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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
SEPTEMBER
VEN|RES DRAWN


Two Jury venirss have bean
drawn for the September term OF
the circuit court. The first Will re-
noft 6ept IS and the second, Oct
8, Tho selections are as follows:
September a.
Rock Island-John Mohl, Herbert
Amid. Albert Hotter, q. l. Schil-
lineer, William Bottomley. L. D.
Elmsted, q. N, Brown, C, Holman,
John Fee, James Medallion. A. w.
Salxnann, w. =. Cameron.
Moline-Axel Klingberg, Alfred
Erickson, George A. Mellin. George
Efflandt, Frank Solo, Henry
Schmidt, W. J. Woodin, Robert
Brandt. Amos Anderson, A. A,
Hoaxlund, Carl Fink, ST., Charles
Sonneville, Guy Stoneking. Morris
Canter.
Zuma,-Doyle Wake.
Hampton-William F. Gerhardt,
William Hynd.
East Moline-Andrew Barber.
James Dokas, David Young.
Rufai-C. E. Swanson.
Edginston-G. o. Elliott, Meags
Erickson.
Buffalo Prairie-Chauneey Nc
Ginnis, Ralph Eckhardt.
Oot0ber Q,
Rock Island-George Ransom
r.. w. Mccarthy, r. E. Fish. John
McShane, c. Perry, Austin Bell, G..
II. Astef, William Long, Paul Duff
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
She REbELSAT
LIQUOR MAKING
Mrs. Bridget Kinble Tells Police
Husband BeNts Her When She
Refused to MAIZE Ho0ch.

Mrs. Bridget Kimble. 70S Twelfth
avenue, said in police court this
morning. that her husband, Henry,
beat both her and her daughter yes
terday when the wife refused long
er to manufacture his hooeh.
Kimble, unable to pay a fine of
SIS, went to the county Jail for
five days on a charge OF disorder
ly conduct"
Mrs. Kimble told the court . sad
story of dominance On her hus-
bands part, and terrorism about
the home. He forced her to make
hooch for his own consumption aft
er a recipe he furnished, she al
leges, and his needs demanded fire.
quent patches. Intoxicated from
the homemade liquor, according to
his wife, he would caper about the
yard meager.y clad, and inflict
cruelties on his family upon slight
provocation.
Refuses to Make Moro.
Yesterday, she said, her husband
was still under the effects Of the
last batch of hooch. He insisted
that she make some more, which
she refused to do. With that, he
pommeled her and the daughter SO
as to leave marks on them which
showed today. used vile language
and otherwise> conducted himself,
she said, SO that she was Obliged to
have him arrested.
Other police court routine this
morning included a $25 fine impos-
ed on George De Voss, disorderly
conduct, and C. ]. Olson, IS for
driving without chauffeur's license.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
CHILD Is INJURED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

George Andrews, 2a-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Andrews. SIS
Seventeenth avenue, East Moline.
received slight bruises about the
head when he fell from the seat to
the floor of an automobile in which
he was riding yesterday afternoon,
the result of q collision. The mo-
tor of the Andrews auto stalled. j.
r. Matthews, sos Seventeenth ave-
nue.. East Moline, was towing it
along to get 1t started. While look
ing back as he vas driving he
crashed into a car parked along the
curb On Eighteenth avenue near
Thirteenth street, owned by Mrs.
H. J. Dodds, 1929 Seventeenth
street, Rock Island. The sudden
crash caused the boy to fall. Other
passengers in the two cars were
shaken up but not badly hurt. The
radiator and one front light Of the
Andrews car was badly damaged.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
THRW NTEa ARE
HHNG CONSIDERED
FOR COUNTRY CLUB

Three sites are being considered
for the contemplated country club
to be organized by Rock Islanders,
and . meeting will be called to pre-
sent recommendations at the coma
mittee to the me0befship in . few
days.
Estimated costs Of golf course
and club house erection and equip
ment are being procured by tho
committee in addition to the cost
of the land.
Committees ON finance, building.
membership and site are busy at
work, and organization IL expected
to take place when the reports OF
the committees are presented.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
'R0TES' PLAN
KEWANEE TRIP
Delegation With Boy Scout Rand "a
District Neet-Cyrps Z. Dlen
to Address Club Here.

