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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-12-20
MURPHY DOES NOT
WANT PARDON
PARDON BOARD HAS PETITION
TO RELEASE LIFE-TERMER
Murphy Denies Guilt of Murder of
Orangeburg Treasurer in
i. 1894

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Columbia Record.
Dan Murphey doesn't want a par
don.
The Old Man of the State Peniten-
tiary, with tear in his voice, told
attorneys, interested in his case,
Thursday morning that he appreciated
the effort made to have him pardoned
but he didn't want it.
81 have been in this prison for a
quarter of century; the world is so
years ahead of me; it is better for me
that live and die here.
"The pardoning power of govern
ors has made penitentiary corner
stone Of me, leaving Old Dan as the
one white man to live in this states
baatile for all these years. now
propose to die right here.
''I'm happy; l have made my little
store; ! have some friends here;
Colonel Sanders is my friend, and
other members of the guard are my
friends, too. l like them and will
remain right here. What would | do
if l left?"
These words were spoken by the
aged man of the cage on the eve of
the pardon boards meeting to con-
slider petition for his release. The
pardon board met at noon in the cap
itol, and the petition for Dan Muir
phys pardon was presented, signed by
many of the best citizens of Orange
burg county. Included in the list of
signatures were the names Of the on
Iy living members of the jury which
convicted h..m, FIVE in number. The
trial judge and the. other jurors are
all dead.
Dan Murphey was convicted in
1894 for the murder of Robert Copes,
county. It was alleged that Dan
who was treasurer of Orangeburg
county. 1t was alleged that Dan Muir
rhey held him up and robbed him and
rotbed him and then killed him, when
he was on tax collecting tour. Dan
was sent up for life. He escaped and
went to the PHILIPPINES, where he
served a term in the United States
cavalry. Later he came back and was
arrested in Georgia, and brought to
Columbia again.
81 didn't kill Mr. Ccpes," Dan told
his attorneys Thursday. Il was in
Georgia at that time. When I was
tried they made me take lawyer
who would not let me testify. / was
convicted and sent up. But I'm not
guilty."
Dan is an old man and he is not up
on the ways of the outside world.
''The best part of my life has been
spent in prison. I've made my life
here, and I've learned to be happy
here, and l better stay" So he told
his attorneys Thursday.
Dan became famous man few
months ago when The Columbia Rec
ord and the Imperial theatre arrang-
ed with Col. Sanders, superintendent
of the penitentiary to have the old
man see a moving picture, the first he
had ever seer. He was driven to the
theatre in Colonel Sanders automo-
bile, the first time he had ever ridden
in ar automobile. He was wonder
struck at the marvellous development
of the age, since he entered the pris-
on a quarter of century before.
"Ain't it grand" he calculated.
Dan has a wife living in Georgia,
vi L his son, who has O. family, and
he is man of good standing. Dan
is merchant. He operates store
in the penitentiary, where he sells
drinks and nick-nacks. He earns a
pretty good living, more than he
needs, for his expenses are paid by
the state.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-12-20
POMARIA SCHOOL WILL
HAVE CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
Woodmen of World Elect Officers
New Buildings.-New Minister.
Ginning Cotton

Pomaria, Dec. 1S.-The Pomaria
school will have Christmas exercises
with a Christmas tree at the school on
Thursday night beginning at 7:3O, to
which the public is cordially invited.
The program is as follows:
/. Greeting, Robert Worley.
2. Song, "Jacky Frost" first and
second grades.
3. Monologue, Mary Rebecca setz-
ler.
4. Play, "Unexpected Company,
nine children.
5. Recitation, Curious Little Ted, !"
Deaman Pinner.
6. Song, "The Bell Song" twelve
children.
7. Play, Christmas at Holly Farm. -
8. A christmas Crazy" Class, sew
e2 children.
9. Song, Silent Night, high school.
10. Monologue, 'Ted Goes Christ
mas Shopping" Louis Aull.
II. Play, "The Coming of Santa
Claus" sixteen children.
12. A Wish For You, by twelve
small children.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-12-20
HIGHWAY BATTLE
COSTS ONE LIFE
MARTIN OF LAUR-
EMS DIES OF WOUND
Two Young White Men Surrender
Later and Are Brought to
Pcnitentiary
The State.

