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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12


 do not burn trash near any wooden fence or house.
 ELIZABETH MILLER,
 Powell School, Sixth Senior.
 CAREFUL OF CIGARETrEs There are very many ways we can prevent a fire.
 The way would prevent fire is never throw lighted match down, because it oftentimes sets rags and old clothes afire.
 Never throw lighted cigarette or cigar down in house or in a store, because they will set things afire, and they will burn till they burn up. Always keep the fine eoais from falling out on the floor.
 Never go off and leave big Ire in the grate. CEDRIC GOODWIN. Powell School, seventh Grade.
 TAKE TRASH OFF You ought to take the trash away off from your house or fence or any wooden thing, to aurn it You ought 10 notice your chim- ney and see If 1t n .eds c.-eping out, and if 1t does cleah t oL, No ,ct and see if any sparks are on your roof
 Do not play with ttcses. When you make a fire be careful and do not put too much kerosene
 EVELYN WILLIAMSON. Powell school, V Jr.
 Robinson School. Dear Aunt Ann:
 Although 1t Is the wrong time to ask (for 1t is after lunch), I will undertake to tell you some things like for Saturday. like turkey, chicken pie. big baked sweet pota- toes, grape jelly. ice cream. cake. apples. bananas. peaches. pears and lots of other things I can't tell
 MILTON GOUDELOCK. Faurfh Grade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

Cropweli, Ala, october 27, ls2l. Dear Aunt Ann:
 I am II years old I study sixth grade and go to school at Funder- burg school.
 My father is named Daniel Funder- burg. He is Baptist minister. I will tell you what I like to eat on Friday night. I like soup. fried chicken. biscuits and most any vege- table.
 For dessert. I like pineapple pie. Well, am growing hungry Must hush. Your unknown friend.
 ELIZABETH FUNpERBURG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

His Promise Kept From the New York Sun. Mrs. Benham--When we were mar ried you said that you could keep me in clothes.
 Benham-Weil, haven't I kept you in the clothes which you had when l married you?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12
Sensitive

senshttvf From the Edinburgh Scotsman. Tom-But wasn't she annoyed when you called on her with four days-old beard on your face? Dick-Yes; she said she felt il very much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12
4 Lot of Funny Ones
NIce Wnv to Ark Her

Nice Why 10 AFk Her From the Irish World.
 He was telling her about the mem bsrs of his football team. Now there's Reilly" said he. 'in a few weeks time he'll be our best man" "oh, Philip" she gushed, what a nice way to ask meH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

Another One
 From the EdlnburgH Scotsman.
 Little Timothy. who has been studying history but a short time. thought he would give his grand father a tryout on the subject, so he asked; Say, grandfather, what great war broke out in tS54?"
 The old man laid down his paper and looked thoughtfully at the boy for R moment, and then q sudden light downed upon him.
 Why" he said, "that was tho year I married your grandmother"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

do not get too close to the fire do not burn trash near any wooden fence or house.
 ELIZABETH MILLER, Powell School. Sixth Senior
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12

Cleaning House From the New York Sun.
 T hear you have recently changed your butler. Do you find that ths new broom sweeps clean7" q should say so. He made a clean sweep of the silver the first night and we haven't seen him since"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12
HOW TO PREyENT FIRE

Powell School. Senior ssventh~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-12
HOW | CAN PREVENT FIRE

Powell School. Fifth Junior.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
Convicted by the Bible.

Law founded on the Bible is good
enough for Mayor Gilmore of Morgan
town, w. Va.
A local man charged with not hav-
ing the tail light burning on his auto
mobile was arraigned before the may
or, who assessed n fine of SO.
The accused protested, said it was
n poor law under which he was fined
and that he did not think it would hold
water In court.
The mayor declared any law found
ed on the Bible was good enough for
him. The defendant said he couldn't
see where a tail light had anything to
do with the Bible. The mayor looked
pltyingly at the accused, and said:
"Do you remember the tale about
the ten virgins, five of whom had lights
and five of whom didn't? Well. if yoa
do, you will remember that the Lord
wouldn't have anything to do with the
five without lights, and neither will
this court"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Probate Court
for the County of Gratiot.
AZ session of said court, held at the
Probate Office in the Village Of Ithaca. in
said County. on the 9th day of May, a. ID.
1921,
Present Hon. james c. Kress. Judge OF
Probate.
In the matter of the estate of
JOHN w. SCHAEFFER, Deceased
Harry 7. Schaeffer. Administrator having
filed in said court his final administration
account. and his petition praying for the
allowance thereof and for the assignment
and distribution of the residue of said estate.
II is ordered. that the 9th day of June.
AID. 1921, at nine o'clock, in the forenoon.
at said probate office. be and is hereby APP
pointed for examining and allowing said ac-
count and hearing said petition
II is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given by publication Of a copy of
this order for three successive weeks previous
10 said day Of hearing, in The Alma Record
a newspaper printed and circulated in said
county.
A true copy. JAMES G.. KRESS
MILDRED T.. TAFT Judge OF Probate
Register OF Probate 99-iw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
Cotton Stalks Will Furnish Paper.

