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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10

ever humble or obscure. that he OF She
has duty to perform in this crisis, .
Guty to save. to give and to sacrifice,
that you and the mcn who win be UNI
der you, may be wsil equipped, trained
anG sustained and that our Allies may
not fail for lack of food or lack Of sup
llies. for II tnay tai your task will
be thousand.folo greater and the
war VIII be carried 10 our own shores
and must be finished here on American
soil
And SO merely bring to you men OF
the training camp the greetings of the
people OF West Virginia and pledge
you that they will stand behind you
faithfully ard 10 the end.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10

Miss Elsie Bennett was In Fairmont
this morning calling on friends.
]. c. Atha, Of Mill Fall, was among
the out OF town business callers here
this morning.
John oliker, of Fairmont, was in
Monongah this afternoon to attend to
business.
NJ. silverman was among the local
social visitors to Fairmont yesterday
evening.
Russell Fletcher was in Fairmont yes.
terday calling on friends.
Mrs. Howard Meredith was among
the social callers in Fairmont yester.
day evening.
Mrs. j. T. Moore returned to her
beme in Annabelle today after visit
OF several days with Mr.. and Mrs. T.
G. Price, on Main street.
George Lieving was among the re.
cent social visitors to Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10
Mail
4 Charges Brought

Charges OF obstructing the United
States mail were brought against
6turg Hostleter, a chauffeur for ]. N.
hilson, last night and he was held
| by United States Commissioner Kirby
for the Federal grand Jury at Philippi
next week. 1t is alleged that yester.
lay morning the accused beat up Guy
H.SFleming who drives the mail trans
fer wagon between the postoffice and
e B. & o station. Fleming was en-.
fged in these duties at the time, hav.
b9 reached the depot. Hostleter was
arrested by T'Gputy United States Mar.
shal john D. Moore and the defendant
gave bond in the sum of $1,000, ]. N.
Ghilson g. ing his security.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10

evening. Everybody is invited.
Mrs. VIM. Parrish and sister, Miss
Whetzcl, we're at Fairmont shopping
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs Nora Toothman and daughter,
Miss Snow, were Fairview visitors
Wednesday.
Mrs. lisa Hibbs of Grays Flat was
visiting her mother, Mrs. Will Fox,
Wednesday.
Mrs. Ward Dragoo of Clendenin,
who has been visiting her father. D.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10

B. Chalfant and sister Miss Margaret
chalfant returned to her home Fri.
day. p' art
H. D. Eddy was q business visitor
at Fairmont Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Fox have gone
to housekeeping in the house on
Main street that was occupied By ].
B. Machesney.
Miss Goidie Sheets Of the Fairview
High school was week end guest at
her home at Morgantown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10

Evangelistic services are still in
progress at the Christian Chapel in
Columbia street, conducted by Evan
gelist Bachman. Services tomorrow
morning at 10:30 and evening at
1880. There will also be baptizing to-
morrow afternoon at 8 o'clock. Ser
vices each evening next week at 1890.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10
FUNERAL oE MISS EAwcErr

Rev. C. c. Phillips conducted brief
funeral services this AFTERNOON at 1890
over the body OF Miss Charlotte Faw-
cett whose death occurred suddenly
on Thursday. At one o'clock the fu.
neral party left the family residence
on Pennsylvania avenue for Gi,boa
where interment was made on their
arrival.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10
At Toledo.

Mrs. Jennie Levelle is i'll In Toledo.
Ohio, where she is spending the win
ter with her son, olney b. Levelle,
and daughter, Mrs. Florence Farra-
her. The message received here stat
ed that she was suffering from acute
indigestion. Her many friends are
anxious for further news concerning
her condition.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10

The Consolidation Coal company Is
row busy cleaning and painting the
room in the office building that is to
be occupied by the local auxiliary of
american Red Cross. A fund is being
raised among the employees to finance
tile painting OF the room.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10
Sad News.

Mrs. Hamil. of Morgantown ave-
nue., received a message yesterday
from Detroit, Mich, stating that her
brother. Samuel Brossard, was dead.
No particulars have been received
concerning his sudden death. Mrs.
Hamil left for Detroit last evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10

Yesterday evening Cobb Mcdonnell
Broke the high duck pin record on the
local alleys. When the final score
was counted he had nine strikes ant
Two spares for total Of ESQ pins. BY
rolling this score he broke his own rec.
ord OF 2i2. which has been the high
score on the local alleys. In other
same yesterday evening he rolled 1879.
At least six times this season he has
rolled over the 900 mark but until
last evening was never able to beat the
record.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10
Went to Funeral.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Fisher, Mrs.
Jennie Fisher and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n.
Gaskins attended the funeral of the
formers uncle, Smith Wisman. at Nc
Curdysville yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10
EAST SIDE
= NEWS -


Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Nichols, of
Colfax, were in the city a short time
this MORNING en- route to Morgan
town to visit Mrs. Nichols grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Bennett.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10
A New Son.

