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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-13
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THE LATE DIR. BLACKNALL.

An Appreciative Tribute by DR.. T. p.
Kingsbury who Knew Him Well.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-13

Entered at the postoffice Mt Raleigh.
q. c., as second-class matter.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05

Mrs. D. E. Durrett, president
of the Cemetery Club" respect
fully begs that all members thereof
will meet at her residence this (Fri-
day. afternoon at $50 o'clock
sharp, for the purpose of reOrgan-
izing and planning work on the
cemetery grounds, long deferred on
account of the drought. 1t is ear
nestly desired that full attendance
will be present.
We learn from a reliable source
that an addition is soon to be made
to st. Katharine's Hall, for the
accommodation of boarding pupils.
The BULLETIN notes with pleasure
this evidence of prosperity on the
part of st. Katharine's. Under the
principalship of Mrs. S. B. Ware,
this school is accomplishing a grand,
noble work. The people of Bolivar
are, and have a just right to be,
proud of St. Katharine's.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Wall Paper at Hudson's.
Mrs. 7. @. Stuart visited
in Whiteville this week.
Mr.. H. F. Wilson, former
ly night operator here has
been transferred to Greenfield.
Messrs. c. e. Robinson
and A. P. Nuckolls we're
over from Toone w dnesday.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONEDAY
Take Laxative BromO 0uinine Tab
let's. All Druggists refund the
money if it fails TO cure. 25c.
An interesting communi=
cation from 'Lucille" was re-
ceived this week too late for
publication.
Mrs. Mary Prewitt and her
brother, Mr.. James Rose, of
Hickory Valley, were here
Wednesday on business.
The following business was
transacted at the November
term of County Court: Thos.
Shea was appointed admins
traitor of the estate of Thos.
F. Bass, deceased; Oscar
Prewitt ct al, VS.. George l..
Prewitt ct AL, to partition
land; t. n. Prewitt's will
was probated; VIM. F. Nc
Carley ct al, VS.. Cleo and
Clearance Wilson, petition to
sell land.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05
Cotton is no Longer King
Therefore we are cutting
the prices of ourClothing and
Shoes. Come and see.
D. E. DURRETT.
Things Worth Knowing.

A few pieces of zinc placed on
hot Goals will remove SCOT from
chimney.
Five drops of tincture of myrrh
dropped into half a tumbler of wa
ter is pleasant wash for the mouth.
A tired or nervous headache can
be helped if not entirely cured by
gently combing the hair.
A teaspoonful of turpentine put
into the tub in which clothes are
soaking will aid greatly in making
them brilliantly white.
A tablespoonful of vinegar added
to the pot in which tough chicken
or other meat is boiling, will help
to make the meat tender and give a
sweetness of flavor which is other
wise lacking.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05
BOLIVAR BULLETIN.
LOCAL NEWS.

The range of temperature last
month was go degrees.
Rev, D. NJ. McIver will preach
at Hickory Valley Sunday.
Mr.. James A. Foster was in
Selmer Monday on legal business.
The long-looked for rains came
the first of the week to the depth
of I.SI inches.
The progress Club meets
this evening at 100 o'clock with
Miss Lena Hulse.
Dolls, Vases and lots of
pretty goods just received at
HudsOn's.
AT present there are thirteen
prisoners in the County jail-eight
white and FIVE colored.
Mr.. J. D. Swinebroad left
Tuesday for Springfield, Tenn, on
his fall delivery of trees.
Miss Fannie Stewart left Sun
day to take charge of the Blaylock
school near Whiteville.
Miss Jessie Madison substitute
ed in the primary department this
week at St. Katharine's.
Synod of the Presbyterian church
was to have been held at Collierville
this week but has been postponed on
account of quarantine.
We regret to learn that Messes.
David Roy and Nat Wilkinson, two
of the best citizens of Hardeman, are
i'll with typhoid fever.
DURRETT has a beautiful
line of Neckwear. The new
est style.
Rev. l.. J. Leland has furnished
and now occupies room number SO
at the Adams Hall, S. w. B. Uni
versity. jackson Wing.
News was received here this
week of the marriage in Memphis
of Mr.. Hugh Cliff, a former resi-
dent of Bolivar. The name of his
bride was not learned.
Mr.. J. d. Swinebrold's family
moved this week to the Coleman
Building, recently occupied by
Messrs. Caruthers Sc Hulse as a real
estate Office. The latter gentlemen
have rented a room (up-stairs) in
the Nicely Block, south side square.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05

