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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
SOMETHING ABOUT SCHOOL CON.
SOLIDATION

The idea of consolidating two or more
schools so as to unite and form larger
And AZ better one has spread rapidly in
were fifty-eight consolidated schools in
Minnesota; in 1915 there were 102; and
in 1917 there were 247. Owing to the
curtailment of the erection of buildings
during the war, only such schools were
built as were absolutely necessary dur
ing that period. During the past few
the newspapers each day to realize that
school consolidation is advancing even
more rapidly than it did before the war;
Indeed it seems but a question of few
slbly DO SO will have united with some
other district or districts in order to
enjoy all the advantages of larger and
modern schools
perience in the rural and semi-graded
schools OF this state and we know
whereof we speak when we say that no
matter matter how now, capable or conscientious a
teacher may be it is utterly impossible
for one teacher to teach all the grades,
thus entailing the necessity of hearing
from twenty-five to thirty classes each
day, and do justice to each class Some
grades, some classes, some pupils must
be either sighted or neglected. Even
graduates of normal schools, could they
be persuaded to accept, country school
positions, would find the day entirely
too short to give all grades and all pu-
pills the attention they should have. The
little one-roomed school has had it's
day and it has served a noble purpose;
but the world is ever advancing, and the
common school education which was
suttlcient to enable a person to meet
bis fellowpen on equal terms twenty
five years ago will not suffice today
Young people of the present need a
higher and broader education if they are
to cope successfully with the many new
and complex problems of industry and
government which are continually pre-
s sen themselves ard it is this grow
education that has brought forth the
consolidated school,
The consolidated schools are with us
and they have come to stay. They have
passed the period of experimentation,
and they have proved their value. The
writer has been six years in charge Of
consolidated schools in the northern
part of the state, and never during that
period did we hear complaint or wish
expressed to go back to the old system.
hauled distance Of six miles to school
and from school and the roads and the
weather in the northern part Of the
state are far from ideal. But the school
d d1; furnishes a good comfortable
during cold weather. Good reliable
drivers are contracted with for the full
nine months. and the school bus goes to
the home Of each child both night and
morning. No extra expense to the
school is incurred by this arrangement
as the State of Minnesota refunds to
the district the amount expended in
transporting children.
At the present time we have goodly
both IN the grades and in the high
school department. These children have
always been welcomed in past years,
and we will continue to welcome them
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
IRVING

May 10th.-Did you notice the eclipse
of the moon on Sunday evening, May
md 1t was a grand sight with the
clear skies.
S. O. Susas and son Sophus, Conrad
and Dagney Thorson returned from
Minneapolis on Sunday evening May 2,
after a pleasant trip.
Geo. e. Nelson returned from Cass
county last Monday. Everything went
we'll.
little boy left for their home in St. Paul
last week after visiting with Mrs. I. j.
Anderson for a short time.
The parochial school for the Nord-
land Zion church started last Monday,
May 3rd, in District 81 and will con-
tinue for four weeks.
Mrs. Petrine Israalson who is max
ing her home with her daughter and
son-in-laW. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Neis-
tad is at present very sick.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
Fritz Boreen of Kingston spent
Sunday visiting friends in this city.
OBITUARY
HnGH q Mad All

On Monday, May 3, 1920, Hugh Nc.
Rae, an old and respected citizen of
Harrison township, passed away very
suddenly from heart trouble. He was
as well as usual in the morning. He
ate hearty dinner. The end came
shortly afterwards.
Mr.. McRae was born at Glengary,
Canada, June IS, 1852. At the age of
fourteen he moved from Canada to
Scott county, Mimi, where he lived
two years, moving after that to Eden
Prairie, MINI. He here lived also for
two years when he came to Harrison
where he lived the rest of his days en-
gagged in farming. He was married
to Katie McCrimmon. Their union was
blessed by six children: Jane (Mrs.
Frank Larson), Harmon, N. D.; Anna
(Mrs. A. E. DahD, Harrison; Walter,
Max, N. D.; Peter, Margaret and Sar-
ah at home. There are two grandsons
All the children were present at the
funeral.
There are also two sisters. Mrs. w.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
GAZETTE SLAMS FEIC'S
CANDIDACY FOR HOUSE

To a Republican Gazette represent
alive, Mr.. Feig stated that he had
been advised that there had been a
possibility of his endorsement by the
Nonpartisan league convention meet
ing in Willmar Monday, that he did
not desire such endorsement, that he
so advised representatives from his
home town of the convention and that
learning of the situation he hurried
to Willmar Monday morning to file
before any possible action by the con-
vention. - Willmar Republican Ga
Zette
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
CONTRACTION

