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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-06
ENTERS AUTOMOBILE
GAME CONTRARY TO
ADVICE OF FRIENDS
AND Is MAKING GOOD

Contrary TO the opinions OF his city
.riends. and especially his farm neigh
bors. Joe Tclforl decided that the local
territory afforded profitable oppor-
tunity for the sale of higih-class ex-
pensive cars, so he permitted the
Pierce Arrow agent at Oklahoma City
to sell him one of the cars. and
brought il back to Ardmore where he
offered 1t for sale. This occurred on
July LIST. 1920. when Mr. Telford had
taken shipment Of hogs to Oklahoma
city. Since that time, he has sold
and delivered ten Pierce Arrow cars,
three of which We're sedans and he
now holds orders for two more His
territory covers II counties through
out southern Oklahoma.
MIR. Telford was born at El Dorado,
Ark. in 1891. II is interesting to note,
since the big oil boom has hit FL
Dorado, that when Joe was youth,
his father sold 1000 acres of land,
located about seven miles from the
III Dorado discovery well, FOR 81 per
acre.
From III Dorado the family moved
to Artesia. ~ NJ, where they lived on
homesteaded land for five years In
March, 1905, the family went to Ber-
wyn.
Joe Telford came to Arimore then,
and engaged In the automobile busi-
ness. selling the Cadillac and REQ
ears. when the war broke out, he
was classified in AL. and In order
that he might be prepared to answer
the call to arms. he sold out his busl-
ness. While awaiting his call he en-
tered the employ OF his father-ln-law.
n. W. Fisher. at Berwyn, and engaged
In the mercantile business and farm
management Mr.. Telford was never
oallei and re-entered the auto game
laet fall
He married Miss Gladys Fisher. of
norwyn. In December. 1917, and has
one son. william Lindsay Telford,
au00 ! year.
~. Telford recently moved into mis-
neC. building at 20 South Washington
stfook. and handles Pierce Arrow cars
and trucks exclusively. His corps OF
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-06

Mr.. Schneider married Miss Ger
trude Cole, of Sulphur, in 1915, ana
has one daughter. Elizabeth, aged 3.
Mrs. Schneider is an accomplished
piano and slide trombone player.
While attending school at Kansas
City in 1906, Mr.. Schneider served as
butler in the home of II prominent
Kansas City family, in order to finance
his way through school.
The junior partner of tine firm Of
Robinson-Schneidc Motor Company is
r.. r. Robinson. of Bonham, Texas.
Born in 1892. Mr. Robinson worked on
his fathers farm until he was 16
years old and then engaged in the
mercantile business at Roesdale with
his brother. He remained as a MEM
Der of this partnership until two years
later. after which me engaged in the
telephone industry. as general man
ager tf the Rosendale Telephone Ex-
change.
In October. 1917. Mr.. Robinson served
with the goth division of the United
States army. and was overseas, in
France and in Germay for about II
months, on June 22nd, 1919, he re-
ceived an honorable discharge as a
corporal in the signal corps
After his discharge from the army,
and until April, 1920. Mr.. Robinson
was in the teaming business at Rang
err Texas, with his brother. lie then
came to Ardmore, and with o. II.
Schneider, formed the Robinson. Schnei-
der Motor Company
Mr. Robinson married Miss Dora
Michael in 1911. The Robinsons are
the proud parents of one child, Doro-
' tina Lee, aged five months.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-06

than 500 acres. One hundred head
OF wnite faced cattle, also the property
of Mr.. Cooper, are on the ranch. Be
sides these animals, there is found
there sorrel horse, named Dutch
man" Dutchman is II years old
and has been In Mr.. Coopers possess
sion the greater part Of his life. Dur
ing his courting days, Mr. Cooper
drove to see his wife in a buggy publ
ed by "Dutchman," and everywhere
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-06

that Mr.. Cooper went, the horse was
sure TO GO" Mr.. Cooper took him
with him to Stigler, and later brought
him here to Ardmore. "Dutchman'
Is now on the pension list, and Is
living a retired life on Mr.. Cooper's
ranch The only time he is ever
put to work. is when Mr.. Cooper
visits the ranch and rides him occas'
ionally. The best of care is taken oi
"Dutchman."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-06

