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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Pleasant Hill Academy.
BY PUPIL.


DIR. Waters of this place visited
his son at Decatur last week,
Several young people from here
attended presbytery at Mt. Moriab.
Joseph Hanna. we'll known citi.
zen, died Monday, the 25th. and
was buried at this place. We
can truly say that he was a kind
hearted man, a good neigAbor and
loved by all who knew him.
Arch Waters, might operator az
Athens, is visiting relatives here.
EfGe Waters was absent from
school last week visiting her pa
rents in Decatur.
VIM. Mcconnell visited his ma
rents at Sugar, Ala, Friday.
Miss Alice Pharias of Miner Hi,
and six pupils from Sugar creek
have entered school "a b,,.,ders
since our last writing.
Hon. z. W. Ewing Of voor ci,v
addressed this school the 2Sth On
education. A Number Of visitors
we're present and all were we'll
pleased With his lecture.
we learn that Prof. Whitaker.
sup't OF your public schools, will
lecture soon to this school.
The debating pupils of this
school sent challenge Friday even !.
ing to the debating pupils of Bethel
school for joint discussion which.
II accepted, will be very interesting
to pupils and to the public.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Mr.. Albert Pittard, son of our
candidate, who has for some time
been at West Point was visiting the
old folks at home recently.
Esq. Todd of the 18th was in
this community last week. Rev.
W. Cosby was also a guest of this
vicinity during the meeting. Dick
Cosby Of Athens was here recently.
The members of the masonic or
der met at the hail last Saturday to
transact some important business.
Will. G. Shores went down to see
the home folks last Friday.
The bellies and beaux, assembled
at the residence of Mr.. Mcknight
last Sunday in the afternoon and
whiled away a few hours very
pleasantly in the exercise of their
vocal organs, to thegreat delight of
the numerous spectators.
Mrs. Harwyod who has been in
disposed has about recovered. Our
school is now in fine working or
der, and we are selecting and or
ganizing for the examination. We
are on double duty and will be till
we close. John Vaughn went home
last week very sick.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Diaua.
BY SALLY RET.

The wheat crop of this locality
looks quite promising. The farmers
are planting and blowing corn but
the ground is in very bad condi-
tion on account of the heavy rain,
The fruit crop looks promising
and the farmers are in good spirits.
The farmers wheel met last Sat-
urday week under the old beech.
j. W. Burgess has been very
sick but Is better.
Mrs. w. T. Berry is improving.
Mrs. Quail of Alabama is visiting
DR.. j. A. Lee.
j.. M. Clark is such strong DEM
ocrat that he spends Sunday eve
ming talking on politics, but he
never forgets his prayer, "Lord de.
liver me from the old man."
Rev. H. C. Moore has been ON
the puny list but is better.
Miss Emma Metcalf of Summer
town is visiting DR.. j. z. Farrar>
Prot. X. L. kam5o has splendid
school at the academy. We hope
he will be instrumental in building
up large school as it Ia such .
good locality.
Diana 10 on q boom now and ev-
erybody seems 10 be inJhigh, spir-
its and good circumstances
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT
J. J. zUccARELLo, EDITOR
TO THE TEACHERS.

TO THE TEACHERS.
= The teachers of Giles county, es.
pecially the gentlemen, are earnest.
ly requested ia Meet me ~ nv
fee in Pulaski m :, OIL
18th - saturday, May
-. D. m. in order to reorgan-
ize the Giles county teachers insti-
tute and to take action in regard TO
the state institute which will con-
yene in Pulaski on Monday night,
June 18th. The state sup't and
several other prominent educators
are expected to be with us during
the week. We desire to get thor
oughly organized as soon as posi-
ble in order that We may be the
more able to co operate with each
other in county institutes to be held
in different parts of our c1unty this
summer. / can conceive of no bet
ter way to advance the educational
interest of our county than by the
CO operation of her teachers and
recognizing the importance of hav-
ing only firs.-class teachers in the
county, / suggest the following
plan of issuing certificates recon-
mended by the state sup't: All
first-grade teachers in good stand
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Owl Hollow.
BY OWL HOLLOW BOY.

