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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
COUNTY TEACHERS
TO MEET APRIL I3

The third bi-monthly meeting Of the
Mercer County Teachers Association will
convene atthe High School auditorium in
this city week from tomorrow. the 18th
Two noted state educators-ex-states School
Commissioners zeller and Prof G. A. Brick.
er, from o. s. U. at Columbus-make ad-
dresses both morning and afternoon. The
program follows;
Morning session, o'clock
Music ----.-------- By the teachers
Devotional-Muslc
Address-"The Key to Success in Man
agement"-------------- -----.J. W. Zeller
Music
Address Special Methods Of Teaching
Agriculture------------- q, A. Brtcker
Afternoon session, o'clock
Address-"Teaching Pupils How to
Study"---- -----------------.J. W. Zeller
Music
Address" Illustrative EXercisesn-------
Prof. G., A. Bricker
Prof. Bricker's talks on agriculture as
they apply to teachers are timely. and will
benefit others as well as teachers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
ASSESSORS TO MEET
MONDAY

The assessors of the county will meet
with Auditor Morrow at the courthouse
next Monday morning at 10 o'clock to
receive instructions for their annual raid,
to take the oath to be administered by
the Auditor for the faithful performance
of their work, shoulder their blanks and
oct busv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
GO TO WORK

When despair's sharp edge is near,
Go TO work.
When your mind Is racked with fear.
Go 10 work
When you're brooding DER the past.
When the sky ia overcast,
Troubles coming thick and fast.
Go TO work.
when you think you've reached the enc
Go 20 work.
When you haven't e'en friend.
Go TO work.
When you can't see light ahead,
When your utmost hope has fed.
Don't lie moping in your bed,
Go TO work.
or 10 speak in current phrase,
Get move.
II you have no place to Craze,
Get busy.
Take this pointer from me, pard,
When you're feelin' awful Jared
Up against Il good and hard,
Hump yourself.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
DANIEL TO GET HIS
At LIMA, JUNE I9

The Democratic Senatorial convention
OF this tThirty-secondl district. comprising
the counties Of Williams, Defiance. Pauld-
ing, Van Vert. Allen, Mercer and Auglaize
Counties, Will be held at Lima, Wednesday
June 10. at l0a.m. This action was taken at
meeting OF the Senatorial committee at
Lima last Friday. the 29th ult.
Common Pleas Judge T. T. Shaw. OF Def
ance, was selected to act as the temporary
chairman OF the convention, with DR.. e. G.
Weisenberger, OF Van Vert. temporary
secretary, and Albert Mersman, OF this city.
sergeant-at-arms.
There Will be one delegate to the Sena-
torial convention for every 2OO votes or
fractional part over 100 cast for Judson
Harmon for Governor in 1910. The appor
tionment OF delegates on this basis is as
follows: Mercer. III Allen, 20. AuRIaize.
IS; Defiance, 10; Paulding, l2; Van Vert,
10; Williams, II. Total, l2S.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
Believed to BE Instrument
of MurderOuS Work

Yesterday afternoon Marshal Pumph-
rey dug up long iron bar, presumably
a part of binder or mower, on which
were evidences of blood and hair, from
the mud and water of small ditch on
the north side of the road, almost oppo-
site the station. This is about the only
thing the officers have to work upon.
A couple of meager clews were being
followed by the local officers last night
which may result in an arrest of one or
two parties before the end of the week.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
His LifeEess Body Horribly MutLated Found in Pool
Blood at NckersOn Club House InterurbGn
Station Wednesday Night

from farmers north of this city for whom
Ghe had worked. No money was found.
This fact leads the authorities to be-
lieve that David Beery was robbed and
murdered, and that the numerous in
juries inflicted, almost any one of which
would have proven fatal, prove that the
murderer were known to Mr. Beery and
they were fearful he might live long
enough to tell upon them, and to avoid
such contingency made their horrible
work more fendish This tends also to
the belief that the murderers will be
found within our borders and that they
knew he carried what money he had
with him.
He is known to have always carried
this money in red bandana handker-
chief, and Democrat representative
yesterday morning picked up such a
handkerchief, badly torn, in the little
station which had been overlooked by
the officers the previous night.
The walls, clear to the roof of the little
building, were bespattered with blood,
while bloody left hand imprint was
noticeable on the door of the station, un
doubtedly made by the murderer as he
pulled the door shut on leaving the place
after committing the crime.
Sheriff Fisher, Coroner Ayers and
press representatives searched the near
by territory for some clew, but discover
ed nothing.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
FARM AND TOWN
PROPERTY FOR SALE

