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The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-02-12

A corn theft was committed OIL Gre n
Plains farm last week, by breaking
| through the floor of the crib, to the
tune OF barrel or barrel and bali OF
corn, which had been measured.
The residence OF Mr.. Samuel Robins
son, of Sawdust Valley, came very near
being consumed by fire, on Thursday { f
1t created quite stir among tie people
OF the village, it being the first alarm OF
fire ever known in the village.
The bachelors of Sawdust Valley
have been on tiptoe for the last few days
over the arrival there OF one of William
sen county's fair daughters, Miss Ada
Williams, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
George Mcbride.
Mr. Erwin Estes, though OF tender
years, is evidently going to take a rib
unto himself, if building new and
handsome cottage at Sawdust Valley is
an indication.
Lawson & Mcbride are running all
sorts of a wood-shop at Sawdust. This
is a growing and enterprising little
hamlet.
Mr.. Tooe Miller, man that has |
continuous inkliDg for something new |
and romantic, made his way to the |
banks of Duck River on Sunday after |
the cold Saturday in January Hespied |
a large number OF ducks III the river,
and they looked so tempting that he
hurriedly went home and got his gun
and returned to the river He took
good aim, fired and killed seven ducks.
In attempting to cross a slough on the
ice, it broke and in he went into ten
feet water. The thermometer stood at
two degrees below zero, and you can
imagine whether that ten-lOot water
was pleasant or not, Not at all daunt-
ed, however, he swan into the river and
his game, and now wears the
btue-ribbOn as the most successful MINI
rod of this section.
Although Thursday evening of last
week was intensely cold, keen flashes of
wit lighted Arkland heights, regardless
Of age.
The village was decidedly calm Sun
lay evening about shutdown. Not
nan, woman or child, was to be seen
outdoors. They evidently had good
Tres, for smoke was seen bursting forth
very gracefully from quite number OF
Col. James Wallace, of Hopkinsville,
KY, diedcon Monday night, February
st, of complication OF diseases. He
vas son~in-law of Major Boiling Cor
lon, of Cottage Hill, Hickman county.
several years ago he was Sheriff of
christian county, KY, and was promt
nent citizen of that country.
Our reporter took brief trip to Suck
sland Bend last Friday, landing first
It the home Of that noble hearted man
md excellent farmer, Levi King, who
avs our prospect for good caOps this
ear was never better. Levi knows, il
my body does, for he watches the signs
" the sky and in the earth. He found
DR.. w. Ii. Fly, a pleasant aud agreeable
leighbor, right side up with care; and
Srinkley Howell, it's generous and well
,nown merchant farmer, doing a sue
essful business. Early wheat was do
ng well in the Bend-late wheat not do
ng so we'll.
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-zEalse alarm of fire Tuesday night-Dr
Alex. Browns chimney was burning out.
Will the people OF CoIuIn bia let the Pub.
lie Library he discontinued for the want OF
little money? Go to the "MOek Trial" to-
night and you will be entertained.
Something has been the matter with the
water-works during the past week; at least
we have not been able to get any water from
our puHP.
-CalIie Brown, n resident of paradise
Lost" was lodged in jail Tuesday on Q
charge of having stolen goods from another
swamp angel" She could not give bond.
Shewas released tor want proof
Not long since, We mentioned that the
railroad paid the corporation nifty dollars a
year for two policemen 10 be there at the ar
rival of trains TO prevent the trains from
being robbed. Capt. Silas Hine, one of the
most efficient depot agents on this or any
other road, and one Of the most accom-
dating and agreeable OF gentlemen, informs
us that the policemen are not stationed
there to protect the train from being rob-
bed, for there ID no danger OF that, but was
done at the suggestion of passens ers, who
complained that there was always an I'M
comfortable press and crowd at the depot
on the arrival of trains This is true, and
the Great Southern Railroad Company de-
serve great credit for thus responding
promptly to the wishes of the people.
Bill WhitthOrne has a span OF blooded
sorrels.
Judge Guest has tried eight or nine cases
this week. Most OF the oGenses were com
mitted on east margin,
"A young man was taken up from the
street, the other night, senselessly drunk.
Jim Haynes put him i'll Jail about 8 o'clock
At eleven o'clock the man was sufficiently
sobered to realize his surroundings. Call
Ing Jim Friel, he told him TO come and let
him out; he was carrying this - joke |
too far. Haynes notified him that the joke |
would be continued till morning, when he |
could settle with Recorder Guest.
There will be a temperance lecture at the |
Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening, Februa- |
y 10th, beginning at 1850 p. N. Speakers: |
Rev. A. w. Smith, Rev. II. \. Jones, and
Lee Bullock, ssq. The public are cordial
y and earnestly invited TO attend. The
ecture is gwen under the auspices of Mau-
y Lodge 1, o. 6. T., located at this place.
The Ugly Club has postponed the party |
Until sometime in the spring.
The Maury Guards is the name of the
company forming here. They have some
lAty members. Inc OIHc6is are, john L
Brown, Captain; W. j. WhitthOTnc, list |
w. c. Sheppard 81 Lie. tenant;
:. d. Wilson, Sd Lieutenant; =. $. James,
orderly Sergeant;J. b. Murphy Drill Master;
:. Y. Pillow, J. NJ. Metcalfe, II. Andrews
md Walter Woodbridge, SergeanJs; Charles
Walker, Eugene Cooper, Ed. Baird aud E.
TriersOn, COrpOrals; W. J. Embry, Ensign.
-"Did you rune" This is the question TO
SIX a nice young man who went to see his
irl the other night. We don't blame him
much, for 1t lCas dark, and ne ds9 hear a
TRANCE noise.
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Rock Spring.

