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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23
SCHOOL RORE
County Board Of Education Has a
Lively Meeting

The County Board of Education
had q very lively meeting last Mon
day The board is finding trouble
in trying to consolidate some rural
schools and also in finding teachers
for the schools Of the county.
A large delegation was before the
board Monday from the Eighteenth
district endeavoring to have the Car
roll school in that district re-estab-
lished. This school had been con-
solidated with the Pond Branch
school and the community was dis
satisfied with the change. After
hearing the contentious Of the dele
cation compromise was reached. 1t
was agreed that teacher would be
furnished the Carroll school this
winter and the consolidation would
become operative next fall.
There was also some trouble with
patrons Of the Barger school in the
First district. This school had been
consolidated with another school and
a controversy arose over the owner
ship Of the school property. The
patrons had contributed to the erec-
tion Of the building and were .claim7
ing divide, This difference was
adjusted by the board furnishing q
winter school at the Bsrger house,
the patrons to pay the expenses of
the school for one month and relin-
quish claim to the property.
The board is having trouble in Sc
curing efficient teachers for the win
ter schools, and is anticipating worse
trouble next school year. Prior to
December /, 1916 there had been
1O9 applicants for |ementary exami-
nation and is for high school exami-
nations. Up to the present this year
there has been only rs applicants for
elementary and seven for high school
examination. This is big falling off
and the county superintendent
is wondering where the necessary
teaches are to come from.
1t is not hard to account for this
condition. The high price of living,
the low salaries in this state as COM
pared with other states, the increas-
ing requirements made upon the
teachers by the state department, and
the continued increased tendency OF |
the state to operate the school machin I
cry in the interest of the big nor
mails and other state institutions to
the hurt of the rural schools, have
driven the professional teachers out
of the county and TO more lucra-
tive fields.
Ii is sad fact, we understand,
chat not more than 20 per cent OF
the teachers Of this county, who
hold positions, are professional
teachers. The remainder are teach
ing simply to get by or as an aid in
fitting themselves for lifc's duties,
and some Of them do not hold certi-
ficates but hope to successfully stand
later examination.
1t is time for the state Of Ten
nessee to give more attention to the
rural schools and the people should
wake up to this fact.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-23

well filled basket and help make this
occasion a success. There will be a
nice program for the day. Bro. Nc
Coy will deliver the Thanksgiving
sermon. Other speakers are expect
ed to be present to help do their part.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02
MEETING OF STOCK
HOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given of a special
meeting of stockholders of the Cot
ton States Life Insurance Company
called by order Of the President of
the Company, the meeting to be held
at the Home Office of the Company in
the club rooms of the Tupelo Golf
and Country Club, of Tupelo, Missis-
on Monday, November 18th,
1917, at 1890 o'clock A. M.
The purpose of this special meet
inc is for the authorization of an
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02
OF CLUBS.

