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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

May building was the best Of the
year." declares the Pensacola Jour
nal. The inspectors report shows
total value of buildings was over
$4,000" The newspaper goes into
some details regarding the beginning
of the new work in Pensacola, and
is well pleased over the outlook
Two new brick structures within the
fire limits were erected at a cost Of
$4,000, and the repairs to brick
buildings within the limits was $8,-
172. Twelve new buildings We're
built outside the fire limits at a cost
of $4,000, which, with few eXcep-
tions, were all residences"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23
Boat Leaves Saturday

The boat that will bring up Cen
eral Gilchrist's cocoanuts will leave
for Marco and Cape Sable Saturday
night and those who wish to make
the trip should see the general at
cost of the trip will be trihing and
will afford those who make it an op-
portunity to see much of the Ten
Thousand islands. The boat will
probably return Wednesday.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

At Palatka late Irish potatoes are
being harvested and late sweet pOta-
toes are being planted. The curb
market is continuing successfully;
both producers and consumers are
satisfied
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

Heretofore te hog has had the pea
nut almost to himself. but food spec
ialists tell US that peanuts offer a
splendid food for man as well; pala-
table, nutritious and healthy.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23
Precinct
Maiority Ion Pnnta Gorda-.

There was little or no discussion
of the matter either before or after
the election and so far as known
everyone is satisfied with the result
there being no charge or suspicion
of fraud and no suggestion of con-
test as is the case in another county
where a similar election was held
recently.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

Alachua county had the largest
enrolment of boys attending the club
short course at the University, Every
boy expressed himself as having re-
ceived much benefit from the short
course and proud that he could at
tend.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

Dairy cans, buckets, strainers, etc,
should be scalded, not merely rinsed
out with cold water, or even hot wat
er. Some of the worst germs known
are spread by means of the milk can.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

''The tomato season is a thing of
the past insofar as Palmetto is con-
cerned," declares the News. "Carlot
shipments are over. but some will yet
so by express. The crop this year
amounted to I139 cars and of this
number 167 cars rolled last week,
and 21 cars this week are to go
More than LOO cars of tomatoes
sent out during April and May, is a
record that is probably not equaled
in many places. The market has
been good and the prices received by
growers generally satisfactory"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

A good job for the boys is keeping
in shape the fences, gates and sheds.
A few old boards, some nails and a
hammer make a lot of difference in
the hands of a wide-awake boy, and
the beauty of the thing is he likes to
do it. Just give him a hammer and
see
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

The bureaucracy of this country
is curse to good government and
a criminal expense upon the tax
ridden public. Simplify govern
mental machinery and put compe-
tent, trained, patriotic men in
office and taxes will be reduced -
per cent within short time.
Second: Destroy the spoils sya-
tenn. Elect or appoint men to
office solely on the ground OF
merit. Then you will get an hon
est days work for true love of
country and a just consideration
of the trust imposed.
Third; Teach the people they
must support the government and
not expect support.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

Luckily the chronic pessimist is
always equipped with a suitable
place for the proper answer.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

The real optimist is the one who
takes his Sour grapes" and turns
them into wine.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

A million dollars year is the
price Florida pays for the poultry
disease known as sorehead
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

In travelling westward around the
world a day is gained at the inter
national date line; in the middle of
the Pacific ocean.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23
Punta GOrda

Is the county seat of
Charlotte county. Popu-
lation of town, 1920 CEN
Sus, 1895. Increase for
10 y -ars 2S percent.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-06-23

Is the oldest newspaper
published on the lower
southwest coast and the
only one in Charlotte
county.
The Bossier banner., 1922-09-07

the reception line, met her as she en-
tered. All plans were carefully laid to
make the entire evening complete
surprise.
Numbers Of interesting games were
played. Finally the last game was call
ed, and Mrs. Anderson was asked to
take a certain chair, when in came two
little fairies-in the person of Fannie
Ress Upton and Kirby Wilson. They
bore u huge. mysterious looking basket,
and as they started around the room,
lowing to each guest and got right in
front of Mrs. Anderson. Bess purposely
tripped. and Mrs. Anderson sprang to
her assistance when the haskell was
quickly overturned, literally showering
her with pretty and useful household
linen and personal gifts. There was
something for every room, from living
room to kitchen.
Much enjoyment was experienced in
cutting the brides cake. each anxious
to read their fate. Mrs. Bradford cap
tured the ring, Mrs. Givens, the dime
Mrs. Parker, the thimble; Mrs. Mabry.
the button, and Mrs. Upton, the wish
bone
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An Agreeable Surprise.

