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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
REPUBLICANS BID HOOVER G0DSPEED today
Two Passengers Killed
in Minot Airplane Crash
Magic City Men Burned to
Death in Explosion Follow.
ing Accident
Motor Stops, Wind Carries
Craft Around and Then
Dives for Earth

Minot, N. D., August 11.-(AP)
Two men were killed and . pilot
was injured when an airplane
crashed in q grain field about one
half mile northeast Of the Minot air.
port late Friday afternoon.
Fred Glaze, %, and Walter Ed.
wards, 80, both Of Minot, passengers
in the plane, were killed and Byron
Cooper Of Minot and Great Falls,
Mont, was injured.
Cooper was taken to . local hos
pital suffering from severe bruises
but physicians report that they do
not believe he is fatally injured.
The plane which crashed was
owned by the Vance Air Service Of
Great Falls, Mont, by whom Cooper
was employed. Cooper had come to
Minot Wednesday from Montana.
Newspaper men were denied per-
mission to see him but nurses re-
ported that the pilot declared he
could not recall what happened.
Blast Follows Crash
The belief prevailed among per-
sons at the air field, who reached
the scene Of the accident q few
minutes after it happened, that both
Of the men who died were burned to
death in the explosion which fol-
lowed few seconds after the crash.
The plane was destroyed by fire.
Frank Slatky, . farm laborer, who
was working about 40 rods from
the scene, said that he saw the plane
flying toward him, travelling with
the wind. He could not estimate
the height, but said it was "quite
high"
The plane turned to the left
shortly before it reached him, he
said, and then he heard the motor
sputter.. The pilot apparently tried
to head the ship into the wind, and
Slatky believes the motor stopped.
The wind blew the plane around and
the ship suddenly made a dive for
the earth.
Pilot Collapses
Shortly after the plane struck
earth, Slatky said he noticed small
flame flickering on the ground near
the motor. This burned for a few
seconds without increasing in
volume and then suddenly the whole
ship burst into flames. Shortly af-
ter Slatky and others arrived at
the scene, Cooper collapsed.
The clothing was burned from
the bodies Of Glaze and Edwards
and physicians expressed the belief
that their deaths were caused by
burns and not injuries received in
the crash.
Cooper is graduate of the Minot
high school and completed q course
in aviation at Kelley Field, San
Antonio, Texas, year ago. He is
second lieutenant in the air serv-
ice reserve corps.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
LACE-FRINGED
HANDKERCHIEF
MURDER CLUE
Police Enlist Chemists II
Search for Slayer of Evan
ston Teacher

Chicago. Aug. 11.-CF-A laven-
der handkerchief Of lace-fringed
silk. and stains Of blood on q mans
clothing, were clues pointing to So
luton today to the Staying of Miss
Jennie Meta Constance, school teach
er, Tuesday night.
Scientists Of Northwestern univer-
sity, where Miss Constance was q
summer student, have Joined Evans
ton police in the search for evidence
DR.. F. c. Whitmore, dean Of the de-
partment Of chemistry at Northwest St
ern, and DR.. Gerald Wendt Of Penn
sylvania State college, who is lee
turing at the school, sought yester.
day to turn their knowledge Of chem
istry to advantage in the search for
the 42-year-old teachers slayer.
All the evidence-the iron pipe
which crushed the woman's skull
portions Of clothing, and even sam
pies Of the soil on which her body
was found-will be examined by the
chemists to see if they do not hold
some clue. A hair, a piece Of thread,
even grain Of sand, it was pointed
out, might prove important evidence
under the chemists examination.
Police investigators, aided by dep.
uty states attorneys and renre-
sentatives Of the coroner's office
were centering their investigation
today around discoveries made in
connection with John Burke. the
single suspect still held. Blood
stained garments were found in the
living quarters of the odd-jobs man
yesterday. Police also reported find
ing dainty lavender handkerchief
in the clothing Burke wore when ar.
rested Wednesday. The handker-
chief, they said, was similar to the
kind Miss Constance habitually car
ried.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
MISSISSIPPIANS
LIKE BISMARCK
AND ITS PEOPLE
Dixie Boosters. Minus Drawl,
Taste Real Western Hos.
pitality

