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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17
FEW DOGS TAGGED

NIANNINGTON, July 17.-City
CLERK r. Emmett Mockler an
Snounced this morning that up I'M
It'll 9Eo'c1ock he had received only
applications for dog
TAGS. tAst year there were nearly
ficia1s believe there must be a
great many dogs yet unregistered.
In discussing the situation this
sfers said he intended to carry out
Z MS ayowed determination to i'm
mound all dogs found without tags
and gave theSimpression that this
work. would begin at once. How
ever. he expressed the belief that
while slow in coming the coop
grafton Of the people would be his.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17
CAMPAIGN AGAINST AUTO
SPEEDERS UNDERTAKEN

Nearly dozen persons were
caught speeding on the county roads
near here Sunday. The county Of
ficials believed that it would be a
good day for it, SO they stationed
some extra officers along the roads
to get the reckless ones
Although none of the speeders
was arrested yesterday, the Off
Gals have their license numbers,
and many of them were called in
before the prosecuting attorney,
Frank r. Amos, today.
The speed law for county roads
is thirty-five miles an hour, which
is considered liberal enough, ana
the officials said this morning that
the violaters would receive rough
treatment in the future.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17
RAISING COTTAGE.

:n,fIANNINGToN, July II. - The
cottage owned by George Bowers.
aIoining the old laundry property
iIsSTI1Sard street, is being raised
new brick foundation built
- Later the lot, which is
tslswfl IL be filled in and made
~ lS,icf, igher, assuring good drain
$50 and lessening danger from high
sssgtar. Bricks from the old tannery
Z Burttown are being utilized for
Me foundation. --s 1850 :
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17
MIDWAY POPULAR.

MANNINGToN, July Ia large
party from Shinnston enjoyed the
natural attractions at Dewdrop Inn,
Midway, Saturday night giving a
dance ON the new pavilion floor.
This was the fifth party to engage
Midway last week.
All day yesterday crowds took adj
vantage OF the cool shade Of the lit,
tie pleasure park. III x is5!t
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17
Liberty Bonds

NEW YORK. July 17.-Liberty
bonds at 1 p. M; 8 LIS S10O.84;
first las s100.S6; second .
rs S1OO.64; third las S1O0-44
fourth las S100.96; victory
3-4s s100.54.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

See in the paper that Price has
deserted his first 1ove-baseball--
and taken up with tennis. Had for
ty-loves Friday. Wow!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

sSs.5o0s1o; II b ifers sss25; cows
.s5.50@S6-50.
Hogs receipts {. o00s higher;
sheavies S11; heavy yorkers, light
workers and pigs S11.65 @S11-75-
Sheep and lambs. receipts
1000 higher: top sheep IS; top
lambs Sic $50.
Calves receipts 1900: steady.
top S12.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

SnSH4o FroSiS'ohS
CHICAGO. jug 1f.-Butter
lower; creamery extras .35; firsts
1904; seconds 5000; standards
a Eggs steady; % $50 cases: firsts
81 1902 IL; ordinary ffrsts 20
OBJ; miscellaneous 20 q 20 L.
4 Poultry weak; fowls 81 L.:
broilers 24@30; ROSTERS Il.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

Four OF them, to be exact. and
there's not much that escapes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17
Pitay Paragraphs
From Ma1l,ai,1gto,a

Warrington may not have maid
on the courthouse, but it has face
on the schoolhouse.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

That was rotten, sure, but then
he is getting in trim to give Barris-
ter 'tPhebe'' trouncing when the
home grounds are in shape, and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

Some body's been knocking O
the street car men for eating s
much. How about the fox hunters
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

Well, anyhow the blackberries
are holding out, 50 if the supply OF
bottle caps doesn't dwindle too rap
idly there will soon be rush fol-
cellar locks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

Sunday paper says More WON
en- than men to work at polls
There'll be a big turnout of mer
voters, then.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

Saturdays paper said fifty fox
hunters ate $50 sandwiches. sixty,
five steaks, six dozen pickles, six
watermelons, ten gallons of coffee,
cigarettes and cigars.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-17

