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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

FOR SALE-Tires, all sizes at bot.
tom prices, 80 3, $780, 80 3h, So 80;
80 4, $40 40; "a $1,000; also
accessories. w. B. Hinkson, one door
West of Pruett's Bicycle Shop.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

AGENTS-Make SIS weekly selling
guaranteed hosiery; We guarantee
s26 weekly full time. rs cents an hour
spare time; experience unnecessary.
PERFECTWEAR HOSIERY. Darby.
Pa
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

USED CARS-We have few good
used cars for sale; Studebaker road.
ster and touring, Grant, Overland.
Chalmers and Moline; $l85 and up.
DOLDER GARAGE.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

FOR SALE-1920 Studebaker Big Six;
overhaued and just like new, 4
brand new times; planted to your or
der II you buy 1t quick: Just think.
only l year uce and car overhauled,
reprinted and new tires, making It.
just like new, and you save 800.
DOLDER GARAGE.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
All w etCome.

Sunday School Tea cher-Chlldren.
DO you know the house that is open
10 ALTO the poor. the rich, the sad.
'he happy, to man and To woman,
TO young and to oid-do you know
the house l meang' Small Boy--"Yes,
miss; the stationhouse."
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

New York Bu5iness Women Lead.
Women play bigger part In the
business life of New York today than
In any other city in the world.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
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TRUNKS, Bags, Suitcases. Why pay
two indictment profits? Buy from
factory direct Send for Free Catalog.
ACME TRUNK & BAG FACTORY,
Spring Valley. III.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

So PER HOUR--Men, women. Davis
Milk Can Server for canned milk.
Elegant silver creamer, advertised,
demonstrated. Stores: Mays, Cleve-
land Marshall Fields, Chicago:
Wanamaker's, New York; $3.50 retail.
Write Davis Can Server Corp, Asha'
bula, Ohio 1trte
] YOUNG MAN, with executive ability
q to manage local branch for largest
, 1921-06-23

Writing to The Sun from his new
home in Denver, H. c. Paulson tells
us that his heart is still with Saratoga
and the Platte valley. southern
Carbon County" he says, lis destined
to be the Eden of the Rocky Mountain
region as oon as the great waste
waters are harnessed and spread up
on the land. If Colorado had such
water al has southern Car
bon county. it would be one of the
finest agricultural districts in the en-
tire country"
, 1921-06-23

Edward Wilson left last week for
Rawlins, where he has accepted a
position in the Rawlins National Bank.
Edward spent "A year or two In the
Stock Growers State Bank of Saratoga
and his invariable courtesy and
competence were appreciated by all.
His many friends are pleased to know
of his connection with the larger insti-
tuition at the county seat.
, 1921-06-23

Last weeks Encampment Echo re-
ports the death of Mrs. Frank Heaton,
which occurred in Denver the fore
part Of this month. Mrs. Heaton was
for many years IA resident of Encamp-
ment and was well known over the
valley, her husband having been promi
nent in local mining circles. For
three years past the family had resid-
ed in Denver.
, 1921-06-23

Forest Ranger Ames and an assistant
are now engaged with repairs to the
forestry telephone line between the
Brush Creek station and the station
commission for some time. AS the fire
season approaches all means of rapid
communication over the forest are be-
ing put in the best possible condition.
, 1921-06-23

Jacob Reid is laid up temporarily
as h result of "A fall from a saddle
horse in the Jack Greek lane west of
town last Friday. 1t is said that the
saddle cinch broke and Mr.. Reid re
ceived a hard fall which fractured
three ribs and caused other minor
injuries.
, 1921-06-23

The Ladies' Aid will hold a mid-sum-
mer sale OF fancy articles and cakes in
the Jensen Hall on Friday Afternoon.
July Sth. In the evening there will
be u fine musical program and refresh
ments will be served for % cents. Re
member the date-Friday, July Sth.
, 1921-06-23

w, NJ. Horton, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. r, Horton Of Saratoga, who was
formerly depot agent for the S. & F..
Railroad here, spent a few days visit
ing the home folks this week. He left
this morning for North Platte, Neb..
where he is at present in the employ
of the Union Pacific.
, 1921-06-23

