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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

The Hickman OIL company has been
organized here with 4 capital stock Of
sb4on0. The officers are: u. {. Flz.
gerald. president; Walter Cant. vice.
president ana general manager, Ed.
ward Gait. secretary and y. Il. Feaciu
treasurer The board of directors is
made up OF l.. ). Dolman and the Of
iicia.s of the company. The company
has holdings in the Fox district and
Will begin to do immediate develop
mcnt work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Miss Margaret McVean, an attorney
of Oklahoma City is here looking after
her oil interests. Miss McVean has
holdings in township 5 south and >
west, where acreage is selling very
high recently, since three wells are
starting there.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Colonel a. p. Watson, former mem
Der of the State Corporation Commits
sion is spending much of his time
now in the southern oil fields of the
state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30
At Loco.

The Owl Oil company in the Loco
field is moving in another drilling ma
chine. The new machine will be set
in the southwest of the northeast of
9-3.5.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Frank Wolfe Of Tulsa is an Ard.
more oil district visitor. Mr.. Wolfe
and Mr.. Fairbanks of the Gunsburg
+Forman interests recently closed a
nice deal for the sale of some proper
ties in the Augusta field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Gates Oil company on 100 acres of
Simpson fee in section 14-4.3 has a
rig up and will drill a 2,OOO-foot test.
The acreage lies east of the center Of
the section.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Mullen & Gladney are making a deal
by which they dispose of lease on
100 acres of land in section 1912 to
the Southwestern Petroleum company
and Ralph Hochstetter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30
Dundee Let Contract.

Dundee Petroleum company in sec
ton 25-4-3 in the southeast extension
has awarded a contract to Vic Martin
for the drilling and work will be be-
gun at once.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Open for oil and gas lease for part
or all: 2,22O acres in one body, T. In
r. 3w at Robertson, Garvin county,
Okla. Write to Hector Derdeyn, Jack
sonvlllc, Illinois. 2Stf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Humble Oil company No. 3 Ada
Iubbee in 2i-i-3 reached the top of
the sand at 963 feet and is being
drilled in No. Lucy Tubbee reach
cd the top of the sand at 9SS feet and
is now drilling at 1850 feet. The well
win be completed at from 100 to 1850
feet No. I on the Lucy Tubbee has
been spudded in and No. Martha
lubbee is drilling at 500 feet. The
Humble people are building rigs for
No. 3 Ada Tubbee, for 9, 10 and II on
the Lucy Tubbee and No. . Martha
Tubbee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30
Starting Interesting lest.

Producers Oil company in section
SO-4-2 which. is ahead Of production
in the southeast extension has let the
drilling contract to +. 4. Felmlee and
operations will be begun at once.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Guy T. Lawrence has arrived here
from Dallas and has assumed his du.
ties as assistant to II. l.. Steiner, who
is manager for the Pierce Fordyce Oil
association in the 'Healdton district.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

The liver loses its activity at times
and needs help HERBlNE is an ef.
fective liver stimulant. 1t also puri-
fies the bowels, strengthens digestion
and restores strength, vigor and cheer
full spirits. Price SOC. Sold by Ringer
Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Jesse Robertson of Loco was in the
city today on some legal matters. Mr..
Robertson is one of the largest land
owners in Oklahoma.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Carter Oil company No. / Pugh is
on the pump and the statement is
made that the production is about 4C
barrels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

The Gunsburg-Forman well in 19-4-2
is on the pump and is reported to be
making II barrels
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

]. E. Blackburn has disposed of his
holdings at Healdton to his associates
and will leave here tonight for Rich
mond, Va, where he will continue to
play at the oil game. Some shallow
oil that will pay we'll has been dis
covered there and Mr.. Blackburn will
obtain a permit for the Virell Oil
and Gas company to operate in that
state and is leaving for a time at least
the oil fields of Oklahoma.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Producers Oil company on the
Woodwork lease in 13-4.3 offsetting
Hivick and Slack on the south has
set the eight inch at 725 feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Little T. d. Oil company offsetting
Hivick & Slack on the west in sec
ton 13-4-3 has set the ten inch at
42O feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30
DILWORTH'S EXTRA SPECIALS

