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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-09-20

The engagement OF Miss Mary
Medeiros and Mr.. Peter Correa has
been announced.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-09-20

Antone Seabury and Miss Emma
Hollersen have been married and
the case against Seabury will be
dropped,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-09-20

The case OF the Pearson g. Potter
Co. vs.. the bark 9. D. Bry ant will be
heard in the federal cour. on Mon
day next.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-09-20

Captain Seabury is making his,
last trip on the China, He is to
take command of the new steamer
Korea, now being built in the East.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-09-20

Captain Quincy is improving and
may be able to be around in few
days.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-09-20
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

The INDEPENDENT 80 cents per
month
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-09-20
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

Robertson 81 Wilder have moved
their law offices to he Stsngenwald
building, Merchant street, rooms
502O6. 2G7, second foe l6-lw
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-09-20
FOR RENT.
Cottages,
Rooms,
Stores

On the premises OF the Sauitar
Steam Laundry CO., Ltd, between
South and Queen etresJs,
The buildings are supplied with
hot and cold water and electric
lights. Artesian water. Perfect
sanitation.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-09-20

A Japanese carpenter, named
Yonomura, fell from a scaffold at
the second story of building being
erected at the corner OF Hotel and
Smith streets yesterday,and fractur-
cd his skull. The man was taken to
the Queens Hospital where he died.
An inquest will be held this evening.
Deputy Sheriff Chilliugworth ar.
rested Sam Hop Kee, q we'll known
Waialua storekeeper, and Shimoda
Shintara, also Of Waialua, for selling
liquor without a license. Sam Hop
Kee has been doing a Wholesale
liquor business for many years with
out the formality of obtaining a
license.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-09-20
TO LET.

Premises on Kukui Lane. Pos
session given on January l, 1901,
For terms, apply to ~
Ut KAPTOLAN ESTATE
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
Hello RESPONSIBLE
FOR LINEMAN'S DEATH
Coroner's Jury in Batterton In
quest Fixes Blame On Three
Wire Using Companies.

Coroner Funkhouser completed his inquest
ton, the Bell Telephone lineman. who was
shocked to death while repairing wire at
Compton and Lucas avenues last Saturday
morning. A verdict was rendered holding
responsible the companies which have wires
strung at that point-namely, the Bell Tel
ephone Company. the Missouri-Edison COM
pany and the st. Louis Transit Company.
The verdict follows:
II find that William Batterton. s. years
old, married, lineman, residing at No. 9lo
Chouteau avenue. came to his death on the
9Th Of July about 8:45 a. m. at the north
east corner of Lucas and Compton ave-
nues, from an electric shock, causing him
to fall from his seat in traveller to the
street below. while repairing wire Of the
Bell Telephone Company, sustaining
fracture of the pelvis and internal injuries
The evidence shows that the wires OF the
Missouri Edison Company were slack. one
Of the same coming in contact with the
wire Of the st. Louis Transit Company Ea and
Company, coming in contact with the up
per guy wire Of the st. Louis Transit Com
pany. thereby permitting the current TO
pass through the body Of Batterton to the
wires Of all three companies were swung
contrary to the city ordinances. Verdict:
Death from shock and internal injuries"
Supervisor Of City Lighting Andrew J.
He said he thought all the companies were
to blame for the faulty construction. He
did not know which company was the lan
to string its wires along there. but that
that there was suficient room between the
wires
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
PROPOSITION TO
BUILO THIRD BRIDGE.
Railroad Company Said to Be Ne.
gotiating for the Erection
Of the Structure.

Negotiations are pending between the
stockholders OF the Third Bridge Company
and one of the big railroad systems for the
railroads assistance in building the third
bridge across the Mississippi River. which
will make 1t a combination foot, wagon.
electric railroad and steam railroad bridge.
1t will be larger than the Eads bridge and
will be located near the East st. Louis
waterworks. on the east side Of the river.
Mayor NJ NJ. Stephens OF East st. Louis.
who Is considered the father Of the third
bridge scheme. said yesterday afternoon
that railroad company had made prop
osftion to the stockholders Of the Third
Bridge Company and that the proposition
had excellent points and would probably be
favOrabiy considered.
In the franchise Of the Third Bridge Com
pany there is a stipulation which requires
the company to build the piers Of the bridge
strong enough for q railroad bridge. Az q
result the railroad companies who desire q
cheaper entry to st. Louis than at present
became interested in the third bridge and
1t is said that negotiations are pending
with one Of the railroad companies which.
II completed, will permit the railroad COM
pany to pay the cost Of the erection OF the
heavy or railroad portion Of the bridge. This
scheme has many good points which COM
mend It. to the favor of the stockholders Of
the bridge and Of the railroad company.
Mayor Stephens probably will make pub
lie the details concerning the deal In q
couple of weeks.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
CLAIRvOYANT EATS
GLASS TO END LIFE.
Mrs. Mamie Lohaus, While Under
Arrest, Crushes and Swallows
Electric Light Bulb.