We are glad to see a shower Of
rain after such long dry spell, the
ground being so hard it prevented
some from finishing planting.
M. j. Cornell spent a week a,
Wooleys but the water didn't agree
with him and he has gone to Elk
mont. We learn that he is i'm
proving.
There is great deal. of sickness
in this neighborhood. Grafton
Alternately has an attack of pneu-
monia. Ed Tarpley is suffering
with rheumatism. A. H. Eason was
taken with a very hard chill and has
been confined several days.
Chancellor Alternately and daugh-
ter Miss Annie paid the hollow a
flying visit Sunday.
The young folks of the hollow
joined the Aspen Hill crowd in a
lively fishing party Saturday.
Miss Minnie Cornell and Henry
May are on the sick list.
We learn that Butler Abern athy
is to have an examination next
Friday and there will be a large
crowd and dinner on the ground.
Misses Mollis Dunnevant and
Nora Marks have been visiting the
Misses Cornell lately. They left a
certain boy with heart trouble.
We are glad to see Ben Ayinett
able to be out again.
Jas. Aymett is very happy over
his new daughter.
Mrs. Clark paid Hub Aymett q
visit this week. There is some
thing in the wind.
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Bunker Hill.
BY UNKNowN

Our little village is on the rise !;
we can afford two millinery stores.
Mrs. Bette Holt and Mrs Matte
Wells have open ed a millinery and
dress making establishment and
earnestly solicit the support of the
people. Mrs. Harriet Harwell has
also opened millinery store.
Miss May Scanlia from Ohio is
visiting relatives at this place.
Mrs. DIR. Jere Butler and her son
DR.. Todd Butler of Aspen Hin were
visiting the family Of DR.. j. P. May
Sunday.
Miss Minnie Moffitte returned
home Sunday after a two weeks
visit to Pulaski. Some of our boys
looked very sad during her absence
and we think certain Pulaski boy
will wear long face now.
Miss Deane McCracken is visit
ing relatives in your town.
Mrs. Tennie Glaze and Mrs. Nc
Cracker have recently returned
from a visit to Pulaski.
Dr. Mofitte was indisposed last
week but is better.
Allen Holt OF Pulaski was here
Sunday.
j. III. McLaurine of Nashville
came down last week to yislt rela'
tiyes at this place.
Several OF our people have beer
fishing recently at Morrell's mil
and have caught some very INT
| fish
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Rec Spring,
BY GRAY BILL

Very little of Importance has
transpired in our community since
our last letter. Our school
has full attendance, As pupils be-
ing enrolled.
Rev. VIM. Anderson of Mays
vile circuit, North Alabama con-
ference, was visiting relatives 10 our
neighborhood last week.
w. j. Hunter still owns the brag
colt of this vicinity. The mother
OF this fine colt gave birth to anoth.
er colt a few days since for which
be has already been offered $3.50.
You may know by this lie keeps
fine stock.
It is generally understood that
Mrs. j. Z. Hobson of Bunker Hill
will take charge of the music de
partment at Bee Spring.
The health of our community
continues good.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Hams Greek.
By YoUNGsTER.

Cotton planting in this neighbor
hood is nearly over and some is
coming up. On the whole farmers
are pretty we'll up with their work.
Richard Chapman was married
one day last week to Mrs. Alice
Woodward of Dry creek.
Mrs. Mary Carter has left this
neighborhood and gone to her
daughters to live.
Several of our boys put in an ap-
pearance at Morish sunday.
Archie Anderson had the misfor-
tune to get bis arm bsdly sprsined
one day last week but has nearly
recovered.
Joe Anderson of Weakley was in
this neighborhood few days ago
repairing his fence.
R. F. Campbell OF Oampbellsville
has been chosen to teach our free
school. He is worthy young man
and we wish him success,
j. A. Collins has bought = ni~-
spring wagon.
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Beth
BIZ ANON.