Our village was all gayety last Sun
dav evening, with the thong ht Of seeing
the rites OF matrimOny sOlemnized be-
tween Mr.. James d. Jackson and Miss
NJ. L. Blake. 1t was an occasion which
brought happiness to all parties. To
our friends who are just married, it is
a divine time, when faith is lost in sight
and hope in fruition. To those who
haye been long married, it brings back
a memory of the blessed time when
thew were Joined in wedlOck. To those
who are not married, it carries their
thoughts forward in blissful anticipa-
ton of the time when they hope to be.
So all were, or ought to have been, hap
oy on that occasion. l beg pardon
there is one class, which l trust, howev-
or, was not represented there; / mean
old bachelors, incorrigihle old bachelors,
who not only are not, bat never mean
tn be married; malicious despisers of
Iife's lawful sweetness, and contemnerS
of the divine rights and diviner charms
of woman. By the Roman laws, all
such were punished as criminals, aud
were prohibited from holding any pub
lie office. Augustus Cesar laid heavy
tax on all who were found unmarried
after the age of twenty-five. By the
laws of Lycurgus, all men who refused
to marry were debarred from appearing
at the public games, which Introduction
was considered the greatest ignOminy
and the greatest deprivation too, for at
these games the young and beautiful
damse1s displayed their charms in vari-
GUS feats of agility and gracefulness.
Simonides said that the man who does
not marry shows himself to be so selfish
a coward that he shrinks away from the
most sacred responsibilities of life. So
if this famous old poet Simonides is
right, the man who gets married S as as
brave as a soldier. In fact, he is so
much of q soldier that he flies to arms in
times OF the protoundest peace, and is
never happier than when at the head of
the infantry. And this married soldier
being no longer sent to the outskirts, is
kept on duty in the home squadron for
life. Notwithstanding the bad weather,
there was a large crowd present. The
ceremony was performed by Esq. Davis
X. Hayes. Mr.. James Howard and
Miss louie Blake, Mr.. W. f. Hayes
and Miss n. E. Barker, were the attend
ants. Owing to the Rev. Mr.. Arnold
being called off on business, there was
no preaching at Rock Spring last Suns
day.
Monroe Taylor is still improving Rock
Spring. He has removed all the rock
of the public square, and is going to
make garden, Judging by the looks OF
his post, he will get it above high water
LOUIS.
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CAMP BRANCH ITEMS.