A bright little son arrived ysste-
day morning at the home of Mr. -
Mrs. Tedrow at sos Market stseeE Z
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10
Interesting News from
BASEMENT

Arm & Hammer Soda, in
large l0-ounce packages, &c.
Full half pound packages OF
Cream Corn Starch, SC.
One gallon glass jug OF White
House Vinegar, 45c.
Old Reliable Coffee, whole or
ground, package, &c.
Arbuckles best package coffee,
under.prfced at 23c.
Aunt Jemima's Pancake Flour
In pound packages, 15c.
One pound two ounce package
Of Postum Cereal for 25c.
Wholesome, nutritious Cream
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10
MONONGAH
First servlcen.

Revival services viii begin tomorrow
evening at the Baptist church under
the direction Of Rev. J. II. Cost, pastor
OF the Baptist church. The past week
has been a week Of prayer, preparatory
&c the revival services.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-10

of Wheat, a package CSC.
Aunt Jemima's Buckwheat
-four, pound package, 15c.
One pound can OF Crisco for
only 29c.
Early June, Marrow or Polk,s
Best Peas, large can 15c.
Large No. . can OF best To.
matoes go at 1Sc o can.
No. size can OF Bakers Corn
sells at 15c q can.
Pet, Honor, Everyday and
Carnation, large can OF Milk lac.
Hotel Astor Coffee, whole or
ground, pound Csc.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
With the Fingers.
Says Corns Lift Out
Without Any Pain

Sore corns, hard corns, soft corns or
any kind of q corn can shortly be
lifted right out with the fingers If you
will apply on the corn a few drops of
freezone, says Cincinnati authority.
At little cost one can get a small bot.
tie Of freezone at any drug store, which
will positively rid ones feet of every
corn or callus without pain or sore.
ness or the danger of infection.
This new drug is an ether compound,
and dries the moment it is applied and
does not inflame or even irritate the
surrounding skin. Just thinkI You
can lift off your corns and calluses
now without bit Of pain or soreness.
If your druggist hasn't freezone he can
easily get small bottle for you from
his wholesale drug house.-adv. -
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
like AMERICAN APPLE
Brazil and Argentina Buy Fruit
From United States.
Increase In Trade Began Before War
But Cutting Off of Competition
Has Also Helped Business.

Brazil and Argentina together now
take $4,000 barrels of American apples
and $4,000 boxes of American pears
each year. and the trade IS growing
steadily, says report on South Amer
lean markets for fresh fruits just is
sued by Uncle Sans bureau of for
eign and domestic commerce. Trade
in other fruits is less important, but
since the war started American prod
ucts have had the market to them
selves so far as outside competition is
concerned and have made a very good
impression.
In both Brazil and Argentina the
American apple is supreme in the high
class trade, as it is in all parts of the
world, and its sale Is limited only by
the number Of people who are able to
pay the rather high prices asked for
1t. The American pear is especially
well liked In Brazil and sells well,
also, in Argentina. The Brazil ap-
pies and pears appeal to consumers
in much the same manner that trop.
zeal fruits appeal to Americans, but
In Argentina, where the climate in the
main closely resembles that of the
United States, American fruits of this
description sell for two entirely diff.
ferent reasons, first because they come
during the off season for the native
and New Zealand fruit, and second
because of their unquestioned quality.
Walter Fischer, author of the bu-
reau's report, states that practically
all Of this trade dates from 1910, the
greatest increase occurring in 1913-14
so that the war had nothing to do
with its early growth. Since the war
started shipments from Europe have
been largely cut off, and purchases
from the United States have increased
accordingly. Competition with the
cheaper and lower-grade european
fruit will become as keen as ever prob
ably when the war is over, but the
American shipper need have little feal
for his fancy apple and pear trade, il
| is declared.
The west coast of South America is
not so good a market for foreign
fresh fruits as Brazil and Argentina
but the author states that more bust
ness can be obtained If careful atten
ton is given the subject.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
Coop for Broody Hens.

them, and as result they are almost
as content to sit on the ground as they
were on the nest.
'It is a mistake to starve a broody
hen. She should be well fed at this
time, so that she will be ready to lay
when turned out. Avoid fattening the
hen while breaking her up. Give a
limited amount of grains and a liberal
supply of milk and table scraps. Care
should be taken to turn the hens out
as soon as they are broken up"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
LARGE AREA IS IRRIGATED
Uncle Sam Now Furnishes Water for
Raising of Crops on at Least
100000 Acres, 1t is Estimated.

