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The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-06
SUSPECTS MURDER
Lee Thierer of Manhattan to Investi-
gate Fathers Death in X. c.

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. SIN spite
of the fact that coroner's jury found
Edward Thierer. Manhattan. Kan.
stocknan. found dead in the runway
at Union station here Thursday MORN
ing to have met death thru accident. q
son. Lee Thierer stated today he be-
ieves his father was murdered. He has
engaged detectives on the case. Autt-
critics are arranging for a further In
.vestigation soon.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-06
CLARK RENOMiNATED
Speaker of House Had No Opposition
in Primaries Today.

Montgomery, Mo-, Aug. 6.-Speaker
Champ Clark, for the thirteenth time,
was renominated for congress in the
Democratic primary in this district to-
day without opposition.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-06
JUNK MIDLAND?
Colorado Read Refuses Chance
To Be Taken Over.
Officials Declare They viii Tear
Up Track for Junk.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Barring fur
ther action by the United States dis
trict court at-Denver, the Colorado K
Midland railroad will be junked. Off
cials of the road declared today. after
refusing offers of the railroad admin
istration to take over the line.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-06
Meriden Votes II. S. Bonds.

2 Meriden, Kan, Aug 6.-A count of
the ballots, last night showed that
Meriden and vicinity had cast five to
one ballot for the new rural township
high school and the $4,000 bonds nee
essary to buy the site and build the
building. The district compriZes some
~ sections of land in three counties.
with a total valuation of around two
millions of dollars.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-06
LOSS REPORTED 1,214
American Casualties So Far Announced
in Present Drive Reach 1900 Mark.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Four hundred
and ninety-eight American casualties
were reported back from the Franco
American drive in five lists made pub
lie today. They included 358 army
troops a 40 marines.
American casualties thus far an
nounced from the Franco-American
push total 1,214. AS rapidly as they
can be complied at the war depart
ment they are being given out and
more probably will be announced
today.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-06
FRENCH HONOR PERSHING
Poincaire Bestows Upon Him the
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor.

With the American Armies in
France, Aug 6.-President Poincaire
personally decorated General PERISH
ing with the grand cross of the legion
of honor this morning in impressive
military ceremonies at Am erican gen.
eral Headquarters.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-06
SUB CREWS REVOLT?
Rumors Tell of Mutiny and Execution
of a Number of Sailors.

Amsterdam, Aug. 6--Rumors have
been received here that some of the
crews of the German submarines at
WiIhelmshaven revolted and that a
number of sailors were executed.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-06

Paris Aug 6-The German ,ong-
range bombardment of Paris was con-
tinued today.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-06
Vote From Camps.

In event the vote for several offices
should be close-and there is every
reason to expect some close contests
from tvdays crowded entries-the
state may be compelled to await the
official returns from the army camps.
Nearly $4,000 Kansans in twenty-four
CONTINUED on Page TwoD
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-06

THE best way to fight this corn Kill.
ing weather is to build a siIo.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-06

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair. Continued high tempera-
lures tonight and Wednesday.
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16

troops destroyed French sugar mills. Thanks to the French rationing sys- tenn the annual consumption has been cut to eco 00o tons, according to re ports reaching the United States Food Administration. Before the war France had aH average sugar crop of about 750.ooo tons of sugar and had some left over for export
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16
MOUNTAIN HOME.

W. H. Mayes and family have nov led to MeAlister, Okla
 Foster Williams was in this part last week buying cattle
 Inman Clark visited relatives around Pennington last week.
 School is doing reasonably well con- sidering sore arms and hot weather.
 Curtis Neill went out to springdale Saturday to have some dental work done
 James White and family of Clifty spent last week with his sister, Mrs. John Gayer.
 Mrs. Jamie Gulwell of Goshen visited with relatives at this place Saturday night and Sunday
 Misses Minnie and Rosa Garrett and Elsie Gayer attended the music party at Joe Heads Saturday night.
 Dan Mayes and family left for their home at Wagoner, Okla, Saturday. af- ter weeks visit with his mother.
 Mrs. Lee Hayes and son returned to their home at Braggs. Okla, after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Oxford
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16
Must Use No More Than Two Pounds Per Person a Month if the Present Meagre Allied Sugar Ration
 Is Maintained.
Stocks Will Be Short Until Beginning of New
 Year-Ration May Be Enlarged Then.

