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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-29

time, until 1876, farmed a few years
and was in the grocery and hard
ware business in Snohomish for II
years with Samuel Vestal under the
firm rame of Vestal & Whitfield.
He was elected county commission
er in 1874, serving two years. In
1876 he was elected sheriff and serv-
ed four years. In 1898 he was elect
ed assessor, and served four years,
and was again elected to the same
office last November.
MI Whitfield married Miss AL
VIVA Geue in 1872 and to them were
born five children, three boys and
.wo girls. His oldest son, William
is superintendent of a cannery in
Be. ring Sea and the youngest son
George, is with him. The second
son, Guy is farming in Grant Coun
y, this state. The elder daughter
Susie, is the wife of Samuel Ner-
lrum living in Ballard, and the
Youngest daughter, Minnie, is the
wife Of Frank Nickerman, a resident
Of Snohomish
Mr.. Whitfield's experience as as
SCISSOR is widely known, and he is
frequently consulted by other county
assessors in other counties of the
state.
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Hewitt and HOyt

line between lots and in said
section 30 in said township and
range, intersects the northwest boun-
dairy line of the county road from
Florence to Stanwood and running
thence in southeasterly direction
along the said county road 1915 feet
to the west line of lot sold to j. H.
Perkins for the true point of begin
ming, thence south along the west
line of said lot 1895 feet to the
southwest corner of said lot; thence
west 44.5 feet; thence northerly 1853
feet TO the southwest boundary line
of said road; thence southeast along
said boundary 1875 feet to the true
point of beginning containing IA
square rods.
r. j. FAUSSETT,
Plaintiffs Attorney, 206-7 Stokes
Block, Everett, Wash.
First publication June %, 1917.
Last publication July 81, 1917.
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BATHING SUITS

BATHING SUITS
Not the suits you see every day, but some
thing new and handsome to be found here
of the latest and most approved styles You
do not have to go to the seashore in order to
use it-many opportunities are yours in the
home town.
Priced from 81 90 to $3.50
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Try GLUE RIBBON" Cigar. Sc.
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Stone-Fisher Co
Bags and Trunks

bags anu 1IuHhS
An opportune time to purchase Travelling
requisites at old prices.
Ladies' Hand Bags
Priced from 1895 to $4.e5.
Suit Cases
Suit cases in various feathers. This collec-
ton consists of cowhide, seal and sheepskin.
Priced from $500 to $1,000
Trunks
Prices on large and steamer Trunks begin
at $3.50 and end at $3.50.
Mating Cases
Mating Suit Cases in small and large sizes.
Priced from Csc to $500.
WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY
Styles and prices to fill every requirement
of your summer eeds-standards and high
grades from the best mills.
CHILDREN'S STOCKINGS
-Children's fine Isle stockings, ribbed double
knee in black and white, in all sizes; pair 35c
BOYS STOCKINGS
Boy Scout Stockings, four thread heel and
toe; just the stocking for the sturdy school
boy. In fact we show every stocking at the
old price bought months ago, and the selling
price is the 25c
LADIES' HOSIERY
Silk Isle hosiery in black and white; rein
forced tops and foot; in all sizes, at..~......50c
FIBER SILK
Ladies fiber silk hosiery in black and white,
extra fine quality, in all sizes; from SOC to Csc
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Smoke Chas. Sheets CHALLENGE
l0c Cigar.

its manager. Frank NJ. Skinner, the
assistant manager and buyer, has
been with this store twenty years.
Mr.. Stewart A. Baptie, advertising
manager and buyer for the carpet
department, has been with Stone
Fisher since the firm first occupied
the Clark building, its present loca-
ton, and came here with j. j. Clark
the predecessor Of the Stone Fisher
firm, when he was a boy. These
pioneer merchants know well how to
serve the Everett trade.
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STONE-FISHER co.