"Hsrd times" is daily expression
with almost everybody. Rich and poor
alike assume the haggard nien whilst
giving utterance to these words, and
high taxes, bad roads, long store &C
counts, and above all, the low price OF
cotton, which very naturally results in
a scarcity of legal tenders. Let not our
farmers become disheartened, but rather
rather renew the struggle in the coming
spring with redoubled vigilance and as
siduity; manure their lands, plOw deep
and often, and when next autumu's
yellow leaf shall fall view plent eous
cOrnucopia.
The fall session of Jones' Academy
having terminated a few weeks ago,
Miss Josephine Craig, who attended
school there, has returned home, amid
the congratulations of many anxious
friends and relatives. She speaks high
ly of the school and country thereabouts.
Mr.. F. NJ. Ricketts,, our Deputy Sher-
if, having purchased the beautiful
homestead of J. n. Dotson, is now z
neighbor Off. w. Jennings, who desires
to have Camp Branch Incorporated, and
Bigbee turned, before the spring freshet
makes it's ravaging visit.
There is at this time no school at
"Sunny Side" owing probably to the
extreme GOODNESS of the weather. Pro
fessors Hamilton and Finney have
flourishing school in the village, num-
bering nearly eighty excellent students.
The Professors are good disciplinarians,
using the reins Of kindness and the scep-
ter of love, which never fails to win the
most obstinate youth. The music de-
partment is under the charge of the ac-
complished Miss Matte Herndon, who
is favorite OF both pupil and patron.
The people of Dry Greek have at last
made united effort to erect Method
ist church upon the beautiful spot dona-
ted by Mr.. Nichols. Preparations are
being made for the commencement of
the work in the spring. The need of
house for public worship in that vicini>
ty has been realized for many years, and
we are truly glad to see so much inter
est manifested in such noble enter
prise. The spot selected is very fav or
able one, somewhat elevated
and overlooks many fertile fields
which are under high state of cultiya-
ton. 1t is about three miles from Mt.
Pleasant.
The Good Templar's Lodge, which did
so much good in the community, came
Onar ooSsiUU tn ba owing to the nOnSat-
tendance of the members. Last Satur-
day night it was reinstated and compe-
tent officers were elected to their respec-
tive callings, and the prospect at press
ont is good for usefulness. Mrs. Jen-
nings, Mrs. Kindel, and Miss Dora Craig
deserve great credit for the untIring zeal
they have so proftably manifested.
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BIackWOOd's Magazine.

