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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13
PITTSTON

EAST-Nrs. W. E. Seekins
been the guest of her sister,
). G. Longfellow in Augusta
past week.
l.. j. Hervey. who has been y
ing his vacation with his ~
Mrs. Il. II. Reid. has returna
his home in Augusta.
Miss Mary Cary has retuf
from a visit with RELATIVES
Bowdoinham.
Forest Morang and son. Ernes'
Chelsea passed Monday with Z
Morang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13
HoId.up Suspect Arrested

Portland. Me- Oct 11-wanter for
the holdup Of Thomas L. McMenion
on Oct I. Thomas Mcintosh. II, was
arrested at the point Of q revolver
oy Patrolman John Brown on
Browns wharf today. Mcintosh
was first sighted by McMenion, who
enlisted aid OF the patroiman and
directed the search for the suspect.
At headquarters Il was found that
Mcintosh il also wanted for theft Of
an automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13
Most Valuable HANDKERCHIEF

What Is believed to be the most
valuable handkerchief In the world
belongs to the Queen Dowager Mar
gherfta of Italy. II 10 made OF the
purest Of old Venetian lace and it
is In perfect condition. in spite Of
the fact that II was made IN the
Fffteenth century, 1t has been APP
praised BY experts to be worth It
least $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13

Sending a big ship through
Panama Canal is a costly opsfs1
though no doubt II is cheaper u
making the voyage around the h]
The British warship Hood J
through the Canal recently ano
S22.399.50 I'm tolls. The Hood y
largest vessel that has 20 far 4
the canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13
EFFECTS OF SMOKING HABIT

Graza. Austria. Sept. 10 "a. p. by
maiD-The fourth International con
gress o! opponents OF the tobacco
smoking was held here recently. Ac.
cording to the speeches delivered, the
harm done by liquor Is little indeed
compared to the ravages inflicted up
on mankind by the smoking habit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13
Children Dart to
Death in Street

Dover. n. H. Oct. lin view.
of his mother. the life OF Delmore
C. Guilmette. 3-year-old son Of MIR.
and Mrs Charles w. .GuiImette OF
IS Fifth street. was sntiffed out late.
this afternoon when he darted Oh
the sidewalk opposite his home d.
rectly in the path of the coal truck
of Penrl & Somers. driven by Charles
H. Goodwin.
Mrs. Guirfnette. who was seated
on the piazza with her young boy
twins. shouted to Delmore to get out
of the way of the truck.
She swooned when she saw the
tragedy. Driver Goodwin, who had
Parker Mills as a seat mate. was
later exonerated by the STAFFORD
county authorities from blame for
the accident. The child Is survived
by his parents, two brothers and a
sister,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13
CORINNA
Gibson.B Buffers

Miss Marjorie Cutters, daughter
CT Mr.. and Mrs. George Buffers Of
Corinna and Raymond Gibson of
Newport were married at the High
street parsonage in Newport. Oct. 4.
at $3.50 o'clock, by Rev. ]. w.
Reynolds. The double ring cere-
mony was used. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gibson will make their home in
Corinna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13
WINE IN MILLIONS OF GALL!

Melbourne. Sept. "a. P)-1
years vintage OF wines in South y
tralia IN the largest ever PROOF
II amounts to 10.75G,53s gallons
Increase Of 80 percent over last u
production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13

Mrs. Buzzell who has been caring
for Mrs. L. l.. Hart and young son
las returned to her home in Exeter
Mrs. Belle TItcomb is assisting with
the household affairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Greenwood
end daughter. Lillian. of Melrose.
Mass, who have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs. g. II. Lander for few
days have returned to their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13

Lewiston, Me.. Oct. 11.-Donald
Allen. 4-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Percy Allen. "a College street. was
knocked down and seriously injured
by a taxicab this afternoon. The lad
had attempted to cross the street
when he was hit by a mud-guard
of the machine. He sustained bruiSee
and a deep cash In the forehead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13

Portland, Me-. Oct. 11.-Searching
along Congress street for his lost dog
during the busiest hours of this at
ternoon, Pau Michaud. 8 years old,
darted suddenly into the path OF a
motor truck. was knocked down and
died two hours later from a frac-
tured skull. The missing dog re-
turned 10 his home TWO hours before
the accident. uhbeknown to the boy
He was the soE Of Joseph Michaud
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13
Rebekahs Meet


