W2: David Joy Wright (1851-1908)

1891-1908

The family moved at some point between 1887 and 1891 as the 1891 city directory has them living at 67 West St. and David's store at 56 Main St.

David was involved with the Edwards Church at the corner of Main and State Streets.  in 1893 he was listed as the church librarian and sat of the Committee of the Parish.  Interestingly, so was an individual named Edward B. Nims.  This is likely who they named their first child after.  Therefore they must have known him since before 1884.

We know based on his obituary that he was also active in the community, including acting as the treasurer of the Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society.  I've seen some books that list the makeup of some of the composts he tested.  I'll try and post these at some point.

The family is still living at 67 West Street in the 1900 United States Census.  the have a live in servant, Nallia Conway, age 20 from Ireland.  The census states that David can read, write and speak English.  He owns the house, but has a mortgage.  This was likely take to fund his business. In 1902, he moved the store to 62 Main St.  in the city directory, it is listed as a seed store.

David passed away on March 2nd, 1908 in his home.  The death certificate list Heart Disease secondary to repeated attacks of rheumatism.   It also states that he had been suffering from acute rheumatism for the previous month.  He was listed as being a merchant and auctioneer. He was buried in the Bridge Street Cemetery on March 4th, 1908.

David J. Wright Dead

Widely Known as Trader of Horses and Carriages

NORTHAMPTON, March 2-David J. Wright, age 57 years, died suddenly at his home on West st this morning of heart disease.  Mr. Wright was born in this city Feb 9, 1851, the son of Asa and Harriet Clark Wright. his father was for many years head farmer at the Northampton state hospital.

David Wright started as a clerk in the store here, of which he afterward became the proprietor.  he was widely known as an auctioneer and trader in horses and carriages, and was for many years treasurer of the Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden agriculture society.

He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Jane C. Reed of Northampton two sons, Edward, who graduated from Amherst college last year and David S., who is now in Amherst, and a brother, Charles B. Wight of Haverhill.

OBITUARY

DAVID J. WRIGHT

David J. Wright, one of the best known men in the Connecticut valley, died without warning this morning at his home on West street. He had been in his usual health and when he arose this morning he did not complain of any ill health.  About 9 o'clock he came into the house from the barn where he had milked the cow, and said that he felt a sharp pain in his chest.  His family was alarmed and sent for Dr. Collins, who came and administered treatment.  But at that time Mr. Wright's condition did not seem alarming.  Shortly after 11 o'clock he grew suddenly worse, an in the absence of Dr. Collins Dr. MacCormack was hastily summonsed.  But before the doctor arrived Mr. Wright was dead.  It is thought by the physician that apoplexy was the cause of death.

From end to end of the Connecticut valley Mr. Wright has been known for years.  He was a son of the late Asa Wright, who was for many years farmer at the state hospital for the insane in the city.  "Dave" Wright, as he was affectionately called for years engaged in the grocery business, hav-Spaulding, and Stockwell & Spaulding, and then bought out Stockwell's interest, the name being Spaulding, Wright & Sanders.  This business he carried on alone at the old stand, corner of Main and Pleasant streets, up to about 10 years ago, since when he has sold carriages from his residence on West street.

He has acted as auctioneer for many years and has sold more farm property at auction then any other man in the valley.  He was interested in agriculture, was treasure of the Agricultural society for a great many year, and attended more fairs up and down the region than any other man.  He was a universal favorite and had a cheerful word for everybody.

He leaves a widow and two sons, Edward and David, who are attending Amherst college, and a brother Charles of Haverhill.

REMINISCENCES OF D.J.WRIGHT

The sudden death of David J. Wright Monday has caused universal regret, not only in this city, but wherever he was known, especially in farming communities for he was known for he was known not only in all parts of Hampshire county, but in many other parts of Western Massachusetts.  Mr. Wright was known to more people in Hampshire county than any other man that ever lived in Northampton.  

