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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27

IN 'ihS SAodl IL lildu6 Oh al SLFdlS III
n pieces with the exception of the
arms. and should not be difficult
TO. make for any boy who has
mad considerable work with the plane
and saw. One very important thing
to remember. however. IS that all the
ends OF the various pieces must be
perfectly square IL your finished chair
is to be a workmanlike job. Mortise
and tenon joints are difficult for most
boys to make. hence the plain butt
joint Is used in this construction, the
pieces being held together with
screws.
Get out your bill of stock first, then
reduce the various pieces to the re-
CURED dimensions. The arms will be
the hardest pieces to make, and as
they will have prominent position in
the finished chair. you should be just
as careful in making them as you will
in making the other pieces. Some
times boys feel that as long as there
is no joint in piece, it does not re-
quire as careful work
The various joints are shown in de-
tail. Three different kinds are used.
though they are all plain butt FONTS,
the difference being in the manner of
fastening. y Study the details very
thoroughly before starting any work
on the joints. Be sure you understand
just where each kind of joint Is to
be used. then lay them out accord
ingly.
With the exception of the joint hold
Ing the front legs to the side rails
and the back legs to the back rail. all
the joints are made by first boring at
the proper location. holes a trife
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
HERE'D you get him?" asked
Ted Littleton.

Ted Littleton.
Paul Bennett looked down
/" with a dissatisfied expression
al the dog he had on leash. II was
very fat elderly-looking fox terrier
with brown ear and large brown
spot on the back.
Just 10 look at him fel!er might
guess" said Paul sulkily. ''He belongs
10 my rich Aunt Sarah and he sleeps
on silk cushion stuffed with feathers
and he's got big pink bow on his
basket and he's got six dog blankets
and a pair OF rubbers for all his feet.
though he never goes out In the wet.
and he loves candy and ice cream and
hates bones and boys. At meal times
he sits on chair next to Aunt Sarah
and gets breast of chicken and bites
OF everything good that goes round.
Well. Aunt Sarah is sick and had to go
TO the hospital and she wouldn't trust
her Fiji to servants so she sent him
over to our house. She's Dads sister,
you know. and she knows that what
ever Dad promises he'll do. sure as
shot. So she made him promise to
see that Fiji was taken good care OF
Fiji requires special care she said.
he isn't like other dogs And she's
right, you bet. but l don't call him a
dog. / want a real dog.
Does he know any tricks?" asked
Ted. swapping his fingers at Fiji.
Yes. but he's too proud and uppity
to do any for anybody but Aunt
Sarah" replied Paul. Look out!
He'll bite you! He bit me last night.
Look, here on my hand. He sleeps
upstairs in the spare room but every
night just at bed time he crawls under
the parlor sofa and won't come out.
II we move the sofa he moves too and
keeps right under 1t. We dassn't poke
him out on account of Dads promise
to Aunt Sarah but usually we tempt
him out with ice cream. ] have to go
to the corner drug store for it but !
don't mind because I always get some
too. Last night it was late and rainy
so Dad said better not go for the ice
, cream. We tried all sorts Of things
but Fif wouldn't bulge so I crawled
under and tried to get him and he bit
me. the nasty old Teller, Ma was
awful mad but Dad wouldn't let her
punish Fiji"
i, well, II l was you" said Ted WISE
II ly. TIA let him stay under the sofa
and I'd march off without him. Thai
would bring him around. bet"
A mo. because he can't walk up
stairs" replied Paul. looking as If he
would like to hurt his charge I'VE
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27
have objected to.

have objected to.
When they reached the alley they
saw q lot Of boys hanging over back
fence looking into one of the yards
with great interest and cries Of:
There she goes!" Sick 'em!" "Oh.
gee. he got away" Paul and Ted burst
into a run and soon reached the fence
up which they scaled.
What a sight greeted their eyes!
The yard was long narrow one IN
which grew a big tree. In the middle
of the walk was colored boy holding
two large rats by the tails while near
the tree crouched big colored man
with two dogs beside him. The dogs
were barking furlously. One was a
young fox terrier and the other kind
of Irish terrier.
"Oh gee!" cried Ted excitedly.
They're rafting"
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I6e Month ST Sun and Showers

from it. In the days of julius Caesar
the original number of days was re-
stored and ever since April has occu-
pied the fourth place on the calendar
it has been marked by thirty days.
The name of the month Is derived
from the Latin word "aperire", which
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7he'HerGS1:1s Higg !M..