The insurance losses on the
Hospital have been adjusted. The
building recently destroyed by fire
will be replaced as soon as possible.
Work has already been commenced.
Miss Ethel Hughes, a bright
and attractive young lady from
Jackson, Miss, who has been a
guest at St. Katharine's for two
months, returned to her home the
first of the week.
"A friend sends the BULLETIN a
basket of fruit this week contain
ing peachss, pears and tomatoes.
Certainly, a climate that will pro-
duce such fruit up to the first of
November is equal to that of Cali
fOrnia.
We direct attention to the pro-
fessional card of J. X. Mcdaniel.
Mr.. Daniel has had considerable ex-
perience in civil engineering. He
promises to attend promptly and
properly to all business entrusted to
his care.
Mrs. J. D. Swinebroad's mil
llnery opening last week attracted
quite a crowd of ladies, all of whom
were delighted with her handsome
display. Mrs. Swinebroad's stock
comprises some beautiful goods Of
fered at extremely low prices.
We have a large line of
Paints, Brushes, Window
Glass, Putty, etc. We So
licit your trade.
B. V. HUDSON.
On account of inclement wealth
er, DIR. S. Dickson failed TO fill his
appointment at Whiteville this
week. He will visit Whiteville pro-
fessionally on Monday and Tuesday,
Nov. sth and 9th. Those in need
of dental work are invited to meet
him.
"A number of our subscribers
complain of failure TO receive last
weeks paper. The only manner in
which we can account for it is
quarantine" The paper was one
day later than usual in going to
press, but it was mailed to all sub
scribers.
Mr.. S. B, Lillard, young man
of Nashville, was accidentally shot
last week, while participating in a
drill, by a member of the company
to which he belonged, from the
effects of which he died. Mr.. Lii
lard was a kinsman of Mr.. Julius
Crawford, our popular County Court
Clerk.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05
Ragged Edges" Remarks.

A yellow fever suspect was OIL
our streets last Saturday. A kill
ing frost having preceded him few
hours, his presence created nc
alarm.
Several of our citizens visited
Jackson last Thursday. None OF
them were troubled in getting in OF
out of the city, notwithstanding
that shot gun quarantine was in
force.
Jim Reeves, colored, met with a
serious accident last Friday. In
attempting to shoot hawk the
breech pin of his gun blew out,
entering his head over the eye,
making an ugly and perhaps fatal
wound.
Henry Tins, working out on Mr..
n. F. Ragan's farm. was thrown
from mule last week and serious
ly hurt.
Esq. J. E. Conner and M. E.
McCarley spent Saturday in Bolivar.
J. r. Sweeton, of your town, was
in our community last week.
While here he called on one Of his
old time (maiden) chums and acted
as escort to one of his old time ia
vorite entertainments, candy pull
ing. It does us good to see town
ster out in the country, where he
can breathe free air, expand around
free grub and 60 to free entertain
ments and the like. They seem to
forget all about the pressing neces-
sity for free silver, or the awful
amount of confidence that would be
lost if gold should no longer be the
measure of value.
Elder P. M. Huddleston has ten
dered his resignation as pastor of
the Baptist Church at this place to
take effect on the first Sunday in
this month. We learn that he will
soon remove to Harrisburg, Ark,
where he has already accumulated
considerable property.
Rev. L. J. Leland has been re-
tanned for another year as pastor Of
Clover Church.
A ten inch smile adorns the face
of Joseph Young. It's girl and
weighs eleven pounds.
On account of the i'll health Of
his wife, Mr.. L. J. Tins and fam
| lily will go abroad for an indefinite
period. We hope the change vii
be beneficial to Mrs. Tins. Sh,
has been in feeble health for quite
a while.
Last weeks BULLETIN failed t.
reach us-(this for "Lucille. ;"
RAGGED EDGE.
| league, Tenn, Nov. 8, 1897.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05