There was coed attendance at
the regular meeting of Cleora
Rebekah Lodge Thursday evening.
After the business session. supper
was served in the dining hall. which
was very prettily decorated In
orange and black Halloween decora-
lions. Jack O-L.anterns furnished
light. while a spook wandered among
the tables. Mrs. Manda Homestead.
Capt. for October had the supper in
charge.
The first meeting Of the Corinna
Literary Club after the summer
vacation was held at the home of
Mrs. Nellie Lincoln and was largely
attended about 35 being present. A
social was enjoyed and refreshments
served.
Mrs. Mildred Buxton returned
Thursday from II days visit with
friends in Boothbay Harhor.
Mrs. Eben Bailey Of China is the
guest of Nj. and Mrs a. NJ. Clark.
One of the State rock crushers.
which has been stored here is being
removed to Newport, where a Soc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13

Your Greatest Time-Saver
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They tell you when and where to buy
the things you want.
Aimless searching is Ter, your home
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Acquire the habit of reading adver-
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your greatest time-saver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-13

Extension work Is provided in each
Of Alabama's State normal schools
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
THIS PRICE OF EXISTENCE

What we know is what counts
Nature is unrelenting i'm reguirina
knowledge as the price of existence
ana every penalty that we pay is one
assessed against ignorance. Ignorance
Is not only curse, but is the only
J thlng that prevents us from doing anv-
thing we may want to do.
Death is the final price.
Mosquitoes in the south were the
carrying means of yellow fever. AS
soon as they knew enough TO pour
Kerosene on the water i'm which tbe
insects bred, yellow fever epidemics
ceased
IL is by similar increase of knowl.
edge that we know how TO relieve
headaches, dizziness, smarting eyes
ana poor vision, that are caused bv
uttle eve defects that are invisible
to the patient. Lots of people are 90
ing through this life CARRYING useless
burdens in the form of headaches
nervousness, etc, just because they
dOht take advantage of what is
known, and if applied to their case
would remove the cause of their suf- |
fering. SUI
Il your eyes or head bother you
see that your eyes are thoroughly i
examined by a reliable specialist and |
ne may be able to relieve you beyond
what you expect.
For the best results consult DR..
IAChSON, the Eyesight Specialist I
n Smiths Jewelry Store, opposite
he Bank of Camas Prairie, Main ST
irangeville, Idaho. a..
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19

Well. sir, what Tanlac does ii
certainly does jam up, for it brought
me good health with a gain of 26
lbs, in weight two years ago and
am still feeling fine" is the truly re-
markable statement of b. Greasy, a
well-known electrical engineer, $50
Ellis ST., San Francisco, Calf.
Previous to taking Tanlac | had
suffered agonies with my stomach for
a year or more. Many a night this
Indigestion had caused me such pain
and shortness of breath that / sim
ply had to get out of bed and walk
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
Butter wrappers at the Free Press.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Probate Court, County of Ida
no, State of Idaho.
In the matter of the Estate NJ
Thomas w. Marinan, deceased
Notice is hereby given. that letters
OF administration ON the estate of
Ihomas w. Marinan, deceased. were
granted to the undersigned ON the
18th day Of June, 1924, BY the pro
bate Court of Idaho County.
All persons having claims against
sand estate are required to exbjbif
them to me for allowance at the Inv
onice Of II. Taylor, Bank of Camas
tralr1e Building, Grangeville. Idaho
me same being designated as the
pace OF business of said estate. with.
~ Ten months after the date of the
lrst publication of this notice or
'ney shall be forever barred.
Dated this 18th day. of June. 1904
49, MAURICE McHUGH.
administrator of the Estate of
,honias W. Marinan. deceased.
!. Iaylor, Attorney for Administra.
or Grangeville. Idaho.
'lrst pubication June 10. 1924.
Ga
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
RELIEF WAS PERMANENT
SAYS FRISCO ENGINEER

the floor. Constipation added to my
misery and / continually lost weight.
MY first bottle of Tanlac made a
decided improvement in my appetite
and general condition, so that con-
inued the treatment until the good
work of bringing me back to normal
health was fully completed. In my
opinion Tanlac is without an equal"
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Accept no substitute. Over 40
million bottles sold
Tanlac Vegetable Pills for consti-
patton made and recommended by the
manufacturers of TANIAC.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19

