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Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
WEDDINGS
Meier-Macdonald

Arthur Clifford Meier of Newark N. J., and Miss Esmeralda Macdonald daughter of Postmaster and Mrs. Ar chibald Macdonald, were married at the home of the brides parents on Monday at noon by the Rev. Simeon F.. Cozad of the Second Congregation al church. Only the immediate rela- tives of the bride and bridegroom were present. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and potted plants. The bride wore a travelling suit of brown with hat to match. Fol lowing the ceremony a luncheon was served and later in the afternoon Mir. and Mrs. Meier left for a wedding trip, after which they will make their home at Wyoming. N. J.. near East Orange. in a house which they recent ly completed.
 Mir Meier is assistant manager of the Prudential Insurance Company ai Newark. N. J. Mrs Meier was born in Boston and attended the Putnam High school and the State Normal school at Willimantic. Following her graduation from the latter school she taught for two years in that institu' tion. later going Co the BrearleS School in New York City. where she taught for six years. later teaching in Morristown and at the Greenwich Academy. Greenwich, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
Mrs. Sarah Woodward

Mrs. Sarah Woodward. one of the oldest residents Of Woodstock, passed away at her home on Woodstock Hill Friday evening. She had been in failing health for some time. owing to infirmities of age.
 Mrs Woodward was born in Wood stock 9s year ago Oct. 26th, and was the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Nathan Fisher. Her education. which was a good one. was received mainly in the schools in town. She became q teach CT. and II was while teaching ln New Jersey that she met and married Ben ajah Woodward. q widower with one daughter. who afterwards married Dr. Hollineshead. widely known phy- siciau.
 Mr. Woodward died many years ago. and after his death Mrs Wood ward returned to her home town to pass her declining days.
 She wa a woman of charming per snnality. and was favorite with all who knew her. as one friend express cd. "she was neighborhoed pet. Each xiad with the other to make her comfortable and happy Her birth days. as the years passed. were made gala days and gifts of fruit eonfec- tionery. flowers. dainty eatables, etc., were showered upon her. Up to with in a year her faculties remained unim- paired so that she was always de- lightful companion.
 She was a devoted member of the church and gave literally of time and her means as long as she was able.
 The funeral was Monday. Seryie- es were conducted at her late home at 2.30 ?. m. by Rev. Henry D. Baker. The bearers were neighbors: B. A.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
Dewitt Miller
(An Appreciation 4 }


 The signing wind, the falling leaves and the clouds that hide away the light. join with us in our grief. Our son. our brother. our husband and our beloved friend has passed from our sight; but his smile. his cheery word. fingers and will remain a precious memory until We join him by and by.
 Dewitt II. Miller was born in Woodstock Jan. 3i, 1898. being the fourth child of Frank and Belle Lyon Miller. As a boy Dewitt attended the Hill district school and later the Academy, until poor health forced him to seek the outdoor life. Being talent ed in music he continued his musical training under several noted teachers. Mr Miller soon became a popular and successful teacher of music, both in Woodstock and in Putnam, keeping this up until his marriage to Miss Myrtle Ware of West Woodstock, June 2s. 1922. Since that time Mir. and Mrs. Miller had made their home in Hartford, where he was an inspector in a typewriter factory.
 Funeral services were held at the home of his parents Sunday after noon at 2.30 o'clock. The large gath ering of friends showed the love and esteem in which Mr Miller was held by those far and near. Rev. Henry D. Baker. a lifelong friend of the family. and the officiating clergyman at their wedding a year and half ago. conducted the services. \ mixed quartet of Rebekahs and Odd Eel lows. composed of Mrs Arthur Dayi- son, Mrs Earle Kent. Kenneth Sharpe and Frederick Ash. sang three hymns in a very pleasing and comforting manner. The bearers were George Harrington. Leonard Watson. Lam bert Gustafson. Martin Shenning, Martin Nelson and Merrill Healey.
 Those who knew him best will miss him most. Of genial personality. his glad hand shake the password to admit him to your hearts. He Is gone from our presence. but his kindly deeds. his thoughtfulness for our well fare. his willingness to ever lend hand. remain. "To know him was Co love him "
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
BRYAN F. MAHAN. 70.
 DIES AT NEW LONDON

