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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
Big Game For
Ohio, Maybe

Ohio big game hunters may not
have to go outside the state to pur-
sue their favorite pastime if the plans
Of the state reforestation committee
are realized.
Plans are under way to place the
"a, 900 acres of unleased and unused
school and ministerial lands of the
state under the control of the state
agricultural commission.
These tracts, some of them divided
into from 5000 to 10000 acres each,
will be converted into forest and game
preserves.
"If these preserves are created,
they will probably be stocked with
deer, elk and other big game" said
Prof. w. R. Lazenby of the forestry
department at the Ohio State Uni
versity, who is working with the COM
mittee. "The expenses Of this work
will be taken care of by the income re-
ceived from hunters licenses. By
working in connection with the fish
and game commission, game wardens
can also act as fire guards.
zone well-defned forest law will
be of great aid to Ohio," declared
Prof. Lazenby. ut should include a
provision for these demonstration
forests, should take care Of their pro-
lection from fire, and should provide
a better system Of taxation for forest
lands. At the present time the as
SCISSOR levies tax on what he believes
to be the present value of the timber
on the land in addition to placing a
tax on the land itself. A better sys-
tenn would be to tax only the land
and to tax the timber at the time of
its removal"
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
NARROW ESCAPE

While driving to Richfeld last Sat
urday afternoon, Mrs. Ward Wash
burn, three-year-old son and Mrs. E.
A. Washburn met with an accident
that came very nearly resulting
fatally. When about half mile this
side of Granger a thill became de-
tached. The horse at once became
unmanageable and in trying to ex-
tricate itself wrenched the buggy in
such a manner that the entire top
and box were broken off, the occupants
falling with them. The occupants
were thrown upon their heads and
received bruises that will inconven-
fence them for some days. However
the sudden separation from the horse
is undoubtedly the one thing that
prevented fatality. Mrs. Washburn
summoned her husband by telephone
the latter securing a local physician
and fastening to the scene at once
While all were painfully injured, none
was injured seriously.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
RICE FAMILY REUNION

The Rice family reunion was held
at the Wooster fair grounds August
20, and was grand success although
the weather was warm. Nothing
kept away friends Of the Rice family
and they came with we'll filled bas-
kets and it was one of the times of
life that will never be forgotten.
By ten o'clock the buggies and autos
began to arrive and in a very short
time friends grasped each others
hands with gladstone spirit only
known to old friends. After all
Of the greetings and good cheer, the
ladies took possession Of the large
dining hall to prepare a dinner from
the we'll filled baskets and by IL
o'clock all set down to the feast.
The number present being 1856.
After dinner the following pro-
gram was carried out: Calling to
order by the president, A. R. Boffen-
myer; report Of the secretary by A.
R. Rice showing 7 births, A marri-
ages and 8 deaths; short addresses by
Simon Carver Of Orrvlle, Jacob Fire
stone of Spencer and Luther Hines Of
Pittsburg; the next was election Of
officers. A. R. Boffenmeyer, Wooster,
was elected president; Jacob Fire
stone Of Spencer, vice president; Ar
thur Rice, Medina, secretary; Mrs. A.
v. Sanford, Lodi, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. Ed. Brown, Chatham, his
torian; Willis Bishop, Wooster, treas
urer.
The next reunion will be held at
Spencer, Ohio, which will be the
Tooth anniversary of the Rice family
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
Garfield Regt.
Veterans Reunion

Gray haired American soldiers took
complete possession of Chippewa
lake Tuesday, They camped there
until Wednesday. The "old boys"
came from all parts of the United
States, but principally from Ohio.
This sounds like an old time war
dispatch, but it's just an announce
ment that the remnant of Co. A., 42nd
Ohio volunteers, were holding their re-
union. The reunion brought to-
gether many notable men. President
James A. Garfield was colonel Of the
company which he formed when he
was president Of Hiram college.
Captain Frank H. Mason, of Cleve-
land, former managing editor of the
Cleveland Leader, and general consul
at Paris was among those present.
A special program for the two days
was arranged to entertain the old
soldiers.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
JOSEPH HITS JOSEPH

