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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-01-19
Legal Notices
Clara Hessel-Estate
February n 1914
STATE OF MICHIC

STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Probate
Court for the County OF Macomb.
A. session OF said Court, held at
the Probate Office in the City OF MI
Clemens. in said County. on the 18th
day OF January A. d. l945
Present: Hon. Joseph v. Trombly,
Judge of Probate
In the Matter OF the Estate of Clara
Hcssel. Deceased
Rine G.. Hessel having filed In said
Court his final administration account
and petition praying for the allowance
thereof and for the assignment and
distribution of the residue of said es-
tate. and praying for the allowance of
attorneys fee.
II is Ordered. That the i4th day Of
February A. d. l945 at two o'clock in
the afternoon at said probate office
be and is hereby appointed for exam
ming and allowing said account and
hearing said petition.
II is Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof be given by public alton
OF copy OF this order. for three sue
cessive weeks previous 10 said day OF
hearing. in the Monitor-Leader, a news
paper printed and circulated In said
County.
JOSEPH v. TROMBLY,
Judge Of Probate.
A true copy:
MARY HARRISON.
Reaister- probate
Jan. 1925; Feb NIL.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-01-19
Father and Son
Both Win Letters

COOKEVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 10
-(P)-A father and son soon
will have received their letters
at Tennessee Tech under the
same coach.
Freshman Wayne Campbell
will receive his letter as assist
ant manager of football and
basketball this year.
His father, James E. Camp
bell, received his letter in
basketball in 1923.
The coach is p. v. Overall,
now in tbs 22nd year at Tech.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-01-19

Winston Churchill says great
deal Of blood is going to be shed
in the next few months. What
can you do about it? Give more
blood to the blood bank!
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-01-19
MODEST

SPOKANE, Wash, Jan. 80
R) - Confronting a burglary
suspect with a long prison record
report, Deputy Prosecutor Clar-
ence Smith asked the prisoner
why he previously denied serv-
ing time.
people would have thought
I was Dragging" the suspect ex-
planned. Now the record can
speak for itself"
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-01-19

names appear in the above described
assessment roll and 70 all other per-
sons interested therein. OF the filing OF
said roll and tina, this commission and
the City Assessor will meet In the
Council Rooms on the sixth floor OF
the Macomb County Building in the
City OF Mount Clemens. on Wednesday.
the 3lst day Of January. A. d. l945. At
7:3O o'clock, p. NJ, 20 review said roll.
Carried.
Yea-Breitmever Bruneei. LongstaH.
DuBay and Westendorf.
Nays-None.
Commissioner DuBay- Bruneel Of
fered the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, by resolution Of the duly
elected Charter Commission OF the City
of Mount Clemens, the City Commission
of the City of Mount Clemens has been
requested 70 submit the following ques-
ton 10 the voters OF said city for an
advisory vote thereon at the Primary
Election 10 be held on the 5th day OF
March, l94S:
Shall the Charter Com omission Of the
City Of Mount Clemens. In Its pro-
posed charter, provide for the City
Manager form Of government:
NOW THEREFORE,. BE 1T RE
SOLVED that this Commission do and
IL neTeDN uOcs ulIcCl sdiu QutsNV' ~
be placed on the ballot at the Primary
Election TO be held in said city on the
5th day OF March. i945. said question
TO be in the following form:
Shall the Charter Commission of
the City Of Mount Clemens. In It's
proposed charter. provide for the
City Manager form Of government!
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED that
the City Clerk be and he hereby Is
directed ta-take- au-neeesSarv- pin
compliance with the election laws 70
include said question on the ballot at
said Primary Election.
Carried.
Yea-Breitmeyer. Bruneel. LonRstaff.
DuBay and Westendorf.
Nays-None.
Commissioner Breitmeyer Bruneel
moved that the soft drink license Of
John Pappas. 86 N. Gratiot Avenue, be
granted
Carried.
Yea-Breitmeyer. Bruneel. Longstaff.
DuBay and Westendorf
Nay-None.
Commissioner Long stAff- Brei tneyer
moved to adjourn. x
Carried.
-Yea-Breitmeyer.B runeel. LongstaH.
DuBay and Westendorf.
Nays-None.
JOSEPH n. MATTHEW'S,
City Clerk.
Jan. ie-M.-L.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-01-19

