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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Heavy Rains Everywhere

Texas has been soaked BY copi-
pious rains. practically everywhere.
krhe heaviest downpour here this
Syaar was last Friday night. Tho
suaEe showed 1-6O inches at Snyder
land showers continued throughout
Ejsaturday. The ground is wet and
Pcrops are being planted and stuff
will grow rapidly.
Therain was accompanied by cold
weather 30 that overcoats and heat
ers were put back into service. There
was much lightning and thunder.
Friday night and Il il reckoned that
Al least 80 telephones were burned
out. Lightning got into the tele-
graph office at the Santa Fe iepot
land put the wires temporarily out
OF commission.
The rains woro heavy west into
New Mexico and north AZ far as
heard from All west Texas points
report big rains. An Orient bridge
north OF swetwater was washed out
An inch and y half fell at Dallas
and the Trinity was rapidly rising
sunday All north Texas towns re-
port heavy rains II was heavy at
Fort Worth and weatherford and
cotton Is badly damaged.
Lockhart reports ten inch rain
AT siaydon and ottine in Gonzales
County. Hail fell in waves and San
Marcos river flooded the fields.
Trinity river broke through the
levee at Ennis and the Midland track
was washed out and about 10000
acres OF corn and cotton in Trinity
lotions were submerged and lost.
Crop losses in Central and South
Texar are enormous, but there is re-
jc Ag all over the panhandle and
est Texas because OF the magnifi-
Mt rains. which almost insure an
.ner good crop year.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
DOWN GOES PRICES
PEOPLE QUIT BUYING

II. c. Lelfingyell, assistant secre-
tary OF the Treasury, says dealers are
cutting prices because Ieople have
topped 6l"ing hish n:eed goods
and bankers are o:csing merchants
20 take up their loals lie says prices
ric bounl - be redu :ec ecause the
United States nor the world can con-
tilue to a. t,fii --s on the present
basis.
john Wannama'tcr ennounces
reduction moyemerr 10 restore the
Nations economic situation to nor
nal George Brandies OF Omaha
says that story is bunk" as a price
cutting motive because the market
broke thre weeks ago Mr. Letting
well says the one sure method OF re-
ducing prices is to stop buying eS-
cept thosethings necessary 10 sus-
tain life.
Louis Baer OF Chicago, a biz clo-
thing merhcant. says the high cost
OF living is not the reason his house
cut the price OF clothing down 80
per cent. They did it because the
people quit buying at the high prices
J. II Overman OF 81. Louis says no
price reductions are contemplated
there and that the trouble with some
merchants is they have lost their
heads. Their nerve has failed them
The manager OF Wits leading
clothing store in Oklahoma CITY
says there is no hope in sight for
cheaper oottons and woolens any
time soon. silks will probably be
lower SO that silk shirts and dress
es may be sought after but Oklaho-
ma merchants are not expecting TO
cut prices. Meanwhile a St Paui
special SAYS chain OF millinery
stores of stronge & Warner are re-
duclng prices so per cent.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Pluvanna Notes

The rain that fell Friday night
Iras a help 70 every body, especially
Z 1rmers who think they will soon be
Nrich.
Hoyt Noal. age IS. died wednes-
day at 1880. has been sick for a
lcng time. left one sister, mother
and father to mourn his departure.
There was big show in Fluvanna
last Monday night. which was en-
joyed by large crowd.
Miss Ruby Dowdy left Friday for
Abilene TO attend school.
Mr. Curt Campbell and brother
went hunting after the rain and had
real good luck. They caught a cold
and all the mud that could stick on
their shoes.
:. The rain isn't over says some OF
the farmers and probably II isn't.
There was no preaching last night
..on account OF the heavy clouds that
looked like it would drop to raining
NJ any minute.
Sunshine"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Very truly yours,
Massey Family Reunion
o. I. Howell,
County superintendent.

