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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-08
MAY DISSECT BODY
Remains Mrs. Evans May Go
Kansas Medical College.
No Relative Steps Forward to
Prevent New Move.
SHE WAS NOT ABUSED.
Jail Officials Deny Reports
Woman's Mistreatment.
DIR. NicOl Explains Position With
Regard to Case.

It is now likely that the body of Mrs.
D. E. Evans lying unclaimed at the
Bomgardner undertaking roms Will De
Bomgardner undertaking rooms will be
college for scientific purposes. The I'M
fortunate woman welded by stronger
wills during her life and deserted in
her troubles apparently has no one TO
mourn her death. No one claims the
body or proposes a respectable burial.
The only known relative is Elmer
Evans of Huntington, Va, said to be
the woman's husband. He wired the
undertaken to go ahead and give the
body a decent burial and charge II 10
the insurance company. Mrs. Evans
had no insurance and the wire is taken
as an ironical levity.
ST would rather the medical college
would take the holy than to have it
buried in the Potters field,' said Mr..
Bomgardner this morning. The law
provides such disposition of unclaimed
bodies The college secretary, notified
of the undertaker's wish, said he would
investigate Immediately.
The personal effects of Mrs. Evans
are not OF sufficient value to pay for a
burial lot. These consist of a ring and
breast pin and a cloak and hat. Deputy
Sheriff Judkins proposes that they be
given May Rogers, the cellmate of Mrs.
Evans. who cared for her the best she
could day after day during her peculiar
illness.
Pneumonia. undetected until the au-
topsy was held, caused death. Reports
that she starved herself to death are
now said to be untrue and the autopsy
showed the woman to be fat. The re-
port that the county physician ordered
the ailing woman to be mistreated-
beaten and doused with water-at the
county Jail because he thought she was
shamming also is branded misinforma-
ton by the county officers.
II never did say the woman was not
sick" says DR.. D. T. NichOl, the county
physician. lat my first call to the Jail
1 discovered that she had heart trouble,
though not serious. 1t was her appar-
ent Inconsistencies that I said was
sham and 1 proved it by sprinkling a
few drops of water on her face
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-08

to-daya well woman."-MrS. WILLIAM
AHRENs, 988 W. 21st St., Chicago, Ill.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases of any similar medi-
cine in the country, and thousands of
voluntary testimonials are on file in
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form of
female complaints, Inflammation, uI-
ceration, displacements, fibroid tumors,
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
Indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every such suffering woman owes it to
hersef to give Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound a trial.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a confiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT the Grand.

Most musical comedies filter gaily
into view. have a butterfly life of a
season or two and then vanish into
darkness. a play with longer life is
The Flower of the RANCH for it was
produced in New York. two years ago
and then played q whole summer at the
Garrick in Chicago and today is in
constant demand throughout the United
States. THE Flower of the Ranch
has the merit of possessing a We'll de-
veloped story, with characters drawn
consistently and incidents free from
exaggeration. The songs have a fasci-
mating charm and all in all it is a play
that really makes theatergoing worth
while. This attraction will appear at
the Grand Saturday matinee and night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-08
HE DIED GAME.
Meyer BARRIERS First Ride on Bicycle
Was Brief and Exciting.

New York. April s.-His first ride
on a bicycle proved fatal to Meyer
Barber, a Brooklyn tailor. He had
ridden only block when he narrow
Iy escaped being run down by an auto
mobile; in the next block his machine
ran off an embankment, throwing Bar
Der 20 feet. Still undaunted he mount
ed again but in the third block he hit
the curb and Swerved beneath the feet
of a truck horse. The animal knocked
him down and the wheels of the wagon
crushed out bis life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-08
TAFT IS INVITED.
WOrIxmen at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Want Him to Attend Big Dinner.

New York, April S.-President Taft
has been invited to attend a big din
ner, which the Workmen at the Brook
lyn navy yard will give at the compile
ton of their work on the battleship
Florida. The dinner will follow the
launching of the big sea fighter on
May IA. More than 1900 workmen,
all of whom have had a share in
building the 5attleship. will be present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-08

tors SAID ! could not
get well unless I
had an operation.
/ knew / could not
stand the strain of
one, so I wrote to
you sometime ago
about my health
and you told me
what to do. After
t a king Lydia E.
Pinkham'S Vegeta-
bic Compound and
Blood Purifier 7 am
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-08
CHICAGO PISTOL DUEL.
Following Saloon Robbery-Two Men
Fatally Wounded.

