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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-03-31
TOM SIMS SAYS:

~ Counting to a hundred before I f ~.
starting fight nice, but Jack Demp- .
sey counts to $750000 0 e
These the days budding poets \ 81 i fz4s
get nipped in the bud. - ~
Rice Lake wis accidentally ><4-44Y ~
put bullet in his pipe. He found Inn OI%1t~ ~
smokeess powder. "\
All this water in flooded rivers the spring.
Every week is prune week boarders
Brebard is an athlete who bites nails in two pieces We
do not know what makes him mad.
Spring style hint: heels don't scratch desk tops
easily.
1t be the Mad Halter spring prices
Away down yonder in New Orleans a man broke his jaw
yawning, and it is another sign Of spring.
Doctor says who smoke liable have everything
We say everything except matches.
wearing trousers fifty to eighty years
and still throw them the floor every night,
It isa wise man who doesn't show his ignorance
Many party given for the pleasure of not inviting soma
small town is where the jail is full if they catch crook
An oldtimer who likes his coffee strong
a chaser after
The height of something is coat of a aivver.
New York where mother hands the baby her
cigarette instead of the bottle.
Jesse James rode horse Men who pie eight pieces
don't
pooIroom loaer may broke you seldom see one
without hands in his pockets
1t is hot in Africa underwear considered an overcoat
In Alaska they oil from sharks vers but you never get
oil from sharks oil we'll
MarshmaIows make excellent emergency powder puffs
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-03-31

OF Olives was five stadia, or 625 PAGES
from Jerusalem. which would make
the allowable Sabbath days Journey
about 1 $50 yards.
Where does the word 'Toafer"
come from?
An old Dutchmman, It is said
settled in New York and acquired a
large fortune. He had an only daugh-
ter. and q young American fell in love
with her. The father forbade him the
house. but the daughter encoura ged
him. Whenever the old merchant saw
the lover about the premises, he used
to say to his daughter, There Is that
'lofer' Of yours, the idle, good for
nothing. etc." and so an idle man.
hanging about, came to be called a
'loafer.' How the letter "a" got into
the word IS not known.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-03-31
What Is the Holy GraiI2

The cup which was used by Christ
at the Last Supper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-03-31

Where was the first street rail-
way built?
The first passenger street track in
the world was lain in New York City
the Fourth Ave. street raiIraod
chartered in 1881. 1t was built on
the Bowery and vas opened for travel
in November, 1882.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-03-31

BEAUTIFY CNPRING is the season when hOusehoIdcrs
YOUR fancy turns to thought of Improvement of
HOME ~ his premises. tt is the time of year when
the average citizen only garden
ing and golf but to the Identification of the home
surroundings.
Next week there will be held the fairgrounds
annual Home Complete Exposition The exposition viii be
acty what the implies Everything needed for the
epIete home viii be shown.
81 Indianapolis citizens take pride in their homes
10y of the streets reveals that fact The city continuously
changed not only by unprecedented of
- ,uctOn, but by improvement.
- At the Home Complete Exposition there will available
in abundance every subject from draperies
~ visit to the exposition would prove profitable to any one
EXPENSES TUSSOLINI of Italian blacshirt fame prob
CAN BE MI ably viii hold his job long time.
REDUCED 4VA ting down government expenses That's the
surest-fre vote getter in age o abnormal
taxation
Mussolni recently took blue pencil whacked 512 mil
lion lire out of the estimates ministers of finance
and the interior
He follows this by aboishng 600 Italian also
have too many courts too lawyers tape and
delay in legal procedure The chief we have too
laws The idea that problems bv eg
lating against them is a national obsesson.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-03-31

VI you weren't born to be super-man you Il
never be Every human being is born
into the world with the potential ability to
The Seward gateway., 1923-02-01
Notice of Sale of Real Estate