Sheriff Young has been working
overtime lately in the making Of ar
rests and if he missed one why Deputy
Smolk was right there with the goods.
And the two of them have made life
burdensome for Judge Kennan, who
is being aroused at any old hour Of
the night of late. Wednesday night a
late call took the sheriff to Chippewa
Lake to arrest Joe Harrur, who it is
alleged had committed assault upon
Joe Papovecu and was smashing
things up generally in the B. & 0.
freight car which is serving as do
micile. Up to Thursday night moth
ing had been done with the case as
Harrur cannot utter single word Of
English, much less understand it, and
no interpreter was available. 't
IatersAn interpreter was brought
from Chippewa Lake Thursday night
and when defendant was brought be-
fore Judge Kennan he plead guilty
and received a fine Of $40 and costs
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
Train at Lester
4 Kills Stranger

A Coung man, So OK 40 years old,
fell from a B. & o.. 'eht train at
LesteD Saturday m ~ and re-
carbohydrates fry o. led .
Few Moments aft q y
cWas observed and h> 70, ,0reo
and cared for at once. rs 2as
long enough to tell the ma "a: 1oa
Hostler, of himself, and the ma.
whereabouts Of his father, who
sides at Fairmount, w. Va. The lat
ter was notified and directed that the
body be prepared for burial and ship
ped to him, which was done Monday
morning by a local undertaken.
The unfortunate man apparently
had seen better days. While a little
unkempt from rough travel, his body
was clean and second shirt and
trousers which he wore indicated a
native refinement. Only the outer
garments were soiled. Being over
taken by adversity possibly through
no fault Of his own-he probably had
sought the bumpers as temporary
means to an end. It is thought that
he had fallen asleap and, upon the
sudden jolting Of the cars was thrown
to the ground. The wheels did not
run over him, but as his head and
body were covered with many severe
bruises, it is believed that he fell be-
tween the rails, the train trucks be-
ing sufficiently low to touch the body
as it sped over it.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
STRICKEN WHILE DRIVING

While driving his auto from Ster-
ling to his home in Medina Thursday
afternoon, H. c. Barnes, residing one
half mile east of town, received a
stroke of apoplexy which temporarily
incapacitated him from further use
at the driving wheel. 1t was when
turning a corner that the other occu-
pants observed the helplessness Of
Mr.. Barnes, and took charge Of the
car. Upon arriving home a doctor was
Immediately summoned. While the
stroke is regarded as severe one, il
is believed Mr.. Barnes will recover.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
DEATH OF MARY BULLARD

Mrs. Mary G. Bullard, after having
lived to the ripe old age of S0 years,
died in Elyria, Aug. 20, from the eff
fects Of paralytic stroke. Mrs. Bull
lard had many old friends in this Vi
cini!y who will recall many pleasant
memories of her. For some time the
deceased had resided at the home for
old ladies at Elyria.
Mrs. Bullard was born at Oxford,
O., Mar. 20, 1926, according to dates
given us by a nephew, DIR. Hard OF
Seville. She was married to Benjamin
I. Bullard, Jan. 15, 1852.
The remains were brought to Medina
Tuesday afternoon for interment in
spring Grove cemetery.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES

VIM. Lossina Of Phoenix, Arizona,
and Louise M. Selle Of Medina.
Harry ]. Webber Of Medina and
Grace E. Morrison Of Granger.
Milford A. Phillips of Lakewood
and Lillian L. Chidsey Of Brunswick.
Harry E. Hall Of Akron and Edith
Mougey of Lodi.
Roscoe M. Ewing of Cleveland and
Viva B. Sargent Of Medina.
VIM. G. Rollo, Marseille., ILL.,, and
Edna R. Clements of Spences.
Glenn v. Kingsbury and Katherine
c. Schneider, both Of Brunswick.
George E. Harmon and Bertha l.
Stoskopf, both Of Valley City. s.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
STATE FAIR BOY ELECTED

Last Monday at Medina Seymour
Hoddinott Of Medina was elected to
receive the free trip to the Ohio State
Fair offered by the State Board Of
Agriculture. Clyde Leffler was alter
nate. Several ballots were required be-
fore a choice was made. There were
nine other boys who made application,
as follows: Chas. Kobel of Seville;
Dewey Noggle, Kenneth Cara of Me-
dina, Earl B. Gibbs, Norman Chidsey,
Maurice J. Chase and Howard Chap
man of Brunswick, Prentice Brown Of
Sharon Center, Lloyd Leatherman Of
Chippewa Lake.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28

