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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
New Telephone Instruments Arrive.

The first inStalment of the new tel
ephones, which are TO be used with the
common battery system, has arrived
and the instruments are being put in
place as rapidly as possible. All th;,t
will be necessary to do with the new
phones Will be to raise the hook. and
this will call central" Under the
new system there will be much less
ringing on the lines than at present.
The subscribers will not be able to ring
ct all, and each line will be so divid-
ed that half of the subscribers on the
line will not hear when the other half
are being .rung up from central
Taking tie receiver off the hook will
light a light on the switchboard in
front of the operator. and this will re-
main lighted until central plugs in
to answer the call. The light CORE
spending to the line of the party called
remains lighted until that party takes
down his receiver, when that light goes
out. Both lights remain out until the
parties hang up their receivers at the
emo of the conversation, when both
lights are turned on automatically. If
one of the subscribers should happen
to leave his receiver off the hook, one
light will remain lighted. A device to
call the attention of the subscriber to
the fact that he has neglected to hang
up his receiver is called the ''howler.'
and is an appliance which. when set
going. makes a loud buZZing heard
throughout an ordinary house. The
only way for a subscriber to stop the
"howling' is for him to hang up his
receiver and this he speedily does. as
the noise is said to be very trying on
the nerves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
SENTENCE SUSPENDED
wh;is Mrs. Nelson Jordan Refrains
from Practice or Cruelty.

vrs Nelson Jordan was arraigned il
.ha no,ice court Saturday morning on
.,o-aa of assault and battery. Nor
a-ooifca,lv tn. charge brought against
80. uos for cruelty beating her step
daughter. Gertrude. aged 10 years. TIE
ooso hed c.,ined wide attention and the
court rom was well filled when the hear
ing opened
Mrs Jordan pleaded not guilty. Charles
T bearing. guardian of the child. was
tho FIRST witness for the State. He teS-
titled that it was through the teacher
., the school which Gertrude attended
flat he learned Of tie chlld'S being
abused and that upon investigation h
found the little girl had been subjected to
treatment that for cruelty he had never
seoH eGualed
Marshal Andrews. DR.. Simons, who was
called to examine the child after she was
taken by the " &. II. ", and Mrs. s. G.
P1yre Of the ". c. T. l., all gave prac-
tcal,y the same testimony in regard to
the clild's condition. But more convinc-
ing than all was the actual sight of thu
little girls arm. From the shoulder IL
the wrist it was green and swollen. and
Il was evident as the child removed her
sleeve that The slightest pressure on he'
flesh caused acute pain. The sight natl-
rally had a deep effect on the spectators
Mrs. Jordan, who mad been sheet up t.
the time Gertrule'S bruised arm was
showr, volunteered the information that
she did not strike the child and that Sh'
did not know anything about the Injuries
Judge I.arrlhca did not he@it"t" in find
ing Ms. jon iau guilty. end J." pr1nounc-
ca 4 scr:crcc Of 30 DAYS ir sail or n fin'
Of SO and costs. Then he suspended SEN
tenre. saying that while nothing SO incit-
ed lis Indignation rs cruelty tn Il child
on arto''nt &c Mrs. Jordan's condition h
could Irt without himself being guilty OF
inhnmanity impose the sentence. Th'
judge then addressed the defendant, say
ing THAI the sentence would not he i'm
posed Willie she rcfraired from furthc'
practice If cruelty. and warned her thai
ano'h"r o!fr.lcr would mean for her long
term behind bans.
The little girl will be placed in home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
WALDO.
PALE RMO,

Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Beldin Of this
place were called to Mrs. Beldin's ia
theirs home at South Liberty to see her
Uncle George Hannah. who was taken
suddenly i'll with a shock OF paralysis
Mr.. Hannah is some better at this writ
ing
A son was born to the wife OF wiliiam
Grady Jan. s. weighing ~ pounds.
Mrs. Susan Cudwick was the guest OF
Mrs. Noba Cummings one day last wes,.
The school at East Palermo closed Fri
day after a successful term taught by
Edward F.. Kane Of Palermo Center.
Lillian Bailey visited Charity Towls
one day last week.
Mrs. Minnie Worthing ana Emma Han
dy called on Mrs. Workings sister, An
ma Tobey. Thursday afternoon Of last
week.
Fred Morang and family were calling on
friends at North Palermo Sunday.
Charity Towle was calling on Mrs. Noba
Cummings Monday OF last week.
A. J. Tobey and Winfield Beldin wsre
at Branch Mills on business one day last
week.
Mrs. Anna Tobey OF Palermo was visit
ing J. w. Northrop at Palermo Center
one day last week. f1-
The mill yards are beginning to be filled
| up with lumber.
Miss Emma Benner Of Palermo Center
| was in this place last Thursday calling
| on her sister, Mrs. F. L. Bailey Of Lib
| erty.
| A. !. Tobey has his board machine In
! working order saving long lumber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The promptness Of the street de-
partmcnt in clearing the sidewalks af-
Ter a storm is very much appreciated
by pedestrians. AS soon as the snow
stops. and oftentimes before. the side
walk snow plow is to be seen making
a path On the sidewalks. There is a
great quantity of snow on the ground
at the present time, as is shown by the
high level of the traffic on Main street,
and the fact that the public teams at
the Maine Central station are drawn
up almost on level with the station
PLATFORM which is two feet above the
level of the pavement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
SOMERSET.
EAST cORNVlIIE.

Mrs. Jacob Gardner died Saturday. She
had not been very wei! for some little
time but had done her work. The lus.
band, over so years old, survives. She
was about 60 years old. Il
Longfellow, who has been visiting in Au.
gusta, returned home Monday last.
Mrs. S. Blaisdell returned from Augusta
Saturday. She has been gone two weeks.
She said she was glad to get home. She
brought home a bad cold ana was about
sick.
Selden Flanders is yarding lumber for
L. Walton. who runs the saw mill and
single machine. He is getting out d
big lot of lumber
H. Longfellow is moving back to the
West Ridge. He has been stopping With
S. Blaisdelis folks for a number of
weeks.
sMITHFIELD.
A. P. Holmes is slowly recovering from,
serious illness.
John Perry is packing apples with Her
bert Bickford.
Frank Rowe feels very proud Of a nice
pair of horses which he bought In Au-
burn 4 few days ago.
Sanford Young, George McIntire and
Otis Holmes are working In the woods
for Elmer. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Dyer are
also working for him.
Edwin Tracy is occupying his own house
this winter.
Edwin Richardson and Neborn Charles
have sold their apples to Frank Page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The funeral Of the late Nathan J.
Knox took place at his late residence
-, p,,nd road on Thursday and was
,aro,Iv offended. M. Knox was an old
nrG resnected resident, of West Gardi-
nor where he was born on April 21st
,o9c He had lived in his late home
..,orn fHan - years. He was q man of
a,or,in- worth. of genial disposition,
hcnes; and upright in all his dealings,
ord was always interested in the
aTofrc Of the city. and state. lie had
ho,a many Offices of trust in the town.
Thu deceased is survived by one son,
daughter, brother and a sister to
mourn Ills loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Four divorces were granted at the De-
cember term Of the supreme court, the
smallest number for years. They were as
follows: Lillian NJ. Page from Charles
Pare of Palmyra, for adultery; Joseph
Blais from Annie Blais of Jackman, for
gross and confirmed habits of iYtoxica-
ton; Sadie i. Leavitt from Isarel L.
IIeavitt of Skowhegap, for cruel and
abusive treatment and extreme cruelty,
custody of minor child given to libellant
Belle Davis of Hartland from Daniel II.
Davis. for cruel and abusive treatment,
custody of minor child given to libellant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Earl c. Wakefield has resigned his
.os;.i,n in the Jackson Bros. drug
i,,r.. and will leave this morning for
portland, where he Will be employed
IN the II. II. Hayes drug store. Mr..
w,kefeId has been in Jackson Bros.
.,ora for nearly seven years and dur
;rg This time has became an expert
ar,caist and an able salesman, and
hoc Won the friendship of every patron
~ thc store and of scores of other
naonle While regretting that he is to
ioara Mr.. Wakeiield's many friends
are glad that he secured line posi-
ton where opportunities are greater
tnan IN this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
Miss Marion Mayo was given a yer,

