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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
GENERAL WOOD SAYS CLASS
ONE MEN SHOULD DRILL.

That Glass ! men begin drilling
now in order to have that advantage
when called to camp, has been adj
vocated by General Wood of Camp
Funston. Men with some know
ledge will be given preference in
non-commissioned officerships, said
General Wood. "And 1t is advisable
that each town or city give this care
full consideration.
"The men who are in Class OF
the draft will have a rare oppor-
tunitv of advancement in the army
If they take training before they are
called, that is If each city and town
will adopt the plan" declared Cap
tain Will Green today.
at is the trained men and the ex
perienced men who get the bes
places, and every man who is in thu
draft should take this training If i
is offered.
General Wood has merely made
this suggestion, and If it is FOLLOWED
out as he has advocated 1t, the tim'
and period of getting the men fittet
for the service will be shortened con
Siderable"
The largest per cent Of the men II
Glass will probably be called som
time this year and an opportunity t.
learn something of army trainin
before being called will be apprecia
ted, especially by those who are like
" to be called any time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
RED CROSS MEETINGS HAVE
BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL.

The week of Red Cross meetings
in the county closed after a most
successful series. Every meeting
was held on time; every speaker was
at the place assigned and all made
effective and helpful talks. At
every one of the twenty meetings
held was a large audience, usually
limited by. the capacity of the hall.
The War Fund association expresses
its appreciation of the work and also
of that of the singers who have
given loyal service. 1t was through
out a successful week and did much
good The township vice presidents
assisted materially and had every ar
rangement complete.
The following speakers deserve
credit for their efforts: Rev. DR..
Blayney, Rev C. l.. Hovgard. Rev.
C. F. Rose, C. S. Crawford, c. e.
Rugh, S. S. Smith, G. G. Wyandt, M.
II Malott, p. w. Heath, c. II. Ewald,
j. w. Howe, e. l.. Garrett, Bruce
Hurd, w. c.. Grigg, G. A. Rogers
w. S. Robb, j. II. Engle, Mrs. B. z
Kelly, Mrs II. L. Humphrey, Mrs
J. M. Gleissner, Miss Myrrl Rodney
Miss Irene Dean. The quartette'
led by Miss Grace Peters, Aller
Kaufman, Mrs. C. NJ. Hobbs, Miss
Flora Snider and Mrs. w. d. Zieg
Ter all gave helpful assistance ant
added to the interest Of these meet
ings.
Cars were furnished by many o
the speakers and singers. Others WIFI
gave motor service we're: M. e
Whitney, Karl Riddle, P. c. Red
man, II. NJ Howard, r. e. Coulson
Mrs. J. L. Rodney, II. L. Humphrey
A. L. Eshelman, A. S. Blair, DR.. B
e. Kelley, James CARVE, G. w. Gan
and J. e. Johntz
The loyal good will with everyon
took part and carried out assignee
duties made the work successful
from every point Of view and ind
cations are that Dickinson will 6
over the top much more quickly be
cause of their efforts.-C. NJ. HaI
ger, Manager Speakers Bureau.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
HIGH SCHOOL To BE RUSH
ED To COMPLETION NOW.
Board Has Let Nearly All Contracts
Already.

The new Abilene high school
building win be rushed to complet-
ion and II is believed that the stu
dents will occupy II by the middle OF
the next school term. Some uncer-
tainty as TO whether or not the gov
eminent would restrict the use or
materials for building the school was
expressed at first but since the Abb
lene high school is already we'll I'M
der construction II will undoubtedly
be completed.
Junction City intended to build a
new high school but will be restrict
ed because OF the scarcity of mater
falls and OF transportation. A twenty
story building was to be built In
Kansas City but II will have to wait
until the end of the war now. Con-
tractor Peterson for the Abilene
high school has placed many orders
acting under the advice of the ar
chitect at Kansas City. Much mater
ial is being assembled on the ground
now. Then too the bonds for the
Abilene high school were voted In
October 1916, long before war was
declared.
The school board held two meet
ings Tuesday and Wednesday and
placed more contracts. Nearly all
the contracts have been let now and
practically the only thing to be Sc
lected now is the style of roofing.
Mr.. Sweezy of Manhattan, to whom
the electric wiring contract had been
let, notified the board that he had
made an error in his contract and
could not sign it on the specified
time. The board then let the con-
tract to the next bidder which is the
Kansas City Electric Co., of Kansas
City.
The Abilene Mercantile Company
was awarded the contract for the
finishing hardware. The board has
already the hardware and II will be
packed and put aside. This will
protect the board against any raise
in price of hardware.
The contract for painting the
black boards was given to Mr.. Pet
erson, the building contractor. The
plumbing contract was let to the
Hickman Heating Co., Of Kansas
City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
THOUGHT SOLOMON MAN
TRIED TO ESCAPE DRAFT

