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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
CHANGE
OFFICIALS
OF BANKS

No changes have been made as a
result of the election OF directors
and officers of the various banks al
the stockholders meetings. The
same officers and directors viii hold
over for the coming year. All or
the banks have held elections of
their directors and officers except
the First National bank
The officers and directors selected
are as follows:
Chickasha National bank-Officers
VIM. Inman, president; w w. Horne,
vice president Ed f. Johns, cashier;
II. P. Ellis, assistant cashier; d. G..
Newman, assistant cashier; j. M.
Wantland, assistant cashier. Direc.
tors, B. p Smith, Ed f. Johns, VIII
liam Inman, w. W. Horns, w H.
Driggers. J. C. Driggers, S. w. Hayes,
J.. s. Hendrick, H. p. Ellis.
Chickasha National bank--Officers
r. Fl. Dwyer, president; William e.
Dwyer, vice president; Roy c. Smith,
cashier; Q. w. Foster, assistant
cashier. Directors, r. II. Dwyor, viii
liam e. Dwyer Roy c. Smith, j. II.
Stine, w H. Wadsworth, l.. D. Ma
jor, j A. Rose j. T. Burtschi
Farmers State bank Officers, M.
f. Courtney president; j. w. Wilson,
cashier; c. r. Phillips, assistant cash.
ier Directors, NJ f. Courtney, ]. w.
Wilson, G. r. Phillips e. II. Court
ney.
Oklahoma National bank-Officers
r, K. Wootten president; VIM. II.
Donahue active vice president; w.
H. Gilkey, vice president; Geo. w.
Barefoot, vice president; f. r.
Chandler. cashier; c. B. Turner, as
sistant cashier; William H. Wisdom,
assistant cashier Directors, r. X.
Wootten, w. H Gilkey, C. Schlotter-
beck, A. Schuler, J. c. Ambrister, G.
w. Barefoot w. S. Corbin, w. IT.
Donahue, Oatley Anderson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14

PREVENT
TRADEWAR
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington Jan. 14-The Ameri-
can money kings propose to make an
appeal direct to German business men
to fight militarism and thereby avoid
an economic war after the end of the
world conflict of arms.
The proposal is part of the cam
paign begun by President Wilson to
compel Germany's liberals to aban-
don thu big war machine. The Unit
ed States chamber of commerce mas
under way a vote on a resolution,
calling the commercial interests at
tention to the dangers arising from
excessive ornaments and asking that
they seek to avoid postwar trade
conflict
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
PIONEER WOMAN
PASSES AWAY
AT HER HOME

Mrs. Nellie Nelson, wife of Tom
Nelson, of Norge died at her home
this morning at the age of So years.
Mrs. Nelson had been ill for some
time with tuberculosis.
Mrs. Nelson was born in Kendall
county, H., Dec. 22, 1867. She and
Mr.. Nelson were married S2 years
ego Eleven children were born and
nine survive their mother. A mother
and brother also survive the deceas-
ed.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson came to this
country in the early days and have
lived at Norge since that time. airs.
Nelson is member of the Lutheran
church and has always been active
in church affairs Funeral arrange
ments have not been announced.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
ENEMY SUB SIGHTED OFF !. S. COAST SAYS PATROL

rig has been finished and they are
moving their string Of tools The rig
has been partially completed for con.
siderable time. 1t is now finished in
every detail and drilling is scheduled
to begin within two weeks.
Operators are expecting something
10 happen at the Prosperity Oil com
pany's location in 5-5-9. 1t is believ-
cd that this company has their drill
hammering at production. mdica-
tions are splendid for a good oil or
gas well and the oil men in Chick
asha are sitting close to the tele-
phone waiting for the final report on
the well. They have given out their
depth "a be below 1900 feet.
Look Out "Trapshooter."
1T would be a calamity if couple
of 'Trapshooters would be brought in
in the southwest Chickasha district,
was the suggestion made to an oil
man who is in close touch with every
operation in the field.
"Now you watch" he replied
There are going to be some Trap
shooters brought in in that very
field and it is not going to be cen
tury before it happens. Barring bad
weather. the next 80 days will not
pass before some mighty good wells
show up. Within 80 days, the field
Is going to be sensation"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
FIRE DESTROYS
STOREHOUSE AT
ARMY BARRACKS
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, Jan. IA mysterious
fire destroyed the quartermasters
storehorse and the post commissary
building at Washington barracks to-
day The building contained no ex-
plosives A detail of marines have
been thrown around the building and
no admission is being granted.
Thousands of dollars worth of ri
files, belts, cartridges, bayonets and
clothing supplies were destroyed by
fire that swept the quartermaster's
supply building at Washington Bar
racks today Explosions made the
fire fighting dangerous.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14

