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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
OKLAH0MANS IN FOREFRONT Of
BATTLE NORTHWEST Of VERDUN

had made their way through the
town in the gloom.
East of the Meuse. from north of
Remoiville, where the roads are
choked with retreating Germans TO
north of Stenay, on the east bank
of the river where the railway yards
are filled with troop trains leaving
for the rear, the Germans are fall
ing back. (From Remoiville to Ste
nay is about eighf and one-half
miles.) The artillery fire from the
hills behind the German lines seems
to indicate the reluctance of those
in command to yield to the evident
desire of the men in the line to
withdraw.
Equal activity is displayed behind
the American lines. but il is OF OPP
poSite character. Far to the rear
the roads are filled not only with
slowly moving conveys, but with
truck trains filled with troops ber
ing rushed forward to support
those who, in some cases, in trucks,
are keeping up the fast pace set by
the retiring Germans.
Losses Astonishingly Light.
The American losses so far have
been astonishingly light, compared
with the size OF the operation. There
has been fighting by the enemy, but
OF half-hearted sort, except in a
few cases where for brief intervals
strong stands were made by little
garrisons left behind.
One of these was at Barricourt
which was occupied just after 4
o'clock this morning, the southern
edge OF the village having been tax
en- Saturday night. The distance be-
tween the Americans and the Ger
mans was less than 800 yards. Or
dered to advance, the Americans
plunged down the streets with fixed
bayonets, shooting as they went
The Germans stood their ground
only for a few moments. 1t was
bloody interval. Only few OF
| the Germans escaped.
Scores OF small fights occurred i'll
the woods and ravines between EN-
emy machine gun crews and the ad-
vancing Americans. Throughout
the day the American artillery heav-
ilv bombarded the German lines
along the entire front.
American troops at 5 p. m. had
advanced their left flank north OF
Authe, in close cooperation with
the French forces which have been
fighting their way eastward on the
bend in the ASne river. Further
east American forces were in Au-
truche and their patrols were re
ported as far north as Brieulles-sur-
Bar.
In the center OF the line. the vii
lage of Fosse was passed early in
CONTINUED on Page o.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
Have Crossed Meuse


Washington, Nov. 4.-The Amer
lean first army continuing its ad-
vance northwest of Vefdun extended
the attack today to the east bank
of the Meuse. General Pershing re-
ported that all towns on the west
bank of the river south of Halles
have been taken.
The statement adds:
Carrying our attack further into
the enemy's territory today our
troops have passed through the Bois
de Belval and the Bois Duport Ge-
rache, and are on the heights two
kilometers south of Beaumont. Fur
ther to west we are approaching
Verrieres."
Washington. Nov. 4.-The First
American army has captured the
dominating heights from the Ger
mans northwest of Verdun, and
brought under the fire of its heavy
guns the important railroads at
Montmidy, Longuyon and Conflans.
General Pershing so reports in his
Sunday evening coniInunique, an
nouncing an advance for the first
army of II miles on an eight-mile
front in three days.
Prisoners captured numbered
more than 5000 and guns more than
100.
In the action have been regulars
and national army troops from Ok
lahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri,
Colorado, New Mexico, New York,
New Jersey, Maryland, West Vir-
ginia, Virginia and the District of
Columbia.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
WAR DEPARTMENT TO
EXPEND So,63O,OOO
AT CANTONMENTs

Washington, Nov. 4. - The wal
department today authorized the
construction division to proceed
with war projects estimated to cost
$6,o3O,OOO. They include 43 bar
racks, storehouSes and medical
mess and administration buildings
at Galveston, Texas, $554,000; addi-
tions to building at Fort Sill, Okla
$4,000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
BO |RES GIVE
NE EWS Of TRIESTE
0CCUP ALTON
CHURCH BELS RINGING AND
GUNS ARE FIRED AS
NEWS SPREADS
ON SAN JUSTE DAY
BY Strange Coincidence Italians En-
tered on Feast Day Of City's Pa
tron Saint-Brings. Joy Through
out Italy.

Rome, Sunday, Nov. 5.-BonlircS
are burning tonight on all the hills
throughout Italy spreading far and
wide the news OF the occupation OF
Triest. Church bells are ringing and
guns are being fired.
BY strange coincidence the ltaI-
ians entered Trieste on the feast day
OF san JuSte, the patron saint OF the
redeemed city, which all the popuIa-
tilon formerly celebrated under Aus
trian rule as a patriotic demonStra-
ton of their Italian nationality.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
MRS Russell r
DIES l. # O.