y big 15c cans Tomatoes for Sl19
big l5c cans Tomatoes for 6Oc
Toe gallon cans Blackberrics- -42c
iGc gallon cans Apples for----29c
These are extra special values You
will be delighted with them.
Sweet Navel Oranges, dozen---1sc
Choice California Lemons, each &c
We want you to try the above Black
berries and New York solid
packed apples, they are fine.
White Coffee Cups and Saucers 1Oc
White Dinner Plates, 6 for-----59c
We have a few regular $3.50 i'm
ported Vases to close at ---- CSC
These are beautiful vases, be- sure
to call and see these
THE DILWORTH co.
l24 w. Main Phone 10i
We Striue to please Voui
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

J. +, Mulqueen producer from
Bradford, Pa, is an Ardmore visitor.
Mr.. Mulqueen's father was one of the
early operators in the Pennsylvania
fields and made fortune in the busi-
ness. Mr.. Mulqueen has made some
scattered purchases in the southern
fields and will make other purchases
here from time to time. He has been
the guest while here of J. S. Cullinan
of the RoXana Petroleum company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

McMan-Savoy Oil companies have
made a location west of their No
well on the Kicker farm in section
20,2-3 in the Fox district.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30
NOTICE

All defendants on bond in the Dis.
trict court that have not been arrang
ed and placed heretofore, will appear
for arrangement plea, on Thursday
February /, 1917, ar 1880 o'clock, those
failing to appear bonds will be for
ieited and warrant issued for their ar
rest.
A. J. HARDY,
29-1t County Attorney
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

may be an entirely new sand to that
portion Of the field
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

The Michorn Oil and Gas company
has rig up and is moving in tools
on the ten acre tract south the Guns
burg-Forman dry hole on the Couch
farm in section 13-4-3. Hivick & Mo.
Ter have the drilling contract Should
this test make a well it will give
Hivick & Slack and the Little r. d.
Oil company both an offset.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Hivick rig building company has
completed rig for Triple E Oil com
pany in section 22-4-3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Hivick & Slack are having a power
plant built on their Mobley lease in
section 13-4-3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Ed L. Fairbanks is here from Tulsa
in the interest Of the Gunsburg- For
man company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

j. S. Thompson, a member Of the
Healdton Field Oil company is here
today from Oklahoma City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

McDorman who has 10.acre lease
on the south line of 13 has shot his
well The oil men are studying the
results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

A. B. Conley is here from lola, Kan,
talking steel tanks to the oil men.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

John w. Gilliland of Tulsa is an
Ardmore oil district visitor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

pany discovered il will in all prob
ability start a new hole.
Steel tank No. Of the Bull Head
Oil company in 3-4-3 has the bottom
land.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Ardmorelto ads bring results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30
OIL and GAS NEWS

Joe Hivick was in the city from the
fields today.
j. X. Wells is here from Oklahoma
City playing at the oil game.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-30

Joe Hivick was in the city from the
fields today.
j. X. Wells is here from Oklahoma
City playing at the oil game.
John w. Gilliland of Tulsa is an
Ardmore oil district visitor.
a. B. Conley is here from lola, Kan,
talking steel tanks to the oil men.
Hivick & Slack are having a power
plant built on their Mobley lease in
section 13-4-3.
Hivick rig building company has
completed rig for Triple f Oil com
pany in section 22-4-3.
j. S. Thompson a member of the
Healdton Field Oil company is here
today from Oklahoma City.
McDorman who has a 1Oacre lease
on the south line of 13 has shot his
well The oil men are studying the
results.
McMan-Savoy Oil companies have
made location west of their No.
well on the Kicker farm in section
20,2-3 in the Fox district.
Little r. d. Oil company offsetting
Hivick & Slack on the west in sec
ton 19-4-3 has set the ten inch at
420 feet
Producers Oil company on the
Woodwork lease in 13-4.3 offsetting
Hivick and Slack on the south has
set the eight inch at 725 feet
Mullen Gladney are making a deal
by which they dispose of lease on
100 acres of land in section 1912 to
the Southwestern Petroleum company
and Ralph Hochstetter.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
LOCAL NEWS

