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Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-25
David J. Lykins Dead.

Following a briefillnesss David
J. Lykins passed away Sunday
Jan. 7, near the noon hour at
the home of his son, Malone Ly-
kins at 205lTenth Avenue, north
east. The family did not realize
that the illness was serious until
shortly before death came. De-
ceased was born August 16, 1888
and was in his S4th year. He en-
joyed fairly good health and was
always cheerful and happy and
hopeful. He was born in Nor
gan county Kentucky and lived
there until 6 years ago when he
moved here to make his home
with his son. He had two daugh-
ters in Kentucky, Mrs. Tom
Nickel of Wade's Mill, and Mrs.
James r. Day, of West Liberty,
but he liked the west better, he
seemed to have better health here
and chose to make his home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lykins here.
His father was Judge William
Lykins who was the first county
judge of Morgan county and he
was not only one of the most
brilliant attorneys of his day in
his state but his active mind led
him into other greater fields of
labor for fifty years he was a
minister of the Baptist church.
The family is one of the best
known families of the state.
The deceased was a soldier in the
confederate army. Like his
father he was an adherent of the
Baptist faith and was a constant
member of that church from his
early young manhood. When he
came here to live his church
membership was placed in the
Broadway Baptist church.
Funeral services were helt
Monday at ten o'clock at thu
home of Mr., and Mrs. Malon,
Lykins followed by interment il
Rose Hill cemetery. DR.. Davi,
Cooper pastor of the Broadwa,
Baptist church conducted tn
services.
The floral offerings came fror
the church, the school and literar
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-25

education. It's an onward and
upward move. So don't be con-
tented in the deleterious ruts,
thereby deteriorating and clog
ging the wheels of educational
progress.
The above is very beautifully
illustrated by the following lines
composed by Mary Lyon who
said; There is nothing in the
universe that l fear except that
shall not know all my duty Of
Ishall fail to do it." .s.-,.,. =.
Hoping that those who hav,
not made up their minds to at
tend school, will do their dut!
and come fiocking home at once
is the wish of one who is a deal
lover of educational prosperity.
Sincerely yours,
JOHN M. LYKINS.
Teacher Normal Dept.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-25
School Notes.

IiC oSiiOOi oS VOob LibOtey ieAo
been in progress for over two
weeks and is doing excellent work
amid the great excitement which
was aroused by smallpox, conse-
quently lowering the attendance
in school to a great extent. We
are glad, however. that this has
abated and the condition of things
is ameliorated.
/ We hayea a corps of teachers
thisyear who are cooperating
with each other in every particu-
lar, so there is no reason why we
shouldn't have a progressive
school.
The Board of Trustees of West
Liberty should be complimented
for securing the services of Prof.
/ C. w. Craft. He is an excellent
principal, a prominet educator,
and one who has the interest of
the school at heart.
! / am delighted with the start
we have made in the normal
department of school. l believe
that we have good material with
Jus at present, and realizing that
others will fall in ranks later.
We are expecting an enroll
lment Of from 40 to so pupils in
the near future. Morgan county
has progressive citizens who are
interested in thorough prepara-
tion in school work, and a ma
jority Of whom believe in patron
izing their home county school.
A great many people don't
realize the need of normal train
ing. They don't fully realize the
need of teaching efficiency. As
is the teacher so is the school; as
is the school so is the community;
as is the community so is the
county and state.
The result of all our educational
efforts, the returns from all our
investment of money and time
for the education of the children
depend finally upon the character
of the teachers employed in the
schools-upon their mental, moral
and religious qualities, their
ideals in life, their breadth, their
depth, their fullness and fneness,
and their culture and skill in
teaching.
The normal is inseparably link
ed with the public schools of the
county. They live and breathe
! together. So teachers who are
teaching as well as those who are
Iexpecting to teach should avail
themselves of the opportunities
afforded them by attending the
West Liberty Normal this yeal
in order to obtain the training
o which will bridge them over tn,
e maelstroms Of fogylsm and inef
!. fective teachings.
d We are offering a state an,
e county certificate course whicI
!. gives the teachers an opportunit,
II of taking all of the branches
Al preferred.
! There isn't any stand-still i
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-25
Admiral Dewey Dead.

