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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
LADIES WILL NEAR
SPEAKERS AT MANY
POLITICAL RALLIES

The special n~eighborhood meetings for
women have been one of the unique
features of the present political cam
palgn. In many communities women
who had never met before have found
common cause and the meetings are
bringing them together as perhaps moth
Ing else would have done.
The intense interest which every good
woman has always felt in the question
Of the maintenance and Improvement
Of the city schools. IN the need for
elifinating politics and all its attend
ant evils from the city hall and In the
crying need for law enforcement, Is
bringing thousands Of women to the
support OF Rowlett Paine and the other
candidates of the Citizens league. All
the m in each community are in
vited to attend these meetings.
-Four such neiBhborohood meetings
will be held Thursday afternoon, sew
eral on Friday, and a half dozen viii be
held each day during the coming week
until the close of the campaign. These
meetings will be short, merely for get
ting before the women the Issues OF
the campaign.
The meetings Thursday will be held
as follows:
with Mrs. j. W. Clark, 1867 yelling
ton, at 3:45 o'clock, Speakers, Mrs. IL,
9 Willingham, Mrs. $. j. Ellis and
MIS- - j. AilBlis
With Mrs. II. II. Barker, 1862 over
ton Park avenue, at Si45. Speakers,
Mrs. j. NJ, Mccormack, Mrs. Irby Ben
nett and John II, Edgar.
With Mrs. Berney Harris, 1877 Court
avenue. at 3;30 o'clock, Speakers, Mrs.
T.. q, Willingham, Mrs. Walter Gray and
Charles II. Shannon.
With Miss Amy Randolph. Beale ave-
nue. and Lauderdale street, at 4 O'Clock
pm. Speakers, Mrs. X, r. Woodson,
Mrs, J.. NJ. Mccormack and Rowlett
Paine.
Friday a general rally for women in
terested in the campaign from the Fiji
teenth, sixteenth, Eighteenth and Thir-
ty-second wards, win be held at $3.50
o'clock at the intersection OF Bellevue
boulevard and Eastmoreland avenue.
This meeting win be in a vacant store
near there and will be addressed by Mr..
Paine ana several OF the candidates on
his ticket and by several OF the best
| women speakers In Memphis, Including
| Mrs, sam II, Phillips.
Another neighborhood meeting will be
held Friday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock,
with Mrs. Elizabeth Sharp, iS9 Edith
place, az which there will be three or
| four addresses.
An those meetings are open to all
women interested IN the election,
whether they intend to vote or not
and irrespective Of which ticket they
are supporting.
Mrs. Isaac Reese, OF the women's divt-
sion OF the Williams ticket, has also
arranged for several similar meetings.
one such meeting will be held Thurs
day afternoon at 1 o'clock at Lanier's,
Bellevue boulevard and Linden avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
CLUBDOM
ELIZABETH Clue EhJoYs
ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION

Several hundred guests had the pleas
ure OF being present At the reception
rendered Wednesday afternoon at the
Elizabeth club In celebration OF the
birthday anniversary Of that beautiful
club home for girls,
The entire lower floor had been elab-
orately decorated with "A pFofusion Of
ing been sent by friends interested In
the cub and IN one Of the rooms were
displayed many other gifts in a pleas
ing variety from Niotrola records to
preserves and even o chicken, Though
the affair had not been planned as a
shower for the club, many Of the guests
took advantage Of the opportunity 70
make a little donation as NJ evidence
Of their interest and appreciation OF
the good work being done by the ladies'
In charge.
The guests were given q very cordial
welcome by the president, Mrs, Hugh
Hayley, assisted by the other officers,
Mines. J, T. Carey, y, g. .Willlngham,
Ruth Frazer Brown and Sam Mickey,
with Mrs, Hin Bond chairman for the
occasion, the members OF the board Of
directors this yea and for the past
year and the Misses O'Dogherty, who
are the club chaperons.
The guests were entertained with a
program OF eXquisitely rendered must
cal numbers arranged by Mrs. G., 7,
Fitzhugh. The singers, all Of whom
are great favorites IN musical circles
and we're In excellent voice, were Mrs.
II. l.. Brown, Mrs. Claude Tully and
Mrs. Henry Livingston.
Their numbers included:
(R) Slumber Boat ,....,.....,.. Gaynor
(b) Sort o. Miss You Smith
Mrs, Livingston.
(a) Come Into the Garden OF Love.
OBJ The Dew is on the Glover, .CoombE
Mrs. Brown.
ta) Cafissi ma ..,...,.,,.'. .tenn
Mrs. Tully.
Tho guests had also hoped to hear
Mrs. itzhugh, but on account OF a little
throat trouble, she was unable to sing.
An interesting feature for the guests
In addition to the inspection OF the
club was a view of the blue prints for
the proposed now wing, which, when
completed, viii permit 50 instead OF
only 25 girls, to enjoy the pleasure OF
a home at the club.
Nirk and white color motif was ar.
tistically carried out In the ornamental =
VA the tea table. presided over by
Mrs, A. u, jenkins, president OF the
y ~auellenlc association, members Of
which, have been taking an active in.
to- ~ In the Elizabeth club and whose
assistance has been Of great value TO
the officers and members.
Many Interested business mon were
among the guests who called at the club
IN the late afternoon and In the even
ing the girls who make their home at
the club and their young friends enjoy.
ed a dancing party. decilions refresh
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Woman's Congress.

