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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-14

James Murray, Of Hachita. spcnI
in Columbus on business
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-14

Mrs. G. W, Powers left Sunday for
south in Mexico.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-14

r. W. Scott vas here from Hachiia
Saturday irsnsactinE business
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-14

Miss Ruth nobcy. a charming
young lady Of San Antonio, Texas.
was the pleasant guest at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs, y. N. Reed a few
days this week.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-14

Mr.. j. l.. Greenwood. President Of
the Columbus State Bank. was a
business visitor TO IIOchits Monday.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-14

Mrs. J. Holloway. Of Waterloo. wa,
44.4 shopping in tha city Tuesday.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-14

Nc. and Mrs }, n. Blair spent
Wednesday IN Deming shopping,
They motored home In their bran
new Dodge car. recently purchased
BY Mr.. Blair.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-14

Mr.. A. d. Frost went to DcminS
Monday and spent the day looking
after business matters.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-14

Mr.. II. q. willingham made a bust
ness trip 70 Dcming Friday.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-14

W. p. jerks and family. who are
touring the wcst by auto on a pleas
ure trip, left SUNDAY after spending
. pleasant week IN Columbus.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
Mrs. E. NJ. Espy,
Editress
ANNUAL MEETING Q. A. r.
BY Harriette carswei, Report

BY Harriette Carsweli, Reporter.
A call meeting of the D. A. r. was
held Tuesday afternoon at the home
Of Miss Frances Carswell for the pur-
pose Of electing Regent and filing
the offices made vacant by members
who we're unable 10 serve for the en-
suing year.
At the regular meeting last Friday
at Mrs j. w. Biyins' the former re
gent, Mrs. E. NJ E,spy, resigned over
the earnest protest of the chapter
The chapter regretted very much
that heavy state D. A. R. work and
that heavy local responsibilities, pre-
vented Mrs. Espy accepting the Office
the second term. The chapter tender
ed her a rising vote Of thanks for her
splendid work the past year
Mrs. Max Land, who organized Fort
Early chapter and held the regency
for two years and who is greatly loved
and highly appreciated by the entire
chapter, was again unanimously elect
ed to the office OF regent.
Mrs. j. M. Dilfee was appointed by
Mrs. Espy to serve with the state com
mittea on war relief from this chap
ter. Miss Marie Lanier was elected
parliamentarian. Miss Marie Diffee
was elected reporter. Those elected
to fill the vacancies on the Board Of
Management were Miss Frances
Carswell, chairman. Mrs. r. Il. Har-
ris, and Mrs. J. NJ. Diffee.
The officers for the chapter for The
ensuing year are IS follows; Regent,
Mrs. Max Land; Vice Regent, Mrs.
]. M. Hunt; Recording Secretary, Mrs.
R. R. Harris, Corresponding Secre-
tary, Mrs. W. p. Fleming; Treasurer,
Mrs. j. W. Bivins; Historian, Mrs. r.
JDDurrett; Registrar, Miss FranceS
Carswell; Auditor, Mrs George White;
Reporter, Miss Marie Diifee; Geneal.
ogist, Mrs. NJ NJ. Fakes.
Mrs. Espy's annual report for the
chapter given at the regular meeting
friday afternoon, appears elsewhere
in this paper.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
FOURTH GRADE or NORTHERN
HEIGHTS SCHOOL ENTERTAIN.

Tuesday afternoon from two to three
O'Clock the fourth grade Of the North
ern Heights school entertained in a
most charming manner for the teach
e4s Of this school. The entertainment
was given at The school building and
tho rooms used for the guests were
beautifully decorated with an abund-
ance Of spring flowers. Rock was
the game for the afternoon and was
thoroughly enjoyed. At the close Of
the games delightful refreshments
we're served.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
condemned REPORT OF FORT
EARLY CHAPTER .. A. e. FOR
1862. SUBMITTED BY REGENT.
Daughters

