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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10
Says Tanlac Restored Him To
Splendid Health -Four Years
Ago And He Still Feels Fine.

About four years ago | made a
statement about how much good Tan
lac did me, and as | am still feeling
fine. l want to let my friends know
how well the medicine did its work
for me-" said R. L. TempletOn, dealer
in general merchandise at 25th and
Pine streets, Little Rock, Ark, in a
recent interview.
For a long time before taking
Tanlac | suffered with Indigestion in
it's worst form and was about as mis-
cradle as umn with this trouble
ever gets to be- | was doing every
thing possible, it seemed, but the
harder | tried to get relief the fur
Their away from it | got.
"Tanlac was put on sale here four
years ago, so | bought bottle and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10
FOR BURNING ECZEMA
Apply Zemo, the Clean, An
tiseptic Liquid Easy to Use
Does Not Stain

Greasy salves and ointments should
not be applied if good clear skin is
wanted. From any druggist for 35c, or
$1.00 for large size, get a bottle of Zemo-
When applied as directed If effectively
removes eczema, quickly stops itching,
and heals skin troubles, also sores.
burns, wounds and chatting. It pene-
trates, cleanses and soothes. Zemo is
a clean, dependable and inexpensive
antiscptic liquid Try it, as we believe
nothing you have ever used is as effec-
tive and satisfying. a
The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland. o.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10
CHENEY'S
EXPECTORANT
The Great Winter Remedy For
Coughs and Colds of All
Kinds, Sore Throat, Group and
Whooping Cough.
Don't Neglect The Simplest
Cough. Have Cheney's Ex-
pectorant Ready For Instant
Use.

For Group, with its suffocating
cough. there is no better remedy than
Chenev's Expectorant. For absorb
ing and breaking up sudden head
Colds and Grippe or Flu, free nose
discharge Cheney's Expectorant is
the remedy you need. For Bron-
chitis, Sore Throat prevailing in the
cold months, Cheney's Expectorant is
a remedy that seldom disappoints in
effecting cure. Get a bottle of
Cheney's Expectorant now while you
think about it and have it ready for
sudden attacks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10
LocnZRte6

Sharp-Point Pencils-Thos. l.. Bell
JeweIer and Optician.
Mrs. W. A. Carter, Mrs. j. L. Slap
pey, and Mrs. NJ. P Carter were Wis
itOrs here yesterday from Plains.
Will Horne, of the 18th district
was in Americas yesterday.
DIR. and Mrs. L. NJ. Hawkins were
visitors here yesterday from Leslie.
All $500, $3.50 and $1,000 La
DIES Fine Shoes during Fair
Week at $1,000 the pair. Grades un-
der these prices at ABSOLUTE
COST. S. L. STILLS. 5-tf
Mems Shoes all during Fair
Week, at ABSOLUTE COST. S. L.
SilIs. 5-tf
l.. E. Jennings and E. NJ. Dean,
of Plains, were in Americas yester-
day.
George Mathis was visitor here
yesterday from the 18th district.
W. D. Minis, of Plains, was in Am
CIRCUS yesterday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Drew and Miss
es May and Eunice Drew, of Rich
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10
Harding. Losing eft.
Tarpon, Tries Again

POINT ISABEL. Tex, Nov. 10
tBy Associated Press. President
elect Harding deserted golf for tar
pom fishing again today. Yesterday
he tussled several hours with a
6-footer which finally broke the line.
He is to sneak in Brownsville at the
AI'mistice Day celebration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10
Georgia Rate Ruling
Under Probe Of |. c. c.

WASHINGTON. Nov 1O.-Hear-
inc was set in Atlanta for December
3 by the Interstate Commerce com
mission today to investigate the ac-
ton of the Georgia Railroad COM
in refusing to permit pas
senger and freight increases within
the state similar to the advance au-
thorlzed for interstate traffic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

ward movement can be maintained
at the present time, nor until there
is marked improvement in the trade
demand for the raw material,
HENRY CLEWS co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Jese Faust. of Smitville, was a
visitor in Americas Tuesday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10
BETTER THAN
WHlSKEY FOR
COLDS AND FLU

