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SJBLIC LARGEST CIRCULATION Of ANY NEWSPAPER IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION Of STATE. AND OXFORD LEDGER BANNER SB MI-WEEKLY. CARRIAGES FOR THE YEAR An Increase of Forty License Placed to the Credit of Leap Year. Cupid, the match -maker, must be given credit for an increase in the number of marriages m Granville dur ing this, leap year. It was predicted a year ago that when the calendar gave the ladies authority in the mat ter of proposing matromony the num ber of marriages was sure to increase; and when Mr. J B. Powell. Register of Deeds, made out bis marriage license report for the fiscal year ending No vember, no one was surprised to find that there hail been an increase of 40 over the previous year. During the year jast closed a total of 275 licenses were issued, which com pared with 235 issued the previous year, shows a gain of 40 for leap year. The oil Jinrriage iicense book re veals many interesting facts. The average of the brides for the past ten years i3 about 20, while the age cf the groommen is slightly over 25, and there are a number of instances in the old book that disputes the theory of Dr.Osier.that "all men should be chlori formed at 60." In every instance where the groom was over 60, the bride was under 21 years of age; there are two instance on record in the not long ago where the contracting parties were over 70 years of age. The record shows that April and November are the popular months for marriage in Granviile among white people, but the colored people select the months of June, July and August, with a slight preference for July. There have been slightly over 2,000 marriages in Granville during the past decade, a traction over one-third being colored people. A study of the record for any considerable time back shows that there is an increase number of mar riages during leap years, and in every instance the increase is due to the white, and not to the black race. A Pretty Picture. We noticed a bevy of young ladies gathered about the plate-glass front of the Gr.mville Real Estate and Trust Company's building, examining with critical eye the series of art calendars that hang in the window. The seiies embrace a period surrounding the birth of the American flag, and after viewing them in mute admiration the young ladies moved off with the re mark that they were "very pretty." Two of the ladies in the bevy are very clever with brush and pestle and have produced quite a number of pictures which adorn the walls of their alma mater, but they have never felt the ne cessity of eommercial;zing their work; therefore they have not attained the fame and the joy3 which true art brings through a combination of love and necessity. One of the pictures in the Real Estate window, which these young ladies admired so much, was painted and designed by an artist, who in his younger days lived in a garret, down on the Bowery, in New York City, and cared for his mother as best he could from the scant earnings of his brush, but the good old mother lived to see her son produce this copyright picture in less than a peek's time, which netted him $1,200 fne two million copies of the picture which have been printed make it poss ible for business houses to use it; nevertheless the original copy is con sidered by critics to be a fine piece of art. Somehow or other, art has always been associated with 'mother, love and necessity." Likewise, everything that is beautiful in literature, whether it be a poem, a philosophy or a gem, it is the product work. Stedman To Have Opposition. Under Washington date of Decem ber 13th, Maj Charles M. Stedman, Representative of the Fifth Congress ional district, announces his candi dacy for re election. It would seem that the Major is determined to keep hs irons m the fire all the time, but it has been generally understood as coming irom the Major himself that he would be satisfied with two terms in Congress, and there was those among us who confidentially believed he would side-step at the expiration of second term As long as the M".jor has announced his candidacy, arid precipitated a campaign so early mter his election, it is well enough for tuc Pubjic Ledger to now ay what it fended to say a little later, to the hect that the many friends of Gen. Koyster are urging him to run for U-ngress ,n 1914 General Koyster is Piendid Congressional timber-strong I'vhl le mul be,ieves in doiD nen it comes to Democratic princi- r aijy ot'r kind of principles, r id Hs the Rock of Gibralta. Mm! 1CrLdgeris amon2 the large h f 2 5eneral Rwter'8 friends he Fifth district who would like to -nd him to Congress in 1914 FOR SALE. t,e raiiicler of the County Home O V1?3 -nrr'P'-riy is in two lots Win W?s 75 and other 678 acres I " Dmv f , l FeCeive bids for lhis Sdl ? I11 bids" Bid must be Ja2uao ). 