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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

The motor truck ordered by the
county several weeks ago, arrived
Thursday OF last week and was imme-
diately put in operation with the road
work in the county, the truck being
used to haul gravel, etc.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

"a Gallagher. an cid time Hurley
7'drht' was renewing acquaintance
N''r TINS week Mr.. Gallagher was
p'7 Oh our pioneer residents and con
l'''ro saloon and restaurant here
until about eight years ago, when
'rIt for the west. He is now To-
F'ird at Watkins, Mont, where he
'1ddttrd a large ranch. This was
- 'Fst visit to Hurley since leaving
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

A dance for the benefit Of the Red
Cross will be given by the local coun-
ell of the National FraternaI League
at lionlno's hall next Wednesday
evening. July L. Music will be fur
nishrd by the Melody orchestra. Ad-
mission 81 80.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Spiffer-I have often wondered at
your briiliancy. your aptness at repar-
tee. your Whifrer-if it's more than
a dollar, old top can't DO thing for
you. I'm nearly broke myseIf.-New
York Times
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

For Sale Fifty acre farm two miles
north of town Good house. barn and
store house Also all farm implt-
ments, cattle and horse. Farm has 10
acres standing maple. And also the
residence in Hurley for sale or rent.
Inquire of II. LeGendre, Box ~.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Constipation causes headaches. sal
low color, dull. sickly eyes, makes
Won feel ont OF sorts all over. Hollis
trr's Rocky Mountain Tea IA thOro
cleansing laxative remedy. Doe j
+. Sullivan
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Anderson, who
had been visiting here as guests at
the John Ohlin home, returned last
Saturday morning to their home at
IIibbing, MINI. Miss Agnes OHM
accompanied them and will visit at
Hibbing
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14
GETS IS MONTHS AT WAUPUN
Man Arrested at Quincy Pleaded Gull
ty to Charge of Larceny and is SEN
tenced-Deserter From Navy.

Wednesday, Ashland Press con-
tanned the following account of the
sentencing of Charles Nilbon, alias
p. c. Lamb, who was arrested at
Quincy for stealing money from a
lumberjaCk
Charles Nilbon, alias p. {.
Lamb, received a sentence of rs
months at Waupun i'll circuit court
before Judge G. n Rislord, Lamb
pleading guilty to larceny, the
charge preferred against him. He
admitted also that he was a desert
er from the United States navy,
and after his term at Waupun may
have to face another charge from
federal authorities.
Lamb was arrested at Quincy for
stealing a $50 bill from a drunken
lumberjaCk. He was in that town
with Duluthian named NOEL, and
together they were attempting to
organize a local l. W. w branch.
Lamb, or Vilbon, gave his story
10 the judge as follows:
In June, 1913, Lamb and a
partner deserted from the L. 5
Dreadnaught Georgia, stationed at
Newport, r. /. AT the time he
was serving as a water-tender at
salary of S72 per month, and had
completed four years of naval sci
vice.
Since the time of his desertion
Lamb and his partner have been
on the Great Lakes. On June Sth
of this year they arrived al Duluth.
The two men went to the | WV
hall, and Lamb told his partner he
was going to join.
" Don't do it; it will mean only
trouble to you" advised his friend.
Contrary to the advice of the man
with him, Lamb joined the organ
ization and was told 10 accompany
NOEL, an organizer, to Quincy,
where local would be formed.
While in Quincy Lamb saw his
chance and stole some money from
a lumberJaCk, but was seen in the
act, and later was arrested
am a deserter," Lamb It
peated to Judge Risjord at this
point in the story. Officer Cod
dington, local navy recruiting
agent. was summoned by the Judge,
so that the question of his desertlon
might I've taken up with the proper
authorities.
." know that man" exclaimed
Doddington, staring in amazement
at Lamb as he entered the room
He served on the Georgia with
me and was a member OF the crack
racing crew. Don't you know
me 2" he queried OF the deser;cr
"Coddington, who is acting as
recruiting officer in Ashland at
present, was formerly a member of
the Georgia crew.
A telegram was Immediately sent
TO federal authorities at Milwaukee
to learn what disposition should be
made of the case. Let the law
take its course, , came the an.
swer'
Lamb was brought back to Hur-
ley and Wednesday morning was
taken to Waupun by Deputy Sher-
i'll Frank Nolan.
Taken Up Three heiters, one
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Joe DaPra, age 80, died last Fri
day at the Union hospital at Iron
wood. He had been employed as
miner at the Cary mine and made his
home in the Cary location. He
leaves wife and four children
in Italy. The funeral was held
Monday morning from st, Mary 3
church with burial in the local Gem
eterY.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Mrs. Chas. Freberg and children
lhd Mrs A Fitzsimmons, who had
'rrn visiting their parents. Mr.. and
NIs. Andrew Anderson, returned to
DaIutA last saturday morning.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

