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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
EAsToN

The Easton grange, No. 149, was in- vfted to Monroe grange on Thursday evening MT and Mrs. Robert w. Marsh MT. and Mrs. Clarence A Jen- nings. MT. and Mrs. J. Arthur Sher- wood. Misses Hazel E. Minnie o. Wheeler and Erwin P. Edwards att tended the meeting
 John Reid is busy nTling his siIo.
 Miss Alice Nichols rGturned to GreenheId after a visit with her cous- in. Mrs. J A. Sherwood at Glover Leaf Dairy Farm. ''
 Rev. F s. Clark. pastor Of the Bap- list church, will take for his subject Sunday morning, "A Challenge to Life question, will be the subject
 Miss Minnie Smith is spending a few days with her mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith.
 George stiflson of Bridgeport was guest of friensd on Friday
 Miss Della Allen Of Sport Hill is spending several days visiting with Mrs. George s. esiIIette
 Several residents received invita- lions to the entertainment given at the Greenfield Country club Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Harriet Wakeman Of Norwafk is visiting at the home Of Mrs. Carc-. line Wheeler
 MT and Mrs Ambrose Marsh are entertaining Mrs John Broadhin and son of Bridgeport for a few days.
 MT and Mrs. Arthur Sherwood att tended a whist party at the home of MT. and Mrs. Jesse sanford at Red- ding Ridge Friday evening.
 Mrs. Betsie Sherwood was a guest Of her niece. Mrs. George B. Beers; on Sport Hill, recently.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
Fas'nilv Reunion to Celebrate Birthday
 of William I.ieberum

This is the 77th birthday annivers- ary of William LJeberurn.. president of the board of education and one of the most widely known German residents Of Bridgeport MT. Lieberum has 57 relatives in this city and tomorrow they will observe the anniversary with a family clam bake to be held at the home Of his son-in-law, Albert Perry, 363 John street The festivities will begin about II Q clock in the morn ing and will continue all day. Mrl Ldeberum who is prominent in fra ternaI as we'll as public life has a host Of friends who wish that he may see many more happy birthday anniversaries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
CHARLES ANDRES SAFELY EMBARKS
 FROM HOLLAND
Dept. Commander U. s, w. V. Reaches Holland After Series
 of Adventures.

Charles Andres, of 127 Burroughs street, department commander of Con- necticut. U. s. W. V. is on his way home. The steamer upon which he and his family are passengers from Holland is expected to arrive in New r ork early in October. A post card, received today by friends Of MT. Andres, stated that he had secured stecragc passage on a. seni-freight steamer sailing September 19 from Rotterdam. He did not give the name of the steamer. Mir. Andres was caught in the heart of the present European conflict. He had been visiting his Wife's relatives in Stutr- gart, Wurtennberg. Germany
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
IN THE CITY COURT

The following disposition of cases was made by Judge CoughIin at to- city court session Joseph Schwartz. $40 Pequon.1ock street en- bezzlernent Of over $100 worth of laun- dry from the Crawford Laundry Co., held for superior court, bonds of $500; Frank Tierney 300 Atlantic street. breach Of the peace, forfeiture of $25 bonds; Harold D5oIan, AT Calhoun ave- nue, breach of the peace, $5 and costs, Beechwood avenue. reckless operation of automobile in running down Mrs. Anna H. Roach of BIT Fairfield ave- ni1e, hearing set for October 10; Jos epl Sharkody, Kingston, Pa, non sup port, hearing continued to October 6; James Cody, Shelton, continued train riding charges, discharged; Gertrude Burns, no regular address, intoxica- ton and breach of the peace, discharg- ed: Albert Dickfnso4l. Stratferd. talk ing horse without leave, probation con- tinlIed to October 10; Michael OsCon- nor, 781 East Main street, assault, for feiture s15; Harold Baldwin, 1776 Main street. non-support, ordered to pay $3 a week for a year under probation-he had just completed a year on a similar judgment; Consta,nte Belop, 61 Green street, shoplifting, 8 and costs; Louis Patervino, 259 East Main street. con tinued case assault intent to kill. hear ing continued to October 10, bonds con- tinued at s2. 800 Norman Goulden, Fairfield, non support, hearing contin- ued until October IT; Mary F'ortona- 234 Church street.. theft, hearing com tinued until October IT; Stephen Mayo, 226 Church street. Roy Carroll and John Palner, East Main street, breach of the peace, continued probation un- til October IT; Jonas Pastonyiezk.- 29 waldorf avenue, George Gtelling, 2o6 Noble avenue, continued personal tax nol1ed Anton Urbens 78 Green street. breach of peace, noIled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
ELEANOR COLT FooTE BISHOP
SON BEAT HIS MOTHER.

