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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
FAIRFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hill OF Skowhe-
gan are in town the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Colby Lawrence of upper Main
street They also visited Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Lawrence of Shawmut
Miss Velma Briggs has returned to hey
home in Augusta from a short stay in
town with Miss Grace Beane.
Will Kicker of Lewiston is In town for
few days with friends.
Daniel Gray while at work on a buzz
planer at George Shorey's mill cut his
middle finger on his right hand severely.
A physician dressed the wound.
Mrs Andrew Babb, who is seriously i'll,
was in a more comfortable condition at
this writing.
Miss Mary Low has returned from a
weekend stay in Clinton at her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.


District of Maine, SIS.
On this 9th day of March, A. D. 1915 on
reading the foregoing petition. 1t Is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be
had upon the same on the 10Th day of
April, A. d. 1918, before said Court at
Portland, in said District, at ten o'clock
in the forenoon and that notice thereof
be published in Daily kennebec journal,
a newspaper printed in sad District, and
that all known creditors, and other per
sons in interest, may appear at the said
time and place. and show cause, If any
they have. why the prayer of said petit
toner should not be granted.
And it is further Ordered by the Court,
That the 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 Portland. in said District. on
the 9th day OF March. A. ID. 1878
IL. 81 FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order
thereon.
mch12d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
BRITISH ADVANCE
I'm PALESTINE

London, March 11.-Another advance
in Palestine by the British troops is
officially reported. a forward movement
of about a mile and three quarters on
front of - miles having been made
on Saturday and Sunday. The text
of the statement says:
"On Saturday night and Sunday our
northward advance astride the Jerusa-
lem Nabulus road, continued through
a most precipitatous and difficult coun-
try in the face of obstinate resistance
by the enemy. who employed numer-
Gus machine guns from concealed DO
sitions. Progress was made to a depth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS

Washington, March 11.-An advisory
committee Of representative producers
of foodstuffs and livestock has been
formed by Secretary Houston and
Food Administrator Hoover. to give ad-
vice on national agricultural problems.
Those in the East who already have
accepted, it was announced today are:
E. S. Brigham, st. Adams, VT. w. H.
Jefferse, Plainsboro. N. j., William F.
Pratt. Batavia. n. Y: c. J. Tyson
FloradaL Pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
PITTSFIELD
Annual Town Meeting Held on
Monday Appropriations for
Coming Year-Fuel Yard to
Be Established

The annual town meeting was held
in Union hall Monday with good
number Of voters. Notwithstanding the
condition of roads caused by the storm
Sunday a large number of those iv-
ing outside the village were present.
o. H. Drake was chosen MODERATOR
and T. E. Getchell was elected clerk.
E. f. Taylor was elected first select
man and Roger L. Varnum second Sc
lectman. There was some little time
given to electing the third as votes
were cast for E. F. Pencil, H. H. ia
cobs, Charles Seekins and Hollis Slit
ham and not until the third balloting
was a necessary number of votes for
the choice obtained. Hollis Stitham
won out with 120 votes, the whole num-
Der cast being 230.
officers elected-Assessors of poor,
Board of Selectmen: treasurer, Henry
+. Libby; water commissioner, A. II.
Burse; member of school board, w. NJ.
Bigelow: auditor, o. H. Drake; men,
Der board of trustees Public library, DR..
E. A. Porter: member board of trus-
tees for cemetery, DR.. E. A. Porter.
Choosing a road commissioner was
left in the hands of the selectmen.
Appropriations: Supt. of schools.
$500; members school board. $100; for
schools, $500; high school, $4,000; text
books for schools, 5000; insurance and
repairs on school buildings, $3.50; sup
port of poor. $500; repairs on roads and
bridges. $4,000; miscellaneous account,
$500; Free public library, $1,000; SOL
der aid claims to parents, $1,000: wild
owed mothers pensions. $3.50; breaking
roads, $1,000; repairs sewers, 5000; care
of cemetery. $3.50; hydrant rental and
putting in service pipes, $500; discount
and abatement, $500; interest on town
Indebtedness, $500; State aid highway.
$751; Memorial day, SIS; Supt. school
physician, $50; public safety work. soc;
insurance and repairs on public libra
~, $500; adding machine for selectmen,
SITS; repairs on road on Burnham line
west toward Canaan, $500; premium
for boys and girls agricultural clubs,
$35; equip a room for gymnasium and
physical culture. $4,000.
1t was voted to give the free use Of
Union hall one evening each week to
the Pittsfield Boy Scouts.
Members of Public Safety Commit
tee were appointed as follows: Prof.
S. r. Oldham, Mrs. Nellie HunneWell,
Captain w. L. Ross, j. w. Manson, j.
H. Scribner and F. r. Smith.
1t was voted to establish wood, coal
and fuel ward for the purpose of SELL
ing at cost to the inhabitants of the
town and the selectmen were author
lied to hire $4,000 or such as might be
needed for same.
Frank Weeks. the lowest bidder. was
given the collection of taxes at 10 1-2
mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
GOOD ROLLING BY WOMEN
AT BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Cincinnati, March 11.-Good rolling
marked the opening shifts in the sec
ond annual tournament of the Women's
National Bowling Association today.
The afternoon was devoted to singles
and doubles with Mrs. r. Acker and
Mrs. j. Kelly of Chicago leading the
list in the double event with a score Of
1912
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
MILITARY STATUS OF
AMERICANS IN CANADA
TO BE- Determined