Daughters:
To-day we reach another milepost IN
our chapter life, closing up with TINS
meeting the work of the third year OF
the organization. AS we look back
over the past months and revie" the
activities CT the chapter we feel PROUD
Of l.sr splendid achievements; proud
OF her prestige over the state and
ouitc proud Of the hOnCrS which have
come to her as a reward Of faithful
service. AS your regent ! would eX-
nresg sincere thanks to the chapter
fer its cooperation, interest and sup
port during my administration The
wear though most strenuous on ac-
count Of unusual activities in the chap
ter has brought to me much pleasure
and delight. For the work has
brought me in close touch with the
members of the chapter and has CIV
en- me lovely and highly priced friend
shirs over the state. You are familiar
with the many achievements OF the
cbapters for the ye5r witch have been
noted N former report so | will not
dwell upon them here. However, l
would call your attention to the record
of the chapter for the year i'll finances.
She has raised and disburSed FUNDS
Counting the amount Of her scholar
shipsl to the amount OF $1,556.22, ana
has 100000 placed to her credit for
the club house and a good nest egg
vet in the treasury. With our Narl-
Gus undertakings brought 10 a success
full close and no unfinished tasks to
beGueath TO a new administration, we
can hnt feel a pardonabie pride in
the years work.
One year ago, receiving this gayei
from the retiring regent, pledged to
the chapter for die ensuing year, the
very best there was in me for ser
vice. I have earnestly and faithfully
tried 20 keep that promise. There
have been mistakes Of course Tor none
of us are infallible. but / assure you
they have been errors of the head and
not of the heart Today | return the
gavel unto you with deep appreciation
of the honor you have conferred upon
me hv choosing me for your leader
for the past year and with an abiding
faith and interest in Fort Early chap
ter
In he approaching election OF Of
fcers for another year I respectfully
ask that YOU do not consider me for
Regency as / cannot stand for re-elec-
ton. AIultitudiOus duties in different
lines concluded with my state D. Z. r.
work in Better Films" about which
am so concerned and concerning
which I am so ambitions, preclude
ne from even considering the leader
ship o. the chapter for another year.
Returning to the ranks / shall be just
as ready to serve Fort Early as when
it's leader. With deep appreciation
and best wishes for the chapters fu-
tale Respectfully submitted,
MRS. E. NJ. ESPY, Regent.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
Residence Phone
Number 68
-
WOMANS DIRECTORY.

President Cordele Chapter U.
/ d. C.-Miss Talulah Atkins.
/ President ITALIAN Club-Mrs.
NJ NJ. Fakes.
/ President Symphony Club
i Mrs. 4. j. Durrett.
t Regent Fort Early Chapter d.
/ A. R.-Mrs. Il, NJ. Espy.
President Mnemosynean Club
/ Miss Talulah Atkins.
/ President w. c. Y. U.-Mrs. j.
R. Kelly,
/ President Matrons Rock Club
/ Mrs. Homer Wheeler
/ President Young Matrons Club
t Mrs. c. L. Mcmillan.
t Worthy Grand Matron State
/ Eastern Star-Mrs. Z. A. Colqultt.
/ Worthy Matron Local Chapter
/ Eastern Star-Mrs. +. S, Sheppard.
/ President Baptist Womans Mis-
/ sionary Society-Mrs. II. c. NC
Kenzie.
t President Methodist Womans
+ Missionary Society-Mrs. w. p.
+ Fleming.
/ President Episcopal Womans
Missionary Soclety-MrS. Alex
Martin.
+ President Presbyterian Ladies
/ AID Society-Mrs. F. Hyde.
/ president Guild Episcopal
/ Church-Mrs. r. G. Boatright
/ President Epworth League
Miss Nancy Starr.
t President B. Y. p. U.-Miss
l. Marie Diffee.
Director Methodist Mission
/ Study Class-Mrs. Walter Anthony
/ Director Baptist Mission Study
l. Class-Mrs. j, II. Coin.
t Director Episcopal Mission
+ study CIass-Rev. j. NJ. Walker,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
MckELLER-MOOR e.

A marriage Of interest to a warm
circle of friends was that of Miss Rou-
mania McKeller Of this city to MI
John Richard Moore of Barlow, Fla.
which took place Monday morning at
the Methodist parsonage with Rev.
Walter Anthony the officiating minis
ter.
Desiring their wedding to be very
quiet, the young couple laid their
plans accordingly. Mr. Moore with
his best man, Ralph Harper of Bar
tow, drove through in car to Cor
dele Sunday and made all arrange
ments for the wedding to take place
Monday morning, Only the family
andNc or two close friends witness
ed the marriage.
Miss McKeller was attended by Mrs.
w. Fl. circuit, who stood with her
while the groom was attended by Mr..
Harper as best man.
Immediately after the ceremony the
happy young couple left by car for a
short wedding journey to points in
Florida. After the Gath they will be
at home at Barlow, Fla
Mrs Moore is quite an attractive
young woman and was the efficient
stenographer for Jones & Bussey. Mr..
Moore is a substantial young busI-
ness man of Bart0w, Fla.
C0rdele friends tender hearty con
gratulations and best wishes.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
MRS. ZACHARY HOSTESS
AT DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.

