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The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-12-08

ests pay most of the freight. The
official bodies up there utterly
failed the willy old schemer. s -. =
Mayor Boylan, in behalf of the
common council of Virginia, prac-
tically wrote Mr.. Halden to mind
his own business. The village
trustees of Hibbing grinned and
ordered that the communication
be filed.
At Chisholm, the members Of
the school board were greatly in
censed over the letter, considering
it a reflection on their ability and
care in doing business.
Some of the range newspapers
did not honor the matter with a
line of comment. Others coldly
mentioned it. Still others made
sarcastic comments. The Mesaba
Ore at Hibbing severely comment
ed on the auditors actions and
saw nothing sincere in them.
A good many citizens ask why
auditor. Halden did not propose
to cut down some of the expense
in the engineering department.
Some have suggested that the
high-priced road engineer be Laid
off -1rtiFafter tlre-warNHd county
surveyor. Anderson called into
active service.
As these lines are written, Fri
day morning, it seems absolutely
certain that majority of the
board of county commissioners
will stand by the action in twice
voting a levy of 81, ,056,000 for
county road purposes in 1918.
The outlook is that at least four
Of the commissioners will not
back up, even to please, help or
save the man who has dictated to
the board and controlled a major
ity of the members for so many
long years.
County auditor Halden's name
no longer is one with which to
conjure or work political mir
acles. That kingly stride, that
generous wave Of the royal hand,
that bland, imperial smile, that
autocratic frown or even that
regnant rage no longer move the
citizenry. His star Of destiny has
set. He is doomed to certain ex-
lie. The date has been set for
midnight, Dec. 81, 1918. "
Democracy then will claim and
control the marble-lined court
house. The throne room will be
closed and given over to some
thing besides the spinning Of spi-
derry webs.
1t is time the Courthouse King
was deposed. He has occupied
a seat at the pie-counter for near
ly thirty years. In that time,
kindly old St. Louis county has
paid him over 100000 in hard,
cold cash. No one knows what he
has received from other sources.
It must be a handsome sum for he
has been off the courthouse job
almost for months at a time.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-12-08
HOW TO STAND IN.

If you wish special considera-
ton when caught at keeping a
blind pig, you should be sure to
have money in the bank, ride
around in a $4,000 automobile,
say you are very sorry and be in
the good graces Of Little Tam
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-12-08
CLOSE THE BOOKS.

Quite a bunch of citizens be.
lieye that If some Of the commits
sioners and municipal judges have
not fully paid old campaign obli-
cations, they should mark them
off the tooks and practice m.
partiality for the remainder OF
their terms Of office.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-12-08

Artemus Ward declared that
the rebellion should be put down
if he had to sacrifice all his wife s
relatives to do it. County auditor
Halden shows a determination to
reduce the tax levy if it takes
every dollar in the country treas
ury to do it.
Odin Halden has been trying
for the last month to pull off one
of his noted grand-stand plays.
He has been making one of the
fights Of his life. The more he
feels his feet slipping, the greater
efforts he puts forth.
Grand-stahd plays through the
past quarter of century have
done for auditor Halden what
unassuming worth, sincerity and
genuine manhood might not have
done. Cunning, selfish, resource
full and unscrupulous, he never
has failed to grasp any opportun-
ity to make political capital for
himself. ... .-........
County auditor Halden sud-
denly realized that his political
fortunes were in desperate shape.
He looked about fer ways and
means to recoup. He quickly and
cleverly saw that reduction in
the tax levy,might get the desired
result. He did not hesitate to
steal the livery Of patriotism in
which to serve the politician.
But the board of county COM
missioners failed to prove COM
placent and obedient. They re-
jected the clever plan. The men
whom he had dominated for years,
threw him down to save them
selves or to serve their districts.
1t was a bitter Gettysburg for
the old politician. ..--.
Although terribly battered by
his unexpected defeat, the cum
ming old battler quickly rallied.
He brought up every reserve and
ordered every gun in action along
the entire front. ..:~.....' 90
Under date of November l9, a
long, demagogic circular letter
was sent out to every tax-levying
body in St. Louis county, from city
aldermen down through village
trustees, school boards and to
township supervisors. For good
measure, some of the road fore
men were sent the pronuncia-
mento.
Under date of Dec. 1, a second
edition of the circular was sent
out with additional dope on the
bottom and fac simile of that
royal signature, 80. Halden.
Business men, farmers, BARRIERS,
commercial bodies, dock laborers
and even aliens received copy.
The Rip-saw seems to be one of
the few overlooked.
The cost of this circular and the
stamps to send it broadcast over
st. Louis county would have made
princely contribution to the
Red Cross fund or even done
something for the poor Russians
and Italians.
But contributions to the Red
Cross do not necessarily mean
campaign thunder and votes for
the King of the Courthouse.
Mild responses came from some
individuals and organizations in
Duluth. The dear old Commercial
club weakly approved the plan to
hold down taxes, as did the Retail
Grocers' Association.
The farmers did not show much
interest so far as the Rip-saw has
secured information. They desire
good roads and more of them.
The levy made would not affect
them heavily.
On the Mesaba iron range,
"axes are low, and the Big Inter-
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-12-08

