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The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-26
HURRY THE COTTON TO MATURITY.

Very little IS known about the control of the boil weevil, but J. A. Evans, Assistant Chief of the Extension service for the South, who was in Arkansas last week conferring with w C. Lasseter, Director of the Extension Di- vision. says: The most impor- tant thing is to hurry your cot ton to maturity as soon as pos sible so that the crop will be made before the weeVil is able to get in it's worst damage. The most important thing is rapid, shallow cultivation. Keep ever lastingly at your cultiyating un- til at least the middle of August. Keep a dust mulch around the cotton plant. '
 Mr. Evans said !that in cotton fields where only small spots have been infested with weevils. it might pay to pick up and burn the fallen squares. but he said
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-26
Perhaps the greatest gain will

Perhaps the greatest gain will be made through a system of chasing and grading to be con- ducted by the State Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the U. s. Department of Agriculture. Expert Govern ment cotton graders will class and grade all samples of cotton submitted to this department.
 When the owner of the cotton gets report from us giving the grade and classification of his cotton he can turn to the daily paper and see exactly what his cotton is worth. This service should enable the producer to market his cotton with a full knowledge of it's value and the saving will reach an average of 800 a bale. It is possible un- der the operation of this law for the farmer to drive his load of cotton to the gin and have it ginned, and when ginned to set tle for his ginning and sell his seed on the spot. He can then take his bale of cotton to the warehouse and get his receipt and take it to the bank and put it up as collateral and borrow money to pay his store account. if he wishes. He can then send his sample to our department and get it classed and graded by a government classer in accord ance with government stand. ards accepted by the cotton .ex- changes. When he gets his card giving him the grade and classification of his cotton, he can look in the paper and see what his cotton is worth. He can then go to his local cotton buyer and sell his cotton and settle with the bank like a busi- ness man without having to haul hs cotton to town over bad roads. If he is not offered the value of his cotton he can hold it or look for another market. This would eventually simplify the handling and marketing of cot ton and bring the producer to the position he is entitled to oc. cupy in the transaction. that of being the master of his own af-
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-26

of bonded warehouses and con- templates that through the op- eration of bonded warehouses the bulk of the cotton crop. if not all. will be eventually ware housed. The warehousing of cotton is the first essential step in an intelligent and business like commercial method of hand ling and marke etin9 baled cotton. It is folly to undertake a system of warehousing and marketing our great staple crop of cotton unless the system is complete. Any system that is complete and operative and beneficial must en- brace a proper and uniform prep aration of the product for the market. This involves the gin ming and packing. which the new law undertakes to regulate to the end that there may be an intelligent. systematic method of moving the product through the organized channels of trade with the least amount of loss, waste or inconvenience.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-26
pAGe'S WEEKLY LETTER
|at New Warehouse and Gin Regulating Law.

Regulating Law.
 Farmers and business men puld know more about the new prketing and gin regulating f passed by the last legislature D now being put into effect. (s practically the same law Rt has been in operation in Eas since 1914 and it's prime pect is to facilitate the prepar- |pn, storage, care and market.
 Of farm products. Cotton Ing the chief product of the Kansas farm. special provis-
 $ are set out in the law with Ference to the ginning. pack
 !, storing and marketing of fton, The regulation of the Pning of cotton is incidental to
 more improved method of (lehousing and marketing of fton.
 Phe law provides for a system
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-26
that if the infestation is general throug hout the field, this would not be profitable.
4 TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kid. ney and bladder troubles, dissol- yes gravel, cures diabetes, weak and lame backs. rheumatism. and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and wo. men. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your druggist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.00. One small bot tie is two months treatment. and seldom fails to gerfect cure Send for swern testimonials. Dr.
 E. w. Hall, 2626 Olive Street St, Louis Mo, Sold by druggists.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-26

fairs.
 A copy of this splendid law, put on the statute books by Ark ansas farmers, with instructions and blank forms for the organi. zation of local warehouse associ. ations will be sent to any far mer or citizen upon request made to John H. Page, Commissioner of Agriculture.
 Jno. H. Page.
 Commissioner of Agriculture.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-26

Phone Roebuck and Vim at Hope for a demonstration of Studebaker Cars-Six Cylinder 2 passenger S1325. .00. Four Cyl finder 2 passenger S1050.00. De- livered.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-26
RU UB-MY-TiSM M

Will cure your Rheumatism Neuralgia, Headaches. Cramps. Colic, Sprains, Bruises. Cuts and Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects Etc. .sAntiseytic Aasdyne, used in sernally and externally. Price 2Sc.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-07-12
Arrival OF Passenger Trains at
kin0Stree.

