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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15
PERSONALS

Mrs, H. H. Taylor, who had
been the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
Jennie Engle, at her home on Wal
nut avenue, returned last evening
to her home at Philadelphia,
Mrs. John P. Hart has returned
to her home on Fairnont avenue
from Pittsburgh where she recent
~ underwent an operation. Her
daughter. Miss Mary Hart, went
to Pittsburgh and accompanied
her home. Mrs. Hart is rapidly
recovering from her illness.
The Rev. r. 7. Brown and
members of his family are con-
fined to their home on Second
street by illness.
Mrs. E. Riley, who had been i'll
at her home on Jefferson strfSt, Is
improving.
Miss Mary Tibhs has returned
from Morgantown where sEo has
visited her father, r. B. Tlbbs for
a few days.
Mrs. Izetta Jewell Brown Is in
the city to spend short time with
friends. She has Just returned
from a trip to New York City
Morgantown New Dominion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert B. Miller
have returned to their home here
after several days ut Kearneys-
Vile, W. Va, where they were
called by the death Of Mr.. Miller's
AMIorgantown New DOM
inion.
T. L. Cordray Of the Hall Garage
Co. will leave on an evening train
for business visit in Detroit. He
will return to Cleveland about Fri.
day, and to this city Saturday night
or Sunday morning.
Mrs. 3, F. Reed is III with the.
grip at her home on Cleveland
avenue. Her granddaughter, Miss
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15
KILLED IN HAITI.

Word has been received here OF
the death OF Corporal Fred w.
Bightol. who was instantly killed
by getting in contact with a high
power electric wire while serving
in the U. s. army at Port Au Prince,
Haiti, on February IA. The word
announcing his death was received
by Miss Grace Jolly OF this city.
He was buried with military hor.
ors in the family plot in the Eldon
cemetery at Eldon, Ia. He Is BIZ.
vived by brother. Roscoe Bightol,
and by a sister, Mrs. Thelma Stat.
ter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15

ThegW. A. Sunday Neighbor-
hood Bible Study Class will meet
~ the home OF E. E. Church at
b1A2 Benoni avenue On Monday
Evening at 1880 F. ]. Smith will
he the leader and the study chap
ter will be the tenth chapter OF
ST. Mark.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15
Given Quilt.

A frlendhIp quilt has been pre-.
sented to Mrs. Lena Dold by the
women Of Mtllersville and Pleasant
Valley. The quilt contains sixty.
two squares. each square represent.
ing the good will and friendship Of
each woman.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15
BEGIN5 CHECK on SALOONS

oH0AtN &A1L44SfA l04N EShAOoNS
CAMDEN, N. j., March Is
Camden police today began max
ing a list Of saloons suspected OF
violating the ipolstead act. and
tabulating all persons treQuentlng
saloons here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15

Eliza Morris and Mrs. Nellie
Norris, both of this city, vk.e
untt9 in marriage at Pittshus gh'
on February 81, the announcement
81 their marriage having just been
made. Both are well known young
people. ot this city, tho latter being
In employe of the Holt-Rowe
ENoYelty Shop.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15

WHITE ROSE GAsoL1NE-A
pure, dry gasoline that contains
no free carbon. MOUNTAIN
STATE OIL & GAS SERVICE co.
Locust & Cleveland Ayes.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15

RE;lk and their ladies will be out
IN large numbers this evening for
q dance tokbe staged by the Elks
NJ their hall in the Deveny
Bulding. Aiaek,ss orchestra will
win furnish the music and a de.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15

