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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CAMPAIGN CONCLUDED
Sum Of $12.7o0 on Hand With
Several Captains Yet to
be Heard From.

IRE Community Service campaign
ended iast week with approximately
81. zoo on hand and more captains 10
a. heard from. In view OF the present
hualnpns depression, the directors con-
slider the response was very liberal.
The spirit 81 cooperation and service
that marked the efforts Of the work
era wan very inspiring and the
friendly spirit In all parts OF the city
which has resulted from the cam
nairn has been worth the effort, they
cay.
Au tntor-nelghhorhood Rally viii be
held next Monday al p. m. in the
ilish school auditorium. All the
nelshborhoods are invited TO attend in
4 body, wearing their association col
Ora. and prepared 10 give neighbor-
hood yell a meeting Of representa-
lives ~ various neighborhood organ
igationg was held az the Community
Service headquarters last Friday night
at which plans were made for the
rally,
The following committees viii be
appointed a publicity committee in
each nelghborhood 10 place red circle
posters IN stores and other places
and 60 send out invitations TO all
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
MANY MOTORISTS RUN
CARS RECKLESSLY
Interesting Study Showing
How They Approach Rail-
road Crossings.

In llS Efforts 20 prevent grade cross
iuN accidents, the Pennsylvania rail-
road recently made a test at a cross
inx over tho Lincoln Highway in
southern Pennsylvania. This test,
which was made by member of the
nilruads safety first organization,
showed that ON the average one in
three automobiles and motorcycles APP
preached the crossing at reckless speed.
The crossing selected for the obser-
Nations Is 600 feet west OF Fort Loudon
station on the South Penn Branch of
the Cumberland Valley Division. The
Wow for drivers Of automobiles going
west il ohstructed until they are al
most right ON the tracks. For east
hound drivers the view is somewhat
better. but IL by no means affords a
clear lookout for approaching trains.
A stop watch was used by the safety
first observer. lie took the numbers
uf only those motor vehicles which ap-
preached the crossing at excessive
speed,
between 1880 and $40 p. m. 34 Ii
ccnsc numbers were noted from the
20 cars which passed over the cross
ing. OF the 40 going east, Ia, and of
the 80 going west. 20 were observed
10 be carelessly driven. The average
speed OF the 80 cars reported was %
miles an hour. Three Of the machines
we're travelling at 80 miles an hour or
better. The lowest speed recorded
was 10 miles an hour.
The driver OF a motorcycle, when
within twenty-five feet of the crossing
was observed 20 turn his head to con-
verse with the passenger riding in the
sidecar.
In accordance with the general pol
icy OF the Pennsylvania railroad tc
prevent grade crossing accidents, post
cards have been mailed through the
state Highway Commissioners office
90 those owners Of the "a vehicles who
live In Pennsylvania After giving the
place, date and hour of the observa-
ton, the postcard reads:
"Not In a spirit of criticism, but rath'
cr with the view of conserving LIE
il Is earnestly requested that you
nnproach grade crossings with cal
under control and look in both direc'
tinns before crossing the tracks. This
simple precaution. IL practiced by all
would save hundreds of lives in th'
United states every year" The re
verse side Of the card shows loco
motive running down an automooll
un grade crossing. Underneath Tn
plcture is the inscription: 1000 deaths
and injuries yearly at railroad grad
lrnaslngs in the United States.
A supply OF these safety first
cards has been distributed TO each di
Vlelanai superintendent on the Penn
a,iVanin system for use by persons
designated 20 observe careless au
tumnhilc drivers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11

Read the classified news. too.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11

old and new members; committee of
arrangements in auditorium, to ar
range reserved sections for various
groups, composed of Philip Hortz,
Thomas McKelvey, Walter Fitzsim-
mons, John z. Griffith, l.. E. Welch;
committee for ushers; John p. Grant
and s. j. Christy, Miss Ruth Il.
storms and Mrs. Anna Stanton have
charge of the music.
John p. Nields, chairman, will pre-
side and Mayor Leroy Harvey has
consented to be present and deliver
n message. All efforts are being made
to make this the largest inter-neigh-
borhood rally that has ever been held
in Wilmington
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
]. w. Cartcr's Funeral.