David Crowley. 26 years old of 106O Capitol avenue, was given three months in jail by Judge CoughIin in city court this morning for assault upon his mother, Mrs. Ellen Crowley. Mrs. Crowley appeared with her face showing g signs of the assault. In pass ing sentence, Judge CoughIin told Crowley that it was too bad that he did not resist Policeman Barton when the arrest was made so that he might have received treatment befitting his previous conduct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
oARPENTER IS MIssING.

Rudolph Sanwald. formerly a car penter employed by the Schwarz Bros. Co. is being sought for by the police following a complaint by his wife who says that his whereabouts have been unknown to her for the past five years. The reason of not complaining before. she says is on account of hav- ing lived with her father. Now that he is dead she wants Sanwald to pro- vide for the support of her and their two children. He is about 2s years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26

At a meeting of the board of con- trol of the Odd Fellows Building As sociation it was voted to grant the Fraterna1 Baseball league the use of a hall one night each week where they may hold their pinochIe tour nament Other business of importance was transacted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
DTED. 

" V4 Y---In this ci tss Saturday. Sept 26. I914 Epnice A wife of Charles Way aged IT years. months. 2 3 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No 2s71 Main street on Monday. Sept 18th, at 2.30 D. m
 4nteFment at Mt Grove cemetery BOEDIGER- this city. Sept nth, 1914 Phillip Bcediger. aged S1 years months 25 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late resi- dence, No. 1T 8 Atlantic street, on dona az. Sept. 2s. at 2 D.
 Interment at Park cemetery. BTsHOP In this city, Sept 5th, 1S14, at her home. No. 27S Congress street, Eleanor Colt Fooae widow of George Randolph Bishop and daughter Of the late Charles and Jane Sterling Thompson Foote. aged TO years
 Funeral private. arp NAL5LA III Min this city, Sept 6 1S1 Edward w. infant son Of Ed- ward F. and Alice M Shaver Gala han, aged months days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence Of the par enfs z18 Pequonnock street, on Monday Sept 28, at 2:30 D. m.
 Burial in St, MichaeIs cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
" ash Goods: At Saving!

Ready Monday morning. limited but big quantity of standard attractive wash goods at prices that tell te story of saving
 Striped outing flannel fine quality and heavy weight good colors regular 1Oc quality 1c Yardwide percales splendid weight and finish. light and medium effects. regular 1Oc quail ty, Sc Burmah and TrouvilIe challis stripes and floral pat terms well suited for confortabless Dc Heather plaids, pretty combinations and fast cooEs regular 15c quality nc Mercerised popIns. all the seasonable and wanted col ors fine luster, regular 25c quality, 4Se Fine g inch ginghams checks and plaids partcuar y good for girls school lengths of to 20 s reg lar 25c qualitys-- 27ac Scotch 6annes soft and fine and attractive good pat for waists, for mems shirts, for pajamas 25e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
Gaylord Takes Appeal
 From Appraisal Board

Jared E. Gaylord Of this city has brought proceedings against the city of Bridgeport to get relief from the. Board of Appraisa1s decision regard ing the layout of Denver avenue ex- tension The board decided that Gay-I lord had received an equal amount Of benefits and damages but Gaylord claims he was damaged to the ex- Vent Of $6, 900. The action is returnable to the superior court, October term
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
DELLA RICE SEEKS DIVORCE
 ON GROUND OF DISSIPATION

Papers were filed in the superior court this morning in the suit of Della Frances Rice of this city against Henry Rice of this city. Desertion December T. 1910 is alleged Mrs Rfce's maiden name was Della Main.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26

John Detman of New York, a waiter. was injured by falling from a car He was placed in an anbu- lance, which broke down on the way to the hospital and the trip was com p1eted in an automobile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26

The steamer Krenta. of the United States & Brazil Steamship Co, is re- ported ashore off Cape Henry, Va The rev enue cutter Onondaga has gone to her assistance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26

With, an enrolment of approxi- rnate1y 5000 students. the university of Pennsylvania entered uyon it's Fifth year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26

Mustayha Bey has been elected Pro- visionaI President by the Alybanian Senate in session at Durazzo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26

Hepburn. railroad man gfv- iHg his address as s Cedar street
 New orlx- has asked the police to ; l.9eate valuable dress suit case. eraE days ago. The contepts are de- s rfbed as clippings and d data on rail- road matters. The value iss estimated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
BANTAM ST0RES
 SWEPT BY FlANES