Saturday of last week, from 7.30 to
ten o'clock pm. Mr.. T. ]. Smith was
pleasantly surprised by members of his
family gathering on the lawn of his
heme to celebrate his fifty-second birth
day anniversary. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
were across the street visiting, when
Mrs. Smith discovered there were
guests on the lawn and went to see
who it was. Mrs. H. HI. LunsfOrd and
Mrs. r. b. Tremain, of Shreveport, and
Mrs. A. M. league and Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. w. Smith We're busy making ready
the birthday feast of ice cream and
cakes. all snowy white and pretty, and
useful gifts all '.showeripg" along.
Mr. Smith was then called. and found
himself speechless from surprise and
pleasure-so many sweet wishes ex-
pressed with such rapidity.
Mr.. Smith would not mind being
fifty-two years old every week. Many
happy returns, JEFF.
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AN ORDINANCE

carrying into effect the will of the nron.rt !,
taApayers OF Ward Three, Bossfcr Parish
Louisiana, as expressed at m elact;n,'
neld on August 8, 1922, lcyying n special
read tax OF mills on the dollar Of tha
assessed valuation of all assessah,c nrn,,.
cfty IN Ward Three for the perio,i of Ave-
years, beginning with the year 1000 and
cnding with and including the vcsr 1oos
Tor the purpose Of buffding, constructinr
ana repairing bridges and b,,fl,,ino s.
pairing and maintaining public roads II
said Ward Three. os-s ~
Section |. BE it ordained by the Police
Jury OF Bossier Parish, Louisiana That
pursuant 10 an election held in Ward ,rhraa
ol -susrsf 2, 1922, at which election n snac-
III TAX OF mills on the dollar Of Tho . IS
scssed value OF all assessable Droperty =,
y ara Three was voted by the propertr t,r-
paying voters, the said special road Inv ~
mills Is hereby levied for the ycnr 1asa
ana Tor each subsequent year to and inclnd-
Ing the yeare1926. -.s 's'uT
Sec 2. Be It further orlained etc sr4,.4
~ .lic assessor OF Bossier Parish, Louisiana 8
pe ana he Is hereby ordered and instructcsi
70 extend on his tax roll said speciai ro.d
1ax o. 2 mills for the year 1925 and esci,
SUBSEQUENT year 10 and including the vr.r
i926, and that the Tar Collector of Ro.ssc,.
Iaf1sh will collect said tar.
Adopted August &, 1922
q. 7. NAYS, President
Police Jury, Bossier Parish. Iouisi.n.
=. 2. HILL. Clerk Police jury.
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,ssFRAf SALE.

sta,e - ro.;.;o. 49,, = ~ dsssier, Sec
ond lfard Jnstice,s Court.
i.srhAYED before T.. W. Hutehings. Justice
OF the Peace in and for said ward. parish
ana state, by ]. E. Wart, of Rossicr city.
Hossier Parish Louisiana, brown horse
~. NJ -. about nine years old. large knot on
e .c., lore Knee, bad rope burn in right hind
IefIock. about IA hands high, weight abont
Inoo pounds, very stubborn, hard to bride.
very vicious. and has a mania for killing
colts; collar mark on right shoulder. No
other distinguishing brands or marks. Es-
trayed to his place from the range lin fsos-
s.sr sity' La. said animal being also dan
gerous to run at large. 50 4
Ihcse are therefore to admonish the
owner TO come forward, identify proDerty
pay charges, assume and retain charge ~
SAID animal. or will, on Saturday. the c3d
DAY OF September, 1922. at IL o'clock al
at the front door of said Justice, proceed ~
sci at public outcry, to the last and highest
law. : -
August II, 1922. Isept I'll
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STRAY SALE.

