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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The Kings Daughters we're dc.
lirhtfully entertained Thursday at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
putnam. 1t was an all day meeting
and dinner was served at noon. A
fne program was carried out in the
afternoon by members OF the Circle.
Tho next meeting will be held on
Thursday, Jan. II. at the home II
Mrs. Georgia Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The anniversary reception held at
the Hubbard Free Library realized
a substantial sum for the purchase
of new books. Those who wee I'M
able TO be present that evening can
mail or leave their envelopes at the
library. If they desire to cont 'ibrte
to this cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
ADJUSTMENTS
CiIlinowater In Strong Role In New
Drrr1a

Drama
~ Chapter In Her Life has been
flimcd and Is ut the Johnson Opera
House today. Tho cast is OF all-star
caiibrc, directed by Lois Weber. fore
most feminine director.
Claude Gillingwater, famous on
both STAGE and screen. plays the
chief masculine role. as Birmingham.
Sr., a doughty old uCre that readers
of tho book love. Jane Mercer,
eleven year old find" OF Miss Web
cr's, plays the title role In the pic
ture.
Robert Frazier. Mae Nurray'S
leading man in many pictures. JAG
oueline Gadsden. Frances Raymond
EVELYN Thatcher. Ralph leaisley.
Beth Rayon. Vernon steele and FRED
= Thomson handle other r0lcs.-AGV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

George Duncan of this city has
arrived from Pinehurst, n. c., where
bc had severed his connections with
tho Carolina Hotel to spend a Few
DAYS with his parents in this CITY.
Mr. Duncan has recently received an
appointment with the U. ). civil
SGrt,icn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Eureka Rebekah Lodge will meet
at I. o. o. +. hall Tuesday evening
at 7:45. AS there will be installation
of officers a large attendance Is re-
otlested. All visiting Rebekahs a.
invited. Refreshments Will pc
Sprycd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Bangor. Me-, Jan. 5--Stephen n
Taylor today retired after 40 years
on the road as a commercial travel
err, during which time he travelled
about 100000 miles. with never
railroad accident and WITHOUT any
loss of time from sickness cxcert
few weeks when he was disabled by
q broken arm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The rittston Grange will meet on
Wednesday for the installation OF OF,
f,cers for the ensuing year. A baked
bean supper will be served. IL ~ re-
nuested that all members be pres
on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

At the Old South church Sun lay
morning there was an inspiring s'r-
mon suited to the first Sunday CT
the new year and emphasizing get
ting out of some of the old and evil
ruts. both individual and natiol al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Miss Flora Leighton, who has been
passing the Christi s recess with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. f. A.
Leighton, Lincoln avenue has re-
turned to her studies at st. Joseph's
Academy. Denfing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Bangor. Me. Jan. s - Women
should not vote. Their place is in the
home" is the opinion of Mrs. Nancy
Overlook of Bangor. who will observe
her Tooth birthday Monday. Mrs.
Overlook is in good health and at
tributes it to her simple life" Her
mind is still keen, and she takes a
great interest in affairs. including
the city government in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

A matter Of interest that is being
considered by the Methodist. Baptist
and Congregational churches is the
purchase of a moving picture protector
to be used in common.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

There will be a regular meeting
of the Evergreen Encampment NO.
AZ on Monday evening at 1880 O'Clock
to work the Royal Purple. degree.
All members are requested to De
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The Current Events Club Will meet
this evening at the home OF Mrs.
Chas. Gray, Brunswick avenue: the
paper entitled "Somc Principles or
International Relations will be
given by Mrs. s. o. Clason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The Ladies' Mid of the First Bap-
fist Church will meet Tuesday az
ternoon at the home OF Mrs. II. n.
Bates. Central Street. A large at
tendance Is requested as special work
VIII be taken up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

