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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

If you can find that little mouse
That scampers all about my house,
Ask her to kindly make less noise
Sos not TO wake my girls and boys.
Now. I'm sure | don't know why /
began this story with this little. poem,
for Pm not going to tell you any,
thing about my little house nor my
little mouse. .
What meant to say was that Lit
tie Jack Rabbit hoped along until
he came to a beautiful red flower,
and, as the wind blew against its
petals. they slowly opened. and
drifted away. 1t was the blossom
called A-nem- ONE. or Wind Flower.
Picking up one of the fallen petals,
he placed it in his pocket. when, all
of sudden, he was able to UNDER
stand what the wind was saying.
Once upon a time, many years
ago" sang the wind, there lived a
handsome youth named Adonis who
was beloved by the goddess Venus.
One day while hunting. the wild
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
Failure of French Schools
Shown by Illiteracy in Army

Paris. Dec. 20-(A. ?. by MaiD-
France has been credited with the
possession of an excellent system Of
education. but faith in it received a
rude shock recently when the literacy
statistics OF two infantry regiments,
recruited in 1923. were given out.
One third of the young men, gath
cred largely from the farming dis
tricts Of the republic. could neither
read nor write. Many Of the total of
zoo did not know treaty Of peace
had been signed after the war and
few could tell who made the laws for
their country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
Will Take Off
All Excess Fat

Do you know that there rs a simple.
harmless. effective remedy for oyerfatness
that may be used safely and secretly by
any man or woman who is losing the slim
ness of youth? There is: and il Ia none
ether than the taTnet form of the now
famous MarInola Prescription. known az
Marmoia Presci . on Tablets. You. can
well expect to uce steadily and easily
without going through long sioges OF
tiresome exercise and starvation diet
Marmola Prescription Tablets are sold by
all druggists the world over at one dol
lar for box. or You can secure them
direct from the Marm"ia Co. 1912 Wood
ward Avenue, Detroit. Mich, on receipt OF
price
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
To Start Manufactury of
Sugar From Bulrushes

Munich. Dec. GA. =. by MaiD-
German and Austrian scientists have
come forward with the statement
that bulrushes, and certain other
kinds of water grasses and reeds,
contain sugar, and possibly in suf-
ficient quantity for commercial use.
A content In some cases as high aS
% percent Ia mentioned. Plans arc
In hand to start n factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

One often hears about locking the
stable after the horse has been
stolen but not about locking 1t just
Iefore the stealing. The proprietors
OF a dye-house In New Rochelle, N.
Y. had so much confidence in their
neighbors that for years they did not
lock up at night. Finally fear OF
thieves touring in automobiles decid-
ed them to put a lock on the door
and install a Waterman. A few
nights later thieves stole several
thousand dollars from the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
Labor Party in England
Increases 81 Fold Since 1900

London. Dec. 81 "a. r. by MaiD
The Labor party in England since
1900 has increased more than Il fold
its number of representatives in
parliament and more than 81 fold Its
total vote.
In 1900 the party elected nine rep
resentatives in parliament and pol
led 11S,003 votes. In 1929 IT elected
1872 members and polled' 4.3S6.S45
vOteS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

came farmer in earnest, and her
poultry, principally her white
OrpinStons, and her cattle have b.
come famous in that section of
Maine" where she lives. She has In
years past, exhibited many of her
best birds at the State poultry shows
here. Miss Burleigh's farm en-
braces lis acres. about a third OF
which is arabic pasture land.-Port-
land Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