Miss Marion Mayo was given very
pleasant surprise party at her home
Saturday evening by number Of her
college friends in honor Of the ami
versary of her birthday. Miss May
went out to call on a friend Of hers
and when she returned. she found that
her home was filled with a merry party
of young lady friends who had come
to extend their best wishes for many
happy returns of the day. They
brought their refreshments with them.
and also very pretty gift for their
surprised hostess. The guests left on
the 1880 car for their home delighted
with the hospitality extended TO them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
AFFECTS NEW BEDFORD.
Whaling City Interested In 5000, 900
Suit Against Potter Estate.

New Bedford, Jan. 13.-The $1,000
600 suit brought by the trustees
of the Warren B. Potter estate against
the executors Of the will of Mrs. Sarah
E. Potter will involve requests to the
city of New Bedford and to local char
liable institutions to the amount Of
$315,000
OF all beneficiaries the city is most
deeply interested. as it has $3.50, 900 at
stake. Should the suit go on trial
this sum will be indefinitely held up
and should the suit be won, the loss to
the city will be very great.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The arc lights were out of commits
sion saturday night owing to the same
difficulty with the machinery at the
power house which has been expert
enced for several nights past The res
idents of streets which are lighted by
lncandescent lights are now having a
good laugh at the expense of the resi-
dents of other sections. Many of the
public spirited citizens of the commun-
ity are giving the electric light COM
pary a lift in their troubles and at the
same time helping weary travellers on
their way by keeping the lights at the
front of their doorways lighted
throughout the night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

mere VIII be meeting of the Y. w.
- l. =. at the home of Mrs. w. II.
ferrv tuesday evening, Jan. IL. to elect
o'hcers and complete the organization:
those VINO join at the time will be
counted among the charter members.
'o'uidl invitation is extended to
"oss ana Girls to be present and help
"'i 'iiiS nc" society. Mrs. Friend will,
lie present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

J. X. Cushran of Coggin & Cush-
30, who recently opened a billiard hall
On water street has sold his interest
81 TIE business TO Mr.. GOggin, and left
last night for New York. Mr.. Cush-
man. although he has been in Gardiner
INIT . few months, has made a large
run,D,,r Of friends here and while re-
n-e,;ng that he did not become a per-
lament resident of the city they wish
rim success wherever he goes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
driving snow storm worked havoc

A driving snow storm worked havoc
with the plans of the Waterville Driv-
ing Club for a series of races on the
Fairfield ice track Saturday afternoon.
The racing was postponed from Christ
mas, and it was hoped that on this oc-
casion at least there could be an Oppor-
tunity to try the mettle of the horses
entered, all of which are good ones.
The winter is not over yet, however.
and the officers of the club are still
hopeful that an opportunity will soon
come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
Jonas D, Emery.

Jonas D. Emery. late Co. c. 9th Cal.
Inf. died at the hospital Friday night.
Mr.. Emery was born at Belfast. Me-.
Aug. 1, 1883. and was a laborer by &C.
cupation. He enlisted at Maysville.
cal. Oct. 90 1863. and was discharged
ar Preside. Tex. Dec. Is. 1865. He De
came a member of the Home Dec. ID,
1906, and had been patient since his
admission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The 3-year-old daughter of Clair v.
Heald was disappointed Sunday noon
not to be able, through sickness, to add
one more point to a remarkable rec
ord. This young lady has attended Sun
day school at the pleasant street Meth
odist church for So consecutive Sun
days This is Il record hard to beat for
one so young, and it is doubtful if
there are many older Sunday school
rupils who have a similar record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
Municipal Court.