Bryan Francis Mahan. 70. poatmas= ter of New London, and a member of the Democratic State Central Com mittee. died at midnight last night at the Lawrence Hospital. where he had been q patient for about month. He was a former congressman. and was a candidate for United States Senator on the Democratic ticket four years ago, but was defeated
 Born in 1856. in New London. one of seven other children, Bryan Fran eis Mahan was the son of Andrew and Mary Doughorty Mahau. After com pleting the public school course at Bartlett High school, he studied law and graduated from the Albany Law school. LI.. B. class of 1880. He con dueted q law office for some years.
 In partisan politics. MT Mahan was conspicuous for decades, at the front of all local battles and prominently known in Democratic circles through cut the state. Tn 1881 and he gear following he was elected representa- tive ta the state legislature. h lssi he became q member af the New Lon. don haafd of edacatIou, and ran as candidate of his party. for secretary nf state hat although receiving 2 plurality 8f 20Da votes. he did ua' have a ajofity of ali ballots enst
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
ACADEMY PRESENTS
 GIFT TO LECTURER
Frederic Hinrichs Is Honored By Students of Woodstock
 School

Frederic Hinrichs closed on Friday, Nov. 2, series of lectures which have been of interest Co pupils of the Academy. These have covered not only the subject of the United State7 and her government. topic recon mended by the American Bar Asso- citation, but also, by special request, the subject of Mir Hinriehs' own travels. l. is hard to tell which set of talks has been of greater interest and profit. for Mr Hinriehs in all of his diseussions has held the closest attention
 The pupils and faculty of the Aca- deny made Mir Hinriehs' departure for Brooklyn the occasion for an eX- pression of friendship and apprecia ton. \ delegation consisting Of Elisabeth Rollins, Gerald Phaneut, Stuart Morse and Constance Williams. who are presidents of their several classes. waited upon Mir. Hinrichs in his home. They conveyed the inc formation that by a unanimous vote of the school Mir. Hinriehs was asked to he an honorary member of Wood stock Academy They then proffered in the name of the school. a picture in blue and gold, an Egyptian study ap= propriate to the subject of Mr Hin richs' closing lecture The purpose of the presentation was expressed in written form in the following words "To Mir. Frederick Hinriehs, honorary member of Woodstock Academy since November fifth. nineteen hundred and twenty-three A token of gratitude and esteem from the pupils and faculty
 In a letter dated from Brooklyn and written in his customary beauti ful style. Mr Frederick W Hinrichs has replied to the members of tho Academy in appreciation of theii having asked him 10 become an homo. rary members. Mir Hinrichs says in part:
 ''I was especially touched by ths call of delegates from the different classes, and l felt almost abashed bS their kind words and the beautiful and generous gifts they brought me as evidences of their good viii Ths lovely picture of "AlIah's Prayer" shall hang in my room at "Clovei Lea" where it will be a perpetual re hinder of the good times which W,
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
George W. II. Farley

The funeral of George W II. Far ley. who died on Wednesday, is to be held this afternoon at ? o'clock from
 the funeral chapel of the Grove Street cemetery, the Rev. Simeon F.. Cozad Of the Second Congregational church officiating. Mr Farley died in his sleep Tuesday night after long peri cd of III health He was born in Dan ielson Sept. 6. 1872, a son of Mir. and Mrs. simon Farley, now living in Pawtucket. The family moved to
 Putnam in the late sos. and Mir. Far ley entered the dry goods business. Though he left Putnam from time to time. he always returned here, and at the time of his death conducted a store on Bridge street. Besides his par ents. Mir. Farley leaves a brother. Dr. Arthur Farley of 0lneyville. R. l., and three sisters. Mrs. Jennie Schuette of Providence. Mrs Albina Fortier and Miss Louise Farley of Pawtueket.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
OBITUARIES

