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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-03

Robert FL. Jackson, named oy
President Roosevelt to succeed
Justice Stanley Reed as Y. :. So
hcitor general, listens TO testl-
mony as a senate judiciary SUP
committee conducts nee "a
Washington on his quaiino"'iS''S
for the position.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-03

In 1888 Helen Stansbury Travelled
100000 miles by air as director of
the women's traffic division of an
airline. And, as such, she has
been selected as the most air.
Travelled woman in the United
States and awarded a model plane
in Chicago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-03

only, unless one is writing to a
close pe-conal friend.
Words of Wisdom
The best armor is to keep out of
gunshot. Bacon.
Today's Horoscope
Fersons whose birthday occurs
today start many projects they do
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-03

not finish. Their life may be filed
with hesitancy.
One-Minute Test Answers
1. Charles Evans Hughes.
2. Mt. Blanc, highest peak of the
Alps, is in the French province OF
Haute Savoie, near the border OF
Italy.
8. Virginia.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
BRONCO CHARLEY
GUEST SPEAKER
FOR THE SCOUTS

Bronco" Charley Miller, the last
surviving rider of the Pony Express
Days, who carried the mail through
the Indian-infested Wild West country
between Sacramento and Carson City,
Nevada, more than half a century ago,
will be the guest speaker at Court
of Honor and Father and Son Banquet
of the Salisbury District Del-Mar-Va
Council of Boy Scouts of America on
Tuesday Evening, October 18, at Sal
isbury. Scouts will be present from
Pocomoke, Crisfield, Marion Station,
Princess Anne, Cambridge, Hurlock
and all of the Salisbury Area.
Mr.. Miller, now lecturer for the
New York Board of Education, was
the first man to carry news of Lin
coins Inauguration into the West in
1861. Mr.. Miller will tell the Scouts
of his experiences that he encountered
as a Pony Express Rider and Indian
Fighter.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
LET'S NOT BE BEHIND THE TIMES

Last week. meeting held in the Council room OF tne
Mnna Building the purpose of which to the citizens
chance to express the OF
for the accommodation of the City volunteer
There was fair representation business present. and
there prevailing sentiment in favor OF securing te
funds necessary give home There OBJ
ctons urged mainly the ground of economy which IS always
meritorous argument against spending ondod ~ n;+ Of
sv overrides the principle of saving In the
Of the Fire House those who are supposed to situation
that the present quarters are hat the nudm
unsafe from cOnstructiona standpoint and that mechanical
Then again. not large enough to meet the
eaupmen the purchase Of which is contemplated
far snd g eeeo aoag suay 0r
Furthermore the acquisition of the building will give
ed for many larger lookup and for the color
people 1t planned also to remove the top floor OF
quarters the second floor occupancy by on or
who will be pr par @ will o
toward reducing result in economic principle after ALL
cannot afford to lag opportunity offered for advancement
afford to burden city with hlck town lep9
Communities all around are avang themselves OF fed
outright grant and thereby increasing tactes ano
Economy in public funds private is
coendae practice and those who seek to conserve should be
Spending orgies often nduged which, doubt reach
the point of wild extravaganza The burden Of ae adi
should go slowly the expenditure of the peoples
money. r ,oo. 1,;+ o, ossured that tho ac
ouisition contemplated Firemens home will not IN
crease very percepty the Municipal rate may be possible
that without improvement the rate may be lowered out
working that principle our cy VIII leac laly eon' "a % "
civic stagnao from which will arise vapos poisonous to all pro-
gress and growth. 4
There will always found objections to investments OF tax
receps in public Our paved streets; our WIDEN
ed and ornaentay lighted increased water fac
ties the present firemens home the public park indeed
all onward have ben opposed we nave no
adverse criticism to make of those whose opinions dd not
these honest their efforts to make life as
eay as possible financial standpoint and without doubt
such ctizenry frequently stands safeguard between the
dents corporation and possible exravagant ruling body
do not believe Pocomoke City has such body but
thew seem to be the lowest cost
sbe believing the necessity of such And
confidently that when the contemplated improvements
come aterazed there will follow pride in the acquisitions
the fact of their exsence and everybody will
ioy the feeling of rsultant ownership
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters Testamentary on
the personal estate of Virginia S. Tay-
lor late of Worcester County, deceas-
ed.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 3rd day of April, 1889. They
may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of the said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 22nd
day of September, 1888.
CHARLES A. HALL,
DELLA TAYLOR HALL,
Executors
Test: Paul Jones, Register of Wills
Sept. 234t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
SALISBURY LIONS CLUB
GIVES CHARITY BALL