Train service was resumed the lat
ter part of last week, the railroad
bridge above town having been con
siderably strengthened by the driving
of a dozen or more new piling.
, 1921-06-23

Miss Eunice Murray came down
from Encampment yesterday and will
spend a few days in Saratoga as the
guest Of Miss Alice Cahill.
, 1921-06-23

Elsewhere in this issue is
ment of "A dance, to be given at Medi-
cine Bow Lodge on July .. The roads
are said to be in fine shape now. and
good mnsic is assured. Everybody is
invited.
, 1921-06-23

George Fausett left the first of the
week by auto for n brief stay at Kim
ball. Neb. He was accompanied by
Misses India and Vivian Fausett and
Mrs. Myrtle Clemens. who visited with
friends at Kimball for IL few days.
They expected to return here the last
of the week.
, 1921-06-23

Word has been received recently,
that +. Il. Gilbert, formerly superin-
tendent of the Saratoga schools, who
has been attending the University at
Laramie, has finished his course, and
received his degree of A. b.
, 1921-06-23

Mrs. f. X. johnson and VIM. Maghee
where they met their mother. Mrs. Ma
ghee, who arrived from Chicago for an
extended visit at the johnson home.
, 1921-06-23

Mrs. II. l. Martin is spending a few
days Mt the Brush Creek ranger
station. the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Il. Ames.
, 1921-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Nelson of Pine
dale, former residents of the valley,
spent a few days visiting relatives in
and around Saratoga the past week.
, 1921-06-23

Mrs. NJ. j. Stockwell left last week
for IA ten days visit with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Frank NUM-, who resides on
Pass Creek.
, 1921-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Holck and Mrs.
Fred Holck and children left for Long
mont, Colo. last Monday, after a brief
visit here.
, 1921-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Carlson and son
Carl returned last Friday from Ocean
Beach, Calf, where they had been re
siding since last fall.
, 1921-06-23

"Neverleke" auto curtain windows,
the best ever. Have Us put your cur
tains in shape for real comfort
Whitney's Saddle Shop.
, 1921-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Spurlock and Mr.. and
campment to attend the Odd Fellows
and Rebekah memorial services at the
local Episcopal church.
, 1921-06-23

The Community Club dance at the
Jensen hail last evening was largely
attended and proved most successful
in every way.
, 1921-06-23

Ralph Campbell and family of Wal
colt We're visitors in Saratoga last Sat
urday.
, 1921-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. w. a. Pilon of Pass
Greek, accompanied by Mrs. Pilon's
sister and the latter's husband. were in
Saratoga last evening to attend the
Club dance.
, 1921-06-23

Mrs. Chas. Bowers of Encampment
spent Friday and Saturday in Sara
toga visiting Mrs. c. y. Hook.
, 1921-06-23

Harley Strayer was in from the
Pilon ranch on Pass Greek Saturday
night and Sunday.
, 1921-06-23

Lieutenant and Mrs. w. Ii. Hunt of
Lake Greek were in town last evening
to attend the Community Club dance.
, 1921-06-23

FOR SALE CHEAP.-One Moline
Tractor. Almost new Has plowed q
acres.-Inquire j. Il. Nelson. Il
, 1921-06-23

ii. p. Mcmahon was in town a day
or two the first of h week from up
per Spring Greek. He reports the best
feed in years on the range this season.
, 1921-06-23
Car Owners

am installing a first
class equipment for the
building and repairing
of Auto Tops and Cur
tains. No need to send
away for these goods
henceforth, as you can
get better satisfaction
at home.
Will also be prepared
to install plate glass
windows in your auto
curtains according to
your own ideas of COM
fort and c e.
They add much to the
pleasure of automobile
travelling.
SAM
Whitney's Saddle Shop,
Saratoga, Wyo.
, 1921-06-23

j. ID. Paulson and family were dinner
guests at the BRENNAN ranch on Cedar
Greek Sunday.
, 1921-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ames were down from
the ranger station to attend the dance
last evening.
, 1921-06-23

