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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-27
University of South Carolina
scholarship and Entrance Examina-
tiOnS.

Scholarship and Entrance Examina,
tions.
The examination for the award of
vacant scholarships in the University
of South Carolina and for the admis-
sion of new students will be held at
the county court house on Friday,
July IL, 1918. at 8 a. m. Applicants
must not be less than sixteen years of
age. When scholarships are vacant
after July IL they will be awarded to
those making the highest average at
examination, provided they meet the
conditions governing the award. APP
plicants for scholarships should write
to President Currell for scholarship ex-
animation blanks. These blanks, prop
erly filled out by the applicant, should
be filed with President Currell by
July 5.
Scholarships are worth 500, free
tuition and fees, total SIS. Next ses-
sion will open September Is, 1918. For
further information and catalogue adj
dress THE PRESIDENT.
S. G. University, Columbia, S. C.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-27
PICKENS CHAPTER
] RED CROSS NOTES

The Pickens Red Cross chapter has
been very busy lately and as Il result
has a large amount of completed arti-
cles which will be shipped to head
quarters Saturday. The public at
large is invited to visit the work room
over the Keowee Bank and inspect the
articles and get some idea of what the
local chapter is doing. 1t will prove
very interesting and be a revelation to
many. Anybody welcome any time this
week.
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With PiCkens
County Boys
Under the
Flag

(Under this head The Sentinel cx-
poets to publish from time to time in
teresting items and letters from Pick
ems county soldiers. We now have sew
'eral letters on hand and would be glad
to have others which will be of interest
to the publicly
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-27

1875 1918
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
South Cardinals Oldest College

South Cardinals Oldest College
l34th Year Begins September q.
Entrance examinations at all the
county seats Friday, July IL, at 8 a. m.
Four-year courses lead to the B. A.
and B.. S. degrees. A two-year pre-
medical course is given. Military train
ing in all courses.
A free tuition scholarship is assigned
to each county of the state.
Spacious buildings and athletic
grounds, well equipped laboratories,
unexcelled library facilities.
Expenses moderate. For terms and
catalogue, address
HARRISON RANDOLPH,
President
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buy w. S. STAMPS.
Children's Day at Mt. Bethel

There will be children's day exercises
at Mount Bethel the fifth Sunday
in June, beginning at ten o'clock.
Rev. l.. d. Gillespie of Clemson College
will be present to deliver an address
and two other speakers are expected.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged by the Sunday School and the
public is invited.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-27
ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcements (not to exceed six
lines) under this heading will be in
serted until election day at a uniform
charge of SIS. This charge includes in
sertions up to second primary for those
who are to be declared in the second
race. No announcement will be in
serted unless paid for i'm advance.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-27
For State Senator

At the solicitation of friends | an
nounce my candidacy for the State
Senate, subject to the rules and regu-
latlons which govern the Democratic
primary. j. II. EARLE.
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BUY w. S. STAMPS
MIR. Simmons Will Preach

| will preach at the Pickens court
house the fifth Sunday in June at a y.
m, on The War, Its Cause and Rene
dy, as | understand the Bible to teach.
Come on, brother; | aim by the help
of God to roll the curtains back and let
you look at sin with your natural eye.
A. M. Simmons.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-27

The friends of G.. w. Bowen hereby
announce him as a candidate for the
Office of Judge of Probate for Pickens
county, subject to the action Of the
voters at the Democratic primary cleo
ton.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-27
For Magistrate
EASTATOE

At the solicitation Of friends an
nounce myself a candidate for the
Office of Magistrate of E~astatoe Town
ship, subject to the action of the voters
in the Democratic primary election.
=. G.. BOWIE.
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For County Supervisor

hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor the Office of Supervisor of Pickens
county, subject to the rules and regula-
IONS or the Democratic party.
w. T.. STEPHENS.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-27

hereby announce myself a candidate
for Supervisor of Pickcns county,, sub
Ject to the ru!es and regulations of the
Democratic primary cleo
tl0n. j. II. MCklNNEY.
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For House of REPRESENTATIVES

