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The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
Department Store Retails Lumber

A Portland, Ore, department store has
broadened its field by establishing lum-
ber section where patrons may purchase
material in short lengths and small guam
titles. This innovation was made in order
to provide a way for the retail lumber
dealers to dispose of odds and ends and
use the package delivery system of the
department store. thus reducing the cost
of haulage.-Popular Mechanics Maga-
zine
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

II may be carburater that 10 wanted.
Like the magnetic. the life Of a carDu.
rator is long. The needle valve may need
replacing or a float may be wateriogseo
II II Is Of cork, oil. puncture6 II OF metal
but its replacement Is a simple matter.
II is the same with water pumps, fan
puiieys. pistons and other parts. The
dealer selling them. after adding the
price OF his labor to the initial cost OF
the car and a good profit, can still sell
them for far less than the cost Of manu-
facture.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
ALUMINUM FOR Augos.

Aluminium came into its own in 1916.
This tough, light metal was used extern
sively in the manufacture of motorcars.
reducing the weight Of automobiles by
hundreds of pounds and thereby cutting
down the wear and tear on tires and other
parts. Aluminium pistons, oil pans. splash
pans, valve mechanism covers, rear axle
parts. bodies, splash guards, tenders,
hoods and even the large parts of the
engine now are accepted facts. Engineers
are working on engines of cast aluminium
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
WILL INCREASE OUTPUT.

The scripps-Booth output will be great
ly increased this season. While this COM
pany will not attempt to enter the ranks
of the big producers the number of cars
built this year will allow a much wider
distribution than has been possible In the
past.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

From the hens viewpoint, water is worth
Just as much as feed. for she can't make
an egg with either one alone Therefore,
the man who provides high-priced feed,
hut neglects the water supply. is making
a great mistake and will have to be con-
tented with limited egg yield.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

More than 10000. 10000 board feet of
merchantable lumber are estimated to
be standing in the 5000 square miles OF
public forests in the Philippines.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
Entertained EnglewOOd
United Brethren Aid

Sweet peas, Glove pinks, roses and
tulips were in the many bouquets ar
ranged and presented to Mrs. Henry
Pascoe when she entertained the Engle-
wood United Brethren aid Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. Minerva Rowe presided
over the business meeting, Mrs. Alonzo
Palmer read an original article "Dit-
ferent aids / have attended, " which
was very pleasing. Mrs. Frank H. Neff
chose "The life of Clara Barton = for
an appropriate article, as all are in
terested in Red Cross work now. The
lunch was served by the hostess, assist
ed by Mrs. Frank H. Neff.
Those present were Mrs. Minerva
Rowe, Mrs. Walter G. Ackerman, Mrs.
10. A. Lockard, Mrs. S. P. Hale, Mrs.
NJ. Lodar, Mrs. G. L. Davis, Mrs. A;
NJ. Wilson, Mrs. E. Horton, Mrs; Will
Ruth, Mrs. Alonzo Palmer, Mrs. Frank
H. Neff, Mrs. A. M. Essom, Mrs. Mar
garet Hummels, Mrs. Katheryne Rowe,
Miss Martha Chase,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
RED CROSS DOINCS
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As soon as the names are sent into
the chapter headquarters, Monmouth
win be credited with 90 additional mem
bers, Silverton with 321 and several
other auxiliaries with from thirty to
fifty members each. Many auxiliaries
persist in sending in money without the
names and stub numbers of the mem
Ibers. At present the chapter member,
ship is 6ls2, three having been added
by Turner since yesterday. =,
Messers Walter Denton and David
Eyre and Mrs. E. S. Seley visited M0r-
ply Honor lodge auxiliary at the state
prison last night, and were very much
surprised at the interest taken. This
auxiliary is now one of the largest IN
the chapter according to figures sent IN
to date which give it 1873 members. Al
pha auxiliary of Woodburn also ranks
high. with a membership of l53-
Victor Point sent in several pair Oh
paiamas this morning, and took out
more material to be worked up into sup
plies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
Three Are Killed Of
American Legion In
the Canadian Army

