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GREAT REDUCTION IN HATS AT
Mrs. Annie E. Hancock S. lift
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-04-27
FIRE DESTROYS
NORTON HOUSE
Residence Belonging to Fra
zier Estate is Burned With
Loss of 10000.

Norton. Va, April2l About
, O'Clock this morning the large
residence of the late Mrs l.. y.
). Nj. Frazier, on the south side,
was burned TO the ground 1t
was occupied by Maggie Smith
and family aud it is understood
that they lost most or all of
their household effects. Thu
house was in Il bright blaze
when the fire was discovered
and little or no attempt was
made to save the building. IL
cannot be- learned inst what
amount of insurance was car
ried and the origin of the fire is
not known The loss is esti-
ut $4,000
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body was brought to Laura, Il
mining town, about four miles
from the lonely place whore lIar-
ris is thought TO have met his
death and was recognized by
w. NJ. Cooper, who had known
him for Il long time. Mr.. Coop
er took charge of the body and
had it embalmed and wired to
relatives at baileyton, near
Church Hill, Tennessee, who ar
rived in Appalachla on tile
Southern train.
Harris is said to have left
Benham, Ky, instead OF Lynch,
as first reported, with about $3.50
which is thought to have been
tile incentive OF the murder. Re
ports bear out the theory that
Harris was Shot from Some one
either in lying or sitting posture
as the ball entered his brain at
the lower edge or his hair and
ranged upward, coming out over
the right eye.
The only thing. found Oh tic
dead mans body were revolver
containing Il full round Of cart
ridges, cheap watch ami two
RINGS.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-04-27
Coeburn

G. o. Ramsey, S. @. McCar-
ty, Maynard Horne, T. b. Sur
face, c. W. Sbafer, w. T. Ror.
rer, j. ". Wyatt and W. H.
Hartsock are just back from
the Paintsville, Ky, oil fields,
where they are interested in
two companies of Coeburn op-
Grating in the Berea field, and
report fine prospects. They
have six wells already Gin" and
ready for pumping and have
made contracts with an indie
pendent refinery of Louisville
TO take their output for one year
ut Pennsylvania prices. An
adequate line company has been
organized and planned TO be
completed within six weeks
since pumps aud tanks have al
ready been installed on much of
the property. People of Paints
Vile community ara very CRATE
full to Coeburn citizens aud are
giving them full credit for
bringing in" aud developing
that section, where in prospect.
ing, they struck what is known
among geologists as the famous
Berca sand long since famous
i'll Pennsylvania oil fields.
The I +. l. class of the Bap
list church composed of the fol
lowing members present were
entertained at the home of Mrs.
a. b. Brooks ut monthly bust
ness meeting Tuesday after
noon: Mesdames Ed Kilgore,
j. T. Lay, n. $. Lyttle, T.. 5.
Clouse, Floyd Han, y. NJ. Beck
&. II Robinson, John Ramsey,
Chas kilgore, John Steel w n
Meade, e. G. Bowman, Robert
Culbertson, Alice Webster, \
Blevins, Maggie Stair, Roscoe
BIevins, j. S. Jordan, II. j !.
Horne and j. w. kilgore't Az
ter business session refresh.
nients were served by tie hos
Tess assisted by a number Of
guests.
On Thursday evening II get
together meeting encouraging
the Coeburn water works was
held III the basement of tile
Baptist church at which time
stock was subscribed and plans
laid for the selling of enough
stock To capitalize the company
with $40, 900. With such pros
poets maturing the community
ID experiencing an unusual
building boom in spite of gen
eral lull in business,
Mr. and Mrs Garnett Carson,
OF Abingdon, are Visiting their
ipnrents, MIR. and Mrs. n. V.
'liechc.
April 20, 1921.
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Dwelling House for Sale.

have for sale II ten REQ II, a
dwelling house with four lots,
stable and servants house sit.
uated upon Poplar Hill. Price
eleven thousand dollars. One
half cash balance payable five
years after date with interest
payable semi.annually.
adv. k a. AYERS.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-04-27
Roda News