son, when the big thing comes off at
Cement and the oil men come to this
section looking for locations for sup
ply houses, they will all choose
Chickasha, regardless of the added
distance. providing that there is a
good road to the oil field.
'If they find the road in it's pres
ent condition they will be forced to
make other arrangements, for it
would be next to impossible to truck
heavy stuff over such roads. They
might get over it with a few loads,
but that would be all. If it came to
a showdown, they would probably
build 4 road, but they would build
it from the nearest railroad point,
doubtless.
How II Would Help.
There are many ways in which
Chickasha would receive benefits
from an oil field at Cement, with
good road connecting the town with
the field. In the first place, there
would be. located here a number of
supply houses and material yards.
These would require considerable
and yard space, and they
would employ large number of
men. A great number of the drillers
working in the Cement field would
live in Chickasha. In fact, they would |
Continued on Page Twu.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14

SINKING OF
TANKER
BY United Press.

BY United Press
An Atlantic Port Jan. 14.-A mys.
terious S. o. S. signal was picked UP
this morning by a steamer arriving
here which indicates that the Amer
ican-Hawaiian oil tanker Texas had
been sunk. The message said that
the ship was struck amidship and
was sinking.
The tanker was carrying e crew of
SO men but the message gave no To-
cation. Another message ordered
assistance to be rushed to the Texas.
1t is not known whether the Texas
was struck by another ship, rammed
into an iceberg or was torpedoed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
NO MEETING
OF ROADERS
FOR TONIGHT

There will be no meeting of the
Grady County Highway association
tonight, as previously announced. On
account of the bad weather it was
decided to hold the meeting earlier.
1t was scheduled to take place at the
office of the Farm Bureau this after
noon at o'clock
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
Turks Violate Armlstlce.
IY UnItad Press.

y VIItNNV
ePtrograd, Jan. 14--Turkey has vi.
olated the armistice signed between
the Central Powers and Russia ac.
cording to word received here today.
The Ottoman commander landed 20,-
600 troops between Trebizond and
Rize, and a Turkish submarine is re-
ported to have sunk Russian trans
port.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
Treason charued.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Paris, Jan 14-Joseph Calliaux.
former premier and minister of JUS.
tice Of France, was formerly impris-
oned today from the outgrowth of
charges of treason lodged against
him in connection with Bolo Pasha.
It is alleged that Calliaux aided
Pasha in efforts to deceive France
into German made peacs and was
constantly opposing the nations war
efforts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
Slaughter Officers.

By United Press.
Petrograd, Jan. IA. -Sixty-two Rus.
sian officers, including three admi.
ials, vice admirals and an army gem
eral were murdered according to
word received here. Sailors OF the
fleet Joined in the assassination. The
officers were shot in the Makoff
tower.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
Land 10000 Men; Ottoman U-BOat
Sinks Russian Transport; German
Chiefs in Conference
TREASON CHARGED
FRENCH OFFICIAL
SlaV Men Murder Officers; 100000
TeutOns Released by Russ With
drawaI-MOVe Peace Farley
By United Press.

By United Press.
Galveston, Tex Jan. 14,--An enc.
my was sighted late yesterday 125
miles southeast Of here, wireless re-
ports received from an American pa
troll says. Though refusing to com.
ment on the affair, officers at Fort
Crockett admitted that troops on
leave were hastily summoned to man
the shore batteries last night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
Release 100000 Mon.


6y united Press.
London Jan. li-The Russian
Withdrawal from the war has reliev-
ed one million six hundred thousand
Germans for use on the western
front Brigadier General Geddes said
in man power" statement to the
house of commons this afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
Canadians Make Raids.

By United Press.
London, Jan. 14-North OF Lens.
The Canadians successfully raided
the enemy lines, taking prisoners and
returning with no casualty Field
Marshal Haig reported today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
German Chiefs Confer.

