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The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05

Department store, in two groups.
Sol Pendergast, Joe Capser, Dave
Pangburn, Dick Teller, the writer's
father, and many others. Joe Cap
ser and Sol Pendergast were the
contestants. One group sponsored
Pendergast, the other Capser. Both
stripped to shirt and pants. When
all was ready, time was called, sec
onds, out of the ring. A deathly
silence prevailed. The bell. Both
dashed across the intervening prai-
rie sod, and, it was a whirlwind
while it lasted. 1t ended in draw.
They emerged, Capser with one sus-
pender down at his side and astride
the other, pants torn open from
waistband down; Pendy, back OF
shirt up over his head, front out
side his pants, and one end of his
paper collar sticking up behind his
ear. Then the writer's father, two
hundred pounds and husky, was
matched with a man named Bis
hop, who lived at Bishops Grove.
He weighed around $50. Father
met Bishop about halfway, picked
him up bodily and carried him
back to his group and put him
down, none too gently. Bish, crazy
mad, jumped up, and swinging his
arms wildly, said: "Smitt, you too
d n beeg. trow any mans,
so beeg I ami" Capser and Bishop
were of the same height, SO were
matched. AS soon as Joe got his
clothing securely fastened, time
was called. Bishop came out, flat
footed, clump, clump. Boots, two
or three sizes too large, arms ex-
tended shoulder high. Joe, out on
his toes, lightning fast, grabbed
one of Bishops extended arms, and
began whirling poor Bishop around
at arms length. About the SECOND
time around, one of Bishops boots
came halfway off, and stuck for
a moment. On the next ROUND the
boot came off, exposing the dirt
lest, sockless foot one ever saw.
Our theme changes here from
comedy to tragedy. A near lynch
ing in the stockade. The news of
the assassination of President Lin
coin came to Sauk Centre by stage
at about two o'clock p. m, and, of
course, caused a terrible shock and
grief, especially among the soldiers,
then stationed in the stockade,
many of whom had gathered at
Pandergast's store (which was al
SO the post office) for their mail.
A few moments after the terrible
news came, a man, who lived across
the river, east Of town, entered the
store, and in a loud voice wanted
to know what all the fuss was
about. A soldier, with tears on his
face, told this man, who clapped
his hands and shouted, II am damn
glad Of it." Almost before he got
the words out of his mouth, he was
knocked clear across the room by
this soldier. He fell right at faith
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05

er's feet, whose hand the writer
was grasping. The soldiers immed-
lately dragged him outside, and
were calling for a rope. Soon a
soldier came running with a long
rope, and I remember there was
halter or head stall at the end
of it. In a moment they had this
around the mans neck and began
dragging him through the half
melted snow and slush. By the
way, this party wore long whisk-
ers, which reached near his waist
line. They would drag him until
his face was black, then let him
get to his feet, knock or drag him
down again. They dragged him
back and forth along the passage
way between the horse stables and
through piles of litter and cleanings
from the stables, as well as small
pools of filthy water. His face and
whiskers were completely smeared
and covered with this filth. The Of
ficers tried to rescue him, but were
pushed roughly aside. They final
ly dragged this man to near the
flagpole. He was on his Knees
hands uplifted. An Of
ficer rushed up with a squad OF
soldiers, fully armed, and took TINS
poor. wreck of a man outside the
stockade, and closed and locked the
gates. I was too young at the
time to know, or realize, what II
was all about, but my folks later
explained it all. But time can new
err blot out what I saw that day.
This same man lived for many
wears in Sauk Centre, after TINS
incident, raised a fine family, some
of whom still live in S. c. and at
our time the writer knew them
well. I would bite my tongue OH
before I would disclose the ident-
ity of this party. Very likely, the
writer is the only person now liv-
ing. who witnessed this near trag-
edy.
If this gets past the printers
devil, will later tell something IN
a personal way of the old pioneers
whom I we'll remember.
J. D. (Dick) Smith,
SOB East 10th Street,
Seattle, Washington.
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because he was born a Jew. 1t
follows through youth, to success
and manhood to death the lone
illness of one of that race. Timely,
the poem is controversial from the
standpoint of present day trends.
This week Billy pointed out it
was to be his first published work.
Terming it a stroke of luck" he
looked on it as an incentive and a
possible start in a field in which
he's interested.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
Fire Losses Very Small
During 1888 Report Shows
Continued from Page One)