Western North Dakotans today
had a new conception Of Mississippi
and its people.
Two hundred residents Of the
southern commonwealth were enter
tained here and 1T Mandan today.
IN return they entertained the resi-
dents Of Bismarck. and Mandan who
presented samples Of Western hos
pitality.
One thing which the natives here
abouts missed was the soft southern
drawl about which they had read
but which thew failed to hear from
the visitors. The. expression "you-
all" also was noticeable by its ab-
sence. The men on the train were
businessmen and they spoke the
businessman's language-clear, di-
rect and .forcible.
North Dakotans, observing the
enthusiasm Of the Mississippians for
their state, found that it matched
their own. enthusiasm for the hills
and prairies hereabout. They came
to the conclusion that home is where
the heart is.
At Bismarck the visitors were en-
tertained by . trip around the city
and = program was presented at
the state capitol, Dennis urrhrce.
former governor Of Mississippi,
making Z short talk.
At Mandan they were entertained
with IN Indian ceremony and ny q
trip to the federal experiment farm.
Praise Bismarck
The southern visitors were partic-
ularly pleased by their reception in
Bismarck and voted it the best, the
most pleasurable, they have had to
date.
At the invitation Of E. G. Patter-
son they made free use ct the facili-
ties Of his hotel-and how the op-
portunity to take I bath did appeal
to them. The facilities Of their train
are % good o. can b provided but
many Of the visitors felt the need
Of IN opportunity to refresh them
selves. Their comments on the op-
portunity to, take, . bath were many
and sincere. The bathtubs at the
Patterson have had few more On.
thusiastic patrons than the Missis-
"our traia Is organized to permit
the members on the tour to live in
as great comfort % possible but Of
course it Is not like living ct home
or in = hotel and bathing facilities,
Of course, are not % adequate as we
could wish," said Warren Jackson,
managing director Of the Missis-
sippi Coast Club Of Gulfport and di.
rector 81 program for the tour.
"Our people certainly appreciated
the kind thoughtfulness Of the Bis
natck people in making these ar.
rangements for us. Il was real hos.
pitality and we appreciated It."
Many Of the MissiSsippians were
entertained BY M. and Mrs. Patter.
son Of reception st the hotel.
A . compliment to the Pattersons
the band which accompanied the
train played several selections il the
lobby of the train and the Pullman
Porters octet sang several negro
spirituals at the railroad station Just
before the train left Bismarck.
IN his address at the capitol Mr..
Murphree commented on the warm
hospitality which the MisSissippians
have encountered in North Oskota
and gave some interesting data on
his own STATE. He drew applause
when he said that the residents Of
his.stat4 do not want to buy North
Dakota wheat cheaper than they do
now; that. they would like 70 get
more tor their cotton 80. the; can af.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
UNITED STATES
BEATS EMPIRE
American Olympic Team Cap
lures Dual Meet by Win.
ming Hammer Throw

Stamford Bridge Field, London,
Aug. 11.-CR-The United States
won the dual track and field meet
with the British empire today,
clinching the honors BY taking the
hammer throw. This gave the Amer
ican athletes eight of the IL events
on the progran1, to three for the
British empire. Three were yet to Be
run off.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
..AL .PRoMIsES LOB

Chicago, Aug. 1l.-<R-Goysrnor
Smith has Gear marked" . certain
position at, Warrington for his
friend, Major General Paul B. Ma
Ions, commander Of the 9Th corps
area. "Coms down to Washington
after the lth," he told the general,
"and III give you : soft job"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
WEIssMUkLER WINS

4 n Ster d n, Aug. 11.-lf1-
Johnny Weissmuller won tho 0lymp-
ic championship in the 100-meter
free style swim today, successfully
defending his title, won ct Paris ia
1924. His time was s. 3/6 seconds.
9arany Of Hungary was second 70
!! W!!ei:smullsr. and Takaishi Of. japan
third
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
BALCHEN SHOWS COUSIN

New York, Aug. 1l.-lR-Bernt
Balchsn, Norwegian flyer, walking
into Byrd headquarters with another
sunburned youth, introduced his
companion as "Bernt Balchen" and
proved it. They are cousins and
have the same name.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
LIBERTY'S BUTTONS FIXED

Now York, Aug. u.-l%1-WyS.
terious. doinfs around the statue Of
civic liberty on the municipal build.
ing is explained. The lsdy's cloak
WAS slipping and force Of work
men was ssnt t. repair ths. but
TONS"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
CLEAR WEATHH

CLEAR WEATHER REPORTED
Clear weather and no rainfall was
the report from al NORTH Dakota
points during the 2l-hour period
ending at s =. "A. today. Tempeya-
Anres ranged from 80 10 - -daG1oes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
BEARS CREW THRILLED MAG

BEARS CREW THRILLED MAC
Slotsn: Holland, Aug. ll.-R)-
Major General Douglas Macarthur,
who had opportunity for major
thrills at Chspteau Thierry and
other points. contagious, describes
the California rowing victory q
1.-THE biggest thrill I've sver known
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
BYRD TAKES 1 DENTISTS