Funeral services for John w. Carter
Of 704 King street who died on sun
day night, will be held at o'clock
Thursday afternoon at Chambers
parlors. Burial will be made in Red
Clay Creek cemetery. Until five years
ago Mr.. Carter was a resident of
Talleyville. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Susan Carter and four chill
dren, John c., and Elwood Carter, Mrs.
Eta Chandler and Mrs. Lillian Rafas.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
A Big Special
We place sale Wednesday a big counter-full
of Mems Heavy Wool Underwear,
at S1.50 per garment

Priced formerly at $50 and $50 each.
Shirt Sizes 81 to so. Drawer sizes, 80 to so.
Your opportunity to stock up in good underwear at
bargain prices.
Mems light weight ribbed wool mixed Union Suits, fine
and soft; splendid value; Saturday .......... $500
Mems medium and heavy weight Shirts and Drawers.
and gray; spring needle glove fitting; special Satur
day Observation-Disclosures. CSC
Mems Gray Flannel Top Shirts, big full cu splenddy
Mems best quality Percae Dress Shirts new Fall pat
terms turnback cuffs special, Saturday ...... $150
We put sale Saturday Mems Silk Stripe Madras
Shirts former price, $500, for Saturdays selling ~ $500
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
Cigar Store TO Pass

Another landmark of Old Whining
ton is about to pass away Jack 5
Cigar Shop is no more. For a quarter
of a century at the southwest corner
of Ninth and Market streets, where
its open fire radiated good cheer dur
ing the winter months, where it was
the resort Of chess and checker ex-
perts, It did not long survive the re-
moval, year ago, to Ninth and Ship
ley. Miss Clara Jack will open a wool
shop shortly, in the same location.
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senal boys in their sudden alarm ran
away, leaving their guns. The great
er part, however, stood their ground
and fired such q continued volley into
! the approaching party, not having to
stop and reload because as their
charges were exhausted they threw
aside their own guns and picked up
those abandoned by the fleeing ca
! dets, that the Federals retreated
turning into the White Plains road
and were soon out of sight. giving up
their plan Of burning the bridge.
They left behind them one man
badly wounded. who would have been
dispatched by the maddened boys ex-
cept that some of the women Of the
community came upon the scene
begging for his life. One of them
Mrs. Moore, took him into her home,
where he was carefully nursed until
he was able to be carried to hos
pital in Greenville.
Among the Confederate party was
a young man named Paul Allen, a
CharlestOnian. who il is said, fired
the first shot at the Star Of the West
having been Citadel cadet at the
time, and, who just to complete his
record, in a satisfactory manner. fired
the last shot at the retreating Fed
eral cavalry in the final skirmish on
the lonely road away off in Anderson
county, ending all he had begun. one
Of the greatest wars in all history
The following boys, who were or
have been citizens OF Anderson coun-
ty took part in this final skirmish:
James l.. Dean. d s. Mccullough,
F. 4. SilcoX, J. p. Lewis, G.. W.
Sullivan, and E. a. Smyth. The last
three named are still living.
In this skirnnish James Spearman,
Of New berry, was slightly wounded in
the hand by a slug fired from a shot
gun in the hands Of negro man who
was plotting the Yankees.
The Monaghan cotton mill, at
Greenville, now occupies the spot
where the old armory stood The
skirmish spoken of above was be-
tween the old residence of Mr.. Will
liam Long and the John King place.
about two miles out from Piedmont.
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STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION NEXT WEEK

Reports received from all over the
State, it is said, point to a record
breaking attendance at the State
Sunday School Association Conven-
tion at Winthrop College, Rock Hill,
June s, 9, 10.
1t is said that the program is the
strongest and most attractive in the
history of the organization, and with
the added attractiveness of Winthrop
College as the place of meeting, the
attendance is expected to go beyond
all previous records.
A thorough organization has been
perfected by the Convention Promo
ton committee in nearly every county
in the State and hundreds of men and
women are busy working up a large
delegation from their respective COM
munities.
Especial attention is called to the
fact that the special railroad rates
OF one and half fare for the round
trip are on the certificate plan, con-
ditional upon $50 certificates being
presented for signature at the con-
vcntion: consequently everyone COM
ing 20 the convention is urged to get
his certificate when he buys his ticket
as he cannot otherwise get the benefit
of half fare returning.
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NORTH EDISTO, 81.

We have just closed a very sue
cessful term of seven months at 81.
The community seems to realize the
Importance of a good school which
the yearly enrolment and average
will show, enrolment being 121 and
an average of 6S plus.
The following names appear on the
seventh months honor roll:
First grade-Frankie Craft
Schoenberg Padgett.
Advanced first grade.-Melton JEFF
coat, Doris Kirkland, Leola Spires,
Freddie Craft, Thelma Brown, Legare
Peel Sammie Williamson, Carlisle
Sturkie, Daniel Jefcoat.
Second grade.-Marion Sturkie'
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SOUTH CAROLINA RANKS
FOURTH NUMBER BLIND

