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Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
cAF FARE PAID HUNT BROTHERS FARE PAID
HAT STORY OF
OUR CONGRESSMAN.

Washington.-Rep Representative Gard
ner, when he goes to Trenton these
days to confer with the legislators
representing the counties of his Con-
gressional district, keeps close watch
on his silk hat. which he dons for
special occasions. holidays and feast
days. This is due to an amusing ex-
perience that the good-natured Con-
gresham had with the selfsame silk
hat few years ago.
Mr.. Gardner was guest at politi-
cal function OF Trenton several years
ago. Naturally he wanted to assume
all the dignity that his position en-
titled him to, and he wore his silk hat
when he left his home in Atlantic
county. He was the last man to ge
his hat and coat after the affair was
over, and when he attempted to put
on the silk hat he noticed that it did
not feel just as. comfortable as usual.
Removing the hat, Mr.. Gardner dis
covered that some one had uncon-
sciousfy made an exchange with
him. Inquiry failed to bring any
trace Of the individual and Mr.. Caro-
ner went home with the strange hat.
Mrs. Gardner. after the return Of
the Congressman noticed the hat and
informed her husband that he had
brought home strange hat. There
was no help for it, and as the new hat
was not a bad fit Mr.. Gardner wore it
on state occasions. A year later he
went to Trenton on similur function.
Again he was the last man to get his
coat aud hat. When he got home he
discovered to his great surprise that
the Individual who had made an ex-
change of hats with him the year pre-
vious had again exchanged and once
more he had his faithful silk hat back
again. Now, when he goes to Tren-
ton, he takes good care to keep his
eyes on his silk hat, fearing that it
may elude him if he is not careful.
1t is worthy of note that few mem-
bers of the New Jersey delegation
habitually wear silk hats. Senator
DRYDEN seldom wears anything else,
and it is becoming to his dignity.
Representative Parker invariably
wears silk hat on all state occasions,
as do also Representatives Howell
and houdenslager. Representative
Wiley may be seen occasionally with
silk hat, and the same is tue of
United States Senator Keen, but for
everyday work at the Capitol the ma
jority of the men on the delegation
wear Derby hats and plain sack or
cutaway business suits.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
THE NEW CHARTER
PASSES THE SENATE.

In the New Jersey Senate Tuesday
the new charter for Bridgeton was
taken up.
President Minch left the chair In
the Senate to urge the passage of the
Bridgeton Charter bill and secured its
favorable consideration without a dis.
senting vote.
He said that the bill was designed
to give tosthe city of Bridgeton, his
nome town. charter which would
meet the requirements of the progress
sive city, which had outgrown it's old
charter and needed legislation to aid
It's advancement, He detailed many
features of the charter, which is
rather unique. 1t provides for she
election of seven City Counoilmen. at
large. instead of by wards, as gnow
provided. The Council is to elect
commissioners of public works safety
and highways and parks Record
er's COURT, having police jurisdiction,
is established and city treasurer is
elected by vote of the people, white
all the collecting officers are merged
into one departments. On ths excise
question the people are to vote once in
three years, and if the vote is favor.
able to the granting OF liquor licenses
1t Is certified to the Court of Common
Pleas. which. is empowered to grans
the Licenses. This procedure. it is
expected, will entirely remove the
license question from politics.
The bill met with the entire ap-
proval OF the Senate after the Presi-
dents lucid explanation, and is very
apt to go through the Assembly.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
Property Sold at Low Figure.

Property Sold at Low Figure.
William A. Logue and Edward o.
Hodson, executors of the estate of the
late Percival Nichols, sold the resi-.
dence property at public sale Saturday
afternoon. The sale was conducted
by H. L. Tyler.
There was some surprise that the
property did not bring. more money
than resulted from the sale. At the
corner of Broad and Giles streetssthis
property is most desirable for resi-
|dence purposes.
The executors divided the property
Il in three lots. The corner lot 60 feet
front by 131 feet deep, upon which is
She. house, was sold first. The final
bid was just an even $140O, the pur-
chaser being David. EiwelI.
The adjoining 60 feet lot on Broad
street was sold to City Solicitor Albert
McAllister for $500. It is understood
that during the summer Mr.. Nc.
Allister will build neat house there.
A 45 feet lot on Giles street. with
a depth of 100 feet, was bid in by
Charles Bridenstein for $400.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
Leg Broken.