Mrs. J. e. Zachary entertained this
afternoon at a delightful theatre par
to to see Romeo end Juliet At the Pat
ace. Al The conclusion OF the picture
members OF the party were entertain
ed at supper . the Suwanee heel as
guests of Mrs, Zachary, and following
supper the guests repaired to the
home Of A!r+. Zachary for several
games Of roofs, Those attending were
Mrs. J. w. Elliott. Misses Pansy Webb
Annie White, Frances Carswell, Faus-
tene Smith and Mrs &. 5. Garrett.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
sox FOR THE BOYS IN TRENCHES

Il CQrdele madens should begin to
knit sox for the soldiers i'll the trench
es perhaps the experience Oh an East
err belle as chronicled below might
be of some assistance TO them:
Some six months the society men,
berg Of the Eastern cities have been
busy knitting socks for the Belglans.
And some time since an urgent re-
quest was made that letters be writ
ten the soldiers IS a diversion, and IN
8 way to divert their minds from the
apraliing scenes of war. Many OF
these givls sent their names and ad-
dresses in the socks for the transact
Iartic romance that Nigh develop.
The other day a social belle of Roam
oke, VINO is we'll known throughout
tho stale received the following shock
from the trenches, which was in the
nature of an epistle from France. 1t
was from a French soldier. who at
times is gifted in the line Of writing
roetry. This is what he said:
"SCme sock, some fit
| use one for a hammock and one for
a nit.
hone / shall met you when I've done
my bit;
But who in the devil taught you to
knit ." Exchange.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
w. e :. u. OBSERVE ANTI
CIGARETTE DAY SUNDAY.

Sunday, thee. twen4ie h,. "a. program
will be presented in all the churches
of the city by the local w. c. T. L.,
observing anti-cigaretto day. The la
dies CT this organization are planning
strong, program on this subject
which promises to be helpful and in
structive.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
MOST ATTRACTIVE PICTURE AT
PALACE THEATRE FRIDAY.

The special Friday picture this
week is entitled Twin Kiddies,' and
will be most pleasing TO young and
cid. Read the clipping below from
motion picture world
One of the sweetest plays seen in
months is Told at Twilight" featur-
inc Marie Osborne and Henry King
The play has a dandy lesson on sun
shine versus crouch. Then, too, the
coca whom Mary chums with was
some boy and had the house. There
was quite number Of elderly persons
present that afternoon and how they
did laugh. Who can forget their kid
Franks with the blind beggar sign and
the roosters-good clean entertain
ment. That day, too, saw Gen. Chas.
H. Taylor, proprietor Of the Boston
CLOS, former Gov. David I. Walsh
viewing this Decentralization Howard,
Bcs.cn, Mass, Cor Moving Picture
World.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
U. D. C. I'M ANNUAL
BUSINESS MEETING THURSDAY

Thursday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
the annual business meeting Of the
U. y. g.. will take place at the home.
OF Miss Atkins. At this time occurs
tie annual election of officers and all
members OF the chapter are urged to
be present.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
AFTERNOON PICNIC.

Quite q pleasant afternoon affair
was The picnic at Browns Mill Tues
day afternoon, at which eight congen-
ial young ladies enjoyed Z nice little
outing chaperoned by Mrs. Seab Ham
ilton. The party was composed OF
Misses Harriette Carswell, jeanette
Scandrett, Sue Harris, Marie Diffee,
Mary Macarthur, Maggie En- Coney,
Fannio George Lucas Mrs. Scab Ham
ilton
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
THEATRE PARTY FOE
MISS COMFY.

Miss Marie Difee entertained At >
delightful theatre party Wednesday
afternoon 10 see Romeo and Juliet
in compliment to Miss Maggie EN-
Coney Aft6T lie play the party had
refreshing ices at the drug store.
Those included in Miss Dihee's party
were Misses Harriette Carswell Jean,
cite Scandratt. Mary Macarthur. Mag
gle En- Coney, Sue Harris, Fannie
George Lucus, Mrs Seab Hamilton
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
PICTURE TO BE PRESENTED
RY w, C, T, U,

Friday morning the eighteenth the
local w. c. T L. will present with
appropriate exercises, the picture OF
Frances e. Willard. to O'Neal High
school.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
PURCHASES LOTS ON y AVE;
MRe. BROWN ELECTS ByNGALOM

