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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
COOPER CASE IS
DRAGGING ALONG
WILL BE TAKEN UP IN TIE CITY
COURT AGAIN TOMORROW
MORNING.

lie trial of the CdC per-W estern
Union damage case tegun in city
court Wednesday, is still unfinished.
When court convened yesterday the
defense had not concluded it's testi-
mony and the entire morning session
was taken up in the finishing of the
evidence. When the defense rested
cooper put up evidence in rebuttal.
showing bnat certain witnesses for the
defense were mistaken in relation to
i, the authenticity of certain checks and
other papers sworn to have been sign
ed by Cooper according to the evid-
ence OF several expert witnesses. Aft
er all of the evidence was in the
western Unions attorneys moved toe
court to direct verdict for the de-
fendant, which Judge Krauss refus.
ed tc do. Judge Isaac, for the plain.
tiff, then began his opening argument.
He began ty referring to the six pros
ecutlons brought against Cooper bv
the telegraph company two for larce-
ny after trust and four for forgery,
and eacss resulting favorably for his
client. He stated that he would claim
IN his C including argument and II
was his clients contention that in
stead of this action of TIE telegram
company being a prosecution if nd
assumed the nature Of persecution.
he further contended that all differ
ences tetween. the plaintiff and the
defendant as to the irregularities IN
the office oaving been adjusted by
cooper with the bonding company the
telegraph company had no further
right to complain and also that no
claims cave ever been made to him
by the tonding company that the sum
pald them was not all that really ev.
lsted Judge Isaac laid particular
stress on the point that in the first
Indictment for larceny his client had
heen charged with a shortage of only
Si"o' when in the next Indictment,
after the first one was dismissed bv
the court on account of a defect in
the Indictment, ne was charged with
a shortage of $1,000. The argument
In opening lasted nearly an hour and
then the court recessed for dinner II
was annouced that Mr. CLAW. for tha
telegraph compay, would omen ,7is ad.
dress to the jury Immediately after
dinner and that he would he followed
oy Judge Whitfield for the ccmpany
and that Judge Isaac would conclude
for the plaintiff. After court recon-
Vened Judge Krauss let the jury sepa-
rate until Monday morning, wsen the
argument will lie finished. This was
done to occommc date the jurors who
mad important business matters to at
tend to and was done by consent of
the attorneys on both sides
This hb ebeen one of tie hardest
fought csses evr tried in the courts of
the county. The trial now on has al
ready lasted four days and will prob.
aoly consume the better part of the
session Monday. TIE result in the
case is being watched with deep in
/ terest.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
lEVlSON'S STORE
DAMAGED BY FIRE
EARLY MORNING BLAZE ALMOST
COMPLETELY DESTROYED
HIS ENTIRE STOCK.

AT 2:30 this morning an alarm OF
ire was sent in from box "a, corner
Monk and Oglethorpe streets, and
the department made coed run, ar
irving in time to save part of the
stock of Sig Levison.
AS to how the fire originated is a
mystery, as Mr.. Levison states he is
at loss to understand it.
The proprietor and clerks left the
store about II O'Clock, there was no
stove or Kerosene lamp in the store
and the origin of the fire is a puz-
zle to Mr.. Levison
The stock, which invoiced about
$4,000, was badly damaged by fire
and water.
Mr.. Levison was partly insured,
having policies aggregating $1,000
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
TWO ARE SHOT
BECAUSE THEY
ARE TRUTHFUL
NEGRO WAS BEING TRIED BY A
FLORIDA JUSTICE OF THE
PEACE.
Two White Men Were Witnesses
Against Him and Were Shot--one
Is Dead and the Other Badly
Wounded.