19l5. Pened fifSt Mnday DM I?6 ar(1 of Cimmisioners. UU lf- J. B. POWELL, Clerk. OUR SLOGAN-"OXFQRD. TCocal Wavelets, t t Events of bitterest $att- You cannot prick a man's conscience if it is not big enough to make a hole in it. The sound of the auctioneer's voice is again heard in the Banner ware house. If there were no women man would never get here, and wouldn't care to stay very long. Mr. B. R. Hodinott, an excellent plumber of Charlotteville. Va , is now with Messrs. Osborn & Mason. The King's Daughters will meet this Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at the home of Mrs. C. G. Elliott. Mere man will be grateful if woman will tell him how she keeps the hobble skirt from bagging at the knees. Mr. J. G, Hall has the funniest lot of toys and Holliday goods on display that you have seen in several years. We deeply regret to learn that Mrs. Matt Nelson is critically ill at her home on High street and hope will soon be better. At this season of the year nearly everybody in the county knows what the Governor of South Carolina said to the Governor of North Carolina The Pensions for the old Veterans of Granville county are in the hands of the Clerk of the Court and they are requested to call and get them. Mr. F. L. Currin, of Route 6, killed a few days ago 2 pigs 12 months old that weighed 312 and 322, and several 9 months old that averaged 172 lbs. The banks of Oxford will close on Christmas day, and those having busi ness with these institutions will bear this in mind and attend to same be forehand. The friends of Mrs. Andrew Willi ford will be glad to learn that she is now rapidly improving, and it is thought she will be able to return from the hospital this week. Our streets are thronged daily now with shoppers from every direction for miles around. People know that they can find what they want in Oxford and at prices reasonable. Stop thoughtless giving. It is a waste of money, and no one thanks you. Far better an appropriate trifle than a costly present for which the re cipient has no use. A whiskey house advertisement says every little taste has a tingle all its own. As a tongue tickler, palate pleaser, larynx lubricator and stomach stimulator, it's all to the good. The Bazaar held by the ladies of the Episcopal Church Thursday and Friday proved a success and we extend con gratulations to the managers. The re ceipts amounted to about $240. This is the season when a last year's stove pipe hat, suitably decorated with ribbons and rosettes, can secure a new lease of life as a Christmas present for a literary friend in need of a waste basket. We are requested by Mr. James B. Powell, painstaking Register of Deeds to say that in future he will not mail county orders, owing to the fact that they have to be approved by Mr. T. G Stem, the new Deputy County Treasurer. When you pass down the streets you are reminded that Christmas is near at hand. Our merchants, who advertise in the Public Ledger, have a beautiful line of Christmas goods, and it you are looking Old Santa Claus be sure to come to Oxford. Governor Kitchin has issued his pro clamation for the Presidential electers for North Carolina to meet in Raleigh January 13 for the formality of casting the vote of the State for Woodrow Wil son and naming a delegate to convey the vote of the State to the national college. Father's Christmas mostly just Standing by to see the rest Bubble with the gladness borne By life's goodness in their breast Come, now, change things all around, Let's make father feel this year That it's his turn to be filled With the best of Christmas cheer ! Mr. Rastus I'ze muzzled de dog An now I'ze waitin.' Mr. Acker For what? Mr. Rastus--To see if dey's I gwinter go de res' o de way an' see to ! j Li r i u: rrt lie puuieciiuu tu us iiuiuuu utriu a. ii dey'll fix up seme way o muzzlin' er bin' feet o' er mule, de'll sho'ly stop er heap o' damage. The State Board of Agriculture has j j just gone on record as favoring the use ; of all able bodied convicts in the build- wholesome meat at all times. 