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M. B. Mooney
Light Outing Flannels
3,000 yards light color
outingflannels (millends)
for gowns,pajamas, night
shirts, etc.; take advan
tage of this splendid bar
gain, 7Jc yard.
Fall Percales
Manchester percal
In new fall styles, nm
better, fadeless
only 12^c.
es
, none
colors,
Counterpanes
Special values in good
counterpanes, with or
without fringe, $1 and
51.50.
Marseilles counter
panes with cut
and scallops,
and $3.98.
corners
at $2.98
Towels
The best values in
towels that you’ve seen
in years. Heavy Turkish
towels at 10c and 12£c;
extra large bath towels
at 20c; red border huck
towels 98c dozen; all
white huck towels, extra
fine, 10c.
Pillow Cases
A bargain in extra
good pillow cases, full
size, wide hems, special
at 12Ac.
Shirting
New lot of fancy color
pongee shirtings, pretty
styles, 32 inches wide,
at 15c.
Lunch Sets
Japanese paper lunch
sets, consisting of table
cloth and twelve doylies,
special 10c set.
Linen Lace
Hand made torchon
laces, 1 to 2 inches wide,
regularly worth 15c and
20c, special 5c.
Linen Skirts
Brown
linen skirts
(samples) on sale Mon
day, most all sizes, spe
cial, 50c. The material
alone in these skirts cost
more than a dollar.
Umbrellas
Ladies’ umbrellas with
fadeless gloria covers,
big assortment handles,
regular value $1.50, now
S1.00.
Silk Hose
^ e are closing out all
of our famous 50c silk
hose now at 39c. Black,
white and colors.
Boys’ Waists
Best grade boys’ blouse
waists, 8 to 12 vears, 50c
?rade, 3 for $1.00.
M. B. Mooney
Local Happening's Told in
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NEWS AND
PERSONAL
TO OUR
ITEMS
LOCAL
OF GENERAL
READERS.
INTEREST
1
Congressman Adamson wan among
the distinguished guests at the Junior
Order barbecue Tuesday afternoon, and
made a ‘‘full scholar” ul the festal
board.
♦
Mrs. B. F. Stevenson and MisB Flthel
Hunt, of Ashland, Ala., have returned
home, after spending a few days with
Mr. W. L. Stevenson and family, near
Raymond.
‘SPECIALLY JIM.
I was misrhty truod lookin' when I waa young—
Pecrt nn' blnek-eyttl an' slim.
With fellers n-eourtin’ me Sunday nights
'Specially Jlin.
The hklicdt one of ’em nil wan he.
Chipper an' hansom' an’ trim.
But 1 toAsed up my head an' rnude fun o’ the
crowd-
'Specially Jitn.
I said 1 hadn't no 'pinion o' men.
An' I wouldn’t take stock in him:
But they kep’ on u>comin’ In spite o' my talk—
'Specially Jim.
I *ot so tired o’ havin' 'em round—
'Specially Jlin—
I made up my mind I'd settle down
An' take up with him.
So we was married on Sunday, in church;
'Twas crowded full to the brim;
'Twus the only way to get rid ot ’em nil —
'Specially Jim.
Mrs. Rebecca Perdue, of Atlanta, is
spending some time at the home of her
Bon, Judge L. A. Perdue.
Soon be fodder-pulling time.
The showers have c^me at last.
Good coal, good prices. A. B. Catea.
Bicycle repairs of all kinds at R. L.
Askew's.
Money
Freeman.
to loan. Apply to A. H.
New fall ginghams, fast colors, 10c.
at Stripling’s.
Call Caldwell if your lights need
ing. ’Phone 7S.
fix-
If it is small notions you want try
Parks & Arnold.
Meriwether Superior Court will
vene next Monday.
Several good milch cows for sale. Ap
ply to I. N. Orr Co.
Col. H. C. Fisher, of
Tuesday in the city.
Atlanta, spent
Red Ash coal is a line burner, and A.
B. Caths sells it right.
Pope and Dayton bicycles are sold in
Newnan by R. L. Askew.