Last Sunday a week ago. the Is yea,
Ola son of Joseph Flanagan and his
smo sisters, were returning from
onurch at Greenwich in a buggy &C
wnloh was attached young horse
as they reached the top of the hill
|uear Sheppard's Mill, the swingIetree
OF the buggy broke and dropped down
on the horses shins. The anima, ran
away dragging the carriage by the
|quiler straps.
Two or three wagons in the road
"ere collided with and broken up, the
oNssy was upset and the children
were thrown out. The boys leg was
broken by the collision.
Dr' Iomlinson and DR.. sewell have
|oeen attending him and the lad is
|settlng along nicely.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11

DEATH CAME AT
EARLY MORNING.

Mrs. Wilbur H. Baxter died sudden
ly at her home, corner North Pearl
and Myrtle streets this morning from
heart failure.
Since the death of her daughter
Jessie, Sept. 9th last, Mrs. Baxter has
been in falling health. though not
considered seriously so. She had been
suffering before for several years from
what was diagnosed as Bright's dis
ease OF the kidneys, but latterly DR..
5. M. Wilson has been attending her
at intervals for weak heart.
Yesterday she was as we'll as usual
being up and about all day attending
to her household cares, retiring about
9 O'Clock last evening in her usual
health and spirits.
Mr.. Baxter stated this morning that
he WAS awakened about half past two
and heard his wife slightly signing
he put his hand on her to see il she
was awake and she said, Don't touch
me, l feel somewhat sick" In a
minute or two after this she arose
from the bed, took the night lamp and
went into the bath room. A moment
afterwards he heard crash. thinking
something had been knocked over he
sprang out of bed and hastened to the
door Of the bath room he called to his
wife but received no answer: he
knocked on the door but falling to get
any response and the room being
locked he pressed his shoulder against
it and burst it open.
Mrs. Baxter had fallen to the floor,
in the fall she had hit her face so
that blood was running from her nose.
She was dead.
DR.. Wilson was summoned and was
soon at the house.
The doctor said she had died of
heart failure, from which she had
fallen.
Mrs. Baxter was a most estimable
lady and had large circle of friends.
They would have been married %
years the 10Th of this month. They
we're married by Rev. e. G. Hancock
Surviving her is her husband, form
er Assemblyman W. H. Baxter, and
two daughters, one of and the other
IL years of age.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
ROBT. G.. MCGEAR.

o;tv Councilman Robert G. McGear
uod at his home on North Pearl st.
last night after an illness OF several
months.
Mr. McGear was the only Demo-
.rotic member of City Council and 80
oaacient and honorable councilman
wos he that he had been elected to a
third term in Council from the First
ward ward ordinarily Republican.
Mr. McGear was tinman by trade
but had been engaged for years in the
canning business, being connected
with the firm Of J. f. Brady & Co..
first as manager of the can making
denartment when the firm was located
on Irving Avenue and later as mem
ber of the firm. He married Miss
Eliza Loper, sister of James Ell. Loper,
the carpet manufacturer, and they
have three children, two sons and a
daughter, all surviving. The sons are
Chester McGear, pattern maker,
now in business in Philadelphia, and
Daniel McGear, brick layer and
contractor now in business in Laurel
Springs, N. J. The daughter Miss
Anna McGear resides at home.
Mr. McGear was for good many
years and up to his death member
of Commerce st. M. E. Church and an
earnest christian and highly esteemed
citizen. He had also been prominent
among the Odd Fellows. He was a
cousin to S. E. McGear, Frank Nc
6nar
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
win Make Good Omcer.

Albert Hider, who was elected by
City Council Fire as Warden last
night, will make a very good one.
he is very fond of wandering through
the WOODS and knows every part of
them for miles around here. He will
have the power to arrest any violators
of the law and will see that no fires
are started without his order.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
williams viii Have New Stable.

Thos. W. Williams has staked out
for new livery stable on his lot at
the corner of Orange and Warren
streets, nearly opposite City Hall.
Mr.. Williams will build 16-stalI
stable with barn 28x45 feet and wagon
shed 9Sx42 feet.
The offices and entrance will be on
Orange street, and SO constructed as
TO give view out to Commerce street
from corner window.
The lot is 70x93 fest and will eventu-
ally be covered or rooted all over.
1t is Mr.. Williams purpose to keep
only sixteen horse stable, and that
is all ne is building for. He does not
give the work out by contract, as he
intends having the building erected
under his own personal supervision.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
Southern League Opens Season