Tho iaO-acro farm Of David stoner. de-
ceased, located three miles southwest OF
Mendon and three miles east OF Merceri
good soil fair improvements and perfect
title.
Also the late residence property OF David
and Rockford pike, adjoining tho village
OF Rockford, consisting Of good large one
and ono-half story house, with good im-
didly located.
Reasons for selling, TO make distribution
OF said estate. Inquire OF GEo. r. SToSER,
Oelina, ohio, RID. NOT, or o. y. Younger,
his attorney.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
Identified by Watch
He Carried
11lorgut

The man was at first believed to be
one of the numerous tramp umbrella
members that have been infesting the
town the past week, and it was not
until Marshal Pu1nphrey, after having
seen Mr.. Beery about 8 O'Clock Wednes-
day morning, stated he thought it was
David Beery, fellow townsman, could
acquaintance see resemblance to the
aged and we'll known man.
1t was then that his watch, which was
the only thing found on his person, was
brought into play for Identification pur-
poses. 1t was taken to the Olnhausen
& Smith jewelry store, where Mr.. Smith
identified it by number, having repaired
it only couple weeks since. Relatives
we're then called in and positively iden-
tied him
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
CALL ISSUED FOR MEET
ING DEMOCRATIC CEN
TRIAL COMMITTEE

The Democratic County Central Com
mittee will meet at the courtroom on
Saturday afternoon, April 20, at O'Clock
prompt standard time), at the call of
Chairman II. o. Mowry.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

Relatives and many friends of Fin
ley Schelich, former Celina boy, who
for the past five years has been in the
traffic department of the National Cash
Register works, at Dayton, will be in-
teresied to hear Of his success in being
promoted to the head of one Of the de-
partments of one of the company's
eastern Offices at Hartford, Conn.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
Questions That Remain
Unanswered

A matter that is battling the officers is,
where did the murdered man take his
meals since Monday noon, when he ate
dinner at the julius Harper home, in
the northwest part of town, until the
time of his death, and where did he
sleep Monday and Tuesday nights
If this information can be obtained,
much light it is believed can be thrown
on the mystery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

The twO-story frame house of Chas.
Byrd. southeast of Neptune, was des-
troyed by FIRE last Saturday morning,
together with all the household goods
on the second floor. The flames had
gained considerable hesdway in the
upper stories when discovered. The
blaze is believed to have originated
from defective flue.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
NO Clue to Murderers UP to Last
Night, and But Little to
Work Upon.
Money Believed to BE Incentive
Commissioners Offer Reward
for Their Apprehension.

One of the most cold-blooded, delib-
crate and fendish murders in the an
nails of the county was committed, sup
posedly, early last Wednesday night, in
the little Western Ohio waiting station
at the Nickerson Club House, two miles
east of this city, when David Beery, an
aged, we'll known and peaceable resi-
dent of this city, was hacked and beaten
to death, presumably with a long iron
bar, probably secured from piece Of
machinery on a nearby farm.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
SELECTED OFFICIAL MED
ICAL EXAMINER

DR.. L. d. Brumm last Monday re-
ceived notice of his appointment as
official medical examiner, in this dis
trict, for the Ohio State Sanatorium for
incipient pulmonary tuberculosis at
Mt. Vernon. The appointment has
been confirmed by the Ohio Board of
Administration and DIR. Brumm is
now prepared to file proper application
and examination blanks for those de-
string admission to the institution
from this district.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
Discovery of Body
Accidental

Lying face down in pool of his owl
bood, with his throat cut almost from
ear to ear, four ugly gashes in his head
his skull crushed in, several places and
his jaw crushed, he was accidentally dis
covered by L. NJ Murlin, Wiltshire
Hight, George Myers, Louis Efinger
and several other members of the Nick
erson club as they entered the little sta
ton to await the arrival of the 10:15
west-bound Western Ohio car for this
city Wednesday night.
Mr. Murlin was the first to enter the
little dark waiting room. AS he stepped
into the place he stumbled and fell into
pool of blood beside the murdered man.
A yell from Mack quickly brought the
other members of the party, and a
lighted match revealed the CHASTITY find.
A hurried call was sent to this city
and Sheriff Fisher Deputy Sheriff Betz,
Coroner Ayers, together with the
Schunck blood hounds, were immediate
ly taken to the scene of the crime. The
lifeless body was placed in wagon and
brought to this city and Immediately
taken to the Mcdaniel & Meister
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
Political Gossip