Tallahassee, May 13.--Because they
had just testified against him in a
Miccosul1ie justice OF the peace court,
Jerrie Custer, a negro shot down B.
B. Smith and ]. Register, two white
men, yesterday afternoon on a pub
lie road near Wadesbcro.
The latter died almost instantly,
but the fol mer will live.
Deputies Moody and Lewis, who
were sent to the scene of the tragedy
Immediately, returned this morninf
at 2 o'clock with the murderer and
five comrades, who had barricaded
themselves near the spot of the kill
ing.
The negro was tried yesterday for
stealing, the charges and testimony
Eeing preferred by the two white men
whom he later shot
The negro was acquitted, but when
the witnesses and the defendant a few
minutes later met on the road and ar
gued about the petty case the negro
shot the two men.
Wien the deputies from Tallahas-
see arrived they found the negro and
four comrades armed with shotguns
and surrounding the body of Mr..
Smith. who had been slain. They
did not resist. however, and being ar.
rested were brought to this city in an
automobile, which reached here at 2
O'Clock this morning.
Fear Mah AioIane.
All CT the five black desperadoes
are now In the county all. being
well guarded, for some fear of vio-
lence is entertained. Tue automobile
was fired upon ty unseen comrades
OF the blacks as 1t was leaving with
the captives for the city. Another
posse is now searching for these me-
gre es. ...
The body of Mr.. Smith is now at
his country home, and inquest will be
held this afternoon.
The city and county is incensed, but
officers believe that an attack on the
jail would be vain, if attempted.
The two white men who were shot
by the negro are highly esteemed by
their neighbors.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
GREAT ADDITION
TO GYMNASIUM
RlFLEMEN HAVE SECURED THE
SERVICES OF AN uP-To-RATE
PHYSICAL DIRECTOR.

The Brunswick Riflemen now have
with tnem C. e. Mcdonald, physical
director of an Ohio University, who
has consented to give Ills time and
assistance towards organizing among
the members of the company a gym
nasium team.
Mr.. Mcdonald has made a thorough
study OF gymnastics and physical cul.
ture in all its various branches. His
students have given public exhibitions
OF their work, which have proven the
results Of careful training.
He states that he finds scme ex.
cellent material here among the
young men and that with little train
ing will soon be able to give to the
public an exhibition of their work.
Many of the memters of the COM
pany have gone into the work with
a yigor and determination that will
show good results.
The aim of thhe officers of the ri.
fiemen is to place at the disposal of
the members first class gymnasium.
The work is already under way. New
apparatus has been ordered which Is
soon to adorn the already well fur.
nished armcry. Lockers, shower
bath and reading rooms are being in.
stalled and when these new improve.
ments are completed the Brunswick
Rifiemen will have as complete an ar.
mory as any, in the state.
The armory Is open every night ex.
cept Sunday. On Monday, Wednes.
day and Friday nights the gymnasium
team will be in full swing, working
up a series of acrobatic stunts rare
ly seen outside of a circus.
The officers and members OF the
c%mpany extend cordial welcome TO
the people Of Brunswick to cali and
inspect the armory and to witness tee
program of the gymnasium work.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
MR.. SMART's WEATHER DOPE.
Exceptionally Coci Weather in a Few
Days, He Says.

Exceptionally cool weather for this
season of the year may he expected
tomorrow in that section of the cen
trail west, extending from West Vir-
ginfa to Kanas and Nebraska Frost
will likely visit scme localities. In
other parts of the country the wealth.
er will be warm, and not wave will
sweep over the land the middle of
this week. Heavy rains and fierce
winds are probable on Friday and Sat
urday next, with tornadoes in the cy.
clone belt
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
WOMAN GUILTY
or KILLING MAN
JURY YESTERDAY RETURNED A
VERDICT IN FAMOUS VERMONT
DODGE CASE.

Guildhall, VT, May 13.-A verdict of
manslaughter was returned this morn.
nS In the case OF Mrs. Florence M.
Dodge, wi!o has been on trial FIR the
past two weeks, charged with murder.
ing William Heath at her home on
september II, 1910. Sentence was de-
ferred until Monday.
Heath was killed while working in
tie womans bedroom, painting. They
were alone in the house when the
tragedy occurred.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
MRS. RoxEY BEACH IS DEAD

At the home of her sister, Mrs. Da-
vid Davis, at 1880 yesterday; Mrs.
Roxey Beach passed away after long
illness. tl.
The deceased was a sister OF f, r.
T. Munday and Mrs. David Davis, and
was the widow of the late Henry
Beach. She lived here many years
ago and only recently returned to
the city. q ~
The funeral will occur this after.
noon from the residence of Mrs. Da.
vid Davis In Habersham park and
the interment will be in Oak Grove
cemetery.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
THE ANKRUPTcY COURT
Judge Isaac Held an interesting Ses
sion Yesterday.

sion yesterday.
Judge Max Isaac held an interest
ing session of the bankruptcy oou"t
yesterday afternoon, many out of-tcwn
lawyers being present from different
parts of the district. The !. J. Ward
case from Coffee county was head
and j. J. Rogers of Douglas, was a2-
pointed trustee. The l.. Nathan case
was also called and the bankrupt Of
fered his creditors a settlement at 81
per cent. A special hearing Of the
matter will be held here May 23. The
only local matter of interest heard
was the report of the receiver in the
Sapelo Lumter Co. case. In that case
tie court confirmed the sale of the
property sold by the receiver Tues
day at Darien to Dismukes & Bro,
requiring the purchasers to increase
their bid from $1,022 to $1,225.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
DEATH LIST IN
THE BATTLE At
JAUREz LARGE
Eg2zRALs LOST a GREAT MARY
MORE THAN THE IN
sURREcTos.
Diaz TrooFs Lest Something over
One Hundred Killed, and Nearly
Double That Number Were Serious
Iy Wounded.

