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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
CENTERBURG
Pastor Received Into The
GAINESVILLE Pfesbytery

The members of the GAINESVILLE
presbytery. representing forty-five
churches in Knox. Muskingum. Lick
ing, Coshocton and Perry counties.
met in session at the Putnam Presby-
terian church GAINESVILLE. on Monday.
Rev. ID. d. Tuiiis Of Newark presid-
ed as moderator and Rev. c. A.
Beacbam Of Duncan Falls acted as
temporary clerk. Three new pastors
recently assigned to this territory
were received into the presbytery as
follows: Rev. d. A. Mergler. Utica:
Rev. E. l.. wehrenberg. Homer. and
Rev. Donald Morrison. d. D.. Center
burg. Rev. 8. V. Bergen of Dresden.
who has accepted a call to Saginaw.
Mich. was dismissed from the pres
bytery.
The April session win be held in
the Central Presbyterian church.
GAINESVILLE.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
1I()N
Lodge Members Pay A Visit
To Gambler

Gambler lodge, Knights of Pythias
of Gambler, was paid a visit at its
regular convention Monday evening
by Timon X. of p lodge, No. 45. of
Mt Vernon. About sixty-five MEM
bers from Timon were present and
the team from Mt. Vernon conferred
the Knight rank on a class of four.
The knights of Gambler lodge were
greatly pleased with the excellent
work of Timon lodge, which was very
complimentary to all who took part
in the same. The way the drill team
of Timon assisted in putting ON the
work was quite a treat to Gambler
lodge and the preciseness of the team
did great credit to its members and
especially to Captain Drye.
After lodge, refreshments were
served by the Gambler lodge, and
smoker held in the club rooms.
Gambler lodge is going to return
the visit by comforting the Knight
rank on class OF seven for Timon
lodge Thursday evening, Dec. 16.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10

Mrs. Charles Shy left Tuesday for
her home in Catawba, O., after a Wis
1t with Mrs. Joseph Ferguson, Pros
pect street.
Mrs. Charles King departed Tues
day morning for Sistersville. w. Va,
where she will visit with her sister.
Miss Belle O'Daniel of East Gam
bier street went to Granville Tuesday
for a visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smoots have
returned to Loudonville after an ex.
tended visit with relatives in the
city.
Mrs. Mary Smith returned Tuesday
to Gambler after attending the Re-
bekah lodge Monday evening. She
was the guest of Mrs. John Flynn,
East Chestnut street.
MONEY TO LOAN on Ohio farms,
easy terms. The Columbus Mutual
Life Insurance Co., Department AC.
Columbus, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
FARM FACTS

Foresight VS.. Hindsight-Thep prime
difference between the man who
makes money out of land and the
man that does not. The former sees
in advance what is going to occur,
the latter after it is too late.
There will BIG THINGS OCCUR in
the land business in the next few
months and NOW is the time to get
in while the getting is good. See w.
c. Rockwell Farm Land Company for
further information, and take look
at that fine, highly improved 53-acre
farm between Mt. Vernon and Fred
ericktown. It's a gem. If
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
How's Thisa

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls C2tarrh Cure.
Halls CatArrh Cure has been taken
by cAtarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-flve years. and has become
known as the most reliable remedy Tor
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex-
pelling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions
After you have taken Halls CatArrh
Cure for a short time you will see .
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid OF catarrh-
Send for testimonials. free
FL. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. Ohio
Sold by all Druggists. 7sc-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
+ + i. i. + + + + 4. 4. + 4
ANKENYTOWN I

r. f.. Beal moved last Wednesday
into the house where he formerly
lived, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bech-
tol are moving into the house vacated
by Mr.. Beal.
Mrs. s. II. Workman, Mr.. and Mrs.
o. J. Workman and the Misses Fern
and Fora Montgomery were in Mt.
Vernon last Saturday.
Rev. w. d. Keller Of Ashland will
preach at the Church of the Brethren
next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle Brubaker have
been visiting in Hartford with Mr..
and Mrs. H. NJ. Rose since last Fri.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miller OF
Newark arrived Sunday afternoon to
spend few days with the latter's
father, zack Burger.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
IMPORTANT
Committee Assignments Given
Congressman Ashbrook

