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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
SOLON FAIR TO OCCUR
SEPTEMBER 27TH
Good String OF Livestock At This
Annual Exhibit -Grnngers to
Furnish Dinner

The date of September 9th has
been selected for the annual fair of
the Solon Agricultural Society at
Solon. A meeting will be held in the
Wyman block at Solon on Friday
evening at eight o'clock to decide
whether it will be for the best inter
est of the society to fence the grounds
or not. Dinner will be furnished
by the Grange of Solon and there will
be a ball in the evening. An especi-
ally good showing of livestock is anti
cipated and more Herefords than ever
before. Among those who will exhi-
bit Hereford stock are Grant Witham,
Dana Robbins, a. c. Head, Fred
Drury, W F. Tuscan, Joseph Matson
and other scattering herds. A good
exhibit of Guernseys are anticipated
from the French Hill farms and a
good showing of Jerseys from the
Charles French farm.
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$1,000 vAUDE-
|@LE ACT NEXT WEEK
siormance VIII Follow the Usual
Theatre Program at the Lakewood
Theatre

Aesl Monday night John b. Hymer
consented to present a vaudeville
a'er the regular performance of
Ng ~ which each night will
R at 73O p M. This vaudeville
~ Mr.. Hymers entitled, Come On
y mas been played in every large
" IN the country from coast to
@' This is a Keith headline act
II witch $1,000 is paid weekly. Mr..
|%aer will be assisted by the men,
~ Oh his last years company who
II, now spending the summer at
aeNood, Special scenery will be
@ ana painted for this act. In
N" /, sketch Mr. Hymer will be seen
\. h as best in negro impersonation,
\. \. ue is acknowledged by the press
~ public as being the greatest i'm
|..''Oaalor of the old southern negro
i ~ ae stage. This sketch has ten
- minute and whoever attends
sa H1ood Theatre during next week
A. eujoy the best vaudeville enter
saen' on the last week of the 1923
'-'Vu dt Lakewood Theatre,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
334 PEOPLE At MAINE
SPINNING OUTING

The annual outing given by the
management of the Maine Spinning
Co. for its employees was held Sat
urday at Old Orchard Beach and was
participated in by three hundred and
thirtyfour people. A special train
conveyed the merrymakers to their
destination and return, eight cars be-
ing required to accommodate Them
Lunches and soft drinks were sup
piled on the way down, put up by the
Atkinson Bakery and Old Orchard
was reached at $40 in the morning
The temple of Fun was engaged for
the exclusive entertainment of the
party for the first two hours and
special concessions were given them
for various other amusements about
the place. Each employee was given
three dollars with which to purchase
his dinner and supper and after the
program of amusements was ended
those present enjoyed themselves as
they chose. The city hall was placed
at the disposal of this party for the
day with a matron in attendance. At
1920 p. m. or 11:20, according to day
light saving the return trip was begun
back to Skowhegan, the run from
Portland to Waterville being made
without stop. Skowhegan was
reached at 40 a. IN. Sunday morn
ing. Howard Bacon represented the
Boston office and Supt. Mitchell and
other local officials were also present.
1t was most happy occasion and as
in previous years the generosity of
of the concern was much appreciated
by the employees.
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in the town. Subsequently after
other churches began 10 spring up
with the growing population the
church property was taken over by
the Uniyersalist Society which at that
time was composed Of many Of the
towns leading families. Gradually
owing to deaths and removals, the
Eniyersalsts ceased to hold services
and about 1916 they presented the
church building to the Academy trus-
tees who have thoroughly remodelled
the same The upper floor is now
eommodious assembly hail, well fitted
UP with modern stage equipment The
small building between the two larg-
er structures is the present Academy
teacherage. This dwelling was pre-
sumably erected about the time the
other buildings were built and was
probably the old Hapgood homestead.
as the Hapgoods were connected with
the potash industry in North Anson
and the old potash factory was some
what beyond. but rather near the
present teacherage. There was also
tannery in back of the teacherage
but both have long since disappear
ed ) corn factory was later built
there and the house WAS occupied BY
the superintendent. Willis {. Emery,
the present deputy sherin at North
Anson. Eventually the corn factory
was moved TO another location and
the trustees bought the house al the
time they received the gift of the
church property and it has since been
converted into its present uses. The
building on the right is the Academy
itself founded in 1923, the structure
shown having been erected some five
wears later
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
Important Event for knights of
Pythias

