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Evening star., 1924-09-20
Ortho shook his head. Not ;

ortho shook his head. Not a
penny"
CHAPTER XIV.
Misfortune did not daunt Ortho for
long; the promising state of the
home fields put fresh heart in him.
He plunged at the work chanting a
pean in praise of agriculture. tore
through obstacles and swept up his
tasks with a speed and thorough
ness which left Eli and Bohemia
standing amazed.
The Penhale brothers harvested a
record crop that season-but so did
everybody else. The market was
glutted and prices negligible. Ex-
cept that their own staple needs
were provided for, they were no bet
ter off than previously. Eli did not
greatly care-he had done what he
had set out to do, bring a good crop
home-but Ortho fell into state OF
profound gloom; it was money that
he wanted.
1t seemed to make little difference
in agriculture whether you harvested
a bumper yield or none at all. He
had no capital to start in the second
hand horse trade again-even did he
wish to-and he had no knowledge of
any other business. He was on the
army on the chance of being sent
abroad and gathering in little loot,
when opportunity raped loudly on
his door
He had run down toward ToI-Pedn-
Penwith with Jacky's George one aft
ernoon in late September. 1t was a
fine afternoon, with smooth sea,
and all the coves between Merther
Point and earn Seattle were full of
hi % bai nln TN
shore in dense shoals, hiding from
the mackerel. When the mackerel
charged them they Stampeded in
panic, frittering the surface like
wind flaws. The gigs crew attacked
the attackers and did SO well that
they did not notice the passage of
time.
Jacky's George came to his senses
as the sun slipped under and clap
ped on all sail for home. He appear
ed in d hurry. By the time they were
abreast of the Camper the wind,
which had been backing all the aft
ernoon, was a dead-muzZler. Jacky's
George did what he was seldom
known to do; he blasphemed, ported
his helm and ran on a long leg out to
sea. By 10 o'clock they had leveled
Boscawen Point, but the wind fell
away altogether and they were be-
CdiHieu lHree IllleS out In the cnan-
mel. Jackys George blasphemed again
and ordered oars out. The gig was
heavy and the tide against them. 1t
took Ortho and three young Barag-
wanaths an hour and a half to open
Monks Cove
Ortho could not see the reason of
1t, of wrenching ones arms out,
when in an hour or two the tide
would carry them in. However, he
knew better than to question Jacky's
Georges orders. Even when Monks
Cove was reached the little man did
not go in, but pointed across for
Black earn. AS they padded under
the lee of the cape there came "A
peculiar whistle from the gloom
ahead' 10 which the bow oar respond
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THE OWLS HOUSE
A Thrilling Adventure Story
By Crosbie Garstin
Copyright, 1924, BY Frederick A. Stoke, O.