The Atlantic Coast Line railroad
has promulgated the following sched-
ule, which became effective Monday
May 80, 1916:
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-07-12
Last Call for Oglethorpe.

After next Sunday no applications
of candidates for the officers reserve
corps of the United States army will
be received by the examining officer,
First Lieut. Harry 7 Pillans. u S A.,
at the Citadel. The second camp at
Fort Oglethorpe will open August q
and continue for three months. Eli
gible men between the ages of twen-
ty years and nine months and forty
four years are wanted for the train
ing camp and those who are declared
qualified will be commissioned in
grades from second lieutenant to
lieutenant colonel, inclusive. The
government is particularly anxious
to secure mature men.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-07-12
Recommended by
Doctor cothran1

Dr.. T. E. Cothram is well-known
pharmacist of Alexis, Ala. And when
he gets bilious or needs purgative
medicine, what do you suppose ne
does? Out of his whole big stock Of
liver medicine he selects and uses
Granger Liver Regulator. lie says
-,.et.v strong endorsement, don't you
! - +.an a man who knows all
-. ~ r-cri.s Of the different medi-
:,e cl .n5 market? Granger Liver
,"-.e.-,;, o. IS purely vegetable, does
,>" 80 jr!'itGte the delicate I'm,
- Of the stomach and bowels and
-t,.c~s gives cuick and pleasant re-
/ Is The best system pUrilcr
.-, ''.~~ist can supply
IJX. l-c>-.st IL
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-07-12
HELP THE COUNTY FAIR.
1t Has Been of Much Assistance in the
Development of Williamsburg.

The Williamsburg County Fair AS
sociation is not corporation, as
many may think and some suppose.
1t is not capitalized with thousands
IF dollars and its capital stock owned
by few moneyed men who push it
for dividends" The County Fair
Association of Williamsburg county
is plainly and simply an association
for the best interest and develop
ment of Williamsburg county; an as
sociation owned by its life member
ship holders, the price of which is
ten dollars. No one person owns
more stock than the price of one life
membership certificate.
Its officers and executive commit
teemen and departmental superin-
tendents do their work without
charge, working comparatively for
the good of the county. Won't you
do your bit" for your county and
make the fair larger and more COM
plete this year? We appeal to you
on the basis of your own personal in
terest in your own county. Get your
exhibits in all lines ready and win
some of the prizes offered by the
business people of Kingstree and the
premiums by the Fair Association
under the following departments:
field crop, home demonstration work,
household, needle and fancy. manu-
featuring and mechanical works; fine
art, floral, swine. horse, mule cattle,
poultry, bench show. children's. boys
corn club. boys pig club, and girls
canning club.
w f NESMITH, President,
Kingstree, S c, July 10, 1917.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-07-12
ANDREWS HAS
GOOD. MARKET.
BOOSTERS OF HUSTLING TOWN AD-
vERTIsE THEIR MARKET. MAR
RIAGE OF MUCH INTEREST.

Andrews, July ga Booster
Club" was organized in Andrews
some time ago with large and en-
thusiastic membership. Its first un-
taking was to advertise the Andrews
tobacco market and to popularize
the good roads movement. Thirty
four car owners volunteered their
cars for an advertising tour of the
surrounding community. Accord
ingly. the cars met in front of the
Bank Of Andrews Friday morning
and after being decorated with flags
and large cloth signs, advertising
good roads and notifying tobacco
growers that the highest prices tobe
obtained can De secured at An
drews, the cars set out upon the
trip. Over one hundred persons
were in the party and An effort was
made to visit every home of the
surrounding county.
The excellent condition of the
crops was noticed everywhere, and.
while it was recognized that if the
present rainy season is heightened it
may injure them, the indications
are that it will not be serious in
jury for the previous good weather
has enabled every farmer to COM
pletely rid his crops of grass and
weeds, thus eliminating one of the
serious dangers of prolonged rainy
season.
All who took the trip returned to-
Andrews very enthusiastic in their
belief that the present season Wills
be the most profitable one that this
community has enjoyen for several
years. Farmers in every direction
are making preparations to be pres
ent at the opening of the market on
July IL. 1t is believed that not less
than a thousand or twelve hundred
visitors will be in the town on that
date and every effort will be made
to make it pleasant occasion.
An event of much more than usual
interest in Andrews was the mar
riage of Mrs Sallie F Moyd and Mr.
John G Edge, both of this city. at
the Methodist parsonage, Tuesday,
the Rev George A Teasley officiating.
Mr. Edge holds a responsible position
as engineer for the A C L, and by
. his gentlemanly demeanor has won
host of friends in Andrews. Mrs
Edge is one of Andrews most charm.
, ing women and enjoys wide popu-
larity. Immediately after the cere-
mony the young couple boarded the
northbound vestibule and started
upon their honeymoon trip to points
in the North.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-07-12

