons issued out OF said
4 court wherein said suit is now pend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

All the news all the time - The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
Administrators Notice.

Witter & Walker, attorneys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-27
Women's Outing Flannel
Garments.

The chill of the fall season finds
women seeking the seasonable
and practicable Outing Flannel
Kimonos, Sacques, Gowns and
Pajamas. These garments are
made in roomy, comfortable
styles of we'll selected materials.
In every respect they are most
unusual values.
Outing Flannel Kimonos in all col
ors with dainty floral designs and
oriental effects, with large collars or
We neck; bound with bands of satin;
el.75 to 1915.
Outing Flannel Sacques in blue, pink,
lavender and gray shades, some with
floral designs and some with oriental
designs in contrasting tones; 75c to
$l.75.
Outing Flannel Gowns in yoke style;
pink, blue and lavender stripes on
white and all white; Dutch or We neck
styles and those with collars, finished
with braid and fancy stitching; $1.OO.
Outing Flannel Gowns in al1-white;
excellent quality materials; tucked
yoke and collar, finished with edge of
lace; $I.65 to S1.75.
Outing Flannel Pajamas in blue, pink
and lavender striped designs; very neat
and attractive model, finished with silk
frogs: &1.5O to $2.25.
Third floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-27
WOMEN'S NECKWEAR
OF the Newest Types.

Not only distinctive but pretty and
practical-and a great variety to
meet the individual style require
ments of every one.
A complete showing of the Popu-
lar White Broadcloth Neckwear, en-
bracing collars of all the newest
shapes and sizes; all white or tinted,
beaded or embroidered; SLIGO to 5000.
GEORGETTE CREPE NEcKWEAR
showing many new ideas; tucked,
embroidered, plain hemstitched, rib
bon and plating trimmed; Soc, SLIGO
to eS.ee.
The New Colored Georgette Col
lars come in old blue, old rose, maize
and gray, and add soft becoming
touch to the suit or one-piece dress
$l.eo.
A Novel Neckpiece combines
Georgette crepe and broadcloth in a
most effective manner; trimmed with
tiny pearl buttons; $500.
Handsome Large Georgette Cape
Collar, heavily embroidered and
beaded in captivating designs; $500.
Main floor. G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-27
Misses and Children's
Millinery.

AT $2.oo-coRDURoY HATS in blue
or black, appropriate for either
the little boy or girl; we'll made of
good quality corduroy.
AT $2.5O-FELT VELOUR HAT
Very stylish little model, with
slashed crown, through which are
run chenille laeers of various col
ors.
OXFORD FELT HAT in gray or
green; superior quality and a
practical little model. Little duck
ornaments surround the crown.
AT $5OOLTWO-TONED VELVET
HAT, showing combination of
gray and blue, tan and blue, gray
and black, green and tan. The
brim is soft and can be worn as
mushroom or rolled on side.
VELVET MUSHROOM HAT, with
high crown, stitched brim, band
of handsome gros grain ribbon,
with touch of contrasting color in
tailored finish.
AT $5.50-A SMART LITTLE model
Of velour, showing the new
worsted flowers, embroidered on
the crown; twisted ribbon of con-
trasting color around crown.
Third 6oor street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-27
The Identification Of Booth.

To the Editor OF The Star:
The War Department. although unable
to furnish the names Of the nigh func-
tionaries" who composed the commission
formed to determine the identity OF the
man shot by Boston Corbet, has given me
the list of persons testifying that the
body was that of John Wilkes Booth.
Dr. John Frederick May testified: There
is no resemblance in that corpse to
Booth. nor can believe 1t to be that OF
him." However. as the body had a scar
on its neck. he decided It must bs Booth,
"but never in a human being had a
greater change taken place from the man
I had seen in the visor Of life and health
as in that Of the haggard corpse" Sea-
ton Monroe. writing thirty one years aft
erward Of his experience a. q witness
says: Il was soon casing ut the remains.
which needed no long inspection to enable
o @s ss ~.s un ns - tss .sons
o. MS LINGERING death" Charles DaW.
son. clerk at the National Hotel. testi-
fed to the initials u. Nv. b" tattooed or
Booths right hand between the thumb
and forennger. but the corpse was moi
examined for this sure Identifying mark
on the testimony Of the other two wit
nesses, Charles NJ. Collins and William
w. Crowinshieid. there appears to be nc
record and their names are not even In
the city directory for 1855.
A sixth man. but not on the list fur
nished by the War Department. Gen.
David d. Dana, claimed to have been one
Of the Identification witnesses. being posi-
tive the corpse was That q bootn. pu'
the body was very much thinner and fea-
lures very much pinched up. a. though
he had suffered q great deal"
Among your readers are there any life
insurance agents who are willing to come
Forward and say. they would accept such
Testimony az establishing the identity Of g
dead body?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-27
Uin,elp
6uQQesttotts