Secretary Lane of the department
of interior announces that the 1916
census of the government reclamation
projects shows an irrigable area of
land within these projects of 1926
600 acres. OF this acreage water was
actually furnished to and crops har-
vested on 925,SOO acres. The value of
the crops was approximately $685.
100000, or an average of $3S.25 per
acre cropped. The value of the crops
as shown by the preceding years CEN
sus was $1S,OOO,OOO, or an average of
$24 per acre cropped.
In addition to this, Uncle Sans
reclamation projects also furnish wa
ter to outlying areas served by private
canals. 1t is estimated that altogeth-
err the government projects are now
furnishing water actually used on at
least 100000 acres.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
BREAKING UP BRooDY FOWLS
Hens Have No Right to Sit and DO
Nothing Else While Country
Faces Food Shortage.

Eliminate the expense of broody
hens. Even the fowls have no right to
sit and do nothing at time when the
country is facing so great food short
age, according to Ross NJ. Sherwood,
acting head of the poultry department
in the Kansas Agricultural college.
"The average hen lays four to five
eggs a week, worth II to Is cents at
the present price of eggs" said Mr..
Sherwood. "Hens should be broken
up as soon as they become broody. If
possible do not let them set over night,
for a day saved in shutting them up
may save two days of their laying
period.
"Broody hens should be placed in
airy coops with slat bottoms and kept
up off the ground. Too frequently an
ordinary box or tub is turned over
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
WAYS FOR AIRING INCUBATOR
Best Hatches Are often the Result of
Cooling, Especially During Warm
Summer Weather.

One may air the eggs in an incuba-
tor in two ways. One method is to
air some every day at the night turn
ing, or in the morning, should the
temperature be found a trifie high,
and the other way is to turn the eggs
slowly to inhale fresh air and to con-
fine the real cooling to one or two
periods when eggs have been incu-
bated Is and II days and to cool them
down until the shells are actually cold.
The best matches are often the result
of such cooling, especially in warm
weather.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
HATCH GEESE IN INCUBATOR
Doubtful Whether They Would Do
Well in Breeders, Therefore 1t Is
Not often Tried.

Goose eggs can be successfully
Matched in incubators, but it is not a
common practice, because it is doubt
full whether they would do well raised
In breeders.
Either geese or hens are commonly
used for Matching and rearing pur-
poses. If the eggs are Matched by
hens or incubators, ID would be adj
visable to add moisture to the eggs
during the first week by sprinkling
the eggs or nests with warm water.
From four to six eggs are usually
placed under a hen, and from ten to
thirteen eggs under a goose.
If Matched by hens, the hen should
be kept confined, and goslings not al
lowed to go into the water, especially
If the water is cold. To be assured
of success in raising goslings, they
should not be Matched until the grass
pasture is fairly good, as grass is
their chief diet.
In addition to that they should be
fed any of the mashes recommended
for chickens or goslings. Special care
should be taken in seeing that all of
the feed Is cleaned up at each meal,
as leftover food is very often a source
of disease.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
SUPERIOR MASH FOR LAYERS
Good Results Obtained at Maine Sta
ton by Feeding Mixtures-Three
of Them Outlined.

The Maine station fed the following
mash to laying hens with good re-
suits:
Wheat bran two parts by weight,
cornmeaI one, middlings one, gluten
meal or dried brewers grain one, lin
seed meal one, beef scrap one. The
ration might be reduced to wheat bran,
shorts, cottonseed meal and beef scrap.
Or fairly good mash can be made Of
two parts wheat bran, one part corn
meal, one part beef scrap.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
DON'T WORRY ABOUT PIMPLES
Because cutleura Quickly Removes
Them-TriaI Free.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
off the Ointment in five minutes with
Cuticura Soap and hot water, using
plenty of Soap. Keep your skin clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05

to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. / did so, my weakness dis.
appeared, ! gained in strength, moved
into our new home, did all kinds OF
garden work, shove1ed dirt, did build
ing and cement work, and raised hum
dreds of chickens and ducks. cam
not say enough in praise of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
il these facts are useful you may pub
lish them for the benefit of other
women. Mrs. M. o. JOHNSTON, Routa
D, Box 100, Richmond. Ind.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
For Use With SiIos.

Because ordinary ladders frequently
slip when used against the walls of
cylindrical silos, an inventor has pat
ented a metal one, the upper end of
which is hung on wheels from a per-
manent track.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
Make Study Of Fowls.

Select your variety and learn the
type that belongs to It, including the
correct size and markings. There Is
the same difference in individual dispo-
sition of hens that there'Is In oil other
animate things.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
FLAG Which Inspired Key.