have to carry him up"
"whew." whistled Ted. Some
dog"
HE ought to be made into sausage"
grunted Paul. I'm ashamed to be
seen with him but I have to exercise
him twice a day."
Dog nurse!" shouted Ted. "Ho!
Ho. Well. never mind. old man. come
over to our house and forget It
Cant" replied Paul. Il got to take
Fla home"
Hello. what's that?"
! Both boys pricked up their can and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27

He played the violin at dances and on
the street, and he became a great
singing teachers servant. but his spirit
did not sink nor did his courage fail.
During the time OF his greatest hard
SHIPS he was perfecting himself in
composition. One day when the sky
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27

"PRlL is month with a varied
A history. When We first heard of
the month there were allotted
y Uto it thirty days; and was the
second month of the year. Later it
was placed forth on the list of months
and one of its days was taken away
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their eyes were fixed on an alley nera-
by. Curious sounds came from it
which led both boys to hurry in that
direction, Paul Juggling Fiji along in
a way I fear his Aunt Sarah would
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27

and showers. but perhaps tho best
known and most proven couplet Is
Sweet April showers
Do bring May flowers
We all know that 1t Is so, and for
that reason April is heralded each year
with new JOY
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-03-27

Sure enough. The colored man
pulled string which he held in his
hand and out came a ferret from a
large rat hole in the roots Of the tree.
The ferret held a rat in his teeth and
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TOYS FIND USEFUL hRTlCLES
THhT Fl Boy GIN MIKE.
By FRnNK |. SOLHR

INSTRUCTOR
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18

South Sixth avenue. Friday after
noon. The business meeting will be
held at ESQ and the regular program
will be at 3 O'Clock. Mrs. f. E. FRS
bee. OF Sheldon, the state regent, and
Miss Annie Gilbert, of State Center,
state vice-res ent, will speak.
The Golden Rod Club will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. Frank
Dawson, 504 Woodbury. street.
The Arson Mothers Club will
meet at O'Clock friday at the
school.
The Royal Neighbors' Aid Society
will meet in Odd Fellows, hall Fri
day afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18
Society

The current event department of
the Woman's Club held it's first meet
Ing OF the season Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Minnie
Durham, 312 North Center street.
There was a large attendance and a
most interesting program was given.
Miss Fannie Flower, chairman, and
Mrs. David Lennox, representative,
were in charge. Two women have
been assigned to be responsible for
the current events from each country
during tho year and to report at the
meeting the chief topic OF interest
from their country. These representa-
tives are: United States. Mrs. WIN
Wallace and Mrs. B. F. Cummings:
England. Mrs. Gertrude Crabtree and
Mrs. c. e. Pickard; France, Mrs. f.
M. Faber and Mrs. Eta e. Agnew:
Italy, Mrs. w. r. Bennett and Mrs.
John T.. Frederick: Belgium. Mrs. G..
A. Tewksbury and Mrs. Mary Jane
Gavney; Germany, Mrs, J. Schloss-
man and Mrs. r. @. Houghton: Rus
sia, Mrs. II. c. Stowell and Mrs. Ned
e. Hanson and Mexico, Mrs. J. b.
Troutner and Mrs. A. p. Bratt The
short current event.
Mrs. G. A. Tewksbury read an in
structive paper on National Debt
Brought on by the War and How to
Meet It." Mrs. A. F. Nickel spoke IN
a forceful and interesting manner
on 1.-THE General Economic situation
the World Is Facing" Following the
program an informal hour was en-
joyed and refreshments were served.
The assistant hostesses were Mes
danes r. E. Disbrow. chairman, Fl. NJ
Ellis, F. NJ. Farber, f. H. Boucher.
w. T. Bennett, J. n. Baughman,
w. A. Fenncr, c. r. Edsall, H. A.
Newell, James w. Steward and H. P.
Meade.
The Sunshine Circle Aid held its
regular meeting Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. c. Culbertson, II
North Eighth avenue. The members
sewed carpet rags and enjoyed gam
es. Guessing contests were Won by
Mrs. NJ II. Cole and Mrs. /. 'Drury.
The hostess was assisted in serving
by Mrs Phoebe NJ. O.Neal and Mrs.
j. Culbertson.
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The Excelsior Aid enjoyed an ALL
Eday sew in Odd Fellows. hall Wed
nesday. A covered dish luncheon
was served at noon to fifty The
time was spent quilting. Mrs. j.
Filler. of Melbourne, was guest from
out of the city. Er
9 8 o
The Wednesday Kensington Club
was entertained at the home of Mrs.
I. W. Shaw, 101 North First street,
Wednesday afternoon. The time was
spent with Christmas sewing. Mrs.
Shaw and her daughter Margaret,
served luncheon.
o o o
Members of the Priscilla Club .mer
with Mrs. Hiding Peterson, Eli
South Fourth avenue, WEDNESDAYS
afternoon. Following the business
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18

