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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
NORTH FAIRFIELD

The Good Will musical organiza-
tons gave fine concert at the
Union church last Friday. Miss
Gardiner. violinist and VIM Cochran
vocalist, were especially enjoyed
Thomas Eager is suffering greatly
with rheumatism.
A IT, of NJ extension school on
Home Economics will be held at the
Union Church Feb. 26, q. %, under
the direction OF Miss Platts and Miss
Gordon. These will be all day ses-
sions. The Oneida Club furnishes
coffee to accompany your lunch. This
is an opportunity seldom offered to
so small rural community so We
hope for "A large attendance.
Miss Hannah Wentworth had
charge of the program at the Oneida
Club meeting last Saturday. The
life of James WhitcOmb Riley was
the subject and was handled in a
most interesting manner. There was
guessing contest won by Mrs. An
ME Oulton, consolation prize, Ray AL
len. followed by games and refresh
ments of fruit and confectionery. The
next meeting will be March with
Ralph Clifford chairman of the enter
tainment committee when a Mock
Town Meeting" will be held.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
SNITH MAnISnN

Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Blackwell Went
to Fairfield Saturday where they
were week end guests of his brother
=. +. Blackwell
John Scott IL cutting wood for
Blaine Dickinson.
John Burwood made a business
trip to Madison Saturday.
Ralph Blackwell is conhned 10 his
home with the German measles.
Percy Sawyer. who with his family
has been staying at A. II. Mckenney's
for the past month, has secured "A
rent at Madison and will move his
family there soon.
Mrs. Dollie Mckinney is at Show
hogan working for Mrs. Cecil Bailey
II. S. Reynolds is hauling wood to
Madison.
The members of the G. c. Club
have recently presented their young
est member, Fannie Olive. the six
weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs
]. w. Wills, with nice high chair
The present was much appreciated.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
The Minister who Feels
Well on Monday

With many ministers, Monday is an
"off day" Not in the way of doing
nothing, but in the sense of not feel
ing we'll After the hard work of Sat
urday and Sunday, comes the nervous
and physical reaction Of Monday, with
that "all-in" feeling. This is a con-
dtion many ministers would be glad
to be freed from. They can avoid it
by giving proper attention to diet, and
taking 81. +" Atwood's Medicine TO
keep the bowels in order, the stomach
toned, the liver regulated, and the
head clear. This old home remedy
IS SO good that many ministers are
glad to recommend it, feeling that
they are passing along a kindness in
SO doing. We will send a free sample
to any minister, upon request
Buy q 35c bottle at your nearest store,
or write to-day for free sample.
L. F." Medicine CO., Portland, Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22

week, the accident causing her death.
The little girl was walking on the
track and stepped outside to allow
the train to pass. AS the snow was
deep. she made a mistake and didn't
clear the engine. which struck her,
throwing her about 40 IT. The flu
neral services were held at the Cath
Ollie church and the Increment was
in the Catholic cemetery.
The sudden death of Mrs. Ora Bur-
wood Colby. wife of Calvin Colby.
occurred at their home in Moose
River on Sunday morning. Mrs.
Colby had been in her usual health
and her death came as a surprise to
all her friends Mr. Colby went TO
the barn to do his chores and upon
his return found his wife lying dead
on the floor. 1t is supposed that
she died from heart failure.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
JACK An

f. A. Piper, Fred Henderson and
j. b. Sterling went to Bingham on
Tuesday of last week to take Mason
ie degrees.
Albert McDaniels has been on the
sick list but at the present writing is
very much better.
Mrs. Belle Henderson who has
been critically i'll at the home of her
son, Forrest, passed away Sunday
evening at $50. She was one OF the
early settlers of this town and leaves
to mourn the loss of an affectionate
mother. two sons and two daughters,
besides the grandchildren.
Miss Della Mckinney who has
been in Waterville for the past
month. is expected home this week.
j. S. Williams went to Greenville
on Tuesday of last week where he is
a guest of VIM Redman. They
went up the lake to Mr.. Redman's
summer cottage where they enjoyed
a day of ice fishing.
VIM. Gerard's little daughter was
struck by the c. =. X. train at At
team Station on Tuesday of last
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
No Sign OF Dropsy And Kidney Trouble
Since Taking "FRUlT-A-TIVES"