Glass R~ear-curtain Lights in sets OF
3, for Ford tops. $3.50 per set.-whit-
ney's Saddle Shop.
, 1921-06-23

FOR SALE.-Full blood Hereford
bulls, two years old. ready for service (;
also yearling bulls, at prices that sell
them. Terms IL wanted.-Condict &
Want. on Cedar Creek. near Saratoga.
Wyoming.
, 1921-06-23

We have a fine brand of Sliced
Peaches in gallon cans. $1.00 per gal
lon.-The Paulson Well Store.
, 1921-06-23

Archie Anderson came up from Love
land. Colo, yesterday on a business
errand.
, 1921-06-23

Mrs. J. r.. Campbell left on Monday
for Laramie. where she will attend
the University summer school.
, 1921-06-23
Saratoga Chips

Mike Quealy came ove from Ell
Mountain Tuesday on business.
, 1921-06-23

Harry Moore was a business visitor
in Saratoga Tuesday from his ranch
up the river.
, 1921-06-23

SURETY bonds are better in every
case than personal bonds. IL In need
Of a bond. see NJ. Il. McKillip.
, 1921-06-23
FOR SALE.

Repeater Hereford bulls. Scotch
Shorthorn bulls-the best bulls in the
world. At your price.-Saratoga AL
falfa Farms & Cattle Co. Call e. b.
Igo, Saratoga.
, 1921-06-23

Byron Tillou was down from En-
campment on business Monday
, 1921-06-23

John Yoakum was in town Monday
from Brush Greek.
, 1921-06-23

FOR SALE.=Mountain ranch, 240
acres. 100 acres meadow. Price rea-
sonable.-Joe Angwin, Hanna, Wyo, II
, 1921-06-23
WANTADS
Male Help Wanted.

Lack of employment doesn't trouble
the Watkins Man. Permanent business
at legitimate profits keeps Watkins
customers buying continually. More
than 1000 men are selling Watkins
Products, exclusively. You sell 1877
products direct from us to the farmer
Credit terms arranged. If you own
auto or team and wagon can give
surety bond are under 90 and want a
prosperous business. write department
III. The j.. X. Watkins Company,
Winona. Minnesota. for particulars
where you a get territory in this
state or elsewhere. Act quick.
, 1921-06-23

We have a shipment of Quaker"
Flour, said to be the best flour anu
featured, without exception. Try it.
The Paulson Well Store.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05

and intcrvcnod, claiming the commits
sion belonged to him.
OF course Mihovcr and Holland have
attorneys representing them. and MIR.
Pointer has an attorney representing
him. and as II matter of course MIR.
Kicker. the defendant, has attorneys
representing him.
Mihovcr and Holland claim the COM
mission belongs to them. Pointer claims
the commission belongs to him. Mr.
Rocker claims he docs not owe any of
the claimants anything.
AS stated, the case was thrco times
set for trial and the setting vacated
on account of this and that and u,
other motion of excuse. Attorneys in
tho case arc Mcssrs. Packard. Voor-
hoes. Brosius, Essex and Barnard. Tho
arguments on a motion for u verdict on
the ploadings. after the close OF all
day arguments yesterday, was taken
under adviscmcnt by Judge Trimbc
If this motion should he overrulcd. then
the case will go 10 trial on Its merits.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05
IN MEM0R|UM