Petitions are being circulated In this city
by progressive Democrats IN behalf Of the
candidacy OF WA Browne. editor OF the
Greenville Democratic Advocate. for dele
gate to the Democratic National eonven-
tion. Editor Browne recently gathered a
vote on Presidential preferences through
the medium OF his paper. showing strong
leaning toward progressives. VIM. ]. Bryan
receiving ol7 votes out of the 1893 cast for
the Democratic candldateG Roosevelt led
among the Republican candidates. Browne
will be a good man to help in the fight for
progressive principle and n progressive
Democrat for President.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

Fire partly destroyed the Mike Linn
residence, corner of Sugar and Logan
streets shortly after six o'clock last
Tuesday evening. Furniture and
clothing on the second floor we're da-
mayed by the smoke and water as was
part of the furniture down stairs.
The fire is supposed to have origina-
ted in closet from combustion. The
loss is estimated at about $500, covered
by insurance.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

Supt. Fl. II. VanKirk, of Ft. Recov-
cry, who took charge Of the line work
of the local light plant the first of the
year, resigned his job last Monday
morning, and Lou Caldwell, formerly
assistant supertindent of the light
plant at st. Marys, was employed to
fill the vacancy.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

Frank Ward, Of Dayton, giving the
name of John Doe, was arrested by
Marshal Pumphrey, last Sunday
afternoon for violating the spead limit
with motor cycle. He plead guilty
before Mayor Miller and was fined 81
and costs,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
Commissioners
Take Action

The County Commissioner, who were
i'll session yesterday, announced they
would offer a reward of $500 for the ar
rest of the murderers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wolfe, of this
city, are in receipt of the announce
ment of the marriage of the formers
brother, Y. e. Wolfe to Miss Addie
Moore, which took place at Copan,
Oklahoma, on March 25. The groom
was formerly resident of this city.
His bride is from the Oklahoma town.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

At present there is but one Democratic
candidate for State Senator. Hon. d. F.
Mooney Of st. Marys. who served one term
and stepped out OF the way for Senator W.
b. Shaffer. OF Pauldlng, when the district
representation was reduced from two to one
lone State Senator. 1t is not likely the
genial Daniel Will have any opposition, for
his claims have the genuine, blown-in-the
bottle Democratic trade mark and there is
no chance to queeze in.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
Believed 60 Have Money
ON His Person

Mrs. VIM. Stinger Of East Market
street, sister Of the murdered man.
said yesterday that he undoubtedly had
in the neighborhood Of $500 Oh his per-
son, as when he left her home a month
or 50 since Ehe took over 5000 with him.
Since then he had collected over $50
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

A new gas well was drilled by the
Montezuma Drilling Co., on the Ro-
bert Burdge farm, east of Montezuma,
last Friday. The pressure is holding
up exceedingly good.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
Last Seen Alive Wednes-
day Afternoon

Mr.. Beery was last seen alive, so far
as can be learned, Wednesday after
noon. He called at the Frank Casteel
home, opposite the old Struckinan ma
chine shops, shortly after 3 O'Clock.
Either shortly before or after this he was
also seen by Assessor Henry Tebben of
the Fourth Ward, and by Norris Mon
roe, an employee Of the Estry & Stephen
son lumber yard.
The Coroner's first announcement on
the case, was that life had been extinct
for some time, and that the crime had
undoubtedly been committed either
Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
Contractor Joe Kriegel talked with the
murdered man about 10 O'Clock Wednes-
day morning, and Mr. Tebben is posi-
tive he saw him Wednesday afternoon.
This would tend to discredit the findings
Of coroner as to time and establish the
fact that he was murdered late Wednes-
day afternoon or early in the evening.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
Marriage LIcenses Issued.