London, July 26.-The American
legion-Canada Is little vanguard Of
American boys-won their objective
in the latest fighting on the Canadian
front, but paid in the loss of three
members.
Unofficial lists today gave the three
killed as:
Lieutenant A. R. Minard, of Boston;
Lance Corporal E. f. Monrooe, of
Charleston, W. Va.
Private c. Winnham, machine gun
ner, of Buffalo, N. W. :.
s'We went over at exactly Z a. m. ;,
said Lieutenant Frank H. Burr of Col
umbus, Ohio, today, describing the ae-
ton. Everything went splendidly. !
got one Prussian guardsman myself.
He had brother in San Bernardino,
Cal, and couldn 7 get over his surprise
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

their home in Portland yesterday.
Charles P. Winters, of Portland, who
is connected with the construction OF
the new inter-county bridge, is in the
city, making his home at the Bligh no
tel.
Louis steelhammer, of Pendleton, is
in the city. He is brother of Oscar
steelhammer, Of the county assessor s
office, who is now i'll with the rheum-
etism at his home in Silverton.
Elmer NJ. Hulden, of Seaview, Wash,
secretary-treasurer of the Columbia Riv-
er Cranberry Growers association, is
spending few days in Salem visiting
with his brother-in-law, Frank G.. Mey-
ers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
PERSONALS
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AL Mishler left the city this morning
for Molala.
r. J, Huffman, of Jefferson, is reg
5atered at the Bligh.
DR.. o. +. Heisley, of silverton, was
visitor in the city today.
John M. Gentry, OF Independence, is
in the city today on business.
II. Bowker, of Portland, is in the city
for few days, and is staying at the
Righ.
X. l.. Coliett, Of Portland, was in the
city last night, looking after his bust
Ness interests here.
George II. Stimson, Of the Bur
sOughs Adding Machine company, is in
the city on business connected with the
adding machine industry.
Mrs. George King and daughter, Vir.
ginia, who have been spending the week
81 the o. J. Schei home, returned to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

that there were Americans in Canadian
uniform.''
Burr said Minard, Monroe and VIM,
ham were killed by shell fire. Minard
was wounded in the head, arms and
legs and died in "a hours. Burr was
one out of sixteen officers who escaped
without a scratch.
Lieutenant Harry Nelson OF Detroit,
a minister s son, was shot in one arm
and Lieutenant Max Foster OF Traverse
City, Mich, a Cornell man, was hit IN
the back by shell fragment. ieuten-
ant Fred Falconer of New York was
slightly wounded in the face and mack
Corporal Mcclure, formerly Of the
United States coast artillery, suffered
a slight head wound and 2. N. Keenan,
of Seattle, formerly Of the University
of Washington, had painful shoulder
wound.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
MEDroRD is PREPARED

Medford, Ore, July 26-Fearing trou-
Bile with the /. w. W., owing to the pres
ence of number of agitators in the
Rogue River valley, the Medford home
guard and the local branch of the Ma
tional Rifle association today formally
notified the county authorities they
were ready at any time to take up their
arms and repei an /. w. w. uprising.
A special meeting of the council will
be held late today to consider the situa-
fion
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
FIRED FROM PARLIAMENT

London, July 26.--Lawrenee Ginnell,
independent Irish nationalist member,
was forcibly elected from the house of
commons today and suspended from his
scat as the result of sensational
charge which he leveled against the
government He declared to the house
that the authorities were plotting to
take his life in order to manufacture a
conspiracy which they could blame on
Irish Sim Feiners.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
AN OLD TIME TRAGEDY

Auburn, Ore, July ga tragedy of
co years ago when Auburn was pion-
eer mining town of several thousand
persons was uncovered here today with
the finding OF the skeleton of a man
and flintlock bearing the date lS44 in
the hills near here. Identification is
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
ASKS NEARLY SIX MILLION

Washington, July 26.-Secre-
tary of War Baker this after
noon sent to the house commit
tee on appropriations estimates
for $5,9l7, ,S7S, ,247.9s additional
war expenditures.
Baker asked deficiency ap-
propriations totalling $5,275,-
753,756,9s, and supplemental ap-
preparations of $642,l24,59l for
the signal corps and the army.
The largest single request was
for $2, ,46s, $4,000 for armament
of Notifications. Engineer OPP
erations in the field and the
medical and hospital depart
ments asked for appropriations
of $100,OOO,00O.
l. L.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
HE WAS IMpERTINENT