1 will ing of good roads in the State that the carry all kinds of fresh and cured people may have quick and easy meth- meatsf fresh fish end oysters in sea ods of transportation and social inter- j son. Will be glad to have your pat course. This seems to he one of the ! ronage. Quick deliverly guaranteed, reforms that is universally demanded ! Phone 130-b. DICK TURNER, or almost so in the State. The Leg islature must give it to us. OXFQRD N O-i WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER L-nnstmas presents always look so much neater when they bear the Red Cross Seal. And every seal used represents and aids a most worthy cause. Capt. J. H. Daniel, of Povidence, claims the championship on bigpigs ?o tar, as he killed one Monday weigh ing 519 pounds, another 419. Brother Currin will have to try again. Mr. J. A. Poytress, manager of the Opera House, secured a good company for his play house this week, and there is fun in plenty there every night this week Now, in the days of hog and hominy, is the time to see the com medians, laugh and grow fat. At Stoval, December 24th, 1912. oysters and other refreshments will be sold for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church at Dickerson Hall. Door open from 1 to to 10 o'clock. Voting contest at night. Everybody cordially invited to attend. The Banner Warehouse, which was consumed by fire a month ago, has been rebuilt and the first sale under the new roof took place Monday, and Mr. W. Z. Mitchell, the propriotor, was glad to see so many of his friends at the old familiar and popular ware house. The Express Company is doing a rushing business just now in the jug and bottle trade, and it will continue through the hollidays. Prohibition it seems does not prohibit as the people continue to get ail the whiskey they want to drink while the town and the county loses the revenue. Don't use your tongue to let it give rein to all you think of somebody else. Bite your tongue when it is disposed to make you chatter in response to idle and useless thoughts Think over what you want to say before you use your tongue. Don't be the guy or the guyette who put the wag in a wagging tongue. We are very glad to sav that it will be no longer necessary for our people to go to Richmond and other points to find out what is the matter with them as Dr. Benj. K. Hays has just equipped himself for that purpose under one of the most eminent specialists in New York, and has added a laboratory to his office. A Fine Chance. Do you wish a free trip to Washing ton City on the occasion of Wilson's Inauguration? If you do, write at once for particulars. Address Inauguration Department, News and Observer, Raleigh, N. C. If you have a friend who would also like to take this trip and have a free ticket, send in his or her name right away. Miss WoSf Marries !V2r. Fox. The following Associated Press dis patch, of importance to Granville countv people, was dated New York, December 11 : "Miss Birdie Wolf was married to Mr. Robert R. Fox, of Brooklyn, in the presence of eighteen Foxes and thirty-one Wolfs. Among the other guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Bull, William Duck. Dr. Joseph Sauer, and his finance, Miss Loretta Sweet. The couple will live in Lyon, N. C." Campaign Debt Settled. Some of the friends of the Public Ledger accused us during the recent campaign of being subsidized. Now that the old campaign debts are being adjusted.we acknowledge the following note along with a small box of large, ripe, lucious persimmons, selected with great care by the deft fingers of Mrs. T. D. Clement, who resides on Route 1. We are glad to say that the campaign, like the persimmons, left no bitterness in our mouth, and both were relished. The note reads as follows: "Mr. J T. Britt, you worked for Simmons, you voted for Simmons, now eat 'simmons." Fine Deer in Granville. From time to time fine deer are seen in Granville county in large numbers, and hunters are capturing some fine specimen these days. The two which were killed at the foot of Bowlings mountain and shipped north a couple of weeks ago were pronounced by the northern hunters exceptionally fine specimens. Mr. J D. Greenway, of Oak Hill township, called on the Public Ledger Monday and told of an exciting hunt he and a party of his friends had last week out in his section of the county, killing a 200-pound buck, 150 pound buck and 140 pound doe each. Those who frequent the high ways of the county say that the fre quently see deer browsing on the hill sides in early hours of the morning. HAD YOU EVER THOUGHT IT? A box of Martha Washington candy for that Christmas present. We can supply your wants. Taylor Brothers, the Sanitary Grocers. ANNOUNCEMENT I wi?h to an nounce that I have returned to Oxford again to engage in the meat business and will furnish the citizens good The old reliable meat man. Market in front of Banner Warehouse. OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES; Boys' Corn Club. Member of the Boys' Corn Club