Knoxville Division Notes

Bro. Redwine, "VM" tower, off fifteen days, relieved by Bro. Ploeger.

Mrs. Alvis, second Charleston, on vacation, relieved by Bro. J. F. Line. Bro. Kennedy, on third there pending bulletin.

Mr. Ross, who bid in East Chattanooga agency, bid back his old job at Ooltewah, relieving Bro. McConkey, relief agent.

Bro. Campbell, promoted to dispatcher, has returned to first Cleveland.

Bro. C. C. Rymer relieved Bro. Cord on first Charleston.

Bro. C. F. Rymer was relieved several days by Bro. Vanlandingham, from Riceville.

Bro. Addleburg's son, Jack, the baseball pitcher, is at Sanford agency.

Bro. Baker, Coile, was relieved several days by Bro. Vanzant.

Bro. Fitzgerald, first Hutsell, was down in Mississippi recently.

Bro. Fisher, agent Athens, is agent for the Ford automobile.

Bro. Bowers was off a few days recently showing the Riceville home baseball fans that he had not forgotten the game.

A. A. Price, Baily, has been dropped for nonpayment of dues. Bros. Remine, Rogers, and Keister were recently reinstated to extra list with rights unimpaired. Bro. Chockley, Paint Rock, N. C., is now up to date.

An agreement like the O. R. T. secured from the Boston Terminal, providing that only members of our organization will be hired for scheduled positions, would soon make the nons change their minds in regard to joining.

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We regret to hear of the death of young Terry, hit by a train at Caswell recently. other case of no insurance. Bro. Terry, at Roe Jct., has our deepest sympathy in the loss of his brother.

It's just as easy to always keep paid up. This waiting habit of paying dues will catch you in a bad place some day. We are now 98 per cent. Let's keep the division that way.

The man who allows his dues to lapse gets in trouble and then promises to pay up "if the 0. R. T. helps him out," will find that hereafter there is "nothing doing."

Bro. C. D. Mater is relieving Bro. Jarnagin on first Bearden.

Bro. Keister, from Bulla Gap, assigned third Citico.

Bro. Ploeger relieved Bro. Denman several days at Ooltewah.

Bro. Burns, first Sanford, will spend his vacation in and around Chicago.

Bro. Clarence Walker is now making a record as leading batter for the St. Louis Americans, at a salary somewhat better than $55.00 per. we would all "hit the ball" like Walker we would make a "home run" with the next schedule.

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Brothers, of course, we believe in helping each other, but there ought to be some limit to this reinstatement business. When a man gets fired and goes off for months, comes back and is given age, ordinarily that is all right, but too much

of this thing is bad for the service, as it tends to make the man feel that he can go ahead and do the same thing again, expecting to get another trial, etc. The man with years of good record who makes this error (which any of us may do at any time), and gets out should be helped to get back, but when a man lays down from time to time and comes back for help, he should be left to take his medicine. It will be better for the company and all concerned.

Boys, be careful; don't violate Rule "G;" don't leave your office before your relief comes; don't deliberately make up your bed and go to sleep on an eight-hour trick.

Hereafter tell the nons absolutely nothing about the agreement, about the meetings or anything else. They miss many times more than it would cost to carry a card by remaining in the non class, and will wake up some day to a realization of it, when they find themselves excluded from the benefits of the schedule that we have worked for and paid for. If the brothers would enforce "No card, no favors" strong enough they would begin to realize it now. Let's ask the committee to ignore them entirely in the next agreement. CERT. 48.

Knoxville Division, between Morristown and

Asheville

It's time to pay dues. Let's see if we all can't have an up-to-date for this period.

We have entirely too many nons on this end of the division, and I appeal to the brethren to make an effort to land one non each during the next six months.

It is now Bro. J. T. Southerland, third Alexander, and we are glad to welcome him.

On fifteen-day vacations: G. A. Robinette, first Rollins, relieved by F. A. Misner; S. S. Chandley, first Nocona, relieved by Mr. Stuart; A. A. Price, third Bailey, took his in "cold cash."

R. S. McDevitt, first Sandy Bottom, was relieved several days by Mr. Misner.

W. A. West, agent-operator Marshall, has been nominated for clerk superior court of Madison County. He should get a card now if he expects the telegraphers to help elect him.

Bro. G. B. Rodgers bid in second Nocona, and D. D. Robinson, third Roe Jct., bid in third Bridgeport.