No 106
 In the United States Commissioner Court for the Territory of Alaska Third Division, Knik Precinct, at Anchorage, before the Honorable w. H. Rager. United States Com missioner and ex-officio Probate Judge.
 In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas F. M. Boyle, otherwise known as Dr. Frank M Boyle, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that in pur suance of an order of the Probate Court in and for the knik Precinct Third Division, Territory Of Alaska, made on the 22nd day of January 1923, in the matter of the Estate oi Thomas F. M. Boyle, otherwise known as Dr. Frank M. Boyle, deceased, the undersigned, the administrator of the said estate will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and subject to confirmation by said Probate Court, on Monday, the 26ri day of February, 1923, between the hours of o'clock in the forenoon and f o'clock in the afternoon commenc- ing at g o'clock in the forenoon of sait udS Ou tue pEeuikSeS HeISiudl ter ut- sccibed the following described prop erty, to-wit:
 The north one half of lot twenty two (22) and the south one-half of lot twenty-three (23) in Block nine -(9), of Seward, Alaska
 Terms and Conditions of Sale:- Cash, lawful money of the United States, ten per cent of the ~'--'or~~c- price to be paid to the auctioneer on the day of sale, balance on confrma- ton of sale by said Probate Court. The undersigned administrator re serves the right to reject any and all bids if in his judgment an insuffioien price only is offered for any of said real estate.
 Dated this 22d day of January, A. D. 1928.
 EDWARD V. BOYLE, Administrator Of the Estate of Thomas F. M. Boyle, otherwise known as T Frank NJ. Boyle, deceased.
 First publication. Jan 25, 1923. Publish Jan. 25, Feb. l, s 15, 1923 4
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DRILL MEN DESERT COMPANY
 TO PROMOTE OWN LEASES

Drillers connected with the Stan- dard and other big companies now drilling at Cold Bay are deserting to promote independent companies, ac- cording to an article in the Valdez Miner. On recent steamer from the westward were two former Stan dard Oil men hurrying to New Work with options on Cold Bay claims. They said the feeling prevails among drill- CTS that oil pools of great value will be tapped by the drillers now at Cold Bay. Both men rushing east held op- tions on five claims each, the limit allowed in one holding. These claims had been located, surveyed and per mits issued, and they hope to secure funds with which to pay for the op- tions. The latest word from Kanatak is that the drilling outfits are ready to start. if they have not already be- gun operations.
The Seward gateway., 1923-02-01

Attorney A. E. Fucker was an out ging passenger on the Northwestern to attend court at Valdez.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior.

Department of the Interior. U. s. Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, December 4, 1922.
 Notice is hereby given that George w. Tobin, of Seward. Alaska, who, on February 25, 1922. made homestead entry, No. 05297 for southeast quarter, Section 23, Townshhip 1 N., Range l w., Seward Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish claim to the land above described, before Aaron B. Fucker, U. s. Commissioner. at Sew ard, Alaska, on the 10th day of Feb ruary, 1923.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Tom Hambright, of Seward, Alaska. James Mcdonald, of Seward, Alaska. Burl Story, of Seward, Alaska Ed vogl. of Seward, Alaska.
 FRANK A. BOYLE
 Register. First publication Decembe- l, 1922. Last publication February 28, 1923. Run in daily sixty days continuously
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A COMMON ERROR.
The Same Mistake is Made by Many
 Seward People

NS a common error
 To plaster the aching back,
 To rub with liniments. rheumatic joints,
 If the trouble comes from the kid neys.
 It's time to use Deans Kidney Pills.
 Here is convincing proof of merit.
 Mrs. J. Hug. Main St, Elgin. Ore, says: 'tDoan's Kidney Pills are an old standby with me- My kidneys troubled me and l had lame and ach- ing back. felt tired out and my work often had to go undone. My kidneys did not act right Deans Kidney Pills always relieve these at tacks and strengthen my back and kidneys. I highly recommend Doan's for kidney complaint
 COG at all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Mfrs. Buffalo, N. Y.
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SEATTLE FUR EXCHANGE

The Seattle Fur Exchange, organiz- ed by fifty stockholders representing jobbers, wholesalers, manufacturers, bankers and others of Seattle who re- alize the immediate need of de pendable selling agency for raw furs and allied products of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest will hold the first fur sale about February IS. Commis- sion of four per cent on lots of over $1,000 and five percent on lots under that amount will cover all handling, selling and insurance charges. No charge is made for showing or ware housing goods.
The Seward gateway., 1923-02-01
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

NO lICE Of PO6LICAI JOIN
 Department of the Interior United States Land Office, Juneau, Alaska, Nov. g, 1922. I Notice is hereby given that Roy E. ted final three-year proof in support of his homestead entry serial 05076, for lands embraced in U. s. Survey No. 1896. situated near Kodiak. Alaska, in latitude 57 degrees. 47 minutes, 23 seconds North; longitude 152 degrees, g minutes, 4s seconds West; and more particularly described as fol- lows:
 Commencing at corner No. l whence U. s. c. & G. M, bears s. 43 deg. 13 min. w. 46.34 chs: thence N. 34 deg 43 min. w. 5000 chs. to corner No. 2; thence N. 55 deg. IT min. E. 53.33 chs. to corner Mo-, 3; thence s. 34 deg. 43 min. E., 5000 chs. to corner No. 4; thence 5. 55 deg. r min. W. 5333 chs. to corner No. 1 the place of beginning. con- taining an area of 160 acres. Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above described land are required to file their adverse claim in the United States Land Office within tho period of publication or thirty days thereafter, CT they will be barred by the provisions of the stat utes.
 FRANK A. BOYLE,
 Register. First publication Dec 16, 1922. Last publication February 28, 1923. Pub col:in. in daily sixty days.
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WEEKLY TIDE TABLES

