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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31
FURTHER CHARGES
BY SCHOOL BOARD.
Asserts That McChesney Is
Overbearing and Deficient
in Learning,
Especial to The rim es- Disna = 3

lHipeGial TO the Times Dispatch.1
chapter has been written in the con-
troversy between the local school
board and Superintendent S. Iehea Nc
Chesney, Of the city schools Esd
The local board has endeavored ia
Gust Mr.. McChesney from the schools,
but he is holding on by reason OF the
TACT that Bristol is part Of district
OF which he is superintendent by yir-i
tue of his selection to the position nv
the State Board of Educatton The
state Boqrd pays him $500 per annum,
and heretofore he had received $1,4OOs
per annual additional from the city
board The city board, having desired
another man for actice supervisor OF
the schools, and being denied that
privilege By Superintendent. McChee-
hey, mas denied the superintendent any.
salary whatever aside from $500 which
he receives from the State board H.
The board now asserts that Super-5
lntendent McChesney is overbearinE.y
obstinate and determined on {. rule or
ruin polsy,' and that he refuses, To
give the schools due attention. or TO
allow the board to employ the man
1t wants. The board elected Professor.
G. f. Anderson, of Smyth county. as
supervising principal, but Superinten-
dent McChesney refused to indorse the
teachers certificate presented by Pro-
lessor Anderson, and for this reason
no has never qualified for the position.
The board now charges that Suparin-
tendent McChesney is-deficient In learn
Ing and Is unable to instruct In, any
or the modern languages. 1t asserts.
IN brief, that he lacks the educational
qualities to make him availa bio to the.
position which he occupies. Superin-3
tendent McChesney is also a member
OF the State Board. sSS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

, now nationally known as the slice ple So
press agent Of the Crescent City. called
up all tho reserve of his ingenuity TO
eclipse the busily hospitable san Fran
ciscans across the way Forthwith
from New Orleans was imported Emma.
portlS Ethiopian known throughout
the limits Of that city as the maker
OF the divinest coffee that ever touched
the lips of man, and swiftly Installed
! IN q cosy corner OF the Ibbitt her
fame was as swiftly spread among
the tribe of coffee loving Congressmen n.
Hot on the heels of Emmas importa-
ton the rival Californians opened to
all who might come and partaika (Con-
gressmen not unwelcome) a bountiful
supply of Cal'fornia'S choicest vintaee
in vines white and red and whatever
color might please the congressional
palate. 1t would seem that the limit
of hospitality had now been reached
But not the limit of the resourceful
sam Blum. BY special car there was
hurried from New Orleans, to Offset
il this latest move OF the San Eranciscans.
delegation of barkeepers whose
genius had evolved the far-famed
"SaZerac" cocktail, and there, behind an
improvised bar in the apartments OF
the Ebbitt, they were hidden to win
over the hearts and stomachs of the
public and doubtful Congressman
with their liquid and seductive argu-
ments.
Thousand Cocktails.
One thousand SaZerac cocktails"'
exclaimed the energetic and happy Sam
| Blum at the end OF the first days labor
of his Creole barkecpers of azaraC
fame. Coincidcnt AUNT" Emma had a
misery In her arm from pouring
the frequent coffee for the guests that
Hooked 10 the lIbbtt, drawn thither
by these rare exposition arguments.
And now 1t is whispered that the
San Iranciscans have something IN
their sleeves in the way OF hospitality
that Will cast into shadow even the
seducttons Of the "Sazerac" and Aunt
Emma's coffee. What it may be the
wisest does not venture a guess.
Meantime all Washington Is looking
on and eagerly drinking in the merri-
ment OF the merry war and wishing
luck. If 1t We're only possible. to both
the hospitable combatants.
p. II. MEG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31
FINED $40 Fon CONTEMPT.
Wilmington Merchant Gets sharp Rep
rimHnd by Court.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Wilmington, N c., January 30.--Af-
ter receiving q sharp reprimand at
the hands Of Judge PEBBLES this after
noon, Joe n Jacob, tho prominent
merchant arrested on bench warrant
for contempt for ordering a deputy
sheriff who came to summon q Juror
out Of his store. was fined $40.
Mr.. Jacob filed an affldavit that he
did not Intentionally mean 10 treat tho
court with contempt. and that he did
not know the deputy sheriff was an
officer OF the court at the time
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31
scott Taken to Roanoke.