There will be no service in tho week
Of prayer series this evening. but to-
morrow evening there will be service
at o'clock at the Old South church.
led by Rev. Mr.. Young of the Baptist
church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The Old South League will meet
Tuesday. this week instead of Monday.
There will be a missionary tea ut the
home of Mrs. G.. a. Stafford. Mrs. An
drew F'cWhortcr of Augusta will be
the speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The severe snow storm on Sunday
morning reduced the size of the
morning conSregatio at the Baptist
church. but six of the seven new
members who were to unite with the
church were present and received the
hand of welcome TO the church by
the pastor. This feature of the SER
vice ave special cheer TO the church
at tie beginning of the new year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Miss Patricia Hanley, who has
been passing the Christmas recess
at her home on Lincoln avenue mas
returned to her studies at st. Jose-
phine's college I'm Dcering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mrs. Francesca CALI has purchased
the Beeman house on Central street,
in which she has lived for long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Pierce have re-
turned to their home in Lynn, Mass,
after passing the Christmas hoii-
days with relatives in Gardiner and
Augu-ta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The annual meeting of the First
univcrsallst Church II be held this
evening. There will be a supper
and reports OF the years work. All
the ladies OF the church are asked
f. 900 10 the yestry at 3:30 + NJ.
to assist in preparing the supper.
supper will be served at 3 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Miss Ann Darling, who has been
passing the holidays at her home on
Kingsbury street has returned no
her studies at Miss Gibbs secrctar1ai
school in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mrs. Leigh Weber and sons.
Richard and Robert. have returned
from q visit, with Mrs. Webber's
mother. Mrs. Arthur Palmer, over
the HOLIDAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Frank Roche, who has been guest
of his parents Mr.. and Mrs. K. b.
Rocher Spring street has returned 10
Brockton, Mass, where he Is en-
Moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The annual parish meeting of
Saint Matthews Church wilt take
place this Monday evening, January
7th. at 1880 in the vestry Of the
church. The members OF theIchurch
are reminded Of the fact that this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Four Killed in
Rushville. %, Fire

Peoria. III. Jan. 6.--Four men ivss
their lives In n IRE ct Rushville. III
carly this morning, which DESTROYS
five buildings on the towns square
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

There will be meeting at the
Gospel ;ssion at 1853 Water street
this evening at 1880. Everybody
cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

James Philbrick, student at Col
by college was the guest Of his par
cnts Mr.. and Mrs. w. 0. Philbrick,
Central et-eot. for the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mrs. Eta Tibbetts. who has been
the guest of her son, Harold Tih-
belts, has returned to her home in
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Miss Barbara Harmon, who IS
teaching at Fairfield Sanitorium
spent the week end at her home in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Miss Bertha Purdy went to STRAIT
ton, where she ts employed as a
teacher after passing the holidays at
her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Harold NJ. Mcader, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles NJ. Meader of Academy
street has returned to his studies at
Villa Nova.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Francis Monaghan. student az
Bates College passed the week END
at the horne OF his mother, Mrs'
Catherine Monaghan. Dsane street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Robert Simons. who has been at
hts home on Brunswick avenue for
the Christmas recess. has Returned
to his studies at Hebron Academy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mr. and Mrs. William FitzsiE:-
monds spent the week end in Vas
salboro as guests of Mrs. Bur.eigh
formerly Miss Elsie Hoiway of Hal
lowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mrs. Edwin Gage of Nashua, y. H..
was called to IIallowell by the death
of her uncle. Stephen III. French.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mis-. Edna Woodson left Monday
for -soston called by the death OF
Mrs. NJ. L. Workman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Asa Stoves has returned to Easton.
Pa. after passing a short vacation
with his mother. Mrs. Jane Stoves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Edw.-rd Marks. who is employed in
Lewiston passed the weekend at
his home in Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

s. Miss Muricl Gaines of Springfield
Mass. has been the guest of Hallowell
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The Bowdoin College orchestra will
give dance in City hall. Hallowel,
Wednesday evening of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

is q most important meeting and
they are urged to make every effort
to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Paul Blanchard. who is employed
in Lewiston Is passing the weekend
at his home I'm this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The rehearsal of the Old South
choir will be held Monday evening
at $50 in the vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mrs. w. i. Bradford. beginning this
week. will direct the II. II. S. orches-
ira for a while.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

r. Eugene Farnsworth OF Port
land was In the city on business Sat-
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
NOTICE

The annual stockholders meeting or
the Gardiner Farmers Union viii ne
held Mt the store on Tuesday. jan g.
1924, ut L. NJ.
GARDINER FARMERS UNION
A. y. Gosln. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Hugh Tyler, formerly resident OF
this city who is now living in Lew
fsfon fs the guest of relatives IN
this city over the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
~HalloWell Local News

John Kenneth Turner is at home
from Flagstaff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Annual meeting of the Hallowell
Firemens Association tonight at 7.30
in II. +. A. hall. Election of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mrs. Vernon Flagg is i'll with tom
silitis at her home on Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

