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The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30
U. s. A. GIRLS

The last regular meeting Of the L..
s. A. Girls was held at the home of
Mrs. Joe Sheftel October 23rd. Flee
tion of officers took place and the fol-
lowing were elected:
Mrs. Joe Sheftel, president; Mrs.
Dave Garlett, vice-president Miss
Bertha Shlner, treasurer; Miss Rose
Goldman. secretary.
Miss Molie Hoffman recently from
Detroit was voted into the L. $. A,
Girls as member
The most important discussion was
the annual dance to he given at the
Shirley Savoy on Wednesday evening,
December 10th.
Schucremans Harmony Kings, the
famous Colorado Theatre orchest who
will furnish the music for this affair
promise the people of Denver real
treat. This is an opportunity to hear
music that is played by an orchestra
who are without II doubt above critic
ism in the city OF Denver. Many peo-
nile have often dreamed for an op-
port,nity to dance to Schueremun's Or
chestra and now it is realization,
Don't forget thu date-Wednesday eve
ming. Dec. 10th in the Rainbow Lane
! ut Shirley-Savoy Hotel.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30
Club Nevs
THE RECEPTION GIVEN BY SEN
IOR COUNCIL FOR NOR
COUNCIL WELL ATTENDED,.

The reception given by the Senior
Council for the Junior Council on Sun
day exceeded all expectations.
Mrs, Murray shandnll. president Of
the Senior Council and Miss Martha
Ehrlich president OF the Junior Council
presided and each gave mn outline Of
the work Of their special branch.
The musical program proved an cx.
ccptlonnl trent for all music lovers.
Miss Frances Rechnltz snng a group of
songs In her own particular charming
manner. Madame Souvcgal, the re-
mnrkablc pianist who recently came
from Germany and who has proven
such wonderful acquisition to Den
vcr's musical circles held the audi.
cncc spelIbound by her remarkable
playing.
Rabbi Friedman pleaded for moro
polished and cultured Jew and Jcwcss,
II was nm inspiring talk and left each
one thinking seriously on that subject.
/ Mr, Milton Schnyct lnougn not on thc
program was called upon to speak and
in most pleasing way touched upon
the topic which the Rabbi had spoken
After the program the Senior Coun-
ell served refreshments and most en-.
| joyable social hour followed. With
such enthusiasm as displayed at the
opening the outlook for the future is
most promising.
Not to conflict with the meeting time
of other clubs the Junior Council has
decided to hold all regular meetings
of the year on the second Sunday in
each month. The first regular meeting
will he held on Sunday, November .
in the Temple. Everyone is welcome.
| III. w.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30
TIE SUNSHINE GIRLS

A regular meeting Of the Sunshine
Girls was held at the home Of Miss
Helen Sachs. Saturday evening, Octo-
ber %. ut Z 80 p. III.
Most Of the time was devoted to the
business of the club. The latter part
Of the evening n game Of Menngerlc
was enjoyed by the girls. Also deli
cious refreshments were served.
A Halloween Denham Party will he
given, Saturday evening November 1,
by the club. After the show the girls
will have slumber party.
next meeting at the hcmc of Miss Min
ME SamuelsOl.-F. G..
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30

estates Of Kadooric in Hongkonk and
Shanghai are one of the outstanding
reminders of Western civilization. His
home is a meeting place fer the notable
men of letters, business and politics
who visit or reside in that part of the
world
In connection with his position, Mr..
KadoOric was highly helpful to the
Jewish cause. during the last few
years. 1t is due to his personal CON
nections with the leading men of China,
Japan and SIAM that the governments
Of these countries joined the interna-
ti0nal chorus of nations endorsing the
Balfour Declaration, establishing the
Jewish national home in Palestine. 1t
was through his hospitality when the
Indian poet, Tagore, visited China, that
a gathering of 700 people were invited
to the Kadoorle estate to welcome the
poet. From his house Tagore issued n
statement Of his views favcring the re-
establishment of the Jewish national
home in Palestine, n statement which
is Of great Importance toward bet
ter understanding between the Jewish
and the Moslem world, now at variance
on account Of the attitude of the Pal
cstinian Arabs.
A son of an ancient family settled
In Mesopotamin since early exile days
latest interests center again in Pal
cstine. Following the example set by
his brother, Sir Ellis, who left more
than million dollars for Jewish cdu-
cational purposes in Palestine and 9th.
cr countries. Eliczer Kadoorie pro
cecds now to Palestine to be present
Mt the laying Of the cornerstone of the
latest addition to the Jewish national
homeland in Palestine-the Kadoorie
garden city at the foot of Mount
Ccopus, the site of the Hebrew Uni
versity in Jerusalem.
An old saying, coined III AIesopo'
tamiu, perhaps by the forefathers Of
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30
B'NAI FIRTH DANCE AND CARL
PARTY HUGE SUCCESS.