Mr.. and Mrs J. w. Massey return
ed few days ago from a two weeks
round of visiting their children at
Brownwood, Decatur and Wichita
Falls They also visited in Fort
Worth. They were in Wichita Falls
on May and had a family reunion
at Fred's nome with all the children
present.
The grownups in the gathering
were. Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Massey.
snyder; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred b. Mas
sey, Wichita Falls; j W. Massey Jr.,
Drownwood; J. r. Massey, Great
Falls. Montana; Mrs. a. Frederick.
Abilene; George Massey, Sweetwater
1t was a great day for them. Mr..
Massey says he feels like it will new
er be Just that way again.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Bailcy's Friends In Dallas

Mr.. Bailey's Texas followers ad-
vertised for several days that they
would have an immense mass meet
ing in Dallas last Saturday to make
plans for their chiefs campaign for
governor. The Sunday papers report
ed 800 people in the meeting and
they resolved that Bailey was sure
10 win and sent him a telegram TO
that effect There was one woman
in the meeting. They even invaded
the sacred precincts OF States Rights
and adopted resolution and wired
il TO the Louisiana Legislature I'm
sisting upon that sovereign body TO
refuse TO ratify the woman suffrage
amendment.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Closing Week OF Schools

This is the closing week for the
Snyder Schools and even with the
troubles OF flu. diphtheria. coal fam
inc and crowded conditions, II has
been a successful term. II is expect
cd that more than 80 per cent OF the
rupils will be promoted and the High
School will hand out 2S diplomas
to that many graduates tonight.
The commencement sermon was
preached last Sunday at the Metho-
dist church by Rev. j. II. Hicks.
Graduating exercises will be held to-
night.
The High School pupils have reen
busy this week rehearsing their class
play. They are under the direction
OF Mrs. Hutcheson. The play was
rendered at the opera house Thurs
day afternoon and night.
The title OF the stage story is The
Mystery OF Black Rover"
The cast is as follows:
Mascot-Lois Sears.
Caleb Baldwin. a man of millions
Wraymond Sims.
Ben Flood, Baldwin's Evil Genius
Wayne Williams.
Edward De Laney, Van spread
Dude-Loree Stokes
Deacon Smartweed, Pillat ~ the
church-Fort Kelly.
Arthur Sherwood. Young Man
with Authorization Hawkins.
Dr. windsail, Family Physician
Urlah Fox. Lawyer-Grady Biggs.
The Twins-Eula Mae Hoy and
Rae Holiday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
REPORT OF THE
RURAL SCHOOLS

Quite a few schools have and are
closing. Others will run until June
5th. Most of them are having closing
exercises which always help the COM
munities as we'll as the teachers.
Teachers should assist the custo-
dians in making annual reports OF
the free books and trustees should.
by all means, see to II that the books
are put in a secure place during va
cation. Books are still coming In
and should be taken out II the school
is closing. because they will be need
ed next year. / think the book situ-
alton will be better IL a new custo-
dian is appointed, that this will nee
essitate a new bond, but changing
trustees does not meanthat a new
custodian must be appointed.
An estimate reveals the fact that
our scholastic population for another
year will be nearly twenty seven hun
dred. This is an increase OF more
than six hundred since last year.
Several districts are finding II nee
essary to build new houses TO ac-
commodate the pupils and are thus
lining up for State aid next year.
Dunn and Hermleigh are increasing
their valuations and prospects are
now that they-~lll have the best
schools next year from the stand
point OF length of term. than in sew
eral years. Two county line schools
are asking to come under the juris-
diction OF Scurry County and are
contemplating building modern
houses. possibly concrete.
Following are the schools and the
amount of aid granted each this year
Hermleigh $500, Fluvanna $500,
independence $500, Camp Springs
$500, Ennis $500, Crowder $3.50,
strayhorn s4O5, China Grove $500,
Quinn $500 Canyon $500. Bison
$500, Plainview $500. Turner $500.
Lonewolf $500, Mitchell Co. Line
$475, Arach $500, Ira $500, Dunn
$500.
We are in line now for at least
three fourths Of our schools 20 get
this aid another year On the whole
the school prospects for the coming
year are flattering Why not all join
In and boost for one time, everything
that will have a tendency to better
our public schools.
Very truly yours,
o. I. Howell,
County superintendent.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Presbyterian womcn's Auxiliary

The Presbyterian Women's Aux
iliary met at the church Monday
MAY Il. 3 p. NJ. The following pro-
gram was rendered:
Subject. The Spanish speakine
Southwest.
Devotional Services, led by Mrs
Cole.
Reports and other business.
Roll call, Response, name and To-
cate mission worker.
Old and New Spanish Americana
Mrs. Ferguson.
A nearby Institutional Church
Mrs Baugh.
Some Successful Plans Mrs.
Sears.
A former state Senator Measures
Results.-Mrs. webb.
Announcements.
Closing prayer.
All members urged to be present
Visitors cordially welcomed.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Last word from supt. Riyes