A pioneer dry-goods house is the
Stoae-Fisher Co. Established here
in the infancy Of Everett, it has min
istered to the wants Of the people
with an even fairness and imparti-
atty ever since. The manager, Mr.
Charles T. Skinner, has been with
tha firm about twenty years and for
twelve years Of that time has been
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-29
LABEL LEAGUE DANCE

The ladies of the Label League
will give a dance at the Labor Tenn
pie tonight, June 20. Don't forget
the date Admission 25c. Ladies
free.
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GLAZED KID SHOES

In lace and buttoned styles, flex-
ible soles, Louis XIV, Cuban and
Military heels, high tops.
Pair $500, $3.50, 500 and $3.50
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S-HOUR MEETING

The Single Weavers' International
Union will convene in the Labor
Temple, Seattle, tomorrow, June 80,
to consider the S-hour day move.
Wilbert Pilon and VIM. Hufford are
delegates from Everett Local No. 2.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
SOUTH DAKOTA BANKERS
TO HEAR LAW EXPI AIMED

Ipswich, S. D.. May 16.-The second
big convention to be held in Ipswich in
q period of fou days will take place
Saturday. May 10. when the bankers of
northwestern South Dakota. compris-
ing the 10th and 18th groups of the
South Dakota Bankers association.
meet here. Local committees of bust
ness men are doing much TO entertain
and accommodate the visiting bankers
during their brief stay in Ipswich. A
splendid program mas beer prepared
ana several good addresses will he
given c. nj. Henry. appointed rural
credit commissioner by Governor Nor
beck. will speak on the subject. our
state Rural Credits Law and will ex-
pialn the new land Dank which will go
into existence July 1.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
PROGRAM OUTLINED
BY DEFENSE COUNCIL
South Dakotans Plan Most Eff
fective Way to Assist Gov
eminent in War.

Pierre, S. D.. May IA program
has beer worked out by members OF
the South Dakota council Of defense by
which it is believed he state can rem
der the greatest cooperative service to
the government in he war. The nrst
meeting of the board was held at HUI
on Tuesday.
Acting upon proposals by the ma
tional council, plans were adopted for
a complete working organization, call
ing for active effort in each township
under direction of a county head.
Many expressions were given the
council indicating a general desire
from all parts Of the state to give serv-
ice in its purposes. There was offef OF
land, also from non-residentS for use
of the state or government. !,
The duties at hand were suggested
from the national council as:
!. Promote patriotic spirit aud edu-
cate the people to the magnitude of the
task ahead. /.
2. Aid in recruiting the national
guard.
5. Assisting in carrying out the en-
rolllnent for the new army. and in de-
termining exemptions from draft.
4. Maintain labor standards.
S. Establish labor clearing houses.
6. Assist in getting workers to use
their broken time" IN the farms, as
sist in getting idle men and boys to
b farms.
+. Afford facilities in aiding the gov
eminent to collect revenues.
s. Help float the liberty Dan
8. Organize central food production
committees to work with the council
of state defense.
10. Supply their own food require
ments.
II. Reduce waste in the home.
President Perisho reported plans
formed at the Washington conference
in which he represented South Da-
kota, and the state council made its
plans to cooperate effectively and To
coordinate the various activities so as
to prevent publication.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
SCOTLAND. SOUTH DAKOTA

49, FMaE
Shark skins are tough and durable
and soruetof them show a beautiful sur
face pattern which persists IN the tan
ming process. Leather made from. the
skiing OF The larger sharks has coilsid :
cradle body II such sharks viii be-in
greatest demand if the experiments o:
the bureau of fisheries prove IS Sue
tessfuI as anticipated, although the
skins Of minor sharks and the gray
fish ale also beirg handled, Arrange
ments have been made for procuring
from. Florida fishermen q supply of
large shark skins. and further specf-
mems are expected from other sources,
especially from a number nf l~ightyhips.
off tho south Atlantic and gulf coasts.
The bureau of lighthouses il cooperat-
ing in this matter and will authorize
the men on southern lightships TO catch
sharks and preserve their skins. The
bureau of. fisheries is supplv;rf!s fishing
tackle. The skins will be Sent To- tanners
fer treatment in various ways and ii is
hoped EaI;such raw material win prove
so useful that fishermen on all parts of
our coast may hereafter find a market
for the Skin s Of all kinds of SHARKS now
Incidentally caught in line and net fish
ing, The bureau of fisheries soIicits
correspondence with tanners, leather
dealers and manufacturers wbp may
desire 10 cooperate with it in exploiting
this waste product.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
CHAPTER OF RED CROSS ,
ORGANIZED AT HAMILTON

Yankton, S. D., May ia Yankton
Red Cross chapter has been organized
here with 100 members to start with!
The officers are: Mrs. E. A. Bruce,
chairman; Mrs. Fred Burgi, vice chair,
man: MI. J. NJ. Lloyd. treasurer and
Miss Maddox. secretary. Mrs. S. M,
Hohf is chairman of the membership
committee; DR.. +. c. Smith chairman
of military relief; and Mr.. w. c. Lusk,
chairman of civilian relief.
Yankton college students. in meet
ing. have decided to keep up their mill
tary drill for preparedness, to be ready
if called pon and in the meantime will
be soldiers of the SOIL" and will spend
the season in agricultural pursuits. Of
fering their services wherever needed.
to handle the big crops ii preparation.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17