Port Robinson, July 9Th, 1915.
1--WE have used Fruit-a-tives" in
our house for over three years and have
always found them a good medicine.
Our HttAe girl, Hattie, zOas troubled wiM
Kidney Disease. The Doctor said she
was threatened with Dropsy. IIerli
and body were all swollen and we began
TO think she could not live. Finally, we
decided to try "Fruit-a-tives" She
began 10 show imbroocmentaftey ne had
eiven her ajcOta6lets. In short time,
the swelling had all gone down and her
flesh began to look more natural. Now
she is the AcalhicSk one in tie family
and has no signs of the old ailment.
We can not say too much for Fruit-a-
tiycs" and would never be without
them"
WILLIAM WARREN.
Zoe. box, for $3.50, trial size, 25c.
At all dealers or sent postpaid on
receipt ofprice by Fruit-a-tives Limited,
Ogdonsburg, New York.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
MAYEIEIll

Perley Bryant has been hauling
hay for kleber Campbell
Dan Clark formerly of this town
died at his home in Guilford last
week
kieber Campbell was at Deadwater
taking pictures the first of the week
Bert Millett formerly of this town
has passed away at his home in
Richmond He was just recover
ing from the measles when he had Il
shock which caused his death.
Mrs. George Flanders is stopping
at her home here for few days Mr..
Flanders Is still working in the mill.
Word has been received here of
the death of Sci Flanders of Fland-
ers. Michigan. He was born in
Mayfield and spent his childhood
days here. He leaves two brothers
George and Dan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
STARkS

Mrs f. F.. Danforth of Skowhegan
was in town last week visiting rela-
tives.
Mr.. Bowman of Fairfield was in
town recently and bought carload
of stock of w. Fl. Dudley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Lowell were Wis
tng relatives in this vicinity Satur-
day and Sunday.
The hulled corn supper Wednesday
of last week was well attended and a
good time was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. NJ d. Frederic went to Lisbon
Falls last Thursday being called
there by the sudden death of her
niece, Pauline Varney.
District superintendent d. b. Holt
will preach at the NJ. +. Church next
Tuesday evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
POWERS SCHOOLHOUSE

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Sheaff have
been guests of Mrs Sheaff's sisters
Mrs. Annie Oliver and Mrs. Eta
Nichols of West Mills.
Joe Berry and son Earl were saw
ing wood on Martin Stream Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Berry visited
Mrs. Mary Thompson in East Madi-
son Friday
II. b. Stevens was a week end vis-
itor with his daughter, Eta Berry.
Mrs. Jennie Berry was the guest OF
her father r. G.. Perkins Sunday.
Mrs. ARA Hooper and family were
calling on relatives at Meadow Brook
farm Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
SMITHEIELD

William Dudley had one Of his
best work horses drop dead while
hauling ice last week
Harvey. the twenty months old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert +. Groves
fell breaking his collar bone Fri
day.
The Larkin Club met Friday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hartford.
Miss Evelyn Brooks is at home
from Canaan for vacation
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
WILLIAM WARREN.

pinkham take care of Mrs. Charles
Pinkham
Lauriston Howcs had the misfor-
tune to put his knee out OF joint
Tuesday of last week while at work
in the woods. DR.. Pratt was call
ed and attended to the injured leg
which Will keep Mr.. Howes from his
work for few weeks.
Milard Wilbur of N. n Portland
was business caller in Lexington
and Highland Friday of last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
NORTH MADISON

Mrs. Robert Greene still remains
very sick. Dr.. Eilingwood of Athens
is attending her.
Earle Greene who has been in the
woods for the past few months, has
finished work and returned home.
Mrs. John Bicknell is very sick
with the grippe. DR.. Marston OF
North Arson was called to see her
Robert Green Of Skowhegan was
in town last Sunday to see his grand
mother. who is very sick.
Miss Hazel Green spent the day
last Sunday with Mrs E. c. Dean.
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Jacobs are
both on the sick list.
Mrs. Rose Robinson of Scion is in
town taking care of her mother Mrs
Robert Greene, who is very sick.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
HING hLEl

