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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01
Getting Eggs is Easy

WHEN YOU HAVE LAYING BLOOD
have Fed pullets that-began laying
last October and had my first broody
hen yesterday in the Red pens. If you
want something 10 layfthose high
priced Xmas eggs try setting OF my
REDS. II you want jsomcthing TO lay
great big white eggs and lots OF them
get q setting or my Black Minocras.
Now if you want a table bird and
something that has no equal and to lay
Xmas eggs and to go broody and hatch
carly frycrs that get the price, try q
setting OF my Dark Cornish Indian
Games and be convinced.
I'm only getting around rs eggs per
day, and believe can fiji your orders
promptly.
Eggs from Pen No. /, Reds, s5.o0-15; {;
Pen no. ., S2.5G--15.. S. C. B'ack Mi
norcas, Pen No. /. S4.007-15; Pen NO =
s2.5o-l5. Dark Cornish Indian Game,
Pen No. l, $500: Pcn No. 2, S2.5O-l5.
Silver Laced wyandotte. $2.50--l5.
These prices are for cggs delivered;
80 cts. less here at the farm. guar
antcc safe delivery and hatch OF eight
clicks from each setting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01
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z6EveniN8
Fairy Tale
6yMARY GRAHAM BONNER
THE DINNER PARTY.
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s.r~enraoAI ghSnrnn kSvvA71 us%oA -~

The boy and the girl adrcnturers
Travelled on through the valley. The
road was certainly poor one. Many
a time they had to stop and think
which would be the best way to get
around a very bad place, but they
kept right Oh for they were sure now
that this was the way 10 tine House
of Secrets. That was where they
wanted to so.
And they had met SO many friendly
people.
As they were talking together and
thinking of the many friends they
had met they heard great deal of
noise behind them.
TO be sure
When the boy and the girl looked
they saw ever SO many creatures COM
Ing their way. There were Mrs. Wood
Elf and number Of tlIelr old friends.
Mrs. Wood Elf had someone with her
and they were quite sure it must be
Mr.. Wood Elf.
There was Mrs. The-Most-Out
Of-Life coming along too and Master.
ThoughtfulneSS and the Brownie JOY.
In fact most of their friends were hur-
rying along the road.
When they all caught up to the boy
and the girl Mrs. Wood Elf first in
troduccd them very properly to Mr..
Wood Elf.
He seemed like very nice soul and
they both felt sure they would like
him MS they liked nice Mrs. Wood Elf.
"Well," che. said, "are you on your
way to the dinner party?''
what dinner party?" asked the
girl.
"The great dinner party" said Mrs.
Wood Elf.
~ didn't tell them about IT," said
Master Thoughtfulness. "und was one
Of the last to see them. thought 1t
would be n fine surprise"
IT'S a surprise to even hear there
Is to be dinner party" said the boy.
HIm slre knew nothing about it,
Neither did J." said the girl.
well, It's to be for you," said A1rs.
Wood Elf.
"TEe Dime party Is to be for usT
exclaimed the boy and the girl.
"How strange that we knew moth
jnu nhol,t 81 " coj i'll rho pirl uthOlIrh OF
course it isn't strange Wien l stop to
think about it. Master Thoughtful
ness knew we would enjoy surprise.
He lives up to his name aSsuredly."
"I'ine word-that," said Master
ThoughtfulneSs.
"Assuledly that word assuredly is
fine one"
"Tell us more about the dinner
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01
introduced Them.

party" said the boy. I'm hungry,
though I've eaten q good deal today"
"The dinner party is to be for you,
too" explained Master Thoughtful
ness, "und if you look into the field
yonder you will see tile table all III
readiness"
II do see It," shouted the girl. "Ies,
7 do. And there are many places set.
On, it's 70 be real dinner party. But
why are we being given dinner?"
she asked.
81 will tell you," said the Brownie
JOY. I'VE all want to celebrate be-
cause you've gone along so far on
your Journey. Mrs. Get-The-Most-Out-
Of-Life suggested that as you had
gone so far it might be nice IL you
stopped and enjoyed yourselves and
thought about the pleasant things
that had happened and all the inter
csting things to come, forgetting, en-
tirely, about the horrible adventures.
"You'll forget about those. wont
YOU? It's so mach easier to forget
tile horrible adventures tllan any 9TH
er kind. And that's how it should
be-"
"Just how it should be-" said Mas
ter Thougltfulness.
So the boy and the girl skipped and
jumped along hud many Of their
friends of the journey joined them.
They went into the field and there
sat down at long table whicl! had
been made of great logs and boards
finely cut. Over the long table was a
tablecloth OF fine moss which busy
Mrs. Gnome had sent. She hadn't
been able to come to The pnrty herself
because she WAS busy spelling M
Gnome Which wasn't a wise thing tc
do at all. I,ut she had tried to help
along the dinner. And oh, what
hne party it was!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01
PRICE OF FOLLY
Man Unknowingly Burned $4,000 Bill
Sent Him By His Brother.