Admiral George Dewey, hero
of Manila Bay, died at his home
in Washington, D, c., Jan 16.
He was in his eightieth year and
had seen sixty-two years active
service in the United States Navy.
By priority of service A dmiral
Dewey was the ranking nayal
lofficer Of the world,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-25

clubs of which Mrs. Lykins is a
member and from the classes of
high school where the grand
children of the deceased had
membership and from personal
friends and they were very
beautiful. -Ardmore (Okla)
Daily Ardmorite.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-25
Local and Personal.

Local and Personal.
Mack G. Elan, of Matthew.
was in town on business Friday.
Wallie and Sam Salyer, of Har-
Dor, were here on business Satur-
'day.
Burns Elan, of Jackson, was
visiting relatives in town last
week.
Kelly Peyton, of Camel City,
transacted business in town Sat-
urday.
F. D. and Zen Franklin, of
Florress, were here on business
Saturday.
Will Mckenzie, who has been
at work in Middletown, O., has
come home.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Davis, of
Forest, were visiting in town
Wednesday.
Ellis Caskey, prominent mer-
chant of Lenox, was in town on
business Monday.
Master Robert Elan, who has
been attending school at More
head, has come home.
Prof. A. E. Mcclure, of Can
mel City, gave US a nice order for
stationery while in town Satur-
day.
Sewell C. Rose, of Saltwater,
District Fish and Game Warden,
was here recently on official bus
} mess.
Clayton, Herbert and Byron
I Hammond, of Forest, visited and
;. transacted business in town Sat-
urday.
e Oliver Kash. of Frankfort, and
: Glen Carr, of Ezel, visited Jas.
Y W. Davis and family Saturday
!, night and Sunday.
I Tom Fyffe, whose term of en-
listment in the U. S. Army ex-
pired a few weeks ago, is visiting
relatives in the county.
Mrs. Hendrix Dixon and little
sons, Paul and Rexford, of CO.
, lumbus, o., are visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w, G. Blair.
[ j. F. Gevedon and Chester
Ross. of Grassy Creek, brought a
load of wheat to the mill here
> Tuesday. Mr.. Gevedon became
| a member of the Courier family
: while in town.
John M. Cottle received a let
: ter from his father, R. F. Cottle,
S of Rossville, Kas., saying that he
d (R. +. was much improved. He
: has been suffering from a severe
d attack of kidney trouble.
q $25.00 week straight salary, to
!. man with rig to introduc Poultry
n Remedies. Pay every week. Ex-
perience unnecessary.
EUREKA MFG. Co.,
q 1852 East st. Louis, Ill.
e Kelly B. Wheeler, whose school
n at Grassy Creek closed Friday,
was in town Tuesday. Kelly
n will leave today for Richmond
y where he will attend the Eastern
e Kentucky State Normal for the
't remainder of the term.
u M. M. Wells, of Licking River,
e g renewed his subscription to the
- Courier while in town Tuesday,
, saying that he had recently got
- - ten information out of the paper
q that was worth several times the
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-08
Alumni Association Held
 Annual Meeting