Mr. and Mrs. Percy Kicker had the
surprise of their lives February l..
their Both wedding anniversary.
They had been invited To their sons
10 supper. Mrs Kicker thinking there
would be no one there but the fam
ily. did not change her house dress.
During tea ii was remarked thai Il
neighbor had been invited III 10 play
a game of cards They soon made
their appearance and with a little
graphaphone music the evening Was
swiftly passing when in marched
about twenty more friends without
any ceremony whatever. and We're
very ANXIOUS TO congratulate the
bride and groom on this their ami
versary eve The event can better
be imagined than described Mrs.
Kicker quickly saw why she had a
visitor that afternoon who WIS very
laxative while other parties were
planning the affair over the tele-
phone Well. Mr. and Mrs Kicker
made the best Of it and during the
evening, Mr. Wander Mitchell in his
usual genial manner presented them
with some very pretty and useful
presents in memory of the occasion.
They also brought a treat of confec-
tionery and apples. card playing and
other games were enjoyed till late
hour. On leaving for their homes
they wished Mr.. and Mrs. Kicker
many happy returns OF the day and
expressed their pleasure in the en-
joyment of the affair just passed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
tNSON

W. s. Rogers is confined to his
home with lumbago
The measles have broken out in
the schools on the Arson side.
The schools in Arson will continue
three weeks longer if the measles
permit. with a two weeks vacation
before the spring term begins.
Wednesday evening of last week
some of the citizens of this village
met at the schoolhouse for the pur-
pose of organizing village improve
ment society 1t was voted TO meet
again in two weeks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
STENCILS

We take orders for stencils Of all
kinds and sizes. These are very
useful for marking apple barrels and
similar purposes. Write us what
you want and we will quote price.
DENT-REPORTER CO
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
LEXINGTON AND VICINITY

Dell Greene who has been confined
to his bed for the past week with
sickness is now rapidly improving.
Mrs. c. e. Boynton was the guest
of Mrs. Fred Ford Friday of last
week.
Mrs. Marian Williamson of King
field is helping her mother Mrs. Geo.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
Mrs. Lindsey Now Keeps House For

Tenn Ga want to tell how much have been benefited
by Lydia Pha Vegetable Compound About eight years ago1
got of health unable to keep house for three
the family dull dizzy feelings cold feet and hands nearly
all the could scarcely sleep all The doctor SAID mao
severe case liberation and without operation would always
be an invalid told him wanted to wait awhile Our druggist
advised nv husband get Lydia Pnkhas Vegetable Compound
and entirely cured Now keep house for seven and WORK
garden too am thankful got this medicine lee
as though life and have recommended to others ana
they have benefited Mrs w LINDSEY H. R lennhe LA
If want specal advice Lydia f. Pinham Med-
Co.. Mass Your letter Will DC opeheo
by woman and held IN strict commence
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
Goo sick
60 @ork
Many Women in this Condition Re-
gain Health by Taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Convincing Proof Of This Fact

Ridgway, Penn. - II suffered from female
trouble with backache and pain in my side for over
seven months so l could not do any of my work /
was treated by three different doctors and was
getting discouraged when my sister-n-aw told me
how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound had
helped her. decided to try it, and it restored my
health, SO I now do all of my housework which is
not light as l have little boy three years old"
= Mrs O. NJ. RHINEs Ridgway, Penn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
NEW PORTLAND

Mrs. Alma Allura Thompson wife
of Levi NJ. Thompson. died at her
home on Millay Hill, New Portland,
Friday. Feb. l6. at O'Clock "a IN. OF
grip and infrmities of age FASTENED
by her sons recent death, aged 76.
She was the only daughter and the
fourth child of Capt Davis and Al
lura Phillips and was born May IL.
1910 on the Timothy Tufts place
Minister Hill, Kingfield. northwest of
Tufts Pond, and has always lived in
that zoelu with the exception of a
fen years in New Portland during
her early married life and until five
years ago when Mr. and Mrs. Phil
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07
nIrd,s long Distance FLIGHT.