Inc state.
Laurens, Dec. 15.-After remain
ing in the county jail few hours,
Monroe Willard and Luther Timmcns,
two Clinton men who are charged
with killing Policeman Hosea Martin
of Laurens last night in a battle with
officers, were taken by the sheriff this
afternoon to the state penlteAtlary
as precautionary measure.
Coroner R. R. Owings held the in
quest today and the jury returned a
verdict charging Willard and Tim
mons with the death of Officer Martin.
The tragedy occurred near LISBON
church, six miles south Of Laarens,
shortly before midnight. The Clinton
, men, it is alleged, We're carrying a
load Of whiskey from the upper part
Of the state, having been suspected
earlier in the evening by Rural Off
Ger Owens, who was on the watchout
for them in the Gray Court section.
The men eluded him, however, and
the officer telephored Chief Crews
to get other officers and assist IN IN
, terpreting the alleged whiskey run
rers before they got to Clinton. With
Policemen Martin and Rural Police
man Abrams, Chief Crews drove at
; once to Clinton, thence back toward
Lisbon. Here his party was joined
bv officer Owens and other officers.
At about this time the anticipated
car hove in sight. Policemen Crews
and Martin alghted, Martin stepping
out ahead and called the men to hold
up. AS he advanced to the side Of
the car he was fired upon from the
automobile and Immediately sank to
his knees mortaIly shot in the left
side. He opened fire in return, as
did Chief Crews and Policeman Wham
and there was a general exchange OF
shots as Willard and Timmons sped
away, making their escape without
being hit, though their car was pune
tured with bullets from the raidiHg
party.
Officer Owens and other officers gave
pursuit while Chief Crews and others
placed the wounded officer in their car
and rushed him to Clinton. Martin
died, however, on the way just as the
party was driving into Clinton. Offic-
ers following Willard and Timmons
found ten gallon keg of whiskey in
the wake of the fleeing machine, but
failed to overtake the fugitives. The
Willard car was found at a Clinton
garage and at S o'clock this morning
the two men surrendered to Sheriff
Reid, who had gone to Clinton during
the night to assist in apprehending
the alleged whiskey runners. They
were brought to the county jail.
Willard and Tin1mons are young
men. Policeman Martin, native of
Young's township, had been on city
police force here for two years and
was a fine officer. Six small children
survive him, his wife having died only
a few months ago.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-12-20

and does not otherwise mOCl1y the
ten-year holiday in naval building.
In place of the Mutsu, Japan will
scrap the old dreadnaught Setsu and
build no capital ships thereafter for
ten years. In place of the Colorado
and Washington, the United States
will scrap the North Dakota and the
Delaware when the new ships are fin
ished few months hence. When
Great Britain completes her two new
$1,000 tonners, about three years
hence, she will send to the scrap heap
four old dreadnaughts that played a
part in the great war. They are the
King George V, the Ajax and the Cen
turian, all of the same type, and the
wartime-completed Erin, sister ship
to the Queen Elizabeth.
One other change in the original
American proposal is made under the
revised plan. The maximum tonnage
displacement of future capital ships is
fixed at $1,000 tons, American meas
urement, instead Of $4,000 tons. 1t
is understood this change was made
to meet the Britt practice of equip
ping capital ships with anti-submarine
coat Sblisters" evolved during the
war. These outside air compartments
along the ships hull add to the ships
weight.
1t is understood also that Great
Britain's election of the two new bat
tleship program was the last step nee
essary to reaching the three power un-
derstanding. The alternative was
British construction Of two $4,000
ton superHoods, a type of vessel not
now existing and which neither Ameri
can nor japanese naval opinion fav-
ored in tie program for fleet reduc-
ton.
Element of Pride
Great stress was laid tonight by Of
fetal spokesmen on the fact that con-
ferees of the three powers had met
throughout the negotiations in the
most consiliatory, spirit and had exhsh-
tied every desire to deal fairly with
each other in arriving at naval un-
destanding. Realization by American
and British officials of the strong ele-
ment of national pride which prompt
ed Japan to ask retention of the Nut
su was said to have gone long way
toward the successful negotiations of
the understanding. It was plainly
seen that the British and Japanese
members of the committee Of Is were
strongly hopeful that similar spirit
of accommodation and understanding
would be encountered in threshing
out the places of France and Italy in
the new naval scheme of things. Dis
cussion of that phase of the problem
has been impossible, it has been re-
peatedly pointed out officially, pend
ing the three power understanding.
The question of naval ratios for
France and Italy naturally takes pre-
cedence over other naval matters still
to be determined. Beyond it hes,
however, the problems Of submarines,
which Great Britain will raise as an
issue of world naval policy; appor-
tionment of aircraft carrier tonnage,
in which Japan has indicated intense
interest; determination of methods
for scrapping 6S capital ships of the
three powers, aggregating 1861, ,643
tons; proportionate allowances for 9th
err auxiliary craft; decision as to i'm
itation of merchantmen for war use;
and other less important elements of
the limitation plan.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-12-20