George Backlund, who has been
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Victor Backlund, at Cary, returned
to Detroit Thursday evening, where
he is employed in an automobile fac
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Mrs. John Sealy and children re-
Amed Sunday evening TO their home
i Green Bay after ii week 3 visit
lrrr with Mrs. Sealy's parents, Mr..
lnd Mrs. " +. Paynter.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Mrs. +. A. Shores. of Ashland, a
Red Cross worker, was guest of the
Hurley members of the organization
yesterday. In the afternoon she gave
a lecture on Red Cross work at the
court house and also a demonstration
on cutting and sewing. A luncheon
was served at Red Cross headquarters
a noon.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

For Sale-I offer my home for sale
on Second avenue north. Furnace
heat; all modern conveniences. In
quire of Mrs. Sadie McPhail, IIur-
ley. 2N-t4
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Misses Maude Sealy and Hattie
Hubbard chapeTOned Mrs. McCamus'
Sunday school class on an outing at
Mercer Thursday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Misses Alice and Julia Harrington
have joined their brother, Neil, at
the state park at Trout Lake for an
extended stay.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Misses Anita and Valerie LambriN
went to Ashland Wednesday, where
they are The guests of friends at "A
cabin party on Madeline Island.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. James Meade had as
their guests this week the Sisters of
the Villa Scholastic at Duluth. They
left yesterday for a visit at Iron
River.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Miss Mary Flanagan. of Minneapo-
lis, visited here this week as guest
of her classmate at Sinsinawa, Miss
Mildred Meade.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

The Children of Mary entertained
Wednesday evening at st. Mary ;
hall in honor of the girls who have
been away to school.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Mrs. W. c. Trezona and Mrs. Ma
riOn f. Reid returned Wednesday
from a few days visit with their sis
ter, Mrs. Marks, at Park Falls.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

The roll of honor in Saturdays Du-
nlh Herald contained the name OF
'hdr F. Perciyal, of Hurley, who
qIlstrd in he regular army.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. II. f. Newly, of Ar
mott, Mrs. John Hermak, of Stevens
Point, and Mrs. Fred Davis, of Mer-
Ger, were in town Thursday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

!. Mr and Mrs, Charles Bonino left
sst Saturday for visit with their
laughter, MIS- Minkler, at Buhl,
dmn4s0ta.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

The Nomen's Benefit association of
Pr Lady Maccabees will hold meet
7gs at Bonino's hall every third Wed
lrsday of each mouth, beginning
I'Iy nth. Hattie Reynold, Record
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Miss Vera Swanstrom departed
larsday evening to join party of
aonNood people for an outing on
Ech0 Lake at Mercer.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Joe job agent for the L'UmOne. a
new Italian newspaper established AT
Pueblo. Col, was in Hurley this
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Mrs. NJ. j. Parr, of Chisholm,
Mimi, is here on a visit at the home
of her brother, IL. +. Poole.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Frank Downs arrived home yester-
day morning from Philadelphia, where
he is attending a medical college.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