meeting games were played and con-
test prizes We're won by Mrs. Charles
| Ackley and Mrs. Walter Fisher.
Guests from out OF the city were Mrs.
Sadie Stackhouse, Of Stroudsburg,
Pa. and Mrs. James Stackhouse and
Mrs. Tena Kaufman. of Conrad.
@ o @
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Cole enter
tanned the members Of the w. r.
Club at their home, 9 South Fourth
street, Wednesday. The time was
spent socially and Mrs. J. W. Stewart
| assisted in serving refreshments.
Mrs. Orpha Wilson, OF Grundy
Center. was a guest from out Of the
city.
Mrs. A. e. Mitchem. four miles
southeast of the city, pleasantly en-
Valley Social Club Wednesday after
noon. Mrs. Mary Gregg gave very
interesting talk on cereals. Refresh
ments were served.
9 8 8
The Study and Social Club. Of
Albion. held it's regular meeting
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. D. c. Perry. The program was
opened with group of songs by
Rev. Mr.. Perry with Mrs. Pauline
Hixon at the piano. The topic of
study was "The Significance and
Early History Of Transportation"
Mrs. Donald Holroyd spoke on The
Life Of the Frontier Men," and Mrs.
j. d. Grouse talked on Local From
tier Days" Each member gave an
interesting incident Of local pioneer
times. A business meeting followed
the program. The next meeting will
be with Mrs. w. Fl. Holroyd.
O @ 9
The G. 8. Club met Wednesday at
ternoon with Mrs. James Debates,
81 Bromley street. The members
voted that study of the Iowa con-
stitution and code be taken up with
discussion OF the merits cs the pro-
posed changes In these two dacu-
ments. The club will meet alternate
Wednesdays thru the winter season.
@ @ 9
The meal planning club of West
minister chapel reorganized and
planned the work for another year.
The club will be called the Good
Luck Cooking Club. Miss May Bell
Wagner vii have charge of the work
and the following officers were cleo
ted: Alice Waddell. president: Mureil
Hanson, vice president, and Marie
Rinehart, secretary. The girls will
meet every two weeks at Ais when
simple meals will be planned and
prepared. Discussion OF foods and
food combinations will be held. The
membership OF the class has been
limited TO twelve, due to the nature
of the work. Girls from 10 to 10 years
are eligible. The regular gymnasium
work Will be held the same night
These classes are open to girls not
In the cooking club. Mrs. Mary Gregg
is assisting the girls with the food
preparation. planning and study.
g g o
Roy Butler. sos Summit street.
celebrated his birthday anniversary
Wednesday night at o'clock stag
dinner served to a number Of his
friends. The evening was spent with
cards and social time.
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Twenty OF the younger high school
girls of the Congregational church
formed an organization Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. B. f.
Martin, 4099 West State street. No
name has been chosen but the girls
plan to meet alternate Tuesday af-
ternoons after school. Missionary
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18