Many friends of j. S. Leopard hereby
respectfully announce him a candidate
as a member Of the House of Repre-
sentatlves from Pickens county, sub
lect to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic party.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-27
For Probate Judge

| hereby myself a candidate
for the office of Probate Judge, subject
to the voice of the people at the Demo
cratic primary election.
j. ALONZO BROWN.
Cateechee, S. c..
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-27
For County Commissioner

Friends Of w. Il. BATES hereby an
nounce him Il candidate for the Office of
Commissioner of Pickens county. sub
ject to the action of the voters in the
approaching Democratic primary cleo
ton.
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Mr.. Harper Haynes Dead

Mr.. Harper Haynes, a well known
citizen of Pickens county, died at his
home near Pickens last Thursday
night. Mr.. Haynes was in his usual
good health until a few hours before
his death, which was due to a leakage
of the heart. He was in the 84th year
Of his life. He was born and raised
in Pickens county and had lived here
all his life. The funeral services were
held at Bethlehem church on Saturday
and the body laid to rest in the ceme-
terry there. The services were con
Quoted by Rev. w. II. Walker.
Besides a large circle of friends he
leaves the following children: Mrs.
VIM. Cole, of Georgia; Mrs. Ben Davis,
of Greenville; Mrs. Jackson, of Spar
tanburg; Mack Haynes. of Greenville;
John Haynes, Of Texas; Taylor Haynes,
Of Oconee county, and Mrs. w. j.
Cauley, Mrs. Hardy Roper, Ed Haynes,
Harper Haynes, b. e. Haynes, Mrs.
Charlie Smith, w. T.. Haynes, all of
Pickens county.
BUY w. S. STAMPS
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BUY w. S.

F! This is campaign year and you will
want your county paper. Don't let
| your subscription expire.
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w. S. STAMPS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

inability Mr.. Stiles was not able to
nents but Saturday evening at City
hail he had his voice back good. strong
and true. First on the program Was
y selection BY Mr.. Garagusi and he
played Concerto in ID Minor GRO. .a.u
and I|inale) by WieniawSki, which was
not as pretty as the second set Of his
selections. which was composed Of In
dian Lament by Dyorak -kreiscr.
Maiden's Wish by Chopin MacMillan
Mot D'Armour by flgar and Caprice
Sattarello by WieniaWski. The deep.
rich tones Of the wonderful instrument
under the touch Of its master brought
forth beautiful melodies and he created
quite sensation with his at first re-
served audience.
Although some we're disa ppointcd be
cause Mr. Stiles did not sing every
number on The program AS arranged.
still what he had to say Hhont camp
life and the stories OF the humorous
side were ample compensation. The
value OF a good song was clearly il
Illustrated in his incident which he re-
Der of the soldiers digging stumps
They We're very tired and they We're
not working as much as. they might
be. Stiles stopped, took ont his chart
which he uses in the camp singing
and the soldiers were stopped and per
mtted to sing They sang and they
sang we'll and they went back to work
With q new vigor and determination.
AS he left, one Of the men called out,
What time are You coming tomo!-
row." Another story he told which
brought both much laughter was: \
French fellow in the army was just
learning English. The captain asked
him one day. Have Won seen tho, Gen
cral?" He didn't know q general from
anyone else and he said. mo" Then
the captain asked several other sol
diers and some officers. The French
fellow who was just learning English
turned to a companion and said. What
ess q Gincral?" The friend replied.
AN officer with whiSkors. lots of gold
on his shoulder and black braid on
his ovcrcoat," Then shortly after that
the French fellow saw the general
coming down the company street. He
rushed up TO the general and said,
Are YOU the gencral?" "Yes, am"
gruffty replied that officer, "WclI," said
the Frenchman. you're going to get
h. the captain has been looking for
YOU over an hour Mr.. Stiles said
the army Is fun of Irish and he's glad
Of il. He told the story Of the Irish
man who was 80 minutes late 10 a
call over there and said nc was late
because he had to Kill a German to
get the nice shoes which he wore.
Then his friend was two hours late,
taking the idea from him, and he said
he had TO kill SO of the buggers be
fore / could get pair OF shoes to
fit me" Two army songs, Pack Up
Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag
and Smile" and Yell Never Let the
Old Flag Fail" Mr.. Stiles sang in reg
ular army style and these We're Very
much enjoyed. At the end Of one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
Social Club Meetings

