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The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-07-24
STEVENS COUNTY PIONEER
LAID TO REST AT RICE

La Fayette Lane Lederwood, pio-'
neer resident of Stevens county, died
Saturday, July II, at Mt. Carmel
hospital from blood poisoning re-
sulting from infected teeth. Mr.
Ledgerwood was born in Roseburg
Oregon, January 10, 1868, and was
81 years old at the time Of his death.
His parents were Thomas and Eliza
Jane Ledgerwood. He came to Wash
ngton in 1880 while it was still
territory. Four years later he took
up "a homestead near Rice. This same
farm was his home at the time of
his death. Mr.. Ledgerwood was
prominent for a time in local poll
tics and was twice elected to the
office of county clerk, once in 1894
and again to succeed himself in 1896.
At this time he took up the study
of law, but never practised, return
ing to his ranch at Rice when his
term of office expired.
He leaves behind him his widow,
three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Har-
Ian, Fay Ledgerwood of Portland
and Nancy, aged Is, who is at home,
and one son. Merriam, aged IL. he
is survived also by his father,
Thomas Ledgerwood of Rice, his
brothers, C. A. Ledgerwood Of Col
Vile, Joe Ledgerwood of Boyds and
Ed Ledgerwood of Portland, and
sister, Mrs W. T. Ferguson OF ket-
tie Falls.
Interment took place at Rice We'd
nesday, July 20, the ceremony beng
conducted by the Masons.
Gwen in connection with his po-
litical career he had not an enemy,
a citizen Of Colville said Of him.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-07-24
J. C. PENNY STORE TO HAVE
LARGE NEW MODERN HOME

The Thomas Kirk Building, to be
erected next the postoffice, will be a
strictly modern and up-to-date store
building 80 by 120 feet, with a mez
canine floor, 30 by 80, in the rear.
The building is designed for the use
of the J. c. Penney Company, which
has signed lease for a term of
years The interior will be so ar
ranged as to enable the company to
handle its growing business to bet
ter advantage. r. T. Lawrence, who
built the addition to the Willett ga
rage. signed the contract for con-
stluction last week and has already
begun eXcavating. He expects to
have the building ready for occu
pancy by October /.
The j. C. Penney store Of Colville
dates from 1918, the first manager
being Bert Nichol, who is still the
senior partner. A. Sinclair took over
the managership in January of the
present year, after being assistant
TO Mr.. Nicho for three years.
The J. C. Penney stores consti-
tute the largest chain store system
of its kind in existence. 1t had its
beginnings in 1902, when J. c. Pen
ney started his first store in the lit
tie town of Kemmerer, Wyoming,
with a floor space of 25 by 45 feet
He was then 26 years old. In 1904,
he had two stores; in 1908, four
stores; in 1919, six stores, and at
present the system embraces 297
stores. The management has CO.
operative element, those at the head
of each store being part owners OF
it. No one man owns the business
of the company. The board of di-
rectors consists of 100 men, of whom
Mr.. Penney is president.
The company publishes house
organ called "The Dynamo" the
editor of which is DR.. Francis Bur-
gette Short, formerly pastor of the
First Methodist Church of Spokane.
DR.. Short is also at the head of the
company's educational department.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-07-24
BOARD OF HEALTH URGES
WARFARE AGAINST FLY
To the Residents of Colville:


What are you doing about flies?
Do you know that New York CITY,
the healthiest large city in the
world, is vigorously calling attention
TO the disease ravages of the n.y.
laying special stress on the weak
ened general conditions resulting
from Influenza and the war? Ihat
the health authorities there are
urging that every fly be killed
We know it, and are now asking
YOUR help in a cleanup campaign 1of
Colville. This is fly weather-we
mean warm weather. The fly Is
always with us at this time Of year.
You know it is here, swat it! Kill 1t!
Destroy its breeding place, for II
YOU don't every fly allowed to 1--we
will, by itself and progeny give the
world several millions of flies during
the season Theshy can kill or GRIP
pie you for life. He has done TINS
to others, why not to you? Protect
YOUR family by installing fly traps.
Screen your house, using poison and
sticky fly paper. In short, make war
on the greatest typhoid carrier IN
the world.-City Board of Health.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-07-24
DANCING, SPORTS, CONCERT
AT BANDS ANNUAL PICNIC