Ritch. (. H. Child. G. M. Sampson. and " M Gallup.
 Her nearest living relative. a niece. Mrs. Emma Estes of Hoiyoke. and her daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Miller. were among those who attended.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
chesman C sprass

Word was received in Putnam Mon day evening of the sudden death that morning at his home in NoOnsocket of Chesman C. Spratt, for seven years q principal of the Putnam High school. Mr. Spratf was found dead by his wife. He had been ehopping wood. and evidently suffered a sudden attack of heart failure.
 Mr. Sprart was born at Palermo. Me. May 2s. 1867. He was educated in the public schools and at Bates Col lege, later taking a course at Har- yard. and at the time of his death was pursuing special studies at Brown. He was for three years principal Of the high school af Richmond. Me, lat CT going Co the Bridgeton Academy at North Bridgeton. Me. From Bridge ton he went Co Detroit. Mich, where he became principal of the Detroit preparatory school for boys. III health forced him to give up this excellent position. and he took up work at Har ward until the time when he accepted the position of principal of the local high school From Putnam Mir Spratt went to pawlueket. where he was serving his twelfth year as principal of the Woonsocket High school.
 Mr. Spratt married Miss Minnie Lois Gardner Of Palermo. Me, who survives him with one son. Stanley Ward Spratt. and a daughter. Miss Esther Gardner Spratt. Mir. Spratt was an active member of the First Baptist church of Woonsocket. He was one of the founders of the Long Lake Lodge summer school and camp for boys. and was an instructor there for eighteen years.
 Mir Spratt was the last principal to teach in the old high school. now the Putnam municipal building.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
RECTOR GOING AWAY
Rev. W. N. Hay Receives Call from
 Bridgeport Episcopal Church

+ is with regret that his newly made friends have learned that Rev. W. M. Hay. minister in charge Of St. Philips church, is soon to leave for Episcopal church, to which he has been called and assigned by the Bish- op. Only n few short months ago Mir. Hay came to St. Philips, but during that time he has formed a wide and warm friendship in the city. While his friends regret his anticipated de parture, they are happy with him in the opportunity Co labor in a larger and mure lucrative field
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
MISS wHEELocK TALKS

At the second of the seasons meet iugs of the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, held at Odd Fellows hall on Monday afternoon, Miss Ellen Wheelock gave delightful talk on her recent trip through Europe. Her story of her travels was interspersed with many interesting and personal anecdotes. and her large audience gave every indication of great enjoyment.
 Mrs. T. H. deCoudres presided, and the salute to the flag was led by Mrs. W. R. Barber. Arrangements have been made by the Daughters for a Christmas sale. and members have been requested to send Christmas gifts to the hostesses for December. At the close of the meeting, Mrs. Wal. ter Wheaton sang two songs which were received with much applause.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
Mrs. Mary Ross

Mrs. Mary Ross, widely known in this section of the county. died this morning at Abingdon, at the home of Mrs. Alfred C. Griggs. News of her death was received with regret by all her friends. She was the sister of the late Ellen F.. Osgood of Hartford, formerly of Pomfret and Putnam, and
 a sister of the late Charles K. Os- good, sheriff in Windham County. Mrs. Ross was the last of her family.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16
Mr. Ellen Baker

