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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24
STATE MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO
SAY IN Sale KENNEbEC ARSENAL

, action would establish 2 prccetient.
The buildings on the arsenal grounds
have since been RACED or renodelcd
and new buildings erected so that
for arsenal purposes it is worthless
to the government. It is now very
important part of the Augusta state
Hospital, on whose account and for
whose use the property was given to
Maine.
And. that the kcnncbvc Arsenal
property i'll Augusta, Maine, is ac-
tuallv the property of the state OF
Maine may be suspected, at least.
after reading the following copy of
the deed, which was signed by Sec
rotary of War William II. Taft on
April II. 1905. sworn to on April IS,
1905. before Notary lno. -. Randolph
of the District of Columbia, received
at SIS p. NJ, May "a. 1905, at the
Kennebec registry of deeds and re-
corded by Register of Deeds George
r. Smith in Book 462, Page 361;
The Deed of Transfer
Know all men by these presents:
approved. March 3, 1908. entitled An
ACT authorizing the Secretary of War
10 convey the kennebec arsenal prop
crty. situated in Augusta. Maine. to
poses" public--No. 1850, it is pro-
THAT the Secretary Of War bc, and
he is hereby. authorized and directed
to convey, by deed duly ana properly
executed. to the state of Maine. for
nf institution.
lied under the laws of the state OF
Maine and maintained by said state
known as the Maine Insane Hospital.
at Augusta. Maine. the property sit
Augusta belonging to the gov. rnment
of tho United States, formerly used
as an arsenal and known as thr ken
nebcc Arsenal property. the same com
prising about 40 acres, and bounded
on the north by private property, on
the east by the road to rittston, on
the south by the Insane HoSpitaI
grounds and on the west by the Ken
nchcc river: said conveyance to pro
vide, however. that the estate there
only as the said property shall he
used by said state IS part OF ana
in connection with tho Mdinc Insane
Hospital for the appropriate uses Of
an insane hospital in conformity with
the terms of this act: and that at ans
time the said property may he taken
possession of by the United States
whenever the President in his discIc-
ton. shall decide that the said prop
srty is needed for the Uses Of the
United states. or that the require
ments of this act are not strictly oh
served by said State Of Maine; ana
that there snail DO no liability on The
part Of the United States at any tim"
for the use or distinctions of any
building that may be placed on The
said property by tho state of Maine"
Now. therefore. in compliance with
the foregoing acts Of Congress. | WI
liam II. Taft. secretary Of war of the
United States Of America, do hereby
give. grant. and convey under the
State of Maine. for the use of sad
Maine Insane hospital. all that tract
of land belonging to the United
states, formerly used as an arsenal
and known as the Knnuchec Arsenal
property. containing about forty. (fp}
acres. situated within the corporate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

Much interest was aroused last
week by the Associated Press dis
patch announcing that the War De
partment is preparing to sell at auc-
ton more than 70 pieces of real estate
over the country, regarded as useless
for present or future army purposes
the list including the Eennehec
Arsenal property in Maine. The only
property of that name seems 10 ne
located in Augusta and now part Of
the State Hospital plant and owned
by the State, it having been secured
by act of Congress in 1905 through
the efforts of the late United States
Senator Edwin c. Burleieh, then a
member Of Congress. IT may be wise
for the War Department to investl-
gate the matter further. before put
ting up at auction any State Of Maine
property.
The Kennebec Arsenal had for
years been idle, having nothing more
than n caretaker. Governor" Bur
leigh as he was usually called. <suc-
ceeded in getting through a bill for
it's transferal to the State, in spite Of
opposition. on the ground that such
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24
TIE CASE OF ABEL G. ALVES

Mr. Abel G. Alves Of "a Cady St.
Lowell, we'll known in this city. tells
of his case which was of the worst
kind. 1t seems nc was troubled with
his stomach. He could eat but very
little and then his stomach would go
back on him, his nerves were gone
through constipation, he became q
wreck, he was run down to an extent
where he thought he would give up
work. He was advised TO start on
Iron-L axTonic. He says he had
tried almost everything with no re
suits whatever. but he would try
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

