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The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
DEEDS Of RECORD
RECENT REAL ESTATE DEALS N
MAHASKA COUNTY.
Warranty Deeds.

e. T. Gerischer to Lena Gerischer
jGme as deed above Cons $1.00.
H. L. Boylan and wife to Merritt E.
Broughton PIT of | S of NV NE Sec
IS-75-16 Cons $3.50.
Hettie w. Harrison and husband to
H. H. Dickens PIT. NV Sc Sec 1855
Cons S1.O0.
Margaret e. Kirk unmarried to H.
l.. Boylan PIT of S or NV NE Sec 2S-
1915 Cons $1.O0.
Geo. w. Way and wife to A. C. Rog.
ers, pit. lot in NV Sc and pit, lot
1 SW Sc Sec. 16, lot l NV Sc and
lot 2 SW Sc Sec. 16-7-15--Cons. $4,-
900.
VIM. ID. Taylor and wife to F. v.
Mathes, lot of |. s. of SW SW NE
and lot l of /. S. NV Sc Sec. 1875
15-Cons. $500.
Martha j. Earring and husband ct
al to Charles S. Eisiminger, pit. lot
of S. d. of lot IL of l. S. of NE NV
Sec. 19-75-15-Cons $1,000.
Mahaska County State Bank to Reed
G. Leona B. McMurray, pit. lots 8, 4,
blk 81 o p Oskaloosa, cons $100.
A. j. Bensmiller and wife to c. A.
Davis lots II, Is, 10, 90, 81, Wave
land. Cons. $4,000.
John w. Coffin and wife to H. b.
Kirk Sc SW NV and PIT. NE NV SW
sec. 1S-77-16, Cons $10O.
Same parties TO Anna May Richards
lot 2 of S, w NE SW Sec. 13,77-16,
Cons s1.00.
Referees Deed
G. C. 0ryis. Referee to Abba Shan
non, pit Lot / Of S of N NV NE
See. 2i-77.16, Cons. $500.
Tax Deeds.
T. E. Graham Treas to f Gerischer
under NV SW Sec 35-76-l6
Cons $6.17.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
BIC GRADING JOBS
ARE TO BE LET BY SUPERVIS-
ORS ON MAY II.

Mahaska County Board of Super.
visos will meet on next Friday, May
IL, to consider contracts for cutting
down and grading the hill on the New
Sharon road north of the Gibbs Hill,
where the road will be brought to a
permanent grade, requiring the move
ment of about $4,000 yards of dirt.
Also bids will be opened and the
contract awarded for the grading of
the hill on the Glendale road, north.
east of the Gibbs Hill.
County Engineer Jumps report,
read before the supervisors in their
regular monthly session held the
first of the month, mentioned the rap
id progress being made with the
Skunk river improvement. A new
bridge will be necessary three.
eighths of mile south of the Par.
ker bridge, On account of the
Strengthening of the river channel.
The opening of new tnoroughfare
into Oskaloosa, from the south, is
being planned. 1t is proposed tc
put into shape the road and bridge
crossing Muchakinock Creek, on
Eleventh Avenue. The new route
would eleminate bad railroad cross.
ings on South ID street With a new
cement culvert at this point, prop
erly graded by cutting down the hills
to the east and west, a comparatively
safe inlet could be opened for use
avoiding all but one railway cross.
ing.
All bridge and road work in Ma
haska county is being held up by the
bad weather The new bridge on
the Iowa City road has been delayed
by the rains. Concrete for the cas-
abutment was being poured before
the work was interrupted.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
OFFICERS TRAINING
SUGGESTIONS OF CANDIDATES
FOR FORT SMELLING CAMP.

