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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
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LIEUTENANT ROSSITER
BATTLE.SCARRED HERO GIVES
INSIDE FACTS ON CONDITIONS
.e BEHIND GERMAN LINES.
SAYS GERMAN PEOPLE STARVING
Says German Women Are As Brutal
As Men. Hospital and Prison Con.
ditiOns Unspeakable.


listed with the Canadian troops in
1914, and saw service on the Belgian
front during the early stages Of the
war. and then to be taken prisoner by
the Germany during the battle of Sane
tuary Wood, gave his lecture to a
crowded house at Central opera house
Tuesday evening. A large number OF
business and professional men from
Manchester and surrounding towns
met at the Globe hotel at 6 o'clock for
dinner, and following the dinner
Lieutenant Rossiter spoke for a few
moments. During the brief time the
lieutenant related many Of the more
humorous phases of life in the allied
armies. His talk at the hotel was
heartily applauded and proved of un-
usual interest to the men. The Com
mercial club had as its guests beside
Lieutenant Rossiter, Lieutenants
Harold Pride and Harry K. Davis,
two Manchester boys, who have risen
to prominence in electrical lines, and
who have just completed courses OF
intensive training at Fortress Monroe,
and will soon be with the fighting
forces in France. Short talks were
given by both of the men, as we'll as
by number of others.
In the course of his lecture the Ca
madam asked himself and answered
several questions. Among these was
the familiar one, "Is the United States
at War with the German government
or the German people?"
Hate Everything English.
"The German government and the
German people are one," he said in
reply to this question. There is nc
division between the two. Germans
and Germany hate everyone and every
thing English. They will fight both
with all their power"
While confined in German prisons
Lieut.. Rossiter had an opportunity tc
see the food conditions in Germany
Potatoes and vegetables are plenti-
full" he said. but meat is almost
unobtainable and meat to fighting
man is absolutely essential. For this
reason German people are becoming
under7nourished and their health is
becoming undermined"
During the entire time I was con-
fined in German prisons not once was
my hunger satisfied. While wounded
and in German hospitals neither mol
German wounded had enough .to~ eat
What we had was not good food"
Lieut.. Rossiter told Of the work o1
the German Red Gross. In only one
instance he found that it in any way
compared to the Red Cross Of the
allies. es-t .=
German Women Brutal. :.
One thing in particular he empha.
sized. That was the cruelty Of Ger.
man women to English prisoners. The
German women he said were unspeak'
ably brutal to English prisoners.
FM"No man who has ever been e. a.ypris:
oIer in Germany will harbor any sym:
pathy for the German women" he
said. For the children he may fee
sorry. They will have hard time
But starvation will seem too good fol
the rest of the Germans, particularly
the women" a.
The thing that most surprises the
German is the ever-present smile on
the faces of the English prisoners
This to. them is the biggest mystery
of the whole affair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
At the HOSPITALS,

Fred Kohler, Jr., of State Center,
had his appendix removed at the Dea-
coness this morning. His condition is
satisfactorily.
Lewis Chipokas an employe of the
M. & st. l.. car shops, is at the Dea-
coness with a. fractured right foot,
caused by heavy iron bar falling on
the injured member. An operation will
be performed on the foot Monday
William A. Dibbern, 107 South Sew
enth avenue, is quite ill Of pneumonia
at the Deaconess. His condition today
was fair.
Mrs. T. Yamko, 9o3 South Sixth
avenue, submitted to an operation for
varicose veins at the Deaconess this
morning.
Charles W. Nelson is at st. Thomas
receiving treatment for hard case
of grip.
Mrs. George Peterson, five miles
northeast Of town, who has been q
patient at st. Thomas following an
operation for gall bladder trouble was
able Friday to leave the hospital and
go to the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
c. w. Nelson.
Thomas Malloy, of Rhodes, who was
operated on for appendicitis at St.
Thomas, Friday, was getting along
satisfactorily today.
Mrs. John Setback, a patient at ST.
Thomas following an operation for
cancer was gradually growing weaker
today. Not much hope for her recov-
cry was held out.
John Boles, Of Toledo, at the Dea
coness following an accident in which
he lost leg in buzz saw, was about
the same today. His condition is quite
serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
Tn. ps..r. Land Tortoise.