limits Of The city Of Augusta. Maine,
and bounded on the north by private
property, one the east by the road to
ittSton on the south by the Insane
Hospital grounds. and on the vest by
the kCnnchoc river.
10 have and to hold the said prem
Uses unto ana to the use Of tho state
Of Maine upon the following pro:
visions. viz:
L. That the estate hereby created m
the State Of Maine shall continue 50
long only as the said property shall
lie used by said State as a part of and
in connection with the Maine Insane
Hospital fer II" appropriate uses Of
an insane hospital in COZ fOrmitN with
the terms of said act Of Congress.
. That nj any time the said prop
crly may he taken possession of by
the United states whenever the Pres
idcnt in his discretion. shall deciGr
that the said property is needed for
Ne uses Of the United States or that
the requirements of SAID act Of Con
gross are not strictly observed by the
said state. of Maine.
3. That there shall lie no liability
on the part of the United States 1t
any time for the use or destruction OF
any building that may be placed On
said property by the state Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24
MONDAY MORNING TALKS
A SERIES BY
George c. Clarke. Manager,
Augusta Chamber of Commerce
+. HISTORY OF AUGUSTA

Augusta has a distinct personality
as a city. There is an atmosphere
about it composed of nicely blended
neighborlncss patriotism, interest in
worthwhile matters, progress, pride
and prosperity. that defies analysis
but which is perfectly understood by
any present or former resident OF
the city and best conveyed in the
words. that is the Augusta way of
doing things"
Let us pass in review a few typi-
cal instances Of the working of this
spirit. A Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION building being needed. the
people Of Augusta were appealed to.
The response was generous aad today
Augusta has one Of tie best equip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

Club must be a strong club. repre-
sentative in character and recognized
as such by similar organizations
elsewhere An Augusta lodge. re-
CARELESS Of its name on purpose,
must be well-attendcd. well sup
ported and wen housed. Our schools
must match up to this standard as
must also our churches, our societies
and our clubs. Tho Chamber Of
Commerce. newest arrival on the
scene Of action. must reach this same
standard of achievement in service
rendered, in leadership, and in cf-
fectivencss if it is 70 command pub
into the making of our community
must be in harmony with our pride
ana or ambition as CITY.
This spirit is ours primarily be-
cause Of the many mon. past and
present. who have fostered. These
splendid public huildinV. these pros
porous industries. these hanks. these
stores. this general prosperity as a
city, this ma sterful handling Of prob
lens. is due largely to the thought
ard energy Of our leaders, handed
down from generation to generation
as our heritage. X is due TO these
mon, many of whom are still with us.
that the history of Augusta b" COM
piled SO that the story back Of each
worthy project may become common
knowledge. Such work IS largely
a labor Of love, II can be carried out
cnIy through interested leadership
Such a history cannot be written
in a day. It requires many personal
Interviews, much searching of re
cords and much editing or material.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

ped buildings in the State. A larger
hotel was needed in Which to house
the legislators; a similar appeal was
made and funds became available
with which TO provide the requisite
accommodations. A city hall became
necessary in order to house the mu
nlcipal offices and in which the peo-
pie could assemble; the appeal TO
private funds was again made and
"a building worthy Of the city was
erected. New industries desired to
come to Augusta and in three sep
ar0te instances funds were raised to
furnish quarters for such newcomers.
A grade crossing on Water street be-
came n menace to life and limb in
our raridly growing city and public
spiritcd mon used their efforts TO
move heaven and earth To the CT
foctiye elimination Of the danger. AS
n by-pr0duct one OF the most archl-
toct,lraIlv beautiful railroad stations
that could lie devised was erected
here. A new post office became
necessary to care for our expanding
mai, order business ard again pub
lie men gave their time freely n Sc
curing an edilice worthy Of Augusta.
There seems TO be one all important
spfcifcation IN al plans for public
work attempted here which requires
that the enterprise lie a credit to the
city both as to beauty and as to eff
fcctivnncss. Typical Instances Of this
ere the new fire station. The I..thgow
library ard the newly built wing of
the Augusta General hospital
This desire to nfairtain an Angus
"a standard holds equally true of its
organizations. An Augusta Rotary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

