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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14
THE week visiting friends.

this week visiting friends.
Mr.. ULYSSES Adams, who has
beer confined to his room for sever
al weeks Is able to be out again
to the delight Of his many friends.
Mrs. Alice Woods, 2501 South
Preston, who was stricken with a
slight stroke OF paralysis few
weeks ago is doing nicely at this
writing. We wish for her rapid
recovery.
Rev. T. c. Cunningham. Selma,
Ala, passed through the city en-
route to Ell. Paso. to begin work
as Pastor for Phillips Chapel A. M.
=. church.
Prof. ]. N. Erwin. president of
Jarvis Christian Institute. was a
pleasant visitor at the Express Of
flee this week. Prof. Erwin paid
for one years subscription to the
Express.
lfrs. r. G. Smith of Waco, Mrs.
Jeanette Howard of Los Angeles,
Cal, and Mrs. Chas. Norris of this
city, were callers at the Express
office Monday.
Mrs. Callie Dickinson was called
to Austin on account of the Sc
rious Illness of her father.
Mr.. w. M. Harper, Of Okmulgee,
Okla, who has been visiting his
son, d. H. Harper and family, 2815
State street, has returned to his
home.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14
X. d. KING, FORMALLY OF Dali
LAS, BURIED IN LOS ANGELES.

Impressive funeral services for
the late r. d. King were held. in
Roberts Funeral Chapel on Saturday
at 2 o'clock. The Rev. A. Milton
Ward officiated, assisted by Rev.
]. G. Anderson and Chaplain Prio-
lean. Mrs. M. Jenkins sang very
touchingly mo Night There" and
members of the Eighth and Towne
Avenue African NJ. e. church choir
sang favorite hymns. A large gather
ing of friends, including members
of high rank in the Masonic Fra
ternity, crowded the chapel. The
casket rested in an embankment of
beautiful flowers. B. F. Talbot
Lodge No. of the f. & A. M. was
in charge of the body and conducted
the last sad rites,
Mr.. King had been sick for about
two months, but seemingly was much
lmprived; to the extent that he
rose daily and sat with the family
in the home; but ere the time came
for him to arise on Thursday morn
ing, Dec. %, he passed silently and
peacefully away seemingly without
a struggle, at his late home, 3434
Budlong Avenue.
Mr.. King was born in Mississippi,
reared in Bryan, Texas, and grad
uate of Prairie View Normal school.
He lived most of his life in Dallas,
Texas, from whence he came to this
city with his wife less than one
year ago. He was converted when a
boy and united with the A. M. E.
church where he held many impor-
tant positions, including his favorite
post in the choir. He was married
to Miss Ella Scott more than "a
years ago, and they lived happily
together until death did them part.
He was high Mason, an Odd Fell
low and a Knight of Pythias. He
was devout Christian and a low
ing and devoted husband, good
neighbor. consistent church mem
her and good citizen.
On coming to Los Angeles he un-
tied with Sth and Towne Avenue
church. He is survived by his Wild
ow, foster son. two brothers. three
sisters, other relatives and host
of friends who mourn their loss.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14
MRS. VIM. CASPER HONORS
SON WITH A SURPRISE BIRTH
DAY PARTY.

Last Thursday evening, Jan. S,
1922, about 40 young men ASSEMBLE
ed al the home of Mrs. w. M. Cas-
per, State street, at surprise birth
day party given in honor Of her
son, Mr.. James Casper. On return
ing home from work Mr.. Casper
was surprised to find the home
beautifully decorated and host Of
friends to greet him on his 22nd
birthday.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14

Among the many beautifully de-
corations, was a huge cake with
20 lighted candles representing his
age.
Mr.. Casper is vice-president Of the
J. G. Bass Undertaking Co., and
is making good After many
games were played the party was
served to the following menu: chick
en- friccasse on lettuce, hot rolls, hot
chocolate, celery, ice cream and
cake and cigars. Every body express
ed themselves as having enjoyed
the occasion.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14

Among the pleasant visitors to
Dallas and the Dallas Express, this
week was Mr.. Dudley Wright, form
erly of Paris, Texas, but now of
Omaha, Neb.
Mr.. Wright who left Texas about
twenty years ago is here visiting his
mother, who has been very i'll.
Mr.. Wright is member of the
Omaha Metropolitan Police force
and has been for the past four
years.
He reports conditions as being in
good condition in Omaha, and that
the Texans there are making good.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14
DIR. PINKsTON MOVES TO Dali
LAS.