Mrs. Robert Beattie presided over an
unusually interesting meeting Of the
Woman's Congress held on Wednesday
at the community center on Second
street.
The gathering Of women present en-
ioyed the privilege Of hearing a most
able and inspiring address IN Citizen
Ship by the Hon. Robert NJ. Beattie.
who was introduced in a gracious
speech by Mrs, Ben Friedman. Mr.,
Beattie reviewed the important epochs
Of the different periods Of history and
the part the women had In aiding the
pioneers, He spoke particularly Of the
opportunity Of the women of today In
reconstruction, and the splendid fight
they are making for civic Righteousness
against the chaos OF profiteering and
INSCRIPTIONS methods which have pre-
vailed IA politics.
The Woman's Congress will continue
it's weekly meetings with able speak
ers until after election, when only one
meetlnR wild be held each month, when
the members will continue their study
Of civic and national government.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Announcements
scNaLeLERs HosTs

ScAEiBLERS HOSTS
FOR EPWoSTH LEAGUE.
D. and Mrs. j. ". Slheibler have
1nNted the young people OF the Ep-
sfarlA League Of the First Methodist
church and their friends to a Halloween
narfy at her beautiful country home
near Raleigh Friday night, There Is
b Be barbecued pig en- everything. The
party will he held In a big log cabin
81 the place. A number Of automo-
biles will meet the street cars at Ra-
leigh 70 take the guests to the scheib-
Ter home. The young people will leave
memphis on the Raleigh cars al G, $50
and Z O'Clock,
The leaguers Of First church had
h summer camp at SCheibler farm this
eommer and they are delighted at an
other opportunity to enjoy Or. and Mrs.
Scheibler's hospitality.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Entertainments
Miss Wilkie Complimented.

Miss Harriet Huger wilklo, of Liver
pool, England. who, as a popular visit
ing girl, win be the recipient Of many
oourteEtes, a the specially favored
guest at a delightful autumn luncheon
at the Country club Thursday after
noon, when Mrs, Mckay Van Vleet
proved a very charming young hostess,
The elegantly appointed table, where
the guests were seated to enjoy the
s%easonable menu, was artistlcally deco
rated with dahltas In the most beautiful
Of autumnal shades.
The guest list was limited TO a few
OF Mrs. Van Vleet's young friends,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Leave for Convention.

In a party OF representatives from
the Parent Teacher associations leav-
ing on Wednesday TO attend the an
nuel meeting of the Mothers congress
in Knoxville. Tenn, were numbered
Mrs, Charles Gray, from the Rosell as
sociation. Mrs, A. NJ. Wray, Cummings;
Mrs, 4, r. Kelley and Mrs. NJ. A. Whit
ten. Snowden: Mrs, Lloyd Hopper. Miss
Ayiesworth and Mrs. X. W. simmons,
Mrs. Clarence Ice, Ford n. Taylor; Mrs.
HItsing, Peabody; Miss Callie Waldran,
Gordon; Miss Lulu Griggs, Maury;
Mrs. Warren Jones, A. 3, Hill; Mrs,
Heaton, Treadwell; Mrs, Kidd, Madison
Heights; Mrs, J.. II. Stubblefield, Riv-
erside, and Mrs. u. w. Hale, White
hANen
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Weddings
WinchesternM aYburrY.