San Francisco, April SIN a pistol
duel following the robbery of saloon,
Policeman J. j. Casey was shot
through the stomach, and a hoIdup
man, giving the name of H, Hall. was
fatally wounded
Casey shot Hall after he himself had
been wounded and was lying in the
street. The policeman and robber
were taken to the emergency hospital
in the same ambulance. Casey will
racOVer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-08
OWES
HER
LIFE TO
Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Chicago, Ill.-"I was troubled with
llling and Inflammation, and the doc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06

evening under the auspices Of the Re-
bekah lodge was well attended. Good
music was furnished by Dugan and Hines.
Refreshments of cake and ice cream
were served and a good sum Of money
was realized
Mrs n. S. Moore started Wednesday
morning to visit friends and attend the
New England Peace conference which
will be held in Hartford Conn, May
s to II, including the "Elihu-Burritt CEN
tenary, " May 10, which will be in New
Britain Mr.. Burrtt was a personal
friend of Mrs. Moore and was her neigh
Dor several years The event will be of
international Importance as Mr. Burrltt
was the first apostle of peaceN among the
nations. A speaker from abroad will be
present, also ex-vice president Fairbanks
and other prominent persons who will
honor the memory Of 1.-THE learned black
smith,"
The annual village meeting was held
in Union hall Wednesday evening, when
these officers were elected: Moderator,
D. A. Benson; clerk, II. A. Carpenter;
trustees, A. II. Farnum, w. b. Park and
A. r. Underwood; collector of taxes, b.
c. Eager; treasurer, A. G. Warren; fire
warden, b. c. Eager; auditor, L. e. Hig-
gins. 1t was voted to raise a 50-cent tax to
allow a discount of four per cent on the
tax If paid to the treasurer before June
l, and to continue the building OF side
walks. 1t was voted to pass over the
article in the warrant to borrow money
for the purpose of completing the side
walks, after which the meeting was ad-
journed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
JAMAICA.

John and Eva Walcott are at home.
Mary Gardner is at work at ]. b Muz-
zy's
J. c. Robinson has been i'll. but he is
now gaining.
Mrs. Ernest starks is at work in the
glove factory.
Mrs. George Twitchen is visiting Mrs.
Flora Rawson.
Roe f. Robinson has taken the census
for this town.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Chase Of Berkeley.
Calf, are visiting in town
Mrs. Dean OF Wilmington is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. w. b. Clark.
w. B. Johnson is repairing a house
FOR Everett johnson in Newfane.
Mrs. Carlton Of Windham visited her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Gardner,
last week.
Mrs. f. A Jacobs came home last
week. having spent the winter in Provi-
dence, r. I.
Mr.. and Mrs f. Dixon returned Satur-
day from Bridgewater, Mass, where
they spent the winter.
A. b. Stark has begun work on the eel
lar of his new house and has some Of
the imhers ready for the carpenters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Howe of Brook
line visited recently at Ernest Martins
Mrs George Twitchell visited Mrs. Flora.
Rawson early in the week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
WILLIAMSBURG.

Z. c. Thayer, who dislocated a bone in
his foot last week, is around on crutches.
Mrs. Cary Upper of Nova Scotia is
with her husband at II. e Freyenhag
ems.
Peter Smart is moving into the house on
Dummerston hin recently vacated by Mr..
Moon.
l. D. stedman and daughter of Card
ner, Mass, visited at c. X. Stedman's
over Sunday
Mrs. Alba Pierce of Park Hill, y. IL,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mundell.
Miss Martha Vane Of Brattleboro is
visiting at a. L. Halladays and Mrs.
Viola Morses.
The foundation for the new hall will be
completed this week. Work on the frame
will be rushed.
John Munden and Frank c. Perry are
greatly improving their houses by build
ing new piazzas.
At the Grange meeting Tuesday the
first and second degrees will be confer
red on class of three.
Samuel Mortified is taking a review
course at Mount Hermon to prepart for
entrance to Yale college.
l.. o. Morse has large sign on his mill
building SO that If any one is in need OF
the constable he can he found easily.
Thomas White of West Dummerston is
moving to the II. c. Sparks place in the
parish, which is owned by l. +. Suratton.
c. j. Ferguson gave a very learned and
powerful address in the interest of the
Anti-Saloon league Sunday in the Meth
odist church.
The Loyal Temperance Legion and
Band of Mercy will meet with Mrs. W.
Wheeler tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
There will be a literary program and So
cial. Ice cream and cake will be served.
Mothers and friends are invited
The Cleaners will meet with Mrs. Maud
Sparks Thursday. They are trying TO coll
lect enough old newspapers, magazines
and old books for carload for next De-
cember Those having any that they
would like to give to the society are re-
auested to notify either the president,
Mrs f. r. Willard, or the secretary, Mrs.
]. w. Williams,
Clark Shepardson had narrow escape
from a serious accident Tuesday. AS he
was coming out of the field with his
team and farm wagon the pole dropped
down and the horses began to run. The
horses finally were thrown down ana as
Mr. Shepardson went to their heads they
Jumped up and began to run again ana
he fell between them. One horse ana
wagon passed over him, but he escaped
with only a few bruises The team n
nally was stopped and little damage was
done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
ERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, MAY g. 1910.
TOWNSHEND
The Second Annual Recital.