Dallas is to have the services of
another very reputable physician
and surgeon in the person of DR..
l.. G.. Pinkston of Terrell. who is
moving to Dallas this week.
DR.. Pinkston will be associated
with DR.. w. r. Mcmillan and his
offices will be in the Mcmillan San
itarium, corner Hall and state SITS.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14
RECEIVERS ASKED FOR kU KLUX
KHAN.

Atlanta, Ca, Jan. 5.--A petition
asking receivers to take charge of
the "invisible empire" Knights of the
Ku Klux Khan, was filed in Fulton
County Superior Court by Henry b.
Terrell and ia members of he Khan.
The petition charged mismanage-
ment of funds and affairs of the or
ganization by imperial officers. II
alsa alleges an attempt by imperial
officers to Danish from membership
certain men who have Joined an in
now ruling the Klan's affairs.
Judge John t. Pendleton signed an
order setting Jan. 2S for nearing in
the petition and issued a temporary
Injunction restraining the imperial
Officers from usng any Of the Klan's
money for any except ordinary ex-
penses and also restraining them from
Withdrawing any memberships.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14

race consciousness through the world.
The most effective remedy is an
equitable system OF land tenure guar
anteeing to the native a stake in
the country. protection from eviction
by his own chief or local European
interest and a system of higher edu-
cation that provides something more
than the three RS.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14
EX-GOVERNOR BECKETT OF
S. C., DEAD.
lBy A. N. I'd

Raleigh, N. c., Jan. 12--Thomas
w. Beckett, former Governor of North
&C arolina. died at his home here last
"Wednesday, following paralytic
stroke. Governor Beckett was a
strong opponent OF lynehiug and was
active in inter-racial movements.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14
BRANCH Y. NJ. G. A.

A splendid program was rendered
last Sunday at D. m. The violin
solo by Rev. Martin, addressed by
Prof Pratt and vocal solo by Miss
Reed was good combination and
made an excellent program which
interested those present.
The boys of the Basket Ball team
have been practicing regularly every
evening after school hours. Prof.
T. w. Pratt has assisted them. The
following teams are organized:
Team No. or First Team.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14

LOadstOne-This peculiar mag
netic stone has been used as luck
charm thousands of years. The ear
liest records of Loadstone or Mag
netic Ore are credited to the Chin
.ese, although it is said to have been
known to Moses, Plato, Solomon
and Caesar. Many people at this
present day would not be without
it at any price, claiming that 1t
causes them to be lucky in almost
anything they undertake to do.
guarantee this to be genuine Load
stone, Price $500 postpaid. Madame
Ruth Wester, 2246 Washington st.
Denver, Colo. 1-14-1t
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14

Intt5ItI Wa5HIHBIOn --.-hIBnIBuaTu
These boys will play practice
game on Hall st. Park, Friday, Jan
10, 1922 at 3:45 p. m.
Sunday. Jan. Is, 1922, DR.. G. G.
Harper, the pastor Of st. John Bap-
list Institute will speak. There will
be several musical selections also
Everybody is invited, both men and
women. Hear DR.. Harper.
J. D. RICE, Executive Secy
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14
EICGlSiOI Nutual BGReui
association
UaIIas. Texas
UaIIaS. Iexas

Most people need money when
there's death In the family. Some
times they want to carry the bOdy
out OF town or they may, want to
send for relative. II you think
you need this kind Of SERVICE
take Insurance with the
EXCELSIOR MUTUAL BENEFIT
ASSOCIATION
We pay death claims In ~ mourn
ANY person desiring such protec
ton. call at room 209 Pythian Tenn
pie 2F4S Elm ST., or call Y. 1857.
H. STRICKLAND.
PRESIDENT.
\ ooPTELD. secraenry
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14
CLASSIFIED.

Agents to sell Soap send for free
samples and selling scheme. Morgan
Supply Co., 2619 Olive Street, st.
Louis, Mo. 1-14-2t
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14

Missing-Any one knowing the
whereabouts of Thomas Williams.
barber last heard of in Ardmore,
Okla, notify Mrs. ii. J. Lowe, 512
N, 3rd Street, Corsicana. 1-14-1t
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14

Wanted TO Know the whereabouts
of Pearl Miller. Last heard of was in
Oklahoma City, Okla. Please write
mother, Mrs. M. ]. Booker (who is
sicl), 2708 Cottage Lane St., Dallas,
Texas.
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PROFESSIONAL.

l.. Fulton, Attorney - Denton,
Texas. Receivers lands and estates
any where and especially in Texas.
12-31-8t
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-14