r,lo,, o,d to,,,o,row the Colville
how'd :, 70 hold , ,,icric ot tbe Pend
o.'-.,. - Ill IT,. ;n4o,1 - ho
-. c. - .o,,;.- of arr,,o1 ogoirs
m. .....,.4o.4 a,,o,,+ of +odov,s rro-
- '.1 - =. ~ 49, 1,,,'' Jo,,oa - ho ni,,or Of
-, 1.,.. ..;,;ar 4,,o how'd f,,,nieb-
.:. v.a;o .ro,t.,
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-07-24

l hope you will give this matter
your early consideration. | shall be
pleased to receive any suggestions
70, may care to make on handling
The situation.
Very truly yours,
LOUIS f. HART,
Governor.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Belden of Dick
inson, North Dakota, left this week
for Seattle after ten days visit
with Mrs. Al Lynch, a sister Of
Mrs. Beldon, and her parents, Mr..
end Mrs. II. Y. Dorman. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Belden plan to return home by
way of Canada and st Paul. Mrs
G.. Waller of Opportunity, another
sister of Mrs Lynch, also visited
here this week.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-07-24
RESOLUTION
Arden Grange No. TAP,


July IA, 1920
WHEREAS; the Divine Ruler in
His infinite wisdom has seen fit to
take from us our beloved sister,
Minnie Siegel; therefore, be it
RESOLVED: By Arden Grange
no. TAP that we extend to Brother
and Sister Siegel our heartfelt SYM
pathy. And be it further
RESOLVED; That a copy Of these
resolutions be sent to the bereaved
family and copy be spread on the
minutes of this meeting.
w. P. BUCKLEY,
ED. ANDERSON,
J. ]. PARSONS,
Committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
SITMMONS

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY OF I'M
PERIAL.
Archibald Leroy Rice, Plaintiff. VS..
Myrtle Rice, Defendant-Alias Sum-
mons.
The People of the State of California
Send Greetings to Myrtle Rice, De-
fendant.
You are hereby directed to appear
and answer the complaint in an action
entitled as above, brought against you
in the Superior Court of the County
OF Imperial. State of California, with
in ten days after the service of this
Summons-if served within this coun-
ty; or within thirty days if served
elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said Plaintiff will
take judgment for any money or dam
ages demanded in the complaint upon
contract, or he win apply to the
Court for any other relief demanded
in the Complaint
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State of California, this
22nd day of April, 1920.
NJ. S. COOK, Clerk.
By c. E. WILLIFORD, Deputy Clerk.
Apr. $3.50. May 7.14,21 .28. June Ali.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said Plaintiff will
take judgment for any money or dam
ages demanded in the complaint, as
arising upon contract, or it will apply
to the Court for any other relief de-
manded in the Complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State OF California, this
1st day of June, 1920.
NJ. S. COOK, Clerk.
BY G. L. Williford, Deputy Clerk.
CLEMENT H. COLEMAN AND
EDWIN HEIZMAN, Attorneys for
Plaintiff
June 4-11-1S-25-July
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
ALIAS SUMMONS

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL
THE WINTERHAVEN CONNER
CIAL COMPANY, A Corporation,
Plaintiff
ELLA C. LUCAS AND G. EVAN
LUCAS, Her Husband, Defendant.
The People of the State of California
Send Greeting to Ella c. Lucas and C.
Evan Lucas, her husband, Defendants.
You are Hereby Directed to Appear
and answer the Complaint in an action
entitled as above, brought against
you in the Superior Court Of the
County Of Imperial, State of Califor-
MIA, within ten days after the service
on you of this Summons-if served
within this county; or within thirty
days if served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
June q to Id incl.
NOTICE TO MACHINERY CON.
TRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received by the
Imperial County Highway Commits
sion at the office of the secretary
thereof, III East Main or Eighth St.,
Imperial, Imperial County, California,
up to the hour of 8 o'clock June Is,
1920, for furnishing and erecting the
machinery and equipment for gravel
crushing, screening and load n 6
plant
Each bid must be accompanied by
a certified check for the sum of $1,000
made payable to the County of I'M
pcrial, as guarantee that the bidder
will furnish the bonds required by the
specifications and enter into the
contract within ten days after having
been awarded the same.
Plans, specifications and proposal
blanks may be obtained upon applica-
tion
Imperial County Highway Commission,
l.. j. Thomas, Secretary,
Imperial, Calf.
June 3 to Id incl.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
LEGAL ADVERTISING
CERTIFICATE OF COPARTNER-
SHIP-FICTITIOUS NAME.
State of California, County of Inner