Mrs. Dan Gintter and baby, OF
Louisville, Ky, WHO are visiting
relatives in Big Stone Gap, spent
saturday il Roda with Mrs. IL.
Quillin.
Miss Collier, of Turkey Cove,
Lee county, spent "a few days
here last week with Prof. ana
Mrs. Nj. Q. Davis.
Mrs. Max Burdettc attended
the dance at Dunbar last We'd
nesday night with Man, who is
depot agent at Dunbar.
DR.. and Mrs. Is. G. Henson
left last week for Roanoke, where
Mrs. Henson will spend some
time.
Mrs. Sinlzer, OF Pennington
Gap, and daughter, Mrs. +, l..
King, of Big stone Gap, visited
relatives here few days last
week.
Miss Elizabeth Collins return
ed last Saturday from Banner's
Elk, n. c.. where she accompa
MED her two adopted daughters,
l}eulah and Helen several DAYS
ago 10 enter school. Miss Helen
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1T is BELIEVED HARRIS
WAS ROBBED AND KILLED
When Last Seen He Had
$3.50 on His Person. This
Had Disappeared When the
Body Was Found.

Appalachia, Va, April 20. -
Later details brought to light
since the finding of the dead
body of Martin Harris which was
found at the base of 20 foot.
cliff on Black Mountain, on the
road to Lynch and Benham, Ky,
about ten miles from Appalachia
Monday leads TO the belief that
he was shot from ambush, rob
bed and thrown over the cliff to
hide the crime. II Is said the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-04-10

Mems 6oc Underwear, 48c
Mems "Amsomer" make Athletic Underwear. of
72x8O checked nainsook sleeveless coat shirts and
knee drawers. with side adjusting strap double REIN
forced seat; perfect quality.
Mems Underwear, 55c Z :
Mems Lebanon Mills Fine Gauze Weight Bal
length drawers, with large double seat. These are
classed as second. but the defects very slight,
and if perfect quality would sell 75c each garment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-04-10
Sewing-Basket Needs

,.e O. N i,a T: Daring on x Got 1Oc
THREE spools for......
Bias Seam Tape, 6-yard IN,
pieces. good quality; as kON
sorted widths. piece.
Triumph Nickel Safety Pins,
one dozen on card; as
sorted sizes. Regularly 1oc OC
Mohair Corset Lacers, -
fve-ysrd o.
lengths .......
Ribbon Wire, white only (,
.three-yard pieces, TW o o.
pieces for .................
favorite Sewing or Blasting
Cotton, soft finish; white IN
or black; THREE spools UC
for
Dressmaker's Pins, in ~,
bulk. Il lib. boxes; extra / ~
quality plated. box. go.
DressmAker's Pins, 400 ~
in each paper. THREE lVC
Mothers Ironing Wax, ~
large pad: good quality %
Nickel Tn i'm bIes, all -
sizes ~
Goldenberss-FirstF Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-04-10

Mems 39c and SOC Half Hose, 29c
Mems Round Ticket Half Hose of mercerized
cotton and Isle thre cad made with four thread REIN
forced heel and toe; black, white and plain coots
discontinued numbers; perfect quality. ,
Mems Work Shirts, 60c
Mems Golden Rule Blue Chambray Work Shirts,
with collar attached; full cut sizes from l4l to IL;
perfect quality
.Geldsnbergs-First
Evening journal., 1921-04-08
CECIL OFFICIALS WAIVE
B0OTLEGGING HEARING

BALTIMORE, Md, April g.
Waving a bearing before United
states Commissioner Supplee yes
terday afternoon. Sheriff Louis A.
Seth, Deputy Sheriff Oscar z. Humes
and Justice OF the Peace Frank
Pratt. all Of Cecil county. and State
Motor Policeman Arthur G. Moran
were released on bail for the United
states Grand Jury These four are
involved in the alleged bootlegging
ring" which the Federal prohibition
enforcement agents alloEe has been
operating in Northern Maryland.
They, with former Lieut.. John r.
Boshen, who has since resigned from
the State police force, were arrested
several weeks ago in a raid conduct
ed near Rising Sun by Federal Off
GERS. Boshen was subsequently re-
leased upon motion of the Federal
officers, who said they had no case
Evening journal., 1921-04-08