Especial 20 The Times Dispatchl
Roanoke, VA January 30.--E. T.
Scott. charged with obtaining money
under false pretcnses hero Saturday,
was arrested in Bluefeld yesterday
morning, and was brought 20 Roanoke
Tonight. Scott proposes to make good
various amounts obtained on tho
strength Of the telegram telling or tho
alleged death of his wife and two
children in an automobile wreck IN
North Dakota. The case Will be dis
posed Of to- morrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

Especial To The Times Dispatch.
Amherst Va. .January 30.-On sat
urdny last at 80 o'clock, in tho Ban
list parsonage at Amherst. Miss Viola
Estelle Parr and Forest CampbelI
were united In marriage. The cerc-
mony was performed by Rev. w. r..
Mcmillan. OF the Baptist Church, in
the presence of 4 few relatives and
friends. They arc both popular young
people Of this county. and VIII reside
near New Glasgow. @.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31
Miss Eliza Scriyenucr.
Especial to The Tim Z

Especial to The Times Dis~a tch.l
"a Winchester. Va, January 2O-Mnss
Eliza Scrivenner member Of a pioneer
FAMILY Of Frederick county, who died
at the home Of Charles Smith. at Gore,
was the oldest resident Of that section.
where she had lived ever since her
birth, ninety-nine years ago. She was
neighbor of Mrs. Mary Trone, who
died al an advanced age The day be-
fore. Both We're buried at Bethel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31
Early Morning Fire In Lumbcrton.

Special 10 Tic TimeS-DlSpatch. M
Lunberton, NJ c., January Gov. r
Linkhaw's sales stables were totally
destroyed by fire. which was discover
cd about 6:i0 o'clock this morning Ten
mules and one horse were lost before
the fire company could reach thcm
Tho Presbyterian Church also caught
fire. and the pipe organ was badly dam
aged by water.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

Mrs w. S. Beattie, of Kice, Virginia,
spent the weekend with Mrs. Minciree
t'olkes, on South Fifth Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

Mrs. Preston Belvin, Of 1112 West
Avenue, who has been visiting her
daughter Mrs. Charles krnse. in
her home In Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
returned to the city yesterday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

Mrs P. L. Wormley has Let for her
nome In Washington. after visit to
her son in this city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31
lsl1 E||| |Dle;, ] ! ),
Men 5 SOC Fancy
Negligee Shirts,
Sale rice
35c

home on Thirtysccond Street. Wood
land Heights.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

Miss Emma Gray White left yestcr-
day FOR the University of Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

Miss Mary Moore of Sandy Springs.
MARYLAND. is the guest of friends here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Richardson
have returned to the city, after a visit
to Florida.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

Mrs. Pendleton Boatwright and son
nave returned TO their homo in Ports
mouth, after visit here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

James +. Foster of The Plains, Vir
ginia. will be the guest OF relative.
In town this week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

Colonel and Mrs. w. B. Beverley, OF
"Blanfieid,' in Essex county, ere the
guests OF their son in Ginter Park
Mr. and Mrs j. Scott Parrish. OF
West Franklin street, ar. spending
some time In the North.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Elicit Thurman
have returned from their bridal trip
In the North. and will make their
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-31

Mrs. Julia a. cunningham of 1912
Floyd Avenue Mas returned TO her
home from brief stay IN Washing
ton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
Barnum G. Bailey Win.

Barnum & Bailey have won in
their fight with the city of Duluth.
Their circus will exhibit there on
Saturday, July l. The ordinance
prohibiting circuses from exhibiting
in Duluth on Saturdays has been
to go into effect July i,
1912
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23