Bantam Conn. sept 2s Two build 1ngs in Main street. one belonging to H P. BcHediet os Fairyiew Farm. and fhe other by A. F. Kaehrle. a druggsst. were burned early today. An earfy. estimate of the aggregate losses was 04osoo0 with insurance of about ESQ., 900.
 cause in a meat market in the Bens 6det building belonging to Joe Sava- ski, and spread to an overhead tene- 1nent. The blaze broke out of the side wall and the next building Of MT Kae- hrle was ignited. The dru g store was quickly ire swept and the flames went inc si1e general store Of Merriam Per- i<lns who also had furniture on the ssslssusI szssalrz MT. Perkins saved some of his stock Another tenant had lesaes.
 Pearsonss livery stable across the street. Nsasza1asiire. alone lime b,if the bucket brigade saved it.
 Both buildings which were burned were two stories in height,
 The fire was deteeted5 5y Mrs. Fuller. 2 no lived over the market She was able to escape from her aapar fraen1s with only clothing which she hur-E a.edIy gathered up. All the residenty IearbS reszonded to the caiI for help wiling hands tried t5 ssaxs the e9ptezlte of the Buildings Tie bell
 as lso rnrlg In Iatehheld, four miles and ruruber of men cams bA.e cad gave ass stance.
 <aehIiae. wh owned t ro blSld-
 4slaces his loss on fher1 0t Sa5s- Hith 75 per cent znsuT ance. The ocs sss ! fixtures in his drug store he. sftTsestea to be V crth 5000 OF which had $ 200 insurance Morey and rE3gfs had stock worth $15 500 sN eneered oy as9lrance. Tie firm Ed 5pss put n ? gtessk 9f goods. MT. sf5sstt has loss oIi his buiidirg on P ca he i9sr rance was S2,500
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26

Gold to the amount of s415.ooo was vvithdraun from the sub-treasury for shipment to Canada
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
OBITUARY
ARTHUR HorcHKl1ss.


 The tuners of Arthur Hotcnkiss was held from the home of his sister. Mrs Edward Garry. 1885 Elm etret, straf- ford this afternoon at 2.So o'clock, the Rev. Edward NJ Packard, D. D., ofa- ciating. There were many sorroving friends and relatives present There was a wealth of floral emblens. De- ceased was a life long resident of Stratford and was widely known About a week ago, he suffered a shock from which he never rallied Six nephews of the deceased acted as pail bearers. Burial was in Union cera- etery, Stratford. pr. Packard reading the committal service.
 ELEANOR COLT FooTE BISHOP.
 Mrs. Eleanor Colt Foote Bishop, widow of the late George Randolph Bishop died last evening at the home of her son, FNorrester F. Bishop, 29T Golden Hill street. Mrs Bishop was 70 years of age. and has been an in valid for several years. She was ac- tive in social and church affairs until her health began to fail. The deceased was well known in the city and the news of her death is received with keen regret. Mrs Bishop is survived by one son. Forester F.. with whom she lived. and two brothers, William Foote of windsor, and David Foote Of MinneapoIis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26

WHIST AND DANCE Monday even ing. Sept 28, given by Ladies' Aux
 illats No. 50. A. o. Fl 162 State St
 Admission, 15c 2e beo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
Let us all
 help to load Santa Claus Ship.

The Howland store is to be a recelv- ing station for Christnas gifts for the Ettle boys and girls orphaned by the war in Europe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26

10 1ae EoarQ or Noualy Co1nn7is issl on- CTS Of Fairfield Eountys.
 hereby apply for transfer of a license No Al to sell api rftuous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, ger Beer Rhine Wine and Cider from Est Thonas Bropfy All Main street to Catherine Bro phy at AT Main street. Town Of Brfd geport The proposed place of business is: not located within 200 feet in a direct line Of ChFrch Edifice or Public SchooI-house, or the pr en1ises per. tuininE thereto, or any Post Office. Dated at Bridgeport. this 18th day of Sept.sA< D. 19
 GATHER NE BROPHY.
 Applicant We. the undersigned, electors and Taxpayers. as defined by law Of 1.-the Town of Bridgeport hereby endorse. the ppncation of the above nam ed, for sa1ch license and we do severaIig certify each for himself that we are taxpayers owning real estate situat- ed in said Town Of Brtdg sport Dafed at Bridgeport, this 25th day of Sept A D.. 1914
 Wn1. H. Johnson, IT., Michael Me Guiness. Owen Light Marshall E Gray. James D. Grady
 hereby certify that the above payers, as defined by law of the Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this astn day of Sept A. D., 1914
 JOSEPH SCHULTZ. z6 Town ClerE. 10 the Board Of County Commission CTS Of Fairfield County
 hereby apply for a. transfer of license No. BOA to sell Spfrituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale. Lager Beer. Rhine Wine. and Cider from Maurice D- Ffankef at 505 E. Main street to Lamb & McDonough at sos E. Main street. Town of Bridgeport. The pro- posed place of business is not located within 200 feet in a direct line of d Church Edifiee or Public School house. or the premises pertaining thereto. or any Post Office. Public Lib xzary or Cemetery
 Dated at Bridgeport this 25th day of Sept. A D., 1914
 LAMB 6 AqDoNOUGH,
 Applicant. We, the undersigned. electors and taxpayers. as defined by law, of tn 3 Town of Bridgeport. herety endorse the application of the above named, , for such license and we do severaIlJ certify each for himself that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in said Town of Bridgep ort.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 25th day of Sept. A D. 1914
 Wln- H Johnson, Jr., Michael Mc- Guinness. Owen Light. Marshall P. Gray, Jas. D. Grady
 hereby certify that the abeve named endorsers are electors and tax payers as defined py law. or the Town of Bridgeport
 Dated at Bridgeport, this z5th day of Sept. "A P. 1914
 JOSEPH SCHULTZ. Iz6 pee Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26