There has been something said about having a meeting at Hot Springs. Let's talk more about it and see if we can't have one there.

Murphy Division

J. J. BAILEY.

Boys, let's try and have a write-up in the journal every month. We can do it if you will send me your notes by the 20th.

Local Chairman Gibson was quite successful on a trip over the line recently, rounding up the nons and delinquents.

Our division is solid now, with the exception of four men-P. W. Kincaid, agent Dillsboro; W. V. Dorsey, agent Sylva, N. C.; J. M. Bibee, first Waynesville, and C. M. Curtis, first Canton,

N. C. Let's all get after these nons and try to make it solid by next month. These four nons have some of the best-paying jobs on the division and can well afford to pay the small dues in the Order. They have been taking their vacations and raises with never a word of thanks.

The extra men have plenty of work now that the boys are taking their fifteen days' vacations. Mr. Bibee, first Waynesville, was relieved by Bro. McCurdy, a new man, who also relieved Mr. Curtis on a fishing trip, and later relieved Bro. West, Bryson second, who relieved Bro. Freeman, agent Bryson, while attending court at Greenville. Whiting agency, closed about two years ago, will soon open up again, and things will be on a boom there, giving some of the extra men a regular job.

Bro. Ward, agent Almond, has returned to work after being on the sick list about four months; Bro. Stone returning to first Waynesville, Mr. Bibee back to second, and Bro. Walker extra board. We are glad to have Bro. Ward back with us again.

Dispatcher Crawford, on the Charleston Division since the first of the year, returned recently, Extra Dispatcher Morris going back to third "XO" Asheville. We all regret to see Mr. Morris leave, but glad to have "GY" back again.

Bro. Herbert Gibson, Lake Junaluska agency, was recently married.

Ex-Bro. Wilkes, Whittier agency, who is studying medicine at Charlotte, is doing extra work this summer. CERT. 3521.

Charlotte Division, North End

I hope the boys along the line will mail all changes, etc., by the 20th to our correspondent, J. F. Dowling, Taylors, S. C., so that we may have a good write-up each month, enabling us to keep in touch with what is going on.

Our local chairman recently lined up a goodly number of the nons. Those who fail to make

good their promise may be overlooked when our committee goes up for a new schedule.

M. L. Laughlin was referred to in a recent issue of the journal as a brother, which is a

mistake. He is a non, out of the service, running a telegraph school at Kings Mountain, N. C.

A few third tricks have been closed on this division, causing some good men to leave, and making them nine-hour offices. Telegraphers at such points have to open their offices at all hours of the day and night. This should be looked into by our committee when they go before the

management.

Men working at offices to be closed should have at least thirty days' notification thereof, as it causes a great hardship on the men at those places to be let out on short notice.

Grover and Mount Zion have been made ninehour tricks. Bro. J. J. Phillips is on latter first, and Mr. A. W. Falls, second there, owing to sickness in his family, is being relieved by Bro. W. J. Todd, from Division 97.

We are glad to see Bro. H. H. Savage secure

Clifton agency.

He is an old-timer and will conW. C. Hawley is

tinue to carry an up-to-date.

relieving Mr. Brown on third Spartanburg Jct., on fifteen days' vacation.

Bro. C. E. High, third Wellford, relieved a few days by O. G. Hallman.

W. L. Williams, second Cowpen's, attending his brother's wedding, relieved by Extra Finleyson.

The boys should all write the local chairman as to their ideas on a new working schedule, this will enable him to know what our wants are and help considerably in obtaining what we need. CERT. 1119.

Charlotte Division, North End Notes

We can now call H. D. Cooksey, of Wellford agency; J. O. Coan, of Fairforest agency; W. L. Williams, of Cowpen's second, and H. J. Alexander, of Cowpen's third, brothers; also C. E. High, of Wellford third, and R. L. Querry, of Wellford second, in a very few days.

There are very few nons left on this division. Bro. Stewart, of Spartanburg, Jct., made a trip to Florida recently. Bro. Brown, of Spartanburg Jct. third, was off a few days trying his hand at switching there.

Bro. J. B. Scott, Spartanburg, S. C., relieved by G. L. Nixon, and Bro. P. C. Poole, Gaffney, off attending court in Columbia, S. C., relieved by new man, Finleyson, from S. A. L.

