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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-27
arsha'-R. NJ. Browne.
Committees,

General ADVISORY comm!ttoe-H. W.
Mcclure II. W. Gee. Geo. w. lut2. {. y.
Ha.ichcr, Hal SpcidcI, Charles t:opp. ".
r. Atwood II. {. ogden, Geo. T.. Stifei.
Bert n. Swartz.
speed Crmm'ttec--A. r. Sweeney c. y
Hnmcher. H. ". Mcclure. Hal lirues. y.
s List. e. r. Becker, =. II. Booth.
Tommitt"" on Horse Sho"~-ii. ". Gee,
=, Y. Hanchcr John T. Troll. \. t.
whitaker. W. c. HnndlIn. r. Nj. Browne.
4. f. Wadsworth. Henry =. Stifrt ChaH.
\. Bowers, {. II. Hunter. Roht. tI2zlctt.
" +. Weiss. J. +: Stevenson, H. i.
Enhrcns Harold Bloch.
Committee on Exposition Fcatlrcs.-!
r. lIandlan. j. \. Hlnrh. Edw. ". St!fc!!.
Jas \ Dyson. Wm. Stoops. -. e. S;ifn!'
TIem f; Peters. Aho ungcrieidcr, q. y.
Statlcr. " r.,
del, H. 6. Whitaker. H. w. Peterson. otto
Sch"nk. W. L. Weiss. ". II. Koch. v. J.
stone. 4. T.. Meyer, T. B. Carney. Geo.
T. Stifel, Geo. II SHOOK.
Publicity Cornmitt"c-H 9. Ogden, II.
r. Bchrcns, VIA. l.. Rrlcr, Geo. y.
Laugh!in
Geo W hutz. president Per- n.
Swartz. secretary.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-27

Scventy-nve horses are wintcrinE at
the Macon. Ca. track. Julius tni".
president ~ the state fair association
has Il plan on foot for building brick
stables 70 replace the present frame
ones. The now ones II built will ac-
cnlnmodate some $50 horses
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-27
HORSE NOTES

Axwor,h @:iN. ny Gay A<worihY
@:oSaI. dam Miss Crl~t;l 2:2?a. has bc" II
purchased by los. Nj McGrnw from
Frank Cation and will he in The s;u.i a,
Washington. Pa. thiS~ season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-27

Don r o:n52i n PAGER hy Peter O'pon-
IA. a son OF Peter the Great 2:n7 i. will
he handled by Thomas Murphy this sum
HER. This horse Is said to EaE" showed
q mile in 2:Q5E last fall. His uinm ~ :,
daughter Of Hcir-at-law y. 2:013.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-27
\ report issued from the OF

Z report IssNed fTOlI: no "E''N o! 7
*. D"vcr"uX. secretary of tho American
Association of Trotrtpr Horse breeders
states tha; 5 stations ar" named IN tn,
championship stallion stalk" 40. |" r"r
Ioals Of 1915 that will race in 1919.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-27

The following officers have been ri"r'-
ID by the Northwestern Pennsylvania
Association Of County Fairs: President
". ~ Boyd. Stoneboto: ricc-presi h"n'
J. p. Buchanan. Pulaski: secretary and
treasurer, r. N. Gtlkcy. Mercer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-27

Tho Lima. Ohio. early-closing events
for the July meeting are worth $1,000
each f0- EGO and ala trotteTs and the
same for 2:lS and -:IZ PAGERS The
purse for thrcc-year-old trotters in the
o:ea class Is $500 Entries close April
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-27

Ben Earl +. 2:n0t2 is being prepared
for racing over tho mile tracks h. Mar
vim ChildS 1t Indianapolis. Western add
mirers OF this horse nr" hoping for Il
race between him and Single &. 2. zoo
over tho haif-n'ii,s track n Henson. o.
hr;ts!tn during thu T'in" meeting there.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-27
0FficeTA

l're.;iden;--C;cn w. Lutz.
Vice Presdcn;--Otto Schcnk-
Urea SlIrnr--C'has n HanCher.
Secretary Bert II. SwartH.
Assistant ScCrctary-l1T:,. VI. John-
son.
L,hinE MarShn,--R NJ Browne.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-27
EXPOSITION, HORSE 5HO|N AND
RACING COMMIT TEES APPOINTED
At ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF IN
TERESTED PERSONS LAST
NIGHT.
Officers Elected by Wheeling Driving
Club-Event to Be Held July 2-e
ut State Fair Grounds.