Inundated by Imprisonment, Mrs. Mamie
Lohaus. clairvoyant of No. 26o1 Franklin
avenue. swallowed ground glass early yes
terday In the matron's detention room at
the Four Courts with suicidal intent.
She took an electric light bulb from its
socket and. breaking the glass to fine bits.
she ate handful, of II. She Is now at the
City Hospital
Mrs. Lchaus. or "Lessard." her maiden
name and the name under which she adj
vertised herself as a clairvoyant. is under
arrest at the instance OF Frank Wallen, OF
Lanan, Wis. The latter claims that Mrs.
Lohaus obtained 1850 Of his money.
Wallen arrived in st. Louis in company
with a Chicago detective a week ago, and
Mrs. Lohaus was arrested Monday after
noon. Wallen left the city yesterday after
noon. saying that he did not intend to prose-
cute the matter further.
The woman's case was Of much interest to
hospital physicians yesterday. No Ill ef-
fects of the glass has as yet developed. The
doctors still regard her condition as
seriorr, however and say that the conse-
Quences of the act may not be disclosed for
days or weeks.
Il simply couldn't stand the disgrace OF
being Imprisoned" said Mrs. Lohaus yester-
day. Il knew OF no way to get poison. SO
tore the bulb from a light and broke up
the glass. 1 had read Of people committing
suicide when in prison by eating glass II
my throat a bit. took several mouthfull
and 1t went down like water.
las for that man. Wallen, got his
money, but he gave 1t to me-"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
All Branches of the Family Repre-
scented ut Services.

Three generations and every branch OF
the Yeatman family were represented at
tie funeral OF James Z. Yeatman. which
took place yesterday morning from the
residence of his sxter-in-law, Mrs. Beverly
Allen. at No li0 East Grand avenue. Many
frienas OF the old man were also In at
tendance.
Pallbearers for the occasion were all
nephews. grandsons or close relatives OF
the late Mr.. Yeatman. being Charles Yeat-
man and Alfred c. Carr, Pope Sturgeon.
Z. Orrtck and Charles W. Andrews. The
services Herc read by the Reverend Sam
uel j. NiccoIls. pastor of Second Presby-
.terian Church. of which Mr. Yeatman was
q 0ember for many years.
Doctor Nicco1ls delivered brief eulogy
on Mr.. Teatman. stating that his life was
~ example OF a man living for others and
sacrificing wealth in this life in order to
help the suffering. Although Mr.. Yeatman
had accumulated no fortune in money he
-naid. he had stored UP treasure in heaven
by his good works. which were without
number.
The body was buried in Bellefontaine
Cemetery. 1t was accompanied to the
grave by his relatives and by q few per-
senal friends. Relatives present, besides
the pallbearers, included: Mrs. Alfred c.
Carr. Mrs. John c. Orrick and the Misses
Orrfck, Nathanial Yeatman. his son; Henry
Yeatman. his brother. and Mrs. Doll OF
Philadelphia. his sister, Mrs. Beverley
Allen. his sister-in-law, and his son. Ma
fhanial Yeatman. were the first to follow
the body in the funeral procession
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
Orders Assigning Squadron From
Fort Ethan Allen to This Post
to Be Issued This Week.
SECRETARY ROOT COMING HERE
Washington Advices Indicate This
Point May Be Made Rendez-
yous for Troops for This
Section Of Country.