Juarez, Mexico, May Provisions
al Gov. Gonzales estimate of casual
ties in the three days fighting at Jua
fez shows insurrecto less, Is killed
80 wounded; federal loss, 100 killed
137 wounded.
Elghty-one bodies were picked up
after fighting in the streets of Juarez
ceased.
larger number. of federals were
xllled and wounded while retreating
70 t2e tarracks Wednesday from the
church and municipal buildings.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
TOM WELSH CLUB MEETING.
Quite Large Number og Brunswick
ians Are Attending the Meet.

The annual gathering of the Tom
Welsh Fishing club is now at the
club grounds near Atkinson, and mem
hers from all over this section are
there and having great time.
The following Brunswickians are
already there and a number of others
will go during the week: J. P. Golden.
J. E. Arledge, N. D. Russell. Robt
Hopkins, H. Gaskins, Jack Bowen
Dave Roach, ]. R. Price, e. H. Rick
ett.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
LINCOLN CENTENARY.

Providence, r. l., May 13.-Today is
the centennial Of the birth of James S.
Lincoln. the famous portrait and land
scape painter and first president Of
the Providence Art club. He died
in this city in 1887.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
MEXICAN TROOPS IN GRAVE
DANGER IN SONORA STATE

Magdalena, State of Sonora, Mexico.
May 13.-Unless reinfcrcements has
tening to his relief, arrive soon, Col.
Okeda, commanding the garrison of
Hermonsillo, consisting of 200 men.
must face the most critical situation.
only the-most desperate resistance
can prevent the capture of Som ra by
the insurrectos.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
EXPECTED A
MEETING IN NEXT WORLD

The woman's act was part of sui
eide pact. The police say she told
them neither she nor Dr.. Latson con
sidered suicide crime. "Only his
body is dead" SIZE said. "His astral
body still lives and my soul beats in
unison with him. We meet again ere
long" 9Y
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14

New York, May 13-As a sequel to
the suicide two days ago of DR.. w. H.
G. Latson, fashionable physician,
Miss Ala Marhovka, his student-aide,
today attempted to kill herself. She
was taken, unconscious, from a gas
illled rom to hospital, where her re-
coyery is not likely.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
BIBLES FOR HOTELS.

Madison, Wis, May 13.--Plans for
placing bibles in every room of every
eotel in Wisconsin were considered
today by the delegates to the state
convention of the Gidecns, an organi-
cation of Christian travelling men.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
Sunday.
Monday Morning.

Committee meetings.
Devotional, Mrs. E. j. Peacock.
Reports from district secretaries.
Resolved, THAT the small town pre-
sents more problems for the church
than the city-Affrmative, Miss Mar
garet Crawley, Mrs. S. L. High; mega
tive, Mrs. L. H. Burghard, Mrs. 10y
Warwick.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
LUNATlc TILTs AT TRoLLEYs.
Charges on Bicycle, Thinking He
Must Reach Heaven at p. m.

Wust Heach FeaVen at p. m.
Hartford, May 13.-Because Sieg-
frierd Riddenburg. New York
chauffeur, was entirely crazy, he was
unsuccessful in suicidal attempts
here today. He mounted a ticycle
and dashed at an approaching troll
ley car. The motorman slowed down
and thus lessened the impact.
Riddenburg started for another car,
yelling, i've got to die and be In
heaven by o'clock, and I'm not go
ing tc be late" He smashed into
the second car, but was able to fight
all the way to the police station.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
IN PLAIN CLOTHES.

Atlanta. May 13.-BicvcIe officers of
the city force have discarded their
wheels and motorcycles for "a few
days and are riding in the street cars
in plain clothes, in an effort to catch
automobilists violating the city ordi.
nances about speeding and passing
cars.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
EXCURSION TO JACKSONVILLE.
The Sunday Trips Will Begin On the
28th Instant.