Ali Bahia Temple No. 68, Dramatic
Order, Knights of Kharassan will
meet in Skowhegan on Saturday,
September g. AboAt two hundred
and fifty are expected. There will
be about thirty candidates who will
cross the hot sands of the desert.
This is the highest branch OF the X.
of p. organization and there are but
two orders in the state, one in Auburn
and one in Portland 1t is the
Auburn body which will visit Skowhe-
gan. Headquarters will be at the K.
of p. hall but the degree work will be
exemplified at Grange Hall. A
banquet will also he served at the
latter building There will be a
parade by the members in regalia.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
S0r0SiS Field Day

Sorosis enjoyed its annual field day
yesterday at the Arcadia Tea room
at Lakewood The ladies gathered
for a business session in the after
noon and delicious supper was sery-
ed by the tea room management. At
the business meeting the matter of
electing president to succeed Mrs.
Annie F. Hackett, resigned, was con-
sidered and the matter of selecting
her successor was left in the hands of
"A committee composed of Miss Ger
trude S. Weston. Mrs. Vivian G.. Wood
bury and Miss Leila +. Fairbrother.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
COvel Cemetery Association to Hold
Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Covel
Cemetery Association will be held at
the Christian Church on Saturday at
1 p. m, August 25th, 1928. for the pur-
pose of electing officers for the ensu-
ing year and to transact any business
that may properly come before the
meeting. All persons interested are
invited to be present. If the day is
stormy said meeting Will be held the
following Monday at l p. m.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
HISTORIC GROUP Of BUILDINGS ON ANSON
ACADEMY CAMPUS At NORTH ANSON
One Hundredth Anniversary Celebration Begins
Today and will be Largely Attended

The celebration of the Tooth ami
yersary of Anson Academy at North
Anson begins today and continues
through tomorrow and Friday even
ing. The program has been
given, the banquet occurring at
e.30 Thursday night and the pageant
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
|0RsF AND LUNCH UNUSUAL COMBINATION
INIsSFO FROM WARE LIVERY STABLE
rims Offenses Keep The Officers of Somerset
County Humping---Liquor Matters