Thursday, Feb. l. High 7.5, 1928 am; 1000, 11:54 pm. Low, IS, 5:43 am; IT, 6:36 pm.
 Friday, Feb. 2 High, 80, 12:5S am; 10.2. 12:37 pm. Low, IS 6:27 am, IS, 7:14 pm.
 Saturday, Feb. 8 High, S.4, 1:35 am; 100, 1:20 pm. Low. 0.9, 7:13 am; -1.7 7:53 pm.
 Sunday, February A. High, S.7, 2:14 am; 9.5, 2:06 pm. Low, 0.6, S:01 am; -1.2, S:32 pm.
The Seward gateway., 1923-02-01

WASH1NGTON-Gov. Reilly of Por- to Rico has arrived from his home in Kansas City and is believed to have reached a decision regarding his re- remaining in Porto Rico after con ference with President Harding and Secretary Weeks
The Seward gateway., 1923-02-01
JOHNSON PASSES ON

Arrivals on the Northwestern from Cordova brings the news to Seward of the death of Jack Johnson, who passed away this week at the Copper river city. The deceased was at one time employed in Seward and has a number of friends here His relatives who live in Tacoma, have been noti- fled.
The Seward gateway., 1923-02-01

WIRELESS STATION WRECKED
 The government wireless station on St. Paul island, one of the Pribylofs, has been demolished by recent severe storms according to radio advices re- ceived in Seattle.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-15
FARMER is
HELD SUICIDE

Devils Lake, Dec. 15.-States At
torney Houska of Cando today said
that it is quite evident that W. l..
Leas, SO, Rock Lake farmer, who
died ina local hospital this week
with bullet wound in his head,
had committed suicide, despite the
fact that the wound was in the
back of the mans head.
A post norton examination AND
inquest were held at Cando, and it
developed that LEAFS had used u
short 20 calibre rifle, and that ne
had fired two shots at himself, the
first going wild and hitting a pic
ture on the wall of his bedroom
where the shooting took place.
The second shot pierced his brain,
and he died short time after hav-
ing been brought to the local hos
pital. Powder marks near the
wound indicated that the gum was
fired at close range.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-15
WOMAN SOUGHT
IN SHOOTING
CASE TAKEN

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. 15.--(By the
A. P.)-Mrs Margaret Weaver. II
trained nurse, whose home is said to
be in Cleveland. Ohio, under indict-
ment on charge of accessory be-
fore the fact in connection with the
Staying o. William S. Coborn by
Philip E. Fox is under arrest in
Johnson City, Tenn. it was announc-
ed by member Of the prosecution
counsel at the trial Of Fox here to-
day
City Defective Hunt at the same
time announced that he was entrain-
ing this morning for the Tennessee
city to bring Mrs. Weaver back to
Atlanta where she is expected to
testify during the trial.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-15
South Americas
Aspirant For
HOnOrs Beaten

New York, Dec. 15.-South Amer
ica's latest pugilist was checked but
not eliminated last night when Luis
Vicentini, Chilean lightweight, met
defeat at the hands of Johnny Shu-
grue of Waterbury,, Conn. While it
was disappointed setback to fol-
lowers Of the Chilean who had
Knocked out three American oppon-
cnts in row it also was a spectacu-
lar comeback for Shugrue. who has
been inactive for most Of the past
year.
Viscntini's defeat was laid by ex-
perts chiefly to over-anXiety to main
tain his knockout record and insult
ficicnt skill with Wm.cn to follow up
many Of his advantages. Shugrue's
clever foot work, his aggressiveness
and ability to counter most of Vicen-
tini's attacks, also figured in giving
him victory.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-15
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHuRC1

