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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
MARKS open.
Ing OF SCHELL CANAL
branch is 200 feet wide.
POSSIBILITIES OF CANAL.
CONTINUED from page y

The Schell canal makes pos
sible the raising in St. Landry of
any commodity grown elsewhere
in the United States. It is eK-
pected that rice and cane will be
the principle props, but the
water is at hand for any cereal
or vegetable that might be de-
sired. Corn, for instance, gener-
ally thrives well in this section of
the State, but there seasons when
the rain does not fall, or If it
comes it does so at the wrong
time. Consequently the farmer
suffers a material loss. But with
water ever at hand the irrigation
of any crop can be regulated by
the rainfall.
There can be no gainsaying the
fact that st. Landry and south
west Louisiana are largely in
debted to Mr.. Schell, and the
passing years will increase this
indebtedness. This section should
become the farmers paradise,
and it will, if there be any sort
of harmony of action and honest
effort. The Clarion congratu-
lates Mr.. Schell on the splendid
results attained, and felicitates
the people of this section over
the fact that such wide opportun-
tiles are offered.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
new ~COUNTINGROOSE
OF BANK IS ideal
UnIOn Trust Co. Now Chartered at Own
Home.
CHANGE MADE THURSDAY
Structure Is Ons Of the HsndsOmsst In State.
--IntsrI0r Furnishings
OAK.

The Union Bank and Trust
Company has moved from the
stuffy little building opposite the
Courthouse, to their commodious
structure on the corner of Court
and Bellevue streets. The change
was made Wednesday, and Thurs
day morning. Cashier Perro-
din, and his able assistants, were
doing business just as though
they had been at the 'old stand
forever and a day."
It is not going too far to say
that the new home of the Union
Bank and Trust Company I'M
doubtedly is one of the handsom-
est and smartest in the entire
State. While not so pretentious
in point of size as some of the
bank buildings in larger cities.
it is architecturally the equal of
any in the State, and is a dis
tinct ornament to the city.
The style Of the building is
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
."BLOODTHIRSTY BLACK
MAKES SAVAGE ATTACK
Homer Kings MurderOus Assault on Port
Barre Family.
WOULD-BE ASSASSIN SHOT
ShsrIff's Posse After All Night Chase Lays
Negro Low. ....C Condition is
Critical.

Sodden, drunken and passion
ately infamed against the whole
white race because of imaginary
ills, Homer King, a negro of
Port Barre, fired pointblank two
loads of buckshot at Shelby John
son and family Sunday night,
and that one or all were not killed
or dangerously wounded seems
almost miraculous.
After an all-night chase the
Would-be assassin was run down
in the early watches of Monday
morning by Deputy Sheriff J. E.
Swords and posse and so severe
ly wounded that his recovery is
doubtful.
No more outrageous effort
at wholesale murder has ever
been made than that attempted
by King. Toward the fag-end
of last week King and three of
his brothers became very unruly.
In fact, two of the brothers beat
a white man for no apparent
cause, and this seemed to inspire
the family with the belief that
they could wipe up the earth
with the white folks" Sunday
morning Homer King was drink
ing heavily, and during the after
noon had an alteration with a
citizen of Port Barre.
Returning to his home on the
bayou about dusk, King armed
himself with a shotgun and lay
in wait for the passer-by. 1t
CHANGED that Mr.. johnson, his
wife and children were the first.
Mrs. johnson CHANGED to see the
negro behind a tree, and ner-
vously exclaimed: There is a
man with a gum" Feeling intu-
itively the threatened danger,
Mr.. johnson literally showed his
family through the gate of Mr..
Chaisson's yard, where the party
instinctively fell to the ground.
At that very instant the muir
derer fired the first shot, and
then as quickly as finger could
touch the other trigger, let &C
the second barrel. This was al
8 O'Clock at night. With the fir.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
DREDGEBoAT OF UNION IRRIGATION co.