Bro. Fay Lavender, from the N. C. & St. L., bid in third Blacksburg.

F. W. Garrison, Greer second, on fifteen days' vacation, relieved by M. E. Ake, from the P. R. R., who has promised to join. Mr. Garrison is now off with ear trouble.

Bro. L. L. Benson, of Paris, S. C. hurt in an auto collision recently while speeding, was relieved by Bro. W. J. Todd, from the Seaboard. T. J. Troublefield, of Greer, S. C., relieved on vacation by M. E. Ake.

C. B. Wood, Greer third trick, has returned from a fifteen-day trip to Seattle, Wash., and other western points.

Bro. Holmes did some effectual work while over the division recently, securing several applications. Bro. J. O. Ross, second Kings Mountain, is off sick, relieved by Mr. Hallman.

The movement of Georgia peaches is now on, and it is our duty to assist our dispatchers all we can to get these peach trains over the road. Answer calls promptly. Do not let the selling of a ticket or checking a trunk interfere with our telegraphic duties, as that is regarded as first in importance.

A few brothers sent in some notes this month, which I appreciated. If any brother knows of any news, or any items of interest, please mail to me not later than the 20th of each month, in order that I may get the write-up in to St. Louis on time. J. F. DOWLING, Div. Cor.

Charlotte Division, South End

Chamblee has been made three-man job, and second and third are on bulletin now. Bro. John Trober, on second temporarily, and Bro. R. L. Pearson, from "CO."

Bro. M. A. Galloway, first Greenville, on vacation, relieved by J. W. Jones.

Bro. B. W. Grant, while on hunting and fishing trip in the mountains of North Carolina, was relieved by Carl Ivie. Bro. Grant caught a lot of nice mountain trout, captured two deers, several foxes and a wild cat. He has nineteen dogs, and generally brings back the game.

Bro. J. A. Barner, second Lula, while on vacation and relieving Bro. J. A. McCubbin on his vacation and getting married, was relieved by W. L. Harbin. Congratulations.

practice, and he will be "slinging lightning" same as the rest of us.

R. M. Smith assigned third Villa Rica, relieved at Muscadine by Bro. Lewis, and he later by A. B. Smith, who promises to be with us soon. See that he doesn't forget his promise, boys, for his own good.

Bro. R. J. Williams assigned second Waco. Third there and at Muscadine now open for bids. CERT. 2802.

Solid double

Cross Keys was discontinued. track through there. Bro. A. E. Rice, first, relieved Bro. John Traber, third Norcross. Third Mt. Airy cut off; Bro. Traber pulled Bro. Perrine from Oakwood third, who displaced Bro. J. H. Gibson, third Ayersville, who displaced Operator Duncan, third Buford, who went on extra list. Operator Persha, 12:00 noon to 8:00 p. message side Greenville, relieved three months, by Bro. P. J. Garvey, of third, relieved by Bro. J. F. White; Bro. J. C. Fleyatt, third Lula, off a few days sick, relieved by Bro. F. Kinnett.

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"BK" Traber pulled Sewell off second "MY," and he pulled third man at "OA."

Bro. Stores, Norcross first, on a trip North, relieved by ex-Bro. J. G. Blair; later relieved by J. J. Hill, and relieved Bro. P. L. Turner, first Oakwood, fifteen days.

Bro. J. H. Tollison, second Liberty, off a few days account sickness, relieved by Bro. H. L. Watkins, third, and he by A. Burnett.

Bro. J. N. Wallace, third Easley, off two days, relieved by Bro. F. Kinnett.

Bro. F. A. Sherriff, third Duluth, who recently purchased a twin-cylinder "Indian," is visiting home folks in South Carolina ten days; relieved by Bro. G. Roper, from S. A. L. B. W. G.

Birmingham Division, East End

We hope all the brothers will pay their dues promptly. It's just as easy to pay on time as to wait until the very last minute, and remember that having a card is not all it takes to make a good "union" man. We should be faithful to the Order and show the company that we appreciate our contract by giving the best of service; then better schedules will not be so hard to secure; and when buying merchandise, demand the union label, which gives you protection from shoddy goods, besides helping other unions.

Don't let a non rest until you get him in line, if he is a fit man. We don't want anyone who can't be depended upon to do the right thing.