UdtilS Lew ION VI 3AuuulH dppedIS
upon the map. This map, which is
was incascd in board covers of
size to fit the pocket and is called:
Tanners Map of Maine" The type
used to designate the names of
places, rivers and mountains is al
most identical with that used on
modern maps. Mr.. Moves plans to
have the map framed, as he. proper
ly. regards it of much historical
value.
Chief of Police Elmer II. Water
house visited headquarters Tuesday
afternoon as the guest of Irving S.
Watts, whom he succeeds, says The
Portland Press Herald. The former
chief greeted his successor with
courtesy and acted as his guide in
trip around the building, whose
facilities show a decided contrast to
those to which Chief Warehouse
was accustomed in the old City Hall
police station where he was former
ly executive. The cordially existing
between the two men recalled the
controversy that arose when Mr..
Watts was appointed in 1919, and at
tempted TO obtain the keys of the
station from Daniel l.. Bowen, then
chief. Mr.. Bowen at that time re-
fused to recognize Mr.. Watts as his
successor, and contended that his
term had not expired. Court action
was threatened, and it ended in the
necessity of purchase of new keys
for desks and doors by Mr.. Watts.
Nothing of the nature existed yes
terday and relations were friendly.
Chief Warehouse greeted members
of the force who served under him
when he was chief in 1906 and 1907,
with a smile and cordial hand
shake. Pressed by q reporter for a
statement as to his probable policies
and the likelihood of changes in as
signments of officers. he said, Il
couldn't say anything on that"
Miss Nettie c. Burleigh of Vassal-
boro, one of the best known women
in central Maine and a candidate for
the Legislature on the Republican
ticket in 1922, will be the speaker
at the next meeting of the Portland
Farmers Club Mt the Congress
Square hotel Wednesday evening.
Jan. Is, her subject being: 1.-THE
Woman on the Farm" Miss Burleigh
10 CeI tdlHlN wen uuallHe0 TO ueaI
with this topic, for she has for some
years been proprietor of Wonheir
farm. on the banks of the Kennebec
River. whore she raises poultry and
Guernsey cattle. She is the daughter
of the late Hall c. Burleigh, who
was at one time probably the most
extensive breeder of Hereford cat
tie in the United States. and
originally it vas her intention to
adopt teaching as her profession.
She was graduated from Mount
iIolyoke College. spent three years in
the library at that institution sand
taught for a time. but owing to the
death of her father and the i'm
paired health of her mother she came
home. After a time her own health
began to fail under the strain of
looking after the household and
her physician told her that she
must spend as much time as pos
sible ut-of-doors. Then she be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

ll.05 \. M. county extension work:
11.35 a. NJ. consider membership
campaign; 11.45 A. NJ. reports by
chairman and project leaders: - NJ.
community dinnc':, / l.. NJ. local pro-
gram; l.45 l.. NJ. election of com
munity chairmen and secretary: 10
II. NJ. election Of club and poultry
leaders: 200 discussions.
AS this il the big meeting of tie
year all old and new members should
try and lie present. Those interested
or desiring to join are invited. \
baked bean dinner will be served nj
noon. Those not solicited bring
pastry or salads. A volunteer din
ner committee will sec that no one
goes hungry. All remember the date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

II the manufacture and sale of war
munitions are forbidden, as per the
Box peace plan, what are we going
to do for guns and ammunition at the
opening of the hunting season p
Biddeford Journal-But the mightest
game hunters this country ever had
used bows and arrows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

With a sentiment leaning toward
the days of his own youth, a certain
business man sent his son TO the col
lege where he himself had been edu-
Gated.
On arriving at the place of much
knowledge the young man began to
make few inquiries.
Il should like TO see my fathers
record" said lie TO the head of the
college. He was here in 1890"
Il shall be very pleased to show
you the record" was the reply. But
have you any special reason for con-
sulting it?"
Well" replied the youth frankly.
when left home dad told me not
to disgrace his record. and I only
want to see how far can go."-Lon-
don Weekly Telegraph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
BELGRADE
Farm Bureau
Meeting Program

Tuesday, Jan. Is. Belgrade Farm
Bureau planning meeting will be
held at Belgrade Grange hall Coun-
ty agents. Mr.. Day and Miss Clark
will be present. Program as follows:
1890 A. NJ. chairman calls to order;
1895 A. NJ. lantern slides, Potato Dis
eases; Importance of Keeping Well;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
PALERMO
Waddinn Receptinn