Mrs. Rosa Brown, has purchased
two lots on Twelfth avenue, east, from
the CNeal Land & Development COM
pany and has begun the construction
of > handsome bungalow to be occu-
pied by hsr son, Bonner Brown. and
family, who have until recently made
their home in Macon. The new resi-
dence will be located Immediately east
of the home Of Thos. Nesbitt, and it
VIII be one of the prettiest dwellings
in that section Of the city.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16

Mt. 3. H. Palmer and SONS, Mas
tars RoWden Long and Jact Palmer,
have returned home from visit to
MIS-. palmer in Atlanta, who is still
under the treatment Of "a specialist.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell Bulloch, Of
Forj Pierce, Fla, are expected in
few days to visit the families Of Mrs.
G. NJ. Bulloch and Mr. c. NJ McKan-
zio,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16
)1'po1a11 to>e0 Sor1rtl)

All items for this page for
Wednesdays issue must reach
the department by Tuesday
evening. For Sundays issue,
Friday evening.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16

M. and Mrs, Ayc0ok of Moultrie
ard sheir five children spent Tuesday
in Coldcle en- route home from Nc
Rae where the ci;.ldren have been
in school.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16

1lr. 3. BonislTe is adding greatly to
the attractiveness Of his Thirteenth
Avenue residence in the construction
Of handsome yerandas, Well-nigh On
ciroiing the home. To the left Cn
entering beautiful conservatory has
been built When completed this viii
he one of the handsomest corner resi-
dences in the city.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16

Lucius l. Woodward, Of Vienna, en-
tertained large number Of friends
Tuesday at a barbecue and fish fry
At Drayton Ferry Those from Cordela
who attended were Messrs. J. H. and
4. F. Churchwel, O. NJ. Heard and
Others.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16

c. 4. Lanicr happened to serious
misfortune several days ago when he
had his right arm broken while st
tempting to crank d Ford. lie was
confined to his home several days on
account Of the accident, though is
now able 10 be out occasionally,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16

A. M. Bell, of Vienna, was in the
city Tuesday on business.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Flanders Holland an
nounce the birth Of daughter.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16

Yrs. H. B. D1owdy Of Sandy Mount
yisi,,l Mrs. ]. R. Harris, Sunday.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-16

school,.
The Harrison times., 1917-09-01
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION AND WARN
ING ORDER.
In the Boone ChanCery Court;
L. NJ. Betler, Plaintiff.

In the Boone Chancery Court;
L. NJ. Beiler, Plaintiff
vs..
J. w. Rutlege, J. NJ. Rutlege, J. D. Rutlcge
Lucinda Davis, C. J. Davis, Belle
EdnS and NJ. L. ShatSWell, Defend
ants.
Notice IS hereby given that there has
been filed in my office, as Clerk Of the
Boone ChanCery Court, petition for the
confirmation OF title 10 the following de-
scribed lands in Boone County, ARKANSAS,
tO-Wlt:
The west "a acres Of the southeast quar-
ter (Se 4 OF the southwest quarter lSWA J
Of section six Co.,, Township Eighteen (tSl
North OF Range Twenty l20) west, and
the qutetng OF the title in the petitioner,
L. NJ. Beller, therein.
All persons claiming said lands or any
interest therein are hereby warned to ap-
pear in the Boone ChanCery Court on the
first day Of its next fall term and show
cause, If any they have, why title in said
lands should not be confirmed in said L,
NJ Beller.
And the above named defendants are
hereby particularly warned to appear in
the Boone ChanCery Court within thirty
days and answer the complaint Of the
plaintiff, L. NJ BeHer.
witness my hand and seal Of said court
this 9th day Of July, 1917.
WILL NORMAN,
(SEAL.) Clerk
The Harrison times., 1917-09-01
FARMERS AND FOOD CONTROL

