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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-09-20
BRITISH FORCE
CLOSING: IN ON
CROWN PRINCE
Object Cutting Off Supplies for
German Submarine and Air
plane Bases
HEAVY ARTILLERY FIRE
RESUMED ON CANADIANS
Effort Made to Terrorizc Mine
Workers-Americans Merit
the War Gross
(By Associated Prcss.)

Early this morning the British in
fantry went over the top" on a wide
front east of Ypres and the Flanders
offensive was on again.
The rush evidently was successful
at the outset, for the capture of posi-
tions of value were reported.
The renewal Of the offensive came
after long pause, in which the pre-
parat0ry work had been carried on
INCREASINGLY.
Early reports did not outline def
nitely the extent of the front attacked,
but a clue seemed to have been fur
nished by Berlin, which yesterday re-
ported the drum fire to be pounding
the line from Houtholst wood, five
miles south of DiXmude, to the river
Lys, distance of about Is miles.
The Flanders operations were open
cd this year with the blowing UP Of
the Messines Ridge on June Ii and the
capture of the Wytschaete salient by
the British, and was continued with
the opening of the present great Of
fensive by the combined attack Of
British and French troops on July 81.
Progress on notable scale continued
to be made during August, but in the
latter part Of that month and during
September until now the infantry
fighting has largely, been confined to
local drives and extensive trench
raids. ~. J., a.,%@Sly. a, !. ~. .rs,, e
Frome the French font today only
artillery activity Is reported. The
statement covered only last nights
operations, and the early reports to-
uay did not indicate whether thu
French in Flanders had joined the re-
newed drive there.
British Headquarters in France and
Belgium (by the Associated Press)
Sept. 2O.-Field Marshal Haig's olfen-
sive began at dawn this morning n1
the Belgium battle front, and is pro-
ceeding with marked success, eyre.
cially in the crucial sectors between
the Ypres and the Roulers railway at
Hollebeke.
German infantry Is making most
determined resistance to retain this
vital ground, and the Teuton artillery
is retaliating heavily against the Bri-
tish big guns.
Bitter Fight On.
A bitter fight is in progress in the
neighborhood of lnevcss Copse Nuns
Wood and Glencose Wood. If the at
tackers maintain the positions to
Continued on Page Threol
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KRAABEL IN WORK
Heads Active CHAPTER of Red
Cross in Trail County

Hillsboro. N. D., sept. 20.-Lieut.
Gov. A. T. kraabel of Clifford heads
the Trail county chapter of the Red
Cross. which is proving one Of tho
most active in the state.
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AMERICAN BLOWN
TO PIECES WHEN
TORPEDO STRIKES

London, Sept. 2O.-Harry Shinn OF
Philadelphia, an American citizen, was
blown to pieces when torpedo fired
by a submarine hit British ship. Two
British subjects were killed at the
same time.
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Nothing About BELGIUM.

Berlin, Sept. 2O-While the text OF
the German reply to the peace propos-
ais will not be announced before Sat
urday. the Berlin press and parlia-
mentary circles concur in the predic-
ton that the message will not con-
tain specific declarations concerning
Belgium.
The fate of that country just now
is calling for excessive pan-German
frothing due to recurrent rumors that
the government had definitely decid-
cd to abandon all intention of perma-
nent control in the occupied Belgium
territory.
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:: =,
5000 PEOPLE
ATTEND MANDAN
BIGGEST FAIR
Fine Weather Makes Crowds To-
day Among Largest in Hist
= ory Of Exposition
SPECIAL TRAIN WILL
BRING VISITORS BACK
Northern Pacific Makes Extra
Arrangements for Accomo-
dation of Bismarck