Mrs. Ellen Baker, aged s. wife of Albert F.. Baker of Arlington. passed away very suddenly last Sunday morning while eating her breakfast. She has been in poor health for many years. but if has only been during the last few weeks that she has been con- fined Co her room. She has always been working woman until her health became so impaired that she could not get about to do the house. work necessary to a large family snch az hers. She raised 8 large fam iiy of children. two of whom are mar fied. The rest, with the exception of one, are living at home. She is sur viyed by a husband and nine chil- dren. Clara. Ralph. Earetta. Daniel. Ernest. James, Myrtle. and Henry. all of Abingdon, and Ethel of Putnam There are also two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Albert
 The funeral was held Tuesday af- ternoon at her late home in Abingdon, when many sorrowing relatives and friends gathered Co pay their last re- speets to the dead. 4 quartet com posed of Mrs Fred Botham, Eliza beth Rich. C. Andrew Sharpe and Al- fred Briggs sang two hymns. Abide With Me and Rock of Ages" Rev. r. o. Waln preached the funeral ser mon. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Burial was in the Alb ington cemetery
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16

have all had together. in which the enjoyment and profit which came to me. far exceeds, l am sure, the en- ioyment and profit which tas your representatives told mel came to you.
 T am cordially,
 FIRED W. HINRICHS."
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16

4 smooth. Hnbroken highway now sffetchp5 from Vancouver t0 Los An geles. linking two nations and joining three atales 10 Canada The last af tha cement completing thl highway from Vancouver to the border town of Claverdal5. British Columbia, was poured in the presence of thousand of motorists who met there Co attend ffr opening ceremony.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-16

and therefore could not be declared elected. The choice was thrown into Che house, where Republican control nreRailed.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. A. y. Prathsr and
NJ. and Mrs. J. q. Simmons Of
Center entertained with . dinner
aad bridge At the Simmons home
Friday night. The guests present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Ray I.auer. Or.
and Mrs. Carmichael and Mr. ALI
son, Al! 81 Center: and Mr.. and Mrs.
q. h. Harries aad daughter. Helen
and Mr. and Nrs. n. Oscar Moe OF
Noats Vista. m
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16
IRIS THEATRE PROGRAM
1IiuRsDAY-FE1.. 11ad
(W ashington's Birthday)
The unimitable comedian
WILL ROGERS

Washington Irvins's great
~I1lE LEGEND OF SLEEPY
WIN Rogers as Ichabod Crane.
One Of the biggest and fun
nieGs pictures Of the year. Also
Z biz two reel Larry Semon
comedy "a Pair a 11ines."
Special Matinee at 8 p. M, 10
aud 16 cents. Night prices,
10 and Is cents.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16


Mr.. and Mrs. r. v. BowsAsr sa-
tertained with Z thres-courss turkey
dinner Sunday. The guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Bahr. and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Heary and
family and Mr. and Mrs. o. =.
Baker. sf
- ssss
Mrs.. e. b. Faus and Mrs. Hugh
Savage will ~ hostsssss TO the
members Of the Fortnightly bridge
club and their husbands tonisAt.
Decorations appropriate for wash
ington's birthday will b carried out.
Those invited are Msssrs and Mss-
danes George Corlstt. osiacy Cor
nsliss. Of Alamosa. willis Fassstt.
olin Perdev. Jack Nelson. Henry
Lague. W. r. Mcclure. Lavrsncs
0lynn. Csphas Bowsher. asd Ray
pencer and Mrs. Aayms Hampton.
go sese
The Rebecca lodge Initiated sev-
eral new menbers at their meeting
Wednesday nisht. Following the
adjournment OF the meeting refresh
ments suitable to the occasion OF
valentine day were served after
which the members had . social
time.
Mrs. Hecker has your new spring
hat now.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16

TA6 c. 7. G. club met T6ufo6ay
afternooa at the home Of Mrs. Henry
Norman With the following neabees
peessat: MssAames o. z. Dakse.
IAN Holland. ". A. Lewis. Y. G.
oroass. J. 2. Irons. ". L. lFsoa.
Z. !. Mcdowell. ". KoRnaa, J. =
0awthroD and J. P. Burns. Ths
afternoon wss spent II visitiag. sltse
which refresAncnts we're sssve1.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16
wEDNEsDAY--En: als.
Charles buck" JONES
ROUGH Sl1oD"
~W from IL prooe"