Our farmers are ah"
plantin" -~as through
several OF them relieved
the monotony of clod hopping by
taking a jaunt to Sugar and Shoal
creeks and enjoyed the association
of and communion with the finny
tribe. Think they had more fun
than they got fish.
Rev. j. G. Gibson add family are
visiting his daughter at Lexington,
Ala, for few days.
Tom Grigsby and lady of Athens
are spending q few days with bis
mothers family.
G. P. Meadows is tearing down
and moving the old gin out OF tbs
village, ga consummation devoutly
wished for in order that he car
have room to attach steam power
He has q grist mill already in sue
cessful operation which is q con-
venience that our community up
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

ing who attend the state institute
will have their certificates renewed.
Second grade teachers must stand q
written examination on the days set
apart for such examination during
the meeting. l hope that the day
is not far distant when our schools
will be permanently located in
school districts and none employ ed
but first class professional teachers
men and women who love the
work and will labor for the good
that can be done as well as for the
remuneration,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

rreciates. George is one of our en-
terprising boys and we wish him
success in this venture. There is
some talk with a fair prospect OF
moving the Edmundson gin and
grist mill to our village. These i'm
provements are an omen of pros
perity and we look for step of adj
vance in our commercial progress.
1t is with feelings Of pride we note
these improvements. The commit
tee upon building the new church
report some progress.
j. T. Gatlin's grand daughter,
Lerline Butler, has serious bron-
chial affection, so much 80 that her
life is threatened. She is better at
this writing and may recover.
The Blair bill passed. Congress
is hereby bottled. A bill to abol-
ish the high protective tariff failed.
Think we will. have this over as
some OF the sffirmatives did not get
back from fishing in time to attend
and are not satisfied with the re-
sult.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

There IL considerable complaint
OF cutworms; some fields of corn
are all cut down on clover land
turned this spring. These fields are
being returned and will be planted
again after 10th Of May.
DR.. Hoss of Vanderbilt preach
ed Sunday night at the Methodist
church.
Lynnville has new departure in
aJob printing office the Enterprise.
Dee Gordon proprietor. His spec,-
mems will co npare favorably with
city work. He will start the En-
terprise about August lst.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Abernathys' Academy.
BY r. M.

Reviews have been on the pro-
gram this week preparatory to the
examination.
Several visitors .honored US with
their presence this week.
Pointer Brady spent Sunday in
Lincoln county with his brother.
John English is suffering with q
severe attack of humps.
We are sorry to learn that our
fellow school.mate, r. L. Bales,
after being absent for some time
will not return this session.
The following pupils received dis
tinctions: Claude Finley, Bette
Butler, Hazel Morris, Cullom Booth
and Morgan Morris.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Culleoka Station.
The Round Table,

There was quite an interesting
meeting of the Round Table Satur-
dap night at Hon. z. w. Ewing's.
Mr.. Mitchell lead the discussion on
Charles Dickens and Miss Aber-
nathy and Miss Cook read selec-
tions from "Old Curiosity Shop
and "Dombey and Son." The
Round Table will meet again next
Friday night at Mr.. Ewing's when
Wadsworth will be discussed, Mr.
Whitaker will read the essay and
Mrs. Ewing lead the discussion
The readers are Miss Alice Wales
Miss Irene Buford, Miss Martha
Adams and Col. Rose.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Campbellsville.
BY SCRIBBLER.

We are needing rain in this To-
cality badly. Our farmers have al
most stopped work on account OF
the dry weather, Notwithstanding
everything looks we'll and we have
prospects of an abundance of all
kinds of fruit.
Mr.. Newt. Horne was with us
Friday.
Mrs. John Cakes and Mrs. Irwin,
two Of Columbia's lovely ladies,
were the guest OF Mrs. Cowan, the
formers sister, last week. They re.
turned home Saturday.
Mr.. JAS. Znccarello and DR.. Joe
VOORHEES, visited the latter's parents
near Columbia Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr.. Jack Rea and Miss Maggie
spent Saturday and Sunday with
relatives in Maury.
Several from here went to Lynn
vile Sunday and heard an excel
lent sermon on baptism delivered
by Rev. Mr.. Bridges.
The G. P. church has q new or
gan-something we have needed TO
long time.
The annual Baptis:. meeting q
Gibsonville will be on next Sunday
The fourth month of The Camp
bellsville school closed, Friday will
63 pupils on roll.
Madam Runner says that the mar
riage bells viii be ringing soon 70
one of our widowers and widows
Capt. Lem. Oliver must have gotteI
an inkling Of their jingling for b
was here Friday IS the guest o
Mrs. Campbell. There are q coup
lie of young ladies here to whom b
was lending his smiles which re
sembled very much the smiles of
counting man; but don't understan
as to intimate that he is . courtin
character, or that he would acceI
even if ne should get leap-yes
proposal.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Bodenh am Academy.
BY CHEEKY JOE AND RlENzI.

