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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
Probate Notice.

Probate Notice.
Office of the Clerk of the District
Court. State OF Iowa, Marshall
County. ss. District Court March
Term, A. d. 1920.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
You and each OF you are hereby
notified to appear at the Court House
in Marshalltown, Iowa, in said Coun-
ty, at 9 o'clock a. m, on the 4th day OF
May. 1920, to attend the proof and
probating an instrument in writing
purporting to be the last will and
testament of John L. Wagner. late
of Marshall County, Iowa, deceased,
at which time and place you will ap-
pear and show cause, if any. why
said will should not be admitted to
probate.
In Testimony Whereof. have here
to subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of the District Court, this
Sth daE OF April, A. D. 1920.
G. w. GILBERT.
Clerk Of the District Court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
claI to Times Republican.

Special to TimeS-Repuplcan.
Clarion, April l6.-Miss Helen
Hood has returned from Keota, hav-
ing completed her engagement as
stenographer.
H. J. Barr has gone to Rochester.
Mimi, to consult doctors there in
regard to his health.
l.. E. Huntley has returned from
Cherokee. While there he UNDER
went an operation.
Mrs. Milo Denison has returned
from her winter stay in California.
Gene Boyington has gone to Roch-
ester. Mimi. to consult the doctors
in regard to his health.
Lisle Swartzendrover. who Is con-
nected with Y. NJ. G. A. work at
Dubuque, is visiting in the home Of
his mother, Mrs. Mary Swartzen-
drover.
Mrs. Earl Sans. of Oak Park. H..
is visiting in the home of DR.. j. II.
Sans.
John r. Harris. district manager
for the Central Life Insurance Com
pany will move to Clarion as soon as
a home can be obtained.
The M. l.. Howell residence has
been sold to Engineer Harry Brown
for $4,000.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Peterson are
visiting in Clarion. They have Just
returned from Long Beach. Calf.
and after a few days visiting in
Clarion they will go to their cottage
at Lake Okoboji to spend the sum
mer.
H. c. King, the new editor for the
Clarion Clipper. has purchased the
Mrs. J.. T. benson property for $7,1OO
and will get immediate possession.
Miss Ina Boyington, daughter OF
Gene Boyington. of this city. was re-
Gently married to Ralph Wright. of
Council Bluffs. The bride spent her
girlhood days in Clarion and is well
known to many as an attractive
young lady. Mr.. Wright Is employed
in the mechanical department OF the
Great Western at Council Bluffs.
Mrs. H. A. Duer has returned from
an extended stay at Cedar Falls.
being called there by the serious ILL
ness of her father George Younkers,
who passed awaw few days ago.
Mrs. Cady Templeton has received
word from her sister, Mrs. Jake
FELTON,. stating that she would soon
leave for Clarion. Mrs. FELTON, lives
at Port Stanley. Faulkland Islands.
being nearly the extreme end of
South America or about 10000 miles
from here. Her mother, Mrs. ]. E.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
NEARLY EVERY INDUSTRY. IN
SIOUX CITY ENTERS INTO
AGREEMENT.
INCLUDES BUILDERS,
JoBBERs, RETAILERS
CONNIE reisl and Industrial Ex-
changes Back Of Movsmsnt-Oe-
clare They Are Not Fighting
Unions But Are Trying to Help
Business.

Sioux City, April lS.-Sioux City's
open shop movement, announced u
few days ago as in preparation, has
been inaugurated. and includes
manufacturers, jobbers and retail
merchants. Large and influential
organizations have passed resolu-
tions favoring the open shop and OPP
posing the closed shop. Twelve
bodies have thus far expressed their
stand in the matter by resolution.
They are the chamber of commerce,
the employers association of Sioux
City. Inc. the live stock exchange,
the Sioux City traffic bureau, the
Sioux City builders exchange, COM
posed of building contractors, in
Guiding retail plumbers, building
material and supply houses, painters
and GLACIERS and electricians: the
master builders, the manufacturers
associa ton, the motor trades bureau,
the Sious City board of trade. the
hotel and restaurant mems associa-
ton. the Sioux City Retail Mer-
chants Association, the Sioux City
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
BURTON ADDRESS STUDENTS
Minnesota University President to Be
Commencement Speaker At Arnes.