Over and above the mate
rial a hat is made Of is that
"something" added by the
touch Of a trained milliner
which we call style. It is this
style that makes the differ
ence between our designs
and the ordinary trimmed
hat of the trade. We call
them designs because each
bears the stamp of original
ity. Our designs have a price
range of from $1.O0 to 5000.
We would like to show you
what we can do between
$3.50 and $500. It aston
ishes us and we know it will
you. Mrs. J. D. SWINE
BROAD's Millinery Parlors.
Some of the surviving
members Of the Emerson fam
lily held a happy reunion this
week at the hospitable home
Of our popular fellow towns
man, Mr.. I. M. Emerson.
Those present were: r. j.
Emerson, Chapel Hill, n.
c.; t. A. Emerson and wife,
Georgetown, Texas; 0. G.
Emerson, wife and daughter,
Bell Station, Tenn; Mrs. NJ.
F. Dowd, Medon, Tenn.
Other members Of the family
were unavoidably absent.
The father of the above men
toned children was Mr.. John
Emerson, a North Carolinian
by birth, who died in Bolivar
about nine years ago at the
ripe age of SO years. He
was twice married. His first
wife was Miss Freeman, by
whom he had ten children.
She died many years ago.
His second wife, Miss Stuart,
of Guilford Co., n. c., still
lives. By her he had seven
children. She is 81 years of
age and was present and the
central figure at the reunion.
Our pattern and trimmed
hats are winning their way.
Even the lowest priced hat
passes under the eye of a crit
ic, from whom there is nc
appeal, and must be perfect
before it leaves the house.
We do not mean by this that
our one dollar hat has as
much style as our five dollar
hat. We do mean, however,
that our dollar hat has a dol
lars worth of style, even al
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05

Mr.. L. B. Reynolds pur=
chased this week from Mr..
Austin Miller the residence
recently occupied by the late
Mrs. Sheets.
We are over-stocked on
Clothing and Shoes. We
must sell them. So we will
cut the price.
d. E. DURRETT.
Just received this week
very latest styles in Walking
Hats, Sailors, Tam O'Shan=
ters and Children's School
Hats. Mrs. J. D. SWINE
BROAD's Millinery Parlors.
One OF our citizens, who
for many, many weeks past
has ploughed through dust
ankle-deep to his suburban
residence, imagined that "the
clouds had rolled by" torev-
er; hence he either gave away
or destroyed all of his UNI
brellas. Last Monday, on
his way home, the lain came
down in torrents. He had to
take it. He quickened his
pace, buttoned tighter his
summer garments around
him, continually hopping
with handkerchief the wa
ter that trickled over his face
and what else he did no
one knows, for he was mad
mad because he had acted so
foolishly about the umbrel-
las, mad because it was rain
ing-and still he had been
praying for rain for months.
He belongs at the top of the
list under that head known
as "kickers."
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05
OUR PRESID ENTS,