condition. We want men who ar,
available at all times, or as mucl
SO as possible. In this we shoulo
look well in taking in new mem
bers.
i want to thank my assistan,
officers and all members of the de-
partment for the splendid way they
have performed their duties at all
times. I have served for fifty-five
years in this department and it is
hard to say must quit. There has
been considerable satisfaction in
the thought that we have been of
service to the community. AS long
as my health permits will do the
bidding of the department, and /
am ready and willing to turn over
the chiefs office at any time the
department wants me to do so.
Finally, I want to thank the
Mayor, the City Council, and all
others who, in any way, have help
ed to build up and maintain our
splendid department.
Members of the City Council,
Mayor G. F. Yaeger, City Attorney
L. l. Kells and City Clerk ]. A.
Schoenhoff were present at the
meeting. Mr.. Kells gave an ex-
PLANTATION of why the city could
not purchase a pumper at this time,
although the Council voted to do
so sometime ago. He stated he
could find no legal way in which
the pumper could be purchased.
This item was not included in the
budget, and funds of the city are
in such condition that it will be
impossible for at least two or three
years for the city to make the
purchase.
S. G.. SchwarZbauer, custodian or
the convention fund, gave a report
on the Fourth of July celebration
and stated that he turned into the
department $41S.05 from the cele-
bration.
B. F. Dubois offered his clerical
help, office and equipment to aid
Secretary G. 7. Dobbs in prepar-
ing publicity matter relative to the
State Firemen's convention.
After adjournment of the annual
firemen's meeting, the annual meet
ing of the Relief Association was
called to order by President Chas.
Miller. The financial statement
showed a balance on hand OF
S2O75.99. Officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows:
Chas. Miller, president.
Fred Walker, secretary.
B. F. Dubois, treasurer.
New members of the Board of
Trustees were chosen as follows:
Irve Nelson, John Mondloch, E. E.
Taylor, Henry Thielen and Art
MacDermond. Other members of
the Board are: Jos. Miller, Chief
Fish, Mayor Yaeger, City Clerk j.
A. Schoenhoff, and City Treasurer
John Hansen.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
MOTHER OF LOCAL
LADY CALLED
Funeral Services For
Mother Of Mrs. Menxhuber
Held Last Saturday

Mrs. Margaret Leonard, mother
of Mrs. Wenzel Menzhuber, of this
city, died at her home in Fari-
bault Thursday morning at 1:30
o'clock. Mrs. Leonard, who was IT
years of age, had resided in Fari-
bault most of her life. Christmas
Day, Mrs. Menzhuber was called
to the home when illness threaten
ed seriously. She had remained at
the bedside until death. Mr..
Menzhuber and children left Fri
day for Faribault to attend funer-
al services for the lady on Satur-
day.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
FRANK BROWN DIED.

Frank p. Brown, brother Of the
late Tom Brown, died January 3rd,
in st. Paul, at the age Of 81 years.
Funeral services are to be held this
morning, Thursday, at $3.50 a. m.
He will be laid at rest at his old
home in Belle Plaine. Mr.. Brown
was an uncle Of George, Frank and
Will Brown, and Mrs. :. =. X'n-
sella, Of this city. Mr.. Brown, new
er a resident Of this city, had visit
ed relatives here often and was
quite widely known to residents
here.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05

project. The $4,000 is earmarked,
said City Attorney L. L. Kells, and
is designated for work on certain
blocks and streets in this project.
It cannot be used for any other
streets or any other project.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
CLARISSA MAN NAMED
NEW STATE PRINTER

George F. Etzell, editor Of the
Clarissa Independent, was named
as state printer by Gov. Harold
Stassen Tuesday. He succeeds F..
r. MCGOWAN, Of Appleton. Etzell
has been Sixth District chairman
OF the Young Republican move
ment and was a prominent Stas-
sen supporter in both the primar-
les and general election. The
salary of the office is $1,000 a
year.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
REAPPOINTED DEPUTY

George Fish, of this city, was
reappointed as Deputy Sheriff by
Sheriff Art McIntee for the new
term which opened January 1. Mr..
Fish was appointed as deputy fol-
lowing Sheriff McIntee's election
four years ago.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
sAUK CENTRE HERALD. Sank Centre. MINI.