Unity Club will meet Monday evening
with Mrs. H. w. True Elm street Pro-
gram: Historic interpretations Of Corio-
Ianus," Miss Cochrane; reading, "Corio-
Janus. Act ].
The Woman's Board Of the Congresa
tional church will meet from now till fur
Their notice each Monday at p NJ. with
Mrs Fl. NJ. Heath at her home on State
street.
The annual meeting OF the Murray Al
lance will be held on Monday evening al
80 with Mrs. A. Francis Walch at TIA
State street.
The Roger Williams Club will meet witt
Mrs. Brooks Carter on Monday evening
at her home on Hillcrest street A large
attendance is desired.
The Woman's League Will meet at %
this afternoon with Mrs. &. J.. Andrews
a Melville street. This is the regular an
nual business meeting for the election o.
officers 1t is desired that each member
bring their own work.
The Claiming Guild will meet at p
NJ. Monday with Mrs +. b. Purinton. g
Green street
Monday at go the Armitage Club will
meet with Mrs. F. 3. Smith and Mrs. A
B. Eastman at 81 Gannett street Meb
bers bring their own work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
CAPITAL GRANGE INSTALLS
State Deputy Cleaves Conducts the
Ceremony

Capital Grange installed its officers Sal
urtiay evening at Grand Army hall in the
presence of l35 members. the ceremony
being conducted by state Deputy l.. NJ.
Cleaves of Winthrop. The officers in
stalled were as follows:
Master, Charles Crowell; overseer, Ar
thur Mason Jr; secretary, Carrie Bearse;
steward. James Wright; assistant steward,
William Mason chaplain. Ardena Small
treasurer, Q. f. Farnham; secretary, En-
ma F. Howe; gate keeper Arthur Ste
vens, Ceres. Ethel Crowell; Pomona, Hor-
tense Staples; Flora. Inez Mason; lady
assistant steward, Marjorie Ripley
Following the installation Que Of those
delicious suppers for which Capital
Grange is noted was served and was
thoroughly enjoyed by all, and this III
turn was followed by a social hour The
reports showed that the Grange had en-
joyed a good growth during the past year.
81 members having been added to the list.
and the prospect for the ensuing year
are bright, five new names having beeI.
presented at the Saturday evening meet
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
CRACK BASKETBALL TEAM
TO REPRESENT CITY CLUB

\ basketball team that may correct-
~ be described as an ail-star OUTFIT. is
shortly to take the floor and Nil! rep
resort the Augusta City Club. Chester
Haskell who has never displayed Mi
skill! al the basket game in the cap
ital City, but who last season played
brilliantly as member Of the Bridg-
ton Academy quintet, will be one Of
the forwards Tie other forward Will
be Paul McGouldlick, who last year
co-starred with Haskell at BridSton
and this season is a member of the
Cony five Francis Hill. one Of Inc
best men at center, who has never
played on an Augusta team, will MI
this position in the City Club team
Hill is not eligible for the Cony team
as he has played four years. The guards
will be George Dennis, a veteran OF
many brilliantly fought contests IN
this city, and Victor McCourtneN
Cony's captain and premier goal tossef
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
DEX TER