met in the office of Superintendent J. F. Webb Saturday and received the fol lowing prizes : First Prize A $65 buggy, offered by the Oxford Buggy Company, was won by Hicks Overton. Second Prize Trip to National Corn Show to be held at Columbia. S. C, was won by Hugh Whitfield. Third Prize Same as second prize, won by Ewing Smith. Fourth Prize Garland Daniel, cash $500. Fifth Prize Frank Currin, cash $4. The highest yield was 48 bushels and 3 pecks. The average of the boys in the contest was 42 bushels. It must be remembered that the long drought of the past summer curtailed the corn crop at least one-half; other wise the boys would have stood well to the front among the Corn Clubs of the State. Dr. B. W. Spillman. Dr. B. W. Spillman, secretary of Baptist Sunday School Work in North Carolina, who was the guest of Oxford College Saturday and Sunday, made many friends while in Oxford. The Doctor is one of those good jovial men, being as broad as he is iong, and few can illustrate and press a point with as great force as can he. He is closely identified with the International Sun day Lesson, as writer, and his sketch of the life and works of the Apostle John, as delivered at the Baptist church last Sunday morning, revealed a rare knowledge of Holly writ. The Doctor's lecture at the evening hour, entitled "Imagination," as applied to the Sunday School lesson, wai very impressive. The Doctor's descriptive power, the easy flow of language and fund of information, as found in the Word of God. establishes him in the hearts of his hearers. The church was crowded at both services. Gsborn-Royster Carriage. At the meeting of the Tuesday Af ternoon club, in Raleigh, on Saturday afternoon last, at the home of Mrs. J. S. Wynne the engagement of one of its members, Miss Mabel Royster to Mr. James Osborn, of Oxford, was an nounced. The announcement came near the close of the meeting and followed the club program. When the guests had been seated for refreshments the 'hostess, Mrs, Wynne, read the follow ing telegram. "Mrs. J. S. Wynne : Have just suc ceeded in making a match between Miss Mabel Royster and Mr. James Osborn They will join hearts and hands after Christmas Signed, Dan Cupid.' After the announcement Miss Daisy. Denson gave a very beautitul toast to the bride-elect, expressing the hearty good wishes of the club members from whose midist Miss Royster will be no doubt greatly missed. Miss Royster has been a member of the faculty of Peace Institute for sev eral years and has made many friends in the city since making her home here. Mr. Osborn is a prominent citi zen of Oxford and is well known all over Granville county A Christmas Sale. The Christmas sale put on at Cohn &. Son is of the greatest importance to every one. This sale will last eight days only. Their stock is very heavy, and this means that shoppers have an excellent opportunity from which to select. This is not a remnant sale by any means, as there are no broken lots in stock, and every article is re duced. This enterprising firm will clear out their up-to-date winter stock in the next few days, and the bargains that await you are numerous. It would seem that they have cast their profits to the wind and shut their eyes to their costs and made prices that compel quick action. Read the ad vertisement of this popular mercantile establishment on the fourth page of this paper. FOR SALE OR RENT. In the village of Rock Branch, Har net county, one thousand acres of fine tobacco land, some of which is now in high state of cultivation, with several good buildings. Wilt sell on terms or rent, or cut farms up to suit large or small . larmers. Good school, good water and healthy surroundings. Ad dress, Sanford-Rock Branch Develop ment Co , ,W. J. Olive, Mgr., Sanford, or Rock Branch, N. C. STRAY DOG A stray dog took up with our pack on Nov. 27th. Write or call on King & Oakley, Cedar Grove, N. C. TO THE LADIES OF OXFORD. Piease call on Misses Roberts, 19 Front street, for dainty handmade articles suitable for Xmas presents. AT CREEDMOOR DECEMBER 20ih. Dr. N Rosenstein, the eye specialist of Durham, will be in Creedmoor. stopping at the Central Hotel, for the purpose of examining eyes and fitting! glasses. If yon' are in need of any I work for your eyes don't fail to see Dr. Rosenstein Friday, Dec. 20th. LAND POSTED. I hereby warn all persons not to hunt with dogs or gun or otherwise trespass upon my land, under the penalty of the law. D. T. Cheatham. 