Orders will be promulgated by the war
Department within the next few weeks. In
pursuance Of the plans for the betterment
Of the army system. which will make the
post at Jefferson Barracks rendezvous Tor
troops for this section OF the country. The
orders will affect the three great military
posts In the central part Of the United
States-Jefferson Barracks and Forts Leav-
enworth and Riley.
Secretary Root Intends starting from
Washington within the next week on u tour
Of inspection of these points. His visit to
Jefferson Barracks will be for the purpose
OF ascertaining its facilities for the quarter
Ing of troops and to obtain other informa-
ton necessary for the contamination of the
projected plans for its enlargement and i'm
provement.
Advices have been received from WASH
fngton stating that orders will be issued this
week sending four troops of the Eleventh
Cavalry. now stationed at Fort Ethan
Allen. Vermont. to Jefferson Barracks. At
the barracks there is at present only
guard of twenty. officers and soldiers, to
care for the buildings. The news of the ad-
dftion of cavalry troops amounting to $50
or 400 men was gladly received by them as
deserted post. 1t is not known at present
which of the troops now ut Fort Ethan
Alien Will De stationed at the Darracks, put
1t is believed that the First Squadron. con-
signed.
The facilities for the quartering of troops
at Jefferson Barracks are not good. There
are Ave double barracks at the post. Each
barracks will accommodate two troops Of 81
men each. or 16O men. The entire post Is
In excellent order and the stables are better
adapted for the housing Of cavalry horses
than any other post in the country.
Merchants Of St. Louis will be benefited
by the stationing Of troops at the barracks.
partment will be purchased by contract
from local dealers. The supplies for the
Quartermaster's department are received ss
Government. which are situated mainly in
the large cities OF the East. The clothing
supplies will be received from the large
the fnSt upt OF ae bs ennt u
soon to be enlarged by the addition of
several large warehouses
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
ALTON.
FOUND HER BOY IN JAIL.
Mrs. Christy Was Informed He Had
HAen nrOyvned.

Mrs. Christy Was Informed He Had
Been Drowned.
Mrs. Sarah Christy Of Alton yesterday
heard that her son was drowned and upon
investigation found him in the city Jail.
The boy. who is IL years old, came into the
police station yesterday morning and
wanted to. swear out a warrant against
several boys in East End place, where he
lives. for disorderly conduct. He claimed
that they made so much racket that he
could not sleep. Chief of Police volbracht
asked him his name. and when he told him
the Chief smiled and said, You're the boy
were looking for. An officer IL out now
with a warrant for your arrest. and you
can stay with me-"
Earlier in the day Mrs. E. Graham of
East End place swore out q warrant
against young Christy charging him with
striking her with a stone.
Within few minutes after his arrest tho
boys mother heard that he had been
drowned in the Mississippi River back OF
the glass plant. While men were conducting
g search Tor the body Mrs. Christy came
to the police station and found her boy
aave. Mrs. Christy was almost overcome
with mingled joy and chagrin, and on ac-
count Of her nervous condition the hearing
on the warrant was postponed by Justice
Few until this morning and the lad was
released,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
NEWS FROM EAST SIDE CITIES,
REPORTED SALE or
RAILROAD FRANCHISE.
Mississippi Valley Company's
Property Said to Have
Brought 100000.

Announcement was made in Bellevile yes
teruay that the Traction Company had pur-
chased the franchises and properties Of the
Mississippi Valley Railroad Company, which
company has a franchise from East st.
Louis to Collinsvil!e and thence to Edwards
vile. The line between East st. Louis and
Collinsville has been completed and work
has been started on the line connecting Col
linsville with Edwardsvile.
The deed has not vet been filed with the
County Recorder for record. but 1t Is said
that the price Is upwards Of $60,0O0 The
Traction Company tried in vain to secure a
franchise to Edwardsville some time ago.
and it was principally for this reason that
the Mississippi Valley Company was bought
out.
1t was stated In East st. Louis last night
that several of the stockholders of the Mis-
sissippi Valley Company were holding cut
for more money for their stock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
Alton Notes and Personals.

The P.asa Gun Club Of Alton gin give .
shoot at Douglas Park on Friday afternoon.
Henry Wolf Of Alton and Miss Julia Kelly OF
e ss.a %nn g. 81 sSs ss
last Served tie hon. Il NJ ana as prom. John
Car Can the coup couple departed on 2 honeymoon
The Knishs OF Columbus Of Alton will give
to Grafton.
The Alton Council Of the Trades and Labor
As,tem6 has elected George PenInin g5s
secretary: W. F. Schneider. treasurer; 7. Harms.
eergeant-at-arfns.
william L scoveii Of No. $50 fremont street
had two nngsrs cut of HE right hand yesterday
Tie Alton Railway. Gas and Electric comp a :.
and the car caught his hand.
Tho Piasa Building and Loan Association at
dent; William Eliot Smith vice president: J. F.
g. Baker, attorney. August Neerman.- J. II.
for . term Of three years.
..-President Stanley. A. Mckay q shurtlen Gel
evening. befors Baptist Young Peoples Union
convention.
Agent r. /. HurIbutt Of the Adams Express
Company At Alton was injured yesterday while
Piunssr came ID and The rod was forced through
Charles Meyers and Miss Emma Lnft, Of
Alton, wsre married yesterday afternoon 1t .
o'clock Is the home Of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mn. George Luft. No Szs Ridge street,
s das nreS q
Lanipert, were the attendants: A wedding re-
past followed the ceremony. after which Mr.. and
he North. '.As w : '''~'
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
BURGLARS AND sNEAks BUSY.
Losses Reported to the Police by
Their Victims.