Those who attended the B'nai Birth
the Progress club feel satisfied that il
was an evening well spent. Dancing
to the tunes OF both Joe mann's and
Ginsburg's orchestras was inspiring
and kept the crowd in fine and cheerful
spirits. Much credit is due the COM
mittec of arrangements under the
craftsmanship of Mr.. Paul Moses Segal,
for their successful efforts.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30
LADIES' AUXILIARY OF OHEB
ZADEk

On Tuesday afternoon, November
o5th the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Oheb
Zadek Congregation will give tea
and card party at the Alpine Rose
cafe, 1913 Glenarm. A beautiful door
prize and table prizes will be given.
Tell your friends and reserve the
above date.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30
ISAYE THETA GIRLS

oh Boys, Boys have you made your
dates for the big Turkey Trot dance to
he given November % by the Isaye
Theta Girls at Coronado Club? Don't
miss this affair; 1t will be the dance of
the season. You know you can't help
but have a grand time when you can
dance all evening to the music played
by Lohmanns orchestra.
Get your tickets NOW from one OF
the twelve Isuye Theta Girls.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30
OHEB ZADEk CONGREGATION
MEETING POSTPONED

On account Of the tea to be given
next Tuesday. November 4th by the
Ladies' of Beth Israel Hospital. The
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ohcb Zadek
Congregation has postponed their meet
ing for Wednesday, November 9th at
80 T.. NJ. sharp, in the vcstry rooms
of the synngog, 2222 Marion street.
All members are urgently requested to
attend very important business will be
transacted.-S. c.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30

Wise sayings often fall on barren
ground; but n kind word is never
thrown nwny.-Arthnr Helps.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30
JUNIOR HADASSAH

With the help of Mrs. Adlerblum Of
New York City, and leaders of the local
chapter of the Hadassah, a Junior Ha-
dassah has been formed. The first
meeting will he held Sunday, Novem-
ber .. 1924. at the Bessie Rude Com
munity Center, 10th and York street,
ut 2:30 p. IN. All girls are urged TO
come and join
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30

Kndooric, states that Palestine is the
ccrtcr of the globe" Mr.. Kadoorie cX-
empliiies this saying by centering his
globe interests in Palestine. Bagdad
and Jerusalem, once in strife, through
Shanghai are uniting. The Jewish tale
of Bagdad is being revived
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30
b. NJ. II. ALUMNI

Annual Il. NJ. ii. Alumni reunion will
take place Sunday, November 2nd Mt
s o'clock +. NJ. in the ballroom of the
synagog. Dancing! Refreshments
Music!
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-10-30
Husscin's Son Sent BY Aeropiane
TO Plead for Aid in London;
Envoy Also Despatched to
Moscow.
tJewish Telegraphic Agency

JeruSulcm Prince Zeid, son of King
HuSseln left by acroplnne from jed
dah, He is-being sent to London to
plead with the British Government for
assistance in the fight against the
Wahabis. According to the report re-
ceived here King Hussein has also
sent a diplomatic mission to Moscow.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-06-05
LYMAN PRAIRIE

Elaine Kraft, who has been work
ing in Brooten returned home Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Cowlthrop and
son spent Sunday at Fay Beidle-
mans.
Mrs. Leo TRACER and daughter
called at A. I. Cowlthrop's Friday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Minette of
Sank Centre called at M. L. Cowl-
throp's Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Cowlthrop mo-
tored to Round Prairie Sunday to
visit at the Elmer Rice home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hamilton and
children, and Mrs. Cummins visited
friends in this vicinity Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Ecklund
and family from Brooten spent Sum
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Kraft.
Mrs. Ed Kraft, who is working
/ at Win Cowlthrops spent Sunday
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Kraft.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Davis OF
Mortified, game up Thursday to
spend Decoration day, also to visit
friends and old neighbors.
Mr.. and Mrs. James White, Mrs
Thomson, Miss Beatrice Garfield
and Axel Fritz of Minneapolis spent
the week end at the G. E. Beidleman
home.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-06-05
UNITY