ing of the second barrel Mr..
johnson sprang to his feet and
made for the bayou where the
negro had been stationed, but
the Would-be assassin had dis
appeared in the darkness.
The near-tragedy was reported
to Sheriff Swords at 1870 Sun
day night, and a party of seven,
including Deputy Sheriff j. E.
Swords, reached the scene of the
trouble at | a. m. Monday morn
ing. All night long the posse
patrolled the negro section OF
the community. At the first
break of day a search was made
Of the home of King, but the
black had disappeared.
Sheriff Swords feltcertain that
the fellow was somewhere in the
neighborhood, and so divided his
force, placing three men in
charge of Deputy Sheriff ]. E.
Swords. Then began a man-hunt
in real earnest. Shortly after
eight in the morning the deputy
and his posse ran across King.
They ordered his surrender, but
the fellow replied by making a
move for his gun. The posse
fired and the negro fell, desper-
ately wounded. He was brought
to Opelousas and is being cared
for at the parish prison.
The murderous attack Of King
aroused the largest indignation
in the Port Barre section, and
undoubtedly he would have been
summarily dealt with but for the
prompt action of the sheriff, in
removing the prisoner to this
point. The efficiency of the
sheriff's office was never more
clearly demonstrated than in this
case. We congratulate him.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15

place, j~ustifying the hope that
she would recover. However, a
change for the worse occurred
Friday evening, and despite the
constant exertions of medical
skill and the tender ministrations
of loved ones, she finally sue
cumbed and resigned her spotless
soul to it's maker.
"The deceased was the young
est daughter of w. G. Hatcher of
this parish, and was in her 43rd
year. Just Is years prior to the
day of her death she was mar
ried to Rev. j. P. Haney, also a
young East Felicianian, and dur
ing the score Of years which fol-
lowed she was in every respect a
loving and loyal helpmeet, re-
.joicing in his victories and COM
.forting and encouraging him in
his trials and at all times inspir-
ing him to greater and nobler
effort. Their union was blessed
with a son, who died in infancy,
and five daughters, all grown to
beautiful and noble Womanhood,
and who have been reared in the
nurture and admonition of the
Lord. Her untimely demise has
created a void in the family circle
which cannot be filled, and car
ried to the hearts Of her friends
and relatives, a grief which
naught but the hand of time can
assuage.
Her remains were conveyed
to Greensburg, where the fune-
raj took place Sunday morning at
10 o'clock, the services being
conducted by Rev. G. C. Miller,
in the presence of a large con-
course Of relatives and friends,
who gathered to pay the last sad
tribute to one whom in life they
admired and cherished as a faith
full wife, a devoted mother, a
loyal and loyable friend.
Sincere sympathy is extended
tt. the bereaved family in the hour
of their affection, and a silent
prayer is offered that they may
be blessed with the solace and
spiritual consolation of Him who
sdoeth all things well"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15

Miss Stella Andrepont is
spending several days with her
parents here.
NJ J.. C. DeCuir was q vis-
itor to Grand Prairie Saturday.
Mr.. j. C. DeCuir, Of Hermi-
tage, came Thursday to spend
several days at the Andrepont
home.
MIR. George B. Wilson, Of
New Orleans, Editorial Director
OF the Southern Scribe, was here
on business this week.
Mr.. A. B. Comeau is now
Assistant Cashier Of the Planters
National Bank, vice Jos. "A. De-
jean, resigned. Mr.. Simon Sicily
had accepted the position but on
account Of other interests found
that he was unable to fill it,
Mr.. Louis Rosenthal, of
Vaudeville, Travelling Represents
ative of the New Orleans Item
Mr.. John ]. Racer, Director
OF the Southern Rice Growers
Association, was here on bust
ness this week
Mr.. B. Boagni, Agent for
the EMF Automobile, sold a
car to Mr.. F. j. Dietlien a few
days ago.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
CLASSIFIED ADS

Any individual, or corporation,
wishing to avoid bankruptcy proceed.
ings or to be pulled through a fnan.
cial strain, by illuminated financial
assistance, will do we'll to consult the
undersigned.
JOHN N. OGDEN.
Agent and Attorney, Opelousas, La,
dec 81 3mo.
If you have well located land
or a good business proposition
for sale at reasonable price,
write me at once enclosing self
addressed stamped envelope for
reply Owners only. Address,
J. C. Ross, 816-2nd Ave So.
Minneapolis, MINI. ap 8 At.
For one week, our regular so cts,
to $1.00 Swiss Embroidery Flouncing
27 inch wide, 40 cents at Riseman's
Dry Goods Department.
By special arrangements with the
st. Landry High School artist we
will sell hand colored Easter cards 2
for 5 cents. Jacobs News Depot Co..
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
c RANKS SECOND
BEST IN STATE GUARD

Captain F. Fl. Lomax, U. 81.
Army officer, who recently made
4 tour Of inspection of the diff
ferent Companies of the Ia. State
Guard reported that Company g
of Opelousas, is the second best
company in the guard, while
Co. K, Of Lake Charles, is Id the
lead.
This intelligence is indeed
gratifying to the boys of the
Company C, and especially that
their record is better than
several Companies, which have
been in service much longer than
they have.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
SUPREME COURT GIVES
Interesting DECISION
FOR MINORS.