In the passing away of Mrs. Lille
l.. Lane, good woman has gone to
that reward that meets us. living here
on practically the roof of tho universe,
nearer in the light of humanity to that
great beyond. Mrs. Lane, "A conscien-
tious good woman-a devoted wifo and
thur Il. Lane, who survive her, two
Americans who uphold the preccpts
of mother first, and thon country.
Mrs. Lille ". Lane was from that
good old state where you had to show
them. She was tho wifo Of George
Lane, a man who stood high in Pu-
oblo commercial circles and passed
away some eleven years ago.
His respected widow. true to tho
traits OF American motherhood brought
up hor two boys-Ernest and Arthur
to rovere tho memory of their father.
their countrv-apd always remember
that they had ono best friend-she who
would never forget that they were of
their flesh and their blood. That's
motherhood.
VOL, she's passed tn the Great Be
yond. We. her sons. sincerely hope
that We live up to tho preccpts OF hon
or and manhood that she taught us at
her knee. Standing in tho shade of her
passing, VIC pray God that Hc mako
us "a good mon as sho was noble
sclf-sacribCirE ~ woman.
To our Pueblo friends this is in
thanks. for remembernnccs and good
wishes to YOU all Most respectfully.
tho sons OF the good woman that has
passed beyond.
r. ~ LANE.
ARTHUR T.. LANE.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05
PERSONS AND EVENTS

sophical and literary lines. and always
radiating n gospel OF success and hap
piness.
Mrs. F'rasicr believes in fairies. khe
Fairy OF Growing Things. the FAIRY
Who Loves to Learn. tho F'lower-fair
| los. tho Fairies-of- tho dancing brcezes
and she makes you believe in them.
And because OF this her FaEots of
Fancy "sparklcs with the secrets that
tho fairies taught her: Hope. Cheer.
Belief, Forgiveness. Understanding.
Truth and Love"
Tho active members of Sigma Delta
chapter. Gamma Eta knpp fraternity
were hosts to the inactive members.
At stag banquet, at tho Congress
Hotel grill room. last evening. The
single guest OF honor being Brother
George Shacfor. of Sigma Delta, who
is called to New York to take an i'm
portsnt position with a New York
manufacturing concern. Bro. Shaefer
was presented with a very useful gift
showing tho high esteem in which he
was held by Sigma Delta. The men,
bcrs present were; Brothers Martin
| Walter Jr.. Erny Il. Withers. Jack
Jones. George Shacfcr. Web Grant.
Paul Murphy. DR. Fred Heller. Elwyn
Davis Damian Ducy. Dewey Spoor
Con Ducy. Leo Biclc. Clifford Boss.
Halscy Hanson. John Tracy. Ccnas
Hildinger. Harry Thomson. Charles
Tracy. Ross Edmundson, Aubrey Kicf
Raleigh Tracy. Gerald Zohn. Fred
Purcell. Loon knehcl. George Bolt
chuck Jones. Joe Altaffer. Milton An
drews. and Wilbur Pryor.
As courtesy to Mrs. George @.
Grisvold Jr.. Of Butte. Mont, and Mrs
Alfred II. johnson. of Chicago, Mrs.
Wilbur Lucas has invited fcw friends
to an Informal bridge party to he on
ioycd in her home this afternoon.
The Miss6s Bessie and Lucille Van
Rrimcr will entertain tho Beta Tau
Delta sorority this evening in their
home
MFR. and Mrs. w. T.. ouarlcs enter
tanned at dinner Tuesday evening
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05
LAWYERS TRY TO TELL JUDGE
fine POINTS OF THE Law

Tho Mihovcr and Holland-Pointer-
Rocker triangular law suit for n real
estate sale commission of $3.50. after
being three times sot for trial. occupied
yesterday in division a OF tho dis
trict court. Judge Trimblc presiding.
and five lawyers talking on motion
for a judgment on the plcadinSs.
There were yesterday and before.
various odd features connected -syith
this throo-hand legal game. and among
them was tho oft repeated statement
quoted yesterday that everyone is
presumed to know tho law" after a
quintet of attorneys. two of them form
or district Judges. had been all day
trying to toll Judge Trimblc what the
law is-from each of their viewpoints
Mihovor and Holland sued Charles
Rocker for a commission for the sale
of $500 acres OF land in the eastern
portion of this county: they claimed
n commission OF something more than
$1,000: then along came William
Pointer real estate man of Fowler.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05
Special Purchase of
High Glass Silk
FrOckS Offered
Today $39.75