Mr. Wright was 57 years old on the 9th of February.  In Northampton - his native place - he spent practically all of his life.  Many expressions of regret have been heard from those who have come to the city since the death of Mr. Wright.  Said one farmer, "Mr. Wright was a good friend of all the farmers, when a good friend of all the farmers, when he was in business.  He helped many a one in credit he gave at times when there was a pinch for money to pay for things needed to carry on their farms; In fact, he helped many to his disadvantage."

Mr. Wright was of very genial temperament, kind-hearted and a natural born trader. He was what many would call a genius in his line.  He was certainly a unique character, odd and original in many ways, but whatever he did, was in a kindly and cheerful manner toward everyone with whom he came in contact. It is undoubtedly true the he sold more farm goods at auctions in the county then any man who ever lived. It may also be said that he officiated at more auctions of household goods than any other man, and who does not remember that sunny and convincing way he had in convincing people that they were getting a great bargain when he "knocked" an article off to them.  It is said by his closest friends that he never used a profane word in all his life.  An expression which he most commonly used was "Conscience's sake alive!" His honesty was never questioned by one, but he was one of those men who carried his accounts in his head which at times, caused him some perplexity. He was an untiring worker, and if he was on the track of trade with some one in the country, either for a ghourse, wagon, farming tools, household goods, or anything, he would often start in the nighttime and perhaps be out all night riding, and wether he got the best end or the poorest end of a bargain, he was the same cheerful and happy man.  It is said that many a time he had let men have money as a loan when they were owing him, and he had but little expectation they would pay the old bill.  Again, it is said, that frequently he would give more than he knew a thing was worth just to help a man out.  Many chapters could be written about him that would show the best side of human nature and be a tribute to the life of the man who was a friend to everybody and had no enemies.  He was a member of the three county agricultural society and was treasurer of the society a long time.

Mr. Wright was a member of the Edwards church and the funeral will be held in the chapel of the church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and Rev. Willis H. Butler is expect to Officiate. 

Another article

David Joy Wright was a native of this city for he was born in Northampton 57 years ago, Feb. 9, 1851.  He ____ passed practically all of his life here and was one of the most widely known of Northampton citizens.  He was the son of Asa Wright, for many years farmer at the State hospital, and Mrs. Harriet Clark Wright, another member of an old family. Mr. Wright was educated in the public schools, grew up amid the healthy influence of country surroundings and then went to work in a store.  His first employment was in the store of Spaulding and Stockwell at the corner of Main and Pleasant streets and there he remained for a number of years.  Later he became proprietor of the store and for a long time the store of D.J. Wright was the meeting place for all the country people for miles around. In the end financial reverses came and for a number of years before his death Mr. Wright had been engaged in a general trading business, swapping horses and other animals, trading and selling carriages and farm vehicles and transacting other matters of business in his own way and according to the fashion of the old fashion trader of many years ago.  He was an auctioneer and to the delight of his own heart and the intense pleasure and satisfaction of hundreds of others officiated at auctions all over the western part of the state. He had friends and business acquaintances from the edge of Worcester county to the New York state line and was held in particular kind of regard by all who were privileged to know him.

Mr. Wright leaves his wife and two sons.  Mrs. Wright before her marriage Miss Jane C. Reed of the city.  The sons are Edward N. Wright of the city, a graduate of Amherst College in the class of 1907, and David S. Wright who is now in Amherst College.  There is one brother, Charles B. Wright of Haverhill, Mass.  Mr. Wright was a member of the Edwards church but aside from that had no affiliations with any organization.

WE WILL MISS "DAVE" WRIGHT

David Wright, who died suddenly at Northampton yesterday, will be missed in this town in the intimately personal way that comes when close friends are separated.  He was the embodiment of the old days of trading, of service between town and town, and between farm and farm, when nobody thought of using the mails and when nothing approaching the telephone had been dreamed of.

"I guess I'll go up to see Dave Wright" was heard on all sides, and it meant much more than the securing of a wagon or a farm tool, -it meant a delightfully "homey" chat with a man who knew the whole country side as he knew his own household, and who had a most kindly personal interest in them all. There is nobody who takes his place. The cold-blooded mail, telephone and catalogue will come in where he stood, and where he gave a warm handshake and merry greeting, with a jest that was like one of Dave Harum's best, modern machine-like dealing will make another advance.  But you can never displace a fine personality, and "Dave" Wright was as much himself and nobody else, and as wholesome and generous-hearted as the good, clean soil of the fertile valley farms.  The men are never cut to a pattern who come up close to Nature, and he was that kind.  He will be missed as one whose place will not be filled.