SPECIAl TRAIN TONIGHT,
Agent w. A. Mcdonald an.
nounces that a special train will
be run from Mandan to Bismarck
this evening for the benefit of the
fair crowds. Last evening No. 2
was unable to accommodate the
Bismarck visitors, and probably
200 of them were compelled to
spend the night in Mandan. This
evening special train will care
for this overflow. Mr.: Mcdonald
is OF the opinion it will leave soon
after No: 2, but II sufficient pres
sure is brought to bear, he may
be induced to wait until the Bis.
marck people have had an oppor.
tunity to enjoy the evening attrac-.
tions.
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Mandan, N. D., Sept. 2O.-Mandan Is
entertaining over $3.50 fair visitors to-
day, and the Missouri Slope fair Off
GERS are showing the visitors one of
the classiest fair programs and agri-
cultural and livestock exhibits ever
staged in the middle west Dare
Devil" Mills held the mammoth crowd
spellbound this afternoon with his
stunts in the air. The races of yes
terday and today have been fast, and
the greatest and most successful fair,
ever held in Mandan is-,on. in. full
blast. Up to the present time there
has not been one accident to mar the
enjoyment of the fair. ,.<
Hardness Really Enthused.
Notwithstanding the fact that tor
rental rains poured down Tuesday,
the opening day, causing the fair to
be postponed one day, it served only
to stimulate more interest in the CON-
ing event. Thousands Of people as
sembled in the city for the opening
day. Crowds had plenty of time to
get here to enjoy it all, and it appears
that they are going to stay until it Is
over.
Races Of Yesterday. -,
Governor Wilson captured first
money in the three heat trOt or pace.
in competition with Bismarck L., Par
son Sym and Boil Dan. Parson Sym
took second money Time, 2:46H.
Big Head won first money in the
Indian horse race, and Sam Stilltrack
took second. The time was 81 sec
onds for half mile.
Indian Boy took first money in the
Indian pony race, with Harvey Ear
Ring a close second. The purse was
$50 Time 5S seconds. .,
John Bighead won the camp break
ing contest in laughing race over
Alexander Bearheart. Purse $40.
Bearhart took first money In the
m0ccasin race over his Indian COM
petitors.
The races today are supposed to De
the best the fair association will have
to offer. The results will be watched
with marked interest.
Side Attractions.
The minstrel show being staged
nightly in the new Lewis & Clark
building is a scream. If you didn't
laugh until your sides ached last night
it was because you did not attend the
home talent minstrels being staged by
the home guards.
The bowery dance given by the M.
A. C. and the Mandan orchestra ls
entertaining mammoth crowds and do
ing their part to make the fair a big
success.
The Bismarck-Mandan combined
band is furnishing good music for the
fair.
Soldiers Here.
The boys of the second battalion,
Second North Dakota regiment were
brought over to the fair today 1oV
strong. They are participating this
afternoon in the big program and en-
iOving the flln at the fair.
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Hold for Gamble.

70 hold the wheat on the farm, bor.
row money on It, and gamble the in
terest payment against the chance OF
prices reopening, is the advice that is
being given, these reports sayao4,...
Today Minneapolis had 237 cars
compared with 53G a year ago, a loss
of so per cent
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Continued uli ra.c u4o..y
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
MILK STANDARD LAW TO
Be PASSED BY LEGISLATURE
FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCTS TO
STAND TEST WITH 8 Ia SOLIDS
Producers and Dealers Will Have to
axe Out a License-Other Bills
Presented to the Legislature

Following along the line of sugges-
tions made by the tri-state milk COM
mission. the Delaware commission
met i'll Dover Saturday and agreed
upon a measure to be introduced in
the state legis' ature this week. fixing
the standard of milk. The provision
of the proposed bill will fix the stand
ard IN this state at 81 solids exclusive
OF fat and 81 butter fat, making a
total of 113 solids. The bill also con-
templates licensing all producers at a
nominal license fee of ST a year, and
to license dealers from 81. so a wear.
up. The revenue derived from these
license feee is to be used to EMPLOY a
state milk Inspector, who shall make
regular inspections of dairies in all
parts of the state There remains but
1our an9 a half working days in which
new bills can be introduced at this
session of the legislature, and due to
the short length of time it is apparent
that this section of the legislature is
going to smash all records established
for many years past for the smallest
number of bills introduced in each
branch. In his inaugural address Gov.
ernor Townsend recommended the en-
acting of as few laws as possible at
this session of the Legislature, and the
Indications are that the legislators in.
tend to take him at his word.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
ANOTHER BILL HITS FARMERS
Measure Before Legislature Would Tax
Him for Cunning on His Own Prem
ises-6eagIe Club lnterceding