Washington, July 96-British Ambas'
sador Spring Rice was "imperunent
in writing a letter to Senator Hale OF
Hale S suggestion-advocat-
ing improvement of Portland harbor for
war purposes, Senator King, Utah, de-
elared in the senate today. King refus'
cd fo Withdraw his statement.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
vHNEzELos SHOWS uP

Athens. July 26.-Premier venezelos
leappeared in parliament today, the
first time since establishment of the
rev regime in Greece. The premier per-
fcnally read the eonvocation assembling
the chamber.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
BORN

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YALES-To Mr.. and Mrs. William M.
Yales, at the family home on North
Church street, at 1880 this morning,
6 nine pound boy
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

There will be a meeting Of the VIII
lsmette Valley Peach Growers at the
Wheatland ferry Saturday afternoon at
2 O'Clock for the purpose of establish
ing a uniform price scale for the coming
crop. All peach growers are rekuested
to attend.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

BUCKINGHAMA-At the home of her
father, W. H. Armstrong, who resides
on the corner of Bush and Saginaw
streets, this afternoon at 1890, Mrs,
Leroy Buckingham.
Funeral announcements will be made
later.
GARRISON--In Portland, Thursday
afternoon, July s6, 1917, Mrs. AIDE,
line Garrison, age 2s. The funeral
will be held from the Webb & Clough
parlors tomorrow afternoon at 2:30.
She formerly lived in Salem aud has
a sister here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

Art Kolstad, of Hood River, formerly
"A Salem man, writes Ivan Martin that
he recently gave a benefit ball for the
mess fund of the local artillery com
pany with the result that $l0l were
turned over. He is the proprietor of
the Hood River theatres.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

George Orr and Charles Wilson, both
OF the L. C. Smith Typewriter company,
motored through the city yesterday on
their way to Portland from vacation
in the Alsea country. They were accom-
panied on the journey by their wives.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

ACcU1ulug 20 CUuuty 1tulV 4IsptttUI
Constable, the prunc crop of this county
win be better than expected although
the long dry spell has taken the mois-
ture out of the ground, 1t was thought
Of first that the crop would be far short
on account oil the large number that
would drop, but it appears that the fruit
is hanging on better than expected and
filling out with promise Of fairly
large yield.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

Charles K. Spaulding, president og
the Spaulding Logging company, ar
rived in Salem last night from Portland,
where he has been for the past two
recovering from serious oper-
alton. He is now able to walk a little,
hut is very weak. He is reported,
though, as feeling very well.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

The Statesman Publishing company is
installing a new Monotype caster for
the setting of advertising type. The
machine arrived this morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
THAT agreement between Joe McAl

That agreement between Joe Meal
lister and the state house girls is being
faithfully performed. They appeared at
the bean patch yesterday evening minus
the overalls. But in fun dress with
fces and made gallant assault ON the
weeds. Some patriotic citizen placed an
American flag in the center of the
fatek.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
All Around Town


E. H. Roberts and wife returned from
10 days vacation which was spent in
the Toledo country.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

Marriage licenses were issued by the
county clerk this morning to Russell h.
McCallister, a farmer of Pratum, and
verna Marie Ludi, also of Pratum; and
Lowell Blair, farmer of Marquam,
and Mona Hickox, of Scots Mills.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

Davies Place LAT s. Commercial, can
dies, soft drinks, Davies pure ice cream.
Open from 7:30 a. m. to IL p. m. BIZ
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

Or. D. x. Beechler, dentist, 2o2 U. s.
Bank bldg. Fifteen years experience.
Most modern office equipment in the
valley. Sundays by appointment. tt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

The river will soon be at the law wa
ter mark, as the gauge showed but !
foot above that mark this morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

The Grahamona docked this morning
at 1880 with pile driver for the new
bridge work in tow. She left imme-
diately after delivering the machinery,
returning to Portland where she will
get more machinery for the construction
Cf the bridge.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

G.. E. Cox purchased new 1917 cleo
trically equipped Harley Davidson mo-
torcycle yesterday from the local deal
ers, Scott & Piper.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