George Washington the good and great
First occupied the Chair of State.
Adams, the elder, next we find
By virtue raised above his kind;
Virginia's pride, her J Jefferson,
Next the distinguished honor won;
Her Madison next takes the chair.
Than whose fame was never more fair.
Another son of his doth grace
Next Monroe in the exalted place;
Adams the younger next we see,
The old man eloquent was he;
Jackson, the man of iron will,
Next worthily the place did fill;
Van Buren, next the place doth share
And for nations welfare care;
Harrison next exalted high,
But just to look around and die,
Gives place to Tyler, whose bright fame
Adds luster to Virginia's name:
Next our own Polk, of Tennessee,
By loud acclaim we honored see.
Taylor the brave next takes the chair;
His honors he doth briefly bear.
He soon the boon to Fillmore leaves,
And for the dead the nation grieves;
Pierce next upon the roll of fame
Next earneth an exalted name;
Buchanan, Pennsylvania pride,
Next DER the nation did preside:
Lincoln next the chair doth occupy,
But being shot by Booth did die
Gave the chair to johnson, of Tennessee
For the unity of the nation to oversee.
Grant next in the chair doth reside
And DER the nation did preside.
Ohio's Hayes next the honor won
Until the Inauguration of 'S1;
Garfield shared only the wedding pie
And like Lincoln was forced to die,
Which Arthur the honored place did fill,
Harrison next the place did assume
Until Clevland CHI anged the tune.
Mckinley, the republicans pride,
Now DER the nation doth preside.
Thus, worthily the good and great
Have each enjoyed the chair of State.
Bolivar, Tenn. J.K. McDAN
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05

our five dollar hats have five
dollars worth of style. Mrs.
j. d. SwINEBRoAD's Mill
merry Parlors.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05

appreciation and gratitude standing offering money than
they possibly bought elsewhere These idle
backed And
and goods for less other
Clothes cloak dress
handkerchief
magnificent building crowded valuable seice seabe
goods. Below mention few articles and special CUTS:
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05
Wanted An Idea ~ = :; : sa3s:

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN q CO., Patent Altos.
neys Washington, D. c., for their e1 800 prize Oleg
and list Of two hundred Inventions wantSd.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-05
-:-Saturday Mornine October 81 189z at 70 o'clock

public $4,000
placed the sacrifice equal Of which firm
selection neither This will
go days. Realizing the fact that the chief product Cotton low when
demanded goods that could sell them
My demands ed and the public the benefit thereof
plentiful the farmers friends paOnd and their
different when show
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
A BEAUTIFUL GIRL
Barely Escapes a Life-Longcalamity.

It happened In this way: The
young daughter OF Mrs. E. S. Gibson
Greelyvllle South Carolina, was slowly
but surely becoming hopeless invalid
Her mother became anxious and hag.
gard In her haggard efforts to save hel
daughter. None of her attempts to
find cure seemed of any avail. As
stated in her own words
"My daughter was taken sick some
time ago and / tried many medicines
in vain. She was very weak, appetite
poor, bowels costive, and night sweats.
She appeared to be cold at all times.
Her nerves were in very bad condi-
ton. At last happened to see one
of your little books and wrote you. You
recommended Pe-ru-na. I gave it to
her and she has now completely recov-
cred. l owe all that I am worth in
this world to you for saving my daugh-
ter's life. I shall always keep a supply
OF your medicines on hand. May you
live long to help those suffering as my
daughter was"
Pe-ru-na always cures such cases.
Send for free book, written for women
only. Address The Pe-ru-na Drug
Manufacturing Company, Columbus,
Ohio.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
ENFIELD NEWS.
Correspondents to TIE connoswrA1ru.,

Correspondents to TIE CoMMoNwEALrH.l
ENFIELD, N. c., July rs, 1897.
The District Conference of the Nj.
E. church met here Wednesday with q
very good attendance and after de-
lightful session adjourned Saturday.
They gave us some good preaching and
one Of the best sermons was by Rey.
Mr.. 1vey, editor of the Christian Ad-
vocate. DR.. Kilgo gave his great lee
ture on Christian Education. I sup
pose some one will furnish a full ac-
count.
The Enfield B. BIC. went to Nash
vile, N. c., and played two games and
got beaten and Nashville B. B. G. came
here last week and played two games
and got beaten. L.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
RINGWO0D NEWS.
Correspondents to TIE coxxoswnAnrH.)