day after successful operations in
the local hospitals.
st. James Plaindealer: Mrs. r.
H. Burns and children left Friday
for Mankato, where she will visit
her brother for a few days before
going on with Mr.. Burns to their
new home in Oregon.
Rev. c. B. Osgood, Mrs. A. p
Frost and daughter Adelaide G. Frost
attended the meeting Of the Mime
sofa Christian Missionary society at
Austin during the week This was
the fiftieth annual meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Davies and
family and Joseph Davies and family
left today for Lake Frances where
they will spend most of the summer
in the new bungalow that was just
built by Mr.. Davies on the beautiful
shore of the lake.
Mrs. D. G. Willard and her daugh-
ter, Mary, left for Minneapolis to-
day. On Tuesday they leave for
Southern Alberta to visit John Will
lard. They expect to be gone a
month ID. G. Willard accompanied
them to Minneapolis and will re-
turn Monday
Miss Ethel Wilcox went to st.
Paul this morning where she will as
sist in a recital to be given this
evening at Dyer's Recital hall. by pu-
nil Af Drnf oiy
clough. Miss Wilcox has been study
ing piano under Mr. Fairclough for
the past year.
New Ulm Journal: Mrs. Carl
Kenms and daughter Elizabeth of
Mankato were in New Ulm on Tues
day and Wednesday. They attended
the graduating exercises at DR.. Mar
tin Luther college and visited friends.
Mrs. Kehms is now employed as
cook in the Lutheran hospital at
MankatO.
Mrs. Robert Lamm returned yester-
day from Prairie du Chen and was
accompanied home by her son Ste
phen, and daughter. Angelina, who
have been attending the college and
seminary respectively at that place.
They will spend the summer at
home and at the Lamm cottage,
Madison Lake.
w d. Willard and family return
ed last evening from an auto trip
through Faribault and Watonwan
Counties Mr. Willard reports the
country in fine condition with the
best of crops in these counties. In
Martin county, however, the crops
will be very poor unless there is
rain in a few days.
Miss Helen Meyer, daughter of A.
G. Meyer, left this noon for Denver,
Col. where she will visit her brother
Carl, who is at the sanitarium at
Bowlder On her return Miss Meyer
expects to visit points of interest
in Colorado and return by way of
Yellowstone Park. Miss Meyer ex-
poets to be gone about three weeks.
Mrs. G. H. Nerbovig returned from
ST. Paul last evening where she had
been during the week attending the
annual department convention of the
Woman's Relief corps, being a dele
gate from the Mankato corps. Mrs.
Stubs, Mrs. Foley, Mrs. Wilson,
Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Fritz, who
also attended the convention, came
home today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
NORTH MANkATO NOTES.

A regular meeting of the CONNER
cial club is to be held this evening.
While the matter for discussion may
not be Of tremendous importance, it
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
Wedding Announcement.

The wedding announcement OF
Miss Katherine Cathcart and Mr..
William Koke has been received in
this city. The ceremony was per-
formed at Alameda, Cal, Wednesday,
June IA. The bride is a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Cathcart, and
Mr.. Koke formerly resided in this
navy yard at BremertOn, Wash.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23

berries awaited the bride-to-be. Fol-
lowing out the request that she as
cend the ladder, she found at the
top generous supply of useful
kitchen utensils. After the messages
accompanying these gifts had been
read, came the presentation of a
dozen Haviland plates. Miss Cain is
to be married in July.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
Mrs. Clark Entertains Friends.

Portland, Ore, Evening Telegram:
the aviation meet at the Country
club was Mrs. Alfred E. Clark, with
a party of friends. Mrs. Clark's
guests were Mrs. E. B. Carroll and
Mr.. and Mrs. Won Praag. Mr.. Won
Praag has recently come to Portland
from New York city, where he was
member of the Victor Herbert or
chestra for several years and pre-
vious to that belonged to the Dam
rOsch orchestra. Portland musical
circles will welcome Mr. Won Praag,
and his cello playing was appreci-
ated by the audience gathered at
the Womens club last week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
From Mondays Daily.
Cook-OIson Wedding.