The commencement sermon last
Sunday was excellent A large con-
gregation assembled and attention
was never better.
There are 2S members OF the SEN
ior class. $ boys and 20 girls.
The senior play for Thursday
VAS well attended.
The graduating exercises at the
Methodist church next Friday night
is to be interesting to all who at
tend
wish TO heartily thank eyacyone
who helped VS. .r the closing exer-
clees. I wish especially to thank the
Methodist peoo'e Tot the us of
their church 1ouse Mr.. Yo1st was
y,.c kind to t"lt us asens 30 tie
c,,I. wish e. thank him aud the
oi IL OF the chsr
an grateful & our plttH. for
their cooperation tvs year in ibs
school. am .I:e that every one
who spoke a KIND WGrf or favored
us in our work IS clad Ae or shc did
so.
I shall move AVA from Sayd y
but am proud OF the acqunlnt-
ances and friendships made here
You have my very best wishes in
every respect
Respectfully,
s. l.. Rives.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Wool Raiscrs In Luck

l.. N. Periman owns a nice bunch
OF sheep at his farm at White Bluff
and he has finished shearing. He
has about 1850 pounds OF wool. an
average clip of about IL u pounds to
the sheep. He thinks he will get rs
cents a pound for II.
Press dispatches give assurance
that wool will sell high this year
and that the demand cannot be sup
piled for many years. San Angelo
the greatest wool market in Texas.
expects to store about four million
pounds. 1t is reported that ~ cents
a pound has been paid for 10000
pounds and he price is apt to ad-
vance.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

DR.. ]. p. Darlington and daughter.
Mrs. Crayton. were here Thursday
from Foch The DIR. is an experienc-
ed newspaper writer and represents
the Signal In his town. He believes
in Scurry County and in telling the
world about this country. Dr. Car
rington is a practicing physician OF
many years experience and the peo-
pie Of the Hermleigh country find
him 20 be ON honest, sympathetic
family physician ready TO give hon
est diagnosis and then bring his pro
fessional sknl 30 bear in treating
his patients
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
CAN'T WEIGH WRAP
PING WITH MEAT
Abilene Reporter

\ waning TO retail grocers and
meat marl cts that the selling nj
cured meats on weights taken with
the wrsppirr D. on them was in vioie
tion CT the state law was issued .d0n
las by W. ;er Puckett, State Te sh:s
ava -el l;e4 inspector.
PICKETT declared that the main ~
of dealers in Fort Worth We're vio-
!ating the law in this regard rad that
unless the practice was stopped pros-
ecutions would follow. The law pro-
yides that the sales must be by ne.
weight
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
More Knights Templar

At a meeting OF the Knights Tenn
plar Commandery Monday night 20
candidates for the degree were elect
ed and ten OF them were 20 be here
last night to take the work. These
candidates are from Colorado, Roby
and Rotan.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
JUDGE JOHNSON
VS.. {. K. SMITH

Curing a personal difficulty here
tuesday evening Judge X. l.. John
eon was cut across the throat, though
fortunately the knife didn't go deep
ruough to inflIct fatal wound. Mr..
". X. Smith was taken before Justice
b e,iison and County Attorney Wilmeth
a nd admitted to bail in the sum OF
e5es
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Reports From Sunday Schools

Reports from the Sunday Schools
in Snyder for last Sunday show.
Baptist-Number enrolled 2So'
number present ia; collection si.SS
new members 2; tardies IL.
Hethodist-Presen 1874; collec-
ton 1855; new members Z; visitors
1s.
Presbyterian Present Al collec-
tion S3.21: new members 3; visit
ors O. Daily Bible IT.
First Christian - Enrolled so;
present 2S: collection s1.5l; tardy
g.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Mr.. Murray for Public Wcigher

y. N. Murray, prosperous farmer
o)f the Hermleigh country, announces
his Veek as a candidate for the Of
. ice ( Public Weigher. for precinct
No. Hermleigh precinct. M
MUIR " has served as public weigher
! ss,nd made good and IL elected Will
10 so again. lie is honest and knows
now. Give him full and candid con-
sideration.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Dallas Boosters Visit snyder