A lot Of selfish chaps believe in
the closed shop for unions of
bankers, real estate dealers, archi-
tects, builders and even grocers,
but they demand an open shop for
the men who work with their
hands. Consistency certainly is
something of a jewel.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-12-08

That Michigan street Food
Monopoly still exists and recently
showed its arrogance and selfish
ness in meeting trifling competi-
.tion with Montana apple ped
dler.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-12-08

Oliver has gone dry by decision
of the supreme court of the pow
erful state of Wisconsin.
Oliver was started by a Duluth
real. estate operator and, in time,
was duly organized and fitted out
with a municipal government, in
cluding mayor and aldermen.
While Superior was dry in
1867 and when Duluth went
dry last July, Oliver became a
city Of refuge for thirsty souls.
Where John Barleycorn rules SUI.
preme, there also gather gam.
blers, redlight ladies and their
business agents.
Oliver seems to have tried hard
the past few months to surpass
Hurley in it's worst days in filth
and wickedness. Now, if the
Douglas county officials do their
duty, the underworld folk in Oil
yer will have to move down to Su-
perior, bag and baggage, for you
cannot run a sporting place with
out beer and booze. The male
sports will be welcome additions
to Mayor Konkel's list of voters.
Drunkenness. fornication, de-
bauchery, robbery and about all
the filthiness in the devils calen-
dar have been divers specialties.
Hotel Oliver has been the storm
center for douglas county's little
Sodom and Gomorrah. This hotel
was leased by a bunch of sports
from Chicago and Minneapolis.
Yearning to own and operate some
sort Of a money-making joint at
the Head of the Lakes, they made
up a jackpot in Minneapolis. They
had a great wrangle over who
should be treasurer, fearing that
he who carried the bag might
prove to be Judas. They finally
were able to come to an amicable
selection of the mazuma- holder.
Among this rare bunch of low
moral endeaverors may be men
toned the following, viz:
Harry Altman, a fat panderer,
procureur and gambler who has
gravitated back and forth be-
tween Minneapolis and Hot
Springs, Arkansaw. Old Harry
is a personal friend of Max Ros-
enberg, proprietor of the American
cafe in Superior, at one time SEN
fenced to one year and one day
in the federal prison at Leaven-
worth, Kansas, after conviction
for white slavery.
Bunk" Goldberg claims to be-
long to Chicago but he maintains
an apartment in Minneapolis with
female attractions. "Bunk" is
known to the police as panderer
and gambler.
Joe Friedman, another member
Of this Syndicate of Sin, poses as
a chauffeur but has a record as a
panderer and gambler.
Rube Goldberg has high stand
ing in St. Paul and Minneapolis
as a panderer and gambler-an
exponent Of the easy money game,
in brief.
Jack Doyle, another member of
this bunch of bestial birds, holds
diplomas as a prize fighter, pan
dered and gambler.
The names of this Sinful Syndi-
cate sound like the roll call Of the
Grand Order of New York Gun
men.
Before this bunch came to the
Head of the Lakes, it was expected
that still another chap would have
a share in operations. Fearing
that he might "talk" too much,
he was barred out. But, being
determined to live in Duluth, he
came up anyway and secured a
place as clerk in a cigar store.
The Oliver hotel was leased,
the furniture purchased, a supply
Of booze secured and gambling de-
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-12-08
TWIN CITY PANDERERS
KEEP REDLICHT GIRLS
VILLAGE OPPOSITE STEEL PLANT VIES
WITH HURLEY'S WORST PERIOD.