How did you come to get to Pads
tow?"
Collier brig from Cardiff. Had
TO work my passage at that: my
hands are like raw meat from haul
ing on those damned braces--look!
Slept in a cowshed at Illogan last
night and milked the cows for break
fast. I'll warrant the farmer won
dered why they were dry this morn
ins-ha, ha! Never mind, that's all
over. What do you think of this2'
He reached inside the stable door
and brought out new fowling piece.
bought this for you in Glouces-
ter said he; thought of you the
minute / saw it. It's pounds lighter
than fathefs old blunderbuss, and
look here . : this catch holds the
printing and keeps it dry; pull the
trigger, down comes the hammer,
knocks the catch up and bang! See?
Clever amt it? Take hold"
Eli took hold of the gun like a
man in a dream. Beautiful weapon
at it.
But why why did you work
your passage?" he asked.
Because they wouldn't carry me
for nothing, wood head"
Were you trying to save money!"
'Eh?-er-ye-eS."
Have you done as well as you eX-
pected, Ortho?"
Moo not quite. I've had the most
damnabTe luck, old boy" He took
Ellis arm. You never heard of such
bad luck in your life-and none of
it my fault I sold a few mules at
first at good prices, but the money
went-a man must eat as he goes,
you know-and then there was that
gun; it cost a pretty penny Then
trouble began. 1 lost three beasts at
Tewkesbury. They got scared in the
night. One broke Il shoulder and two
went over a quarry. But at Here
ford Oh, my God"'
What happened?"
"Glanders. They went like flies.
Pyramus saw what it was right off
and we ran for it, south, selling
horses to the first bid; that is, we
tried to, but they were too sick and
word went faster than we. The
crowd got uglys swore we'd infected
the country and they'd hang us; they
would have, too, if we'd waited. They
very nearly had me, boy. very nearly"
Did they mark your face like
that?"
They did, with a lump of slate.
And that isn't all. I've got half a
dozen more like it scattered about"
He laughed. But no matter; they
didn't get me and I'm safe home
again, thank Cod
And the horses"
'"They killed every one of 'em to
stop the Infection
Then you haven't got any money!"
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ed, and Ortho made out a boat riding
to a kedge. They pulled alongside
and made fast. 1t was the second
Baragwanath gig, with the eldest
son, Anson, and the remainder of the
brothers aboard.
who's that you got wild 'e?" came
the hushed voice of Anson.
"Ortho Penhale,'' his father replied.
Hadn't time to put en- ashore-be-
calmed way out. Has a showed up
yet?"
Nav, as late"
'Ess, Winds felled away. All quiet
in cove?"
"Ess, sure. Every roads watched
and mas got a furze stacked up to
touch off If she gets warning"
All right well, keep your
eye peeled for his signal"
Light suddenly broke on Ortho. There
was a run on and he was in it
thrilling! He leaned toward Jacky's
George and whispered, Who's COM
ing? Roscoff boat?"
Jacky's George uttered two words
which sent an electric quiver through
him:
King Nick"
King Nick. Capt. Nicholas Buzza,
prince of free traders. the man who
had made more runs than all the rest
put together, who owned a fleet of
armed smugglers and cheated, the
revenue of thousands year; who
had fooled the riding officers times
out OF number and beaten off the
militia; who had put to sea after a
big privateer sent to suppress him.
Fought a running fight from Godrevy
to TrevoSe and sent her diving down
the deep sea- The mercurial, dare
devil King Nick, who was said to be
tai
there was a price on his head; who
mad raided Penzance by the light of
the moon and recaptured a lost
cargo; who had been surprised by
the gaugers off Cawsand, chopped
to bits with cutlasses, left for dead
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and then swan ashore; who was re-
ported to walk through Peter Port
with all the Guernsey merchants
bowing low before him, was called
Duo de Roscoff" in Brittany and
commanded more Difference in Schie-
dam than it's own burgomaster. King
Nick, the romantic idol of every
West Country boy, coming to Monks
Cove that very night, even then NOV
ig toward them through the dark.
Ortho felt as If he were about to
enter the presence of Almighty God.
rs 1T a big rum" he whispered to
Jacky's George, trembling with ex-
citement.
Nav, main run was at Porthleven
last night. This Is but the leavings.
A few trifles for the Kiddlywink TO
oblige me-
rs King Nick friend of yours,
them" said Ortho, wide-eyed.
Lord save you, yes! We was pri-
watering together years ago."
CONTINUED In Tomorrow's Starr
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Quicksands found in river beds
are usually caused by underground
springs.
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BARGAIN