After reading that Deacon Slap.
apple remarked that the hounds got
off lucky if they only knew it,
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Chicago Provisions

s12.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25

at was an accident, yknow, but
shoot, If you like
mo" commanded Adam Balls
father. a slender and angular old man
with struggling iron-gray beard
mo. don't shoot. Shootin's too quick,
by comics And 'en, it ART accordin'
to law" Queer how suddenly he re-
spected the majesty of the law y
"We'd IA burned sight ruther see him
hung by the neck ontel dead In the
iailyard at Gainesville. Yeuns put
down them thar guns. Put down all
o. them thar guns right now; hear
me?"
He turned back to Dale. "Ye say 1t
was a accident?" he sneered.
Eyes. il was an accident"
Like the old devil - roared Black
Adams father.
He stopped and picked up his sons
black SLOUGH hat and examined il.
There were two bullet holes close to-
gether in the rim-and one of them
had been there for long time.
"John Moreland. he's been a-l'arnin'
We how to shoot" he said, "and you've
Old Ball obedently turned the weap-
on around.
"Say, sheriff" he chittered. "have
We plumb fo'got about me akin ye 70
n chaw o. store-bought? BY comics,
Adams death"
Flowers turned TO Dale.
II have heard through Luke More
land" he said with more or less of
feeling I'm his voice, "a good many
things I'm your favor i want you TO
know that I'm sorry to have TO take
you and place you I'm the Gainesville
Jail. To show you that / mean ~, III
spare you the irons and allow you TO
ride your own horse along beside me,
as though you were not under arrest
at ALL"
Dale had by this time worn the keen
edge from his grief by means OF his
great will power. He bowed slightly
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
MORTGAGE SALE

Whereas default has been made in the con-
dition of that mortgage dated March III. 1914.
given by Frank Mockridge and Lottie Mock
ridge. husband and wife. 20 Henry Sinner. OF
Breckenridge, Mich. which said Mortgage
was recorded in the Office of Register of
Deeds for the County of Gratiot. Michigan.
in Libor 1874 of Mortgages on Page 81
Whereas the said mortgagors have made de.
fault in the payment OF 800 OF the principal
sum OF said mortgage TAT the rate 81 $40"
each year beginning March IL, 1870 to-
gether with interest on the principal sum for
one year amounting to 1910 which was due
and payable March IL. 1922
Whereas it IS provided by the terms OF
said mortgage that i'm case such default should
continue for thirty days, the whole principal
sum of said mortgage together with all ar
rearages of interest thereon shall ut the OPP
ton of the mortgagee and without notice be-
come due and payable Immediately thereafter
although the period limited for the payment
thereof may not have expired. and more than
thirty days having elapsed since such de-
fault, and the said MORTGAGE having exer-
csed hereby such option and declared the
whole amount of principal and interest I'M
paid upon such mortgage now due and pay
able;
And whereas the amount of principal and
interest so unpaid and now declared 10 be due
and payable upon such mortgage Is the
sum of Four thousand eight hundred Dollars
(S4S00. 00) and the further sum OF rive ana
63-lOO Dollars paid for insurance on the
mortgaged property and added to the prin-
cpal sum thereof as provided in said mort
gage. together with costs OF tnls loIccioSuIt
including an attorney fee of $4,000. pro-
vided by law. and suit or proceedings at
law having been instituted for the recovery
Of said debt or any part thereof whereby
the power of sale contained in said mort
gage has become operative.
THEREFORE. NOTICE is HEREBY CIV
EN-. that by virtue of the said power OF sale
and the statute in such case made and pro-
vided. the said mortgage will be foreclosed
bv sale of the premises therein described at
public auction to the highest bidder. at the
north 'front.' door of the Court House in the
Village OF ithaca. in the County of Gratiot.
Michigan. on Saturday. July %. 1922. ut
the hour Of one o'clock in the afternoon. Of
said day. which said premises are described
in said mortgage "a follows The south half
OF the southeast quarter of Section -Four t4)
in Town Twelve C2) North of Range One
1) West, except one-half acre OF land in
the southeast corner of the above description.
owned by the Free Methodist Church, all in
the township Of Wheeler. County of Gratiot
and state Of Michigan.
Dated at Alma. Mich. April 81, 1922.
HENRY SINNER. Mortgage.
II. l.. Johnson,
Attorney for Mortgage,
Address Alma. Mich. 49-l2w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25

