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The Era-leader., 1917-03-22
Railway Workers Obtain ray
Raise.

New YORK, WdlCil 1o'
railroad strike has been aVerted'
Yielaing to the appeal OF Pses'
Wilson and facing the probability
Of this country's entrance into
the world war. the railroads
early today granted the demands
of the four employees brother
hoods for a basic 8-hour day. and
the threatened strike averted'
Secretary of the Interior Lane
and the other mediators were
visably affected when told Of th'
action of tn, railroad managers
Mr., Lane sent Immediately for
the committee of the railroads
and. turning to Elisha Lee, their
spokesman. said:
This is a magnificent
thing that you have done for
YOUR country. 1t will 20
down in history as one OF
the greatest things you ever
did,"
The brotherhood chiefs, who
already had left the hotel where
the conferences we're being held
and had retired for. the night
apparently convinced that a set
Element of the differences caule
not be reached, were summoned
, next, Their faces showed the
| relief they felt from the strail
{ under which they had labore'
since carly Friday evening will
2 the presidents committee.
w. G. Lee, head of the train
2 men, announced for them tina
! orders would 60 forward at ono
, informing all district chaIrme
t of the brotherhoods of the sue
|. lcessful outcome of the confer
ences.
u By the terms of the settle
= ment the com bined salary list c
0 the railroads will be increase
: approximately $50, 100000 a yea
: according to conservative estl
mates.
The crisis resulting from tt
the sinking of three America
ships by German submarine
y was the prime factor in clearin
"a the situation and restoring I'll
: country to normal condition il
ID sofar as it's transportation t
"a cilities we're concerned.
The Era-leader., 1917-03-22
FrankIinton, La, March 22' 1917
Good Roads Meeting
Well Attended


Buie. met with the good roads
committee and citizens on SAT-
urday and gave out some valu-
able information and if his sug
eestions can be acted upon 1t
will result, in time, in just the
roads that our people have been
wanting and so far have failed to
get.
Franklinton, La, March IT,
Pursuant to adjournment, the
Citizens Good Roads Committee
met at | / a. M, at the courthouse
at Franklinton, and adjourned to
to meet at p. M, awaiting the
arrival of Mr.. Duncan Buie OF the
State Highways Department
At 1 p. NJ, the committee re-
assembled.
Mr.. Buie says for Washington
parish to get any benefit of the
state taxes which are paid every
wear for good road purposes,
and the appropriation from the
Federal Government, il will be
necessary for US to build roads
under the supervision of the
State Highways Department.
He showed further that to
secure the services of the State
Highway Engineers, the parish
must pay into the department
at once, upon application fo1
state aid, at the rate of $50 pei
mile which amount the parlsf
will get back in full from tht
state in the construction OF tn
road. The work of the depart
ment in the construction of stat
highways is in charge of comps
tent and experienced engineer
in road building and they refus
to engage in the construction c
any road unless it is to be cor
structed in substantial way
That is, graded and surface
with gravel or stone so that II
lasting qualities will be as nea
permanent as possible and s
drained and graded that til
road will be capable of sustain
ing heavy traffic.
The cost would range all th
way from $4,000 to $4,000 pc
mile. It was showed, that tt
state would build one mile ft
every three miles constructe
by the parish, such road to co.
not to exceed $4,000. 1t was als
shown that in the construction
these roads the services Of tt
State Highway Department al
free aud without cost; that i.
they furnish the engineers an
superintend the work witho,
cost to the parish. And tn
none of the money provided /
tie parish is used in payment
salaries and things of that kin
but thate1oo per. cent of all tt
money paid in is applied on II
roads.
Mr.. Buie stated that bonds
different parishes for road pu
poses in the sum of $4,000
have been voted and that ii
state is giving aid to those W
are helping themselves.
Reports from the differe
members of the committee
wards as t, the attitude of tt
people toward the question of
special tax to be funded IL
bonds for road construction W
asked for. The opinion as 6
The Era-leader., 1917-03-22

Having nothing in mind at the
moment worth writing about we
naturally think of that dollar OF
ours that may still be iingling
around in your pocket. Waiting!
The Era-leader., 1917-03-22

Tn the Matter Of the Success
sion of Louis Miller, Deceased.
No. 28O.
Goth judicial District Court,
Parish of Washington, Stlte OF
Louisiana.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an order OF the 26tii JudiGai n, Dis
trict Court in and for the Parish OF
Washington, Louisiana, Issued IN .he
above numbered and entitled cause.
dated February 10th, 1917, will PRO-
cesd to sell at public auction 70 1he
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Fam S1.25.
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Statement of
WASHINGTON BANK&TRUST co,