Effective May 2S, the Atlanta, Bir-
mineham and Atlantic railroad, will
begin selling roundtrip tickets -to
Jacksonville for the rate of S1.50 for
the round trip.
Tee schedule has cen arranged for
the convenience Of the Brunswick
people, the train leaving here at 1920
a. m. instead of several hours earlier,
as has been the case heretofore. Re-
turning leave jacksonville at p. m.
These trips i'ave been very popular
in the past and will be more so in the
future on account of the convenient
schedules.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
SCHEDULES ON
FOR THE RESORTS
ST. SIMON TRANSIT COMPANY
WILL START THE REGULAR
SUMNER SCHEDULES TODAY

Beginning today the ST. Simon
Transit company start the regular
summer schedules to the pier and
during the week many Brunswick
families will removn to their cottages
at this delightful place. Inc fare tor
the summer will be 40 cents for the
round trip, or 25 cents one way.
Following is the schedule:
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
LONG PIGEON FLIGHT.

Cincinnati, May ia 100-mile pig
con fight from Mitchell, Ind. will
open the season of the Ohio Valley
Flying club tomorrow.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
SCHEDULE
DAILY except Sunday

ne SUMMER SCneduIe 10 CumDef-
land is also beginning tomorrow, the
steamer Emmeline will leave Bruins
wick daily at $50, arriving at Cum
terland, 1030; leaving Cumberland,
$50 p. m. and reaching Brunswick
7:3O p. m. On Sunday the boat will
leave this city 9 a. m. These sched-
ules are convenient and will give gen.
eral satisfaction
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
DELEGATES ENJOYED "A soAT
RICE YESTERDAY AFT
ERNooN.
Vert to St. Simon and Had a Great
Tri9-Dinner Was Served tie Del
esstes on the island Weather Was
Ideal.


The Delegates to the meeting of the
Home Mission society were rendered
an enjoyable boat ride to st. Simon
yesterday on the Attaquin. The party
left here shortly after the noon hour
and returned late in the afternoon.
The trip was thoroughly enjoyed ty
all. The session is now down to hard
work and a great deal is being accom-
plished
Following is the rcgram for today
and tomorrow:
Sunday.
Sertnan, Rev.>J. B. Johnstone.
Bri2ade work, Miss Myers.
Call to young people.
! Home mission work in review, Mrs.
r. w Mcdonald.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
AUTOS REGISTERED
IN STATE CAPITALS MAY |

Albany ~ Y May 13More than
SVoOO automobiles
the capitals Of various states May registrations
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
Monday Afternoon.

Committee meetings.
Devotional, Mrs. D. G. Blount.
Reports from Secretaries.
settlement work, Mrs. D. w. Nc
Dcnell
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-14
Mcndav EVENING.

- Rescue work, Mrs. j. G.. Hinton.
= Query hour.
Monday Evening.
Scripture lesson, Mrs. E. E. Chance.
Stereopticon lecture, "Woman's
Work Among Women Immigrants, 4"
Rev. w. H. Budd
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-11-30
AN ARMY
OF Educators Will Invade Marion
This Week.

Marion has never had a more
important meeting than the First
District Educational Association.
Ii not only the largest in the
state. but il is one of the oldest
and the most progressive. The
teachers will arrive at $50 by
special train and will remain
Friday and Saturday.
The da' session will he of spe-
cial interest because of the wide
experience of the lecturer. He
has probably rescued more boys
from the life of the street than
any other man living. An adj
mission will be charged those
who are not members Of the as
ISOLATION.
On Friday. let every person
who owns any kind Of a convey
ance from "A wheelbarrow 10 an
automobile. be at the depot u
bring the crowd To town. Let US
show them that our hearts are
even bigger than our town.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-11-30
Holiday Goods
N. E. F'0HS
To Flat Rate Patrons Of Light Co.

After Jan LIST next our fiat rat
es for residences will be Scots
for each 10 candle light if turn
ed out on retiring and 75cts for
for each light burned all night,
81. per month for use of 80 can
die lamps and $3.50. for same if
burned all night. 1t is a questi-
on of doubt whether the new fiat
rates will be profitable. They
will not be, unless every one
treats us fairly.
We want everyone who wishes
TO do so, to use a meter, on viii
Oh we give the unprecedented
privilege of 10 lights or less at a
$l.00 minimum a month, or s12.
minimum per year if paid in ad-
vance. At which rates we
should make a small profit.
Marion Electric Light q Ice Co
incorporated,
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-11-30
Crider-McMican

On Sunday afternoon at four
O'Clock Mr.. Allen Order of Star
and Miss Halle McMican of Tri-
bune drove up to the Rev. w. T.
Oaklev's residence and were un-
tied in the holy bonds of we'd
lock by that divine in his most
appropriate language.
Herbert Alexander and Miss
Beulah MEXICAN the brides st2r
accompanied them. The groom
is "A sterling young farmer and
is a we'll liked where known.
The bride is an attractive girl
and is a daughter of Henry Nc.
Mican, one of the county's
best men. We wish them much
joy.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-11-30
The Christmas Shop.