Committees 10 arrange for the his e1-
position. horse show and races 20 I've held
n tie stat" Fair Grounds. July =. 3. 1. .
and C. w"r" named at an enthusiastic
meeting. held last night undo" III" aus-
pIc"s 81 no Wheeling: Driving Club. IN
n" Wheeling Commercial Association
rooms.
The meeting was featured by the or
ganization Of the Wheeling Driving
Cub. which was recently granted a
charter Of Incorporation by the secre-
la:y Of state Tn" personnel Of the
board and Officers OF the Driving Club
is similar - that q: the State Fair AS
ISOLATION
Although the affair IS being given
under III" auspices Of the Wheeling
Saddle cub. Il IL not to be implied
that there viii nc only racing. The cx-
position will lr featured: there Will be
all kinds Of attractions. Including. an
automobile show. besides. there vii be
AN elaborate horse show.
business mon are being enlisted daily
IN support O; tho exposition. Il was an
nnuucnd last night. Everything indi-
ra.cs. n successful affair. Tho commit
toes viii begin preparations 1T once.
rho organization effected by INC
WherlinG Driving club last night. fol
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-27

! .;IN ION
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
Sale of Valuable Mill Property.

Under Judgment of the Green
Circuit Court, the Moss milling Com
pany's property consisting of Roller
Mill, Saw Mill, Planning Mill, Electric
Light plant and franchise, will be sold
at the court house, in Greensburg,
KY, on Monday, the 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1917 at l O'Clock, p. m, on a
credit of six and twelve months.
This is valuable and desirable proper
ty, situated in Greensburg, Ky. The
sale Is made necessary on account of
the death of w. N Moss, one of the
members of the owners. ANY infOr-
nation may be obtained as to this
property by writing to Noggle s. Ora
ham, attorneys for Lula Moss admin
istratrix of W. NJ. Moss, Greensburg,
KY, or TO Mildly & Henderson, attor-
neysfor other members of the Moss
Milling Co.
W. f. Cantrell,
Master Commissioner Green Circuit
Court 1886
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
THE PRESIDENT ANSWERS.

Friendly and diplomatic relations
between this country and Germany
were discontinued last Saturday due to
Germany's aVowel to renew unrestrict-
ed submarine warfare, disregarding
the property and lives of neutralS
President Wilson has done all that
any chief official could do to prevent a
break with Germany, but under Ger
manV's present course there was no
honorable escape. Since it has come
no one who is truly American will fail
to endorse this course or to support
the policy, whatever it may be, to
protect the lives, property and COM
mercial interests of this country
There have been some in every section
who have denounced the President
for his course of negotiation and for
bearance, claiming that he was not
protecting the honor of this govern
ment; that he should resort to arms
to wipe away the stains on our flag.
This crowd, however, was and is
very small one. Now, since the crisis
has come and the course they desire
has been proclaimed, every man vino
criticized the President for using all
honorable means to prev, Mt war ought
to offer their services, but the chances
are that the war-like, before the war,
will never be seen in the front ranks
if hostilities follow. War is dreadful,
costly and destructive, and we had
hoped that our country could avoid it,
but the decree has gone forth and we
endorse it.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
Well.KnOWn Here.

On Friday January 18th DR.. G A Cox,
who was Well-knoWn in Columbia,
died at the home of his son, Charles
e. Cox, at Jonesboro, Tenn, age, 10
years. He was born in Missouri but
the major portion of his life was
spent in and near Monticello, KY. In
his young days he was a prominent
physician, and served in the Union
army, as a surgeon, during the civil
war For a number of years before
his death he was travelling salesman.
He was a consecrated Christian, a
devout member of the Methodist
Church. The interment was at Stan
ford where his wife was buried. He
was brother-in-law of the late DIR.
]. 81. Grady, the latter and him mar
rying siSters-MfsseS Sauf1ey.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
COFtez Sanders a Candidate.

Elsewhere in the News Mr.. Cortez
Sanders formal announcement appears
for the Office of Sheriff. of Adair
County. Mr.. Sanders candidacy is
subject to the action of the Republic
can party. He is a son Of Mr.. W. E.
Sanders and was born and reared in
the county. He has been an active
Republican since he reached his ma
jority, and this is the first Time ne
was ever before the people, asking for
office. He is a gentleman of excellent
character, and for a number of years
he has been engaged in teaching and
farming. He lives in the Egypt pre-
cinct, and wherever known is recog-
niZed as a gentleman amply qualified
for the position ne seeks. He is unan-
imously endorsed by the Republic
cans of his home precinct, and he
hopes to make a favorable impression
throughout the county. In the next
few mOnChs he will endeayor to see
the voters of the county, personally
soliciting theirsupport. In the mean
time he will appreciate activity upon
the part Of'his friends from now until
the August primary, promising that
should he be nominated he will use
his endeavOrs to win at the November
election.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
John / DaFnell Announces.