At the meeting of the local FEEDER
alton of Clubs on Friday, Oct. a26th,
the following reports were given.
The Mutual Culture Club met at
the Red Cross headquarters one day
in July and one in August and SO
garments were made.
At our regular meeting in October
| 35 sheets were made. Several of our
members are knitting.
Mrs. j. H. Green, Sec.
The Saturday Reading Club has
been sewing at the Red Cross head
quarters during the summer and
have continued this work at their
regular meetings. Garments made
"a surgeons gowns, Al sheets hemm-
ed, % pillow slips, 2 blanket robes, 2
bed Jackets, 5 muclers and 2 sweat
ers knitted.
Mrs. Van Cavett, President.
The following report was given by
the D. A. r. Chapter: $45.52 con
tributed for support Of French or
phan. $54.34 receipts from the con
cert given by the coiored people of
the town. The d. A. RS have bought
a Liberty Bond and made a house to
house canvass in interest of this
cause. We have decorated the Co
mus several times for patriotic meet
ings, also the C~hautauqua tent. We
take this opportunity to ask all who
are willing to give a glass of jelly to
be used in the hospital of France, to
please send the same to Mrs. A. f.
Berkeley.
Mrs. S. d. Wilson, Sec.
The AS You Like It Club has
sewed at the Red Cross headquarters
this fall instead of having the usual
social meetings. We have made 81
sheets, finished paiamas, several pairs
bed socks, hemmed towels, l blanket
robe, knitted l sweater and 3 muEfers.
Several Of the members have given
most Of their time to the cutting unit
and another member has had charge
Of the knitting unit Of the Red Cross.
Kate Troy. Sec.
The Fortnightly Matinee Club met
at the Red Cross headquarters one
day in August and made a number
Of garments. AT the regular meetings
in October the report is as follows
so sheets hemmed, 81 pajamas made,
Is cup towels, % bed sox and 20 bed
jackets made, IS unfinished garments
completed. Bundles packed.
Mrs. S. B. Kinds, Sec.
All the clubs and organizations of
the town are very much Interested
and hope that sufficient funds may
be secured to enable us to carry on
this work.
Irma Harper, Sec.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02
Business Notices

WANTED-Honey, any kind, any
quantity. Philips & Jackson.
LOST-Wide brown belt for lady's
coat. Please return to Mrs. Ethel
Matthews.
FOR SALE-One Maxwell Road
ster in good shape. Apply to 0. b.
Rogers, Tupelo, Miss.
FOR RENT-Rooms for light
housekeeping. Apply at No. 357
Gloster street. Il
FOR RENT-Rooms to rent for
light housekeeping. Apply to Mrs.
w. L. Stone, all Green ST.
FOR SALE-1916 Ford Touring
Car and No. 5 Underwood Typewri-
| ter. Both in first-class condition.
| Apply to J. D. Fogg, Jr.
WANTED-At once men to cut
30-inch hickory blocks at $500 per
cord. Good timber. See or phone
w. C. Greer, Tupelo, Miss. tt.
FOR SALE Mexican Burros.
Broke to harness and saddle. Fine
play mates for children. $500
| each. Write P. O. Box 35.
LOST-One pink brooch in
McGaughy's store, or on Main street
| between the store and Mr.. Mc-
Gaughy's residence. The finder will
please return it to the store.
MUST SELL AT ONCE-On ac-
count of sickness my residence is for
| sale on corner of Green and Maya
zine streets. For particulars write
owner, Jno. R. Powell, Bonneville,
| Miss. 81
PIANO FOR SALE-A fine Deck
er Bros. New York; piano in eX-
cellent condition. Has an unusually
good tone, and uniform register.
Seven and a half ~octaves. Can be
seen at 524 jefferson street. J.. A.
Henshall.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02
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A most delightful musicale was
given at the home of Mrs. George T,
Mitchell on Church street Wednes-
day night when Bfr. Costeze, the tai
ented harpist appeared in selections
which delighted those who had the
good fortune to receive invitations.
Mr.. Corteze has more than once de-
lighted Tupelo audiences and his oc-
c~asional visits here are the source of
much enjoyment to the music lovers
who have the opportunity to hear
him.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02
A BRANCH STORE.

The Globe Remedy Company has
opened a branch store in the Arm
strong building for the purpose Of
advertising a line Of medicines
they manufacture. Having I'M
bounded faith in the virtues of
their remedies and wishing their
virtues to become known to the
public as quickly and as thoroughly
as possible the company has original
ed a unique but exclusive method,
and by test has found it to be an
effective way to advertise their
Goods.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mr.. C. l.. Buskirk and Miss Dean
Mills were married Sunday afternoon
at 8 o'clock at the home of Esquire
D. B. McGaughey, in the fifth district,
Mr.. McGaughey saying the ceremony
in his usual happy style. These are
prominent young people of the COM
munity in which they live, and have
the best wishes Of a large circle of
friends.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Clark Troy left the past week for
Fort Mcpherson where he enters the
commissary department of Uncle
Sans army. Clark had been turned
down when he tried to get into the
officers training camp, but with a
patriotic desire to do "his bit" in the
great war he applied for any posi-
ton in which he could be of service
and was assigned to the camp at
Mcpherson near Atlanta. He has
been appointed corporal and is now
actively engaged.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02
DATE OF ENTERTAINMENT
CHANGED.
DATE