Two pounds Of susar a month-haif | 6 pound week-Jhat IS the sugar n tion the [. $ Feed Adninlsrrat v ? has asked every American to observe until January I, 1919. in order to uste sure there shall he enough for saF Army and Navy. for the Allied arnlsss and for the civilians Of those uaJiogs.
 By New Years the world sugar kit- uatien will De relieved somewhat hy the new crop. Cuban sugar Of diis years crop will be arriving in IFS country.
 Every available sugar source will the drawn on by the Food Administrator during the next winter months 10 mSa- tain sufficient stocks here 10 keep Zap our national sugar supply. During Dc tober the first American beet susar will arrive in the markets. By He middle of November some of our Lot isiana cane crop will be available. All of this sugar and more may be needed to keep this nation supplied on a re dGced ration and to safeguard the Al lied sugar ration from still further
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16

of CIaremore, Okla, visited few days in Habberton.
 Habberton has not been able 10 se- cure 8 teacher for the fall term of school at this place so far.
 Jennings Bryan, Chesley and Alvin Stobaugh are cleaning off the grave yard at this place this week. Wesley. Oxford and wife of Esta- cade. Texas. are visiting with the'- daughter. Mrs. James Byrd.
 There has been 8 series of meetings going on al the Christian church Bro Fields of Texas, is doing the preach ing.
 Mrs. Oscar Saffel and babies of Abilene, Texas are visiting Mrs. Saf- feIs parents, Mr. and Mrs. ". Slaugk- ter
 N. Slaughter and family and Mrs. Oscar Saffel visited Sunday with Mir and Mrs. Solon Henson of Shady Grove
 F. Ii. Stobaagh and Earl Harp who are going with the Harp and Stobaugh thresher spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks.
 Miss Maud Harp of Sonora spent Saturday night and Sunday with her uncle. P. 4. Harp and attended church al fife Christian church.
 Herbert Boyd and wife q Santa Anna, Calf. visited MT. and Mrs. C. o. Trammel last week. They came from California in their car
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16

reduction. h Europe the present ra- tion ls already reduced to minimum.
 Our Situation. The situation which the United States faces in its efforts to maintain a fair disIrlbation Of sugar to the Al lied world is as follows:
 Sugar supplies throughout the coun- try. n homes, stcresr factories and bakeries are at low ebb. We must make increased sugar shipments to the Allies.
 Production of American beet and Louisiana cane crops have been disap- pointing.
 Porto Rico crops have been cur. tailed.
 Immense sugar stocks in Java can not be reached on account of the ship ping shortage: ships are needed for troop movements and munitions.
 Army and Navy sugar requirements have increased as well as those from the Allies.
 Most industries using sugar have hao their allotment reduced by one-half some will receive no sugar.
 Households should make every ef. fort 10 preserve the fruit crop without sugar, or with small amounts of sugar Later, when the sugar supply is laFg CT, tie canned fruit may be sweetenee as Il is used.
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16
r..d.y. August Is. ,,,,