with us, n highly respected citizen Oh
the county and retiring president OF
| this association, made record of the
acts of the board at this, their first
meeting, acting as deputy under b. f.
Morris, clerk.
1870 ASSESSMENT ROLL
1.-The earliest assessment roll that
| am able TO locate is the roll for the
year 1870, fifty-four years ago.
Charles Morton, assessor whose GER
tificate is written into the record, sets
forth that the total valuation of the
county that year was S156,99S.75. A
number of the smaller of the eighty
six school districts of the county
show larger valuation than this at
the present time. The total tax ex-
tended on the roll was $500; the
total amount collected, $1117.14, leav-
ing delinquent $2492.S6 Less than
one-third OF the total tax was collect
ed. Hard times then, too.
1.-The first marriage ceremony was
performed in Idaho county July 23
1862, by ]. Il. Smith, minister of
the gospel. in the city of Florence.
uniting in marriage Francis Naugbt
and Elizabeth Turner.
The fourth marriage in the coun-
ty reads as follows: Territory of
Washington. county of Idaho. Flor.
ence City, Feb. 8, 1868. This is to
certify that Samuel Benedict and Is.
abel Kelley were married at this
place, Saturday evening, Feb. Z, 1863.
by the Methodist minister John
Roger Because of this union. we
nave with us our Grant Benedict
for sheriff.
$50 continue the records to the
present time and ever and anon a CON
1nued story of the labors. the desires
he woes, the defeats. the pleasures
md accomplishments of these. our
orefathers, whose deeds of daring
nd sacrifice so unheraldea and I'M
umg."
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK.
HOLDERS

The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Union Warehouse &
supply Co. will be held on Saturday.
July 9th, 1924, in 1. o. o. f. hall
Grangeville, Idaho, for the purpose of
electing Directors and the transac-
tlon OF such business as may be
brought before the meeting. BY, Or
der of the President.
c. o. VINCENT, Secretary.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS

Saturday June 21st 1924. is the last
DAY on which the final installment of
taxes for the year 1923 can be paid
before delinquency.
OTIE L. CONE. Tax Collector
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19

1t will pay you to have that old
suit cleaned, pressed and repaired
Send it to Soltman, Grangeville. If.
Evening star., 1924-04-23
Tivoli "Maytime," Music
Ballet.

Thomas Conkey, noted tenor, and
Eileen Van Biene. soprano, who
created the leading roles in MAY
time" when that operetta was pro-
duced in New York, will be heard
at CrandaIrs new Tivoli Theater.
14th street and Park road northwest,
next week in a usico-choreographi
prelude to the film version of the
play by Rida Johnson Young, which
will be the film attraction. The
prelude will he specially staged by
$ Barret Mccormick.
The LooS brothers, singers of pop
ular songs, will be heard in d new
cycle Of current songs, and Mr.. Nc
Cormick will stage another spectacu-
lar divertissem featuring the Tiv-
oil corps de ballet, with choreography
by Mile. Desiree Lubovska. The bal
let number will be comprised of
dances in the Russian mood and will
strike a new note in this unit of the
Tivoli programs.
Tivoli's Mirror of the Living
World and new release of Tivoli
Wanderings. as we'll as Il grand or
gan concert by Arthur Flagel and
the Tivoli Symphonys contributions
under Bailey f. Alart will be other
attractions.
"Maytire" is d Cashier produc-
ton, with Harrison Ford and Ethel
Shannon in the leading roles, with
Clara Bow, William Norris and Hol-
lywood's twelve most beautiful girls
in support.
Evening star., 1924-04-23
u, S. S. Leviathan Orchestra

A hill of jazZ. comedy and drama
4. announced for 3. r. heith'S Thea
ter next week, topped by one OF the
peppiest musical organizations IN
vaudeville. the L. S. 5. Leviathan or
chestra- Featured with the orchestra,
which is under the direction of the
Paul Whiteman OrcheStras, is Nor
ton Downey. the lyric tenor.
James Watts, star of the GreenWlch
Village Follies, and one of the best
known of present day musical com
edy stars. will be featured in "A Treat
in Trayesty.
Others will be Joe Morris and Flo
Campbell in funny skit, The Avl
Ate Her" written by Joseph L..
own company in a dramatic playlet by
Victor SmalIey. Judgment" some
thing new in the musical line, by
Charles Harrison and Sylvia Dakiu; ;
Billy Hogue, in "The Three of Us, "
with cleverly written musical score
Mile Rhea and Sanford, versatile
dancing team, with Alex Cross and
Joseph Mach, jr.; Alice Hamilton, IN
"A Vaudeville Cameo" set in "laven-
der and old lace" by Paul Gerard
Smith, and a great roller skating
act, "Whirls and Steps" with Null
ROY. McNeece and Ridge. The usual
house features will frame the bill.
Friday night of this week big
midnight show will be given, starting
promptly at 11:30, with the entire
bill of the week, plus many imported
acts and surprises.
Proceeds from the performance will
go to the National Vaudeville Artists
Benefit Fund, and it is stated this
will probably be the greatest vaude.
vile performance in the history of
Washington.
Evening star., 1924-04-23
The Venetian Five.