New Elixir, Called Aspiron-
al, Medicated With Latest
Scientific Remedies, Used
and Endorsed by Euro
pean and American Army
Surgeons to Cut Short a
Cold and Prevent Compli-
cations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Overland New A. in
good mechanical order. Phone $50.
Aft
LUMBER FOR SALE-Price reason
able N. S. Evans. Phones ALL
2O8. 26-tf
FOR SALE or trade. One Ford truck.
Good shape. Just the thing for
hauling wood. Bragg's Market. Am
CIRCUS, Ca. 19-tf
FOR SALE-Leather lounge in good
condition. Price S25. Address tx, ;"
care Times-Recorder-9-2t.
WANTED-The public to know that
my repair work on watches,
clocks and jewelry is the very best
obtainable. M. A. York. Americas,
Ga. 6-tf
FOR SALE OR RENT.-Fifty-acre
farm in 18th district, known as
"Fed Harris Place." R. C. Moran,
Box Asa, Americas, Ga. 4-dh
FOR SALE - 275 acres of land, one
million feet of pine timber, one
million feet of oaks, $4,000 worth
of wood; one mile of railroad. R. A.
Gwyne, 1910 Elizabeth ST., Ameri-
Gus, Ga.-9-6t.
FOR SALE-No. l and No.~2 pine
and red cedar shingles, laths and all
kinds of building material. Can fur
nish customers sufficient nails to
put on laths and shingles. W. W.
McNEILL.-24-tf.
FOR SALE-Two Jersey cows, fresh
in milk. See II. L. Balloon or Geo.
Henderson, 92t.
FOR QUICK SALE-Will sell my
house and lot and bargain. Terms
to suit. ]. c. Smith, 81 Jackson
Street.-9-tf
FOR SALE - Seed Wheat. Jeptha
Tingle, Americas, Ca, Route B.
Get.
FOR SALE-Fire Brick, Fire Clay,
Top-tile, Brick, Flue Innings. Phone
lit. John w. SILVER. 7-(sD
-N~N~~~-~~~~~-~~~~|~-~~>~-
FOR SALE-Time Clocks, Card Sys-
TENS, Dials, Garage Models,
Watchman's Clocks, Patrols Sys-
TENS, Cost Recorders. Time Re-
corders for every class of business.
Address International Time Record
ing Co., Macon. Ga.-10-12t.
FOR SALE-Practically new Allen
Princess Range and one Cole Hot
Blast Heater, No. IL, low. Can be
seen at 154 Brannen avenue, w. E.
Parker-10-3t.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
EXPERT TRACTOR REPARIR
WORK-At reasonable rates, by
experienced tractor mechanic. Adj
dress S. P. Howe, Americas, Ga.
HELP WANTED.
WANTED-Lady cashier. Sanitary
novhav- .Char. nhnne SOC --9-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Mrs. Julius Brown and daughte'
and Mrs. Grover Brown, of the 28th
district, were in Americas today,
coming to see the fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Miss Grace Woods has returned
to her home in Columbus after
spending a few days with Mrs. R.
E. Parker at her home on McGarrah
street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

A. B. Conner, of Leslie, was in
Americas todav on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Mrs. R. E. Parker, who has been
quite i'll for the past three weeks,
has recovered sufficiently to be up
again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

land, were in Americas today to see
the fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Dr. and Mrs. o. G. Mckenzie, of
Cordele, were luncheon guests of
DIR. and Mrs. Wilbur C. Smith at the
Tea Room today, and later attend
ed the fair. Mrs. Mckenzie was
formerly Miss Winnie Davis, of
Forsyth, and has other acqaintances
here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Every Druggist in y. S. In
structed to Refund Price
While You Wait at Count
err if Relief Does Not Come
Within Two Minutes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Tom Reeves and W. S. Moore, OF
Plains, spent few hours in Amerl-
Gus Tuesday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10


was a shopper in Americas today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Childers and
children, of Smithville, were in Am
circus today to see the fair.
All $500, $3.50 and $1,000 La
DIES Fine Shoes during Fair
Week at $1,000 the pair. Grades I'M
der these prices at ABSOLUTE
COST. S. L. STILLS. 5-tf
Mrs. j. C. Logan, of Plains, was
2 visitor in Americas today.
J. F. Nicholson, Walter Chappell
and Arch Nicholson were visitors in
Americas today from the 18th dis
trict.
]. W. Kennedy, of Plains, spent
a few hours in Americas today.
Mrs. George Mcdonald, of Sumter,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Miss Opal Perry, of Huntington
was visitor here yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Mrs. A. ]. Lee. who has been visit
ing her mother, Mrs. NJ A Edwards,
at her home in Rebecca. returned to
Americas last ovening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

