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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-03-12
WUNEVIeUe Voo1
Beckman Secures
Interest in Bank

Woodburn, Mar. III. A. Beck
man. of Hubbard, has secured an
interest in the First National bank
OF Woodburn. Messrs. Clark and
Dinwoodie have disposed of their
interests in the bank to him.
At a meeting of the board of di-
rectors, held Tuesday. Mr.. Beck
man was elected as director and
also president succeeding
John Dinwoodie. Mr. Dose re-
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mains as president and Mr.. Haver-
man as cashier.
Mr.. Beckman as vice-president
will become active in the manage
ment of this bank about May /, at
which time he will move to Wood
burn with his family and devote
all of his time to his new venture,
Mr.. Beckman retains his interest
In the State Bank of Hubbard. He
u an experienced banker, has a
large number of friends over this
entire section and his. connection
with the bank will materially add
to the deposits and strength of the
First National.
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independence Items

Independence, Ore, March H.
ID. l.. Hedges was showered with
flowers and congratulations at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. ]. c..
Mcintosh, a few days ago In hon
or OF his $50 anniversary. Scores Of
relatives and friends participated
In the event, presenting to the ven
cradle man violets. carnations,
Easter lilies, and other visible
manifestations of the high esteem
in which he is held in the commun-
ity where he -has lived so many
years. Mr.. Hedges suffered a stroke
OF paralysis a few weeks ago and
for several days relatives had given
up all hope of his recovery. He
survived the shock, however. and
has so far recovered that ne was
able to work from the house to
the business streets a few days ago.
a distance OF several blocks.
For some time past petty thiev-|
ing has been practiced in this city
and during the past few days 6eo.
pie living In the South 9th street
district have been victimized.
John Becker and family have re-
turned from Tillamook where they
have been staying for several
weeks at the home OF Airs. Becker'sI
parents during sis illness. Mr..
Becker has been suffering from a
sleeping sickness. but is greatly i'm
proved in health, He viii visit his
parents at Hoskins until he has full
~ recovered.
Ed ROdmacher. who moved his
family here from Illinois recently, /
has purchased the Mel property on |
9TH and B streets and will take pos
session as soon as Mrs ROdmachei /
has sufficiently recovered from ~
attack OF pneumonia. 10 be re-
Mrs. Nora Mattison is in walls
wash. where she was called
. few days ago on account OF theI
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Jefferson

Jefferson, Or, Mar. 12.-There
Is quite a shortage in school attend
ance on account of the mumps.
Ray Chain is employed in the
newspaper office here.
Mrs. Henry Powell is not sitting
up after her illness.
A large delegation of the, high
school students attended court IN
Albany one day this week to get a
practical illustration OF the manner
in which justice is meted to of
tenders.
Mrs. Connett has returned to her
home in Independence after a visf,
TO her sister, Mrs. Longsworth, of
this city.
Miss Elsie Allen is expected home
from her school near Harrisburg to
spend Easter.
Mrs. Wetherred has returned
from Portland and is visiting agaia
her old time friend. Miss Pauline
Looney. She will be here sevcrai
weeks.
The Rebekahs drew a full house
Thursday night in the Masonic hail
when the organiza ton put on a
first class drama the cast composed
Of local talent only. The jefferson
ians did fine work. Unique posters
advertising the event were drawn
by Fred Curl.
j. II. Arnold as street commits
sioner and marshal. has resigned
the job and NJ. S. Allen takes up
the work OF street commissioner.
Miss Brewer Is now domiciled at
the Luthy residence and Miss
Schaller makes her headquarters at
the Hayes home. The young ladies
Of the school staff had been batch
ing but felt that the present ar
rangemept VIII be Al Improvement.
Rev. Mr.. Evans Of salem. pastor
OF the First Christian church Of the
capital city. was in jefferson re-
Gently.
Miss Edna Buckner came home
from Stayton the other day for a
short visit.
Rev. f. B. Lockhart returned
from Portland Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs George Griffith Of
salem were here this week.
Mrs. A. b. Tucker entertained
some Of her friends at her home re-
gently.
=. r. Looney OF Walla walIa has
been visiting his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Looney.
Mr.. and Mrs. E T. Connell OF
Portland were the other day visit
Ing al the home Of Mrs. Ka~i Stei-
Ner.
The Woman's club met this week
II the home Of Airs. Joseph Fon
.aine. There was a good attend
ance and a fine program rendered.
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Dallas