The camel Is not the only animal
that carries It's own water supply.
citic states and on the great midland
plains which is quite as wonderfully
adapted for desert life as Is the camel
This creature Is the desert land tor.
toise.' 1t is native Of the arid re-
gions OF California and Arizona. II
possesses membrane attached to the
inner portion Of the shell. and this
membrane Ia nearly always filled with
water. sometimes as much as pint.
It is thought that this water Is derived
from the giant barrel cactus" where
on the tortoise feeds.-New York Tele.
graph.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
PoMerful Plea.

It is told of Rufus Choate that on
one occasion he appeared in court to
defend blacksmith whose ironwork
had been seized by creditor.
So powerfully did the great advo-
cate depict the wrong which he con-
tended had been done to his client and
so graphic was his description of the
extern. to which the forge had been
stripped that the blacksmith, who sat
near by, suddenly burst into tears.
why. Tom" said sympathetic
friend, what's the matter with you!
What are you crying about"
"Oh. dear me-" replied the black
smith between his sobs. II had no idea
had been so abominably t-t-treated"'
New York Telegraph.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
Rev. =. a Smith Lose. wife.

Word to the Times Republican from
Cedar Fails tells Of the death in a
hospital there of Mrs. Richmond A.
Smith, wife of Rev. Mr.. Smith, who
will be remembered by many friends
here. Mrs. Smith was the only daugh-
ter of the late Capt. Il. S. Foster, OF
Eldora and Audubon. Rev. Mr.. Smith
is son Of the late Plat A. Smith, Of
Green Mountain, and was graduated
from the high school here with the
class of 1879. Mr.. Smith Is Baptist
preacher, and has recently settled at
Corning as pastor Of the church there.
Mrs. Smiths body was buried at
Audubon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
MISS eoUSUM WEBS.
sookkeeper For T.-R. Would Surprise
Friends By Mariana

word to the Times Republican from
rlarlon this afternoon tells of the grant
lns OF license there at / O'Clock to
ralph Lipps. aged 20, and Ella Bous,,n,
aged rs, Of this city. 1t was presumed
at the clerks office that Mr.. Lipps ana
ms bride-to-be had gone to Cedar Ran
lus TO be married. The presumption
was based on the fact that the witness
on whose affidavit the license was
granted, lived in Cedar Rapids.
Mr.. Llpps and Miss Bousum Left ,b;s
morning on an eastbound Northwestern
Train. AS far as known no anno,nce-
ment was made here of their intendet
marriage. Mr.. Lipps is employed as =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
Awful Ihouaht.

Favorite foods that mother used TO
make were the topic OF conversation AZ
the boarding house table. after nu-
merous lnterchanges came a lull. Then
a callow youth. whom bashfulness
usually kept silent, broke it with this
bombshell
"D-d-d-did any Of you ever eat sauer'
kraut with whipped cream on ltF'-"
New York Times.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
JOHN SlEG VERY SICK.
Relative Hastens to Corpus Christi,
Tex., to Bring Him Home.

Relative Hastens to Corpus Christi,
Tex, to Bring Him Home.
Relatives of John A. Sieg, of this
city, received telegram from him at
Corpus Christi, Tex, today saying that
he was so sick he wanted to return
home. He asked that his brother, T.
A. Sieg, come for him. The latter is
in California. c. E. Smith, a half
brother, left today for Corpus Christi
AS far as known Mr.. Sieg is suffering
with a bronchial trouble. with which
he was afflicted when he went south
last fall to spend the winter.
George A. Sieg. brother, who has
been spending the winter in Des
Moines and Waterloo. with his sons,
was In the city today. His son. STAN
ley A. Sieg, accompanied him and
spent the day here on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Mrs. H. bennett, 913 South Second
avenue, was hostess Friday afternoon
to the regular meeting of the Snow
flake Club. whose members presented
her with gold thimble. The after
noon was pleasantly spent in crochet
ing and with fancy work and musical
numbers by Mrs. O. E. Ghere. In a
guessing contest the prizes were won
by Mesdames Roy Cotton, Lee Everist
and C. w. Lurvey. Mrs. 0. e. Ghere
assisted the hostess in serving refresh
ments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
Did Assessor Miss You?