For Sale A piano, stove and chairs
used in moving picture theatre. In
quire of Sam Gertz. 27-2t
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Joe Seamens left yesterday for
Rochester, Mimi, where Mrs. Sea
mems is receiving treatment.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

|Mls. Il. f.. Savage aud children left
'hogsday morning for visit with
eatlyrs at WaYtrly, Mimi.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Miss Evelyn O'Brien, of ST. Paul,
a former teacher III the local schools,
is a guest at the T. +. Egan home.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Miss Agnes and GeOrgiana Boying-
ton spent Wednesday as guest Of
their cousin at Morse.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Taken Up Three heiters, one
black and white, one red and white,
and one red, about a year old. own
r. please come and pay for keeping
and advertising teps, and take ami
mails away.
Zg-Zw Mrs. FKtD llAWN.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Mrs. Joseph Watkins returned
Tuesday to Fond du Lac after visit
here with her mother, Mrs. Nettie
Sealy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Mrs. Hagen, of Woodruff, spent
Sunday here as guest of her neice,
Mrs. Robert Erspamer.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Frank Marta, John Calyi, OF Mon
treal, and John Moline have been in
Milwaukee during the week.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Feel mean, cross, ugly, sore at your
II and everybody else. Do you know
I aat Is wrong: Your stomach is out
Y "hack HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
TN lea viii put ~ back. Taken to-
'hgh'' tomorrow will be right. Don't
ah' '.ac. Tea or tablets. j. f. Sui
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

4 SON was born July 3 to Mr.. and
h.. Ed. Mccarthy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

II F. Sullivan and sons have been
pending the week on an outing at
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Miss Sadie DeForge, OF Houghton,
is here on visit at the CharbOnneau
hnmp
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

BAY Your paris green at the Whit
ban Pharmacy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14
Phone your news items to the News

Miss Gertie Newett IS the guest of
friends at Pelican Lake.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Mellen VS.. Hurley at the local park
here tomorrow. Game called AT 2:2O.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

Miss Lena Flemming, of Ashland,
was weekend guest OF Miss Marie
Sealy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14
Hurley Presbyterian Church.
Copper St, Hurley, Wis.
Sunday, July l..

Sunday, July =.
Preaching services at l0:3n a. n
Rev. Charles " Fraser, of Brsse-
mer, Will preach.
sunday sctBol at 1913 Hezrkiah.
hr Faithful King. II ChF0n ~,
Italian Conference on Religion. tn
CHESTER l.. HAEBIks, Minister.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-14

week
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
Mt. HermOn.

Mt. Hermon, Sept. TO-
The Era-Leader:
The Mt. Hermon Agricultural
High School opened it's second
session today with the following
faculty: Prof. W. H. Burns, OF
Webster parish. who comes to
US highly recommended, is a
graduate of L. S. u, with a
thorough course in Agriculture,
Prof. Joe Day and wife, Mrs.
Carrie Gravenburg and Miss
Bessie OFT assistants. These
are all first class trained teach
ers. A large crowd of patrons
and friends we're present to wit.
ness the beginning. One hun
dred and five pupils responded
to the first call and everything
bespeaks the best session the
school has ever had. Supt. D. Il.
Struggled, Mr.. Rabb and Miss
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
Hackley Meeting.

The Washington Parish Bap-
tist Association convened in the
new meeting house of the Bap-
fist church at Hackley last Fri
day morning.
The organization was effected
by the election of NJ. A. Ih'gpen
moderator and Charles Gayer
clerk.
There were present several
representatives from the various
departments of the organized
work of the denomination: Dr..
G, H. Crutcher from the State
Mission Board, Prof. 3. God
bold from Louisiana College. Dr.
E, O. Ware of the Louisiana
Chronicle and DR.. SchilllDg from
the Baptist Orphanage.
All the churches with one ex-
ception were represented
Splendid reports showed that
great progress was made in
most of the churches. Plans
were laid for a decided advance
along all lines Of church work.
We came to high water mark
Sunday morning when the debt
| was lifted from the new meeting
house at Hackley and left the
church rejoicing,
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
A Flag Raising will be one nota=
BILE feature of the days program.
Watson arrived after the opening
owing to bad roads.

Watson arrived after the opening
owing to bad roads.
Prof, Meadows and wife left
last Saturday for the new posi-
ton the Prof. has as assistant
teacher in the Agricultural
school at Rock Hill, S. G. They
will 90 via Alabama where Mrs.
Meadows will stop for a visit to
her parents. We wish the Prof.
much success in his new field.
Messrs Hardie and HOmerCar-
t1r and Alton Richardson motor
ed up from Sunny Hill Saturday
afternoon, Hardie leaving on the
evening train for his school work
al Pioneer in West Carrol parish
where he has been teaching Tor
past three years.
Mr., Ed Mizell who is sick with
typhoid fever we are 9lao u
know is better.
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
Interesting Message.