The Supreme Court of this
State on Monday decided a case
from this Parish, which had at
tracted much attention during
its trial, and which is of State
wide Importance, by reason of
its far reaching consequences.
1t involved an Interpretation
of Act No. % Of 1878, which per-
mits the property in which mi
nors have an interest to be sold
at private sale under certain con-
ditions.
In the present case, the share
of the minors had been sold to q
major co-owner upon the advice
and recommendation of a family
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15

taken at a special meeting held
April 18th, 1911, in the matter
relative to the building of an adj
dition to the Power Plant, and to
appoint a committee to act in said
matter, and to act on any matter
pertaining to the Power Plant.
M. HALPHEN, Mayor.
Attest: j. B. A. stage, Clerk.
Received the above notice On
the 18th day of April, 1911, and
on the same day and date / noti-
fed all the members of the Board
Iof Aldermen IN person.
G. T.. HAYES, Marshal.
Opelousas, La, April IL, 1911.
The Board of Aldermen met
pursuant to the above call, pre-
sent M. Halphen, Mayor, pre-
siding; Aldermen Daniel, Diet
lein, Loeb and Larcade. There
being a quorum present the meet
ing was called to order.
Motion by Mr.. Daniel
That the Mayor, the Superin
tendent and Mr.. Larcade, be an
pointed a committee of three with
full power to act on any matter
relative to building the addition
to Power Plant and on anything
pertaining to said addition Or adj
ditions.
Yeas. Daniel, Larcade, Diet
lein.
Nays: Loeb.
Loeb votes no for the reason
that it creates a conflict of
authority.
On motion duly seconded and
carried, the meeting of the Board
Of Aldermen adjourned subject
to call.
M. HALPHEN, Mayor.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
DIED

At her home on Saturday,
April 9Th, at 8 a. M, Mrs. Thos.
[. Myers. The funeral took
place the same day, and remains
of the deceased were inferred in
the Catholic cemetery. The
Clarion extends condolences.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15

meeting to affect a partition.
When the minors arrived of
age, they attacked the sale upon
the ground that there had been
no sale to affect a partition and
therefore no compliance with the
statute. That in such cases the
entire property must be sold.
The Supreme Court had upon
two ~ different occasions con
tstrued the law to mean what the
the attorneys of the plaintiff con
tended for, but Judge O'Neill,
WHO was then presiding in this
parish; overruled both decisions.
The plaintiffs then appealed and
the Supreme Court sustaining its
former rulings declared:
That the law, in plain terms,
requires that in order to affect a
partition, by private sale of prop
erty held in indivision with a
minor, the whole property
u De sou.
It further declared: 1T found
no reason for attempting to
attribute any other meaning
to the law than the language
imports.
Inasmuch as this decision af-
firms two previous ones, there is
likely to be no reversal of this
ruling. The legislature can and
may amend the statute but I'M
less this body should do SO, this
latest expression of the Court
will prevail for all time to come.
Commenting upon the ruling
of the District Judge, who over
ruled two of the Supreme Courts
decisions, this latter tribunal de
clared:
1T appears to us, however,
that our learned brother Of the
District Court is unnecessarily
concerned about the effect of the
sale of property held in m
by all the co-oWners, to one of
their number, and that he loses
sight of the substance of the
question at issue in dealing with
a shadow"
Mr.. Gilbert L. Dupre, repre-
sented plaintiffs and appellants,
while Messrs. Lewis & Lewis
looked after the banks interest,
assisted by Mr.. E. B. Dubuisson.
Proceedings of the Beard of
Aldermen.
Opelousas, La, April IL, 1911.
TO the Members Of the Board of
Aldermen of the City of
0pelousas, Louisiana.
Gentlemen: You are hereby
notified that there will be a meet
ing Of your Honorable Board this
Wednesday evening, April 18th,
1911, at 500 o'clock p. M, for
the purpose Of recinding the
action of the Board of Aldermen
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
Mrs. Mary 0. Bailey

On Friday morning, March 81,
at 6 a. m. Mrs. Mary O.. Bailey
passed away, at the home of her
son-in-laW, Mr.. A. L. Hollier,
aged SIS years and l month.
The funeral took place Saturday.
Services were held at the Catho-
lie church, and interment in the
Catholic cemeteay. The Clarion
extends condolences.
Ladies you can get the finest
home made Lingerie Underwear
and latest style hates at The
Parlor Millinery Store on MAR
st, APP 8 At.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends
for their kindness during the ill-
ness and death of our dear
mother, Mrs. Mary %. Bailey.
Also, thanks to Dr. B. a. LttelI
for his medical attentions.
THE CHILDREN
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
Death of Little Louise Crawfords