Sportsmen are considerably sgitated
over the proposed amendment to the
game laws that is being considered at
the Legislature now in session at
Dover. The proposed bill is the same
one that caused so much stir among
the sporting fraternity two years ago
IL provides that all resident hunters
and fishers except landlords and ten
ants shall be taxe5 81 10 per year for
the privilege of hunting and fishing
within the bounds of the State. This
Dill was repealed two years after
much heated debating throughout the
State. The Eastern Beagle Club held
special meeting on Wednesday even
ing and voiced a vigorous protest
against the bill in letter to Senator
James B. Hiekman of the first dis
trict. The E. B. C. proposes a sub
stitute for the bill which is believed
TO meet with the approval of most
farmers and members of the sporting
fraternities of the ST. te. The substi-
tute is in the following form: Every
resident of this State who desires to
hunt game birds or animals must first
obfaln from the State license to he
known as a resident hunters license.
for which the State shall be paid
81. 10. The provisions of this law
shall not apply to farmers or farmers
tenants and their respective children.
living upon the farm they occupy, own
or tenant, or upon any farm to which
they have been invited. or on which
they have been given the privilege to
hunt such game birds or animals. The
words farmer and farmers tenant. shall
Tor the purposes of this act be con-
strued to mean. one who occupies.
owns or rents lands and tills the same
for living. This bill appears to be
very good one and should do much
toward the protection and propagation
of game.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
COUNCIL ASKS LEGISLATURE
RIGHT TO BORROW $4,000
SEEK ENABLING ACT TO GET
FUNDS FOR COMMERCE STREET
Nounc'' While Seeking Right is Con-
rronted by Higher Cost of Material
H. p. Hall to, Present Bill

AT meeting of Smyrna Town Coun-
Gil Friday evening with President
reynolds in. the chair and Councilman
d. b. Grieves, Joseph H. Wright
samuel A. Fortner and Walter F.
Meth present, it was decided TO ask
the Legislature the right to borrow
$S0, 200 to improve the streets of
Smyrna. The bill will be prepared
ana handed to Speaker Hervey P. Hall.
our representative from this district
so as to start on its passage thru both
houses as soon as possible While the
act Will call for the improvement of the
streets of Smyrna in general. the real
motive behind the bill is to brick or
cement Commerce street from East
Street or Colonial Hotel to the Rail
road Station. Whether it will be bricl,
like now used on Main Street or ce-
ment like the Dupont Boulevord. is an
after consideration. The object of
bringing the matter up at the meeting
Friday evening was to get the enab,
ing act thru the Legislature at this
session. In the discussion brouoht
out Friday evening it was found that
the prevailing war prices for material
and high cost of labor would make a
Vltrlted block roadbed like that used
on Main street, cost third more this
year than 1t did when the blocks were
lald on Main street. Cement paving
is proportionately higher too. For
this reason Council indicated no de-
sire to be in hurry to start the i'm
proVement when spring weather opens.
After the enabling act passes the Leg.
lslature and is signed by the Cover
nor, Council will at least ma Ike inquiry
and learn the lowest possible price the
Job can be done for and said prIce
alone will determine whether thew will
go ahead this spring or wait until
material aud labor is cheaper. Mem
Der of Council seemed desirous of
making this permanent improvements
this year If it can be done at a reason
able cost. Council adjourned after
discussing resolution of the Dia
mond State Telephone Company about
the use of poles and passing a lot of
bills, and the members repaired to the
Opera House to hear DR.. G. R. Law
ton give his address on Taxation
Reform"
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
HOME MISSIONARY OFFICERS
MRS. Edward G. Walls Named Presi-
sident to Succeed the Late Mrs Hudson