BYRD TAKES { DENTISTS
New York, Aug. 11.-(R-n COM
uandsr Byrd's crew is forced to .
walrus diet. their molars will b
ready. "A $4,000: dental laboratory
and : staff Of four dental surgeons
has been added to the antarctic ex.
petitions equipment.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11

LEvIATHAN BEATS MAJESTIC
Paris, Aug. 11.-(R)-of course
there wasn't Z race-but the Levia.
than leaving New York two hours
and forty minutes behind the Brit
isher Majestic, doeked ct Cher.
boueh well ahead and wasers-if
any-were settled here.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11

The food and drink consumed By
The average man each year weigha
about Z ton.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
CANADA WHEAT
ESTIMATE LOW

Ottawa, Aug. 11.-R-The yield
Of fall wh.a st was estimated at
21.ll5, 900 bushels, % against a.
226, 900 last year, in : report issued
today by the bureau Of statistics.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11
TROPICAL. RAINS
SWEEP GEORGIA
AND CAR0LINAS
Florida Dam Flood Gates Re.
lease Swollen Waters Into
Valley
NASSAU FLYERS SAVED
Cotton Mill Villages Flooded
by Unprecedented Hurri-
cane Rains
NASSAU FLYERS SAVE D

1nglis, Fla, Aug. l1.-(AP)-
Flood gates on the huge hydro
electric dam of the Florida
power corporation, near here
were opened today to relieve
the strain of swollen waters
from the Iacoochee river and 4
swirling torrent was sweeping {
down the valley to the Gulf Of
Mexico, 20 miles away. at the
rate of 2,000,0O gallons Z
minute. approximately two
hundred families, living in the
path of the flood waters, were
warned to move to higher
ground and no loss Of life was
expected, officials of the cor.
poration said.
Miami, Fla. Aug. 1l-(AP)-
The tropical radio telegraph
company reported it had re.
ceived Z message today announc.
ing that Robert Holland, pilot,
and a passenger MINED Bazely.
of the Nassau flying boat Topsy
Fish. had been found north of
Andros Island by . Miami relief
plane and . boat from Nassau.
The Topsy Fish was reported
lost in Bahamsn waters during
Wednesday's tropical hurricane.
The message gave no partic.
ulars OF the rescue. The craft
had not been reported since it
left Nassau Wednesday to fly to
Gimini. It became known today
that B. F. Salter, superintendent
of Bahaman telegraph, was not
aboard the flying boat as first
was reported.
Charlotte, N. c., Aug. 11,tLR-
Sweeping up from Georgia, where i
eft threats of floods in its wake, tn,
,ropical storm that for days mon
iced the Florida coast today strucl
he Carolinas with unprecedente.
rains, causing unestimated damae'
ma driving hundreds Of person.
rom their homes.
The Piedmont section Of Soutl
Carolina appeared in first reports {,
nave been hardest hit. Spartans
burg reported the cotton mill vii
ages Of Beaumont, Arkwright ant
Pacolet flooded and residents flee
ing, buildings undermined in tn
:ity, wire communication badly Grip
oled, and the city gas supply cut Of.
~ flooding Of the plant.
More than seven. inches Of. rail-
ell at Spartansburg. Union re
ported scores Of negro houses flood
ID in the lowlands, and crops ant
badly damaged. Green
wood had SOB inches Of rain, tn,
heaviest rainfall ever reported there
Rain continued to fall al over th,
,ection today.
Six persons were reported injured
~ the storm at Batesburg, S. C.
while q report received early toda,
aid that q freight train had beer
blown Oft the track near Newberry
All wires were down to Newberry il
hat section, and the fate of the trai,
;ould not be verified.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-11

Mostly fair tonight. Sunday partly
cloudy and cooler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24

The first land engagement of the
Spanish American War, the battle OF
Las Guasimas, Cuba. in which casual
ties we're suffered by United States
troops. was fought 80 years ago today,
and Capt. Allyn K. Capron. former
Washington schoolboy. the first Ameri-
can Army officer killed in the war. met
his death in that engagement June "a
1898
Spanish forces, retreating from
Daiouiri. where the American forces
had landed to seize Santiago, took posi-
ton on a range of hills near Las Quasi
mas. The Spanish positions were for
tilted by intrenchments, stone breast
works and blockhouseS, and COMMANDED
the two trails through heavily wooded
valley along which the Americans were
advancing. when Capt. Capron. mem
Der of the Rough Riders. met death
Capt. Capron was the son of Capt,
ALVIN Capron. who died near Fort Myer
in September. 1898, as the result OF
tyuhoid fever contracted when he was
serving in Cuba with the LIST United
states Artillery during the Santiago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24
TAX APPEAL LIMIT
FIXED At July 10
Only Protests on New Build
ings and Additions Figures
to Be Heard.