Memphis, Tenn, April lO.-"Play
ball" is the cry to-day in three cities
OF the Southern league, while in the
other four cities making up the circuit
the fans have their ewes on the bulIe-
tin boards waiting for the first returns
the penant race of '07. To-dsy's OPEN
ing games are scheduled as follows
Little Rock at Memphis, Montgomery
at Atlanta, Birmingham at Nashville
and Shreveport at New Orleans. The
seasons schedule calls for 140 games,
to close with the Western clubs in the
East on Sept. IA.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
Building Foundry

"illiam Andres the iron moulder is
navlng a foundry built on the pro-
peroy adjoining his fathers residence
on south Avenue. 1t will be used as
ba a a r0n and brass foundry and will
Se sen nlled up for the employment Of
made speciality. WI oo
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
DON'T Like the Plan

A number Of boat owners having
boats on the raceway do not like the
idea OF their, boats being numbered
this year. and think that the name on
the boat should be sufficient,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11

~ Over two hundred
NKEDTG new style Walking
OkAHaaA " and Dress Skirts.
.-------r-'--'---------2 The very latest
style made of fine
Fanama, Mohair, Voiles and fancy
mixtures. 1898, S., So. so. 81. 30 s9
$40. 9''
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11

- The finest assort-
WAISTS ment of handsome
WAaOaO Waists we have
l-----------------ts shown. White
Lawn, beautiful all-over fronts, $50.
Sl.50. 81, up to Sc. All-over White
and Ecru, So to S.. Silk Waists So to
$3.50.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
Shoes and Oxfords

- tremendous big stock of Shoes and Oxfords for
Men, women and Children. Mems styles in Oxfords
laoe ana button, $3.50 and S4 Womens Pumps and
Oxfords Kusset Pat Colt and Gun Metal 50 So So and
$3.50. Childrens Shoes, SOC to So
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11

KIMONOs 5:s' e E; Z zi?;s:;: z$i:;s:;: ::::;
a.'-'--a---------------- :. eautiful de.
signs with fancy bindings, SOC to
y 90 Dressing Sacks, White and
Colors, 5Oc to 81. Women's Wrappers.
neat Silver Grays, 81, worth 81. .25. :
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11

Friday Is Arbor Day-plant a tree.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1907-04-11
Beautiful Millinery

DW#HHEWH HEEHHEHEEWHV
Easter is over, and it brought the biggest Mlin
cry business in the stores history To-day we will be
ready with show room full of new Hats all at onr
former low prioes-$3. Sc. So 81, $5 and S.
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ELLIOTT AND WILSON.

In this issue of The Graphic ap-- pears the half-page ad of Elliott and Wilson, the hustling and up-to- date soda water and ice cream dis pensers. The business ability, with honest methods and purity of goods handled by this firm, is testified to by the constantly increasing pat ronage of an appreciative public. Tn their add today they tell you of their method of manufacturing, using only the purest and best in- gredients and these being used un- der the personal supervision of one who is experienced; that in the use of fountain utensils, ingredf- ents, etc.; that the scientific rules of sanitary cleansing are used. Music from 3 to 6 o'clock every afternoon. :,
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Dance at Forest Park.

The dance given last night at Forest park by the young men o1 the city oon,p!llt eri:'y 10 ihe young ladies and 'o the c@'ieSe girls was one of the most delight full of the season. Fifty couples enjoyed he exec .ent musi: aho smooth floor unt;l a fate hour. De- licious refreshments were served from time to time by Elliott and Wilson's staff of dispensers. The German was at first delightfully."- led by Miss Corrinc Miller and Sy6 .iey Mutt, a:..' which Dlllard Saunders took up the reins of lead- ership and .1tr ,1uced many new end fascinatic figures. At late b: UT the strains of Home. Sweet Ht ne" called the dancers from their delightful pastime and with reluctance they departed voting this one of most delightful affairs of the season. Claude Sparks and Sor- rells Dewoody were instrumental in getting up this dance and they deserve much credit for the fault less style in which everything was carried out. These dances are becoming more and more popular with "society" since no other place can afford such a cool and roomy hall, such beautiful winding walks and so many objects of interest as Forest park does. The following acted as chaperones: Mir. and Mrs. Hunter Knox, MT. and Mrs. &c., bastian Geisreiter,. MT. and Mrs. John Wilbourne and MT. and Mrs. A. M. Wilson.
 Those present were: Misses Car rie Van Valkenburgh of Warren, Genevieve Taylor, Rose. Custer, Mary Kate Riley, Lola Mann. Berta Sullivan, Bessie Downs, Victoria farrell, Sallie Alexander, Lorine
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furnished with car tickets free at the church Thursday morning, ex
 cent those who live too far from
 the rhurch to conviently walk there on Thursday morning, who can secure their tickets Wednes- day from T. w. Sparks at Sparks and Temple, or c. o. Huber, at Fox Brothers wholesale house. Everybody coma with well-filled
 baskets and have a glorious time.
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First Methodist Sunday School.