We reproduce below a letter
from a regular subscriber and
one who retains such interest in
hishome parish even after years
of residence outside her borders,
that all in Washington are inter-
ested in his home messages.
Oakdale, La. Sept. g.
Dear Mrs. Brock:
I would like to
have you send my paper to Oak
dale, La,, as we are located over
here on our own place near tbs
High School. | will say that it
is sortse school too, as there was
something over 800 last Monday
on. the opening day.
l am in the employ of the In
dustrial Lumber Company, no"
serving them as their office man
at the Oakdale Mill. This com
pany is one of the largest con-
Germs over in this part of the
state, having three mills and
logging them all from the SAINT
camp in the woods. Trusting
that everybody in the old home
Parish is getting along nicely.
| am, yours very truly,
D. G. Green.
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
GIVE POULTRY PLENTY
OF PURE WATER

Water Is very important part of
the ration required by poultry. The
body Of an average mature hen con.
tains about So per cent water. An
egg is about 7b per cent water. All
feed consumed by poultry must be
softened by water to prepare 1t for the
digestive process. Blood is composed
very largely OF water, which serves
to carry red and white corpuscles I'd
the different parts Of the body to
nourish the needy tissues and elimi-
nate waste products. Water is just as
important and valuable as feed in
maintaining tho body health Of the hen
and as 4 factor In the maximum pro-
duction OF eggs.
Supplying water once or twice a day
II not sufficient. Pure, fresh water
should be available to poultry at all
times. It serves not only the purposes
mentioned, but to lower the body tenn.
psrature Of the hen. This Is done by
4 system Of evaporation through the
breathing organs which is the cause
Of hens holding their mouth open and
breathing rapidly on a hot day. The
faster they breathe the more rapid
Is the evaporation through the lungs
and tho lower 10 the body tempera-
ture.
The average flock OF one hundred
hens will use about five gallons Of
water daily during the hot season.
Considering both the present prices
Of feed and the relative value Of feed
and water in the ration water has a
feeding value Of about twenty cents a
gallon. AS water costs practically
nothing, there is no excuse for neg.
lecting this very important factor In
feeding poultry.-A. F. Rolf, Live
Stock Extension Service, Louisiana
State University.
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
Rub-My- Tism -Anticeptic, ADw]
pain, stops putrefacation'
Sheriff Sale. No. 1900.
Thos. Chesterman
vs..
]. |. Waller Tie 60.

Notice is hereby given that , ny,m -
of an order of seizure and say n
out of the 26th Judicial DlstfIcin y, -
of La, in and for Washington
in the above entitled CAUSE,
to me directed, l will proceed Il d,
at public auction to the last anu
est bidder, on
Saturday, September ~ w.
at the principal front door Of t1ss asts.
house at Frankinton, a.! !,;sI S s
the legal sale hours for Judcs~,t, 49,, n
the following described ProPsso,u" sou 81
ing and situated in Washns
ish. La, to-wit: n
One Hupmobile, Model INV ~
5e95l, together with all su's i,s
thereto and in any wise belonsD9
Terms of sale-Cash with O'
appraisement. ,a,,. ]
This the 4th day Of Sept, .Gss|
| ]. E, Ratsm'a'
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
Notice to Creditors.

In the Matter of the Succession \
Isaac Roberts, Deceased.
26th judicial District Court
Louisiana, for Washington
Parish.
Notice is hereby given np
creditors Of this estate, as well
to all other parties to show csas
within ten days from notihcau1
hereof (if any they have or Guy
why the final account preSene1
by o. C. Tynes, administrator \
this estate, should not be appp''
ed, homologated and disposlusI
of the funds be made accordlne'1
BY order Of the Court. Ausu
18th, 1917.
[Seal] M. A. Thlgpsp'
2o.22 Clerk Of Coaf|
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
Washington Parish Fair.