Presbytery at Mt. Moriah closed
with the evidence of much good &C
complished. Our genial and YER
Battle theologians. Revs. Ashford,
Yokely and Linsey, who enlisened
the community with their presence,
have returned to their respective
homes.
DIR. Byron Roberts, who has
been doing some dental work in
this vicinity, was here during
presbytery. There came near being
q serious accident on Sunday moro
ing of the meeting at MI. Moriah.
Mr.. Patrick's family and DIR. Rob-
erts and lady had started to Pres
bytery in Mr.. Patrick's family car
riage :and when q short distance
from the residence, the carrisge.cap
sized. Fortunately no one was hurt
S. @. Weatherly went to Nash.
vile last week on important bust
ness.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

A bright four burner lamp placed
over the pulpit at the Methodist
church adds greatly to the comfort
and convenience of the preacher, yet
it shades the speakers face and
blinds the. audience so that they
cannot see the expression Of his
countenance.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
WHOLESALE.

We have the largest stock Of Groce-
ries ever opened in Giles county and
we are prepared to offer merchants
prices to compete with any wholesale
market, Our new warehouses have
more iloor-room than any other house
in the city and we keep them packed
with goods. We can save you money
TRY us with an order. Our retail trade
will be supplied as usual.
j. 5. CHILDERs & Co.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Mr.. ]. c. Moore, Giles county
boy who wandered up into West
Mansfield, Ohio. six years ago and
is now prosperous druggist there,
came down to visit his old home at
Lynnville last week and was in Pu
laski Tuesday. He will go further
south to see the new development
since he left this country.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

AS Mrs. John d. Reynolds was
going home from town Friday eve
ming with her little SON in the bug
gy with her, driving the horse
which the children drive every day,
the animal became frightened a,
something at point on Pigeon
roost creek and suddenly TUNED,
upsetting the buggy and throwing
Mrs. Reynolds and the hoy out on
the grayelly ground. The boy es
capped unhurt but Mrs. Reynolds
was severely bruised about the face
though not seriously injured.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Child Burned to Death,

The house occupied by Mr..
AcGoldrick on Mrs. Rogers place
near Wales station was burned last
Wednesday and little fve-year-
old child was consumed in the
flames. The father was out on the
farm and the mother was milking
when the cabin was Dissolved to be
in flames. They rushed to the
house only in time to see their
child wrapped in fames,> endeavor-
ing to escape behind some barrels
and were unable to rescue it or to
save anything from the burning
cabin. We learn that the house
caught from the stove.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
-. uays.

The Presbyterians OF Pulaski are
to meet in social intercourse at the
residence of Mrs. Jas. A. Sumpter
next Wednesday evening from to
10 o'clock. Refreshments will be
served for a stipend and the pub
lie who desire to help a good cause
are invited to participate.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

The concert given by the pupils
of Mrs. Wales music class Friday
night was creditable both to Mrs.
Wales and the young ladies,y all
of whom showed careful training
and many of them exhibiting re-
markable musical talent and exc
cutiOu.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Mr.. Thos. Lakewood, sr., who
died about two weeks ago near
Prospect, was about 10 years old
when he died. He emigrated from
Virginia to this county when quite
youth and remained near Pros
pect until his death. He was an
honest, upright man and loved by
all his neieh5ors. His funeral was
preached by Rev. j. j. Ransom.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

After the services by the Chris
tian denomination at Banister hall
Tuesday night at about 3 o'clock
the congregation and q laroH
Der of otha~~ o. NUN
- went to the creek be
low Rainey's mill to see the ordi-
nance of baptism by immersion ad
ministered to one person, Elder
Harding officiating. Services at the
ball We're continued through las,
evening and may possibly be still
further extended.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
District Conference.