Special to Times Republican.
Ames, April 16.1Aiarion-L lie Roy
Burton. now president Of the Uni
versity Of Minnesota and president
elect Of the University Of Michigan.
will be the commencement day
speaker at Iowa State College, June
9. His address will be one Of the Gull
minating features of the semi centen-
NAL celebration and, commencement
program and will be delivered to by
far the largest class VI candidates for
degrees ever presented at Ames.
Three preceding days, Jun s. Z. and
8 will be given over to celebration fea-
lures. alumni reunions, pageants and
the like.
DR.. Burton. who was born In Iowa
in the town Of Brooklyn, is one Of
the outstanding educators and uni
versity administrators Of the country.
He has had large success in his work
at Minnesota and by electing him to
the University Of Michigan presi-
dency, the regents solved the problem
of finding big man for the leader
ship Of that institution. 4 was re-
ported at the time Of mis- election to
Michigan that DR.. Burton world re-
ceive an $4,000 salary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
HAMPTON GIRL MARRIED.

Mise Winifrsd lnglis, Welded 20
Ralph 6aumoartnsr, Mason City.
Special to Times Republican.
Hampton. April 1s.-One Of the
prettiest social events OF the kind
here for many months was the we'd
ding at tho home Of the brides par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. N. A. InElis. of
their daughter, Miss Winifred. to Mr..
Ralph w. Baumgartner. Of Mason
CITY.
The happy event occurred Wednes-
day evening amid home decorations
OF yellow and white. and surrounded
by admiring friends and relatives,
well wishers all. Rev. e. A. Baker.
pastor of the Methodist church at
Greene. performed the ceremony at
8 o'clock, and after CONGRATULATIONS.
the guests were taken to the North
American Hotel. where wedding
supper was served.
Miss Norma 1nglis, sister of the
bride, was maid Of honor and Ben
Maven Of Waterloo, was best man.
Little Mary Stuart Bagley, OF Audi
bon. cousin Of the bride, was flower
girl. Mrs. Lewis G. Bagley, Of Audi
bon played the wedding march and
Mrs. Earl Elliott rendered charlu-
ing solo. The bride wore dress OF
satin with a tu1l veil and carried
a bouquet of roses. ...
The bride was born and reared In
this city. is a graduate Of the local
schools and afterward attended jun
ior college of Frances Sinner at Mt.
Carroll. Ill.,. and finished her~course
at the University Of Wisconsin where
she received her B. A. degree. She Is
a member Of the Alpha Omicron Pi
sorority. For one year she taught in
the high school at La Crosse.
The groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William II. Baumgartner % Water
loo, and is at present connected with
the Mason City Sand and Gravel
Company. He resided here for a
time a few years ago. being employed
in the office Of the Cedar Valley
Electric Company. afterward was
cashier Of the First National Bank at
Lawler, Iowa, for two years. resign
ing there to accept the place he now
holds at Mason City.
After a trip to Chicago and other
points. the couple VIII commence
housekeeping at Mason City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
HAMPTON GIRL TO INDIA.
Miss Dasm.r Miller to Go a: Mis-

Mise Dasmar Miller to Go 40 Mis-
sionary for Lutheran Society.
Special to Times Republican.
Hampton. April 16.-This county Is
soon to be represented in tho mis-
sion fields Of far of India, for as
soon as the necessary. details can be
arranged, Miss Dagmar Miller.
daughter Of Peter Miller. Of Hamilton
township, will 60 to India as mis-
sionary for the Lutheran society. \
II She has been a school teacher IN
tho schools of this county foT many
years and has been active dhringI
that time In All church work In her
neighb9rhood. Miss Miller recently
completed a;scourse IN nursing In 9
lsrec hospital at Afinneapo lis s4 the
better y " pfepared Tor her work IN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
Enters journalistic Field.

Special to Times RepuDllcan.
Ames, April 16.-Another Iowa
State College young woman, Miss
Morda Coleman, of Sioux City. Is
taking up work in journalism in the
field Of home economics. She has
just been appointed to position
with the staff of Successful Farming
at Des Moines and will take up her
work in May. Miss Coleman was one
of. the leading students in journalism
at Iowa State College before her
graduation last June and was pro-
minently identified with the student
publications. During war times,
when the stan Of the Iowa Agricul-
turist. published at the college, was
completely depleted Of men. Miss
Coleman did excellent work both as
an editor and as circulation manager.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
Notice

