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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
EXTENSION COURSE
OF EIGHT NUMBERS
AT TOWNSHIP HIGH

A community extension course
has been arranged by J. w. Casio,
principal of the East Moline high
school, for the season, though it is
not now possible TO set forth the
dates Of the various numbers. In
cluded in the course are three il
Illustrated lectures by Mr.. Casio on
the subjects: Egypt and Its Won
ders." Beautiful Italy and Life
in Palestine" A concert by the
Augustana college orchestra; a
lecture on Russian Conditions" by
Dr.. c. W. Foss of Augustana col
Iege: a general musicale; a lecture,
Ethics in Modern Law" by R. W.
Olmsted, and an illustrated lecture
on the American navy constitute
the remaining numbers on the
course.
The entire course is to be offered
free to the general public and il is
the hope of the school authorities
that it will be a great success. 1t
is especially desired that the indus
trial classes take advantage of the
course
Principal Casio also announces
the installation of over $500 worth
of new books in the high school Ii
brary during the past four weeks
and furnished through the gc-1er-
osity of friends The various dona-
tons of $50 each have been in
vested in fresh volumes direct from
the publishers. They include
standard and contemporary fiction,
science. technology. language. com
mercial lines, current history. the
war being particularly well repre-
scented. It is being planned to open
this library to the community dur
ing the winter months in connec-
ton with the community extension
program being put on under the
auspices of the board OF education.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
LEGAL.
ale of stock.

Sale of stock.
By virtue of a decretaI order en-
tered by the probate court of ROck
Island county, Illinois, on the 9TH
day of September. A. d. 1918. the
underSigne as executor of the eS-
tate of w. H. Scott, deceased, was
ordered and directed to sell at public
sale five 60 shares of the capital
stock of the Rock Island Savings
Bank of Rock island, Ill, evidenced
by certificate No. SO, to the highes t
bidder for cash for the purpose of
realizing sufficient cash with which
ton and applying the residue 50 far
ton of the legacieS provided for by
the last will and testament of said
dec eased.
Public notice is therefore hereby
given that the undersigned Will, on
the 18th day Of November A d. 1918
at the hour Of 10 o'clock in the fore
noon of said day, sell at public sale at
the east door of the court house in
the city OF Rock Island, in the coun-
ty and state aforesaid, the said five
go shares of the capital stock of the
Rock Island Savings Bank Of the
city Of Rock Island. evidenced by
der for cash subject to the approval
of said sale by the probate court OF
Rock Island county, Illinois
Dated this nth day of October. A
d. 1915.
ROCK ISLAND SAVINGS BANK
William Johnston, Cashier.
Executor I nder the Last VIII and
Testament Of W. Il. Scott, lie
ceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Obituary
George Edward O'ReiIIy.

George Edward O'ReiIly of Chi
cago died of influenza at SIS last
evening at the Moline emergency
hospital He was i'll one week. lie
was born Feb. %, 1900, in Ohio,
Ill, and was d member of a Catho-
Ifc church Of Chicago. He leaves
one sister. Mrs. Henry Heimsoth of
Chicago and four brothers: James
O'Reilly at Camp Grant. Rockford,
Joseph O'Reilly in France, Bernard
O'Reilly at Camp Jackson, South
Carolina, and Thumas O'Reilly Of
the Great Lakes naval training sta
ton. The deceased was a selec-
tive Of the 1918 draft and was to
appear for examination this week.
His remains will be sent tomorrow
to Chicago for interment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
FLU EPIDEMIC HAS
MADE BIG GAINS
IN LAST "a HOURS

The influenza situation in Moline
is becoming worse, according to
the latest reports, and more eau
ton should be exercised in the
mingling with stricken patients.
Seven deaths from influenza or
pneumonia occurred in Moline
since noon yesterday and 81 new
cases were reported to DR.. w. T..
Hinman, city physician, this morn
ing. twenty-five new cases and
three deaths were reported in East
Moline today. There is a total of
$40 cases in Moline.
DIR. E. st. Clair Drake, state
health director, has not as yet sent
the anti-influenza serum to local
health officials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
LAD PINNED UNDER
HEAVY DIRT LOAD;
IN CITY HOSPITAL