The Holt Power-Iight Plant
is simple and strong in con-
struction. Concisely it consists
of but three parts; a specially
designed. sturdy gasoline en-
CINE connected with depend
able 10 volt generator and a
self starter more or less like
that on your automobile.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
Elkjer Bros, New London photo
Studio Open Saturday, May Sth, also
Saturday. May 22nd. Willmar Phone
401-Adv. IT,


401-Adv. If.
May 1lth.--Miss Lucille Noble of Min
neapolis. our former high school princi-
pal is visiting her various friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Johnson went to
Mrs. l. J. Anderson of Irving was
here in attendance at the Senior class
play on Saturday.
Hon Marcus Johnson of st. Paul was
here Wednesday attending to his mill
ing interests.
+. c. Handy of willmar was busi-
ness visitor here Wednesday.
Miss Hazel Olson of Colfax spent
Friday to Sunday with the Martin Gun
derson family.
Mrs. NJ. F.. Lundquist accompanied
by her daughter' Miss Ruth returned
Ed. Kambestad and family autoed to
Willmar Sunday to spend the day with
Olaf Hagens.
c. w. Odell Of Willmar was In New
Emar and Miss Eunice Broberg en-
| tertained party of young people at
| their cottage at Lake Andrew in honor
Of their guest, Miss Lucille Noble.
O. G. Kambestad of Kerkhoven spent
Sunday in New London with his par
enst Mr.: and Mrs. G: O: Kambestad. ,
Axel Kullander of Colfax returned
| Monday after few days visit in Will
| mar
Fred Monson made trip to Mime
apOllS on saturday.
S. L. Benton and Herbert Hengstler
| of Willmar were in New London Mon
day.
| Paul Peterson. former townsman Of
| New London. has with his family. re-
! turned to Minnesota this spring from
their California home. They moved
| from Willmar to the Coast about a
| year aso, but are now at home in Min
| neapOlis.
Mr.. and Mrs: M: F. Lundquist spent
| Sunday with the latter's father. E. o.
| Glesne. at the old home place in Nor
| way Lake.
\ Mrs J. E. Martin and children came
| over from Eden Valley Friday to spend
| a few days with the formers parents,
| Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Anderson. They re-
turned Sunday with Mr.. Martin who
| had autoed over for them.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Paulson of Orion
| Vile accompanied by their son, Kermit,
and daughter Brunhild, were in New
London Sunday calling on old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. O. Kambestad went
| to Willmar Thursday to meet the for
| mers brother Ole Kambestad, of Pier
| pont South Dakota, who is returning
! to Norway for visit
Mr.. Chas. Bredberg went to ST. Paul
Friday as delegate to the Rep. State
Convention, and returned Monday.
NJ. Jorgnson and daughter, Miss Amy
and granddaughter, Lauretta Braith-
waite, drove over from Willmar Thurs
day to visit New London friends
Theo. kosse of Stoughton Wisconsin
departed on Thursday after visit OF
few days with the Ole Nelson family
here and other relatives at Norway
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
A Bio Surprise

To Our Neighbors and Friends:
We wish in this manner to heartily
thank our neighbors and friends for
their visit last Sunday and for the
kindness shown us. Also do we value
very highly the gift which was given
us as remembrance of the day. This
as well as all other honor and conf
dence shown us during our long so
journ among you, will never be for
gotten but will always be in kind re-
membrance at our future home in
New London.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. SyversOn.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
COLFAX

May 1Oth.-Lars Hatlestad and child
rem spent Sunday at the T. Tollefson
home at Lake Andrew
Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Erickson and
Mrs. Anna Moline Of New London CALI
ed at the John Wohleen home on Sun
day
Myrtle Hatlestad is at present as
sisting at the Robert Olson home.
There will be services next Sunday at
the NJ. f. church by Rev. G. e. Dahl of
Belgrade.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12

w. Taggart, Deer Lake, Mont; and
Mrs. A. ]. Sperry, Missoula, Mont.
Mr.. McRae was kind loving hus-
band and father; had many friends
and will be greatly missed by all.
The funeral was held last Thursday
at the home and later in the after
noon at the Presbyterian church in
Harrison. Rev. T. NJ. Findley Off
ciating. Miss Bessie Johnston of At
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
"Just Turn the Switch'
Observation-Disclosures
OPERATION