The Dallas boosters came into Sny-
der about 200 strong at 1915 Thurs
day. Nearly all lines of business
were represented and all of them
we're advertising the Dallas Fair.
They came in their train of ten
coaches. About 100 Snyder auto
mobiles met the visitors, bringing
them to the northeast corner OF the
square. There started the parade
headed by their own band.
They assembled at the north steps
of the Court house where r. j. An
derson delivered the address OF Wei
come to which DR.. william NJ. Ander-
son OF Dallas responded and then the
visitors scattered to see as much OF
Snyder rs possible in an hour.
They said they we're glad to be
here and said lots Of nlca ra'ngs
about Snyder and West Texas and
then left
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

James Callan. q wealthy ranchman
OF Meuard killed Victor Billings. a
range rider because Billings left a
cate open. Callan was acquitted at
Llano this week a nd goes free. Bill
links was unarmed at the time Of the
killing.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Closing Of Round Top school

The Round TOP School closed out
last Monday night after a very sue
cessful term. Miss Hattie Wasson
was teacher. They had an enter
tainment. Exercises were conducted
by 'pnpils OF ,the school. The house
was full and a goodly number were
turned away unable to secure seats.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

r. z. Thomson. candidate for
governor. favors none but Americans
to vote. none but Americans to
seaoh and no LANGUAGE but English
to be tausht IN American schools.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

John Butter-Stacy Mathis.
Mrs. Baldwin, who seeks position
IN society-Nell Higgins.
Mrs. Van Spread. wishes to make
advantageous match for her Eddie
Lila Curnutte.
Widow Jehonnett. has designs on
the Deacon-Marie Palmer.
List OF graduating class.
Elva Lemons-Yaiadis.orian.
Wraymond Sims-Salutatorian
Elva Lemons-Class P'opact.
Lois Sears-CIass Historian.
Stacy Mathis-Class Poet.
2ufa cruickshanks.
MabcT wilson.
Grady Biggs
Curtis Brown.
Festus Head
-incz Baze.
Nell Higgins.
Loree Stokes.
Eula Mae Hoy.
Lucille Strayhorn.
Annabel Ainsworth.
virgie Thompson.
Merle Johnston.
Bess Johnston.
Theresa Gotten.
Marie Palmer.
Leone Russell.
Rae Holiday.
Welton Hawkins.
Wayne Williams.
Lila Curnutte.
Agnes Teter.
Mabel Teter.
Fort Kelly
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

The consolidated barber shop,
Garrett and Boswell has moved into
its new quarters. An eight chair
barber shop. nicely fixed i'm every
way is tho biggest institution in that
lire IN all this roglon.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

Second hand furniture for sale at
a bargain. Located four blocks
north OF square az the Wasson place
Come and look them over.-o. l..
Wilson. 4spd
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

General Business Re-Adiustment
Nobody should become excited II
there should come a general reduc-
ing OF prices of dry goods, groceries
house rents and every other commod-
ity that people must buy. OF course
We may expect that when the market
in manufactured goods shall break
and strike a lower level labor and
farm products will respond. There
are already reports from commercial
centers that prices Of shoes and clo-
thing are being reduced 20 or 80
per cent.
This is probably due to the an
nouncement that Banks are calling
in their loans and the reductions are
to turn quick money. That may
mean a temporary reduction but the
trade pulse indicates that the high
price summit has been reached. The
country has never before experience
ed such a rush of apparent prosper
ity Money has been plentiful and
prosperity on rampage but It is
the history OF the commercial world
that an era of initiation is followed
by depression. II has always been so
II will be so again, but the nation
will live and business Will 60 on just
the same.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Respectfully,
s. l.. Rives.