The possibilities of cotton stalks as
n source of paper have long been sus-
pected and experiments in this direc-
ton have been made, but for one rea-
son or another it has never proved
quite practical.
The nearest approach to success has
been made recently, and it is an
nounced that there is plant at
Greenwood, Mass, where 80 tons of
paper are made every day from three
times that amount of stalk.
Certain thin tubular fiber in the
plant will make excellent cellulose for
durable papers. 1t is strong and flex-
ible. If a quarter of the annual sup
ply Of the cotton stalks Of the South
were put TO this use each year there
would be no need Of a paper shortage
in this country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
CONVENTION is
HOLDING ATTENTION
Continued frc.z cage one)

Continued frc.z cage one)
delegates being given by Rev. George
ii. Carl of this city.
John +. Pounds of Hartland, Ohio
followed with a devotional address on
''Do we need private devotionals.'
The meeting closed with strong adj
one of the most forciful takers of
dress by Rev. Edgar Dewitt Jones,
the society in the state.
Wednesday morning the conference
period for boys and girls work was
held, and addresses on the subject
given by Mrs., C. A. Lambert of De-
troit, Miss Carmichael and Garry l..
Cook of Indianapolis. One of the
things that was brought out was the
necessity of understanding the traits
of the child if the best results are to
be obtained.
Reports Of j. Frank Green, secre-
tary, the appointment of the COM
mittees, and the report Of Mrs. f. II.
Mcfarland, secretary of women's
work followed.
The Wednesday afternoon session
was the most interesting Of those held
up to that time.
w. III. Erskine, missionary to
Japan for seventeen years, gave an
address on missionary work and in
relating his work i'm Japan said that
it was only the jingoists of that
country who broke into print with
their war shoutings, and that the
ninety-nine out of one hundred other
people in that country were just as
DESTROYS of peace as the people Of the
United States.
In his report of the commission on
recruiting for Christian service, F..
W. Norton of Detroit called attention
to the growing need for ministers and
other Christian workers.
II. o. Pritchard of indianapolis
made strong plea for greater en-
dowment for the Christian church col
leges. He spoke of the fact that few
of them had any large endowment,
and some had apparently little pros
pect for future He called attention
TO the fact that no religious society
can expect to rise higher than its
Christian educational aims are made.
The afternoon session closed with a
memorial service for the late A.
Mclean, regarded as one of the fore
most thinkers, educators and relig-
ious workers Of the Disciples of
Christ, who recently died at Battle
Greek following an operation. j. II.
Mohorter of st. Louis, II. o. Pritch-
ard of Indianapolis and w. II. Frs
kline of Japan were the speakers at
the memorial service.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

crosses of these. Orplngtons also
make line capons, but the white legs
and skin are somewhat OF a dlsad-
vantagG in this country.
Brah rlas and Cocluns possess good
size. Some breeders claim that Brah-
mas are difficult to operate upon !;
others ideny this. Plymouth Rocks
and WSandottes are somewhat small
err, but sell readily end possess the
adyanthg Of yellow skin and legs
The Langshan is large and is easily
operated upon. The Cornish Is prob
ably most useful as a cross with some
Of the other breeds, thereby improv-
Ing the breast meat without material
'y reducing the size of the fowl.
In Massachusetts the Brahma was
formerly the most popular breed be-
cause Fof the demand for large birds
for roCsters. Later, crosses between
the Light Brahma and the Barred or
Whitei Plymouth Rock became quite
popular, while at present pure Barred
and White Plymouth Rocks are per-
aaps most widely used.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
WHEN FOWLS COMBS FREEZE
Best Remedy Is Mixture Of Lard,
0uinine and Kerosene, Melted
and Mixed Together.

