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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
BreYities.
Sunday was St. Patrick's Day:

Sunday was St. Patrick's Day:
The municipal contest IS IN stafu quo.
The town clock has not struck since
Saturday.
The days aad nights are now Of nearly
equal length.
THE colored people are improving
their Cemetery.
The weather has boen little cool for
the last few mornings.
The people are unanimous for Hamp'
ton for another term.
An old planter says We will see more
Of winter before March is gone.
Trial Justicing is or the decline since
the working season has commenced.
Who has killed as many as half
dozen wild turkeys this season?
The price of poultry is advancing.
Bring in your spring chickens and get
rich.
THE whistle of the Steamer Lilling-
ton will soon be heard again on the
river.
The mails in these parts do not come
and 90 with very great regularity and
precision.
The time for shooting robins has
passed. They have taken passage to a
colder climate.
How the trees are putting forth tholr
leaves, preparatory to being nipped by
n lingering frost.
"Who said learned pig? 81 didn't"
Now Governor" Go and sac "Stlll
waters" glide silently by.
The railroad men say that larger
quantities Of fertilizers are delivered ut
the depot than over before.
Nobody exactly wants to be intendant
or warden, but still nearly everybody is
n candidate.
The Buffalou,ans are taking steps to
organize a military company. Keep the
thing moving.
The people in Kershaw County ara
bent upon two things, viz: Making
rous.ng good crops, and re'electlne
Hampton by rousing majority.
We are glad to announce that the
perfumc Of sweet flowers is gradually
beginning to take the place Of that o'
guano in Camden.
If you do not register as n voter ol
the town, you cannot cast your ballot al
the municipal election on tho first Mon
day in April.
Every man who feels IN intcrast in thu
welfare of Camden should give the ap'
preaching municipal election the mos
earnest consideration.
A girls sighs are melodies to he'
lovers ears. and her tears are kissed
away as sweet waters. Marriage is ap
to give different direction to these
forces.
Tho passengers rode in box cars yes
terday morning. Coaches to take th
place Of those that were demolished
Saturday night were met at kingvillC
they having been sent up from Charles
ton.
The young ladies' of Grcenvillc pl
, punches of vioIets to the lappels OF tn
; coats of young men who 90 to the churc
regularly and never drink nor gamble
| II might be the means of accomplishing
t good work if the young ladies' OF Can
den would adopt similar proceeding
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NEW TURpENTINE.-Five barrels OF
new spirits OF turpentine, the first OF
the new crop, were received at the de-
pot ON the 14th instant, the same being
from the farm of Messrs, Taylor &
Smith, of this county, and by them
shipped to Mcssrs. Norwood & Cox er,
Of Charleston.
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Up AND DoING.-The planters OF
Southeastern Krrshaw are reported to
be up and doing about their farming
operations. Many of them have finished
planting corn. Of which they are plant
ing abundantly.
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DOVER AND HoMEsrEAD.-Judge
Sutherland has given his decision in
the case of Hilton VS., Hilton ct al. He
DEGREES that widow is entitled to both
dover and homestead out Of the assets
of her deceased husband.
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ADplicatiOn for Homestead

Mrs. Mary Louisa Davis. widow of James
NJ Davis. of the county aforesaid, having
filed petition fer Homestead. for herself
and minor children. in the Personal Prop.
crty of said James W. Davis, notice is here.
by given that said Homestead will he laid
off on the Iwcnfy-iith day of March, \.
ID. 1873. unlcss cause be shown to the con
trary before me at my Office in Camden, $.
c., at or before that time.
!. +. SUTHERLAND.
Judge of Probate Kershaw Co.
Feb. -. lS19-td.
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THE SECOND ADvENT.-Rev. i. u.
Bowman, Of Darlington, preached IN
Jones' Hall to large congregations on
Sunday morning and night, OH the Sec
ond coming of Christ iuto the world.
In the judgment Of Mr.. Bowman, the
millennium is near at hand
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PREpARING.--Those large stills and
fixtures, which came on the train last
Thursday, were greatly admired by all
who saw them. Their destination was
the turpcntine farm of our enterprisins
and active fellow citizen, j. McClair,
Esq. who, in addition to his extensive
operations on the western side Of the
river, has recently almost invaded the
corporate limits Of oil Camden with
his "blaze faced pines" We congratu-
late Mr.. Nee lair on his increased busi-
ness, and wish him q rich harvest and
high prices.
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GRANNY's QUARTER BRIDGE.-We
called attention sometime ago to the
fact that the railing had been removed
from Granny's Quarter Bridge. 1t has
not been replaced, and it is actually
dangerous to pass over the structure in
its present condition.
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THE meeting held at the residence
Of Mr.. W. p. DuBose sone time since,
for the purpose o! forming another
Democratic club, was adjourned until
next Saturday instead Of last, as stated
in our issue Of the 18th, instant.
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REMARKABLE PRESERVATION -
The Lancaster Ledger tells ola lady in
that county, eishty-four years Of age,
who has wealth of raven hair, and
whose brow the iaser of Time seems
hardly to have touched Such instances
of preservation are remarkable.
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THE PRESENT CoUNcL.-In his
communication in another column, JU
VEINS pays fitting tribute to the pres
cnt Town Council. They have indeed
done much to entitle them 10 the hearty
well-done of the entire community.
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n NOtice