Conrad Quade, aged Is years, son
of Henry Quade, Highland addition
contractor, was painfully injured
when he was pinned beneath a
heavy wagon which had overturned
at Nineteenth street and Twenty
first avenue. Moline, this morning.
At noon today the lad was still I'M
conscious.
DR.. Leopold who is caring for the
boy at the Moline city hospital,
stated that after an examination he
found no bones broken.
The heavy wagon, loaded with
dirt and driven by the youngster,
who was employed to haul dirt
from the Nineteenth street storm
drain, accidentally upset.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
EAST MOLINE OFFICE.
1fAHONEY STRUCK
BY RAILWAY GATE

l.. \. Mahoney. superintendent Of
Moline public schools, suffered a
black eye and other bruises when
the gate at Seventeenth street rail-
way crossing. Moline. came down
on his head, early last evening He
as confined TO his home today.
As MIR. Mahoney was nearing the
tracks. . switch engine was going
east from Sixteenth street The
gate was lowered striking the su-
periutendent on the head. He kill
Cd the engine of his car ii time 10
avoid q collision with the freight
engine He was alone in the car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
SCHOOLS REMAIN
CLOSED ONE WEEK

Public schools will remain closed
for at least one more week, accord
ing to an announcement made this
morning by L. A Mahoney, super
intendent of Moline schools. The
Influenza situation in this city does
not warrant the opening OF schools
as yet. Mr.. Mahoney asks that
teachers take this notice as Of
fetal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Caroline NJ. Schmathorft.

Miss Caroline NJ. Schmathorft,
nurse in the Lutheran hospital.
Mc4ine. daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
F. W. SChmathorft of Moline. died
today of influenza. She was born
in 1891 in Elgin and was graduated
as nurse in the Deaconness home
hospital in 1914, Surviving are the
parents, two brothers and a sister.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Mrs. Laura MOhr-

Mrs. Laura Monr, prominent and
lifelong resident of Hampton town
ship, died at 11:50 last evening at
her home. having been failing in
health since last April. Heart
trouble and asthma caused the
death. Soc wBs a devoted member
of the St Mary's Catholic church
of Hampton and of the Mystic
Workers of THO World.
Mrs. Mohr was born Dec. 3. 1865,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
RANKS SHOW nECREAsF-

New York, Nov. 1.-The actual
condition Of clearing house banks
and trust companies for the week
show that they hold $54,1S1,I30 re.
serve in excess OF legal require
ments. This is a decrease Of S79,-
500, $50 from last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
SfeVnn Il ANA

Steven KAMA. sos Fourth ave
nue.. Moline, age 81, died this
morning of influenza Funeral
services will be held tomorrow aft
ernoon conducted by the Rev. ]. S.
Kelly. Kama was an employee in
the Deere harvester plant. He was
a native of Austria Hungary and
leaves a widow and four children
in that country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
ENEMY SURRENDER
IS DUE SOON-TAFT

Durham, \. H. Nov. Former
President Taft, in an address to
!, 900 members Of the students army
training corps at New Hampshire
college today, predicted that Ger
many would surrender uncOndi-
tiOnally in from one to SIX months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
KENNETH CRAIG IS
HOME FOR 80 DAYS

Kenneth w. Craig. son Of Frank
II. Craig. 1919 Sixteenth street, Mo-
line, is home on a 30-days' sick
leave. from the United States naval
lase hospital al Portsmouth. Va.
He was taken i'll with influenza,
which later developed into pneu-
EoEia lie was formerly sailor
On the L 5 S Wanda.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Mrs. William Heuck.

Mrs. William Heuck, 400 Seven
teenth avenue. Moline, aged Sc.
died last night of influenza. Flu
neral services will be held in the
residence at 2 Monday afternoon,
conducted by the Rev. F. ]. Rolf,
pastor of the Evangelical Church
of Peace of Rock Island. Surviv-
ing are the widower. three children
and four sisters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

in Hampton and on Sept. 9, 1884,
was married to John Mohr Of
Hampton, who preceded her in
death seven years. Surviving are
one daughter. Mrs. Gertrude Willis.
Hampton: son, Raymond. in SER
vice overseas; one sister. Mrs.
Martinez Hermis, Hampton: three
brothers: George CLAM, Davenport,
Norris CLAM, Port Byron, and John
CLAM Of Hampton, and q niece,
Henrietta Mohr. who made her
home with Mrs. Mohr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Mrs, o. FuItS.

Mrs. O. Fults, who lived with her
sister. Mrs. Arthur f. Evans, 2203
Eleventh avenue A, Moline, died at
8 O'Clock last evening at the Moline
emergency hospital following two
weeks illness of influenza
Carrie Seybert was born Oct. S,
1884, in Moline and in August, 1910,
married o. Fu}ts of Moline The
widOwer. three children: Marcellis,
Carl and Donville; two sisters,
Mrs. B. c. Diltz of Jacksonville, Ill,
and Mrs. Arthur Evans of Moline
and two brothers, James R. Sey-
bert in service in France and
George Seybert Of Alpine, Texas,
survive. Funeral will be held at
4 o'clock Monday afternoon from
the Knox chapel. Moline. Inter
ment will be in Riyerview Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Funeral of Mrs. Hazel Anderson.