Beautiful new bungalow, just completed: one
acte iano large rooms, bath. pantry kitchen
ca car, aninet. large foored attic space for rooms:
fuu concrete basement; pipeless furnace. 3
large porches; built by owner; suitable for
poultry farm. $500 $500 cash, $50 per month.
Saif HyattsyiIIe z79-W. Mr., Fox.
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"HE Secetary of War. Mr.
T1,-3 Weeks, returned yesterday
from Mount Prospect his
summer home at Lancaster,
n H, where he spent a few days with
Mrs. Weeks.
The Secretary of Agriculture. MIR
Henry c. Wallace, who left for the
West Sunday. going to Chicago and
Des Moines. will return 10 Washington
next week.
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Representative and Mrs. James NJ
Magee have purchased the house at
1918 Eighteenth street, which was
formerly occupied by Col and Mrs
Benjamin Reeves Russell. who are In
their country home, in kensington.
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Mr. and Mrs. Z. r Woodson nave as
English Village, Woodley road, the
latter's brother and sister-in law. MT.
and Mrs. q. X. Galley of Corinth'
Miss. who were married July II. Mrs.
Galley was formerly Miss Virginia
Field of Fulton. Ky
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Miss Frances Anne Grinnan of Vir-
ginia; Mrs. Felix B. Stump OF wash
ington and Miss Ruth Morgan and
Miss Gerry Morgan and Mr.. Day.
The marriage of Miss Ellen Lee
Carroll and Mr.. Mervin Louis Wilson
took place at 3101 Thirteenth street
northwest Wednesday evening, July
g. at s o'clock. The Rev. DR.. Cove
G. Johnson officiated and the bride
was attended by her sister, Miss Addie
May Carroll, while serving as best
man for Mr.. Johnson was Mr.. Leo =.
Monahan, secretary to Mr.. Hoover
Secretary of Commerce. Mrs. Z. w.
Crawford gave the bride away: x,.o
The bride wore a gown or white
crepe, her veil OF tulle being ar,
ranged with orange blossoms. and
she carried a bouquet of white roses.
Miss Carroll wore gown or peach-
color crepe and carried "hlte carha
tions and ferns.
The bride is the daughter of Mr
and Mrs Alfred Carroll Of McCom o.
Miss, and the bridegroom's home Is
in Tennessee.
DR.. Walter +. O'Brien who has
been visiting at the home of his SIS
ter. Mrs. j. T.. Fitzpatrick, West IT.
wing ST., Chevy Chase, has returned 10
his home in Leadville. Col. Or.
O'Brien was a delegate to the Ne"
York convention
The marriage of Miss Dorothy
Louise Wilson, formerly of Richmond,
to Mr.. Frederick w. Buchholz or this
city took place yesterday at noon.
The ceremony was performed in the
suite of the bridegroom's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Buchholz, IN the
Hotel Occidental, by the Rev. Z. W.
Locher, pastor Of the Concordia
Lutheran Church, and was followed
by wedding breakfast for the snlaii
c0mpany of relatives and intimate
friends who witnessed the ceremony.
The bride wore a gown of tan lace
and carried a shower bouquet or
orchids and lilies of the valley. She
was attended by Miss Louise Stoner
and Capt. Percy Wardman was best
man for Mr.. Buchholz.
Later in the day Mr.. and Mrs.
Buchholz left for Atlantic City, where
they will be for a short time, ana
will be Joined by the formers S
parents, and they will all start on a
tour of this country and Canada.
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Ga. was best man, and the ushers
included Mr.. James Naylor and Mr..
Perrell Fender of Naldosta, Ga, and
DR.. Rainey of Tallahassee.
Later in the evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Simmons left for their wedding trip
and will travel to Florida by sea.
They will make their home in Tai
lahaSsee.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Simmons Of
cambridge. Ga, parents of the bride
groom, and their two children. Will
liam and Thomas. and Mr.. and Mrs.
r. 3. Scott also of cambridge, and
their two children, Elizabeth and
Caroline.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meredith E. Stickley
of 1929 Park road. have announced
the engagement of their daughter,
Frances Robertson Stickley. to Mr..
Donald Chafin Duncan of Pulaski,
Va, the wedding to take place in
August.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Wallace W. Hanger
and, family, Miss Harriet T. Hanger,
Wallace q. Hanger and William NJ.
G. Hanger. have closed their apart
ment at the st. Nicholas and are at
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Bubb-Magruder Suptials
CeIebrated in st. Stekh ems.

The wedding took place in st;
Stephens Episcopal Church at
o'clock, the evening of June 49,. of
of Miss Elizabeth c. Magruder,
daughter of Mr.. oliver Barron Ma
gruder, and Mr.. Ralph Simpson Bubb
OF Washington. the Rev. George F.
Dudley, ID. D., officiating.
The church was beautifully deco
rated with palms, ferns, branches Of
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green leaves and white peoniea Miss
Marion Green, a friend of the bride,
sang Beloved, 1t Is Morn," just be-
fore the ceremony.
The bride, who was given away by
white satin with tunic OF chantilly
lace and tulle veil held by a coronet
OF orange blossoms The court train
was embroidered in pearls. She car
ried white roses and lilies Of the
valley.
Mrs. William A. Lesher of Cinci-
natu, sister of the bride, was matron
Of honor, and wore a gown of thread
lace over orchid georgette and satin.
with brown horsehair hat trimmed
with lace! Her flowers were pink
roses and delphinium.
~, The little flower girl was Ruth
ThGrnton 1l;1n on . ; Magrude5 e i niece niece of the
and carrying a basket of small fiow-
ers. Billy Lesher of Cincinnati,
nephew Of the bride. was the ring.
be bearer IRE r, Mr.. John Carol Bubb Of
was best man. The ushers were Mr..
oliver Graham Magruder Of Washing
ton, Mr.. William A. Lesher of Gin
cinnati, Mr.. Ernest Syme of Wash
ington and Mr. William Cash Of Bos-
ton; A reception at the home Of the
bride followed the ceremony. Later
in the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Bubb
left for motor trip along the At
lantic Coast.
Mr.. Henry w. Dawes, controller of
the currency. has returned after
spending ten days at his home in Chi
cago. and visiting his family, who are
spending the summer in Wisconsin.
DR.. William Mather Lewis, president
Of George Washington University, will
Continued on Ninth Page.)
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hfiarshfeld,

their summer home. at Marshfield,
Mass.
Mrs. William Gerry Morgan. who
has been at her summer home, in
New Hampshire, for some time. enter
tanned a supper party Saturday night,
at the Cheshire Cat, Lake Sunapee, for
Evening star., 1924-07-17