Bathing caps specially priced, 25c.
each at Parks & Arnold’s.
R. L. Askew is Newnan agent for
Firestone automobile tires.
Dr. Duke Lee has been at Borden
Springs for the past month.
R. L. Askew sells 65 per cent, gravi
ty gasoline at 14c. per gallon.
All ladies' and children’s oxfords one-
fourth off at Parks & Arnold’s.
New ginghams for children’s school
dresses, 10c. yard at Stripling's.
Call Caldwell if you need anything
in the electrical line. ’Phone 78.
Newest style velvet or corduroy
skirts for fall wear at Stripling’s.
A new lot of
at 5c. yard.
neat narrow linen laces
Parks & Arnold.
All wash skirts that were $1.25 to
$1.50 to close at 98c. Parks & Arnold.
Vassar silk hose, ‘‘the heavy kind,”
black and colors, $1 at Parks & Arnold’s.
Call White Star Market, ’phone 62,
for your breakfast lunch or dinner meats.
Col. T. F. Rawls, of Newnan, was in
the city Monday.—Senoia Enterprise-
Gazette.
Broadwater Bros., 17 E. Broad street,
pay more for hides than anybody.
’Phone 62.
If you wish to secure a loan on your
farm lands at 6 per cent, see T. G.
Farmer, jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Garland Merrell, of
Carrollton, are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Merrell.
Wanted. — Ten good cows wanted.
Write price, etc., to J. E. Gilbert,
Raymond, Ga.
In alighting from a buggy a few days
ago Mrs. M. C. Hood fell and disloca
ted her shoulder.
‘‘Quaker Maid” hose will save you
hosiery troubles. Sold and guaranteed
by Parks & Arnold.
Miss Lucy Mann, of Newnan, spent
Sunday with Mrs. W. J. Estes.-Senoia
Enterprise-Gazette.
Take a ride in one of R. K. Power’s
cars—Overland motor, Knight motor,
or Continental motor.
Colored bordered handkerchiefs, a
good quality, special at 39c. dozen.
Parks & Arnold.
Mrs. Pauline Camp, 66 Spring street,
can accommodate a few more table
boarders. ’Phone 60.
A six-cylinder Continental motor 7-
passenger car for only $1,145.
R. K. Power, Agent.
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Rev. Hunter Hardaway will occupy
the pulpit at the Presbyterian church
next Sunday at 11 a. m.
For Sale. - Second-hand bicycle in ex
cellent condition, $8. W. O Cox,
At The Herald office.
Only
The City Court adjourned Saturday.
A list of the criminal cases disposed of
will be printed next week.
—
Loans.—Farm loans at 6 per cent, in
terest. Commission extra.
Hall & Jones, Attorneys.
A 4-p!y crochet cotton for
counterpanes, at 50c. pound,
found at Parks & Arnold's.
making
can he
For Feat.—Upstairs rooms, conven
iently arranged for light, housekeeping;
close in. Apply to I. N. Orr.
For Rent. — Mrs. M. A. Fry’s house
at 186 Greenville street. Possession
Sept. 1. Apply to B. J. Fry.
For Feat.—Six-room
Broad street, close in.
iences. Apply to W. B
house on W.
All conven-
Orr.
Auto and buggy tops, trimming,
painting, rubber tires, and repairing of
all kinds, at C. J. Barron & Sons.
See the new 1916 Overland car.
$750 f. o. b. Toledo, O.
It. K. Power, Agent.
Dr Z Greene left yesterday for a
week’s visit to his daughter, Mrs. Jer-
nigan, at Pensacola, Fla.
When vou want a DUggy come to see
us. We'will save you money.
M. G. & J. J. Keith.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bloodworth. of
Sarasota, Fla., are the guests of Judge
and Mrs. L. A. Perdue.
This is “Jonah day” —Friday, 13th.