A conservative estimate is tiiai the
less than 1t would have been had times
remained normal. From this figure
must be deducted about goo. 0o9 Ser
bians who are on the Sa,oniki front or
in Corfu, France, and Britain. and an
other 200, 000 who are prisoners of war
or informed in enemy countries. These
deductions leave a total of $50. 600 as
representing the minimum losses sus-
tanned by Serbia IN Killed or died
through epidemics between 1912 and
1916. during which time Serbia has been
almost constantly in a state CT war. In
short, war has during the last four
ear wiped out at least a fifth and
probably nearer a fourth of the Serbian
people.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
DAKOTA RETAILERS
CONVENE TOMORROW
Great Gathering of Business
Men to Be Held at
Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls, S. D., May 16.-Retail
merchants of South Dakota will hold
their Goth annual association meeting
in this city Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. a program covering many
important phases of merchandising has
been arranged and the points will he
covered by speakers who are well in
formed upon their subjects. Officers are
looking onward to a large gathering.
Convention headquarters will be es-
tablished in Elks' hall where the pro-
Grams Will he piNnn
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17

Webster, S. D., May 16.-Many not in
the habit of attending church on Sun
day evenings are attracted by the idea
carried out by Rev. Mr.. Hall, of the
Congregational church, who la a pros
gram in the town opera house consist
ing of a short sermon and presentation
Of bible stories in moving pictures. The
plan is attracting big crowds.
BRIDGEwATER The Bridgewater
high school win graduate a class of 10
msmhers this year. The class roll is as
er syio.etta II. COOLIDGE Dorothy Farley.
Agnes E. Gossman, Lawrence n. Hell
6 re- Katie Eau Ha y; Ga misbs 5eTe eWei Il; Hof br.
A. G.. McCauley Will preach the bacca-
laureate sermon Sunday, May 90. Glass
aay exercises on May J, :. z, and the com
May az, with Dr.. Rolvix Harlan, of the
Sioux Fails college. delivering the class
FREDERiGk-rhis vicinity has g less
and ". Lewis mntored out to the Hayes
farm to chase a pair Of wolves that had
been killing poultry. a coyote was seen
aIsi the hounds made quick work Of him.
After that the six coyotes belong
the next day victor Moline dug cut 81 SIX SIS
more coyotes west of
Observation-Disclosures are being
: iI.s.s! q. for he hep anen !. .s sw sHiksiiIig
ss the Corn Belt s@a 4 bank. and viii
a tEst !, ssst W, n ! f s,ip IS cashier e e she
saporary quarters will be occupied pending
the completion In Thu fall of1a pcrma-
nent shAnk building.
oNfpA-L. L. scott. 4 prominent farm
er Of this vicinity. died suddenly as the
was apparently IN MS usual GOOD Health
p had Just completes a tour of his
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
coDiNGToN COUNTY MEN
TO RAISE SUGAR BETS

Watertown, S. D., May 16.-The drill
Ing machinery for the planting of sugar.
beets which a numbe of Codington
county farmers AVE agreed to raise
this year as a demonstration of the
county's fitness for furnishing material
Tor a sugar beet factory. has arrived
and Mr.. Reynolds IF the Minnesota
Sugar company ls ner- to assemble the
works and explain it's workings. Mr..
REYNOLDS company has contracted for
ALL the beets grown in the county this
wear.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17

Denmark has never previously expe-
r5eIsced such prosperity as during the
last two ear and the increase in the
ElsnOer CT automobiles registered
shows tslat At present there is a good
market for meteor cars Of all 6ascrip-
sz0Eas- There were Ills automobiles reg
Stsrsss IN The Kingdom on September /.
e4a&. AEa5rSI 4.xSa a. September i. 1915.
arsa Q 1sA On tbs corresponding date in
14GA The Sstaa indicated horsepower
s9afsa 9rg1z II 1916 In 7sI4 10 ss.aao IN 1915
sGaa &as5Gss In 1s56- SINCE The beginning
al ire w1r ihe afacagsEse has thus been
11-1aa8 ac.sss and D 4AB horsepower.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
COMFERs WITH
BAKER AND WAR STAFF