There are but few better known
young men in Adair county-than John
l.. Darnell, who lives in the Harmony
precinct In politics, he is Republi-
can, and in tO-day's News he announ.
ces his candidacy for Jailer of Adair
county, subject to the August primary.
Long before he became voter he was
all active worker in the ranks and no
night was too dark for him to leave his
home and work for the candidates of
his choice. His moral character is
above reproach and courageous sufi-
cient to MAKE watchful Jailer He
has never been an Office seeker, but
he is anxious to serve this county as
its Jailer. He asks that his Republi-
can friends examine his record as an
up right citizen and his .fidf1ity to his
party, then if they think he is worthy,
go to the polls in August and vote for
his nomination, Should ne be nomi-
mated, he assures the Republicans of
Adair county that he will do every
thing in his power, in an honorable
way, 10 win at the November election.
From now until the primary he asks
that his friends keep Darnell constant
ly in their minds. and win all the
votes they can for him, and in the
meantime he will be active himself.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
A CARD.
To the Republican voters of Adair

To the Republican, voters of Adair
County,
In announcing myself as a candidate
for nomination on the Republican
ticket wish first to thank the good
people who supported me in my first
race. l made that race as an indie.
pendent because of existing conditions
at that time and was supported by
men of all parties The facts of the
situation then are familiar to all.
am Republican and have always
been a firm believer in the political
principles of that party. At the
same time have been an ardent ad-
vocate Of the prohibition of the Ii
quor Traffic still am. am hearth
ly in favor of submitting the Prohibi-
tion question to the people for their
decision separate and apart from
political entanglements l would also
favor the adoption of Prohibition as a
plank in the Republican platform.
In my administration have StriVen
TO be just, honest and efficient. l
have made no difference between
friends and foes, 1 have not inten-
tionally or knowingly shown any par.
tlality, and as far as available means
would go l have striven to meet the
needs of Adair County Schools. The
experience of one term naturally fits a
man for doing better work in a second
term. l pledge myself if nominated
and reelected to attend faithfully and
efficiently to the duties of this yerJ
important and responsible Office. ]
most respectfully solicit your votes
and your influence.
Very Respectfully
Tobias Hufaker.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
Arrested in Cincinnati.

Thomas Rich and Albert West, who
live on Barnett'S Creek, Adair county,
are row in the coils of the law.
There are several indictments in the
Adair circuit court against them, and
some weeks ago they left the county,
making their way to Cincinnati. In a
short time they held up street Car
in the suburbs of the city, also robbed
saloon and several citizens. Sheriff
S.H. Mitchell notified officers he want
ed the men and would come for them.
Last Tuesday he received a letter,
stating that the men would evidently
be sent to the penitentiary from Gin
cinnati. Adair county will be ready
for them after the Ohio authorities
get through with them.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
A Sudden Death.

Last Tuesday afternoon Ole Willis
who was a son of Mr.. and Mrs, !. A.
Willis, this place, died very, unexpect-
eddy. He was nineteen years old, and
about one week before his demise he
went home, complaining and subse-
quently took his bed. He was not
considered much sick, and for a week
he was treated for bilious fever, Dr.
S. P. Miller being the attending phySi-
clan. Tuesday afternoon his condi-
tion became alarming, and two other
physicians were called, Drs. Russell
and Hindman, About 4:3O o'clock he
was attacked with hemorrhage of the
lungs, dying about o'clock.
He was popular with his associates
and, his death was great shock to
them. He was the youngest child of
his parents and his demise was heart
rending to them. Besides his parents,
he leaves three brothers and two sis
ters, all of them absent from home,
but One-MTs. Morrison.
Religious services were held at the
residence Thursday forenoon between
/ ten and eleven O'Clock, quite num-
Der Of relatives and friends being
present. Rev. o. P. Bush, pastor of
the Baptist Church, off1ciated, making
beautiful talk which evidently
brought comfort to the parents, rel
atives and friends. The interment
was in the city cemetery.
We extend our deepest sympathy to
the>stricken family, now heartbroken,
admOnishing them to take their sor-
row to God for He alone can comfort
and bind up the wounds Of aching
hearts.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
For Sale.