Closing a switch completes
the circuit Just like when you
put your foot on the self starter
Of your automobile. The mo-
tor is started, this operates the
generator and supplies 10 volt
power. The perfected special
ly designed carburetor and
electric governor insure the
Hollis prompt operation even
in the coolest weather.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12

water sang Some Day the Silver
Cord will Break" There we're a great
number of beautiful flowers from
sympathizing friends. The pallbear-
ers we're: A. J. Edwards. G. E. Will
son, Albert Barber, Tom Harris, Peter
Berglund and Clifford Homen. Inter-
ment was made in the family lot in
Oakside cemetery by the side of his
wife.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
LOOK TO YOUR
SEED CORN

In spite of the good mature corn
crop last season there is an acute
shortage Of good seed corn in ,Kandi-
yohi county this spring. This is due to
lack of care last fall. Some of this
seed looks very good but it does not
grow. Farmers should not plant
without first testing a representative
sample.
Farmers having any surplus of seed
corn are urged to advertise or notify
the Farm Bureau Office that farmers
in need of seed may secure same.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
MeIbye Files for LEGISLATURE

c. E. Melbye of Kerkhoven, filed on
Wednesday afternoon as a candidate
for the state legislature from Swift
county. His action followed an en-
dorsement made for him by the Re-
publican county convention upon mo-
ton Of DR.. w. R. Hurd of Appleton.
His is the third filing for this office.
Chris Arneson of Kerkhoven present
incumbent, member of and endorsed
by the Nonpartisan league, was the
first to file. Ozro Yakey, Benson at
torney, was the second.
Mr.. Melbye is native of Lake Lii
liam township, Kandiyohi county. He
is employed in bank at Kerkhoven,
where he took up his residence fol-
lowing his return from overseas mill
tary service last year. He has been
post adjutant of the American Legion
at Kerkhoven.-Benson Monitor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
Gard of Thanks

I wish to thank all relatives, neigh
bors and friends for all help, sym
pathy and love shown us during the
sickness and death of my beloved
mother. I also thank you for the
beautiful flowers given both during
her sickness and at the funeral. May
God bless you all for your kindness
and sympathy to me.
H, G. BERGDAHL
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
Gard of 1hank8

Card Of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to those who gave US so freely
of their sympathy and assistance in
our unexpected bereavement. Also
are we grateful for the beautiful flow
rs for our son and brothers casket.
Mrs. Elias Hegstrom,
Carl, Gust, William
and Alma Hegstrom.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
Underwent Onerafion

Rev. J. Renwick Mccullough, pas
tor of the Presbyterian church, under
went an operation for appendicitis at
the Rest Hospital last Monday. He
is getting along nicely at this writing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
Eagle Lake Ladies' Aid

The Eagle Lake Ladies' Aid will
meet at Mrs. Andrew Berg's Thurs
day afternoon May 10th. Everybody
welcome
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
Iona Lake Ladies' Aid

Long Lake Ladies' Aid
The Long Lake Ladies' Aid will
meet Thursday afternoon. May goth,
at the home of Mrs. Carl Holseth.
Everybody welcome.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
new LON DON

Lake. ''...
.t Oscar Hi IL an is mskins extensive
building. The upper story is being re-
moved and such changes are being
made as will result in a neat one story
S structure to house the electric power
Editor Frank Covell has sold his
lease right in the town hall to Arthur
lhlang who will manage the same in
the future. Under the new management
there will be movies twice a week.
Tuesdays and Fridays.
A. T. Thorne came home Tuesday of
last week to remain here with his fam
lily. until their removal to Findley, N.
OAK. the last of the month. Meanwhile
Mr.. Thorne is experimenting repairs
and also construction Of silo on his
farm south Of town.
The senior class of the high school
gave their class play The Kingdom Of
Hearts Content" last Friday and Sat-
urday nights. Both performances were
which were appreciative. The entire
cast performed their individual parts
with great credit to themselves and
eae Teca6{s t1e sSS
There was political meeting at the
town hall Monday evening of which J.
X. Carlson was chairman. John Sven
son prominent farmer and hog breed
candidate for the legislature, and Geo.
Murray farmer of N. d., were the two
speakers OF the evening. Mr.. SWenSOn
made good impression. He stated why
he had joined the League, and why he
was now no longer member. He said
that if elected to the coming legisla-
ture he would go unpledged to any
interest with mind open and free to
consider the best interests of all our
people and Of the state at large" Mr..
Murray gave an interesting talk on the
history Of the League in North Dakota
Key. Svare of Belgrade will deliver
the Baccalaureate address for the Sem
lor class on Sunday, May 23rd. at the
Swedish Lutheran church DR.. Frank
Nelson of Minneapolis has been secured
to deliver the principal address at the
commencement exercises on May Goth
which will also be held at the Luther
an church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
Sells Residence