Laurens officers reached the peni-
tentiary around 5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon with Luther Timmons and
Monroe Willard, the two men charged
with the murder of Police Officer
Hosea Martin Wednesday night. The
two men will be held for safekeeping.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-12-20

There will be a Christmas enter
tainment at St. Lukes school Friday
night, December %.
The program will begin promptly a.
s o'clock. No admission VII be
charged
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-12-20
Meeting of Improvement Association

1tGCSI1I5 OF -111
The School Improvement associa-
ton and Demonstration club Of Mt.
Bethel Garmany held its regular
monthly meeting on Friday, Decem-
Der Sth, with Mrs. J. E. Sease. Eight
members were present.
Punch work was demonstrated and
the cooperative market was discussed.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Chas. Ruff the second Friday in
February.
Mrs. Wilson Brown, Pres.
Mrs. Jas. Sease, Sec.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-12-20

Ms. r. Z. Wright and Mr.. I. +.
WRIGHT motored to Columbia On We'd
nesday for the day.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-12-20
Naval Holiday Sure

Apparently the naval holiday is a
settled issue, so far as the three ma
jority powers are able to determine
it. Necessity for continuing some cap
ital shipbuilding for economic and en-
gineering reasons was one of the first
objections advanced in British circles
to the original American proposal.
Announcement to the committee said
in that connection:
''The naval holiday Of ten years,
with respect to capital ships as origi-
nally proposed by the American gov
ernment, is to be maintained except
for permission to construct ships as
above stated"
This was construed as meaning that
Great Britain's necessity with relation
to tapering off in naval construction
work rather than hating all conscr2c-
ton abruptly had been met through
the addition of two new superdread-
naughts.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-12-20