Miss Margaret Fraser, sister of Mr..
Robert Fraser, jr., has gone to Lake
Sunapee, N H. where she is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Welsh.
Evening star., 1924-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge Jordan have
purchased a country home at Silver
Spring, Md, and will take possession
of the house late in the summer.
Evening star., 1924-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II. Choate
have announced the engagement of
their daughter Marion to Mr.. Charles
g. Harding, son of Mr.. and Mrs. }.
Horace Harding of New York and
Rumson. n j. Miss Choate is a
granddaughter of the late United
States Ambassador to the Court of
St. James, Mr.. Joseph H. Choate, and
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw Oliver,
her mother having been Miss Cora
|, oliver before her marriage to Mr..
C,boate. Miss Choate was introduced
to society in New York last season,
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Col. and Mrs. John Temple Graves
have gone to Asheville, y. c., where
they are at the Grove Park Inn for
the remainder of July.
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DR.. William Mather Lewis, president
OF George Washington University, will
Continued on Ninth Page.)
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SPECIAL

~ ~
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ANY OR ALL OF THE ABOVE CAN
BE SEEN AT
A. KAHN, INC,
o35 F St. NV.
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SALESWOMAN, experienced
| in selling toilet goods. Apply
employment Office. 9Th floor, G
st. side. Woodward & Lothrop.
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DIAMOND BARGAINS.
Diamonds left by private par
ties which must be sacrificed at
once to raise cash.
Lady's solid platinum, very hne diamond
flexible bracelet. set with 43 large blue-white
diamonds. Cost originally $1,000 Party in
need of money; must be sold at once.
$585.
Gentleman's diamord ring; guaranteed alb
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2 carats and \ less 10 points; set in mas
biggest bargains ever offered.
S462.
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$132.
written guarantee with all our diamonds.
You can return them at full price. as per our
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FISCHER'S.
o18 F St. Northwest.
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HELP--FEMALE.

YOUNG WOMEN for nurses training: two
years high school required: practice in three
class entering September. The Children's Hos
pital. Washington, d. c.
Evening star., 1924-07-09

ERLEBACHER, 1910 F ST., re-
quires the services of an exam
liner for their alteration rooms
Only those thoroughly expert
enced in this line of work will be
considered. Apply to Mr.. Frank.
Evening star., 1924-07-09

ERLEBACHER, 1910 F ST., re-
quires the services of an expert
enced filter on women's gowns,
suits and coats. Apply to Mr..
Frank.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

YOUNG MAN, 2s, DESIRES CONNECTION
with business house; willing to invest time
and experience for interest in growing bust
ness; thoroughly experienced in retail. whole
sale, Advertising, buying and selling merchan-
disc. Address Box 155-E. Star office.
COMPLETE MARBLE sHOE-sHINING OUT
At; also cash register; cheap. POI 2nd st. Sc.
E-HOUSEFURNISHING STORE
Must sell at once; bargain for quick buyer.
4915 Georgia ave. NV.
GROCERY and meat market, stock and FIX
lures, 500. Col S576. IL
ICE CREAM PARLOR-Long established. four
year' lease; good, location: cash or. terHa-
Col. 2062 between z and q IL
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DENTIST wanted. at once:
must be registered; operative
work only; permanent position;
no nights or Sunday work. DR..
Wyeth. AT 9TH st. NV.
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address Box 72-E, Star office.
YOUNG WOMEN
FOR
TELEPHONE OPERATING.
GOOD SALARY DURING
SHORT TRAINING
PERIOD.
REGULAR AND
FREQUENT INCREASES
THEREAFTER.
PERMANENT POSITIONS,
PLEASANT WORK.
AN IDEAL OCCUPATION
FOR
YOUNG WOMEN.
APPLY
ROOM 1,
722 18th ST. NV,
THE
CHESAPEAKE AND
POTOMAC
TELEPHONE. COMPANY.
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SAVINGS
INSTITUTION.