My farm containing 1O7 acres, I
mile north of Montpelier, on Russells
creek This is limestone land and is
considered the best farm in this Sec
tion. 1t lies fairly good, number 1
spring in the yard, plenty of stock
water. 20 acres timbered land, 20
acres bottom, 13 acres fresh land that
will grow 10 barrels Of corn per acre,
10 acres Of growing wheat, ! acres Of
meadow, 20 acres fine red top pasture
Tor this year. 30 acres for corn, acres
for oats. Fairly good dwelling, 2
barns, cribs, and all the necessary
outbuildings. Also 125 shocks fodder
and 20 acres stalk field that has never
been turned on. Also telephone line
all goes together. Possession given at
once. Terms one half down, balance
in one aud two years.
l will also sell my fine young Jack
Black Hawk, no better breeder in the
county
Any one wanting good farm, or a
number one Jack, should not fail to
come and look.
V. NJ. Epperson,
Montpelier, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
Gone 10 Frankfort.

Mr.. John B. Coffey, of this place,
has been appointed by Gov Stanley, a
Supervisor in the Feeble Minded In-
stitute, at Frankfort, and left last
week to enter upon the discharge of
his duties His many home friends
are glad that he has been recognized
by the administration, as he worked
manfully for it. Mrs Coffey, who is a
very excellent lady, has been rendered
a position in the same institution, and
will decide as to acceptance later.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
MF. HuffakeF Announces for Re.
election.

By reference to his card and regular
announcement, it will be seen that
Mr.. Tobias Huffaker is a candidate for
reelection to the office of School Su-
perintendent of Adair county, subject
to the action of the Republican par
ty. His card fully explains his posi-
ton. That he has made a very
efficient officer since the day he was
sworn in, no one can deny. He is thor
oughly acquainted with the school
laws Of Kentucky, and he has followed
his instructions to the letter. 1t has
been customary from time immemo-
rial when an officer has done his duty
faithfully, to endorse him for the Sec
ond term, and Mr.. TIuffaker and his
friends feel that he is entitled to that
recognition, He has had no favorites,
having nothing in view but to make
capable, attentive Official. To be a
school superintendent an aSpirant
should have a frst-class education, and
should also be in love with school
work Both of these requisites are
possessed by Mr.. Huffaker, He pledges
his party that if nominated he will
use all honorable means to win-in No
vember, and he asks his friends
throughout the county to become
active in his interest. A little later
he will canvass the county, presenting
his claims to the voters.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07

That story about Col. Ben Lee Har-
din, of Harrodsburg, getting into a
swollen stream and barely escaping
with his life, may be believed by some
folks, but the people down here with
whom the Colonel grew up with, know
better, He was reared in Columbia,
and when young man, and during
summer days, two-thirds of his time
were spent in the "Old Long Hole, +"
Russell's Creek. He could stay in the
water longer, swim farther and dive
deeper than any boy in the bunch,
and to-day he is not any more afraid
of water than the fish that live in it.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
February WOmaR's Home Com
DdniOn.

Sinclair Lewis, the wel!-known now
elist, begins delightful novel called
THE Innocents'' in this issue. An
other generous installment next month
will complete it, Sophie Kerr finishes
Love of Woman" in this issue. "On
Observation-Disclosures Birthday" 'Lit-
tie Rosamund" and 1.-THE Magic of
Dreams" are some OF the other short
stories
"The Tuneful American" is an en-
pertaining article about music in
America by Albert Spalding, the vio-
linist; and "Getting Acquainted With
Yourself" by Arnold Bennett, and
1.-THE Girls Who Wanted to Marry
Ne" are two other interesting articles
Succeeding in New Ways" gives
some information about making
money.
"The Eyes Have IT. is an alluring
display of beautiful moving picture
actresses, and the fashions, cooking,
and other regular departments are all
filled with entertaining and valuable
information, Address, 1913 Fourth Ave
New York City,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
february American MAGAZINE.

From cover to cover you will find
this issue of the American Magazine
crammed with entertaining and val.
liable material. George AIDE, the IA
nous HOosier humorist, leads the way
by telling how it feels to be fifty. He
calls his wonderful article Looking
Back From Fifty" Then, the article
about P. D and ]. o. Armour, the
Chicago packers, is filed with bus
iness wisdom and startling incidents.
"When Success Hung in the balance"
is a human document every man
should read
chow to Regulate Your Weight"
is told by a well-knoWn physician.
wisconsin, contains some interest.
ing facts about that state told by Ray
Stannard Baker. David Grayson is
also in thfs issue.
The fiction is composed of stories By
Olive Higgins Prouty, Noble May, and
others. Walter Prjchard Eaton
writes the theater article, and the In
teresting Peoples department as well
as the other departments are live and
interesting-3S1 Fourth Ave New
York City, New York,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
Public Sale.