Geo. c. Davis, Jr., plumbing and
heating, 1901 Market - 3444-W -
Adv
Evening journal., 1921-04-08

ging their rigging over the portages
from river to river.
In the fall OF 1920 they came
back to civilization with the news Of
their gusher. A 1000-barrel a-day
well, It was reported, and struck at
only 500 feet. Company officials
believe a vast pool Of oil underlies
the region.
Edmonton at once began to talk
oil. to think oil and to act
In the hope of being among the
first In the rush to stake out claims
above the hidden treasure, many
set to work even last fall to outfit
for the expedition. Outsiders ar
rived in town almost daily and also
began active preparations for the
exploration into the northland.
Il is expected that by June-the
earliest at which travel is open
through Great Slave Lake-thous-
ands of prospectors will have gath
cred here for the rush.
Two difficulties oil company Off
cials say, will retard work at present
I'm the new fields. One is that the
working season is very short. II is
possible to get in only about three
months work a season before win
ter closes down. But during that
three months It is almost continually
daylight
The other difficulty is that the
fields lie at such a great distance
from civilization that It will be al
most impossible to ship the oil. The
prospectors expect, however, that
the field soon will show such a great
output that some means of trans
portation will be warranted.
Evening journal., 1921-04-08
FIRST CRABS CAUGHT
In SOMERSET WATERS

CRISFIELD, Nd, April s.-The
first soft crabs said to have been
caught in Somerset county water
this year were netted Tuesday.
Crabbers say they do not remember
Of crabs appearing so early in these
waters. They say that prior to this
spring they have never seen crabs
before April 27.
Fishermen say that their nets in
dicate that bottoms are covered with
small crabs. 1t is predicted there
will be more crabs this summer than
there have been for 20 years.
1t is believed by many here that,
because of the extreme mild winter,
the crabs did not migrate. but used
Maryland bottoms for Information.
which accounts for the early appear
ance this year. Watermen who have
examined the grabbing grounds say
they think the crabs are spawning
in Maryland waters instead OF Vir-
ginia. This gives them additional
reason for the prophecy that crabs
in Maryland will be plentiful this
season.
Evening journal., 1921-04-08
JAMES FLETCHER, JR., DEAD

EAsTON. Md, April s.-James
Fletcher, Jr., owner of the Wye
Heights farm, formerly the Lloyd
estate, died in Colorado according to
word received here.
He was SO years old and spent his
time between Talbot county New
York and California. His estate is
being carried on at the present time
by overseers and managers. MT.
Fletcher left wye Heights for New
York city last September, and from
there went to California In January.
He leaves a widow and two daugh-
ters-Mrs. Arthur Chase and Mrs.
q. w. Peterson. both Of New York.
Mr. Fletcher purchased the Wye
Heights farm about seven years ago.
Evening journal., 1921-04-08