Stephen .Ncmeth, clerk, wastina
away on the little food his salary
would buy, appealed to his almost for
gotten brother George, who went to
America years ago and is now in Chi
cago.
When months. later, there came
from George simply a large photo
graph, Stephen Nemcth. disappointed
and angry, threw his brothers pic
ture in the fire. The next day there
came 4 letter. 1T read:
"ALy dear Stephen: If you Will care
fully divide in two the photo sent
you yesterday you will find a So,O0O
bill concealed between the two sheets
Enjoy il in good health and don't for
get your loving brother, George"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

1902 and in 1795. Napoleot1 made it a
part Of the Duchy Of Berg which he set
up in 1905.
And il there are any Irish among the
British forces they too can find ties
with the homo land. Five miles down
the Rhine at KHiserswerth is church
in which are carefully preserved the
bones OF st. Suitbertus, an lrishman,
who in 10 took to the Germans along
that part of the Rhine their first word
Of the Gospel.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

Pronunciation.-Sir Auckland Ged-
des, the British ambassador, said at q
dinner az am, a Canadian and you as
Americans have a great advantage
over the English-the advantage Of
accent. Americans and Canadians all
speak alike, but in England the rich
have one accent and the poor another.
Yes, the accent of the English isf poor
and shabby and ugly as their homes
or clothes. Once, in London board
School, questioned the boys a Bit
I took up the uestion qof the cow
The boys, in their dreadful accent,
told me that the cows hide was used
for. boots and it's flesh for meat. Then
+ asked: And what do we use the
horns for?' For tournaments, SIR said
q boy promptly"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01
at,,,uorul1s department.

Something Useful.-"What a pecu-
liar choice for a wedding present."
remarked an English woman, trying
not to laugh. as. she inspected a huge
flatiron which her charwoman had
just purchased.
"Ain't it ma'am?" said the char
woman. Its my sister that's getting
married, and I'm repaying her for the
gift she sent on for me on my weddin'
day"
Did she send you something very
Ugly. then?"
Deed, no, ma'am. Hers wasi
beautiful present. But, you see,
ma'am, little bird whispered to me
that her future husbands a man of
violent temper, and thought I'd send
her something that would be useful
in case of family disputes. She has
the straightest aim with a flatiron
ever seed!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01
GATEWAY TO The RUHR
German Country Where lhe Allies
Hold Sway.
AN IMPORTANT INDUSTRIAL CENTER
Some Great Cities That Have Grown
UP From Small VilIaees-World's
Most Noted Rivsr Port-Interesting

| "SSN 'soe t'VPi Fo h"NS' sSN''S
Bits of History.
when the allies marched further into
Germany recently to penalize the Ger
mans for failure to agree to the pay
ment of reparations, and occupied Dus-
seldorf, Duisburg, and Ruhrort, they
die not occupy villages" said bulle-
tin issued by the National Geographic
Society. Instead they took possession
of thriving cities which form the door
to Germany's hive of industry, the
Ruhr valley, one of THE three or four
most important industrial and mining
districts in Europe.
What are spoken of usually as three
cities are officially but two, for Duis-
burg and Ruhrort-and a third commu-
nifty besides, Meiderich-grew together
and were combined in 1905 into great
er Duisburg. According to the latest
statistics this augmented Duisburg has
population not great deal below a
quarter of a million.
WORLDS Busiest River Port.
Isuhrort the part of Duisburg situat-
ed where the Ruhr river meets the
Rhine, far from being; an unimportant
town, takes at least one world honor.
1t is the most extensive river port in
the world. When the quays Of the old
er part Of Duisburg and those of the
little town of Homburg across the
Rhine are added, the wharfage facilities
of the Duisburg district are fairly stag
gerinG in extent. They stretch for
more than five miles along the Rhine;
and many branched basins have been
constructed leading from that river and
the Ruhr as though giant hands had
been pressed into the earth again and
again, leaving a channel for each finger
A constant stream of tugs, barges
and larger vessels move in and out of
the channel under normal conditions.
and the craft of Ruhrort are to be found
in all parts of the Rhine. Down the
Ruhr valley come coal and some iron,
though the larger part Of the iron
neeCeQ III lnlS great lHuuSlIFll EcBIOil
was shipped in before the war from
German Lorraine. French. Lorraine,
Luxembourg, Sweden, and Spain. A
considerable part Of this was brought
in on the Rhine. Other raw materials
and food products were imported, add
ing to the commerce, and coal and
manufactured products were shipped
out in great quantities.
Near the water front in the Duisburg
district are situated innumerable fac
tories and Industrial establishments
colliaries, steel and iron plants, rolling
mills, blast furnaces, foundries, ma
chine shops. chemical works, saw mills,
ship yards, and various other enter
prises. Because Of its Importance as
an industrial center and river port the
Duisburg region can be looked upon rs
Pittsburgh and New Orleans rolled
into one.
Home of Mercator Of Projection Fame
Old Duisburg dates from the dim
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