If anything happens to you don’t blame
us because we reminded you of it,
Wiring, door bells, repair work—
everything in the electrical line. ’Phone
78. Calhoun Caldwell.
On center table all summer fabrics
that were 10c. to 15e., to close at 8c.
yard. Parks & Arnold.
pn-
de-
Scbool Notice. —I will open my
vnte Bchool on Sept. 13. Pupils
siring to enter will please communicate
with me at once. Miss Knte Nimtnons,
29 Nimmons street.
Mr. L. J. Molson, of Atlanta, an
nounces the engagement of his daugh
ter, Emmie Christine, to Mr. Robert
Erie Wynn, of Newnan, the wedding
to take place in the fall.
Automobile Driving.—I will bo glad
to drive cars for anyone desiring n
chutfeur, for either short or long trips.
Careful driving. References.
Carl Boone, ’phone 142.
Mr. J. A. Stephens will represent the
Empire Cotton Oil Co. in this territory
the coming season, and those who know
him do not need to be told that he will
be a I've wire in the seed market.
To Automobile Owners.—We sell and
guarantee Pyro spark plugs, 50 cents
each. Johnaon Hardware Co.
Dr. E. L. Thurman and wife, of
Americus, who spent last week with
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Thurman and rela
tives in Carroll oounty, returned home
Sunday, making the trip in their car,
A Real Estate Bargain.—Up-to-date
cottage, six Urge rooms, across the
street from Atkinson Grammar School.
Choice neighborhood. See me at once
for a bargain. c. B. Whitmire.
For Rent.-*T*V0 Of lliKite furbished
rooms, suitable for light housekeeping.
Tenant may have privilege of sitting-
room, with use of piano. For further
information apply at The Herald office.
The teachers and pupils of the Daily
Vacation Bible School wish to thank
the members of the First Baptist
church for the use of their Sunday-
school annex during the school session
just closed.
For Rent.—A furnished apartment of
three roomB at 25 W. Washington
street. A. B. Cates.
A good quality of children’s muslin
drawers, sizes 2 to 12 years, at 10c.
pair. Parks & Arnold.
The Herald force is under obligations
to Mr. Luther Dennis for a quantity of
excellent peaches sent in Wednesday.
All summer dress fabrics that were
19c. to 35c. yard on center table at 15c.
yard. Parks & Arnold.
For Safe.—Good, gentle horse and
open huggy. Apply to Mrs. D. S. Sum
mers or W. E. Prather for terms, etc.
Wanted.—To rent a 5 or 6 room cot
tage. Call Gordon Wynn at Wynn’s
farm, or MrB. J. H. Wynn, ’phone 490.
A Knight motored auto for $1,095.
Always sold heretofore at $3,000 to
$8,000. R. K. Power, Agent.
Miss Ruby Hodnett has returned to
her home at Senoia, after a visit to
MrB. Jack Hodnett. —West Point News.
For Sale.—Nice, gentle family mare
and good rubber-tire buggy. Address
J. C. Stripling, at Stripling Dry Goods
Co.’s.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Merrell, who joined
a camping party in Carroll county two
or three weeks ago, have returned
home.
Dr. Ralph King and wife, of Colum
bus, are on a visit to the latter's pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sewell, at
Roseoe.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Mann, of Newnan,
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy
Mann last Friday.— Senoia Enterprise-
Gazette.
For Sale. — Five-room house on E.
Broad street. Lot 75x150. Well of
excellent water. Apply to Geo. H.
Carmical.
Col. Trox Bankston, the genial and
able editor of the West Point News,
was in the city Wednesday and gave us
a pleasant call.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown and chil
dren and Mr. J. L. Brown, of Newnan,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Hugh Hill. —
West Point Nows.
Capt. and Mrs. Tom Parrott and chil
dren, who have been on an extended
visit to relatives in Richmand, Va., re
turned home Monday.
Personal Service. — You get our per
sonal service when buying of us, and
we take special pride in giving you the
best of attention. ’Phone 62.
Broadwater Bros.,
17 E. Broad street.
For Sale.—Several thousand feet of
dry pine lumber. If I haven't what
you want will saw to order. See mo at
my mill 8 miles west of Newnun, or
write me at R. F\ D. 1, Newnan.
W. H. Meriwether.
Bargain Lot No. I.— One large coun
ter men’s and ladies’ slippers, all sizes,
$1; ladies’ black wrappers, 25c.; men’s
Palm Beach suits, $3.95; 20-inch em
broidery flouncing, 10c.