81 capons from the Joseph Heinen
farm near Roscoe and the theft of
some turkeys from the John Helm
en- farm west of st. Martin.-St.
Cloud Times.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
A R M 0 r Y
SAUK CENTRE
STARTING NEXT WEEK:

STARTING NEXT WEEK:
Skating Every Night Except Mon
day and Tuesday
This ad and 15c entities one lady
to skate or 2Oc and this ad will
entitle one gent to skate Thurs
day night, January 9Th.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
HOSPITALS; BIRTHS

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank ]. Theirs in this city
Tuesday, December 9th, at their
home at 200 Willow street.
Saturday Mrs. Myra Mollitor en-
tered the Long hospital for medical
care.
Sunday Mrs. Nellie Shafer enter
ed for care and medical attention.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
Cottage Party New Years

OOttdge fdrty NEW edrS-
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy l..
Scott enjoyed a cottage party to
welcome in the New Year last
Saturday evening when the group
went to their cottage on the shores
of Sauk Lake. A group of about
eight couples enjoyed the affair
on a Dutch treat" basis.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
Roller Skating

NOW girls If you'd be shapely,
With form and poise devine,
A course in roller skating,
Would change your whole design
Perhaps you have been worried,
About that ridge Of fat
Which girds you front and back.
wards
The skates will take off that.
Besides the health and vigor
That skating will impart,
1t brings you friendly company
And often wins q heart.
Boys like them curvelinear
Where ambulance they feel,
This beats the vaunted magnet
OF ancient sex appeal.
And so, If fat or slender,
Your charms the lads disdain,
Just try a course Of skating
And lure them back again.
And where's the place more fitting?
Just pause a while and think
To make yourself attractive,
Than at the Armory Roller Rink.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
CARD OF THANKS

We offer to friends and neigh
bors our sincere thanks for the as
sistance and acts of kindness shown
during the illness and following the
death Of our beloved mother, Mrs.
Robert Gritzmacher. For the calls
Of old friends and beautiful floral
offerings we extend our apprecia-
tion.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1939-01-05
Epiphany Meeting

This evening, Thursday, the Eve
of the Feast of Epiphany, all
baptized members of the Church
of the Good Samaritan are invited
to attend the annual meeting at
the parish house, Rector r. ].
Mott announced this week. It is to
begin at 7:45 o'clock. Reports Of
parish organizations will be read.
Vestry and wardens will be elected.
A luncheon will be served by men,
bers of st. Mary's Guild. Epiphany
night, Friday, the Junior Young
Peoples Fellowship is invited to at
tend a party at the parish house at
7:30. Members and their friends
are invited by the Rector.
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Social Events
r~~~>x~~~v~v~

Dinner Guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Domke were
dinner guests New Years Day at
the farm home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Rogers.
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East Side Bridge

East Side Bridge
Mrs. Ted Steines entertained at
her home Tuesday afternoon for
members of the East Side Bridge
Club.
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The Gritzmacher Children.
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Sauk Centre S Pioneers
And Early Life of 1864

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Started Work On
Street Improvement
fConfinnad From Page Onel

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Poem of Local Youth
Accepted For Publication

Continued From Page One,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26
~ SUD'r Homes, Sale, Rent

NICELY FURNISHED three bed
room house. Desirable location.
Sixty dollars month. 1926 Madi
son Ave, San Diego. 527
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26
% Country PrOperty-Sdle

40 ACRES ALFALFA, small house.
In early vegetable section, Cement
highway. Excellent drainage. $500
y part cash, balance federal loan,
Is years to run. This is Splen-
did buy and easily handled.
l.. j. THOMAS, Imperial
= oE
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26
Wanted to Rent
Rooms For Rent

NICE LARGE rooms. Cooler, close
in $3.50 per week up. Inquire 528
Olive after 5 p. m. 6-1
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26

FOR SALE-7.000 acres, patented
and unincumbered, in Chocolate
MtS. district for $1,000, or $1,000
per section. Post-PreSs Box 55l.
5-18tf
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26

FREE-3 MONTHS OLD friendly
pup. Gentle with children Phone
ll43. 5-27
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26

80 ACRES READY for delivery.
Good two story house. Shade.
Direct water and drainage, Priced
to sell-$o000. $1,000 down, bal
ance 8 years.
L. j. THOMAS Imperial
5-26
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26

EXPERIENCED SALESMAN for
shCe Dept. and mems furnishings.
Stahl Bros, BraWley. $50
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26

FOR RENT-Mountain house, near
Live Oaks, / rooms. furnished, $25
Call 1861. 5-27
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26
I3 Business Opportunities

FOR SALE-Lunch room. Get it be-
fore season starts. Very reason
able. See Al at ASlP. 5-27
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26

LASH'S LAGUNA Camp Store now
open. Try our cabins, groceries,
supplies. In Laguna camp ground
y mile from Shrine camp. Mrs
C. w. Maitland Lessee. $50
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26
20 Pasturdge
2I Country PrOperty-Rent

EIGHTY ACRES alfalfa for dairy.
Phone Imperial 3471 Lydick. 5-27
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26
s Personals, Special Notices

r. Callahan IS no
longer connected with l.. II.
Grassland Typewriter Co. (Sign-
ed l.. H. Grassland. 5-29
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26
R SUMMER HOME THROUGH a POST-PREsS WANT AD
10 Summer Homes Sale-rent2s city Property Sale