9. Song, Silent Night, high school.
10. Monologue, "Ted Goes Christ
mas Shopping" Louis Aull.
II. Play, "The Coming of Santa
Claus" sixteen children.
12. A Wish For You, by twelve
small children.
Pomaria, Dec. 19.-MrM. Jas. P.
Settler has had nice new residence
built or "rest' stree. and Mr.. Swat
ford, a lumherman, has rented it and
has already moved into it.
Mrs. Catran of Peak is having a
new bungalow erected on the same
street and will move here as soon as
it is finished. Mr.. C. L. Graham has
the building we'll under way and is
pushing the work along.
The Pomaria Minstrel show which
has been On the road for several plays
is at home now and will show in New
berry county this week. They are
showing Cor the benefit Of schools in
this county ard will arrange with any
school Improvement association in the
county by writing ,Ir. John D. Weda-
man, manager.
Several homes ard the bank and
the Pomaria Drug company have been
Frightened with new paint which
makes their appearance better.
The Woodmen of the Void at It's
last regular meeting elected tne fol-
lowing officers to serve another year:
DR.. Roy J. Johnson, C. c.; Herbert
W. Lominack, banker; Thos. A. Setz-
Ter, A. L.; Jas L. Graham, escort;
Jas. P. Settler, clerk; L. A. Shelley,
watchman; C. C. Lominack, sentinel;
DR.. z. F. Pinner, camp physician; En-
A. Ii Aull, master of ceremonies; En-
nest S. Shelley, manager. All the
newly elected officers will be installed
the first meeting night in 1922, Jan.
4th. The camp is growing steadily
along and new members are being
added. A degree team has been re-
Gently organized and put to working
and will be ready to visit other
camps shortly. A captain will be put
at the head of them on Wednes lay,
the 18th and they will drill into shape
very soon.
Quite a number Of cars of billie
kins" for pulpwood to make paper are
being shipped from here this week.
Also lumber and cedar posts and
cord wood and all this makes Poma-
ria very much alive.
Mr.. A. H. Shelley has been run
ming his gins here and last Tuesday ne
ginned several nice bales of long sta
pie cotton for the farmers in this sec
ton.
The Pomaria high school will give
a Christmas tree here in the school
house before dismissing for the holl-
days. The program will be published
later.
The Rev. Merritt, the new Metho-
dist preacher of the Broad River cir
cult has bought Ford car to make
his appointments. Chaplin and Capers
Chapel have been added to his charge
and he now has five churches to serve.
A large crowd from here attended
Mr.. J. T. Kinard's funeral at St. PauIs
on Monday The Woodmen Of the
World took part in the burial SER
vices. All stores and the bank were
closed.
Dr.. /. 3. Folk who died IN Colum-
hia Sunc:1% was brother of Mrs. El-
Ia Bedcnbaugh Of KILLERS, and he
spent his boyhood here near Pomarla
and still held his membership at Beth |
.ehen +. L. church rear here of which !
Rev. II. 4. Kisler i; pastor.
--.En.---
Ms. r. r. Wright and Mr.. Z. +. |
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16

Alice Lingle delightfully."- entertained a
number OF her little friends at her
home. 1925 South Union avenue. Sat-
urday afternoon, in commemoration of
her ninth birthday anniversary. Dainty
refreshments were served and chill
dren's games. parlor diversions. music
and other enjoyable FEATURES enlivened
the occasion. Those present were
Louise Briggs, Lora Briggs, Elsie
Briggs. Mary Alice Lockhart, James
Lockhart, Tom Allen Martin, Roberta
Martin, Lucille Rankin. Anna Tom
sick. Mary Tomsick. Marjory Tomsick
Josephone Tomsick and Mack Edward
Towna.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16
|, H A. SMITH for first class carpet
cleaning. a21 E 5th. Phone AlW.

h A. SMITH TOT IIrSt ClbsS - W.
cleaning, 321 E 5th. Phone SAW.
Ford tourings from ;155 to 500. at
the Overland Garage.
DAUHGTER MARRIES.-Mr. and
Mrs Amos McCurry announce the mar
riagy of their daughter, Hazel Edna to
Mr. Herman Cathcart, of Scottsburg.
Indiana, October Z at the home of Rev
Kreuger. Mrs. Cathcart was a student
Of Central High school and also OF The
American Business college Mr.. and
Mrs. Cathcart will make Pueblo their
home for the present time.
SECTION TWO, of the Ladies Aid
society of the St. Pauls NJ E church
win give a cafeteria dinner in the
basement of the church Thursday even
ing. The public is invited.
Let US make your buttonholcs.
We have the only Perfect Buttonhoie
machine in Colorado. Tho Pueblo
Clothing Manufacturing Co. Labor
Temple Corner.
IF YOU have n last years hat you
want rebuilt into nifty fall style
take it to Mrs. Theo. G. Cramers
Home Millinery Paflor," 71S Grand
avenue. Mrs. Cramer is an artistic
milliner and her prices will be found
very reasonable.
Efficient watch repairing at Klein',.
Crystal cup coffee. Phone se4.
IN DIVORCE COURT-Laura G.
Romero was yesterday given a final
decree of divorce from Edward Rom
GRO. on the ground of cruelty: they
we're married in the city OF Denver.
December "a, 1919.
TYPEWRITER to rent: special
rates TO students. Phone es97-J.
HOMPIKT. freshest, rarest. fairest
Five cents per roll for kodak de-
veloping. All work guaranteed Quick
service. Elite Studio. Masonic Bldg.
CRITICALLY S1CK.-Mrs. Harry
Cochell. lady long resident of Pu-
eblo and whose friends here are legion.
Is reported critically sick at the Coch-
ell farm six miles east of this city So
serious IL the lady's condition that at
tending physicians despair of her ulti-
mate recovery.
Where you going Thursday night
Rastus?"
Use going to the Yoesman a1T Coun-
try Store and Barn Dance"
Everybody will have big time.
Re sure and wear your farmer clothes.
Hoetensc Bowlds
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16
CITY BRIEFS
HoMPIRT FLOWERS FOR
LOYAL PUEBLOANs- The Pueblo
Floral Co. 523 n. Main 81