Inventory of Estate

3/25/08

Mr. E. E. Wood, Sr.,

     Northampton, Mass.

My Dear Sir:-

My limited investigation of the affairs of Mr. David J. Wright, deceased, indicates the following:-

The estate shows Resources as follows:-

Homestead.---------------------------------------------------$

Meadow Land - two pieces costing approximately $400.00 and $450.00

respectively - estimated value not less than----------------------------500.00

24-Shares capital stock Northampton Lighting Co., par values $25.00

per share, estimated value----------------------------------------840.00

Aetna Life Insurance policy, collateral with J.L. Draper.-------------------2,000.00 2500.

Connecticut Mutual.  Ditto.---------------------------------------2,000.00

New York Life. Ditto. Unable to ascertain the face of this policy.

Probably----------------------------------------------------500.00 1000.

Live stock - consisting of eight (8) Horses, two (2) Cows, two (2) 

Hogs, lot of Hens, - estimated value not less than----------------------800.00

Carriages, Sleighs, Harness etc., estimated value not less than-------------500.00

Small strip land in Hadley near Connecticut River Bridge----------------

Accounts Receivable-------------------------------------------

Notes Receivable---------------------------------------------

This is where the page was missing.

Note Payable to Thomas Graves.----------------------------------$1,000.00

Total------------------------------------------------------

Contingent Liabilities on

Note S.W. Reed and L.S. Sanderson at First National Bank, 

Northampton, due December 30th, 1907.----------------------------90.00

Note D.S. Bridgeman, due April 2nd, 1908----------------------------30.00

Note Cornelius Murphy, due Feb. 16th, 1908--------------------------111.75

Note Fred T. Bardwell, due Feb. 25th, '08.---------------------------85.00

Note John C. Field, due May 8th, 1908------------------------------57.50

Note of H. C. & W.E. Kellogg, due July 9th, 1908. Other 

endorsers being F.L. Stone, J.H. Duffy and G.E. Smith.-------------------100.00

Reviewing this matter briefly, permit me to say that it is the opinion of Mrs. Wright that it may be well to offer to sell to a lady who occupies the house just south of the Homestead a strip of land the width of the one she is occupying or thereabouts and running through to Belmont Avenue. Some time ago, she approached Mr. Wright, asking a refusal on the property in case it was placed upon the market. If this is done promptly, it may seem to her mind a further inducement to purchase that, in case she buys it, the large barn will be removed from the premises, thus enhancing the value of her property.

I know nothing about the value of meadow land except from what I learn from Ned. He knows about what was paid for it.

The value of the gas stock was found on a figure made by E.H. Banister on the 23rd, when he advised me that he would give $1.40 for the stock. It seems quite mysterious that Mr. Wright has not realized on his gas stock and as the certificate on this stock has not been found, it leads me to feel that we shall find that it is in other hands, pledged for debt. It will probably develop later whether this is true or not.

I understand that the Aetna Life Insurance policy and the Connecticut Mutual are in Mr. Draper's strong box at the Northampton National Bank; that Mr. Draper has been written for a Power of Attorney so the so that proof of death may be completed; that Mr. Pierce, representing the Aetha, and Mr. Walker, representing the Connecticut Mutual, have been notified.

I do not know where the New York Life policy is but understand that it is also pledged as collateral with Mr. Draper.  Mr. Mandell, at my request on Saturday last, wrote to the Boston office, notifying them of the death of Mr. Wright and asking for blanks for proof of death. He agreed to follow this matter up. We think that the amount of the policy $500.00, as the amount of the premium paid has been about $14.00.

The book accounts are, perhaps, the most uncertain assets in the estate. Books do not seem to have been accurately kept. It is probable that a great majority of them that still show a balance have been paid. Ned had drawn off a part of them the day I left that showed several thousand dollars. I presume, however, that before we get through, we will be able to collect a few hundred dollars from the book accounts.