Willard +. rurinton. son of Mr..
~ Mrs. J. l.. Purinton Of GO Green
fett was on Friday selected with
'e other student among the stud
is Ut NJ. |. =. to represent the in
i'uVt NJ the undergraduate confer
'c' OF disa rmdmcnt to be held at
Iihttton University. The following
oih me Boston Globe relative to
sl IS interesting to the many
'ei Us OF MIR Purlnton: Donald +.
'fp'h'er, president OF the Tech
''i"F Gas; and chairman of the stu
|i' R"ytrnin& committee and Will
y = Purinton. cditor-i n-chief of
/ student ri-weekly publication.
[fe selected Yesterday by the insti
+ committee to represent NJ. /. L.
|''' Undergraduates conference on
a. 'laiiirnt 10 be held at Princeton
'I'FSi'\, The colleges of the coun-
nave b'"a invited to send repre-
"'d'i''N IL this conference, which
Lu'NlSa'd to cniiGhten the students
so'u'hE the disarmament confer
y III Washington, Nov. IL. At
\ Ml''v meeting the institute
l4"'l't'". composed of undergrad
~ voted To stand with the cor
CaNoH n any action which may be
l'e" II the railroad strike takes
tVr The corporation recently Of
f. thc state the full resources Of
r. /" train men TO run locomotives
'h' event Of strike"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

again He bought u bottle OF Iron
Lax Tonic and got good results with
the first bottle, he is on his third bot
tie and now he is working all the
time. He says thanks to Iron Lax
Tonic.
This is strong testimony, those who
feel as Mr.. Alves did, should take
heed to this. But be sure to get IRON
Lax Tonic. At all drug stores.
Each tablet stamped LIT. If your
druggist cannot supply you. send
S1.00 and we Will send them post paid.
Address Lantagne Laboratories. Low
ell. Mass,-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24
II cURsS
The blues

Several good laughs
every day in the Boston
GiObe. IN L TT A n ID
JEFF" appears in New
England only in the Bos-
ton Globe.
Order the Boston Daily
and Sunday Globe regular
ly from your newsdeaier Or
newsboy. Make the Globe
your Boston newspaper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

nr + N. Boothby Of Jackman IL
,sng a few days in the city visit
win friends ard relatives. He is
|. tis return home from New York
thare lie has been taking q post
r.duate course. 1t will be recalled
(s.t Dr. Boothby figured promi-
s.,tfy in the BARLEY murder case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

The greatest need however. is the
need Of q leader, one who will per-
form this labor of>Iove for his city.
With such Il one the Chamber of
Commerce stands ready to cooperate
with its equipment and funds. No
greater benefit can accrue to city
Than that which follows the complete
dissemination Of knowledge about its
past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

Among the out-of-town visitors in
n. cjtv over the week end were the
Lisses Eleanor Crisbie, Helen Coch-
= .ne Ethel Knowles and Gladys
<1.rke, There young ladies' arrived
lara BY automobile from Salisbury,
Is.. and are bound for Montreal,
lsnada, going by the way of Jack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

An evenings entertainment IL in
kore for the members Of the local
ANN OF Modern Woodmen of Amer
Ia, at their regular meeting this eve
E'ng. All members are requested TO
Invite their wives and after bus
hess meeting the hall will be opened
y the ladies. Chief Forester Has
\ell will put his degree team through
4 shurt dlill after which refreshments
Nm nc served and short dance will
IL .i,N,l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

Numerous residents of Riverside
Pho had assembled to surprise Miss
|Nth Baker Of that town by mis-
flaleoHs shower. received a sur
fise when they found out that she
pa Stolen 4 march on them, and
fat while final preparations for this
power were under way, Miss Baker
n1 Carol Ward of China were being
|aried, The engagement had be-
PINE known some time before and
y shoWcr was planned to be held in
Pc Grange ball. Miss Baker was
(vlted to attend but no hint of the
lil reason for the meeting was CIV
\ When she arrived Immediately
|'el The ceremony. girts were spread
y on table on the stage and she
as conductcd to It. A young man
That town who lis we'll known in
rs city. was stationed behind the
|encS to shower confetti upon her
20 IN" lohc of it was that he did not
1oN that she was already married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

a. article OF local interest was
- JJGd in the Mechanic Falls
+ r.. Of Saturdays Lewiston Journal,
iconcems the ordination of Charles
Paul, as pastor of the federated
kurcl'es of Mechanic Falls. Afte,
\ Impressive service Mr.. and Mrs.
bul wcrr received formally into the
turch in the presence OF a large
ttherins Mr.. Paul wus in charge
the Riverside and Vassalboro
turches for some time and Mrs.
|bul was a former Riverside girl,
iss Esther Morgan and graduate
i CQny High school In the class of
his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

rq.T '2a||'I| ! n 3l9| 1902
r. |;sS|13 here

Sunday noon after long illness at
the home of her daughter. Mrs.
George Shaw on the Bartlett re d.
Funeral services will be held at Mrs.
Shaw,s residence, Wednesday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. w. p. Holman
officiating. Ipterment will be in the
Tilson cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

pulv Berdcen of this city. a. mem
- If state sporting circles of a few
e.rs AGO started Saturday morning
- p,tersboro, Fla. where he plans
i ~ the winter. He is going south
.ccount of his health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

a., ,,g the visitors in Augusta
! .,,.l., were 4. f.. Bailey. James
|-,Y,.n and Jean Baker of Riverside
y PolIins Of NassaIboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