Agents Wanted--No more hard
times now. Agents wanted in every
town to sell WASH-AID, wonder
full washing compound. Absolutely
new. Cleans clothes in 80 minutes
without rubbing on wash board.
Makes wash day a pleasure. Big
ges, money maker going. Write. for
proposition. Bruclner & Co.. Dept.
A, Box SIS. Dallas Texas.
12-31-tf
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TIM aw In your spare time as home
IlIG LuH for Business or profession
Degree LII. B., conferred. Guarantee
ed preparation for State License to
practice. Ask for FREE SCHOLAR
SHIP OFFER, greatly reducing cost.
Address Box 1912, Dallas, Texas.
1-7-4t
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Phone X 724O
Nine. LocKHARTs

Phone \ 724O
Mime. LOCExHARTs
Halr Dressing PRrlOr
Manufacturer of Violet Cream Hair
Grower and Strengthening Oil. Sham
poe and Hair Dyeing. We guarantee
to Cure Different Scalp Diseases by
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Hair DRESSING Taught In Fourteen
Different branches.
Diplomas Given. Agents Wanted
Everywhere. Orders Filled Promptly
Mime VIOLA LOCIIHART, Prop.
instantaneous Hair Dye, Brown Black
and Blonde
25IO FaIrmount Alley DaIIns, Tex
12-3-tf
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him. She the inhabitants and match
ed her wits against the minister.
SPECIAL MATINEE FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN
Admission 10 cents
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-11-17

Given us your order for Christmas
cards yet!
One week from next Thursday is
Thanksgiving.
J.. 7. Hooking, formerly of Wood,
hut Tor the past several years manager
Of the Campbell store at White Riv-
cr, we are told this week closed a
deal whereby he becomes owner of the
Campbell store Mt the county seat.
Ills friends here will wish Mr.. Hook
ing success in his business venture.
On Tuesday evening, Nov. %. n
farewell reception will be held in Dali
las for the Rev. and Mrs. w. Blair
Roberts. Mr.. Roberts has been elect
ed the Suifragen Bishop Of South Da-
kota and is leaving the Rosebud,
where he has been for fourteen wears.
Everyone is cordially invited to be
present and give Blair and Mrs. Rob
crts a rousing send-off.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-11-17

Frank Rogers and III. p. Davis, ac-
companied by Edward Prue, the lat
ter being held for drunkenness, went
to the home of Henry Berg, a few
miles south of Carter, S. d., where
Mr.. Rogers and Nh. Davis raided his
home for moonshine manufacturing.
The men made a good haul, three
Jugs, 3 half gallons and several small
bottles of moonshine liquor, although
no mash could be located. Berg APP
peared before U. s. Commissioner
Roscoe Anderson, and his bond was
fixed at $1,000. Berg has a wife and
ten children, the oldest 81 years and
the youngest 3 years of age.--Rosebud
correspondent in Todd County Trib-
unc.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-11-17

Rev. f. c. Salter, who has been the
pastor of the local church, handed
his resignation to the Board Of Trust
ees last week. The resignation has as
yet not been acted upon by the local
congregation. We understand that
Rev. Salter has recently received sew
eral calls to larger churches in this
state at IA considerable increase in sal
AIRY. He has been pastor here for the
past three years and has added con-
siderable strength to the local church
and many of his friends would regret
to see him leave the local charge.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-11-17

jess burns II VIE are NISllli
at Bassctt, Nebraska.
Think Of the position and salary
YOU might have today if you hac
taken a course at Nettleton CONNER
cial College, Sioux Falls, S. d., last
year. It's not too late. Write today
Christmas cards? Why, yes, We
have one of the best lines of Christ
mas cards ever brought to the county
We are prepared to supply you with
process engraved or embossed indi-
vidual cards, with your name and
your own sentiment, in quantities OF
% or multiples thereof, and then we
have a fine line of handsomely en-
graved cards and folders, ranging in
price from sc to 25c each, that you
can buy in any quantity. We advise
Won to make your selections early and
avoid disappointments.v
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-11-17
I0LOCAL>