Atlanta, Ga, May 13.-In the State
of South Carolina live 11O1 Of the
57,212 blind people of the United
States. according to figures given nut
by the Southern Headquarters Of th>
Committee for Lighthouses for III.
Blind here today. South Caroli.i.
ranks twenty-fourth among the A.
states listed according to blind per
sons per 100000 population and
the above number. 2S6 are white an
GA negroes; $50 of the whites are
native born and foreign born. TIL.
statistics show that there are now 8:
blind persons being cared Cor III
South Carolina Institutions.
The Committee for Lighthouses 70.
the Blind Of which President Warren
G.. Harding is honorary chairman, wa
founded in New York Is years ago
by Miss Winitred Holt. Several
Lighthouses" as they are called.
places Of instruction for blind persons
to enable them to become self-sup-
porting and to provide broader. and
more remunerative fields Of labor
were 'esta blished at that time under
Miss Hollis direction. They proved
so successful that now lighthouses
fo1, Two,
Plans are now under way for extend
ing the United States so that blind
people everywhere will be assisted.
Sponsored and supported by some Of
the greatest national lights in finance,
industry and politics. the Committee
is about to launch an American APP
peal for $2,000,00o with which ~
broaden and extend the scope of its
work at home. Contributions may
be addressed to Lewis l.. Clarke,
Treasurer Committee for Lighthouses
for the Blind. III East Fifty-ninth
Street, New York City.
Among other interesting data con-
tanned in the Committees statement
regarding the blind is the fact that
Of o9.o42 cases investigated in this
country, 1900 of that number were
born without si@ht and of these. 10a
were tho offspring of parents who
welded first cousins. or the total
! blind population in America. 1916
are earning their own living: G1S3
are white and 1913 negroes. The
above figures include all sigh tless
persons actually making their OWN
way independent O! others. whose vo-
!! cations vary from that Of agricul-
tUraliSt to store clerk and clergyman.
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH
CAROLINA
Entrance Examinations

Entrance examinations to the Uni
yersity of South Carolina will be held
by the County superintendent of Ed
sucation at the County Court House
Friday, July 8, 1921, at a. m.
The University offers varied cours-
ses Of study in science, literature, his
tory, law and business. The expenses
are moderate and many opportuni-
ties for self-support are afforded.
Scholarships are available. Military
training is compulsory for Fresh
hen' and sophomores, Reserve OFF,
seers' Training Corps.
l For full particulars write to
PRESIDENT w. S. CURRELL,
University Of South Carolina =.
s3tc Columbia, S. G.
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DOTS FROM STYX.

The farmers of this section seem
to be busy fighting General Green
since the rain.
The union meeting which met at
Congaree last Saturday was enjoyed
by all present. Misses Rosalee and
Roberta Williams Of Swansea attend
ed the union meeting.
Miss Florrie Wilson Of Columbia
attended the union meeting. .'
Nh J. Redmond Lucas and wife Of
Wagner spent last Saturday and
Sunday with his father and mother,
Rev. Leroy Lucas and wife.
Messrs. Alton KyZer and Enoch
Spires were out riding last Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Matte Wilson of Columbia
spent last Saturday night with her
fothei. and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fl. r. Goodwin.
We are sorry to hear Of Rev. Leroy
Lucas son, Talmage, being in the
hospital, but glad he is getting on
nicely.
Rose Dreams.
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CITATION NOTICE.

State of South Carolina, County OF
Lexington.-By George S. Drafts,
esquire. probate judge.
Whereas. Frank Farrell made suit
to me, to grant him Letters of Ad-
ministration of the Estate of and
effects of Lizzie Strickland.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and Creditors of the said Lizzie
Strickland. deceased, that they be and
apDear, before. me, in the Court Of
Probate. to be held at Lexington, G..
H., S. c.. on 18th day June. 1921,
next, after publication hereof at IL
O'Clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why. the
said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my Hand, this 2Sth
day OF May, Ammo Domini, 1921.
GEO. S. DRAFTS O.. s.
Probate Judge Lexington Co., S. {.
Published on the lst day OF June.
1921. in the Lexington paper. {"
weeks.
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The Home Of the Soul.