The Times is in receipt OF the
catalogue and Premium List OF
the Washington Parish Fair,
which was printed by the Era
Leader at Franklinton. The
book is we'll printed and in ty.
biography and arrangement is
very attractive. The fair will be
held in Franklinton on Oct. II,
IS and 10, and promises to be a
splendid success as in the past
Washington Parish is one OF the
few which holds a free fair
Live stock and agriculture are
the principal features Of the fair
The Amite Times.
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
Demonstration HOnOrs First
Draft.

The whole of FranklintOn
marched in a body to the depot
Sunday at 1890 to do honor to
the first five of the selective
draft from Washington Parish.
An hours program was given
just proceeding the arrival of
the north bound train, M. A.
Thigpen acting as director Of
ceremonies.
The crowd formed in two
columns at central square and
headed by the honorees and
speakers of the occasion pro-
ceeded to the gravel square
around the depot when the cere-
monies were opened by prayer
by Mr.. Cavington, principal OF
the high school, followed by
America" most heartily sung
by the whole crowd.
The chairman then made an
Introductory talk and presented
District Attorney j. Vol Brock,
for the opening speech.
Mr.. Brooks talk on the "Selec
tive Draft" with his eulogy tc
these Noble Five" who volun
teered in place of the first five
drawn out, was received with en-
thusiasm by the crowd and was
followed by Judge P. B. Carriers
splendid words of encourage
ment and council to the heroes
of the occaion, and his pledge
to them in his graceful anc
touching style OF the loyalty anl
support of the home guard
thru all their trying experiences
brought forth a round of ap
plause and q most touching dem
onstration.
A closing prayer was pro
nounced by Mr.. D. A. Self ane
a farewell handshaking followed
and when the train came into
the station the boys were hoist
ed,upon the shoulders of thei,
enthusiastic admirers and borne
in triumph thru the crowd an,
gently deposited in the coach.
These boys, Roland Breelani
and Clyde Carter of Sunny Hill
VIM. Smith and Martinez Moal
of Bogalusa, and Ernest Gyle
Philips of Hackley, constitut
the required per cent for Wash
ington parish for the first cal
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
The Times takes the present

The Times takes the present
opportunity to extend its thanks
to the management of the Frank
linton Era-Leader for courtesies
extended us while our press was
out of commission. A good
neighbor is more to be desired
than very fine gold, and we have
one in our Franklinton Contem'
pcrary.-Tylsrtown Times
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
Off To The Navy.

Another one of our boys has
been added to the ranks at the
front. Walter G.. Jones who re-
signed his position on the local
faculty and volunteered his SER
vices TO the navy department,
left Wednesday for Norfork, Va.
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13
Notice, Tax Sale.
To JOHN A. GALLOWAY,

To JOHN A. GALLOWAY,
Sandy Hook, Mss.
You are hereby notified that Dur.
chased at tax sale at Franklinton
| Washington Parish, Louisiana, o.
June IS, 1917, the following describa|
property, situated in Washingta|
Parish, Louisiana, to-wit:
Forty acres, being sci of ned, sx|
70, TIP. / S. R. 10 east, st. Helena Nst|
idian, in Parish of Washington, La.
Said sale was made for the taxes foil
the year 1915, as assessed on the tu|
rolls for said year, said taxes sa|
costs being as follows;
State Taxes. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. NJ
Parish Taxes. .................... lA|
Confederate Veteran Tax....... ~
Special School Tax. ls|
Good Roads Tax .A)
Two Mill Road Tax. ...........,. ~
Interest. ...........,..... VI
Advertisement. t.................. lsl
Sheriff's title. Ml
Cost of recording said title In
conveyance records. .......... la|
Cost of this advertisement. 49,. 4a|
Total. ....................." hS|
Title from J. E. Bateman, Shenll
and Ex-Oficio Tax Collector, to ms|
was recorded in conveyance recors|
of Washington Parish, Louisiana, o.
July II. 1917, in conveyance book =
page 3S1.
This notice is given that you ml
redeem said property from said y
sale within the time and upon =
terms and conditions as required
law, should you desire to do So
Bogalusa, Louisiana, August I, 10y
| B. H. BUCK
The Era-leader., 1917-09-13

and every one of the five volun-
teered for the first call. They
left Sunday to 60 direct to Camp
Pike, Ark.