A NEW BRACELET VANITY
BOX shows an enameled
top Dorm box attached to
an extension bracelet; 14-kt.
gold on sterling silver; $3.50.
Main floor.
AN APARTMENT HOUSE
DESK" is a compact little
mahogany desk of the Adam
Period; fitted with compart-
ments, and having the table
part of the desk adjustable
so it can be lowered when
not in use. .$N.5O
Sixth floor.
MARABOUT AND OSTRICH
NECKWEAR has taken a
strong hold on the fashion
fancy this fall. We have a
large and diversified show
ing of this stylish new neck
wear. Main floor.
A SWAGGER STICK has, in
deed, become a part of the
walking costume. These
stylish little SUCKS are OF
malacca and various woods,
with sterling, bone and
ebony tips, which can be
marked with the initial or
monogram to add touch of
individuality. :. $500 and up
Main floor.
A NEW WEEKEND BAG"
is a little travelling bag of
walrus or morocco, hand
somely lined with green
MORE silk and fitted with
white Ivory toilet and
manicure articles stylish
we'll made bag, so appropri-
ate as gift. Main floor.
BABY'S GARMENT HANGER
Hand painted and enamel
ed Baby Bunting" and
PUSSY Cat" Hanger Racks
for the little ones ward
robe .................$1.25
Main floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-27
Chifons, Chiffon Cloths and
Georgette Crepes

i'm THE LACE DEPARTMENT.
The finest qualities in the
greatest variety have been chosen
in these fashionable materials,
which are in such demand for
afternoon and evening dresses,
blouses, waists and other apparel.
AS an indication of the extern
siveness of the array of colors we
believe we are in a position to
match any materials-silk or
cloth, for evening or street wear
from daintiest pastels to the
deepest tones, in all weaves.
Main door, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-27
Shoes for Young Men
at $3.50 and $500.
LITTLE FANCY APRONS

Of silk marquisette. with ribbon straps.
fancy pockets and little flower trim
ming. Another is of pale pink mar
quisette. bound with pink ribbon, RIB
bon straps and pocket effect at bottom
so appropriate for chatting dish and
fancy sewing parties; $5.75 and $500.
Other Little Fancy Aprons Of dotted
swiss or plain lawn, trimmed with en-
broidery or plain hemstitched: square
or round styles: Soc, 75c and $1.00. d.
| MAIDS APRONS-Bib or suspender:
princess or fitted: round or square
styles: plain hemstftched or embroid-
cry trimmed. A large selection; SOC.
75c and $1.00.
MAIDS CAPS-Plain or fancy; va
rious shapes and sizes; &c to 25c each.
MAIDS COLLAR AND CUFF SETS
Straight bands; shaped styles: low or
high neck; of dotted swiss or lawn
hemstitched or embroidery trimmed
zoe to SOC set.
Third door, F street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-27

Rows, FURNISHINGS in styles
that boys and parents will like
Shirts, Blouses, Pajamas,
Neckwear, Collars. Belts,
IJnderwaists, Sweaters, Bath
Robes.
WARM .FLANNELETTE PA
IAMAS-One and two piece
stvles. with silk frogs cut gen
erousiy full; sizes 4 to IL
years $l!0o. Marinette sweat
ers, 500 to $500.
Third door. Eleventh street.