A sneakthief entered Martin Lewskfs
residence. No. 1891 North Eleventh street.
Monday morning and carried away clothing
valued at So . gold ring. and $s2 A part
Of the clothing was recovered yesterday in
. pawnshop.
family from their home. No. 1872 Gay
street., burglAls broke In and stole cloth
ing valued at 80 And = razor.
Sterling p. James. q travelling salesman
from California, Mo-. lost two sample cases
from Missouri Pacific passenger coach
at Union Station Monday night.
The Charles Lange & Sonss department
store at No. 51S Franklin avenue was en-
tered ny 2 burglar Monday nlgnt, and the
only few cents.
The stable belonging to Doctor Frank X.
Doane Of No. I'LL North Grand avenue was
broken into by thieves who took . victoria.
two buggies, . horse and set OF brass
mounted harness. Elmer Newson and VII.
liam Diamond, negroes. are under arrest
charged With the crime.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
COULDN'T QUIT DRINK HABIT.
Henry Weber, Laborer, Commits
Suicide With Carbolic Acid.

Henry Weber, a laborer 10 years old. Of
No. 1870 North Seventh street. committed
suicide yesterday morning in despair Of
ever breaking himself Of the drink habit
He took carbolic acid and died In the pres
ence of Mrs Yetta Weber. only q few
moments afterwards
For several years Weber had been trying
to break the hold liquor had got on him,
but without success. He was kind to his
family and did what he could to aid them,
but mis- wife was forced to be the provtder,
and she opened q restaurant at No 1913
North Broadway.
Last week Weber got In four days work
for which he was paid Saturday. He left
part Of the money with his wife and start
ed out to make some necessary purchases
with the remainder. That night he came
home at q late hour.
Yesterday morning he went to g neighbor-
ing drug store and bought carbolic acid. He
that he believed himself to be past relief.
Weber confessed that he had taken poison
with suicidal intent. A physician was called.
but his efforts to save the mans life were
futile. The body was conveyed to tho
mOrRue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
HE FOOLED THE MONKEY.
But Frank Reilly's Empty Hand
Was Bitten.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
st. Paul. July Crank Reilly. Is years
old. while at Seventh and Cedar streets
yesterday had the FIRST finger Of his right
hand badly bitten by q monkey. Druado dc
Camilis. an organ grinder. and his trick
monkey were giving a performance on the
street. Several children had donated PEN
MES and the monkey showed Its gratitude
BY standing on its head and climbing on
the shoulders Of the little girls.
Young Reilly wanted to have the same
fun without paying. He pretended to have
q penny in his hand. The monkey showed
his disappointment by turning away. dis
gusted. The last time that Reilly held out
his hand the monkey snapped at him and
tore the skin OH his finger. Then the boy
ran away crying.
Dc. Camilis was arrested on q charge Of
keeping vicious monkey. He denied the
charge. saying the boy had annoyed the
animal. The case was continued. The
italian could not furnish bond and left
his organ in charge Of the court as Sc
cuffty for his appearance.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
SUIT AGAINST TAX COLLECTOR.

Supervisors Hold Him Responsible
for Un0ollected Taxes.
The Madison County Board Of Supervisors
has instructed the judiciary Committee to
begin suit against Tax Collector L. F. Bar
ton of Alton Township and his bondsmen
for the amount Of taxes reported delinquent
In eighty-four cases reported back by Col
lector Barton to County Clerk Riniker as
uncollectible and not found. The Board Of
Supervisors declares that some Of the re-
ported delinquents are the powessors Of real
estate.
Collector Barton and his bondsmen explain
the matter by stating that most of the de-
linquents are those placed on the assess
ment rolls by the Madison County Board OF
Review. In some cases the persons refuse
to pay; claiming that they are on the
Increased rating a BY a the Board Of e Review.
The Board Of Supervisors win attempt to
the amount Of such unpaid taxes. The suit
will likely be instituted In the September
term of the Madison County Circuit Court
q: Edwardsville.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
ReaI E.tato Tra.sfer.,