1. N. Orr Co.’s August Sale.
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Messrs. G. W. Byram & Co. have
sold their stock of merchandise to
Messrs, E. W. Causey and H. M. Estes,
who will continue the business at the
same stand on E. Broad street, under
the firm name of Causey & Estes.
Bargain Lot No. 2.— Ten yards lawn,
39c.; 20 yards best yard-wide sheeting,
$1; all 10c., 12Jc. and 15c. curtain scrim,
8c.; men’s black and white socks, 5c;
women’s 50c silk stockings, (seconds,)
16c. I. N. Orr Co.’s August Sule.
Dr. Van Sewell and wife, of Jackson
ville, Fla., ore spending some timo
with Coweta relatives and friends, this
being the Doctor’s first visit to his old
home county in fourteen years. They
made the trip through the country in
their automobile.
On Saturday night last Sheriff Brew
ster arrested a negro named Lorenzo
Robinson, who escaped from the Camp
bell county convict camp about two
months ago. A reward of $25 for the
negro's arrest was outstanding, which
will be paid to Sheriff Brewster.
Messrs. Broadwater Bros., proprie
tors of the White Star Market, have in
stalled a pair of computing scales and a
meat-cutter that are the very latest
things in modern mechanism. It is
worth a visit to their establishment to
observe the workings of the machines.
The drouth which had prevailed
throughout this section for three or
four weeks [last was broken by fine
showers Tuesday night and Wednesday
afternoon. The rains came too late to
be of much help to early planted corn,
but cotton and late corn have been
greatly benefited.
Tom Powel, the young son of Mr.
and Mrs. Calhoun Hill, who has been
seriously ill with pneumonia, is reported
somewhat better to-day.
Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Manget, Mr. and
Mrs. N. E. Powel and Mr. and Mrs. H.
C. Arnall, jr., left to-day on a motor
trip to Hendersonville, N. C.
Pigs for Sale.— Nice lot Berkshire
and Essex pigB now ready for delivery.
Prices reasonable. R. A. Farmer,
34 Farmer street, Newnan.
For Rent. — My Stacy-Jones residence,
23 Madison street; one block from
square. Possession given by Sept. 1, if
desired. Apply to Thos. J. JoneB.
For Sale or Exchange.—I have a few
high-grade buggies left that I will sell
at cost, or will exchange for mules or
horses. W. A. Potts.
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For Rent.—Two rooms, (furnished or
unfurnished,) and kitchenette, with
water connection; close in. Apply at
16 W. Washington street, ’phone 389.
After a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Jack
Hodnett, Miss Annie Belle Hutchinson,
of Senoia, left Friday to attend a house
party at LaGrange.- WeBt Point News.
Parisian Sage makes dull and faded
hair bright and lustrous. It’s a necessi
ty for all women who take pride in lux
uriant and beautiful hair. Nothing bet
ter for dandruff, falling and splitting
hair. John R. CateB Drug Co. guaran
tee it.
Miss Nell Williams is giving a house
party at the Charles Hotel this week.
Her guests who came to day are Miss
Louise McGhee of Talbotton, Miss
Ruth Thompson of Newnan, Miss Laura
Lyle of Franklin, N. C., Miss Mary
Fannie Ellington of Opelika, Ala.—
West Point News.
Bargain Lot No. 2.— Ladies’ and
misses' middy blouses, 25c.; 25c. and
50c. pure silk ribbonB, 19c.; large lot
pure silk ribbons, all colors, 3c.; ladies’
bathing caps, 25c.; children’s white
and black hose supporters, 5c.; 9x12
matting art squares, $2.39.
I. N. Orr Co.’s August Sale.
Bargain Lot No. 4.—Ladies’ percale
house dresses, 50c.; large bungalow
aprons, 25c.; one bolt “Red Star” 27-
inch birdeye, 89c.; box writing paper
and envelopes, Gc.; large white nurse’s
apron, 25c.; three cakes toilet soap, 9c.;
children's rompers and play aprons,
10c, I. N. Orr Co.’s August Sale.