ldl-SS.
We, the undersigned, do hereby GER
tify that We are co-partners transact
ing general contracting business, in
Guiding the building, constructing and
repairing of buildings, under the firm
name and style of "VALLEY CON-
STRUCTION COMPANY; That the
principal place Of business Of SAID CO.
partnership is the City of Calexico,
County of Imperial. State of Califor-
mia; And that the names and respec-
tive addresses of all members of said
CO. partnership, are as follows, to-wit:
CHARLES r. RITTENHOUSE,
Holtville, California, and
DAVID r. SHRODE, Calexico, Cal
ifornia.
In Witness Whereof, we have here
unto set our hands this 8th day of
May, 1920.
CHARLES r. RITTENHOUSE.
DAVID r. SHRODN.
State of California, County of Imper-
ial-Ss.
On this 9Th day of May, 1920, before
me, Gertrude Smith, notary public
in and for the county of Imperial,
State Of California, residing therein,
July commissioned and sworn, person
ally appeared David +. Shrode and
Charles c. Rittenhouse, known to me
to be the persons described in and
whose names are subscribed to the
within instrument. and acknowledged
to me that they executed the same.
In Witness Whereof, have hereun-
to set my hard and affixed my official
seal, the day and year in this certi-
icate first above written.
D.. ii GERTRUDE SMITH.
Notary Public in and for the County
of Imperial, State Of California.
iNOTARIAL SEAL)
May 21-28 June Ali
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF GRAVE!.
DEPOSITS

Scaled proposals will be received by
the Imperial County Highway Com,
mission at the office of the secretary
thereof, i'll East Main or Eighth St.
Imperial, Imperial County, California
up to the hour of three O'Clock, June
Is, 1920, to sell to the said Highway
Commission 10000 or more tons OF
gravel, sand and stone. for use in con
structing roads, bridges and other
structures in Imperial County.
Said bid shall state the price pei
ton of sand, gravel, or rock in bed or
pit taken therefrom during the oper-
alton of the contract. The bid shall
carry with it the right to enter upon
the premises and unrestricted priv
lege, for a period of three years, to
remove said material by any method
whatever, which right shall be secur-
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
SPECIAL NOTICES
NOTICE


In the Superior Court Of the County of
Imperial, State of California,
In the matter of the estate of Philip
j. Hevener, Deceased. Notice Of time
and place appointed for proving viii
and hearing applications for letters of
Administration with will annexed.
Notice is hereby given that petit
tion for the probate of the will of Phil
ip J. Hevener, deceased and for the
issuance to d. r. Hevener of letters
of administration with will annexed
has been filed in this court. and that
Friday, the 25th day of June. A. ID.
1920, at 2 o'clock p. NJ, of said day.
at the courtroom of Department No.
of said court. at the Court House III
the City of FL Centre, County of I'M
perial, State of California. has been
set for the hearing of said petition,
when and where any person interested
may appear and contest the same,
and show cause, if any they have. why
said petition should not be granted.
Dated June 4th. 1920.
NJ. S. COOK. Clerk, .
BY c. +. Williford Deputy Clerk.
JAS. w. GLASSFORD.
Attorney for Petitioner.
June 5 to II inc.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Classified advertising CHARGED TO
ACCOUNTS will be at the rate of IA &
per word, with a minimum charge of
PR
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Complete Repair Dept. Phone t5tw
INDIAN MOTORCYCLES, BICYCLES
SPORTING GOODS
B7t Main 81. E Centre, Cal
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

HOGS FOR SALE - Is GOOD FEED
z ers and some small pigs. c. O.
Barnett, Imperial
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF SALE TO SATISFY