,. ,n naa.n atrest Earae1a Avenoe. bod annon .Eesa
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YOAKUM CALLED
TO ACCOUNTING

tContinued from Page ~
road were responsible for contract
ing Indebtedness by the purchase OF
feeder lines In the southwe Il,
which caused the Frisco to be thrown
into the hands Of the receivers last
May. The amount asked represents
the original price of ST., 900, 900, which
the Frisco paid for the Brownsville
lines and more than 81 100000 which
1t is alleged the Frisco has been
forced to pay out OF its treasury Tor
operation OF the road
1t is understood this suit Is the
first OF several which ara to De fec
against the Frisco officers and others
interested IN the requirement OF the
New Orleans. Texas and Mexico ROAD
which was acquired by the Frisco un-
der mortgage bond. This is said
to have involved financial transac-
tons remarkable In their nature and
perhaps unique In the annals OF rail.
road history. In most of the trans-
actions Involving operation of various
syndicates, bankers and brokers, the
St. Louis Union Trust company acted
as syndicate manager. It was in con-
nection with the transactions that
Yoakum visited st. Louis today.
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DENVER. Ill.

The eport OF the Christian Bible
school for January Is is as follows
Attendance, co; Bibles, 80; collection,
1885.
Mr.. Chas. Huddleston was called to
Plymouth a few days ago to be at the
bedside of his mother. who has suf-
fered stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. Ora Fleming returned last
week to Battle Creek sanitarum,
where she will remain for some time.
Mrs. Josie Matheney and sister.
Mrs. Edythe McCallister. who were
operated on recently at the st. Jo-
lseph's hospital. are recovering nicely.
Ray Barber who has been very Ill
for several weeks with infiammatory
rheumatism, is now able to ride out
in his auto. His parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. C. Barber, and Misses Hattie
and Matte Ramsey visited him last
week, Miss Hattie remaining in Keo-
kuk for several days to be guest at
the Milling home.
George Worth attended the funeral
OF his little nephew which was held
at West Point last week.
Lee D. MCLEAN returned to his
college work at Brunswick, Me, last
week, having been called here on ac-
count OF the serious Illness and death
of his father. His sister, Miss Anna,
has resumed her duties also as the
primary teacher of our school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Campbell OF Clay
ton were visitors in our midst recent.
.ly.
Mrs. Chas. Grove and Miss Nellie
Kennedy were Keokuk shoppers sat
urday.
Jim Massie and Mr.. and Mrs. 7. Nj.
Walton have been visiting relatives in
Quincy the past week.
The Kings Daughters OF the Congre-
gational church was very pleasantly
entertained at the home OF Miss Anna
Wiggle on last Saturday from 2:30
until 500. Election Of officers was
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January 20, and Will move into the
property he recently purchased from
Henry Voigtlander.
Johnnie Martin is better and ablo
to be up again.
Tillis Huston and wife and baby Of
Monroe City, Mo-. are visiting his
mother and other relatives and
friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Golden were
business visitors in town Friday.
The farmers institute was held In
the Presbyterian church Wednesday
with quite an interesting program,
the domestic science class serving the
dinner while the school and teachers
furnished the music.
Mr.. John Caldwll is confined to his
room all the time and is very feeble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Fisher and son Harry and Mr..
george Fisher and daughter, Ellen,
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Crow
in Lima, Saturday.
Miss Crystal Garvey returned home
Saturday after a several weeks visit
with her aunt Mrs. voglesang, near
chicago.
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Breach Of Promise
Mock Court Trial
ToNIGHT-..s:l5
Y. N. c. A. Building
Prices, Is and IS cents