The case of Armand POulin VS.. j..
Poulin. which was tried in the Water
willie municipal court Friday. was de-
cided Saturday. The decision was in
favor of the plaintiff. The suit was for
a bill for blacksmith work. c. w. Hus-
sey. Esq. appeared for the plaintiff and
Letourneau & Matthew for the de-
PENDANT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
Sheriff Piaistcd's First Arrest.

Shfif Plaisted made his first arrest
since HIS induction into office when Al
htrt Burr OF Watervillc was taken into
custody yesterday. on an Indictment
found by the grand jury at this term
Tor maintaining a liquor nuisance
burr was committed to the Kennebeo
jail and viii he arraigned in the super
1or court at Augusta this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The annual installation of Good viii
Rebekah Lodge, No. so, will take place
Tuesday evening. The committee hav-
ing the arrangements in charge an
nouncc that there will be an scalloped
oyster supper served at $50. to be fol-
lowed by the installation of officers.
The officers will be installed by Miss
Margaret Johnson. assisted by Mrs.
Elizabeth Ellis, grand marshall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Mrs. c. A. Reynolds of this town was
injured quite badly few days ago by
being thrown from her team while be-
tween here and Waterv!lle. One of her
arms was badly bruised and strained and
she has been i'll in bed for the past few
days and under a physicians care. The
horse fortunately did not run or the acct
dent might have been much worse. As it
is. Mrs. Reynolds will be confined to the
house for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Miss Maud Kenrick left Saturday foE
Boston to spend a few days with her sis
ter, Miss Alice I<enrick, before leaving
for Chicago, where she will spend the
next two months with Mr.. and MIS- FL
wood Toiman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
GARDINER.

Miss Maud Cieaves. State secretary
If the Y. P. C. L.. of the Cniversalist
or,-rch of Maine. Is a guest of her
tr,,her. Will Cleaves. Randolph. Miss
cIeay5s delivered Il very interesting
address last evening to the y. P. c. L.
IS III, Gardiner Cniversalist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Mrs. II. p. Cannon met with a painful
accident Friday night while Oh Ter way
to Grand Army hall. She was walking
down Cedar street when she stumbled
over a piece Of wood in the road and fell.
dislocating her shoulder. She continued
to the hall, where the dislocattion was
reduced by DR.. J. n. Merrill and remain
ed through the installation of the Off
GERS of the post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Among the numerous petitions which
are being circulated is one which will
be presented by the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union to the United States
Senate demonstrating against the sys-
TEN whereby the federal government
authorizes the transportation of liquors
within state contrary to state law,
and praying for such legislation as
shall change the conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

There was Il large crowd at the dance
Friday evening at the Fairfield Opera
house, and the occasion was a very en-
joyabie one. Music was furnished by
Harlow's Orchestra and two cars were
run to Wa:erville after the dance. There
will be another dance at the same place
jan %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

"A case Of diphtheria has been report
eu 10 the Board of Health, the afflicted
ohe being the child of a Mr.. Kittredge
y, ar the coal Office of F. s. Wingate.
Ahe house has been quarantined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The next regular meeting Of the
Waterville Woman's Literary Club
will be held at the Ware parlors at 80
Tuesday evening. The dramatic pro-
gram, which is TO be given, will be in
charge of the library committee. Spe-
cial guests of the evening will be the
members of the Dial Club of Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