The Alumni Association of the Brinkley High School held its annual meeting, May 25th, 1917, at which meeting the members of the 19f 7 vere welcomed into the association.
 After interesting speeches by John Baumgartner, Elmo Chaney and Oscar McCreight, a short business session was held. Oscar NcCreight was elected President; Miss Edmond Leigh Simmons. Vice-President; Miss Minnie Pearl Flora, Secretary and Treas urer; and Albert Roescher, Press Reporter. A member from each class since 1898 was chosen to give a brief history of their class at the 19lo :. oetlng.
 Albert Roescher, Press Rep.
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The ARGUS man had the pleas ure of attending the barbecue and lot sale in Hunter last Fri day. It would have opened the eys of some of our people to have been in Hunter that day and to have seen the interest manifest ed by the citizens of Hunter and the surrounding country in the success of the lot sale.
 The property advertised to be sold consisted of about one hun- dred and forty choice lots on the main street of Hunter. The ladies of the Baptist Church had prer red a barbecue and ''e vti Jig dinner for the ooc. t, everything from barbecued
 eats of several kinds to fried chicken, ice cream and straw berries.
 The lots sold like the "~"yer- bial hot cakes ard wh, le sale d'1 not get stal eed till late lu to the fact that tN- ! .... Band was expected and for some
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Folsom, Gather of the ARGUS publisher) who came to Brinkley and published the newspaper back in the seventies. He was the first citizen of Brinkley to demand higher things in citizen ship and l love his memory for the good he done in that direc- tion. You always knew where to find him and he had the moral courage to always stand for the right. He moved to Augusta in 1880.
 Back in 1891 or '92 there was some tough men and women in Brinkley, in fact they would ride up into buildings, shoot up the town, etc, and 1 was chosen as Mayor to put a stop to it and 1 did it too.
 They threatened my life but some how or other that was as far as they got. A blind tiger man by the name of Norfeet and Rufe Anderson were two men that I remember as bad men,"
 .Brinkley has improved won derfully since 1 left here a few years ago but the country round about has improved more than the town. l shall always re- member Brinkley and my friends here, andso long as I'm in the land of the living, I'll wander back to see you all.'
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The Brinkley City Builders

The regular meeting of the Civic League was held on Tues day, June 5th, at Elks Hall, Owing to registration the City Hall was not available for the meeting,
 It was reported that 10, GOO gallons of oil have arrived for the purpose of oillng streets and making Brinkley a dustless town. The streets in the business cen ter have already been oiled and in order to save service on car the work of oiling the residence district is proceeding as rapidly as possible, the sprinkler being in continuous service both night and day.
 Those who have not already subscribed to the oil fund can find particulars by phoning the President, Mrs. Benj. Emmons.
 Plans were also made to CO., operate with the railroad com- panies for the purpose of 1~~ ing the services of a mat4va at the Union Station.
 This meeting will be held at the home of Miss Sara Black, on June 18th. Members who have not yet paid the.l dues are kind- ly requested to pay at that time and a full attendance is desired.
 Secretary.
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herd.
 Admission, Is and 25 cents. 7:30 p. m. - The Artists Concert -t Schroeder Quintet - All Star, Company of Celebrities, vocal and instrumental $50 p, m.-Lecture- Efficiency and Democracy" Shepherd. Admission, 25 and 35 cents.
 FIFTH DAY 930 a. m.-Youths' Chautauqua. 230 D. m. - Popular Concert - Ellis Brooks and his Famous Chicago Band. 3:30 p. m.-Lecture-"G Ghosts, Collins and Witches "-Dr. E. L. Eaton. Admission, 25 and 50 cents. 7:30 p. m.-Grand Musical Festival -. Solos, Duets, Quartets and Novel; ty Numbers - Brooks and his Band Interlude Address - Dr. Eaton.
 Admission, 25 and 50 cents
 SIXTH DAY $50 a. m Youths Chautauqua 2:30 D. m.-Breezy Entertainment -.A, Emerson Winters Company. 3:15 D. m. = Address American Ideals = Mrs. A. C. Zehner - Southern orator.
 Admission, IS and 25cts. 7:30 D. m. A lively Half-Hour with Emerson Winters Company - Bird Warblings, pianologues and unique entertainment. 800 p. m.-Pageant-"America, Yes terday and Today" by the Young People of the Com munity-Directed by Miss Dora Miller. Admission, IS and 25 cents.
 SEVENTH DAY 9:30 a. m. - Youths Chautauqua -.- Finals in Athletic Tests. 2:30 p. m.-American Opera Quartet. 3:15 p. m.-Address-"D It Pay. Dr. Lincoln Mcconnell, Americas most popular Chautauqua lectur- er Admission, IS and 35 cents. 7:30 p. m,- The Opera - Bohemian Cir" in costume the American Opera Quartet. (The Sunday program will consist of selections from celebrated oratorios) 8:30 p. m.-Grand Closing Lecture Dead Lions pr. Mcconnell. Admission, 25 and 50 cents.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-08
|B MIN REGISTER
 IN MONROE COUNTY
fl Register in Brinkley--J John Anthony
 Jackson First Man to Register.