Joe Haynes, Nationally popular ar
ranger, composer and director, brings
his famous all-star entertaining dance
orchestra to the Armory in Salisbury
for the Salisbury Lions Club annual
Charity Ball on Thursday, October 20.
Heralded as "America's Swing
Stylist," Joe Haynes has surrounded
himself with a company of fifteen
musicians and entertainers. Featured
with the orchestra are Barbara Burns,
Ronnie Chase and Clyde Rogers, vocal
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby. given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters testamentary on the
personal estate of William F. Bratten,
late of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or before
the 1st day of April, 1889. They may
otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefits of the said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 22nd day
of September, 1888.
FRANCIS P. BRATTEN,
Executor
Test Paul Jones, Register of Wills.
Sept. 23-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

soloists who have been heard with the
orchestra on many of their NBC and
CHS network broadcasts.
Each year the Salisbury Lions Club
brings to town we'll known orchestra
for the Charity Ball. Proceeds from
the ball are used in the various chari-
table activities of the club. Notable
among the activities is the Clubs
work among the blind. The committee
in charge of arrangements for the
Charity Ball on October goth is head
ed by Joe Schiller and is composed of
many prominent Salisbury Lions.
Tickets may be obtained from any
member of the Salisbury Club.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
Thurs, Oct. 20, 1898

at the hour of 9 o'clock A. M.
the following personal property, to
wit:
376 Acre farm, including cultivated
land, marshland, and woodland, with
large modern dwelling, large barn
garage, graneries, and other up-to-
date buildings. Waterfront. Ideal
for stock or dairy FARM.
Hay kicker, double drag, Mccormick
double disk, Mccormick phosphate
distributor, Oliver tractor plow, rid
ing plows, Mccormick corn planter,
Mccormick moving machine practical
ly new, potato sprayer, 1-row Oliver
corn planter, corn shelter, Mccormick
tractor w. C. with rubber tires bought
last year, Mccormick drill, 14OO to-
mato baskets, bags, pair mules, sew
eral sets harness, Percheron mare
3 years old, 2 low-down wagons, 1
high wagon, manure spreader, riding
cultivator, 6 cultivators, 2 horse carts,
saddles, 2 walking plows, 6 sows, l
boar, 21 shoats, IL pigs, 6 calves, lO
heifers, 1 steer, 1 bull, % cows, most
ly Guernsey, fresh; and other items
too numerous to mention.
Terms-CASH.
M. J. HUDSON,
C.. M. HUDSON,
Auctioneer-Dick Lang.
Oct. 7-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
Godfrey Child, Attorney
POcOmOke City, Md.
TAX SALE
Property In Worcester
County, Maryland
LEvIES OF 1892, 1888, 1884, 1885
1886 AND 1887

State and County taxes under levies
made for the years indicated below
by the County Commissioners of Wor-
cester County, Maryland, upon the
property hereinafter described, being
due and in arrears and unpaid, and in
order to compel the payment of the
same, together with interest thereon,
and the costs attending these pro-
ceedings, as provided by law, by vir-
tue of the powere and authority vest
ed in me, as Treasurer and as Collect
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
Oct. 7-1tp.
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to Dennis & Watson for the
use of chairs during the celebration
of our holidays. We appreciate the
courtesy of Mr.. Dennis and Mr.. Wat
son and also the time and effort put
forward by their assistant, Mr.. Wal
ton Pilchard who helped us with the
seating arrangement. We acknowl-
edge these courtesies with deep ap-
probation.
Pocomoke Jewish Organization
Oct Tit.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
Does Bladder Irritation