New York, Nov T. Russell
Sage, widow of Rus e. the
financier, died suddenly ,.ls morn
ing at her residence here. She had
been i'll feeble health for several
days. She was ninety years old.
Three or four days ago, Mrs.
Sage's condition became serious.
Her death was caused by ailments
due to advanced age. A nurse on
duty in Mrsh Sage's room, noticed
a change in the patients condition
shortly after midnight. Mrs. Sage
died about an hour later.
Mrs. Sage had been virtually a
recluse in her Fifth Avenue house
for several years. She has been seen
rarely i'll public, and her visitors
were limited to close friends and
relatives.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
Allied Fleet Came
Upon Invitation of
City Committee

msterdam. Nov. 4.-1he occupa-
ton OF Trieste by allied naval con
tingents was in response to an inVl-
tation by the city committee, accord
ING to Vienna kilograms received
here. A difficult situation had aris-
en- in the town. while danger is
threatned Trieste. because the Aus
trian authorities left Triest Thurs
day after the public welfare commit.
tee, consisting of representatives OF
the Italian Slovene parties had as
sumed the administration OF the city,
a Vienna dispatch states
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
THRONGS CHEERING
KING, THE ARMY
AND THE NAVY

Rome. Nov. News of the occu-
patton Of Trieste is causing great
Joy and enthusiasm throughout
Italy. Vast cheerings throngs are
everywhere in the streets, cheering
the king, the army and the navy. In
Rome, the bells of Monte Cittorlo,
and all the capital were rung.
On the mountain front, Tonale TO
Lake Garda, west OF Trent, the ltal-
lians are progressing rapidly and are
advancing on Riva and other points
west OF the Adige.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
DEATH CLAIMS
DIR. A. D. White
FORMER AMBASSADOR TO
GERMANY, DIED AT It'll
AGA, N. Y, TODAY.

Ithaca, n. Y, Nov. 4.-Dr. An
drew D. White, Cornell university 5
first president and former ambas-
sador to Germany and minister to
Russia, died here tody at his home
as the result OF stroke of paraly-
sis. which he suffered last Friday
The funeral will be held Thurs
day. Nov. 7 the S6th anniversary
of Doctor Whites birthday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
HUNGARY TO VOTE
ON NEW FORM OF
GOVERNMENT SOON

London, Nov. 4.-The population
of Hungary month hence will take
public vote to decide on the ques-
ton of monarchy or a republic, ac-
cording to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen today.
In the balloting the women will
have the same electoral rights as the
men.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
48th British Division
Has 10000 Prisoner

London, Nov. More than 20
600 prisoners and several hundred
guns have been taken by the 4Stl
British division, operating on Tho
ASiago plateau toward the Tren'
tino, it IS announced in an oificia
statement issued by the war offc,
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
ATTACK ON WIDE FRONT

London, Nov. AT dawn thi
morning British troops south OF tn
ScheIdt attacked on a wide iron
according to a report received fror
Field Marshal Hais Today. The re
port says that the attack has bee
launched satisfactorily.
The text OF the statement reads
AT dawn this morning we al
tackled on wide front south of tn
Scheldt. The attack is reported {,
have been launched satisfactorily,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
German Guns Active

Paris, Nov. T. - The German
maintained activity with their artil
lery and machine guns throughou
last night on the entire l5-mle iron
along the Aisne between Rcthel an,
Samuy, according to today's war OF
tlcc report.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
Tenth Italian Army
Has 10000 Prisoners

London. Nov. At is officially
announced that the Tenth Italian al
NV with which the British contin-
gents have been fighting, has cap
tured more than 1000 prisoners east
OF the Piave.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
Chill Seizes German Ships.

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov
All the German mercantile yes
sells interned in Chilean harbors
have been seized by the Chilean gov
ernment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
Cannot Retreat Eastward.