Syndicate Of Sin in Wisconsin's Little Sodom and
Gomorrah Badly Crimped When Oliver Is Made
Dry by Decision of Supreme Court-List of
Notorious Gamblers and Panderers Now Maxi
ing Little He'll on Earth i'm Unfortunate
Oliver.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-12-08
THE COURTHOUSE KING
TASTES BITTER DEFEAT
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DECLINE TO SUP
PORT CUNNING GRAND-STAND play.

County Auditor Halden Makes Last Stand for Popu-
larty in Tax Levy Matter-Farmers and Range
Towns Show Little Interest-SOme of Duluth's
Commercial Bodies Take Auditors Schemes
serously-CountyT Treasury Raided for Stamps
and Stationery.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-12-08

You can bring O. Merry Christ
mas to the Rip-saw and . Happy.
New Year to yourself by at once
subscribing for that great family
journal. A regular reading Of
the Rip-saw will make you q:
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The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-12-08

The Rip.saw subscription list
Is great Roll of Honor. Some
very prominent names are on it.
They are increasing i'm number
steadily. Do not await a personal
call but accept this written invi.
tation Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
George II. Hartford

George H. Hartford. a native of Au-
eusta. president of the Atlantic &
Pacific Tea Co., and formerly mayor
CT Orange y. j., died Wednesday at
Spring Lake, \. j., at the age of 81
years
Mr.. Hartford was the son Of Joshua
and Martha Hartford who for many
years were residents Of Augusta, and
so years ago were prominent in the
raffairs of St Marks church. They re-
sided in what is now known as the
Hartford House, which from them
took its name.
Until the time of his death Mr.. Hart
ford retained the faculties of mind
which were responsible for his IN
usual business success. Being at the
head Of a company controlling no less
than 1854 stores. he kept in personal
touch with the details Of his business.
Only a day or two before Mr.. Hart
ford's death the manager OF the COM
pany's store in this city received from
him a personal letter regarding init
mate business affairs. The manager
states that Mr. Hartford was always
most considerate and courteous in his
correspondence with the Augusta
store.
Although Mr. Hartford resided in
Augusta when only a boy and young
man and in recent years has had but
a slight acquaintance in Augusta, he
always retained a warm interest in
the city and was an occasional visi-
tor here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
NAMES CHAMPION ANGLER
Is Taking the big Ones" from the
Belgrade Waters

