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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
Portland Judge Hands
Out Clernency New Years

Portland. Me. Jan. declaring that
he wished everybody to have a second
chance to start the year right. Judge
McGlauf1in extended probation privi-
leges to Frank Quantano, Grand Trunk
railway employe, convicted OF stealing
several bags of coal and to E. ]. David
son of Buffalo. who sang in an unwar-
ranted and unusual manner for a pro-
tracted period on Chestnut street to
usher in the new year, when both were
arraigned before him in the municipal
court this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
Mrs. Mary G. Hammond

Mary G. Hammond, widow Of
Fhineas Hammond. passed away on
Sunday afternoon at the home of her
daughter Mrs. Charles +. Brown, of
Farmingdaic, at the age of SO years.
She was the daughter of Abraham
and Hannah (Groves) Pushard. She
leaves two daughters, Mrs. Brown
ana Mrs. Fannie Prescott of Ply
mouth, n. H., and son, William T.
Fish of Brooklyn, n. Y. Funeral ar
fangements' will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
AROOSTOOK PHYSICIAN
DIES IN FLORIDA

Caribou, Me-. Jan. 2-Nemorial serv-
ices were held here Sunday for DR..
Charles F. Thomas. one OF the pioneer
physicians of Aroostook county. whose
death occurred at his winter home in
Miami. Fla, at the age of 70 years.
He took his degree from the Long Is
land College hospital in 1873 and hal
been in practive here for A. years. He
leaves his wife. three daughters and
one son. DR.. Charles F. Thomas. Jr.
The burial will be is Florida
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
From the Wheat Belt

The following communication has
been received from Charles Southland
Hubert of Kansas City. Mo-. in
which he gives his view of Federal
protection of the wheat growers. Mr..
Hubert is the grandson of the late
J. T. Southland of Richmond. Ma:
kansas City, Mo, Dec. q, 1920.
"Kennebec Journal, .-.... y
Gardiner, Maine.
American industry should be
warned about the practical embargo
upon grain. cotton, wool and cattle.
Why give the Farmers Branch of the
American Federation of Labor rights
to dictate the price of food and
clothing? Of course the growers may
be entitled to a protective tariff II
we are to have q high tariff for rev.
enue, but the price of food and cloth
ing must be held within reason if this
country expects to export manufac-
tured products.
"Now about this So per bushel cost
Of production for wheat. Remember
the following is from a man who has
let his land for 1-3 the crop for the
past 3S years in a hard wheat country
in Kansas. This fall a responsible
party offered to plant and harvest
wheat, supplying the seed, labor and
equipment for s6.75 per acre and So
cents per bushel for threshing and
hauling to the railroad elevator.
Taxes 25 cents per acre, interest on
cost Of land 10 per cent, $3.50. or a to-
tai cost of $3.50 per acre at threshing
machine. Lowest yield on s25 land
Is bushels or S5.25 for threshing and
delivery at market. Total cost Of
producing Is bushels, $14.75. or 81 per
bushel. Price of wheat at railroad
elevator at threshing time 81 or $215.
my tenant could have .sublet his
contract and cleared $27.65 per acre.
Most s25 land yielded from 80 to 80
bushels, SO why should he receive
special Federal legislation when high
" skilled labor and salaried men are
on short rations?' -" "a
r. SOIrTH ARD. HJyLBERT.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The rcgular- meeting and instal.a-
''0n "f officers Of Heath Relief Corps
Will take place on Tuesday evening,
Jan. T. at Grand Army hall. All mem
oers or Heath Post are invited to be
present. Supper will be served at
$50 Members of the Relief Corps
who have not been solicited are re-
que stCd to give money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
SIS. 600 Fire Mars Hill

Mars Hill. Me-. Jan. Ian. 1.-The pota-
to house on the farm of Fred Blan-
chard was burned last night. with Sooo
barrels of potatoes and the most of his
farm machinery. loss Of about SIS Zoo,
with no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Inc regular meeting Of the Knights
OF Pythias will be held this Monday
evening, with election of officers. A
large attendance is requester as it
is desired to perfect plans for the en-
tertainment of the Lewiston Lodge
which is to visit the Gardiner Lodge
on January 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
Six Killed in Ohio
As Limited Hits Auto