The following suggestions giving in
formation and advice to the men who
are preparing TO attend the officers
reserve training corps have been is
sued:
'1,-Candidates should be careful to
wait until they get notification from
the Commanding Officer, Fort SMELL
ing, Minnesota, that they have been
accepted. Notice win be sent only to
those who have been accepted. There
are now about $500 applications from
whom $500 will be picked Immedi-
ately upon receipt of notification 10
report, close your affairs and start for
Fort Smelling at once. The delay
should not exceed twenty-four hours.
Buy your ticket for st. Paul and take
receipt of railroad agent for amount
paid. The receipt will entitle you to
reimbursement by the United States.
"2.-No deposits for equipment or
uniforms will be required.
''3.-Baggage should be reduced to
a minimum
"4.-Outside clothing and equipment
will be furnished yon upon arrival.
"5.-IG you have uniform, wear il
and leave your civilian clothes at
home.
"6.-The plan is to have about 600
men report daily between about the
10th and 14th. All candidates must
strictly adhere to the instructions they
will receive. ....
Make application if you have not al
ready done so to John McCutchen,
Oskaloosa, Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
PRICES VERY HIGH
HEATING AND PLUMBING FOR
NEW DoRMIToRY.

Only three bids were sent in on the
pfcmbing and heating of the new wo'
mems dormitory at Penn College.
These bids with three proposals for
wiring the new women's dormitory
building, were opened at the Penn
Gymnasium at three o'clock Monday
afternoon.
The plumbing cost is enormous
War time conditions have boosted ma
terials to eXorbitant prices. The fig
ures submitted for the Penn job bord
cred around $4,000.
According to the dealers in mater
ials, instead of building material TAX.
ing the usual ten per cent jump at
the last raise, the price was boosted
forty Per cent.
Proposals submitted Monday follow:
Wells & Stump of Oskaloosa, plumb
ing and vacuum cleaner system, $12,-
94S; heating $12,5S5.
Ewinger Company of Burlington,
plumbing and vacuum cleaner system,
$13,105; heating $12,43S.
Carstens Brothers OF Ackley,
plumbing alone, $12,SS4; heating Sl2,.
565.
Inland Electric Company of Des
Moines, electrical work, $500.
Capital City Electric Company OF
Des Moines, electrical work. $2,4S4.
Fred Bernick of Oskaloosa, electric
al work, $2,636.94.
Wells & Stump with a total figure
OF $25,4S3 We're given the contract for
and heating, and the vacuum
cleaner system. Fred Bernick Jr, cleo
trical contractor was awarded the con
tract for the electrical work.
Bids for the erection of mems gym
nasium and central heating plant
were opened at three o'clock this af-
t.inoon at the Penn College Gymnas-
ium.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
OFF To THE NAVY
THREE KEoTA YOUNG MEN ARE
BANQuETED BEFORE GOING.

Keota, May 5.-Three of Keotas
young men who have recently joined
the navy left for Davenport Satur-
day morning. From there they will
be sent to state headquarters in Des
Moines and from there to a naval
training station, probably Waukegan,
H., for six months preparation for
actual service. The young men
were Paul Fitzgerald, who was with
Co. X, LIST |. N. G., on the border last
summer. The others were Lyle
Greenwood and Fred Cady, seniors
in the high school. They were the
guests of honor at an eight o'clock
breakfast given in their honor by the
high school seniors at the Roach res
taurant on Friday morning. The
class and the high school faculty
were the guests and the breakfast
was a substantial token of esteem
and honor. The table decorations
were flags.
The junior-senior banquet which
marks the beginning of commence
ment festivities was held at the Com
mercial hotel Friday night and was
a very happy occasion. The two
classes and the faculty were the
guests. There were pretty decora-
tons and an excellent program of
toasts.
DR.. +. o. Pershing and son Orivlle
left Saturday morning for Waupun.
Wis, where Orville owns twenty
acres of rich land which he expects
to devote to the raising of onions this
season. His father. who feels the
heed of vacation, expects to spend
ut least part of the summer with
him. Mrs. Pershing will join them
when she returns from the west
they shipped car Of household
goods which they will need for light
housekeeping. They hope the out.
loor life will benefit the health OF
the entire family. DR.. Pershing has
been wanting to take some post grad
uate work and unless he is called
home earlier he will spend the late
summer in Chicago specializing along
ZONE line. The carrying out of these
plans depends upon whether or not
Uncle Sam needs him for he expects
to offer his services to the govern
ment. The doctor and Orville start
I'd for Wisconsin in their two cars
but were a little dubious about the
'oads The family expects to return
to KeOta in the fall and Orville will
probably enter college.
Shriners Dave Teuscher, John
| iEeiser Jim White and Ed Kifkpat.
lick attended a Shrine meeting in
)ttumwa Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Nelson are at
nome from California where they
jpent the winter.
The w. f. NJ S. met with Mrs. D.
,. Martin Friday afternoon. 1t was
uest day and there were nice re-
reshments.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
PURDY To PREACH
GRADUATE OF PENN WILL DE-
LIVER BAcCALAUREATE.