Convicted SeIf.-A very nice story
the prisoner was telling the Judge OF
an orfense charged against him or
which he was wholly guiltless-he a
man against whom there had never
been a breath of suspicion.
Prisoner, pardon me a moment,
said the judge, you must speak a
little louder; I cashot catch what you o
say. What was your last sentence"
six months, your honor" was the
amazing reply.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01
Melrose Flour...

We have a fresh Shipment CT this
elegant Flour. If you have used MEL
ROSE you know that no other flour is
in its class. If you haven't used MEL
ROSE, we invite you to try one s:Ick-
then YOU will be Il NIELROSE user.
OTHER NEW ARRIVALS
plCKLES-Sweet and Sour Pickles.
loose in barrels and also In bottles.
MAYONNAlSE DRESSING - The
popular Sunbeam brand. None better.
SUNSHINE COFFEE-Many cuSto-
n1ers say it is the best ever. Put up in
sealed tins-cvcry can Guaranteed.
SUNBEAM TEA-Iust like thr
Coficc-thc Best to he had. Try IL
FRESH OLISES--Plnin and Stuiled.
EVAPORATED FRUlTS-PruncS' Ap-
pies and Peaches, Very choice quality.
CANNED GOODS-EverythlnE in tho
way of Vegetables Meats ana FISH. d.
:. See Us for the Good Things OF Life.
~-71r1 o. NrfTHTKT
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01
Bad Little Dopis.-Doris had mis-

Bad Little Doris.-Doris had mis-
behaved herself, and her English
mother had sent her upstairs to bed:
An hour later the mother called up
the stairs: "Doris, if you are good
YOU may come down now"
II don't want to come down. came
the reply in q voice still shrill with
anger. Il ave spit on your at; l ave
spit on your cloak; ave spit on your
fur-an'-an'-now I'm waitin FOR
some more spit"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

Reason Why.-AIarmaduke Brown
was on a business trip, staying at all
sorts of hotels.
One morning while he was still in
bed he heard a knock at his bedroom
door and a boyish voice saying:
"Please. Sir. here's telegram lo'
you!"
,-."All right" said Marmaduke. not
wishing to get out Of bed "Slip it un-
der the door,"
'r:'I CAN'T, came the reply. It's on a
tray,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

,, There Was Reason.-"Why do
you\turn out for every road hog that
comes along?" said the missus, rather
Grossly 1.-The right Of way is ours,
isn't it,"
"Oh, undoubtedly" answered he
calmly. "As for our turning out. the
reason is plainly suggested in this
epitaph which appeared in a newspap-
er recently:
There lies the body of William Jay,
Who died maintaining his right, OF
way;
He. was right, dead right, as he sped
along,
But he's just as dead as if he'd been
~ aswrong."- Transcript.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

: r. |. PA Memphis lawyer entered
his condemned clients cell: "Well,
he said; good news 1T last"
"a reprieve?" exclaimed the prison.
er eagerly.
NO, but your uncle has died lear-
ing you $4,000, and you can go to your
fate with the satisfying feeling that
the, noble efforts of your lawyer i'll your
behalf will not so unrewarded. Tho
LAWYER and Banker (DetroiD.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

Just Happened.-In suburban
school recently little Swede present
ed himself for instruction.
:.."What is your name?" the teacher
asked.
Young Osson," he said
"How old are you?"
LAY not know how old Ay bane."
.Well, when were you born?'
"Ay bane not born at all: Ay got a
stepmutter."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