Sunday school 9:30 a. m. sharp. On this Sabbath morning it is kindly requested that every mem- Der of the Sunday schoo, be pres ent. Especially are the parents of the small children wanted. Mrs
 Florence Hearn, superintendent of the primary will tell all ab ,pz what she saw and heard at the conven- tion at Fort Smith. This should interest every one, especially the children, ard fhtse who have ch,,- dren The annual picnic, postponed from June 1, will he held at F,)rest nar1 Thursday, .'n:e 13 Every body is cordially invited to joia in having a good time. Every mem- Der of the Sunday school will be
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A cotillion will be given at For est park Thursday night by num- Der of the young men of the city complimentary to the visiting young ladies. Miles orchestra has been secured to furnish the music. Phil Ralston and Walter Kaiser have the list. This dance will be more of private affair than any subscrip,1on dance given hereto fore.
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At the Christian Church.

The great revival closed on Fri day night, with over 60 additions. The pastor, c. c. Cline, will fill his pulpit morning and evening. His morning subject will be, "The' Duties to the New Members. At night he will present, "Our Com mon Christianity" and illustrate it. All the regular services will be resumed. All cordially invited to attend
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Lakeside Methodist Church.

The pastor. Reverend w. c. Wat son, will preach Sunday morning at Il o'clock on "Gleaning for God" At 8 o'clock in the evening he will preach on How to Begin,'' this be- ing the first of series of Sunday night sermons on "The Evolution of a Christian"
 Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., Cap tain N. T. Roberts, superintendent. The Senior League meeting will be held at D. m., led by Professor Asa Mccain. Subject, Christian Educa- tion." Special music. Junior League at 4:15 D. m. All are cordially invit- ed to attend the services.
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THE WEEK IN SOCIETY

Hart, Mary Banks, Olyvia Alexan- der. Leicester O'Connell, Otys Ad- ans. Ella Howell, Emma Hummer, Fannye Gillespie, Nettie Byrd, Bet tie Gallagher, Nettie Grace, Lillian Hudson, Nina Smart, Bettie Aus tin, Selma Rosenbaum, Corrine Miller, Mamie Custer, Carrye Lem- ons, Eula Ware, May Reynolds, Cora Lee Buck, Julia Houston, Mary Geisreiter, Dora Adams, Li1- Han Jenkins, Nathalie Ragan / Louise Walton, Bess Voss, Estell$ Colhourer, Pauline Scull, Fay ScullS Miss Stewart, Miss Evans and Miss Letter; Messrs. James Hervey Mann, Met Gallagher, Harry Starck, George Boresson, Roy Senyard, Dick Knox, MT. Maize, Henry Rey- holds, c. U. Mayfield, Phillip .Raughston, MT. Hickstone, F. F.. .McNeny, William Wilson, Sydney Mutt, Ed Custer, Walter Cook, H.
 Walker, J. Jordan Jr., William Gib- son, Fred Rowell, Henry Roberts, Sterling Barrow, Guy Tagart, Dill lard Saunders, Henry Speers, John Gillespie, John Tucker, Bruce Green, Fay Senyard, Virgil Nc Adams, Arthur Triplett, Sorrells Dewoody, Allan Orto, Cecil Baker, J. c. Wiley, T. c. Edgar, Walter
 Kaiser, James Hudson, Harry Mill Ter, MT. Whittit, Mir. DePattie, Frank Hearn. Veo Buck Alexander, Ragland Fitzhugh and MT. Healy.
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AT THE CHURCHES
Ohio Street Baptist Church.

Ohio Street Baptist Church.
 The theme upon which Pastor Sam H. Campbell will speak at the Il o'clock hour today will be The Singular Origin of Christian Man" and at night he will discuss the subject of Justification by Faith" A most cordial invitation is extended to you and your friends to worship with this church and pastor at all their services. Sunday School at 9:3O a. m. Preaching at II a. m. and at 8 p. m B. Y. P. U. at p. m.
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Christian Science Service.