Located at Franklinton, La, Parish OF
Washington.
Report furnished to the State Exam
iner of State Banks by the above
Bank at the close of business
March 5, 1917.
RESOURCES
Demand Loans. s..............S S,lSo ol
Loans secured by mortgage 67,7So 10
Other loans and discounts. 137,736 "a
Overdrafts, unsecured...." 25s AZ
Other bonds, stocks, secur" ~
tiles, etc.. .....''. zl,oAo ~
Banking house, furniture mn ~
and fixtures. .............. o,ooo w
Cash items 1921 80
Dsr srs rs,'.,............... liow "' w 28,7e7 So
GOld com. .........:.' '''' 1o0 Wv
Silver, nickel and copper ~
coin. ..........''.'s' Aj''0 W
| National bank notes and all
| issues U. S. government. lO,ooo W
susnense account. .. III 40
| Total. ..$297, ,O19 SO
LIABILITIES
CAPITAL stock, fully paid. s5O,OOO 90
Surplus. .......... 5000 90
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid.... A,33l ~
Certified checks. u 70
Cashiers checks outstanding 3,145 os
Individual deposits subject
to check ..,.... ..... 1sl, 1853 ss
Individual savings deposits 6,7e9 sc
Time certificates of deposit 25,S7S %
Bills payable. ............ lo,ooe u
Amount due to persons not in.
cluded in foregoing........ 100 oe
Total. l.................$28 ,0ls y;
State of Louisiana,
Parish>of Washington.
l, ]. B. Lindsey, President, ane
II, w. S. Burrls, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear tha
the above statement is true to tht
best of my knowledge and belief.
| J. B. LlNDsLEY, President.
w. s. BuRRIs. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before mi
this 2lst day Of March, 1917.
, MAGEE W. OFT,
(Seal.) Notary f"o''c'
The Era-leader., 1917-03-22

Advertisements and subscrlptlons
w;ll be continued at regular rates un'
til all past Indebtedness IS palo up
The Era-leader., 1917-03-22

Address all Communications 10
Era-Leader, Franklinton, La
The Era-leader., 1917-03-22
Mrs. J. VOL BROCK, Editor

Entered as second class matter Aprii D. ~, i'a
=. w., nostoflce at Franklinton' La unoe'
the Act of Congress OF March o. i''S'
The Era-leader., 1917-03-22

Advertising Rates on Appllca'lol
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

~~O
STOCK MARKET


New York, May 22.-S5elins Aol
profit was in evidence at the openans
OF today's market as indicated by lne
irreeurlarity of prices. United states
Steel duplicated it's recent high record
of 125 "a at the outset. but immeoa-
ately receded a point. Fractional ad-
yances in Bethlehem Steel, Anaconda
Copper. Baldwin Locomotive, mexican
Petroleum. Atlantic Gulf and West IN
tfies underwent similar revision. the
motor group was again heavy ana
moderate declines were made by Cen
tra1 Leather, Industrial Leather and
some OF the railroads. /,
A general demand for metals ano
oils buoyed the list after the firss
signs of a backward movement. Utah,
Inspiration, Kennecott,. Chino, Cerro
de Grande and Calumet & Arizona
cpppers and American Smelling.
American Zinc and Butte & Superior
advanced one to almost two points.
Mexican Petroleum rose 3-S and
Yexas Co. q ga. Included In the llst
of active and strong specialties were
American Can. Beet Sugar, Air Brake
and Harvester. The more prom'n-
emit industrials and equipments re-
manned under pressure Railroads
anu shippings rose briskly at midday.
Bonds were Irregular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.