All persons holding checks of County
Commissioners Of this County. drawn on
Donald Mcqueen, Esq. late County Treas,
urer, are requested To furnish a list of
same, describing them by numbers. dates.
amounts, and the fund on which they are
drawn. and exhibit the originals to W. IL.
r. Workman. Clerk Of the Board OF County
Commissioners. Immediately.
". II. WORKMAN. Clerk.
Frt. o6.tf.
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STILL AN0rlIER.-.A movement is
on foot to organize another Democratic
club in Flat Rock township. Flat Rock
club i. a very large one, anl embraces
the territory lying between White Oak
and Lynches Creek distance of some
fifteen or twenty miles. 1t is proposed
therefore, to raise a new club East of
Flat Rock for the accommodation Of
the voters in that locality. We think
the idea a good one.
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PENNY READING.-The Cemetery
Association will give Penny Reading
at Town Hall on Tuesday, the 2nd Of
April. Everybody should go, and con-
tribute to the good cause.
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Notice u. s. Internal Revenue
Special Taxes.

Under the Revised Statutes OF the United
States, Sections $780, 1921, 323S, and 3239. every
person engaged In any business, avocation, or
employment, which renders him liable to spe-
cial tax Is required to procure and place and
keep conspicuously In his establishment or place
OF business STAMP denoting the payment OF
said special-tax for the special-taN year begin
ming May |, 1873. Section 32++. revised Statutes,
des!pnateS who ar leidble 10 speSial tax. re-
turn, as prescribed Oh Form /. is also required
By law OF every person liable tn special tax as
above. SEVERE PENALTIES are prescribed Tor
non-comr rliancce With the Observation-Disclosures
or for continuing in business after April 80 ISIS,
without payment OF tax.
Application should he made To J.. N. Brayton.
Collector OF Internal Revenue, At Columbia s. L.
GREEN B. RAUM, Commissioner.
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LOCAL ITEMS.
Public Meeting.

We are requested to announce that
a meeting will be held at Buffalo, (the
residence Of John Decs, ESQ on Sat,
urday the 9th of April, for the purpose
Of organizing a militia company.
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Municipal Election.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, March 5, 1878.
An Election for Intendant and Wardens
of the Town of Camdc I, is hereby ordered
TO be held on first MondOy, the first day, of
April next. The polls to be opened at u
o'clock A. NJ. at Council Chamber. and to
be open until Il o'clock p. NJ. Immediately
after the Polls are closed the Managers will
count the Votes and declare the Election.
All Male citizens 2l years old and upwards
who have been residents of the County and
Town for I'd days preceding the day Of
election, AMI have registered their names
rs electors, will be entitled to vote at said
election.
All bar-rooms anil drinking saloons with
in the corporate limits of the Town. are
hereby ordered to be closed from 10 o'clock
on Saturday night preceding the day Of
election. until Tuesday morning o'clock
after the day Of election. By order Of the
Intendant and Wardens of theTOwn Of
Camden.
L. T.. SILL. Clerk and Recorder.
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THE HERMITAGE MILLs, which were
rebuilt few months ago BY Mr. S. NJ
Williams, are now under the manage
ment of Mr.. A. \. Mcdowell, who
will be glad to receive the patronage OF
the community.
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Letters DiSnnisSOry.