Toronto. Ont. March t1-Because 400
Americans Of military age have re-
ported to United States Consul Chester
W. Martin here as to their status I'M
Ger the new military service convention
between the American government and
Great Britain. Mr.. Martin today tele-
graphed Washington for Instructions
Meanwhile Consul Martin has issued
cards Of Identification to the Ameri-
cans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Of about 5000 yards on front Of Il
miles. the high, ridges overlooking the
north bank Of the Wadi Ell sJeH being.
secured and three !, counter alta ks !.
launched against the important section
of these rides between Sheikh Sales
and Burr Ell Lisaneh, east: of the, ,road. !
being repulsed. Further east of cur
new line north of the Wadi Ell Aujeh
has been consolidated. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
District of Maine. SIS.
on this 9Th day of March, A D. 1918
on reading the foregoing petition. it is
Ordered by the Court, That a hearing be
had upon the same on the 10Th day of
April. A. D. 1918. before said Court at
Portland, in said District, at ten o'clock
in the forenoon; and that notice thereof
be published in the Daily Kennebec Jour-
nal, newspa per published in said Dis
trict, and that all known creditors, and
other persons in interest. may appear at
the said time and place. and show cause
liz any they have, why the prayer of said
petitioner Should not be granted.
And it IS further Ordered by the Court
That the 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 Portland. in said District, on
the 9Th day of March. a .. 1913.
o. So FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk
A true, copy OF petition and order there
on
Attest: FRANK FELLOWS. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
The 18th annual reunion of boys who

The 18th annual reunion Of boys who
camp at Washington. Me-. was held
Saturday afternoon in Hotel Lennox,
Boston. Frank E. Poland of Maiden
was POSTMASTER. Interesting events
that happened during the course OF last
wears camp were recalled and the
councillors of the camp told stories
and recited pieces. There were about
80 present including some of the boys
who attended last years camp and
their parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
BELFAST TO PLAY
CONY HIGH FRIDAY

Felfast, Me. March ia baeketball
game for P. NJ. Friday night in the
opera house between Belfast and Cony
high of Augusta has been arranged
and will be big drawing card. No
girls game at this time, the local tear:
having dsbanded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Bangor for x-ray examination az :
hospital -,
Mrs. W. r. Hunnewell and Mrs. Wiz
liam Gray. active members OF tne
Pittsfield Red Cross, were in WAFER
vile Monday to hear Miss Parsons
who spoke on the Red Cross WORK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
ONLY Treatment
THAT CAVE RELIEF
Suffered Three Years Before
Finding "FTuit-a-tives"
Central Wharf, Boston, Mas.