Announcement has been made of
the marriage OF Fred l.. Doringer
land Miss Cora l.. Morris, both Of
Sthis city which was soaemnized on
satttrday evening at Z o'clock at
The home of the officiating min
lister the Rev. William j. Eddy
on Walnut avenue. Mr.. Doringer
Is a salesman for the Dotl-. motor
Nr and Is employed by the
snider Garage In this city.
In yvheeling-Mrs. Joseph Holt
5Rfnes will leave this week for a
visit with her daughter, Miss
Marjorie Gaines and Miss Anne
Gaines. who are students at
Mount de, Chantel, In Wheeling.
Ms. Gaines, who Is former resi-
lent of Charleston will return to
her home in Washington from
wheeling Charleston Gazette.
Have Son
Asbaby son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. p. r. Parker on February %
washington's Birthday at their
deme at Atlanta, Ga. He has
been named Caspar Hodgson.
This ts the first son in the family,
me other children being two little
girls. Mary Betty and Anne, Mrs.
Parker Isl daughter of ]. c. Ward
of this city and formerly resided
here. Mr.. Ward has just returned
from asSisit at Atlanta.
To Go Home
Mrs Al Il. Bennister and little
som who have been at Cook lbs
pital since the birth OF the baby
some ten days ago, will return to
their home on Walnut, avenue the
after part OF this week. The
rs mother was formerly Miss
Katherine Morgan and he has been
named for his father.
Chapter Meets.
The members Of the Robert E.
lee chapter Of the United Daugh.
tiers of the Conference were de-
itghtfnlly entertained last evening
n the home of Mrs. James e.
smith In tho Hall apartments.
There was a large turnout Of the
inin bershlp with several visiting
3hters also present. Mrs. Smith
wss IN charge Of an interesting
program, the numbers OF which
consisted; Of piano solos by Mrs.
o. III Mcmillan. a group OF south
poems read by Mrs. Edwin Rob
inson vocal solos by Miss Jean
I3filingslea and piano solos by
Miss Katherine Moore. Refresh
metts were served by tho hostess.
Sirs. Allen Russell, the president,
presided.
Postpone Supper.
The chicken supper to have
heen given by the Pythian Sisters
Vim their club rooms tomorrow eve
ming ias been postponed until
March g:
Dance Tonight.
st,lk and their ladies will be out
IN large numbers this evening for
a dance to be staged by the Elks
a. their hall in the Deveny
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15
IA SAW

The home economies department
Of the Woman's Club will meet to-
morrow at the Y. w. c. A. and
spbnd the day sewing for the chill
dren Of the Salvation Army. 1t has
been asked that anyone who de-
sires will attend the meeting and
help with the work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15

= 10 Cel ebrate Anniversary
Anumbertof local people will go
10 Grafton tomorrow for the silver
wedding anniversary celebration
hof Mr. and Mrs. George Lows
Jcilttte d that place. Mr.. and
Mrs. JolAfie will receive their
friends frpm TO and from to
II Of their residence in Grafton.
Mr Jolnefe was at one time u
resident lof this city and 10 related
10 duitesa number Of Fairmonters.
Among those who will attend the
reception win be Mr.. and Mrs. a.
w Patton Mr.. and Mrs. j. W.
Augustine, Mrs, Elizabeth Coma
way, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Jolllfre.
and Mr.! and Mrs. Floyd Patton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15

Tile chicken supper to have
been given by the Pythinn Sisters
jim their club rooms tomorrow eve
ming has been postponed until
March g.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15
Marriage Announced

Mrs. Low Rowland Of 628 Mon
roe street has announced the
marriage Of her daughter, My
Lillian Virginia Rowland to WA
liam Ray swiger. which was SOL
emnIzed at Oakland, Maryland on
March 10. Mr.. and Mrs. Swiger
are both popular young people Of
this city. They are residing tenn
porurlly with the brides mother.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15

Mrs II. G. Posten will entertain
HI evening at a 6 o'clock dinner
z her home in Locust avenue, com.
} litnentary to her guest, Mrs. Mar
Hint Eobiin Patton Of Chicago. The
ssies will include members OF the
'sinily connection.
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with Mrs. Alexander

With Mrs. Alexander
AItss g M. Alexander Is enter
aiming the William Raymond
chapter Of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution this after
noon at her home on Beuonl ave-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15

a zeeIlners Tonight
The Zoellners string quartet will
lppeaf in concert this evening at
Mo Presbyterian Church, and indi-
atoms point TO a full house. Tho
orosram will begin promptly at
l5oiolock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15

Everything Is in readiness for
the chicken supper and bazar
which the Ladies' Aid Society OF
st, Peters Catholic Church will
hold tomorrow evening in the
basement of the church on Jack
son street. A splendid menu will
be served for 81 and serving will
be from 5 to o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15
Class Met,

TheiJs NJ. Black Glass of the First
Presby terrain Church held its regu.
~ monthly meeting Monday eve.
ming II 1.-THE home Of Mrs. E. u.
Church ht 512 Benoni avenue. The
hestessds on this occasion were
Mrs. Church, Mrs. A. j. Cash and
the MisAes Blanche Price and Grace
Jones. Dinner was served, follow.
INF which an Interesting program
WIS observed and business trans
acted. Forty.two were present in.
Guiding several guests.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-15