\, All Mrs. Ralph &. Leighton OF
.,l,,,aok were in the city over he
l.l...ud. tn guests of Mr.. and Va.
:, ,..onna on Monroe street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

1o.,re j.. Sprasue of Millinocket
: a business caller in the city.
1,y Mr.. Sprague> recently re-
rored from 4 serious illness and
:. ,r,s his first day away from his
town for some six months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

aud Mrs. Fred J. Poulin of
n.haoan were entertained yester-
,- M, and Mrs. N. r. Griffin,
k,tn Che smut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

Is. Frank J.. Pease Of S4w;'l!
l.jf on the afternoon train sat
, tnr a visit with her daughter,
,ilIian y. Meehan, It Kern2-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24
1 The ladies' Of the Junior League OF

1.-THE ladies' of the Junior League of
h South Parish Congregational
Surch held a food sale at the z. Z.
bavis store, Saturday afternoon for
j. benefit Of the church. The com
'nittee in charge of the table was
Iomposed Of Mrs. Myron Davis, Miss
lhris Nichols, Miss Beatrice Straw,
ia Mrs Nathan S. Weston. Many
MINDS OF tempting food were display
and the sale was very successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24
LOCAL NOTICE

."l'e2 Nemorial Church RummaEe
at ! NJ. e. a. building Estate
eh'fdncD Tuesday. Oct. %.
FMS at 3 4. NJ. oc,24-a5x
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

J.F. Council, r. F. d. /. Morrfsville.
N. c., has Concord grape vine on
which a number of pecans are grow
ing. There is q pecan tree. about 30
feet from the vine. - - @ -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

II Si'iidIen Of the Winthrop Cen
r0"oois will give an entertain
y aid social ut the Friends
w. Winthrop Centre, Mon. eve
" oe'' a. I oct22d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

a,il Monroe Of Waterville was
-, Ike callers on business nat
Saturday, morning, at the coar,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24

me time is assured these who
mn NE Wednesday evening dances
Fthian hall, Hallowcll. Music
l',iith's Marimba orchestra. Adj
('on % cents. Dancing starts at
ft29dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS

.rc-t 4. Manilire of Mol,..nn,
r.! was among the out-of Town
oitoic here. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-24
SIDNEY

MRS. Helen Farnham
IRIS. Helen Farnham passed away
The Holly chieftain., 1921-06-16

Editor George Merril OF the La
mar Register; was in Holly Monday
ltmorning attending the shanner fun
eral
Miss Bess Emery is the guest Of
friends and relatives in Wichita,
Kansas.
Mrs. NJ. f. Tucker returned Mon.
day from visit in Colorado
Springs.
Ed Dolberg drove to Cheyenne
Wells Monday afternoon, returning
Tuesday.
Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Knuckey Of
Lamar, were Monday visitors in
Holly, attending the funeral Of K,
A. Shanner. The Knuekey's were
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs Her
schel Horn and c. D. Thoman.
For fine toilet soaps try J. B.
Byars Co.
Two Ford cars disputed the right
OF way at a point about seven miles
south OF town Saturday afternoon
with the result that both cars we,c
badly wrecked. Fortunately Meth,
er driver was injured.
John Duncan returned Sunday
from Colorado Springs, making the
trip by auto. Mr.. Duncan reports
Mrs. Duncan slowly improving.
Leslie Weigand was La Junta
visitor the first of the week.
The Standard Bearers Society OF
the Methodist Church will hold a
social meeting at the church parlors
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Blair arrived
Tuesday from Columbus, Kansas,
for visit with their son, R. o.
Blair and family.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-06-16
LOCAL AND personal