In the assignment of committee
membership in the new congress,
Congressman Ashbrook was made
chairman of the committee on Coin
age. Weights and Measures; also a
member Of the committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds, and of the
committee on Invalid Pensions. He
was especially anxious for a place on
the last-named committee. as he will
be better able than ever before to
look after the old soldiers. He was
given the committee assignments he
most desired and is much pleased
with the same.
Congressman Ashbrook was also
reelected secretary of the Democrat
ic caucus, this being for the third
time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
finger
Crushed In Corn Shredder.
lmputatiOn Necessary

William r. Bartlett, residing in
Green Valley, west of the city, met
with a distressing accident Tuesday
morning when he caught the ring
finger Of his right hand in corn
shredder, crushing the member so
badly that amputation was necessary
near the hand. The injured man was
taken to the Office of local physic-
ian where the amputation was per-
performed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
RIGiL|ER
Wins His Battle With Typhoid
Fever
cleveland Plain Dealer.)

cleveland Plain Dealer)
Charles (Cy) Rigler, one of the
National leagues best umpires, who
has been seriously Ill with typhoid
fever for the last seven weeks, has
won his battle with that dread dis
ease, and now is well on his way to
recovery. During his illness he has
been at Glenville hospital. He sat up
for the first time Sunday, and expects
to return to his home, 141 Carlyon-rd,
this week. His fight for life resulted
in his losing thirty-eight pounds, but
because of his wonderful physique, it
is expected he will not be long in re-
gaining the missing poundage.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
ROAD NOTICE
FINAL HEARING

Whereas Era Turney and others have
petitioned the County Commissioners Of
Knox County, Ohio. for the alteration OF
a public road along briefly the following
line, towit: Beginning at point on the
Fredericktown and Amity Road begin
ming at a point on said road west of the
barn of j. w Adams, thence running
through the lands of Joseph Metzgar 10
a point near the house OF w 3 Popham
to the FreierickJown and Anity Road in
Pike Township, Knox County. Ohio.
Therefore the said County Commission
ers have fixed Monday. Dec nth ISIS. at
O'Clock p. M as the date for final hear
ing at the office of said County Commi>-
siOnerS. for all persons whose interests
would be affected by said Improvement
and for granting or refusing the improve
msnt-
WALTER n RILEY,
County Auditor
ll-ss:lss-i0.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
n. n. HUMTsBERaER { co.

Fire, Life, Health and Accident, Liza.
bility, Automobile, Plate Glass lnsur-
ance. Security bonds written. Real
Estate Sold. Money Loaned.
Room I McDermott Bldg, 106 S. Main
Citizens 'Phone 2 Red
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
Action for Divorce

Action for Divorce
Mary E. Rush has commenced an
action for divorce in the Knox coun-
ty court of common pleas against
George f. Rush. The plaintiff states
they were married. on March 2S, 1900,
and that three children were born to
them. She alleges that on June 1s.
1915, the defendant was guilty Of ex'
treme cruelty; that he made a vicious
assault upon her and struck her with
fork handle, inflicting severe bodily
injuries. She alleges. that on Novem-
ber "a, 1915. the defendant did as
sault and beat her in shameful man.
ner. She further alleges that he has
failed to provide the plaintiff and the
children with necessary food and
clothing. The plaintiff states she is
the owner Of real estate in Clinton
township. valued at about $500, and
that she In also the owner Of certain
household articles She alleges that
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10

ments in her right hand. LAst sun--
day. Mr. Mckay lifted his dAsan1w~
and in 80 doing tore the liganenan
The services OF physician wess 49,
quired.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
CHILD INJURED

The young daughter Of Dir. and
Mrs Charles Mckay Of East Gambler
street Is suffering with torn liza
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10