The last Of the Week of PRAYER ser
vices were held at the Conrrega tional
church Sunday evening and the speak
CT of the evening was Rev. +. NJ Traf-
ton, pastor of the Free Baptist church.
whose subject was. Something Worth
While There was a large attendance.
rs there has been at all of the union
services during the week The services
have been unusually successful and
the pastors Of the churches partici-
pating are pleased at the results.
The pastors of the several churches
have considered the matter Of hold
ing union services on Sunday while
the fuel shortage is on. but no definite
plans have been made.
Funeral services for the late How
ard Martin, whose death occurred sud
denly in Haverhill. Mass. were held
Friday Rev. A. b. McAlister. pastor Of
the Methodist Episcopal church. Off
ciating. There We're many handsome
floral offerings and the service was
largely attended. The remains were
placed in the receiving tomb at Mount
Pleasant cemetery
The question Of suitable quarters for
iHN ie'i - h"Ii''i W DtpliS attending
Dexter schools is one of tho matters
that Will receive serious consideration
at the annual town meeting in March.
The schools are now greatly over
crowded. superintendent Of Schools
james \. Hamlin has recently issued
an open letter TO the voters and tax
payers in which he explains the sit
udtion. IT IS quite likely that some
action viii be taken and it is posi-
bic that the town may vote In favor of
the erection Of a new High school
hliiidinG winch has been badly needed
for several wears. With 4 new build
lnG Which mas been badly needed for
several Years. With d nov huildine
the present structure could he used
lJr grades ana the crowded condition
'"Iit"S renewed. - tE
having one Of me hardest winters SINCE
the inauguration Of the service AZ the
local postoH!@e. The heavy snow and
hgh WINDS have caused high drifts
through which the carriers bayo nod
70 battle DAY after day For several
days last week the carriers were nm
abie 70 cover their routes owing RI
the blocked condition of the biehw.vs
hut arc now able TO reach c,erx. ,.,rc.,,
though It IS frequently late in the eve
ming before they complete their DAVIS
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

song after fbSng l,ecalled Mr.. stiles
said II VIII sing Eou another story"
and todd hhe following: Pat, again,
lost some Hf his Kidding and he felt
very sorrs- over H. Ire went 10 church
and came back all eSttd They told
me Isahetbout n}y. bcddin4" What do
youeNcan::" ."fhey sa'dxscheer up.
Your Fedclothes viii cjeHe back "
There Was no. apparent explanation to
this ana 50 the friend asked another
soldier who had been To church just
what the minister preached about and
the reply was, ''Be Of good cheer, thy
Comforter Will return"
His voice was with him and it fill
ed every corner Of the han, when
Vernon Stiles sang. Sweet, clear and
sure. I'D sang where blossoms Grow"
By Sans SouCl 'Mcleeande in the
Woods" BY Goetz. The Last Hour"
by Kramer and others which were
equally as enjoyable.
Florence Anderson Otis possesses a
soprano voice Of surprising range, VOL
Juno ana sweetness. IN her rendition
81 "Mooniight. Starlight" by Gilberte
this was shown.
It was a. splendid concert. such as
to delight the hearts OF music lovers
and Augusta folks are aware, as well
as other Maine folks. of the purpose
of William Il. Chapman to give the
best in music. It has been said that
William K. Chapman is better appre-
ciated out Of the state than he is here,
but that cannot lie true for he is loved
by many and admired by all in his un-
relcntin~ efforts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

Because of the apparent disregard
by some people of quarantine regula :
tons which are now in force AT tho
house numbered 80 Mill street, where
there is a case OF smallpox, it has been
found necessary to place man on
guard there both during the days and
nights. The patient came from Cam
ada to Augusta and the physicians
state that the case is the most pro-
nounced type of the disease that has
Vet made its appearance in the city
this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

The incorporators of the Augusta
General hospital will hold their an
nual meeting at 80 this evening in
the aldermen's room az City hall. at
which it is desired that there be a
good attendance. The business of the
meeting will include the receipt and
action upon the reports Of the diff
ferent committees of tho corporation
the election of officers for the ensuing
year 'he election OF new members of
the corporation and the transaction OF
any other business that NAV legally
come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
VERNON STILES. TENOR.
HERE SATURDAY EVENING
With Florence Anderson Otis. the
Brilliant Soprano. Nicholas Garagu
ST, the Famous Russian Violinist, and
William r. Chapman. at the Piano
Gives Delightful Concert at City Hall

The singing soldier, Vernon Stiles,
tall and splendid in his olive drab uni
FORM sang and talked, telling stories
Of camp life. Saturday evening at the
City hall. Other artists on the pro
gram were Florence Anderson Otis.
who has a beautiful soprano voice,
Nicholas Garagusi. the Russian violin
list, and William r. Chapman, who has
done so much for Maine in musical
advantages. The hall was cold and the
fingers and hands of the artists must
have been numb but the concert was
all that was anticipated. Much to the
pleasure of all Mr.. Chapman did not
have to make the announcement that
Mr.. Stiles singing would be omitted
because Of a bad cold. Owing to this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