A hncher living near Red Lodge,
Mont, shot a large bird Of the hawk
family Picking it up, he found that
the bullet had grazed and stunned it,
and that it had no serious injury. Ip
stead Of killing 1t as he would have
been justified IN doing IN the protec-
tion Of the farmers fowls, he put a
paper bearing his name and address in
q little bottle which he tied around
the birds neck Two months after,
Luis Felipe Rulda OF Bogota. Colom-
bia, South America, shot the bird and,
finding the name and address in the
bottle, sent a letter TO Red Lodge stat
ing the facts. The bird had flown g.
600 miles with the bottle and mes
sage
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07
Red 4en-Red Eqa.

Adolph Forsberg Of Avon Is the
owner of large flock Of hens, among
them being several Rhode Island reds.
A few days ago he went into the hem
house to gather in whatever eggs lie
might find, One Of these was a red
egg which ne assumes was laid by a
red hen. He showed this egg to o
number Of friends. They were scepti-
cal. and tried to scrape of what they
thought might be red paint, but Il
would not come of. Dir. FOrsberg In
sisted that the egg is Just as It was
deposited in a nest By a domesticated
hen.
He can suggest no reason for the
phenomena other than that some Of
his hens had feasted on the remains
OF a strawberry bcl. a0d that some
were now engaged 10 deyouring his
raspberries.--Boston Herald.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07
FEATURE HOUSE.
.CUGG
~ THEATRE vv
TONIGHT

THE GIRL WITHOUT A SOUL
a act Metro wonderplay featurine
Viola Dana.
Miss Dana. star OF the Metro Won.
derplay at the sugg tonight. is one
OF the most versatile as well as one
OF the youngest stars. In the present
production She acts the dual role *
Priscilla Beaumont a talented violin
list and her twin sister. Unity. who
has no talent except that OF being
sweet and wholesome. Viola Dana.
before devoting her work to the
screen was best known as the star
Iof The Poor Little Rich Girl" on the
speaking stage AS a child star she
appeared in rip Van Winkle" with
Thomas Jefferson. in Ibsen's when
We Dead Awake and other impor-
tant productions She began her ca
reer at the early age OF five. Is
toe dancer and she and her older
sister Edna we're much sought after
as child entertainers
Wherever motion pictures are
shown Viola Dana is idolized. Her
first screen work was done for the
Edison company, among her early
pictures being. "The stoning." "The
slavey Student" etc In THE Girl
Without a Soul Miss Dana is sup
ported by an able cast which helps
make this production one OF the
greatest successes of her screen car.
eer. See It at the sugg tonight
THE GRAY GHOST"
The 10th episode Of this popular
serial featuring Priscilla Dean, Eddie
Polo and Eddie Carter.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

The last day Of school Ruth was
promoted from the first grade to the
third, skipping the second grade. She
came home hubbling with surprise and
delight and told everyone Of her good
fortune. Daddy, to tease her pretend
ed that he could not understand and
insisted on calling her second
grader" Zach time he did so she
carefully explained to him his mis-
take until finally she seemed to de-
spair OF making him understand, and,
turning to me, said; Mother hasn't
daddy a funny mlnd?' That put an
end TO The teasing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

"John, dear" said Mabel, as her lorC
and master entered the house "Pv'
just had a letter from mother and sh'
is coming TO spend ? month with us. II
is a pretty expensive trip for litu,
mummy, and ! wondered If We couldn.
help her out little" "Of course W
can" said John, giving his wife 6
generous kiss. "Just you write and
tell her that I'll only be too glad tc
pay for her railway ticket home again
as soon as she decides to go"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

Coming tomorrOw-That wonderful
Edison Conquest Program" that
everyone is talking good about. The
greatest variety program that has
ever been produced Something
different in movies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07
SUFFERER FROM INDIGESTION
RELIEVED

Before taking Chamberlain's Tab
let's my husband suffered for several
years from Indigestion, causing him
TO have pains in the stomach and dis
tress after eating chamberlain's
Tablets relieved him Of these spells
right away" writes Mrs. Thomas Ca
sey. Geneva, n Y. Obtainable ev.
erywhere.-Adv. d-w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

Irregular bowel movements lead to
chronic constipation and constipat.
ed habit fills the system with impur-
ities. HERBINE is a great bowel
regulator 1t purities the system,
vitalizes the blood and puts the di.
gestiye organs in fine vigorous con
dition. Price SOC. Sold by Wren
Drug Co. Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07
HOME MADE PHILOSOPHY

The greater the man the stronger
his sympathies for humanity.
No one knows the value of a pretty
face better than they who are de-
formed
With the rich man politics is foH
pront with the poor man it ia gem
orally prejudice.
Slowly slowly the day is dawning
when men will break away from their
mental masters and boldly admit that
10 work for humanity Is the one thing
needful.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07
oIas.lfles aarefIlsemeal., such :.