Those Retarians Who do not
leave tomorrow morning for Keva.
nee to attend the district meet AZ
the organization will hear Cyrus
e. Dietz. Moline, member of the
constitutional convention, explain
the nsw constitution at the lunch.
con Of the club tomorrow in the
Rock island club.
Trip to Kevanee will be made nv
auto, . delegation leaving Leeion
hall with the Rotary Boy Scout
band at 10 O'Clock, and the other
leaving the Rock Island club at
1850 o'clock in the afternoon.
The district gathering will IA
held at the Midland Country club
between Kewanee and Galva on ths
Cannon Ball road. A buffet lunch
will be served at the club from 70
O'Clock noon to l O'Clock in the
afternoon. Sports program begins
at 1850 o'clock. There will be golf
trapsheeting. tennis, indoor base.
ball, horseshoes, races and q tug
Of wan
Kewanee is the home Of z. F.
Baker. district governor. Present
indications are that in addition to
the band. about thirty-five Rota-
rians will make the trip.
All the news all the time-The
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
lbRhHlMSONI IS
FIRE VICTIM 1t
NORTHERN CAMP


Mrs. L. q. Abrahamson, 344s Sew
cath avenue, ended her summer
outing abruptly when the Abra-
hamsons' summer cottage At Mac
atawa Park. Holland, Mich. wa
burned yesterday morning ~ q
confirmation which swept - other
cottages, causing . less OF $780,
900.
DR.. Abrahamson editor OF the
|Augustana Book concern. was IN
Chicago at the time. It was said
here today that the cottage and ef-
fects were lost in the fire. bat Mrs.
Abrahamson escaped unbnrt. She
Joined her husband in Chicago and
they are proceeding home.
An overturned oil heater tn the
| cottage of Mrs. A. e. Weston, Grand
Rapids. Mich, started the fire.
Firemen battled more than an hour
| to control the fire.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
MOLINE ELKS HAVE
DAY ON ROCK RIVER
Especial Moline Service.D

especial Nome SetVce.D
Abounded with pep, approximate
ly $50 Elks iourneyed yesterday
morning to the Christopher camp
ON Rock river to spend the day,
which. despite weather conditions.
furnished lots of merriment for all
present
There was no special program
arranged for the day, but the pic
niekers ereated plenty Of entertain
ment among themselves from the
time they arrived at the grounds
until they left late last night.
A ball game between some of the
members Of the crowd furnished
much excitement for the afternoon
hours and at $50 supper was
served and there is no need to say
that it was greatly relished by all.
The Elks' band, which played
throughout the afternoon, added to
the success of the affair.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17

Nm, Jemee A. Kermoyls. Dan Dab
len, 4 A. Appjeqqia1 Ffd Larson.
". H. Kelley. Jacob Carl, l. +.
Brown, G. H. Nelson. H. T. Hanson.
Phillip Dingeldein. Jr.
Aoline-Arthur PeaPs. Challss
Larson, Otto Hiprichsea. Q. G. Mar
tinson, William Bridges. Frances
Wenberg, L. O.. Jahns, SEVERN
Johnson, Fred Gustafson. Otto
eehenck. o. p, Wolfe.
Cce-Alhin johnson.
East Noline-A. ]. Rreecasr.
Silyia--Qlea Meek. W. L. Peter
son.
South Moline-Rebert Davis, Fet-
er oeugef, e. G, johnson.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
SEIFMAN Is HELD
TO GRAND JURY ON
GIRLS UHARGES

Chris seifman, aged 81 years.
who has confessed. according to the
Davenport police. that he lived with
1l-year-old Mabel n. Anderson, has
bpen held to the grand jury under
N.00o bonds. The girl who 10 ~
ine held - Z. witness 10 under Q
bond Of $500.
eeifman Is the father Of Q family
and has . married daughter. He
10 charged with Turing the girl "a
. AstA and keeping her there Ave
deya
me 1frl HIVES IN Mason City and
onme 70 DGysnp0et with . man who
Il odd aforementioned to her
dallA4usoAuL yalnMnn o1aims IL
Ieta told &5m:1AesY1a4e.1sar old,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
GUARDIANS NOTICE.
o William Levin and to All Whom