Dallas, Or, Mar. 12.-E. n.
Keeney, formerly a farmer of the
Smithfield country, who moved TO
Monmouth for the purpose of CIV
ing his children educational ad-
vantages, was transacting business
in Dallas yesterday.
]. ID. Lee, an old time pioneer of
Polk county and quite we'll known
as writer, is visiting Dallas for
few days. Mr.. Lee now resides
in Portland.
Jack Eakin and wife, who have
been living in Salem for the past
few months, are visiting with their
parents, Mr.. and MRS. ort C. Fakin,
and will remain for week or
more.
Fl. w. Dickinson of Monmouth
was a business visitor in Dallas
yesterday.
Hugh Walker, road supervisor
of district No. % from Buell., was
transacting business in the city on
Friday.
c. p. Brooks, well known farm
er of the Monmouth country, was
visiting in Dallas yesterday.
George Wohlford, farmer living
in the vicinity of Bridgeport, is so
journing in this city while his wife
is recovering from an operation at
the Dallas hospital.
Mrs. e. H. Bohle Is visiting her
parents az Stayton this week.
Morris Fowle of Kewisvill4, was
transacting business IN Dallas
Tuesday.
Mrs. J. Pazina and Mrs. T. 4.
Thursday with Mr. and MrS. J. +.
Watson.
Mrs. Loren Jordan and baby of
Independence are visiting at the
home of her mother. Mrs. G. Tice,
for several weeks.
Mrs. George Wohlford was oper-
ated on at the Dallas hospital
Wednesday, for gall stones SIZE ia
reported as doing nicely at this
writing.
Mrs. :. B. Sundberg returr"d to
her home recently from visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Green
field
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Smith af
Hood River are visiting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray.
Mrs. r. d. Wilson. formerly Mrs.
Anna Coad, has been here from her
home at Oregon City several days
this week on business.
william Elliott, a prosperous
wheat rancher of Walla Walla.,
Wash, was here last week to at
tend the funeral of his uncle, James
Elliott.
w. T. Hubbard, who has been
serving on the trial jury in the
United States court at Portland for
the past four months, returned
home last week, having completed
his term of service.
Miss Katherine VanVorhees, ma
tron of the Dallas hospital, who
has been caring for a number of
appendicitis cases recently was
stricken with the malady herself
and submitted to an operation
Tuesday.
DR.. A. B. Starbuck motored to
Portland Wednesday morning. He
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rnnr Accidents Fatal.

Four Accidents Fatal.
Four fatalities are included in the
list of 375 accidents reported to the
industrial accident commission for
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Corvallis, ore, March IL Ihe
funeral of the late Alexander ran
kin, who passed away Saturday ar
ternoon at his home in Philomath'
was held at O'Clock yesterday al
ternoon from Bovee's parlors, Kew
Henderson of Philomath officiating
and interment was in Newton ceme-
tery. Mr.. Rankin was 50 years OF
age, had never married, and for a
number of years had made MS
home with an aged sister now past
80 years of age.
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using the 22 rifles; but hereafter
the club will conduct Their usual
acrica at the range wnich is about
one mile west of town. particularly
en- p Sunday will the club members
ave the privilege IF using the
Srriagfield rifles.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-03-12

the week ending March 10. In the
weekly summary as prepared by
the commission THESE fatalities are
listed as follows: Robert H. Evans,
faller, Scots Mills; r. s. Wood,
planerman, Astoria; Fred KoepSe,
bucker, Drain; william H. Freder-
icks, logger. Marshfield.
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Dallas Club Gets Rifles.

TAllas, Or, Mar. ia rev ship
ment from the war department
composed of two new Springfield
rifles of regular army pattern and
several thousand rounds of ammu-
n:t;on for the rifles, has been re-
aeived by the Dallas Rifle club
During the winter months the club
&C mined their practice to small
arm shooting in the Dallas ArmoIy
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The rooms were tastefully decor

The rooms were tastefully decor
ated.
Mrs. d. r. Moses left for he
home at Gervais last Tuesday fol-
lowing her visit with relatives in
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Looney were
in Salem and Portland of late, trav-
cling by the auto route.
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was accompanied by Dr. B. II. Me
Gallon who said he went along to
see that Starbuck was properly
looked after. While in the city he
incidentally visited his laughter,
Mrs. C. w. Lowe.
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Reduced Freight
Rates Are Asked

Application for a reduction in
freight rates on cement was filed
with the public service commission
today by the Beaver Portland ce-
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critical illness of her grandson.
Thomas Lawrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Mel have
moved to Hoskins where he has a
position in the new mill.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-05
Prospect HarbOr.