Private funeral services for Mrs.
Hazel Elvera Anderson will be held
at 2:3O tomorrow afternoon in the
home of her parents, 400 Twelfth
street, Moline. Friends may call
at the home from 10 to - o'clock
in the morning to view the body.
Interment will be in the family lot
a. Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Funeral of Edward Scheuermann.


The funeral of Edward Scheuer-
mann. who died yesterday noon at
the Moline emergency hospital. will
be held at o'clock Monday morn
ing from the residence of his sis
ter, Mrs. A d. WEIGH, 1915 Fifth
avenue, Moline, with Rev. ]. S.
Kelly in charge. Interment will
be in St. Mary's cemetery, Rock Is
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

Vets Government JOb.-R- R En-
Elehart, vice president. treasurer
anu general manager of the Sieg
Iron company. has been drafted by
the United States government and
departed today for Washington TO
assume the duties of d big office.
He VII have charge of the pur-
chase Of all heavy hardware for
the United States government.
Asks Annulment OF Deed-While
sha was i'll and apparently had lit
tie chance OF recovery Mrs. Matte
Burns claims her step-sous, Isaac
3. and william Burns. prevailed on
her 10 deed to them q valuable piece
OF property, known as HilIcrest, on
Brady street, opposite the Palmer
School Of ChiropTactic- She is su-
ing Tor annuiment of the deed.
which she asserts was obtained in
q fraudulent manner.
FoIander WOunded.-Mrs Elinor
Folander has received word that
her son, Elmer E Folander. has
been slightly wounded in action in
France Private Folander is a
member Of Battery d and is well
known in Davenport, and is d mem
Der Of the y"
Bullet Enters Leg-Private Fer
dinand " HamaHn, son of Mr.. and
Mrs William Hamaun, residing on
the West Locust street road, r. r.
No. ., was wounded in battle Oct.
8, word 10 this effect having been
received by his parents. The bull
let took effect in his left leg and he
is now cOnvalescjng in a. base hos
pital. his condition being much i'm
ApToved. according 10 his letter
Marriage Licenses Earl Gordon
Ynd Clara DeBarr, East Moline:
eiartin Fisher. Davenport. and Mrs.
AEsther Johnson. Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

D Marriage Lic@HScS.-EarI Gordon
Ind Clara EeBarr. East Moline:
Martin Fisher. Davenport. and Mrs.
Esther Johnson. Moline.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-13
DELHI NEWS ITEMS

Hazel Bell of Redwood Falls is vi
sting this week at the home of his
grandfather, C. G. Bell.
Miss Ruth Amundson of Wheaton
Mimi, arrived Tuesday to take up
her duties as teacher of the third
and fourth grades here.
Mrs. H. S. sWelder was an over
Sunday visitor at Lamberton.
J. A. Piersol and wife aid Miss
A. r. Piersol were called to Minnea-
polls the early part of last week to
be at the bed side Of Mrs. John B.
Ring. Mrs. Ring passed away at
her late home in Minneapolis on
Thursday evening Of I1flu.nza fol-
lowed by pneumonia. Mrs. Ring was
beloved by all who knew her and will
be greatly missed by her friends.
Funeral services were held from the
home on Saturday afternoon, her
pastor, Rev. Ward, officiating. In
terment was made at the Crystal
Lake Cemetery.
Mrs. Charles Chroup and daugh-
ter Angela of Morton visited friends
and relatives here Sunday.
Bert Ole who formerly ived at
Delhi, passed away recently at his
home in Minneapolis after a siege of
Influenza.
Mrs. R. G. Rogers, Miss Emma
Wieman, a1d Miss Roberta Rogers
were Belview visitors last week
Thursday.
Mrs. o. A. Bramsche and Miss
Pauline Piersol attended the funeral
of their sister last Saturday after
noon at Minneapolis. :
Ole Flore had slight automobile
accident the first of last week which
broke his arm just above the wrist.
He seems to be getting along nicely.
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LUCAN ITEMS