CeHtTaI W mari, Boston, Mass.
For three years, l was troubled
with Constipation. accompanied by
Dizziness and Violent Headaches. I
took medicines and laxatives but with
out permanent relief.
Last October l heard Of Fruit a.
tives' or Fruit Liver Tablets. I used
one box and the results were so pro-
nounced that ] bought two dozen box
es.
II continued using Fruit a. tiyes'
until the twenty -four boxes were fin
ished, when my physical condition was
perfect JAS. J. ROYAL.
soc. a box, 6 for S250. trial size, csc.
AT all dealers or sent by FRUIT A
TlVES Limited, OGDENSBuRG, N.
Y.-Adv. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Humors Come to the Surface IN %.
spring as in no other season. They o on
run themselves all off that way, hoWeVsTs
put mostly remain in the system. Hooo "a
'oarsa pari!la removes them, WARDS
canger, makes good health sure.-Ad''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

A young son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. e.
McMichael broke his left arm Satur-
day while playing. The limb was set
by local physicians and on SUNDAY
Mrs McMichael and the boy went TO
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-10-09

KNOW the painful suffering Of a loss
like that There is but one source OF
comfort, that is, Gle doeth all things
we'll"
Several OF our people attended the
meeting of the LaurcnS Association at
New Prospect last week. II was Il
treat to listen to the inspiring dis
courses of such mon as DR.. Jostcr, DR..
Masters. Dr.. White, and a number of
others, both in and out of the county.
The need of prayorful, consecrated, re-
!i@ious service today stands first
among all the most important needs
Of our country. 1t is the church, "thc
pillar ind ground Of the truth. puri-
ned by grace, that must rally 10 The
needs Of suffering and oppressed hu-
manity. if peace and prosperity is to be
our fortune.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-10-09

"lf the Y. w. c. A. had done moth
ing but establish the Hostess Houses,
that would be Il sufficient monument
said a woman recently after her first
visit TO camp.
II is ono link between home and the
new and stern environment of sol
dicr's life. The feeling Of satisfaction
the young man has when receiving
his women relatives suitably means
much, and 10 mothers and other dear
ones the visits in such a chccry place
are made memorable
Thousands Of our young women
have now modified and the industrial
army too must be thought Of These
girls in the munition plants, in cloth
factories, in all branches of govern
ment service must be comfortably
housed and fed, and must have some
little pleasures to restore the bal
ance; above all they should have care
ful Christian oversight during this
time of absence from parenta linnu-
ence.
These young women are with their
labor standing besides our boys IN the
magnificent work Of carrying on" and
whatever is conceived for their good
in the great mother heart OF the Y.
w. c. A. let US be eager to render as
cne more glad expression Of our pa
lriotism.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-10-09
Fourth Liberty I.Onn

If ever our country needed each and
everyone of her citizens to do his or
her full duty, that time is now. Love
OF our country, appreciation OF the
galantry and hcrOiSm Of our BOYS, and
rejoicing in the coming victory call
for an Investment in Liberty Bonds
subscribing half of my year ssalary in
this drive. Think seriously. and do
not fail your country and humanity.
|. N. Kennedy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-10-09
RABUN NEWS.

Rabun, Oct. 7.-Mrs. Nancy Owens
was seriously i'll last week but is able
to be up again.
Miss Maudc Pearson, of Clinton, is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dr.. BcasOn.
Mrs. Dora Babb and Miss Jcnovcc
Babb, of Eden section, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart MahOn Tuesday
Mr.. Bolton Owens, Of Gray Court,
spent several days last week with
Mr.. II. II. Babb.
Mrs. Smith Martin and little Aurora
spent several days last week with
Mrs. Nancy Owens who was very sick.
Mrs. Melvina Abcrcrombic and Mrs.
Harley Abcrcrombc spent Saturday
with Mrs. Rcbccca Owens and family.
Mr.. Stewart Mahon and family Wis
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-10-09
CROSS HILL NEWS,