and H. L. Brickell were regis trars.
 In Dickson township, 42 re- gistered.
 In Duncan township or at Holly Grove, 276 registered.
 There was nothing to occur thro out the county to mar the quiet, earnestness of the great throng of citizens who crowded the places of registration.
 The day was strenous one TOT the registrars, all of whom in Monroe county refused to ac- cept any pay for their IA hours of service.
 The list of Monroe county's 1848 men is now in Washington, D. c, and will be published in the lccal papers next week.
 The Board of Exemption for Monroe county will be announced soon by the War Department and is composed of three citizens who will pass on the claims for exemptions. Out of the 1848 men registered in Monroe county probably 92 will be selected if the percentage proportion of in 20 is carried out.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-08

|rss total registration of Mon l lrOunty foots up 1848. Clar- [,,, furnished 348, Brinkley { just about the same with [Iu,t at ' o'clock Tuesday Ining. 21 peals of the big fire EIsnnounced the beginning of Listing of men between the [s of 2l and 31 subject to call I1Incle Sam for army service. |TSe End. ward and Township kstration at the City Hall, E the center of the rush all
 ! long and the first man to Ester there was a farmer Ebn Anthony Jackson" who |s south of Brinkley on the Ejtary road. The registrars ke were L. A. Waddell, Frank kdrews, Jas. L. Woodfin and h. B. Folsom.
 1.-the lst. ward Postmaster |H Stack and Chas. Duff pre- Ged as registrars and w. J. |newood was the 1st. to re- Ier. The total to register
 Ee was 76. One Syrian walk |lO miles after 6 p. m. to |gister,
 |In the 3rd ward l.. K. Brown
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-08
A LIl.-- SERMON FOR TO-DAY

Speak Lord Thp heareth.-I Sam.
 Though heraded with naugh of fear
 Or outward sign show
 Though only to the inward
 It whispers soft ond low;
 hough dropping as the mama fell,
 Unseen, yet from above
 Noisless dew-fall heed it vel,
 Thy Fathers call of love.
 l. C, WHITTIER Y~HIS.is result of the attitude into which E put by humility by disinterestedness, by purity, by camness, that have the opportunity the disengagement the silence in which may watch what IS the will of God concerning If we think of ourselves than ought to think, if seek but others welfare if prepared to take all things Gods dealings with us then may have chance of catching from time to time what God has to tell us In the Mussulman devotions constant gesture to put the hands the if to listen for the from the other world This is the attitude, the posture which minds assume if we have standngplace above and be- wound the stir and confusion and dissipation of this mortal world. A. P. STANLEY.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-08

Whereas it has pleased the Almighty God, in His infinite love and goodness, to move from us to heaven our dear brother and deacon, Ef~ Dan Malone. a 7ost esteemt and lovable Christian gentle / the First Baptist church.
 Be it resolved that we, the members, bow our heads in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well, and that we may look fora better day, when we shallmeet our brother beyond the realms of eternal love and happinessA Be it further resolved that copy be extended to the bereaved family and a CODY be retained on file or the First Baptist Church. Committee:
 B. F. Wilson, Chairman
 E. Porter
 Willis James
 P. s. Cato
 John Lynch
 Bep Jordan (Adv.)
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-08
B|d (HAUTAUQUA
 HERE OPENING TO-DAY
A Season of Finest and Worlds Best
 Entertainment.
FIRST DAY