surmised from the condition Of the
bodies.
Jarrett is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. j. Jarrett. 102 North Second ave-
nue.. When a telegram bringing the
news was delivered here this MORN
ing, Mr. Jarrett was out Of the city.
Later it was learned that he had
been In Manchester and while there
had read a news dispatch Of the
tragedy in a morning paper. He had
left at once for st. Louis before he
could be reached by telephone from
this city.
Nsiahhors Find Bodies.
According to information to the
Times Republican neighbors discov-
cred the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Jar
rett, in a bed room on the first floor
of their f1ve-room cottage. Neither
Mr.. nor Mrs. Jarrett had been seen
about the house for several days and
neighbors had noticed that lights had
been burning In the house since late
last week.
The cottage has three rooms on the
first floor and two upstairs rooms.
In the bedroom in which the bodies
were found and in the room adJoin-
ing it two gas heaters were burning.
In all three rooms of the first moor
gas jets also We're burning.
The house was filled with the
fumes and stencil Of escaping gas,
which were so strong that the first
neighbors who entered were nearly
overcome.
Dead Several Days.
Neighbors recalled that they had
seen lights burning In tho house each
night since last Friday. The infor-
nation was given out, following the
preliminary investigation made by
the coroner. that Jarrett probably
had been dead for q week, and that
Mrs. Jarrett had died perhaps some
time later. The time Of death, 1t was
said, was Appropriated by the con-
dition OF the bodies.
The bodies were being held at
Webster Groves while the investiga-
ton to ascertain if possible the ex-
tinued by the coroner. An autopsy
was to be held, it was said, and an
analysis OF the contents Of the
stomach was to be made before the
inquest would be held. It was
thought the inquest might be Satur-
day or early next week.
Been There Since Spriha.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jarrett had been liv-
Ing lat Webster Groves since in the
spring. After first going there he
was employed as q salesman in q
store of the Hannah Company, shoe
dealers. Since July, however. he had
been in the employ of the Rice
Hutchins Shoe Company, wholesalers.
Jarrett has been absent from this
city since April 20. 1917 when he
enlisted In the coast artillery. He
was sent west. was Commissioned
second lieutenant, April 2S, 1918 and
was detailed to the Sixth company.
coast artillery sand was assigned to
duty at Fort Mills, Corregidor. Phil
ippine Islands. Later he was ad-
vanced to be first lieutenant and was
transferred to Tien-Tsin, China. He
was discharged from the service in
November 1919 and with Mrs. Jarrett
returned to the states and visited in
the south for time with Mrs. L. J.
Jarrett's relatives.
Mrs. Jarrett was Miss Lydia NJ.
Underwood. Of Gettysburg, Pa, be-
fore her marriage in the Philippines
In September, 1917.
Mr.. Jarrett's father Is q travelling
salesman for the Hamilton Brown
Shoe Company, st. Louis. and secre-
tary Of the Hawkeye Commercial
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18
RAY {. JARRETT
AND WIFE FOUND
DEAD IN BEDROOM
BODIES DISCOVERED BY NEIGH
BORIS IN BED IN HOME At
WEBSTER GROVES, MO.
DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN
CAUSED BY GAS OR POISON

Jarrett, Is Former Marshalltown
Young Man and Son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. l, J. Jarrett, 1902 North Sec
ond Avenue - Neighbors, Who
Missed Seeing Mr.. and Mrs. Jar.
rett About the House, Entered
Home and Found Bodies--Gas
Heaters and Jets Burning in Rooms
-Thousht Both Probably Died
Last NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to As
certain Cause of Death Being Made
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18
TINEsREPUBICAN MARsHAILToWN IOWA. NOVEMBER 49, 1920

Mems Association. In addition to the
father and mother one sister, Myra,
survives.
The younger Mr.. Jarrett was born
at Chillicothe. Mo-. Sept. Is, 1891.
He was member Of the Masonic
blue lodge, chapter and commandery.
city. It was to the Masons that a
telegram brought the first news Of
the tragedy that was received here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18
Money

Money is by far the most necessary,
the most powerful. and the most USE
full agency in the affairs OF human
life. It's study Is fascinating, Its pur-
suit alluring and it's possession the
most agreeable Of all earthly sub
stances. It stands first in war, first
in peace, and first in the hearts Of the
people. Money has measured the eros
pe'rity, directed the progress, and con-
tributed to the happiness Of the human
race since civilization blossomed in
the land Of Canaan. The ebb and flow
OF the worlds currency moves the
center Of population. It's current has
swept civilization across the CONT
nents and 1t has built empires in
waste places. Men spent lives striving
fer it. Nations collected it by force
Of arms, thieves steal it, skilled GRIM
inals counterfeit it, beggars plead for
it, death disturbs it, and you want
some Of it for q home in beautiful
Kalsem Forest Heights.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18

work and character building Will be
the two chief purposes of the organi-
cation Mrs. G.. NJ. Johnson will be the
leader. The following officers were
elected: Frances Propp, president;
Lois Estel. vice president; Gladys
| Maynard, secretary and Katherine ST.
Clair, treasurer. A social hour was
| enjoyed and Mrs. Martin served re-
freshments.
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Members Of the b. d. Club were
entertained at an all-day meeting
Wednesday at the home Of Mrs. w.
c. blessing, 511 Ninth street. At noon
Mrs. blessing served dinner. She was
assisted by Mrs. A. B. Combs. In the
Afternoon the members held a bust
ness meeting making plans for the
years work
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Spinning Wheel Chapter, D. A. r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18

night. was taken to Oskaloosa thiske
forenoon. The funeral service waset
held in that city this afternoon and
the body was taken to Ottumwa for :.
burial. Mrs. Wilson and three chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN Wilson !.
and Mr.. and Mrs. +. 9. Parker ac- q
companied the body. Pallbearers here I
were George Gregory, Ed Brown.
Fred Crowther Glenn Boggie, b. w.
Lanphere and 3. B. Shollenberger
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18