q Notice
OF time and place Of meeting OF
Stockholders of the Marshalltown
State Bank OF Marshalltown, Iowa,
to consider renewal Of Bank Char
ter.
To the stockholders Of the MARSHALL
town State Bank of Marshalltown,
Iowa, and to whom 1t may concern,
Greeting:
You and each Of you are hereby
notified that there will be a special
Marshalltown State Bank. to be held
in the parlors of said bank at 1880
O'clock a. m. on Tuesday, May II,
1920.
The object Of the meeting will be
to consider the renewal Of the COR
porate existence Of the Marshalltown
State Bank Of Marshalltown, Iowa,
for another period Of twenty years,
and also the transaction Of any other
business that may regularly come be-
fore said meeting. The present
charter expires March 81, 1920. Dated
at Marshalltown, Iowa, this Gath day
OF March, 1920.
A. F. Balch, President.
G. G. Urine, Cashier.
George A. Turner,
C. q. Arney.
w. G. Stricken.
John B. Classen.
Members Of the Board Of Directors
OF the Marshalltown State Bank.
Marshalltown, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
Bows Skull Fractured.
,ecial to Times Republican.

Special to Times-Republcan.
Storm Lake, April 16.-Goodseil. 3
year. old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Nitzke, of this city, is in local hos
ital with a bad fracture of the skull.
the result of an auto accident. He
and some other boys were playing.
He ran out over the cnrb just as car
driven by Mrs. George c. Appel, came
along. AS it was just about dusk Mr..
and Mrs. Appel did not see the little
fellow, and he did not see the car.
He was thrown to the pavement. He
was rushed to local hospital at
once, where a hasty examination
showed that his skull is fractured.
There are hopes for his recovery, as
he is conscious part of the time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

the far country. She expected to san
from san Francisco on March II but
has been delayed and Il may DO sew
eral weeks yet before she gots start
ed. She has received her passports
from the United States government
but papers affording her landing
privileges In the British possessions
are delaying her departure.
She is not certain how long she
will remain In India, but II her
health remains good she may stay
for the full Ave year period.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

Rowan. and brothers live at Rowan.
Clarence o'conner returned yester-
day after brief absence. accom-.
panied by Mrs. o'conncr. formerly
Miss Bertille Frederick, OF Grumpy
Center They were married April
and spent their honeymoon In CHI
cago. Miss Frederick was school
teacher. Mr.. o'Conner Is an assls-
tant to County Engineer Hilton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
Seattle Doctor Asks Damages From
Concession Operator.

Special to Times-Republican.
Sioux City, April 16.-Dr. Henry v.
Hinsdale, dentist residing at Seattle,
today filed suit in the federal district
court for the northern district Of
Iowa. against A. L. Peck, operator Of
concessions at Arnold's Park, on Lake
Okoboji Iowa, for damages alleged to
have been sustained last August while
riding on Dip to Death" an amuse-
ment device in the park. Hinsdale is
asking for $35, 900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
Evvard Returns to Ames.

Special to Times Republican.
Ames, April 16.-John M. Evvard,
one of the most widely known men
in the animal husbandry expert
mental field, is back at his work at
the Iowa agricultural experiment
station after nearly four months
under the care Of the university OF
Iowa medical college specialists at
Iowa City. Mr.. Evvard underwent
several operations for the relief Of
sinus infection. He returns to his
work we'll on the way to complete
recovery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

You'll have no more pain but will
notice the corn getting loose and
wobbiy. In. q day or So you lift It
right of without any feeling. That's
the end Of the corn and Of your trou-
bles. Millions have proved Gets It"
70 be the one and ic::!y; ,!:.sa:!!ns,
common sense corn remover. why
not y0u3. ri "a. " ls5 M M, .a
Gets II" costs but = trif1s Ct any.
drug store and carries Z money hack
|guarAnte y ~ "a. w 3. Lawrence -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
No
More
Corn
Suffering 5 If

Gets lt" Never Leaves Corn on
Any Foot For Very Long.
The hurting pep goes right out
Of that corn the moment few drops
Of "Gets-1t" lands thereon. It il
thru and for keeps" !,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

The 10th psalm was written as an
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
Picture of Health

The greatest masterpiece in the
Art Gallery of Life Is Natures
Picture of Health.
Il b . marvellous portrayal Of the human
body at III best. One bcholds In its composite
detail true symbol Of strength. It presents
aR9ure OF striking appearance In its erect car
rage. clear akin. aparklin9 evea strong lirnhs.
steady nerves and Arm muscles: fairly vibrat-
ing In animation - keen, alert, fresh. and
spirited: with an air Of unbounded confidence
and face radiant In color and illuminated
With glow OF hope and chserfulnssa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

acrostic poem. a form Of poetry -
mon among the ancient Hebreqo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