. BRANCH MILLS-A number from
here were present at the wedding re-
ccption Of Mr.. and Mrs. Asher Shorey
in Albion Saturday evening. Mrs
Shorey, who was formerly Mrs. Angie
Tobey of this place. has many friends
who, although extending congratula-
tons regret to have her leave town
Standing beneath pretty green arch
We're Mr.. and Mrs. Shorcy together
with their attendants. Miss Ruby
Tobcy. daughter Of the bride and
Lincoln Sennett. nephew Of the
groom, who received many guests
The large and attractive home, pref
THY decorated for the occasion. was
well filled with people. Refreshments
were served. The couple were the
recipients of many useful and val
liable gifts.
Mrs. Lucia Pinkham entertained
the l.. r. Fl. club Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. G.. w. Illsley, who Is teach
ing at Cars corner. Is boarding at
l.. II. Nelson's.
Miss Doris Kitchin. who IL teach
Ing at Albion, passed the weekend
at homo.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. w. Worthing and
Walter Worthing and Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Worthing were entertained at
the home of :. G. Parmenter New
Years day.
The ladies of the Sewing Circle
with their families enjoyed dinner at
the Community house. New Years.
Grange InstaIIs'
At the meeting of Branch Miils
Grange last Thursday. a good dinner
and program were enjoyed. Inc
oiicers for 1924 were installed by =.
NJ, Meta Nelson The weather be-
ing stormy. there were few visitors
from Sheepscot Lake Grange: SO
that II was voted to extend to them
another invitation for Thursday eve
ming, Jan. IL:
There will be social at the
Grange hall, Saturday evening, Jan.
IL TO which the public is invited.
II. T. Dodge is working for James
Turner of the Hanson road.
Mr.. Pease and grandson OF East
Vassalboro were at William U.s.
goods Monday.
Frank Shorey Is assisting f. H.
DOVE in the store.
The Dinsmore public library was
recently presented with copy OF
MY Irish Setter Dogs" by GOV
Baxter.
Mrs. Russell Northrup passed the
holidays at DR.. Jackson's In Jeffer-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
Light and Airy

Any girl can be gay in classy
coupe,
In q taxi they all can be jolly.
But the girl worth while is the one
that can smile
When you're taking her home on the
trolley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

And now Germany IS accused of
ing her need of food by underesti-
mating that which Is stored there.
but which the poor people have not
money to buy. Meanwhile she is
converting large quantities of her po-
tatoes into alcohol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
Unuattant

Conductor-Pardon me, madam,
but your girl seems more than IL.
Her Observation-Disclosures Would
you take me to be the mother Of
girl that age?
Conductor-Lady. don't tel, me
you're her dmother.-Pearson'
Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

Well, for one thing there Is a petit
ton two miles long from farmers
asking Congress to reduce taxes-and
Congress assumes to take the matter
up immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

Gen. Butler in Philadelphia recalls
another Gen. Butler in New Orleans.
Boston Herald--Is this because the
former seeks to take the cake" and
some said the latter took the spoons :?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

The De Ia Huertistas must now
look to the Obregonistas for their
needed supply of arms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

Doses Of the drug. scopolamin, are
said to have been administered to
negro prisoners suspected Of murder.
when they confessed long list OF
horrible murders. II negro suspects
may be treated that way why not
all, other suspects? And IL when
not under the drug they deny the
confession what Is the jury to be-
lieve?l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
Amt it the Truth-AII Men are Liars ?

Maybe George Washington didn't
and maybe he did but there are GER
tain things that all men lie about
without exception. For example all
men lie about:
The population of their towns.
The time they have been waiting
for a telephone number.
Miles on gallon.
Length of fish.
Speed OF their car: ta) to an Of
ficer; (b3 to friend.
How hard they work: (D to a
friend; CD to the boss.
Value of property: (a) when in
sured; (b) when taXed.-Crescent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
He Got His Tip

The happy couple were on their
way to Scotland. They had to change
trains at Carlisle, and an obliging por-
ter while struggling with their lug
gage, made Il mental note of the fact
that the young woman's hair was
dotted with rice.
Presently he approached the glad
young man and, pulling a folded pa
per from his pocket, said:
Here's present for you, sir. with
the company's compliments"
Indeed" said the traveller. What
is it2'
"A railway map, sir"
r"Oh, thank you; and what are
those marks in blue pencil?"
"Thcre's the beauty of it. sir" said
the smiling porter; those marks
show just where the tunnels are, and
their length. "-Pearson's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

-xrance evidently concluded those
Dutch bankers charged with trying to
depress the value of the French franc
were lin Dutch" and threw 'em out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
Through

Il miss your neighbor across the
way at the piano this evening. He
plays with such finish
Yes. he's finished: the instalment
man took his piano this morning"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