Owners Of new buildings and addi-
tions. which are expected to be COM
pleted prior to July /. have until July
Is 10 appeal the assessments. ii was an
nouneed yesterday by Tax Assessor Will
liam p. Richards.
Ths assessments of these new build
tngS and additions will amount to about
$4,000, 900 or $i2.009,00o. Mr.. Richards
said These figures are not included
in the total assessment of Sl,lS7,Sl6,22S
which was used BIZ the Commissioners
in fixing the lax rate for the new fiscal
year
"A recent addition of the land and
improvement values in the ia field
books of the assistant assessors shows a
total assessment of 81. l37.Sl6,223," said
Mr.. Richards. This does not include all
of the new buildings and additions
which are to be completed by July /.
The assessment of these new build
ings will amount to about $40. 200, 600
or $4,000 900, but besides the new
amounts that are to be added. certain
amounts are to be subtracted where ex-
emptions have occurred for different
purposes, and during the coming year
these exemptions may amount to sew
eral million where property is taken
over by the District or the United
States
Wherever assessments have amount
ed to more than $4,000 for new or
recent improvements. notices are being
mailed out and tho time of appeal is
fixed by law until the third Monday of
July for new additions only, after which
the books are entirely closed and will
be followed by sending out bills during
August and September.
since January l, written appeals
have been filed asking for revision IN
assessments that we're then open for
review and these written appeals have
been supplemented by oral hearings
which are now flashed. No other
appeals can be considered. except those
for new buildings or additions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24
BATTLE IN CUBA 80 YEARS AGO
RESULTED IN CAPRON'S DEATH
First Land Engagement of Spanish-Ameri-
can War at Las <Guasimas Recalled.
Officer Attended D. C. School.

campaign, and the grandson of Capt
Erastus A. Capron of the Artillery, VINO
was killed in the battle of Churubsco.
August 20. l848. during the War with
Mexico,
The younger Capt. Capron was the.
brother of Mai. Webster A. Capron OF
the Ordnance Department. who is now
stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground,
Md, and was a native of Brooklyn
N. Y. He was educated in the public
schools here and enlisted in the Regu-
lar Army in October, 1890, at Fort
Myer. Va,
Upon the declaration of war with
Spain he was ordered to report to the
then. Capt. Leonard Wood as adjutant
of the famed 1st United States Volun-
teer Cavalry. official designation of the
Rough Riders, which was then being
organized.
Col. John r. Thomas. ir., at present
military attache at the American en-
bassy In London, is the only officer now
on the active list of the Army who was
wounded in the Las Guasimas engage
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24

the family shortly after 10 o'clock. Mr.
Bennett said he awoke shortly after
o'clock this morning and Smelled gas.
Missing his wife he investigated and
found her almost fully clothed, in the
kitchen. Attempts to revive her were
futile and DIR. Catherine Goodson. who
was called. pronounced Mrs. Bennett
dead.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Bennett
leaves six children ranging in age from
s months To 6 years,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24
MOTHER OF SIX FOUND
DEAD FROM FUMES
Husband Discovers Mrs. Mary M.
Bennett. 25, Lying in
Front of Stove.
snaciaI r1iSnstch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
EDMONSTON. Md. June 2S.-With
three burners on the kitchen gas stove
omen, Mrs. Mary NJ. Bennett, IS years
old. was found lying dead before the
stove by her husband, Edward c. Ben
nett. at the family home at Fourth
street and Wells avenue here, shortly
after l O'Clock this morning. Justice
of the Peace Herbert ]. Moffat. acting
coroner. issued a certificate of suicide,
Mr.. Bennett could give no reason why
his wife would wish to take her life.
He told Chief of Police Carl NJ. Blan-
chard of Hyattsville, who was called in
the absence of county officers. that his
wife returned to the house last night
about $50 o'clock after keeping an APP
pointment with dentist in Washing
ton and retired with the remainder OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24
SLAIN BY FRIEND
FOLLOWING TUSSLE
Virginia Lumber Camp Worker
Stabbed by Youth-posse
Hunts Fugitive.