Henry M. GalllhuRh, aged p, Union town
ship. laborer, son of Isaac Gallihugh, and
Edith L. Adams. aged 2l, Blackcreek town
ship. housekeeper, daughter Of Geo. Adams.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

Aug. Behringer has accepted a posi-
tion with the Raudabaugh a Vining
insurance agency, Hewill look after
their collections and renewal Of poll
cies.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

Farmer-auctioneer Haskell Vining was
In town Saturday ordering his paper di'
farm along the old TT. Wayne road in Gen.
ter township.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

One paper I'm the home A.
worth q dozen in fhe by
way. THE DEMOCRAT rs
THE HOME PAPER of nEer-
Ger County.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

We always have something TO console us.
Tuesday MS we we're wndinR down town
through the heavy snow, q neiRhbor re-
marked that on the 28rd day Of April, 1859.
we had a deeper one.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

For deep cuts use Hanford's Bal
sam. Get it to the bottom of the
wound.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
MARKETS

The following were the quotations for
grain, live stock, poultry and produce in
the Uelina market yesterday evening.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05
THE GRIM REAPER

James Latin, aged 81 years, died at
his home two miles south of Mendon
on the 9th ult., following a week S
illness of Pneumonia. He was well
known throughout Union township,
and is survived by his wife. Funeral
services were held at the Bethel
Church, last Saturday morning.
George Rauh, sr., of st. Anothony,
received a message last Friday from
Phoenix, Arizona, announcing the
death of his son, John Rauh, aged
80. Death resulted from tuberculosis.
He went to that State FIVE years ago
with the hope of regainIng his health.
He leaves a wife and one child.
Funeral services were held at Phoe-
nix Monday.
Mrs. V. II. Street, who was stricken
with appoplexy on the 2Sth ult., at her
home near Mercer, died early last
Sunday morning without regaining
consciousness. She had been in her
usual health previous to sustaining
the fatal stroke.
Deceased was born in Van Vert
county, March II, 1856, and at the
time of her death was 56 years old.
Her husband, two children, three
brothers and six sisters survive. Fun
eral services were held at the Mercer
M. e. Church, Tuesday afternoon.
Alma, the six-months-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rentz, of Phi
lothea, died last Saturday of cholera
infantum. Funeral services were held
Monday.
Joseph Stetler, aged % years, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Stetler, living west
of this city, died last Wednesday, fol-
lowing a three weeks illness of lung
fever.
Albert Althausen, aged n years, a
well known resident of st. Marys,
president of the Home Banking Co.,
and of the st. Marys Wooled Mills, of
that clay, died at his home last Satur-
day night, due to general break
down from infirmities of old age.
Deceased was a native of Wickrath,
Germany. He came to this county
with his parenrs, in 1S4S and settled
near st. Henry, where his father for
several years ran a grist mill,
He later moved to Piqua and then to
St. Marys. He is survived by his
wife. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

Better read a hundred ad-
vertIsements than miss the
one you need. You can save
enough, too, 20 buy more pa
pers than you now read.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

Joseph Stetler, aged % years, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Stetler, living west
of this city, died last Wednesday, fol
lowing three weeks illness of lung
fever.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-05

Alma, the six-months-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rentz, of Phi
lothea, died last Saturday of cholera
infantum. Funeral services were held
Monday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-12-24
NORTH REDWOOD

Ralph Shoemaker returned home
from Minneapolis Friday to spend va
cation with his folks.
Miss Bertha Simondet, who has
been working in hospital at Chica-
go, returned home Thursday for a
visit with relatives and friends.
A farewell party was given at the
Chas. Wolff home Friday evening in
honor of the Misses Estella and En-
ma Wolff who will leave soon for
Faribault.
Miss Emma Zwemke is spending a
few days with his sister Mrs. Henry
Shredder of Echo.
Miss Estella Swanson and Miss
Loretto Loulon left for their respec-
tive homes at st. Paul and Morton,
Friday where they will spend the
Christmas holidays.
Miss Ella Lindeman, who is teach
ing at Gaylord returned home Fri
day.
The Ladies Aid was entertained at
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! program was rendered.
Ole L. Flore accompanied his daugh-
ter, Eldin, to Madison on Monday,
where she will undergo an operation
for appendicitis.
Martin Monson. who is employed
at office work in Minneapolis, came
home Saturday night to spend Christ
mas with the home folks.
Theodore Holt Of Swedes Forest
who underwent an operation at the
Marshall hospital recently, died at
that place on Wednesday last week.
His remains were brought home the
last of the week and the funeral held
at the Rock Dell church on Saturday.
Mr.. Holt leaves a wife and infant
daughter to mourn his loss.
Miss Anna MacDougall is spend
ing her vacation during her two weeks
leave from teaching at Wanda at the
home of her mother
Ole Olson, one of the most prosper
Gus farmers of our community, was
married last Wednesday at Sacred
Heart to Miss Anna Sundquist. Mr..
Olson and wife will soon be settled
on their farm two miles north of Del
hi. All join in wishing them a happy
and successful life.
Miss Leila Rogers came down from
St. Paul the last of the week to spend
her vacation at the home of her par
ents. She was accompanied by her
school friend, Miss Sibyl Fleming of
Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Mrs. McMurchie entertained quite
large company of young people on
Monday evening at her home in honor
of her son, James
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WALNUT GROVE.