BEack,COOPs Magazine for January.
1879, republished by THE LEONARD
SCOTT PUBLISHING Co., is now ready,
The following is the table OF contents:
GiannettO; Idas: an Extravaganza;
Alice Lorraine; The Abode of Snow;
The Story of Valentine and his Brother;
The Lite OF the Prince Consort; The
Great Problem: Can it be solved? The
new story which begins the first volume
of the new year is told in very quiet
style by an Englishman, who spent a
winter at Nice with an invalid daugh-
ter, during which time he met with Gil
annette, an Italian fisherman. The i'm
terest is aroused and keEt active by the
mystery attached TO this man, who sud
denly received the power of speech and
song when oyer twenty years of age,
although he was born dumb. The story
is to be continued. "Idss: an ExtraVa-
ganza," is an attempt to exhibit the
tendencies of materialistic theories in
their extreme issues. sit is the deprah
walton of social and political morals con-
sequent upon the materialistic theory,
thus developed far beyond the contem-
pl4tiOu of it's modern sponsOrs-the
widest excuses springing generically
from the cOntounding of things essen-
tally distinct, which that theory is
grounded upon-that we have to deal
with in the ensuing pages" "The
Abode of Snow" begins with an &C
count of the 'jhula," or bridges made
of twisted birch twigs, which are neither
safe nor pleasant to cross, but the great
err part of the article is DEVOTED to a de-
scription of the customs of the Thib-
etans, and especially the workings OF
polyandry. g. r, Gleig-ChapIain-
General-gives his views on the subject
of religious beliefin the paper entitled,
"The Great Problem: Can it be Solved?'
which the author says is written Eek
clusively for those in whom, unfortu~
nately for themselves, the principle OF
| faith has been shaken" The periodi-
Gals reprinted by The Leonard Scott
| Publishing Co., al Barclay Street, n
| " are as follows: The London Quarter
| ly, Edinburgh, Westminster, and Brit
| ish Quarterly Reviews, and Rlackwood' s
| Magazine. Price, 81 per year for any
! one, or only SIS for all, and the postage
is prepaid by the publishers.
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All the indications point to unusually
line sport for fishermen this season, and 7.
b. Rains 4 Co., have supplied themselves
with the finest lot of Lines, Poles, Reels,
Hooks, SnOOdS, etc, we ever saw in Column
bia. We hope our friends will supply them
selves at once, as we intend to wear the
Champion belt this spring, and we want
no one to excuse his defeat by a want of
proper outfit. iau2g-5v
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Your Ai+an4Iop

HAVING associated ourselves together fOT
the purpose Of conducting the Watch and
JeWeiry business of Columbia on a more
extensive scale. we viii be found at the Old
stand of J. 81. James, where we intend 10
keep constantly on hand a large and well
selected assortment of Watches, Clocks,
JeWelry, Silver and Plated-ware, SpectacIes,
and all articles usually kept in firSt-claSS
Jewelry Store, all of which we intend to sell
at the lowest prices tor cash. Particular
attention paid to repairing Watches, Clocks.
Jewelry, etc, at the lowest cash prices, us
ing in all cases the best material, and guar
te8ing the best workmanship,
Respectfully,
Jan. COLIN. J. H. JAMES Il Son.
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NOTICE.


1t appearing 10 me from compliments
son is a uon-resideugoft the state Of Tennes-
see, SO that the ordinary process of law can
not be served on herr il is therefore ordered
by me that publication be made for four
consecutive weeks ia the Herald and Mail,
a newspaper published in the town OF Co
lumbia, Maury county, Tennessee, the last
Of which shall be al least one week before
the next sitting OF the Chaucery Court, TO be
held ia the town Of Columbia Maury cOun-
ty, Tennessee, on the second Monday in
June, 1875, requiring the said nonresident
then and there to appear, aud to plead, an
SwcT or demur TO COmplaiuants bill, or the
same viii be taken for confessed as TO her,
and set for he arlng eXparte.
Jan. %, 1875. ID. b. COOPER, G. & NJ.
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NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
John Orr W. J.M.Ilarv.I.f.

John orr ". j. NJ. iHr. NJ OF lI.
In this 10 appearing from DHmuIH.uYuf'a biIT.
which In sworn %, that J.. 80. fIHHNrI and
George w. HarwCII nru ...ar.. Hfauts
Of the state of THuu..... .s fbHt
the ordinary process OF IHw cannot HH serve
ed on them: II Is Therefore urU.mI hg mo
that publication be- made I.T HHmU Unusnru-
tive weeks IN the Herald uuU NHff. news
paper published lu Che town H. columbia
Maury county, Icuur."."f requiring said
defendants TO be and appear before tic
Chancery Court OF said count .uu tile 1ud
Monday In June, 1870, uuI plead. an-
nwer OF demur 70 umplHIuHuE's HIIl or the
same will be taken FOR com tossed AZ u them
aud set for hearing expurte.
Jan. ~, 1873. ID. b. COOPER, CAN.
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Cor Unum, Via Una.

