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New Britain herald., 1918-08-01

Gents. it was thought that no fur 'ther raise would be made. It seems to a layman that a pair of shears ought to last a barber quite a, while, and comb, too, for that matter Has the cost of these articles jumped enough to warrant an increase of five cents for haircutting? If this sort Of thing continues, a man of ordinary means will be compelled to cut his own hair, or persuade friendly neighbor to run the lawn mower over his head, unless he decides to follow Ben Franklin's example and let his hair grow down over the shoulders. Then again, he might inaugurate 8 new fashion and wear his hair done up," like Sis Hopkins.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-01
Negro Press Loyal.

The loyalty of the Negro press is strikingly shown through the col umns Of news matter that they are sending 9 broad, at their own expense, to mould public sentiment in support
New Britain herald., 1918-08-01

are was SOME night
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-19
AshcraHconkIin

s. Announcement OF the marriage OF
Thomas Judson Ashcraft and Miss
Jane Conklin was made last evening
Il a delightful at home given by Prof.
and Mrs. E. Z. Lively at Hillcrest in
honor Of the faculty members OF the
Fairmont State Normal school.
The marriage Of MI. Ashcraft and
Miss Conkltn was solemnized in Wash
ington, D. c., on August II and was
kept a secret until divulged last night.
The announcement came as com
pFete surprise to the faculty
Mrs. Ashcraft is secretary to Presi-
dent Joseph Roster at the Normal
school and is one OF the cfty's most
popular young women. She has spen-
spraetfcally her entire life here. Mr.
Ashcratt IS a member OF the Q. s. Ma
rines and is stationed at Quantico, Va.
Previous to enlisting in the service
he was employed with the Consolida-
ton Coal company. Mrs. Ashcraft
win leave Friday for Washington
where she VIII be joined by Mr.. Ash
craft and they viii spend the holidays
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-19
10 Have EXCHANGE

The Presbyterian Legion society will
nor noe .e s &sanee S +1 ,S,c SFnlng u
win have on sale pies cakes, candy
and other homemade edibIes. a mum
Der Of petty dresses for children
Irons and ether articles left over IRON
the Christmas bazaar will also be Of
sered Tor sale on this day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-19
0gAL SOCIAL EVENTS
there following Which Mrs. Ashcraft

there following which Mrs. Ashcraft
WIN return here where she via remain
until Mr.. Ashcraft is released from
service She wiz be accompanied To
washington by Mr.. and Mrs Lively
who win spend brief time there be,
fore going to Fayette county to spend
the holidays. The Lively home was
tastefu11y decorated IN Christmas
greens and delightful evening was
spent by the guests.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-19
Benefit Dance.

A benefit dance for the Salvation
army nursery win be held at the Fair
mont hotel on Friday evening, DeceE-
Der %. The proceeds vii go toward
the maintenance Of the nursery and
tickets VIII be sold at one dollar each.
Dancing and cards will be features Of
the evenings entertainment
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-19
NE WsHERIFF FOB WRIT.

ELIZABETH, W. Va Dec. a.
The County court has appointed Colo
mel John A. Rathbone to I'LL out the
unexpired term of the late Sheriff
Harry G. Sayre-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-19

Everybody Was On
Have you ever done any public
.speaking2
telephone in my home town.-Life
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-19
u Chistmas PAY.

The pupils Of the Thomas c. Miller
school viii present a pretty Christ
mas pay entitled The Christmas Gar
: dem this evening at the school audi
forum. In addition to the presenta-
zion Of the play Lamar Satterfield viii
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-19
Eartern star to Meei

"A meeting OF the Eastern Star W1il
) be held this evening at 1880 o'clock
: af the Masonic Temple.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-19
chr istnas operetta.

CHS Emas operetta entitled "a
CHI tmas Plum Budding viii be pre-
sented by Students under the direction
Of Mss vepfte Duddgeon at the High
ciooi audfforfum this evening at
a O'clock. Rehearsa1s have been
pFo6Tes for some time and the at
fafrs prom ses to be highly entertain
ing The music IS full OF spice and
NE An Offering win be taken which
WIN be used to defray e1epnses Incl
dent to the play and the remainder
WIN begtTen to the Junior Red Cross
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-19
Dance Toniqhf.