new fields. which lie on and north
of the Arctic Circle. 500 miles north
by airline and more than twice that
distance by rail, boat and wagon.
tho :. ute that prospectors must
take. The fields embrace more than
100000 square miles extending
north to the Arctic Ocean.
The new fields are far removed
from civilization. Pioneering in them
will be a job for only the hardy and
the brave. There are no towns
within hundreds of miles. A few
Observation-Disclosures for Canadian
Mounted Police detachments-and
few stations OF the Hudson Bay
Co. are the only breaks in the will
derness.
To reach the fields one must jour
ney for two days by train from Ed
monitor TO Peace River Landing, on
the river of that name. Then he
goes northward by steamer for 1900
miles. breaking the journey up the
Slave and Mckenzie Rivers fire.
quently with long. weary portages
around waterfalls and rapids.
Remembering the death trail Of
'9S, the Canadian Mounted Police
have acted promptly TO prevent the
oil rush from becoming another
Klondike stampede, accompanied by
lawlessness. gun play and needless
deaths by freezing and starvation.
The relocated "Mounties" will be
on the job all the way along the
trail from Edmonton to the Fort
Norman fields. At Edmonton they
will turn back all persons not phys
ically ft or sufficiently equipped to
Withstand the trip into the wilder
ness. No arms will be permitted,
no bad men" can get the police
O. X. and no women will be given
permits except in exceptional cases.
The police during the past winter
allowed only "a oil scouts to go
north to file leases, and these were
given permission only after they
had been found to be physically flt,
Injured TO hardships and properly
equipped and supplied. Dog teams
and sledges were used in making the
trip.
The Imperial oil Co., which is the
Canadian branch Of Standard oil
has been making geological surveys
throughout western Canada since
1914. In 1919 oil seepage was dis
covered in the country north OF
Edmonton and the explorations in
this district were pushed farther.
Drilling parties were sent out
Hardships almost unbelievable were
Evening journal., 1921-04-08

go TO the country to get a return OF
the vitality Of nature TO their bodies.
Such is supplied directly and ef-
fectually in Plant Juice. IL contains
the medicinal and life-giving herbs
of forest. field and plain-the vitaliz-
ing juices which the soil gives forth
natures own remedy for man.
Every day more and more people are
beginning TO realize the truth Of this
assertion. as verified by the signed
statements Of local people.
One OF the latest is that Of Mrs
Ida Mcbride. a popular lady. resid-
ing at Silverside. Holly Oak (Wil-
mington), who said
Il can say from experience that
no matter how sick and hopeless a
case may seem. they should not des-
pair while Plant Juice is within
reach. I know what ! say because
I was bed-ridden for four years and
in that time had taken all kinds of
medicine and treatments; I was told
that there was little hope for me.
had terrible backaches. and a
burning sensation in the pit Of my
stomach; I could not take any solid
1000 into my stomach; I never
could get any sleep at night and my
eyes felt as II they were burning out
OF my head; in Consequence I got so
nervous that felt as II / would Nv
TO pieces / read OF a lady who was
almost as bad as / was, who had
been entirely cured by your Plant
Juice, and this gave me hope. 7 got
a bottle to try IL. and IL certainly
was the turning point in my life.
began to improve right away! sine,
! have taken Plant Juice for severa
weeks 1 can honestly say that It hal
made a new woman Of me; from
pale. emaciated woman. I have be
come a robust healthy onel I sleel
fine at night and am not the leas
bit nervous now; am not oonstipat
ed and have not pain or an ache
feel so grateful for my recover
10 health that / am glad TO hav
the opportunity to give this puhli
statement in the hope that It viii b.
the means OF restoring some poo
sufferer TO health"
The Plant Juice man is the tn
Miller Drug store, 404-406 Marke
street where he is daily meeting tn,
local public and introducing and ex
planning the merits OF this remedy
Free samples given
Evening journal., 1921-04-08
FAREWELL RECEPTION
TO FORMER PASTOR

Carney's Point. N. j., April s.
A farewell reception will be given
by the members of the Church Of Our
Merciful Saviour. Protestant Episco-
pal, In the parish house next We'd
nesday evening for the Rev. Charles
Bratten Dubell. who leaves this
church. which he established. to be-
come rector of St. Johns Church,
Camden.
Evening journal., 1921-04-08

Charming new Dresses for
any and all occasions, devel-
oped of Crepe de Chine, Satin,
Charmeuse, Tricotine, Serge
and Mignonette in all wanted
colors and all sizes for women
and misses.
Evening journal., 1921-04-08

A1g 4N1NoHaH'A AHIs
EDMONTON, Alberta-An oil rush
into the northbound that will rival
the days Of the Klondike is TO follow
the opening up Of ice-locked rivers
and lakes OF northern Canada.
Thousands will take part. AL
though the journey cannot be start
ed until June, many hardy pros
pectors have already arrived here
to outfit.
oil is on everyone's lips Il is
talked on the streets, IN the stores
and in hotel lobbies.
Ever since drilling parties of the
Imperial Oil Co. came out OF the
northland just before winter closed
she passages last fall with the an
nouncement that they had struck
rich oil at only 500 feet this city
has bUzzed with excitement.
Edmonton is the gateway to the
Evening journal., 1921-04-08
HERE'S HOW?