DR.. B. C. Keister, late of Virginia,
offers his professional services to the
public. Private office rooms 20 and
80. Planters Bank Bldg. Office
Phone 974; residence phone 979. 1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Americas only successful date
farm is in the Coachella valley of
California.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Mrs. Wilbur Smith will leave
Thursday for her former nome, at
Independence, Kans., where she will
remain until after Christmas with
her. parents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

B. T. johnson and Gus Johnson,
of Huntington. were in Americus
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Mems Shoes all during Fair
Week. at ABSOLUTE COST. S. L
Stills. 5-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Mrs. Douglas Graham, of Cuth-
bert, is the guest for several days of
Mrs. H. C. Davis 81 her home on
Jackson street. Mrs. Graham is re-
membered as Miss Elizabeth Davis,
whose wedding was an event Of the
early fall
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Miss Eunice King. of Richland,
was a shopper in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10
0. NJ. Physioc, at their home here
for a few days.

o. NJ. Physioc, at their home here
for a few days.
j. P. Hale, formerly of Americas,
but now of Spring Valley, w. Va,
is visiting friends and relatives in
Americas for a few days Mr.. Hale
is brother of Principal Hale, of
the Amercus High school and was un-
til recently engaged in stock farm
ing with his brother near Americas.
J. NJ Turner, of Camilla, was a
business visitor in Americas yester-
day.
o. NJ. Brown was a visitor here
yesterday from Lagrange
Crowns Log Cabin Pecan Roll
Sold only at Carswell Drug Company
Phone 98.-(s-3)
William Lundy, of Savannah, was
a business visitor in Americas to-
day.
j. C, Ray, of Cordele, was in AM
CIRCUS yesterday on business.
Allison Brewer, of Vienna. was in
Americas yesterday,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Will Horne, of the 18th district
was in Americas yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

FOR SALE-No. l and No.~2 pine
and red cedar shingles, laths and all
kinds of building material. Can fur
nish customers sufficient nails to
put on laths and shingles. W. W.
McNEILL.-24-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

J. NJ. Turner, of Camilla, was {
business visitor in Americas yester
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

FOR SALE - 275 acres of land, one
million feet of pine timber, one
million feet of oaks, $4,000 worth
of wood; one mile of railroad. R. A.
Gwyne, 1910 Elizabeth St., Ameri-
Gus, Ga.-9-6t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Mrs. W. A. Carter, Mrs. j. L. Slap
pey, and Mrs. NJ. P. Carter were Wis
itors here yesterday from Plains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

FOR SALE-Overland New ~ in
good mechanical order. Phone 500.
Aft
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

FOR SALE OR RENT.-Fifty-acre
farm in 18th district, known as
''Fed Harris Place" R. C. Moran,
Box Asa, Americas, Ga. 4-dh
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Allison Brewer, of Vienna. was il
Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

DIR. and Mrs. L. NJ. Hawkins were
visitors here yesterday from Leslie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

o. NJ. Brown was a visitor her
yesterday from Lagrange
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

EXPERT TRACTOR REPARIR
WORK-At reasonable rates, by
experienced tractor mechanic. Adj
dress S. P. Howe, Americas, Ga.
8(s) ct
rnE-a n WA NlTEn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Sharp-Point Pencils-Thos. L. Bell
JeweIer and Optician.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

Crowns Log Cabin Pecan Rol
Sold only at Carswell Drug Company
Phone 98.-(s-3)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-10