Mrs. Edward G. Walls Named Presi-
sident to Succeed the Late Mrs. Hudson
The following officers of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society of
the Asbnry Methodist Episcopal Church
were elected at the annual meeting
held last Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. John Buttery: Presi-
dent. Mrs. Edward G. Walls; Vice
Presidents, Mrs. John Buttery and
Mrs. Walter o. Hoffecker; Cores
ponding Secretary, Mrs. Frank Postles:
Recording Secretary, Mrs. Walter w.
Hynson; Treasurer, Mrs. E. Marriott
Fowler; Secretary of Home Missions.
Mrs. Benjamin C. Collins; Secretary
of Mite Boxes, Miss Mary Lyman:
Superintendent of Mothers Jewels.
Mrs. Joseph Carter; Collections, Mrs.
Norris Truax, Mrs. William Arms
trong, Mrs. George M. Stevenson and
Mrs. Andrew D. Cole. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
SMYRNA QUARTET MAKES A HIT
Sang at the Lincoln Celebration Before
Legislature Monday With Success

Sang at the Lincoln Celebration Before
Legislature Monday With Success
j. E. Hoffecker, L. M. Price. Rev.
Thomas Getz Hill and Oscar Stehlev.
comprlsi ng SmyIna's well known
quartette Of singers made a popular
hit Monday when they sang before a
large audience in the Legislative
Chamber of Dover. at the ceremonies
eommemorating the birthday annivers
ary of Abraham Lincoln. Their first
selection "Old Kentucky Home'' was
so vigorously applauded they were OBJ
llged to respond to an encore Tbev
then sang "Annie Laurie'' and the
applause was even greater. Both sell
ections were fine quartette arrange
ments full of harmony and exquisite
blending and shading of tones. The
program besides the above, consisted
OF selections by the Dover Glee Club.
patriotic song hit by Herman C.
Taylor, OF Dover, and a scholarly and
eloquent address on Lincoln bv
Secretary of State Everett C. Johnson.
Other eulogies were given by mem
pers OF the Legislature, a fine and en-
tertaining program throughout.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
Last Friday at the Century Club

The program on Friday at the
twentieth Century Clubwas in charge
of Miss Laura Bell, chairman of His
tory. A vocal solo, "House of Men,
cries, Mr.. L. M Price. Lecture,
by Mr.. K. R. Greenfield, of Della
ware College, subject: ''Italy, its
Dreamer and His Kingdom. The
Birthday Luncheon will be held to-
morrow, February 18th, at one
O'Clock. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
FUNERAL OF EDWARD W. LAPHAM
His Remains Brought From Florida Fri
day and Funeral Took Place MONDAY

His Remains Brought From Florida Fri.
day and Funeral Took Place Monday
Edward W, Lapham. age 72, who
died suddenly at Lakewood, Florida.
early Tuesday morning of last week
were laid to rest Monday in Odd Fell
lows cemetery, Smyrna, the Rev. E.
c. Graham. pastor of Ewell M. P.
Church, Clayton, in charge. Services
were held at his late residence near
Clayton, and friends and neighbors
gathered tospsy their last respect.
Mr.. Lapham was strirkened down in
apparently the best of health. He
had been busy looking after some
building improvements to his property
in Lakewood and that evening seemed
to be in better spirits than usual as
ne played few games of cards with
some friends He retired Monday
night in his usual good health. About
a O'Clock the next (Tuesday) morning
he was taken i'll, called for assistance
and doctor was summoned. He lived
only about an hour and expired. His
physician diagnosed his case as hard
ening of the arteries. Luther Lap
ham, his son, had left the day before
for trip to Tampa and other places.
After some effort Luther was located
and missing the last train for Lake
wood he hired touring car to take
him to Lakewood, distance of II
miles. Mr.. Lapham's death was
shock to his friends in Florida as we'll
as here.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
URGES REFORM IN TAXATION