What position does your hus-
band take on the liquor question:"
zone foot resting on the brass
rail, one elbow on the bar, right arm
elevated with elbow fiexed. De
troit News.
Evening journal., 1921-04-08

against him. His reduction to the
rank OF patrolman by Colonel Baugh-
man of the motor force because of
neglect of duty in not reporting
the conditions complained of, was
followed by his resignation.
Evening journal., 1921-04-08
A LONG WAIT.

Edith-This paper tells OF a man
who cooked his own breakfast for
20 years.
Maud-He must have been awful
iy hungry when he finally got It
done.-Boston Transcript
Evening journal., 1921-04-08
BED RIDDEN
FOR YEARS
She Read of Lady Cured by
Plant Juice; Gave Her
Hope
SHE HAD BEEN
ENTIRELY CURED

Plant Juice. the new herbal stom-
ach medicine, has done more for
men and women Of American cities
than any other discovery OF the
twentieth century. 1t Is no longer
necessary for debilitated people 10
Evening journal., 1921-04-08
SAME OLD STORY.

Bixby-No cottage pudding7
Waitress-No, sir.
Bixby-Why not?
Waitress-House shortage, sir
Judge.
Evening journal., 1921-04-08
NO WONDER.

"Yes. I've had a trying time this
week.
"Smatter; ill7'
mo. on the Jury."-Providence
(R. II News.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-25

fled. set for hearing February z6. 1921.
Notice ordered and continued.
Harry L. Skaggs. deceased. Inventory
llcd. approved and ordered recorded.
Samuel L. Hague, deceased. Applica-
! ton iiled for authority 70 distribute
corporate stocks in kind with written
consent of Distribute. Distribution in
kind ordered.
Charles G., McCord. deceased. Testi-
mony Of witnesses to will taken, reduce
ed to writing and filed. VIII admitted
TO probate and record ordered. Citation
ordered and ISSUED TO widow to make
election under will. Continued.
James II. Mcconnell. deceased. Cita-
ton to widow to make election under
will returned and filed endorsed with ac-
acknowledgement of service.
Charles McCroba, deceased. Final ac-
count filed. set for hearing February 20.
1927. Notice ordered and continued.
Alonzo NJ. Frosythe. deceased April
cation fled for determination OF inhert-
/ lance tax.
! of time within which to file exceptions
to Inheritance tax finding filed by VIII
| lam G. Davis. sole person charged with
payment of tax.
Daniel X. Parkinson. deceased. Sale
bill filed, approved and ordered re-
W. Death Of Mn. Aieke+t.
The death OF Mrs. y. ]. Rfckett occur
red on Monday morning at o'clock at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. VIM. 8.
Wharton on East Main street. Mrs.
RiCkett had resided with her daughter
for, some time and had many friends
who regret 10 hear OF her death. Tho
remains were taken to Newark. O., this
morning for burial.
Real Estate Sold.
The property belong inE to Mrs. E. =:
S!dcbottou. on Main street. has been sold
10 Mrs. Bessie Gossett Of Louisville.
Possession 10 be given April 1st.
The property belonging to Mrs. d. ".
Mcbride on East Main street has BEEN
sold to William OSler.
Both sales we're made through the r.
II. Stoffel agency.
Rrisfh
Jacob Parkinson OF Warrock was here
on business Monday.
Mrs. George Martin Of Warnock IS
visiting local relatives.
Lawrence Imhoff, clerk Of courts-elect
and brother. Eugene. of Shadyside. were
visitors i'll town sunday.
+. K. DrUnmond Of Bethesda was nero
on business Monday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-25
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By the use Of Black ard White
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plcXion of any skin blcmiSheS
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If only the proper treatment is
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Just before retiring cleanse
your skin thoroughly with
Black and White Soap; then
mix and apply Black and
White Ointment. according to
the directions within the pack
age. In the morning remove
the Ointment with Black and
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lightly with Black and White
Talcum and note the soft, vel
VCly texture.
Black and White Ointment
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or department stores, 25c each.
Clip this advertisement and
mail TO Black and White Box
1907, Memphis, Tenn, and free
samples of Black and White
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Face Powder will be mailed to
you, together with compliment
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MEASLES a! !: |:,':;.. b, .,,....
bB cold troubles; use nightly
VIGG:lk$:$S
Dr-,I7 L;Ibo, lar, J,.S Yedriu
Ope, ~ Million jar, Used Yearly