Talking Sense.-An eminent physi-
clan was trying to bring back to con-
seriousness a woman who had a para
lvtic stroke. For long time his ef-
forts seemed to be in vain, for her ut
terances were only the ravng Of de-
lirium, but all at once she sat up and'
looking straight at the doctor, cried
out:
;; "Oh, you funny old man."
"Ah," said the doctor cheertullE,
snow she's beginning to talk sense
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

Hereditary Pecu!iarities.-Accord-
ing 10 an evening paper the lady who
has lust become Duchess OF West
minister has "one, son, q boy: On
the other hand, the Duke himself has
two daughters, both grls.-Punch
Nondon).
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

Watch Your SteP.-A drunkard OIL
long standing has been reformed by an
operation which removed a bone that
pressed against the brain. The Detroit
News also reports number OF cures
effected by tie removal of u brass
lail that was pressing against the
foot.-Kansas City Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

-Cocoanuts are a native Of Florida,
but originally came from boat
wrecked on the coast years ago.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-01

How many Of these qualifications
have you? -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-06
SUNDAY "ORPHANS' DAY"
AT CENTRAL BAPTIST

Sunday will be Orphans Home Day
in the Central Baptist church and
Sunday school, at which time the
various departments of the Sunday
school will bring their offerings for
the children at the orphanage at
HapeYille.
During the year lessons ON giving
have been brought before the stu
dents of the Sunday school, who
have in this manner been made cog
infant of the needs of the children
at the home. More than 335 chill
dren and young people are being tax
en- care OF in the orphanage, these
being dependent upon the giving Of
the churches throughout the state.
Sunday each class will vie with
the thore in bringing the largest
silver contribution, donations being
brought to the Sunday school classes
for taking UP and turning over to
the treasurer of this pagticular fund
for immediate dispatch to the home,
The offering will be in the nature
Of a Christmas Gift to the little folks
IN the orphanage, and it is anticipated
that the donations will be gratifying
ly large. Only gifts of money are to
be brought at this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-06
WILL OF 100 YEARS AGO
INTERESTING DOCUMENT

WILL OF - 7S90S 1890 $4,000
Aa interesting document has just
fallen into the hands of Mrs. Chas.
L. Ansley here, it being copy of
the will of her great grandfather,
Samuel Gowles, who died in Monroe
county in 1925, nearly 100 years ago.
The will bequeaths number Of ne
grcea and other property, including
items of apparently little value. The
{ document follows:
Last Will and Testament of Samuel
Cowles.
GEORGIA, Monroe County know
All Men by These Presents.
That /, Samuel Cowles, of the
County and State Aforesaid, on the
third day of September in the year
OF Our Lord One Thousand Eight
Hundred and Twenty-Five, being
weak in body and much debilitated,
but of sound mind and having the
fear of God before my eyes, do
make this my last will and testament,
to-wit:
= LIST. | give unto my wife, judith
Cowles, for the term of her natural
life the half of my land lot No. 258
in the Twelfth district of Monroe
county and one negro boy named
joe, one family Bible and such other
books as she may choose; one grind
stone, the time clock, one bay mare,
one grey horse, one yoke of young
oxen and cart, gig and harness, farm
ing utensils sufficient to carry on
the farm, one set of silver table
spoons, one pair of fire dogs, loom,
sleys and hamps.
End. l will unto my wife Judith
Cowles, five negroes by name Bob,
Rachel, Charlotte, Harry, Summer
son; the beds, bedsteads and furni-
ture she had when married her, one
sideboard including dishes, plates and
furniture, one painted pine table, six
split bottom chairs, one looking
glass. two pine chests, one large
trunk and one small trunk, one ten
gallon pot, one dinner pot, two
dutch covers, one small iron kettle,
two bread trays and sitter, one tub,
one brass bound bucket, one water
pail, half dozen large knives and
forks, half dozen small ones, one cow
and calf called Cherry, one cow and
yearling called Gent, two choice sows
ard pigs and pair of fiat irons, shove,
ard tongs and my cloak, cards and
@heels, the stone jars and jugs, to
have and to hold to her use and be-
hodf forever, and subject to her will
st her death.
s3rd. 81 will unto my son Asberry
all that property that has been given
offtoahint to have and TO hold to him
Gndshis heirs forever.
's+4th.3 I will unto my son, Thomas
FEowles, all that property that has
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-06
"sCoId i'm the Headss

is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh
Those subject to frequent colds in the
head" will find that the use of HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will build IN the
System, cleanse the Blood and render
them less liable to colds. Repeated at
lacks of Acute Catarrh may lead to
Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is
taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
tenn, thus reducing the inflammation and
restoring normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free
f. J. Cheney G. Co.. Toledo. Ohio
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-06
A Ford car which stood from Tues

A Ford car which stood from Tues
day until Friday in front of the Cars
well drug store, and which the po-
lice took charge of when investiga-
ton showed the engine number miss
ing, was claimed shortly afterward
by the owner who had been here on
business for several days and had not
considered it worth while to patronizc
a garage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-06
MISSION STUDY CLASS
10 MEET WEDNE SDAY.