-, activities have not appear
|crlIa,na, aacrease any in the county dur
to deere at week. Sheriff Mooers
tns ipennties pa have had to keep up
.1air als us usual spirit of alertness ana
~ a4'e cases have been frequent.
pr spT ,cry RETREAT THROUGH
al' ~ WINDOW
,r sberiffs Crocker of Canaan,
Depat' Ut Athens and Tuscan of solon
,s.sd CA u neputy Sheriff Emery OF
Fls'eu ,rson in making searches on
rn last last The home of Frank
nua' former boarder at the
Psas IaiI. according to the sheriff,
unp listed and while the officers
" work Dugay made a hasty re-
!, through the window, and escap-
=. ". .a the woods, at the rear of his
"" ,bortly after a gallon can af
W. W was unearthed, which ex-
oa.i 9a'a Ms quick leave taking. The
'lns1 had no fear of losing the man
's's ,ssr had previous experience of
ane nature with him.
met HORSE FOUND BY THE
OFFICERS
o,o day last week at eleven O'Clock
.,,,rrcr % appeared at w. E. Wares
s-y stable in Skowhegan and asked
4 team to go in to the country a
l. miles to visit a friend, inquiring
|. wol known farmer in the south
I, n tbe town. Not returning
L, evening no special concern was
n bm on Thursday inquiry was
sde by telephone of the farmer in
Ess,ion who claimed he neither
n seen or knew any such person as
'scribpd The sheriff's office was
't6od and a wide inquiry was made
telpphone of all surrounding
rns requesting the officers to be
The watch for this team which was
,,ly located Thursday night in the
oods near the road at what is known
Ola Point in Madison, on the state
Nj from Norridgewock. The horse
n suffered considerably from thirst
n hunger, having been many hours
ithout food and shelter. On
ussday morning Sheriff Mooers went
Madison and in connection with
Imty Sheriff Adams took an inven-
N Of many men, most of whom
ne newcomers on the big construct
4 lob at Madison. Finally a man
As located who closely answered
i description given by Mr.. Ware
ID he was Immediately brought to
Ipvhegan and was identified by Ware
IA three other men who were about
\ stable at the time. The hearing
rs before Judge Sawyer on Monday
nd The evidence appeared so con-
lHiYe of the mans guilt that he was
hid in the sum of $1,000 for the
band jury. Not successful in getting
be necessary surities he was com
bitd TO Jail. He gave the name of
leonard Grant and claimed to hail
BON hOostook County,
| TAXES LUNCH FROM LIVERY
STABLE
Andrew Dubey, giving his age as
In1leen years and his residence as
isbOn Falls, was arrested last Thurs
" by Sheriff Mooers on the charge
larceny from the stable of w. K.
are. Dubey was found in posses
pn of valuable bicycle which he
Is trying to sell at very low
'ure. This aroused the suspicion
The officer who learned by question
8 Dubey that he had spent a day
Brunswick on his way to Skowhe-
o and claimed to have come from
u@yck here in one day, while
Ing without money. A telephone call
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
New Steel Garage

W P Ordway has built a new steel
garage near the Post Office which IS
for rent. two separate compartments,
$500 a month for each.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
'Oncert by COrinma Band

H.. oand concert next Sunday at
d"oOa ma ra' viii be at 2:30- p. m. only
\ .s,, .ni De given by the Corinna band
so,.. .nlcn I. A. Rogers is leader. Mr..
|sjt,,'. N.Y. was a former Skowhegan
Issn, ana for several years was a
'er OF the Skowhegan band.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
SOMERSET AGRHL FAIR
SEPTEMBER 3-4
Twenty. Annual Event VIII
Be Held at Ans0n Fair Grounds

The 9th Annual Cattle Show and
Fair of the Somerset Agricultural
Society will be held at Anson Monday
and Tuesday September and 4.
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Fairvlew Grange Fair October 3

Fairview Grange will hold their an
nual Fair, Wednesday, October ) at
Smithfeld. Everybody come and
bring all your exhibits.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
Stenographer Wanted

As a substitute during vacation
period, until about Sept. 10Th.
Independent Reporter Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23