Cross Hill, Oct 7.--Ycstcrday was a
very quiet Sunday indeed for most
people in Cross Ilill Gascss rcg,,la-
'lohs and influenza requirements kent
the population at home. For the first
tiinc in many years we had no Sunday
schoo! to attend. All gatherings or
this kind had been called off by the
health authorities. The Cross Hill
school was closed Wednesday after
noon, almost at the appearance of the
1irSt case of influenza. Three genuine
c@&es, and two at first thought to be.
made their appearance in town almost
Gimultameously about Tuesday. No
new cases have developed since, and
the last two mentioned above were
well in few days, while the other
three are still right sick though some
what improved. BY observing cautious
methods it is hoped to prevent further
spread of the disease.
Rev. S. II. Templeman, of Laurens,
preached for the Baptist congregation
here Wednesday evening. This church
Is without a pastor in the field at
present Rev. J. G. Wilson, Of Ninety
Six. has accepted call to this work
and will move to Cross Hill in the near
future. Mr.. Tcmpleman's sermon We'd
nesday evening was very greatly en-
joycd by his congregation.
Tho Fourth T ;ho,,f,, 7 o,,>
has begun in quiet way and several
subscriptions have already been re-
celVed. Plans arc making, however,
Tor more vigorous efforts to raise our
allotted apportionmcnt by the time the
campaign is expected to close.
Mr.. J. o. Denny, intcndant Of Cross
Hiil. is arranging to move over to his
farm in Greenwood county some time
thls fall. Eic has sold his house and
lot here to the Baptist church. The
property adjoins the church lot and
Will be used as a pastOrium. Mr.. and
Mrs. Denny have lived in Cross Hill
a number OF years and their move will
be loss to the town.
Our four Citadel students are all at
home, the college having suspended ex-
ercises on account Of the influenza
epidemic.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Coleman, near
Waterloo, have many sOrrwing SYM
pathizers here in the loss Of their baby
girl who died Sunday morning, we un-
dcrstand, of pneumonia developed from
Influenza. No one but those who have
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-10-09
Yes Everybody
Takes Cascarets
Only 10 cents! Harmless
cathartic for sluggish
liver and bowels

Feel bully! Cheer up! Take Cas-
carets to liven your liver and>efean the
bowels and sto1 headaehes, bilious
ness, bad breatE copied tongue, sal
night stake Cay yfcts and enjoy the
incest, gentlcst hvcr and bowel cleans
ing you ever experienced. Wake up
feeling grand-evcrybodys doing it.
CaScarets best laxative for children.
They gladly take this pleasant candy
cathartic because It never gripes or
sicken like other things.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-10-09

tied Mr.. and Mrs Archie Beam. of
llaSley Saturday.
Miss Thclma Owens and Master Ray
mond Owens visited at the homo Of
Mr.. Bob Bolt Saturday night ana
sunday.
Mr.. Sloan Mahon and family and
Miss Marie Mahon visited Mr.. John
Wo'ff and family. of Shiloh. Sunday.
Miss Allie Babb, after spending soy
eral months in AshcviIc, returned
home Thursday.
Mrs. Florence League and daughter
Miss Cora, were in Laurcns shorpng
Friday.
Mrs. r. H. Babb and children spent
sunday with DR.. and Mrs. Bcason OF
Eden section.
Mr. Dennis Owens and mother visit
cd Mr.. II, j.. Babb and family Friday.
Mr.. Glenn Martin and family. and
Mrs. Nancy Martin, Of Warrior Creek
section visited Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
Martin Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs jim Sumcrcl and
family, and Mr.. Bob Bolt and family,
OF Hickory Tavern section, visited
Mrs. Florence League Sunday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-10-09
LAND SALE.
State Of South Carolina,
County Of LaurenS.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
j. c. Caldwell ct al, Plaintiff.
against

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
}. {. Caldwell ct al, Plaintiff,
against
Mrs. Bessie c. Norris ct al, Defendant.
Pursuant to decree of the Court
in the above stated case, | will sell
at public outcry to the highest bidder
at LaurcnS G. H., S. c., on SaleSday
in November next, being Monday, the
attn day OF the month. during the legal
hours for such sales, the following
described property to wit:
ALL that tract and PLANTATION Of
land situate. lying and being in Water
loo Township. in baurcns County. in
the State Of SoutR Carolina. contain
ing ninciy-six (9V acres pa6rc or less,
well watcrcd, ann bQprrdcd by Saluda
Rivcr and land&~6f Mrs. Rcbccca G..
Henderson. lands belonging to the
""'at" Of w. T. Wharton. deceased
and others. Upon the place is a five
room dwelling house. an orchard.
some good bottom land. and plenty of
wood. Said land in good state Of cul-
tivation.
Terms Of sale: cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers and stamps. II the
forms of sale are not complied with
the land to be rc-sOld on same or some
subsequent Salcsday on same terms,
at risk Of former purchaser.
c. A. POWER.
c. G. C. p and G.. s.,
l)a'cd oct. 4, 1918. Laurcns, S. c.
12-it
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-10-09
bronchial TrOublc.