Arthur Cole, who was home for the
holidays, has returned to Colby,
Norman and Richard Shaw were
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Shaw, for the Christmas re-
cess.
The winter term of school has
opened Mrs. Alta Cole Lathrop,
teacher.
Ira Guptill of Gouldsboro success
fully moved building for Arthur
Strout Saturday, from the A. R. Joy
estate to land near the Strout bunga-
low. NJ :. 'i 49,
Mrs George w. Allen has been a
guest of relatives in West Gotlldsboro
during the holidays.
Friends here had invitations to the
marriage reception of Rev. Elijah
Mercer on New Years day at his
parsonage at Columbia Falls. His
bride is Miss Ada Chapman of Wy
man. Many friends extend con-
gratulations.
Jan. g. G..
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East Surry.

Misses Annie Treworgy and Mil
dred Lord have returned to MILO,
where they teach, after the Christ
mas vacation at home.
Miss Agnes Young has returned
to Newport and Harvard Young to
U. of M.
Lloyd j. Treworgy will return to
Colby Wednesday.
Miss Mabel Morgan, who teaches
in Oakland. spent few days re-
Gently at M. NJ Morgan's.
Mrs. B. H. Stanley, local leader,
with the three county champions,
Gladys Lord, Donald Lord and Car
olyn Haynes. from Lejok boys and
girls club at East Surry, attended
the State contest at Orono Friday
and Saturday Each of the cham
pions received prizes. On their re-
turn, they were much pleased to find
that the Lejok club, from it's seven
exhibits at Bangor poultry show, had
won Splits in prizes and three sill
yer cups.
Ian. 3 DALI"
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We had fall of snow that made
good hauling, but the rain Of Satur-
day night and Sunday took it off
Hiram Stanley was lucky enough to
get eight cords of wood cut and
hauled while the snow lasted all
done by Eber Squirting.
Leslie Bunker and three sons
Lawrence, Philip and Harry, visited
his mother, Mrs. Clara A. Rice, last
Tuesday. They left for Pennsyl-
vania Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Harvard Beale are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a son, born December %.
Mrs. Emma Birlem has returned
from Portland, and is now visiting
her son Bert.
Charles Stanley and family spent
Christmas with Mrs. SANKEY'S pa
rents at Otter Creek.
Jan. 3. "Tot."
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oman of New Auburn, Me-, writes
S'T, - must be lots of women who feel
as did | suffered in silence many
times on account of my pride, but now
/ know that a good laxative is essential
20 good health. l neglected my heaith,
irving to keep CHEEKY and pretending
/ was all right when | wasn't. had
terrible pains. was grouchy, ana my
headaches almost killed me with pam,
and worst of all. from my viewpoint, l
had a sallow, unbecoming compleXloh
VIII ch was not helped by face powders.
thsIn pretend? After taking Or; true
Elixir, | now know that laxative was
villa. needed. DIR. True's Elixir is
Mid and pleasant to take, ana WORKS
just right for me. My compteXloh
CLEARED up-bright and ruddy-bl EN-,
now much better | looked. Mrs. H. D.
B., New Auburn Me.
The root OF many of the evils OF SICK :
ness ! S the bowels a very vital part OF
the human body. Nv,
cold. a fever, diseases or the like
operation of the bowels is normal-the
first and most important relief can pc
had by giving laxative, be sure II IS
Ehe proper kind.
Most everybody in these days OF
Quick action and strife. forget their
health. The laboring people bolt down
their meals, often go to bed right alter
eating and wake up in the morning
restless, force down breakfast ana
then are distressed all day
An outdoor Worker says: Il couldn I
1puzzle out what made me feel so bad
NV good home cooked meals didn {
even taste good. and l had headaches
and was grouchy. l never thought II
was constipation, but now | know. Tor l
took four doses of your DR.. True's
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= NICoLIN.

Miss Edith Wingate of Cherry
field visited her sister. Mrs. Bernard
Small, one day recently.
Carl Maddocks of Winsted, Conn,
and Asneath Maddocks spent Christ
mas with their brother Guy at the
home of their aunt, Mrs. Jenness
McGown.
Hazel McGown of Beverly, Mass,
spent the past week with her parents,
Jenness McGown and wife.
George Durham and wife of Ellis
worth Falls are at their camp, re-
Gently built at Nicolin station.
The Nicoiin school will reopen
Monday morning, after being closed
for over a year. Mrs. Abigail Small
will teach.
Clarence Tourtelotte, who is en-
ployed by the B. G. A. railroad,
spent part of last week with his
sister, Mrs. Sidney Moore.
Leroy Sweeney of Revere, Mass,
spent last week with his parents,
Charles Sweeney and WIFE
Doris James who is employed in
Newport, spent Christmas with her
parents, Charles James and wife.
Richard Starkey, who has been
home for two weeks vacation,
has returned to his school at Brewer.
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Hancock.