Harry Bergdahl sold his residence
on South Fifth St., the forepart of
this week to J. K Montague. The
consideration is SIS, 800.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
11OVolt Power
No Storage Batteries

and
plant
that will the 81 volt supplied
light and whilst n
0votpo generator it
Laboratory tina
and
The of batteries lighting standard 10
all
rrouble
uIre+T the Sxu;tc
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-12
LEBANON LUTHERAN CHURCH
A. F. Almar na stnr

Services next Sunday at IL a. m.
Sunday school at 10. a. m.
evening services at 8 o'clock.
Song service and Y. P. program
Mission society meets at the Luther
League Hall next Thursday at p. m.
Confirmation class meets next Satur-
day at 10 a. m.
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Rev. E. NJ Hanson, pastor.
New London: Services Thursday ev-
ening May 18th, at o'clock
Ihe confirmation class will meet Sat-
urday at a. M
Sunday school next Sunday at 10 a. m
Nordland: The Ladies' Aid will meet
with Mrs. A. j. Hoogenson, May 18th.
Inc con1lrmati ton class meets Satur-
day at o'clock
Services next Sunday forenoon at
1890.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-16

chrys, dumbness was mania and
q refuge which gave her little relief
from the distress of lfyingi
Her mood was not commendAble.
II was phase of selfishness. Why
should she escape the hardships OF
lief
she ought to be punished for max
ing her family so wretched, just TO
satisfy her whim," told myself.
rejoiced nevertheless, because !
had some real Light on her peculiar
{ conduct. at last. i could see plainly
that .she. had been in desperate sit
nation when she came out OF her long
sleep. j could understand why she
had sought temporary relief from I'M
comfortable explanations: She no
longer loved Hamilton Certeisi She
had found him out!
And her great pride was deeply
hurt. She was using her queer mania
as a shield
II was inevitable that when she
viewed Hamilton Certeis aud his ac-
tiyities in his own hacienda, her SEN
sitiye mind should stagger little in
revolt.
Hamilton Certeis had insulted her
last, that he was actually in control
OF the entire program Of German pro-
paganda against the peace of the Uni
ted States, as it was being carried
on in Mexico!
She had been deceived, for long
time, because she believed SO firmly
In the universal brotherhood OF man.
She had believed with Bobby Burns,
a Aap mo NA Il
DER shall brothers be. BY taking /ad-
vantage of her idealism,, Hamilton
Certeis had insulted her Intelligence!
Many women very easily endure that
insult, but Chrystobel Lorimer was
the man. she had been almost silly
about him. Upon her arrival in Mex
leo, she had been so obviously devot-
ed to him that he had caused a spell
10 be laid upon her.
him while her soul had wandered away
from her body, wondered
Z To protect herself from him, and
from US all. for time, she had lapsed
INTO silencel ~
question so suddenly that Jordan
->EohSSt hSdils iOSI us Teu1dThdUIe
poise for half minute.
His answer came back SO sharply
that il was my turn to be startled:
That young woman needs to fall
In loye-violently IN love-with a real
man, he said in rather icy profess
sional tone.
@ohlr3I gaspet. And 1 couldn't take
my eyes from Jordan Spence, al
though feared that they were grow
ing rounder and bigger as my idea
grew
she needs child to keep hel
busy he concluded. with meaning
glance my; way. Perhaps he didn't
intend II to mean so much, but II
seemed like a reproof to me.
"If I had a child, I'd Ipake 1t the
joy of my life to take care of it." /
said to myself. And IL 1 had a child, j
wouldn't become tangled up in such an
swful web of accidents and TRACE.
Nes.s
But. of course, 1 knew that chill
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-16
CONFESSIONS OF A BRIDE
Love Might Cure chrys He Fellow Prisoner Decides
(copyrigbt. 1920. By, the n. e. AZ