1t now appears that the Germans,
who have been holding the line run
ming westward through the Cham
pagne country, cannot retreat east
ward, but must be diverted north
ward through Belgium. This will
add many weary miles to the length
of the journey that seemingly must
be begun at once.
In Belgium. the fall of Ghent is
imminent, for the Belgians. French,
British and Americans are rapidly
moving ahead. The Scheldt has
been crossed at Welden. southwest
OF Client. while the Belgians are
moving toward the Scheldt north
east of the city. This advance. il
continued. threatens the whole Ger
man army in France. since its re-
treat eastward through Sedan and
Continued on Page 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
1923 Flu" Deaths
In Paris During
Week Ending Oct. 30

Paris Nov. 4.-During the week
ending Oct. 80. there were 1923
deaths caused in Paris by the in
fluenza epidemic. During the. pre-
vious week $50 deaths were attrib-
uted to the malady., OF those who
died 446 were males. and Sl7 fe-
males. Nine hundred of those who
died were persons between 20
and so years OF age.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
BRITISH AIR MEL
ATTACK RAIL WAY,
EAST OF NE I.
AIRPLANE HANGARS AIS
BOMBARDED, OFFICIAL
STATEMENT SAYS.
.LAUN { H NEW DR| Y.
South of Scheldt Britons Have A
tackled on Wide Front-Gerna
Artillery and Machine Guns AZ
tive Last Night.

London, Nov. 1. - Railways an
airplane hangers in the region ca,
OF Metz were attacked today by th
British Independent air forces, say
an official statement issued this ali
crnoOn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
Fight To Last Minute.

London, Nov. 4.-The Italian ar
nv will continue its operations
against the Austro-Hungarians un-
iii 3 o'clock on the afternoon OF Nov.
4. when hostilities will cease IN
agreement with the armistice, an
Italian semi-ofiicial statement re-
ceiyed here says.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
American Fleet Will
Enter Trieste Soon

Amsterdam. Sunday, Nov. 5.-lt
is very positively reported from Pola,
the Austrian naval base on the Ad-
riatic. that Trieste will soon be oc-
cupied by an American fleet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
Italian Front Moved
Forward Yesterday

Rome, Sunday, Nov. 3.-via Lon
don. Nov. 4.-The entire Italian
front continues to move forward,
the war office announced tonight
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05

Amsterdam, Nov. 1.-The Ger
man-Austrian state council accord
ng 70 a dispatch from Vienna has
issued proclamation to the Soldiers
at the front saying that the govern
ment has been taken over by the
national assembly. The assembly
will Immediately conclude peace and
begin the orderly demobiIizatlon oil
the army, the proclamation declares
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
German Bohemia In
Hands of Seliger,
Austrian Deputy
Bulletin.

Amsterdam, Nov. Josef Sc
iger,a deputy in the Austrian
lower house, yesterday took
charge OF the government OF Ger
man Bohemia. according to a
Reichenberg, Bohemia, dispatch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05

On Sunday, it was reported from
Paris. that the Iugo-Slav leaders al
ter having seized the Austr'a-llun-
garian fleet at Fiume, had sent a
wireless message to President Will
son stating their readiness to hand
over the vessels to the United States
government or to representatives OF
the allied naVies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-05
We Can Help You Help Yourself

GUARANTY STATE BANK.
or Ardmore.
Not Too LS-ge for Small Business.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-08

member of his family belongs to the
Red Cross and that he has even made
hts mother, who is not here, also a.
member.
Mr.. Hanna traced the history Of
the country and its battles for liberty
from the time of the colonies TO the
entrance of the United States into
the world war, because certain rights.
OF the people of the United States
and in the old world have been as
sailed
IF Germany can say that the ships
of neutral nations cannot sail on the
high seas and take this privilege of
liberty away from us, then so can
Japan and China" and said the for
mer state executive. Some people
think that the idea OF CONSUMPTION is
not right. / tell you, men, 1t is. In
this present war, CONSUMPTION means
that high and low, rich and poor,
shall be treated alike. That is the
right platform on which to stand.
We are doing away with class differ
ences and class religion in this war.
In the trenches we find rich and
poor, and Catholics and Protestants,
side by side. You men are
becoming citizens Of the United
States at one of the most critical
times. You must teach your children
to honor the United States and its
flag, the Stars and Stripes and what
said, q government for and
by the people"
Mr.. Hanna declared that the great
question of militarism has burdened
the countries Of Europe by pouring
on them a great debt. He stated that
he believes in a certain amount of
He said that adversely
brings the best out Of men, and so it
is with a nation. He told OF the
sacrifices of the United States for
liberty, and. that the FIVE men adopt
ed as citizens, should consider them
selves fortunate in becoming citizens
Of country with such broad princi-
pies and ideals. He predicted that
at the rate the Philippines are con-
Quoting their affairs the United
States will say to that subject before
many years now it is time for you
to govern yourselves"
AIDA Blakeslee told Of the history
and the significance OF the flag, say
Ing that flags are bulwarks Of ideals
and that every thread in the Ameri-
can flag means liberty.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-08