Much interest centers among the
younger society set in the dance TO be
held tonight at the Watson hotel. A
number Of boys and girls who are at
home from college to spend the hoH-
days vim be present and delightful
evening Is anticipated The dance will
begin at9=30.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

SHINGLES for sale; Western
red cedar shingles; guaran-
teed to last 40 years; $3.50 per
thousand in any quantity f. O.
b. cars Apex, n. c. l.. S. Olive,
Apex, n. G..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

--r road was at
Jed cars. which,
.ity-four hours,
ytwonderful xer-
head OF the in.
neM have dashed
iy,overtaktng res
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
SPECIALS At THE STORES.

JEWELRY-
DIAMOND ring specials: $50
beautiful white and spark
ling, big values at the price;
$3.50, about "a carat. very slight
imperfection; bargain. Still
at the old prices. SCIIAAF
BROS, 426 East Broad Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

sEEDs. pLANTs. FERTIIIZERs. OF
BUG Killer notatoes and vines. Ibc KING
Chain stores. 1217 East Main Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
HOUSES FOR SALE.

HOUSES FOR SALE. so
EAST END--Fivc.room cottage. lot. koxIs5
feet. stop &c l.2. Seven Pines line. $1,000.
Easy t. VIII take Ford automobile in
cxchar a. Roy Reck. Route J. city.
HIGHLAND SPRINGS. near center. 6-room
hoi -" piece OF land $1,000. Terms
CcverH, o. - houses with from to rooms
mode. nveniences, at bargains. on car
line. iI-.nk i. Read
HIGHLAND SPRINGS-For sale, Groom
house. barn and outbuildings. l I-2 acres
of good land In cultivation. near car line; 3
Highland Springs. Must DO sold at once.
Price. Sl7no. Some bargain x sos. caro-
LEIGH ST. w. 3.e2-For sale, cottage
large rooms. city water. electric lights,
session at once. 1890: $500 cash. balance
In rent This property Is about 5 minutes
or American Locomotive Works boulevard
branch. Address * 81? care Times Dispatch,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

tIt.lt. =. :, ~. 10
VIRGINIA BUILDING = For rent light
T housekeeping apartment in Virginia Build
ing. with light. heat and OF phone; oc-
cupancy September LIST. X sis care Times
Dispatch.
FOR rent. Broom HAT. private bath. reason
able. 2n5 West Grace
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
MAKE PET OF CAPTURED MULE
Allied Soldiers in France Plan With
Animal That Once Was in the
Service Of the Kaiser.

AT the battle of Loos. bOmbers cap
tured Il shivering German mule. which
they dubbed Kaiser Bill, says Boys
Life. the Boy Scouts Magazine. But
the new Kaiser Bill was very intel
ligent. and friendly toward his captors,
50 the men thought that, to be fair to
the mule, they had better drop the
Kaiser and call him just plain Billy.
Billy earned his rations by towing
about the brigade bomb-cart. When
off duty the men used to play with
him. He would answer to his name,
and come trotting over when his mas
ter called. Billy is still with the bri-
gade, and the men say that he tows
those bombs up to the dump for use
against the Germans with the greatest
relish.
1t is odd to see Il big. rough. hard
ended soldier in n trench as he fondles
Il little trench kitten. his features soft
ening. Poor little beggar." he thinks,
so helpless and weak. And it's
warm-and living"
Can anything erase from the char
acter of man those traits which make
life worth while-pity, love. and
mercy? Ease and luxury may; but
trouble, hardship. and danger never.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
His ArmIess Joke.

That all misfortune is only relative
is indicated by the philosophy of the
arlnless man who. for many years, has
been carrying copy" from Il down
town news agency to the uptown news-
papers mt night. An editor on his way
to his midnight luncheon had washed
his hands when he discovered that the
towel was missing. AS the armless
copy" carrier passed he heard the ed
itor say something more forceful than
elegant. you ought to be like me,
and then you wouldn't need any
towel" said the ar1nless one, laughing
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES York Times.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
SUDDENLY REVISED HIS CODE
Exponent of Masculine Strcet-cas
Courtesy Felt Himself Justified
Making Exception.