The assessors have completed their
canvass of the territory and If they
missed you, you had better arrange to
see them at the office. They must
hand in their reports for approval Of
the board of equalization which meets
next week. F. H. Har, assessor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
.ALsloN wins TOURNAMENT.
Triumphs Over STATE Center "Y'
Groups in Morninu Games.

Albion county Y. NJ. c. A. boys de-
feated state Center in both games Of
q basketball tournament played In the
local association gymnasium this morn
ing. The Albion first team had little
trouble in defeating the State Center
first team 10 to 2, with Rinden's play
Ing featuring. The second game. be-
tween the second teams. proved the
more exciting of the two. At the end
Of the game the score was 4 to 4, and
In the extra five innings Albion tossed
In free throw, winning the game. The
line ms. w.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
A Sad Prsdicament.

Mabel was so mortified at the
Pouch mansion the other night. Flo
What happened? Mabel wanted to
laugh in my sleeve. but had on my
decolete gown and had to hide the
laugh In my glove.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

In honor Of L. E. Matson, who leaves
soon for visit in Florida, the mem
bers Of the Red Rose Sunday school
class of the Methodist church. Of
which he is teacher, entertained Fri
day evening at the home Of Miss Bina
-Doty, 500 North Second avenue. A bus
mess meeting was held and the re-
mainder of the time spent socially and
with music, after which the hostess
served refreshments, assisted by her
mother Mrs. A. r. Doty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

l.. A. Eker left this morning for La
fayette. Ind. to visit his brother,
Charles Eker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

John Hurlburt, who attends school in
this city, went this morning to Mount
Vernon to spend his vacation with his
parents, Rev. and Mrs. r. f. Hurlburt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
Flush Main, Tuesday Niaht.

The city water mains will be flushed
Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday,
nights. NJ. s. Mcfarland. councilman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Next market sale at Marshalltown
Saturday. April I, Look for large ad in
Monday evenings paper. Plumb Bros
Mason & Shoemaker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. David Weatherly, Of
Liscomb, returned home this morning
after Mrs Weatherly had undergone an
operation at the Deaconess for the re-
moval of growth from her jaw.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Gowdy, of Fergu.
son, were in the city today on their wa!
to Story City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

See me for that painting and paper
ing. The best of material, the best
of workmen, and done when promised.
Phone 1893. w. A. George, Jr., 122
West Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Hope 10 the most beneficial Of
al the affections and doth much
TO the prolongstion Of life II II Be
not too often frustrated, but en-.
tsrtaiosth the fancy with an ss-
psctation Of good.--Oaoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

In honor of Miss Lois Jessup, who
leaves the first OF the month to make
her home in Mt, Vernon, Rev. and Mrs.
w. NJ. Baker entertained the choir Of
Central Church of Christ Friday even
ing The evening hours were enjoyed
with games, after which the hostess
served refreshments, assisted by Lois
Patton, Airline Urban, ana Helen
Ira vic ssyAG ~ f.f1- o. rt-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Miss Frances Moscrip left Friday
evening for weeks visit with friends
in st Paul
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Wanted - Experienced housekeeper;
good wages. Phone 536. - Advertise
ment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Miss Doris Collins left this morning
for Mankato. Mimi, to visit her sister.
Miss Jean Collins.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Sidney Johnson leaves tonight for a
stay of a few days in Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

linemAn for the Marshall Telephone
Company. Miss Bousum Ii a daughter
OF q. w. Bousum, 516 South Fourth
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Mrs. George Molencamp, of Hampton
returned home this morning after Il
visit with Mrs. Nate Rerwill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
Rapid delivery. Phone 1ss1.-Adv.
s@A4# s.---------- ~ " -N. l1
DR.. Billiard, osteopath. IL West Main.