WAS 12 years old before | ever saw
gas buggies' when was l3 years
old! Got married when | was Is
years old. Moved TO Ardmore, because
/ like the town and the people, and
because believed in it"-these are
some of the high spots in the life of
NJ. h. Witt who added "and don't
forget my two boys--becuse they are
some boys" lncidently, Mr.. Witt
was at one time in the newspaper
game, leaving it to enter the automo-
bile game, this particular fact being
significant in view of the fact that 1t
is said when one once gets the lure
of the newspaper game in him, he
can't give it up"
And now 20 years old Mr.. Witt Is
81 i,cretary-treasurer of one of the most
Successful automobile companies in tho
southwest; a Shrner and a member OF
ylher Masonic orders; member Of the
Chamber of Commerce; American Le-
gion: Dornick Hills Country Club;
Baptist church; E,lks; Automobile
Dealers Association and a live booster
TOR Ardmoie.
Mr.. Witt was born in Union county
Tennessee in the mountains. ION the
line between Tennessee and North Caro-
lima" he says. When he was IL years
old with hiD parents he moved to
Knoxville His father was a mer'
chant, clothing and drygoods, and II
was his dream that his son would fol-
low along his 'footsteps'-accordlngly
young Witt was sent to Oklahoma, tc
his uncle. D. NJ. Witt Of the Witt
Clothing Company, at Oklahoma City
But clothing line was TOO slow fol
him. He soon entered into the news
paper game, going with the Times anC
when that paper was submerged into
the Oklahoman he went with il. Al
ways interested in the automobile
since his first ride in the gas buggy
he became salesman for McClelland
Gentry Motor Company, agents for the
Hudson and Essex. He came to Ard
more in December 1919 and with Ray
Beede took the Dodge Agency iron
Tyer Brothers.
Mr.. Witt was married to Miss Mar,
A. Ebbs at Oklahoma City. Angus
/. 1910. Their two sons are Duane
aged ., and Burl, 7.
1--WE hope to, within the next few
months, build on our lots on Yves
Main street." Mr.. Witt said In speak
ing of prospects for the coming year
I'VE are not at all cast down, an'
believe that prosperous times ar
ahead" he said. in reply to a ques
ton regarding tie automobile industr.
generally.
At present the BeedeWitt Moto
Company, located at Hills Nortl
Washington street, occupies a larg
building. but more room is needed ant
the proposed new building will b
one Of the largest and one of the bes
equipped in the entire southwest.
There are IS employees of the Beede
Witt Motor Company, among them ar
j. ]. Weakley. auditor and bookkeepel
sam Mccullough. parts manager; lie
Kitto. service manager; George Dauni
and Noble Sanders, salesman. and Mis-
Ona Smith. stenographer and assis
tant manager OF parts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-06

One of the newer auto concerns in
Ardmore Is the Robinson-Schneider
Motor Company, located at 2l-23 west
Broadway. This company which Is
the local dealer in the Westoott pas
senger cars, was organized In April,
1920. The members of the firm are
%. r. Schenider and +. X. Robinson.
garages and service stations in this
city.
Mr.. Schneider, senior member Of
the firm, halls from Detroit, Kansas,
where he was born in 1883. He was
raised on the farm during the first
II years Of his life ami attended the
public schools until he was Is years
'of age. After graduating. he accepted
q position as salesman with the Stand
ard Oil Company, travelling through
Kansas territory. In 1913, he became
affiliated with the Wayne Oil Tank
and Pump Company, as a salesman,
remaining with that concern until
1915. when he accepted a position with
the Magnolia Petroleum Company. as
salesman covering Oklahoma City
Ada and Ardmore. In 1913, Mr. Sch
neider became interested In the auto
mobile game, and entered the EN-
poy of Tom Cooper, in this city. as
head OF the collection department
In April, 1919, he was with Moss
Patterson, and remained there until
April, 1920, when he formed "a part
nership with Mr.. Robinson and en-
gagged in the conducting of the COM
pany with which he is now connect
ed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-06

employees include number o, very
efficient and capable men. They are
Leo Mcorehead, chief mechanic jesse
Cross, mechanic: @. u. Wall. mechan-
lc; amt Wright Lee. mechanic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-06