From the cabaret to the opera will
be the leap in advance that will be
taken in the Cosmos Theater enter
tainmont next week, when the Eene-
tian Five, an oreratiC aggregation of
famous singers, in headline of mu-
steal numbers of the higher class.
handsomely staged and costumed. will
replace The Cabaret Cocktail" of
this week.
THE Four Horsemen.' with Joe
Jenny, not the photoplay. but a sur
prise offering from the pen of William
n Wells will be another big feature,
novel and amusing.
Others will include THE Town
Clowns" presented by John Orren, a
noted mimic, and Lillian Drew. pre-
mier woman whistler: viii j. Ward,
a light comedian, with an infectious
smile, and classic group of songs
and stories. and Van Cello and Mary
in a foot Juggling skit out of the
ordinary.
The photoplay will picture Gloria
Swanson. in "A Society Scandal" an
Allan Dwan production of a story
Of high society, love and the tragedy
of it all. while Billy Sullivan, in a
new picture of the new Leather
Pusher' series will enliven things
with gloves rot worn in high society
The International News will complete
the program.
Evening star., 1924-04-23
Dancing Mothers.

The Belasco Theater will follow its
night of musical comedy by the MASK
and Wiggers, opening Tuesday, eve
ming, with Dancing Mothers" the
Joint effort of Edgar Selwyn and
Edmund Goulding. with n production
made by the Selwyns of New York.
Dancing Mothers" is grooming for
a New York debut when the Demo
cratic national convention meets
there.
The story is that of mother who
restores order and happiness to a
disrupted home by the expedient OF
treating the two main offenders WIN
a large dose of their own meolelne' '
Her husband, who has become en-
tangled in embarrassing alliances.
ships his bonds when he realize INA.
again he is in love with his brll .
wife. and the daughter. awake TO the
potency of intelligence added TO eoou
looks, acknowledges her lnterioil's
as a society vamp ,s,.d
The principal roles will be hanuieu
by John Craig. John Holiday: harS
Young, Frances Howard and Eleanor
Woodruff,
Evening star., 1924-04-23
d. w. Griffith S America

D. W. Griffth's newest tiim IN, spffs i[s
tacIe America" has started lts
opening week in Washington Win
great enthusiasm and genera era, onn ae-
claim at Polls Theater. ana VIII CON
tinue at Polls next week.
II is seldom, even here, that tnea-
ter houses an audience more notaple
than that Of last Monday evening"
Miss Carol Dempster, who enactS the
principal feminine role in America,
nccupied one of the lower boxes iast
Monday evening, and was the reclp-
lent of an ovation at the intermiSSloh'
when introduced by Lieut.. Col. Sher-
ril1. ~, 70
The demand for seats for the re
mainder of the engagement mas peen
extremely brisk. Numerous theateT
parties have been organized, principal
among which is that to be given bH
Mr. Griffith next Monday evening 10Y
the benefit of the American Legion:
Mr.. Gritfjth's story OF this cruclai
neriod in the history of our country IS
immensely appealing and gripplns.
II is great lesson in patriotism.
throughout the remainder of the en-
kragement there will be daily matt
nees at 2:15, and performances night
Evening star., 1924-04-23
York.

Sunday and Monday. Mae Marsh, in
"Daddies," and Cliff Bowes, in "Oh,
Captain: Tuesday Marie Provost. in
THE Marriage Circle" and "Heeza
Liars Forbidden Fruit: Wednesday,
Barbara Bedford. in Women Who
Give" and Snub Pollard, in Get
THE Stranger" and Spat Family, in
"Roughing It.; Friday, John Gilbert.
in Just Off Broadway" and Neal
Burns, in Call the Wagon; Satur--
day, Fred Thomson, in North OF
Nevada" and juvenile comedy, "Over
the Fence"
Evening star., 1924-04-23
Mask and Wig Show.