FI. C. Ponder, president of the Geor
gia Cotton Seed Crushers' Association,
has announced the standing commiltois
of the association for the ensuing year.
Looking over the list we find timt Mr.
T. M. Zellars, of Grnntville, is chair
man of the executive committee, and
Mr. W. J. Murphey, of this city, is on
the rules committee.
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The public is cordially invited to at
tend mi educational rally and barbecue
at the Turin school-house on Wednes
day, Aug. 18. Mr. (ieo. D. Godard,
specisl rurul supervisor, has promised
to speak at 11 a. m. The charge for
dinner will be 50c. for ndults, nnd 26c.
for children, the proceeds of which will
be for school improvement.
Showers this season have been very
erratic, if the term is permissible. Some
sections of the county have had rain in
abundnnee, while other sections have
been drouth-stricken for weeks at a
lime. Taken altogether it has been an
unusual year, uside from the general
demoralization caused by the wur in
Europe—and the F'rank case.
The residence of Mr. A. H. Lang, in
Cedar Creek district, caught on fire
Sunday night and was burned to the
ground. The members of the family
were awakened shortly after midnight
by the roaring of the (lames and barely
had time to escape before the roof fell
in. Most of their household goods wero
destroyed also. It is not known how
(he t\ro originated,
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Church Notice.—White Oak Baptist
church will begin a aerica of meetings
on the third Sunduy, (15th inst.,) and
continue, morning and evening, through
the fourth Sunday. Have you ever
been a member of this church? Then
como f>“' k " nrt w °72h;p with us, Werq
your pufohis, now' heaven, tnoMbera
of White Oak church? Come arid, sit
whore they aat and catch new visions
of the Christ and His coining glory.
S. B. Cousins, Pastor.
The Third National Bank, of Colum
bus, prints the following notice in large
type in yesterday’s issue of Thu Enquir
er-Sun, which wo reproduce us a warn
ing to our business men in case the
pnrty referred to should head this way,
viz: “A party traveling through South
Georgia representing hiniHclf as J. W.
Rivera, salesman for the Memphis
Queensware Co., has heen successfully
cashing bogus checks. He may come
this way ; he has very convincing proof
that he is all right—but he is not. Be
sure you are right before cashing
checks.”
Floyd Beeman, a negro porter at the
Virginia House, stole a pocket hook be
longing to a guest of the hotel Tuesday
night. The pocket-book contained $40
in money, several checks, and some
valuable papers, and the owner was
much perturbed over his loss. Ho re
ported the theft to Sheriff Brewster
about 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon,
arid in lesB than an hour he had lo
cated the thief, (Beeman,) secured $19
of the stolen money, and hud him
safely behind the bars in the county
jail. The checks and other papers con
tained in the pocket-book had been de
stroyed by the negro.
Rev. L. I’. Winter, of Grantville, de
livered an able sermon at the Methodist
church Sunday morning, and an inter
esting lecture on hymns Sunday night.
He is a superannuated Methodist preach
er, one of the salt of the earth, and an
entertaining apeaker. Greenville gave
him a cordial welcome. — Meriwether
Vindicator.
Automobile Service. — When you need
a hack call Marbury’s furniture store,
’phone 213. I have just put into the
public hack service a first-class 5 pas
senger auto, comfortable and roomy,
and respectfully solicit your patronage,
assuring you the best of service and
reasonable prices. Out-of-town trips
solicited. Ralph Marbury, driver.
Marbury’s Furniture Store,
'Phone 213.
The unnual meeting of the stockhold
ers of F’armers’ Warehouse Co. was
held Monday, when all the old officers
nnd directors were re-elected, viz; H.
C. Arnall, sr., president and treasurer;
R. D. Cole, vice-president; W. C. Kin-
nard, secretary. The directors are H.
C. Arnall, sr., R. D. Cole, B. M. Black
burn, H. C. F’isher nnd W. C. Kinnard.