Harvey Jefferson Sr. of Sleepy
Eve was a Lucan business caller from
Tuesday until Wednesday last week
Mrs. Victor Anotke and son So ken-
meth left for Marshall last Thursday
for a visit at her brothers home.
Anna Larson left for Minneapolis
Saturday to resume her school work.
Barbara Vogl returned home from
New Ulm last Monday and will re-
main at home now for some time.
and children left neutrality-suspicious.
VIM. Alfonze and Herbert Mar
tinka were New Ulm visitors the
first part of last wee!:. Herbert
Zischka returned back home with
them for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Werner Esser OF
New Ulm arrived Friday evening for
a visit at the Joseph Martinka home
Mr.. and lIrs. F. M. Jefferson were
Lucan shoppers Friday.
Quite few from around here were
Walnut Grove shoppers Friday.
Henry Stanley left for Grygla last
Monday for visit with relatives.
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MORGAN NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. E. w. Butcher has been a
frequent visitor to Redwood Falls,
where she assisted in the care of
her sister, Miss Clark, who has been
very ill.
Edward Morgan Of Miles City,
Montana was the guest of his brother
Warren Morgan AID family, the past
week.
Private Frank Janotta of the dem
tai department at the Bookings ar
my school spent a few days with his
parents here.
Mrs. Frederick Duschner has brok-
en- up housekeeping and gone to live
with one of her children. The infant
twin girls, who were left motherless
by the death of Mrs. Clara Duschner
have been adopted into home and
will not be separated.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Metag were
notified last week of the death of
their nephew, Private Elmer Emil
Hoehne, at Bramschott, England,
October 10th. Death was caused from
Bronchial pneumonia. The family
lived il Morgan several years ago,
and -twe1ty-one years ago the boy
was born in our town.
Henry Reding attended the funer-
al Of his brother Stephen Reding in
Wabasha the past week. The bro
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-13

ten days and all citizens are urged
to take every possible precautio1 to
prevent it's spread. The officials are
repeating their former recommend
alton that children be kept at home,
that people everywhere refrain from
congregating, that all unnecessary
gathering be absolutely done away
with and that fresh air be used free
ly as the best possible preventative
of contagion Families in which the
disease has made it's appearance
should voluntarily quarantine them
selves as much as possible in order
that no new cases may arise. While
the epidemic has not reached danger
GUS proportions here, it very easily
may unless every resident Gets his face
firmly to the task of helping to stamp
it out.
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urday to visit with relatives and
friends over Sunday.
Mr.. Christ Larsen was a Spring
fled caller Thursday evening.
7 .
NORTH REDWOOD

Mr.. and Mrs. C. ]. Johnson OF
Delhi were the guests of relatives
here last week.
Private Harold Seebeck came up
from Dunwoody Institute Saturday to
visit relatives and friends before
leaving for a camp.
William Rogers of Delhi was a
caller. here Friday.
The. many friends of Mrs. Henry
Froeilch We're sorry to learn of her
death at her home in Vesta last Mon
day, death being caused by influenza
and pneumonia. Mrs. Froelich was
formerly Miss Mabel Hosken, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Hosken
of this place.
Whitcomb home at Morton Sunday.
Miss Emma K1utson OF BelvleW
was a caller here Sunday having
work.
Mrs. Canoe of Redwood Falls was
quest at the Hutchinson home last
Wednesday.
Several new cases of Influenza were
reported here Monday.
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VIM. Duncan Chairman

The board of directors for this
branch of the Red Cross met in spe-
cial session Saturday for the purpose
Of. appointing chairman to fill the
vacancy left by the death of Mrs.
Duncan. Mr.. Duncan was appointed
and has accepted. No one has taken
a more active part in this war work
than Mr.. Duncan and yet when ask
ed to take this extra work and such
an important job he said "Pll do all
l can" and we know that he spares
no efforts to carry out the splendid
work which Mrs. Duncan had planned
out and was doing. No one knows
better than Mr.. Duncan her plans
and what work is required. Mrs.
Dysart was chosen vice chairman.
-Milroy Echo.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-13
KEEP EN- SMILING!
Be a Victory Girl

A Victory Girl pledges to "earn
and give" five dollars to back up
one fighting man. This is to be
used in giving him the comforts and
the cheer of good company, good and
erature, good entertainment il short
to keep up his spirit. The seven
organizations which use this money
become our deputies and spend the
money more wisely than we could.
Any girl between the ages of twelve
and twenty years may become Vic
tory Girl by giving one or more
pledges of $500 each for this Unit
ed War Work. 1t is urged that this
be paid by December 2, if possible.
If partial payments are necessary,
so per cent is to be paid on December
2, 1918, rs per cent on January 15
1919, and Is per cent March 1, 1919
This week, November 11-18, is
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-13
Brothers Pass Away