To William Levin and to All Whom
1t May Concern:
Take notice that on the 18th day
of July, A. D. 1922, petition was
filed by Anna C. Kirkman in the
county court Of Rock Island coun-
ty, ILL.,, to have certain children
named. John Levin and James
Levin. declared dependent chill
dren and to take from you the Gus
tody and guardianship of said chill
dren, and that the court appoint
some proper and suitable person
guardian over the person Of said
children and authorize and empow-
er such guardian to assent to the
legal adoption Of said children
should any proceeding for their
adoption be commenced in any
court at any time during such
guardianship without any notice To
or assent by any person other than
such guardian of said children and
make such other and further orders
in this cause as to the court shall
seem meet according to equity and
good conscience and according to
the statute In such case made and
provided.
Now, unless you appear within
twenty (20) days after the date OF
this notice and show cause against
such application. the petition shall
be taken for confessed and q de.
cree entered.
HENRY B. HUBBARD,
Clerk Of County Court.
Dated July II, A. d. 1872.
-(Advertisement)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
CARL \. Hoist
El.EcI |locUIED
IT ICE PLANT


Oarl Henry Hoist. 2e years old.
~ electrocutad while working
VIII . circle saw in the Tfi-City
ArtiAaiat Ice planG lo37 Third ave-
nue, Ct 1850 o'clock yestsrday
morning. Mr.. Hoist resided ct ~
Fofty fourth strese
There were no witnesses to the
accident, the BODY bsins f0snd on
the ice tank IN the engine room By
n. y. Jarvis. 141k Fortieth stfsst.
engineer Of the company Who had
talked to Hoist but . few minutes
bsSofs. Coroner J. =. Maberry con-
Quoted an inquest this morning In
the Knox mostuary, and the jury
returned . verdict Of death caused
By IN accidental electric shock"
The saw with which he was
working. had just been temporarily
arranged on the nFst door engine
room and was driven by q motor
supplied by 100-yolt current. The
wiring at the connection to the ma
chine was not insulated according
to testimony at the'inquest. Jarvis
was working on the platform out
side tho engine room and had
passed Mr.. Hoist to answer the
phone. He had talked to him in
passing.
When he returned, Mr.. Hoist was
lying on the door. q scalp wound
in his head, and his left hand on
the lever Of the machine. With the
assistance Of e. d. Abbott, mechan-
zeal engineer at the tractor plant,
who had just entered the building,
Mr.. Hoist was removed to the out
side platform and DR.. F. o. Ring
nell called. He was dead when the
physician arrived, although there
was q spark Of life when be was
lying near the saw machine, Jarvis
said.
Hoist was standing on the wei
floor and his shoes were wet, com.
pleting the ground" circuit. His
scalp wound il believed to have
been caused by the fall, after 70.
ceiving the electric shock. The
fuse burned out following the &C
cident, saving the life Of Jarvis who
had grasped Hoist while the latter
was lying on the door holding thu
lever.
At the inquest Mr.. Abbott intro
duced drawing Of the engine room
which he made yesterday on re-
quest. o. r. Scheurer, superintend
ent Of the plant, and John Day
president Of the company, alst
testified at the inquest.
Lifelong Resident.
Mr.. Hoist was born in Lost Ma
ton, Iowa, Aug. %. 1895. He cam,
to this city with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry A. Hoist, when h,
was two years old, and had sine,
lived here attending the schools II
this city. He was united In mar
rage with Miss Josephine Sack
vile, Rock Island, March 20, 1911
In Clinton, Iowa. For the last yea
he was employed by the Tri-Cit
Artificial Ice company.
Surviving are the widow,
daughter. Helen, two years old, par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Holst
Flagstaff. Arix-; . brother, William
Hoist, South Bend, Ind, and tw
sisters. Mrs. Alexander johnson
Rock Island. and Mrs. william
Sackville, Flagstaff, Ariz.
Word from the parents is bein
awaited before funeral arrange
ments are made.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
POSTPONE PICNIC
OF FRIEND CIRCLE

Threatening weather yesterday
prevented members Of the Friends
circle from holding their outing at
their camp on Rock river, but it did
not spoil tho day completely for
them, for in the evening they gath
cred at their hall In the Sonneville
building and enjoyed q card party.
Games were played at Is tables
the early part Of the evening and
later Notes band started the ball
rolling with some catchy music for
dancing. In which ell. both young
and old, took part. II the weather
and roads are favorable, the picnic
win be held August 6.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
cox rs ATTENDING
MULCAHY HEARING

Chief Thomas Cox of the Rock
Island police department left yes
teFday for Joliet, to appear before
the board of pardons and paroles
in the Robert Mulcahy case. Null
cahy is serving 25-year term for
the murder of Police Officer Harry
Libman in Rock Island, Aug. 9,
1918.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
CRACKED WINDOW
IN BANK Is BLOWN
OUT BY HIGH WIND