q
Don Githdrs returned last week
frcln Kansas City whore he had
been attending school and will
spc I h acf-;- 4 with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs Sam Smith were
Friday visitors in Lamar Mr. Smith
reports the damagc b. the waters
extensive at Lamar. : great deal of
which could have been avoided by
a little precaution.
Last Saturday was busy dny in
town. Fornors who had been kept
out of town by the high waters,
were able to come in and replenish
their GREGORY stocks.
Special Friday and Saturday, Mems
1ino dress sox Mt for 25c. J B.
Byars Co.
The Italians who We're detained
hy Marshall French last week us
witnesses in the robbery at Gran
a'ld, were eStUTttu u tIle Stdle mt
Friday morning with Instructions to
keep going. The woman in the par
ty stated they were out on a vaca-
tion trip. The outing they received
should long he remembered
Shippers of milk were heavy los
ers in the recent high waters when
the railroad refused to accept ship.
ments of milk Cream shipments
were handled. for the east and those
who had separators shipped butter
fat.
The w. +. McCue Mercantile com
pany have erected Il large sign over
the entrance to their Holly yard
He who runs may read and the
location of this popular establish
ment can be readily found by the
trade. This sign is fine specimen
of the sign painters art
IF YOU NEED RUBBER STAMPS
CALL at The CHIEFTA1N OFFICE
The Holly chieftain., 1921-06-16
An Epidemic Of Snakes

The plague of snakes during the
time of Pharoah is being duplicated
in Holly since the recent high wat
ers. With all kinds Of debris float
ing down the stream came thous-
ands of snakes. All kinds, sizes and
hues are TO be found. They have
spread all over the bottoms and
seem contented with their new
abode. The majority to be found
are the common water snake, but
occasionally a-pugnacious rattler is
to be found with several other pos
ionous varieties. Boys who have
the habit of wading should be care
full lest they are bitten.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-06-16
HOLLY LOST BALL GAMES
Local Teams Take Small End of

Local Ieams rake SInail END OF
score.
Last week was hoodco week for
local baseball teams On Saturday
afternoon the Sunday Schol team
met Wiley on the local diamond
and were defeated by II scare OF
tO2.
The All Stars met the fast Two
Buttes team Sunday afternoon The
visitors vents home with tile long
end Of q score of l2 to 6.
The Holly team played Lamar On
the county seat diamond. Evident
~ Sunday was an off day for L n!
boys. Lamar was able to score bnt
the home boys failed to cross tho
plate during the entire game La
mars score was u to 0.
+ Las Animas will play on tn 'oc-
al diamond next Sunday AMI the
Sunday School team will play Husty
Saturday on the Hasty diamond.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-06-16
Many Applicants For Job

Fifteen applications have already
been filed for the rural carrier ex-
animation to be held in Lamar on
the 2 tn, to secure carrier for the
proposed motor route B to be es-
tabished on July 16 out of Holly.
This is considered an especially at
tractive route, paying 5000 for tri-
weekly service.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-06-16
Chieftain Want Ads Pay Big Dividends.

The Kings Heralds' will meet
Friday afternoon, June 18th at the
home of Lucille Hill. Meet at the
Methodist church at 2 o'clock where
cars will be provided for he trip.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-06-16
Tima Changad

The Childrens Day program to be
given by the Methodist Sunday
School will be given at 1915 next
Sunday morning instead of at 8
o'clock in the afternoon.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-06-16
PROGRAM
children's Day Exercises, Pr SOY
terian Church, Sunday June o.

Processional-Led by Bog nners.
followed by prayer
Song -Choir-Mrs Whites and Mrs.
Dicks Glass.
An Exercise by BeginneIs-Mrs.
Riley, Supt.
Vocal Solo-"Tm Glad the Golden
Sunlight" ----Helen Po:ers
Exercise = "Good Morning Three
Girls.
Piano Duet-Marie Pugh and Ar
lena White.
THE Tenderfoot Scout Miss Kon-
kels class.
Choir-Mrs. Whites and Mrs. Dicks
class.
Exercise -'sThe Victory Band"
Piano Solo -Thelma Virgin
Vocal Solo Isabel Rockwell
Exercise Primary Department
Mrs. Plank, Supt.
Offering.
Vocal Solo Miss Velma Christie
pher.
Closing song-No. 11s-"Tf Jesus
Goes With Me"
The Holly chieftain., 1921-06-16

IF YOU NEED RUBBER STAMPS
CALL at The CHIEFTAlN OFFICE