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Daily picayune., 1921-03-08
CAPT. w. R. WHITE
 92 YEARS OLD
DISTINGUISHED NEVADA COUNTY CITIZEN CELEBRATES ANOTH-
 FER BIRTHDAY.

Captain w R. White, the second old est citizen of Nevada county Is today celebrating his 92nd birthday, He Was Nom in Russellville, Alabama, M.;ch Sth, 1S29
 To recount the many experiences and accomplishments of his busy life, would na, 70 tae sra ;..i!c description of ip- n,iaerable events. in which he Iiayctl prominent and patriotic pat. Elill'i' ing IS u private in Carroll's regimen, he bore with bravery the col)rs of t.e Confederacy. being promoted to cap tain in the early stages of the great Civil Wal.
 He as lived to raise a larg1 fa l1,S and raroughout his long public and trivate career. he orked w.,i all c?e single tt tLe happiness and s"cccss of ile fpliew citizens Elected three e5n secutive times to the county clerkship of Nevada county, his residence in Rosston was established until the conn ty seat was changed to Prescott in 1S77
 Captain White was appointed and served as postmaster of this city under Cleveland's first administra tion.
 Today. on his 92nd birthday we ac- knowledge our heartfelt appreciation of his worth as a citizen, and we in yoke the divine aid of God in prolong ing his years on earth-whispering a prayer for his peaceful passing through the twilight of life's gentle evening, and finally granting to him the rich reward of an everlasting home beyond the stars.
Daily picayune., 1921-03-08
Borders Quickly Given.

Two long sittings of the conference threshed out the final break before Mar shal Foch and Field Marshal Wilson wrote telegrams ordering the command CTS at the front to execute the orders already given to them.
 Dr. Simons, the German foreign sec retary, presented an alternate plan whereby Germany agreed to pay the annuities for the first five years de- manded in the Paris plan and also the equivalent of the proposed 12 per cent an exports, but chung to the conditions for the retention of Upper Selesia and worldwide freedom of German trade.
 Mr Lloyd George, delivering judg- ment for the allies, said they deeply Geplord the necessity of the decision, while Dr. Simons clung to the last to the contention that the Paris conference demands were impossible for Germany to fulfill The allies regarded the Ger man course as strategy for delay, and the latest plan was one whereby the whole treaty would have to be rec0nsld- cred and debated after five years When Germany might hold a more Ia vf.rable position. Dr. Simons finally asked for further time in which to con suit the German cabinet. This was de- nied.
Daily picayune., 1921-03-08
GIVE US A LOOK.

tion in the House of Commons tonight i ma speech in which there was no note Of jubilation. The majority of English newspapers have taken the line that the most important point involved is that the allies should stand together, while the French press has voiced its fears that Lloyd George might desert France All recognized that of NJ. Bri- and returned to Paris bearing the bur dens of a concession to Germany his premiership was doomed
Daily picayune., 1921-03-08
FIRE SWEEPS
 TOWN OF EMMETT
FIVE BUSINESS HOUSES WIPED OUT BY EARLY MORN
 ING BLAZE.

At an early hour this morning fire was discovered i'll the storeroom Of T. F. Hughes at Emmet, a small town eight miles below Prescott. The flames spread rapidly, and the buildings be- ing of wooden construction, 1t soon became apparent that the entire block was doomed. Despite the frantic et- forts of local fire fighters, the greedy flames reached through the paper-like walls of the buildings adjoining the Hughes store, and with mad fury that knew no bounds swept to destruction the Hughes store B. F. Green, meat market: Emmet Mercantile company, warehouse ]. R. Hudson, general mer- chandise; Will Moore, storeroom unoc- cupied.
 The Masonic lodge hall above the Green Meat Market was, of course de- stroyed.
 All the buildings were partially GOV cred by insurance with the exception of ]. k. Hudson. The stocks of goods were totally destroyed in all the burned buildings except for part of the stock which was saved by Mir. Hudson. IL is not known how the fire started.
 The burned block will probably be rebuilt of brick buildings.
Daily picayune., 1921-03-08
Eyes on Washington.