DR.. and Mrs. E. G. Abbott of Port
land were Christmas guests of Capt.
Alonzo Abbott.
Kenneth Crabtree, who has spent
the holidays at home, left Monday to
resume his work at Massachusetts In
stitut eof Technology.
Reginald Johnson, who spent his
Christmas vacation with his parents,
returned Saturday to Maine Central
institute.
Mrs. Edward Stratton has returned
from visit in Hartford, Conn.
Mrs Helen Wellman, with daugh-
ter, of Bath, is visiting her father,
Frank Preble.
Miss Gertrude Crahtree, r. N, who
spent Christmas with her mother,
Mrs. Ellen Crabtree, returned to
Portland last week.
There will be degree work at the
meeting of Elinee council Wednesday
evening. The council and Omaha
tribe have recently purchased vic
trola. A series of entertainments
has been held during winter to pro-
cure funds. Arrangements are being
made for a drama to be presented
/ soon.
Eighty patrons were present at
, meeting of Pamela grange Saturday
evening, Jan. /. Seven candidates
/ were instructed in final degrees, and
a harvest supper was served. At the
next meeting officers will be installed.
Arrangements are being made by
Eleanor Ball.
Pamela grange co-operated with
the Sunday school for community
Christmas tree at the town hall Sat
urday evening, Dec. rs. The follow
/ ing program, arranged by Mrs. Matte
Frances, was presented: Opening
, hymn; Christmas greetings, Julia
! West, Cora Preble; recitation, Fred
( Merchant; song, six girls recita-
tions, Gladys Colwell, Helen Stewart ;
play, christmas Wishes" song
Jeanette Young; recitations, Harry
Preble, Clara Turner, Alfred Colwell ;
song, Frances Cleaves; Merry
Christmas" fourteen girls; recita-
tions, Frances Page, Philip Eldridge
! Jeanette Young, Lizzie Moon; song
Julia West; recitations, Harold
Rushton, Virginia Dow, Hester Cor
I don, Barbara Eldridge, Albert Col
we'll; song, Celia Foss; recitations
Elva Googins, Beatrice Crabtree;
play, christmas Sympathy" recita'
tions, Celia Gordon, Marie Merchant
closing hymn.
Jan. 3. anon"
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BrOOklin,

A pretty wedding took place on the
afternoon of Christmas day at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Gott
when their son, George j., and Miss
Dorothy Cole, were married. Rev.
C. A. Smith of South Penobscot
ofticiated, using the doublering ser
vice. The house was beautifully
decorated. The wedding march was
played by Miss Leila Colt, sister of
the groom, and Miss Florence Allen
sang co. Promise Me-" The brides
gown was of white satin and georg-
cite, with veil caught up with a
wreath, and she carried white carna-
tions. Miss Elizabeth Cole, sister of
the bride, was maid-of-honor and
Lawrence Lurvey was best man.
Little Linnie Freethey was ring
bearer. An informal reception fol-
lowed the ceremony. The bride cut
and served, from a platter that had
been in the Colt family 200 years, a
delicious cake made by the groom S
mother. The wedding gifts were
many and beautiful. The groom S
gift to the bride was a pearl neck
lace, and his fathers gift to the
couple was a furnished house. The
guests included the parents Of both
bride and groom, Frederick L. Cole,
jr., Amelia Colt, Ward Freethey,
Mrs. C. A. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Allen, Harry Thurston, Mr.. and Mrs.
Weston Colt, Herbert P. Grindle,
David and Donald Cole. Both bride
and groom are extremely popular.
Mrs. Colt, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick l.. Cole of Rockland, took
training course for nursing, but
finding the work too arduous for her
health, turned to teaching, in which
she has been eminently successful.
The groom has been employed with
his father in business in Brooklin.
He is member of Brooklin lodge, l.
o. o. F., and other social circles
Mr.. and Mrs. Colt will live this win
ter with the groom's parents. They
have the best wishes of their many
friends.
Jan. 3. "Spec"
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West Franklin,