In olden times, it was believed that
the seat of the soul was the stomach,
most likely for the reason that a man
is never so completely used up as
when his stomach is out of order. For
the cure of ordinary stomach troubles
there is nothing quite so prompt and
satisfactory as Chamberlains Tab
lets. They strengthen the stomach
and enable it to perform it's functions
naturally. Give them a trial. They
only cost a quaretr.
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PELION NEWS. ROUTE ,

The farmers are busy fighting Mr..
Green.
Misses Virgie Lucas and Daisy
Wise and also Miss Ada Tindal Vis-
tied Miss Irene Laird Sunday.
Miss Virgie Lucas spent the week
end with her sister, Miss Florence
Lucas. 49,. -..> :.
Miss Lessie Mae Laird and Miss
Annie Lucas. won the prize at. Central
school district, No: SO, which closed
last Friday. ~ $ -: r-".
Mr.. Elvin Laird visited his grand
mother last Sunday.
Mr.. Isom Wise and family visited
at Mr.. l.. p. Laird's Sunday after
noon. '..''.'
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. 3. Laird dined
at Mr.. and Mrs. Gable sharp's Sun
day..
Miss Naomi Laird spent Saturday
eve ming with Miss Ada Tindal.
Mr.. Arthur Sharpe and family
spent Saturday night with his mother,
Mrs. l. A. Sharpe.
Mr.. Gary Lucas came over to see
Mr.. Roscoe Laird Sunday.
We are sorry to learn Of the death
Of Mr.. and Mrs. I. L. Gleaton's
baby that was buried at Kings Grove
church May Is.
Mr.. Milo and Marvin Hutto spent
Saturday night and Sunday with their
cousins, Mr.. Stancie and Russell Hut
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-01
LAST SHOTS OF THE WAR

The War Between the States began
and ended in South Carolina. His
torians tell us about the Citadel ca
diets firing upon the Star of the West
as she steamed into Charleston har-
Dor, April -, 1851, bringing supplies
OF war to the Federal garrison at
Fort Sumter, writes Mrs. j. Il. VAN
diver in the Greenville News. They
also tell of later attempts upon Char
lesion from the sea, and Of the gall
liant defense, but no history has told
Of the last shot fired in the war, be-
cause 1t took place away off from the
seat of war in a section which,
though it sent many soldiers to the
front, had escaped the actual fight
ing.
It was in Anderson county on the
first day of May, 1865. A body of Ar
senal cadets commanded by Col.
Thomas had been defending some
Notifications above Greenville, and
there was in Greenville a military
company which had been organized
to guard life and property. Capt. A.
d. Hoke, of the Butler Guards, its
captain. DR.. John 4. Broadus, after
ward a prominent Baptist preacher,
and W. +. Price. a member of the
South Carolina Legislature. were its
lieutenants.
Mr.. Price had opened the State
Armory in C;reenville and equipped
the company with arms. On account
Of this act, which might bring down
vengeance on his head, Mr.. Price,
at .'c approach Of a Federal COM
pany from North Carolina, left the
city, accompanied by small party of
civilians, all armed. They soon over
took the Arsenal company, which was
also retreating before the advancing
enemy and the two united. They
travelled the highway between Green
Vile and Anderson. They camped
near the home Of Mr.. William E,
Long, northwest Of Piedmont and
stacked their arms near well and,
being very tired threw themselves
upon the ground to rest, many Of
them falling asleep at once.
Coming from Pickens on that same
road was a party Of Yankee cavalry
on it's way to destroy bridge over
the Saluda river just below Piedmont,
also in search of horses. Fearing no
danger they came yelling and firing
pistols, awakening the sleeping Con-
federates. y few of the younger Ar
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AuCK'S FERRY NEWS.

Miss Katie Hendrix is very i'll at
this writing. we hope for her 4
speedy .recevefy.~--'
Mrs. Nj. C.. Amick is confined to her
bed. We hope that she will soon De
out again. >.-.
-. We are glad to know that Mrs. VIC
tor Shealy, who had been confined TO
her bed, is improving.
Mr.. ,Heber An1ick is very SICK at
this writing. We hope to see him out
soon again. .-..s..
Mr.. J. F. Amick, wife and little
daughter, Louise, visited Mr.. B. E.
Amick and family last Sunday.
Mr.. J. W. Shirley and family spent
last Sunday evening with Mr.. B. T.
Bowens and family.
Mr.. r. E. Amick and family Wis
tied Mr.. D. D. Anick and family
last Sunday evening.
Mr.. James Hylcr and family visit
ed Mr.. B. T. Bowens and family last
Sunday.
Mr.. W. c. .Koon and. family spent
last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Vic
tor Shealy.
Mrs. Lizzie Swygert spent last Sun
day with; Mr.. W..-P. Mills and child
rem. s.;1f =
Miss Lizzie Mills spent last Satur-
day night and Sunday with her friend
Miss Grace Amick.
Mrs. Oracle shealy and daughter,
sallie, spent last Sunday with Mr..
r. Z. Amick and family.
Misses gIayburn and Kenneth
Amick visited friends in, the Piney
Woods section last Sunday evening.
BLACK EYES.
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CANDY SPECIAL.