Mrs. A. e. Sidcnbcrdcr, Rockfield,
Ind, states: "For an attack Of bron-
chial trouble which usually assails
me in the spring find Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy the only thing that
gives me relief. After using it for
few days all signs Of bronchial trou-
bio disappears"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-10-09

j. G. Burns e Co. sells very near
everything you may need and they sell
fhe same goods for less money all the
time.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-08-22
Chill Builds Ships
Washington, Aug. II

Washington, Aug. IA
Two large ship building plants
are being erected in southern
Chill. They will be ready for
operation IN September and the
building of wooden ships will
begin Immediately. The first
vessel of 1900 tons will be
launched in March 1919. accord
ing TO the schedule, and another
vessel of the same size will leave
the ways shortly afterward.
The new shipyards are being
constructed at Llanao. The wood
to be used in ship building is ma.
ti7e timber Chilean oak
spruce and other woods. The ma.
chinery for the new vessels will
be bought inthe United States II
it is possible TO get it from this
country; otherwise the builders
will get it from Antofogasta.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-08-22
Hicks Given Life Term
q For Murder OF Woman

Dixon, Ky, Aug. is. - Heber
Hicks, charged with the murder
OF Mrs. Joy Sparks, whose body
was found buried in the rear of
a livery stable at Clay, KY, on
the morning Of February 7. was
given life Imprisonment by a
jury here to-day after a five
hours deliberation. The parents
of young Hicks were present
when the jury returned the YER
dict. 1t is understood that on
one ballot ten Of the jury were
for the death penalty. A motion
for a new trial was Immediately
flied by the ATTORNEYS for the de.
fendant.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-08-22
FATNER0F NOVELIST
DUR.GDiN KENTUCKY
Halle Ermine R;ves Attends Ger
monies Held in Hopkins.
vile Cemetery

HopkinsvilIe XIV, Aug. II.
The burial Of the late Stephen T..
Rives, father o, Mrs. p s,
Wheeler, or better known per-
haps, as Halle Ermine Rves,
the novelist. took place here at
$50 o'clock this evening.
Mr.. Rives died at Amherst,
Va, last January. but owing to
Mr., Wheeler being in a hospital
at the time Mrs. Wheeler the on
" survivor of her father, could
not leave him. So the body was
sent here and placed in a vault
to await burial at such time a,
she could come. Mr.. Wheeler ls
now convalesing and is in the
Adirondacks, so Mrs. Wheeler
arrived last night and the plans
were made for the burial.
Very simple services were he. d
at the cemetery and the pail
bearers were confederate vet, r
ans. all of whom were close per-
sonal friends as well as brothers
in arms of the deceased. Mrs.
Wheeler will leave tomorrow to
rejoin her husband.
Mr.. Riyes was born in Mont
gomery county in 1882 and lived
there for many years. This was
near Lafayette in this county
and he married Miss Mary Rags.
Gale Of that place. Mrs. Wheel.
er was the only child. Mrs.
Rives died about twenty years
ago. Mrs. Wheeler's childhood
was spent at the family home.
stead and she attended school,
tor a time in Lafayette.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-08-22
Big Land Deal.

John A. Moore and W. d, Sui.
lenger purchased of K. l.. Mich
OILS the Dowell place. More re-
Gently owned by j. p. Reed and
still later by K. H. Kemp. The
consideration being $l35O0, 60.
The place contains go acres
more or less. Mr.. Moore takes
100 acres. and the residence and
adjoining improvements, and
Mr.. Sullenger takes $50 ocres
lying back of, and adjoining his
farm, and each pays half of the
purchase price. We have not
heard what Mr., Nichols will do
but he may return to his farm
down near Tradewater which he
did not dispose Of.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-08-22
Former Marion Girl
Weds An Ohio Man.

Miss Elaine Ruck, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. e. S. Ruck, 508
East High street, and Harold
Mcdonald West. youngest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. West, of
Bluffton, were married Saturday
afternoon at the residence of
Rev. W. J. Holland, pastor of
Epworth M. E. church.
Both Miss Ruck and Mr.. West
have many friends in Lima. Be-
fore enlisting in the national
army the groom was employed
at the Gramm.Bernstein Co.
Miss Ruck is chief operator at
the Lima Telephone Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. West returned
Wednesday morning from a
short wedding trip and M. West
left Immediately for Kansas
City, NO.. to enter training.
Mrs. West will remain at the
Telephone Co. Lima (O) Daily
News.