Correspondents to TIE CoMMoswEALrH)
RINGwooD, N. c., July 26, ~.
Children's day was celebrated at the
M. P. church yesterday. A large crowd
in attendance and every thing passed
off very pleasantly. The singing was
delightful, and the music which was
rendered by Mrs. Geo. Barden was ex-
tremely charming and much praised by
the entire congregation. Miss Irene
Threwltts, the superintendent, deserves
much praise for her efforts to make a
success.
While Mr.. e. w. Simpson and Miss
Bessie Vinson we're riding at full speed
the other morning the girth broke and
the horse became unmanageable, and
began to kick. Refining him in ditch
the occupants were thrown out a dis
lance of several feet and the young
lady pretty bady bruised and suffering
considerably since.
Severe wind Friday night blew down
considerable corn and injured tobacco
considerably. It was the worst storm
of the season for years.
Mr.. R. r. Bullock, among others,
has magnificent crop. His corn equals
the far-famed "mush island staff OF
life." He has hundreds of luscious
melons and promised this writer 45-lb
one, as he has many that will weigh as
much and even more.
Many people from distance attend
ed children's day-Scotland Neck, Oar
dens, Enfield and various other places
were represented.
Miss Cottie Gurkin and little brother
Grady are visiting their sister, Mrs.
Geo. Barden.
Miss johnson, charming young
lady of Virginia, is visiting Mrs. J. A.
Spivey.
Miss Pattie Jones of Rocky Mount
is visiting her sister, Miss Sallie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thad Gaskins lost their
youngest child, 2 years and months
Did on Thursday evening after an ill
ness of three weeks of brain fever. The
parents are sorely grieved at the loss of
heir bright little boy.
Mr.. Willie B. Harrison of Weldon as
clever, polite gentleman as you often
zee, is spending some days at Rock Hill
Farm with his brother.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29

Complete line of Wa1ner's health
Corsets Just received at n. B. Josey's.
Ladies summer vests.-ScOtland
Neck make-at 5c.-to close, at
n. B. Josey's.
Big drop IN prices on wash goods,
and every thing in Summer wear at
n. B. Josey.'s
NOW Is your time to buy your socks
and stockings-S1.OO dozen-Scotland
Neck Mills Ribbed-See them.
n. B. Josey.
Use nothing but Pillsbury's Flour
1t is the best.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29

Parties, Picnlcs, Flsnlngs and Dinners.
Scotland Neck has been in a whirl of
pleasure for the past week. There
have been parties, picnics, fishings,
and dinners galore. To mention one
and not write up all might seem lnvid-
ious SO suffice it to say that the young
people and some of the older ones have
had lots of innocent fun and at no
great expense.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
Death of Mr.. los. H. Ausbon.

Death of Mr.. Jos. II. Ausbon.
Mr.. Jos. III. Ausbon died at the
home of his brother in Scotland Neck
last Friday night, aged 81 years.
Deceased had been in poor health Tor
some time, and for two years had been
declining under the rayages OF con-
sumption. He was great sufferer for
quite awhile before his death being un-
able to talk above a whisper. The re-
mains were inferred in the Baptist cem-
etery Sunday morning, Rev. r. +
Vann conducting the services.
Deceased leaves three brothers and
one sister to mourn his loss. He had
been citizen of Scotland Neck and
vicinity for several years and had made
many friends who deeply sympathizt
with his relatives in this sad bereave
ment. The COMMONWEALTH Joins II
sympathy for all who are SO sadly be
reaved by this sore affection.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29

Lawn Party.
There was another pretty lawn party
In DIR. w. r. Woods grove last Friday
night. The party was given for the
benefit of the Scotland Neck Military
band. Ice-cream and cake were served
in abundance. The lanterns dottlng
the grove here and there made pretty
appearance and the good music render
ed by the band made the time and the
place attractive.
The crowd was not so large as on the
occasion of former party of the kind,
but all seemed to have pleasant time.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
Announcement to
Merchants.