Former Govtrnor L. B. Hanna Of
North Dakota, addressing 1--WE newly
adopted citizens at the naturalization
hearings in the Cass county district
court this morning, told them they
were now citizens Of the greatest
country in the world and that they
should teach their children to honor
the United States and its flag.
The naturalization hearings were
marked with impressive services, the
acme Of which was reached when
Judge A. T. Cole asked William
Abraham Neima, a Syrian, to make
few remarks. Neima left the jury
box and was greeted with a rousing
reception as he stepped to Judge
Coles side. The burst Of applause
subsidized as soon as Neima had
spoken the first word of his love for
the United States. He stated that
his father had been a citizen Of the
United States, but later went to
Canada and became a subject Of
Great Britain.
Remembers Fathers Words.
IF / thought that ! would have to
be a subject of the Turkish govern
ment / would always be in tears and
in sorTow", said the newly adopted
citizen. Il feel free and easy now.
The United States is the most pow
erful country in the world. My faith
er always told me that there was
only one flag to love and that was the
Stars and the Stripes. That went
into my heart, and now I am a citi-
zen Of that country belong to that
flag. I thank the judge and all those
who have given me the opportunity
Of being a citizen of the United
States. I have been in many Of the
countries OF the world. and so far, /
never found a government to COM
pare with that of the United States.
Il have been a citizen now but a
few minutes, yet have the privileges
ard TIE rights % those who. have
beer citizens % tie U-!ted States
e. years. This is right ard that IS
what the United States stands Coz.
would not consider my little ores
at home my children if they did not
love the Stars and the Stripes"
Buys Four u. S. Bonds.
During the course OF his brief ad-
dress, Mr.. Neima declared that he
had purchased a Liberty bond for his
wife, his two children and himself,
and that he used the last penny Of
his savings to purchase the last bond
for himself. Besides, having each
member Of the family the owner OF
a bond, Mr.. Neima stated that every
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-08
COL. SIEGFRIED,
FORMER Head OF
G. A. R. Is DEAD

Col d. f. siegfried, 9O4 Ninth
street south, Fargo, died at a Fargo
hospital at IL o'clock this morning,
stroke of paralysis, sustained New
Years day, causing his demise.
Colonel Siegfried, past commander
of the North Dakota department,
Grand Army of the Republic; Thirty
third degree Mason and for five
terms the Worshipful master Of his
lodge; six term member of the state
hoard in charge of the home for sol
diers. was one OF the best known of
pioneer North Dakota residents,
making his home at Sanborn, Barnes
county many years prior to his re-
tirsment from the drug business
there several years ago, and his re-
moval to Fargo.
Volunteered in Pennsylvania.
A veteran of the Civil war, in
which he served as a volunteer, Col.
Siegfried won the title of colonel by
his efficient handling Of the North
Dakota delegation Of the war veter-
ans at the Gettysburg reunion sever
al years ago, which position he oc-
cupied under the appOintement from
the then governor of North Dakota,
L. B. Hanna. It was on the Gettys-
burg field that Colonel Siegfried saw
some Of his hardest work as a sol
der Of the union.
Colonel Slegfried had been in fairly
good health for some time prior to
New Years day. when ne was strick-
en- with paralysis. while attending
the furnace in his home. He was
quickly removed to a hospital. and
seemed to rally several days after the
attack. This morning, however. the
end came.
Mr. CSieoe~ia5 xys. E,rv, -, Ma q
1S45, at Catasauqua, Lehigh county,
Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the
Union army at Bethlehem, in Febru-
airy, 1863, and served during the ball
ance Of the war, being a member Of
Company G, 10Th Pennsylvania volun-
teers, 18th and 22nd army corps.
Prior to his residence in North
Dakota, which he took up in 1881,
Mr.. Siegfried was member Of the
Pennsylvania legislature. and he
spent ten years in the oil business
in Pennsylvania, and i've years as
the travelling representative Of a
Philadelphia drug concern.
After coming to North Dakota, he
engaged In the drug business at San
born for 80 years, coming to Fargo
about ten years ago. He served three
terms as a member of the North
Dakota normal school board: six
terms as a member of the board in
charge of the home for soldiers at
Lisbon, being president of the board
five terms; he was president of the
North Dakota Drug association as
we'll as commander OF the G. A. r.
at one time.
In the Masonic lodge, Mr.. Siegfried
was worshipful master OF the lodge
at Greenville, Pa, and at sanborn,
N. d. He was a thirty-third degree
Mason, a Shriner, and had many
other Masonic honors.
Surviving Colonel Siegfried are his
wife and two sons, H. (. Siegfried, I
$40 Ninth avenue south. Fargo, and
w. A. Sisge~4ed, S2nbo~n. II. =
s!eg1r5ed s with tie Minneapolis !
Drug Co, ana W. a. steg1t.ed IS in
charge OF the drug store at San
born.
Funeral services win be held Fri |
day at $3.50 o'clock under the direc- |
ton Of the Rose Croix.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-08
four TAKING EXAMS
OF DENTAL BOARD