Alexander C. Purdy, of the class o.
1910, has been secured to give the
BaccalauTeate sermon this year. Mr..
Purdy, while in Penn, won honors in
different college activities, was prom
inent in athletics. in oratOry and de
batting, in the christian work of the
college, and also was a student of
superior abilities. Since gradual
ing from Penn he has been devotine
almost all his time to postgraduate
work, having completed the course
of study at Hartford Theological
Seminary, from which he graduated
with high honors, being given the
foreign scholarship for having attain
ed the highest proficiency of any in
his class, both in the matter of schol
arship and development as preach
err This scholarship afforded him
a year abroad, but on account of the
breaking out of the war his study in
Europe was cut short. Returning
to America he continued his studies
at Harvard University and at Hart
ford Theological Seminary from
which he has received the degree of
Phi. d. During the years of his edu
cation in Hartford and Harvard he
served as student pastor at Moses
Brown School, Providence, Rhode
Island. He now occupies the posi-
ton of head of the Biblical Depart
ment at Earlham College, Richmond
Indiana, and as college preacher.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
IN DISTRICT COURT
DISPOSITION OF VARIOUS MAT.
TIERS BY JUDGE AND JURY.

District court convened at one thirty
o'clock, Friday afternoon, and during
busy half day session, Judge Will
cockson disposed of a number of cases
Late in the evening, court was ad-
journed until one thirty o'clock, Tues
Gay afternoon, May 8th. The following
cases were considered Friday after
noon:
In the guardian of Glen Whitlock,
the annual report was approved.
In the final report in the guardian
ship of/Annie J. Johnson, full dis
charge was granted as prayed.
In the estate of A. j. Bartlett, the
resignation of ]. S. Bartlett, admins
tration was accepted and Frank Else
was appointed administrator. Bond
$4,000. ~
In the guardianship Of Joseph Farr,
order was granted as prayed.
The will of Joseph Burdock was ad-
mitted to probate and Luke Durdock
was appointed administrator. Bond
$4,000.
In the estates of f. van Briggs, of
F. M. Belzer, and of /. N. Scott, the no
tice of the final reports were ordered
given, and May 10th, set for hearing.
In the will of Theodore p. Parask-
evopulos, order was granted as prayed.
The will of C. A. Vanalst, was ad.
cd IN y1 n g
appointed administrator with will an.
nexed. Bond $4,000.
In the trusteeship of Sarah F. Tough
ridge, the sale by the trustees was APP
proved and the deed was ordered.
In the guardianship of L. J. Turner,
the notice of the hearing on the appli.
cation to sell real estate was ordered
given and May 22nd set for hearing.
The annual reports in the guardian
ship of Jacob Kizor and in the guard
ianship of Ralph E. Upton were APP
proved. >s 5,ai s''.e
The will of John L. Rowe was ad.
mitted to probate and Grace M. Rowe
was appointed executriX. Bond 5000
Full discharge was granted in the
estate of L. A. Swearingen.
Flora Bowman v William H. Bow
man, divorce was granted as prayed.
Anna L. Wetherwax William Wea-
therwax, went to by the default of the
defendant, and divorce was granted
Judgement fer the plaintiff for alimo.
ny and custody of the children.
Laura Hensyel John Cleveland ct
al, the final report of the trustee was
approved and the receiver allowed SIS
as full compe nsation.
State of Iowa Lizzie Walker, a per
manent INJUNCTION was granted as
prayed.
Eliza RoesCh V l.. MGOmber, an in
junction was granted restraining the
defendent from leasing apartments in
the Isabel Flats to other parties Bond
5000.
State of Iowa James Walker, the
temporary injunction granted a few
days ago was made permanent.
w. H. Heating ct al Johnson r.
Lunt ct al, account of attorney fees,
defendant motion for more specific
statement sustained on grounds A and
;, overruled as to all other grounds.
Stella B. RoIamell v National TRAY.
elers Benefit association, motion to
correct notice Of appeal was suspend
ed.
State of Iowa Anna McDonough,
the death of the defendant was sug-
gented and the bond was discharged
and sureties released.
State of Iowa Sam Parr, fine and
costs being paid, the bond was dis
charged and sureties released.
State of Iowa Silas Hittle, defend.
ant, pleaded guilty to the crime of
grand larceny, and May 18th was set
az the day for pronouncing judgement
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
Colleges, Universities, Homes and 9th
er Institutions.