PURCELLV1LLE. Va. June %. 49,
Floyd Harris, 81 years old. son of MIR.
and Mrs. James Harris of Neersville,
Va, was fatally stabbed this afternoon
by Dennis Dodson, IS years old, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Dodson of Sper-
ryville, Va, following friendly tussle
at the Rogers lumber camp two miles
north of Hillsboro.
The two had been employed as tim
Der cutters IN the mountains but were
not working today as a result of the
rainy weather witnesses at the camp
said both had been drinking and en-
gagged in a tussle for the knife, when,
while they were hidden from view be-
hind a cabin. Harris received wound
six inches deep above the heart.
He walked into the cabin where the
two had been living and dropped dead
q few minutes later. Dodson fed to
the hills
Sheriff E. F. Adrian Immediately
formed posse and pursued him, plac-
ing guards at all roads and bridges.
The lumber mill was Immediately shut
down and most of the workmen joined
in the hunt At a late hour tonight
no trace had been found of Dodson.
He is without a coat, hat or money.
and his capture is believed to be a
matter of few hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24
WATKINS REUNION HELD.
Prominent Virginians Observe
Birthday of Ancestor.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DANVILLE. Va. June 23.--The long
maintained tradition of commemorate
ing the birth of Maj William Morton
Watkins, who was born 155 years ago,
brought many distinguished Virginians
together today at Dowell the ancestral
home at SAKE, in Charlotte County. 1t
is one of the few we'll preserved Co
lonial mansions in this section and was
the scene of substantial family re-
union and an al fresco dinner.
Families represented, all of them de-
scendants on the paternal and ma
ternal sides of the family. included the
fuckers. Leighs Watkins, Blands,
Hamltons, Carringtons and Lassiters
The estate Is now owned by Clement c.
Gaines, brother of Richard Gaines OF
New York y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24

Special Dispatch TO me star
LYNCHBuRG, Va, June 23.-Divi-
dends totaiing $i4e,500. payable July
/, have been declared by six of the
eight banks here from earnings OF the
past six months. The Lynchburg Ma
tional and Mutual Savings q Trust
Co. have yet to declare their dividends
but will do this next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24
CHILD HIT BY AUTO DIES.
RAYMOND Moore. 2 Years Old, Sue
cumbs to Injuries.
Special Dispatch "a The Star.

Special Dispatch 20 The Star.
HAGERSTOwN. Md. June q. -
RAYMOND Moore, years, son OF Mrs
Noia Summers, died today at the
washington County Hospital Of IN
juries received when he was run down
BY an automobile driven by Bruce N.
Gordon of Green Castle, Pa. The &C
cident occurred near the child's home
----e----------
France is just taking up the use OF
electrical refrigerators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24

Caught on an anglers hook at Hutton
Rudby. England, wren apparently was
unhurt as 1t few away after being UNI
hooked
Evening star., 1928-12-09

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Location fronting Bradley Lane and River
rd, in front of Congressional Country Club,
about 35 acres, street frontage on all four
sides. varied forest shade, beautifully stoned
up spring, maenificent view opportunity for
tremendous increased value in future. Motor
also number of five-acre sites, $4,000 to
$4,000 an acre expended in beautitying this
land Brokers attention, FULTON r.
GORDON. iloS Continental Trust Bldg
Main s23i
Evening star., 1928-12-09
Priced Low For
Immediate Sale.

New, s-room colonial home. on
large lot. with oak trees. Garage
with concrete floor. full tile patn'
with buiit-in fixtures and shower,
latest type American hot-watef
heating system and water neats[,
fireplace, inclosed sun parior WIN
observation deck roof, oak nooLs
Suiit with steel Sirder. double sid;
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msnt men wTrAlSSiid wtncludes solid BRASS hardware.
double porcelain sink, shades, built
IN coal chute and bin and double
electric sockets in every room: -
located IN Jefferson PARK, the moss
beautiful and finished, deyelopment
across the river, with homes Valueq
up to $4,000 each. City water and
sewer, hard-surfaced streets and
sidewalks. Bus and trolley trans
portation; high and graded schools
churches and stores. This excep-
tional house Is being built by Q
msnual arts instructor for. his own
home. but because Of unfortunate
circumstances he will sell for the
remarkable price Of $3.50. First
trust Of $4,000 ct .5zf6 interest. A
closed car viii take you out Il you
stop in ana Southern Bldg. Phone
Main el92; evenings, Frankliil $500.
dria rd. ~ miles to larse sign at
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Evening star., 1928-12-09

ali modern conyeniences; high elevation
near washington Golf CLUB. ,oveTlookinF Po-
acre, shade, shrubbery, fruit trees and
grapes; 2-car tile garage, Terms. OWNER,
Clarandnn afl2- W-2. aRant as