18, 1912. "Personal tftotes. I r (Tomtit attb (Bolng of friends att& Strangers. Mr. I. T. Allgood, of Route 3, was in town Monday. Mr. Matt Currin, of Henderson, was in Oxford Sunday. Mr. Sim Green, of Stem section, was in town Saturday. Mr. W. W. Grissom, of Route 3, was in town Saturday. Mr. J. F. Usry, of Clay section, was in Oxford Saturday. Mr. Sidney Minor, of Durham, was a home visitor Sunday. Mr. Henry Dixon, of Knap of Reeds, was in Oxford Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Hart, of Route 4, were in town Saturday. Mr. J. N. Tilley, of Knap of Reeds, was on our streets Monday. Mr. J. D. Kinton and son, of Route 4, were town visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Royster, of Bul lock, were our streets Monday. Mr. Crawford Cooper, of the road, spent the week end in Oxford. Mrs. Hight and two daughter, of Route 2, were in town Saturday. Mr. Sam Howard, of Grassy Creek section, was in Oxford Saturday. Mr. Frank Pinnix has returned from a business trip to Eastern Carolina. Mrs. Geo Carr, of Durham, is visit ing Mrs. Sam Packer on Front street. Dr, and Mrs. W. L. Taylor, of Stovall, were on our streets Monday afternoon Messrs. E J. Jenkins and Wade H. Jenkins, of Wilton, were in town Mon day. The pleasant Miss Allene Cooper, of Fayetteville, is visiting relatives in Oxford. Messrs. B. I. Breedlove and E. A. Hunt, of Salem section, were in town Saturday. Messrs. E. C. Parrott and E. R. Boyd, of Dabney section, were Oxford visi tors Monday. The pleasant ham's excellent ford Tuesday. Dr. Rosenstein, Dur opitician, was in Ox- Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Cheatham, of Route 3, were among the shoppers in town Saturday. Miss Williams and Mrs. Anna Roys fer, of Oak Hill, were among the Oxford visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery bade their Oxford friends good bye Saturday and left for Arizona to spend the winter. Mr. T. T. Hicks and family, of Hen derson, visited Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Hicks on College street Sunday afternoon. Mr. "Gus" Rawlins, of the Railway Mail Service, spent several days the past week with his mother in Oxford. Mr. C. G. Mangum and family, of Route 6, have finished moving to the Aiken place near Salem church, re cently purchased by Mr. Mangum. We were greatly pleased to receive a call Monday afternoon from two of our old veteran friends, W. H. Daniel, of Creedmoor, and W. L Robards, of Green's. Mr. R. S. Usry returned a few days ago from a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Gordon, near Jacksonville, Fla. He enjoyed bis visit very much, and was much pleased with Florida. Resolutions of Respect. Whereas, In the Providence of Al- ! mighty God, our brother and co-labor er, John Wesley Hunt, has been re moved from the duties of earth to the fruition of heaven. Resolved, 1. That we as individuals and as a class most earnestly deplore the early and unexpected death of one just entering upon the career of a use ful life, and so full of promise to the Church and the world, yet we bow in bumble submission to His will who doth all things well, knowing that our loss is his eternal gain. 2. That while this dispensation of Providence is inscrutible to us. yet we acknowledge His infinite wisdom and love, and believe that this dark mys tery will find a revelation and this difficult problem and easy solution in the celestial light of the great hereaf ter. 3 That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, with the expression of our sincere sympathy and condolence, and that j they be recorded in the minutes of our Baraca Class D. A. NEESE, F. F LYON, MARVIN MINOR, Committee. DR N. ROSENSTEIN. of Durham, will be in Creedmoor Friday, Decem ber 20ih, for the purpose of examining eyes and fitting glasses. FIVE MORE SHOPPING DAYS The Stores Are Pretty and the Merchants Are Very Busy. Only five more shopping days un til Christmas. The signs of the ap proaching holiday season can be seen on every hand and the Christmas feel ing is in the air Holiday goods are on display in the stores.show windows are attractively dressed with suggestions of the Christmas season and buyers of Christmas goods are thronging the marts of trade. There are many at tractive displays and large and varied stocks to select from A glance at the advertisements in the Public Ledger is sufficient proof of the display of the most dependable goods at prices within the reach cf all. The Public Ledger has not urged its readers to buy early and avoid the rush, but the advice is timely. It is better for the buyer and the seller. Therefore, those who haven't made Xmas purchases should do so at once rather than wait until the last mo ment. If it is put off until a dav or two before Christmas it is more diffi cult to get waited cn and harder to