Nothing you can buy as a present
for a child will please them better
than SiegeIs musical menagerie. Any
small child can play real tunes on a
real piano in few minutes with this
device. It is not only toy but an
educator recommended by the best
musicians all over the country. Call
and see them. G. E. Packard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18
F'hons 448 Phone 449
E'etter Goods Better Service
StarGrocery
Trade here and get the benefit
of market declines.
FLOUR

Trade here and get the benefit
of market declines.
FLOUR
Rainbow Flour, Per 40 pound
sack ..................... $3.25
APPLES
Fancy New Fork StoclS--Jona-
thans. StarlSs. Baldwins. Green
ings, Bellflowers. Mother Spy
Grimes Golden.
SWEET POTATOES
Nice Large Virginias. 4 lbs.
Tor .,............... 25c
+ BEANS
rJew Navy Beans, 3 lbs. for Csc
CANNED CORN
New Pack. good standard corn
s. cans for Csc
y CANNED TOMATOES
l1ew Pack, good standard to-
inatoes, No. 8 cans, per cam. 15c
SALMON
Chinook Salmon, specially priced
st per pound can ....... 35e
SALMON
Pink Salmon, " pound cans--a
rood one at per can ....... $50
NEW DRIED FRUITS
Figs, Dates, Currents, Raisins,
.Apricots, Prunes. Peaches, Lo-
yanberries and Apples.
y,
PANCAKE FLOUR
4Aunt Jemima, Sambo. Jack Frost,
Virginia Sweet, Pillsbury's and
New York Buckwheat.
Drink Dinner Party Coffee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18

Raymond e. Jarrett, 20 years old,
formerly shoe salesman of this city.
and Mrs. Jarrett were found dead in
their bed in their home at Webster
Groves, St. Louis suburb, at ]
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Death
may have been caused by escaping
gas, according to information regard
ing the tragedy to the. Times Repub-
lican from st. Louis early today.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Jarrett are be-
lieyeds to have been dead for several
DAYS. but for how long could only be
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18
A Fine, Large, Beautiful
Modern Residence

This beautiful home has large rooms and bath.
The house is modern in every respect All hard wood
finish large basement, furnace heat Basement divided
into several rooms. a
Collonade opening in house. Beautiful large trees
all around the house. Blue grass lawn. In fact every
thing that goes to make an ideal home to live in One
block from street line and paved streets.
This house sets beautiful hill overlooking the
city and from the the beautiful river Look this
over before the sale and you will buy it. 7oa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18

The body OF Ralph P. Wilson, OF
Cskaloosa, train dispatcher for the
Nj. & st. L., who died here Sunday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18

Special to Times Republican.
webster Groves. No.. Nov. 49,
Raymond Jarrett. go years old,
and his wife, Mrs. Lydia NJ. Jar
rett, &c, were found dead under
mysterious circumstances in their
home. 81 North Frisco avenue
Webster Groves. following tvs
telephone reports to the police at
+ 1880 o'clock Wednesday after
noon. The deaths are believed to
have been due to poisoning. Jar
rett had been dead three days
before the death OF his wife, 1t is
believed. Physicians said that
bichSride Of mercury caused the
deaths.
A half filled box Of candy and
some custard on table in the
room where the bodies were
found were taken in charge by
Coroner Denny and sent to a
physician to be analysed.
A post mortem examilation OF
the bodies will be made. Coroner
Denny said that he did not ex-
pect to have a report on the an.
alysis of the food found in the
house or the contents OF the Wis
cera for several days and until
that time an inquest would not
be held. It is thought 1t may
have been a case of double sui
eide.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18
Home, Sweetest Word in the
English Language

bandit
sorrows and ten thousand fond memories Home
dseeko
orhandhd
rtwithda
Home,H Home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18
RESTRICTED

All land will be sold with building
built this land which addition
ZEE from front line
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MUSIC

Good band music will be furnished the ground for
the entertainment Of those who may attend this SALE