Emil and Edward Molla the only
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Molla both
succumbed to influenza vast week.
Emil Walter Molla died Saturday
morning November 2, 1918. Death
being caused by pneumonia followed
by an attack of Influenza.
He was born February IL, 1895,
and passed to his pi.lal reward at
the age Of % years, 8 months and
81 days.
The funeral was held private. In
torment was made at the Trinity ce-
metery Sunday November 3rd. Rev.
Tullifson of Lamberton officiated.
Emil died at the home of his sis
ter Mrs. Joseph Pavek and just six
DAYS before his death his sisters,
husband Joseph Pavek passed away
also victim of Influenza.
Edward Terry Molla, born Aug. 80
1897 died November 9Th 1918, just
3 days after his brother EmiPs death
Death being caused by a hemorhage
of the lungs.
Edward passed to his asst resting
place just little past Fl years.
There was a short service at the
house followed by sermon and SER
vice at the Trinity Church. Rev
Tullifson officiating. His mortal re-
mains were laid to rest Friday, Nov
ember 9Th at the Trinity cemetery
These young men leave to mourn
their untimely loss a father, mother
two sisters, relatives and large
circle of friends. The sincerest sym
pathy is felt by the entire community
for the bereaved parents and sisters
in their great sorrow which seems
almost unbearable.
-Lucan Correspondent.
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CLEMENTS ITEMS

Miss Mary Kragh was visitor
from Saturday afternoon until Sun
day evening at the Gerstman home.
Mrs. Elmer Olsen is visiting with
her husband here this week.
The men and boys who belong to
the National Guard from here at
tended the drilling II Morgan Mon
day night.
Mr.. Jerome Ketsrow is here visit
ing a few days with relatives after
which he intend to work for a while.
Mr.. Christ Larson and Larry Hop
fenspirger were business caller to
Sleepy Eye Saturday.
Word was received here Monday
that Art Raddatz is seriously i'll at
Camp Forest, Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Raddatz were
Redwood visitors Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Phil Haun was a Sleepy Eye
caller between trains Thursday.
Miss Pearl Anderjeski of Dudley
visited friends here Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. C.. Hopfenspirger
and family went to Sleepy Eye Sat
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Their was killed II an auto accident.
The car turned turtle in loose sand.
Miss Ruth Schoetzler and John
Rucker were quietly married last
Tuesday, much to the surprise of all
their friends. The wedding took place
at the Lutheran Parsonage at Red
wood Falls, Rev.. Schaller performed
the ceremony. Mrs. Grace Knowles
and David Rucker were the attend
ants. The groom leaves IN few days
with the next draft contingent.
The jubilee which was celebrated
when the news that peace had cone.
may have been a little premature
but the happy citizens cared nothing
for the mud nor the rain and a great
possession of men women and child
rem marched the streets singing and
otherwise maaifesting joy.
Another soldier boy from Morgan
answered ''taps", when William Otto
son of Albert Otto of Eden, pass d
away in France. He died in hospi-
tai from pneumonia. He was twen-
ty-sevent years of age and has a
brother in he trenches in France.
Reports have it that Madsen boy
also has passed away. The Morgan
service flag display number of gold
stars for her brave boys.
The Angels of death entered the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Otto
and took their baby girl to the Hea-
venly home. She was only i'll a Few
days. The sorrowing parents have
the sympathy of all il their sorrow.
Fred Reetz farmer living in
Eden, passed away last Thursday of
Spanish Influenza and pneumonia.
He was i'll only a few days. He
leaves widow and three small child
ren. He was thirty years old, and
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mey-
er. When he was an infant his moth
er died and he was adopted into the
Reetz family. He was married to
Anna Grabow of Danube in 1909.
E. H. Albrecht left for Spokane
Washington, Wednesday in response
to a telegram that his brother Fred
was very i'll. Latest reports stated
that the brother passed away, and
his body would be brought here fol-
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TO THE VOTERS OF REWOOD
COUNTY

Redwood Falls, Mimi, Nov. 9 1918
l wish to extend to the voters of
edwood County my sincere appreci-
lion for reelection as superinten-
emit of schools. l shall endeavor
10 the best of my ability to perform
lkthe duties of this office. I appreci-
II ate the splendid cooperation of the
< people of the county which has been
4 given in the past and trust that this
T. cooperation may continue during
VI The coming term.
a. s- Yours truly,
Adella G. Pratt.