George NiEus has returned to his
studies at the University of New
Hampshire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Buckenschutz
who have been visiting relatives here,
have returned to Fort Schuyler, y. y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Miss Charlotte Johnson '2.utns
today to Wcstbrook Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

b. +. Warner has gone to Boston to
select spring stock of various kinds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Harold Purdy has returned to
Boston where. he Is employed by the
Turner Corner Centre Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Blaisdell
passed the week end in Sidney.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
GORDON WILL
LEAVES ALL
To WIFE
s. /. Bernstein, Who Commit
ted Suicide, Makes Be-
quests to Relatives
IMTERNAIIoNAL NEWS REn

J. Holdsworth Gordon, former
president of the District Bar Asso.
citation who died recently, by his
will filed for probate today names
his wife, Mrs. Mary s. Gordon, as
sole beneficiary and executrix. The
will is dated November 8, 1891.
Solomon Louis Bernstein is to re.
ceive a wedding present Of $4,000
from his mother at his marriage,
according to the will of Michael
Bernstein. who committed suicide
October /, last. filed for probate
today.
Testator leaves $500 to his father,
William Bernstein, and remembers
his sister.in.law, Anna Bersteir1,
with a like amount. The latter's
children are each to have 5000 and
Shirley Goldberg is to have $500.
The rest Of the estate is devised
to Samuel Bernstein. of Philadel.
phia, Pa, and Louis Raebach, OF
this city. in trust to pay the ne.
income to the widow. Mrs. Rosie
G. Bernstein for the support Of
herself and son until he is twenty
three years old, when the trust is
to terminate and the funds ara to
re surrendered to the widow: the
testator expressing the view that
he son by then can take care Of
himself
Mrs. Sarah f. Hutton, by her
will dated June g.. 1924, leaves 5000
o her daughter, Nettie. l.. Steele.
md premises at 90 Seventh street
northeast, with furnishings, to
another daughter, Grace l.. Hut.
ton. The remaining estate Is Ia
be divided between her son, Harry
r. Hutton, and the daughter
Grace who is named executrix.
BY the terms of the will OF
George G. Pennock, dated June 90
1917, his entire. estate is devised
% three sisters, Caroline, Emily
nd Jessie Pennock who are also
| o act as executives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
ANOTHER "BOUNCER." "
HARRELD AND HULL PAY
VISIT TO WHITE HOUSE

Congressman William Z. Hull OF
Illinois and Senator Harreld OF
Oklahoma called upon President
Coolidge at the White House to.
day and reported on the political
situation as a result OF an ex.
tensive survey they have made in
various sections Of the country.
Congressman Hull told the Presi.
dent he was certain he would carry
all of the northern States with the
possible exception Of Wisconsin and
North Dakota. He was convinced
he said. that the Republicans would
carry Washington and Montana.
Senator Harreld told the Presi
dent that he would carry West
Virginia and that there was an
even chance he would carry Ken.
lucky. Governor Jack Walton
Democratic anti-klan candidate for
Senator in Oklahoma was certain
to be defeated. Senator EIarreld
said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
BLooMlNGDALE HOLDS
RALLY OF CITIZENS

Hundreds of Bloomingdale resi-.
dents, representing business con.
Germs and several church denomina.
tons, met in ST. Martins parish
hall last night and started a cam.
paign to keep the section strictly
white. About $1,000 In cash and
pledges was collected.
The crowd was SO large that
two meetings were held in the
hail. Both voted to create an exc.
cutive committee from the citizens
associations and other organizations
in the vicinity.
This committee, II was planned,
VIII receive reports and complaints.
investigate, institute litigation and
use all other lawful methods TO
make Bloomingdale an entirely
white community.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
LENA xANDER INJURED
IN DOMESTIC ARGUMENT

"A family fight between Frederick
Aander. 1904 Thirty.third street
northwest, and his wife, Marie.
ain which their seventeen.year.old
daughter, Lena, sided with her
mother. resulted in the girls injury
ana removal to Georgetown Hos
pital. She was treated for possible
fracture OF two ribs and may have
suffered other injuries. The father
is being held at the Seventh pre.
cinct for investigation.
xander and his wife are said Ia
have started arguing about the at.
tendance OF the daughter in schRol.
After words failed to settle the mat.
ter more persuasive means were
used, police say, and the girl went
to her mothers assistance. She was
Knocked unconscious, it is charged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
D. c. AUTO CARAVAN TO
TOUR FOR LA TOILETTE