Mai. John w Ottley. writing f. r.
Matthews. regarding acreage In the
FIuvanna country says he has a firm
faith In the final outcome there.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Clanton-Recd
Sunday

Mr. Lee Clanton and Miss Ruby
Reed we're married at the County
Clerks office Tuesday morning by
Justice OF the Peace n. F. Wilson.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. oliver McElyea have
returned from visiting at Valley
View. They brought their niece with
them for visit.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

Ray Carmachael u years old was
inst sntly killed at Post City last
Friday whom his horse fell with him
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

Mr. J p Sims living In the Bull
Creek country was kicked on the
head Thursday by a mule and ia
reported to be quite seriously hurt.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

Ar. Boozer and C. J. Crawford Of
Ovalla arc hore to take part in
Knightr Templar work at Masonic
Temple Thursday night. These gent
lcmen are old time friends OF our
Mr. W. VI. Morrow.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21
Simpson-T -Traweck

A marriage license was issued
here Saturday for Mr.. p. L. Simpson
and Miss Jossis u. Traweek. t
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

Torn May IL to Mr.. and M's.
~ n. McReyno.ds. s'V miles west Of
Suyder. a boz
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

J. 2. Noble returned Tuesday from
a visit to his daughter in New Mex
leo
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

Born. May Q, four miles west OF
Snyder. to Mr. and Mrs W. y
Gum. a boy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

Mr.. J II. Sears returned Thurs
day morning from Washington City.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

Born. May II to Mr.. and Mrs Jno.
Robinson. 10 miles east OF Snyder.
n hoy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

Born in SNYDER, NAY II TO Mr.
and Nrs. Hugh GIL. a boy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

NTr. and Mrs. o. Lykes have re-
turned from visiting in Dallas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-21

John H. Hicks. Pastor.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-04-29

stili came on unfalieringIy. aud Bryce
was forced 10 give way before him IA
save bis hands. he avoided the risk of
hattering Rondeau's hard head and
siBewy arms.
Already word that the woods boss
was battling with stranger had been
shouted into the camp dining room.
and the entire crew % thar camp.
abandoning their half.fnished meal.
came pouring forth 20 view the contest.
out OF the tail OF his eye Bryce saw
them coming hut he was not appre-
henslve, for he knew the code OF the
woodsman: let every man roll his
own hoop" II would be n fight TO n
finish. for no man would interfere /:
striking. kicking gouging, biting. or
choking would not be looked upon as
nnsportsmanlike and as Bryce backed
cautiously away from the huge. 1.-the
active. and powerful man before him.
he realized that Jules Rondeau was,
as his father had stated. top dog
among the lnmbcrjacks
Rondeau. II was apparent had no
stomach for Bryce's style OF combat.
lie wanted a rough-and-tumble fight
and kept rushing. hoping TO cllnch; II
he could but get his great hands on
Bryce he would wrestle him down
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-04-29
CLARENDON

Mr.. and Mrs. +. ". Eddy were in
Rutland Monday.
p. T. Clark of Wallingford. was a
visitor at W. d. Herrick's Sunday.
There is to be grange dance at the
town hall Friday evening. the Both.
There was no grange meeting last
Thursday evening owing to the rain.
Misses Elizabeth Richie and Mary
Pierce Of Castlcton Normal School.
spent the week end at their homes
here.
By the number Of automobiles pass
ING daily on the main thoroughfsre
one infers the roads nust be getting
into pretty fair shape.
Farmers about here bad about their
bcs, run Of sap last Eeek. but are TAX
ing n their buckets nov. We hear
the yield was not up 70 the average.
Alfred wideavake vii move to
Arlington from his fathers farm.
where be has lived the pas; year, hav-
ing secured employment in that tozn.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-04-29
A USEFUL PAIN
Manchester People Should Heed Its
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Do you realize that it's often a timely
sign Of kidney weakness? Prompt
Treatment is a safeguard against more
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Use Doan's Kidney Pills. Profit by
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Michael Pickett, prop. Of butcher
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says: Il am a firm believer Of Doan'S
kid.cy Pills and am glad 10 recon-
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kidneys were in bad shape. Ny back
was 50 lame and sore that / could
hardly get up when was down. When
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weak in action and Vas feeling bad
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use ~ this remedy | was soon COM
pletely cured / have not suffered
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IS endorse Deans Kidney Pills
Price Coz. az all dealers Don't sim
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Deans Kidney Piils-the sane that
Mr. Pickett had Foster Milburn Co.
afrs-, Buffalo, " Y. adv.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-04-29

who bad forced him into that terrible
grip. This was no less a personage
than Colonel Seth Pennington, and Il
was obvious he had taken charge OF
what be considered the ohsequles.
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