Wanted "Nor rent. For Sale.
etc. win positively not be received fos
'he Bsi'~esr ~ pnone They must o.
brought 10 the office. Please do not
phoue them. It is embarrassing to u
90 refuse 20 receive them. list
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07
| LOOk FOR THE WORD
II K0Hvy
/ hULY I |
HSPELLSGOOD SHOW |
TONIGHT

A show you can't beat for twice
the money today
The Vitagraph Film Co.. presents
an o. Henry story entitled
THE COP AND THE ANTHEM"
2-Reels-2
These pictures are classy, sou peo-
ile who have read the o. Henry short
stories know that they were eonsid-
cred the best Of their kind in the
world. The pictures are as good as
the story Enuf sed.
selig Film Co., presents
VENGEANCE VS.. MERCY"
2-Reels-2
A powerful drama showing how
vengeance was thwarted by power OF
love ana mercy
Geo. Ade Fable entitled
The Wandering Boy and the Way
ward Parents"
This is the richest line Of comedy
you have ever seen on a picture
screen.
Music by Blackstone and Alguire.
Thursday, William Russell in
"shackles of Truth" 5 acts.
Friday-Lost Express-Jerry
Ring. Pearl White.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

Mr. and Mrs c. w. McDermott
leave tonight for Fort Worth where
they will visit friends.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07
GLOBE SIGHTS

Most patient men are patient sim
ply because they are splneless.
The longer n marriage is put or the
less probability It will come of.
One does not have to look long any
where for an excuse TO find fault
So many people are only able to rec
ognizc opportunity from a rear view.
A mass meeting probably accom-
plishes less in proportion to its size
than anything else.
Alb Adkins admits he Is getting older
rs some OF the stories he heard as d
boy are now going around disguised
as new ones.
Suffering IN silence is the most uu.
usual performance.
A man who is always talking about
his rights expects a good deal more.
Most men are not tempted, they 20
looking for TINT which gets them IN
trouble.
Considering what some women drew.
II Is difficult TO explain their eagerness
to have their daughters get married.
Atchison Globe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

One does not have to look long any
where for an excuse TO find fault
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

So many people are only able to rec
ognize opportunity from a rear view.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

SUBSCRIBE tor the panz E1Drsss.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

The longer marriage is put or the
less probability It will come OF.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

Try a Want Ad for results.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

Most patient men are patient sim
ply because they are splneless.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

A mass meeting probably accom-
pllshes less In proportion to its sigs
than anything else.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

PRICES TODAY
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

A man who is always talking abou
his rights expects a good deal more.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-07

Most men are not tempted, they "a
looking for TINT which gets them Ia
trouble.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-11-30
Missionary Union

The Womans Missionary Un-
ion of the Baptist Church, gave
a delightful Thanksgiving social
on Thursday afternoon, at the
home of DIR Pine. The men OF
the church were present as the
guests Of the W. M.U, and the
ladies can now reasonably expect
a return of courtesy from them,
but there should be an under
standing, that the men prepare
and serve, and must be Just as
mother made it,"
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-11-30
More Oil News

The following telegram was
received by Mayor Lutz Friday
morning, from Electra, Texas.
and is self explanatory. Read
it
Electra. Texas, Nov 29th. 1917.
Lutz & Andree.
Carrizozo, New Mex.
Your well went on pump to day.
Will make the biggest well in the
tract. | leave here Saturday, and
will be there Monday.
l am bringing a moving picture
of the field. Had a nice rain last
night. Contract was let for two
thousand foot we'll alongside OF
ours. G. r. Cox.