Rev. Harry & Postlethewaite, q. d
Minister
The Rev. Mr.. Heoden from vii.
ton will conduct the Communion
service and receive new members in,
to the church at the morning service
and will also preach in the evening
Morning worship at 1890 a. m.
Special music by quartette.
Anthem: "Come Unto Me" by G.
w. Chodneick.
Anthem: Selected.
Christian Endeavor at $50.
Subject Bible Passages we shoule
Memorize and Why?"
Leader: Lille Sterling.
Evening worship at 1880 D. m.
Special music by chorus choir lee
by Mr.. Humphreys.
Junior Bible school at $3.50. al
other departments at II.
Junior Christian Endeavor. Tues
day at 4:15 p. m.
Leader: Agnes Nelson.
Bible Study and Prayer service
Wednesday at 1880 p. m.
Regular monthly business meet
ing of the Girls Reserve will be hello
Monday at 5:45 in church parlors.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-15
KITCHEN
CUPBOARD
MORE ABOUT FOOD
By NELLIE MAXWELL

MORE ABOUT FOOD
r OR those who like tripe the fol:
L lowing recipe will prove .
pleasant change:
Sauted Tripe.-Cut honeycomb
tripe into pieces for serving and
parboil for eight minutes, using
equal parts of milk and water.
Drain, sprinkle with salt and pep
per, roll in -four, and saate in but
ter in a hot iron frying pan. Re-
move to q hot platter and garnish
with lemon slices and parsley.
Smoked Fish canapes.-Cut
stale bread into one-fourth inch
slices, remove the crusts and cut
into oblongs) four by three Inches !;
then saute In olive oil until deli
cately Drowned. Arrange on each
slice lengthwise alternate pieces Of
smoked salmon and herring, using
two on each. Pipe around a border
Of creamed butter, seasoned with
anchovy and lemon juice.
Washington Pie.-Cream one.
fourth cupful of butter with one
cupful Of sugar, add two we'll.
beaten eggs and one-ha1f cupful OF
milk. Mix two and one-hatf tea.
sboonfuls Of milk with one and
two-thifds cupfuls Of -four and add
to the frst mixture. Beat wGtt and
bake IN layer tins. This will make
two l4yerE Put together with
raspberry jam ana tor with pow.
dered sugar. - so
MarshmaMow pudding.-Ussolye
one tablespoonful Of gelatin In one
cupful Of boiling water, add one
cupful of sugar and as soon as dis.
solved set the bowl into q nan of
ice water. Add three egg whites
beaten stiff and one and one.half
teaspoonfuls of vanilla. Beat until
the mixture thickenS. Turn into a
shallow pan and let stand until
chilled. !, Cut into pieces the size
and shape. Of marshmallows. roll in
nsacaroon crumbs and serve with
cream.
Pianksd Club steak.-wash one.
half cupful Of butter. and add one.
half tablespoonful, each Of finely
chopped red pepper, green pepper
| and parsley, one-f0urth Of fable.
spoonful Of finely-minced onion and
one:half Tablespoonful OF, lemon
| Juice. Spread one-third- Of the mix.
| ture on, the center of the plank and
arrange pfped mashed potatoes
around the edge. Pan-btollI a steah
Tor four minutes and remove to the
aot plank. Put into the oven q
/ llnfshy cooking. Il ssssfe sg.ss't1e3 3
s O. 1874. Western NswspApss UassnD
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-15
ST. GEORGES CHURCH,
DR.. Ryerson, Rector
Third Sunday in Lent


Early celebration at 80 q. m. Sun
day school at 10 a. M. Morning
service and sermon, II "A. m. Choir
rehearsal Thursday evening. The
committee to arrange for the Christ
tree celebration will meet next Sat-
urday afternoon at 2.
The program for Christmas week
will be Christmas tree and program
Monday evening. Midnight service
at IL. Service Christmas day, 1880.
Bishop Tyler Of the North Dakota
diocese Of the Episcopal church con-
firmed a class Of Indian girls at the
Indian school last evening the cIass
was composed Of - Winnie Spotted
Horse, May N.mmens, Julia For
sword, Ruby Boo Bear. Easu Duplas,
Selia Baheman, Julia Redbeam and
Evangelin Jillitt were trained and
presented by DR. Ryerson Of St.
Georges.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-15

alton with using unfair methods OF
competition was, issued today by
the federal trade commission. The
unfair, methods charged consist in
the alleged attempt OF the associ-
alton to confine grocery dealing to
regular" channels, and to bring
about fixation of standard prices
The commission today dismissed a
complaint originally made against
the, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Delaware Wholesale GrOeers asso-
citation alleging that it's members
had conspireed to obstrlrut the sale
and distribution OF prohlcts of u
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First BAPTIST Church
Corner Ave B and Fourth st.
l.. r. Johnson Pastor.