Even in cold weather fowls should
have good ventilation and fresh air,
and this sometimes leads to frostbit,
ten combs and wattles. These are not
particularly serious If looked after
properly, but If neglected may ruin
the fowls appearance, as well as
cause unnecessary suffering.
Breeds with large combs need espe-
cially good attention. The best cure
is TO apply an ointment made of lard
two ounces, quinine one ounce and
kerosene three ounces, melted togeth-
er and thoroughly mixed. The ONT
ment should be rubbed gently on the
affected parts once daily for several
weeks, or until the parts become nor
NAL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
DISTRIBUTE BUILDING COSTS
Proper Share Of Expense for RspIac-
Ing Old Buildings Should Be
Charged to Income.

A proper share of the cost for re-
placing old farm buildings should be
charged against the farm income each
year. Buildings may be constructed
to last for 100 years, or they may
stand only a third Of that time. II
the cost of replacement is not charged
into the yearly accounts the whole
bill will appear against the income for
single year. Depreciation charges
for buildings, machinery or other
farm equipment are merely a method
for distributing these costs over the
period of years in which the equip
ment Is in actual use.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
STATE or MIcHIGAN-The Probate Court

STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Probate Court
for the County of Gratiot
At session Q. said court, held at the Pro-
bate office in the village of Ithaca in said
county on the 9th day of May. AID. 1921.
Present. Hon. James G. Kress, Probate
Judge.
In the matter of the estate of
EMMA l.. ROEBER, Deceased.
Minnie NJ. Brown, exccutrix. having filed
in said court her account as oxecutrx Of said
estate. and her petition praying for the al
owance thereof,
IL is ordered that the 9Th day of June. A.
ID. 1921 at nine o'clock in the forenoon, ut
said probate office. be and ia hereby APP
pointed for examining and allowing said ac-
count:
II is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given by publication of IA copy Of
this order for three successive weeks previous
20 said day of hearing. in the Alma Record
newspaper printed and circulated in said
county.
JAMES G.. KRESS.
true copy. Judge Of Probate
MILDRED F.. TAFT,
Register OF Probate. 9e-4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
Japanese Idea Of Tea.

The first thing which happens when
you pay call in japan, be 1t bust
ness or social call, is the arrival Of n
cup Of clear japan tea, and the
second and third things which happen
are the arrival OF the second and third
cups, writes Julian Street in Nc
Cures The tea Of Japan Is green
tea, and It IS taken without cream or
sugar from cups having no handles.
Such tea is made with hot-not boil
ing-water. Tea In its highest sense
is not a beverage. but a creed, q
ritual, O philosophy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
POULTRY
FLOCKS
BEST BREED FOR CAP0NIzING
Rocks, Brahmas, cochins, Lanoshans
and tWyandottes Are Favored. by
Different Producers.

Prepar ned by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
In selecting the breed best suited for
caponiaing, several factors must be
taken Unto consideration. say poultr,
specialists Of the United States De
partmelt OF Agriculture. Large Ca
pons hiring the best prices. Conse-
quently the breed should be large. II
does not pay to caponize small fowls.
Yellowr legs and skin. as In other
cassesi Of poultry, are most popular.
Plymou tn Rocks. Light Erahmas, Co
chins, scornish, Langshans' and Wy
nndottns are all recommended by diff
ferent producers. as are also various
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
Estate OF John w. Morton. Deceased.
HEARING CLAIMS

STATE OF MICHIGAN Probate Court
for the County Of Gratiot
At session Of said court, held at the Pro-
bate Office in the village Of Ithaca in said
county. on the 18th day of May. 1921
Present Hon. James c. Kress. Probate
Judge.
In the matter Of the estate of
JOHN W. MORTON. Deceased
The above estate having been admitted to
Probate and Angelina Morton appointed adj
ministratx thereof.
IL is ordered. that four months from this
date be allowed for creditors To present their
claims against said estate and that such
claims will be heard by said court on
Tuesday, the goth day of September, 1921.
at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
IL is further ordered. that public notice
thereof be given by publication of this order
for three successive weeks previous 10 said
day of hearing in the Alma Record. a news
paper printed and circulated in said county
A true copy.
(Signed) JAMES C. KRESS,
Judge of Probate
MILDRED f. TAFT.
Register Of Probate. 00-iw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
Success and Genius

A common mistake among the
young and inexperienced Is that sue
cess in life comes only as the reward
Of flaming genius. The epochal
events Of the world, like the great
accomplishments Of nature, have been
the result OF slow but constant
growth. Be thrifty with your time.
Wasted hours are lost and gone for
ever, but the hours given to construc-
tive labor or study will remain as
faithful friends TO help aud strength
en- you through all the years of your
life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
Reservation for Aboriolnes.