Carried,
Yea Brcitmeyer BruneeL Long
Nays None
Commissioner Longstsn-B runeel
moved that the Repor, Of the Finance
COMMISSIONS be accepted, and the
MAYOR and Clerk be. and they hereby
are authorized and directed 70 issue
warrants against the several funds
therein named, as follows:
January 49, i945.
CONTINGENT FUND
Payroll 4i-74 81 1926 So
The Prompt Press Co. - 399
Arnold F.. Weiss IL SOS
Jones e. Henry. Engineers 40 500 OC
Amer Public Works Assn IL 10 On
The Chas 6. Ferrin Co. IL 20
Civilian From. al 800
John c. Jarchow III 10
MI Clemens Oil Company ct 1920
al 342s
Miller-Bryant.Pierce IL 900
Bocks,anz Bros Company ~ 6.25
City Treasurer si7 ~ III ST. 65
81 $40 90 IA 50 50
Raard of Education "a Oct.--==--------
IS SOS
Board OF Education Rcd Ger.
-65 1000
Board OF Education NIB" as 300
Board OF Education-Land Sale
-s5 1887
The Modern Electric Co III 30
Lakeside Fuel supply 81 n.;'5
Economy Linen Service IL 200
Neds Auto Supply CO. IA so
Michigan Bell Telephone rs s2i3
Allen-Walcs Adding Machine II 7 30
Gregory, Mayer & Thorn Co.
IA 1880
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peasant has only . single change
Of clothing. :
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RoseviIIe Man
Lost at Sea in
Typhoon Dec. 10

ROSEVILLE - Jack William
Carls, re-controlman n r d
class, USN, survived 10 major
naval engagements to lose his
life in a typhoon in the Pacific,
on Dec. 18, according to word
received by his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John X. Carls, 27275 Ed
wards.
Carls, who was % years old,
had been overseas ID months, in
service more than two years. He
was graduated from Burton High
school in 194l, and was employ
ed by the Bell Telephone COM
pany before entering service.
In addition TO his parents, he
is survived by two sisters, both
at home, Mrs. Shirley Mark
wood and Ruth Carls.
Last week the Navy Depart
ment notified another Macomb
county family of the loss of a
son in a typhoon Dec. 10, al
though the two navy men were
serving on different ships.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-01
Spikes Reported
Damaging Tires
on 1O-MiIe Road

VAN DYKE-Complaints of
motorists that boards and other
lumber pierced by iron spikes
hSve caused havoc with car and
truck tires on the Nine Mile and
lO-Mile roads are being inves-
tgated by deputies of the Sher-
ifs Department, Undersheriff
Thomas II. Kaltenbach revealed
Wednesday.
The vandalism, which has ru-
ined several tires, including one
heavyweight bus tire, is believ-
ed to be the deliberate game"
Of a gang of youngsters, kalten-
bach states.
Two women motorists report
ed finding a 10-foot board con-
tanning seven or eight large
spikes, all protruding upwards,
lying in the path of cars on the
1O-Mile road. The heavy board
required both either efforts to
lift It TO the side of the road.
A bus driver on the Nine Mile
road found huge spike inn
bedded in one of his bus tires.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-01
FIRST IN THREE YEARS
Veteran farms Rest

EAST DETROIT His first
furlough in over three years,
brought Tech. Sgt. Merton w.
Beaubien. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Beaubin, 1923 Chester
field, home from the Southwest
Pacific. He left for Australia in
the first days of the war, when
conditions in that area were
critical, and troop ships found
the going dangerous.
It took his ship Al days to
make the trip. and Jap subs
were constantly on the prowl.
With radio communications,
Sergeant Beaubien, also saw
duty in New Guinea, when the
enemy had a good toc-hold on
the island.
Beaubien reports that Aus
tralia seems more like home
but that the jungles of New
Guinea have nothing TO make
them attractive. He wears two
stars on his theater of opera
ton ribbons for the two major
battles in which he participat-
ed. We arrived at the home Of
his parents home Feb. IL.
Two brothers are also in serv-
ice. Tech. Corp. Malvin II.
Beaubien is with the combat en-
gineers in Germany, and Cleatis
A. Beaubien, quartermaster,
second class. is on a combat ship
in the Pacific He has taken part
in many island battles includ-
Ing Luzon and Saipan.
Tech. Sergt. Merton Beaubien
was graduated from the East
Detroit High School, in June
1898.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-01

Dandelions furnish pollen for
spring bee broods, the bees
make honey. and honey saves
sugar, SO they help with the
war.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-01
More Than a
Laxative Is Often
Needed