Little Miss Louise Crawford,
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. NJ. Crawford, of Washington,
died yesterday morning. The
Clarion extends heartfelt SYM
pathy to the bereaved parents.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15

whereas. Louis yantrot. o SAINT
- he apDointed administrator ofthea Dove
named estate: haranx v,Yan ~
10y - interested 10 make opposition to
~ annosntfnent TO llie same In writing in
salu o1Hne IN Opalousas within ten days from
the OATS YVES ANDRRPONT.
CLERK OF Court
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15
Dn1NIsTRAT1oN NOTICE

ncTMWND Oh FhANOUI1U OHNA = ~ =
Probate Docket District Court,
NO. Parish of st. Landry, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-04-15

The above ordinance after hav-
ing been read section by section
and adopted in the same manner,
wa unanimously adopted as a
whole.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-11

The quicker q cold = gotten ia of
the less the danger from pneumonia
and ~ other aeri0ng 1iseses Mr
Y ~ Z Han of W4gerly val, SAYS
n firmly beEeye chambeFlainr
Cough Remedy 70 Be absolutely the
beet pfeparati9n 81 ihe market i0T
colds. ] have recommended r ~ mY
friends End they an agree vish mr..
For sale ~ aii dealers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-11

See n maaisd aad asy
affe ia1E6 Comfy iowa farm rs
fkehsess - real sa'ur for Az
Dklalons fanu q lls real value The
aIifffsaee fsa I'e.eaffied % fhe lora
farm 81 Ioe fsif b interest q =.
Golfer. Pea ~ Aiaakoeee. 0klaha.
ma Prone o lzlI1t iiv
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-28
ELLENDALE,

1t is gratifying, indeed, to note that
ID. A. C's last weeks letter that he re-
membered us when he reached this beau
utul little home of ours. and he wonders
why we like those fixtures around tbe
Milford depot, were not at the station
or loafng about town. Had we have
known Of his presence and desire to see
US, II would have been our pleasure to
contribute to his qualification. We wouId
IKE to impress upon the fertile mind of
TINS illustrious scribe, that we are not
fortunate enough to be on Uncle Sam
bounty and must depend on our own
effort for livelihood, consequently we
are not station ornament while the snr
shines, but are making hay for the little
'nes. We certainly envied his visit tn
I'D Barratt's Chapel and the baItny COM
'osure beneath the shady boughs, while
We sweltered in the scorching sun in the
largest field. We also note his witty
ut true allusion to Lincoln City, it does
Icken fellow to see such a big name
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-28
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect il.
HoW % Find on

FlIl a bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twentv-four hours.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-28
HOUSTON ITEMS

Tile Queen Esther Circle will hold an
ice cream and peach festival on r. +
Counselman lawn next FRIDAY evening.
August 4th. Everybody invited.
Rev. John Clarv, the railroad evangel-
ist, will give an address in the NJ K.
Church this Saturday evening. Julv g.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-28
MILFORD NECK.

Rev. J. +. Clark. the railroad evanpe-
Iist Will preach here on SUNDAY. Tulv
3Oth. at p m. and T. IS p. III. Services
Will be held each evening through the
week at IS p. III. Sunday School at ,
p. m. Refreshments served after Sunday
School each SUNDAY.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-28

Fare to PhiIAdelpnAn, 81 90
ERoHnu TE7Auo ................-.......... 80
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-28

a brick dust sedi-
nent, or settling,
stringy or milky
appearance often
indicates an un-
healthy condi-
tion of the kid
neys; too fire.
quent desire to
r,nen - - se
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-28
.IST AN
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Of Soda
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WORK
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SerVieel

" and ST.
q direct b,
DR.. Harve
lent Of q
the discl(
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W. Robins
service.
Bignifcanc
ood when
the star
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federal C
that was
sioners o
|ch NAV ]
truck at
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Milford chronicle., 1911-07-28
.GlYEY & WATSON,
EuNFRAL DIRECTORS AND EMaALMEhs.