Corson County Chief, Mcintosh, S.
D.: The home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
J. Cook was the scene of a very
pretty wedding at six o'clock this
"Wednesday evening, June IA, when
their only daughter, Ruth Eleanor,
was united in holy matrimony to
Clarence L. Olson. The ceremony
which made this popular young cou-
pie husband and wife was performed
by Rev. McMasters, pastor of the
First Baptist church Of Aberdeen, an
old friend of the groom. Only the
members of the brides family were
present at the happy event.
The bride wore blue chiffon over
gown of blue silk and carried
white bridal roses. Lohengrin's we'd
ding march was rendered by Miss
Grace Comstock, an aunt of the
bride, who wore pretty pink silk
gown. The dining room was most
prettily decorated with red roses,
while pink carnations adorned the Ii
brary A dainty wedding supper was
served at the conclusion of the mar
riage ceremony.
The bride has resided in Mcintosh
with her parents fer the past two
years. She is a most estimabe and
accomplished young lady of pleasing
manner and gentle disposition and
during her residence in Mcintosh has
gained the friendship Of all with
whom she has become acquainted on
account of her many womanly quail
tiles.
The groom came to Mcintosh a
year ago last April from LeBeau,
and engaged in the practice of his
profession in this city. He is a most
worthy young man in every respect
and during the time he has resided
! in Mcintosh has made many friends
by his strict attention to his duties,
and the many evidences of his ster-
ling qualities.
The newly welded couple left on
the eastbound Columbian at $40 on
bridal tour of several weeks, which
will be spent visiting with their rel
atives in Minnesota, Iowa and ILL
nois. They will return to Mcintosh
the latter part of July to make their
future home in this city.
/ Their many friends congratulate
them on their choice and extend
best wishes for long, happy and
prosperous welded life.
Given a Pleasant Shower.
The teachers of the Franklin
school were pleasantly entertained
last Saturday evening at the home
Of Miss Jane Fletcher. The occasion
was in the nature of shower
given by the Franklin teachers for
one of their number, Miss Grace
Cain. The guests were invited for
six o'clock and dainty four course
!, dinner was served. The guests then
adjourned to the porch where a step
ladder decorated with vines and rec
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23


Mrs. A. W. Spehr and son of
Sleepy Eye were in Mankato today.
Eddie Nelson of Madelia was re-
leased from a local hospital today.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hooner Of
West Union are in the city visiting
friends.
DR.. Allen of Elysian was in the
city on professional business last
evening.
S. H. Johnson of the Hennepin
Bridge company is in the city today
on business.
Miss Eva Eckman has returned to
her home, after visiting Mrs. c. H.
Ellison at Rochester.
Miss Marie Thorson went to Rapi-
dan yesterday to spend Sunday with
friends and relatives.
F. E. Browder Of the Hubbard
Milling company went to Waseca
yesterday on business.
Arthur Metzler of Hanska returned
to his home today after his recent
illness in local hospital.
The Rev. Joseph Presson OF
Omaha is the guest of W. b. Davies
at his summer home at Lake
Frances.
Mrs. l.. l.. DeRosia and grandson
Iceland, left on the noon train fol-
Fairmont to attend a house party
for a few days.
r. j. Straw, the Cole 80 agent
has just accepted the agency for the
Hupmobile. He has recently sold
two more Cole cars.
DIR. J. H. James returned yester
day from Shakopee where he had
been for treatment. He returned
home completely cured.
Sara Adams of Mapleton, who has
been sick in local hospital, re
turned to her home today after {
successful operation for appendicitis
r. Jacobson and two sons Harold
and Ralph of Minneapolis are visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H
Thorson of Rapidan. Mr.. Jacobson
is a brother of Mrs. Thorson.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. H. Thompson ant
daughter Louise came in from thei
country home, Locust Grove" to re
main over Sunday. Mr.. Thompson
says rain is badly needed in hi!
vicinity.
Mrs George Atchison and daugh
ter Violet have moved to LAX
Washington and will spend the sum
mer i'm their cottage Mr. Atchisol
will drive out evenings and back il
the morning.
Mrs. ]. c. Budde of Faribault, Mrs
Charles Ricketts, of Blooming Prairi
and Mrs. B. F. Vaughan of Hurley
s. D., returned to their homes tt
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
Reception at the Normal.

About 400 students and members
OF the faculty of the normal summer
school attended the annual reception
given to the new students at the
normal last evening The lawn
north of the buildings was attract
lively lighted by strings of electric
lights hung from tree to tree.
The receiving line consisted of
Pres. and Mrs. Cooper and the new
members OF the faculty. The regu-
lar students entertained the gather
ing by several interesting folk
dances Lamm's Orchestra furnished
the music. Both students and facul-
ty report most enjoyable evening
and heartily commend this method
of getting acquainted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
Lake Club Entertained.

The Lake club" was delightfully."-
entertained Thursday by Mrs. Beatty
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
]. w. Schmitt, u their cottage at
Lake Washington. The party went
out in autos, found dinner waiting
and the afternoon was spent in
playing 500, and all voted a perfect
day on returning home. Those go
ing were Mr.. and Mrs. A. Messer,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Fowler, Mrs. Rob-
ert Jache, Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mrs.
E. Rosenberger, Mrs. r. H. Andrews,
Mrs. John Murphy and Mrs. A. M.
Smith.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
Party for Miss Emma Wussow.