In spite Of the storm party Of little
folks gathered at the home of DR.. and
Mrs. W. +. Whitney Saturday afternoon.
where they were pleasantly entertained
from to O'Clock, the occasion being
the sixth birthday anniversary Of their
son, Reginald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Bert Lasselle, who has acted as clerk
in tho Fairfield poetoffice for the past
few years. left Saturday for Poughkeep.
sic, N. Y, where he will enter the East
man Business College and take a full
business course. He will fit himself for
bookkeeper. Mr.. Lasselle has many
friends here who are sorry to lose him
from the office, as he has always beer
courteous and made many friends. Tbs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The town clerk has completed the vital
statistics record for the past year and
the record shows that there have been
"a births. Sc deaths and 81 marriages dur
ing the year. In 1905 there were sc births,
65 deaths and Il marriages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Roal1 Allen OF Arson and Josiah ]. Bal
ley of Pittsfeld have been adjudicatetl
baniirupts and the first meetings OF Their
creditors will be held IN the office of
Daniel Lewis, referee in bankruptcy here,
Jan. 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Col, A. S. Bangs Of Augusta will be-
liver a patriotic lecture at Memorial
hall. Thursday evening, Jan. II. The
choir of the Universalist church will
finish music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

ARRANGEMENTS were completed Sum
day night at Springfield. MIS-. for the
suit to be filed by the attorney gener-
ais department against the Illinois
Central Railroad Co.. for back taxes.
No specified Indebtedness is contained
in the bill Of the petitioners. because
1t has been impracticable to compute
the amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Mrs r. c. Hodsdon and daughter.
Miss Ella Hodsdon, will leave on the
a.1O train Monday for Jacksonville,
Fla. where they will pass the winter.
They will also visit Tampa, returning
to Waterville i'll April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Mrs. W. Z. Kreger entertained her Sum
day school class at Thimble tea Sat
urday afternoon. The class is composed
of II young ladies. The occasion was a
very enjoyable one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

There vas a good attendance at the
vesoer services in the Unitarian
church Sunday afternoon. There was
special music and an address by the
pastor. Rev. George Dana Sanders, on
'The Political Economy of the King
dom OF God"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

""eLl ice track Thursday, a free-for-
oil and race in the 3-minute class.
>, rHe entries for both events will close
Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The annual meeting of Silence How
ard Hey'len Chapter. Daughters of the
American Revolution, will meet at 8
+. NJ Monday with Mrs. NJ. L. Free
land, High street, Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

All members Of this Branch are anX-
iouSly awaiting the outcome Of the ser
vice pension bill which is before Con-
grcSS ut present, and if il is passed IL
will make a great difference in the
receipts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Inc continued Improvement of Mrs.
W. II. Clearwater. who is at the Au-
e0sta City hospital. is matter Of
e'atlhcation to members of her family
"au many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The Cecilia Club will hold a special
rehearsal Monday evening in the Con-
gregational vestry. The director could
not be present a week from that date,
and it was accordingly arranged to
have the rehearsal Il week earlier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Rev. ]. II. Roberts. pastor of the
Methodist church. preached very
able sermon Sunday. taking his text
from Eph. viz. Special music was
furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

to Green street al about IL o'clock Sat-
urGay forenoon for chimney fire in
the nous. occupied by John Trial The
blaze was extinguished by the use of
chemicals. There was no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The storm of Saturday was quite
severe here. ana considerable snow fell
Ii was light, however and was soon
disposed of. so that the travelling is
now all right again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The Domestic Science committee of
the Waterviile Womans Literary Club
will meet with Mrs. F. L. Drake, II
Pleasant street, Wednesday afternoon
at go O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

There will be an adjourned meeting OF
the Memorial Hall Association at the G..
A. Il. post room Friday evening. Jan. IS.
AS there is business of Importance to be
transacted a good attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The following visitors were register
cd at the library: Philip Stubs Of
G. II. Strong and J. f.. Bigney.
Moosehead Lake; and Arand HasSel-
brook Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

The annual business meeting of the
Epworth League Of the Methodist
church will occur Monday evening,
Jan. IA, at the parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

A Detition OF remonstrance against
the proposed closing of China Lake to
fishing for term of years is being cir
culated among the citizens of Water
villa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

+. s. Brown OF Andover, Mass. has
removed to Watervillc and will make
his home in this city. He is the new
proprietor of the Diamond Bowling
alIeyS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Miss Mary Sinclair has returned
from North East Harbor. where she
has been during the winter and is the
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Hiram Sinclair.