Mrs. Hartman is entertaining her
nephew Jas. Wonderly of Minneapolis.
Wednesday afternoon Miss Emily
Addie Ray and Mr.. Chas. E. Piper
were married at the Congregational
parsonage by Rev. w. B. Godsall.
The young couple left for a trip to
the cities. They will live on the Ray
farm north of town.
Miss Lucille Daley returned We'd
nesday from Saint Ann, California,
after spending the past three months
there.
Miss Nettie West lef for her home
north of town Friday for two weeks
vacation.
Mrs. H. L. Stiles left last Tuesday
for her home at Mapleton to spend
Christmas with her relatives.
Mrs. w. r. Miller of Holly left last
Tuesday for the cities to spend the
holidays with relatives.
Edward Ellingson died last Tues
day evening at 10 o'clock at his home
in Ann township. His death was
caused by pleurisy and pneumonia. He
is survived by his mother and one Sis
ter.
The Perkins String Orchestra and
Quartette entertained a large crowd
Friday evening at the Opera House
Mrs. E. A. Randolph of Revere
was nj town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Weeks and son
Lester were visitors at the Nels
Truedson home, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vic. Root came down
from Brainerd last Tuesday for a Wis.
it with relatives in Holly.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-12-24

Mr.. Hauck from Madison is assist
ing his brother w. A. Hauck in the
store.
The Little girls arrived home on
Saturday for the Christmas vacation.
F. e. Sylvester, wife and daughter,
Miriam and Shirley, left on Monday
for Centerville, S. D., to spend Christ
man with Mrs. Sylvesters' parents.
Miss Sarah Stewart of the Primary
department of our schools is spending
the holiday vacation at Delhi
Roller skating has been at fever
heat here the past week.
Miss Dora Milbradt is home from
Cottonwood where she has been at
tending high school.
Rev. R. A. McNall from Omaha
Seminary, will preach at the Presby-
terrain church on Sunday morning.
Dec. 20, at ten thirty o'clock.
Prin. Fred Podoll drove to Redwood
Falls on Friday evening, from there
took the train for his home at Wood
Lake.
The following officers were elected
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-12-24

sewing for Mrs. F. NJ Jefferson.
Misses Nell and Name Cain, Ed
Hayden and AL Kline were Lucan
visitors Sunday.
Miss Hazel jefferson returned last
Saturday from months visit in Wa
SEGA.
Joe Boushek attended the dance on
Thursday evening.
Thorburns orchestra of Marshall
played for the dance on Thursday
evening and were more than appre-
ciated. This was the best music Luz
can has ever had.
Miss Elsie Anderson who is attend
ing High School in Franklin, is home
for the holidays.
Misses Martha Benson and Bertha
Aufdahl and Oscar Aufdahl visited at
Olivia the first of the week.
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LUCAN

Glorian Cornish and Manda Molla
were Marshall shoppers Saturday.
Mrs. Welter, Mrs. Kramer, Mr.. Sc
bastian Kramer and Mr.. Otto Zeug
autoed to Vesta Wednesday.
The Hansen family were in Vesta
Thursday.
Miss Dora Archer of Des Mcines ar
rived Thursday to spend the holidays
with her sisters, Mrs. Welter and Mrs.
Jefferson.
Miss Maggie Reed of Milroy is