Wednesday was a mighty fine day
and the snow disappeared quite rap.
idly.
Mrs. A. I. Sinkler entertained the
Ladies Aid society at her home yes
terday afternoon.
Misses Jessie and Edith Sinklel
spent Saturday and Sunday with the
parents near Carter.
If you know Of a news item the
editor will appreciate it if you will
tell him all about it.
The weather the past week has been
mighty hard on the corn pickers but
1t pleased those who have fall grain
sown.
August Beuge moved to the Payne
Sinkler ranch Wednesday, where he
will be in full charge during the win
ter months.
c. S. Schaeffer of Butte Valley was
here Wednesday doing some painting
On the Masonic Hall, that certainly
helped the looks of that building.
Pete Bachman moved his family to
town the first of the week and thew
are now living in their residence that
they recently moved to town from
their homestead.
Lawrence Wheeler will have a sale
OF live stock and machinery at the
Boucher place, one and one-half miles
west OF Wood next Wednesday. No
yember p. Look up his big nd ON
another page of this week issue of
the Pioneer.
r.. l.. klappal, the Witten hardware
merchant, was a Wood visitor, Tues
day. He was here trying to buy some
alfalfa seed. This was his first visit
to Wood and he was well impressed
with our little town.
Mark Payne and wife, Fritz Sink
Ter, Walt Nelson and II. c.. Grafton
went to Colome, Friday evening,
where they attended the big Armistice
Day celebration and participated in
the buffalo barbecue. They report
having had an exceptionally good time
ut this celebration.
Wood Chapter No. 1877 O.E.S., at
their regular meeting Wednesday eve
ming of this Week elected the following.
Ulcers for the ensuing year: Worthy
Matron, Mrs. Julia Z. Tuell; Worthy
Patron, Fred c. Kirch; Associate
Matron, Mrs. Roxie B. Cleaver; Sec
rotary, Mrs. Ida M. Kirch; Tr~easur-
er, Mrs. Lois Payne; ~Conductress,
Mrs. Fay Kaufman; Associate Con-
ductress, Miss Jessie Sinkler.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-11-17
THE MELLErrE COUNTY PIONEER.
u. S. WEATHER BUREAU REPORT
For Week Ending November Is.

Total precipitation from January /,
1929. TO date 1868
Precipitation, previous years:
1913-17.96. 1914--19.57. l9l5-32.42.
l9lG-18.82. 1917--lS.21. l9lS-l9.58.
100000. l920--2S.15 1921-1S.20.
Fred G.. Kirch, Observer.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-11-17

Jess Burns and wife are visit
at Bassctt, Nebraska.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-01
LOUISA'S CHURES

The Methodist church seem have
been tie first ever establishelLou-
isa. SO thoroughly did It OF the
field and for 50 long periott the
fiscal court OF the county. I au-
thority gained through a 81 act
OF the Legislature. granted I'd site
on the corner OF the coutouse
square. where the jail mounds.
There brick church was ed by
the NJ. +. Church South and un-
III 1882, when a new one vast on
the corner where the third ding
now stands. The exchange lots
was made by another specia OF
the legislature The churhow
standing was built in 1917.
The NJ. +. Church erected irst
building some years before dvil
war on the lot where the lent
building stands. An importatdi j.
ton is now being built to THUR
ing the Civil war both OF the Mist
churches were badly abused the
soldiers, who used them for ige
purposes for the horses.
The Baptists erected therst
church in Louisa in 1886 onlot
now occupied by comparativew
building.
The Christian church acquits
first church here about IL yeSo.
at the head of Lock avenue. ey
have very recently completed ce
building on upper Madison sti
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-01
Prof. I. b. Mcclure ON
the Prominent Educs

Among those who have com1x
to Louisa we notice Prof. t. Y
Clure and his estimable wife.
other column we have told Of til
neer work of DIR. G. w. Wrop
higher educational lines. Lab
Prof. Mcclure played a very !
tant part in carrying on the WI
well begun in the Masonic AGA.
He taught in Louisa for a few
and then went to Huntington !,
head OF Marshall College. We,
heard some his students who ri
their education in colleges say II
was the best instructor they
found. in colleges or elsewhere
He has been engaged in educa
work throughout the years Of hi
ternity. He is a native OF Law
county. the youngest OF the IL
and daughters OF William Nc
He has two sisters living. Mrs.
Bloss OF Huntington, age 80. ant
Nancy BiIlups Of Louisa, in he
year.
The following is the family
OF VIM. Mcclure:
William Mcclure, the father
born Oct. ~. 1883, and died at Il
of IL years.
Lucretia Mcclure was born 4
10. 1898. and died at the age
years.
Children:-Jo p. born j
1917; Elizabeth. born April 80.
Mary Ann, born August 5, 1922
]. c.. born Nov. is, 1923; Ellen
June rs. 1925. Rebecca, born /.
1927. Alazanah born Oct 5, 1S2
rah born July 10. 1880; STROLLER
March 10, 1892: Nancy c.. Dor
s, 1888; william. Jr- born May 2
Robert NJ. Reynolds. born NJ
1897: Julia p. born Dec. IL. 1Ss
bert G. H.. born Feb. 22. 1871:
en- A. r.. born June 20. iS42: p
IA F.. born May IA. 1914: Isaac
born Jan. l6, 1Sl7.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-01
Married When so Years Old.