A wedding Of special interest to a
berry wide circle OF Memphis friends
md at other points throughout the
Santh, viii occur at st, Peters church,
shicakn, Thursday afternoon, when
aiss Florence Winchester, daughter OF
Bishop and Mrs. James II, Winchester,
fiil become the bride Of Mr.. William
MRyburry, Jr, OF Philadelphia.
The ceremony win be very quietly
iplemnlxed at 4 o'clock, Bishop VIM
hester and The Rev, j. N. Hyde Of
fciating In the presence OF only intl-
nate friends and relatives.
The bride will wear a fall tailored
init and hat as Mr., and Mrs, Mayhury
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
MISSISSIPPI FEDERATION
QUESTS OF CLARkSDALE,

CLARKsDALE, Miss, Oct. 30, .tSpl.)
Nov. 4, 8 and 6 the 2lst annual con-
yention OF the Mississippi Federation
Of Women's Clubs will be held in this
city. all daylight sessions In tho Elks'
club and all evening assemblies In the
auditorium Of the new school building
Registration, credential and informa-
ton desks will be located In the Elks'
club building. During the convention
there will be several hundred visitors
in this city, the nunbeF embracing
some OF the most prominent women OF
the United States. Officers for the
state federation for the new year will
be elected in addition TO the regular
business before the club.
Tuesday evening, beginning at :
o'clock, In the auditorium OF the school,
the convention win be formally opened
With Mrs. b. II. Saunders, OF Swan
Lake. president Of the state federation,
and Mrs. j, Nj. Talbot, president Of the
Clarksdale Woman's club, presiding
During the evening the ladies' viii be
welcomed to the city through numbers
OF addresses by the most prominent
citizens Of this city, among those sehed-
uled to speak being Mayor J. W, Me-
Nair, w. X, Herrin, president Of the
Rotary club, II. II, Heidelberg, super
intendent OF the public schools; Oscar
Johnston. az a representative from the
Eiks club, and President j, w Cutreri
Of the chamber OF commerce,
Wednesday morning viii he devoted
principally to the reports Of The off
cers OF the club from the state at large
and committee reports will he received
during the afternoon session.
Thursday morning committee reports
will be continued and the district pres
! dents reports viii be made. In the
afternoon there will be the presenta-
ton OF the new officers and In the eve
ming the browning social event OF the
convention, Il musicale by the Bee
| thoven trio, OF Chicago, assisted b,
Mrs, Lille Dyer, will be held In tn,
school auditorium, this also being tn,
final feature OF the ~three-day session
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Will Entertain for Son.

Mr., and Mrs, r. NJ WATSON viii en-
tertain on Friday afternoon with a
halloween party IN their home on Hub
bard avenue, IN Hollywood, in honor Of
their son Virgil.
The rooms viii be artistically deco
rated In Halloween favors and colors,
Dancing WIN be enjoyed, during which
punch win be served and later other
Refreshments. The guest list will in
clude so members Of the younger set
who will have the pleasure Of being
present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Rex Club Ball.

This IL the night when witches stalk,
when eats fly high and skeletons talk,
SO II yours should chance from the
closet 10 stray,
And say some things Il ought not to
say,
Just laugh and be n sport supreme,
For all is fun on Halloween"
This poem win be carried out en-
tlreiy on Thursday evening at the Rex
club when the members win celebrate
with their Halloween dinner dance,
The decorations, costumes and menu
viii be in Halloween effect and dancing
will be enjoyed until n late hour.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
MRS. Leatherman Hostess.

Mrs. $. r. Leatherman has planned
1 merry gathering for Friday evening
at her home on Union avenue compli-
.nentaTy 10 her young debutante daugh.
Ter. Miss Anne Leathcrman, who will
be welcomed home on Friday morning
litter an extended visit In New York.
The young people will gather around
i bonfire on the spacious lawn Of tho
.LAhtherman home and in addition to
irving the time-honor tests for Hal
oween will have their future read by
real fortune teller.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Entertain Choir.

Il Unique invitations in black, yellow
ana red, with an original verse guarded
~ q jaok-o' lantern. were issued for
he Halloween party which will be given
Thursday evening by the Very Rev,
I'M DUN. Devall at the deanery on Pop
ar avenue for the members Of the choir
6 ~. Mary's cathedral and their
fienaH.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
New Director of Choir.