The figures on the Mortgage of the Homestead, Interest and Taxes due, I got from Mr. Drury, Treasurer of the Savings Bank.  Mrs. Wright is quite confident that Mr. Wright has made small payments from time to time to Mr. Draper on his noted to Mr. Draper but, as we are unable to find any proofs, we will be obliged, I presume, to take Mr. Draper's "say-so" in this matter.

I am informed by Mr. Kneeland that he thinks that there is a small contingent liability on the notes of Bridgeman, Murphy and others that have been discounted at the First National.  The note of $90.00, on which Mr. Reed appears as maker, represents a sum that Mrs. Reed owned Mr. Wright and which Mr. Wright borrowed. I suppose the note has been kept alive in hopes that Mr. Wright would ultimately pay it back. This, of course, should be arranged by the ladies interested.  

I filled out a petition yesterday, asking the Probate Court to appoint Mrs. Wright administratrix.  This position was, as I understand it, complete with the exception of the oath, which Mr. Abbott agreed to administer last evening. The bond, I saw Judge Bassett about yesterday. He said that if Ned would sign the bond with Mr. Charles B. Wright, Mr. Wright's brother, in the amount of $10,000.00 it would be satisfactory to him. This bond has been made out and signed by all the parties but Mr. Charles Wright and has been forwarded to him for his signature. If you will kindly father this matter a little and see that it goes through all right, I shall be greatly obliged.

It is probable that, at the hearing, a temporary guardian will have to be appointed for the younger son, so as to conform to the legal technicalities in the case.  David, the younger son, will be of age about the middle of next month.

One thing that I did not go so far into as perhaps I ought, was the question of insurance on the real estate and chattels. The Savings Ban holds two policies of $2,000.00 each covering the house and barn.  It struck me that this was ample. I am apprehensive that Mr. Wright has allowed the insurance on the personal property to run out. If so, it may be prudent to place a policy of from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 covering the live stock, vehicles, furniture etc. I will leave this to your and Mrs. Wright's good judgment.  

My suggestion in this matter is that all reasonable expedition be used in settling this estate; that one of the first steps that should be taken is to dispose of the live stock and vehicles, winding up this part of the business with an auction; but, before going far into this matter, Mademoiselle, the French lady, be approached in regard to the purchase of the strip south and in the rear; that the large barn at least should be gotten rid of as best it can; that, as soon as the barn is disposed of, the other lot on the corner in the rear should be offered for sale.

I hope that enough may be realized from the chattels and other property to pay the depts and leave a balance to apply on the mortgage on the Homestead and that, by disposing of the land in the rear, enough may be realized in addition to entirely clear the Mortgage from the Homestead, leaving the house and full frontage clear for Mrs. Wright and the boys. If this can be done, I shall be very grateful.

I presume that Mrs. Wright and the boys will feel very sorry to dispose of some of the live stock, as some of the horses have been made pets of; but I have no doubt that their good judgement will dictate to them that this is the wise course to pursue. I have asked them to follow your judgment in regard to all matters connected with the settling of the estate and relay explicitly on your judgment.

In closing this long and rambling epistle, I wish to thank you most heartily and sincerely for the benevolent interest you have taken in this matter and to say that I appreciate it most highly.

If you have occasion to address me, please send your letters in care of Federal Company, Halsted & Fulton Strs., Chicago, Ill.

Yours sincerely, 

P.S.

I herewith enclose a list of Wright's indebtedness at the First National, given me by them, and the statement handed me by Mr. Mandell.  I neglected to say that Mr. Mandell has a bill of sale on certain vehicles, amounting to $410.00.  I think this is merely a memorandum given him by Mr. Wright as a precautionary measure and amounts to nothing in fact.

My Analysis

• The letter seems to have been written to Mr. E.E. Woods, Sr.  Not really sure what his relationship was to the family, but he may have been their solicitor.  

• Unfortunately, the version of the document I have does not list the value of the house.  Given the comments, it looks like David may have had some heavy outstanding debts including a mortgage on the Homestead.  The writer of the letter is recommending that the family sell of some of the land, the animals and the carriages to help pay the debt off.  