Rtt1fn Fron, eoufh.l

Mr.. and Mr.. John A. CLARK, Mrs.
Harry 3 CLARK and the latter's son.
Harry y Clark, Jr., returned the
ai tcr part Of last week from Palm
tdach and jacksonville, Fla, where
had spent the past six weeks
NJ Hairy B. Clark and sister, Mrs.
at4es ~. Baker, are spending sey.
iral days this week in Pittsburgh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-30
Rheumatism
Remarkable Home Treatment
Given by One Who Had 1t

ON OAC WHO L1dO II
In the year of 1895 1 was attacked by
Muscular and Sub-Acute Rheumatism.
1 suffered as only those who are thus
afflicted know for over three years. l
tried remedy afteB remedy, but such re-
lief as 7 obtained was only temporary.
Finally, / found a treatment that cured
me completely and such a pitiful con-
dition has never returned. l have
given 1t to a number who were terribly
afflicted. even bedridden. some of them
seventy to eighty years old, and the
results were the same as in my own
case.
L want every sufferer from any form
of muscular and sub-acute dwelling at
the joints) rheumatism, to try the
great value of my improved Home
Treatment" for its remarkable healing
power. Don't send a cent; simply mail
your name and address. and 1 will send
it free to try. After you have used it
and it has proven itself to be that long
looked Tor means of getting rid of such
forms of rheumatism, you may send the
price of it, One Dollar, but understand
1 do not want your money unless you
are perfectly satisfied to send it. Isn't
that fair? Why suffer any longer,
when relief is thus offered you free.
Don't delay. Write today.
Mark h. Jackson, 1861. Durston Bldg,
Syracuse, n. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-30
RADIO is CHEAPER
POstofice Department Uses 1t
for Rush Messages.
Means a Saving of Thousands
of Dollars Annually.

Washington, Nov. Soy using the
post0fficeg department today is saving
Uncle Sans money at the rate of over
hundred thousand dollars a year,
according to official figures
The fifteen stations of the depart
ment's air mail service in the trans
continental route are handling an es-
timated total of ten million words
year, of which only 10 per cent is re-
lay, at an average cost of eighty-eieht
hundredths of a cent per word The
average length of n departmental
radio message is thirty words, which
means that the average message costs
the government less than 20 cents.
Means Big Saving.
The total cost OF the radio service
for the six months ending May, 1929,
was S34, S55.91. Leased wires TO ham
Ole the traffic would have cost the
government $S9.16O. it is estimated
The saving over the regular CONNER
cial service. according to the depart
ment'S accountants, was even greater.
totaIing S53.s97.S1-
The figures show that as the service
grew Older more traffic was handled
by it, at a corresponding cut in the
Word-cost- Here are the department >
keScfstics on the number of words and
the cost Per word;
December. 63o.27s words. -Oo1O;
5SS, 400, .OO9s; March. 63s19O. .O0S2;
April, 612.S76. -OOS6; May. z45,O36.
.OO73.
Service was maintained every day,
no matter how adverse the weather
conditions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-30

ing Hymns. & Ballads. You know how
fine their voices go together. Then
we air sang a hymn & afterwards
my dear Father led us in prayer, re-
memb ering all -absent Friends before
the Throne of Grace. & much
wished my. dear Betsy was here as
one of US, as she has been of yore
We did not rise from the table I'M
til it. was quite dark, & then when
the dishes had been cleared away We
all got round the fire as close as we
could, & cracked nuts, & sang songs
q told stories At least some told &
others listened. You know nobody
can exceed the two Grandmothers at
telling tales of all tho things they
have seen themselves, & repeating
those of the early years in New Eng
land. & even in the Old England
which they heard in their youth from
their Elders. Ny Father says 1t
is a gccdly custom to hand down
all worthy deeds &c traditions from
Father to Son, as the Israelites We're
commanded to do about the Passover
& as the Indians here have always
done, because Word that>is spok-
en- is remembered longer than the one
that is written. Brother Jack, who
did not reach here until late on We'd
nesday though he had left College
very early on Monday Morning & rode
with all due diligence considering the
snow, brought an orange to each of
the GRANDMOTHER, but, Alas. they
were frozen in his saddle bags We
soaked the frost out in cold water,
but I guess they wasn't as good as
they should have BEEN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-30