The Halloween entertainment to
be given by the Mutual Culture Club
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. j. H.
Green was changed from Tuesday,
Oct. so, 300 p. M, to Friday, Nov.
End, 500 p. m.
You are cordially invited to attend
and to bring a free will offering.
A donation from the proceeds of
the evening will be given to the Red
Cross.
Secretary.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Lieut.. Fred Robins, in answer to
a message announcing the death of
his uncle, Private John Allen, came
home to be present at the funeral.
Robert and John Allen Weaver and
Miss Georgia Weaver, who were away
at school also came home to be pres
ent at the funreal of their grand
father.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Coburn's MINISTRIES played to a
good house at the Comus Friday
night. This popular troupe of play
ers were the first to occupy the new
Comus when it was built six years
ago, and have been a regular visitor
to the city every season since that
time, and always receive a hearty
welcome.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Adams, OF
Belden, were among the visitors to
Tupelo YESTERDAY. They are happy
over the distinction of now being
numbered among the grandparents
since the arrival of a sweet baby
girl at the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
Marshall Adams, of Pontotoc, several
weeks since.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02
MISSISSIPPI GIRL REkCHE
HEIGHT IN MUSICAL
WORLD.

After one Afin Ballard,
the gifted pianist, was engaged for
an extensive tour. throughout the
United States, with Nine Matzen-
auer Of the Metropolitan Opera Co.
The success Of this young pianist has
been phenomenal. After one perform
ance in San Francisco before a ca
pacity audience her success was as
sured and the papers were full of
wonderful criticisms regarding this
"Wonder Girl" who could take an
audience by storm with her remarka-
BILE brilliant strength and depth of
| tone in her solos and at the san time
play the most sympathetic accom-
| paniments and lend herself TO the
influence of the singer so wonderfully
that all over the country her praises
are to be heard. So seldom are these
two gifts combined.
The press has this to say of our
little musician:
| New Orleans Item
Miss Erin Ballard gave the singer
excellent support. The discreet &C
compartments of this artistic young
pianist contributed no little to the
evenings pleasure. Congratulations
to the Philharmonic Society.
New Orleans Daily States
It was a triumph for the singer and
the capable young artist pianist,
Miss Erin Ballard, VINO proved herself
an efficient accompanies and brilliant
technician.
San Francisco Musical Review
Miss Ballard again made a splen-
did impression with her skillful. &C
compartments and played her solos
with decision and assurance. BY the
way, we understand that she is g pu-
pil Of Ernesto Berumen, a young
Mexican pianist, and a friend of Mr..
La Forge, and that the latter coached
her in the present repertoire. No
matter who her teacher is or was, at
present she is a full fiedged artist,
who can well stand upon her own
feet.
She charmed her audience which
insisted ON her bowling again and
again, and it is doubtful indeed if a
more charming pianist than the Titan
haired beauty, Miss Ballard has ev-
er favored us with a visit.
Tacoma Wash. "Accompanist Happy
SURPRISE
Little Miss Erin Ballard the ac-
companist was a happy surprise to her
audience. Her red hair was offset by
a severe little black gown and despite
her school girl appearance, she played
with the ease and assurance of a sea-
sonded artist.
Chicago American
She was accompanied by that young
accompanist Erin Ballard, who re-
ceived such favorable comment in
Chicago last season. She is excel
lent.
Chicago Evening Journal
Again we had the pleasure Of is
tening to that wonderful Erin Bal
lard, the accompanist we remember
so we'll from last year. Her playing
IS brilliant, sympathetic and every
thing that is to be desired.
San Francisco Chornicie-
Matzenauer's art is greatly sup
ported by Miss Erin Ballard as clever
an accompanist as has ever ben heard
IN San Francisco. Her fingers ere
facile and her intelligent mind well
guides q large emotional ability.
San Francisco Examiner
Erin Ballard, that exquisite human
cameo. Who plays with the assurance
Of d full Rsdged artist.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Marshall Adams, of Pontotoc, was
over on professional bushes y%ester-
day. He was receiving the congrat-
u~lations. Of his many friends here up
on the fact that his store Of happiness
has recently been increased by the
arrival Of a baby girl to bless and
bring sunshine to his home.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Fire Saturday night destroyed a
kitchen camp car on the Frisco just
east of the depot, and another car
was badly damaged. 1t being out of
the fire limits the fire department
could render no service in the effort
to a the car.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Miller, of Shannon,
and Miss Verda May Newman will
leave this afternoon for Memphis,
where they will make a weekend
visit to friends.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mrs. S. d. Wilson has IS her guest
her mother, Mrs. Wherry, of ALI
sons Wells, who will remain with
her some time.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mrs. E. w. Armstrong left We'd
nesday to join Mr.. Armstrong in their
new home in Muskogee, Okla. Her
friends in Tupelo regret. to see her
leave.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mrs. T. w. Armstrong left Tues
day evening for Muskogee, Okla,
where she will join her husband and
in future reside. Their many friends
in Tupelo wish for them success in
their new western home.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