Sheriff Sherman received word
from a Solomon resident that a man
in that town had failed to register
and that he was about q years old.
The same resident said boy who
claimed he supported his mother
and was placed in class three, did
not provide for her at all.
Sheriff Sherman and County At
torney Bischoff investigated the mat
ter and found the draft evader"
was 35 years of age and Cooked it
too" The young man, however, is
not supporting his mother and may
be placed in Glass /.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
LETTERS SHOULD BE
RETURNED AT ONCE.

The local board received orders
this morning to send the AZ men to
Camp Funston on May rs and also
received official orders to send a
men to Camp Logan, Colo, during
the week Of May 20 to June 2.
Miss Mary Meuli, chief clerk of
the board, mailed letters to all class
one men instructing them to fill out
and sign a statement If they we're
actually engaged in farming. These
statements should be returned to the
board at once as the selection OF
men for the May rs call is being
held up for these answers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
TAMPA GETS ELECTRICITY
FROM THE ABILENE PLANT.

The town of Tampa this week
made a contract for electric current
and will have twenty street lights as
well as residence and power service.
This will be furnished and distrib-
uted by the Riverside Power & Light
Co., which also furnishes the current
for Hope, Lincolnville, Lost Springs
and Ramona. The company now has
thirty-two towns and Camp Funston
on its service lines. Tampa is to be
congratulated on fits progressive
ness.-Hope Dispatch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
FOUR WENT TO MANHATTAN
Reams and Gasswint We're Two abb
lene Boys.

Walter Reams of Abilene, Oliver
Gasswint of Abilene, Clyde Perkins
of Chapman and Lyman Gessell of
Enterprise left for Manhattan Thurs
day noon to take special training
for the army. The four are in class
one Of the draft and will be induct-
ed into the service as soon as they
reach Manhattan.
Mr.. Reams was battery service
man in Abilene and is quite efficient
in electrical work. Mr.. Gasswint is
an experienced mechanic. Clyde
Perkins is a tool dresser and Mr..
Gessell an experienced mechanic.
These four Dickinson men will be
valuable for special service.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
MAN THOUGHT HE DID
NOT HAVE TO REGISTER.

Arthur Joe Cullins Of Harrington
was discharged from the navy on
June &c, 1917, after four months
service. Friends informed him that
he did not have to register, espec-
tally since he had been discharged
because of physical disqualifications.
County Attorney Bischoff notified the
man to come to Abilene and Friday
he registered and filled out his ques-
tionnaire. This makes 2,301 regis
trants in this county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
Il. HI. SMITHS FATHER
DIED IN CALIFORNIA.

B. H. Smith, received a telegram
from San Diego, Calf, telling of the
death of his father, j. H. Smith, on
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Smith was
II years Of age and was we'll known
in Abilene, having visited his son
here several times. He was in the
wholesale grocery business at Coffey-
vile for many years and the body
will be taken there for burial. Mr..
and Mrs. B. H. Smith left for Coffey-
VILE to attend the funeral.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
New UndersheriR.

George Armstrong has been APP
pointed undersheriff for the county
by Sheriff Sherman to succeed Guy
Sherman who resigned to join the
navy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23

Rutherford Peterson was the high
point winner in the Y. M. c. A. track
and field meet held at Salina last
He took firsts in the so,
100 and 220 dashes. His time Of Ill
in the 100 was remarkable consider
ing the strength of the wind.-En-
terprise Push.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
Pure Bred License No. $50
The Young Percheron Stallion
RRJNGHAM 120064

BRINGHAM 12O064
BRINGHAM was foaled in 1914
ia black with star. and was sired py
General 27O77, dam olivet b7SlS:
He is a very promising individual OF
GOOD bone and action.
Both Of the above stations Will
make the season of 1918 at the home
harm. 4 miles east Of Manchester AZ
the Tom Bower farm.
TERMS: S12 to insure colt 70
stand and suck for Leber, and slO
for Bringham. Mare sold or not re-
turned regularly will be held Tor the
insurance. Care will be taken to pro
vent accidents but will not be TO
sponsible should any occur.
A fne Jack win also make tne
stand at the same place. $40 Tor
.1n -. :. 4wSt
wv. DOVER. Ar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
Proper Food for Weak stomachs.