AhhAHv Whfn yU0 fceI out q bOrtA,
EExyCv nervous and suffer from
headaches, gas, bloating. in
diRestion and lack of appetite which may all be
due to functional constipation-get Fahrney's
ALPEN kRAUTER-the time proved sto-
machic tonic medicine Contains Is OF Natures
own medicinal roots herbs and botanicals.
Caution: Use only M directed. Gently and
omoothly ALPEN KRAUTER puts sluggish
bowels to work and aids them to eliminate clog
ging waste: helps expel constipation gas. gives
the stomach that feeling of warmth. BE wise
comfort your stomach while relieving constipa-
bon. Get ALPEN kRAUTER today xcNH
any Fahrney agency. such al:
SWAN PHARMACY - BANNOW DRUG
COMPANY
Evening star., 1945-04-29

mine that had been a death trap.
1t was deafeningly silent except for
the tap, tap of dripping water, and
the faraway moan of restless coal
overhead.
Suddenly, as they moved care
fully along, they heard sound.
Somewhere behind the curtain Of
black that stretched before them
came the faint but unmistakable
sound of approaching footsteps.
The Management and his foreman
stopped, stood listening carefully.
Clumb, clumb, Clnmb.
Evening star., 1945-04-29
A New World Opens

MORNING brought miraculous dis
sipation of their fears. Boy and
mule found a mysterious fascina-
ton in the vast new world under
ground.
Both found themselves in another
indlvldualist' paradise. Happy
DAYS flew by, cementing the boy
mule friendship. One of the sights
of that mine was the boy perched
on the front of his tram of mine
cars, singing loudly, MY sweet
hearts the mule of the mines,'
while Sambo cooked jaunty jack
ass ear
Then one day coal-country trag-
edy struck. The mine exploded with
out warning From its mouth
belched sod, rock, twisted rails and
timber, shot with smoke and angry
flames. all with such a roar it seemed
that the end of the world had come.
1t had, inside the mine Then began
a week of hell. No other word de-
scribes the aftermath Of such a
catastrophe: l76 dead men were
brought out. one by one.
Five days later, the Management
and his foreman went underground
to make the necessary detailed In
spection of the disaster. 1t was a
task to which neither looked for
ward: descending into an empty
Evening star., 1945-04-29

that if he wanted to continue driv-
ing Sambo, he'd jolly we'll have to
work in the mine itself, because that
was where Sambo was going. The
boy had no alternative.
Stars were shining when the nov
ices approached the drift mouth.
prepared to go to their new working
place far below the surface of the
earth.
Suddenly there were no stars
overhead, only II blackness
pierced by the fireny lights Of
mine lamps. All was dark and still
and eerie. From some mysterious
source came the maddening drip,
drip of water underfoot, the stealthy
scuffie of rats; overhead, the rum
bling sound of coal and rock moving
restlessly about like faraway thun-
der
Sambo did not care for it. He
wasn't a free soul any more, just
a frightened little black mule. Bill
Cain knew how he felt. He came IN
and talked to Sambo as he thrashed
in torment in the underground sta
BILE. Finally he lay down beside him
in his stall. Each found comfort
from the other a frightened boy
and frightened mule.
Evening star., 1945-04-29
Animal Guide

IT WAS Sambo who guided them
back to the still body of his buddy.
He stood immobile, like creature
carved from ebony, as the men
picked up all that was mortal of
Bill Cain. They carried the young
hillbilly out of the mine, Sambo
followed close behind. Ciun,P,
ciunp, ciump.
When they came up to the sur
face, with the sky overhead again.
Sambo watched his buddy carried
inside the repair shop, and then wan
dered off by himself into thicket OF
bushes.
They found him lying quietly
there, later, when they went to look
for him. He was dead. The End
Evening star., 1945-04-29
There L. No Reply

WHO'S there?" called the Man
agement. Hello! Hello" There was
no reply. The footsteps ceased. All
was still. The men listened breath
lessly. Not sound.
Listen" whispered the foreman.
Again came the clumb, ciumb,
clumb. The sound of footsteps. Again
the two men called loudly. Silence
followed.
ITS ghost" cried the foreman.
Both men shook with fear Ghosts of
dead men come back to haunt the
mine. Come back to whisper warn
ings to the living. 1t was so dark in
the mine. No light except the feeble
flickering rays of their lamps. And
out of the terrifying darkness, draw
ing nearer and nearer, came the
relentless tread. Louder and louder.
Ciumb, clump, ciumt. Nearer -
nearer.
Then they caught the sound of
breathing. Heavy, labored breath
ing.
Ghosts don't breather shouted
the foreman, and swung his lamp
aloft just as the apparitlon stepped
into the circle of light. 1t was
Sambo.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23
PAGE SEVEN
By Chic Young
Bv PAUL ROBINSON