Editor CITIZEN: I suppose nc
one from Prospect, Richland or
Pisgah charges will attend the dis
trict conference to be held here
May 1913, as l have had no infor-
nation to that effect from tie pas
tors. They may think this an I'M
necessary waste of time, but may
change their opinion when they ar
rive. We can make all comforta-
BILE if we know who and how they
we're coming.
j. G. BOLTON, Pastor.
GallooIo Stofinp
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

There is an impression abroad
that the Pulaski board of trade is
antagonistic to the alliance. Moth
ing could be further from the truth.
1t has no such purpose and such a
sentiment has never found utter
ance at any Of its meetings,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
GOV. ROBT L. TAYLOR
Will Make Public Address at Martin
College Tonight.

By invitation of the principals,
Gov. Taylor will deliver an address
before the pupils OF Martin College
and the public tonight Thursday J
at 8 o'clock.
Gov. Taylor will be quartered at
the Linden where his friends may
call upon him from IL to II and
from to 5. He will dine at Mr..
Chas. T. Robinson's.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Wool Carding.

Our cards are running on full time
and are in splendid order. Bring your
wool to be carded. Usual price
WEBB & MCGRKW.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Mr.. Thos. HI. Meredith of Law
renceburg, native of Pulaski, was
united in marriage last Tuesday
with Miss Lille Bently, daughter Of
the late L. Mino Bentley, near
Columbia. Mr.. Meredith is one OF
the most deserving men living and
is richly fitted to appreciate and
make happy the fair and accom-
plished lady who confdes her life to
his keeping.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
Notice..

Being situated so that l cannot
hold the primary election in the
18th district,I do hereby solicit and
appoint VIM. Shores to hold the
election in my stead and Thos. E.
Mccoy, j. G. Young and Mac Con-
ley for judges and Wesley Marks
and Merritt Eslick for clerks.
E. T. HARwELL, Committeeman.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Mr.. John T. Atchisor, of the
Decutur Charcoal and Chemical
Works is at the Linden. He comes
up for the purpose of hiring a large
squad of hands to go to work at
Decatur, He will ha =
sevar.i IN pnlask;
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Mrs. j. H. Lightfoot, Misses Or
lean Ballentine and Margaret Car
ter and Misses Hood and Heron
went to Nashville Tuesday to hear
Joe Jefferson.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Nj. T. j. Wells new lamps have
come and are selling fast. He has
some very beautiful swinging lamps
that he sells at reasonable prices.
60 and see his pretty goods.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Col. Jno. G. Ballentine and Mr..
A. j. McKimmin took lot of fine
mares to the Campbell Brown farm,
Spring Hill, Monday morning to
breed to McCurdy's Hamiltonian.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Young Mr.. B. P. Pickeps of
Mooresville is a wonderfully expert
penman. We have some specimens
before us of his Furnishing and au.
tomato lettering that are uncom-
monty beautiful. He has reached
perfection, it seems TO US, in grace
full mastery O. the pen.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Mr.. Will Rose went to Columbia
to be present at the Meredith Bent
ly marriage. accompanied by Miss
Belle Meredith. The Wedding party
arrived IN Pulaski YESTERDAY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Don't stay away from the polls
next Saturday and then grumble at
the action of the primaries,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Mr.. Ike Pinkus, now a promi-
nent merchant of Decatur, was in
Pulaskl this week and purchased
an elegant piano for his sister,
Miss Mollie.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

The primary election draws nigh
and county candidates are doing
some lively riding and brisk talk
ing. Next Saturday will wind up
the contest.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03
The Old Reliable

J. p. May & Sons have received their
new spring stock of Shoes and Slippers,
and guarantee their prices to meet any
competition. Try US. All our goods
are guaranteed to be as represented.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

A telephone has been put in at
Elkmont Springs and the connec-
ton is now made between Pulaski
and that point.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Miss Minnie Moffitte returned
home Sunday after a pleasant visit
to friends in the city.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Miss Bessie Topp of Cotton, CAL,
arrived last week upon a visit to
her native home and kindred. Capt.
Topp went to California about 1872
and this is her first visit.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

A convention of greenbackers,
wheelers, anti monopolists and be-
llevers in woman's suffrage is called
to meet at Shelbyvllle next Mon
dav
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-05-03

Miss May Scanlin of Larue, O.,
is visiting her relatives near Bunker
Hill,