*Daily except Sunday
4Stops on signal for Charleston, Savar
nah and Jacksonville passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
BUSINESS CHANGES

INVESTIGATE THIS AND YOU WILL BE SUR PRISED. WHAT IS TIT? THE c Y CLIO R A M A. SCOPE, THE MOVING PICTURE WONDER. THIS IS THE OPPOR- TUNITY OF A LIFE TIME. THERE MAY BE A MORTGAGE ON THE HOME; THIS IS THE CHANGE TO GET IT LIFTED. YOU M A Y WANT TO BUY A HOME; THIS IS YOUR CHANGE. COME SEE US, WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW YOU CAN PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE ALL BY A SMALL INVESTMENT IN THIS WONDERFUL MACHINE. WE ARE OPEN FOR A THOR OUCH INVESTIGATION. c ALL, w RIT B o R PHONE AFFIRMATION AL MOVING PICTURE AND FILM CO.,, HOTEL HILLMAN, ROOM 605.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
TYPEWRITERS
TYPEWRITERs.

TYPEWRITERS.
 BRAND NEW, LATEST MODEL OIL
 YER g, $49
 Fully guaranteed standard Keyboard. ex- actly the same machine used by largest industries, direct from factory; former price s100. Before getting even sec ond-hand rebuilt or rental machine, in- vestigate latest Oliver plan to save S5l /; easy payments if you wish. Telephone or call Joel M. Taul, Mgr, The Oliver Typewriter Agency, 2103 First ave. Bir- mingham, Ala. Telephone Bell Main 777.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
WANTED

WANTED
 BY ALABAMA PAPER AND PRINTING CO.,, MAN TO TAKE CHARGE OF LIGHT BINDERY :; MUST BE A FIRST CLASS RULER; GOOD SALARY AND POSI- TON TO THE RIGHT MAN. 1709 2D AVE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
FOR SALE DIXIE PLANTATION

Located in Georgia. This offer consists of some thing attractive in the way of a southern investment; :; 97O acres of fertile sand land, with red clay subsoil i; three miles north of Amer icus. This land will grow corn, cotton, peanuts and velvet beans to perfection. Cotton today has a cash value of $185 per bale, oth- CT commodities in propor-f tion. This class of property is advancing in value by reason of western farmers coming south. The oppor- tunity is yours. Price req sonable. Worth much more money than asked. Terms to suit. Address
 Owner" F. o. Box 800,
 Montgomery, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

DOGS, POULTRY AND PET STOCK WHfTE collie female puppy; a perfect
 beauty highly pedigreed; five months
 old; ideal Christmas present. A. w.
 Fulghum. 2329 Orange ave. Phone Main 3217-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
AUTOMOBILES

AUTO parts nickel plated like new.
 S. M. Bernheim Co.,, 2023 1st ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
FOR SALE -S11, ,0OO will

OFFICES AND STORES FOR RENT FOR RENT~One-half of Choice office suite in First National Bank building, Birmingham. Apply at rooms 423-4-5 First National Bank Bldg. Phone Main 1294
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

DON'T BUY UNTIL YOU HAVE LOOKED THESE OVER One Model Ss Overland Roadster, new parts throughout, new top, and has just been painted. This car has new tires all round and Is a splendid bargain at s4oo. 1917 Ford coupe in perfect mechan- ical condition, with Gray and Davis starter; oversize tires; newly painted this car can be bought at bargain. ,8s One 1915 Apperson Touring car. completely overhauled, newly painted. new top; price. s4oo. 1917 4-cylinder Saxon Roadster, like new; used very little; brand new tires all round; equipped with spot light. For quick sale, we have priced this car at $350.
 Terms to Re-
 sponsible Buyers.
 Elcar Motor Sales
 Company
 2soo 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

 ASSISTANT TO SHIP ' PING CLERK WANTED. WE HAVE A PLACE IN OUR SHIP PIN G DE- APARTMENT FOR A BOY OVER 16 YEARS OF AGE, WHO IS WILLING TO WORK. BY CAREFUL WORK A SPEEDY PRO- MOTION WILL F R E ' SENT ITSELF. APPLY TO MANAGER MAIN OF FICE, LOUIS s A KS CLOTHING co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