Mrs, Marie Greenwood Worden, who
Is too we'll known in Memphis to use
any frills and furbelows or the worn
ont adjectives in connection with her
voice, will have charge OF the choir
nj the Court Avenue Presbyteria n
church and will begin her duties as di-
rector on Sunday morning Mrs, Wor.
den has hundreds Of friends in the city
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Y. w. @. A. Rabbit Barbecue

The recreation department OF the
Young Women's club will give a Hal
loween rabbit barbecue at East End
park on Friday, unless the weather man
gives us some more sob weather and
In that case the picnic viii be held at
the olubrooms on Madison avenue,
All kinds Of good eats win be there,
Halloween games viii be enjoyed and
spooky ghost stories told. Remember
this is a real. sure enough barbecue
where brer rabbit will be roasted over
a camp fire and basted with barbecue
dressing. supper viii be served at $50
o'clock and those wishing to attend
"A register at the Young Women's
club or may call Main 1875 and pay at
The park.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
WOMEN WILL DIRECT
FAMILY THRIFT CLUB
CAMPAIGN IN SAEBlN

Mrs John o. tHautt has been ap-
pointed director OF thrift and savings
FOR shelby county, for the campaign
which IL to be carried on throughout
the year for the sale Of tho govern
ment thrift stamps, IN connection with
a general educational program for
thrift, The appointment was made by
Mrs. John H. Aust. Of Nashville, tho
state director Of the women's depart
| ment \
A new plan for carrying on the pro.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Halloween Party,

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L, Sheridan will
entnYtain with a Halloween party in
honor OF their guest, Mr.. Howard DON
noilsy, Of Akron, Ohio. and their daugh-
Ter. Miss Doris Jolissaint, Friday eve
ming at s o'clock at the residence OF
Mrs. I. II. Kile, b57 North Third street.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30

expect to leave Immediately after the
ceremony for an Eastern trip,
The bride has a host OF friends tn
this city where she made her home
when her distinguished father was rec
tor OF Calvary church.
Her brother, Mfr. Lee Winchester, Of
this city, left Wednesday to he pres
ent at the wedding.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
For Pretty Debutantes.

Two pretty dohutantes, Misses Ger
trude Russell and Evelyn Rainer. will
be tho specially complime0ted guests at
The luncheon planned by Mrs. A NJ.
Austin for Friday, Nov. Z, at the Coun-
Try club,
The guest list will include the special
friends OF these popular young girls.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Evergreen Civic Club.

The first meeting OF the seaso OF
the Woman's Evergreen Civic club was
held Wednesday afternoon In the home
OF Mrs. M. r. Roush on Autumn avenue.
Mrs, J. l.. Manure gave an interesting
talk on the Red Cross roll call, Mrs. j.
nj. Hines was appointed chairman Of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30

the committee to lend assistance in any
way necessary connected with the work.
A program with the following talent
ed artists was rendered. Mines. T. X,
Easley, Robert, MoEwen, J. A, Scott,
Henry Schutt, Il. ". Taylor and Misses
Gladys Coulter and Thee Keppel.
The decorations and refreshments
were in Halloween colors. A number
of new members were received into the
club.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Informally at Home.

Mrs. Lewis Godlove, OF st. Louis, Is
3 guest at the home OF her son, Charles
Hodlove, $50 Poplar ven She and
Mrs, Charles Godlove will be infor-
9nally AZ home TO their friends on sat-
Graay afternoon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30

An interesting program has been ar
ranged by the Girl Scouts, Troop, 2s,
for a social to be given on Friday
evening at 5 O'Clock at the Merrill
school.
Following the program a social hour
viii be held and refreshments served.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30

Howard's Buttermilk Cream at night
before retiring all that is necessary.
THIS delightful e vanishing cream
quickly shows a decided Improvement
or the purchase price will be cheerfully
refunded.
The directions are simple and II costs
so little that any girl or woman can
afford 1t. At all drug and toilet goods
counters. Hammer Ballard Drug Co.
can supply you, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Halloween Dance at Club.

The dance to be given on Friday
evening at the Elks club by the Mem
phis lodge No. "a will be the frs
formal affair OF the season, and prom.
Uses TO be very enjoyable.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Mrs. Darlington Honored.

are being given in honor OF Mrs. a A,
Darlington, Of Gallup, N, NJ, the
guest OF Mrs. =. q. Scott on Tuesday
afternoon Mrs. ], Il. McColpin enter-
tanned for her with a luncheon and the
alter party, and Tuesday evening Mrs.
Scott complimented her with an eve.
ming AT bridge, yellow chrysagthemums
being used In the decorations and
the ladies and gentlemen at the close
OF the game.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. C. NJ.
iiell entertained a few special friends
OF Mrs, Scott and her guest ut an in
formal luncheon and on Thursday Mrs.
], II, stuart has planned a thealer
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30
Girl Scouts Social.