rhe following were issued May 15.
1917. List furnished from the ofhces
Of A. M. Wooster. 6o2 Security Build
ling, bridgeport:
william r. Young. Bridgeport, cur
rent tap.
Clarence r. Benjamin, Milford, s
patsnts, combined carpenters square
and inter gags. X V
George e. Abbott, Hartford. ball
forming machine.
Mailman Goldberg, Hartford. wind
shield.
Frank e. wolcott. Hartford. auto
mobile lamp.
Lucius N. Diehm, West Hartford,
automatic firearm.
Howard NJ Barber, Stonington, Q
petents,s sheet delivery apparatus for
printing machines fat sheet delivery
mechanism for printing presses.
william H. Bristol. II. Rooster, Wa
terbury, t1ermostat
Frederick Wehinger, 2 patents, stem
winding and stem setting watch.
Albert b. Rockwell, Bristol. alarm
bell.
Patrick J. Troy. Bristol, bal1cock.
Alexander K Sutherland. New
Ambrossse Eich,S Stamford. non-skid
tire.
Trade Marks.
Marvel Mfg. Co.. New Haven. OPP
teal toy.
Seamless Rubber Co.. New Haven,
water bottles, fountain and combina-
tion syrtnges, face and ice bags.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22
DISTRICT OF FAIRFIELD, S.,
COURT OF PROBATE.

May 2lSt, 1911.
Estate of Patrick German late Of
Fairfield in said district, deceased.
The Executor having applied for
an order authorizing and empowering
him to sell certain real estate belong
ing to said estate, as per application
on file more fully appears; it is
Ordered-That said application be
heard and determined at the Court of
Probate in Fairfield in said district
on the 2sth day of May. A. D., 1917.
at 8 O'Clock in the afternoon, and that
notice be given Of the tendency of
said application and of the time and
place of hearing thereon, by publish
| ing this order once in some newspa-
/ per having a circulation in said dis
| trict; by giving notice to all parties
| in interest either personally or by
mailing to each, postage prepaid, a
copy of this order all on or before the
22nd day of May, A. D., 1917 and re-
turn make to this court of the notices
given.
/ Attest:
BACON wAKEMAN,
| asD Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

Qnternaticnal Institutezs Of Asrtcui-
ture)

I. 4 I
Qnteruatiomal Institntes OF Agrtcui-
The weather which has prevailed
, over the whole of Europe for several
months has been almost everywhere
arnfavurable for the crops and many
farmers have been prevented by the
adverse conditions from making pro-
I.gress with their ploughing. and spring
sowing, Generally speaking vegeta-
ton as very backward, but In most
places a spell Of fine weather would
set matters nearly right as regards
the growing crops. The recent heavy
, rains have resulted in floods in GER
tain localities; and favored the devel-
\ opment Of crytogamicg diseases, end
! have therefore been adverse to Guilt
( vation- ~
The communications, transmitted
to the international Institute of Agri-
culture Of Rome BY the governments,
indicate that the condition Of the win
ter wheat crops fs at present an aver
are one in France. Italy, Switzerland
I and Egypt. mediocre in Great Britain.
and the United States; rye Is in aver
age condition in France, Italy, Swift
4 erland and the United States; barley
I il, in average condition in France,
Italy, Switzerland and Egypt, while
\ OAKS nave an aVSTdS6 UubAooh Al ASo-Ay
and the United States but are medi-
OGRE In France and in Ireland
Amongst the new data published In
/, the April Bulletin OF Statistics the
area under winter wheat In Canada
may be noted a. reduced by 1S per
cent. when compared with that OF
last year.
As regards yields. there are no
\ other forecasts-to hand excepting that
1 for the winter wheat crop of the Uni
i ted States, where the coming crop ts
!; estimated at 117.o2s thousands Of
duintals an compare with 10000 on
the average from 1903 to 1913 (the
last five years of peace) or 97-5 per
cent
The yield OF the United States was
in 1915. 1s1.111 thousands Of gum
tails, and the average yield Of the five
years period 1911 to 1915 was 146,-
64s thousands Of quintals.
Az compared with these figures,
the anticipated yield for 1917 repre-
sents respectively 1913 per cent and
7p.S per cent
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22
IRISHMEN TO DEMAND
FULL COLONIAL HOME RULE

Dublin, May 22-The Irish Times,
commenting on the proposed conven-
ton, says it is folly to think the re-
cent course of Irish politics has fitted
Individual Irishmen for the. supremacy
difficult task of leadership. The Irish
Unionists do not pretend to be hope
full, it says, although, they refuse 10
take the responsibility for closing
their ears to the governments appeal.
The Freeman's Journal says the
prospects for the convention have
been improved by the discussion in
parliament.
The Irish Independent says it is
idle to pretend that anything short of
full colonial home rule will be regard
ed by Irishmen as a final settlement,
and a final settlement is what the
government pretends to have in view,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22
LEGAL NOTICE
TAXES, GRAND LIST OF 1915

TAXES, GRAND LIST OF 1916
Notice is hereby given to the tax
payers of the City Of Bridgeport. that
the taxes on the granad list of 1916
are now due and payable at the Tax
Collectors Office, Room 6. City Hall.
The Undersigned will be at the Col
lector's Office as above, on May LIST,
1917 and daily thereafter, Sunday ex-
cepted. from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. and
Saturday from a. m. to IL m. for
the purpose of collecting said taxes
After June list, as required by law,
interest at the rate OF three-quarters
of one per cent, will be added to ali
unpaid taxes and the same on the
first Of each succeeding month.
HOWARD F. SMITH,
Collector.
U II stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, S.,
PROBATE COURT.