The commonwealth of Australia has
taken steps Tor the preservation of the
aboriGines of that country and mas as
signed a tract of public lands il the
northern territories as reservation for
the tribes. 1t includes the Mann and
Peterson ranges and practically the
whole of Lake Amadeus. The govern
ments of South and Western Australia
have set aside adjoining areas for the
purpose of this reservation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
RoUP IS MOST DESTRUCTIVE
Disease Is Usually Caused by Drafts
In Poultry House and by Lack
Of Fresh Air.

Roup, one of the most disastrous
diseases the pouluyman has to COM
bat, is usually caused by drafts in
the henhouse and lack Of pure air.
Every crack should be closed. II II al
lows the air to blow over the roosts.
Also an opening near the top should
be provided, so that the impure air
may escape
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank cur friends and
neighbors, the G. A. r. and the w.
r. c. for their beautiful floral offer
ings, the singers for the fine music
and Rev. Shoulder for his comforting
words during or late sad bereave.
ment.-Mrs. f. WILDER, Mrs. William
WILDER, Mrs. Gladys Gray, Mr.. Ray
mond Jones, Mr.. Otis WILDER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
Estate Of Luella Fisk. Deceased.
HEARING CLAIMS

STATE OF MICHlGAN-The Probate Court
for the County of Gratiot.
At session of said court. held at the Pro-
bate Office In the village of Ithaca. In said
county. on the 18th day of May, 1921,
Present: Hon. James G.. kress. Probate
Judge.
In the matter of the estate of
LUELLA FISK. Deceased.
The above estate having been admitted "a
Probate and Phillip w. Creaser appointed
executor thereof.
IL IL ordered. that four months from this
date be allowed for creditors 20 present their
claims against said estate and that such
claims will be heard by said court ON
Saturday. the 18th day Of September. 1921,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon
IL Is further ordered. that public notice
thereof be given by publication Of this order
for three successive weeks previous to said
day Of hearing. in the Alma Record. news
paper printed and circulated in said county
A true copy
(Signed) JAMES C. KRESS.
Judge of Probate.
MILDRED +. TAFT.
Register of Probate. OO-4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
Estate of Daley G. Shaffer. Deceased.
HEARING CLAIMS


STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Probate Court
for the County of Gratiot
At session of said court, held at the Pro-
bate Office in the village of Ithaca. in said
Present: Hon. James G.. Kress, Probate
Judge.
county. on the 18th day of May. 1921,
In the matter Of the estate of
DALEY G.. SHAFFER. Deceased.
The above estate having been admitted 70
Probate and Anna Shaffer appointed
executrix thereof
II is ordered. that four months from this
date be allowed for creditors 10 present their
claims against said estate and that such
claims will be heard by said court on
Monday. the 18th day of September, 1921.
az ten o'clock in the forenoon.
II is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given by publication of this order
for three successive weeks previous 70 said
day of hearing, in the Alma Record. news
paper printed and circulated in said county
A true copy.
(Signed) JAMES G. KRESS,
Judge of Probate.
MILDRED r. TAFT.
Register of Probate. 0O-iw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
In PUNK Center.

"Why do you doubt that my show
will pack your insignificant town hall?
1t ran 300 times in New York"
''No offense mister and mebbe so.
But she's got to be purity good show
to run one time yere. Cou-
Yier-I journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
Now Is the Time to Get Rid of Your
Rheumatism

If you are troubled with chronic
or muscular rheumatism buy a bottle
Of Chamberlain's Liniment and mas
sage the affected parts twice day
with it. You are certain to be very
much benefited by it if not actually
cured. Try it.-O2-4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
DETAILS OF N0NLAYING HEN
knowledge Of Little Points Not Abso.
IuteIy Necessary for Profitable
Job Of Cullna

While there are many little details
connected with the build and form Of
the nonlaying hen that are well
worth knowing, many Of which re-
quire some study and practice, a
knowledge Of these details Is not
absolutely necessary for a fairly good
and paying job Of culling the farm
flock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
Much In Little.