Or. Caleb r. Layton Addresses Small
But Interesting Crowd in Opera House
That the residents of this town and
section are thoroughly impressed with
the necessity Of a more equitable svs-
TEN of taxation was evidenced Fr.dav
night at the meeting held in the Opera
House here under the auspices of the
Taxation Revision Committee. De-
spite the uncomfortable weather con-
dltlons. small audience of represen-
tative men and women went to the
Opera House to listen to the address
delivered by DR.. Caleb R. Layton.
ex-SecretaTy of State, of Georgetown.
who has been addressing similar mass
meetings throughout the state. Charles
ID. LeFevre, Esq, presided and gave
talk dealing with the proposition
and introduced DR.. Layton, who pre-
sented forceful arguments in support
of new system The applause which
greeted DR.. Layton sttested to the
sentiment of his auditors, and despite
the cold disagreeable night the meet
ing was success.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
SURPRISE PARTY AT FRAzIERs
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Frazier Over
whelmed by Their Friends at their
Home on Wednesday Evening.


Home on Wednesday Evening.
Friends and neighbors TO the num-
Der of fifty or more gave a complete
and delightful surpire to Mr.. and Mr..
Edgar Frazier on Wednesday evening
last, February 7th, at their home on
the Holly Tree" farm, two and one
half miles from Smyrna. After a
season of social greeting the guests
were invited to the dining room where
refreshments were served inabundance
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
James Frazier, Mr.. and Mrs. Wood
Ennis, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Slaughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Reed, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Garrison. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Carrow, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Cole, MIR. and Mrs. Harry Austin. Mr..
and Mrs. Ridgley Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Moore, Mrs. Lea Robinson. Mr..
and Mrs. Bateman Cullen, Mr.. and
Mrs Harvey FARRELL, Mr.. and Mrs.
ElwOod Kemp, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Ford, Mr.. and Mrs. George Short, MIR.
and Mrs. Herbert Davis. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Richards, Misses Victorine Roe, Mar.
ian Davis, Hilda Davis, Roaslyrn Gar
rison, Wilmina Garrison, Alma Davis.
Elizabeth Richards. Elnora Robinson.
Marian Ford, Cathryn Ford. Margaret
Ford, Dorthy Austin, Millician Jar
rell; Mr.. Joe Ennis Russell Jones
William Carrow. Howard Kemp, Ben
jamin Everhan.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
HENRY ENNIS GUEST OF HONOR
Was n Years Old Last Week and His
Parents Give Him Birthday Party

Was 2I Years Old Last Week and His
Parents Give Him Birthday Party
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood Ennis of"'Tbe
Gables. near town. gave a party last
Tuesday evening. February 9Th, in
honor Of the twenty-first birthday of
their youngest son, W. Henry, who
is a member of the graduating class
OF Beacom's College, Wilmington.
Miss Victorine H. Roe and brother
Robert Roe, of Flushing, L. l :, shared
honors with Henry it being also the
anniversary of both their births. The
house was beautifully decorated for
the occasion and the dining room was
especially pretty with evergreen dec
orations and mellow lights. The long
table with covers for forty was made
most attractive by the large birthday
cake with 21 lighted candles. Music.
dancing and feasting constituted the
evenings diversions. Included among
the guests were friends from New
York, Philadelphia, New Castle, Mid
dletown, Townsend and Smyrna, all
OF whom warmly congratulated the
young man. One of the many gifts
received was a diamond freedom
ring from his mother and father.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
What Good Can Get Ernnn an.o
Anti-shipping Bill Passes 27 to s

The first clash between the "wet"
and "dry" forces in the lower branch
OF the Delaware General Assembly oc-
Cured late yesterday afternoon and
after battle that lasted for more
than two hours, the 'drys" emerged
victorious by large majority, and
succeeded in passing the Loose anti
shipping bill by a vote of 81 to S.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bailey Enjoy
Day Quietly With Their Children


Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bailey,
of this town, formerly of Kenton,
celebrated quietly Monday their
golden wedding anniversary at their
home corner of South and Union
streets. 1t was also Mr.. Bailey's 10th
birthday. All their children and
grandchildren were home and partici-
pated in family dinner. The chill
dren present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Wharton NOVEL;, of Wilmington;
Mr.. Mason Bailey, Philadelphia; Mr..
and Mrs. H. B. Clark, Kenton; DR..
and Mrs R. Corley and Mrs. Bertha
Bailey Clifton, of this town. Mrs.
Frank Bailey, of Hcboken. NJ, sur
prised them by coming down to offer
her congratulations. After the family
dinner and during the evening num-
Der of friends had gotten on to the
occasion and dropped In
to extend their greetings and good
wishes. 1t was a happy occasion for
the "bride and groom" as we'll as for
their children and grandchildren who
participated.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
EXEMPT VETERANS FROM TAX
House Bill Passed Friday Afternoon
After Spirited Debate.

After a Spirited Debate.
Representative Welch made an elo-
quent plea for the passage of his bill
to exempt Civil War veterans from the
payment of a capitation or head tax, in
the House Friday afternoon, and after
a spirited debate the bill was passed
by vote of "a to 10. Mr.. Welch told
of the great sacrifice made by these
men to preserve the Union and said
the high cost of living is hitting some
of theth so hard that he considered it
no more than right that the State
should exempt them from the payment
of this tax. There was strong opposi-
tion to the passage of this bill and
whether it will pass the senate remains
to be seen.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
"0oN'oEAKYNE WEDDING

l,b.', sISI'h y oeakyne, Daughter of
: ''' O'akrne. weas CIV. suckson
d NJ S'1lah u neakyne, daughter of
Aas' ' Mrs. Robert Deakyne. a
l,t,,,.p Popular school teacher at
sAv - " was married at noon Wed.
"a Fun, n sae home of her parents
asae, vvmlng's y Landing. to Mr..
|AsS, '. , Buckson, son Of James A.
ep.riioOOal " Blackbird. The ceremony
~ S'otned i :. by the Rev. Milton Nc.
's,tsS'u 'us !. Presence of the family
Au, ~ as friends. The house was
n, stsSotated. sas Following the cer-
ID No uae Course dinner was served.
|lsp n'a = Buckson boarded the
vi ssp te; r.'rain from Smyrna for a
|@ up ana will reside after
AaI W the wilds farm near the
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
QUIETLY MARRIED AT MANse
Frank Morris and Miss Mary Ethel
FAIRIES Joined in Wedlock SATURDAY.

FAIRIES Joined in Wedlock Saturday
Miss Mary Ethel FAIRIES, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George FAIRIES, of
Blackbird, and Mr.. B. Frank Morris.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Morris, of
Smyrna, were quietly married at the
Presbyterian Manse on Saturday even
ing, February 10, by the Rev. J. M.
L. Eckard. They were attended by
Miss Annie Bramble and Mr.. John
Morris. A dinner was given the bride
and groom at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Morris on Sunday even
ing. After March LIST they will oc-
cupy the house on Commerce street
formerly occupied by Mr.. Robert
Thompson.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14
Run Over by Wagon; Skull Crushed

Ben Hutt. colored, employed on
farm of Jesse Vane, fell from his team
on road near Severson's Church, Mon
day, the wheels passing over aud
crushing in his head. DIR. Messick
hustled him to the hospital. He is not
expected to live.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-14

Manlove Farm Near Mt. Pleasant Sold
The 61-acre farm of Edward E.
Manlove, on the State road near Mt.
Pleasant has been sold to James Lovett
Of New Jersey for Sc, 500. Mr.. Lovett
will be given possession on March 1.
and will move his family to the farm,
where he will engage in the nursery
business.