held but as yet we have not learned
the report. A splendid social time was
enjoyed with large attendance. The
social committee served coffee and
cake.
Mr.. and Mrs. w D. Shrier entertain
ed the Trimu Bible school. class at
their home on East Main street, Fri
cay evening. This being their date
-or their annual business meeting,
election of officers was In order, re.
sulting as follows: VIM. Vance, pres
ident: w. D.. Shrier, vice president;
Frank Fleming. secretary; Letcher
Akera, assistant secretary; George
Parrick. treasurer. After social
hour. home made candy and apples
were served. The boys report de-
lightful evening spent.
We have been informed OF the death
|of VIM. Saunders, which occurred at
Carthage early sunday morning. Mr..
Saunders was resident OF Denver
for many years and was member OF
the A. r. and A. N. order; also the
o. q. 8. and was highly esteemed
citizen. The funeral services will be
conducted by Mr. D. C. Barber Of this
city at the Christian church at Car
thage. Ill. Interment at the Mt.
Pleasant cemetery.
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/ he Mind Expands
As Health Returns
Quick Improvement is Motto
able When Proper Aid to
Nutrition is Given.

A low state of the general health is
now the accepted cause Of backward
ness in children So in the case of a
backward child 1t is best to look to-
wards building up its health. 1t will
usually be found tnat the main trouble
Is in the food, in lack of assimilation
and digestion. Hence care should be
taken in the kind of food given to the
child. This, with plenty of air and
exercise, should bring about change
for the better.
Watch the condition OF the bowels.
to note whether the waste is being
passed off or not, or whether 1t is be-
ing passed off too freely. If either
condition prevails give a small dose
of that gentlest of all laxative-tonics,
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin. Thous-
ands of mothers win testify to the
wonders it has wrought in the lives OF
their own children, and for that rea-
son legions of families like those of
Mrs. DAYS McBroom, Hillsboro, Ind,
are never without 1t in the house She
is the mother OF Lucille and has been
using DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for
Luci'e since she was two. Mrs. Nc
Broom says 1t saved Lucile's life. 1t
is the standard family medicine in the
oicBroom home.
1t Is pleasant to the taste and so
perfectly safe that 1t is given to in
fants. and yet is equally effective for
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SALEM.


On the eve Of their departure from
near Lowell to their new. home near
New London. about seventy-five rela-
tives and friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. T.
Stafford gathered at their home and
gave them a real surprise. The even.
ing was delightfully."- spent In social
conversation and various amuse-
ments. All present did justice to
delicious oyster supper.
Saturday, Helen McMaster cele-
bratad her eleventh birthday anniver-
sary by entertaining a number of her
little friends. Many games were en-
tered into with zest Nice refresh
ments we're served
Herbert Scott OF New London and
Mrs. Marian Parker of Ottumwa vis-
tied their parents Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Scott. Mrs. Scott who has been quite
i'll Is reported better.
Mrs. Laura Spray Of Grand juno
ton. Colo. has been guest OF the
Sam Spray home.
Guy Parkins of South Dakota who
has been visiting at the Levi Par
kins and Mrs. Rachel Cough hemes,
left for Fairfield Thursday evening.
After spending several days with
her parents Mr.. anc Mrs. A. David
son, Mrs. !. j.. Guy returned to her
home at Hamilton, H., Friday.
Bert Taylor, wife and daughter
Marian attended the surprise party
rendered Mr.. and Mrs. T. Stafford
near Lowell, Friday evening.
Mrs. Forest Mcvey is enjoying a.
visit with her father William Long
from Rupert, Idaho.
The members Of the w. F. III. g. OF
the NJ. F. church and their husbands
enjoyed Friday evening at the par
| sonage with Rev. and Mrs. j. ~.
Slime.
Thursday. VIII s,mkin and family
moved from the farm to the Almond
property on North Main street.
Newt Morrison and wife came from
Fairfield and spent Monday with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Morrison.
Monday, F. S. Bell departed for his
home at Twin Falls. Idaho, fol-
lowing a visit with relatives here.
Miss Clara Spray OF Ottumwa Is
spending her vacation with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Spray.
Following a visit with relatives,
Curtis Hampton has returned to Mar
shallltown.
Miss Hattie, Mcmillan OF Milton Is
a guest of the Misses Mogel.
Mrs. H. 8. Brown is visiting rela-
tivss at Mt Pleasant