A terrible accident occurred at the
home Of J. j. Wall, south Of Wads-
worth, Friday afternoon, when the
front wheels of a wagon loaded with
oats passed entirely over his six-year-
old daughter. To make matters
worse, the team stopped while the
wheels were resting on the little child's
breast, and it was at least half q min
ute before the frantic father could
drive the team forward enough to re-
lease the child. The strangest and
most gratifying part Of the incident
is that the little girl is living and
from present indications viii COM
pletely recover. Wadsworth Banner
Press, .... NJ. NV. W.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28

i The doctors over Medina county
comprising the Medina county associ-
alton, met at Chippewa Lake last
Wednesday and were given an inter
esting talk by Health Officer Ford and
c. l. GUNNER Of Cleveland. The wives
Of the medics gave fine banquet and
the meeting was one full Of enjoy
ment for all.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
EwING-sARGEANT WEDDING

EWlNG-SAKGEA WEDDlNG
One Of Medina's best known girls
entered the marital state Wednesday
night, when Miss Viva Sergeant,
daughter Of Mrs. w. L. Sergeant, Of
4O3 E. Washington street, became the
wife of Mr.. Roscoe Ewing Of Cleve-
land. Only the relatives Of both
parties were present, excepting a few
close friends. The ring ceremony was
observed, Rev. Phillip Kelser oficiat-
ing. As the happy couple made their
way to the altar, Mrs. Myron Ferri-
man played a wedding march. I'm
mediately following the ceremony, Mr..
and Mrs. Ewing took car for Cleve-
land, where the groom is employed
in the Office Of ex-mayor McKisson
and in which city he has home in
readiness for his bride. The Sentinel
tenders its congratulations.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28

Twenty-Five children, who have
been under instruction Of Rev. Ryan
Of st. Xavier's church for the past
few weeks will receive their first
Holy Communion at the church next
Sunday morning at 1880, eastern
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-08-28
DRIVING CLUB EVENTS

The driving club held another mat
inee last Saturday with the following
results:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05

months before he will be able to re-
sumo his business. Dir. Taylor has
been with DR.. H. E. Tough, the well
known optician
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05
GIVE YOUR BOY A CHANCE

The Educational Society of New
York has it's representative, Mrs. P
G. Rubin, here to organize Young
Peoples Reading Circles and Moth
erS' Culture Clubs in the home. A
great building needs a sure founda-
ton and equipment. The wise par
ent will avail himself of this oppor-
tunity. Referring to the literature
disseminated by the above society,
Rev. Francis NJ. Adams, pastor of
Montauk Avenue church, New Lon
don, Conn, says: Il have dipped into
each volume of the Foundation Lii
brary and brought up my bucket full
OF sparkling water. 1t ought to be
in the hands of every boy and girl,
especially The Moral Life, in their
adolescent period, which is so
fraught with danger and demands
kind and wise advice. Here all the
foundations of life all graphically set
forth in good, sensible English, de-
scribed, classified and sifted so as to
make the hardest and driest subjects
fascinating to the young mind. | am
sorry | did not have it when my four
sons and daughters were laying the
foundations for the super-structure
of their characters
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05
FUNERAL SERVICES
OF MIR. HILTON

The remains of Mr.. ] w. Hilton
who died yesterday at his winter
home at Belleview, were sent to New
Jersey today. A short service was
held this morning at 10 o'clock at
tMcIver & Mackay's chapel, conduct
ed by Rev. j. L. Long, pastor of the
Methodist church at Belleview.
About a dozen friends of the depart
ed came up from Belleview and had
it not been for the inclemency of the
weather there would have been
many others. The beautiful casket
was covered with flowers and ferns.
A sad feature of the service was
that the devoted widow is an invalid,
is Frustrated with grief and cannot
accompany the remains to their old
home. Mr. Hilton was a retired bus
mess man, having been connected
with some of the big business con-
Germs in New York and had accum-
ulated comfortable fortune He
with his wife has spent the winters
at Belleview for many years and
made many friends whose sympathy
goes out to the sorrowing widow.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05
MCINTOSH

Mcintosh, March 5.-Mrs. Perkins
Of Atlanta. Ga, is visiting Mrs. Ida
Smith.
Miss Lillian Walkup is in Tampa.
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson
The town was somewhat upset
about 10 o'clock Monday morning.
by fire being discovered on the roof
of the Walkup building, occupied by
Ward & Howard. As luck had it. a
ladder was leaning against the
building just a few feet from the
blaze, and it was but a few moments
work to tear off a few shingles and
extinguish the blaze
Tuesday We had a mad dog scare.
A stray dog. wandered into town and
apparently attracted no attention un-
til it had bitten a fine bird dog be-
longing TO Mr.. c. VI. Davis. Luckily
the dog left town Immediately with
out attempting 10 bite anything else.
1t was killed and the brains examin-
de by the state board of health, which
reported well developed case Of
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05