WANTED-The public to know that
my repair work on watches, |
clocks and jewelry is the very best
obtainable M. A. York. Americas,
Ga. 6-tf |
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-07-30

the Keystone state out of 3,2l3 for the
entire country These ARE issued prin.
clpully to distillcrs md others, having
Intoxicating stun In bond. hut some
wholesale liquor dealers and possibly
some druggists may be found In this
class.
Permits for Manufacture.
only 2iS permits FOR the mnnufac-
turc ~ inioxlcnnts have been issued.
and more thun o fourth ~ these. or
90. have gone To the wineries of Cali.
fornln. Two permits ~ this class have
been issued 10 dlstlllcrs Of whisky.
both Ia Pennsylvania. according to On.
forccmcnt officials.
ThIrty.nyc ~ the sixty rcctihcrF'
license have been granted TO firms In
New York state.
ohlo's state prohibition director has
issued more permits FOR the trans.
porintlon of Intoxicating liquor than
amy other with 850 Kentucky IL sec.
odd with 25i nni Pennsylvania third
with 100. Massachusetts, rnnkH fourth
with 10, California NTH with 40.
New York sixth with los. Connecticut
seventh with ii2 aud Missouri eighth
with 90.
Al other classes m permits Tor the
use In amy why ~ Intoxicating liquor.
in a. importation or expectation. for
manufacture or use OF Intoxicating
cider FOR conversion into vinegar. and
Tor the snle or purchase of alcoholic
preparations. slrups and beverages %
moro than hair ~ per cent alcoholic
contents are issued direct from the
prohibition commissioners office. NJ
also uro permits 20 operate dcnlcohol-
izlns plants and rcctlncntlou establish.
mcntH.
Permits 1T" for the use ~ intoSl.
eating liquors-in the manufacture ~
medicinal preparations. extracts, sir,
/ ups. etc.-hnyc been issued up 20 tho
number ~ i5.S0S and permits 90 FOR
| the "usr nnd snle" OF such liquors
have been issued up % the number ~
| 1870. These two classes ~ permits
Z take Ia both wholesalers and retailers
~ always with the quail
hcntloa "for medicinal purposes"-nnd
/ because of the confusion resulting
from tEcse similar clnsslncatlons "lI''
and II" permits now ARE being consol'
idnted In mnny instances 80 that drug.
/ gists for instance, may not only dis.
pelse whisky, etc. on prescription, but
may also use Il In connecting medicinal
preparations OF more than one Ealf
OF per cent alcoholic content
Al the present rate OF withdrawal
from bond IL will take only Ave years
Tor the available supply Of whisky In
the United States 10 be consumed,
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-07-30
German People
Eager to Work

hlhltIye 90 build any but the simplest
structures, However. II IN believed
that by fall conditions must improve
somewhat and prices win be reduced.
Prices on an commodities are most
exorhltnnt Mems suits that were
Few years ngo 100 marks nre now
bringing as high NJ 1000 10 1000
marks. Shoes which were rs 90 20
marks nrr now 400 to 500. only the
profteers can afford such prices. and
there nro profltecrs In Germany me-
well as elsewhere. Al meat -four.
sugar. butter. milk aud other neces.
stiles hre stlll rationed by the govern.
meat, ana n II quite likely that this
will continue for some time.
Trade With Italy.
"Trnde has been established with
Italy ma relations with that country
ARE good. aud gradually improving. II
the people OF this country could get
real facts and correct statements, there
would be little, II any, IN feeling be-
tween the two countries. Tho war feel.
Ing Is rapidly disappearing ana In Ger
many there II none of the hate that
some OF the newspapers speak ~.
There exists the best Of feeling
throughout Germany for the Ameri.
cans In general,
"rhe influx OF the Senegal negroes
10 Frankfort and other places In Ger
many caused no end OF IN feeling and
Misunderstanding. with keen bitter
ness. The negroes were qunrtered IN
the school houses aud other public
buildings ana so much disorder result
ed that finally the French were Obliged
20 remove them.
"The German people are mninly law
abiding, aud the hOlsheylh viii never
take a strong hold there. The great
mass OF people are good workers and
very Industrious, II giyen a chance
and are not at all In sympathy with
the methods OF the present disturbers
Of Europe. Their ambition Is 20 be
come steady, progressive country
but they greatly need assistance ID
build up and grow strong again. ThelI
coal fields are now owned by France
their farm lands have deterl0rated
and much OF their manufacturing ma
cninery Is gone. II Is next 10 impOs
slhle for the farmers 20 operate. be
cause OF the scarcity Of farm labor
and the cost Of that available. Their,
Is great shortage OF potatoes, as th'
potato fields OF Posen are now owne,
by the Polish nation"
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-07-30