have been worth a probable twos
trick set, costing 800 points, to
keep East and West from a mere
partial.
But, after East bid 4-Hearts,
there was plenty at stake. North
estimated that the vulnerable op-
ponents could make their game.
worth somewhat nor than 800
points. Actually they could make
an extra trick if East tinessed
spades, set up an extra spade by
rutdng up the suit, and then dis
Carded a club, as then the only
tricks lost would have been one
apiece IN the minors. In fact, it
would have paid East or West to
bid 5-Hearts, but they didn't
know it.
The 5-Dlamonds doubled got
set only three tricks when the de-
tenders took two each in the ma
>jors and one in clubs. That cost
North and South only 500 points.
whereas letting the opponents get
a vulnerable game would have
cost them about $50 more.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
BY PUBLICATION.
In The Superior Court.
North Carolina:
Vance County:
Pauline A. Conklin, Plaintiff.
vs..
MOrdyOr NJ COnklin, Defendant.

Mordyor M. Conklin, viii take
notice that an action has been com
menced in the Superior Court OF
Vance County, North Carolina, by
his wife, the Plaintiff above named
to secure an absolute divorce on the
ground of two years separation anc
the said Mordyor M. ConklIn wal
further take notice that he is re
quired to appear at the office Q!
the Clerk of the Superior Court OF
Vance County, N. c. in the Cour'
House IN Henderson, N. c. on the
22nd day Of November, l9i5, and tc
answer or demur to the complaint
of the Plaintiff in said Action, OF
the Plaintiff VIII apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in the Com
pla!nt,
This 22nd of October, l945.
f. @. FALkNER,
Clerk Superior Court,
Vance {. n.t y. =.
B. H. Hicks, Attorney
for Plaintiff.
23-3O-6-l3
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23
f;OT REALLY A

IT MAY SEEM paradoxlcal to
say that some hands justify a bid
n a high level, but not at a low
one. They are the sacrifice type
Of holdings with distributional
values sufficient to prevent great
punishment if your side furnishes
the declarer. but slight high card
strength, With these against
strong opponents. 1t does not pay
to take a beating of a couple Of
tricks in a doubled contract to
prevent your opponents from
making a less-than-game con-
tract. But if the other fellows
reach a game, then there can be
so much at stake that a sacrifice
is the lesser of two evils.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

YOU NEED ONLY READ
the newspaper headlines to
observe the tremendous in
crease in automobile acct
dents. Are you insured
against such hazards? Better
be safe than sorry when ade-
quate protection costs 50 lit
tie Pinnell Insurance agency.
Phone 1852 or 1921. l If
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
BY PUBLICATION.


State of North Carolina:
County of Vance:
Dorothy Williams.
James Williams.
The defendant, James Williams,
will take notice: That an action en-
titled as above has been commenced
in the Superior Court Of Vance
County, North Carolina, for 4 di-
vorce absolute, on the grounds OF
separation and abandonment, and
the said defendant vii, further take
notice that he is required 10. appear
at the office Of the Clerk Of the Su-
perior Court OF Vance County in the
Courthouse in Henderson, N. c., on
the 90 day Of November, 1913, and
answer or demur to the complaint
of the plaintiff, or the plaintiff Will
apply to the Court for the relic:
demanded in said complaint.
This the % day OF October, l94o.
E. O. FALkNER,
Clerk Superior Court,
Vance County.
Charles w. Williamson,
Attorney for the Plaintiff.
23-3O-6-l3.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

MR.. FARMER-HAVE YOUR WELL
drilled now and pay for il twelve
months later. Write for quotations
and give Glrection and distance
from town. Heater Well CO.. Ra-
leigh, N. c. Tues-&-Fri-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23
&Xm1|ME&wMoNEY
USE THE WANT ADS
HELP WANTED

WANTED DISH WASHER. GOOD
hours and good pay. Apply Cen
trail Cafe. l9-btl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

SEE YOUR COAL DEALER NOW.
and he may be able to help you
keep warm this winter. Call on US.
II. o. Falkner "ud Son. Phone 26O.
ST.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

HIGH GRADE MEMORIALS. OF
fetal Distributors of Vermont and
Georgia Marble. High Grade
monuments since 1917. See us Ior
What you want in select memo
rials. Day phone 866, Night phone
83O-W. J. B. Gee, Prop. l9-7ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23
YOUR SEWING MACHINE
RADIO REPAIR SERVICE

A complete stock Of tubes and re-
placement parts for any make
radio. Prompt service. All work
guaranteed. Free pick up service.
West Montgomery street. Phone
23l. 8-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

PROTECT YOUR TABLE TOP -
new glass cut any size for table
tops. Edges beveled and polished.
Auto glass plain or safety, cut and
installed. A. R. Perry Garage,
phone 800. Sit
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23
SPECIAL NOTICE