Could Mature have taken - foe hee - ~
Suppose you study yoursek IN the mirror RI
the present and compareyour hooks, your faoSs
inRs and your condition with the 9enefa1I
body In perfect working order. al parts
which are sound wellorganixed and diopsno
performing their functions freely. natasalVs
II you fall In any ainrla r,nsnt ~
hlance. you are not the picture II hoaa
means to rebuild your strength. ensRay -
vigor- TO bring your body M % 3 -
state OF efficiency In al q - parta
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
E. M. POLLY RESIGNS FROM CITY OFFICE
 TO GO TO SITKA

E. M Policy for the past year street Commissioner of the City of Juneau has handed in his resg- nation to take effect as soon as his successor is appointed
 MT. Policy has accepted a good position with the w P. Mills Com pany of Sitka owner of a general store anl light and water plants at that place. His work will be 10 have general supervision of all the repair work for the company. He will leave for Sitka the 7atter part of this month
 MT. Policy has been a very ener- getic and efficient officer of the City, and has made a good record during the year that he has been in charge of the street work. The City Council offered him reappointment and urged that he accept it but he de clined to remain longer
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
PIE R s Q N AL s

Mre. M. Fletcher who has been visiting here this winter with her daughter Mrs. F. H. Partridge, left on the Princess Mary today for her home at Vancouver.
 J. R. Nestor, an employee of the Perseverance mine for a long time. left on the Princess Mary today for Seattle.
 A. T. Nelson, who has been visiting at Douglas for the past two weeks, left on the Princess Mary today for Prince Rupert where he will look over the country for business oppor- tunities.
 Hubert Gliligan, a twelve year old boy, left on the Princess Mary for San Francisco where he will attend school.
 Sam Guyot, Juneau commercial traveller, left on the Alameda yester- day for Cordova. Mr, Guyot will make commercial calls at many of the Western Alaska cities.
 Robert Scott, commercial broker left on the Alameda yesterday for Seward. He will visit most of West ern Alaska before returning here.
 MT. and Mrs. A. E. Barricklow and son Eugene, left on the Alameda yesterday for Seward
 Mrs. Herbert Schuman and Mrs Edward Hurlbut arrived here last night accompanied by their children They will visit at Douglas with MT. and Mrs. Richard Mccormick, their parents.
 Dan Baker, travelling man who has been on a business trip to Chi chagof. returned from there last night on the Ambassador and is at the Gastineau Hotel.
 Rev. Edward Marsdon, wife and son, arrived here on one of the recent boats and are staying at the Gasti- neau Hotel. Rev. Mir Marsden is | Native Alaska Indian. an authority on the history and folk lore of the Alaska Natives, and an ordained Presbyterian clergyman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
ALAMEDA FOR WEST
 ARRIVED YESTERDAY

The Alaska Steamship Company steamer Alameda arrived in port at 10 o'clock yesterday morning and after having been in port for several hours. left for Western Alaska with the following passengers; s. Guyot, IJ A. Reed. George P. Riley and Charles P. Davis for Cordova, Mir. and Mrs. A. E. Barricklow, Eugene Barricklow, Robt. Scott, Will A Camp. bell. Archie Lingo Gust Peret, J. correll E. A. Friend and c. E Heron for Seward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
NEW OWNER OF TEE
 HARBOR CANNERY HERE

F. o. Burckhardt, who recently purchased the Tee Harbor Cannery, arrived here on the Princess Mary, and is at the Gastineau Hotel. MT Burckhardt is here to look after business connected with getting his plant in operation for the coming sea son Superintendent R. k. Douglas and crew of men are already at Tee Harbor getting the plant in shape.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
GOODfE SALE MAKES
 A DECIDED H'7

The goodie sale and tea given by the eighth grade girls in the Vaien tine building on last Saturday after noon for the benefit of the schco tennis fund, was a great success Everything in stock was sold ou quite early in the day and the youn ladies added a substantial sum 10 tn fund.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
BASEBALL SCORES
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
 Yecterdav'c Scores

At Sacramento - Seattle 6, Sacra- mento 4; Sacramento 3, Seattle 2, At Los Angeles 1, Los An geles 0; Oakland 5, Los Ange- les 4 At San Francisco-Sa Francisco 6, Vernon Z; Vernon 9, San Fran cisco 4. At Salt Lake Portland 6, Salt Lake g.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
MASONS ATTENTION

Ihe regular Stated Communication will be held Monday evening at 1880 o'clock sharp.
 There will be no degree work, but after the regular business session a short program will be rendered and l buffet lunch served. Visiting brethren are cordially invited to be present. e adv. H. E. BROWN, Sec'y.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
MRS. OSWELL BACK
 FROM CALIFORNIA