turn around the same. wbs, proceed as before on the r;as. as side of the street. f'ght hsa
 Section 10. In pasxi,.
 going in the same directs; q Feht shall pass to the left of suss S,i o'''ss as nearly as possible to tba a ssaies i the street. e eeate, <
 Section II. That all ne,.
 ing vehicles on streets eoassa' soas aaa, crowded with other vehicles sss . trlans, shall drive very slovIr ra' psiss drivlng a motor vehicle shall es,s ,5' saa ! lower gear nd move ver, 1Aase and Ii neeessry, come to full s..a allow such vehicles and naas..-s a s's; clear the way. isns . Section 12. All cars shah, at an angle of 45 degrees. ssi s Pa'ss4i wheels be no further from X. ,l'T ', walk or curbing than one foot ~ a'
 Section 13. That it shall k. :. duty of the marshal Of said ~. t cause the curbing of the yg.;, - | tions and portions of Emma ''.s ss x on which no vehicle shall bs .1'sas ~ to stop, to be painted a bright s,s' v color. 4' fes
 Section II. That while rp, the city of springdaIe. po combustion engine driving - vehicle shall be allowed to evs.-., ss' the open air but shall be made ' : 7 haust through an efficient mofrIs. ! ' ' which the noise of the exbanx. s..sl ! be deadened.
 Section 15. Motor Vehicles sb.pk driven through the streets in ful manner, and shall not be dr;vs, !. persons incompetent to handle s,,. or by persons under the age If teen tl6) years, unless accona.n;.i by parents or competent driver Section l6. All persons yiol,,,. any of the provisions of this ordin.,.. shall be deemed guilty of a ni,i. meanor, and upon conviction tbsrso, shall be fined in any sum of no. l.,. than one dollar ts1.001 nor more tbs, twenty-five dollars (s25.00) for ea4 offence.
 Section r. That ali ordinances q parts of ordinances 1T conflict xa this ordinance is hereby repealed. ar this ordinance shall be in force frVu and after it's passage, approFal sa publication.
 Approved: Ghas. l. Smyer, Mayor
 Attest: J. J. Banks, Recorder. Published in The Springdale NeEs this 18th day of August, 1918.
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16
BENTON COUNTS Qu0IA

Bentonville. Ark, Aug. l2-7a following Is men have been eaIIed ty the local board to fill the eounty's Fae- "a to leave here August 26 for For Riley. Kan:
 Steve Anderson, R. H. Zitte, GsH R. Diehl, William S Hester. SAsn Springs; William A. Rakes, vsns Rife, William E. Jackson, Ernre Asher. Benton@ille; Claud A. Lonis- gin. Charles P. Woods, David I. Browning, Decatur; Ernest H. LOFe less, Sulphur Springs; Arlie L Pna, Lowell; Jesse F. Nichols, Garfehi William Quinton, PeeateIo, ldah, James w. Harris, Pea Ridge; John ' Jones, Gentry; Tilford Kirby, Genis' ton.
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16
HOLD UP!!

We want your REPAIR WORK.
 You can't get by" if your cars out of fix. Might as well drive by and let us put 1t in good shape.
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16
APPLEBY.

Mrs. Win Dunlevie of Wyrnan visit ed Friday with Mrs. R c. Phillips. Lettie and Cricket Fausett have gone to Hewitt Springs to work in the canning factory.
 We had a nice shower this after noon fTuesdayl which will help the tomato crop quite lot.
 Mrs Jim Graven's and two children Grace and Merle of San Bernardino. Calf, are here visiting relatives,
 There is quite lot of work being done on the road between here and Fayetteville They have put in two new eulverts.
 The pie supper was postponed on account of the serious illness of Mrs. W. L. Payne. They have not yet de- cided when 1t will be.
 The singing school will begin at Appleby next Sunday night, August 18th. It Is free school and every one Is invited to attend.
 Mrs. Lemons and children returned to their home in Dallas after visiting with the formers father, Mr Akers, for the past three weeks.
 Mr and Mrs Alfred Payne and chil- dren of7 San Bernardino, Calf, and Mrs. Shuler of Joplin, are here visit ing Mr. and Mrs. W E. Payne.
 Ava Finch who left with the draft ed boys on June 24th, has been pro- noted to Sergeant and is also coach ing one hundred and fifty privates in rifle practice. He was made corporal in two weeks after he arrived at Camp Pike. We all hope that in an- other month that 1t will be Capt. Finch instead of Sergeant.
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16
HABBER RTON.