Proper Food for Weak Stomachs'
The proper food for one man may
be ell wrong for another. Every one
should adopt a diet suited to his age
and occupation. Those who have
weak stomachs need to be especially
careful and should eat slowly and
masticate their food thoroughly, It
Is also important that they keep their
bowels regular. When they become
constipated or when they feel duli
and stupid after eating, they shouio
take Chamberlain Tablets 70
strengthen the stomach and move
the bowels. They are easy to take ana
pleasant in effect ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
Graduates May 20.

James Robson, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. B. Robson of this city, viii
graduate from the Wentworth Mill
tary Academy at Mexico, Mo-, on
May 20. He attended Abilene high
school three years and the academy
one year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
rrrr 9 9
SOCIAL DOINGS OF THE WEEK
--rrrcc s 3 8 3 8

Mrs. Austin Miller was hostess 10
the Ladies Rural Club on Thursday
afternoon. May 16. The afternoon
was spent in sewing and knitting for
the Red Cross. Those present were
Mrs. Bedwell, Mrs. Cooley, Mrs.
Johnson, Mrs. Middleton, Mrs.
Hauptman, Mrs. sleichter, Miss Reba
Johnson, Mrs. Zook. Mrs. Young,
Mrs. Pryor, Mrs. Miller and Mrs.
McSweeney and Miss Viyien SLEIGH
ter. who we're taken in as new mem
bers. Mrs. Miller of Abilene was
visitor. Mrs. Miller served dainty
refreshments after which the club
adjourned to meet in two weeks with
Mrs. Pryor.
Kemp-Putsch.
o. L. Putsch and Laura Kemp
were married by Probate Judge Tap
pen today Mr.. Putsch's home is In
Abilene and he is employed at the
Lamonte, Mo. They will reside in
this city.
The Ladies' Aid of the Sunny Side
community met with Mrs. H. nj.
Fink Thursday afternoon with 20
members present. After the bust
ness meeting Red Cross work was
done. The ladies have received word
from the French orphan which they
adopted. 1t is a little girl 4 years
old and her name is Olga Dumas.
Red Cross Social.
A large crowd attended the pie
social given by the w. 1. club at the
Knox school house Wednesday eve
ing, May Is. A short program was
given after which the pies were sold.
Miss Mary Smith Of this city is
now editor-in-chief of the University
Daily Kansan at Lawrence. She has
occupied many different places on
the newspaper staff during the year
but this is her first experience as
editor-in-chief. She will hold the
place until the close of school and
then the first two weeks during
September.
The w. l. club was delightfully."-
entertained at the home Of Mrs. e..
B. tanning Thursday, May 16 at 3
D. m. Quotations were given in re-
Spouse to roll call. The members
present were Mrs. Nagley, Mrs. Ian
ming, Mrs. J. Bolliger, Mrs. A. e.
Engle, Mrs. Anna Myers, Mrs. Retta
Dantel, Mrs. Geo. Diebolt, Mrs. T.
Provance, Mrs. Ralph Cooley and
Misses Helen Myers, Vesta Engle,
Elizabeth Weber, Martha Engle and
Cora Purves. Mrs. Dora Bricker
and Mrs. Hazel Hoffine we're present
and became members of the club.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Anna Myers and Miss Helen Myers
at their home Wednesday, May 20.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23

To feel strong, have good appe-
tite and digestion. sleep soundly and
enjoy life. use Burdock Blood Bit
ters, the family system tonic. Price
$1.2b.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
Pure Bred License No. 1O43
The Fine Clydesdale Stallion
LEBER 120ss

LEBER was foaled in 1905 ana
was sired by Master Fearless s4S4'
dam Golddust 1868. He is me
Individual.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
6 DEAD in TORNADO
sEy EnAL THOUSAND DOLiiAhS
DAMAGE TO U. t. co.
Small Town of Codoil Practically
DestrOyed-FOur Persons Kill
ed Near Plainvilie and
Near COdell.