FIRST DAY $50 a. m.-Youths' Chautauqua-Get Acquainted Time - Directed by Junior Supervisor. 2:30 p. m.-Opening exercises-By the Superintendent.
 Orchestral Concert-Hipple's Or chestral Entertainers.
 Amission, Is and 25 cents. 7:30 D. m. Popular Musical Enter tainment = Nipples Orchestral Entertainers, featuring Earl Hip pie, the Wizard of the Xylophone. 8;30 p. m.-Lecture = University of Hard Knocks "-Ralf Parlette, one of Americas Best.
 Admission, 25 and 50 cents.
 SECOND DAY 930 a. m.-Youths' Chautauqua. 2:30 p. m-Rollicking Program-Vier- ra's Royal Hawaiian Singers and Players. >
 3:15 p. m.-Address-"Rags and Rain bows Harold Morton Kramer Soldier, Author, Editor.
 Admission, IS and 35 cents. 7:30 p. m.-Snappy Concert, in Native Costume-Vierra's Royal Hawiian Singers and Players. 815 p. m.-Indian Entertainment = Songs and Stories of the Red Man lhart and Martha Gale Admission, 25 and 50 cents. THIRD DAY 9:30 a. m-Youth's Chautauqua 2:30 D. m.- Delightful Male Quartet Melodies - The Chicago Male Quartet,
 3:15 p. m.-Dramatic Recital-Maude Willis, Chautauqua Favorite. Admission, IS and 35 cents. 7:30 p. m. - Music to Gladden. the Heart Quartet numbers and solos-Chicago Male Quartet. SIS p. m. - Lecture - Hon. Thomas Riley Marshall.
 Admission, 25 and 50 cents.
 FOURTH DAY 9:30 a m-Youths' Chautauqua-Bet- ter each day. 2:30 p. m. = The Best in Music Schroeder Quintet-An organiza- tion of high class. 3:15 p. m. = Address = Babies and Folks'-Dr. Robert Perry Shep-
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|heneer Citizen Tells of
 ksfly Days in Brinkley

came to Brinkley in an OK Ieon in 1872," said Ex-Mayor M, Norman, who now lives h his daughter, Mrs. Aydlot, laGrue, but who was visiting
 Bnnkley during the past Continuing he said: There
 only four men living who s citizens of Brinkley when foVed here, Reese Bunch, Dan nmlnS, Billy Pugh and Jas. bnn, ST.
 moved from Pine Ridge gre was farming in 1872, and gan work in the saw mill of
 n Black which was south of n' about a mile. I boarded n Mrs. Black just four weeks
 nen moved my family. In 'lne saw mill was moved out nlle east of what is now the 70 station and 1 was promot-
 rom laborer in the saw mill assistant to Joe Tomlinson in
 alce of the company's store. 'a'ked 4 years there and be- B Bookkeeping.
 n 1882 the present Brinkley
 works < Mfg. Co. was or Elled z and l was elected Sec'y
 Treas. This company built
 narrow guage Batesville & 1Aley Ky, B miles north out Dilnzley and then "A miles 'sOuth known as the Brink
 helena < 1. B. Rv. which
 'S the Arkansas Midland Msl' Wm. Black, who was |'ae. se head of this company, died
 M and Brinkley lost a most \. Esrful friend.
 |,5as lss first lodge in BrinkIey was |" " l, and 1t was the K. of H. [pr.,ll ! Joined, Maj. Black, J, N. nAl'SOn' Joe Tomlinson, Dr. [p p,, ana other members told ks,. 'iie llrSC to furnish a ! |a, Tor the order but strange nay be, all of these have |TSsli sila l am yet living.
 :. e iirst man ever in Brink \, axe tand and make a \, 'ri Oer'.r morals and civic "'lng was Capt. w. w.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-08
STATEMENT