G. W. Forrest has moved his family to Goshen.
 Marvin sherrod left last week for Washington.
 Grandma Arnold is on the sick lis; at this writing.
 John Nelson left for Claremore, Ok lahoma on business Saturday. Rev Elledge filled his regular ap- pointment here Sunday afternoon. ]. B Mairs who has been Tn Wash. ton for some time has returned home. N. NJ. Miller left last week fo, Wawika, Okla, to visit his daughter Miss Stesa F. Nelson left lasf week for Wynan where she will teacf school.
 Leslie Brooks and wife visited witf MT and Mrs. F. M Brooks Of Sonora Sunday.
 Miss Ola Jones Spent last weel with her sister. Mrs. F. l. Brooks ot Sonora
 John Mitchell Of Yinita. Okla, Is. visiting old friends around Habbertor this week
 Mrs. Jodie Ferguson is visiting he, sons, Harve and Will Ferguson and at- tending church.
 Frank Frost left today Monday for Vinita, Okla, to visit with rela- tiyes at that place.
 Mr and Mrs. G. O. Trammel and family visited with relatives at Rich land View Sunday.
 Mrs. Della Nelson and Mir. Landio
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16
SILENT GROVE

Nellie Smith is numbered with tht sick.
 4 good rain would be welcome 1T this vicinity.
 4. W. Smith is on the sick list at this writing.
 Robert Gaston IS sick with typhoid fever at this writing.
 Miss Winnie Cliner of Rogers spent a few days recently with Miss Mil dred Smith.
 School opened at this place the first Monday in this month with Mrs. Mary Cooper as teacher.
 Mir. and Mrs. Newt White spent Sat urday night and Sunday with T J. White and family.
 VIII King and Will Smith started 10 Texas Sunday night 10 visit with rel atiyes a few days
 Ray Smaller, W II Ralston- F. II. Lowry and T. J. White made bus mess trip to Bentonvilie Sunday. Miss Mildred Smith visied with friends al Spring Greek Saturday night and Sunday and attended church.
 Nr. and Mrs. Tom RaIston were visiting in this neighborhood Sunday. J. B. Wiseman and wife were visit ing with friends in this vicinity Mon day.
 Golden Rod.
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16
DON'T LIKE IT.

h making mention of the proposed change in the mail route from Spring dale to Huntsville, the Democrat con cllaes as follows:
 = So, you see how Huntsville is to .,t her mail. How do you think you piI lie t? The Democrat very much prefers the old way but is not dispos- ed 10 object to the new arrangement until We learn that our daily papers and much of our other mail will reach us day late Then we're going to kick ;nd We guarantee that l0l De. cent ef our people are going to kick.
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16
FOUR MEN SELECTED FOR
 TEXAS L. DETACHMENT

Four Washington county regis trants have volunteered for the army automobile school to be held at Tex as University and will leave on Aug ust 2l for Austin, Texas They are: Lyle L. Bryan. Winton (. Davis. Har- ry Ewalt and Charles R. Whitten. all of Fayetteville.
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16

Less talk, more work, great speed. will win the war.
The Springdale news., 1918-08-16

France must import sugar today, most of t from this side of the ocean, because the largest portion of French sugar beet land is in German hands
 AS result. the French people have been placed on sugar ration Of about IS pounds year for domestic use a pound and half a month. This photograph ~hows how the Gelynan
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07
Service and Satisfaction

THAT OUR GUARANTEE IS REAL AND GENUINE IS A FACT SUB STANTIALLY PROVEN BY THE OWNERS OF OUR CARS.
 THAT OUR PRICES ARE 25 PER CENT LOWER IS A FACT, EVEN MORE EASILY PROVEN.
 DON'T FAIL TO SEE OUR LINE, YOU CAN'T LOSE, AND YOU MIGHT SAVE A LOT OF MONEY. ;.
 A PARTIAL LIST FOLLOWS: 1917 OVERLAND, LIKE NEW $ 7oJ 1917 OVERLAND S54, LIKE
 NEW .-......-. ..-.........S 800 1917 OVERLAND s5-6. LIKE
 NEW ........ .--s SUD 1917 WILLYS- SIX. LIKE NEW. s12OO 1917 HUDSON SUPER SIX .....s122O 1917 FORD ROADSTER ........s $50 1916 FORD TOURING .....s 325 1916 OVERLAND S3 ROADSTER $ 450 1917 OVERLAND COUNTRY 1916 OVERLAND ss TOURING. SSo 1915 OVERLAND 80 TOURING. $ 800 1915 STUDEBAKER TOURING. $ 400
 ALL CARS OVERHAULED, RE- PAINTED. GOOD TIRES AND SUB STANTIALLY GUARANTEED
 TERMS IF DESIRED. DISCOUNTS FOR CASH
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07
OPPORTUNITIES TODAY