The stout man on The Wade Park
car turned to his companion.
I've formulated u new code Of mas
culine courtesy" he said. "and pledged
myself tn observe it. WheE / am for
tunate enough to get a seat In n car
] hang onto it-with three exceptions
I'll give il up to IN elderly woman, to
a carrying Il child and to .
sick person. l draw the line at these
exceptions. It's my street car courtesy
code, revised to date and in line with
prevailing conditions"
He stopped suddenly and stared at .
plainly dressed woInnn who stood
close by. Then he quickly arose aud
gave her his seat.
When the two men left the car rho
other man said TO his friend. "HoW
did you happen to give your seat to
that wOman?"
i've enlarged my CODE"
your inficxible code. Yes, but
whyY
That IN has a husband, $: son.
or brother in the army. But probably
you didn't notice it?"
Notice whatg"
Her service badge."-Clevelan0
Plain Dealer.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
Too Much.

A playwright and an actor were in
conversation when the former, who
has been none too successful of late,
exclaimed glOOmily:
People will praise my work after
an dead"
WELL" said the actor. i'm Il consol-
ing tone. perhaps YOU are right, but
don't you think it's q great deal of
sacrifice to make for IL little praise?''
-llverybody's Magazine.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
Not So Foolish.

The members of a certain local cN-
emption board shrugged their Shout
ders cynically when IL young man APP
peared before them, limping conspic-
uously, and asked for exemption on
the grounds of physical disability.
'.Fell down on the ice and hurt
yourself, l suppose" of them sug-
gested.
NO" said the candidate, flushing,
II lost one leg at the battle of the
SoInme,"
Then there was Il large silence
New York Tribune.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
PREPAREpNESs.

Prepare for next washday by taking
home Red Cross Ball Blue. Ask any
good grocer. Red Cross Ball Blue i'm
parts a clear white; makes you smile
when you see the basket of beautiful.
snowy white clothes. Red Cross. the
blue that's true blue.-Adv.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

Such a Dear friend.
Etilel-Agnes was at the cat show.
Maud--As an exhibit New Haven
Register.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

Now Is tie Tine to Get Ria Of Thee Ugly Spot,

There's no longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the pre-
anteed to remove these honeiy spots.
Simply get an ounce of othinc-double
strength-from your druggist. and apply a
little of II night and morning and you should
soon see tina even the worst treckles huve
begun to disappear, while the lighter ones
have vanished entirely. 1t Is seldom that
more than one ounce 10 needed to completely
clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear
complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength 9TH
inc. az this 10 sold under guarantee of money
back II 1t fails to remove frecklcs.-Adv.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

DIR. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for q laxative, three for q cathartic. Ad.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

In case of emergency patriotism will
always find q way.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
Five Bottles Peruna
Restored Me To Complete
- Mr. c. N. Petersen, dealer in fin.
llhnnts hne and CIGARS 100 s IL

Mr.. G.. N. Petersen, dealer in fine
boots. shoes and cigars, 1872 S. Main
St, Council Bluffs. Ia. writes: Il
cannot toll o how much good Pc
runa has done me. Constant confine.
rnent in my store began to tell on my
health and I felt that I was grad.
uaIly breaking down. I tried several
remedies prescribed by my physician.
but obtained no permanent relief
until I took Peruna. I felt better i'm
mediately and five bottles restored me
to complete health. I have been in
the best of spirits since, and feel that
l owe my health to It"
Our booklet. telling you how to keep
we'll. free to all. The Peruna Co.,
Columbus, Ohio.
Those who object to liquid snedi-
eines can now procure Peruna Tab.
lots.
Evening journal., 1918-12-20

the colored men were not drowned is q
miracle. The curtains OF the machine
were down and the men were heavily
dressed, but they managed in some way
to get out OF the car before II sank
The captains OF several small crafts tied
up near the bridge went TO their as
sistance and after much difficulty pulled
the men from the icy water.
They were taken TO the Cambridge
Hospital, where, after several hours
they were. revived. While flounderlne
around in the water the men lost $50
which they had In their pockets 10 pur-
chase holly. The machine is now lyine
at the bottom OF the river, but efforts
Will be made to get IL out.
Evening journal., 1918-12-20
WOOD FOR SCHOOLS In
CASE OF EMERGENCY