thrce years. Plaintiff 10 pay, costs.
Victor j. Kchrcr. attorney for plaintiff.
Mvra Alnlcda Soics vs.. John So!es.
Divorce granted on Ir"GuG Of w!ltu.- ABB
srnc. fer more than three years.
Plaintiff restored ~ her maiden name
Of Myra Almeda Beatty and to pay
costs. j. c. Gray, attorney for plaintiff.
Alma Fell Us. Joseph Bell. Divorce
granted on ground 1f extreme cruelty:
Plaintiff awarded custody OF minor
child. \. VI. Brown, attorney for plain
Tiff.
Lot,!c l.. Moore vs.. Richard Moore.
Divorce granted on grounds OF extreme
cruelty. ". V. Campbell, attorney Tor
plaintiff.
William II. Yingling VS.. Joseph Wing
ling. Divorce granted on ground Of will
Cu, absence for more than three years.
VIM. Z. Dixon attorney for plaint!ti.
uc.cn r. Conner -. Herman NJ. Con-
rrr. divorce granted plaintiff on
GROUND Of extreme cruelty and pIaint!lf
restored TO her maiden name or !!eien
r. Kvzur upon payment of costs. Hem
lciu. SrrigSs & JsmeS' attorneys LOT
v!antitf.
Edward Filicky VS.. Julia FiiIcky. hi
yorCr granted plaintiff on ground OF
tAtrcm" cruelty upon payment OF costs.
a. VI. Brown. attorney Tor piaIntiit.
Realty Deeds Ftled.
Alfred {. Peters and wife to F., +.
DrurImcnd ana wife. Land IN Goshen
township. $l.00.
Nary r!ckrring Hunter. ct al. TO
David II. Thompson. ct Al. Land In
FLUSHING township. $500.
Beverly 5. Taylor ana Eta T.: Tay-
lor to ISa Hamilton and j.. J. tamil
ton. Land IN klfkwood township. s1."oo.
A!on2u Sells and Mary Sells TO George
Cioasion and Lotto C!ogston. Land IN
bridgeport. $40.
Mary j.. Reetham to Charles Waddell.
Land in Holloway. Sl.0O
catherine Leonard 20 William Heller.
Land in Tease township. $40:
rGorgr Murphy and Dana Murphy TO
III .2rbclh II. Shepherd. Land in Be
ElwGod Smith and Isabel Smith to
Thomas j. HOw!cy. Land IN Icasc
Jo%eph Szwrdo to Frank Riggs and
Jennie Biggs. Land IN el'asc township.
Lille NJ. Courscy to Katherine Ar
Hert. et al. Land III PeaSe township.
Marriage Licenses.
Orcste I,aIr!az and .Amabile Pole,
both at IIitcrty.
iFtntr Caeya} and Antonctta PAMELA.
.liLcrt W"h"r and Celcst!na Bonctti,
both o.! T.att"riy:.
Paul William huckuck IN" ihcresa
Lucille can. both ct Martins Ferry.
-modo DiPao!o and Maria Terra.
''''' u probate Court.
charles THOMPSON. deceased. Order
o. private - 70 OF corporate" stocks re-
turned and fled. Final account flied.
VIM. J"ficrs. deceased. Final account