(written by Kansas State Agricultural Col
lege students especially for The Associated
Manhattan. Kan. Nov. SO.-Grass-
hoppers may be destroyed by cultl-
waiting their breeding places during
late fall or early winter. according to
professors at the s. = Agricultural
college. Under Kansas conditions. it
usually takes the common grasshop-
per the entire summer season to de-
velop. they say After Matching from
the egg in the spring, the nymph, one
of the stages in the hoppers life his
tory. spends the greater part of the
summer months feeding and growing
The hopper reaches maturity in late
summer and begins laying eggs for
the next years brood in early to late
fall
The female makes a hole in the
earth. three-fOurths to one and one
half inches IA depth, or a depth equal
To the length of her abdomen the col
leCe professors say. The eggs are de-
posted in this hole in a capsule con-
tanning from twenty to fifty eggs
These holes e made only in firm.
hard ground. such road sides, or
the turn-rOw of a field, and if the cap
sules are undisturbed, the nymphS
emerge in the spring.
DiSking the turn-row to break open
the capsules or to break up the /
ground so that the eggs are exposed !
10 weather, is the best way of destroy :
ing the hOppers, it is said Flowing 1
or diskinE the turn-row will either 4
expose the capsules to the weather or 1
bury the eggs so deeply that the in !
sects will be unable TO come to the 1
surface when they do hatch.
During January. 1928, the animal I
husbandry department of Kansas 1
State Agricultural college will send a .
stock judging team. composed of 1
juniors, to the Western National Live
stock show at Denver. TO compete in !
the student contest. il is announced.
This will be the first year that such
n team is to be made up of juniors.
only seniors ave been taken previ-
ouSIv.
The team is Icing coached by Prof.
J.. w Bell of the animal husbandYy
q department.. mo has attained a high
degree of success in coaching and
tea ching stock judging. Professor
Bell expects to J old number of the
most promising men for a few days
Of extra and intensive WORK duringi
Christmas vacation. He plan to take
he junior team to Denver via Lincoln,
Neb-. and Fort Collins. Colo. to visit
the two agricultural colleges at those
points.
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I
| for the Banbury crew. Paramount, on
| the other hand, has shown decided
strength from early season perform
ances- IT should be a mighty close
game. with Friends slightly the favor
lite.
Baker university is being picked as
n favorite over the Ottawa university
eleven at Baldwin this afternoon, but
Coach +. r. Elbel has been pounding
some football into his Inen, and the
contest could be reversed.
St Mary's college meets an Okla
homa eleven. Northwestern Normal
from Alva, this afternoon, on the St.
Mary'S field. This is an intersec-
tional clash for the Catholics, and
should give followers of the gridiron
chance to compare Oklahoma and
Kansas teams. The Catholics have
had remarkably successful season,
and are in good condition for the bat
tie today. No dope can be shown as
to favorite.
tire country as far as intersectional
clashes is concerned will be the Ne
braska-Notre Dame contest in Lin
coin this afternoon. Nebraska, few
weeks ago was being picked as the
winner a late season guess picks
Notre Dame as slightly the favorite.
However, a Notre Dame star is out of
the game which will even up for Pres
NeDGaSka star VINO Is
out with a broken leg. 1t should be
an even conest. and breaks may de-
eide it. We believe these two elevens
are: as evenly matched as any two
teams in the country. Dope and
weight favor the Nebraskans. The
Cornhuskers are almost twenty pounds
to the man heavier than the South
Bend crew. In our opinion the Ne
starts falling for the heavy team plays
at an advantage on a wet field. The
Notre Dame boys are fast, and speed
may decide the final outcome on a
dry field Playing at home favors
the Nebraskans.
The Jayhawker descended from his
perch on Mt. Dread this week end
and this afternoon is in Columbia to
to pull the Tigers tail at
Missouri university. The Kansans are |
being picked as the favorites, but the |
fact that Missouri has shown decided |
in these laA. few weeks, adds |
to the interest Missouri did not have /
4 chance to defeat Kansas before the
recent change in the coaching staff at !
Missouri, but now fear has entered the
Kansas camp to some extent. Jay
lawkers have decided that this is a
lose game. Kansas has won seven
cen of the thirty contests in which
he Tiger has opposed the bird. Fol-
overs of the two elevens are watch
ng this game with more than passing
interest.
Kansas Aggies are due to meet
Texas Christian university in Man
lattan this afternoon, in an inter
ect1onal clash. The Aggies are being
licked by many followers as the
avorites. The Bachman crew has
made the best showing in the valley
gainst that formidable crew from
lincoln, Neb.
Oklahoma is playing a conference
anne with Washington university in
t. Louis this afternoon, and the Soon
rs are being, rated as favorites.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-30
TICKETS GOING FAST
Pesek-BinckIey Match Attracting In
usual Interest.


usual Interest.
More tickets already have been sold
for the wrestling match between John
Pesek. of Ravenna, Neb., and Cliff
Buckley. heavyweight champion of
Ohio. than in any other contest in the
history of wrestling matches in the
city, H. z. Rigby and P NJ. Young.
promoters. announced this morning.
Calls for reservations for the bout are
coming from all parts of the country.
sPesek is a find in wrestling circles.
That is conceded by all the followers
of the mat Maxwell Bauman, Pesek's
manager. declares he never has seen
man who seems to have as much
science, strength and endurance as
Pesek shows. In fact. Pesek seems to
be almost superhuman. He performs
feats of strength that no other ever
has done.
- Buckley is also rated as good
man. He has performed in Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-30
GAMES TODAY.