Clemens Hummer spent Sunday at
Trierweiler's.
Henry Weike visited Sunday at
Geo. Trierweiler's.
Will Quade's are busy painting
their farm buildings this week.
The Matthisen and Trierweiler
families were at Grove Lake Decora-
ton Day.
Rev. Paul Girke and family of
Melrose visited at the Ed Leitz home
Sunday after church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Kind and fam
lily visited with Will Kind and fam
lily at Melrose Sunday.
Eddie and Otto Leftz went to Sank
Centre Tuesday and helped their
brother Albert move.
Mrs. Hugh Krohn and two sons of
Aberdeen, S. D., and Bill Matthisen
of Staples, Mimi, visited Friday at
Jack Matthesin's. They left for
Staples the same evening. They re-
turned Saturday bringing John Mat
thison, ST., along who will remain
here for the summer.
Mrs. Kolpke Oh Detroit, Mimi,
who has been staying at the Chas.
Hummer home for some months re-
ceived telephone call from Detroit
May 80 that her son and wife Mr..
and Mrs. Harm Kolpke had been
killed by train. Mrs. Kolpke and
Chas. Hummer had Geo. Trierweiler
take them in his car the same eve
ming. Mrs. Kolpke remained there
but Mr.. Hummer and Geo. Trier-
weller returned the next day.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-06-05

day after few days spent with THEN
sister Mrs. Randina Nelson and chill.
|dren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joan Foss and son
Peder were entertained at dinner al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Rec;
Oh Sunday.
The meeting held in the Kandota
church on Sunday was well attended.
There will also be church on next
Sunday at 1890 o'clock.
Sigurd Troness and Erwin Blank
who are employed in the southern
part of the state visited relatives
here a few days last week.
Mrs. Arthur jacobson spent part
of last week visiting her sister and
brother-in-law Mr.. and Mrs. j. c..
Wasmuth of Rothsay, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolf Troness and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed jacobson all from
Minneapolis visited relatives and
friend here the last part of the week.
Tom Larson from Laporte stopped
of for short visit at the Hendrick-
son home, on his way home on Thurs
day from business trip to Paynes-
vile.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-06-05

Decoration Day exercises in Sauk
Centre last Friday.
There was a party at the AL Nu-
gent home Sunday evening June 1st
All spent pleasant evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Pacey and
Harriet and Roy Farris and family
visited Sunday afternoon at the Fred
Crippen home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Telschow,
Ralph and Delta expect to start
this Thursday morning for a short
visit with relatives and friends near
Mortified, Mimi.
Delta Telschow and Mercedes
Crippen received very nice prize
from their teacher Miss Hansen for
being neither absent nor tardy in
the whole school year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Guelsow,
Paul Guelson and family of Sank
Centre and other relatives and
friends from Lyons in Lyons county
and Fritz Meyers visited at the John
Reble home Sunday.
Telschow, Michaels, Farris and
Crippen sheared sheep Tuesday. They
all took their sheep to the Telschow
home and did the shearing and dip
ping there. The sheep shearers from
Burtrum did the shearing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Davis of
Northfield, Mimi, were visiting at
the Telschow home and other old
neighbors and friends at Lyman
Prairie from last Thursday until
Monday morning when they returned
home. They made the trip by auto.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-06-05
KANDOTA

William Troness spent Sunday at
ternoon with Rubin Eckberg.
A. II. Hendrickson left on Friday
for weeks business trip to Laporte.
Mrs. Jonas Eckberg called at the
Allison home Tuesday evening.
Michael Hendrickson called on
the Eckberg boys Sunday evening.
Albin Eckberg called on Ernest
Larson and Otto Anderson on Sun
day.
The Willing Workers met with
Mrs. Louie Hanson on Saturday af-
trnoon.
Miss Alice Sorenson called or
Mrs. Jonas Eckbe g on Monday at
teinoon.
Arthur and Oscar Holmberg are
drilling a we'll at the Oak Hill farm
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Eckberg and
sons visited relatives in Sank Centre
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Troness visited
Sunday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Gust Jacobson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Eckberg and
sons called at the Gust Edman home
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Embloom
called at the Leaf Point Dairy farm
on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Embloola and
Miss Virginia called at the Allison
home Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Foss and son
Peder visited Wednesday evening at
the Sam Erickson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Warner and
children were visitors at the Leaf
Point Dairy farm on Sunday.
Grandma Allison has been on the
sick list the last week. We all hope
she will soon get well again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Eckberg and
son Albin were Long Prairie
callers on Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Hendrickson,
enjoyed a visit on Friday from Mr..
and Mrs. Harvin from Minneapolis.
Mrs. Otto Blank who visited here
the last part of the week called n
Mrs. Hendriskson Saturday after
noon.
Mrs. w. Holtberg, Mrs. Arthur
jacobson and Mrs. Erika jacobson,
called at the Allison home Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Louie Holt, and brothers
Oscar and Genard Erickson left for
their home at Akley, Mimi, on Sun
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-06-05