Miss Bessie Hull left on the early
after a brief stay in Ocala en- route
from Savannah, where she has been
Visiting.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05
IMPROVING THE ARCHES
Appropriate Lettering for the
knights of Pythias
ASSpmhlaoa

i>SeInDia9e
All people who come 10 or pass
thru Ocala On the trains the next
few days. will know about the X of
P Grand Lodge, which meets here
next week
Joseph W. Dodge, the veteran
knight and artistic decorator, with
the approval of Secretary Rooney,
who has charge of the arches across
Broadway and Magnolia streets. has
most handsomely repainted and let
tered them in the colors of the order
Across the top of each arch ap-
pears the line: Welcome Grand
Lodge Knights of Pythias." In the
center of the line appears the en-
blem of the order.
On each right support of each arch
are the words, From Ocala Lodge
No. 49,"
On each left support is From
March 18th to 14th."
On each right corner is Member
ship 1864, 49,
On each left corner, Membership
1914, 100000"
The design is striking and hand
somely carried out and receives fav-
orable comment from all.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05

Mrs. ]. II. Spencer was the pleas
ing hostess Of the Eastern Star sew
ing circle Wednesday afternoon. Aft
er the usual busy hour sewing Mrs.
Spencer invited her guests to the
dining room, where she served hot
tea, waters and cake
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05
BIease Wanted to Fight

Governor Blease told the mem bers
that he came prepared for a fight be-
cause he could not stand the alleged
Misrepresentation.
Following the tilt with Mr.. Barn
we'll, the governor left the hall and
was followed by large number Of
his supporters. Mr.. Stevenson fol-
lowed him for the purpose Of stating
that he did not wish Governor Blease
10 understand that he had apologize
ed for any statement he made in his
speech. The governor thought that
Mr.. Stevenson wanted TO fight and
pulled of his coat.
Il have been in some fights but
never take of my coat" said Mr.
Stevenson, returning 10 the hall
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05

rabis, and advised the killing of the
bitten dog, which was Immediately
done.
Mr.. Ed. Gaitskill and Mr.. Webb
Gaitskill, both of Kentucky, surpris-
ed the home folks by bringing in
the largest fish caught this season, a
12-pound bass.
If agreeable to the contestants in
the boat race, the tie for the first
place in the handicap race will be de-
cided next Thursday. over the same
course off Orange Lake landing.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05

Yesterday AFTERNOON Master J. w.
Davis pfeayah rfy entertained thirteen
playmates al pretty party in honor
of his ninth birthday. Games were
played in the yard and Easter novel;
<ties were given out -souyenirs-/
Ice cream, cake and candies were
served and a birthday cake sur
rounded by nine candles was cut
The bringing forth of another cake
with five candles, revealed the fact
that the hosts young brother, NAL
colin, will soon celebrate his natal
day.
In giving her sons guests good
time, Mrs. Davis was assisted by
Mrs Ola Potter, Mrs. C. E. Harris
and Miss Mathews.
Mrs William Hooker OF Ocala,
president of the Florida Federation
of Women's Clubs, is in Miami and
of keen interest to every member of
the local club is the news that she
will be present at the meeting to-
morrow to give short talk, and at
it's close an informal reception will
be held for her, and all will be CIV
en- an opportunity to meet her. She
is a woman of unusual charm and a
splendid speaker. With her hus-
band, she is a guest for the week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ.
Mr.. Guy Zewadski is being kept
busy greeting friends while visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. K. Ze-
wadski.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Huber expect
to leave in a few days for visit to
their old home in Levy county, but
will return to Ocala in a couple of
months or so.
On account of the Chautauqua
sessions, the Missionary Society will
meet tomorrow afternoon at the
Methodist church at o'clock in
stead of o'clock.
Mrs. Edward Hart and two young
daughters, after a delightful visit OF
several weeks with Mrs. Jack Camp,
left today for their home in Suffolk,
Va, accompanied by Mrs. Camp, who
will visit relatives for fortnight.
The many friends of Mr., Chas- L.
TAYLOR. formerly of Ocala, but now
of Tampa, will be sorry to learn
that he has had long and severe
spell of sickness. He is out of dan
ger now, but will be confined to his
home for weeks, and it will be
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05
BLEASE READY TO DO BATTLE
Shucked His Coat, but his Opponent
Decided he Didn't Want
to Scrap