Officials Of educational. charitable
and other institutions should apply Tor
instructions to the county or city clerk
on the sixth day after the date of the
proclamation for instructions as to a
convenient method of registration.
The wardens of jails, penitentiaries,
and reformatories should apply to the
county or city clerk for instructions on
the sixth day.
Five days after the date of the pres
ident's proclamation complete regula-
tons will be in the hands of all sheriffs
and of the officials of cities of over
10000 population.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
Fruit Is Promising.

Fruit tree blossoms are coming out
slowly but surely, pear and crab
apple blossoms are showing in spite
of the cold. Cherry and plum trees
are showing isolated blooms and the
lilacs would be with us in few days
more OF sunshine.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
TO WORK ON FARM
Y. M. c. A. WILL ACT AS AN EN-
PLOYMENT BUREAU.

l. N, Taylor has made arrangements
with the Y. NJ. c. A. to carry on an
employment bureau, Any one desir-
ing work call Y NJ G. A. No. 2S, or
any one desiring help call same num-
Der. No charges made. Two men are
wanted at once.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
Corner Stone Iaid

The corner stone for the new $780,
coo consolidated school building at
Doues-Leando was laid Friday after
noon The ceremony was in charge OF
the grand lodge A. +. & A. M Of Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10

Rev. F., c. Behner of Fairfield also
stated that not only his father, but
several of his uncles were all Holt
ness preachers. 1t is not to be Won
dered at that Rev. A. j. Behner, who
is so kindly remembered in Oska-
loosa, followed in their footsteps and
is now preparing for the active min
istry in Denver Colorado. 1t runs
in the family.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
Professional Cards
Money to Loan. Insurance.
I12 First Ave. West. oskalocsa, lowA
w. n. HEATING,
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
2sf
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
IN Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that on the 9Th day of
May, A. D.. 1917, the undersigned
were appointed by the District Court of
Mahaska County, Iowa, Administrators
OF the estate of Robert M. Thompson,
deceased, late of said Mahaska Co., la.
All persons indebted to said estate will
make payment to the undersigned. and
those having claims against the same
will present them legally authenti-
Gated to said court for allowance.
Dated this 9Th day of May, 1917
Louisa Thompson,
Herbert r. Thompson,
Administrators.
W. T. Martin, Clerk. 42w3
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
PUT DRAFT LAW
p, IN EFFECT SOON
WAR DEPARTMENT ISSUES IN
p sTRucTIoNs TO OFFICIALS.
GOVERNORS PUT IN CHARGE
All Persons Within Required Age
Limits Must Present Themselves
For Registration at Customary
Voting Places.