STATE OF MICHIGAN-In the Circuit
Court for the County of Gratiot-In Chan
Gerry
Odell Peet. Plaintiff.
Katherine OFT. Ivah F.. BOND.
Augusta Raynor. Hattie Root.
Emma +. Campbell. Maggie Williams.
Nellie Andrews. Katie Smith.
Charles w. Gddings, Edward Cusick.
Nora Putnam. Anna Johnston,
Florence Bland, Fred T. Henry.
Myra Smith and the unknown heirs.
devsees. legatees and assigns of
Nelson Il. Jones. James B. Porter.
and Daniel l.. Case. Defendants.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
County of Gratiot in Chancery. on this 9TH
day of April. A. d. 1922. it appearing TO me,
the subscriber. Circuit Judge of the 10Th Jul
dicial Circuit and of the County Of Gratiot
therein from the allegations contained in the
sworn Bill of Complaint filed in the above en-
titled cause and from the affidavit filed In
said cause. that said plaintiff does not know
and has been unable after diligent search and
inquiry TO ascertain the names OF the persons
who are included as defendants therein with
out being named and that il can not be as
ccrtained in what state or country the said
defendants, Katherine OFT and the unknown
heirs Of Nelson b. Jones. james b. Porter
and Daniel l.. Case reside: and that defend
ant. Edward Cusick. resides at Kennydale, IN
the state of Washington that defendant
Nora Putnam. resides at Renton in the state
Of Washington; that defendant, Anna John
ston. resides at ChiolQuin in the state OF
Oregon that defendant. Florence Bland re-
sides at Whiting in the state of Indiana
that defendant. Myra Smith resides in the
state Of California: and that defendant. Fred
r. Henry. resides at Ashland, in the state OF
North Carolina
Therefore, on motion OF Scarf & Scarf. at
torneys for plaintiff. il is ordered that the
above named defendants and their and each
of their unknown heirs. devisees, legatees
and assigns. cause their and each of their
appearance to be entered i'm this cause within
and in case of their appearance, they cause
their answer TO the said Bill of Complaint
10 be filed and copy thereof TO be served
on the attorneys for the plaintiff within
twenty days after service them of n copy
of said Bill Of Complaint and notice of this
order. and that in default thereof. said Bill
of Complaint be taken as confessed by each
and all of said defendants and also
that within forty days from the date Of
this order plaintiff cause "A copy Of this or
der TO be published in the Alma Record a
newspaper printed. published and circulating
in said county OF Gratiot. and that such pub
LEGATION be continued once each week for six
weeks in succession; or that plaintiff cause
a copy Of this order TO be personally served
on said defendants and each of them at least
twenty days before the time prescribed for
their appearance
SEARL & Scarf. Circuit Judge.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Business address: ST. Johns, Michigan.
NOTICE
The foregoing suit involves the title Of
lands described as the southwest quarter "a
of section one (1) in the township of Hamil-
ton, Gratiot County. Michigan. and is brought
to quiet the plaintiffs title thereto.
SEARL & SEARL.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Business address st. Johns. Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25

mat had fired that shot. lie forgot
about 1t very quickly for the time be-
ing, and went on toward Adam Ball.
who now was lying perfectly still.
There was bullet-hole through and
through the great, shaggy head. The
race behind the short, curly black
beard was of the colorless hue of
soapstone. The giant hillman was
dead.
Bill Dale knelt there beside Black
Adam. Again he clutched at his throat
with his two shaking hands, and this
time he tore his blue flannel shirt. All
the agony and all the remorse in the
universe seemed 10 be gathering there
In his heart. Never before had he
seen death. It's grim presence terrified
him. That the deplorable thing had
been an accident, due TO his faulty
craftsmanship. mattered little. He
had killed a man, and the blood-red
brand of Cain was burning away on
his brow; he was a man i'm n hell of
his own making. And kneeling there
Bill Dale sobbed n great sob that
shook his broad shoulders as a violent
ague would have shaken them.
He tried to look at the blue-edged
hole in the shaggy head; at the cruel.
british face that was of the colorless
hue of soapstone. Merciful tears
blinded him. and he couldn't see. 1t
was a compensation, a pitifully beauti-
full compensation.
Five minutes passed, five minutes
that were as five years TO this man
who had never been in the presence
of death before. Then he realized that
he was being surrounded by kinSmen
of the dead mountaineer. He looked
up into their ashen, angry faces. and
they cursed him. Big and gripping
brown hands were placed upon him
several rifles were turned upon him.
He arose and spread out his arms. and
offered his breast TO the frowning muz-
zles. They could give him, at least,
oblivion.
"Shoot, If you like" he said bitterly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Young Carlyle wiiburton
Dale, or "Bill Dale" as he elects 10 be
known, SOP or wealthy coal operator.
John h. Dale. arrives at the Halfway
Switch, In eastern Tennessee. abandon
ing lie OF idle eass-and incidentally a
bride, Patricia Clavering, at the altar
determined to make ais own way in life.
mountainesr eiTi by Heck c fSyPisai
ter OF the hits. takes him TO John More
lands home. Moreland is chief OF his
clan. which has an old feud with the
Lulefords. He tells Dale OF the killing
OF his brother. David Moreland, years
ago. owner OF rich coal deposits, by a
man named Carlyle. Morelands descrip-
ton OF carlyle causes Dale to believe
the man was his father.
CHAPTER u-Dale arranges to max.
Ms home with the Moreland family. for
whom he entertains deep respect
CHAPTER III.-Talking with Babe"
Nttleford next day. Dale is ordered by
Black Adam" Ball. bully OF the district.
splrtedly. and they fight. Dale whips
the bully, though badly used up He ar
ranges with John Moreland 10 develop
David's coal deposits. Ben Lttieford
meet him with his followers next day. I'm
battle. Moreland agrees.
CHATTER Iv.-During the night y1
the guns belonging TO the Littlefords and
the Morelands mysteriously disappear.
CHAPTER V.-Dale arranges to 70 TO
Cincinnati 10 secure money for the min
i"s Of the coal. The two clans find their
weapons, which the women had hidden,
and line up for battle Babe" I'm an
effort 10 stop the lighting. crosses 10 the
Moreland side OF the river and is acct
deutally shot by her father and seriously
wounded.
CHAPTER VITO get proper surgical
aid John Moreland Ben Littleford and
Dale convey Babe" unconscious, TO the
city. Doctors assure them she is not
seriously hurt Dale meets an old friend.
Bobby McLAurin. who had married
David Morelands coal, the old gentle
mans actions convince hts son OF his
fathers guilt IN the killing OF Moreland.
CHAPTER Wilt is arranged that
Babe is 10 stay with Mrs. McIAurin
ers proffered financial aid 20 develop the
mine, interests Newton Wheatley. capt.
talist. who agrees 70 furnish the money.
Dale realizes he loves Babe"
CHAPTER VII. Returning to the
Halfway Switch Dale meets Major
Bradley, lawyer, and real friend Of the
mountaineers. whom he engages as
counsel for the company. A man named
Con, OF evil repute, tries 10 bride Dale
70 betray the Morelands by selling him
the coal deposits, and telling them they
are OF little value. Dale attempts 10
thrash him. but Coz draws revolver.
Dale ia unarmed.
CHAPTER IX.-Gofr ealists the ala OF
turbulent crowd. the Balls and Torreys,
10 make trouble for Dale's company The
IIttlefofds and Morelands agree TO forget
the old feud and dwell in harmony.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
STATE OF MIcHIGAN-The Circuit Court