BY United fress.
Amsterdam, Jan. l4.-An important
conference between the kaiser, Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg. General Luz
dendorff and the German crown
prince is reported to be in session.
Berlin dispatches say
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
THREE NEGROES PAY
EXTREME PENALTY
BY United Press

BY United Prese.
Butte, Mont, Jan. 14.-Frank Fish
er, James Powell and John O'Neil,
all negroes, were legally hanged in
the county Jail here today for the
murder of Thomas Higgins, The ne
groes killed Higgins when the latter
attempted to rescue a man that was
being held up by them several
months ago.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
FRENCH STOP GERMANS

BY United Press.
Paris. Jan. 14.-Frenoh fire today
broke up determined attack launch
ed by the Germans ON the left bank
of the Meuse, according to the Off
cial statement issued today, -
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
Move Farley to Warsaw.
TTnIfod nrao.

y OIIItNU T Onos
Petrograd, Jan H. Russias dele
cation to the peace conference wilt
return to Petrograd Tuesday word
received from Brest-Litovsk stated
today. Future negotiations will be
transferred to Warsaw, it was under
stood
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
AMERICAN TRAwLER LOST

By United Press.
Washington, Jan. 14.-An Ameri.
can trawler operating in European
waters struck rock today and was
lost. All aboard are safe the navy
department announces,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
WEATHER ELSEWHERE

= WEATHER ELSEWHERE
I Western Union reports re-
= ceived at a. m. today:
+ North Texas, generally
+ cloudy temperature 32; Paris,
+ raining, 3S; Ft. Worth, rain
+ ing, So; Greenville, raining,
+ 20.
Central Texas, generally
+ cloudy, temperature A;
+ Temple, good rain, i6; Corsi-
+ cana, slow rain, 40; Waco
+ raining since 10 p. M, As.
Gulf Coast, generally clear,
temperature A; Navasota
good rain last night, GA.
West Texas, generally cloudy,
temperature 32; Plainview,
: showing past hours, 10;
: Childress, showing, 2S.
Louisiana, generally cloudy,
: temperature 81; New Orleans,
fine drizzling rain, 60.
Oklahoma, generally cloudy,
temperature 20; Oklahoma
: City, light rain during night,
. "a.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
DEATH TOLL FROM WRECK
By United Press.

By United Press.
Houston, Tex, Jan. 14.-Several
persons were killed and many were
injured when the Houston and Texas
Central passenger train wrecked near
Hammond this morning. it was an
nonunced by the railroad officials
here. a relief train was sent from
here. anllAn
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-14
UPHOLD DRAFT LAW
BY United Press.

by UHIlbu fIUsb.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE decision
of the United State district court in
New York convicting Alexander Berk-
man ani Emma Goldman of conspir-
acy against the draft law was upheld
by the United States supreme court
today.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02

open fields and the perfume of the flow
ers In eighty. There Is a sharp,
prickIlng sensation In the nostrils,
which reminds one Of breathing coal
gas through radiator In the floor, and
YOU want to sneeze, but cannot. This
was the effect on me, surmounted by
vague horror of the awfulness of the
thing and an overcoming reflection
that, perhaps L. sooner or later, would
be In such a state and be brought to
light by the blow Of pick in the hands
of some Tommy on digging party.
Several times have experienced this
odor. but never could get used 70 it 3;
the eneryatlng sensation was always
present. 1t made me hate war and
wonder why such things We're counte-
nanced by civilization, and all he spice
and glory of the conflict would disap-
pear leaving the grim reality. But
after leaving the spot and filing your
lungs with deep breaths of pure, fresh
air, you forget and once again want to
be up and at Them
ITO be Continued
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Boy Scout Rally