Earl d. Bonham, president OF the
Eonnam Motor Company, Is one Of
the youngest members of tho Arlmore
automobile t.a.otuty He has ocen
II lhia yici for tbout one year, snd
during that time abs met with great
Success. HIS 'sYm handles the local
aaency for the Chevrolet NJ 'or car.
Born in Indiana in 1894. Mr.. Bon
ham attended the public schools of
Clay City, and later the Altus High
School. In 1917 he graduated from
the Oklahoma University at Norman
after pursuing an a. Il. course. In
April, 1918, he enlisted in tine United
States army, and went overseas as a
member of the 344th Machine Gun
Battalion Of the goth Division. Prior
to his service overseas, he had re-
mained at Camp Travis but -four
weeks. They waited for me before
going across states Mr.. Bonham in
a humorous vein. Mr.. BOnham served
in France II months, during which
time he was engaged as a runner on
the st. Mihiel front He was dis
charged on June 90, 1919.
During the interim between his uni
versity graduation and his army serv-
ice, Mr. Bonham held position as
principal Of the high school at Grand
field Okla
Mr.. Bonham married Miss Margaret
| Coleman at Kent, Washington. Miss
Coleman had at one time resided at
Chickasha. and the couple had at
tended Norman University in the
same class.
The Bonham Motor Company, the
local agency for the Chevrolet motor
cars. maintains its offices and serv'
ice station at ia east Main street
Earl d. Bonham is president and gen.
eral manager OF the company. The
personnel Of the company Includes
John Spell. chief mechanic; Millei
Taylor, mechanic; j. NJ. Taylor, sales
man: and Charles C. Smith Ccolored
car laundryman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-06
HAYNES OPTIMISTIC OVER
DRY LAW ENFORCEMENT
Agents Report Sentiment Is
i:s Growing in Favor Of
s: Volstcad Act.
NEWSPAPERS GIVING SUPPORT
Governor Sproul, OF Pcunsyirn MIA.
4 OHcrs Use OF Entire State Police
Force aud Mayors of Two Large
z Cities Offer Same support.

sss WASHINGTON. Nov. 5.-Prohib!-
3tipn Commissioner Haynes is greatly
JSheartened by reports from his
agents throughout the country. lndi-
5scatipg the growth OF sentiment in
favor of the enforcement: OF the Vol
stead act.
rs APATHY on the part OF the citi-
fzeRs," said Mr.. Haynes today, has
been succeeded by an aroused cry
stabilized sentiment, reflected by
Sstrong newspaper suppor, and the
proffered aid of business and pro-
sfessional men am particularly
pleased with tho changed attitude Of
many newspapers. This is especially
noticeable in Philadelphia since ms
Z visit there, when splendid senti-
sment was started. Governor Sproul
s has offered the cooperation OF the
CENTRE State police force and ths
s Mayors OF Philadelphia and Pitts
Z burgh have rendered similar coop
eratiop."
81 a report from Camden. y. J.. said
Il the county workhouse there and q
4 number or county tails in several Sec
ftions of New Jersey were ''prac-
tically empty 4 situation which con-
ltyinced him. MIR. Haynes said. that the
eighteenth amendment lis being en-
forced with material results
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-06
MAKE UNIQUE PLEA TO
SAVE LIFE OF CLIENT
Jury's Verdict In Conviction of Man
FOR Murder Held TO he Am
hiruous.
IBy Associated Press.l

SAVANNAH, GA. Nov. 5.-Atiorney
* for Ben w. Davis, convicted OF the
murder of IT. L. White. and sentenced
to be hanged, have hied a eiil OF eN-
sceptions. in which they make d
unique plea. Davis was jointly in
dicted with W. Il. Whitehurst for the
murder OF White. Whitehurst was
acquitted.
The legal point is made that the
Jury. in rendering its verdict against
Davis simply said: We find the de-
PENDANT guilty" Attorneys for Davis
say this is an ambiguous verdict rs
II does not clearly specify which de-
PENDANT was meant. There are other
grounds of appeal, but this is the
principal one.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-06
WILL BURY STEAMER
UNDER FLOOR OF SEA
Trcncl, VIII Bc Dug Alongside Wreck
Which VIII be ..l( licked"
Into 1t.
lRy .Assnclated Press.l

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Nov. 81
The wrcck OF the steamer Lake
Cslvenia, sunk in Hampton Roads in
April. 1919. vii! he buried 100 feet
beneath the sea floor. \ trench viii
be dredgcd alongside the wreck. and
she Will be Kicked over into 1t. The
oontra.; for the wor.: si!pulates that
tic wreck must be 50 disposed OF TO
leave channel above !; for ,y-ave
feet IN depth. Several attempts have
been made to raise the steamer, al
OF which failed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-06
Dry Agent Held ON Murder Charge.