on Friday evening Mrs Henrietta Clark
Bems gave her second annual recital in
Seminary hall. 1t was greatly enjoyed by
a good-sized audience. Mrs Bems is
an entertainer of exceptional ability and
her selections, as will be seen from the
program, are happily adapted to her
hearers. She is especially strong as a
teacher, correcting the faults of her pu-
pills, encouraging them at each meeting
and never permitting them to lose their
own individuality. Our seminary is for
tunate in securing her services for
another year She was assisted by NJ.
Park Osgood, Misses Lottie Hosley, Mil
dred Phillips and Georgianna Mexican.
The program was as follows: Duet
Misses Hosley and Phillips; "Out of the
fire." (Will Carleton; "a toast to the
flag" song, Miss Dottie Hosley; "A tel
ephonic conversation" mark Twain 4;
"The dog and the lobster; violin solo,
NJ Park Osgood; "On the other train" !;
"Willie's Thanksgiving violin solo, NJ.
Park Osgood; THE white lily" MARY
Wright; piano duet, Misses Phillips and
Mexican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
WARDSBORO,

Lester Wilbur is visiting his brother.
j. \. Wilbur.
Mrs, Emma Knapp. who spent the win
Ter IN Washington, D. c., with her son.
has returned home.
MT and Mrs. Frank Chase of Berkeley.
cali were in town the first of the week
and called on friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitney of WATERFOWL.
Mass are spending the week here look
ing after business interests.
rev. q. L. Wells, VINO attended the
Methodist conference, returned Saturday
night. Mrs. Wells will return later.
The Wardsboro Creamery association
with a capital stock OF $1,000 has filed ar
ucies OF association in the office of the
secretary of state.
The East Dover band gave a minstrel
show in the town hall Friday evening to
a good-sized house. All seemed well
pleased with the entertainment. espec-
Tally the band and mandolin selections.
which were fine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Mrs. Dole of Boston is a guest of Mrs
w. A. Brooks
Mrs. Dole Of Boston is here, preparing
to come for the summer soon.
Miss Vane of Brattleboro is a guest Of
Mrs. Viola Morse of the Parish.
Mrs. Della Birch is housekeeper for j.
l.. Morse until his family arrives.
Mrs. ]. L. Morse and maid arrived yes
terday to remain through the summer.
Mrs. Lyman May of Brattleboro is a
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. O. f.
Perry
Mrs Palmer of Massa chusetts is at the
home Of Mrs. j. l.. Whitaker for the
present
Mrs. Helen Moore is housekeeper for
f. NJ. and c. L. Dexter while they re-
main in town.
+. NJ. and c. L. Dexter of Philadel-
phia came Monday evening for a brief
stay, looking after their property
f. G. Morse of Chicago came Thursday
for a short visit Mr.. Morse and family
will come later to spend the summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06