Washburn vs. Pittsburg Normal, in To-
Kansas Wesleyan VS.. Bethany. in Linds-
MCPHERSON vs. Southwestern, in McPher-
Kansas state Normal VS. College of En-
I poria. Normal field, Emporia.
ottawa L. VS.. Baker u. in Baldwin.
! Friends vs.. Paramount, in Wichita.
/ (oEia). in St Marys.
Missouri Valley.
! Kansas VS.. Missouri. in Columbia
0Siahoma vs.. wasbington' in St Tonis.
Kansas Sggies VS. Texas Christian u, in
/ Manhattan
I Turkey dinners. gloomy weather
with threats of rain. and the close of
| the 1922 football season have come
to have its inning before darkness
overtakes them
BY far the most interesting of the
three is the end of the 1922 football
season. True, turkey dinners are to
have a great inning, but at every din
ner the talk for the most part will be
of the football contests over the coun-
try, especially in the middle west.
Rain probably will hold second place
in the thoughts of the people, for bad
weather means a hindrance to foot
ball games, especially to the fans who
would watch the games from the
stands.
DR.. Garfield Weede arrived in To-
peka Friday night with his men from
Pittsburg Normal. and will oppose
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon. The
Weeds aggregation is in good con-
dition, and is said to be going well.
The WashbLrn nCn went thru a final
and are in the best condition they
have been in for some time. Coaches
of both elevens predict a good game.
The contest should be close. WASH
III. i -.
play the branC of football they are
capable of playing
While Bethany i; being picked as
a favorite in the Kansas Wesleyan /
Bethany clash in the camp of the |
Swedes this afternoon, the Salina 1
eleven is fast and must be reckoned /
with. Kansas Wesleyan has won two /
have been defeats. 1t should be a /
good game.
Mcpherson and Southwestern will .
play a fast game on the Mcpherson
ficld. and while the odds favor the
.'infield eleven. the Mcpherson boys
may spring surprise on Coach W. S.
Bates eleven.
Kansas State Normal is the favorite
n the c. of E--NormaI clash, and
should win by a safe margin. How
ever, there is always a chance of up
sets. The Normal GEMS to be enough
better this year to easily win ova- the
Henry crew. This is always the big
contest of the year for these two elev-
Ems and the outcome of the Emporia
contest will be watched with interest
by the fans in all parts of the state.
Friends and Paramount are due to ]
1lay mighty close game in WITCH
Ia this afternoon. These two schools
always play on Thanksgiving. Friends
las not shown the late season form 5
hat was prevalent in the Quaker {
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camp early in the season. having fall
len before elevens that seemed easy
for the Banbury crew. Fairmount, on
the other hand, has shown decided
strength from early season perform
ances. 1t should be a mighty close
game, with Friends slightly the favor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-30

Friends and Paramount are due to
play a mighty close game in WITCH
tia this afternoon. These two schools
always play on Thanksgiving. Friends
has not shown the late season form
that was prevalent in the Quaker
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-30

Salina, kan, Nov. 3O.-Ahaconda
Cores. 1-year-old child. of George
CORES. was drowned in a tub of water
into which it fell at its home yester-
day. 1t was in the t9b half an hour
before discovered. Efforts TO revive
81 were fufiTa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-30
FRESHMEN WIN HOCKEY HONOR
Washburn Sophomore Team Is De-
feated by Score of to O.

feated by Score of to o.
The girls freshmen hockey team at
Washburn college, undefeated this
season, added another game to its
string of victories Wednesday after
noon by defeating the sophomore
team, to 0. The freshmen have de-
fcated the sophomore and Junior
teams twice each and probably will
be awarded a loving cup.
Members of the freshman squad are:
Miss Georgia Cleveland, Miss Inez
Roher. Miss Nary Hudelson, Miss Mo-
dine Marshall Miss Doris EnghoIm,
Miss Ruth Shaler, Miss Rachel Roman.
Miss Esther Cope (captain), Miss
Mary Vincent, Miss Margaret Stewart
and Miss Rose Page.