Notice is hereby given that we will
sell at public auction on Tusday June
Is, 1920, at the hour of 10 o'clock A.
NJ, at our office at 024 Main Street,
Ell Centric California, One Second
hand Chalmers Roadster Automobile
Engine No. 1878 Model Year 1914 to
satisfy our claim in the sum of
S65.00 for the caring for and safe
keeping of said automobile, and such
further amount as is necessary to pay
the costs of the sale.
VALLEY WRECKING CO.
IT,, By S. Cutler
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Georges Carpenter has signed a
contract to appear during the season
with a circus and has already, COM
menced his work. Carpenter, like
the other fighters, thinks it good pol
icy to make hay while the sun shines
And the American people will stand
lin line to pay their money to see the
bruiser.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Another thing, some cf the pres-
dental candidates who are ready to
withdraw now don't have so far to go
ed by lease of premises for said
period, the terms of which shall be
stated in the bid.
For further particulars with refer
ence to the above, application may be
made to the
Imperial County Highway Commission,
L. j Thomas. Secretary,
Imperial, California.
June to ii incl.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
AT The Hotels

The arrivals at the hotels Thursday
We're:
Barbara Worth--E. Pritchard, Ray
Harness, Los Angeles; F. l.. Nash, San
Fr ancisco Lewis Williams, San Diego;
Louis j. Diener, San Francisco; VIM.
Hendrick, j. w. Kincaide, j. Fl. Tyler,
san Diego; f. c. Jones, San Francisco; ;
C. Leonard and wife, San Diego; Mr.
and Mrs. f. c. Finney, Long Beach; G..
p. Lyon, Thos. F. Osborne, Los An
geles; Mr.. and Mrs. a. F. Jenkins,
Santa Monica; Robert l.. Kohler, San
Bernardino; j. X. Coleman; Mr. and
Mrs. II. S. Terry, San Francisco.
Oregon-A o. Klein, Frank NJ Kolb.
p Shaw, San Diego; John Scott, Cali
patria; E. e. Roberts, San Diego; w.
G.. Mershon, Pickwick Stages; w. n.
Henderson, San Diego; c. r. Patter-
son and wife, Birmingham, Ala; Chas.
Prownstein. Los Angeles; Juanita
Hosler Eaton Rapids, Mich; Mrs.
Eliza Droege, st. Louis, Mo-; Miss
Mary Droege, St. Louis, Mo-; r.
Cbeeseman, Slippery Creek, Pa.
Casa Rey-J. e. Mathew, San Diego;
Flossie Mills, San Diego; John w.
Johnson, FL Centre.
Princess-Olah Smith, Bard, Cal;
Mrs. Laura Vogt and daughter, Ell
Centre; John J. Eversharhf, Los An
gelos; V. Cunningham, Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Do NOT TAKE THE CHANCE.
WE INSURE YOUR HAY AND
GRAIN IN THE STRONGEST AND
OLDEST COMPANIES IN THE
WORLD. EDGAR BROTHERS REAL
TY COMPANY, 62S MAIN STREET..
ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Ko-chila Artesian water, from
Coachella Valley, delivered to your
home or place of business in five
gallon bottles, so cents. Phone 1872.
800 BrCadway.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
CERTIFICATE DOING BUSINESS
UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME.

We the undersigned hereby certify
that we are transacting business as
partners at Ell Centre, Imperial Coun-
ty, California, under the fictitious
name of Valley Wrecking Co. That
the principal place of business of said
co partnership is located at S24 Main
Street, Ell Centre, California. That
the names and places of residence of
the partners thereto are as follows:
s. Cutler, 845 Main Street, Ell Centre,
California. n. Rubin, 118 North 8th
St., Ell Centre, California.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

FOR SALE OR TRADE USED
Milton piano for plumbing, lumber
or good small house to be moved. sos
South Fourth st.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
OeafEafSsSfsa5sD aESs|GI'slf5
~as' it,
FOR SALT--REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE--40 ACRES OF ALFALFA
2S choice dairy cows, l bull. Harry
Berry, miles SOUTH 1 mile east Melo-
land.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

JOST-TWO 37x6 TIRES ON RUN
between Cale&iCo and tire station
west of I1l Centre early Sunday morn
ing. Return to CalexicC Chronicle or
r. c. DarrouEh, 1903 RoCkWood, CaleN-
leo Phone 252W.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

WANTED-wOMAN FOR GENERAL
housework on ranch. Route 2, Box
16
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
There Is
Another
Contest in
Olivia's
Department.
FOR SALE-MISCELI.A .ANEOUS
BY
ALTMAN

FOR RENT OR SALE - FULLY
furnished 80 room apartment house
in five cent zone. c. B. Wallace, 1440
First ST., San Diego, Cali. Phone
Main 2689-W.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

We have come to the sober con-
clusion that the volunteers are not
making a howl about that bonus.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
S. CUTLER.
n. RUBIN.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY
OF IMPERIAL, SIS.