1t Is now up to the jury. Read article
on page ten.--Advertisement ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Claude Glass, linotype operator
employed by the Times Republican,
leaves tonight for his home in SPRING
field, Mo-, where he will remain for a
visit Of q few weeks with relatives.
The girls Of Mrs. J. sF. Hoover's
Sunday school class of Central Church
of Christ held box social Friday
evening at Mrs. Hoovers home I'LL
West Boone street, to make money to
fix up their class room at the church.
Twenty-Five young people attended
and enjoyed the evening with games
after which the boxes were sold.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Alice Dougherty, of La Plata,
Mo-, left Friday for her home after a
visit with her son, II. B. Dougherty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Miss Ethel Guthrie, who teaches
school at Webster City. arrived home
Friday to spend her vacation with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Guthrie.
Miss June Baker. Of Des Moines, who
also teaches at Webster City, is here
with her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

l am right up to the last clock tick
when 1t comes to tips on decoration.
welcome your business and your
friendship and I will gladly assist you
in any possible way. Make your ap-
pointments W. A. George, Jr., 122
West Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Evidence all in. Read article on page
ten.--Advertisement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Miss Hazel Stoddard, of Hampton.
who has been visiting at the r. b.
Silence home. returned to her home
this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Carl Gustafson left this morning for
Radcliffe, to spend his spring vacation
with his grandmother. Mrs. Anna Seq
len. He will also visit relatives in Gar
den CITY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

My whole time is devoted to my dec
Grating business and your interests. If
you want the best call me. w. A.
George, Jr., 122 West Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Mrs. w. G. Gemlo, of WATERFOWL, S.
D., wife of w, @. Gemlo. who was for
merly master mechanic here of the M
& st. L., arrived in the city Friday
evening for a weeks visit with Mrs
Charles VySkocil
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Miss Virginia Bentley, of Urbana, ILL.,,
who attends school in Chicago, arrived
in the city today to visit her grand
mother, Mrs. w. E. Smelling.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

War prices are not in effect in Mar
shalltown or Marshall county in some
lines. Evidence all in Read article on
page Observation-Disclosures,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Mrs. e. X. Mcconnell and son Mel
vile left this morning for a visit with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl.
Il. Mills, in Spirit Lake
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31
GdllRs,8epubltaa
CITY IN F,RIEF
Murray. jeweler, upstairs.

Murray. jeweler, upstairs.
Dr. Burkhart. osteopath. IA w. Main
Evidence all in. Read article on page
ten.--Advertisement
| Sidney Johnson leaves tonight for a
stay of few days in Chicago.
Wanted - Experienced housekeeper;
good wages. Phone $40. - Advertise
ment.
Miss Doris Collins left this morning
for Mankato, Mimi. to visit her sister
Miss Jean Collins.
Mrs George Molencamp, of Hampton
returned home this morning after Il
visit with Mrs. Nate Rerwill.
| Mrs. Alice Dougherty of La Plata,
No. left Friday for her home after a
visit with her son, II. B. Dougherty.
|
Miss Hazel Stoddard of Hampton,
who has been visiting at the r. b.
Silence home. returned to her home
this morning
Mrs. E. X. Mcconnell and son Mel
vile left this morning for visit with
| shS Aoi hhSi pdlSHlS, MI. Sluu MIS-.
Il. Mills, in Spirit Lake
War prices are not in effect in Mar
| shalltown or Marshall county in some
! lines Evidence all in. Read article on
page ten--Advertisement
| My whole time is devoted to my dec
Grating business and your interests. If
you want the best call me. w. A.
| George, Jr., 122 West Main.
| Miss Virginia Bentley, Of Urbana, Ill.,,
who attends school in Chicago, arrived
in the city today to visit her grand
mother, Mrs. w. E. Smelling
Carl Gustafson left this morning for
Radcliffe, to spend his spring vacation
with his grandmother, Mrs. Anna Seq
len. He will also visit relatives in Gar
den City.
Mrs. w. G.. Gemlo, of Waterfowl. S.
| D., wife Of w, G.. Gemlo, who was for
merly master mechanic here of the M
& st. L., arrived in the city Friday
evening for weeks visit with Mrs
Charles Vyskocil.
am right up to the last clock tick
when 1t comes to tips on decoration.
welcome your business and your
friendship and I will gladly assist you
in any possible way. Make your ap-
pointments. w. A. George, Jr., 122
West Main.
Miss Ethel Guthrie, who teaches
school at Webster City, arrived home
FRIDAY to spend her vaca ton with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Guthrie.
Miss June Baker. of Des Moines, who
also teaches at Webster City, is here
with her.
In honor Of Miss Lois Jessup, who
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-31