The warehouse weighed over 11,000
bales of cottdn tho past season, and ut
the close of the company’s fiscal year
on Aug. 1 about 1,100 bales wero still
in Btorage. A dividend of 13 per cent,
was paid the stockholders from the
year’s earnings. The company is capi
talized at $28,400.
A rare treat is in store for the
churchgoing people of Newnan when
Miss Daisy Davies, of Atlanta, will
Hpeak to them at tho F’irst Methodist
church Sunday morning. Miss Davies
comes at the invitation of the Woman’s
Missionary Society of tho Methodiit
church, and will speak in the interest
of the membership campaign that is
now being carried on by all the
churches. She is well-known through
out Southern Methodism, us she acted
as field secretary of the woman’s work
for eight yearH. A cordial invitation is
extended to all the churches of the city
to hear this gifted and consecrated
worker. The young people of tho
churches are specially invited.
The well dressed men of Newnan
look forward with much interest to the
coming of a representative from
Schloss Bros. & Co., the well-known
New York, Baltimore and Boston
tailors. Very shortly he will he
amongst, us at the store of P. F’. Cut-
tino & Co. with the newest creations
in fall and winter fabrics, among
which will be patterns for the most
conservative as well as the extreme
dresser. In other columns of this
paper you will find an advertisement
which is to your interest to read. You
can obtain high-class custom-tailored
garments of the latest style creations
at a cost within the reach of all. See
the tempting array of new materials
for fall and winter—it’s a style educa
tion within itself.
The Halcyon is “driving to the right”
by having the beBt selection of pictures
for the coming week. Monday: "Bet
ty’s Bondage,” by Pauline Bush, and an
L-K. comedy. (Bring your coupons for
the drawing of china dishes.) Tuesday:
"Scandal,” with Lois Weber and Phil
lip Smalley. (The play you have heard
so many speak of.) Wednesday: “Who
Pays? —F^or the Pursuit of Pleasure.”
(These are great society stories, and
the scenery is worth your while.) A
laughable Nestor comedy for you also.
Thursday: “The Broken Coin;” L-K.
comedy, with Billie Ritchie; Victor
drama, with Warren Kerrigan, and a
trip to the ’Frisco fair via the cartoons.
F’riday: “His Beloved Violin,” by Mc-
Quarrie: “The Elephant Circus,” a
vaudeville act by all-elephant stars.
Saturday: Imp drama by Violet Merce-
reau; Joker comedy. Visit The Halcy
on, arid “drive to the right.”
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Grove's
The Old Standard Grove’s Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic propertiesof QUININE
and IKON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. SO cents.
[IGGETT'S fHOCOLATES
The highest ideal of
fastidious lovers of
rich, satisfying confec
tions is realized in
GwccAiIea
The craving for more lingers
—because their irresistable
charm of flavor is not easily
forgotten. That's why they
are “the sweetest story ever
told.”
Regular assortment, in
halves, ones and twos,
pound . -. 80c
Fruit Cordials, in halves,
ones and twos, pound $1
Assorted Nuts, iti halves
and pounds $1
Ask for a Souvenir Menu,
giving you the contents of all
the Liggett candy assort
ments,
Wo art) exclusive'agents fo/
Liggett's Chocolates.
’Phone 151
[
John R, Cates Drug Co
OHjoSUL Store
The
PLENTY OF
“ Bob-o-Links”
AT
Bantas Now
We had a shipment of links
lost in the mail—but we now
have a new lot and will fill orders
promptly.
H. S. BANTA
“The Newnan Jeweler"
Corn
Season!
Stop the growth of your corns be
fore they become like mountains
and give you excruciating pain.
Use Nyal's Corn Core
A simple, easy-to-use corn remedy
that works like a charm. No soil
ing of linen—no bandages —no
plaster. Per bottle — .
Other Helps
Blue Jay Com Plaster, 15c, 25c.
Kohler’s One Night Corn Salve, 25c.
Hanson’s Acorn Corn Salve, 10c.
Georges' Corn Pads, 10c, 25c.
Murray Drug and Book Co,
Sporting Goods
Stationery
Good Soda
Fine Cigars
Huyler’s Candy
’PHONE US—
18