WAKE YOU UP? It's not normal.
It's natures warning Danger Ahead.
Your 25c back if this 4-day test does
not help nature flush excess acid and
other wastes from the kidneys. Excess
acids can cause the irritation resulting
in getting up nights, frequent or scan
ty flow, burning, backache or leg
pains. Just say Bukets (25c) to any
druggist. Locally at Lloyd & Blaine,
Druggists.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
TUESDAY,
OCTOBER Is, 1888

between the hours of o'clock A. M.
and 9 o'clock P. NJ, at which time
Registries will be corrected and re-
vised by the respective Board of Reg
istrars. No new names will be added
on this day but removal certificates
will be accepted.
The places wherein said registra-
ton and revision will be held in the
respective districts and precincts are
as follows:
DISTRICT NO. 1, Coston's, Precinct
No. 1, in the County Voting House at
the corner of Clarke Avenue and Ce-
dar Street, Pocomoke City.
DISTRICT NO. 1, Coston's, Precinct
No. 2. In the storehouse building of
C. E. Townsend on Clarke Avenue and
Walnut Streets, opposite residence of
James B. Townsend.
DISTRICT NO. 2, Snow Hill. In the
County Voting House in Snow Hill.
DISTRICT NO. 8. In the County
Voting House in Berlin.
DISTRICT NO. a, Newark. In the
Firemen's Hall in Newark.
DISTRICT NO. 5, St. Martins. In
the building of H. HI. Ringler in
Bishopville.
DISTRICT NO. 6, Colbourne's. In
the County Voting House in said dis
trict.
DISTRICT NO. z, Atkinson's. In the
County Voting House in said district.
DISTRICT NO. 8, Precinct No. l.,
Stockton. In the barber shop of Ro-
land Bowen.
DISTRICT NO. 8, Precinct No. 2,
Girdletree. In the building next to
Scarborough, Onley & Co.'S. Store in
Girdletree.
DISTRICT NO. 9, West Berlin. In
the County Voting House in Berlin.
DISTRICT NO. 10, Ocean City. In
the Fire Engine House at Ocean City.
Published by order of the Board of
Election Supervisors of Worcester
County.
JOHN H. TRUITT, Pres.
HARRY D. MELVIN,
W. EARL TIMMONS,
Supervisors.
WILLIAM A. HARRIS, JR., Clerk.
Sept. 234t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

All persons eligible for registration
and all persons in Worcester County
who will be 21 years of age by the
General Election, on November 8,
1888, and all persons who have re-
moved to Worcester County from an
other county in the State of Mary
land, or from Baltimore City in the
State of Maryland, since the general
registration of voters in Worcester
County in 1880, and are otherwise
qualified for registration, are hereby
notified that there will be registra-
ton of voters throughout Worcester
County on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

or of State and County taxes for said
Worcester County, Maryland, as pro
vided by Chapter 1872 Of the Acts of
the General Assembly of Maryland,
passed in the year 1914, the under
signed Treasurer and Collector, as
aforesaid, will sell at the Court House
door, in Snow Hill, Worcester County,
MARYLAND. on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
ANNOUNCEMENT

I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for County Commissioner from
the First Commissioners District of
Worcester County.
1 will greatly appreciate your vote.
LORENZO T. SOMERS
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

beginning at the hour of 10 O'Clock
A. NJ,
on the premises known as the Dix
Farm, at Bulbeggar, Accomack Coun-
ty, Virginia, all the livestock and feed
located on said farm, consisting in
part of the following:
Cattle: Aberdeen Angus bull about
11h years old; 1 Holstein bull, about
A mos. old; 1 Guernsey bull, about 18
mos. old; 4 Holstein COWS; Jersey
COW; 1 Jersey heifer; 3 Guernsey
cows; 16 Guernsey heifers; 81 goats.
Sheep: 2 rams; go sheep and lambs.
Horses and Mules: 2 mares about
years old; mules; colts, 18 mos.
Swine: 4 Poland China sows; white
sows; 1 spotted sow; so to go pigs, 5
to 10 weeks old.
Feed: a large quantities chopped
hay; 225 bales hay (clover and wheat)
1 stack rye and wheat straw.
The livestock above mentioned is
fancy. The Guernsey cattle are high
grade, from high producing dams and
sired by pure bred, registered Guern-
sey bulls. All cattle have been tested
for both Bangs disease and tubercu-
losis.
The farm above mentioned is locat-
ed approximately miles west of Hor-
sey, Virginia.
Terms of Sale: CASH. Immediate
removal required.
LENA ]. HALL, And
GODFREY CHILD,
Administrators of Revel C. Hall, de
ceased.
John S. Melvin, AuctiOneer.
Sept. 30-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
CARD OF THANKS