• Some of the insurance policies where transferred to his partner, J.L. Draper.  It also appear the David owned him money, but there was a disagreement as the whether any of it had been paid back.  

• The Ned referenced throughout the document is probably David's son Edward Wright.  They also discuss my grandfather David Sanders Wright not being of age, so needing to have someone appointed as his guardian for a month, until David S. turns 18.  

• The S.W. Reed referenced in one of the notes is David's Mother-in-Law, and the L.S. Sanderson is her sister.  

• On a final note, the comment that the family had made pets out of some of the horses is definitely a Wright trait!

Branch

• Generation 2 (Great Grandparents): David Joy Wright and Jane Caroline Reed

  • Generation 1 (Grandparents): David Sanders Wright and Florence Edna Smith

    • Generation 0: Robert Ervin Putnam and (Florence) Caroline Wright

Sources

• U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989, Northampton, MA-1883, 1884, 1885, 1891, 1893, 1898, 1901, 1902, 1903 

• Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

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• Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915, Record for David J Wright

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• Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=proquestnews&h=152731 9&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt

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• 1860 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1860; Census Place: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Page: 886; Image: 892.

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Good Housekeeping May 14, 1887 to October 29, 1887

• Louis F. Plimpton, Merchant, Florence, Mass.

• F. A. & W. E. Barnes, Druggists, Florence, Mass.

• J. W. Bird, Newsdealer, Florence, Mass.

• E. L. Abercrombie, Harness Maker, Florence, Mass.

• J.E. Riley, Dry Goods, Florence, Mass.

• W. M. Smith, Jeweler, Florence, Mass.

• Shumway, Riley & Boynton, Tinners and Plumbers, Florence, Mass.

• R. M. Branch, Merchant, Florence, Mass.

• F. Schadee, Photographer, Florence, Mass.

• W.L. Wilcox, American Express Agent, Florence, Mass.

• Geo. F. Smith, Insurance Agent, Florence, Mass.

• A. Bryant, Blacksmith, Florence, Mass.

• Rev. J. F. Allen, M. E. Church, Florence, Mass.

• Rev. E. G. Cobb, Congregational Church, Florence, Mass.

• Mrs. A. L. Litchfield, Florence, Mass.

• Mrs. D. H. Eggleston, Dressmaker. Florence, Mass.

• J. M. Allen, Agent N. H. & N. R. R.. Depot, Florence, Mass.

• J. W. Moore, Butcher,  Florence, Mass.

• V. C. Goodwin,  Builder,  Florence, Mass.

• E. B. Goodwin, Coal and Wood, Florence, Mass.

• H. W. Sanford, Mechanic, Florence, Mass.

• J. H . Riley, Tinsmith, Florence, Mass.

• Mrs. C . C. Westover,  Florence, Mass.

• Edward L. Kirkby, Clerk, Florence, Mass.

• Mrs. Geo. A . Burr, Florence, Mass.

• Oscar N. Kyle, Manufacturer, Florence, Mass.

• Charles E. Gould, Florence, Mass.

• R. D. Brown . Dentist, Florence, Mass.

• C. S. Cutler, Physician, Florence, Mass.

• A. T. Rilly Retired, Florence, Mass.

• A. P. Bridgman, Janitor,  Florence, Mass.

• Mrs. Fred E. Stall,  Florence, Mass.

• Nelson A. Davis, Druggist, Florence, Mass.

• Mrs. J. L. Otis, Florence, Mass.

• P. J. Flagg, M. D., Northampton , Mass.

• E. :E:. Wood, J r., Hardware, Northampton , Mass.

• C . N. Fitts, Dry Goods,  Northampton , Mass.

• E. H . Wade, Printer,  Northampton , Mass.

• Chas. L. Warner, Ed. l lamp. Co. Journal, Northampton , Mass.

• F. D. Barnes, Grocer,  Northampton , Mass.

• H. S. Gere, Editor Gazette,  Northampton , Mass.

• I. A. Sullivan, Pres. North. Cream'y Ass'n,   Northampton , Mass.

• C . L. Thayer, Northampton , Mass.