Friends of Walter H. Murphy. a re-
is passing his vacation at the Stuart.
Belgrade, claim for him the title of
premier angler Of the Pine Tree state.
To Mr.. Murphy a fish is fsh-he oe-
spises not the most lowy nibbler al
his hook nor becomes unduly elated
at landing one Of the fish aristocracy
Of record size and weight. One DAY
last week his catch included all the
rornpout he could carry. numerous
clubs, pickerel, four perch, and six
bass (the laws limit. Two Of the
bass measured 10 inches each in length.
Before this he had caught several bass
as large. but never before had he
taken two of such size in one days
fishing
For the past six years Mr. Murphy
has been going fishing in Massachusetts
stream on an average of five DAYS
each week for q period Of two months
from the middle Of July 10 the mid
die Of September. In all this time he
has not returned empty handed from
one single trip. To maintain this
record he has on certain OCCASIONS
teen compelled to lirger in his boat
from early morning until long after
Gusk. He always goes alone. takes
along a light lunch. and usually makes
day of it. Mr.. Murphy realizes that
TIE word of the most Veracious FISH
erman is sometimes regarded with sus-
picions and has in his possession
fine collection Of photographs bearing
evidence Of some Of his best catches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Don't forget to prepare for Mondays
wants as all stores will be closed. F.,
Loo Ike is well fixed to supply you With
nee native fowl. Good veal and
,amb, cooked meats. etc. Plenty yell
low corn. Boston lettuce and celery
New onions, Cauliflower, Cukes, and
squash fancy eating apples, good
peaches 20 cents basket. plums for
preserving, OTIS. % cts; good sweet
potatoes: cream goods; molasses
lughnuts and many good things il the
akcry department. Beans and brown
hrea d-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Of FIRST IMPORTANCE TO A MOTHER,

Nothing causes greater anxiety to
the mother of family than the symp-
toms Of illness in one of her children
Feverishness, loss of appetite, irritability.
or listlessness - developing unexpectedly
and without apparent cause, will at once
produce uneasiness and worry in the
mothers mind, uniting her for her daily
duties.
If the illness is due to digestive dis
turbances, worms, or cold in its early
stages, there is no safer, speedier relief
for such trouble than prompt and sys-
tematic use of that old time household
remedy, IL. F. Atwood's Medicine. 1t
prevents congestion of the digestive ap-
paratus, increases the flow of bile, and
helps to correct the entire disturbance.
Always keep bottle ready for use in
time of trouble, either for children or
adults. At your dealers, IS cents.
Il F." MEDICINE Co., Portland, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
Teeonnet Camp Girls

A bevy of pretty girls, with tanned
and rosy cheeks, stormed the city Fri
day morning, having come from Camp
Teconnet at China, where they have
been for the past two months. The
girls upon reaching Augusta, making
the trip by automobile, decided to visit
at the State House and enjoyed a trip
there. The manager in charge of the
camp is c. F Towne of Providence.
r. I. The party left at $40 Friday
forenoon for Boston and from there
will disperse, the girls going to their
various homes which are all over the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

The stores Of the city were busy places
Friday, for the mean weather Of the past
few days has to some degree prevented
many Of the folks living just out Of town
from taking their regular shopping trips.
And they improved the time Friday by
doing an extra amount of buying and
selling. The appearance Of fresh blue
berries and blackberries in the city gro
ceries showed that the time had not been
wasted by the farmers wives and chill
dren
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
Party to Nurse

A pleasing affair took place Thurs
day evening, at the Nurses Home,
when a party was given in honor of
Miss Helen Shaw, who has recently
graduated from the course Of instruc-
ton in nursing at the Augusta Cen
eral hospital. Many of the girl friends
Of Miss Shaw who are also nurses were
present and a good time was enjoyed
by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Mrs. George Getchell of Dorchester,
Mass, who has been passing a few days
in town as the guest Of MS. F. NJ.
Hayes. Grove street, has returned to To
gus, where she is passing some time with
her father, Capt W. S. Oakman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

L. S. Young, phone 5SS-Store
closed Monday. Order early for two
days. Barrel of tinker mackerel. sal
mon, butter, fish, sword fish and hall
but for Sunday dinner. String beans,
6 cents quart. nice lamb for roast,
fry or stew. Potatoes. 40 cents peck.
ADV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