HATS renovated and blocked by ex- pert hatters: ladies hats a speclal ty, dry cleaning. pressing repalr ing and altering Gluck's. 17l3 Sd ave Phone 2372.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
WANTED TO RENT

TO rent office with telephone. etc. money to lend on real estate; want to buy farm for cash and rental property, Alvin M. Douglas. Main 2. 1920 Jefrer- son Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29


 BOYS WANT ED-WE HAVE PERMA- NEWT POSITIONS FOR BRIGHT BOYS OVER 16 YEARS OF AGE, FOR BUNDLE WRAPPERS. THESE PLACES OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT. ONLY BOYS WHO CAN GIVE G OOD REFERENCES NEED A PPLY. SEE E MANAGER, MAIN OF- FICE, LOUIS s A K s CLOTHING co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

AGENTS WANTED-To sell Telos Car bon, the greatest carbon destroyer and gasoline saver known Keeps motors free of carbon; saves gasoline, time, expense, machinery, and all carbon troubles; new product, invented in 1917 All auto owners buy it. Once used, always used. These orders repeat Write for sample Telos Carbon Sup ply Co. Granby and 16th sts., Nor folk. Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
LIME STOCK


 -~-~-~-~-~-~.~1N~~-~-~ FOR SALE-Pure bred and grade Hol- stein calves. Both sex. Prices very reasonable, breeding considered. w. E. Cox, 765 N. Boulevard, Atlanta, Ga. MILCH cows for sale. Car of fine cows with young calves at Union Stock Yards, corner 23d avenue and 18th st., North Birmingham car line; will swap for dry cows. Phone Main 1030.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
HOUSES FOR RENT

FIVE room cottage, best residence part Woodlawn. 1st ave. and sad st Ad- dress P-69. care ge-Herald. Main 6815.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

MTE pTTV second han hand oI clothes ,,s Phone Main 70fi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
LOST AND FOUND

 LOST-Black ehound dog red legs, an swers to name of ''Leed." Call phone 59S1 for reward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
AUTOMOBILES

WANTED-Saxon owners to know that they will find Saxon service station at 213 s. 20th st. Experienced Saxon mechanics. Genera tors and self-starters re- paired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

Bought, sold and exchanged; cash paid for secondhand furniture, or in fact anything of value; auction sales so- licited. Southern Auction and Storage Co. per H. c. Goodman, Auctioneer' 2024 Ed ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
HELP

S~ScSoO~-~-~-~S~-~O~~N~~~ MEN-Learn barber trade; quickly taught; positions waiting: city or coun- try; big wages; catalog free. Write Moler Barber College, Atlanta, Ga. WANTED-Colore barbers for white trade. John G. Wright 1925 9th st., Tuscaloosa, Ala.
 COLLECTOR for real estate concern; must be over 30 years old and have ex- perience and qualifications to handle our rental collections. Address X-59, care Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

DIAMOND wanted; if you have dia- mond about 1 karat that you want to sacrifice for cash, state size and price wanted. Address O-59, care Age-fael- ald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

WANTED-A good milch COW with young calf. Telephone Mr. MeRae at Main 490O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

WANTED-To exchange good seWlhs machine for good trunk and naoy bed or will buy nice baby bed at bar gain Phone S5S-J, Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-MISCELLA EOUS >-~~~~--~~~~-~~~-~9--~~~~7 " Is-,tf, THOSE wishing to preserve the Hoto grayure Section of The Age -Herale can get binders by calling al The Age-Herald office Price only Soc. IyE manufacture stove castings for all makes of stoves and make speciaity or all kinds of lighter casting for vai>ous purposes. A. O. Kehnl Casting Co.,. Zozt 27th ave. north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

CARS-The best automobile on the market for the price. sl445, delivered to your door; phone for demonstration. De Shazo Motor Co.,. 404 s. 21st st. Phone. 1761.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
WANTED-MlsCEL CELLANEoES

H7T7 DTTU second hand clothes,
 WE BU I shoes. 2l1s 2d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

WANTED-MALE HELP W A N T E D. Newspaper canvassers of neat appear ance. Apply circulation de- partment The Age-Herald. HAIR CUI. lvc, shave. DC: work in rear room free. Birmingham Barber Co., lege, 20o71a 9d ave
 NEWS agents on railroad trains. Union News Go. Terminal station WANIED-Man to take oh a e of newspaper routes; splendid proposi- tion. Gall circulation de- partment, The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
COTTON ROLLS