80 St'-HFI = s-ss'Ssf e~SstNeos
dren were Jordan spenee's hobby. He
intended to make child surgery his life
work. Gene Archer had told us one
morning.
Spence had come 10 Mexico to study
the peculiar social conditions sur
rounding the Mexican child.
Marital bonds are transient in Mex
leo. .he sald. More so than in any
other civilized country he had evei
visited. Owing TO the high cost of tine
marriage ceremony, many natives dis
pense with 1t. That makes 1t easy for
them to drop old and assume new OBJ
legations. Few countries on the globe
have such an extraordinary record
and yet-ln few lands are little chill
dren so beloved, and on the whole
so happy. It is an extraordinary
state. It might have vast sociologi-
cal Significance.
He had crossed the Rio to find Out
If 1t had-and what 1t might be. \
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-16

turned home after spending a month
visiting Rev. A. A. Hammond and
wife. Mrs.. Custer viii visit friends
al Wheeling before returning home.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Arnett ana
son Erwinson Brady spent last Sum
day at James Arnetts
Lee Smith and Ebert Arnett OF
Parker's Run spent last Sunday at
James Arnet's.
Mr.. aud Mrs, Elery Barker were cali
ed 10 Fairmont Friday by the death Of
Mrs. Arnetts father Andy ]. Arnett.
Eiery Baker who has been on the
sick list Is able to be out.
Mrs. Joe Snider OF the Brady Mines
] Is very sick. Miss Snider wa former
lfy Miss Ora Pfatt. -
Mr.: and Mr.. Kari Arnett moved last
week into John cox's residence.
Byrl Henry was calling on Iris
Raiphsnyder last Friday, evening.
Eliza Arnett, of Fairmont spent the
last Sunday at James Arnett's.
Emery Snider spent last Sunday
visiting Joe Snider at the Brady mines
' Harvey wildman OF the Brady mine
was operated on at the Fairmont hos
pttal one day Las. week and is very
Mr.. and Mrs. Elroy Henry, Mr.. and
Mrs. e. H. Musgrave, Miss Mary Thick
EFT. Mr. and Mr.. Clark Raiphsnyder.
Mrs. Ida Layman and Belle Morgan
attended the funeral of Andy Arnett
at Arnettsville last Sunday.
N. E. Fisher spent last week at
i tending the farmers meeting at Nor.
gantown last week.
Dennis Thorne also attended the far
mers meeting at Morgantown last
week.
| Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Musgrave attend
ed the funeral Of Mrs. Musgrave's
nephew Paul Barker at Fairmont one
day last week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-16
GEORGETOWN

Rev. u. A. Hammond is holding a
series of meetings at Cool Spring the
past week.
Miss May Graves has returned and
is teaching school after spending the
holidays with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Graves at Nicholas county.
Rev. A. NJ. Hammond and wife were
visiting at James H. Arnett's recent
ly.
Clark Ralphsnyder was business
caller at Fairmont last Tuesday.
Miss Custer of Clarksburg has re-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-16
Watch the Little Pimples;
They are Natures IS Warning

unlimited trouble. This remedy IS
one of the greatest vegetable
compounds known, and contains
no minerals or chemicals to injure
the most delicate skin.
Go TO your drug store, and get a
bottle of S. S. S. today, get rid of
those unsightly, disfguring pin-
plies, and other skin irritations. It
will cleanse your blood thorough
ly. For special medical advice free,
address Medical Director. Al Swift
Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-16

The whale rarely. II ever. swallows
anything larger than a herring. AL.
though the head is Of enormous size.
from one-quarter to one-third length
Of the body and the mouth fifteen to
twenty feet long and six to eight feet.
wide, the opening Of the guiiet Is not
larger than a mans fist.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-16

A correspondent Of an English paper
recently INDUCED In this bull; Lest
whisper Of the hidden hand be
heard" Was it an Eng,ish clergy
man who said 10 his congregation.
Brethren. the muddy pool of politics
was the rock on which split ?-out..
looI- ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-16

The names of the $4,000 Canadians
killed in the World War will be in
scribed on the walls of a church
which will be erected in Notre Dame
de Grace, a suburb OF Montreal
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-16
Unsightly and Dis6guring Sig
nails Of Bad Blood.

Pimples on the face and other
parts. of the body arc warnings
from Nature that your blood Is
sluggish and impoverished. Some
times they foretell eczema, boils,
blisters, and other skin disorders
that burn like flames of FIRE.
They mean that your blood needs
S. S. S. to cleanse it of these i'm
pure accumulations that can cause
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Musgraye attend
ed the funeral Of Mrs. Musgrave,s
nephew Paul Barker at Fairmont one
day last week.