Enthusiastic woman can Sc
cure permanent position, pleas
ant outdoor occupation; expert
ence not essential, but must
stand close investigation. For
loyalty and cooperation we will
PAY WELL. For interview
address Box 72-E, Star office.
Evening star., 1924-07-09

WHITE MEN-Young, OF good
address, as statesmen or assist
ants i'll carpet, rug and furni-
tnre store; some experience pre-
ferred. Address in own hand
writing, giving reference, ex-
perience, salary expected etc.
Address Box 163-D, Star office.
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FOR FARM AND GARDEN.

MUSHROOM MANURE for sale: wondertri
for flowers and shrubhery: 20 cents per busbeI:
no delivery. A. Bernard, English Village
bradley Hills, Bethesda, Nd. Phone Bethesda
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HUSTLERS,
HELP-MALE AND FEMALE.

HELP-MALE AND FEMALE.
ARE YOU the that feels
capable of earning from s100-s20O a week:
need not interfere with present employment
to start. Free office space. free stenog.. free
telephone and advertisement; our salesmen
average over IS 900 year. Vim. +. Matteson,
Bond bldg.
CANVASSER wanted; competent: part-time
work. Apply 1882 Eye st: NV. 8 to pm.
ORGANIST for Episcopal church for August.
also choir singers. Address Box 6O-E, Star
ofice.
STENOGRAPHER may earn tuition in eve
ming classes by day or evening service In
summer quarter now starting in many sub
jects. Research University, 20 Jackson pL
Main $40. 13s
TAILOR OR TAILOREsS-For mans tailor
ing house. 2467 18th st. NV. 10s
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS and
boys to sell on commission
pianos. talking machines. radios and yictroias
during vacation. An assistant salesman will
help on all prospects. Opportunity to become
permanent salesman il successful. Apply to
3. R. Berkley, care Of De MoIl Piano Co.,
18th and 6 SITS.
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STENOGRAPHER A N D
GENERAL OFFICE ASSIST
ANT; MUST BE THOR
OUGHLY EXPERIENCED
IN COMMERCIAL WORK.
GIVE FERENCES AND
STATE SALARY EXPECT
ED. ADDRESS BOX 147-E,
STAR OFFICE.
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RADIO AND Equipment

hADlo VIKING: antennas constructed a.
cording to District regulations. meJat
prices Call Mr.. DAVIS. Col. 5222 or
aasms 42I4.
We buy radio SETS tubes. phones and Darts
Lincoln Radio Shop. us 9th NV. 10.
Evening star., 1924-07-09
WANTED-SALESMEN.

FAMILIAR with building and loan associa-
tions to interest people in building and loan
association. Very attractive. Interview by
appointment Address Box 123-E. Star ofice.
SALESMAN-An experienced real estate. Ad-
dress Box 109-E, Star Office. stating expert
ence.
TO REPRESENT largest manufacturer in
electrical appliances, two men for city sales
Apply TOT 18th st. NV. 10s
YOUNG MEN. three. neat appearing. to call
on business men. $50 week for those who
quality. See Mr. Elder between and or
4 and s.. 120 McGfn bldg.
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MEN TO SELL FORD CARS
Liberal proposition.
ROBEY MOTOR CO..
1929 l. ST.

PIANO TUNER and repair
man, thoroughly experienced,
for part-time work. Apply En-
Ployment Office, F st. entrance.
The Hecht Co.. 9TH at F.
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CHEVROLET SUPERIOR TOURING. 1922
bumpers, new cord tires, steering wheel lock
sun visor. Price very low for quick sale on
easy terms. Your car as part payment Mr.
Hines. Potomac 1873. Washington Flint Co.
1917 Conn. ave
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FOR SALE-AUT0MoRTLEs

AI-LEN TOURING. 1920; must he seen 10 be
appreciated give-away at sIT5 Jus+ioa
Motor Co. 1915 14th St Nv ee
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CHEVROLET COUPE. 1928. driven 5000
miles; perfect condition: will sell reasonably
quick sale; owner buying larger car. Frank
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SOLICITOR for general insurance office; must
he well recommended: small drawing account
if you can qualify. Phone Main 9670 for sp-
pnintment
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DOGS, PETS, ETC.

Dogs Clipped by Experts.
DIR. H. A. LoCKE's
DOG AND CAT HOSPITAL
Boarding Kennels for Cats.
3l21 18th ST. NV. COLUMBIs 5T431o7
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BUICK ROADSTER. 6-cyl.. 1920: the most
perfect used car that have ever had TO
oher OF this type: cord tires, 2 bumpers
spot light, seat covers and many other vaIu.
able accessories The price is very attrac-
tive Easy terms arranged. Your car as
part payment. Mr.. Hines. Pot 1878 Wash
ington Flint Co. l51I Conn. are