Last nights gale broke the large
middle plate glass window on the
Second avenue side of the State
Bank. building, and nearly half of
the glass was precipitated into the
room occupied by the bank.
A torpedo was thrown against
the wiadow by some patriotic
,celebrant, July 1. and the glass
was cracked. Last nights high
wind did the rest. A new window
was put In today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
MOLINE BAKING TO
DISSOLVE COMPANY

Springfield, ILL.,. July 1.-THE
Moline Baking company. 1852 Si1-
teenth street, Moline, has certified
to dissolution Of corporation and
suFrendsf Of charter. The company
was incorporated Aug. 23, 1918 by
william and Charles Korn, with
capital stock Of $4,000.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
Licensed to Wed

Henry Bleuer ........ Rock Island
Mr.. Dslphine Martens ........
............,...... Rock Island
Harold ]. HeRH0g ,......,. Moline
Mrs. Edna N. T. Herxog. :. Moline
Charles A. Braksbill. Kansas City
Mrs. May =. Gilman. Cedar Rapids
August ". petsfs1a. Pert 1yroR
Mary L T1albee ..,.x East Nolino
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
TEXAS BANDITS
TAKEN IN FIGHT

Fort Worth, Texas, July 17.-In
q battle at Valley View early this
morning between citizens and men
attempting to rob the postofhce.
two alleged bandits were shot
down and captured. The others es-
capped. Officers are now enroate
to Valley View from Fort Worth
to identify the wounded prisoners.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
EASTERN PROPHET
is ENTHUSIASTIC

81 have been to several supreme
council meets, but there was never
one like the tri-city Prophet gath
ering," writes Arthur Burtelle.
secretary Of Alotheia grotto, Wor-
cester. Mass, to Otto F. Hide
brandt, secretary Of the general
committee
Everyone in the tr;-cities,
whether > Mason or not, outdid
themselves in giving the visitors a
good time" continues Prophet
Burtelle.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
4IxBRs 70 RADUCAA.

Ml1HRS 10 HA0UCA4e
TelegTan today ffem John n:
Hauberg LEADING ~ Black
Hawk Prairie club on it, ans
nual t2uk, was sent from Me-
trpDelje, III. "All WELL. he NJ
ported. weather fine: marve-
ious roads: wonderful day yes
tefday. Received letters and
telegr9As. Paducah, today;
Cairo, t0no1rov.s
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17

The penguins OF the anthracite
regions are the most human of all
the bird family, walking upright
and living in communities. quite
unafraid Of man.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-17
See the Savings Here on
These Summer Silks:

Silky sheen jacquard and
floral styles. also plain silk
crepes: choice Of fifty diff
ferent 75c and 85c summer
silks: 39c and 49c yard.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20
CANDIDATES.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PAID ADVERTISING
DEMOCRATIC
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE

I am asking your suffrage at the
coming primaries not because ] am a
Democrat, or a resident of Idaho for
thirty-three years, nor because my
taxes have been trebled the past few
years, nor because of my popularity
or unpopularity. / am simply wanting
an opportunity before l die TO apply
the pruning knife to the shameless
greed, avarice, and extravaganza of
the present commission form of gov
eminent in Idaho and at Boise.
Property and business cannot stand
this strain much longer of taxeating
army of one state official to every
twelve heads of family in the state.
This does not tell all the story of swol-
len officialism and public expenditure
while our farmers are drifting TO al
most certain bankruptcy
JOHN j. PULSE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20
FLOYD CHURCH.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Second District

In announcing myself candidate
for the office of commissioner of the
second district, l do so with the firm
belief that if elected, can be of SER
vice to the people of our county. /
have farmed on Camas Prairie the past
twenty years and feel that l know the
needs of the taxpayers. | pledge my
services to the county's best interests
and viii use my influence toward re-
duction of taxes through the elimina-
ton of waste and a careful check up
on our county pay roll.
Your cooperation and support at the
Republican primaries August / will
be gratefully appreciated.
JOE w. HAZELBAKER.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20
NOTICE OF SALE OF LIVESTOCK
TO SATISFY LIEN FOR FEED
AND PASTURAGE