Washington. HAY I5-FinaI plans for
sending a fighting force to France were
discussed by Marshal Joffre, mem
bers of the army staff and Secretary
Baker. At the conclusion. Secretary
Baker gave out this statement.
The visit of General Joffre and star
was for 4 general summing mp of con
ferences going on coneerning our ex-
ports" SecretarygBalser would notaadd
anything to this statement.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
MORE THAN $4,000 RAISED
FOR INHABITANTS OF MENlk

Pierre. S. D.. May 14.-South Dakota
IS credited with the first ana only que
1essful systematic campaign for Bel
gian relief organized upon a statewide
basis. In the winter the care of the
yhildren of the city OF Menin for the en-
suing year was assigned to this state
and the estimated expense was placed
ut $4,000.
George Douthit, of Sioux Falls eff
fected q state organization through
mich it vas hoped the sum necessary
would be raised, through voluntary
gifts. Mrs. Gina Smith CampbeI1, of
Deli Rapids. who was in Europe whent
the war began and returned with the
Ford peace party, IND in consequence
was we'll informed as to conditions
abroad. volunteered her services to or
ganize the counties and has since Wis
tied and effected strong organizations
in practically every county. Leading
business me everywhere in the state
have taken upon themselves the burden
of the local organizations and the re-
suit in most satisfactory. Already n
third of the sum has been transmitted
and is providing o for the little
people of Menin and as much more is
in the hands of the local committees
will speedily be concentrated in
the hands of w. z. Sharp, the state
treasurer or the fund FOR railsmissfun
to the national authorities.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
LAND VALUE ADVANCES
S. PER ACRE PER WEAR

Orient, S. D., May l6.-The old John
conway farm, a mile and a half north
OF this place was sol last week TO a
Sioux City purchaser for $75 an acre
AS an indication of how South Dakota
lands nave advanced in price, this
same farm was sold about Is wears ago
for $3.50 an acre, considered a good
price then,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
FARMERS OF WASHINGTON
SECURE FEDERAL LOANS

Washington, S. d.. May ia local
farm association under the provision Of
h federal farm loan act has been or
ganized with IL charter members. Of
ficers of the association are: Ogee
johnson, president: Arthur Noe, vice
president; D. Woodruff, secretary. The
loan committee consists of Alex Ross,
Peter Johnson and A. Allen. Something
over $4,000 was applied for in loans.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
FARMER USES TRACTOR TO
HAUL WHEAT TO MARKET

Paker, S. D.. May I6.-MaitIand
Mabee, one Of Turner county's most
~uccessf farmers. living five miles
mt of this city, created a sensation
on our streets the other day by heading
q wagon train of wheat drawn by a big
Chase traction engine. There were.
seven nIgn box farm wagons. each hav-
ing q load of about so bushels of wheat.
of this section remember in
the early days of seeing the grain
drawn by OK trains.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17

Eine -x;u-1aSllnE as racing Ia England
as.ss v1-a2asr did moi lead 10 any great
gsIsr1I3lrrfsrI1 or Dsatang-aIa street bet
Ni1tG 81 Hfszsl- IN xpss Of the act Oae
Northumberland ., tig mann sitfer-tooiS
szyzEsr AAilun an football aRts ia one
WFfsssis ind d xssk ar rwo previous he
l,sll6 s1la tsssa 2asIipa. --he week before
risz1, f-1sEsssspsr, he Eraa5 rsu1 only G 300,
*siIriiIlE over E1iaaa. NOT a few boois-
T.zssEFHIrs 5IfI1arlEH1ly m EcaIh LoEdo
tlIues flpwsrsis- fsassa basay hit hy the
Stability with msta5rn ss.ufbal enthusiasts
1zRvH szpu11ad winners.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
ALPS 10 RERuiLp FRANcE.

New York. May153The5~atsr M poWe,.
Of b Alps will be harnessed to help
rebuild the devastated territory ia
France and Belginm. according to VIII
liam Howard Cole. an American eng
Sociele Generate IndustriaIe, which is
to undertake the work imlned.ateiy.e II
is expected that within six months
10000 horse psrser car be developed
this solving the coal shortage problem.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
PUBLISHERS PROTEST ON
PROPOSED POSTAL RATES

Washington. b. c.. May 15-Prom-
inent Iowa publishers were here today
making a strong protest to the Senate
finance committee against the heavy
increase in postal rates. II. C.. Wal
lace, Col. Lafayette Young and n. II.
Meredith, of Des Moines, and d. w.
Colonel Young said The Increased AK
would drive many ape out of BUSH
ness.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
SOUTH DAKOTA FIRE CHIEFS
MEETING AT SIOUX FALLS