six persons were killed, many
buildings destroyed and much dam
age done to telephone and telegraph
wires when a tornado swept western
Kansas in the vicinity of Plainville
early Tuesday morning. The United
Telephone Company here received a
report of the damage at ii O'Clock
Tuesday.
At Dean ranch, which is located
about half way between Hays and
Plainville, four persons were killed.
A large barn was picked up and
scattered over the entire place. Sew
eral houses near there we're entirely
destroyed. According to the mes
sage to the local office OF the United
Telephone Company, at least ten
miles of their poles and wires there
we're torn down and two miles car
ried away.
Town Entirely Destroyed.
Probably the gIeatest damage of
ALI was done at the little town of
Codell where the tornado carried
away the telephone office, destroyed
the church, school house and practi-
cally wiped out the town. Two per-
sons we're killed by falling stones
and trees while at least twenty-five
we're severely injured. Many were
cut badly by flying glass and bruised
and scratched by falling trees and
buildings. At least three miles OF
telephone wires were torn down at
Codell.
The tornado changed its course at
times and passed thru Stockton,
Downs and Bloomington. Much
damage was done to all these places,
probably the most being done to the
United Telephone Company. Wires
are all down and it will probably be
some time before service is restored
as nearly all the poles and wires
we're carried away. This will neces-
state the assembling of new mater
ial. The damage OF the United Tele-
phone Co., can not be estimated The
tornado raised after it passed Bloom
ington. No further reports have
been received and 1t is believed that
the death list is limited to six.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
Rucas-Bethe-

Miss Jaunita Rucas and Mr.. Cnar-
les II Bethe we're quietly married at
the Presbyterian parsonage by hes'
DR. F. S. Blayney at 1890 O'Clock
rr,dav morning. The brides home
ia at Carlton and the groom resides
At Elmo where Mr.. and Mrs. Bethe
will make their home.
observation-disclosures.
A wedding OF much interest 10
Ah,lene. Enterprise and others resid-
tng in this vicinity occurred Thurs
day evening at the Bebermeyer home
ak and one-half miles north OF TINS
city, when Miss Emma l.. Beoer-
meyer became the wife of Mr.. Fred
Krause of Floydaba. Tex. Only I'M
mediate relatives were present TO
witness the impressive ceremony per-
formed by Rev. C. L. Hovgard OF the
Methodist church of which MISS
BeAermeyer is member.
The bridal couple entered the
rooms to the strains of a wedding
march played by a sister OF the
bride. Miss Bebermeyer was beauti-
fully attired in a gown of white
crepe de chine and carried corsage
of white carnations and plumosa.
After the ceremony a delectable
three course dinner was ser,ed.
The bride is a daughter OF Mrs.
William Bebermeyer, we'll known in
this county. She attended school at
Enterprise and was graduated from
the Enterprise Normal academy. She
taught school in the county, her last
Mace being at Manchester where she
completed term for Miss Anna
Dakin. She will be missed from the
roll of Dickinson's teachers.
The groom is now a prosperous
farmer residing near Floydaba, Tex.
He attended school at Enterprise
and graduated from the Enterprise
Normal academy. Mr.. and Mrs.
Krause left on the Rock Island for
their future home in Texas. They
have the best wishes and hearty con-
CALCULATIONS of their many friends.
AA q
Vance-Burke
The marriage of Mr.. M. E. Burke
and Miss Helen Vance, both of this
city occurred in Salina on Saturday,
May II. Mrs. Vance, with her three
children, has been making her home
with the Hal Wayts family on the
South side. The bride and groom
will stay there until their home in
the north part Of town is completely
furnished. Mr.. Burke is connected
with the Abilene Bottling Works.
The pies averaged $2.7O apiece, some
going as high as $4 Miss Martha
Engle bought cake which sold for
1880. The entire proceeds amount
ing to $771O were given to the Red
iCross.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23
Stop Corn Agony
In Four Seconds
n.a aneta.1t-see Corns Peel ON

The relief that "Gets-It" gives gives
from corn pains-the way 1t maAes
corns and calluses peel OF pa Won
d ~ s. of the world. The woman IN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23

Rcd UrOSS bOcIaI.
A large crowd attended the pie
social given by the w. l. club at the
Knox school house Wednesday eve
ing, May Is. A short program was
given after which the pies were sold.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-23

o. L. Putsch and Laura Kemp
were married by Probate Judge Tap
pen today. Mr. Putsch's home is In
Abilene and he is employed at the
Lamonte, Mo. They will reside in
this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19