The French army will furnish the bulE of the forces for the new march into Germany. Great Britain's eontri- button in men will be only large enough to show her solidarity with the allies, who wait with the deepest interest for any sign from Washington of the Amer ican governments attitude toward the new enterprise.
 General feeling in England appears to be one of relief without enthusiasm. The prime minister explained the posi-
Daily picayune., 1921-03-08
MRS. NELL MCULLER.

Mrs. Neill McCuller died at 3 3:30 D. m., yesterday at Warren, Ark. She leaves husband and 6 children. Mrs. McCuller is the daughter of James McCuller of Gurdon. She will be re- membered by Prescott people as Miss Jamie McCuller, having formerly lived for many years in Nevada county.
Daily picayune., 1921-03-08
ALLEGED SLAYER KILLED

Cleburne, Tex, March 7.-J. \. Poole. aged 6, farmer who was re- leased on bond today charged with the murder of his 1S-year-old daughter, February, was fatally shot as he step ped from an automobile near his home today.
 William Honeysuckle, his brother in-law has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
Daily picayune., 1921-03-08

T. N. Rowe, prominent farmer oi Jackson township was transacting bus mess at the court house this morning
Daily picayune., 1921-03-08

This is a gloomy day, but 1t was frightened up a bit when four new names were added to the Daily Pic ayune list.
Daily picayune., 1921-03-08

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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
Early Colonist Is ...' .4o
Dead AT Sons Home
Mrs. Amelia L. Simons Dies OF In
jury in Norfolk, Va. Saturday

Her many friends in Fitzgerald will
earn with deep regret of the death Of
Mrs. Amelia L. Simons Saturday at
her the home of her son Mr.. c. M.
Simons at Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Sim
ons was eighty-one years Of age at
the time of her death. She had come
to Fitzgerald in 1895 with her hus-
band. Mr.. w. A. Simons, who died
several years ago. with the first set
tiers from the North and West and
resided here until November, 1920.
The injury which led to Mrs. Sim
ons' death occurred less than a month
after she had left Fitzgerald to reside
with her son C. NJ Simons, a former
citizen of Fitzgerald who left here
for Norfolk about two years ago. The
aged lady fell and crushed her hip
and was in a Norfolk hospital until
shortly before her death.
Funeral and interment will be in
the family burial ground at Durand,
Mich. today. Surviving are three
sons, Messrs. F. M. Simons of Bay
City, Mich, c. M. Simons of Norfolk,
Va. and L. H. Simons of Fitzgerald.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
HAPPY AFTER 20 YEARS

Il must write and tell you I am
getting along fine. For 20 years,
that is over half of my life, | have
spent in poof h9alth and suffering
from severe gas IN stomach and in
digestion. MayrE Wonderful Rem
edy has entirely restored me. I also
know of several others who have tax
,en 1t for the sdUe treuble and are
now well again" 1t is a simple,
harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucus from the intes-
final tract and allays the infla1nma-
ton which causes practically all
stomach, liver and intestinal ailments.
including appendicitis. One dose will
convince or money refunded.-Na-
tional and McLemore Drug Co.'S
Advertisement
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
TRANSACTS BUSINESS

At business meeting of the Hos.
pital Auxiliary Board at Mrs. D. B
Wares home on Saturday afternoon
committees were tentatively nance
by the President Mrs. w. f. Yeat
man and plans for the first quarter.
work discussed. All these matter.
will come before the regular meeting
on February %, at which large at
tendance will be urged.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
Woman S Club Give
Library Book Shower