Rose Garden Assorted Chocolates,
high grade confection, received
fresh by Express, soc the pound. We
also have Nunnally's-the Candy of
the South, Blocks Aristocrat fine
candies in variety Of sizes and
prices, all at pre-war OF reduced
prices-Take Her" package
"She" will like it.
The Best Coca-Cola made, the gen.
uine &C. at The ReXall Fountain.
HARMON DRUG CO.,
Lexington, S. G.
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Melveria Jefcot, John Pool.
Third grade.-Jettie kirkland, Eve
lyn Sturkie.
Fourth Grade-Cecil Jefcoat, Ray
mond Kirkland. Jennie Lee Pool.
Fifth grade.-Carlisle Reed. Isaac
Kirkland, Eunice Owens. Leila May
King, Estelle Williamson.
Sixth grade.-Everett Jefcoat,
Jack Flake, Carol Kennedy, Iva
Craft, Linda Craft. Mary J. Jefcoat,
Clara Frick, Lucille Spires. H. H.
Schoenberg.
Closing Program.
Innovation.
Vacation song by school.
Telling goodbye. %by two girls.
Overall drill, by 16 very small boys.
Dreadful boys by 6 girls and two
boys.
Paper OF Pins. by Evelyn Sturkie
and Edmund McIver.
April Fool Joke. BY group OF boys.
May Day Song. BY group.
Feminine Bravery. BY group Of
girls and Isaac kirkland.
Josiah's Courtship. BY Ira Craft.
Everett Jefcoat, Carl Jefcoat.
Minstrel. By boys and girls.
Making a Visit. By Jim Lee Pool.
Iva Craft and Estelle Williamson.
Winding a May-Pole. BY % small
girls.
Pantomime (Old Folks at Homc).
By Clara Frick, Lucille Spires. Mary
Jefcoat and Ira Craft:
The Making of the Flag. By group.
June song by all.
The May Pole, pantomlme ana
Making the Flag eac hclosed with an
effective tableau using red lights.
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Thought He Was "JoShed"

When Prof. Sir Walter Raleigh
was asked to lecture at Princeton Col
lege recently, Prof. Root went down
to the station to meet the distin-
guished visitor Prof. Root did not
know Prof. Raleish, but walking up
to a man he thought looked like him
he said: Il beg your pardon, but am
I addressing Sir Walter Raleigh?''
The man looked at him for a mo-
ment and, thinking he must he crazy
replied:
NO. 1 am Christopher Columbus
Walter Raleigh is in the smoking
room with Queen Elizabeth"
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SHARPE'S HILL DOTS.
We are having, much warm weather
these dayssaadsthe farmers are nearl.

We are having much warm weather
these dayssandsthe farmers are nearly
through cutting their grain. ~ -.,. -.
Miss Berrtfe Spires and Miss
Beatrice Barefoot visited Miss Ear
lire and ethel Rishi " asturday after
noon.
{ Mrs. W. n. Spires Of the Edmund
section spent Saturday night with her
mother-in-iaw, Mrs. Rachel Spires.
Mr.. and Mrs; H. L. Lucas and
also Mrs Alice Barefoot paid a short
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
s. L. Rish Sunday afternoon
81 Miss Leila and Myrtle Sharpe and
also Beatrice Barefoot spent the day
with Misses Erline and Ethel Rish,
May %.
Mrs. O. J. Rikard and Mrs. G.
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One Way to Learn.

How do you get along with Mr..
Grumpson?"
We'll, I've been acquainted with
him for some time, but I don't know
yet whether he is a superficial crouch
or a confirmed misanthrope."
How do you propose to find out?"
''l've invited him to join me in a
game Of golf with nothing in my
locker"
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GO TO THE RESCUE
Don't Wait 't:i It's Too I.att-I;Ol-
low the Example OF Lexington
Citizen.

Rescue the itching back.
If it keeps on aching. trouble !l"y
come.
Often il indicates kidney weakness.
II you neglect the Kidneys warn
ing.
Look ont for urinary disorders.
This Lexington citizen will show
YOU how to go to the rescue.
Mrs f. y. Sox. farmer. General
Delivery. says: several years ago
was IN u pitiful condition, caused by
kidney complaint My kidneys both
cred ne q great deal and l suffered
with backarhe. [ couldn't bend over,
my back was so painful and my kid
neys bothered me nearly as much.
Doan's Kidney Pills, which i secured
because Of the recommendation Of a
friend. gave me great relief and two
boxes made me feel fine
Price 60c. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-set
Doan'S Kidney Piils-the same that
Mrs. SOX had. Foster Milburn co..
Mfrs. buffalo. y. y.