Special to The Evening Journal.
ELkTON, Del. Dec. 20.-Owing TO the
scarcity Of coal. the Cecil County Board
OF Education have advised trustees OF
the rural schools TO secure a supply OF
wood, TO be used in cases OF emergency
on Sunday memorial services will be
held in Rock Presbyterian Church for
Earl Curtis Kelly. who was killed In
France on November 4. y The Rev. w
l.. Wright. Of Lincoln, Pa. Will deliver
the sermon.
Miss Helen Loveless. OF Chesapeake
City, has been appointed principal Of
the Town Point school.
Evening journal., 1918-12-20
KING GEORGE SLEPT
IN NAPOLEON's BED

n. Z A. Special to The Evening Journal.
PARIS, Dec. 20.--Historlc furnishings
mark the royal apartments at the
ministry Of foreign affairs, occupied
by King George on his recent visit to
Paris. There is an empire bed, dec
GRATED with winged genii, from the
palace Of Napoleon !, the writing
desk Of Napoleon, which was also used
by Gambetta and tapestries deulcting
war-like scenes, by Casanova. In the
chamber occupied by the Prince OF
Wales is a Psyche dressing table
which was used by the Empress Jo-
sephlne and a tapestry from the col
Evening journal., 1918-12-20

. hid
| |,iga
|rnli
| thai
X wal
. An.
Evening journal., 1918-12-20

Misses Velour Coats .)S1E
} Belted styles, with graceful
} folds, side slashed pockets and prettily
finished with band Of kit coney.
Others Of thibet. cheviot and man
ish weaves have rich fur OF plush col
{ lars. One pictured
Evening journal., 1918-12-20
TOOK ST[VE BRODIE
IN CHAPTANK river
Wright Didn't Know Draw
Was Off: Drove Auto
Overheard
FOUR NARROWLY
ESCAPED DROWNING
specIal % The EvenIng journal.

special 10 lne Evening journal.
SEAFORD, Del. Dec. 20.-William
Wright. a holly dealer living near here,
accompanied by George B. Ricketts, and
Henry and Roland Nichols, Negro help
9rs, drove his automobile off the bridge
which spans The Choptank river at Cam
bridge. last night and ali had a narrow
escape from drowning.
Wright was returning from a holly
buying trip IN Dorchester County and
when he reached the bridge in Cam
bridge he failed 20 nOtlce that the draw
was on and the car plunged into about
twenty feet Of wafer. That Wright and
Evening journal., 1918-12-20
spOILs HIS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.

DELNAR, Dec. 20.-When railroad de-
tectives started TO search the baggage
OF passengers on the train from Phlla-
delphia, Daniel Walker jumped out the
car door and the detective found four
quarts Of liquor on him. A Georgetown
committed him in default of
$500. lie claimed the liquor was bought
for his Christmas celebration.
Evening journal., 1918-12-20

lection Of the royal chsteaux repre-
senting the view from st. German.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
TO CHURCH AGAIN
Topekans May Again Attend
Public Worship Tomorrow.
Churches of City Have Been
Closed for a Month.

For the first time in four weeks, the
church members of Topeka will have
an opportunity tomorrow to say their
prayers together and listen to the ad-
monitions of their spiritual advisors.
The lid which the board of health
placed on the churches will be par
TALLY removed, so that assemblies of
worshippers can be held, but the Sum
day schools are not to open for some
time yet, in order that the health of
the children, who make up the larg-
est percentage of the attendance in
the Sunday schools, may be especially
safeguarded.
Otherwise, the regular services of
all the churches will be resumed Sum-
day morning.
The plan to provide sermons and
services thru the newspapers have
been a fairly satisfactory substitute
for-the weekly devot:ons. but the part
of the public that goes to a church
regularly is looking forward to the
event of tomorrow with all the zest
that attaches to new adventure.
Many of the devout women have
found time to get the late novels read
up to date during the vacation from
church services, and a few. it is said.
finished up their Christmas crocheting,
and are all ready to go back to the
church going habit with an empty
fancy work basket and a clean con-
science.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

ject of sermon by the pastor, the Rev.
J. H. Anderson, Gods Husbandry."
At the evening service at 1880 the
subject will be "Our First Christmas
Gift Christian Endeavor $780, OBJ
serving the ruling of the board of
health there will be no meeting of the
Bible school.
Mr.. Denning, secretary of the Y. M.
c. A. will address the congregation at
the Second Presbyterian church to-
morrow morning at IL O'clock
We have a very nice assortment of
Christmas Cards and Booklets, which
We are selling at reduced prices
Payne's Drug Store, 1902 N. Kansas
Aye-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