Cleveland, Jan. six members of an
orchestra were killed and two others
injured today when an automobile in
which they were returning from New
Years eve party was struck by the
New York Central's westbound Tween
tieth Century Limited at crossing in
Euclid village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Rev. and Mrs. c. f. Young extend
a cordial invitation to al the mem
bcrs Of the church ard friends Of the
Baptist Society to meet at the par
sonagc FOR New Year social on
Wednesday evening from 80 TO $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The regular meeting of - Falio-
well Firemens' Ass 1ciation will take
pace tonight at 100 O'clock The
election of officers and other business
Of Importance viii be transacted and
there will also be a social hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

i New York, Jan. a-Enrico Caruso. suf-
fering from pleurisy and empyema is
progressing slowly but surely twas
stated here tonight. During the day
there was noticeable lowering of his
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
LOCAL NOTICE

y .,&one has been installed in the
,,-HA'- LABORATORY at Augusta.
Call Augusta 1880. Dr. Hall. for spe-
'al appointment for N-rays at the
Augusta General hospital or at the
Gardiner General hospital
lan3.5 10, PIP t,26,2S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Reports received last Thursday ,an-
nounced that an early meeting Of the
French. British and Italian prime min
listers would be convoked by the French
govnremtn to discuss disarmament OF
Germany. especially in view of the Ger
man notes lately expressing some re-
sistance to the project. 1t was then
stated that the conference would not
be held either at Nice or Cannes as
had been forecast previously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The members of the class Of 1917
of the Hallowell High school met at
the home of Miss Gladys Marshall
and enjoyed q class reunion last Fri
day evening. Games were INDUCED
in and light refreshments were served.
The guest departed for a Late hour.
after watching the old year OUT and
the new year in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The Hallowell Benevolent Society
will meet Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Charles Hedricks, on
Academy street. AS this is the an
nual meeting full attendance will be
desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

inc Ladies. Aid of the First Baptist
chnrch will hold their annual meet
ing and election of officers on Thurs
aay instead of Tuesday. 4 full at
tendance is desired. There will be
entertainment and refreshments pro-
vided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

DR.. Fl. w. Hal, who for several
years passed has been practicing
physician in this city, closed his Office
at the first of the year for general
practice and Will devote his time to
X-ray development, the study of
which he has long been interested in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Miss virginia Briggs, who has been
pass ng the holidays ut tho home OF
her aranlparan- 8. Fir. and Mrs Oscar
Childs on Wilder street. returned
Sunday to her home in Taunton,
Mass Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The Ladies' Aid of the ITnivorsol.st
church viii meet this TUESDAY after
noon at tEn usual hour at tine home
of Mrs William F'itzsinrcors on
Chestnut street. There will lie pic
mic lunch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The following have returned to Orono
10 resume their studies at the Univer-
Sity of Maine: John Barnard, Arthur
Wiley. William Kearns, Richard
rrask. Harold Durgin. Alton Perry,
Ernest Mcnamara, Elwood Foye and
Harold Cook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

There will be meeting of the
Gardiner Driving Club at the City
building at 100 o'clock this evening.
4 full attendance is desired, as plans
are to be talked over for the coming
Iair. Jan. &c, 81, %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

A delegation Of about Il dozen from
She EndeaTor Society of the Baptist
church attended the kenneboc Coun-
ty Convention at Gardiner last Fri
day and report u very interesting
session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The Mission Circle of the Univer-
salist churncl will meet this Monday
afternoon ST the home of Mrs. George
Lord on Water street. at 2.30 o'clock.
The watch word is Gross"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Peter Griffin was surprised the other
evening at his home on Summer street
by n party of his friends. He was pre-
scented with Il pair of gold cuff links
10y his daughter. The evening was
-reatly enjoyed by all and delicious re-
trcshmcnts were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

MISS Sara Bailey, a teacher in the
safmingdale schools, has returned
rom WoolwitiE where she has been
passing the vacation. y,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
G. H. Weeks, castine, Me-, Dead

Bangor. Me-. Jan. 1-George II. Weeks.
long prominent business man of Casa
tine. died in the hospital here today.
aged 81 years. He was high degree
Mason and Odd Fellow. Surviving are
his wife and three daughters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The public schools of this city VIII
resume sessions in all departments
this morning at the regular opening
hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The annual meeting of the Gardi-
ucr City Council will be held this
Monday forenoon at 10 o'clock at the
city building. The meeting is open
10 the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

\ son was born on New Years DAY
to Mr. and Mrs. Charles VI. Little
field, 81 Middle street. He has been
named Richard Augustus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

There will be a rehearsal CT the
Boy and Girl Scout Minstrel Show
this Monday afternoon at the Gram
mar school at $50 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Hallowell Commandery. No. 81 T..
o. G. c.. will for the next year hoid
their meetings twice every month on
the first and third Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