make selections than when the rush is not so great. But whatever you do about buying early or late, the Public Ledger is here to urge that you buy at home. The home merchants are entitled to your trade Nine times out of ten yes, 99 times out of a hunded you can pit as good goods for as little money, or for less, in Oxford The merchants are here and the goods are here If you don't patronize them, don't ask them to faternise you. Real Estate Tranfers. Messrs. B. E. Parham and W. A. Parham. who haye been running the Farmers Warehouse this season under the firm name ot Parham & Parham, have purchased the controlling inter est in this fine piece of property, and we are glad to say that these gentle men will continue to operate the warehouse. The building was con structed way back in the days of the Farmers Alliance, and is one of the finest properties in town. The pro prietors contemplate sligh improve ments during the coming summer. The price of the property is not made public. WANTED To purchase a track of land suitable for a Home for the Aged and Infirm, not over four miles from Oxford, N. C Must have sufficient wood to run the place. All com munications to be addressed to J. P. Stedman, Chairman Board County Commissioners. Reserve the right to reject any and all lands offered. All bids sealed. To be opened first Mon day in January. The Board of Commissioners, D14-tf) By J. B. POWELL, Clerk. NICE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. L. C. Wilkerson, the Jeweler at Sto vall. has an exceptionally fine stock of jewelry on hand watches, clocks, fountain pens, rings, fobs, chains, belt pins, lockets, pendants, cuff links, mesh bags, hat pins, bracelets, silver ware.flash lights, toilet articles, in fact everything in a first-class jewelrv store. Diamond rings from 1-16 to 1 karat. Call early and see the fine selection before the stock is picked i over. L. C Wilkerson. Stovall. N. C. BE SURE AND CALL 138 B, H. M. Turner's up-to-date market, when in need of high grade beef, pork, sausage, etc.. as all orders will be promptly filled. Remember, and don't forget H. M. Turner when in need of any kind of fresh meat. 2t. NOTICE. North Carolina, Granville County. , . Tn Superior Court. Before the Clerk. Myrtle Allen Hailey and others vs LeJia Alien Ray and others. To Lelia Allen Ray one of the Defendants above named. Take Notice: 'I hat a special proceeding entitled as above has been instituted in the superior court of Granviile county for the purpose of having sold for pardon certain lands in which you have an interest; and the said Defendant will further take notice that she is required to appear at the office of the clerk of the superior court of Granville county on the 10th day of January 1913, and answer or demur to the peti tion in said cause or the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the petition. Th is 13th day of December 1912. Dec.18.4t. J. G. SHOTWELL. C. S. C Administrators Notice. The undersigned, having been duly appointed by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Granville countv Administrators with the will annexed of Rebecca S. Montague, deceased, late of the said county of Granville, hereby notify all persons hold ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present the same to me for payment on or before the 16th day of Dec, 1913. for this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This Dec. 16th, 1912 R. T. P1TTARD, J. C. PiTTARD. Admn's. C. T. A. of Rebecca S, Montagae, dece ased H. S. Royster. Atty, Dec. IS 4t. TRUSTEES SALE OF LAUD. By virture of the authority conferred upon me by a certain Deed in Trust executed to me by Jarns F. Aiken and A. B. Aiken his wife on the 27th day of Sepr. 1899, which wi;l be found duly registered m ihe office of the Register of Deeds of Granviile County, in Book 46 at page 463, default having bem made in the payment of the iobt secured thereb, at the request of the owner of the said Iond. I wl'l sell for cash by Public auction at the court-house door in xford on TUESDAY. JANUARY 14th. 1913. at 12M, the valuable tract of ian i in tv. o oivisions described and conveyed in said Deeii-in-Trui.t, io wit. The first tract adjoins George W. Coley, K. t'oley and is situated on Munns road and contains 62 3-4 acres more or less. The second tracJ ad joins the lands formerly owned by W. W. 0z:tt, other JanJsof J. F.Aiken, Mr. lieck andothts and is aiso situate on Munn's road and contains 83 acres 2 coda and 17 perch s. These arc valuable I inis. R jf-Trie-is hTe'y rnTle to sa'd fVecI in Trust for further description. This the 13th day of December, l'J12. A. A. HI.KS, Trustee