tied relatives till Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Pauly and
children were dinner guests at Hen
ry Pauly's at Sank Centre Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Botz and baby
attended a birthday party at Alex
BromenschenkePs home Friday eve
ming.
Mrs. John Smith and daughter
Edna of Sebeka and Mrs. Milton
Smith were callers in this vicinity
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Grundman
and Dola and James were dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Ken
nedy Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. C. F. Botz and son
Raymond and Mrs. Ann Eltgroth
spent Thursday afternoon at Will
Trisco's home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Iwinski
made several short calls Sunday af-
ternoon at Knapp's and Kennedy's
and Paul Wilcox.
Leora and Stephen Key motored to
Minneapolis Saturday. Stephen re-
turned Monday but Leora stayed un-
til Cecil graduates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dinkel and
family of Long Prairie spent Sunday
at the c. F. Botz home. Lawrence
Botz returned home with them where
he will visit a week or ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Gibson, Mrs.
Walker and son Ray and Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Iwinsh were enter
tanned at the George Grundman home
Tuesday evening it being Mr.. James
birthday.
Remember the Progressive Farm
ers' club meeting Friday evening
June 9th. There will be a special
speaker on Alfalfa and a splendid
program has been arranged for the
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. O. Norgarden
and son Oscar arrived last Friday
from Leroy and spent wey days at
the Will Reese home and moved their
household goods Saturday on their
farm on the State road where they
will make their home.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-06-05
STOP =.
STOMACH III
DISTRESS 1OV

We want to prove to you how
quickly Sto-li-gal puts a stop to
stomach suffering. If you are dis
tressed by gassy, sour stomach, indi-
gestien, pains in stomach and back,
shortage of breath, stomach ulcers,
heartburn, dizziness, torpid liver,
yellow jaundice, chronic appen-
dicitis, gall stones and chronic con-
stipation don't fail to invest little
dime in this trial treatment. Just
send 10 cents in silver stamps to
Digestive Chemical Co., 800 Univer-
sity ave., st. Paul, MINI. The Sto-
li-gal full combination treatments are
sold by druggists everywhere. Ask
your druggist to supply you. If he
is out of it send $1.00 to above adj
dress. Sto-li-gal is sold in Sank Cen
tire at Hanson & Emerson's-Adv.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-06-05
TILLMAN SMITH

TlLLMAN SMITH
Sup't of Schools, Akeley, MINI.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
FOR CONGRESSMAN
FROM SIXTH DISTRICT OF MINI.
Born at Leon, Iowa, 1874, married.
graduated from the University of
Iowa and the Law Department of the
University of North Dakota, owns and
operates a 430 acre farm.
II elected, will cooperate with the
Republican Party, always keeping in
mind the interests of Minnesota.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-06-05
STILES

Mrs. Myers and Alloys spent Sun
day afternoon at the Telschow home.
Several from here attended the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-06-05

Prepared and circulated by Tfilman
Smith of Akeley, Mimi, I'm his own be-
hn
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-07
MoRRowTowN NEWS.
Morrowtown, Aug. 6, 1924.