Dr.. Burkhart. osteopath. IA w. Main
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-07-18
noon with Gladys Jaastad.

noon with Gladys Jaastad.
Mrs. H. l.. Hanson and daughter
Christine, were business callers at
E. G. Roed's last Tuesday afternoon.
Gust and Clarence Olson have been
doing some fencing for Mrs. Hanson
the past week.
A party of autoists from DEBORAH
came near having a fatal accident
Sunday might. In an attempt to
pass by buggy their car tipped COM
pletely over the bank on the grade
north of Austen Peterson's. We
understand they all escaped with
slight injuries.
The Ole Dotseth family were enter
tanned at Math. Dotseths in DEBORAH
Sunday.
On account of all the rain, hayi1g
is much delayed among our farmers.
We hope for better weather after
this.
A number of our young people at
tended the barn dance at Geo. Malli's
near Freeport, last Thursday night.
Conrad Johnson called at Ole Hau-
gems Sunday afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-07-18
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Office of Comptroller Of the
Currency.

Washington, June 10, 1911.
WHE,REA by satisfactory EVIL
dence presented to the undersigned,
it has been made to appear that "Ihe
National Bank of DEBORAH" In the
city of DEBORAH, in the county OF
Winneshiek, and state of Iowa, has
complied with all the provisions OF
the Act of Congress Ito enable Ma
tional Banking Associations to extend
their corporate existence and tor
other purposes" approved July ~
1882;
NOW, THEREFORE, l, Thomas
P. Kane, acting Comptroller of the
Currency. do hereby certify that
THE National Bank of Decorah' II
the city of DEBORAH, in the county OF
Winneshiek, and state OF Iowa, Is
authorized TO have succession for the
period specified in its amended ar.
tic.es of association: namely uatli
close of business on June 10, 1887 f.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF Wit
ness my hand and Seal OF ONCE this
fifteenth day of June l9l7.
+. =. KANE,
Acting Comptroller of the Currency
Charter No. 50Sl.
Extension No. $3.50. -o-f
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-07-18
PLEASANT VIEW.

July 16, 1917.
Toe Bechman visited with MS
friend Robert Zimmerman, on sun
day. o,o
Mrs. Henry Boechman, of Ossian'
was a caller at the Fred Gerleman
home
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zweibohner
and children spent Sunday at the
Fred Zweibohner home.
Joe Mallers is working for FREQ
Zweibohner at this writing.
Ldstor Kipp spent Sunday with
Eddie Kipp. W.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kipp and Mr.
and Mrs. Herman Kipp spent SUNDAY
north OF Ossian
Mrs Theo. Haugo and children OF
DEBORAH. sent few days at the MIS-
Lena Ende home.
Manda Jaunet visited a Few days
with home folks the past week
Mr. and Mrs. John Wiltgen spent
Sunday at the jim Peyer home.
Fred Jaunet and sisters were POST
vile callers one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Collins and chill
drea were Sunday guests AT the D.
Wiltgen nome. IAN
MIR. and Mrs. ole Hauge ana son
were callers at the Mrs. Lena hhue
home ord
Mr. Hugo Desc, of Calmar' any
Mrs DIESEL of Festina, were NlS-tols
at the John Collins home one uas
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thuente OF
Fort Atkinson, were VISITORS al 'h'
John Collins home on sunday 49,.
Aneeline Boechman assisted Mrs
Fred Gerleman with her WORK ie"
DAYS the past week. ,o, III.
some of this vicinity attended .n II,
lawn social held in the Porter farf
on saturday night. All reported
4 dance was held at the John VIII
gen home on Monday.