1 wish to express my sincere ap-
probation of the kindness of neigh
bors and friends during the illness of
my husband, John T. Riley. 1 am
grateful for the cards, messages, and
flowers sent during his illness and at
his death. For those who furnished
cars, the assistance rendered at the
funeral and for every attention shown
me I am deeply grateful.
Sallie D. Riley.
Oct. Tit.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
TUESDAY,,
OCTOBER 4, 1888
AND TUESDAY,,
OCTOBER II, 1888

to enable them to vote at the General
Election to be held on the 9Th day of
November, 1888.
The hours of registration are be-
tween 9 o'clock A. M. and o'clock
P. M.
Also there will be a revision day on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

We take this method Of expressing
our thanks and appreciation for the
kindness shown us at the time of the
death of our father Littleton F. Ben
son, also for the bautiful floral tri-
butes.
The children.
Oct 7-1tn
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
Notice to Patrons of the
Post Office:

On and after October 1, 1888
All service windows will be closed at
600 o'clock p. M. daily. The public
Lobby will be closed and locked at
1000 o'clock P. M.
ELLWOOD E. MATTHEWS,
Postmaster
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
Classified Advertising

All Classified Advertising is charE.
ed at z cents per word. Cash or
stamps must accompany all orderA
No ad taken for less than Is cents.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

By virtue of an order of the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, the undersigned Admins
traitors of Revel G. Hall, late of Wor-
cester County, Maryland, deceased,
will offer for sale at public auction
to the highest bidder, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

NOTICE-Price on hair cutting
25 cents will remain the same
Shaws.
July loft
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

MRS. A. ]. CLAY-Presbyteria
Manse-Teacher of Piano. Graduate
Chicago Musical College; post-grad-
uate Brussels, Belgium.
Sept. 3O-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For Representative in Congress
HON. T. ALAN GOLDSBOROUGH
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For United States Senator
HON. WILLARD TYDINGS
OF Hartford County
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For Clerk of the Court of Appeals
JAMES A. YOUNG
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For County Commissioner-3rd Dist
THOMAS Y. FRANKLIN
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For County COmmissioner-2nd Dist
SAMUEL E. SHOCKLEY
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For State Senator
THOMAS F. JOHNSON
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For County Treasurer
ROGER w. LANKFORD
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For County COmmissiOner-1st Dist
CHARLES l.. MASON
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For Register of Wills
FRANK E. HUDSON
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For House of Delegates
CALVIN PRUITT
CLARENCE E. ROBERTSON
RALPH E. SHOCKLEY
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
Friday, Oct., IA, 1898

beginning at the hour of 10 O'clOc
A. NJ,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For AttOrney-General
WILLIAM C.. WALSH
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For Judge Orphans Court-1st Dist
CHARLES w. PILCHARD
For Judge Orphans COurt-2nd Dist
WILLIAM S. GODFREY
For Judge Orphans Court-3rd Dist
JOHN III. GILLISS
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07

For Governor
HON. HERBERT r. O'CONOR
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-10-07
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS
ATE AND COUNTY DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES

For States Attorney
WILLIAM G.. KERBIN, JR.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-02-03

played in Tunney's career.
He first came here as light heavy
weight champion to fight the late
Jimmy Delaney. They were both
high class young men and intimate
friends; but they boxed honestly
Later Tunney fought Harry Greb ir
st. Paul and BARLEY Madden in Min
neapolis. Those were two of the
most important fights leading up tc
Tunney's chance against Jack Demp-
sey.
Earlier the great Greb had given
Tunney thorough beating in New
York. In second meeting Tunney
had won the decision but it had been
close fight. When they met in ST.
Paul, Tunney had taken on a great
deal of polish and had used his rare
intelligence to work out way to fight
Greb without making any errors. He
gave bounding Harry the worst beat
ing in Harry's career, broke several
ribs with his beautiful rights to the
body and otherwise punished him
severely.
Greb was so impressed by Tunney's
fighting ability that night that he i'm
mediately became Genes greatest
booster. Wherever he went he told
of how Tunney had beaten him and
of how he had improved to the point
at which he deserved a chance at the
heavyweight championship. Experts
took Greb's word for it and, for the
first time, took Tunney seriously.
At that time BARLEY Madden was
considered the toughest heavyweight
in the ring, not the most skilled but
the hardest fellow to hurt. He had
stood up to the best of them. Tunney
needed one more impressive victory
to make him the number one con-
tender.
He was matched with Madden in
the Minneapolis arena He was TAX
ing chance because Madden had a
way of making good fighters look
bad but Tunney believed he could
knock him out and knew that a
knockout victory over Madden would
put him into position to challenge
Dempsey.
For two rounds Gene fenced clev-
erly, outwitted Madden at every turn
and figured out a way to feint him
into leaving the opening he wanted
In the third round he crashed one
terrific right to the jaw, punch into
which he put everything he had.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-02-03
CrindstOne Lake