sEsTRAfED I.s before me, the undersigned Jus
tice OF Peace, BY Tom Pyc. dark hrown
mare MULE, about Is hands high. split IN
each ear, about II years old; weight, 700
Or 500 pounds -
me owner IL requested to come forward.
prove property, pay costs and take charge n
said mule. or she win be sold as A esfray
at Alden Bridge, La. on Saturday. October
Z, 1922, at IL o'clock am, ia -
Fl. Fl. SrRAYHAN,
Justice Of Peace, Ward Three. Roxsier
Parish, Louisiana.
August 81, 1922. Ioct 81
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Bossier City
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Chandler and
sons spent Sunday in Haughton with
relatives.
Bryant O'Neal and j" Son" Freeman
enjoyed visit with Ruston friends
last week.
Miss Eva Cow, of Cedar Grove. was
the charming guest of Miss Celeste
SOrrell the past weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. BatchelOr, of Haynes
vile. spent several days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. NJ. Albums the first of this week.
Mr.. +. Nj. Albums has had his cot.
,tage, on Edwards Street. remodeled
and enlarged to quite an attractive
bungalow.
Mr.. Charles MccOllie is in Boyce Wis
iting his father, Mr.. j. H. McCOllie,
who is doing some construction work in
that section
-, Ms ... ' ami .'.,,
..,.,... n.,.a.a,. - ~. ..,.'''.,.. 80
ATT. -. M...,..'. d. - meA p'A''
80 - .' w.
Inc No!al service proSraiii oI tie
'al'.ist Missiohary Soclety. heid at the
hap'is' hufch Mond'! AFTERNOON, was
sIiei"'iu,s relueftu. Inc a'tehdahce
uus y II
r,o~.., -. ,a.....,s =.
.,,,n,,,,, tha s,,,,,,,s. .,.;.,, ~: ,,..'.,
,ara,t. Mr .na NJ. y , I1.',,a. ',.i
lar .;.ton Ar. y ~ ,1c,r'..,.. '
-.~> :" "n''''n'
M' anu Mrs' :. .. smith, MIS-. l. A.
npp anu 1nisS ei'"a si'iith hiotoreu
!" .nuMas Sahuav ai'erfooh anu at
...''eu '.ee ',e,o'nhi''' SERVICES at ilne
o.e .e',"o i'ouse cohehctea ny MI.
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Mrs. Anderson /" showered."

Thursday Of last week members Of
the Builders' Sunday School Class of
the Methodist Church were hostesses ut
Il miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Kell-
drick Anderson. the entertainment be-
ing given at the home of Mrs. J. 4.
Edgar. The home was especially deco
rated with pink and white, the class
colors. In the center of the living room
was large wedding cake. embossed in
pink and white, and centered with the
bride and groom.
Mrs. Anderson was purposely detain-
ed at home by friend, and all guests
ana the members Of the class, forming
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APPLICATION TO pURcHAsE

department of the Interior,
u. s. Land Office at Baton Rouge. r.
August 18, 1922.
NOTICE is hereby given that Webb Hunter
Martin, whose postoffice address Ii pIains
Dealing, La. did. on the 18th day of March
1922, file in this office Sworn Statement and
Application, No. OfOO74, to purchase N.
northwest quarter OF southeast quarter n
section 2. township II, north, range u
west, Louisiana meridian, and the timber
thereon. under the provisions of the act 81
June 5, 1873, and acts amcndatory, known
as the Timber and Stone Law" at sueh
value as might be fixed by appraisemenf.
and that, pursuant to such application. the
land and timber thereon have been ap.S
praised. $1O6.0S, the timber estimafed
10000 board feet at $1.a0 per thousand
and 1000 board feet at 81 per thonsald
and the land $3D.5s: that said applicant
Will offer final proof in support of his a.
plication and sworn statement on the 2dtk
day Of October. 1922, before the Clerk Il
Court at Benton La,
ANY person Is at liberty to protest til
purchase before entry. or initiate a confesf
at any time before patent issues, by filing q
corroborated affidavit In this office, allcafnr
facts which would defeat the entry.
GEoRGE j.. REILEY, Register
August "a. 1929. foct 1pI
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stalled the large horn, that all may re-
ceive the messages.
Miss Annie Belle Gleason, of Beleher,
spent the past week-e with Miss IRA
Parker.
DIR. A. C. Wilmington has returned
home from business trip to points in
Arkansas.
Gretchen league enjoyed last week
with relatives residing in the Midway
and Linton communities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Mills and baby, Of
Shreveport, spent Sunday with MIR.
and Mrs. ]. p. Livingston.
Mrs. A. H. Parker spent few days
of last week in Belcher as a guest of
her daughters, Mrs. Claude Self and
Miss Esther Parker.
Mrs. Robert Glenn and children have
returned home from months delight
ful stay with relatives and friends re-
siding in Birmingham. Ala.
Mr. w. G. Hudson. assisted by others
Of the Christian Church. of Shreveport,
will conduct services at Montez Thea
ter Sunday afternoon, beginning at $50
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Mahaffee and Mr..
and Mrs Bob Bumgardner formed a
pleasant fishing party to camp Il few
days on Bodcau last week. They report
plenty of fish. Mrs. Mahaffee has the
honor of catching the largest.
Last Friday afternoon, from three to
six o'clock, Mrs. r. ]. Smith entertain
ed the executive board of the Christian
Missionary Society. An interesting
meeting was held and discussions for
the betterment of the work freely en-
tered into by all. Following the busi-
ness meeting Mrs. Smith served ice
cream and cake.
Mrs. A. ,ievinger (nee Eva Rabb)
and daughter. of Mexia. Texas, have
returned home, after spending some
time with Mrs. Clevinger's cousin, Mrs.
X. l.. Gleason, and other Boss;er Par
ish relatives. Upon her return home
Mrs. Clevinger was accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. W. b. Pierce Maggie
Rabbi. and baby, of Haynesville.
Last Friday night the store of 1Adair
Brothers 4 Company was entered by
some unknown parties. The only things
reported missing were some cheroots,
cigarettes and small quantity of
fruit. No money had been left in tlle
cash drawer. Entrance was gained by
breaking window, the exit being made
through the door, which was left open.
All the local business houses were
closed at noon Monday on account Of
Labor Day, and many of the residents
of our town attended the entertainment
at the Shreveport Fair Grounds. Mrs.
4. NJ. league entered two of the ladies'
races at the Fair Grounds and in each
won second honor. In the first potato
race she won a congoleum rug and in
the cane race she won a pair of woolen |
blankets. Congratulations, Mrs. league. |
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Dining Room at Fair Grounds.