On this 4th day of June, 1920, before
me, Frederick j. Trude, Notary
Public in and for said County and
State, residing therein, duly commits
stoned and sworn, personally appear
ed S. Cutler and n. Rubin, known to
me to be the persons whose names are
subscribed to the foregoing instru.
ment, and they and each of them, ac-
knowledged to me that they executed
the same.
Witness my Hand and Notarial
Seal the day and year in this certifi-
cate first above written.
(ScaD FREDERICK J. TRUDE,
Notary Public in and for the County
of Imperial, State of California.
June 4-11-18-25-July
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

LOST-ONE GREY COAT ON ROAD
from Mesquite Lake to El Centro.
Return to Imperial valley Press office
Reward offered. We
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

STENOGRAPHER WANTED - PER
manent position. Apply Box 200
Press Office.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

TAKEN Ur- BLACK HORSE WITH
fistula on right side of neck; hvc
MILES west > miles north. G. w. Clark,
Imperial, Route a. Box "6
T,OsT-BErW DIXIELAED AND
El Centre license plate No 434o15.
Please return to Auto Club OF Southeri.
California. Reward.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

WANTED-WOMAN TO COOK ON
ranch. Phone Holtville 49 Q-31.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS.

Classified advertisements accepted
according to the following rates and
rules:
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

RATnS-The rate for inserting Pre-
paid Classified or Liner Advertise
mants in The Imperial Valley Press is
i cent per word each insertion, If
paid in advance. Minimum charge
26 cents,
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
WANTED-REAL ESTATE

LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH r. M.
Moore and j. e. Morgan for sale or
exchange, city and ranch property.
Downey, California.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

Mr. w w Moore. Of Hollis. Okla.
is mere hunting a location
Mr. John Rollins has been here the
past few days hunting a place. He
will live on the Myric farm another
year.
Mr. Station moved Monday TO the
place he purchased in the fall.
Mr.. Fred Self moved Monday TO
the Holland farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Bond spent Sunday
with Mr.. Bonds sister.
Mr.. Jack Moore came in from
Arizona Monday Of last week.
Miss Dasie Rise and Mr.. Thomas
were married last week. We suppose
they viii make their home NJ Athens.
Texas. Mr.. Thomas home.
Mr.. Eseo Casey IS visiting in Abb
lene.
There are two families in this com
munity who have smallpox.
Miss Dulcia Southwark visited az
school Tuesday.
Messrs Clifford. Curtice and Craig
Bond. were in town Monday.
Mr. Cecil Casey called ON Miss
Jewel Quinn Sunday.
Miss Jewel Daley was IN town
shopping last Monday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15
LOCAL ITEMS FROM THE
CARLISLE COMMUNITY

The weather was so bad we did
not have any church or Sunday
School Sunday
Rev Smith came down from PLAIN
view Saturday and spent the night
with Mr. Dean and returned Sunday.
Miss Artie Bond spent Tuesday
night with Jewel Guin.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

William Jones. Of Amarillo. re-
Gently from Arkansas. spent some
time in Lubbock this week looking
around with a view TO locating.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

Mis- Hattie O'fisir. who has been
waiting al the home of her s,sssr,
Mn. hHss. left this week for fahe.
~ 20 Walt With her brother. Hall
hse,nssn.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

Louis Richardson and family Wis
tied r. J Richardson and family in
the New Hope community Sunday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

j. NJ Rankin and wife, Of Aber-
nathv. came down 10 Lubbock Tues
dag on business
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

\ A.. R. Lee, Of Hale Center, passed
through Lubbock Tuesday going 10
Brownfield on business
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

H. l.. Lockridge Of Brownfield.
passed through the city enroute 10
Lorenzo to visit for awhile
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

O X Sears. land man Of Lubbock
went 10 Sengraves on business Tues.
day
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

B. Todd and wife. Of Post. after
visiting in Lubbock, returned home
Thursday
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

;. J. Mickey. superintendent Of
the Santa Fe, transacted business IN
Lubbock Tuesday
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

Raleigh Martin left Wednesday az
ternoon for Wichita Falls where ne
will transact business short time
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-15

\ BAY Vernon OF Dallas. after
spending some tine at Crosbyton, left
Thursday for Sweetwater