death occurred Sunday in Washington
HIS wife, who survives with a son and
daughter. was Jennie Franklin. sister Of
Col 4. b. Franklin Of this town.
In the Congregational church Sunday
morning the pastor will speak on The
patriarch who rejoiced to see Christs
day and why?" The Christian Bndeavor
meeting in the same church will be led
by Mrs. William +. Blood and the topic
for the meeting will be- The Christian
graces.' At 80 o'clock the regular
union service viii be held and the pas
tor will preach ON the theme, Messages
from passing seasons" All will receive
a hearty welcome. The devotional ser
vice will be held at H. II. Holbrooks
home Tuesday evening at $ o'clock The
subject will be, obstacles in the way OF
the church"
At a recent meeting Of West River
Grange committee Of three was APP
pointed to arrange for crop growing
contest The committee have reported a IS
follows: \ tlIrc-Near rotation, consist
ing Of corn the first year. oats the sec
ond and clover the third. The contest is
open To all parties in town and any in
tending To compete should report their
Intention TO the committee on or before
May 90 1910 Parties choose one acre,
one-half acre or one-fourth acre. The
object is 10 ascertain, first, the highest
amount Of corn that may be grown upon
a certain parcel of land and during the
season Of 1910; secondly to produce it at
the lowest possible cost per bushel. To
this end careful account of all labor
employed the kind and amount of fer
tilzer applied and all items relative to
cost of production will be recorded. The
main object of the contest Is to see
whether the above crops can be produced
at profit. j. O. FOllett \. b. Franklin
and A. ID. Meacham are the committee
The entertainment given bv the ladies'
aid society in the vestry of the Baptist
church on Tuesday evening. was well at
tended, Notwithstanding the inclement
weather. The play, How the story
grew" in five acts was presented with
the following cast of characters: Mrs.
Brown, Mrs f. l.. Hastings; Mrs. Green,
Mrs. F. II. willard; Mrs. Bean, Miss Har-
riet Fletcher; Mrs. Rice, Mrs. l. E Nc
Kean; Mrs. Doolitte Mrs. W. II. Miles;
Mrs. Snow, Mrs. c. Truesdel; Mrs. Tay-
Tor, Mrs ]. II. Ware; Mrs. White Mrs.
H. f. Blood Every part was we'll sus-
tanned; the realistic element being a
marked feature Of the entire play. The
addition made by each woman to a simple
item of news, was so arranged and en-
larged upon that in the end murder had
been committed and the town filled with
a band of robbers and child-stealers. The
humor of the play with its fine presenta-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
.,EWFANE
The School Flag.

yenty-five visitors gathered at our
.asant new schooroom Friday after
ioon at o'clock to attend the presen-
tation and raising Of the new s by 10 foot
flag which was given to the school by
the Birchard Woman's Relief corps. The
following pleasing program was given by
the school: Song, "Hurrah for the flag" (;
reading, "Origin of flag day." by Lii
liam Redheld; recitation by the entire
school in unison, THE chldren's pledge;
recitation, THE flag" by Carrie Benson;
reading, "A flag on every schoolhouse,"
Ruth Allen; exercise, THE flag" by six
children; Filing out the flag" by Win
nifred Maher; song by the school, 20,
Columbia, the gem of the ocean" recita-
ton, 1.-THE schoolhouse flag" Richard
Park; recitation, "The old flag" by Ag-
mes Mouton; and last a march and flag
drill by the school, which was so well
given that much credit is due the teacher
Miss Clark, as well as the whole school
for such an excellent program, prepared
in a single week. After the flag drill the
scholars marched out of door, followed
by the audience, where they sang an APP
propriate song, and the flag was presented
to the school by II. A. Carpenter Several
other old soldiers were present, After
the flag was raised three hearty cheers
were given and it was accepted by the
superintendent, Rev. L. c. Clark, in few
well chosen remarks in behalf of the
school. The foundation stone was con-
tributed by the heirs of the late Freder-
lex Fish estate, Frank L. Fish and Abb
bic Fish Morse, and was formerly an old
milestone taken from the front Of the old
blacksmith shop recently owned by
Elihu Park. The flagpole was given by
L. II. Whitney and A r. Underwood.
Thanks are due those who gave their
services for the substantial foundation
and setting of the hagpole.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
ISN'T 1T STRANGE

Did 1t ever occur to you that the reason
medical doctors have so little success in
curing tuberculosis, is because they really
do not practice medicine?
To say that a specific exists for the cure
of Consumption is perhaps too strong a
statement but in Eckmans Alternative, we
have a medicine that has been the means
fulness and in permanently curing a large
number OF Consumptives.
Telling every sufferer to gorge himself
with eggs and milk is apparently the limit
of modern treatment. Certainly a person
afflicted with a wasting disease should be
we'll fed with wholesome nourishing food /;
but frequently raw eggs in quantities,
food nourishes. AS for milk, very good
food for many; but producer Of bilious
ness for some,
Any diet that keeps a Consumptive
well nourshed is the right one, but what
is going to cure the Patient?-Eckman'
case Of Consumption, Let those speak
who know. Here is a specimen
80 Savannah St, Rochester N. Y,
Gentlemen: on Jan, g. 1907, l was
operated upon for Tubercular Peritonitis
at ST. Marys Hospital, Rochester, N. Y.
me up. l was then urged by clergyman
to take Eckmans Alternative, which 1 did.
My weight at the time was ~ lbs.
began to improve and steadily gained in
health and strength l now weigh 1875 lbs,
and am absolutely cured.
Eckman's Alternative is good for Throat
and Lung Trouble and is on sale by the
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY
and other druggists, Ask for Booklet OF
cured cases or write to Eckman Mfg. Co.,
Phila., Pa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