Tavern Sjodahl did chores for Tony
Olson while Tony was in st. Paul
attending the ice carnival.
A surprise birthday party was held
at the Wahlberg home recently fol-
Miss Hazel Wahlberg. A good time
was reported and Mrs. Wahlberg
served a nice lunch at midnight.
Mrs. VIM. Sjodahl called on Mrs
Zajicek Wednesday of last week.
Helen Wahlberg and Geo. Conner
of Minneapolis, spent the weekend
at Miss Wahlberg's parental home
and Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs
Ralph Wahlquist of Kerrick, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Wahlberg OF
Moose Lake, were also supper guests
there.
Mr.. and Mrs Hans Myrvold en-
tertained the card club Friday eve
ming.
M. E. Ness and Mr. and Mrs. James
Ness and daughters helped Mrs. Cliff
ford Watrin celebrate her birthday
anniversary Friday and on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gustafson called
there.
Relatives of G.. Swakman have the
sympathy of friends in their late
bereavement Mr.. Swakman was one
of the earliest settlers in his COM
munity.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-02-03
Lake View Ripples

VIM. and Herman Foss called al
the John Rabe home near Kroschel
Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Maynard Without spent last
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Gust
Pearson.
Peder Jacobson, Henry and c. F.
Borchard, Herman Foss and SILVER
ton Loftness helped w. F. Borchard
saw wood last Thursday and Friday
Mrs. H. Foss and Mrs. S. Loftness
spent last Thursday with Mrs. Bor-
chard
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Borchard, Mr.
and Mrs. c. F. Borchard and Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Barnes spent Friday
evening at the Hans Myrvold home
at Grindstone Lake.
w. F. Borchard called at the Christ
Sawatzky and Sylverton Loftness
homes Wednesday of last week.
VIM. Foss called at the w. F. Bor-
chard and Herman Foss homes last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Foss called
at the w. F. Borchard home Wed
nesday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs Chas. Borchard spent
Saturday evening at the Herman
Foss home.
Mrs. Sylverton Loftness called al
the w. F. Borchard home Monday
1t has been reported that Rev
Roegge will be installed next Sunday
evening, Feb. 6, in the Kroschel
church at 8 o'clock. Rev. Roegge
could not come last Sunday as had
been planned.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-02-03

Madden went down and out. He was
so completely knocked out that, after
being revived and led from the ring,
he collapsed again on his way to his
dressing room.
That fight not only made Tunney
the top challenger but taught Tunney
the value of single right hand punch
used daringly by fighter who is
known essentially as cautious boxer.
He decided to try the same thing
against Dempsey but in a different
way. When the first bell struck at
Philadelphia, Gene walked out against
the sIugging Dempsey and let his
right hand go. That punch won the
fight. 1t dazed the champion and
enabled Tunney to get out in front.
Dempsey never caught him.
He used the same punch in the
first second of the eighth round of
their second meeting after Dempsey
had scored that much discussed IA
count Touchdown in the seventh.
Again it took Jack by surprise,
knocked him down and deprived him
of all the advantage he had gained
by his heavy punching in the preced-
ing round.
Tunney had always been fond of
the Twin Cities not only because of
the success he had here on his way
up, but because of the friends he
made. He has often said Twin Cities
sports writers were his best friends
and most helpful boosters during his
climb and while he held the title.
He was never great mixer with
sports writer's elsewhere but he has
always counted the Twin Cities group
his personal friends.