Mr.. J. L. Richardson was called
to Brownsville Friday morning to at
tend the bedside of his nephew,
James R. Curtin, who was quite sick.
Mr.. ]. A. Mills, Of the Liberty
vicinity, bought the j. 7. Anderson
place of 102 acres in the vicinity Of
Braden. and has moved there with
his family.
Mr.. w. M. Rose, Of the Liberty
neighborhood is having an addition of
two rooms and a hall made to his
house. NNssrs. w. ]. Combs and W.
E. Smith ARE doing the work.
Judge S. J. Everett adjourned the
December term of the circuit court
in Ripley until the next regular term
in April in order to give the lawyers
an opportunity to serve on the legal
advisory board for exemptions.
The Covington Milling Co. made
a shipment of IS head of hogs from
here Saturday. This was probably the
best lot Of hogs ever shipped from
Covington, ranging in weight from
$50 to $50 pounds.
Mrs. Ellen Heeney, wife of Mr..
Patrick Heeney, formerly Of this city,
died at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
Agnes Breen, in Memphis, on We'd
nesday evening December 10, at 9:10
o'clock. The funeral took place at
her residence Friday morning at 8
o'clock. and the interment was at Cal
vary Cemetery
-Messrs. C. H. Gregory and son,
G. H., Of Pleasant Union, Shelby
county, were visitors here Friday.
They reported that Mr.. Walter VIII
liams' new house in the vicinity of
Barretville is nearing completion, and
that Mr.. Ed Thompson is erecting
a handsome new dwelling in the vi
cinity Of Rosemark.
Two negro boys, Baptist Tread
way and George Kinney, got into a
fight Thursday. Kinney used bot
tie and Treadway knife. Treadway
was hit over the head with the bot
tie, and had quite cash cut in it,
and in turn Kinney was slashed with
the knife, but was only slightly
wounded. The boys were arrested by
Officer S. J. Roberts, and were taken
before Mayor j. J. Green, who fined
them $3.50 each.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Ray Henning left Friday
morning for visit to Memphis.
Mr.. w. B, Smith, of Granville, Miss,
came up Friday morning on a visit of
a few days to his family.
Mrs. Sue Maley left Friday for
Memphis, where she will make her
home with Mrs: S. ], Warner.
Mrs. W. w. Sale and baby left Fri
day morning for Russcllville, KY, to
spend the holidays with relatives.
Mrs. C. L. Mccormick, of Kerrville,
came up Friday on visit to the fam
lily of Mr.. L. E. Mccormick.
Miss Mary Kate Long came over
from Germantown Thursday night to
spend Christmas with hmefolks.
Messrs Charles Hill and Arthur
Smith were visitors from Upton Fri
day.
Mr.. TONNES Boyd left Friday for
Memphis to remain during the holt
days with his sons, Messrs Lewis
and Morris Boyd.
Mr.. J. c. Vaughan, Jr., a member
of the aviation corps at Belleville.
ILL.,, came down Friday morning on a
brief visit to homefolks at Munford.
Mrs. T. R. Hanna left Friday for
a visit to her daughter, Mrs. w. L.
Brownlee, who is with her husband in
Camp Jackson, Columbia, sc.
Mrs. v. "A. Mcclure and children,
Of Corinth, Miss, came up Thursday
night on a visit to the family Of the
formers father, Mr.. ]. A. Holder
man.
Misses Katherine Gill, Ada Moore,
Lou Ellen Marshall, Barbara Hunter,
Vera Fisher and Sarah Upton, who
are attending the West Tennessee
Normal in Memphis arrived Thurs
day night to spend Christmas with
homefolks.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
A MOTHERS PRAYER FOR
HER SOLDIER SON