STATE OF MICHIGAN Circuit Court
for the County of Gratiot
In Chancery.
The City of Alma. municipal corpora
ton. plaintiff, VS. A. X. Purcell. Defen-
TAKE NOTICE. That in pursuance and
by virture of decree of the circuit court
for the county Of Gratiot. IN chancery.
cause on the cath day of April a. -. 1922,
| shall sell at public auction TO the highest
bidder AZ the north front door of the court
house. in the village of Ithaca, in the
county of Gratiot, and state of Michigan.
said court house being the place for holding
the circuit court for said county. on the
10th day of July A. ID. 1922. at nine o'clock
in the forenoon, all of the personal prop
may be necessary to raise the amount de-
creed due TO the said plaintiff on account
of damages sustained by reason OF breach
of contract on the part of the said defen-
dant. dated April 80. 1915 for supplying the
City of Alma, plaintiff herein. with water.
namely S26,Oi6.O0 and costs of suit as tax
cd which property is described in said de-
cree. follows:
We'll drilling machine. shop number
1896 and all equipment Herewith, said equip
ment consisting Of two portable gasoline
engines two brass well screens and other
articles ! stem; 3 bits 8 sand bailers 2
pair chain wrenches: set stem wrenchcs :;
set hyd. tHydraulic) Jack; pulling
head pulling shoes; cent. centrifugal
pump: step jack ? driving heads large
snatch block 5000 pound chain fall 1
slcdge; baers; pulling head set
jars bits stem fishing tool | pair
wrenchos II pulling shoes swcdgcs 2
pipe clamps. and any additions. repairs and
improvements on said machinery since the
filing of the bill OF complaint. and all OF
which personal property Is now, in the
possession Of the said plaintiff and situated
in the city of Alma. in said county of
Gratiot, and state Of Michigan.
Dated. Ithaca, Michigan,
May 49, 1929.
William a. Bahlke.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Ray Mccall
Circuit Court Commissioner in and for
Gratiot County, Michigan. 53-7
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25