Arrived today from New
York-a remarkable lot Of
dresses; elegant frocks oi
Taffeta, Foulard and Tri-
collette and some very at
tractive combinations, blues,
browns and black vie for fav-
or, and fringe and eyelet en-
broidery are outstanding
trimming features. Stunning
black and white foulards ap-
pear in the lot, and all are
models that sold earlier in
the season for twice the price
asked Today at Crews
Beggs'.
$39.75
m c Il
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05

FSgpts OF Fancy is title of a volume
recently of the press of the Progress
sivc Publishers and composed OF n
collection OF FREQ verse by Scottie Nc
kenzie Frazier of oathan, Alabama.
The above prayer-poom. which is
fronticepiccc of the collection. won first
prize in tho contest conducted by the
Alabama Federation of womcn's clubs
in November.
W. T. Sheehan. editor of the Mont
gcmery Advertiser. in conveying tho
decision to Mrs. j. Brevard Jones.
nro.,don, M thu F,dcration said. "I
am giving first place to tho prayer
poem, Tho Gifts because of its orig
inality. its simplicity and its native
power The appeal of this poem is
Characteristic OF Mrs. Frasicr's work.
Mrs. Frasicr was n speaker At tho
Alapama state convention in Mont
gomery when she addressed tho writ
ers' section on What VIII You DO
With Your Talent"
She won her fame as a lecturer in tho
East. and for three years she made her
homo in New York where she became
prominently identified with the literary
folk of tho metropolis and whcrc with
out training she made good as n jour
has appeared on Chautauuua and club
platforms. speaking on a variety of
subjects along psychological. philo-
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05

Mrs. Corwin C. CantrilI. OF Tulsa.
Okla. who has been enjoying a visit
with her daughter. Mrs. T.. j. Roscn-
iucr and family, left last night for her
home
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05

was discharged today after II had de
liberated for nearly - hours. Abou
half of the Jurors were understood b
hBvo been in favor of acquitttnE IN
self f-confcsscd boy bond thief, Will
others favored conviction.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05
THE GIFT

THE GIFT
0Hve mo health.
Give mo work to do.
Give mo JOY in simple things
Give me an eye for beauty.
A tongue for truth.
A heart that loves.
A mind that reasons,
A sympathy that understands
Give mo neither malice nor envy
But a true Kindness
And noble common sense
And at the close of each day
Give me a book
And a friend with whom
can be silent.
-Scottic Mckenzie Frasier.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05
WEATHER FORECAST
JURY DlSAGREES

Chicago. May i.-Thc jury in tho
case of William Dalton, is years old
bank clerk who stole f7I2 600 worth
of Liberty bonds from the Northern
Trust company recently, disagreed and
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05
HELPS FOR HOME NEEDS
BY MOLLY BELL
FOR busy DAVIS

FOR BUSY DAYS
A baked ham is an excellent founds-
tion for schedule OF busydat meals.
II will Keep several days. and Ia de-
licious 10 the last piece,
Grape juice on hand is a wonderful
help and comfort. A glass Of IT with
little lemon juice and one-third
water will put new life into you when
taken as a refreshing tonic during a
trying forhnoon's or afternoons work.
VARIETY IN MAKING COOKIES
When making cookies IT liz not nee
cessary to have several recipes TO OBJ
tain variety. one can separate tho
dough Of any good cookie recipe into
four parts, making plain sugar cookies
of one portion. adding -chrodded COCO
nut to thee other portion. spices TO the
third portion, with nuts and ci'ron to
make them richer. II desired and cocoa
or chocolate to tho fourth. This will
give four varieties of cookies from the
same recipe, and not make so many Of
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05