the defendant Is endeavoring to die
pose Of the property and will do 50
unless restrained by the court. She
asks for an Injunction restraining the
defendant from doing her bodily
harm and from injuring the children
and also from disposing or selling
the property. The plaintiff asks for
an Injunction. alimony and the Gus
tody OF the minor children. A tenn
porary injunction has been allowed
in the court OF common pleas by
Judge Blair. The attorney for the
plaintiff Is Jay r. Clutter
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Cases Remanded--
The following cases we're remand
ed back to the Knox county court of
common pleas by the court of appeals
on Tuesday. some for rehearine and
some for execution:
Davidson VS.. Higgins.
Poland VS.. Mortley-
Deever We. Reeves Engineering Co.
Upham Gas Co. Vs. Harding.
Hadley VS.. The City Of Mt. Vernon.
In re. guardianship Of Robinson.
Branch VS.. Ohio.
Contracts Let
The Knox county commissioners. at
their session Monday. awarded the
following contracts:
L. Smith, ditch at the Bell bridge
in Liberty township. ss5.
Samuel Clark. piling and fill at the
Brown bridge in Wayne township,
$1s5.
Samuel Clark, piling at the Bell
bridge in Liberty township. $50.
Howard Township Trustees, grad
ing at the Rightmire bridge between
Wildwood and Howard.
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Executor Resigns
Louis A. Seeberger, one of the ex-
ecutors of Charles Cooper, deceased.
has rendered his resignation in the
probate court of Knox county and the
same has been received.
Application for Guardian
Application has been made in the
probate court for the appointment of
a guardian Of William Smith. an al
legged imbecile.
Deed Filed
John e. Mix to c. c. Long. parcel
in Brown, $1,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10
Mary E. Rush Sues George T.
Rush For A Divorce
Commissioners Make Con.
tracts At Mondays
Session

A burglary and robbery occurred at
the residence of Orville Baker in
Monroe. township about 5 o'clock
Monday evening and $37 in bills of
various denominations and some val
liable articels were stolen from the
residence.
The Baker farm is just off the Co
shocton road, about miles east Of
Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Baker was in Mt.
Vernon during the afternoon and Mr..
Baker was working in the corn field.
The latter returned to the house
shortly after 5 o'clock and discovered
that lock had been broken off
door, that the house had been enter
ed and all the closets and drawers
ransacked. Mr.. Baker is positive that
the house was entered after dark, for
he visited the house shortly before
dark and at that time everything was
in order.
Upon investigation it was discov-
cred that s37 had been stolen from
bureau drawer and other articles
taken. For the reason that the bur-
glar or burglars had ransacked every
thing it was impossible for Mr.. Baker
stolen.
Sheriff Woolison was notified and
reached the Baker home shortly after
o'clock. The sheriff was unable to
find any clue to the burglary.
Comes Back With Reply
In the divorce proceedings of Ethel
Claggett VS.. Albert Claggett in the
court of common pleas of Knox coun-
ty, the plaintiff on Tuesday morning
came back with reply to the answer
filed by the defendant. The plaintiff
makes a large number Of charges
against the defendant, and states that
not long after their marriage the de-
fendant took what money he could
get his hands on and went to Akron
with a woman by the name of Daisy
Hickman and that he lived with her
in that city for several weeks. The
plaintiff makes the allegation that
| the defendant served time in the Ohio
state reformatory at Mansfield for
taking money out Of milk bottles and
for touching" fellow-workman for
| $6S. She also alleges that the de-
fendant was indicted by the Licking
county grand jury for the non-support
of a minor child by former mar
riage and that he is constantly dodg-
ing the officials of Licking county.
The plaintiff states that she associat-
ed with Mrs. Hugh Worley. but de-
nies any improper conduct with Har-
ry B. Worley. b. e. Sapp represents
the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10

Deed Filed
John e. Mix to c. c. Long. parcel
in Brown, 81 200.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10

Executor Resigns
Louis A Seeberger. one of the ex-
ecutors Of Charles Cooper, deceased.
has rendered his resignation in the
probate court of Knox county and the
same has been received.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-10

Application for Guardian
Application has been made in the
probate court for the appointment of
a guardian of William Smith, an al
legged imbecile.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11

FOR SALE-Oak dining room table s will be sold cheap. 47 Sunrise
 gt avenue 6-11-d1x
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11
CITY ADVERTISEMENT.

Sewer in Rocky Hill Avenue. Clerks office. City of New Britain, Conn, June 10, 1915. To whom 1t may concern: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Compensation and Assess ment of the City of New Britain, has made the following assessment of ben efits, caused by the construction of sewers in Rocky Hill Avenue, from Ellis Street southerly 200 feet, viz:
 East Side. City of New Britain ...... 1850
 West Side. City of New Britain. ....... 304 ioIdl ..s. '''' - $oof And it finds no damages, or special benefits or betterments to any other person or party.
 Accepted, Adopted, Certified from Record and published twice by order of the Common Council. Attest. ~ Es
 ALFRED l.. THOMPSON, z. City Clerk. CIV. B. Herald.) 4
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11
TO RENT.