Oh, God Of infinite mercy, hear
the mothers of this land as we plead
before Thy throne foe the loved
ones we are sending forth to battle
for the Right. Though our hearts
are bowed with sorrow, we pray not
for ourselves; our prayers. 0 God
of love, are for them, the priceless
treasures of our lives We are will
ing to suffer, and if need be, die
for our country.
We would gladly give our lives to
save those loved ones, dearer to us
than life itself who are going out
to fight foes, seen and unseen, to
face all the horrors of the battle
field, and some, perchance, to die
that others may live. but by no word
or look would we hold them back
when duty calls them to save others.
Give them the manhood to meet
this supreme test of life; give them
strength Of body, of mind and soul
to do battle for the Right, and to
succor the women and children. Arm
them with divine power to smite
evil; fold them in Thy loving arms;
yea, though they walk through the
valley Of the shadow of death, may
Thy presence Danish every fear, and
Thy rod and Thy staff comfort them.
For three long years the men of
our allies have battled for US as for
their own homes and their loved
ones have endued the sorrows which
we now must face. Our men go forth
to help save US from ruin and the
world from barbarism. We suffer,
but we glory in their manhood. We
dedicate our lives to this great cause
that we may serve behind the lines
while they carry forward the flag
of civilization.
The prayers of a world in agony
for whom these loved ones are GO
ing to fight, are lifted unto Thee for
these men. They are offering all
that earth holds dear, because thov
have heard Thee calling them to the
noblest work to which lives were
ever consecrated. Thy love, 0 God,
our Father excels all human love,
so we leave them with Thee. To
Thee have we committed them.
They are Thine, created in Thy
image.
Into them Thou hast breathed the
breath of life in its largest and di-
vinest sense.
In their sacrifice, offering their
lives that others may live, they are
following in the footsteps of the Son
of God Himself, who died to make
men free from the powers of evil,
We trust them, O God to Thy in
finite love, and to Thy ever watch
full eye. Hold them in the hollow of
Thy hand, for they are doing Thy
work and fulfilling the teachings of
Him who spake as never man spake,
when He taught that greater love
hath no man than this: that he is
willing to lay down his life for
Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27

Mr.. R. E. Bowen and wife moved
here from Memphis last week, to
make their home, and are occupying
rooms with Mrs. Edwin Paine, on
Maple street. Mr.. Bowen travels for
the Caruthers Shoe Co.. and is son
of Mr.. B. B. Bowen.
A-Mr. James bearing informs us
that he lately sold four 11-months-
old hogs from the pole that weighed
$40 pounds, dressed. He has four
more head Of hogs, belonging to the
same litter Of pigs that will dress
between HOO and 1900 pounds.
Send The Leader for one year
to that married daughter, son, other
relative, friend or sweetheart for a
Christmas present. You can send
them nothing they will appreciate
more at such a low price. 1t will
cost you only 81 outside the county
until January 1; after that time,
$1.25.
Will Sherrod a share-cropper on
Mr.. w. F. Ladd's place in this vicln-
ity. had in Is acres in cotton this
year, and Notwithstanding the short
crop year, gathered nine bales Of
cotton from it. He also gathered 80
barrels Of corn from the seven acres
he had in cultivation. He sold his
cotton crop for $1606.58, and his corn
il worth $500. We don't think there
are many farmers in Upton county
who can make as good showing as
the ahnvn
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
EXTRA WORK FOR WOMEN

War conditions try the strength Of
women. The overworked woman. in
home, Office or factory. win find in
Foley Kidney Pills a ready relief
from kidney trouble, backache, head
ache, rheumatic pains, stiff joints.
swollen muscles and that awful, tired
feeling. They assist nature in re-
storing strength and vitality. Union
Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27