There will be no meeting of the
Woman's Club Wednesday afternoon
which is the regular time for the
twice month meetings. Instead,
the club will observe February the
22nd, Washington's Birthday, as IL
brary day, and will hold a Colonial
Tea and Book Shower to which the
public will be invited. this day being
set apart by the federated clubs
Throughout the country for library
celebration.
y Various -organizationss.of. the town
are preparing a gift of books to be
presented the library on this occa-
sion, the fiction being practically
worn out with constant usage, and ad-
ditional reference works being needed
as well. All children of the public
schools are being invited to partici-
pate in this shower by bringing from
one penny upward to purchase books
to be presented by their grade, or
their school as whole This move
ment is being handled at the High
School by Mrs. Shewmake and Pro-
fessor Gainey; in the First Ward by
Miss Barbara Reynolds; the End by
I Mrs. J. H. Burke, and the Third
Ward by Miss Nellie Averitt.
Those interested in the literature
of the south are invited to give at
tention to the following excerpt from
letter in Sundays Constitution.
when so eminent an authority as
the Encyclopedia Britannica in its
ninth edition declares that the south
has practically produced no literature
and that the Carolinas and Louisiana
are on a level with Mexico in letters,
it behooves us to preserve those
matches gems that our southern
writers have given to the world to in
form themselves and the coming gen.
Grafton of our wealth in this partic-
~uar line"
How many of those matches
gems" can be found on the shelves
of our library? Is this not an oppor-
tune time to inform ourselves con-
corning this grave assertion which
has placed SO prominently before
our young people, and not ;only in
form them, but see that the books
themselves. are put before them?
We, think so.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
MRS. ROBINSON
ENTERTAINED

A delightful informal affair al
which Mrs. Guy Robinson enter
tanned few friends at bridge at her
lovely home on West Central avenue
The rooms where the guests were
entertained were made bright and at
tractive with quantities of narciss
and ferns.
After a most interesting game
Mrs. Robinson ably assisted by Mrs
w. Ashley Bowling served a delicious
salad course followed by a sweet
course.
Among those playing were: Mes
danes Jesse Grantham, Forrest H.
Farmer, James L. Dorminey, Fred
erick M. Powers, w. Wimberly Will
son, c. S. Isler, Horace C. Chappell
and Franklin H. James.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
NEW OFFICERS FOR
MRS. BURKE'S S. S. CLASS


The members of Mrs. J. H. Burke's
class of the First M. E. Sunday
School were delightfully."- entertained
at Mrs. F. W. Hitch one night recent
ly. They met at the church and were
taken in cars out to the country
home. The rooms were beautifully
decorated with flowers and ferns
After enjoying many games, the bus
mess session was called order by
president Adrain Newcomer. They
elected new officers for the ensuing
year. Those who were elected were:
Florence Hitch-President.
Lawrence Justice-Vice Pres.
Verna Stever-Sec.
Waterman Ratcliffe-Treas.
After the business meeting was
held delicious refreshments were
served by Mrs Henry Foster and
Mrs. Frank Justice.
Those who were present were
present were Florence Hitch, Thel-
ma Sheriff., Ruth Downing; Marvin
Frey. Ruby Brown, Verna. Stever,
Gladys Gurr, Viola Nelson, Adrian
Newcomer, Walderman Rat life
Lawrence Justice and Frank Hender-
son.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
IT IS SERIOUS
Some Fitzgerald People Fail to Real,
ize the Seriousness of Bad Back,


The constant aching OF a Dad back
The WEAKNESS, the tired feeling,
The pains and aches of kidney i'll.
May result }erieusly if neglected
Dangerous Urinary troubles otter
g. A F. Fitzgerald Citizen shows you wha'
Mrs. J. Ma ftin Davis, SIS S.. Main
ST.. says: "Sprne time ago my kid.
neys were wehk and L. had AWFUL back,
aches. I WIS in such condition
that COULDN'T get out. of CHAIR
didn't have any stzeng 9Th and conldn /
move on account of the pain. sui.
fered continually. I was dizzy and
had severe headaches. My kidneys
acted irregularly and my ankles and
limbs were swollen. l began using
Doan,s Kidney Pills as directed and
they helped me from the ;irs--. C.'n.
tinued use cured me and now | am
free from any signs of kidney trouble
Doan's are splendid remedy"
Price o0c at all dealers. Don't sim.
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Deans Kidney Pills-the same tina,
Mrs. Davis had. Foster Milburn Co.
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
STOMACH RIGHT
NO INDIGESTION