CALL ll87-JX FOR ROAD SERV-
ice-tires, batteries, accessories,
and a full line OF ESQ products.
Nethery's ESQ Service al the I'm
derpasS. Bob Nethery, Prop. l9-5t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

Notice how North passed the
bid of 1-Spade by West because
he was too weak to make a free
bid" Of Diamonds in support of
South. Also see how he then
passed the 3-HealtS for the same
reason At that stage nothing
but a part score was in prospect
against his side. and it would not
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIR
ing, crystals fitted, estimates
cheerfully made. Now open for
business. Ina Boone, End floor
Adams Bldg, 209 S. Garnet St,
Henderson. N. c. 25-27ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23
WANTED

WANTED-PRE-WAR DOLL CAR
ria2e. Call 534-W. 1881
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

MEDICINE CABINETS, SHAM
poo Sprays to fit any faucet
Large assortment of brushes tor
all uses. Watkins Hardware Co.
23-3t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

FOR PROMPT ELECTRICAL SER
vice call Dutfell Electric Con-
tracing, Sales and Service. Phone
No. 1917, p. 0. Box 6l2, Hender-
son, N. G. 28-20ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23
LOST-fOUND

LOST: PAIR OF FLESH COLOR
ed horn trimmed glasses. Reward.
Phone 1870. City Fuel Co. 23-2tl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

MALE HAMPSHIRE PIG, WEIGH
ing about AS lbs. lost near Fer
tllizel Plant Saturday night. Re
ward for recovery. x, w. Allen,
Box 7l2, Henderson. 23-3tl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23
FOR SALE

COAL AND WOOD RANGE FOR
sale, also used mattress and box
springs. Phone 357-J 20-3tl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

WANTED: THREE COLORED
dishWashers. Apply at Capitol
Cafe. 22-3t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

TOYS-WE HAVE THE MOST
complete and reasonably priced
display anywhere. Please make
your selections now and avoid the
rush. Use our lay-aWay-plan.
FlreStone Store. 22-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

IRONING CORDS. IRON CORD
heads, Drop cords. Also cord by
the foot. Watkins Hardware Co.
23-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-23

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Evening star., 1945-09-09

ing Carson City, smallest of all state capitals.
In July came the news which might mean
a new life for bonanza railroads and other
lines similar to the & T. Since the Federal
government announced its plan to permit re-
sumption of gold mining, several projects to
rework the Comstock tailings are under con-
sideration. One plan calls for razing Vir-
ginia City, now almost ghost town, and
opening the long deserted shafts as a
surface operation: A manufacturer has
leased part of the Carson City shops to fabrl-
cate merchandise. Things may be looking up
for the railroad.
Whatever happens, the Virginia and
Truckee has its store of memories, souvenirs
of only yesterday when all the world was
young Most romantic of all railroads, it STILL
in legend and the record, operates trains to
Golconda, treasure trains laden with the
riches of the western empire. The End
Evening star., 1945-09-09

Swimming Baths at the Bowers Mansion.
Did the Pacific Pioneers find their treasury
in good shape? Only a monster ball would be
satisfactory, held amidst the locomotives
in the Carson shops. Socially speaking, no
other railroad in history was such success
foolish, as the French say, as the V & I.
Even the day coaches of the road were dis
tinguished by particularly de luxe appoint
ments. A rank of elegant spittoons. counter
sunk in the floor to prevent their getting
underfoot was hailed by the Carson City
Daily Appeal as the quintessence of chic
modernity.
General Grant came to Nevada and, natu-
rally, rode the V & T. President Hayes and
General Sherman were ferried up the hill to
be dined into coma at the world famous
Washoe Club.
For three decades life on the Virginia and
Truckee was not all beer and skittles: 1t was
Evening star., 1945-09-09

champagne and Scotch grouse. Never was a
railroad, and one at that which had come into
being as a particularly ruthless monopoly,
been so firmly ntrenched in the hearts OF a
community - even to this day.
Shortly after the turn of the century most
of the mines of the Comstock were operating
in borrasca, which in mining jargon is just
the opposite of bonanza. The V & I settled
down to long, lean but gracious old age For
a number of years, the late Ogden Mills
operated it handsomely out of sentiment.
New Lite for v 4 T
ON ALTERNATE days, McKeen motor coach
makes the round trip to Minden with the
mails and less-than-carload freight. Three
times a week and more frequently if traffic
warrants it, the Baldwin-built l0-wheelers,
No. Is and No. 27, roll into the main. The
wits, of course, still the only railroad serv-