There were PATS bales of cotton of
the 1917 crop ginned in Lee county
prior to October -, 1917, as com
pared with 1852 bales same date
1916, as reported by w. P. Gardner,
Jr., county enumeration.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mrs. Lonna Henley returned to
her home in Florence, Ala, after a
pleasant visit to her deaughter, Mrs.
r. C. Daugherty.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mr.. T. J.. Orr, of Lebanon, Oklaho-
ma, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. w.
l.. Clayton, on Church street, this
week.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Miss Kathleen Norman, of Mem
phis, is visiting Mrs. A. l.. Wylie. :
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mrs. James Kincannon has return
ed from Little Rock, where she has
been the guest of her daughter. Mrs.
C. S. Brother for the past two
months.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor spent
Sunday with relatives and friends in
Bonneville.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mrs. E. w. Northcross left last
Saturday for a visit to her mother in
Trenton, Tenn.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

The Journal Office was favored
yesterday by a pleasant call from
Mr.. w. f. Ridgeway, representing
the Southern Pacific lines with head
quarters in New Orleans.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Judge and Mrs. Claude Clayton
are rejoicing over the arrival at their
home of a sweet little baby girl.
May the fondest hopes of the parents
for the little one be fully realized,
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

Mrs. Homer Newbill has returned
from a visit to Jackson, Tenn.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02
YOU

Will never know how nice
we can Clean and Press your
suit unless you give us a chance
to show you. Bring or send us
a suit now, today, while you
are thinking about it. Don't
wait, do il now.
FRANKS PRESSING CLUB
The Shop That Treats You Right
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

A letter to the publisher of the
Journal from our young friend, Sar-
geant Marshall Coffee, Camp Wheel
er, near Macon, Ca, informs us that
he is getting along finely as one OF
Uncle Sans soldiers, just as we
knew he would when he enlisted.
Marshall holds a s~argeant's CON-
mission in Battery F. 10th Field ar
tillery, in which command he enlisted
very early in the year. He is making
a fine young soldier and his atten-
ton to duties has already won him a
sargeant's position from his superior
officers. We wish him many more
promotions which he will doubtless
earn.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