Library Association, of which DR..
Putnam is a director.
Mira Ali Kuli Khan. charge daft
fairies of Persia, has returned to
Washington after spending several
days at the Hotel Aston. New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. McClelland Barclay
have arrived in Washington to pass
Christmas with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. l. McClelland. at their resi-
dence in Church street
Meade HonOrs Mrs. Kuhn.
Mrs. Kuhn, wife of Maj. Gen. Joseph
E. Kuhn, U. S. A, who is in command
of the Seventy-ninth Division in
France. was the honor guest at a
luncheon given on Monday at Camp
Meade, Nd, where the division
trained. Edward C. Baldwin. head of
the Camp Meade Y. n. C. A, was host.
The luncheon was given in the Y. d.
c. A hostess house. A feature OF
the occasion was the pressntatioR1 toJ
Mrs. Kuhn of a framed testimony to
General Kuhn and the Seventy ninth.
which covered itself with glory in
France. .--
Brig. Gen. Joseph Z. CASTOR, camp
commander, welcomed Mrs. Kuhn.
Those asked to meet her at luncheon
included Bernard J. Flynn, director of
knights OF Columbus activities; A. A.
Steinbach, head of the Jewish We'll
fare Work: Mrs. S. c. Seymour,
hostess: Mrs. Burr. wife Of Brigadier
General Burr and mother Of two Of
ficers in France; Mrs. Pratt, wife
OF Lieutenant Colonel Pratt, of the
army air service: Mrs. Francis Z.
Devlin, and others.
1t is not probable that General
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
MUNICIPAL MARKET
IS GARDENERS PLAN

Acquisition of the Center Market
by the District food administration
for a terminal market is advocated
by Commissioner W. Gwynn Gardi-
ner.
The plan carries with il strict Gov
eminent control of handling and sell
ing farm products to the retailer. 1t
will cut a large slice out of the so
per cent which is now added to the
price of food through wasteful and
Inefficient methods of distribution.
the Commissioner declared.
Under the plan the food admins
tration will appoint salaried agents
in charge of the Center Market, or
some other market which can be used
for a terminal TO which the farmer
can ship produce direct. and where
it will be handled. graded and SOLD
at a cost of l per cent OF the selling
price.
Commissioner Gardiner cited the
experiences of farmers OF the Wal
dorf, Nd, section. who sent their
wheat to the Food Administration
Grain Corporation in>Baltimore. The
cost OF handling. grading and SELL
ing was ] per cent plus 30 cents
car for inspection and 80 cents a ca
Tor weighing.
Commissioner Brownlow also fav-
ors a wholesale terminal market.
where all the food products cominS
into the city could be sold by licensed
auctioneers operating under strict
Government control. This plan has
been in force in Paris and is a mark
ed success.
The cost of living should be bat
tered down even IL the city itself
should enter the food business. and
buy and sell food to its residents
Commissioner Brownlow declared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
UnderEoes Operation.

Mrs. Anthony ]. Drexel, jr.. eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George ].
Gould, underwent an operation 4 Vt
appendicitis at her home in New
York yesterday. Her condition is
! considered highly satisfactory. Her
husband, Lieutenant DreKel, who is
stationed at the proving ground at
Aberdeen, Nd, has gone to New York
convalescent.
: Curiously enough, Mrs. Drexers
father is a patient in Roosevelt hos
pital, having submitted to a similar
/ operation on December 4. He has
| made a rapid recovery and will leave
the hospital within a few days. Mr..
and Mrs. Gould's son-in-law, Lord
! Decies, who married Miss Vivian
Gould, has arrived in this country for
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs, william A. Hill will
entertain at dinner tonight at the
! Club de vingt in compliment to Mrs.
Hills debutante niece, Miss Courtney
Let's, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Let's, of Chicago. The guests will in
clude a number Of out-of-town friends
of Miss Let's.
r. E. Lee Dinner.
The Christmas dance to be given
by Robert z. Lee Chapter No. 644.
United Daughters o fthe Confederacy
at the New willard Friday evening,
December 27, will be one Of the prom
inent social features of the holiday
season.
Those in charge of the floor are
Albert S. Parry, Roble ]. wilt Col
Robert e. Lee, Col. Clifford Cabeil
Early. Capt T. Raleigh Raines. A; H
Plant, Hunter Laughton, wallace
Orme, Simms w. Du Bose, ]. Lee
Webb, Walter E Hutton Gen. Il
Oden Lake, and Theodore NJ Judd.
Mrs. J. Lee Webb is chairman and
Mrs. Hunter Laughton. vice Chairman
of the dance committee.
The Arts Club of Washington will
have its regular Thursday dinner at
the club rooms this evening. Mrs A.
B. SUNNY will be the hostess Of
the evening, and George Julian Zol-
ney will act as chairman. Pagan
Peoples of the Southwest" will be the
subject of an illustrated lecture by
C. J. Blanchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. lie Roy Gogg. who
have leased their home in California
street, are at Wardman Park Inn for
the winter.
John Barrett. director general OF
the Pan-American Union, after help
ing start the Red Cross Christmas
roll call campaign in Massachusetts,
with meetings at Springfield. Boston
and Wellesley College, has gone to
the central West, where he will de
liver several addresses in the same
campaign. He will spend Christmas
with his mother. Mrs. Charles Barrett
near Chicago.