who will be glad of this opportunity of
hearing her.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30

msnts being served mldways Of the
evening,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-30

stops The Tickle
Heals the Throat and Cures the Cough.
HAYES HEALING HONEY. Sbc, A
free box OF GROVES OPEN -TRATei
SALVH for Chest Colds, Head Colds
and Group with every bottle. adv.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-05-30
TEiLER WAS FLYER
AT MARSH FlEi D

Lieut.. James Tiller Of the T.. S.
aviation corps arrived Sunday from
Marsh Field, Lakeside. Cal, near Los
Angeles, having received discharge
from the service, though is retained in
the reserve corps, Tiller went in train
ing tWcntyone months ago at Kelly
Field, Texas, being transferred ten
months ago to the California field He
received his commission as second
lieutenant, having the reputation OF
being among the safest and best fly
era on the California field. lie ex-
poets to leave this week TO visit rela-
lives at Abbeville, Ala, and will proba-
bly, return to Cordele to make his
aomc temporarily if not permanently.
filler, while in California, came IN
contact very often with Waiter HERS,
the Cordele boy who has made such a
TpIendid success in The movie profes-
sion. being stationed at Los Angelesc
in the production of pictures
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-05-30
GEORGIA ODD FELLOWS SELECT
MACON FOR NEXT CONVENTION

Atlanta, Ga. May 3O-The final
session Of the Georgia Grand Lodge
OF the Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows chose Macon as their next meet
ing place here Thursday and fixed the
date for May 81 IS, 20. The action
wa unanimous.
Acting favorably on the report of
Chairman Homer r. McClatchey, of
Columbus, Ga. the convention voted
to erect an orphans home as a memo,
rial to the late Judge Robert T. Daniel
Of Griffin, one Of the best beloved
men of the order The business SEES
sion showed the fraternity's affairs
to be in splendid shape throughout
Georgia,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-05-30

1antie 10 J..e Pacific, ranging frcn
seaside links at St. Andrews-by-tne-
Sea On the Bay Of Fuildy to the
Eamf Springs Golf Club, Alberta,
waere the g9lfer GAG play his game
at an altitude Of nearly a mile. Go
Ing farther west he can play the
Vancouver and Victoria golf clubs
where the altitude ;c me- far above
The sea and where the golf sharp can
play the royal and ancient game
every month in the twelve, because
the Japan current DEGREES that there
shall be no winter killed" greens.
This year will be the greatest in
the history OF Canada and the United
States so far as international golf is
concerned. Ten of Canada's best
Callers wiz play againsy ten of the
be- 0m the United States at the
II Golf and Country Club,
I, y, Ontario, on July 18th, and
a. .2dian Seniors, who won the
Dule Of Devonshire's Cup in a
match against the United States
Seniors, will defend the cup in re-
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-05-30

adequate highway program this SUM
mer.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-05-30
WEALTH FOR GEORGIA
IN HIGHWAY SYSTEM
FIGURES OF STARTLING PRO-
PORTIONS ARE SUBMITTED IN
CONNECTION WITH PLANS FOR
MORE AND BETTER ROADS


Atlanta May ga state highway
system in Georgia would save the PEG
pie in twenty years more than twelve
billions dollars. which is half the cost
~ hmo,;c.,. narticinaticn IN thc var
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'ilS' 'o''e'" % '19''E'' ~ '''''''"i ''''
'fhil"l' mere
A state highway system IN iI'e
years would pay lour liiiieS me Cost
OF the automobiles now o"hea IL
Georgia; would save Two million COZ
lars worth or farm Pfo'"c'' VINO"
no" go to waste because lhey cannot
be haGA q to market; "o'"a e'''nlhate
1t mud tax Of 7'2''09o'o ID zen gears
would add one million people 20 inc
states population III 'ne next wv" ue.
oadeS'
Not only county commissioners but
members Of the Legislature attending
the convention are strongly IN favor
Of a state highway system Many com
miasioners and lawmakers in attend
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-05-30

Use gelatine Immediately after dis
solving for ice cream.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-05-30
VETERINARY SURGEON
COMES TO C0RDELF

W A. Downs, a well known veteri-
nary surgeon, who has been in govern
ment work, will arrive in Cordele in
a few days to open practice, having re
Gently resigned his position with the
government Mr. Downs expects to
locate in Cordele permanently and
has arranged to have offices at Plcss
Williams stables.
He has been in charge of eight cOun.
ties in the government work with hog
cholera and the control of contagious
diseases Of live stock, having head
quarters in Macon. Mr. Downs has
done considerable work in Crisp coun-
ty among cholera sick hog herds and
he is well and favOrably known to u
good number of farmers and stock
raisers in the count.