OPPORTUNITIES TODAY $ 70O-Big Lot With Small House-E.
 Culver St-Easy Terms. $ S0o-East Evergreen-Lot 70x190-
 East Moreland St.
 s140O-Corner Lot 99x200-Facing N.
 Central Ave.-Lots of Shade. s220O-Little Chicken Ranch of 3
 Acres-House-G Well of
 Water-Bearing Orchard-Land
 Fenced and in Alfalfa and
 Grain-Best of Soils Miles
 North.
 S3750-Modern Brick Home-Facing
 South Upon East Roosevelt
 Big Lot-Move Right In. s4200-One of the Pretty and Attract
 i've Homes of Phoenix-New
 Garage-Nice Lawn-Lots of
 Roses and Shrubbery-Big Lot
 and Close to N. Central Ave-
 Terms to Responsible People
 Immediate Possession. s410O-3 Year Old Modern Brick With
 WQltG cement T lIllSIl-N- etIiu
 D. Solar Heater-Oakland, 2
 Blocks North Capitol. $4500-Las Palmas Home-Just West
 of N. Central Ave.-Big Lot
 With Modern Brick of s Rooms
 and 2 Screen Sleeping Torches
 Hardwood Floors Garage
 and Shade Trees-Will be Sold
 Upon the Home Builders Plan-Move in at once-Worth
 s5000.
 S4750--A Very Attractive and Modern Home of Brick with White Ce- ment Finish--Large Lot-Nice Lawn-Garage and Chicken Yard-Completely and Taste fully Furnished-No Sick Have Lived in the House-Immediate Possession-Terms to Respon- sible People-Best Buy We Have-Will Sell Without Fur niture.
 | 5O0-North Central Ave. Home-3 Acres With Modern 3-Year-Old
 House Outbuildings- Shade and hrubbery-Terms to Re sponsible People.
 | NEW HOUSES-The Home Builders are Finishing Some New Bung- allows on E. Willetta St.-Mod- ern in all Details-N. & D. So lar Heater-Ready to Occupy 10 Per Cent Cash and Balance Payable Monthly GREENE & GRIFFIN l Phone 1904 123 N. First Ave
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07

31 ACRES, well, tank. engine, woven wire fence, 8 fields now in barley, about 6 miles west; first class water rights. s225 per acre. $4000 cash, balance to suit. See JOHNSTON, 31 North First Ave. If
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07

160 ACRES at s150.o0 per acre; eight room house, large barn, 20 acres alfalfa
 140 acres in cotton; easy terms. Tenn pleton, g N. First Ave. T
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07

SIX ROOMS, two screen porches. P. D. bungalow near high school. An opportunity to buy a home at your own price. See it.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07
For Sale Real Estate

| FOR SALE-Ten acres; house, well, engine; ideal for chicken ranch; two miles west of Tempe. Box STA, Hay
 den AriZ If
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07
For Sale Real Estate

COME TO MESA FOR SALE-175 acres, miles north east of Mesa City, 40 acres al-
 falfa, balance in cotton; well fenced, hay barn, stock barns and corralls, good house and water system and lighting plant, hay scales, fine shade, soil sandy loam; ideal ranch
 and home place. Price and terms on application. l FOR LAND near Mesa see
 KELLY Y-DIEHL-ALLEN REAL ESTATE AND LOANS MESA, ARIZ. If
 NICE FIVE ACRES Of 1and, all in good clean alfalfa; 21s miles from center Of town, northeast: for sale at a bargain; terms Phone 1J2 If CHOICE BELLA VISTA LOT at sacrifice. Box 1922 Republican r
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07
For Sale = Real Estate