The ladies' Of the Methodist Mission.
airy Society have announced their In
tention to have dining and check
room ut the Parish Fair. The members
of the Baptist Society having decided
not to have one this year, the Metlo-
dist ladies are asking the support OF
their friends. With only one church
represented, it would seem they should
do well. These ladies always serve
good meal, and the price will be
reasonable.
The Baptist ladies have already Sc
cured the space for dining room
under the Grand Stand on the State
Fair Grounds and announce their solic-
itation Of Bossier patronage. It is rea-
sonably certain that all residents OF
BOssier Parish who attend the big fair
will patronize home managed dining
room. These ladies expect to open
their eating place two or three days
Eefore the fair begins so that those
placing exhibits iiiay at that time be
served good meals.
The Methodist ladies' will serve sand.
w1ches, coffee and tea the day before
the Parish Fair opells-to accomino-
date the public-and Ii regular meals
are ordered in advance they will be
served, also.
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rated, and that more than so nor .sv4
the capital stock of the said corporation haa y
been subscribed and paid for. nus
RoLLiN WILLIAMS
d. MoopY
bD r. WILLIAMS.
ARTHUR f. DUPuY.
Sworn TO and subscribed before me nm
this, the 25th day of August. 1922 ~
A. s. DREW, Notary Public
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!. APPLICATION TO ..DMINrsTER.

APPLICATION TO ADMINISTER
Succession Of D0a Fa1ghn, Sr. No. aGe. ~
Second District Court, Parish Of Bossicr,
Louisiana.
NOTICE is hereby given that Hannah Vaughn
has this day died her application to De aps
pointed -administratrix iof the Succession '9t
Dan Vaughn, ST., deceased. Now, this - II
admopish all persons concerned, that II ph-
position pc not made thereto within the tin1e
RrescFfbed By law, the said applicant will he
anpointed afministratrix Of said sgceessipa
as nrayed for. 7Ss1
6lveR HHdeF mF 8fticiiai signature and seal
- at hfatea. La., on this The sist
day Of August, 19.1.
Jas. NJ. HENDERSON,
1861 Clerk Bossier District Court.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE. d
THE Bossier Parish School Board. OF B0s-s
sier Parish, Louisiana, will receive sealed
bids as depository for said School Board
funds from September ], 1922, to September
1, 1924, the bids to be opened MT the meet
ing to be held September 7. 1922. The sue
ccssful bidder must furnish bond as 10 re.
quired by law. All bids must be receives
by IL o'clock noon. September Z 1922.
The Eoard reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
W. E. sCoSSELL, President
r. v. KERR Secretary
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improvements at Fair Grounds.