slppi. Arkansas. New Mexico. Nevada.
North Dakota. South Dakota. West
Virginia. Georgia. Florida and Maine
combined.
New York state IL far In the van n
number " retail and Wholesale drug.
rists. manufacturers of proprietary
medicines. extracts and other products
requiring the use N Intoxicating liquor
nv an ingredient. Permits Tor these
dispensers ~ products contnlllng con.
siderable quantities 81 inloXicnnts
have been issued to 10000 In New
York state alone. or about - per cent
~ the total In the country.
Pennsylvania runks second with
rbout 1850 such permits issued up TO
jane -. Illinois IL tiird with nearly
3.WO. Massachusetts, " fourth with
about 1900 and ohio n less than n
hundred behind In nth place.
More than twice nH many permits
for the sale nlonc ~ liquors have
heol issued In Pennsylvania aH In any
other state. There nrc OD2 issued In
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-07-30

INNI. TuIW SiUI0 UnTN IU
Fiurldn IN a ching OF
beauty" and "a Joy for
ever" Paradise key Is it,
oid.tlme name. II is an
island In the heart of n
Everglades. From n bio
logical view q Is almost
unique. ln that Il presents
"a remarkable example OF
O suhtroplcul Jungle With
In the United States In
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-07-30
DRY LICENSES
EXCEED $1,000
Nearly 5000 Physicians Have
Received Permits to Write
Prescriptions.
DRUGGISTS IN BIG NUMBERS
Only 23s Permits for the Manufacture
Of lntoSlesnts Have Been Issued,
one.fourth Of Them Being
From California.

Washington. 80 More than $1,000
druggists, retail aad wholesale. and
manufacturers Of proprietary mcdl.
zines. havoring extracts. sirups. etc.
have been licensed I'm the United
htates and Its consular possessions 10
date, under the national prohibition
act according to statistics Just com.
piled IN the Office " the prohibition
commissioner. John II. Kramer.
The records of the Internal revenue
bureau also show TINT nearly 10000
physiclnns In the United States. TIA.
wall and Porto Rico have received per
mits to write prescriptions calling for
the dlspensntlon OF Intoxicating ia.
uors for medicinal purpose aad that
additional permits at the rate Of 1000
n moath are being issued to physl.
clans.
Tnbulatlon by states Of the physi.
clans licensed mp 10 June - show that
the prohibition director for Mnssnchu.
setts has issued more than ~ per crat
n tie number ~ such permits dis.
trlhutcd. New York state has another
- per cent.
Massachusetts Leads.
The cXnct figures nrc: Ainaanchn-
sets. $3.50; New York. 242i Pcnusyi.
Nanle. 1925: Ohio. 1850; Maryland
l,22o; Missouri. i.1i0; Minnesota. Og3.
In states such MS Illinois. Knnsna and
Indiana. whore state codes will not
permit ~ the use NJ such permits. no
physicians have been licensed by the
government 40 20 prescribe.
Porto l,lcnn physicians. apparently.
nrc awake 10 their opportunities under
prohibition, 100 licenses 60 physicians
10 prescribe Intoxicating liquors tuv.
inr been issued IN Tint territory. or
more than have been issued In Mlssls.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-07-30
FEUDS KILL TOWN OF 1000
Ferguson, Okla, Dies Flghting-Had
No Church and but Small
School.

Oklahoma City, Okln,-IInte killed
Ferguson, Fifteen years ago town
~ 1000 people, having large salt
factory, a gypsum plant and shipping
facilities, Ferguson today Is dead by
order OF the post once department the
office has been closed and soon the
railroad win be discontinued, with
trains running only 10 Hitchcock,
Ferguson Is said 20 have died night
Ing as II had lived. Main street lights
were common. West Of town alleged
outlaws "Yeager" and "BlaCk,' had
their rendezvous, from where they are
said 10 have stolen horses and cattle
Of farmers aud citizens.
Ferguson never had a church, nor
talk of a church. The only school
house IN It's history would not seat
more than twenty-five children,