"Pape's Diapepsin" Ihas proven it
self the surest relief for indigestion,
Gases, Flatulence. Heartbura, Sour
ness, Fermentation ok-Stomach Dis
tress caused by acidity. "A few tablets
give almost immediate stomach re-
lief and shortly the stomach is cor
rected so you can eat favorite foods
without fear. Large case costs only
few cents at drug store. Millions
helped annually.-Adv.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
'CASCARETS' #
SICK. Or BILIOUS

Tonight I sursI Let pleasant,
harmless csscaret work while you
sleep andhave your liver active, head
clear, stomach sweet and bowels
moving regular by morning. No
gripping or inconvenience. 1925 or 50
cent boxes. Children love this candy
cathartic too.-Ady. 1.,,tf& 10 a9I
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
GIRLS SAVE AND
BEAYT!EY HAIR

35-cent bPttle of<"Danderine" will
not only rid Stsuf scalp of destructive
dandruff and stop falling hair, but i'm
inediately your hair seems twice az
abundant and so wondrous glossy.
Let "Danderine" save your hair.
Have lots of long, heavy hair, rad;-
ant with life and beauty. ADV.
~"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
: AT {. THE J
|GRAND|
II .. -. h - r . =
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TODAY

FAITH OF THE STRONG"
Featuring MITCHELL LEWIS. The
story of the play is said to be one OF
the most vivid tales $of the rugged
Northwest ever screened. II Mitchell
Lewis is seen as Paul La Rue, sturdy
leader of gang of lawless lumber
jalks who redeems his faith in WON
anhood after series of starting adj
ventures. f.'. go
Goodwin Comedy LOVE ON
ROLLERS"
SELECT NEWS
Prices II & p cents.
TUESDAY
A Road Show -
TURN TO THE RIGHT"
Americas Greatest Comedy by
Winchell Smith has entertained over
six million America playgoers with
its sparkling fun, its tender heart in
terest and its mellow romance. -.
Tickets row on sale at the National
Prices:-50 cents to $500 and tax.
WEDNESDAY
PARIS ZEN" Featuring
CHARLES RAY. A Paramount Art
craft Picture.
Another of those wholesome. hu-
man country boy stories that have
made Charles Ray one of the best
loved actors on the screen. The star
has the role of doughboy who
spends an hour in Paris, then returns
to overalls in Jersey.
Pathe Review-Rolm Comedy
Ford Weekly. .tat@r
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Miss Sarah King has returned to
her school in Triton after spending
the weekend pleasantly with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. King Sr.
on South Lee Street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

The party who carried of~my white
and brown bob tail Setter Dog will
please return him at once. H. Waters.
If
LOST-Tw6 keys<on a black string.
Finder pleake refurn to Leader-Enter-
prise office. ltp
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
MAKE YOUR HOME
BEAUTIFUL WITH FLOWER;

Chrysanthemums, Carnations. Dais-
les, and numerous other plants. Some
ready now, others later on. Prices
Reasonable. Mrs. H. Pollard, ia w.
Oconee st. Phone lis. mdM1
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

WANTED-Will pay for issues Of
Leader Enterprise. Jan. l to MkI,
1920. advise by letter dates availa-
BILE. Address Leader-Enterprise. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Mr.. E. E. Bingham of Missouri is
the guest of his brother Mr.. F. M.
Bigham and family.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Prof ]. S. Gibson, the celebrated
phrenologist and character reader Of
Macon, Ga, will be in Fitzgerald,
February l5th-l6th. His charges are
reasonable and the publjo/is hereby
respectfully invited to fake advan-
tage of this oppSrtuHfty to find out
what is the best course to pursue in
the training, education and Joccupa-
ton of children. Will be found at
the Empire Hotel. DIS
Advertisement.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

WANTED-Salesrnen for kne of
guaranteed tires. Guaranteed salary,
500 per week with extra cowtsis-
sions. COWAN TIRE & RUBBER
CO., Chicago, Illinois, Box 7s4. dl4
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