May 10, 1877. i
Estate of Mary Lavania Hopkins
late of the town of Bridgeport in said
district, deceased.
The Court Of Probate for the dis
trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof for creditors Of said estate to
exhibit their claims for settlement.
Those who neglect to present their
accounts, properly attested, within
said time, will be debarred a recov-
cry. All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immedi-
ate payment to
JAMES B. FARRAR,
Executor.
7e Reservoir Ave, Bridgeport, Conn.
a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, S..
PROBATE COURT

May I, 1917.
Estate of Morgan Flynn of the
town of Bridgeport in said district,
presumed to be deceased.
The Court of Probate for the district
of Bridgeport, hath Hnatred and allow
ed six months from the date hereof
for the Creditors of said estate to
exhibit their claims for settlement
Those who neglect to present their ac-
counts. properly attested, within said
time, will be debarred a recovery. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment to
JOHN II. FLYNN,
Administrator.
r 10 Sc
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

New York May 22.-7A volunteer
army of 500 bond statesmen started
q canvas yesterday Of the financial
district for subscriptions to the Lber-
ty loan. At the same time the big
retail stores uptown started their
campaign to sell $50 bond to every
man, woman and child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

An appeal for autonomy for Uk
raine end the creation of a ministry
OF Ukrainian affairs in the new Rus
sian Cabinet was made by e Congress,
of Ukrainian military delegates a
Kien.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22
STORAGE

MooRE,s STORAGE WAREHOUSE.
Furniture and china packing: ex-
perienced packers. Separate rooms
9227. $50 Union Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

Al clash between Aferican border
troops and Mexicans was reported Of
ficially to the State Department
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22
POSITIONS WANTED

BUTCHER-Young. sober, desires po-
sition in first class market. Leo
Murphy, lit Broad street.
R FL SIP
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent WORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

WANTE.D-Housewo by the day
by two girls (colored). 1476 Linden
Ave, Stratford. Phone Stratford
771-3.
r 81 s.p
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22
REMOVAL
MEAT ,MARKEr
REMOVAL NOTICE

CAROL f. BARON, architect. has re-
moved to 1913 East Main street
corner Arctic street.
r IL asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

FLUFF RUGS-Made from old car
pets. Call US Barnum 1856.
s 8 ais
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

If YOU PAY STORAGE and small
balance due on good upright piano
it is yours. Write the Gibbs Piano
Co.. TIA Main ST.. Springfield.
Mass. 14fts
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

CARPETS CLEANED by the old re-
liable Bridgeport Steam Carpet
Cleaning Co.. Tel Barnum 1855.
8 ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

WE HAVE REMOVED to our new
market 1879 Main street All meats
20 q pound less tina others. Also
cattle. pigs and poultry bought. n.
Aaronson.
ST ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-22

FOR RENT-Ffve or less furnished
rooms or will sell the same at q
Bargain. Main St Address Bog
D, Care of Farmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-02

Professor Louis Rosenberg, who
has been a guest at the home Of Mrs.
c. Allsbrow left for his home III Port
land, Ore, last evening.
August Anderson of RidgWay Pa,
is spending a week with his sisters.
Mrs Charles HIGHLANDER and Miss Mary
Anderson. 921 Twenty-frst street, and
other relatives
J. G. Hunt0on has returned from An
napolis, where he attended the grad
uating exercises June g OF his Young
er son, Jay Glenn He was accom-
panied on his trip by Miss Jean WEIGH.
Mrs. z. T. King Of Keokuk. who va
operated on at Mercy hospital, has
returned to the " a Martindale home
where she had been visiting before
taken III. Mr. King. called here h.
her Illness, left Saturday for Lima,
Ohio.
Mrs c. Hammerly and Miss Carrie
Hauberg are guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs " A. MartindaIe.
Mrs. J. DizotelI returned last even
ing from Marengo. Iowa. where she
had been visiting relatives the last
week
Grant Hultberg and A. G. Anderson
left yesterday for Atlantic City. Phila-
delphia and New York 10 attend the
constitutional committee meeting of
the general conference Of the Fedora
ton of Lutheran churches.
Miss Jennie Swanquist and Miss Hei-
frfd Nordstrom have departed for
Paullina. Iowa, where they will spend
several weeks with relatives ana
friends.
Rev. and Mrs. NJ. L Cbatley viii
have as their guests this week Mr.. and
Mrs D. +. Cate of CentervilIe, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-02
Society Announcements