NcileT ave ID duu TOuTIu 81.
l.. r. Johnson. Pastor.
1890, Morning worship. The
Pastor will speak on Determining
the Moral Quality of Conduct. y
With so many conflicting emotions
doctrines and appeal, what can we
do to assure ourselves that given
course of action is right,
1900, Sunday School, Mrs
Evarts, Superintendent. There
are classes for all who come. A
young mems class will be organ
lied soon.
$50, Baptist Young Peoples
Union. AMI Crusaders"
1880, Evening worship. The pas
tor will speak on The Children OF
a Later Exodus" using illustra.
tons. The purpose of this lecture
is to bring close home the condi.
tons. needs and progress of peo-
pie who number nearly one i'm ten
of The population of the United
States.
500. Wednesday, Prayer and
conference. The pastor will take
up studies with the young people
Wednesday evening.
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Evangelical Church


Corner Seventh and Rosser SITS
c. f. Strutz, Pastor.
Service in German language
from $50 to 10:45 a. m.
Bible School from 1O:45 to Has
a. m. followed by a brief address
by the pastor.
Senior Evangelism League in
Class Room at 7:15 sharp Mrs
II. Neubauer, leader
Intermediate League at the same
hour in basement with Mrs. J. II
Grant Mcdonald in charge.
Evening sermon, "Peace on
Earth" Special music
Junior prayer service, Tuesday
ALB p. M.
Regular church prayer service
at 1870 p. m.
A cordial WELCOME to all.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-15
CITY NEWS
st. Alexius Hospital

Mrs. l.. c. Sterrett, city, Miss
Emilia Renner, Washburn, Adam Gan
timer, New Leipzig, and Charles Axt,
city have entered the St. Alexius hos
pital for treatment. Miss Mary Laed-
gen, Glen Ullin, Mrs. c. X. Hasse,
Crosby, Anton Lacher iceland and
Miss Magdalen Oster city, have been
discharged from the hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-15
CONVICTED OF MURDER

New York, Dec. 15.-Louis Conen
today was convicted of second de-
gree murder in connection with the
shooting of Nathan Kaplan, known to
east side gangsters as "Kid Dropper"
in taxi in front Of the Essex mar
ket court last August. The jury was
out 18 hours.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-15
Christian Science Society

corner 4IN st. anu Ave. Z.
Sunday service at 1900 a. m.
Subject: God the Preserver OF
Man"
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Wednesday evening testimonial
meeting at s O'clock
A reading room is open in the
church building every Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday, except le-
gal holidays, from to p. m.
All are welcome to attend these
services and to visit the reading
room.
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Trinity English Lutheran Church

Corner Ave. G. and 7th st.
Services Sunday with Communion
in the morning. Morning Topics The
Iullness of Time.
In the evening: The Tenth Com
n.andment.
Having considered the command.
rents of the Catechism, the creed will
lie taken up after New Years. Fund.
amentalism, Evolution, The Virgin
Birth, Baptism of the holy Spirit, Mir
acles, Devine Healing and Kindred
disputed topics will be considered as
we progress.
All welcome.
G. c. Monsoon, Pastor
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-15

coll announce the birth of baby
! girl Of Thursday, Wee. 6.
Miss Lydia Ohmstad, who teaches
| schoQl No. l in Lein township re-
turned on Friday from Fargo. Miss
Oh.lstad was on her way home at
Grand Forks for Thanksgiving and
was poisoned from a ham sandwich
and taken to local hospital at Far
go.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dallas Barkman and
Miss Dorothy spent Saturday even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Olson.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed. Schmidkunz had
as their guests on Friday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Repp and fam
lily.
Mrs. l.. B. Olson and Nora spent
Friday evening Antil Sunday at the
William Muper home.
Orlander Hagen, who has been Il
patient at the Bismarck hospital, suf-
fering from a fractured limb, return
ed home Saturday. .accompanied by
his mother, Mrs. Jennic Hagen.
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Omodt, who
have spent the past two weeks on
trip through the western states and
William Meyer, Jr., of Ida, returned
home on No. Z Sunday.
l.. B. Olson spent Sunday at his
home returning to Bismarck on Sun
day evening from Steele.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Schoon had
as their Sunday guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jens Hanson, Mr.. and Mrs A.
G. Basson, Mf. and Mrs. Ole New
land and Ernest Gertz.>
Mr.. NJ. ]. Brendin spent the first
of the week with her daughter, Mrs ;.
Frank Berkvam.
Mrs. John Birkeland and Miss
Gale Birkeland departed by car on
Monday for visit with their dapgh-
ter and sister Mrs Victor Pardon of
Eldridge. - "a
f. A. Van Vleet, Christ Sehoon
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Merringdahl