An automobile procession for
which nearly fifty Washingtonians
have volunteered their cars, will
start from Fifteenth and H streets
northeast. at 5:45 Monday for Bal
timore to carry progressives of the
Capital to hear the address of
Senator Robert M. La Toilette at
the Fifth Regiment Armory.
A special section Of the armory
has been reserved for Washington
people. La Toilette Wheeler ban
ners will adorn the automobiles
and a band viii lead the caravan.
The Monday night address will
mark the beginning Of a week of
speeches in Brooklyn, Boston,
Pittsburgh and Cleveland
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
LEAVES JAIL IN TIME.
TO START ANOTHER TERM

Released from Jail in Chicago a
Few days ago, having served six
months on the charge Of passing
bad checks, Henry E. Hazard, Of
st. James, Long Island, was
brought to Washington today from
Chicago, by Headquarters Detec.
tive Thompson, to answer to the
charge of forgery on six counts.
Hazard is said by police to have
passed six checks in Washington
for amounts ranging from S. to
SD, after signing the name of
Whitmer Stone, curator in the
Academy Of Natural Sciences,
Germantown, Pennsylvania. He
Is said to be wanted In Baltimore
for passing bad checks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
RESIDENT I D
BREAKFAST
! AD men
E. D. Gibbs and Delegation Of
National Prominence to Be
Coolidge Guests

e. D. Gibbs, advertising director
of the National Cash Register
Company. Of Dayton. Ohio. and tx.
president of the Associated ,Ad-
vertising Clubs of the World, is in
Washington today as the advance
guard Of delegation Of thirty.
five nationally prominent adver.
tising directors and publishers who
will have breakfast with President
Coolidge Monday morning at $3.50
o'clock.
Mr. Gibbs points out that the
group Of advertising experts are
being assembled here for the
Presidential engagement by Colonel
Rhinelander Waldo. president Of
the Coolidge Partisan League.
1t is pointed out by Mr.. Gibbs
that this is the first time that any
administration has recognized a
group Of advertising men go cordial
ly. and he believes 1t proves that
the Chief Executive Is realizant OF
the great power they WELD in the
world Of commerce and also Of the
constructive value Of advertising.
An idea Of the power of the lit
tie group of advertising men who
win breakfast with the President
can be gained from the fact thai
they control the. annual expenditure
of many millions of dollars.
The party will leave New York
Sunday night. stop at the Willard
breakfast with the President ami
then return home. Thirty.two o.
the men are from New York an
three, including Mr.. Gibbs, from
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
COP BLINDED BY SMOKE
SCREEN OF CAR, INJURED

Blinded by a smoke screen, while
chasing an auto through southeast
Washington, Private J. D. Bennett
of the Eleventh precinct, ran his
motorcycle into a sand bed and
fell. He was treated at Casualty
hospital for bruises to the leg, and
resumed duty.
corner of Nicholas and Alabama
avenues southeast. when a big tour.
ing car occupied by two men went
by him at a high speed. He gave
chase and followed them to Howard
road and then north to Shannon
place southeast, where they turned
on the smoke screen which blinded
him, and escaped.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
MlD-clTY CITIZENS ASK
REMOVAL or VENDORS

A protest against vendors stand.
ing on the west side of Seventh
street between New York and Mas.
sachusetts avenues has been made
to Commissioner Oyster by the
Mid.City Citizens Association.
Members Of a special committee
which called on the commissioners
yesterday declared that twenty-five
vendors now have their pushcarts
lined between the two streets while
there are others who have taken
UP their stand between Mount
Vernon place and L street. A. J..
Driscoll, president, headed the com.
mite which included Robert Ber.
berich, Arnold Hirsch, Jack Rosen.
berg, and III. Abramson,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
BOARD OF TRADE HEALTH
COMMITTEE, WILL LUNCH

The public health committee OF.
the Board OF Trade. Doctor d. Percy
.Hickling, chairman, will hold a
luncheon meeting Monday at the
City Club. The boards executive
committee will meet at 1880 Monday.
man. wat adopted at meeting yes.
terday for presentation to the next
meeting Of the board,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC
COMPANY CHIEFS DANCE

More than 200 couples attended
the annual dance given by the
Managers Benefit Association Of
The Atlantic and Pacific Company
held at the Odd Fellows Hall. Tues
day night. The waltz prize win
ners were Miss Bessie Brown and
J. b. Mccarthy.
Among those present were J. p.
Clancy, general superintendent of
the A. and p. stores; p. A. Davis,
president Of the benefit associa.
ton: w. "A. Shumate, recording
secretary; B. H. Greenstreet, I'll.
nancial secretary, and r. d. Hos.
pital, treasurer. me-