On account of early frost, thou sands of dollars will be lost by unopened bolls of cotton. we can ship promptly a machine which Is easily attached to any gin outnt to open these bolls so this cotton can be glnned. Figure what this means to both farm CT and ginner and write us for plans and details. Addres.
 "BOLL BREAKER"
 1so N1a,iettn St Atlanta Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

FARMS-Farms: to settle estate, offer without commission, 142 acres IF miles from station: about 35 acres in culti- vation, more can be; 4-room cottage, barn, well, two creeks and springs; some fruit; on pike road convenient to school and church; telephone; about 50 per cent rolling to rough, but tim bered: some good bottom land; will sell all or part; price one-half of what adjoining land can be bought for; pos session now; good titles. Address Sid l.. Beason, Whitney, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

HIGHEST cash price paid for cow peas, any variety. f. o. D. any railroad point in Alabama. E. c. kinney, Gull man. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

FOR SALE-One 1916 5-passenger Max well, with lights and starter; first class condition. $3t5. 2392 2ath ave. N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

ASSENGER TRAINS. BIRMINGHAM nly as information and not guaranteed. BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
 Seaboard Air Line Ky. No. Arrive from No. Depart to- New York 10:15 pm New York 7.05 am Il New York 1905 pr l2 New York 2:s0 pm Fl Piedmont ll0O am 20 Piedmont 5.20 pm
 Illinois Central Ry. No. Arrive from No Depart to- 2 Chicago .:l5 pm 10 Chicago 12:a5 pm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

'LOST-White poodle, long ears, answers to name Speedy" 2008 9th ave-, IN. Reward. Phone 519S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29

Show Cases, Store Fixtures,
 Cash Registers, Counters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22
Fruitless Conference
On Minor League Series

Chicago. May 2l.-After seven-hour
conference. club owners of the Ameri-
can Association tonight apparently
were as undecided about cancelling the
series with the international League
as they were when they began their
session.
The forces opposed 20 abandoning
the series are demanding that the as
ISOLATION go through with its original
agreement and meet the Fasteners in
the intersectional contests.
The conference will be resumed to-
morrow Efforts were made tonight
TO induce o. II. Wathen. of Louisville,
the only club owner absent from to-
days conference, TO be present to-mor-
row.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22
New York Yacht Club
Calls of All Races

The New York Yacht Club has de-
cided to call off all races for the season
on account of the war, and the fact
that many Of its members have turned
over their yachts TO the government
and others have enrolled in the navy
and are continuing TO do so.
Commodore George +. Baker, lrr
who some time ago purchased the big
steam yacht Wacouta and turned her
over TO the Navy Department, has Just
announced that the New York Yacht
Club will not have its annual cruise
this year, and the race committee,
through its chairman, Herbert de b.
Parsons, announces that the tentative
racing schedule recently posted for the
season has been withdrawn. This
means that there will be no racing Of
the "forties" or the "ffties" this sea-
son unless their owners consent to race
with some of the other clubs if they
decide to hold some open events.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22
Strong Combinations in
Pelham Tennis Tourney

The annual women's invitation lawn
tennis tournament of the Pelham Coun-
try Club, at Pelham Manor, N. Y, will
begin this morning at 1o:3o o'clock,
with some Of the most prominent play
ers Of this country entered. In COM
mon with all the other sanctioned tour
naments this season. the Pelham fixture
will be a patriotic" tourney in aid of
the Red Cross.
Several strong combinations are en-
tered in the women's doubles, which
will begin at o'clock tomorrow after
noon. On Thursday afternoon the
mixed doubles, with some OF the rank
ing men players taking part, will start.
The draw in the singles follows:
First round--Mlss Ethel TJnd1is ". Miss Caronz
vim. Miss Molls BJuBtedt u. Mrs. Lewis q.
Morris Miss Eleanor Goss ". Helen Ciliesudesu
Mn Frank Bishop Mss Margaret w. Taylor,
and Mir. william I<sher Miss n. Nod
second round lffsi round byesl 5Ns u. 6.
ynns vs. Miss Marion NaDdsrhosf Miss MGia
Wagner vs. Mrs Rober IL ROY Miss J1oaYeiin
Green vs. Mrs Rswson Wood OLoaer hAlfl-Mss
Helen Bernhard vs.. vinner q L~sher- Noes match
Mis- Edith Handy vs. Miss Helene Polsk Miss
Bessie Holden v. Mr.. Benjamin y. Bnsss.