TEFLlS, ALA. Nov. o. Robert IL.
4 l. crguson. Federal prohibition officer.
was held without bond ~ a preliini-
nary hearing since THIS afternoon. "a
charge OF murder having been III Cd
against the officer month ago. fol
lowing the killing OF Chalmers Meal
pine, II white youth. during search
for st.!lS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-06
EXTRA SPECIAL!
WHILE THEY LAST
81 81

The heavygauge Aluminium Tea Kettle is featured with
large shapey ebonized hande heavy sanitary bead large
pouring spout smoothly and securely fitted to KETTLE steel
timed wire ball. ebonized knob heavy holds handle
three positions without touching sides; strongly rveted
by hand; lasting highly polished finish
Every home should have this necessity.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08

} Denotes professional.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08

The 29th annual tournament of the Arizona Sportsmen's association opens Tn Phoenix this morning under the auspices of the Phoenix Gun club. I6is will be registered shoot under Supervision of the American Trap shooting association and all events are Officially registered. The A. T. A. trapshooting rules will govern all events and the scores on regular 16- yard single targets, on doubles and distance handicap targets will be in- cluded in the official records. The i A. T. A. has contributed $100 in [ trophies and $50 in cash othe tour nament.
 In the money division. all events, class shooting, 40, 30 70 and 10 per cFnt.
 1, 2, 3. and 4. constitute the A. T. As second 100 targets for the state amateur championship at single targets. These events will also de- eide the five team championship of the state.
 The four men team race for clubs affiliated with the Arizona Sports mems association will be decided by scores in events 3 and 4. The four man team will be selected from those making the highest scores on single 16 yard target events prior to event 3 and of April 10.
 The following instructions have been issued by the Phoenix Gun club for the guidance of sportsmen con- templating taking part in the tourna- mcnt:
 Shooting will commence at s:3o a. m. each day
 The American Trapshooting asso- citation rules will govern all points not otherwise provided for.
 The price of targets will be cents each in all events.
 Practice targets will not be trapped on tournament days.
 Contestants may shoot for targets only and be eligible for A. T. A. tro- phies. provided in this program.
 Ties, If any, in championship and trophy events shall be shot off at 25 targets per man at the original dis
 Don't ask the compiler of scores to change your squad number or position after your entry is made.
 A 14-K. golL medal valued at $50 to the winner of the American Trap shooting associations state amateur championship at single targets.
 In addition to the trophy the A. T. A. will pay to the winner or runner up, the railroad and Pullman fares from his home town to and from the Grand American Handicap, condition al upon said winner or runner-up at tending the Grand American Handi- cap and competing for the American
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08

Ray Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Some very good scores were
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08
25 Bird 16 Yard Targets
s26.0O

w F. Feland has been named cash fer for the tournament.
 H. I. Ezerging of Portland. Ore, is expected in the city this morning to take part in the tournament. Mir Ezerging is one of the best known sportsmen in the West and a regular participant in the registered trap shoots. He is offering a trophy foi one of the big events.
 Both traps will be working at the club grounds all day today. tomorrow and Sunday.
 The Kingman gun club announces a trapshooting tournament to be held in the northern city April 13, IA
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08

amateur championship at single tar gets.
 A 14-K. gold medal, valued at $25, to the winner of the A. T. A. state amateur championship at double targets.
 A. 14-K. geld medal. valued at s25, to the winner of the A. T. A. state amateur distance handicap.
 The official program follows:
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08
TODAY
25 Bird 16 Yard Targets

ton fee .. s6 50 $17.5
 Event is the American Trap shooting association's amateur cham pionship at double targets.
 Money division, all events, class shooting, 40, 30. 20. 10 per cent.
 Scores on events and 6 on the Arizona Sportsmen's association in dividual medal. Entrance fee S4.50 additional; open to members only.
 High man takest medal: Present holder, 50 per cent of purse; 2nd man, 25 per cent of purse; 3rd man, Is per cent of purse; 4th man. 10 per cent of purse.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08
TOURNAMENT OPENS TO-DAY

made at the Ray shoot and the ma jority of the cracks are coming to Phoenix for today's meeting. The visitors report a good time at the mining camp and speak well for the hospitality of the Ray club members Scores of the Ray shoot were:
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08
SATURDAY 25 Bird 16 Yard Targets
s16O.O0
s26.0o

$2600 S160.00 Events 5. 6, and constitute the American Trapshooting associations first 100 targets for the state amateur championship at single targets. : Money division. class shooting, all events, 40, 30 20, 10 per cent.
 CiINnAv
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08

American vessels led all others in Panama canal traffic in 1920. Of the 2S14 commercial ships using the canal last year 12S1 were American. Great Britain and Japan came next in their order
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08

The American Roentgen Ray so- ciety has offered s1,000 for the best essay on roentgen rays, radium or radio activity.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08