George Coombs is spending the week
in Marlboro, n II.
G. G. Smith shipped a carload of pota-
toes from this station this week
Mrs. Herbert Benson of Manchester is
a guest at George Roblnson's this week
Mrs. o. d. Parker and little daughter
returned Monday from a weeks visit in
Rutland.
Mrs. j w. Melendy went to Small
Point, Me, Wednesday with some friends
for a short stay.
Olive Lawry and Lyle Churchill were
at home from their school in Bellows
Falls over Sunday.
c. NJ. Clapp Of Maiden. Mass, has been
in town this week in the interest Of a
cottolene mandatory
O. B. Hughes of Brattleboro is in town
on business connected with the manufac-
turing division Of the census.
Several from here attended the play in
the north village Friday evening, given
by the Chester dramatic club.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
New Eneland's Telephone Progress.

According to the annual report of the
New England Telephone and Telegraph
company there are 337021 telephones con-
nected to the system of this company and
its sub-lcensees, and in this company
alone the daily average of local and toll
calls is about 100000
These figures represent a business that
covers the four northern New England
states and gives employment to about
$500 persons The report says it is ex-
pected that at least 10000 stations
will be added during the year 1910.
As showing how strongly the New Eng
land company is a New England institu-
ton, General Sherwin notes that of the
1920 stockholders, more than 90 per cent
are residents of the four states. In ad-
dition, the sub-license companies, hay
ing arrangements with the New England
company for toll connections and thus be-
ing in fact part of the New England
system, have about the same number of
local stockholders.
The financial showing for the year was
very satisfactory. The gross revenue was
Sl2, 0S6, 7S2,S6 and the net revenue $3,1S3,-
949.47. For the year 1910 the sum of ST.
$4,000 is estimated as the appropriation
for extensions and for maintenance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
SOUTH WARDSBoRo.

Mrs. l. w. Seebar and Mrs. Harry
sage have returned home from New
Rev and Mrs. ]. D. King of Rupert
are Eislung Mrs. Kings parents, Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. V. Plympton.
"A number from this place attended the
minstrel show in the north village ~,
night and they report a good time.
Sidney Jones has sold his nIaco have
TO Mr.. Cole of Jamaica and Mr.. Jones
mas bought the Clark Harris place Of
Harry Wilbur.
Mr., and Mrs. Hubert Brown have moved
TO their farm in South Nefane. George
doytt and family have moved to Jobn
shamplne's farm. f. F. Gale has moved
to the Clifford White farm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
LONDONDERRY.

Mr.. and Mrs. IAthrop have returned
from Dorset, where they spent the win
ter
John Carleton is building a barn on his
farm. q. l.. Parker is doing the carpen-
terry work.
Mrs. Harry Reed, who went to the hos
pital in Burlington and was operated upon
for appendicitis, is reported as getting
along well.
The time Of his life." given by the
Chester dramatic club in Union hall, was
greeted by full house. The parts were
all well taken and the play was highly
appreciated.
Hiland Sheldon, who has been in a very
critical condition since his operation
nearly three weeks ago, is now improving.
His daughter, Mrs. Farnum, returned
home Tuesday.
Merrill Davis, IS, died in his home in
this village Tuesday morning. He had
been confined TO the house a long time.
The funeral was held in the home yester-
day at II o'clock, Rev Mr.. Tibbals, the
Baptist minister Of the south village Of
hciating
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-05-06
MARLBORO.

Miss Lottie Thomas was home over
Sunday.
b. S. White and family of Bristol, Conn,
are guests Of his parents.
Mr. WarnocI of Holyoke is at the
Poplars this week planting fruit trees.
Simeon Adams of Rindge, n. H., came
last week to spend a few weeks with rela-
tives and friends, He was a guest of Mrs.
Henry Adams over Sunday
Fred Fletcher, son of Mrs. Emma
Fletcher, was taken i'll Sunday and a
physician pronounced the illness appen-
dicitis. He was taken to the Memorial
hospital Tuesday and an operation was
performed that evening. Mrs Fletcher
has the full sympathy of the community.