In answer to the startling complaint
filed against him by Nina Riches, Els
worth Riches today filed a statement
of his side of the case of marital in
elicity which is up to the court for
solution. She alleges inhuman conduct
on his part and cruelty and personal
indignities.
He admits they were married at
Orange, California, in 1915, and that
they now live near Woodburn. He
says she refused to do. the necessary
housework and expressed an aversion
to taking care of the baby and refused
to nurse it. He says she would not do
washing as she termed it "nigger s
Job" He says he loves her and the
child and that there is no other diff
Guilty between them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
COMING EVENTS


Tomorrow.
July 27,-Band Concert, Wilson
park, 8 p. m.
July 27-August 8. = Oregon
Christian church missionary
convention, Turner Taber-
nacle, Turner, Ore.
July 27-August 6. = Baptist
Young People Is Union Sum
mer Assembly, Fairgrounds.
July 31-August 12.-United
Evangelical camp meeting, 4.
Quinaby Park.
August 17-Iowa picnic, state
fair grounds.
September 24-30.-State Fair,
Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

q the pfluSe.
8. M. Calkins, of the Coast Culvert
& Flmae company, of Portland, was
visitor at the office of the state high
way commission this morning. He was
I (endeavoring to interest the commission
IN metal culverts for the highways that
are being built.
| H. j. Wenderoth and wife, accom-
panied by James Mcfarland, the men of
the party connected with the Ladd &
push bank in Salem, will start on mo-
tor trip to Marshfield Saturday evening.
They will spend some time fishing along
the Coos county lakes and streams, and
viii return by way of Crater Lake.
They will take about Is days for the
journey.
j. g. Husser, of Fre5no county, Cali
| fornia, is here with his wife and three
children, and is domiciled at $40 North
Fourteenth street. The Hussers intend
to spend the coming year in Salem with
the hopes of benefiting Mrs. Husser IS
health. They are well pleased with the
city and climate Mr.. Husser was form
erly in the grocery business, and may
enter that business here, if desirable
| opening is found. T1
| Crater Lake is now proving Mecca
for visitors, and among the vacationists
who are intending to enjoy that sum
1ner resort are George HI. Riches and
wife, of the Ladd & Bush bank, and Mr..
end Mrs. A. j. Carman, of Roseburg,
who will motor to the lake Saturday
morning. They will continue their jour
ney after short stop there will Will
90 to klamath Falls, and Shasta
Springs, Cal. They expect to be gone
ebout three weeks.
Miss Margaret Hodge, employed in
the corporation commissioner s office in
the state house, leaves this evening on
the Shasta Limited to spend several
months in Los Angeles, Cal. She ex-
pects to return about Christmas but
may stay the entire winter. Her aunt,
Mrs. d. b. Taylor, of Los Angeles, who
has been visiting in the east, has been
visiting here ON her way back to Cali
| fcrnia and persuaded Miss Hodge to go
with her to the southland. Mrs. Taylor
visited with Mrs. William Craven, of
| Independence, a few days.
.
Immediately. after the showing of the
fire prevention films at Ye Liberty
theatre this evening, the regular theatre
d ogram will be given Manager Bligh
pllowed the fire prevention committee
to use the theatre for showing of the
films, which showing will be at Z
| o'clock. The regular show will begin
! n s o'clock. After the films have been
,un. and the lecture concluded, the com.
mittee appointed by Mayor Keyes will
ladiourn TO the Commercial club rooms
to hear the report of the fire inspection
Of Salem. which was made by the fire
marshal's force. This report is expect
cd to be quite complete and in detail
those who wish to see the fire films
can do SO by securing passes from
Chairman William McGilchrist.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

CONTRACT is LET
Washington. July 26-Lindgren & 60.
of San Francisco, have been awarded
the contract Tor the national guard
camp for Palo Alto, Cal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

Cassius c. Kinney was appointed
guardian of the estate of James Lang
ley, aged 10 years, by Judge Bushey
today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

Midget Market open every day, 2eo
State. I-2o
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

u, Special meeting of Pacific
x lodge No. so, A. F. s. A. NJ,
IA this evening. Work in the NJ.
,KCSA. M. degree. Visiting brethren
MY welcome.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

The Macabees will send large dele
cation from the local lodge to Silver
ton tomorrow night to visit the lodg'
there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

In the matter of the estate of James
T. Fitzpatrick, S. S, East was appoint
ed administrator ON petition OF var
ginia Fitzpatrick. The property IS
valued at $4,000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26
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COURT HOUSE NEWS