A party of Portland young men, Jo-
seph Farnsworth, Marten Greeley and
Harry Martin will arrive in the city
Saturday and will later go to East
Winthrop where they plan to pass the
week lend with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Miss Millicent Ames of Cony street
will pass the week at Old Orchard
where she will be a house guest Of
Mrs. S. P. Dean Of Sewall street, this
city, who is there for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Thomas Crystal has returned from a
several days trip to Pennington. He
IS connected with the fox farm. Mr.
Carnage Of the same concern has re-
turned from a several days stay in
Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace S. Laid of State
street will pass the weekend at Old Or
chard. where they will visit their daugh-
ter, Miss Thelma Laid, who has been
mpoyed there for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Miss Hazel Taylor and Miss Alice
Taylor leave Saturday for Richmond
campground, where they plan to pass
the time until after Labor day with
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Ulmont Wing, who received injuries
several days ago, while at work at the
Eaton shoe factory is SO far recovered
as to leave for his home in Waterville
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry P!ummer and
family and Mrs Plummer's mother,
have returned from Cobbossac where
they have been staying at the Tibbets
cottage for the past two months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Miss Mauna Chadbourne of Farm
fnedale will leave Saturday morning
for Portland where she will pass a few
laws as the guest of her sister, Miss
Hazel Chadbourne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Harry Cony has moved his family
and household goods from the house
On Grove street where they have been
residing for some time to q rent on
Weston street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Miss Vera Davis and Mrs. Ethel Lynch
will pass the weekend at Westfelc,
Mass, after which they plan to find en-
ployment near Boston and remain for
some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Miss Clara Trepainer and Miss Vir-
GINA Cormier left Friday for Canada
where they plan to pass six weeks,
visiting with friends and relatives in
various parts of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
BELGRADE

The Lakeside. Whittier and Lincoln
schools will open on Tuesday Sept 4. all
other schools on Monday. Sept. 10. except
ing the Lakes school which will be de-
Iaved for some time on account Of re-
pairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Swift & Turner Cos. club special
places a SIG 20-year aluminium set in
any home for 1928, payments of 80
cents weekly.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

G.. A. Ellinwood with daughter. Miss
Frances, and Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Clark
of the Maconber farm left Friday for
Providence, r. L. making the trip b" au-
tomoble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Miss Annie Brown. bookkeeper at
Weber & Hewetts store. is passing a
few days at Lewiston, with relatives
and plans to return Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Mrs. Fred Coverette and two little
daughters, Sophia and Isabelle OF
Mount Vernon road. have gone 10
Ninslow to visit her sister, Mrs
James L.ashus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Mrs. Emma Lunt of Higgins street. who
is receiving treatment at the Augusta
General hospital. was reported as moro
comfortable Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Arthur Conant, who has been visiting
his father, William Conant, near Coomhs'
Mills, has returned to his home in Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Miss Agatha Hatch of Canada street
has gone to Brunswick where she VIII
remain until after Labor day as the
guest of her uncle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

The treat at Bither's pharmacy to-
day-Marden's banana or peach ice
cream, also frozen pudding.-Ad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Smith, Gannett
street, were called to Belgrade Fri
nay on account Of the death CT Mr.
smiths cousin, Mrs. Della Wyman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Miss Nellie Temple, who has been
III at her home on Winthrop street for
several days, is able to be out and re-
sumo her work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Mrs. Cora T. Cony and daughter
Bernice wereweek end visitors at Mrs.
Manley T. Saunders, West river road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Mrs. L. F. Kicker of Bangor street.
who has been passing the summer at No
bleboro, has returned to her home in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
Houlton Races Postponed

Hou.;on. Me. Aug. ao.-The second
ay racing at the Houlton fair was
rr"s'poaed for the second time today.
o1F classes will be run of tomorrow,
weather permitting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Miss Alma Dostie Of Water street,
left Friday for a several days ousi-
ress trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Miss Caroline Kennedy OF Murray
street has gone to Hartland. where she
will pass the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Day Of Rich.
mond were in the city Friday for short
time on their way to Bangor. where they
plan to remain until after Labor day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Julia A. Barker, Riverton street. left
Friday morning for Etna TO attend the
Spiritualist Camp meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Claude Cole, superintendent Of TIT
L. A. g. w. street railway was II
Waterville, Thursday. Or business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Mrs. r. z. Carr of Palermo is in the
city for few days as the guest of her
sister. Miss Sadie Jordon, Pearl street.