C0NINCi COAdlNCl
Mary Pickford in Little Lord
Fauntleroy," Feb. Is and "a.
Will Rogers In "The Ropin'
Fool" Saturday. March 8rd.
"The Four Horseman Of the
Apocalypse" Monday N d
Tuesday, March 6th and 9Th.
Admission, 10 and 26 cents.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16
Week Of
MONDAY AND TUESDAY
1eth and 10eh
RoDoLPH VALENTINO
THE YOUNG RAJAH'

THE YOUNG RAJAH"
the last picture Of this famous
actor; cast includes Wanda
Hawley and Charles Ogle.
from the play "Amos Judd"
Also a great Harold Lloyd
comedy, ~ DO" big two reel
er. Prices for this big double
show, 10 and 25 cents.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16
CARD or THANKS

We desire to sxpress our sinesre
thanks to the friends and neighbors
for their kind assistance and SYM
pathy In our Bereavement and for the
lovely floral offering.
Mrs. Mary A. Bard
W. b. Houck and family.
J. e. Nash and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Elwood
". 3. Nash.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16
eM0IZ2lI

Mrs. John Hecker has returned
from Denver.
The West End Club will be en-
tertained by Mrs. C. 8. Fox today.
- 80
John MacArthus was the dinner
gsest Monday OF John Hecker.
80 80
Miss Carrie Dietrich will enter
tain with . party tonight.
ssss
Tho young mems and the young
Women's Sunday school class Of the
Christian church will have q party
1t the home Of N. n. Bodine to-
aight.
80
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Goff and Mr.
and Mrs. w. H. Gon and family
we're Sunday dinner guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Park Goff.
80 go
Mrs. Mary N. Oates. superinten-
Gent OF schools OF Mineral county,
visited with Mrs. r. w. Martin dur
ing the stock show.
- 80
c. r. Thompson Of Pueblo. who
has been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
". 8. Woods. has returned to his
home.
-
Mrs. d. C. vaile and daughter.
Dorothy and Caroline. Who have
spent the last six weeks In Illinois
are expected home the first part Of
as1t week.
- 80
The Tahoma Campfire girls will
have . theatre party tomorrow
niGht. After the show they will
have . spread st the home Of their
guardian. Miss Edith Mccormick.
go ssss
The entertainment given by the
Royal Nsishbprs for the Modern
Woodmen Monday night was very
ssccessful. Following . Nell ar.
ranged program which included .
1isyette. the sxssts danced and
p'ayed cards after which refresh.
nents were ssrved,
. ! s
Mrs. Ralph Caldwell entertained
Fassett's Monday Evening Embroid-
cry club. Monday night. The eve
sing was spent In playing cards and
embroidery. after which refresh
nents were served TO Mexdames
viii 0on. Henry Serum. Earl
Stevens. willis Fassett. Menlo
Thomas. Rochelle Harney. Florence
Jermy and Leota Wright and Misses
Retta Fassett. Mabel Anderson and
Clara Mae Naslund.
- -
Mr.. and Mrs. A. y. Prather and
Ar. and Mrs. J. 9. Simmons Of
Ceuter entertained with . dinner
aad bridge At the Simmons homo
Friday night. The guests present
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Ray l.auer. Or.
and Mrs. Carmichael and Nr. ALI
son, ai! 81 Center. and Mr.. and Mrs,
q. h. Harries ahd daughter. Helen
and Mr. aud Mrs. n. Oscar Noe Of
Meats Vista. l..
80 80
Miss Loretta Mabry vas hostess
70 the members Of Miss Clara May
Dowdish's Sunday school class Of
the Methodist church. The occasion
Was Miss Lorstta's ninth birthday.
After games had hesa played re-
frsshosats we're served 70 Misses
Loesss Ball. Louise Boutwell,. Ro.
bsrta Davis. Gretchen Klsia. NellSe
0mith. Hsrristts Love. Lola Love.
Helen Frsslove. Clarus Barber. Altcs
oAuits. Mamie Beiiiao. Clara Bell
Tucker. Hassi Norsy. MilArsA How.
ar1. Madeline Howard. Uriiia 1ar.
ser snd Clara Nay DoWlisA.
esee -
Aiss Marjorie Edmas eatsrtainsl
. fsw friends with . vaisHtial
Darty Friday nisht. Decorations
appeeesiats 10 vslsntine's Day
Ooee uee1. valaatias gamss vsrs
DoaysA astsf vhseh tAs youns people
Anoee1. AsfsssAnssts we're ssvvsl
~ 1D11oee vsra ssA vsvs Coels&t
ogooAe WestA. Bvaiyn HanDten
U1aC1n1h oeattsn. oisAys MeCesnbek
an1n - Nunssii. Jssa Lislse
- .0nl1eJa oylveebes - usasu
- ~ llsssss. DeW6 aal
M nSk WasTea 0onAa0
= leoes tAgus. 4ea'
! - ~ 0oog1eI
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16