FOR SALE-Cabin ana lot. Live
Oak Springs. A bargain for
cash. Will trade what have you
N. ABBY, box ATS, Ell Centre. $50
? BEDROOM newly furnished
home for rent during summer
months. Outdoor fireplace and
nice yard. Close in. $40 month
Fox, l440 9th Ave, San Diego.
$50
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26
Help Wanted

WANTED - Experienced sales
man. To sell beer, wine, liquor for
wholesale house. Must have sales
experience and references. 480
Main ST. $50
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-26

FOR Rents months, Groom
house, bedrooms. Consider child.
Frigidaire, washing machine
Leaving around June 12. Price
$35. Mrs. David F.. Weaver, 1888
As st, San Diego. s.
Evening star., 1939-03-24
Here are three methods Of Financing, and Facts
and AdvnutA&eS as outlined under each PLAN:
MORTGAGE cos
and BANKS

Construction dwellings for months years.
be ongm plan repayabe low $3.50 month 600
up 500 of property value Loans existing properties at 4
exceeding 500 of appraised property value at so
for 6O Homes, commercial properties and apartments
amortized monthly quarterly.
Evening star., 1939-03-24
BUILDING ASSN'S

Loans for construction financing existing mortgages
are up Of appraised value of property for long
years 5A and &c. depending security The
cost of money including amortization and interest from
$3.50 per per month There service charges COM
missions or renewals Most associations do charge appraisal fee
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-03
POLICE CHIEF BOOKS
KING COUNTY DRIVER

Disregard of traffic signals
proved worse hazard for Tacoma
motorists than any other driving
violation Wednesday. police report
ed Thursday as they listed arrests
of five persons on that charge.
Even Police Chief Einar Lang
seth found cause to arrest a driver.
He nabbed Dale Sailor, driving a
car with King county plates. at
saith and Pacific in the afternoon.
Others charged with disobeying
traffic signals were Lloyd S.
Turks, 2213 East George St: Cor
don F. Latterell, 2004 No. Junett
ST.; Martin F, O'Gara, 7041 So.
Warner St, and William Greenleaf,
1927 East T st.
Edwin. ]. Andrews. Tacoma, was
arrested for speeding. Benedict
Holdener. Rt. 2. Box 139. and Jay
William Norton, 1919 So. 41st ST.,
were charged with driving on the
wrong side of the street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-03
RETAIL CLERKS
UNION HALTED

Retail Clerks union local No.
1857 Of Tacoma and three of its
officers were under a temporary
restraining order Thursday pre-
venting them from picketing or
causing boycott of the Broadway
Food Stores at 1906 Broadway. and
$40 South Tacoma way in Ia
coma.
Superior Court Judge Ernest M.
Card issued the order late Wednes-
day on the petition of the store
management, which declared none
of its seven clerks belong to the
union; that pay, hours and work.
ing conditions there are above
average, and that no demands have
been made by its employees, but
that on Oct. 80 pickets with "un-
fair to organized labor" signs APP
peared in front of the stores.
The injunction order is asked
against the union as a body; Harry
Dorman, president; E. r. Jacob
son, secretary-treasurer. and r. l.
clevenger, jr., business agent
Also asked is judgment of 1000
against each for damages.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-03
ASCAP HEARING
MAY END SOON

Testimony in connection with a
hearing being conducted in federal
district court here In which the
American Society Of Composers,
Authors and Publishers attacks
constitutionality Of the states
copyright law Is expected to come
10 a close Friday. II was revealed
by attorney Thursday.
The hearing began a week ago
before Archie F. Blair, special
master appointed to determine
whether the federal court has ju-
risdiction in the matter.
Questioning of Edgar A. Leslie.
among the top-notch song writers,
was resumed by ASCAP attorneys
Thursday. Leslie related steps he
would have 10 take 10 comply with
requirements of the state copy
right law enacted by the legisla-
ture in 1887.
Leslie, who wrote five numbers
which made first place on the ra-
dio hit parade program, said sale
of the songs reached million and
half copies of sheet music. He
said his annual income from royal
ties on songs he had written aver
aged $4,000.
The defense Is expected to open
and complete its testimony Friday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-03
Sues Husband For
$3.50 Maintenance