• Collins H. Gere, Printer, Northampton , Mass.

• C. H. Pierce, Insurance, Northampton , Mass.

• L W. Whittlesey, Cashier N. N . Bank, Northampton , Mass.

• Lewis \Varner, Pres. Hamp. Co. N . Bank, Northampton , Mass.

• J. M. Fay, M. D. Northampton , Mass.

• D. Robinson, Merchant, Northampton , Mass.

• Geo. H. Walker, Druggist, Northampton , Mass.

• H. J . Walker, Druggist, Northampton , Mass.

• A. G. Hill, Mayor, Florence, Mass.

• H . K. Parson s, Alderman. Florence, Mass.

• Myron C. Howard, Councilman, Florence, Mass.

• William Fulton Councilman, Florence, Mass.

• E. A. Brooks, Boots and Shoes, Northampton, Mass.

• S. S. Warner, Agent B. F. Co., Northampton, Mass.

• C. D. Clapp, Florence, Mass.

• L. J. Dudley, Northampton, Mass.

• E. C. Stone, Ed. Northampton Herald, Northampton, Mass.

• Mrs. M . F. Conroy, Northampton, Mass.

• W. H. Riley. Reporter S. Republican, Florence, Mass.

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• Mrs. E. P. Avery, Northampton, Mass.

• Mrs. J. Hannah, Northampton, Mass.

• Joseph S. Wells, Grocer, Northampton, Mass.

• John S. Springer, Hardware, Northampton, Mass.

• R. S. Garneld, Carpenter, Northampton, Mass.

• W. M. Trow , M. D., Northampton, Mass.

• D. F. Cutting, Steam Fitter, Northampton, Mass.

• E. Bridgman, Northampton, Mass.

• A. L. Kingsbury, Box Manufacturer, Northampton, Mass.

• A. E. Steele, Northampton, Mass.

• L. Berkley Rood, M. D. , Florence, Mass.

• James F. Brainerd, Clerk, Florence, Mass.

• R. H . Pease, Merchant, Florence, Mass.

• J . P. Maine , Meat Dealer. Florence, Mass.

• Jesse F. Angell , Postmaster, Florence, Mass.

• C. L. Knowlton Physician, Northampton, Mass.

• James Dunlap, Physician,  Northampton, Mass.

• Geo. W. Paine, Meat Dealer, Florence, Mass.

• D . J . Wright, Agricultural Tools, Northampton , Mass.

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Massachusetts Sate Agricultural Experiment Station at Amherst, Mass.  July, 1883

• Pg. 7

110. Fish and Potash [s], of George W. Miles' Co., Milford, Ct. Collected of D.J. Wright, Northampton, Mass., by State Inspector.

Guaranteed composition; soluble and reverted phosphoric acid (available), 5 to 8 per cent.; potassium oxide, 4 to 6 per cent.; ammonia, 4 to 6 per cent. (equivalent to 3.3 to 5 per cent. nitrogen).  

Pounds per Hundred

Moisture at 100 degrees C. 15.60

Total phosphoric acid, 7.51

Soluble phosphoric acid, 4.88

Reverted phosphoric acid, .07

Insoluble, phosphoric acid, 2.56

Potassium Oxide 4.52

Nitrogen, 2.70

Valuation per 2000 lbs., $30.18

• Pg. 11

112. IXL Ammoniated Bone Superphosphate, of Geo. W. Miles' Co., Milford, Ct. Collected of D. J. Wright, Northampton, Mass., by State Inspector.

    Guaranteed composition; soluble and reverted phosphoric acid (available), 8 to 12 per cent.; potassium oxide, 1 to 3 per cent.; ammonia, 2.5 to 4 per cent. (equivalent to nitrogen 1.65 to 3.30 per cent. 

Pounds per Hundred

Moisture at 100 degrees C. 19.04

Total phosphoric acid, 11.95

Soluble phosphoric acid, 6.94

Reverted phosphoric acid, 1.49

Insoluble, phosphoric acid, 3.52

Potassium Oxide 1.83

Nitrogen, 2.25

Valuation per 2000 lbs., $33.78