White daisies and purple sweet peas
craced the table, and covers were laid
for Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Il. Parks. Mr..
and Mrs. W. S. Hutton. DR.. and Mrs.
wilbur Lucas, DR.. and Mrs. Phillip
Work.
Tho Thursday Literary club win
meet with Mrs. Fred Broome. s1,i
Grand avenue. this morning at a:i5
o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel r. Davis re-
turned Tuesday evening from Chica go
where they visited their son. Joseph
Davis, and from Boston where they
enjoyed "A visit with their younger son,
David Davis. who is II student in the
Law school at Harvard college.
Mrs William Johio who has been III
for ton days at St. Mary's hospital is
improving.
Mrs. George G.. Griswoid ,Ir. and chill
drcn. James and Gillott. of Butte. Mon
tana. arc visiting Mrs. George u. Mes
ton and family.
Mrs. Corwin C. Cantrill. OF Tulsa.
Okla, who has bccn enjoying n visit
with her daughter. Mrs. T.. j. Roscn-
aucr and family, left last night for her
home.
Mrs. Alfred r. Johnson will leave to-
night for Chicago, after visit with
relatives here.
Judge NJ. j. GalliGan has becn de-
taincd by legal business at Gunrison
and Will not return until the latter
part OF this week.
Mrs. T. L. Lcwis will leave today for
Kansas city. Mo. where she will visit
several weeks with her daughter. Mrs.
James A. Brown. and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Cozzcns mot
ored to Denver Monday. planning to
return to Pueblo today.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05

any one kind that tho family tire of
them before they arc finished.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05

SIMPLE RUSSIAN SALAD
Arrange bowl OF crisp lettuce and
heap chopped, seasoned tomatoes on
tho lettuce. Serve with any desired
salad dressing,
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05

Tho Thursday Literary club win
meet with Mrs. Fred Broome. si,i
Grand avenue. this morning at a:i5
O'Clock.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05

Mrs. William Johlo who has been N
for ton days at St. Mary's hospital is
improving.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-05

Mrs. George @. Griswold Jr. and chill
drcn. James and Gillott, of Butte. Mon.
tanh. arc visiting Mrs. George d. Mes.
ton and family.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-10
QUAKER Maids LOSE
TO BOSTON NET men

Richmond Quaker Maids met defeat
at the hands Of the fast Boston Indie
pendents on the Boston floor Friday
night 10y a sc to S count, The Boston
lads, led by their star center, Sam
uels. rushed the Quaker five through
out the entire game and gained the
lead early. Both teams fought hard
during the first few minutes, but the
pace soon told on the players, and
The speed soon relaxed
samueIs was easily the star of the
game with ii of his teams points TO
his credit and he covered the floor
with tightening speed Bristol, lanky
center for the Quakers, broke through
the opposition time and again, but the
forwards were unable to connect with
any regularity. Heaton. floorguard,
also played a good guarding game for
the losers.
The Quakers are members of the
local Community Service league and
represent one of the strong teams in
the league.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-10
WIVES AND CHILDREN
GUESTS OF FARMERS
At ABInGT0N SUPPER

ABINGDON, Ind, Dec. 10-Election
of officers for the coming year, or
ganization for the annual membership
campaign, with speeches followed by
a generous oyster supper, was the pro-
gram of the farmers association meet
ing of Abingdon township held in the
church at Abingdon Friday night.
Due to the efforts of the program
committee, the affair was a genuine
community meeting, with farmers,
their wives and children from all
parts of the township attending. 1t
was said to be one of the best meet
ings in Abingdon for some time.
Officers of the previous year were
reelected for the next year in addi-
ton to a board of directors Next
years officers agreed upon at the
meeting are: Ed Hunt. president; Coy
Stevens. vice president: Carl Meek.
secretary; Clayton Wright, treasurer:
board of directors: Ellis Smoker,