There will be a special meeting of
Gardiner Grange this evening. There
will be work in the third and fourth
degrees. Refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

MISS EmfEa S. Day, who has beer
Sisi''hs heF parenis in Gardiner Ief,
saturday for Bridgeport, Conn. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Mrs William OBrien of Dorchester.
Mass, and Mrs Edward Duggan of
Eoslindale, Mass, arrived on Saturday
TO attend the funeral of their aunt,
Mrs Bridget Carroll of PittSton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Miss Avis Wiley, who has been
visiting her parents in this city. re-
turned Saturday to Rumford, where
she is engaged in teaching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Mrs. Margaret Hughes of Boston. IS
the guest Of the home of her brothef'
William Murray. on Wilder street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Mrs. E. c. Douglas is confined .
her home on Middle street, suffering
from the effects of a severe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Miss Lulu Buker. who passed the
holidays as the guest Of friends IN
the city. returned Sunday TO resume
her school duties in Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
G, sOUTHARD, HUBERT
;.to,.,,cb.n trolley tr

The longest interurban trolley. train
operated in the United States, consist
ing Of nine cars, is run between the
cities of Cleveland and Akron, o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Mr' and Mrs. Ray w. Hartman,
VINO nave been visiting the formers
mother in this city, returned Satur-
day to Hartford, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Mrs Eunice Kelley and son Maui
ice, who have been visiting the for
mer's son, Roy Kelley, returned Sun
day to NorridgeWock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The mems organized class of the First
BAPTIST society will hold their monthly
supper-talk tonight from $50 to 7.30.
with guests from other mems associa-
:iouS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The Mothers Club will hold its
annual meeting on Monday, Jan, 10,
with Mrs. H. II. Eldridge, instead of
today as previously planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
HALL0WELL

Bermis Beane is confined by meas
les to his home on Bowman street. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Miss Francis Tilden returned Sun
day to Boston, where she will contin-
ue her studies at Simmons College
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Miss Ann Reilly of Waterville was the
.Uest of Gardiner friends. Saturday.
Miss E,rnestine Wright left Saturday
FOR Orleans, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The regular meeting of Heath Relief
Corps and installation of officers will be
neld Tuesday evening. Supper will be
served at $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Nv and Mrs Lawrence O. Cobb
arrived Saturday from Portland,
where they have been visiting rela-
tiytS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
Premiers to Meet in Paris

Paris, Jan. 2-The meeting between
Premiers Leygues. Lloyd George and
Giolitti which has been prominently
anticipated in RECEIPT discussions. win
be held in Paris next week, Gaulois
announced today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Hiss Ethel Parks, who has been
passing the Christmas vacation at
her home IN Fort Fairfield, returned
saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Rex. y. T.. Walton of Auburn visited
Gardiner friends Sunday. He supplied
Ia NJ pulpit CT the Advent Shape!.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

George Duncan left Sunday for Mars
rii.l, where he is a member of the High
s, Aool faculty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

M13 Ileon Rrophy, who has been
rqHiing two weeks in Fairfield re-
lurtd to Gardiner, Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The Insulation OF officers of Marion
Chapter o. F.. S, will be held this
Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

The hospital Aid will meet today
tNonGlN) at o'clock with Mrs.
Emily Swift, Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Mrs. Gcordc Addition, who has been
y sitting Gardiner friends, returned
saturday TO Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Leon Moore of Portland passed the
Wct k-end with his parents in RAN
doiph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

+. A Wagner is visiting friends in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Miss Florence Lewis has returned
rom Bri0-.on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Francis Ridley returned Saturday to
sowlloin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS.
OFFHS: mo. Depot Square Telephone 37-W
Office Hours II 80 to, Il. 30 A. n, 4 to Pm
~.