HOMPIKT FLOWERS FOR
LOYAL PUEBLOANs- The Pueblo
Floral Co. 523 " Main 81
RALLY DAY at the First Baptist
church Sunday morning e:4a. Mrs.
F'iiomena Des Jardens Will sing. .
Lord Be Merciful.' by Bartlett. Violin
obligato. Miss Ella Hughes, Mr.
Charles Krcbs at the organ. This mum
ber being furnished by the Scott school
of music.
Watch repairing. klein's. 2ls N. ~
HAS MAIL-American Red Cross,
room 20 Court house, is holding mail
for Edward Stuart and Lindsey b
May.
SEEKS TRIPP.-The Fed Cross.
Room 220 Court House, is anxious for
information regarding John II. Tripp.
painter and machinisi.
FOR reasonable and beautiful mil
linery work. go to Mrs. Theo. c.
Cramer, 71S Grand avenue. MrA
Cramer makes a specially of remodel
Ing last years hats into clever fall
styles, and her work is always first
class.
Any information leading to the pre-
sent address of Miss Mabel Hampton
formerly of 1910 West St, Pueblo. will
be appreciated by Gilbert Travis.
Sorthdale. Colo.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16

met for consultation and discussion at
the office of tho county superintendent
of schools yesterday afternoon. and
seemed to very much enjoy the ses-
sion. These meetings VIII come semi
occasionally, as will others for teach
crs of other grades.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16
QUALITY GOALS
THE IRON CITY FUEL co.

40 S. Santa Fe. Phones 516-517.
Used Overland touring at a bar
gain. Overland Garage.
THE THURSDAY Afternoon club
WAS delightfully."- entertained by Mrs.
F. L. Stevenson on Thursday after
noon. Mrs l. W. King. one of the
members of the club was presented
with beautiful gift by the club as a
token of remembrance. Mr., and Mrs.
King expect to leave in the near future
for La Junta. Colo. where they win
make their home.
Have those excellent photos taken
today. Don't wait until the rush.
Elite Studio. Masonic Bldg.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16

DO YOU WANT a suit or an
overeoat made to your order? If
you do call At our store and let
rs take your measure. We have
500 samples Of the finest woolens
on earth to choose from, and the
suits we make FIT AND WEAR,
AND COST LESS MONEY. THE
WATKINS HAT CO., Corner Third
and Main.
ANNOUNCES cANDrDAcY.-H. s.
Ycagcr of the Yeager Coal company
has announced his candidacy for the
position OF water commissioner on the
south side.
ANNOUNCEMENT.- Kant Skorc
Piston company OF Cincinnati ohio.
recently signed the White Auto com
pany OF this city as their exclusive
service station and you are all cordial
ly invited to inspect this succe ssfuI al
loycd piston. Most successful light
weight. self adjusting piston on the
American market. Only one-half
thousandths clearance necessary. Guar
anteed to stop oil pumping and piston
slap.
SCHOOL BOYS AND GIELS-Uave
You called at seventh and Court TO
sec Tho Garrett Motor Company's
Contest Manager about that part OF
the Contest for prospective car pur-
chasers that will be of special inter-
est to you?
SURPRISE PARTy.-A surprise
party was given to Mrs. Cora Feur-
Neinc, 1890 East Sixth street by her
friends and neishbors last Wednesday
evening. The guests brought many
beautiful gifts OF cut glass
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16