4
This wsrA af slslargipg and remodel
Ing the Woman's Buildiny vt the par-
'sh Fair Grounds has been completed.
This ya the Fancy Work and We
mans exhibits win - sp'asea ID Ipe
..t new building and, with floor spa> :.
. \ 10 feet, the splendid showinps
always offered for these departments
may he more attractively displayed.
an eHort is being made to have a
...lt ,aase space Tor the Educational Depart-
nlent. which is expected to be nnusr.
ally good, coming from the five diffar.
ent high schools of the parish. Friday
october 18th. has been designated as
Day. and arrangement for n,,n,.
cefs OF games and athletic contests Il
= to attract a large crowd for
That day. 1oA
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HOMESTEAD ENTRY No. oosss.

HOMESTEAD ENTRY No. O0366.
Department of the Interiefs
Y. 8. Land Office at Baton Rouge. III.
August "A. III
NOTICE is hereby given that Elvie Cicero
Wright, 2f Plain Dealing, La, who, a. Nj
yember -, 1919. made Homestead Mntr3.
NO. O9360, for the southeast quarter NJ
northwest quarter Of section 81, townshlp
-, north. range II, west, Louisiana Mert-
dian, has filed notice Of intention to make
Communication proof. to establish claim to thes
land above described, before the Clerk g
Court, ut Benton, La, on the 10th duy 81
October, 1922
cIaimanf names as witnesses: 5. G. Gar
rett II. G. AIeKeilar and r. J. Bennett. All
Of Plain Dealing, H:F:D. 80. !, apd Falef
Randolph, OF Plain Dealing. H. r. ID. No. !.
GEORGE ]. REILEY, Register.
August 81, 1922. Ioct 81
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SUBSCRIPTIONS LIST

SUBSCRIPTION LIST
We. the undersigned, hereby subscribe 20.
the number of shares Of stock in tho Ros.
sier City Lumber Company Corporation 81
set out opposite our names, at the. par ya,,,o
OF 800 per share, fully paid in:
w. L. Fitzgcrald-25 shares: So5oO 5s
Roliin Williams-25 shares; So30O
d. Moody Thy Il. Williams)-25 shares =
$25OO. , &
w. J. Stephens tby r. williams) - 81
shares: $25OO. *
Arthur +. Dupuy-25 shares so50O
\. J. Dupuy Thy Arthur F. Dupuy)-f
share: 800. s
julie L. Dupuy-25 shares; $500.
Endorsed: Filed for record August ~
1922, at nine O'Clock am. 81. NJ
JAS. NJ. HENDERSON.
Clerk and er-o1fcio Recorder.
Recorded August %, 1922. in Chart.vs
Book OF Mortgages, Volume W., page "a
JAS. NJ. HENDERSON,.
Clerk and ea-0Dfcio Recorder
State OF LOhisidnd, Parrish of Bossier.
hereby certify that the above and fo,~.
going is true and correct copy Of the orr.
inal act, as the same now appears On n.
In this office, duly recorded August 20, 1890
In Charter Book of Mortgages, Volume q
folio 13 ct seq, B0ssier Perish records.
Given under my hand and seal of7iciailv @
ut my Office, in the town of Benton, n AZ 6
this, the 10Th day Of August, A. b. fAay
q. Fl. LARKIS,
deputy Clerk and eT-oDfcio Deputy Recorder.
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VILLAGE TAX SALES.

Village Of Bossier City, State Of Louisiana,
rersns Delinquent Tag Debtors,
Village. OF B0ssier City.
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Sfatc of LoaisianG. Purish of ITebsfey.
Before me, the undersigned authority,
personally came and appeared 4. +. Dupuy.
hoilin Williams and d. Moody who being
duly sworn, depose and say
That they are three Of the incorporators
q Bossier City Lumber Company, Corpo-
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The name of the corporation shall be
BOssIER cITY LUMBER COMPANY. IncorpO-
rated, and its domicile Is hereby fixed and
designated Mt BOssier City. in Bossier Par
ish, louisiana: and under this name and
title 1t shall have and enjoy the rights Of
succession for a period OF ninety-nine years
from dafe hereof. unless dissolved as pre-
scribed by law sooner.
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All citation, service and other legal pro-
cess shall be served upon the President Of
the corporation Mt the corporation domicile !:
and In his absence, upon the yicepresident !;
and in the absence Of both, upon the Sec
retary-Treasurer.