The flag which inspired Francis
Scott Key to write the "Star-Spangled
banner" was an immense one, being
80 feet wide and 40 feet long, when II
was hoisted over the Old Fort Nc
Henry, near Baltimore, just as the
British We're about to attack.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05

IMITATION IS slNcEREsT FLATTERY
but like counterfeit money the imita-
ton has not the worth of the original.
Insist on la Creole" Hair Dressing
It's the original. Darkens your hair In
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price $1.00.-AdV.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05

from my age Lnag
when going up
stairs / had to GO
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, then sit down
at the top to rest
The doctor said he
thought 1 should
have an operation
and my friends.
thought would not.
live to move into,
our new house. Ny
daIIyhtaP aaLrod ma
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
The High Cost Of Living and How to
Reduce It-see ad on this page.--Adv.
No Kid-GIove War,

81 see, under normal conditions,
France makes 26,000,00o pairs of
gloves a year."
"They' don't need so many now, be-
cause they're handling lot of people
without gloves over there just now"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
The Proper Place.

"The post Office department ought to
have charge, instead Of the war office,
Of this CONSUMPTION"
"The post officer Why soT
isn't 1t q matter Of registered
males?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
More Human Hair Nete Imported.

There were 64,30S gross of human
hair nets valued at $14S,290 invoiced
at the American consulate at Chefoo,
China, for the United States during
1916, compared with 10,142 gross val
ued ut Sl9.a21 for l91a.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05

"What has become of the old cult
for plain living and high thinkingf"
fought to be stronger than ever
now. Those who are forced to plain
living are doing some tall thinking"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
Geometry.

"Mr. Lotulern," said the mathematics
professor, "what is the shortest dis
lance between two lines?"
swell, If one of them keeps retreat
ing like the Hindenburg one did, it
would be pretty hard to determine,
professor"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON HER HANDS
Too ITltO Walk Upright. Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her stc-Y:
Richmond, Ind.-"For two yeas H
was 30 sick and weak with troubles
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
WoMAN,s GROWING GLORY

is her hair. If yours is streaksd with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use "La Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change it in
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05

Now Is the Time TO Get Rid of These
ERIy Enota

NOW II INC IIne 10 Get KID OF Ihebe
Ugly Spots.
There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the
prescription othine - double strength - Is
guaranteed to remove these homey spots.
Simply get an ounce OF othine-double
strength-from your druggist, and apply a
little Of 1t night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. It IL seldom
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine, as this is sold under guarantee of
money back II It fails to remove freckles-
Adv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
Described.

"Pa, what is a patriot?"
"a patriot, my boy, is one who
thinks little more of his country than
he does of his personal comfort"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair. If yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store 1t t. it's former beauty and lus-
ter by using la Creole" Hair Dress
ing. Price $1.0O.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05

Some men are not satisfied to remain
at the bottom of the ladder. They al
ways want to get lower down.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05

There are unlimited opportunities
for man who is determined to make
a fool OF himself.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05

THIS Is THE AGE OF YOUTH.
You will look ten years younger if you
darken your ugly. grizzly, gray hairs BY
using LA Creole Hair Dressing adv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
important to Mothers

Children make sweet music in q
home until they get old enough to take
music lessons.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05
Water and orlt.

Clear water and grit ought always to
be within the reach Of poultry.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05

A woman's age is an unknown guam.
tity.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-07-05

Not what we make, but what we
waste, is our measure.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-13
suTEEGRAn

and Mrs. Uoah Plankenhorn, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jess Plankenhorn, and daughter,
Colleen, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burris
and daughter, Martha and sons, Ralph
and Cecil, Mr. and Mrs. Warner Rails
back and son, Marvin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Murray Shank and Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Hume Of Dayton, o.
A hike to New Paris was enjoyed
by the following young persons, Sun
day afternoon Misses Mabel Reynolds,
Marie Parish, Gertrude Mcpherson,
Ferne Marshall, Marie Simmons, Earl
Parish, Paul Deitmer, Robert Dickin-
son, Wilbur Dickinson, George Cones,
Horace Burns, Ralph Krone, and Har-
old Richey.
The Narcissus club will meet tomor-
row afternoon with Mrs Howard
Longfellow, 100 South Twelfth street,
instead Of with Mrs. J. c. Thomas as
announced.
Miss Blanche Bayer entertained the
Tuesday afternoon bridge club at her
home this afternoon. Bridge was
played at two tables, after which dain.
ty refreshments were served by the
hostess. The following members were
present, Miss Mary Mather, Miss Der
tina Waterman, Mrs. Howard Messick
Miss Dorothy Dilks, Mrs. Herbert Cot
ton, Miss Blanche Bayer, Miss Nil
dred Schalk and Miss Carolyn Hut
ton.
Mrs. Luther NJ Feeger was hostess
last evening at picnic supper giver
by members of Mrs. Lee B. Nus
baum's Sunday school class of First
English Lutheran church A delicious
picnic supper was served at o'clock
The evening was spent in sewing FOL
the Red Cross. Eighteen members
were present.
The Golden Rule Bible class of Firs
Methodist church will meet Thursda,
afternoon with Mrs. George w. Davis