Startling scenic effects and elabo-
rate costume designs are promised in
the current Mask and Wig production.
That's That" which will be seen in
W ashington at the Shubert- Belasco,
Monday. April IS, after il has run as
the annual Easter week attraction at
the Forrest Theater, Philadelphia. and
appeared on d western trip embracing
Pittsburgh. Cleveland and Detroit.
Huge books which open, provide the
setting for the first Speciality" and
there are always at least two "spe-
claltleS" in every Mask and Wig
show. The scene is Il library. Jack and
Jill of childhood days are disclosed
at book racks. OF course. they come
To life the clock strikes twelve and
open the books from which such per
sonageS as 'Scaramouche' and the
Lost Lady" and many others emerge
to engage in intricate dances.
The Mah-Jong game which opens the
second act, is set in ivory. black and
gilt, with Chinese red furnishings
while at the back of the stage ap-
pears a large Mah-Jong box between
ivory pillars. ON each side of the coll
umns are large transparent curtains.
decorated with Chinese designs in
silhouette. Nearly every member of
the production is used in the dance
for this number. which will soon pro-
vide whistling material under the
title of "Old Mah-Jong."
Evening star., 1924-04-23
Shura Cherkassly-Friday.

Shura Cherkassky. eleven year-old
Russian boy pianist, will be heard the
last time this season in recital at
Central High School Friday evening
at $50 o'clock under the auspices of
the community center department of
the public schools. This concert is a
substitute for the D'Alvarez recital.
which was to have taken place De-
cember IA, and all tickets ISSUED for
that date will be good for this recital
Cherkassky's program will include: ::
THE Harmonious Blacksmith (Han-
deD, Sonata in Z Minor. op. 80 q.
Won Beethoven); "Impromptu in A
Flat Major" op. 90. No. (F. Schu-
bert): spinning Song" (F Mendels-
sohn). Hunting Song" (Mendelssohn)
"Etude in A Flat Major" "Etude in C
Sharp Minor" op. 10. No. 4: "Nocturne
in f Fiat Major" op. .. No: .: "Nalse
in f Flat Major" op. Is (F. Chopin ;
''Melodie in Z Major" prelude in g
Minor op. %, No. Is. Rachmani-
noff): "Reverie" Debussy). prelude
Pathetiaue" (Shura Cherkassky),
waltz in f Major IN. MoszkowskD.
Seats are on sale at Mrs Wilson
Greene's bureau, 1900 q street.
Evening star., 1924-04-23
Columbia Cecil B. De
Miles Triumph"

Cecil B. DeMille, film creator of the
Bible spectacle, 1.-THE Ten Com
mandments,'' sends his latest produc
tion, "Triumph," to Loew's Columb bia
Theater. next Sunday afternoon. for
the week.
1t is described as a brilliant social
satire similar in tone and treatment
to his production of "Manslaughter.
1t was adapted by Jeanie MacPher-
son from a magazine story by May
Edginton and the cast includes
Leatrice Joy, Rod LaRocque, George
Fawcett, Theodore kosloff. Robert
Edeson, Julia Faye, ZaSu Pitts
Alma Bennett, Charles Ogle and Vic
tor Varconi, the latter new Hun
garian actor.
The story. a love drama of social
contrasts, concerns the experience OF
a beautiful girl in the rise and fall
of two admirers, one raised from
poverty to wealth, the other tumbled q
from wealth to poverty. 1t has Its
thrills and it's scenes of sartoriai
splendor.
Evening star., 1924-04-23
Metropolitan-"A Son of the
Sahara.

Claire Windsor, Bert Lytell, Mon
tapue Love, Rosemary Theby and
Walter McGrail are the principals of
the cast taken to Algeria by Edwin
Carewc for his production of "A Son
of the Sahara" which VIII BE seen
at CrandaIrs Metropolitan Theater
next week, beginning Sunday. The
added attraction will be Fred War
ing and his Pennsylvanians, who
have been retained for second
week, in an entirely new program
"a Son of the Sahara" is a story of
revenge thwarted by a love that
made white man" of an Algerian
sheik. Mr.. LyteIl has the title role
and Miss Windsor is the object of
his mad infatuation.
Evening star., 1924-04-23
Palace THE Confidence.
Man"

Thomas Meighan, in The Conf
dence Man. the stars latest Para
mount production, will be next week s
attraction at Loew's Palace, begin
ming Sunday afternoon.
THE Confidence Man" is a film YER
sion of a magazine story by Laurie
York Erskine and Robert II. Davis,
which was directed by Paul Sloane,
who made Big Brother" and "Over
the HILL" The cast includes Vir-
ginia Valli, Laurence Wheat, Charles
Dow Clark, George Nash, David Hig-
gins, Dorothy Walters, Margaret Sed-
con and others.
Mr. Meighan is pictured as a con-
fidence man, who, in his effort to VIC
timize a small-toWn millionaire with
worthless oil stock, SO ingratiates
himself with the small-town citizens,
and a girl in particular, that when the
time comes to engineer his financial
coup, he finds himself unable any
longer to steer the old crooked course