Bro. M. M. Hooper assigned Bynum agency, relieved at Fruithurst by his brother. This is Bro. Hooper's first telegraph job. He may not be as fast as some of you "bug" men on the wire, but there's not a better Order man on the division, so treat him right; all he needs is a few months'

Local Chairman Kipp, who has been out on the line organizing, reports 100 per cent on this end. Bro. Kipp also got the first trick man's application at Haleysville, Ala., on the N. A. We are glad to have him come in with us, as he is a good boy. Bro. Kipp also secured the application of Mr. Wade, at Russellville, Ala., on the N. A.

Bro. Davis M. Kilgore, second Parrish, Ala., relieved twenty days by Bro. E. M. Fronabarger. Bro. Stephenson, agent Parrish, after a trip to Springfield, Mo., will attend the agents' meeting of the Southern Railway at Asheville, N. C., in August. Bro. A. R. Thomas, third Parrish, is quite a violinist.

Bro. J. D. Kinkade has returned from his honeymoon trip up North. We wish him much happiness and success.

Bro. P. M. Griffis got Coalburg on bid, vice Bro. Crenshaw, who got Cordova days.

Bro. Zac Isbell has been attending court at Jasper, Ala., relieved by Bro. C. J. Johnson, from the east end.

Bro. V. B. Sanford, first Parrish, has been "baching" while his wife was visiting his sisters in Memphis, Tenn. The boys at Parrish always extend a glad hand to anyone who comes around with a card; otherwise, "nothing doing."

There is a fine set of boys in "GS," and we hope Bro. Lawrence will be able to scon line them up.

Boys, let's all pay our O. R. T. dues promptly and keep off the delinquent list.

We are glad that we can now call Geo. Powers, agent Corona, "brother." CERT. 2261.

St. Louis Division

A very successful meeting was held at the Louisville Hotel, Louisville, Ky., on May 23d, called to order at 8 p. m. by Local Chairman Watson. A good many important subjects were brought up and discussed.

The following were present: L. E. Crandall, Chrisney, Ind.; J. O. Doyle, B. L. Roemmelle, J. E. Anderson and Fred Bender, Louisville, Ky.; A. A. Tyler, Milltown, Ind.; R. L. LeGate, New Albany, Ind.; M. L. Fouts and O. D. Longest, English, Ind.; L. G. Tyler and J. C. Merideth, Georgetown, Ind.; E. L. Watson, Shelbyville, Ky.; J. F. Burdon, Jeffersontown, Ky.; T. W. Watson and T. M. Lively, Fisherville, Ky.; Ed Mathers and Robt. Crawford, Corydon Jct., Ind.; A. B. Harris and H. G. Melton, Marengo, Ind.; O. J. Bische, St. Anthony, Ind.; J. B. Nichols and

R. R. Rainge, Duncan, Ind.; H. A. Boston, Birdseye, Ind.; H. A. Swank, Denverside, Ill.; F. R. Bottenfield, Versailles, Ky.; L. E. Bell and G. V. Baker, Ayrshire, Ind.; J. H. McLin, Mt. Carmel, Ill.; G. S. Carpenter, Buechel, Ky.; C. J. Booth, Tyrone, Ky.; E. T. Eager, Hempridge, Ky., and C. L. Watson, Veechdale, Ky.

Boys, get after the nons and show them why it is a good thing to be with us.

Bro. Crandall made a very strong speech at the meeting in regard to the teaching of students, and we should do all we possibly can to keep any of the boys from teaching them, as it is an injury to us every time they turn one out.

Bro. Fultz relieved several days by Mr. Eskew, and Bro. Roemmelle by Bro. Moore, relieved by Non Tharpe, relieved by Bro. Doyle.

Bro. Burdon on his fifteen days' vacation, relieved by Bro. Harris, from Marengo, relieved by

his brother.

Bro. Cowherd on his fifteen days' vacation, relieved by Mr. Richards, who later resigned, relieved by Mr. Whitehouse, who also relieved Bro. Boston and Mr. Benningfield several days.

Bro. Booth relieved a few days by Mr. Loyd, "Q" Louisville.

Bro. T. Watson, on first "FI" two years, who hid in first "Z," relieving Mr. North, was relieved by Bro. Melton pending bids, Bro. Ellis, "Z," bidding in second "NA," and Mr. Stroud bid in third "GR."

Bro. Watson on his fifteen days' vacation, clieved by his son, Tom, relieved by Bro. Lively, Versailles.