An Illuminating side light on the
food situation is contained in some
expressions inserted in the Congress
sional Record recently by Senator
Smith, of Michigan, These were from
farmers organizations and individual
farmers, and they without exception
endorsed the food control measures
before congress.
These expressions give us a pretty
clear idea as to whence came the
present panic prices We are told
with great unction that this is the
first time in our history that the farm
er has received for his products what
they were really worth,
But let us see, What is the object
Of food control? Thence comes the
insistent demand? Plainly, the de-
mand is the direct result of food prices
that are out of all proportion to wages
and to prices in every other line. Is
it reasonable to believe that if the
farmers were receiving anything like
the present retail prices-minus, of
course a reasonable per cent of mid.
dlemen's profit-that they would be
not only willing but anxious to kill
the goose that lays the golden egg?
The plain truth is, the farmer Is
not benefited by the present high
prices Of food in any degree to COM
pensate him for what he is injured by
extravagant prices in other lines, He
is paying vastly more for a every
purchase he makes from a plow point
to a tractor engine What he gains
from his small profits on his sales Of
food stuffs is more than offset by the
enormous increase in the cost Of every
thing that he must buy to operate his
farm. This the farmer knows, and
this is why they are, almost without
exception heartily in favor of govern.
ment food control-a control which
will establish a minimum as well as a
maximum price
The specializing food pirates will
have to hunt some other scapegoat
for their sins instead of the farmer
and his Interests"
The Harrison times., 1917-09-01
NOTICE or CONFIRMATION.

Notice Is hereby given that LOammi VI
Beller has this day filed his petition IN
the Chancery Court OF Boone County. Ar
kansas, 10 have his title confirmed, quiet
ed and established in and TO the following
described lands in Boone County. Arkan-
SdS, tO-Wtt:
twenty seven (27) acres off OF the
south side Of the southwest quarter OF
the northeast quarter, and Twenty seven
(27) acres Off OF the north side OF the
northwest quarter Of the southeast guar
ter OF Section Nine (9l in Township sew
enteen it7) North OF Range Twenty (20l
west containing 81 acres.
Now all persons who claim said lands
or any interest therein are hereby called
upon to appear in the ChanCery Court OF
Boone County, Arkansas on or before the
first day OF its September term, 1917, and
show cause why the title Of the petitioner
should not be confirmed, Quilted and eStab-
llShed as prayed for.
Given under my hand and the seal OF
said court on this the 9th day OF July
1911.
WILL NORMAN,
The Harrison times., 1917-09-01
NOTICE or COMMISSIONERS SALE.

NOUCe Is hereby given that ], VIII
Norman a. commissioner I'm Chanccry
within and for Boone County, Arkansas, by
virtue or Judgment and decree Of the
said court rendered on the 2Oth day Of
June, 1917, in cause then pending where
In The Midland savings Company Is plant
lrr and J, +, Thompson ct al, defendants,
Will ON the ist day Of september 1871,
between the hourSe OF ten O'Clock In the
forenoon and three O'Clock in the afternoon
at the South front door Of the County
Court House In the city Of Harrison, Boone
County Arkansas, offer for sale at public
outcry to the highest bidder on a credit Of
three months the following described real
estate IN the city OF Harrison County Of
Boone and state OF Arkansas, to-wit
Lots seven a. Nine .(9l, Eleven Nu
and Thirteen ll3J in Block Two igl OF
Cltfords Addition to the Town ur Harrison
according TO the plat thereof in the Re
cOrdcrS office OF Boone County Arkansas,
said sale viii be made TO satisfy iudg.
mCnt against the defendants j. +, ThOmp-
son and Della Thompson IN favor OF the
Midland savings and Loan Company Of
Denver Colorado, for the sum OF SQ,i3O.S3,
together with ten per cent interest per
annum from June 2Oth, 1917, til paid,
together with all cost OF this action.
The purchaser at said sale viii be re-
quired TO give note with approved security,
bearing interest at ten per cent per annum,
and q lien viii be retained on said lands
I'LL the purchase price Is paid
Given under my hand, this the lith
day OF August, 1917
WILL NORMAN,
Commissioner In Chancery.
The Harrison times., 1917-09-01
NOTICE oF CONVERSATION.

In the Boone Chancery Court, septem-
ber Term, 1917.
Norton Y. Deakins, ENparte,
Notice j. hereby given that there has
been filed m my office, a. clerk OF the
Boone Chancery Court a petition Tor the
confirmation OF the title 10.
The east half OF the southwest quarter
and the west half OF the southeast quarter
section eight, township seventeen, north OF
range twenty one west, containing t60
acres.
and the quietlng OF the title 10 the same In
Norton y. Deakins the petitioner herein
hs heirs and assigns
All persons claiming said lands, or any
interest therein, are hereby warned 10 ap.
pear IN the Boone Chancery Court on the
First day OF It's next term, which cOnyenes
on the First Monday In september, 1911,
and show cause why said title 10 said
lands should not be confirmed in the said
Norton " DeaklnS.
Witness my hand as clerk OF the Boone
Chancery Court and the seal thereof on
this the 10th day OF August 1917.
SEAL WILL NORMAN, Clerk