The soldier boys of Tupclo who
were with us during the past week
were: Milford Bonner, Camp Jack
son, Roy Slavery and Billie Began.
Camp Pike, Ian Pegues came in yes
terday afternoon for only a few
hours stay, returning last night to
Columbus, where he will join his
mother and other members of the
family. The homefolks were delight
ed to have the boys at home and
much pleased to see that camp life
agrees with them.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

amendment to the Company's char
ter, increasing the Company's author
lied capital stock. Also for the
further purpose of making any.
changes in the Company's by-laN
WHICH may be deemed necessary
Ira f. Archer, Sec
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02
Local Happenings
! Those Who Come and DO :

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor spent
Sunday in Bonneville.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

A NECIECT
is often followed p
fore it is tool a,
Quinidine Tablats
lief in eases of
Grippe ard Head
ADV.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-02

80
Local Happenings !
Those Who Come and DO :
zee essses eeseeeecseoeaeeeS
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor spent
Sunday in Bonneville.
Mrs. Homer Newbill has returned
from a visit to Jackson, Tenn.
Miss Kathleen Norman, of Mem
phis, is visiting Mrs. A. l.. Wylie. :
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor spent
Sunday with relatives and friends in
Bonneville.
Mrs. E. w. Northcross left last
Saturday for a visit to her mother in
Trenton, Tenn.
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Mr.. T. J. Orr, of Lebanon, Oklaho-
ma, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. W.
l.. Clayton, on Church street, this
week.
Mrs. Lonna Henley returned to
her home in Florence, Ala, after a
.-z~@ ,;c;+ En how lna,tnhtar Mrc
r. C. Daugherty.
Mrs. f. w. Armstrong left We'd
nesday to join Mr.. Armstrong in their
new home in Muskogee, Okla. Her
friends in Tupelo regret. to see her
leave.
Mrs. James Kincannon has return
ed from Little Rock, where she has
been the guest of her daughter. Mrs.
&C. S. Brother for the past two
months.
The Journal Office was favored
yesterday by a pleasant call from
Mr.. w. E. Ridgeway, representing
the Southern Pacific lines with head
quarters in New Orleans.
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Judge and Mrs. Claude Clayton
are rejoicing over the arrival at their
home of a sweet little baby girl.
May the fondest hopes of the parents
for the little one be fully realized.
Mrs. T. w. Armstrong left Tues
day evening for Muskogee, Okla,
where she will join her husband and
in future reside. Their many friends
in Tupelo wish for them success in
their new western home.
There were PATS bales of cotton of
the 1917 crop ginned in Lee county
prior to October 10, 1917, as COM
pared with 1852 bales same date
1916, as reported by w. P. Gardner.
Jr., county enumerator.
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Fire Saturday night destroyed a
kitchen camp car on the Frisco just
east of the depot, and another car
was badly damaged. 1t being out of
the fire limits the fire department
could render no service in the effort
to save the car.
Marshall Adams, of Pontotoc, was
over on professional bushes yester-
day. He was receiving the congrat-
ulations Of his many friends here up
on the fact that his store Of happiness
has recently been increased by the
arrival of a baby girl to bless and
bring sunshine to- his home.
Lieut.. Fred Robins, in answer to
a message announcing the death of
his uncle, Private John Allen, came
home to be present at the funeral.
Robert and John Allen Weaver and
Miss Georgia Weaver, who were away
at school also came home to be pres
ent at the funreal of their grand
father.
90
Coburn's MINISTRIES played to a
good house at the Comus Friday
night. This popular troupe of play
ers were the first to occupy the new
Comus when it was built six years
49, 1--4 o@N ~, - x,oy ~.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
TWO IN AUTOMOBILE KILLED.
Former Washington Residents Vic.
tins of Accident in Georgia.