Boys, be sure to get your notes to me by the 20th of each month, so I can arrange to have the write-up in by the 28th, and give the names of places instead of the office calls. It is pretty hard for me to hear the news since I have got up in "Z."

Remember the boys who have no cards. Do them no favors. "WA."

Queen & Crescent (North), Div. No. 62. Information blanks are being sent out to members of this division to be used by the O. R. T. committee when they go before the management again for a new schedule. Mr. Non (entity), do you realize that whatever success our committee may have you will reap the benefit, as you have been doing, and as much so as the men who carry cards and foot the expenses? These nons are now getting from $40.00 to $75.00 per year more than they did under the schedule preceding the present one, yet they are not willing to part with $8.00 or $10.00 for a card, and help defray the expenses of our committee in getting this increase they enjoy. There are nons on this division who have students, one recently "graduated" who can not get a message off the telegraph wire. When he is called he says in very poor Morse "Come on the message side," meaning to come on the message side of the telephone. If the phone should

be out of commission twenty-four hours these "phone operators" would tie up the road.

It must be obvious to the nons that they are working against their own interests by turning out these embryo operators, and I sometimes wonder what kind of a spirit prompts them to pursue such an unprincipled and ungrateful course. They must realize that they are placing obstacles in the way of our committee when it is trying to secure a better schedule and more pay, of which they will be the beneficiary, virtually furnishing arms and ammunition to the opposition and then howling because we are not victorious.

A sense of honor, justice and fairness should prompt any man to carry a card and help defray the expenses of an organization that secures many benefits for them as the O. R. T. has for the nons of this road.

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The O. R. T. says to Mr. Non. (entity), "Give me $8.00 or $10.00 and I will go down to Cincinnati and get you $50.00 or $60.00." Mr. Non (entity) says, "No, I don't have to do it; you are going down there to get this amount for the union men and you have to get it for me, and I'm not going to give you anything. What do you think I am?" CERT. 139.

Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R., Div. No. 71.

Central and Western Division

We had a very good meeting at the Vendome Hotel in Minneapolis, Sunday, May 24th, and some very important matters were brought up. The only regret was that there were not more members present. Boys, if we are going to do anything, more enthusiasm will have to be shown, and next time we have a meeting all who possibly can should turn out. There is no use to have a meeting and then only have a few members present.

I have not received one item for publication this month. Wake up and take a little more interest in this matter. I can not give a write-up when I don't receive any news, and surely some of you know of some changes. Let me know of these changes, and try and do better.

E. Division

JOE, Cert. 154.

Bro. A. R. Meyers, second Hampton, is now with the C. G. W. there. We are sorry to lose him, but wish him good luck.

Mr. Ralph, at Mitchell, on short vacation, was relieved by Mr. Fordham, "YD" Marshalltown.

We are glad to find Bro. L. C. Vannoy back on the line during school vacation. He is now relieving Mr. Kighlinger, second "YD." Mr. Reynolds, from Laurel, is now on third Elrick Jct. Bro. Davis will no doubt line him up, as he is right there when it comes to going after the nons.

Agent Archinball relieved Bro. Foster, at Abingdon.

Bro. Morgan, sile table "SK" (Oska.), is now extra dispatcher, and doing fine. Boys, help out the dispatchers all you can; they can't show up a good train sheet if they can't depend on their operators when they want them.

Bro. Forceman, on first Iowa Jct., lights on the nons that blow in there with all fours, and brothers that is the only way to handle them; let them know we mean business.

Bro. Keohon, side table "SK," and Bro. Davis, first "RK," are planning a big fishing trip. We will probably all be well supplied with fish while they are out.

We are glad to hear Dispatcher Eby on first. He is a big hearted, good natured fellow, always ready to give the boys a square deal and help them out all he can. Boys, let's try to reciprocate. Local Chairman Jack Foster has accepted Grinnell agency, relieving C. A. Quire.

Mr. Hogan, Pickering, has gone back to braking. Chief Dispatcher Landfear, on vacation, was relieved by Dispatcher Laird.

Those present from this division at the Minneapolis meeting were: General Chairman Gardner, Local Chairman C. V. Platts and Bro. J. G. Kugel.

Bro. Frank Norton, formerly a member of Division 71, who was buried at Albion on May 5th, was manager for the Western Union at Dickinson, N. D. Bro. Norton will be remembered by the older members as agent at Albion about ten years ago, and an active member of the division. W. C. M., Div. Cor.