Ths P. 3. o. met with MrA NJ
0oef. We1nee1ay aftsrnooa. M
Qaincy Cornelius. OF AlaDoea, ~
. DaDes - "Hsbrew fieejea."
fsw gussts we're pressat.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16

fAs Dlssbirds will sntsrtaln vteA
Q card Darty at the homo e 0fs.
". ,. Mcclure tomorrow seteeoooo.
TIE elub was recently oe0aaloo1.
nrs. DonaA Shaksspease \ 49,
guarlhu.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16

The entertainment given by the
Royal Nsishbprs for the Modern
Woodmen Monday night was very
ssccessful. Following , xell ar
ranged program which Included .
1lsyette. the sxssts danced and
Mayed cards after which refresh.
nents were ssrved,
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16
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NJ. aa1 Nss. Rohsrt leAaAst1Ng.
ns. as1 Mss. "a Short, ~ ~
neeAstAaS were Sunday l1nnne
guests q NJ. aA1 Mrs. z. q. SAegDA
eee - . s
+ Ma leslijs NsasAaa so40cn1neo
~ pessas sesesey q ~ 1o1lno1o !
|SAessA 1Aaso1av aaessnoDos- r.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16

Nm. J. 2. Rsssn win satesta1n
With . luachsons today. II
tal ~
Mn. l.. D. Wailses eatost01oo1
The msnbsrs Of the Friday luoe1eoo
elub aAA tAelS Ausbaads q . a.
nes, WolANoday.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-16

Mrs. Hecker has your new spring
hat now.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02

100. county block 1851. Lakcylcw addi-
ton; valuable.
L. Vivian Wick to H. Eickenroht. Feb
ruary 2S, 1928. deed 10 lot Is. block lOg.
county block 1851, Lakeview addition /:
sic etc.
Sarah F. Ostrom ct al to w. Y. Nc
Farland, December S. 1922, deed TO lot II.
Broad Ave. city lot Il. range l, new city
block S6S; 1etc.
g. L. Hummel to Anna Hummel. Feb
ruary IS, 1929, deed to lot q. block 4
city block 2052. south half OF lot 10. block
~. city block 564. Live Oak street; 81
Dora Blake to Clara E. Hernes Feb
ruary IS, 1928, deed to lot u.s. block .
tlon; S2i5O.
D. ID. Mcdonald and wife 10 Eugene
Whitley and T. W. Carvel, February 4.
1928. decd 10 lot %, block I. villa Rosa
addition: $500.
Fred c. Hammond 70 ]. c. Feather
stone February 26, 1928. deed to lots :
and :. block 20, Harlandale addition, on
w. a. Connen and wife to RAYMOND W.
Sager and wife, February IS, 1928. deed
to lot 8, block 20, new city block $3.50;
Edwin Schaefer ct al to Led!c schaefer
Benke, January 3, 1928. deed to lot 81
block :, new city block eO77, TerrelVs
subdivision on Diaz stheet: $40 etc,