II the Merchants of Eastern North
CroIiHG
We announce that we are now ready
TO fill your orders for mattresses, hay
inc large stock on hand, and all made
IN the latest Boston shape. We are
the largest manufacturers In the State,
and do claim to give you the best
Double Cotton Top Mattress, in fancy
and plain blue ticking, ever offered be-
FORE We have special freight arrange
ments to all points. Orders filled the
dav they are received. Order early, as
they viii be higher.
Very truly,
Halifax, \. C. HALE BROS.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
Death of Miss Mitchell.

Death of Miss Mitchell.
Miss Mamie Mitchell died at her
home few miles from town last Mon
day after an illness OF a week. She
had some affection of the head like epa-
ralysis OF the brain, was soon uncon-
scious after first taken and never rallied.
She was sister to Mr.. J. J. w. Mitchell,
a well known farmer of the communi-
ty. The remains were inferred Tues
day.
The COMMONWEALTH extends SYM
pathy to the bereaved ones.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
Compliment to Vine Hill.

The Peabody Institute at Nashville,
Tenn, writes Miss Lena Smith, prin-
cipal of Vine Hill Female Academy,
that hereafter pupils going from here
to that institution will not be required
tc stand examination. A certificate OF
proficiency from Vine Hill is all that
will be required. This is quite COM
pliment to our home school, and should
make Scotland Neck people feel proud
of it.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
WHAT TO DO.

-. lhefe Is comfort in the knowledge so
ollen expressed, that DR.. KlImer's
htS,ssmnp-Root, t',,sn the great kidney remedy
tbllllls tba II every wish in relieving pain in
VIE sne back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
e0srs e0ers part OF the urinary passages. It
so,,se's soa,s! Inability to hold urine and
ffoa.ulng foal pain in passing 1t, or bad eff
,ss's hoa following Use Of liquor, wine or
noe. e.' ana overcomes that unpleasant
mae nr,essl1y OF being compelled to get up
na. nsn y times during the night to uri-
aso. .e Inc mild and the extraordinary
T. e.' 0, oWamp-Root is soon realized.
cuss STANDS the highest Tor its wonderful
vou es ol the most distressing cases. If
tho a has neeo medicine you should have
ceu. au oest' Sold by druggists price fifty
y s'nss and one dollar. You NAV have
sent sshple a bottle and pamphlet both
woS. nee oy mail Mention The Com
DSwhALAH d. WE; and send your address to
Miner L Co. Binghamton. N. Y
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
Hu0S0A'S ENGLISH KITCHEN.

i0' Main ST., NORFOLK, VA.
C,tv v tne toe Leading Dining Room in the
" Toaoles r., Ladies and Gentlemen. Strict
-eaperance Place. All meals 25c
su@ec;. @ Audson's Surprising cofee I
.z.s - = 161y
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
Eyes Examined Free of Charge.

DR.. F. L. Fowler, optlcian from Utica,
N. Y, is at Main Street Hotel and will
remain until Saturday morning. Ali
persons suffering from any eye trouble
will do we'll to call on him.
All examination of the eyes free
whether you take treatment or not.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29

AZ Your attention is called to the
new ad. elsewhere, of BELL the TAR
BORO JEWELER. He guarantees
oatlsfactlon to his customers. Try
him. 9 25 If
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
Wood Wanted.

m Cords Of Pine and 20 cords of
~ Oak, to be delivered by August
18th. Will take it in small lots if con-
tract can not be made for all.
PRINCE & WILSON,
722 tt. Scotland Neck, n. G.
The commonwealth., 1897-07-29
Death of Mrs. q. L. Gladstone.

Mrs. &. l.. Gladstone died at bel
home in Hamilton, n. c., last Friday
night. She was young and in the
bloom of young womanhood, having
been married only about year and a
half. Her death has thrown q gloom
over her community where she was
popular by reason of her many attrac.
tions OF life and character.
Rev. w. J. Smith went down Satur.
day to be present and conduct the bur.
lal service on Sunday. 4