On Thursday, the 22nd day of Feb
ruary, will sell at public cutlery, 8
mare mules years old, 10 mare mules
2years old. These mules are in good
flesh and a splendid grade ready for
work Some broke to work, but all
halter broke. Also mares in foal by
jack. One jack Is hands high, years
old. Good breeder and a splendid
model. Will also sell 20 head of cattle
including 10 yearlings, heifers and
steers, COWS to be fresh soon, a lot of
hogs and 2 horses. Will sell on time
with approved security, If party desire
it, note to bear interest from date and
to be due and pay able Jan l, 1918.
Sale will be held on my farm, about 2
miles east of Cane Valley, and will be-
gin promptly at 10 o'clock a. m. Re-
member the date if you want to. buy
some good young stock. Auctioneer
S. w. SimmS.
W. C. Vanhoy.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
PROGRAMME.

Following is the programme Of the G.
W. b. N. to be given in chapel of
Christian church Tuesday Feb. 18th.
Influence of Christian woman in
politics. Open Discussion.
What OF the Literary Beauty of the
Psalms? Mrs. Robt. Price.
Preparation of Children for the
Mission work of the Church.
Mrs. B. e Rowe,
a sketch Of the five year Campaign.
Mrs. W. r. Myers.
Hidden Answers,
Mrs. EpperSon.
What is the Supreme aim of Mis-
sions? MrS. Ballou.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
Program.

The following is the program of the
Self Culture Club for February.
Paper-The stage as an educator.
Mrs. R, f. Rowe.
The life of Elenora Duce.
Mrs. Robt Reed.
The five great Opera,
Mrs. George Wilson.
La TreSatone, Music
Mrs Russell.
Aux Italians, Miss Triplett
Marguerite Opera,
NJ rs. Ben Edd Rowe
Each member to give the composer
of some Opera.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
Public Sale.

On Saturday, the 10th day of Feb
rhary, 1 will sell to highest bidder, at
my residence, in Columbia, the follow
ing pieces of property:
All my household and ,kitchenfur
ture, consisting of bedsteads, dressers,
chairs, stoves, carpets, cooking uten-
sils, farming and garden tools, several
'plows,> Terms of sale made known on
day of sale.
Sale will begin at 10 o'clock a, m.
Mrs. Mollie Triplett.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07
Personals.

MI. ]. c. Spears, has been quite
sick for two weeks
Mr.. R f. Rowe has been confined
to his room for a week.
Mr.. Charles Barbee, CampbelIsville,
was here a few days ago.
MeSsrs, 10 and Edgar Harris are
visiting in Lincoln county.
Mr.. Allen Walker made a business
trip to louisville last week.
Mr.. Ralph Hurt left for-Louisville
last Friday, to consult specialist.
Allen, son of Mr.. and Mrs. n. T.
Mercer, who has been quite sick, is
better.
Line, little son of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
T. Price, was quite sick few days of
last week.
Mr.. D. e. Hatcher and his SOD, D.
E., travelling statesmen, were here last
Thursday.
Mr.. 10 NJ. Rosenfield was in Camp
belisville and Greensburg day or two
of last week.
The Misses Beck, who visited here
severel weeks, returned to their home,
Mckinney, KY, last Friday.
Mr. T. C. Faulkner, who has been
surveying in Shelby county, was at
home for few days last week.
Mr.. John Q. Alexander. represent
ing Carter Bros, Louisville, was in
Columbia and out in the county last
week.
Maj. 7. B. Short was in Columbia
last Thursday. His regiment, the 1st
Kentucky, will likely be mustered
out soon.
Rev. L f. Piercy, pastor of the
Methodist Church., improves very
slowly. He has been confined to his
bed for six weeks.
Mrs. 10 RoSenfield was called to
Mt Vernon, Ill, last week, on &C.
count of the illness of her little gland
daughter, Mary Nell Barnett.
Mrs. Ellen Holiday remains in a
critical condition II will be remem-
bered that she went to Louisville
some time ago and underwent an
operation, and from that she has not
recovered.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-02-07

/ have lot of Teachers Reading
Circle Books at my Office which were
consigned to me to be sold to the
teachers. They are excellent books,
are not expensive, and will be quite
an aid to those who expect to take the
examinations this year. All progress.
i've, wide awake teachers will make an
effort to keep up on the Reading Cir
Gle Course. Respt.,
Tobias Huffaker.