MOrTOWIOWHt aug. ", ioAN
Nina Flynn of Lewiston is visiting
with Lois Davis this summer.
Mrs. Teresa Petrie and daughter and
children, of Kansas and Iowa, are Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Fred Drube.
The primary election passed off
very quietly, only few votes being
cast. Most every one was busy IN
harvest.
Mrs. Arlem Schneider and children
of Orofino have been visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jobe, for a few
days.
Mrs. G. R. Davis left this morning
for south Idaho, to visit her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sharp.
The ice cream social at Westlake
Saturday night was well attended, and
about $3.50 was taken in.
lola Jobe returned Saturday from
Rice Creek, where she had been Wis
iting relatives for a few days.
James Robinson and family of We
ippe were visiting his parents here
Sunday.
There will be dance here Saturday
night, Aug. 9th.
Lille Tetrick has gone to Weippe
for few days. visit.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-07
IDAHO CARS MORE MATTER OF
BUSINESS.

The automobile is no longer in the
luxury class, says the State Automo-
1--WE Association. The prevalence of
used cars, for one thing, furnishes adj
ultlonal proof of the correctness OF
'nat statement. In Idaho, with
around 10000 cars, only about one
'snth are anything like new. The
aiaerity with which the public buys
Up the older cars, at low prices also
demonstrates utilitarian rather than
pleasure use. The fact that last
year ~ per cent Of the car sales were
uaoer $1,000 in price, factory figures,
also :. demonstrates the business end OF
'ne purchases rather than the pleasure
0no' The average price at factory Of
new cars is now $811.
TOT the mechanic the auto is the
AT OF tools, for the artisan an OPP
erating machine, and the same for
Tue merchant and the sales business
generally. A very tiny percentage can
~ nc truthfully styled "pleasure cars"
me auto is used so widely because it
yields profits, because it cuts the
s0s's' being strong, dependable, nee
''safy productive mechanism.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-07

Notice of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the district court of the United
States for the district of Idaho, cen
trail division, in bankruptcy.
In the matter of @. f. Bowles, bank
rupt
To the creditors of @. f. Bowles of
Winchester, in the county of Lewis,
in the district aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
31st day of July, 1924, the said G. e.
Bowles was duly adjudicated bank
rupt, and that the first meeting of his
creditors will be held at the office of
the referee, room IL, Lewiston Ma
tional Bank building, Lewiston, Idaho,
on the 9th day of August, 1924, at
ten-thirty o clock a. M, at which time
the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint trustee, exam
inc the bankrupt, and trsnsact such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting
Dated this 9th day of August, 1924.
Fred J. Babcock,
11-2 Referee.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-07

''This apparently harmless and
somewhat stupid game" says writer
In the Argonaut-and guess what
game he's referring to-''that has even
been played on an inflated rubber mat
tress by persons in bathing at Palm
Beach is now accused Of causing, In
some cases, an irritation Of the skin
akin to Napoleon's affliction, the itch
another possible explanation Of his
keeping one hand inside his vest in
SO many OF his portraits. If you get
what Napoleon had don't give way
to hal rowing fears nor alarm your
family. but try cribbage awhile, or
checkers. or some other simple amuse-
ment not too severe in its exactions
for the intellect of mah-jongg play
er."--Kansas City Times.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-07
IDAHO HAVE REGIMENT IN ma
TIoNAL GUARD.

Boise, Idaho, Aug. 2.-Idaho is r.
have full regiment of infantry in
her national guard, where now she has
but one battalion. This in addition to
her two squadrons of cavalry, her bat
teries of field artillery and other
units.
Saturday Adj1tant General Fl. G.
Padgham received from the chief Of
the militia bureau, Washington, d. O.,
a direct proposal by telegram:
"Idaho may have full G. Hq. regi
ment infantry ON condition third bat
talon 18eth infantry be transferred
to Oregon"
Colonel Padgham replied at once
that the condition was accepted.
which means that the six units now
comprising the third battalion, 186th
infantry, commanded by Major F. G.
Hummell, will shortly be changed in
designation to the first battalion of an
independent, unattached or general
headquarters" regiment. Their pres
emit designation will be given to Ore
oon. which will recruit the necessary
complement for each unit and thus
become possessed of the entire 186th
regiment, 41st division.
Organization of the second and
third squadrons of the new regiment
viii not be undertaken until some flu
ture date to be determined by the war
department, Colonel Padgham said
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-07

DETACHMENT Of signboards and 9TH
er government property in the nation
al forests is a misdemeanor which
often results in fines. In the Umatilla
national forest. Washington, tourist
who wanted his name to be handed
down to posterity via signpost was
overtaken within few hours from the
time he practiced writing his sigma
ture. The Judge gave him his choice
Of backtracking Is miles and erasing
his name from the signboard or pay.
ing fine. He chose the former.