Real Estate TFaA0feFD,
Real estate transfers filed for record with
County Recorder Charles Haens ct Belle
Vile yesterday were az follows:
Annie W. Patton and husbAhd to Elizabeth No
Curdy. lots a and 4. II. n Hamilton'D nr1t Id
d'ticn Merissa; ". d., 1850.
% otto Pesh ana Tiie 70 G. p, Ki,nseihosf.r.
W. d., N.426.
g. C. Crouch ct n. to Lulu A. Wise, lot &. Nc
htn!eys subdivision. survey SIS; ". d., $50
John Penn ct ~. to Henry Bcheibel, lots 70 and
u Penn's adSiti9n o.Tsiisa: v. q, tii0.
: block q. clarsanont addition East 81. Louis;
Mary 4. Bowman and husband to Cn Hiehl
Ct al. part lot $50 block q. Illinois City: " d..
.Mphonse Lennois and wife TO W. 7. Efnngsr
Com. survey ~. Winstanley Park; y. d. Ss7t.
Rany. part block .. second division. survey e2s.
August Gerth to Rud Gsrth. lots Il to H. But
Same to Julius Gerth. lots 6 and Q: oilberts
addition Bellsyille; ". d., $,
Ed HandkAmmer ana wife, By master to An.
E,s AA An, Ssi T., & Part lot s. block H.nek
j. +. Donovan. trustee. to William Ooerle.
part lot q. block T. Lansdowns Heights. Eas;;
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
Edwardsville Notes.

arrested e oiean: Bowen Is q Workman. at the
cbrrse preferred by an Alton girl Requisiticn
papers were secured from Springfield yesterday
by Deputy Sheriff. Argnlns Stubbs After get
ting his man tho Sheriff viii stop for day
at the P4n-American Exposition.
Of land, was brought yesterday By HOGAN &
brennan Of Tay!orville. .reprcsentinE Emma
lafM acres In C.!linsville Township. owned il,
his lifetime by Andsrson j. Matthews.
tie rear Of the city building Tor the cars Of
Gre department horsss and 81 the city's blood
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
TO DISCIPLINE HER DAUGHTER.
Mn. Geisler Had Her Placed. in
the Observation Ward.

ErmA 0eisler. Is years old. OF No. 30
1g6und strest, who has been under obser-
walton ct the City Hospital Tor three days.
- yesterday declared OF sound mind and
fSSeased from the institution Mrs. Mary
.0GSler. nother Of the girl. said she had
cent her daughter to the hospital merely to
G1pe1pllno her.
nf4ation ward. 0he complained At being
loclred IN . cell. and said that Il she was
cotinned long In such . placo she would
go SEr pronounced her sane.. She said shs
- sAeen sent TO the hospital after . dis-
EGSS NetWeen herself and hee Older brother.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
YACHT TESTS POSTPONED.
squally Weather Kept Cup De
tenders at Their Mo0rings.

New York. July s.-None Of tho big racers
moved out Of the harbor to-day. It was In
tended to take the Constitution out for q
short spin in the afternoon to try out a
couple of new jIbs. but about o'clock q
threatening squall came up from the west
and 1t was decided that the boat had better
remain at her mooringa.
To-morrow's race, the third Of the New
port Yacht Racing Association series. will
be fifteen miles to windward and return, II
the breeze will allow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
EXPECTS STRIKE TO END SOON.
Agent Lockwood Says; Work Goes
on at Cupple's Station.

Leonard p. lockwood. agent at Cupples'
Station. says that the strike OF the ship
ping clerks. elevator men and labofers
which was inaugurated Saturday. has not
seriously interfered with the handling Of
freight at that section. and he looks for
settlement soon.
He said yesterday that less than 100 men
were affected by the walkout, and that
their places had been reflled yesterday with
new men. The strikers declare that they
will not return to work until an increase
Of ~ cents per hour ID offered. The fol-
lowing committee represents the strikers:
George Thomas, Henry 6trumpf, Emil
Forester and George Kronin:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
WOMAN WAS FATALLY BURNED.
Death Follows Miss Johnson's Elk.
perience With a Bonfire.

Miss Della johnson Of No. eso1 Minnesota
avenue was fatally burned while making
bnfire Of leaves in the back yard at her
home yesterday afternoon. She was replen-
August Mueller who was in an adjoining
yard, seized a horse blanket. and, by wrap
ping it about her. extingulshed the flames.
The family physician dressed the burns.
Miss johnson, who was IS years old, died
last night at $780, The funeral arrangements
have not as yet been made.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-10
FUNERAL OF MRS. FANNY THORN
Services Will Be Held To-Day in
st. Patrick's Church.

The funeral Of Mrs. Fanny B. Thorn. who
was one of the New York buyers for the
scruggs. vandervoort & Barney Dry Goods
Company. will take place this morning
from the Lindell Hotel to st. Patrick's
Church. thence to Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Thorn was one Of the best known