Mrs. George Oswell. who lief early last winter for California te be at the bedside of her mother wht was ill in California returned on tn Princess Mary this morning MT Oswell reports that her mother, wh was very sick for many weeks witl sleeping sickness, has improved.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
JACK HAYES FOUND
 GUILTY THIS MORNING

Jack Hayes who was arrested or the night of April by Chief of To lice Robert Clarke and United States Marshal N. o. Hardy on the charge of having liquor in his possession was found guilty this morning in the Court of United States Commissioner N. l.. Burton
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
Now Bound North

Now Bound North SPOKANE due here Wednesday, | JEFFERSON scheduled to sail from Seattle April l5. NORTHWESTERN scheduled to leave Seattle April l5.
 korthbound Sailings ADMIRAL EVANS scheduled to leave Sealle April IT.
 southbound Sailings ADMIRAL WATSON scheduled to sail southbound April l6. ALASKA scheduled to arrive southbound tonight. ~um ALAMEDA scheduled to arrive s0utbbound April IS. Open all night. Alaska Grill. adv
 
 Tnalfe News ys Real News
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12

SEALED PROPOSALS will be opened by the Supt. of Lighthouses Ketchikan, Alaska, 2 o'clock D. m. April IF, 1920, for various classes of provisions for keepers of light houses in Alaska Information up on application. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12

Our prices are the most reason able in town Alaska Grill. adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12

Carl Alfred Bloomquist. a former citizen of Finland was admitted to be a citizen of the United States by Judge Robert w. Jennings. Mir Bloomquist lost his wife in the recent influenza epidemic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
EASTERN STAR MEETS

The regular meeting of Juneau Chapter o. E. &, will be held on Tuesday evening. Initiation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12

All but one juryman had been SC cured at noon today in the case ol the United States against John Wag- ner, charged with having a still in his possession.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12
DISTRICT COURT

John Wagner was found guilty by jury in the District Court last Saturday afternoon of having liquor in his possession. He had been previously convicted in the Com nissioners court several months ago on the same charge and appealed,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12

Saturday afternoon Judge Robert w. Jennings sentenced John Pacheco to three years in the Industrial school It Golden, Colorado, for theft for which he was found guilty at this term of court. Pacheco will be taken to the school byUnited States Mar shal J. M Tanner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12

Empire News ls Real News
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-04-12

Open all night. Alaska Grill. adv
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-06

session Of the State Librarians AS
ISOLATION.
Mrs. Earl Collister. of .steubenvillc,
O.. was a shopper here this week. Mrs.
Collister was formerly Miss Maud
Plunkett. OF Australia, who made many
friends in Wheeling a year ago when
she came here rs representative OF
the Burton Homes lectures.
Marcus Rauh Of Pittsburgh. Pa, was
business caller in the city last eve
ming.
George Sommern"ld OF Cameron. W.
Va, Is spending the weekend with
friends on the South Side.
Phillip Sarnes OF this city Is expect
cd home today from an extended trip
through South America.
interesting address before the members
of the Wheeling IIl-Y club yesterday
afternoon in the Y. NJ. c. A. building.
Carl Amos OF North Wheeling Is out
of the city visiting relatives In Park
erSburg.
Miss Gertrude Hesman OF Pittsburgh,
Pa, Is visiting friends on the South
Side for the week end.
Mrs. John Cary OF Johnstown, Ia.
will return home this evening after
spending the week with friends In this
Miss Charlotte Dinter of Center
Wheeling will leave today for Morgan
town, W. Va, where she will spend the
weekend.
Samuel Hanson Of Bellaire, O., will
be n business caller in the city this
Miss Sarah Jencskic Of Market street
will spend the Weekend with friends
and relatives in Benwood over the
weekend.
c. F. BraunlCh OF tho {. +. Braun
Itch company Is In Chicago attending
the convention OF motorcycle dealers
there.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rennerm have
returned 10 their home Oh the North
side after visit with relatives in
Columbus.
Professors Smith. Tcloch - Rob
inson Of Warwood High Sch"'. attend
ed the teachers meeting ~ rIrkers-
burg yesterday.
Mr.. S. W. Herman. assistant super
intendent of the Union Mission At
Parkcrsburg. IS In this city and will
conduct the services at the local mis-
sion tolSprrow.
J. G.. Williams Of the Wheeling Tent
and Awning company. is attending tn"
convention Of awning manufacturers
which convened in Chicago yesterday.