Mrs. w. H. Young. wife of Rev. DR..
Young, former pastor of Metropolitan
Baptist Church of this city, and DR..
Young's sister. Miss Anna Young, were
instantly killed when an automobile in
which they were riding Tuesday in
Thomson. Ga, was struck by train,
according to a telegram received here
by DR.. Young's brother. Charles E.
Young, 1905 Oregon avenue.
The telegram also stated that Miss
Gay Young, daughter of DIR. apd Mrs.
Young, was fatally injured in the, ac-
cident. and Dr. Young himself was
slightly injured.
Miss Anna Young had been a resi-
dent of Washington for many years
leaving here about year ago to reside
with DR.. and Mrs Young in Georgia.
Miss Young's body will be brought to
this city and inferred tomorrow in the
family lot at Oak Hill cemetery.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Donations Received.


Many donations of clothing and bed
ding were received for the day nursery
of Neighboorhood House. located at
466 n street. Mrs. John w. Thompson
contributed white chairs and tables.
Mrs. ]. P. S. Neigh. head worker. and
Miss Sophie Siebert, president of the
board of trustees, are receiving guests.
Industrial displays are to be seen in
the house. Yesterday Mrs. F. J. Ker-
nan was in charge of the weaving
booth; Mrs. Charles Woodwork. bar
gain counter. Mrs. Charles Spindler,
sewing: Mrs. William Bolten, aprons
Contributed from practically every
state in the Union); Mrs. L. Morrison,
Mrs. F. L. Kneessi and Miss Irma Mehl-
ing. ice cream; Miss Edith Hall, punch
bowl; Mrs. John Deitz, Mrs. Ida Body
Mrs. Ella Chrisman, Mrs. ]. L. Wege,
Mrs. James Martin. Mrs. James Dunn
and Mrs. Henry Smith.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
WASHINGTON ARTISTS
EXHIBIT FOR RED CROSS
Pictures on Show Have Been Do
mated for Society's Fund
for War Relief.

Exceptionally interesting is the ex-
hibition of paintings and sculpture by
Washington artists which Is being
shown this week in the Fairfax room
in the New Willard Hotel. the works
being offered for sale under the aus
pices of the Washington Arts Club for
the benefit of the Red Cross. The
artists have donated these works to
this patriotic object. They are priced
exceedingly low and opportunity is
thus afforded the public to obtain ex-
cellent works of art at very small
cost and at the same time contribute
to a great humanitarian cause.
The standard of the work shown sur
passes that of the majority of local ex-
hibitions. Edmund Clarence Messer is
represented by three of his best works.
beautiful landscapes all done admira-
ply; Richard n. Brooke has sent two of
mis- Cape Ann pictures done in his char
contributed two strikingly fine water
colors; Miss Gabrielle Clements has
sent two very charming etchings made
in France; Ellen Day Hale has con-
possesses exceptional merit and charm:
Bertha +. Perrie shows two of her
characteristically pleasing pictures;
Lesley jackson. two; Mrs. Bush Brown.
Miss Burdett. Miss Critcher, Miss Kirk
up and Miss Lane one each
There are delightful still life studies
by Elizabeth Muhlhofer. NJ. J. Messer.
]. F. Mindeleff. Alexis B. Many, Anna
D. Kelly. Myra Cole, Edith McCord
Chapman, L. w. Casey and L. B. Chase;
cartoons by Clifford X. Bergman; fig
ure paintings by Bertha Noyes. Jack
Siebert. Emelie Forster and Josefine
Gloetzner; landscapes of note by Rich
ard Drum Engle. Edgar Nye, H. H.
breckenridge. Carl Rakemann; Vene-
tian picture by Lucian Powell: town
pictures by Sarah Munroe. NJ. NJ. Lei
senring and Meta Craig; an Indian pic
ture, by E. w. Deming; besides works
in sculpture by Paul Bartlett, H. X.
Bush Brown. r. E. Brooks. Clara Hill,
Michel Jacobs, George Julian Zolnay-
in all very comprehensive and varied
collection.
A good many sales have already been
made. but all pictures unsold on Sat
urday evening will be disposed of to
the highest bidders.