Married, on tho 9Th inst, Mr.. G. MORT KEEL
LY and Miss ANNIE l.. MOORE.
Again we are called upon to mourn the
loss of a brother. Again must we wear the
badge for thirty days. We lose a good
member, true friend and beloved broth
er. Never will his bright presence illumi-
nate the gloom of our old hall! Farewell
Mort, May the iudulgent gods weave for
thee Il crown of fadeless flowers. May thy
pathway through life be bright and pros
porous, and may you find home at last
beyond the sunsets radiant glow"
ITI.IN
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The Mock Court.

The Mock Court, for the benefit of the
Columbia Circulating Library, will take
place tonight, in the Masonic Hall. The
Library Association needs funds, and I'M
less some can be raised the enterprise must
fall through. Let all the people turn out,
The plaintiff will be represented by Messrs
Bullock and Mckay, and the defendant by
Messrs. Gordon and Figuers.
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Keep Warm,

l have on hand n full supply of the best
ls-CUMBERL AND, az lbs. per busheI }
PINE HILL, as lbs. per bushel.) DIAMOND,
80 lbs. per bushel) | will fill all orders
promptly. giving full weight, for CASH AND
CASH ONLY. Orders left on the states at any
Of the Drug Stores or Banks before II O'Clock
4. NJ. win be filled that day; orders left after
Parties wishing to purchase By the car load
can see me at r. NJ. Frisrson's Drug Stere
from Q to 10 o clock A. NJ. After that hour, at
my oil &c in my coal yard.
Feb. Pit. J. w. DUNNINGTON, Ag't.
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10 ice.

ON and aftes 3t.,- FIST day Of Jan. 1879, we
propose TO sell :" is for Cash and not for
credit: Those n ahted to us will please
come forWar'i al" make settlements by the
I2th day OF Ls.HEt"tF, or we will be COMPEL
ed to put OF. Claims for collection. We
cannot gran, ..'.iittT indulgence. Please
take que nojIc-.11S govern yourselves ac-
c0rdingly.
Jan. s., $50 WITHERsPoON Il SANDERS.
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At a meeting held at the {, p. Church, ON
last Friday night, the following gentlemen
were elected directors of the Columbia
Young Mems Christian Association: Rev.
IL. A. Jones, A. W. StockelI, d. I. ChappelI,
Joseph fowler, W. c. AydeIott, DR.. W. y.
smith, Jno. p Brown, IL. p. Figuers, w. \
Howard, \. J. Walker, WIN. II. Williams
AMI Josh. q. Bailey. And on last Monday
night the above named directors lnet and
elected the following officers to serve twelve
months: DR.. W. \. Smith, President; Rev.
II. \. Jones, Jos. fowler, w. c. Aydelott, a.
J. Walker and w. \. Howard, Nice-Pres
dents; Josh. G. Bailey, Recording Secretary;
\. w. Stocked, Cor. Secretary; d. L. Chap
pen Treasurer. The meeting then adjourn
ed TO meet again on next Monday night at
the {. Z. Church, when it is hoped all who
feel an interest in the growth OF this noble
institution, Will meet there at 7ja o'clock, as
business OfimpOrtance will be brought be-
fore the Association.
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STOCKHOLDERS NOTICE.

The subscribers to the capital stock ofthe
Duck River Valley Railroad Company, are
hereby notified that, at meeting OF the
Board of Directors Of said company, held on
Friday, January 7th, the Anal call OF nTty
(50l per cent. was made on the lndlNidoal
subscription in Maury county. Please call
Immediately at the ONCE OF the secretary
and Treasurer, and settls the amount OF
your CALL pGEo. GAILDREss,
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NHANCERY SALE

