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before she was badly burned about the body. Naturally Mrs. Day screamed and her cries brought Mr. Barwise to the scene, who helped

her into the house and promptly summoned medical aid. Dr. Jardine, Kensington, found the unfortunate woman in a rather serious condi- tion, as a result of her injuries and did all he could for her.”

The newspaper concluded that at the latest report Mrs. Day was doing as well as could be expected.

On the brow of the hill and on the south side of the Blueshank is the Picketts homestead. This trim farm not only commands a fine view of the valley, from one of its highest points, but also makes a pretty picture itself with its white buildings and fences and tidy grounds. Attesting to the

fondness which Darrell has for horses are the prancing black steeds paint- ed in various places to add a finishing touch to the buildings. The first fam- ily to settle on this farm was the family of John Peter Picketts.

PICKETTS

John Peter Picketts was among the earliest settlers to come to P.E.I. He settled in Wilmot Valley and began to clear his farm. He built a log

th'. Willard (‘. Pic/retry, a minister nflhe United Church af‘Ca/Iurlu.