The Bethany Home Sewing society
will meet with Mrs. Mary MuIhern.
noon
The Bluff Boys viii give another prf-
yate dancing party Friday evening al
Community hall, corner Of Thirtietb
street and Fourteenth avenue. Olson s
orchestra Will furnish the dance
numbers.
The ladies' auxiliary to the Eagles
will participate in the parade to be
held Wednesday, the Fourth of July.
The ladies will meet at the hall pre-
ceding the parade
All members Of the Kings Daugh-
ters' union Of the city are urged to 20
to Mrs. C. E. Shapes. 1911 Twenty
first street. Tuesday. for an all dav
sewing on the soldiers comfort bags.
The Reading circle meets Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Arthur Milton.
421I Seventh avenue.
The tri-city chapter Of the Villa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-02
Observe Golden AnnjverSar,.

The 50th anniversary Of the mar
riage Of Mr.. and Mrs. /. J Baker. who
reside at Twentieth avenue and Six
teenth street Moline was quietly ceIe.
brated yesterday al their home
company Of A. was in attendance. in
GLIDING in addition 10 relatives.
friends from the trI-cities and from
the upper end of the county where
the couple formerly resided. Mr.. and
Mrs. Baker have three sons and three
daughters, and % grandchildren. all OF
the former but one and L of the lat
ter being present. Dinner was served
at noon after which the time was
passed in a pleasant social way. The
couple received many appropriate
gifts. Mr.. Baker was born in this
county in 1886, while his wife whose
maiden name was Miss Sarah Baker
is native of La Sale county. being
born in 1S48. They we're married
July /, 1857 at Cordova. Mr.. Baker
was a deputy sheriff under Sherfrf
George ". Heider
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-02
Leins-erofe EYeddin..

s. wedding Of Saturday evening was
that Of Miss Sadie Grote daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gr0te 2906
Seventh avenue, to Fave J. Leins
The event took place ar s
o clock at the parsonage of the South
Park Presbyterian church, Rev. ".
C. 0gIevee performing The ceremony.
There were no attendants. MI and
Mrs. LENS leaving after the ceremony
Tor a wedding trip caste. stops to be
made in Chicago and Pennsylvania.
airs. Lcins is graduate of the local
high school and for some time has
been employed as stenoerapher at the
Hartz & Bahnsen company. Mr. LENS
Is well known and is employed as as
sistant pricer at the Hartz K Bahnsen
company. They viii make their home
in this city on their return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-02
SOCIAL EV EN- is

cago playing for the supper hour and
the dancing
Mr. and Mrs Wiman left on the
night train for the east ard VIII spend
a two weeks honeymoon before going
to the new home in New London,
Conn MFR Wiman having secured q
short leave.
The brides travelling gown was a
smart thEee- piece suit Of midnight
blue imported cloth with chiffon
blouse in gold and silver. Her hat was
chic model in black 81 ta0efa and
straw with ostrich feather and leather.
The bride has been q popular mem
her OF the social set 81 the three cities
ever since her presentation at a bril-
liant garden party two years ago She
graduated from ST ka3derine's school,
Davenport. finishing n Miss S0mmer s,
Washington. q. C.
MI Wiman is Yale man, one of
the many OF that school 30 offer his
services to his country With Fl COLI
Iege friend Farley Hopkins. he bought
equipped for service as an armed
cruiser. and offered 10 the United
States the Yacht Acadia an offer
which was accepted by tae govern
ment Mr Niman and his clum vol
unteered for service as seamen aua
Mr. Wmaa IS 1uartermaster of the
mosquito feet
Among relatives FROM ont If town
who came for the wedding are DR..
and Mrs Jack Porter of Chicago,
Lewis Wiman Of New York City, uncle
of the groom Mr.. and Mrs George
Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Totten
Of Chicago