states he had been wounded twice,
once on October /, and again the last
of the month. He expects to be home
in about a month. being sent with
other casualties. Sergeant Mcintyre
Is a member of the 35th division,
ITO engineers.
Use RX 1000 for colds and lagrippe. A.
M. Petro. the druggist-Adv.
Among the Churches.
At the Kansas avenue Methodist
church the pastor, the Rev. E. M.
Paddleford will preach on the subject
of "A Christmas Sermon" at the morn
ing service at 11o'clock. Evening
service at 1880. Epworth League at
$40. There will be no Sunday school
but the papers will be distributed at
the IL o'clock service.
There will be a celebration OF the
Holy Eucharist Sunday morning at IL
o'clock in the Church of the Good
Shepherd, with the Rt. Rev. James
Wise as celebrant.
Preaching and Sunday school serv-
ices will be held at the usual hours
tomorrow at the West Indianola
church.
At the North Topeka Baptist church
tomorrow morning service will be held
at IL o'clock. Sermon by the pastor,
the Rev. Mr.. Weir; subject, Opened
Treasures" At the evening service
Leadership Of Jesus There will be
no Sunday school service. Prayer
meeting Thursday evening at 7:45.
Choir practice Friday evening at s
O'clock
There will be communion and
preaching at the Central Avenue
Christian church at IL o'clock. Sub
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
HIT A LUMBER TRUCK
Street Car MOtorneer Had Narrow !
Escape This Morning.


The entire front vestibule of an east
bound fair grounds street car was
totally demolished when the car
crashed into truck belonging to the
]. Thomas Lumber company and driv-
en- by Earl Hall. - 521 Park street.
about $50 o'clock this morning. The
accident occurred on West Sixth
street halfway between Jackson and
Van Buren, streets. A. L. Thompson.
the motorman, escaped probably
death or serious injury only by being
thrown out the side door by the shock
which resulted when he suddenly re-
versed his controller. He suffered
nothing more serious than a bruised
leg.
Attached to the heavy truck was a
light trailer, also loaded with lumber.
The car struck the front end of this
trailer, which was scarcely married,
altho the lumber was scattered about
the pavement. Minus a motor to con-
troll it, the street car, after the power
had been reversed, backed up to Har-
rison street before it was stopped by
pulling the trolley from the wire.
Hall said that he had started to
cross the track to the south to enter
the alley by the lumber yard and that
he did not see the car. Thompson
said he supposed Hall was going
straight ahead and that he was un-
able to stop the car when the truck
turned across the track.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
PLANS FOR INAUGURAL
Chamber of Commerce Will Arrange
Ceremonies of Big Event.

The Chamber of Commerce expects
to take a prominent part in making
the arrangements for the inaugural
ceremonies with which Henry Allen
will assume the office of governor of
Kansas. In other years the arrange
ments for the usual ball and reception
have always been placed in the hands
of the Chamber of Commerce and 1t
was felt that the custom and tradition
should be maintained.
A special committee composed of
Charles L. Mitchell, L. M. Penwell.
Arthur j. Carruth, jr., Charles Ses-
sions and w. A. Biby was appointed
TO take care of the arrangements for
the celebration. 1t was advocated at
the directors meeting this noon that
the usual method of inauguration be
done away with on this occasion and
a big mass meeting at the auditorium
staged in it's place. This idea seemed
10 have weight except that the danger
from spreading a nCs. idemic of flu
might outweigh it's A~.FaPility. 1t Is
expected that definite plans for the
inaugural as planned by the Chamber
of Commerce. will be announced soon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

Items for this column may be left at
PetrOs drug store, or call Eleanor
kimball, phone 3J31, after 2 p. M;
other hours phone $3.50.
Paul B. Van Ness, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William NJ. Van Ness of 1903
North Kansas avenue, is a member of
the Great Lakes quartet that is receiv-
ing merlted notice from the Chicago
newspapers. The singing by this quar-
tet was one of the features of the
'.ravine meetings." held during the
late summer and fall at the training
station, when the audiences of jackies
numbered several thousand.
The quartet is now singing in the
interest of the w. S. S. drive and the
actor, Fred Stone, a former North To-
peka boy and cousin of Van Ness, is
also one Of the entertainers. Stone
has appeared several times in Topeka
and will be remembered by his clever
parts in 1.-THE Wizard of o." Chin
Chin" THE Red Mill" etc. He is
now filling years engagement in
Chicago.
The Chicago Post speaks most high
ly of the work of these young men
and states that by their help thou
sands of dollars have been added to
the w. S. S. fund
Van Ness writes that they have been
entertained by prominent families of
Chicago, and lately were dinner guests
of Mr.. Hemingway, vice president of
the Oak Park bank, and Mrs. Heming-