With sincere desire to provide for the people of the people of Brinkley and surrounding territory the ad vantage of high ard helpful entertainment the 2 undersigned became guarantors for the Lincoln Chautauqua which begins in Brnkley Friday, June 8th
 We consider it the finest Chautauqua entertainment that is available in America and feel that every loyal citizen wsapprecate efforts and will do all possible to assist by the purchase of season tickets.
 The season tickets S2 co for adults LOO for children provides admission ALL of the IA entertainments cash admission of which will be 35c and soc, children half price.
 We felt in guaranteeing this several hundred dollars that the entire people of Brnkey would enjoy and appre ciae these splendid entertainments The guarantee that if the people do buy the 400 tickets that the guranors must go down their pockets and the oss Cash single admissions do not help the guaranors at all Help yourself help your home town and help those who are trying to build the town, by buying ticket,
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The oulnIns rhss Does Not Atisct The Hssa

Because of it's tonic and laxative effect, LAxA- TIVE PROMO QUTNINEis Better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nsrv nor ringing in head Remember the full name and 'Hok for the signature of E. w. GROVE. 25c.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-08

reason failed to arrive and MT. J. s. Hasselden and P. w. Wells would not start the selling until they had done everythin g in their power to carry out their advertisement, however when the sale did get started it went with a whoop. Every lot in the subdivision was sold by four o'clock.
 The lots averaged about fifty dollars each. The free lot went to Mrs. M, Hofzinger. We under- stand a number of houses are to be erected at once. P. R. Ander- son of Zent will begin the cree ton a handsome bungalow at once, John Taylor, a we'll known rice grower, will move to Hunter, in fact this sale will mark an epoch in the history of this growing little city and we advise the people of Brinkley now to set up and take notice for Hunter is a coming town.
 The men who pulled off this
 
 big sale Haselden and Wells are contemplating opening an office in Brinkley and making their home with us with the expecta-
 n of devoting their whole time .o .oosting and advertising Ark sansa. Both of these men are bachelors and it does look like with the number of good looking girls residing in Brinkley that we ought to land them here per- manently. 1t has been our pleasure have had several hl's ,sT actions witt them
 iure in recomr l.
 high class, h.. or aDle Gve. men and boosters.
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F. L. Major Jas. L. Woodfn Wilson Sharp Gus Rusher Fred Rusher w. E. Butler c. F. Greenlee Tim Shults
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-09
Was in Direct Path of Ships
from New York to Medi-
terranean Ports
STEAMED AROUND
NICOLL'S VESSEL
Then Bore on in a New Direction, But
Did Not Signal - Identity Unknown,
But Captain Gave Good Description OF
the Ship.

NEW YORK. March 9.-The presence
Of vessel, suspected as German
raider iu the sen lane Travelled by ships
running hctwecu New York and Mcdi-
tefraucan ports. was reported by Capt.
y. NJ. Niroll ~ the American steamship
Suruga, which arrived here today from
llayrc aud the AZORES
capt. Nicoil said that when the sur.
uga was north Of the Azores ON Feb.
- IN the direct track of The New York.
Ncditprrmcm trade hc sighted %
struge Vessel bearing down upon him.
The Vessel steamed completely
around Or Suwga, stopped and then
bore oil ,pl u new direction. She dill
not signb the Suruga. Capt. NichoIl
said, aud H. did not learn her identity.
although be- wo. able 10 give good
description os the vessel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-09
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Carrie \. Perry of Frost street
is IN with pneumonia.
T. ". kucch returned last night
from "A business trip to Boston.
Mr. aud Mrs Godfrey Crosby have
begun housekeeping in their home on
Grove street.
Mrs. y. T.. Clark and Mrs. G.. 4.
Wright of South Vernon are spending
the day IN town.
Miss Ida Higgins Of Hin-dale is
spending the day in town with her sis
ter, Mas. Harold Webster.
Morgan Delaney of Bristol. Conn.
who has been spending a few days here.
wilI return to Bristol tomorrow.
Charles r. Aher, who is employed
by the Vermont Printing company, is
III in his home on Forrest street.
Mrs. /. NJ. Hunt and daughter. Eliza
beth, OF Bellows Falls, have been
guests this week in the home of Mrs.
Hunts brother, ". G. Halliday.