WANT TO MAKE SOME MONEY?
To the party who will finance
good going honorable money making
business. will give a good share. a
good clean deal for the right party.
Do not carcAto deal with any but
honorable ps tics. Have no time 10
waste on sharks or triflcrs. Box KS,
Chieftain.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16

Dinner served to the Mems Club OF
the First Presbyterian Church Mon
day evening. October l7th. at $3.50. 10y
the October division.
Menu: Creamcd chicken, mashed
potatoes. Drowned sweet potatoes.
scalloped corn, celery. cranberry sauce.
Jelly, hot rolls and coffee fruit salad.
ice cream and cake. Price Joc. All
men especially invited and rcscrva-
tions phoned not later than noon
Monday. Cor. Court and 10th Street.
WILL PLAY BALL TO-DAY
The Butkovitch and Lithia teams will
play today starting at 2:So on Parks
field.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16
YEAGER COAL co.

THIRTY TEACHERS AT MEET
Thirty Pueblo county first. second
and third grade rural school teachers
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16

DEMURRER oVERRULED. Tho
suit OF Pollie Goldberg against Abe
and Sam Bernstein for a dissolution of
copartnsrship and an accounting. was
up in division A OF the district court
yesterday on a demurrer by defendants
which was overruled. Defendant was
given 10 days in which to plead.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16

READ THE GARRETT MOTOR
COMPANY'S Contest Announcement
in today's and last Sundays paper.
Call 249 for complete information.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16
aYDRo-sroNs HOMES. snon. sn.

FOR SALE-wheat. 32.15 per cwt.:
baled alfalfa, End cutting, 65c per bale
or $12 per ton; Srd cutting alfalfa. Toe
per bale and 3H per ton. 2ls W. Sec
ond. Phone 366.
pypTuDAY ANNIyEESAE Y.-Mary
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16

We carry the BEST line Of
HATS AND CAPS in Pueblo, and
we sell 'em for less money than
most people ask. Several new lines
for fall and winter just opened,
and they are beauties. Come in
and pick yours out. THE WAT
KlNS HAT co, Corner Of Third
and Main.
A bargain in 1920 Ford sedan with
startcr. Overland Garngo.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16

THE PRINTER made Taub Bros.
say in their advertisement Saturday
that Phoenix silk and wool hosiery was
being sold at S1.1o s1.45. $1.94 and 81. 25. .
when as matter OF fact the figures
should have read-31.1o. 3145, 31.9S and
s2.45. Not much difference perhaps.
but enough to be corrected.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16
FOR RENT

Furnished office in high class office
building. Phone 27s3-R.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16
NOTICE

The depositors of the Bank Of Pue-
bio are invited to be present at the
meeting that will be held at . D. m.
Sunday at Ill West 'B" Street top-
positc Union Depot)
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16
FRANKLIN rREss-rR1s1EHs-rHoNs Al

EYE EXAMINATIONS = Kletzky
eye examinations are scientific. skill
full and accurate. Each lens is exactly
ground TO the exact requirements of
each eye. Office, suite 31e Thatcher
Building. Phone is31-W.
REV. PORTER TO PREACH.-Rev.
John Porter viii preach at the Mesa
Presbyterian church today at II a. m.
and 1885 p. m. Rev. Porter is son
Of d. c. Porter of this city and has
lived here all his life.
CHISTMAS PRESENTS-The three
prizes offered by The Garrett Motor
Co. for prospects furnished during
their contest, Oct. Q to Dec. 20. will
help on the Christmas shopping. Phone
249 for details of contest
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-16

An-Stecl Safes and Cabincta The
Best. O'Brien Printing Co.