The Ladies of the First Pres
byterian church will have a Chr
istmas sale at the residence of
Mrs. s. M. Jenkins on Main st.
on December the 18th from Bpm
until 10 o'clock pm. Many USE
full and ornamental articles will
be on sale. Mrs. John Wilson
will have charge of the Doll Ba-
zaar and will be glad to display
all wares pertaining to Doll land.
The committee who have cha
rye of the delicatessen table pro-
mise all shall be pleased, who
purchase from them.
A Buffet Luncheon will be SER
we'd during the afternoon and
evening. There is a surprise a.
waiting all the young people.
Come one and all, everybody
is invited to visit the Christmas
shop and help the ladies in their
good work.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-11-30
An Explanation.

1t is likely that some holders
of season tickets missed the lect-
ure at the auditorium Nov. 2Uth
because no notice was printed
in either of the papers. There
was no fault of the management.
The bureau did not send the date
in time for publication. An eff
fort is being made to have the
dates sent at least two weeks be-
fore the appearance of the at
traction so as to avoid a similar
occurrence in the future.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-11-30
JUDGE GORDON
GONE HONE
Court Closed Wednesday Morning,
Nov. 70, After a Very
Interesting Term.

The November term of the
Circuit Court adjourned Wednes-
day morning at 1920 o'clock and
Judge Gordon left on the II
O'Clock train for his home in
jacksonville.
There were many cases settled
and much important business
dispatched. In the big suit of
$50, 10000 against =. B. Croft,
in which H. B. Williams sought
to recover, that amount perem-
tory instructions were given the
jury by Judge Gordon after hear
ing the plaintiffs testimony and
witnesses. This is one of the
largest suits and most important
ever filed in the court. Blue &
Num- and o. M. James, repre-
sented Croft; A. G. Moore and
l.. H. James, represented Will
liams.
Most of the Commonwealth
cases were continued. The ones
against A. F. Lemon, S. S. Wood
son, Geo. Thompson. Hicklin &
Thomas, Foster & Son. Pickens
& Clark, Ray Williamson, and
Dan Doris were dism Used
Fines of $4,000 were imposed
on the |. G. railroad. in two cases
and two cases were dismissed.
Dan Doris fined $500 in one
case, and one case dismissed.
Leige Tabor was fined $1,000.
Henry F. Mcconnell fined $25. 90
and ten days in Jail.
The cases of John c. Moore VS.
Alfred c. Brown, R. C. Brown
VS. j. c. Moore. and Ida Brown
VS. j. =. Moore were all settled
out of court.
In the land suit of John T.
Hardin & Co., VS. Hugh McMas-
ter, a judgement was given the
plaintiff.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-11-30

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs
Maurice Sutherland will sympa-
thize with them in the loss of
their baby girl Sunday as annou-
need in the following telegram
to the family reed here Sunday
afternoon.
$40 pm. Tonica. Ills.
Nov. rs, 1911.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Sutherland,
Marion, Ky
Vivian died at 4-30 am. Have
made no funeral arrangements,
may bring her home if we cannot
get lot here. If we take her TO
Marion, will wire you later in
day, If we bury her here will
have funeral at $50 Mon. morn
ing. Signed.
3-45 pm. Maurice and Ella
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-11-30
WILSON DORR DROWNED.
Two Companions Perish Also in
Little River Kansas.

Letters and papers received in
the city last week of the untime-
ly death of Wilson Dorr of Wi
chita. Kansas. He and three
companions were out duck hunt
ing in Little river when the boat
was accidentally capsized and all
plunged into very deep water
and rs it. wide at that point.
One Of the boys swan ashore Sc
cured boat and returned to the
middle of the stream where the
boat went down but ere he rea-
ched the spot his companions
had all gone down for the last
time and were no where to be
seen. Wilson Dorr was a son of
Richard N. Dorr and Grandson
of Richard Il. Dorr who was for
many years a resident of this
city, and who was brother of
r. F. Dorr the embalmer and UNI
dertaker of this city. His gran
dmother was Miss Sallie Stew
art a sister of Mrs. Kit Shepard
of Tolu.