TO RENT-39 Corbin Place, 4 rooms, s11.oo; ss Corbin Place, 6. rooms, $15.00; Al Corbin Place, 3 rooms, $7.00; 56 Church street, 3 rooms,
 $10.0O: 56 Church street, rear
 rooms, $500; s7 Arch street, 5 rooms. $14.Oo; 93 Arch street, , rooms, $14.00; 674 West Main street 6 rooms, s14.o0; 115 Fair view street, rooms, $15.Oo; 4S Maple street, rooms, s16.oo; 45o East street, 5 rooms, $15.oo; 4s Main street. rooms, $25.0o; 60 Chestnut street, z rooms (cottage) $25.00; 6 Lake Court, g rooms (cot- tage) $40.oO. Apply to The W. l.. Hatch, Co. ....<'tI,|t 6-1O-tf
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11

ALL advertisements
 for the classified column must be i'm f, the Herald office by
 l::3O p. m. on the day OA ASSuS. s>G>-s< --.<-,-s v
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11
LOST.

LOST-Gold cross between Kelsey and Beaver streets. Reward if re- turned to Herald office. 611-1dx
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11

FOR sALE-Sacrifice for cash, two new upright pianos, at S. l.. Hinch- liffe's, IS Franklin Square. r-
 .-~ * 6-11-1dX
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11
HELP WANTED-MALE.

class heading ma chine operator on Manville solid
 die double stroke machines; only experienced operators need apply. Harvey Hubbell, Inc, Bridgeport, Conn. 6-10-2d
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11
NOTICE.

AUTOMOBILE PARTIES taken out. Very reasonable rates. Norman
 Mckirdy, roc Stanley street. Tei.
 767-3 6-S-twx
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11
WANTED AGENTS.

WANTED-To buy a used Rec road ster or similar car. Tel 1437-5.
 6-11-d2
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11

ONE OR TWO furnished rooms,
 kitchen, with all conveniences.
 Boardman, 475 Arch street. '6-7-tf
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11

TO RENT-4 Rooms S71 Main St., rooms, 371 Main St., 4 rooms, 2Ss North St., rooms, 2ss North St., 5
 rooms, 25 Hurlburt St. Modern inn provements, rents reasonable. In- quire on premises or at Harry Alex's,
 371 Main. ..a 6-9-11-14
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11

TO RENT-Upstairs tenement, mod
 ern improvements, Tel. 1402-4. 94 Griswold St. 1+l.atSfs 68-w1x
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11

TO RENT-Four rooms modern inn
 provements. Inquire 470 Arch st. +..- s~~ <4 5-12-tf
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11

TO RENT-Tenements of four rooms first and third, all improvements, five minutes walk to factories.
 6-11-tf
New Britain herald., 1915-06-11
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

reliable party to invest business All correspondence strict
 ly. confidential. Address P. O. Box
 523, city. 6-10-3dx
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
Resolutions adopted :.
BY The Convention

Of the Southern Minnesota Bet
league respectfully submit for approval and
adoption, following resolutions.
Resolved, that owing the growing interest and the
promoting the interests of good
good farming, that Of this
continued, plan OF maintenance
prsng through their board of county
moners county Southern Min
appropating Of
available towards the maintenance
provided by law; and
benefit of employing County agricultural agents and
county the territory the make
agent in connection with state aid
and
Be u Further Resolved
their appreciation Of the efforts Of the
citizens of mankato in cooperating with
n making this meeting by extending
thanks to them for such services; and
Further Resolved that extend vote Of thanks
cooperation exhibit which
making this show the best held in Southern
Minnesota; and
It Further Resolved, o.
speakers and agricultural teachers
unting efforts the good work done by them
the committee feels with
would
which obtained
this meeting and
heartily the
the done by the boys of the Southern Min
Development the Blue Earth County
attending these meetings max
splendid exhibits they did at show and feel that
doing
applying scientific methods to agriculture; and
Be Il Futher hat we end a of HANK
Bull Minneapolis, the PuHerHubbard
Minneapolis, Himan Milking Machine
Mankao Hodson Of Man.
National Bank Of ST. Paul. for the splendid contributed
the watch contributed largely
making sincerely hope that the
farmers Of Southern Minnesota will appreciate what these
doing promote agriculture
Minnesotaeeorae Atchison Msnkato; j. ludo Rush
C. H. Draper, Wells
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05