to the chief of police at Brunswick re-
vealed the fact that William B. Ed
wards of that town had lost bicycle
at about the time Dudley admitted
being there, the description being
exactly that Of the wheel in the hands
of the officers, and for which wide
search had been made in the vicinity
of Brunswick. The police Immediate
ly forwarded a warrant which is in
the hands of Sheriff Mooers and at
the expiration of the ten day sentence
imposed by Trial Justice T. G. Lord
Dudley will be returned to Brunswick
for trial there. The boy, 1t is alleged,
stole lunch from team which was
left in the Ware stable. At the time
of his arrest, according to the officer,
the lad was about to ride away from
the stable of Wesley Watson on a
valuable pony which was left for a
short time in the care of young boy
Dubey telling the boy that he had
hired the pony from Mr.. Watson, it
is claimed. The pony was saddled
and bridled and Dudley was just
mounting the animal, it is said, to
make his departure when apprehend-
ed.
INTOXICATION CASE
Deputy Sheriff Kimball of Pittsfield
brought Pike Robbins to the county
Jail on Thursday last after a hearing
in the municipal court in Pittsfield
on the charge of intoxication and dis
turbing the peace Robbins pleaded
guilty. A bottle of wood alcohol was
found upon his person which was the
moving cause of his hilarious condi-
ton. Pike was given 80 days in jail
He claims no residence, is said to be
a member of the road fraternity. has
but one arm and is fifty-fye years of
age.
LEAVES TOWN FOR GOOD
Perley NJ. Cole, who has been living
here since his marriage last March,
and previous to which he was employ
ed in town, has decided to leave this
section. He was first taken into
custody in Pittsfield as the result of
intoxication and settled in the sum of
1920 Ee came to Skowhegan the
next night which was Friday last
and proceeded to make things lively
at the home of his wife. The officers
took hand in Strengthening out
things and Cole left town for good.
LOCAL POLICEMAN COMPLAINS
W. o. Chase, through his attorney,
Thomas N. Weeks of Waterville
pleaded not guilty to the charge of
improper parking of an automobile
and assulting an officer in the West
ern Somerset Municipal Court here
Monday before Judge Sawyer. He
was adjudged otherwise and appealed
from the sentences, furnishing the
necessary surities. The complain
ant was Policeman William Merrow
whom it appears asked Chase to move
his car on Water street and park it
at the proper angle. After giving
Chas opportunity to do so and when
he had failed to obey orders, accord
ing to the officer, Policeman Morrow
got into the car with Chase and asked
him to drive up Madison Ave, so the
officer said. After this it seems the
two men alternately turned off the
switch of the Chase Ford and drifted
on to the first bridge on Island Ave.
Chase finally alighted and more
trouble ensued with the result that
two men came to the assistance of
Morrow, it seems and Chase was
taken to the police station. He was
shortly afterwards bailed out by Bail
Commissioner Walton.
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GOV. PEKIINAL 7. hAAIEk
nation" He referred to the Grange
as being A most effective and farsee-
ing organization in the country today.
He spoke of its members being inter-
ested in public matters of he day and
said that the Grange stands as a great
bulwark against the Mars Of unrest.
He took this opportunity to express
Ais appreciation for What he men
and women did tor him and SAID he
Was proud to represent Maine in Con-
Continued from Page Five
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'''Spendent-Reporter s1.5O a year.
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-01-26
In Chancery of New Jersey

To RosaI Pepperess and Jennie Pep
peress, his wife, Pasquale Ciconti and
Vittoria Ciconti, his wife.
BY virtue of an order Of the, Court of
Chancery of New Jersey, mad" on the
day of the date hereof, in a cause
wherein Peoples Bank of Penns Grove
is complainant, and you and others are
defendants. you are required to appear,
plead, answer or demur to the bill Of
said complaint on or before the
seventeenth day Of March, 1923, or the
said bill of complaint will be taken as
confessed against YOU.
The said bill is to foreelose a mort
gaze given by Rosal Peppress and
wife. and antonio Peppress to Isadore
Ostrach. dated July "a, 1919. on lands
in the Borough of Penns Grove. Salem
County, New jersey. and you, Rosal Pep
press and Pasquale Ciconti are made de
fendants because you own the said land
or some part thereof. and YOU Jennie
Peppress and Nittoria Ciconti are made
defendants because YOU have an inchO-
ate right Of dover in said lands or
some part thereof.
Dated January 16. 1923.
DANIEL Y. SUNMETILL. Jr.
Solicitor.
1-2G-ft Pcnns Grove. New jersey.
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MONDAY. FEBRUARY 18Th. 1929