The state Laboratory Of Hygiene.
which had for some time past been 10
Gated III TIE new rurinton building at
/ the south end Of Water street. has been
removed to the cast side Of the river
and has taken up its new quarters On
tie state hospital grounds in the two
story building north OF the 3urleigh
pavilion. near the north entrance of the
grounds. The building occupied by the
laboratory was one Of those used as
quarters for some of tho officers in the
old arsenal days. and is reached by way
of Arsenal street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
Funeral Of Mrs. Ellen Eastman

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Ellen Eastman were held at ? O'CLOCK
sunday afternoon at 105 Sewall street
Rev. a. Francis Walch Of the Win
throp Street Universalist church Off
ciating in the presence of many friends
The remains were placed in the re
ceiving tomb at Oak Grove cemetery
the bearers being James Lawrence
Wallace kimball, Guy Lancy and How
ard Eastman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

Misses Mary and Margaret DALEY. who
Lave been passing vacation at their
Tome in this city. LEFT on Saturday for
New York to resume their studies at the
Sacred Heart convent. They were ac-
companied by their sister Katherine, who
will be their guest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

The installation Of the otficers-elect
ii I>"nncbcr Lodge, 80: PSI, y. f.. O.
r. viii he held on Tuesday evening
IAN. -, at Grand Army hall. The in
sjallinc officer will be Mrs. Flora Whit
inG Of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

Small straight chairs are needed for Red
Cross hospital supplies work at the alder
mems room. city hall. viii anybody who
has such chair TO loan, no matter how
ordinary it may he, send it to the room,
or notify Mrs. r II. Bodwell. phone 20.
The room is open all day Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday. and Friday after
noon this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

The collection taken yesterday at the
Green street Methodist Sunday school foy'
The relief Of starving Armenians and Sy-
rians totalled so. Sunday schools
throughout the State have been taking
collections for the cause, but it is doubt
full if any contribution 40 generous has
been made by a school of equal size.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

I.AMcclot Cooper left saturday evening
for Brockton. Mass. where he will make
two days visit with relatives before go
ing TO Newport 10 resume his training for
the naval service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

Miss Mabel Little OF augusta has
been the guest Of her mother. Mrs.
George l.. Knight OF Pine street, this
N-crk.--PortIaud Sunday Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

Mrs. Lucinda T. Merrill passed away
SUNDAY morning at her home, "A Myr-
tie street, aged 76 years. One sister
Mrs Frances 4. Towle, with whom
Mrs. Merrill made her home, survives.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

Mrs. !. II. Chamberlain and daughter
catherine al .,sbury Park, y. j.. are Wis
i;ing Mrs. Chanberlain's parents, MI and
Mrs w f.. Iiutchns, 10 Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
LOCAL NOTICE

There will be an interesting program OF
Nictrola music given at the home Of Mrs.
Lenda!l Titcomb, S. Stone street, Tuesday
afternoon, Jan. Is, at go o'clock. Admis-
sion - cents, for the benefit of the East
SIDE Association. Come and bring your
knitting. jan1eda
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

Miss Helen Thomas OF Maiden.
Mass, is visiting i'll the city as the
guest Of the Misses Inez and Mary
Creighton on Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

Mrs. NJ A. Merrill. who has been pass
Ing several weeks with friends in Au-
gusta went saturday to Portland for an
extended stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

Alton Ware, who has been mem
Der Of the Journal linotype force, lcf'
Saturday for G1olyoke. Mass. to take
a position with The iolyoke Telegram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

George II. Macomber has returned
from a business trip of few days IN
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

Thomas j. Quirion, j.. and Charles w.
Hopkins went on Saturday to Portland on
business connected with National Frater-
nal Society for the Deaf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

Miss Arlettie Tibbetts went Saturday t.
cape Porpoise to visit her parents for J
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14

W. 7. Reynolds Of Winslow was .
visitor Saturday il Augusta ON mat
ter:; of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-14
Monday, January "a, 1918.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. Nellie Croker, 10 West Crescent
street, is i'll with neuritis