Archaeologists discover remains of
rouge and face powder used by the
ladies zoo years h. c. And vanity is
even older than that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
PORTLAND, NEW YORK rRErCrr

Direct fright service between Port.
land and New York is rssnmed from
me new state Pier. Portland Me
urdays each way, Through rates ana
direct track connections with Maize
Central and Grand Trunk Railroads
81. A. CLAY, Supt.
Franklin Wharf, Portland.
II. A. HARADEN, SUIT
Bath. Me.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

England's Premier Baldwin is
clinging to the bough late in the sea-
son, but is about to be picked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
The Foolish Motorist

Neglects the brakes.
Argues with the cop.
Drives without carrying a spare"
Stops and turns without giving sig
nails.
Tries for n speed record with
passenger car.-Farm Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

AsYL On LODGE. NO. 70, I, o o |

AsYL UM LODGE. NO. 70. |, o o r
Regular meeting al 100 o'clock FRIDAY
evening. Jan. II. installation of OFF,
GERS. All sojourning brethren cor
ERWIN PACKARD. n. G.
ELLIS e WALKER, Sec'y.
JeprnA eNcAMPMENT. No. q
Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays
at 7.30 p. NJ.
FRED Z HALL. G. p;
G. 8. PEASLEE Scribe.
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. Q, p. N.
at O'Clock. Installation of officers
JOHN DAY. Capt.
a. NJ. DRUMMoND. Clerk.
G. A. e. The REGULAR MEETING
OF sefn Williams tos, i;o ~ Hrs,
Thursday " each month
GEO e. GAY Commander.
WILLIAM McIAvin. Adjutant
AUGUSTA LODGE NO, ss4. 6.P.o,E
Regular meetings In the Elks' Home.
fourth Thursdays of each month at s
J l. M 4sSMls s.a :. R.
QUEEN TEMPLE NO. 70. PYTHisN
Sisters, meets In K. of =. hall the sec.
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings or
each month at Z 80 O'Clock.
MRS. LIZZIE D. KICKER. NJ. F. C
CORA A. JONES. NJ. OF r. and c.
tut h-sat.tf
N e o. p. KENNEeEC LODGE.
No. 25i meets IN @, A. r. hall the nrst
AMI third Tuesday evenings OF each
month al 730 o'clock.
FRANK f. JOHNSON. Warden.
B. ~. SMITH. Fin. Sec.
MRS. EMMA 2. HOWE. Rec. Sec.
tu-th-sat
COURT PINE TREE NO. 20. FOR.
esters Of America, meets IN Golden
Cross hall. the FIRST and third Thurs
days of each month at 8 o'clock.
WALTER T. COTTiNGHAM.
Chief Ranger.
JOHN J WHITE. Fin. Sec.
may.S. with satlyr
CAPITAL GRANGE. NO. 24s. p. OF
H. Meetings I'd and'+th Saturday eve
nings OF each month at G. A. r hall
A. b. RIPLEY. w. NJ.
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE Sec.
tu-th-sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10
Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc,
EXPRESS, PASSENGER AND
FREIGHT SERVICE

BOSTON AND PORTLAND xYHR
FARE s2.70. STATERooMS $3.50
8. 8. GOVERNOR pINGLEY
Leave Portland. Franklin Wharf
Estate Pier) Tuesdays. THURSDAYS ana
Saturdays. at L. NJ.
Return-Leave Boston MONDAYS
Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 pm
Al Boston connection is made VIA
the Metropolitan Limo express treIshI
steamers for New York and points
South and West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. Q, p. IA.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at O'Clock. Installation of officers
Jan. 18th.
JOHN DAY. Capt.
A. NJ. DRUMMOND, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

JEPrHA eNcAMPMENT. No. q
Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays
at 100 p. NJ.
FRED n HALL. G.. p.
G. s. PEASLEE Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

CAPITAL GRANGE. NO. 24s. p. OF
II. Meet ngs I'd and'<th Saturday eve.
nings OF each month at G. A. r hall
A. b. RIPLEY. W. NJ.
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE Sec.
tu-th-sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

~ while huntine the wild Copyright David Cory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-10