10S Pine street.
 Sunday II a. m. subject, God, the Preserver of Man.
 Wednesday evening meetings O. clock.
 Reading room same address. Visitors welcome.
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Miss Louise Bridges, who took part in the commencement exer- cises at Galloway College, June 5, exhibited rare talent as reader. Her rendition of "The New Organ" called forth universal praise. Miss Bridges returned from Searcy Fri day afternoon.
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First Baptist Church.

The pastor, Reverend Ross Moore. will preach at both hours of service. Subject of the morning discourse, "In the Wrong Place." Evening subject, "Fleeing to Christ" Sunday school 9:3O a. m. B. Y. P. U. Monday p. m. All are cordially invited to attend these services.
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It was unmistakably the euchre merry-go-round with Miss Hazel Peck yesterday afternoon. The party was planned for the Silk Stocking Club, and included not only club members, but the out of town visitors, and a large invited guest company, in all about 50.
 Six-handed bid euchre was played. and the hostess so bewitched her game, by the innovation of a three, four, five bid, that every lady entered heartily into the merry scramble for progression. The prizes were among the handsomest of the season, and the lucky winners were Miss Alymer Tag gart, Mrs. w. H. Bennett and Mrs. P. F. Byrd. At the close of the game when scores were counted, the ones at each table counting the highest were given pretty souvenir in the shape of crystal bowl. During the game salted nuts, and candies were served A two-course menu closed the afternoons pleasure.
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Lutheran Church.

The Evangelical Lutheran Trim. ity church, 112O East Sixth ave nue. German services, 10:45 a. m. English services, 8 p. m. Sunday school, 10 a. m. All are cordially invited.
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The Daughters of the Confederacy will not meet with Mrs. Fitzhugh Tuesday as announced. but will dis band until the second Tuesday i'll September, when Mrs. H. R. c. Eos ter will entertain them.
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Society is looking forward to the approaching marriage of Miss Fife McFadden and Frank Douglas, which will take place in this city at 12 o'clock June 12, at the home of the bride on West Sixth ave- nue. Only a few intimate friends will be present. Doctor J. I. Nor- ris will perform the ceremony.
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?. m., held by the pastor, k. A. McClintock. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. All are cordially invited, The trustees and building commit tee will meet Wednesday night at o'clock.
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M. B. Buckley, formerly of this city, late of Little Rock, has arr rived in the city and will accept position with the new local morn ing paper.
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school and won from the critics in attendance much favorable comment. Miss Hattie Culver also took part in this recital and won much praise.
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&
 Miss Carrie Van Valkenburg of and Mrs. Yates Van Valkenburg here for few days, returned to- her home yesterday.
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Major and Mrs. H. A. Mccoy are, entertaining two visitors from Little Rock. Misses Mildred Quinn anl Fay Stevens. ---~~'~
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After the marriage the happy couple will go on an extensive tour through the Southern states.
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/Mr. Will Mattheys~ left yesterday for Oxford, Miss, where he will be married to Miss Rosabel Trigg of tha. place Wednesday afternoon at 5 O. clock. After a short wedding journey they will arrive in Pine Bluff, which will be their future home. Both the young people have many friends to
 welcome them upon their return.
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First Presbyterian Church.

Sermon, II a. m., subject, "The Sabbath Day" Sermon at D. m., The necessity for a Creed.''
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Before her detarture from the Weltner Conservatory of Music, Miss Margie Bell Atkinson took part in a recital given by the pupils of that
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Carr Memorial Church.

Services Sunday at First Ward school building at II a. m. and 8
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-03-01
Married al the Court House.

The arrival OF a handsome cou-
pie AZ the Court House last satur-
day morning caused the Clerks Of
flee 10 speedily nll with visitors. A
wedding seemed about 70 take place.
and sure enough. while one Clerk
issrsd the papers another hustled
OF Tor Brother Elsa. OF the NJ. u.
Church. Upon his arrival Miss
Belle Perry. OF Dunlow. and Mr.
Fraik Roberts. OF Greenup stood
before him. aud presently. IN due
tori and with proper soIemnity
they were made man aud wife. Az
ter receiving the congratulations Of
.helr friends Mr.. and Mrs. Robert,
entered the waiting carriage and
were driven to the n. and w. de-
pot They left ON the afternoon
train for Portsmouth and other
points. and will. in short time
Fettle N Greonup. where Mr.. Roo.
erts has a spoke and hub factory
Mrs Roberts. who Is a very pretty
woman. is quite well known her,
and in this vicinity. where she has
mar. friends and relatives.