Mss Edith Chase Ct Milton. Mass, is
.sitin, Gardiner ffitEGs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IwuuIuln

MRS. Welthca Gray has returned
from o visit with relatives in Dexter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Frank Davis e NeUbury is visiting
friends in Gardiner and South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

DR.. J. d. Nutting, Jr.. becomes the
proud posscssor of something new in
horseflesh. The animal rs being daily
exhibited to Docs" many admiring
friends. who report from their OBJ
servation of the animal that while he
is an unknown" in this vicinity, he
shows exceptional speed. 1t is ex-
pected that he will make some show
ing on some of the local race tracks
the coming summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03

Mrs. r. w. Harvey, chairman Of
the Christmas Health Seal sale.
makes the following report on the
result of the campaign conducted in
this city: Receipts Boy and Girl
Scouts, o. W. Bigelow. capt. $59.74:
American Legion, leadership of Carl
Aldrich, $12.17; Hallowell High
school, direction of Miss Jessica j.
Haskell sS.45; Clearwater Industry.
direction of Mrs. Matte Fuller. $500:
Loudon Hill, led by Miss Adele Gill
patrick, 1885. and the State School
for Girls. by Miss Gertrude MacDon-
aid, $3.50. making a total of $9171.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-03
StuItz Brothers

Painters, PaperI,angers, Tel.
GIL; Shop. 10 Beech ST.,
Gardiner.
Se,cct your wallpaper in your
o"n home. We bring you
he samples of which we
have :, complete line. Our list
"f satisfied customers is in
rreaSins steadily. There's a
reason,
dec@p mun -thurs.tf
HERMON LODGE. NO. 81, r. & A.
NJ. Annual communication Tuesday
evening. Jan. A. Annual reports ana
',ection OF officers. Members are
'arncstly requested to he present.
c. NJ. DICK. w. NJ.
II. t. LARRABEE, Sec
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-02

a finished product, the card will be interesting to keep as a souvenir.
 The Blks minstrels are requested to meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the Bills Club for rehearsal
 B. H. Durkee, foreman of the Chil- cat Oil Co.,, at Katalla was a. passen- ger to Cordova on the Margaret last night.
 C. w. Tut, formerly manager of the Boring River Coal Mines at Ka- talla, was an arrival in Cordova last night from Katalla.
 Capt. F ID. Mckay, head of the San Francisco board of marine under writers, was an arrival on the Wat son this afternaan to spend a few days in Cordova on business.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-02

and Mrs. Haller, Harry Nelsin, Wm. O'Connor, F. J. Collins.
 D. J. O'Brien was an arrival on the Margaret last night from Katalla to spend few days in Cordova
 Frank Magamo is spending a few days in Cordoya on business having come over from Katalla on last nights boat.
 l. The oil tanker Margaret arrived from Katalla late last night and will return tomorrow morning weather permitting.
 ,, Paul Revelle, mining man from Slate creek was an arrival on yester- days train from his home in the interior.
 c. A. Edmonds, J. H. Stein and V. Hyland came to town from Sheridan on yesterdays train, returning this morning.
 MT. and Mrs. Gust Haller returned on the Watson to Anchorage this afternoon, Mir. Haler having resigned his position with Paul Bloedhorn, the jeweler
 The Ladies Altar Society will meet Wednesday evening at Mrs. Leach's residence. All members are requested to attend ,as business of importance is to be considered.
 Deputy Clerk of the Court Thos. s. Scott, today received word that Clerk of the Court Arthur Lang had resigned and c. H. Wilcox had been appointed by Judge Brown to the po- sition, the change being effective on March l.
 Wm. A. Hesse received in todays mail a post card made out of the first pulp manufactured at Speel river, in southeastern Alaska. AS this is the first pulp mill in Alaska to turn out
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-02
HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST
 AROUND TOWN

Rev. J. E. Orloff, who has been spending few days in Cordova, will return to Ellamar tomorrow.
 Ill. Cooney and wife will be outgoing passengers for Seattle on the south bound trip of the Watson.
 John Doyle of Katalla, is spend ing a few days in Cordova being registered at the Windsor.
 F. R. Townsend came over from Katalla last night on the Margaret and is spending few days in town. Ed. Lindberg and wife are in town from Pinnacle Rock en route to An chOrage where they intend to locate.
 The Watson arrived from the south at 1 o'clock this afternoon and sailed an hour later for the westward with the following passengers:
 Cordova-Capt. F. D. Mckay, Mrs. Helen Halstead, J. B. Stanton, Mrs O Hewitt
 Valdez-Sam Shucklin.
 Ft. Liscum-R. McNally, R. E, Plant.
 Latouche-J. R. Jasperson.
 Seward-J. H. Lee, E. c. Bray brook, J. E. Miller, Dave Morgan, P. K. Moran, Emil Carlson, P. o. Davis, A. J. Lawrence, c. E. Smith, c. E. Smith, c. Amundson, J. Moat MT. and Mrs. w. Brooks, Miss Hazel Woods, A. J. McPherson, MT. and Mrs, F. A. Mcdonald, J. Kern, MT.