He spoke of the great European war
and he dwelt on the generosity of
the American people in contributing
for the needs of the afflicted. espe-
cially the Bclgians, but at the same
time he laid strong emphasis on the
thought that America ought TO keep
out of the quarrel.
The governor declared that he had
never been military enthusiast. II
the power were His. every fortified.
ton would lie RACED To- the ground
and every cannon beaten mp anu
made into ploughshares. This re-
mark was greeted with a burst OF
applause. He expressed the belief
that not one of the nations engaged
in the European war would get
its war debt cleared of i'm thou
sand years.
At the conclusion of the governors
address, Mr.. Deets called on the var.
ious prize winners and they came
forward. and the governor made the
formal presentation of what they had
won.
The following were presented with
prizes:
of Bull Tractor for best ten ears
Of corn and winner of PuuerIIubbard
silo for best fifty ears.
Oswald Bakken, Albert Lea, win
ner of Human mixer for second best
ten ears OF corn.
Team of high school boys of Spring
Valley, Harold Carroll, Harold Price
aud cara Wolfgram, winner of The
Free Press silver cup for showing
the best judging capacity.
Vernon Adams, Winnebago high
school boy, winner of the free trip
to the state fair and back with all
expenses paid, for producing the best
ten ears I'm the Southern Minnesota
Boys Acreage contest.
Regarding Prize Winner.
Through some accidental mis-
placing of words. wrong impress.
sion was produced by statement
session OF the seed convention yes
terday afternoon, the following reso.
luton, proposed by II. NJ. Green OF
Lake Crystal, president of the Blue
Earth County Seed Growers associ.
alton, was unanimously passed:
Whereas, the joint convention of
the Southern Minnesota Better De-
velopment league and the Blue Earth
County Seed Growers association has
been here for three years In this city
for the advancement of agriculture
and for the uplift of the farmer and
whereas Mankato has put forth every
effort within her power and used all
means at her command for the use,
comfort and convenience of the PEG
pie attending the convention and has
shown In many ways an unusual i'm
terest IN the growth and development
OF this organization. therefore.
BE 1t resolved, that IL Is the sense
, OF this convention that a vote of
thanks be extended by Il TO the city
of Mankato and that we convey 10
her people our high appreciation OF
the fayors received and the noble
and generous efforts put forth by
this city I'm our behalf aud In our
interests"
The principal speaker of the after
noon was Il. G. Davis of st. Peter.
former instructor in agriculture IN
the high school OF this city. Mr..
Davis gave his hearers an intensely
interesting talk ON the fertilization
OF farms In Minnesota. lie urged
that farmers do this by raising
clover. he. declared that this would
Fay In two ways. The clover hay
crop. itself was every valuable. In
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
Delightful Surprise.

Mr.. and Mrs. hdolph Lundeen were
guests of honor last evening at n
party planned Ivy twenty-six OF their
friends. who surprised them at their
home on Tird avenue. A social even
ing was enjoyed and dainty refresh
ments were served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lundeen were presented with hand
some set Of Haviland China dishes as
IA token of the regard Of their friends.
They formerly lived I'm the country.
but recently moved to this city, and
the affair of last evening was in the
nature of welcome To their new
home
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
From Saturdays Daily.
Eiks Spend Delightful Evening.


The Elks were out on frolic last
night. Following the regular meet
ing the best people on earth en-
joyed an entertainment that was i'm
promptu, yet II was excellent In its
character and variety. Several gen.
tlemen established for themselves
regulations for future pugilistic
white hopes" and the winBer OF the
Johnson-Willard fight can expect 10
be challenged by local parties who
have demonstrated to their own sat.
isfaction at least that they know
how to handle their dukes. The
bouts were interesting and exciting.
Two young men gave an exhibition
on the mat and showed that they
were up in the art of wrestling.
There were songs by the Elks'
sextet and quartet, Messrs. Davis
aud Jones: also Frank Blylcr sang
"'Tipperary." with the Elks joining
Justify In the chorus.
Members OF the Morgan Stock
company were present and assisted
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
From Saturdays Daily.

p. w. Pitcher of this city has re-
ceived news of the death of Mrs.
Eunice A. Yates, who died last Sun
day evening at the home OF her son
Charles. at Valley Ford, Wash, and
was buried Nere on Tuesday of this
week. Mrs. Yates and her family
were formerly well-known resi-
dents Of this city, her husband. III
ram Yates being mt one time over
seer of the poor farm. Mr.. Yates
died here In 1889. Charles Yates.
the son with whom deceased was
making her home at the time Of her
death. was chief of police of Man
.kato at the time Edgar Weaver was
mayor of the. city.