The president is authorized to
call upon all public officers to as
sist In the execution of the law.
The plan is, however, to rely on
the people for the proper execu.
ton Of the law. It is expected
that patriotic citizens will offer
their services free as registrars.
Such services will be greatfu:ly
acknowledged. Volunteers for
this service should communicate
Immediately with the proper offi.
cial.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
Realize $50 from Paper.

Waste paper and magazines collect
ed by the boys of the Centeryille Y.
M, c. A. Saturday and Monday netted
the boys department about $40 ac-
cCrding to estimates.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
Will Make Decision

On May 2Sth voters of Columbus
Junction will decide whether or not to
issue bonds in the sum of 100000 for
the construction of a consolidated
school.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
Too Much NORTH.

The wind has held to the north
northeast or northwest now for over
two weeks. fourteen days,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
PLANS Are Reinn Made

Plans are being made by the c., r.
|. & p. Ry. Co., to store 10000 tons of
coal at .Centerville this summer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10
Convention Notes and Items.

In all between thirty and forty
were present from out of the city
and of these, about nine came from
Ottumwa, six from Centerville and
lesser. numbers rom other points, but
all were represented.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-10

Mrs. David Parsons of Seattle,
Washington. the widow of a deceased
missionary who died on the west
coast of Africa. was present after
having attended the funeral of her
sister in Ottunlwa.
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Social Items.

. 3 b \ , , y = + p I, 90
Mr. and Mrs T. G. Hummel have Is
heir guest, Mrs Barnett Hummel, If
1reenheld, Tenn.
Mrs Sam Martin leaves this morn
ng for Macon to join Mr. Martin who
at Camp Wheeler.
Mrs j n Knight has as her guest,
1er parents, Mr.. and Mrs Fl. O'quinn,
u Perry. Fla
The friends OF Mrs T, L. Stanfield
viii be pleased to learn that she is
improving from her recent illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gibson are Wis
ting in Cleveland, O., Eew York and
several other points of interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. S S. Rickett have re-
armed from New York where they
;pent several days.
Mrs. William Gignilliatt has AZ her
guest. Miss Daisy Gignilliatt
Miss Mary Gould, Of St Simon, is
pending the weekend in the city
With friends.
Miss Katherine Stiles has returned
rom Savannah She was accompa-
lied by her sister, Mrs Lee Howard
and son, who VIII spend some tin q
here with relatives.
9
CHTLDREN'S DANCING CLASS
2OSTPONED-As there are a number
IF the class pupils in the play at rhe
Grand Tuesday evening the Tuesday
afternoon classes both "baby' and
advanced, will be held on Thursday
Of this week at Progress Hail at 9
and at 4:30 p. nj. Respectfully,
MRS. r. T. MOEGLING
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GOSSIP FORM FIRST
METHODIST SUNDAY school

With apologies to K. C. B. Of the
New York American)
TO ALI those who have
HELPED TO make our Sunday School
ONE OF the very best in our
GROWING CITY, l wish to
EXPRESS My heartfelt thanks
AND i trust that with
YOUP, ASSISTANCE we will
CONTINUE TO crow until
WHENEVER anyone mentions
SUNDAY SCHOOL you will
i IMMEDIATELY think of
FIRST METHODIST Sunday Schoo.
AND that by your continued and
FAITHFUL attendance we
WILL STILL continue to grow
UNTIL OUR present quarters
WILL OVERFLOW and much good
BE DONE in our prosperous
AND GROWING city. Now
BIG SURPRISE is in store
FOR YOU. Our Christmas service.
| THANK YOU.
T. e. GLOVER,
Superintendent.
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INTERESTING WEEK FOR