between the hours of II and 5 o'clock.
to wit. at > o'clock in the afternoon of
said day. in front of the Sheritf's office,
in the city of salem, County Of Salem.
and State of New Jersey. all the fol
lowing described real estate. that is
to say:
GELS of land and premises hereinafter
particularly described. situate in the
Borough of Penns Grove, in the County
of Salem. and state of NeM Jersey,
known as lots Nos. : and :. IN Block
3. on map or plan. designated DUPONT
addition to Penns Grove. y. j. survey
cd and mapped by STURGEON. {. r.,
18th. 1915, revised by Jos. X;
Morcland. c. e. November 4. 1915, and
duly filed in the office of the Clerk
of Salem County November 10, 1915;
is also hereby conveyed all of
the right. title and interest of he
party of the first part in the streets
and alleys bounding on said lots to he
middle of said streets and alleys, sub
ject to the rights of adjoining lot own
ers to use aid streets and alleys for
passage.
Approximate amount of decree to be
satisfied is $965.11.
Seized as the property of James
Spottore. ct. ais. defendants. and taken
in execution at the suit of Pasquale
Teti. complainant, and to be sold by
A.. X. BRANDRIFF. Sheriff.
\. HuntIey Beckett, Solr.
Dated January 22nd. 1923, 1-26-4t
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-01-26
Returned To Camp

Sergeant Raymond Clauss, who re-
Gently absconded from the Delaware
Ordnance Depot, at ~Perkintown, with
500. returned on Thursday, 18th.
Clauss tells a romantic story of his
whereabouts during his absence. Like
all modern stories there was a woman
in the case. ,
Clauss, according to his story, had
ben engaged to a young woman IN
San Francisco, and not having seen
her for a long time, developed an
irresistible desire to see her. Having
access to the money drawers, he saw
an easy way to satisfy his longing
desire. When Clauss arrived at the
home of his intended, he found that
another had won the fair object of his
heart.
Detected and forlorn and filled with
deep contrition, Clauss turned his
face toward the rising sun and was
soon on his way back. Clauss was
questioned by Lieutenant Brown, the
Commandment, who turned him over to
the Commander at Fort Mott, where
he is expected to get a court mar
shall. He had 5000 with him on his
return.
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VENDUE
VIII be sold at Public Sale on
TUESDAY,, JANUARY 80, 1929,
on the farm of Homer Wrights.
In E~aglctOUn,

on the road from Wright's school house
house to ~Sharptown, the following
Stock-Team of black horses; viii
weigh 260O; will work anywhere, sin
gle or double.
ShoatS-3 Jersey red shoats. Will
weigh over 100 lbs. etch.
Implements 1-horse wagon, with
sides and bottoms, l spring wagon, Jim
Green's make, good as new l beetle
potato buster in first class order, !
Deere riding ~cultiNatoI, l small
size Hoover potato digger, been used
seasons; l disk sweet potato hitler.
new: ! No. / South Bend 2-horse pillow,
/ No. 3 South Bend 2-hOrse pillow, l l.
horse ploW, l corn coVerer, l Weeder,
new; 2 5-toOth cultiVatOrs, new; lot of
swingle trees and n stalk sled, !
corn marker. new; 1 set shovel and
tongs, potato browsers, tomato blocker.
IA inch pepper spOtting board, wheel
barrow, watering pot, good sythe, lot
of forks, hoes, shovels, etc.
CropS-50 baskets second crop seed
cobblers, ? barrels cider vinegar.
Harncss-Double set work harness,
collars, lines and brides, new last
spring, Nathan Kidd, maker, Sharp
collars, lines and brides, single set
driving harness, lines and brides, good
as new; fly nets, set names and traces,
good.
Household Goods drop leaf table,
4 kitchen chairs, 8 burner oil stove and
Rayo lamps, washing tub, pots, pans,
etc.
\ credit of 7 months will be given
on sums of $1,000 or over by giving a
ban1kable note.
Sale to m at l o'clock.
II l.. WRIGHT.
David English, A%uctioneer. 1-19-2t
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MARRIED