Chicago & North Western Ry., Div No. 76. Madison Division

Schneider local met in Labor Hall at Madison, June 13th, and installed the following officers elected for ensuing year: L. F. Schneider, chief telegrapher; A. A. Babcock, first vice-chief; P. M. Keefe, second vice-chief; Edw. W. White, past chief; H. R. Pigg, secretary and treasurer; H. L. Reeves, marshal; F. E. Warner, inside sentinel; F. E. Wichern, outside sentinel.

After installation and an enjoyable talk by Local Chairman Schneider, we all repaired to one of Madison's cafes and enjoyed ice cream, etc. The evening was very stormy, so the attendance was not as large as we expected, but what we lacked in numbers we made up in quality (this refers to the ladies).

Our auditing committee, consisting of Bros. A. A. Babcock, G. W. Richardson and H. R. Pigg, audited the past local secretary and treasurer's accounts and found them correct in every form. It was voted to make our local dues $1.00 per year, payable on or before July 1, 1914. This money is used for local purposes, such as hall rent, floral designs and stationery and officers' salary, and each brother is requested to remit same to Bro. H. R. Pigg, local secretary and treasurer, Merrimac, Wis., as promptly as possible.

Bro. C. E. L. Hansen, our past secretary and treasurer, is busy as can be in his store at Madison, and smiled to think he did not have to drum up the boys for news each month in the future. Conrad's loyalty to the Order never waned, and we wish him success. We shall miss his writings.

Recent assignments on bulletin: North Freedom agency, T. J. Tracy; Beloit first, L. G. Abts;

Deerfield second, J. E. Morrow; tower "DO" second, W. D. Johnson; tower "CS" nights, J. J. Schleck; Ipswich agency, A. C. Dimock; Platteville operator, W. C. Hessleberg; Afton third, J. Semann; Ashippun agency, A. G. Verch; Buffalo agency, A. C. Deutschbein; Clyman Jct. second, R. J. Main; Friesland second, A. W. Cook; Cottage Grove, six months, W. C. Hintz.

Bulletin No. 59 will be out shortly and will have several good positions, among them Union Center agency, Reedsburg second, Evansville first, Benton operator, and perhaps others.

The list shows seven extra men at present, and every one of them busy, so if anyone wants a vacation get in your bids.

We haven't been well represented in these columns recently, there being no regular correspondent appointed, and the ex-secretary-treasurer, Bro. Hansen, being tied up with his own business at Madison, and his aides all more or less negligent in the matter of lining up news items. If anyone has anything good to offer, send it along to the chairman or the secretary and they will see that it gets to the editor. Everyone of you can pick up items of interest, and if it's a rattling good joke on some one, like Bro. Warner's wife donating his perfectly respectable tan oxfords to a foot-sore hobo, so much the better.

Relief Operator Holley at Afton a few days while Agent Scales was up north; also relieved Luckfield there several weeks.

Leverman Peacock relieved R. D. Wood, at Tower "Z" several days; also P. C. Wolfe for his vacation.

E. L. Gross, tower "BR," entertained the measles recently, as did also E. D. Wilson.

F. L. Bonnell, agent Edmund, on vacation, relieved by L. H. Holley.

Irve Child relieved our old friend Ed White, at Brooklyn, while Ed visited 'round among the folks.

E. D. Wilson put in a couple of weeks at Hanover for W. E. Walters, while "Bill" took a vacation and temporarily forgot the troubles of a junction agent.

Tom Jordan, relieved by J. E. Morrow on second Deerfield on bid, is now relief agent and operator on the division.

J. A. Kucher, agent Ridgeway, while visiting in North Freedom and Wonewoc, was relieved by Wilson.

Floyd Main and his better half enjoyed a few days in the big cities last month; relieved at Evansville by Tom Jordan.

H. L. Reeve, agent Waunakee, has returned from Milwaukee, where he was called by the serious illness of his mother.

Tom Tracy, who bid in North Freedom agency, took a ten days' vacation; relieved at Evansville by Harry White, and he by L. H. Holley on second. Extra Agent A. E. Cook, an old-timer, who has got back into the business, who has been at "NF," is now relieving F. C. Willey, agent Reedsburg, on vacation.

Syd Kilts is wearing his usual smile, the Mrs. having returned from her vacation to the old home.