Miss Emma WussOw was pleasant
ly surprised at her home, ST Rhine
street, Saturday night, by number
of her young friends. The evening
was spent in playing games and
other amusements. Refreshments
were served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
From Saturdays Daily.
Miss Dodds in a Recital.

Mrs. Kathrine Ewertsen Gray pre-
scented for the first time, Miss Eliza
beth kellogg Dodds in song recital
at the studio last evening. Miss
Dodds possesses a dramatic soprano
voice of high range which was no
ticeably brought out in her carefully
selected program from classic COM
posers The entire program was
sung from memory and those pres
ent could not help but feel the abso-
lutte control and ease with which
Miss Dodds handled every number
The operate group was thoroughly
enjoyed and showed in marked de-
gree the growth in volume, control,
and wide range of Miss Dodds'
voice which has been developed un-
der the careful direction of Mrs.
Kathrine Ewertsen Gray.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23

emit OF the Shaver & Co. system Of
railroad eating houses, was in Man
kato today. He is on tour of
inspection. This afternoon Mr.. Poole
and Charles Porte, district superin-
tendent, went TO Waseca to make an
inspection of the eating house there.
George F. Allison. physical direc-
tor of the Y. NJ. c. A, returned
this noon from the Conference of
Employed Officers of the Y. NJ c..
A which was held at Columbus,
Ohio Mr. Allison reports a very
successful conference. While on his
trip he visited his parents who re-
side at Norwood, Ohio. On his re-
turn Mr.. Allison spent several days
visiting the association buildings at
Hamilton and Dayton, Ohio, Indian
apolis, Ind, and Chicago, Ill. Mr..
Allison reports a most successful
and enjoyable trip.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
They Will Be Married.

Jackson Republic: Cards have
been received by Jackson friends an
nouncing the marriage of Fred Linds
ley, Jr., and Miss Nellie James of
Mankato, which will take place July
90. Fred's many Jackson friends eX-
tend congratulations and best
wishes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
CARD FROM Mr.. STEWART.

To the Citizens of North Mankato;
There has been much discussion
about where and how the water
mains are to be laid in North Man
kato. Some of the statements
made have been true, many grossly
exaggerated and in other cases de-
liberate falsehoods have been stated
Is it not your privilege and duty
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
Entertained Few Friends.

Mrs. Clifford Sheldon delightfully."-
entertained six ladies at her home
on Marshall street last evening. A
six o'clock dinner was served and
all of the guests report a most en-
ioyable time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23

From Saturdays Daily.
ST. Peter Herald: State Superin-
tendent G. G. Schulz has notified
County Superintendent NJ. r. Davis
that Theodore SeXauer, instructor
of agriculture in the Albert y Lea
high school, will give agricultural
training during the sessions of the
Nicollet county summer school.
Mr.. Sexauer has made great sue
cess of his department. and is re-
garded as one of the best men in
Minnesota From July II to 10
Miss Mae Macdonald of the Uni
versity of Minnesota, will conduct
classes in home economics, while r..
f. Denfield, superintendent of the
Duluth public schools, and Il. O.
Quigley of the College of Education
al the state university, will visit
the Nicollet county institute as spe-
cial instructors.
st. Peter Herald: County Superln-
tendent M. r. Davis has been. nOti-
fed that a change has been made in
the teaching corps of the Nicollet
county summer school, which VIII
open on Monday, July 8. Miss jose
phine Curtiss, who was assigned to
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-19
POLITICAL P0W.W0W
SCHlAIfR JUNE e.
Hosplishle cltIzeus OF This Com
munlty Win T~atertaln.

Several of our friends from
Schlater yesterday extended us a
kind invitation to attend the big
gathering, political speaking and
barbecue dinner they will give on
Friday the 23rd day of June.
Schlater pulls off one of these
stunts every summer, and those
who have had the good fortune
to enjoy their hospitality have an
insight 70 what will be doing on
that good day.
Invitations win be extended to
Percy, Vardaman and Alexander,
and several OF the district candi-
dates and state office candidates
will be on hand to meet the good
people Of that community,