A%uhAOASS az NAHoONe
Though the courtesy of Mr.. J. G.
Hamblet, we publish below a letter
from his son, Lev G. Hamblet, who
is now a second lieutenant with the
American army in France. Lieut..
Hamblet has been in France since
September 10, sailing from Hoboken,
N. ]. He was born in Brownsville,
March 81, 1895. He answered the
call when our president made the first
call, and went to the training camp
at Fl. Oglethorpe, Ga. He was in
| Vanderbilt University, Nashville, when
the call was made and he immediate
ly wrote to his parents at Mason,
asking for their consent to go into
the army. Their consent was given,
and they naturally feel proud of
their son. Mr.. and Mrs. Hamblet
have second son who was living in
San Antonio, Tex, who recently
wrote his parents that he expected to
eat his Christmas dinner in France.
Lieut.. Hamblet's letter is as fol-
lows:
"Dear Mother and Father: Anoth-
er fine Thanksgiving day, and so
much to be thankful for. When |
awoke this morning l thanked the
Lord for allowing my dear father and
mother to remain with us to such a
good old age, and them many other
blessings He has given us. We have
so much to be thankful for, and l
realize it more and more each day
and see so many things to make me
realize it.
Of course, would like the best in
the world to be with YOU today. but
| if | were in the States / would hard
ly be with you, so / am mighty glad
| / am here, for | am confident that
this is the best place of the American
army.
Last night my section gave a big
dinner and we had our French in
strucors; and never have enjoyed
anything so much-about the swell
est thing | have ever attended. The
dishes the French people fix are
something wonderful. Everything
passed off lovely and the speeches
We're so good.
This morning l went through an
old wine cellar that is one mile from
here. and it was the most interesting
morning / have ever spent. went
with some people here who could
speak English and they explained ev-
erything about it. It's a huge cave.
nothing but stone, and is over 100
years old. Never have / seen so much
champagne--millions and millions Of
bottles-and it is SO interesting to
see how it is all done. Wish you could
have been with me.
The most remarkable and inter-
esting thing | have seen vet was an
abbey few miles from here which
] went through last Monday. 1t was
built in the tenth century and has
been used as prison since 1904.
Nv French instructor went through
with US and told everything the guide
told him, and / wish could tell it
all to you. There we saw the tombs
of Richard the Lion-Hearted, his
mother, Henry II, and the wife Of
Henry III.
They manufacture blankets and
all sorts of things, and everything
used by soldiers.
Some young Belgian children are
there in school. and everything is
kept so clean. It is such an immense
thing, having now over 800 persons
there.
Will show you pictures Of all these
wonderful places when / return if not
before. I think we are SO fortunate
to be in the best and most interest
ing part Of France. ...%
Two cents brings your letter all
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27

Both children and erown.ups, with
coughs and colds, are all the better for
O dose Of FoIey's Honey and Tar al
bed time. II wards of Group, stops
tickling throat, and hacking coughs.
and makes an otherwise feverish, sleeps
less night Of coughing and distress,
quiet and restful one.
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, Mr.. Chas.
Baker, writes My wife would not think OF
using any other cough medicine, as Foley's
Honey and Tar is certain 10 bring quick relief.
II is especially effective in cases Of bad coughs.
and we give it to our children and recommend
ii always as q safe remedy, for it contains no
opiates,"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors who were with us and
helped us through at the time Of the
illness and death Of my husband, John
7. Hathcock. May they also be
blessed through God, their Helper.
SUSAN HATHC0CK.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27

Wheeling in the lungs indicates
that phlegm is obsbtructing the air
passages. BALLARD IS HORE-
HOUND SYRUP loosens the phlegm
so that it can be coughed up and
elected. Price 25c, SOC and $1.0O per
bottle. Sold by Alexander Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of this bank will be held
Tuesday, January s, 1918, at 2
0 clock D. m. Please attend. 27d-lt
Union SAVINGS BANK
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
MASON BOY is NOW
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE

Lieut.. Lev. C. Hamblet Now With
the American Army in France
Writes Highly Interesting Letter to
His Parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G..
Hamblet at Mason.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
l. C. RAILROAD TIME TABLE
Effective July Is, 1917

No 2-Fast Mail 49,. 1928 am.
No. 106-Northern Express. 9:2l am.
No 11O-Chicago Express. 6:38 pm
No. 104-*Cincinnati Lind. 9:24 pm.
SOUTHB0UND
No 1O3-N. o. Limited. 1929 am.
No 133--T,ocal Passenger. 1881 am
No 105--Fast Mail. ...... 6:33 pm.
No 1--Cuban Special. 1920 pm.
Stops to discharge passengers from
Memphis and points south, and on
flag for Mayfeld and points east.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27

right. Write often and take care not
to get sick. Best love to all and
bushels for you both.
Your devoted son,
LEVE.
P. S.-We had also a mighty good
turkey dinner at the school today.