Columbia, s. c., March An ex-
citing scene marked the session of
the house of representative last
night when Governor Blease went
into the hall to resent certain state
ments that had been made on the
asylum probe and to deliver a mes
sage to the house in person.
Personal encounters, which at one
time seemed certain, were prevented
by the Intervention of members of
the house.
When the governor declared y. B.
Barnwell, member of the house, with
acting in a cowardly manner by the
raising of a technical point that the
executive was not acting within the
constitutional limits in making his
remarks. Mr.. Barnwell advanced to
the speakers stand and only the in
reference of members prevented a
fight
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05

Last evening Mrs NJ. Fishel was
hostess ts-a very informal two table
auction party, honoring Mrs Gus
fave Rheinauer of New York. The
players were the hostess, guest of
honor, Mrs. E. l.. Carney, Mrs. Geor-
gia X Sullivan of NewfYork, Mrs. r.
G. Muncaster, Mrs. Charles Rhein-
auer and Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Fishel.
The prize for-tep seeTe,~two at
tractive Christy pictures, was won
by the honor guest and after the
games strawberries with whipped
cream and German cake was served,
and while they were being enjoyed
Mrs. Leon Fishel sang, the several
numbers selected being especially
suitable to her sweet voice. Candies
were on the tables during the eve
ming.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05
PYTHIAN PICTURES
Great Fraternal Lesson of Damon
and PythiaS Will be Shown
at the Temple

At the Temple theater next We'd
nesday evening, the great historical
and fraternal drama of Damon and
Pythias will be shown in moving
pictures for the entertainment of the
visiting Knights Of Pythias and their
friends
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05

The circulation department of the Star has been much
noyed of late by theft delivered
subscribers These for the and entitled
to Them and unless those who have making habit
flcIng the Star
shall them. Several
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05

Miss Bessie Hull left on the early
train for her home at Port Inglis,
after a brief stay in Ocala en- route
from Savannah, where she has been
Visiting
Mrs. ]. H. Spencer was the pleas
ing hostess Of the Eastern Star sew
ing circle Wednesday afternoon Aft
er the usual busy hour sewing Mrs.
Spencer invited her guests to the
dining room, where she served hot
tea, waters and cake.
The Star takes the following
items from Des Moines, Ia, paper:
At the TetrazZini concert Tuesday
evening Mrs. E. Van Hood of Flor
ida was an interesting out of town
guest.
The Kneisel Strong Quartet Mon
day evening was largely attended by
an enthusiastic audience. Among the
out of town guests were noted Mrs
E. Van Hood of Florida, the guest of
Mrs. Lew Lyons, and Mrs. George
Kiech of Chicago, the guest of Mrs
Harold Wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Mightman of
35th street will entertain dinner
guests Wednesday evening in honor
of Mrs. E. Van Hood of Florida.
Cherry Pie" was the main at
traction at the colonial party which
was given to the young people of the
city by the Y. NJ. and w. C. A. at the
building of the latter on Friday
night. The management arranged
that George and Martha Washington
be presented with the famous hat
chet. A duel between two men of
colonial times was scheduled, while
the rest of the program consisted of
thanks are due Mrs. Lew Lyons,
chairman of the social committee,
who with the assistance of her
mother, Mrs. E. Van Hood of Flor
ida, made the party huge success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Riley, of Lex
ington, Ky, are guests of Mr. and
Mrs. w. H. Ditto. Mr.. Riley is one
of the largest coal and grain dealers
in the Lexington section. Mr. and
Mrs. Riley have been visiting in
hrt he
cold weather made them long for
Florida breezes.
Mrs. l. \. Nichols of Belleview is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. l. I.
Strong for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. VI. Gale, Mrs
Sands Haviland, Mrs. E. F. Bush,
Mrs. John Haines, Mrs. VI. J. Sulli-
van and Mr.. Louis Weihe drove up
in cars from Belleview this morning
to attend the funeral services of Mr..
J. W. Hilton.
DR.. j. D. Watkins, son, John Barr
Watkins, and daughter. Miss Clarice
Watkins mo+orod n c.i,asvi11o On
Tuesday from Micanopy. Accom-
ar;a +h ,,,u &C.,,
Drake of Ocala, who is the attrac-
W.
,..,,1 g., ' '>>''
MISS victoria Raysor Is visiting
her country nome at Lo"eH.
MT III. w. tucker at the hospital
DIS NOT So wen the last DAY OF t"o'
MRS. ). H. Dunn IS somewhat bet
Ter tooaS'
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-05

Mr.. \. D. Mitchell of Symmetrical
was the guest today of his daughter,
Mrs j. w. Davis.