"Lord, what1l I do now?" she re-
peated.
When Bill Dale had ridden out OF
her sight. she threw down the crushed
flowers and flung herself PROSTATE.
with her face close TO the hemlock
needles and the earth, and wept low
and bitterly, and wept and wept-
Lord, what'll l do now?"
tContinued next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25

homes crane q bartllng..-. lUl. 0U
Moved by Commissioner Chick and
supported by Commissioner Creaser
the above bills as read be allowed
and the clerk instructed to issue
checks in payment thereof covering
vouchers Nos. 1923 to 1858.
Ayes-Commissioners Glass, Crea-
ser, Archer and Chick.
Nays-None.
Moved by Commissioner Glass and
supported by Commissioner Chick
that the bid Of Holmes Crane & Bart
ling for paving be accepted, and the
Mayor ard Clerk be and they are
hereby authorized to enter into
contract with Holmes, Crane and
Bartling subject to the sale of the
bonds.
Ayes Commissioners Glass, Ar
cher, Chick and Mayor Murphy.
Nays-Creaser.
Moved by Commissioner Archer and
supported by Commissioner Chick
that the Detroit Trust Company, De-
trot, Michigan be awarded the bonds
dCCOIulHp 10 Inelr DluS.
Ayes Commissioner Glass, Crea-
ser, Archer and Chick.
Nays-None.
Commissioner Glass offers the fol-
lowing resolution and moves its adop-
ton.
RESOLUTION
Whereas the bid and proposal of
the Detroit Trust Co., to purchase
such amount of the paving bonds as
are necessary for the construction Of
that Improvement. Therefore be it
resolved,
That the principal and interest be
made payable at the Detroit Trust
Co., Detroit, Michigan without adj
ditional charge to the City of Alma.
The above resolution was support
ed by Commissioner Archer and was
passed as follows:
observation-disclosures Chick, Ar
cher, Glass and Creaser.
Nays-None.
Moved by Commissioner Glass and
supported by Commissioner Archer
that the Board of Special A. essors
meet and prepare a special assess
ment roll on Pine street from Super
Tor st. to the north line of Walnut St.
Ayes-Commissioners Glass, Chick,
Creaser and Archer.
Nays-None.
Moved by Commissioner Chick and
supported by Commissioner Archer
that the meeting adjourn. The mo-
ton prevails.
Chas. r. Murphy,
Mayor.
C.. F. Blank,
Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25

At n point near where the little
stream that flowed past the Halfway
switch emptied into Doe river, where
Doe river turned almost squarely to
the left, Dale halted abruptly. He had
seen a man dart behind n scrubby oak
some thirty yards ahead of him; quite
naturally, he concluded that the fell
low meant to waylay him, and he, too,
stepped behind a tree, big hemlock.
A silent minute went by. Then Dale
put his hat out on one side of the tree
and peeped from the other side; 1t
was an old trick that Grandpap More
land had told him about. A rifle
cracked promptly and sharply, and a
bullethole appeared in the rim Of his
haiti
Following it, there came the coarse,
bass voice Of Black Adam Ball, the
mountaineer Goliath:
"You CANT fool me. jest shst to
put a hole in yOre new hat ana 10
show We at / amt no bad shot. You
CANT hit my hatl"
Dale's temper, the temper that had
always been so hard TO keep under
control rose quickly. He tried to rea-
son with himself, and couldn't; his
passion mastered him. He snatched
the big revolver from its holster ana
cooked II. with as steady n hand as
ever held n weapon trained, he began
IN take aim at Balls SLOUGH hat, the
half of which was In plain view at one
side OF the scrubby oak.
ct fooled you once, back there In
The middle of the river" he cried not
ly. land now I'm going to fool you
again.
There was in his voice that old, old
primitive rage, which frightened him.
and puzzled him too, in his better mo-
ments.
He let down the bead until II was
barely visible in the notch, and eased
off the trigger. The revolver roareo
and spat forth a tiny tongue or name
and little cloud of white smoke. Ban
sprang erect, wheeled, and fell CRASH
ing to the leaves
Dali dropped his weapon. lie went
as white as death, and his two hands
clutched uncertainty at his throat ne
was n murderer No, he wasnt-hls
bullet had gone wild; it had struck
Balls head on the other side OF the
tree. by accident. But how could ne
prove that 1t had been an accidentf
Would any jury believe him? 1t was
far from probable.
He stepped from behind the hem-
lock and went toward the writing
Goliath, whose legs only were visible
now.
Then a third shot rang out on the
morning stiffness. 1t had been hred
from n point some little distance
away. and Dale's condition of mind at
the moment was such that he dldn Z
even note the direction from which
the sound had come. He was unhurt,
and he had not heard the whine OF a
bullet or the pattering of shot on the
leaves. When he looked about him.
he saw no one; neither did he see any
telltale smoke. Perhaps, he thought
dimly. It had been a squlrrel-hunter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends who so
kindly assisted us during the illness
and death of our beloved daughter
and sister Margaret. We also wish
to express our appreciation of the
many and beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Maude German and family.