WANTED-lO00 Hens, 75e each,
zoe lb.; Fryers 40-70c each, Csc h.;
Geese S5c each. For Cash. CASPER
Hide & Skin Company. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

.WANTED-One ton green cotton
seed and few hives of Bees. + H.
Bowers, Route 5. dip
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Mrs. w. E. Paulk of Mystic spent
Saturday in our city shopping.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Miss Tempo Meeks has. returned
home after pleasant visit to rela-
tives and friends in Nichols.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Mosher have
as their guest at their home on West
Pine Street Mr.. S. c. Black of Mil
lette, South Dakota. Mr.. Black sees
many Improvements in the city since
his visit here IA years ago.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Mr.. L. A. Lewis of Waycross spent
Sunday very delightfully."- here with
friends.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Miss Bessie Taylor of Mystic was
a visitor in our city Saturday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Ladies are invited to cali to see the
late arrivals of Efstezn/ and Western
Millinery models Miss Virginia
Gaines.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Gossard Corsets in late models just
received. Miss Virginia Gaines.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

The largest selectiop/of Spring
models ever shP wn jn/the city in La
dies and MisseAMillinery is being
opened this week at Miss Virginia
Gaines
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Mrs. John S. Johnston and son
Edgar were visitors in Cordele Sum
day.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

WANTED-Cheap autorobjles all
make, regardless of condition. CAS-
PER HIDE & SKIN CO. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Mr.. Henry E. Allen of Americas
spent the weekend pleasantly with
Mr.. Crisp J. Sherlock Jr.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Col. Myer Goldberg is spending q
few days,.in Albany on, business.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Watkins have
as their guests-at their cozy home on
South Grant Street Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Newman and handsome young son
Benjamin of Atlanta Mrs. Newman
will be remembered as Miss Edna
Watkins.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
LOST I

LOST-Extra large setter dog, 1fver
spots over both eyes and /on back; al
SO spots on ears; answeEs>fo name of
Jack. Liberal reward for return to
C,,>S. Isler South Main Street. ii
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Miss Pearle Raglan of Hawkinsville
is the attractive guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam B. Bowers on South Lee
Street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Mr.. Juston Davenport has returned
home after a delightful visit to At
lanta.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
CLASSIFIED ADS
PHONE 32S
W ED

NATURALIZATION by lady eyer
fenced as cashier, stenographer, gen.
eral office work. P. o, Box 70, Cor
dele, Ga. dl6
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Mr.. E. F. Champion of Elberton
was a business visitor in our city Fri
day.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

WANTED-3 unfinished Rooms.
Apply Leader Office. d14
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Misses Marian Raglan and Eddie
May Rogers have returned to their
schools in Triton after spending the
week end pleasantly with Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam B. Bowers on South Lee
Street
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
PERSONAL
PARAGRAPHS

Mr.. and Mrs. Nick DeBilzan are
visiting Mrs. Rosa Renkes and family
after spending several weeks in Flor
ida.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. King Jr. have
returned to their home in Wavcross
after pleasant visit to their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. King Sr. on South
Lee Street
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

PLAIN AND FANCY Dr@ssmsking
Apply St. James Hotel. MdF7
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14
F OR R E N T

FOR RENTING Ifdfnished rooms
for light housekeeping. 402 w. Pine,
Phone $50.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

Phone your orders for choice cuts Of
native and western meats to go. Two
deliveries each day. Brauchamp and
Eads. If.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

FOR SALE-Rhode Island Red
Chickens and eggs. Sam Wilcox,
405 South Grant Street. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

FOR SALE
CORD WOOD-For Aft. Eefd wood
and prompt delivery, phone 227. If.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

FOR SALE Or EXCHANGEAWill
sell one of the best paying bust
nesses in Fitzgerald or will exchange
it for Farm Lands. Address P. o.
Box 494, Fitzgerald, Ga. II
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-14

. Mr.. D. w. Paulk of Ocilla was
shopping in our citysssaturday.
The latest designs in Spring Nil.
linery arriving daily. Miss Virginia
Games. !. :se!-.. -. -..-...- :.