The local Boy Scouts are working
hard in preparation of the Scout rally
to be held here May 81. and June l
and > In addition to the troops
mentioned last week. it is expected
that the scouts from Scion. Athens
and Fairfield will attend The bOys
will camp on the rifle range all three
days. There will be no formal al
fairs down town excepting on Sunday
morning when at the invitation OF
Rev. Henry Clay Turner the Scouts
will march in a body to attend Wor-
ship at the Methodist church
Contest in the various Scout activi-
ties will be held and there will alsc
be track meet The troop that wins
the meet will be presented with cur
and individual recognition viii be
made of point winners.
The Scouts sincerely appreciate the
kindness of the local dealers in offer
ing provisions at cost. The local
troop is under heavy burden in pre-
pairing for this big event and would
greatly appreciate any help the towns.
people may offer.
The plans for the rally ara in
charge Of assistant scout master
Grundy and scouts Fogg. koulllrd.
Cuburn and Turner
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layer with sugar, lemon and prune
juice and grated peal Have the top
layer with crumbs and dotted with
butter Bake in moderate oven
serve with cream or hard sauce
Mrs MABEL W PHILBRICk
MT STEAK
Put in mixing bowl cup of wal.
nut meats coarsely chopped, cups Of
bread crumbs, 1-2 teaspoon each o.
salt and sage and a very little pepper
Mix dry ingredients together, add
slightly beaten egg and 4 tablespoon,
of milk. Shape as YOU would ham.
burg steak and saute in hot fryina
pan with a small amount OF fat Serve
with tomato sauce
MRS BERTHA l. STAFFORD
SPONGE CAKE
To be beaten with egg beaten
! egg. cup sugar. l cup flour, /.
cup cold water. l tespoon baking pow
der. teaspoon vanilla, all beaten To-
gether and bake in hot oven.
MRS. II. NJ. GULLIFER Wateryillt
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Mrs. Blunt Dies In Portland

The body Of Mrs. Vesta Bunker
Blunt was brought here, Tuesday, for
interment in the South cemetery Her
death occurred last Saturday, after
several years of failing health The
deceased was born in Athens, Bunker
Hill neighborhood, about 40 years ago,
the daughter of Clement and Almeda
Cooley Bunker She attended Som
erset Academy The family moved
to Skowhegan in about 1903, and es-
tablished their home in the Stinch-
field house on Mechanic St. At that
time, Mrs. Blunt became an employee
of the Somerset Reporter, continuing
until the time of her marriage to
Ralph Blunt in about 1909 Mr.. and
Mrs Blunt went to Pennington for a
few years residence, and soon there
after to Portland Her husband
learned his trade in the Reporter Of
flee, and has held responsible posi-
tions in printing establishments in
Pennington and Portland. The sis
tiers and brothers of the deceased
we're: Mrs. Emma Thompson, who
resides on West Front street of this
town; Miss Hannah Bunker. formerly
of Somerset Hospital. but who had
passed most OF the time with her sis
ter during her long illness; Miss Eva
f. Bunker and Mrs Alice Wiswell of
Lynn. Mass l1u4more Bunker of
Auburn and Darius Bunker, whose
home is in some place in Massachu-
gatt.
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Mr.. Moore was born in Iowa, but
the family consisting of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Moore and his
brother Robert Moore now reside here.
In a business way Mr. Moore became
widely known from four or five years
as clerk in the big shoe store of the
late J. Palmer Merrill For the past
three years he has been employed in
the office of the American Wooden
Company. where he also proved his
efficiency He is an honored member
Of Carrabassett Lodge, l. 0. o. F. In
musical circles of the town he has a
high place, being the possessor of a
splendid voice.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Junior Philaihea Organized

A Junior Philaihea Class was or
gained at the Bethany chapel, Mon
day evening by State Secretary OF
Philathea Miss Gertrude Carter OF
Skowhegan. The Sunday School
classes of Mrs. Harriet Mason, Miss
Alice Written and Miss Fife Nye unit
ed to form the new class. The Of
feers installed are: President,
Eleanor Halves; vice president. Mar
ion Merriam; secretary, Rachel
PIERCE assistant secretary Arlene
Keene; treasurer, Helen Day; teacher
Mrs. Ethel Hight. assistant teacher
Miss Florence Philbrick; superintend-
ent, Mrs. Mabel p. Judkins. A short
program followed consisting of piano
solo by Helen Day; vocal solo by Ruth
McQuillan; piano duet by Helen Gates
and Fern Packard; reading by Rachel
Pierce and violin solo by Virginia
Ames. Punch, cookies and salted
peanuts were served
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Farewell Reception TO Lyle :. Moore