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

The final account of John Hahn, ad-
ministrator of the estate of j. William
F. Bectow, filed with the county court,
shows $413.92 in cash. August 27 was
the date fixed for hearing objections
to the account.
On petition of Ed Ringstad, Judge
Bushey appointed him administrator OF
the estate of Bertha Ringstad, who died
November 12, 1916. The property is
valued at $1,000 and Joseph JJ, Keber,
j. w. Eber, and George May were ap-
pointed appraisers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

An inventory and appraisement OF
the estate of Julia A. Young filed with
the county court shows the estate to
have a value of $1,000. William
Wright, Arthur Annas, and @ M. Cum
mings were the appraisers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

8. M. Calkins, of the Coast Culvert
s. FluIae company, of Portland, was a
visitor at the office of the state high
way commission this morning. He was
Tendeavoring to interest the commission
ip metal culverts for the highways that
are being built.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

Midget prices, 2eo state. Midget Mar.
ket. 7-2o
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

Mrs. A. G. Turneaure tEffie Boggs)
arrived in Salem this morning to visit
her aged father, Mr.. G. v. Boggs, of
55S South Nineteenth street, and brings
with her two fine Wyoming boys for
grandpa s inspection.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

Corporal w. R. Putnam, of Company
M, will return to La Grande tomorrow,
sfter short furlough spent with his
relatives in the city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-26

DR.. stones Drug Store makes free
delivery. Phone 35.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-10-05
NEVER MORE WILL
"OI-D OAKEN BUCKET"
HANG IN THE WELL

The bone dry law was hard enough
but, shades of Ponce de Leon, they
have gone and put the old well on
the square out of business. 1t has
always been said that if ever man
drank from that well and left Mari
eta he would have to come back.
Like a murderer will come back to
the scene of his crime there was
something uncanny about it. But
Thursday morning when the top was
taken off so the grading for the
paving could be done, it was seen
that surface water had been draining
into the old we'll and it was dangerous
to drink from it! So it was ordered
filled up and the concrete and bricks
will soon forever hide the old spot
that made the "Old Oaken Bucket"
famous.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-10-05
E&.GOV. BROWN is g
BACKING w. J. HARRIS
IN RACE FOR SENATE.

E@rmer Governor Joseph M. Brown
syass ha town for short time yester-
6ssy, and announced himself for Wills
lsaga1 J. Harris for the senate, say
iNQg
II see that Hon, William J. Harris
bxes announced that he will be cam
dbsaose for the United States SEP
ate. =
81 intend to support him, not enly
because of his capacity for filling the
Office most acceptably to the people,
but because Of the high favor IN
which he stands with the president
and in othe present crisis it is my
Judgment that our state ought to be
represented by those who will CO.
operate with che president. Hence,
as l have just said, | shall support
Mr.. Harris, and hope he will be elect
ed ."-Atlanta Constitution.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-10-05
ALLATOONA CREEK TO
Be DRAINED BY
NEXT JUNE
Contract Has Been Let For
Big Ditch To Reclaim
Much Fine Land

The contract for the drainage of
Allatoona Creek has been let by the
drainage commissioners and prepar-
ations for work will begin at once.
Thompson and Mosely, of Atlanta,
will do the work and the contract calls
for completion by June 1, aext. This
will be in time for corn crop to
be planted next summer.
The work will begin as soon as the
boat for the dredging machine can
be built and the machinery installed.
The boat will be built at the upper
end of the stream on the Ship pro-
perty, and will float down as it cuts
the ditch. 1t will taken about sixty
days to build the boat.
The ditch will be cut down the bed
Of Allatoona creek to Moore's Mill
shoals in Barlow county, and also on
the west fork of Allatoona for about
a mile and half from the junction,
Proctor and Butler creeks will also
be ditched beginning just below Ac-
worth on the Dixie Highway and run
ming to where it intersects with ALA
toona.
The drainage commissioners for
this project are Judge N. A. Morris,
and Messrs. Roy Tippin and R. M.
Arnold. Col. Joe Abbott is secre-
tary.
The cost of the work will be about
$32, 500 and 400 acres of fine land
will be reclaimed for cultivation.