MI. and Mrs. Francis Gavin an
Honce the marriage OF their daugh-
ter, Mary, to William G.. HanSico, of
Frankford, Pa. The marriage took
place in St. Bartholomew Church,
Frankford. After the wedding sup
per the bride and groom left for the
South. On their return they will
make their home on Glenlock Street,
Philadelphia.
Leo (Duke) Griffin, of Penns
Grove, and Sarah Hutchinson, of
Pennsville, were united in holy we'd
lock, at the parsonage of the NJ. E.
Church, PennSville, by the Rev. Cra-
mer, Saturday, 18th, at 6 o clock PM.
Mrs. Sarah Elliott Was naid or
honor, and her husband. Howard
Elliott, a fellow workman with Duke,
was best naH.
Duke, - A4r. Griffin is best known,
needs no introduction. as he is a well
known employee Of II. c. Berry and
has been in command o. one o. the
SaIem-I ems Grove trolley ears since
their inception.
After a hoEeymooa Of briea 5aEa-
ton. - hours they moved into a
nicely furnished bungalow "a Gh9leh-
town, which will be their iasc aest
and where their friends wish them
all happiness.
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PROPOSALS

Tids 0nDnod T-.bIII,-,- - Tno,
Notice IS hereby a gItS = 80
1nittae = Of 'T IecT5le0 by the Iioad Com
holders of III HCC% ai o. Sh9seh Free
the constructien C of t5a % Pon HaIefn, d 10
lem Road 2nd and 9,,d nISNIiIe-Sa
Comfy Of s GTm1 rfhhs Neck, IN the
N~Jacadan1 s, Tff q YIN a luminous
fntInd9tinn t%ft tp9h d broken stone
luminous Macadam surface paVemant
required is 1886 SQUARE vards. IA IA
CONF Hons" Ions in fba III II pupIics at the
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-01-26

Private William Green, a soldier
stationed at the Delaware Ordnance
Depot, at Perkintown, and Caroline
Hughes, youngest daughter of Jacob
Hughes, were married Friday night.
January 18th, by Mayor Robert Kidd,
at his office in the Borough Hall. A
large number of friends of both fam
lies were present and the Liberty
Band furnished the music, Hail,
Hail
This is the third couple the Mayor
has married and each time he is get
ting better. He ties a fast knot.
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ONE

Cut out this slip, enclose with &c and
mail Il TO Foley * %. 2o]o Hhelfield
and address clearly. You will receive
in return a trial package containing
Folcy's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs. colds and croup; Foley Kidney
Pills for pains in sides and back; rheu-
matism. backache, kidney and bladder
ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets.
a Wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
cathartic for constipation. b%ilioUsncss
headaches. and sluggish bowels.
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-01-26
CHURCH NEWS


Rev, Francis a. Smith, PastoT.
Morning service, 1880. Bible School,
2.3O P. NJ.
G. E. meeting. $50 P. NJ. Topic
what Are the Rightful Claims of our
Church to Us?" Heb. 10:19-25. (be-
ginning Christian Endeavor Week.
Evening service, 7.30.
Wednesday evening, prayer meeting
7.30. 90
Friday evening, Glass meeting go
Everybody welcome.
L. NJ.
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-01-26
The Farmers Worst Enemy-Rats.
The Farmers Best Friend
Kat-Snap."

These are the words of James BaX-
ter, N. J.. "Fver since I tried Rat
Snap I have always kept it in the
house. Never fails. Used about $500
worth of Rat-Snap q year and figure
& saves me $500 in chicks, eggs and
feed. Rat-Snap is convenient; JUS
break up cake; no mixing with ot6eF
food" Three sizes, 35c, 65c, Sl.25,
Sold and guaranteed by p. Jordan, ~
North Broad Street.
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-01-26
Liberty Band Officers

The members of Liberty Band elect
ed officers last Friday night George
Nickery was elected president ard
treasurer; Thomas Davies, secretary;
Percy Rostang, director; Gha.las Rus
sell, assistant.