FOR SALE-By owner, 5 acres, close in. Phone sl40. D FOR SALE-By owner, acres, F mile north of Mcdowell on Park Road.
 blk
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07

A BEAUTIFUL Groom P. D. brick bungalow near capitol.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07
WORTH THE PRICE
For Sale Houses

BRICK HOUSE, near library, S3500, on terms; fine renting property Moore x Hayes, 34 North Center. pI NINE ROOM BRICK, 3 lots, on a cornear near state capitol; shade, fruit trees. For a quick sale, s2500. See Johnston. S1 N. 1st Ave. n
 $500 CASH and $50 per month buys a modern room brick near state cap itol. Full size lot cement walks and porches. See Johnston, 31 N. 1st Ave.
 If
 BRICK HOUSE, pebble dashed, rooms, bath and screen room, nicely finished hardwood floors. s300.00 down, BPS a month. 1150 E. Fillmore St. bs
 FOR SALE-By owner, modern bun galow in Capitol Addition. Phone $40.
 FOR SALE-New four room frame house and three lots at a great bar gain, and on terms to suit. See this before it is gone. Ask Dibble, 11S N. 1st Ave. with Griffin Alone. D
 FIVE ROOM furnished house for rent, close to carline. $45 monthly. Phone 27S9. It A BEAUTIFUL Groom P D. brick bungalow near capitol.
 SIX ROOMS, two screen porches. P. D. bungalow near high school l An opportunity to buy a home at your own price. See it.
 FIVE ROOM frame bungalow, lot 60x2O0, just off Central avenue, Forth. Among the roses and trees. Price $2,OOO; $500 cash: balance terms.
 A BEAUTIFUL bungalow on Palm Lane. If you see it, it will give you a thrill to possess it. Price $4,200; s1,200 cash will handle.
 DOUBLE HOUSE on East Adams, close in, s2,5O0 $500 cash will l handle. Live in one side and rent the other. which will pay the month ly payments.
 | GROOM brick bungalow, just off | Central avenue, on East Morelanu |, built-in features, hardwood floors, and there are more beautiful mod ! crate priced houses in the imme- diate neighborhood than any place | in Phoenix. Worth a powerful lot and priced at only $4,500. Is cheap Let us show you.
 Our automobile will call for you.
 Phone or see
 DIR. CRECELIUS
 | with CITY SALES DEPARTMENT TOLLESON LAND X CATTLE CO l II West Adams St. Phone 42S2 | r l OWNER will sell fine house cheap | Good location. Terms. Box 12S9, Re publican. A MODERN Groom house, good To- cation, at a bargain. Box 12S5, Re- publican. FOR SALE BY OWNER-One two story brick, cement plastered house | ten rooms and large screen room, al modern and close in, good garage Price $S00000. Reasonable terms. Ad. 1 dress Box l24S Arizona Penr hIican
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07

lS0 ACRES FOR COTTON, partly in cultivation; 4-room house, barn, dairy house, corral, chicken house; two good wells; 315 miles south Of Scottsdale;
 price for 8 quick sale, S100.00 an acre. Inquire at SIP West Washington St, Phoenix n
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07

FOR SALE-135O A. 94O A. in alfalfa and barley. Balance in brush. Can be put in without much expense; price s1S0. 900, including 1$0 head good grade of Holstein COWS and yearlings. Farm implements, wagons, hay baler, thrashing machine and work teams enough to run the place as it stands. Terms, one-t third cash; balance one and two years at per cent interest. Phone 1724. Lone Star Land & Cattle Co.,, office 15 N. Central Ave. Y. L. Holmes, Mgr bs
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07
For Sale or Exchange
WILL EXCHANGE

WILL EXCHANGE
 City income porperty, for close-in modern country home.
 Restaurant building and fixtures for automobile. Small house and large lot for better place. close in, and pay the difference. Phone 1890. D
Arizona republican., 1918-01-07

FIVE ROOM frame bungalow lot 60x200, just off Central avenue, Forth. Among the roses and trees Price $2,000; $500 cash: balance terms.