We have the Latest Outfit and are the
best equipped of any undertakers south OF
Philadelphia. We understand caring tor
the dead, with the best equipment at the
lowest prices. Our motto: Prompt ser
vice and small profits. When in need
of undertakers give us a call. Mrs. Coyey
is our assistant. free of charge. No extra
charge for long distance. We are pre-
pared to answer telephone are telegraph
calls day or night. Call Phone l3o-2.
Office at residence, Cor. Front < West
Sts.. next door to Isaac S. Truitt. Busi-
ness establishment 80 West Front St.,
North Milford, Dela.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-28
Weather permitting Steamer Creensborough will
make trips as follows for the month Of
AUGUST
RETURNING
S,samer ;s,;a will Leave Philadelphia Pier 3. South
Wharves. follows:

Philadelphia. ID
GEO F. PIERCE, Manager,
Milford. Del.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-28
What To Do.

the back are also symptoms that tell Won
the kidneys and bladder are out of order
and need attention.
What To DO.
There IS comfort in the KNOWLEDGE so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
SwamP-Root, the great kidney remedy.
tulhlls almost every wish in CORRECTING
rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys
liver, bladder and every part Of urinary
passage, Corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity. of being compelled to go often
through the day, and to get up MANY |
times during the night. The mild and |
Immediate effect Of Swamp-ROot Is |
soon realized. It stands the highest be-
cause of its remarkable
health restoring prop z5sETIa5..Hls, -
critics. If you need a fss.sIsssls ss.SSa..,....
medicine you should IT'D - ss.ss.s.ss3
have the best. Sold by lsss '17issassss
druggists in fifty-cent
and one-dollar sizes. 5.,as :. s'sR-
You may have a sample bottle sent free
oymail. Address DR.. Kilmer & Co. Bing-
namton, N. Y. Mention this paper and
rememberth name, DR.. Kilmer's SwampS
Soot, and the address, Binghauton. Y
\. " on every bottle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-15
SCHOOLS MUST
Be SANITARY
Otherwise State aonsy will
Be Withheld.
Especial Correspondence

Trenton, May I5.-SchOols
throughout the state that are found
to be unsanitary will have To be
remedied else the school money pay
able to the district may be withheld
by the state school authorities. Re
cent superficial examinations made Of
school houses in certain parts Of the
state have revealed the fact that
many of these buildings were in bad
shape. IN some instances the school
houses were unfit for such purposes.
Herbert Morse, the state school
inspector, Is rapidly making an IN
spection Of many Of the school
houses which have been reported by
the county superintendent, and his
reports are all fled with the State
Board Of Education. II the condi-
tons Of affairs reported TO the State
Board are found to be as stated by
Mr.. Morse, his report is accepted as
final, and usually his recommends
lions r carried out.
Mr.. Morse has been actively en-
gagged in the vicinity Of Trenton of
late. He has inspected g number of
school houses that were found to be
in poor sanitary conditions. IN some
instances Mr.. Morse has decided that
with a little alteration the trouble
might be remedied. IN almost every
instance In a case of this character
the Board Of Education in the local
ity where the school house Is located,
is ready to follow out any sugges-
lions that Mr.. Morse may make.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-15

Emil Volkman, of State street,
was entertained at the residence Of
friends in Sayreville Saturday even
ing.
Leonard Hansen, Robert Strang
and George Free, of Jersey City,
spent Sunday at the home of Miss
Aleta Mundy, of Fayette street.
Joseph Anderson, of New York,
was entertained by friends in Wash
ington street last night.
Frank Andreas, of Roosevelt, was
entertained at the home of friends in
Maple street last night.
r. E. Beers, of Trenton, journey
ed to Perth Amboy on his motor car
Saturday on business for the Heath
Lumber Company and spent the
night at the home of his sister, Mrs.
E. A. Tunis, of Water street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Hilsdorf, of
Middletown, and John Hilsdorf and
Miss Lizzie Hilsdorf, of Woodbridge,
visited MI. and Mrs. Ernest Hilsdorf,
of this city. yesterday.
Edward Hume, of Philadelphia,
spent the weekend at the home of
Hassal Apologize. Of Fayette street,
Mrs. s. B. Greacen, of Water
street, spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Arneberg, Of Brooklyn.
Samuel Samkin, Of New York, spent
the weekend as the guest of mis- pa
rents in Hall avenue.
Charles Hinkle, a student at Lafay-
cite College, has resumed his studies
after visiting at, the home of his pa
rents in Washington street.
Miss Elizabeth Page, of New Bruins
wick, spent Saturday evening as the
guest of friends in Smith street.
Morris Greenfield, of State street, is
quietly celebrating the anniversary of
his birth to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Philo and daughter
Pauline, of State street, spent Sunday
as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Philn,
in Keyport.