Few people in long life have such
an opportunity Of knowing how much
their faithful service is appreciated
as had LYLE S. Moore in the past week
when his friends learned he would
leave Tuesday to take up active mill
tary training at Camp Deyens, Aver
Mass. Among the various affairs ar
ranged in his honor, will stand out the
farewell reception rendered him Fri
day evening by the parish of the Cen
tenary Methodist church with which
he has been connected during the Il
wears of his residence in town.
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter of Ira w. Cushing,
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge of
the District Court Of the United States
for the District of Maine.
Ira W. Gushing of Arson in
the County of Somerset, and State of
Maine, in said District, respectfully
represents. that on the goth day of
April. 1917. last past. he was duly ad-
judged bankrupt under the Acts of
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his prop
erty and rights of property. and has
fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders
of Court touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE HE PRAYS That he
may be decreed by the Court to have
fun discharge from all debts prov
able against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts except such debts as
are excepted by law from such dis
charge
Dated this 2oth day of April, a. d.
1918.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREIN n
District of Maine, Northern Division.
ON this 27th day of April. A. D.
1918 on reading the foregoing petition.
it is
Ordered by the Court, That a hear
ing be had upon the same on the 9TH
day of June a D.. 1918. before
said Court at Bangor, in said District,
Northern Division, at ten O'Clock in
the forenoon: and that notice thereof
be published In the Independent Re-
porter, newspaper printed in said
District. Northern Division. and that
all known creditors, and other persons
in interest, may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause II
any they have. why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted
And II is further Ordered by the
Court, That the Deputy Clerk shall
send by mail to all known creditors
copies Of said petition and this order
addressed to them at their places OF
residence as stated
Witness the. Honorable Clarence
Hale. Judge OF the said Court. and
the seal thereof at Bangor, In the
Northern Division OF said Dist rict, on
the 9th day of April A d. 1918.
WILLIAM NJ WARREN
Deputy Clerk.
a true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest:
WILLIAM NJ WARREN.
Deputy Clerk.
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THE SERVICE STORE
Walker-Smith Clothing Co.
SKOWHECAN

members all own stamps to the
amount of $4,000; with an average
amount per pupil Of $3.50 The
Sophomore class is second OF its
A. members, As are owners. the total
being $13315, and the average $2.S3.
The Freshmen are next: Il Of their
50 members own stamps, the total
amount IS $S1 - and the average.
$13S. The Seniors are fourth; their
class contains ~ members all Of
whom own stamps TO the amount Of
S23 and have an average of $115 per
member The number Of students
in the school is 167; the total number
OF stamps owned amount of s37S17
and an average OF s. 26 per pupil
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Food Conservation Department


MT GROQU ETTES
cup milk, tablespoon butter, )
tablespoons ground nuts. Boil milk
and butter together Add II cup
cracker crumbs and cook until mix
ture no longer sticks to saucepan
Cool Add nuts, seasoning and lit
tie chopped onion. Roll in crumbs
egg and crumbs. Fry and serve with
tomato sauce.
TOMATO SAUCE
Il can tomato, l cup water. . pep
per corns, bit of bay leaf whole
allspice, pinch of thyme, salt and pep
per to taste. Cook 20 minutes. Strain
and thicken with Tablespoon -four
and l tablespoon butter blended to-
gether
MRS. MABEL W. PHlLBRICK
PRUNE PUDDING
cups bread crumbs. cup prunes
IA cup prune juice, tablespoons
lemon juice, tablespoons grated
lemon peel. II cup sugar Arrange
the bread crumbs and prunes in lay
ers in a buttered dish. Sprinkle each
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-02
Resolutions of Respect

Whereas. The Divine Master in His
infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove
from our midst Sister Amelia Newton,
respected member of Golden Rod
Branch. / S S. therefore
Resolved, that while we bow to the
will of Him, who doeth all things well
we desire to tender our sincece sym
patty to the bereaved parents in their
hour of affliction
Resolved, Thai a copy Of these res
olutions be placed upon our records
also that copies be sent to the indie
acknowledgements and the bereaved
parents.
ALFREDA COOL
CARRIE WYMAN
Committee on Resolutions.
Skowhegan, April 30, 1918.
Sell your horse, thru our want ads.
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PROBATE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on the
New Portland in the county of Som
erset and State of Maine, was duly
appointed by the Probate Court in and
for said county, administrator of the
estate of Martha J. Jordan, late of said
New Portland, deceased. and on the
same date said administrator duly
qualified as such.
Attest:
PHILO STEWARD
3w16 Register.