Two years after he had doffed the
uniform and returned to his farm he
married Miss Anna Pennington in
Harlan county, Kentucky. Later his
wife died. and December 8, 1869 when
rs. years old. he married again. his
second wife being AIahala Wells, who
was then so years old. And the second
Mrs. HUH. according to the records,
still survives and is now a resident OF
Louisa. KY, where the Government
sends her monthly pension check On
Decoration day a year ago the dis
tinction now held by Mrs HUFF went
to. Mrs. Elizabeth r. Tyler of Balti-
more. Md. who died recently at the
age of 1O4.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-01

ing. The Standard Oil Company's de-
velopment subsidiary had drilled six
deep test wells near tat field. one be-
ing a little more than mile distant
FAILING in an effort to sell the leases
at a low figure Mr.. Ayers decided to
drill test we'll and it was a good gas
well. He sold an interest to Mr.
Frank NJ. Millilxan. a banker Of In
dianapolis. Mr.. Albin holds one-eighth
interest. Five more gas wells were
drilled and compressor plant in
stalled and a connection made with
gas line. Then in extending the
field a well was drilled that made sew
eral barrels OF oil. Following that lead
the oil wells came right along every
time a hole was drilled and some OF
them made as high as 100 barrels
day when first drilled in. 20 barrels
was considered very moderate pro-
Queer. The development still goes for
ward, with over 200 wells and only
two dry ones. 20 strings Of tools are
running, Notwithstanding the low
price of oil. The company is doing
everything possible to rush develop
ment.
Mr.. Ayers is president Of the Union
He is a man OF boundIess energy and
enterprise. One OF less courage and
tenacIty never would have gone thru
with the task that he has accomplish
I'd in connection with this property.
Obstacles that most men would have
considered impregnable have been ov-
ercome by him
He is a native OF Indiana but his
ncestors were Kentuckians. so he
seels at home here.
Mr. Miilikan is a very substantial
man OF wealth and business standing.
He is greatly interested in Kentucky's
resources. He comes down here oc-
casionally and we find him a very
pleasant gentleman
Mr.. Albin is well known to the peo-
pie of the upper Blaine section and
has many friends there. He also is q
native of Indiana
Ed. j. Holland is superintendent OF
the development work and is well
liked by the people in the Blaine ter
ritory.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-01

II has been a long time since the
city Of Louisa and the county OF Law
renee came into existence, We hardly
expect to find anything animate that
has lived on this earth long enough to
remember as far back as the beginning
OF this centennial span. But we have
with us a woman who has exceeded
that hundred years by four. Not only
that but she looks good for many more
years.
This remarkable woman is Mrs Ma
hala Hun, widow Of veteran Of the
war OF 1872. The pension department
has her record and she is the oldest
person on their rolls. Doubtless she Is
the oldest woman in the state Of Ken
lucky.
She lives three miles southeast Of
Louisa.
The picture shown at the head of
this article was taken on the 18th
day OF August She lives with
her son. Henderson Wells, who is in
his 10th year.
When a reporter for the NEWS Wis
with a hoe She is very active and
DuSg at minus
of MISUNDERSTANDING. sweeping, etc.
Also, she takes cars of lot of chick
ems. Two weeks ago she walked two
miles, over mountain, to visit some
friends.
Mrs. HUFF was born and raised on
Wells Ridge on Twelve Pole. Va-,tnow
w. Val in 1918 and moved to Fort
Gay later on. 81 years ago she moved
to Lawrence county with her son.
Notwithstanding her extreme age
she is bright and happy and takes a
lively interest in affairs around her.
Her hearing is good and she can see
well enough to thread needle.
The following facts were taken from
the pension records at Washington re-
Gently by q Louisville newspaper:
Washington, May s0.--on this Dec
Grafton day the thoughts of the sec
ond conflict in this nations history.
fought ITO years ago. is uppermost in
the minds of at least two score OF We
men-forty-some widows who had
husbands in the war OF 1912.
And on this Decoration day for the
first time Kentucky has the honor OF
being the home State OF the eldest
widow, whose name is on the Govern
ment pension roll as the result OF SER