By virtue of a decree of the Chancerycourt
at Columbia. rendered at its December
term, 1874, in the case of PreS,y P Braden.
ct ais, VS.. J. b. Stacy ct ais, will on Sat
urday. February 9th, 1879, sell to the high
est bidder, At the courthouse door in the
town of Columbia, the following described
tracts or parcels of land, tO-wit: One tract
containing 81 acres, lying and being in the
9th civil district of MauIy county, and
bounded on the north by the lands OF A. w
Mcdonald; east by the lands Off, b. Gracy
and VIM. Bradshaw; south by Berkly Perry
and west by j. w. and J. =. Braden. The
other tract containing 272$ acres, adjoining
the above described tract, and bounded on
the north and west by the lands of -
Farris; south by the lands of Thos. Flem-
ing, and east by the s. acre tract above de-
scribed. Said lands will be sold subject to
the rights of the party or parties who may
have soWn the wheat crop now being grown
thereon, or who may have rented the
same. Said two tracts will be sold sepa-
rately, on a credit of one and two years, ex-
cept one hundred dollars in cash to pay
costs and attorneys fees. Notes with good
security, bearing interest from date, will be
required to the purchaser or purchasers, and
alien retained for payment of the purchase
money. Sold free from the equity of re-
edmption, which is expressly cut off and
eXtinguiShed
jan p, 1874. D. Is. COOPER, G. & NJ.
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No Civil RiqhtsI


But an express wagon and harness, almost
new, for sale cheap. Apply to
Feb. Eft. ED. W. PHILIPS.
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NOTICE.

Having this day suggested the insolvency of
G. W. Lucas, deceased, to the clerk of
the County Court of Maury county, notice is
hereby given to all persons having claims
against said estate to file them duly authenti
Gated with the clerk of said court on or De
fore the 18th day of May, 1875, for pro-
rata distribution, or the same will be forever
barred W. G. SELLERS,
Feb. u, 1874, Administrator.
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For Sale
Wheat { an for Sale,

have for sale several horses on twelve
months time. a. NJ. HUGHES, JR.
Dec 2l-tf
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Irnut,

\ dwelling house and lot for rent, adjoin-
ing the one on which / reside.
Feb, Eft. ED. W. PHILIPS.
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JOHN S. GAIN, Secretary NJ II''

Hereafter all communications reiat-
ing 10 the 5th Concert should DO al.
dressed TO the undersigned, and
pledge myself that tho drawing shall
come of February 9th or every dollar
paid TOR tickets shall ha returned.
q. NJ. BRIGGS, Agent nud Manager.
Room Public Library BuIding
Louisville. XIV.
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\ Universal Wheat Fan" the best that
is made, for sale. Apply to
VAUGHN & BARKLEY,
sept 20-tt. Columbia, Tenn.
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NIFTY DOLLARS REWARD

Stolen, on the night of the 2Sth or 10Th of
January, 1879, q SMALL BLACK HORSE
MULE, about IA hands high, three years old
next spring, mOuse-cOlOred mouth and
nose, name and tail trimmed. The above
reward will be paid for the return of the
property and apprehension of the thief. In
formation may be left at the Livery Stable
of Latta Bros, Columbia. feb4-7j-lm.
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Business Notices.

ID. 3. Van Meier, OF the famous
charleston. Illinois, EBsiFnary. WIFE
be at the Nelson House. in Column bgss .
en- February 25fis and Both, 1875. For
aUFsher particulars. see posters ana
small bills, OrW write 10 the H1EirHnary
81 once. febl2-2t.
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PHARMACIES,

WHITE.
George n. Pickard TO n. z. Gray.
George NJ. Kelly to Annie l.. Moore.
Thomas r. Gordan to Alice Gillespie.
W. Richardson to Mary II. Witt.
George w. ScTibner to Sarah NJ. Perry.
Hugh L. Morrow to Sou Anderson.
COLORED.
Wiley Thompson to Nancy Williams.
Aaron House to MllIie JOrdOn.
Elias EdmOnsOn to Ailsy Wilkes.