SIOUX Falls. S. D.. May 12.--The sec
ond annual convention of the fire chiefs
of South Dakota opened here today for
sessions continuing until Friday eve
ming. Members of the State Fire Pre-
vention association also are on hand.
and will take part in the convention
and it's discussions. The chief object Of
the convention is to devise methods of
reducing the great waste in the state
from p~reYentahie fires.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17

HfEe f.lertric essrrssd is RAPIDLY dis
pi1lsi1ss Ssas siin tire red LAMP which it
NaR rissfuTlssrg 10 plane as q warming
x~lfystiIssf temporary o-bstructicns. An
sfissE-tsir exchange recently printed a
rletlsTs OF u large sign which was
rlaxreE an the roadway to indicate that
tins rrsi WAS s:iafad during repairs, int
~ night time esaais sign is Illuminated
with fHveraI raiactfie lamps.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17

Maine lis The only STATE ID, the Union
Witch can hssast ea having three ma
tlxe stkas kniga1ted BIZ English
kings. They are. Sir William Pl1ipps,
q Nasnswich. once royal governor Of
massachusetts who Was knighted in
1G9a Sir William Pepperell, of Kit
tsry. Who xap1ursd Leuisburg for the
EriEish. zna Sir Hiram Maxim.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
HARVESTER COMPANY
HAS 100000 LOSS
Incendiaries Believed to Have
Caused Disastrous Blaze
at Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls, S. d, May 14.-Incen-
diaries are b~elievedsto have set the fire
which last night destroyed the plant of
h International Harvester company
here. One mar is believed to have been
fatally injured and the loss is estimated
at about $500, 900. The focal fire chief
states his belief that the fire originated
from the explosion of oils. Officials of
the company said that no oil was kept
in the building.
The fire was discovered at five min
utes before 6, just before closing time.
The total force of the company Were
in the building when flames were dis
covered on the second floor. A general
alarm brought every piece of fire APP
paTatus in the city. but officials of the
plant declared it a total loss when the
t'anes were brought under control at
10 O'Clock. The warehouse was heay-
lily stocked with farm implements and
machinery.
The plant of the Manchester Biscuit
company was slightly damaged by
water. 1t is situated across the street
from the harvester company's plant.
An old employee of the company
Jumped from the third foor of the
plant when escape was cut off by :he
flames. He sustained a fractured sk,Il,
broker nose, arm and leg. He is
thought TO be fatally injured. Several
Of the iirenlen received minor injuries.
The Sioux Falls department was as
sisted by Il number of fire chiefs who
have been attending the annual con
vention of the fire chiefs of South
Dakota.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-17
SOUTH DAKOTA OUTLOOK
FOR CROPS PROMISING

Sioux Fails, s.. D.. Max l4.-Parties
who recently have travelled Owe the
Sioux falis and Selma territories re-
port that all small grain has been in
the ground for some days and tina
most of it has nov appeared above the
ground is healthy and strong. The
roots are unusually strong because of
the cool weather during the stooling
period. Many Of the farmers now are
IN their fields preparing their land for
cora. ana one or two instances are re-
ported in this vicinity where farmers
already have commence corr planting.
The small grain acreage in McCook
Eeoa!ttS is much larger than last year,
swtstie in tais tMinnehaha) county the
Sgre;taest Increase will be in the corn
acreage, little attention being paid by
farmers n sflait grain, especially
eNaeat. IL fae extreme southeastern
sec;ieE of tne state. including Union
county. Coz !5lanting now is in full
swing and hundreds Of farmers are
busy in their corn fields getting the
crop into the ground, Recent rains have
piased the soil throughout the state in.
excellent condition and crops of all
kisleis will have the best kind Of q start.
MISSING WoRTHiNG PAIR
THOUGHT TO HAVE ELcpEp
Wfurthing, S. d. MAY 14.-Under the
directionsof Sheriff Tate. of Lincoln
county. a general search commenced
today for Ben Il. Wallace. a lunberman
Of Worthing. who is wanted on the
charge OF deserving his wife and family
and clipping with married woman OF
Wortiling. Il is said a clew has been
secured which may result in their cap
tul'e within a. few days. Wallace left a
wife and five children in almost desti-
tute circumstances. The woman in the
case is said to be Mrs. Adolph Mathi-
son. whose husband is one Of the most
respected residents of Worthing. The
elopment causcd q big sensation in
Worthing and vicinity