Stereopticon slides, depicting ani-s nal and insect and plant life, are available for use in the Chicago schools
Arizona republican., 1921-04-08

and Is.
 Edens Wins Big Shoot Tom Edens of Phoenix was high
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-07
EMANCIPATION FOR CHINA MAY
RESULT FROM CONFERENCE

kwang Chow providing similar ces-
sions will be made by other powers
having such special spheres OF influ-
ence. Japan followed with reiteration
of an offer to relnquish her leased
territory in Shantung and Great Brit
ain Joined with proposal to rclin-
Qush the British leased territory of
kei-llai-Wei All Of the offers eX-
cCpt that Of Japan concerning l[iao-
Chow were conditional upon cessions
of leased territory by the other pow
crs and also upon performance by
China of certain conditions which, del
cgatcS declared tonight, probably
would be met.
Japan Mr. lIanihara said, stood on
her former offers to give up kiao-
Chow on the basis OF her position out
lined in her notes to pcking
Objections were presented by Japan
to REIMBURSEMENT Of her leased terri
tory in south Manchuria and Great
Britain to release of kai-Low, c3po-
site the open treaty port of Hong
Ming, British representatives con
tended that kai-Low was an impor-
tant factor in presentation of the port
.of Hong Kong and in nsuring its re-
.tcntiOn as an open port.
Japan Holds Port Arthur
The only leased territory which re-
manned for discussion as far as Japan
was concerned, Mr.. Hanihara told the
committee, was that kwantung pro-
vince, or Port Arthur and Daircn
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-07

and Mr.. r. T. Trammell were visitors
in Newberry Saturday.
Mr.. Jesse Prince spent last Satur-
day night with Mr.. Leegette Nabors,
OF the Hurricane section.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. r. Davis and chill
dren spent last Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Jacks.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Whitm!re and
son, Marvin. of Clinton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Putnam and Mr.. Herman Schoppaul,
of Shelby, n. c., were the guests of
Mr.. Lumas Prince and family Sunday
afternoon.
Miss jamie Buzhardt and Misses
Eunicc and Lille Belle Wallchzno
visited near Laurens Saturday.
Little Miss Sucela Sanders is on an
extended visit with relatives in Union
Mr.. Edd Prince spent last Sunday
at the home of Mr.. Will Nabors
Mrs. Mamie Garvin and daughter
Manic Ellen, are with her brother
Mr, j. II. Wallenzinc, for awhile.
Mr.. G. f. Dunaway and family Wis
tied Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lawson Sun
day.
Mr.. William S. Wallcnzinc, of New
berry. has returned home after Il
weeks visit with his cousin, Mr..
.Claud Wallenzinc.
Miss Emma Prince and brother,
Jesse. and Mr. Lccgctte Nabors were
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-07

"As to that territory" he declared,
the Japanese desire to make 1t clear
that Japan has no intention at pres
sent to relinquish the important rights
She has lawfully acquired and at no
small sacrifice. The territory in ques-
tion forms a part Of Manchuria, re-
gion where by reason Of it's close pro-
pinquity to Japans terrory, more
than anything else, she has vital in
terests in that which relates to her
economic life and national safety.
This fact was recognized and as
surance was given by the American,
British and French governments at
the time Of the formation of the inter
national consortium that these vital
interests Of Japan in the region in
question shall be sareguarded"
The United States, according to re-
ports, expressed sympathetic atti-
tude toward Chinese aspirations for
return Of the leased areas but Amer
ica having no leased territory was
said not TO be concerned directly in
this phase Of the discussions.
Confidence was expressed in Amer
ic2n quarters tonight, however. that
through other meetings an agreement
would develop for REIMBURSEMENT of
several Of the leased areas and un-
ton OF the rest
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-07
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS

Y
Laurens, S. c.,
Dec. g. 1921.
Dear Santa Cla s:
We arc going 20 expect you Christ
mas. We would like for you to bring
us two big dolls, with yellow CURLY
hair, suit Of furniture for the dolls,
chairs, tea set, stove, a work basket
and some good story books, and lots
of nice fruit and candy; also some
nuts.
Please don't forget our brother anG
baby sister They would like to set
something nice. too. We will be look
ing for you, please don't disappoint us.
Sincerely,
Katherine and Alice Roper
Ages 8 and years.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-07

Central graded school at the Orphan
age chapel Tuesday night, Nov. 20.
Mrs. w. T. Jacks spent last Mon
day with homefolks.
Messrs. Roy and Claud Trammell
and Paul Prince were in Clinton Sat-
urday night.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-07

litter baby, Mary Catherine, and 9TH
er boys and girls. Please bring me
lots OF fruit and candy. I'm good lit
tie boy.
Billie Bennett, Jr.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-07
Poor Fish.

A New York scientist has discov-
cred land.living fish. No need to
be scientist to do that; we know
q lot of them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-07
Beautiful Handbags

NDGdU0EEK 00K 0dH1V2WdyS
The novelties we are show
ing in Handbags, beaded bags,
velvet bags and the dainty
box bag, in the newest Gre
ations of the season. See
these while you are i'm our
store.