A suit asking separate mainten-
ance OF $3.50 per month was filed
In superior court here Thursday by
Ada Mary against Richard E.
Bowles. after two years of married
life.
Plaintiff Mrs. Bowles cites that
they were married In Everett in
September, 1887. that they have
no children. that they have ac-
counts totalling S1,750 in Tacoma
banks. a 1889 sedan and securities
valued at $4,000; also that her
husband receives $500 a month as
beneficiary Of an estate handled
by a legal firm in London, Eng
land.
Bowles was ordered by Judge
Ernest NJ. Card TO appear in court
Nov. II to show why he should
not pay the $3.50 and 81 800 in
attorneys fees. He is charged
with drinking to excess and NOV
ing out of the home.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-03
BIG GAINS FOR
INDEPENDENTS

Sales of independent Washington
retailers for September showed an
increase Of IL per cent over the
same period last year, it was an
nounced Thursday by the U. S.
bureau of census.
Higher than the statewide aver
age, Tacoma retailers exclusive of
department stores) showed an in
crease of 1882 per cent for Sep
TENDER. 1889, over September Of
last year.
Tacoma led the entire state for
retail sales increase in September
as compared with August, having
a gain Of 1879 per cent.
Tabulated separately from other
retailers, department stores of
Washington showed a gain of 1876
per cent in sales for September
this year over the same month of
last year.
Greatest increases were shown
by jewellers. automobile dealers,
mems clothing dealers, grocery
stores and lumber and building
materials.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-03

machine Al Sixth ave. and Ander-
son ST. Wednesday evening. He was
released after treatment.
visells motorcycle crashed Into
a car driven by J. w. Mccracken,
IS, s11 So. Junett ST.. at so. 18th
st. and Tacoma ave. Wednesday
evening. visell was injured when
the motorcycle careened off Nc
cracken's car and slid into park
ed machine belonging to Robert
Hamburger. 20. Of Tacoma. visell
suffered cuts and bruises for which
he was treated at the county hos
pital.
Marlin jackson, 3s. 2107 So. ]
St. reported to police that at 18th
and Sheridan SITS. Wednesday after
noon he was unable TO avoid strIk-
ing the Schmid girl. who ran in
front of his car. He picked her up
and took her to her home. bruised
but apparently unhurt otherwise,
he said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-03
CHANGE ASSIGNMENTS
OF POLICE OFFICERS

Police Sergeant Sherman Lyons
Thursday announced veral
changes in police details for
November. The transfer in duties,
he said, will not affect other assign
ments within the department.
Detective Joe Devereaux was
transferred from headquarters
duty to prowl car service and will
team with Detective Albert An
derson. Patrolman Martin Joyce
was named as conductor on the
police ambulance, Patrolman o. c.
Stitsworth was transferred from
the motor division to the st. Helens
ave. beat. Patrolman A. Paul was
transferred from prowl car relief
to traffic detail, and Jailer Dan
Johnson was transferred to the
K st. beat.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-03
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20, 900 Tons of Pulp Will Be Shipped
To Mills in Japan in Next 2 Months

rivals was the Dutch motorship
Drechtdyk. bringing a small cargo
of ore concentrates to the smleter
from Europe. and the British
coaster Amur with Canadian ore,
also for the smelter.
The Norwegian steamer Romu-
lus continued To discharge South
American ore at Ruston.
Two Mccormick vessels. Silvera-
do and West Cape. Thursday fore
noon were working run-of-the-mill
cargoes--the former loading flour
for California ports, the latter
general at the Mccormick
wharves.
Scheduled for n p. m. arrival
Thursday, the Hawaiian will
call at sperry's mill for -four
TO the east coast.
Fridays menu includes three
American coasters, the steamer
Hamlin +. Mccormick. James A.
Griffiths and Coast Farmer. Gen.
eral cargo will be loaded by all
three. with the Mccormick freigh-
ter taking lumber as well.
Annual Affair
Anticipating an evening devoted
to the superlative in comestibles
and conviviality, members and
guests of the Propeller and Trans
portation clubs Thursday were just
marking time while waiting for
Friday evening to arrive.
Old timers of the waterfront
custom and immigration men,
steamboat men and others now
retired-will be honored at the
traditional yearly banquet spon-
sored by the two clubs.
Worm-getting early birds of the
active u. S. custom staff here have
already made their reservations in
a block of Is, while a pre-event
tally indicates the rest OF the
memberships and many friends
will be there, too.
Time: 7 p. m. Place: winthrop
Roof Garden.
Port Calendar
Ships In port: Mount Olympus, MIL
waukee No. 2; Drechtdyk. smelter;
Romulus. smelter. Amur, smelter.
West Cape. Mccormick: Silverado
Sperry's
ships due: Thursday. D. m, Ha.
waiian. Sperry's. Friday. II. =. Nc
Cormick, Mccormick: James Griffiths
Shaffer No. /. Coast Farmer, Shaffei
No. 2.