John P. Williams, who has had
employment in a clothing store in
Taunton, Mass, is at home for a
few weeks.
The firm of Bradbury, Blaisdell
& Smith lost it's blacksmith shop
and tools by fire Thursday.
Miss Alice Ryder has closed a
successful term of school at East
brook, and is now teaching the win
ter term at Sugar Hill.
Mrs. Ora Williams, local club
leader, attended the session of the
boys and girls agricultural clubs
at Orono Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. Ella Hardison and Goldie
Rollins spent the weekend at Or
rington. Little Pauline Smith, who
has been with her grandmother sew
eral weeks, accompanied them
home.
The schools here closed December
81 for the winter recess. Pupils
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WOMAN SUFFERED IN SILENCE
Health Poor, Beauty Fast Fading Away===
Made Believe She Was We'll

Elixir, and it fixed me up grand. l Will
never be without it again in case of
constipation."- b. B., Allston, Mass:
The bowels need attention first and
always. Rich foods improper cook
ing, irregular and quick eating, lack of
mild laxative is taken regularly.
Business Man Writes The con-
tinual rush of Office details and the
short meal hours l get, together with,
think restaurant foods, have simply
knocked my system all to pieces. |
l took DR.. Trues Elixir, as laxative.
1t is a great thing. No one should
neglect their bowels"
DR.. Trues Elixir, the Family Laxa-
tive and Worm Expeller, with an es-
tablished reputation since 1881 (over
ingly impossible. 1t has relieved thou
sands of sufferers from constipation
which causes so many terrible dis
orders.
DR., Trues Elixir will benefit every
one; The laborer who eats heartily
who eat "fancies" and irregularly;
elderly people who cant digest well
and children who suffer from intestinal
parasites.
Symptoms of worms: Deranged
stomach, swollen upper lip, offensive
casional pains about the navel pale
face, eyes heavy and dull, twitching
eyelids itching of the nose and rectum,
short dry cough, grinding of the teeth,
red points on the tongue, starting dur
ing sleep.
to health and pocketbook. AT all
dealers" Three sizes. Buy the large
size.
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Walter Blaisdell returned to
Freeport Saturday. -
Bernard Sprague returned to
Colby Monday.
Mrs A. C. Hooper is visiting her
son, DR.. Edward Hooper, in Water
Vile.
Mrs Julia Martin of Calais was
the guest of relatives here New
Years day.
Mrs. Hannah Doyle is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Sadie Small, at
Milbridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Blaisdell
with little Miss Beryl, left for Wal
than, Mass, Thursday. They will
spend several weeks with their
daughter, Mrs. e. P. Crabtree.
Miss Alice Verana Bunker of the
pension office, Washington, d. c., is
spending her vacation with her
mother, Mrs. Susan Bunker, and her
sister, Miss Katharine.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bragdon, who has
been at the home of H. r.. Blaisdell
several weeks. was stricken with a
slight shock Saturday. To the
qualification of her friends, her con-
dition is said to be improved.
The Northeast Harbor high school
basketball team won from Franklin
high in fast game Friday evening.
Score, 25 to %. Saturday evening
the Franklin Rovers played the East
brook A. A. in an exciting game.
Franklin 20, Eastbrook 13.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. H. B.
Bragdon made them a genuine sur
prise call Thursday evening, when
they entered the hospitable home
and were cordially received. Mr..
and Mrs. l.. A. Edmunds, guests of
the family, joined in the games, and
pleasant evening was spent. The
visitors carried refreshments.
Jan 8 B.
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West Eden.

Harry S. Jones of Ellsworth was
in town last week soliciting sub
scriptions to stock in the farmers
union.
Miss Harriette Emery spent a
few days last week with Miss Lura
Richardson at Indian Point
Mrs. Leila K. Trip and daugh-
ter Muriel left Saturday for Mil
ford, after two weeks vacation, to
resume teaching.
Misses Frances and Helen Sum-
insby of Bar Harbor spent the holt
days with their aunt, Mrs. Judith
Graten.
Frederick Hadley and Coburn
Trip, students at Bar Harbor
high school, spent the past week
with their parents.
Emily Suminsby, who has spent
two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. An
ME Knowles, returned to Bar Harbor
Friday.
The room over the schoolroom,
long known as Town Hill hall, has
been newly papered, painted, fitted
with electric lights and a stove, and
will be used as a reading-room and
parlor for the community. 1t is also
intended for socials and lectures.
Principal George Brooks will hold
the mid-week services there, which
will mean so much to the devo-
tional life of the community The
people are grateful to Mr.. Brooks
for his untiring zeal in getting this
room ready for such a worthy pur-
pose. Supt. McGouldrick has also
been very helpful in carrying out
the ideas suggested by Mr., Brooks.
The room will be ready for use
this week. go. .,..ee.
Jan. g. M.