The Mission Study. class Of the Wo-
mans Missionary society will meet
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock in
the First Methodist church. when the
chapter assigned for discussion will
be thoroughly gone into and the mer-
its deduccd. A full attendance is
urged,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-06
GOVERNORS
HEAR HARDVlCK
Georgia Governor Chief Speaker
Before Conference At
Charleston Today

. CHARLESTON, S. c.. Dec. e.
Governor Thomas W. Hardwick, Of
Georgia, was the principal speaker
on this mornings program at the
conference of governors in session
here. He discussed Income Taxa.
ton" in his address. A harbor trip
and military parade through the bust
ness section this eveninw ill com
pletc the days program.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-06

been given off to him, to have and to
hold to him and his heirs forever.
5th. | will unto my daughter,
Martha Cowles, three negroes, by
name, Jenny, Ben and Phoebe, one
walnut folding table, seven chairs,
two trunks and at the death of my
wife the silver tea and table spoons
and time clock, one red and white
cow and calf, one sow and pigs, one
bedstcad, furniture and curtains,
scventy-iive dollars in cash and one
family Bible, to have and to hold to
her and her heirs forever.
9th. | will unto my son Samuel
Cow!es, three negroes by name Tom,
Mary and Fountain, seventy-fve dol
lars in cash, one red COW and calf,
one SOW and pigs, one bedstead and
furniture and one trunk to have and
to hold to him and his heirs forever.
9TH It is also my will and desire
that al the property not above nam
ed be old to pay my just debts, ex-
cept th, surplus books which / wish
to be divided between Martha
and Samuel.
9Th. If there should be anything over
and above paying all my debts, my
desire is that it be equally divided
between my children
9th My will and desire also is
that at the end of this year, my wife
have sufficiency of corn, fodder,
pork, sugar, coffee and spinning cot
ton for twelve months.
10th. The loaned part of my es-
tate at the death of my wife (Which
| is not willed) wish to be equally
divided between my children,
18th. ! do hereby nominate and
appoint Judith Cowles, Asbery
Cowles and Thomas F. Cowles my
lawful executors on my estate, it
being my last will and testament,
whereof ! have hereunto set my hand
and seal, this day and date above
written.
SAMUEL COWLES. (SeaD
| THOMAS SADLER
PLEASANT LAWSON
ABEDNEGO TURNER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-06
nIDN,T couNT ON BRIDE

LONDON, Dec. Entering the
register office here, man asked for
the return of SIS he had paid for
wedding license he took out in 1910
He said the quarrel broke up the en-
gagement. The money was not re-
turned
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-06
CORDY CALLED TO REPORT.

HIGHLAND, Dec. 6,-"Jim JAG"
Gordy, recently appointed as mem
Der of the federal prohibition en-
forcement department in Georgia,
was called to Atlanta Wednesday to
report for duty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-06

FOR SALE Florida 20-acre produc
ing farm; immediate occupancy;
good land in high state of cultivation;
newly fenced new five room cottage,
well and barn fronting ON 60 foot
highway in highly developed modern
farming community; near large can
ming factory, syrup factory and
dairy; within three quarters mile rail-
road loading station. Good Irish po-
tato land; planted in January under
lair conditions Irish potatoes should
yield so barrels per acre ready for
market April and Map and present
indications should bring $500 or
more per barrel. Irish potatoes should
be planted, cultivated, harvested and
marketed within cost of $125.00 or
less per acre. Excellent marketing
facilities; abundance good farm la
lsofs Natural drainage-no swamps
or oyerflows; one or more additional
money crops may be produced on
same land after potatoes. This fine
farm may be yours for cash payment
OF $4,000 and balance within five
years. No better investment any
where. Think! investigated! Acti
FRED B. ARTHUR, Agent, Ameri-
Gus, Ga.--
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-06

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Matthews,
who have been living near Plains,
hayc moved to Fielder street, Ameri-
Gus