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Smyrna times., 1924-01-09

it would be ideal, but those in
touch with the plans of the en-
teIprise, say this cannot now be
done, that its purchase by the
Hose Company indefinitely post
pOnes any thought much less a
movement ever to be taken in
this direction. The present
building as we'll as the grounds
are imperatively needed in the
plans of the Firemen. Smyrna
Town Council made the mistake
Of not opening this street thru
years ago when it was agitated
and when it could have been ac-
cOmplished at much less expense
and less opposition than now.
Since the property has come in
to possession of the Fire Com
pany, the chances of Market
street ever being opened thru
are extremely remote.
Smyrna times., 1924-01-09

Lewis ]. Hayes, superintendent of
the Prudential Life Insurance Com
pany, of Dover District, who is to
leave within the next two or three
days for New Brunswick, N. j., hav-
ing been promoted to larger field
of work, was given a surprise last
evening when he was called from his
Office in the Priscilla Block to the
rooms of the Kent Club in the same
building and presented with a hand
some chime clock and a gold watch
Smyrna times., 1924-01-09

It's a fine thing for our firemen
to want a Fire Hall of their own
and we give them credit for
their ambition to make Smyr-
mas fire department the best.
In purchasing the Joseph (form-
erly Robert Hil) property on
Commerce street, they will have
an ideal location, nearer the cen
tire of the population of the town
and a recreation place that will
give a better incentive for our
volunteer firemen to hold their
membership.
The property is to be remodel
ed with adequate room for
the fire apparatus and full equip
ment as we'll as lockers and
shower baths for our firemen.
Plans contemplated, will make
| it a modern Fire Hall of which
it is hoped Smyrna will be proud
a building second to none of any
Fire Hall south of Wilmington
Besides hall there will be ade-
quate ground room for recrea-
ton and suitable place fol
= holding their annual carnivals
We congratulate our splendid or.
. ganization of fremen on theil
fine outlook.
Smyrna times., 1924-01-09
have our State kept out of the
quarantined zone"

Henry Ford is in the anomal-
GUS position Of being outspoken
as a supporter of Calvin Cool
idge for the presidency in 1924,
while his own name is filed with
the Department of State in
Michigan as a candidate for the
presidency on the Democratic
ticket in the primaries next
April. Commenting on this the
Wilmington Every Evening, a
strong Democratic paper says:
"Mr. Ford's friends can have
their little fun, but Mr.. Ford
himself knows better how he
stands politically. His state
ment that 'the country is safe
with Coolidge" and that it ''is a
wise and natural thing for the
people to agree on the nomina-
tion and election of Mr.. Cool
idge," is as great a surprise to
Mr.. FOrd's friends and admirers
as Herbert Hoover's advocacy of
Republican principles in 1920
was to the Democratic New
York World after that news
paper had urged his nomination
by the Democratic Convention.
Henry Ford is a wiser man
than a great many people be-
lieve. In his business career he
has never failed to make good
on his own plans and ideas. If
for any reason he believed there
was the slightest chance that he
would not be accepted as a
nominee by one of the major
parties and that consequently he
would be defeated as an indepen-
dent, it is not strange that he
should take the most practical
course left open.
There is no doubt that Ford
has great strength in all parts
of the country; but evidently he
sees now that the battle next
year will be closely drawn be-
tween the two leading political
parties-pOssibly with strong
men on both sides. Coolidge's
nomination is assured. He is
gaining strength every day,
every week. If he can induce
congress to carry out his legis-
lative recommendations, the
Democrats will have a stiff fight
on their hands next year; and
Mr.. Ford's support is no small
item in the reckoning"
Smyrna times., 1924-01-09

chain, the gift of Dover I,.ta5 5E,i1p il o'
whom whom he has been assOcia'eo ..so.l ' ~
Gil, and other OrganilSs,'yn,,r .S.o ynre;sntt'l
ceilor wolcott, made ti.h.,s.PPss5 the Pss5't5 5s'
speech, in which he eApi''I + Iodps y
grets of Dover people : .;.t,, dy
as a citizen. The asSO', ',...,ta y
Hayes in his Office had pls,5'A o.,5. Abs
previously with a gold "a.;r ..lI ,as
A. Hearn, of Salisbury ""
him.
Smyrna times., 1924-01-09

If only the remodeling of the
Joseph property into a Fire Hall
would admit for the opening
thru of Market street to South