T'f'.S'5 Z I EXAM LADIES'.
Fhe ladies Of the Presbyterian
church viii observe Home mission
week beginning November 10 and
continuing through the oath. The
following ladies' VIII be in charge
Monday Evaneelisjic Work. Mrs. C.
4 Gowaa ana Mrs. w. A. Mcdonald.
Tuesda} The Creast West Mrs. W.,
f. CHAPMAN, Wednesday, Nego,
Mrs. Lula Stacy; Thursday-The
Mountain Work. Mrs. Schank; Friday
The Foreigner, Mrs. Vernon Jones;
aturday--Mission schools, Mrs. V. c.
Bourne The meeting will consist Of
devotional, followed by short nut IN
teresttng programs on the topics as
signed and will begin promptly at
s. 81 O'Clock. Tire only offering dur
ing the week viii be made on Satur-
day afternoon when the Self-Denial
envelopes tha1 have been distributed
among the members will be turned in.
The ladies Of our sister churches are
cordially invited to meet with Us as
often as possible during the week.
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al food conservation. The meeting
viii begin promptly at $3.50 i'll order
% close within allotted time A fea-
tur9 Of the meeting viii be the book
shower. Each member is requisite to
bring one or more books as a means
Of starting a library in our schools
Anyone having books 10 donate viii
please phone Mrs, n. II. Ballard.
chairman OF this committee, phone
500. g.
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HLlNEN SHOWER"

Friday afternoon at the teacherage
OF the community school, the following
entertained with linen shower in
honor Of Mrs. Sam Martin, bride of
a week Mrs. R. Bird; A L. Tappau;
and NADIA Mcdonald The rooms were
beautifully decorated. The living
living room was in red where there
was a tree OF autumn leaves, where
she presents were put During the
2fornoon The presents were showeYel
on Mrs. Marin which were many and
pretty.
The dining room was in yellow and
white. this color scheme was carried
out in the refreshments. also hot
chocolate was served and an ice cream
course. Many guests were present
VINO enjoyed the afternoon. During
fridays exercises at the chapel the
school children presented Mrs. Mar
in with a lovely pearl brooch.
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PARENT-TEACHEsRS MEET
TUESDA YArTEPNOCN.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Glynn Parent-Teachers association
VIII be held in the grammar schoo!
building at $3.50 o'clock Tuesday aft
ernoon, An interesting program has
been arranged on timely topic that
Of food cons ervaticn. The following
ladies viii take pert: Mrs. Geo Pal
mer Smith VII sneak on the conser
walton Of meats; Mrs r. = Aiken on
wheat; MIS-, (. Prln on sugar; While
Mrs c. r GoWan will speak on gene7,
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MONDAY.

" = Y ~ : -
William Fox presents GLADYS Coburn
supported by Fritz Leiber, John Webb
Dillon, Geo. Alan Larlin, Lewis Sealy
VeIma Whitman and Kittens Beichert
il q wonderful five reel production en-
titled The Primitive Call" Also
one Of these classy tworeeI Black
eat pictures entitled Two Laughs"
Starts 3:45 and 7:45 Admission Ice
and l5c. "Al'.diA and The Wonderful
Lamp, Thursday.
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TUESDAY,

''Tor Our Boys" consisting of seven
classy acts Of vaudeville produced BY
Rruns wicEs most talented artists, and
pictures, including little Mary McAllis-
ter n do Children Count ?" For the
benefit of Our Boys" at the front
Starts 7:45 (no matinee) Admission
25u.
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Pearl Wife in THE Fatal Ring.
Enjough said Starts &:45 and 7:45
Admission 10c and lie
THURSDAYr
"Alladin ana The Wonderful Lamp"
An orchestra, consisting Of five skill
ed musicians win furnish music
especially for the pictures. The pic
ture is in eight parts, making it i'm
possible to give but two shows com
mencing 3:'15 and 7:45 Admission
25c
Helen Holmes next Saturday in
THE LOST EXPRESS"
Enoguh said Starts o:45 and 7:t5.
THURSDAY
ALADDIN AND HIS WONDERFUL
LAMP"
The big william Fox Standard s.
reel production, with special music
aud augmented orchestra. Admission
25c
Coming Helen Holmes in THE
lost EXPRESS" next Saturday.