A baby will make love stronger.
days shorter, night longer, bank roll
smaller, home happier, clothes shah
bier, the past forgotten and the future
worth living for.-ofiice Topics.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
MIS- CELLANEOUS

NOTICE-Give our Fish Brand fer
tilizer a trial and let them prove
their worth. We have 1s-10-1 and
1872 for beeas and beans, 2-12-2
for corn. We also have large
stock of Michigan State Prison
binder Irvine. Get your supply now
to make room for other stock and
avoid disappointment at harvest.
Smith d Walstow, phone 5, rings
5, Alma. 00-tfc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

NOTICE-Have your car washed and
polished at Wright House Garage,
phone 626. Car called for and re-
turned. 93-tfc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

FOUND-Bk'ycle. Owner may have
same by calling at office of chief
of police, proving property and
paying for this notice. James X.
Campbell. 00-3c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR SALE-A pair of good mares,
years old, VT. $500, heavy work
harness, complete, heavy wagon
nearly new, new Ford touring car,
demountable rims, 3 good COWS.
Will sell reasonable for cash or
time. Will take Ford roadster as
part payment on car. Inquire +. V.
Woodward, six miles west of AL
ma. 00-3c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

WANTED-Hustler for sales work
chance to get in business for your
self Answer in own handwriting,
giving age, experience and refer
ence. Gratiot County Sales Co., Al
ma, Mich. Up
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
Classified lids

Ads under this head charged for at
the rate Of one cent q word. with .
minimum charge of rs cents. Pos
itively no ada will be taken for this
column without cash In advance. All
ads telephoned in must be paid for
before day of publication TO insure in
sertion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

"Son Of Tarzan"-Today and To-
morrow.-adv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Mrs. Orville Allen, 2l5 w.
Downie. lie
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

WANTED-Girl or woman for gen
eral homework in small family.
Prefer someone living in Alma.
Steady work and good pay to right
party. Address Mrs. S. r. Swiss,
2l9 State ST., or phone 157. off
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Three furnished light
housekeeping rooms. Inquire at SOB
River. All modern conveniences. Up
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

WANTED-To buy clean cotton rags
to use for wiping presses. 10c per
10. Record office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

WANTED-A five or six room bung-
allow, not too far out. Inquire Rec
ord office. 02-3p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
FOR SALE TOMATO PLANTS

Varieties-Earliana and Bonny Best,
strong, healthy transplanted plants,
6 10 inches high-15c per dozen, 81
per 100. Early cabbage Toe per doz.
Late cabbage Doc per 100 Shrubs,
White Spirea, to 4 feet high, SOC
each. Edward Titus, 145 Grover ave.
Phone $40 Black.-01-2wp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

WANTED-To buy a safe Of good
dimensions Phone 173 or 79S Blue
Ollie
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

NOTICE-Household goods stored
at Wright House Garage. See us
for rates. Phone 626. 93-tfc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

LOST-Pair Of eye glas ses without
bows in case, from j. p. Losey.
Please return to First State Bank.
j. S. Knoertzer. 1c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

MILDRED +. TAFT.
Register of Probate. 00-iw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02
LOST AND FOUND

FOUND-A boat. The owner may
have same by proving property and
paying for this notice. Call at 321
Ely St.-01-1p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

FOR SALE-Milch COW. Inquire SIP
Bridge street, city. 1p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-06-02

FOR SALE - Or will exchange for
car, fine player piano. f. f. Slus-
ser. lie
Evening star., 1921-09-30
A Netu Arrival of
Duuety,, and Velvet
HANDBAGS
at $3.50

1t hardly seems possible that we can offer new,
smart style Handbags at such preposterously low
price, but IT IS A FACT and HERE ARE THE
BAGS! See them for yourself. The frames are
gate top and wishbone models with firm clasp. All
are ftted-some with safety purse attached with
metalized cord Lined with grosgrain poplin and
the color range includes Brown, Gray, Beaver,
Black and Navy. The Duvetyn Bags have pannier
handles.
Evening star., 1921-09-30

Good-looking and excellent for servi'
sizes 71z to II. Special. ...................
e Pairs, $1!0O)
First Floor-Lansburgh 4 Brother