Notice is hereby given that I hold
in my pasture 7 miles northeast of
Grangeville, 2 head of horses, consist
ing of brown mare, branded P on left
shoulder, W.T.. about 1900, about IL
years old; and one bay yearing filly,
white star on forehead, no brands. [
have claim on the mare in the sum of
SIPS for feed since March ], 1921 and
on the colt for $46.25 for feed since
Nov. /, 1921. Said animals are the
property of z. P. Oliver and A. R..
Wiley. Unless said animals are claim
ed by July "a, 1922 and lien against
them for feed paid in full, they will be
sold at public auction at my place on
July "a, 1922, at 10 o'clock a. M, 70
satisfy lien for their keep.
J. F. OLIVER,
9-2 Grangeville, idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20
One Dollar Saved Represents Ten Dol
lars Earned

The average man does not save to
exceed ten per cent of his earnings.
He must spend nine dollars in living
expenses for every dollar saved. That
being the case he can not be too care
full about unnecessary expenses. Very
often few cents properly invested,
like buying seeds for his garden, will
save several dollars outlay later on.
It is the same in buying Chamber
lain s Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t
costs but few cents, and a bottle of
it in the house often saves a doctor IS
bill of several dollars. Advertise
ment.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20

the first Tuesday in August, for the
office of County Superintendent of
Public Instruction and respectfully So
licit your support.
If nominated and elected, / will
work for the best interests of the
schools of Idaho county and will en-
deavor to conduct the business of
the office in conservative manner.
ELMER A. CARPENTER.
Idaho, Star route.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20

Teachers examinations will be helt
in the courthouse in Grangeville OF
July 81, % and 20, 1922.
All applicants for examination
whether for county certificates or GER
tificates by endorsement, shall pay 2
fee of one dollar to the conductor OF
the examination, which fee will be
placed in the institute fund of the
county.
Applicants for county certificates
who failed to make the required aver
age of 85 percent at previous exam
ination within twelve months) may be
excused from taking the examination
in those subjects in which they re-
ceived grades of So percent in such
examination.
Applicant for certificates by en-
dorsement are required BIZ the state
department to make passing grade of
rs percent in each subject.
Applicants for county certificates
cannot enter examination for part of
the subjects looking forward to flu
ture examination to complete such
subjects. In case of failure in one or
more subjects, such subjects may be
taken at a subsequent examination
within twelve months)
The privilege of holding grade of
ninety and above from certificates of
other states is granted only upon GER
tificates in force.
Applicants desiring credit for sum
mer work, or for grades of ninety and
above on certificates from other states,
must present summer school cards or
D.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

In placing my name before the
people of Idaho county for reelection
pledge the same faithful service
have given in the past Your support
in the primaries is earnestly solicited
and will be appreciated.
OTTE L. CONE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20
FOR SHERIFF

As candidate for the nomination
for Sheriff of Idaho County, your sup
port in the Democratic primaries to be
held Tuesday, August l. 1922, will be
greatly appreciated. If nominated and
elected can assure the taxpayers of
the county that the business of the
office viii be conducted in the most
economical manner consistent with
good business.
Grangeville, Idaho. T. L. QUINLAN.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20

certificates to the county superintend-
ent before being admitted to the exam
nation After a record of the grades
has been made, the card or certificate
will be returned to the applicant.
Transfer of grades from paper of
lower grade to higher must be made
from certificate in force.
OLIVE LYON,
County Superintendent of Schools.
go
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20
FOR SHERIFF

am candidate for the Democratic
nomination for sheriff of Idaho coun-
ty. My record as sheriff during 1919
and 1920 is open to your inspee ton,
and on my record in this office, l ask
the support of the voters at the pri-
mary election, August l.
w. H. ELLER.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20
WILLIAM INGRAM.
FOR SCHOOL sUPERINrENpENT

l wish to announce to the voters of
Idaho county that I will be candi-
date in the August primaries for the
nomination of County Superintendent
of Public Instruction.
Am teacher in this county and
fully acquainted with the requirements
of the above office and if nominated
and elected pledge an economic and
painstaking administration of the
same.
Your support is respectfully solicit
ed.
eta NJ. ARNOLD.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LIST District
L hereby announce to the voters of
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1922-07-20
J. A. BRADBURY
FOR ASSESSOR

have filed for nomination on the
Democratic ticket for assessor of Ida
no county, and place my name before
the voters for consideration. In case
| am nominated and elected to office,
| pledge myself to strictest economy
in conduct of affairs of the office. and
will personally do large amount of
the field work. have resided in Ida
no county for forty years and have
been taxpayer for more than thirty
years. ! have never before sought pub
lie office.