Dr. v. T. McHale, New England; DR..
Robert Nieman, Minneapolis; DIR. w.
L. Radke, New Rockford, and DIR. ].
T. Layne, Lennon. s. d., are this af-
ternoon writing the examination of
the North Dakota board Of dental ex-
aminers, which Is holding its semi
annual meeting in Fargo today.
The full board, including DIR. c. L.
Tompkins, Grand Forks, president:
DR.. w. Z. Hooking, Devils Lake, sec
retafy; DR.. f. w. Rose, Cooperstown;
DIR. @. J. Pattison, Fargo, and DR..
Tom Smith. Langdon, is present.
Only routine matters were taken
up at the boards business meeting
this morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-08
SCOTT ADDED
TO DIRECTORATE

The Merchants National bank Of
Fargo at it's annual stockholders
meeting today, voted to increase it's
directorate from eight to nine, and
as an additional director. elected
Frank r. Scott, now cashier of the
bank.
The board now consists Of: F. c..
Gardner, w. B. Rowland, s. s. Lyon,
Frank r. Scott. H. w. Gearey, N. A.
Lewis, w. p. Porterfeld, Alex Stern
and Stewart Wilson.
The same officers were reelected
with the addition of Arnold Preckel,
as assistant cashier, making the fol-
lowing:
N. A. Lewis-President.
H. w. Gearey-Vice President.
S. S. Lyon-Vice President.
Frank r.. Scott-Cashier.
A. T. Comstock-Assistant Cashier.
Arnold Preckel-Assistant Cashier.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-08
CHROPRACTIC BOARD
MEETS HERE TODAY

The North Dakota board OF CHR
opractic examiners is holding its an
nual meeting in Fargo today, three
members OF the board, DR. "A. o..
Henderson, Mandan; DIR. s. "A. Dan
ford, Bismarck; and DR.. W. III. Raf-
ferty, Lakota. being present. BUSH
ness is routine.
The board viii examine one appli-
cant for a state license, and three
applicants for reciprocal state IL
censes this afternoon.
The meeting is expected to close
tonight,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-08
ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH
NOW INCORPORATED

High mass will be solemnized at
st. Anthony Of Padua's church on the
south side at 8 o'clock each Sunday
morning, and with evening devotion
al at 1880 o'clock each Sunday even
ing, until further notice, it was an
nounced by Father Vincent J.. Ryan,
pastor, today.
Incorporation papers for the church
have been received, the incorporators
being Bishop ]. O'ReiIIy, Fargo;
Father Vincent J. Ryan, Fargo; and
the Very Rev. John Baker, Valley
City. The three incorporators with
Ralph Croal, Fargo, as secretary, and
Peter Luger, Fargo, as treasurer,
compose the board OF directors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-08
NORTHERN TRUST co.
HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION

No change in the officers Of the
Northern Trust Co. was made at the
annual business meeting this morn
ing. The officers are:
President George II. HOLSTER;
first vice president j. @. Thompson;
second vice president. =. @. Tenne-
son; third vice president, p. w.
and secretary. F. w. Clemens.
Three directors reelected whose
terms expired were b. q. Tenneson,
A. w. Cupler. and p. w. Clemens.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-08
LUTHERANS TO CALL
PASTOR THIS EVENING

The calling of a pastor for the
First Lutheran church Of Fargo will
feature the annual meeting OF the
church to be held In the Roberts
street edifice at 1880 o'clock this
evening. There win also be election
of officers.
The First Lutheran church has
been without regular pastor since
its union with St. PauPs Lutheran
church several months ago. Rev. @.
Davick, pastor of the latter church,
who has been officiating, is soon to
church.