Notice is hereby given that one month
from date will apply 10 James +: Suther-
land Esq, Judge of Probate for kershaw
county. for LETTERS DIsMIssoRy as Admin
istrator cf the Estate Of Dennis McLendon,
deceased. f.. y. Akbohol"H.
marlg-Jt
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"SrILL WATERS RUy DEEp." This
charming play will be presented at aO
early day at Town Hall by few mem-
bers of the Histrionic Club and other
public spirited ladies and gentlemen.
The proceeds will be presented to the
Kershaw Guards. We predict a bril-
liant success for the entertainment.
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BY children do not thrive. They have
such cl,angeable color. 1t now occurs to
,ne that worms are the cause Of all ihls
trouble will try Shriner's Indian Vermi-
fuge.
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IMPROVING. The roads are slid to
be much improved. The thorough
working which they have in many in
instances received, together with the
delightful weather of the last few weeks.
is the cause of their improved condi-
tiop.
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THE QUEsTloN.-IIow TO retire the
town currency in manner consistent
with the public interests is just now the
the subjec; of discussion among many
Of our citizens. The columns Of the
JOURNAL are always open to communl'
cations upon that and other topics Of
general interest.
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A Loss--Sheriff Dolby had the
misfortune 70 lose valuable mare on
last "Wednesday evening. She died Of
blind staggers on Rutledse street. near
the post Office.
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Letters DiSMliSSOry.

Notice is hereby given that one month
from date will apply to James F. Suiher-
Land, Esq. Judge OF Probate for kershaw
County. for LETTERS DIsMIssoRY as admin
istrator of Thomas Mcclure deceased.
marl9 I'm W. +. BREwrR.
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Town ELECTION.-The election for
Intendant and Wardeny will be held on
the first Monday in April. The books
for tie registration of voters will DC
opened on the 29,h, 29th. and 30th Of
March. Every voter should be sure to
register.
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A NEW ENTERpRIsE.-Wc mention
ed the fact recently that Mr. w. Z.
Young Ii ad established in this commu-
nifty tanncry. lie has rrocurcd the
right for Kcrshaw County Of Barnes n
Yocum's New Tanning Process, BY which
he is enabled to tan or dress any and all
kinds of hiies in an incredibly short
time. 1t is claimed that an inspection
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RAILROAD SMAsu-Up.-On Satur-
day night considerable smash-up "c-
Cured on the Camden Branch, near
C!arkson's. A cross tic gave way, throw
ing the baggage car and two coaches
from the track. But few passengers
were aboard, and though the coaches
were turned over und tclescoped. only
one person, a colord train hand named
Jesse Allen, was injured, and he but
slightly. The train was consequently
delayed until two O'Clock next morning.
This is but n warning, which the rail
road officials will doubtless heed. The
condition Of this end Of thc road is such
that i. is a wonder accidents do not oc-
curr frequently.
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ALL the family can be relieved from the
horrible plague of worms by one 2o-cent
bottle Of Shriner's Indian Vcrmifuge.
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Letters DismiSsOry.

Notice IS hereby given that one month from
date vii! apply To James +. Sutherland, Judge
of Probate for Kershaw county, for LETTER.
DIsMIsoRv as Adninstrato. of the estate o!
Nathaniel IIough, deceased.
Feb, 26-it NEIL L. GRAHAM
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A CnAxGE,BLE complexion indicates the
existence of worms. A few doses of Shri-
ners Indian Vermifuge will destroy them
and make your complexion bright AMI
healthy.
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10 Administrators, &c.

Administrators, Executors, Guardians,
&c. having returns due this
office are hereby required to make the same
forthwith. In case of default. Il rule will
be issued in every instance.
JAMES +. SUTHERLAND,
H Judge of Probate.
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UNION METHING.-The next session
of the Sumter Union will be held with
the Church at Pissah 90 miles south
of Camden on Friday, the Goth inst :,
commencing at IL o'eloos, : a. NJ. - y~
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PURIM BALL,--At meeting of the
"Wa,eree Social Club" it was resolved
that all Persons, entering the Hall on
the evening Of the Masquerade Ball,
must be identified by the committee,
and no persons will be admitted except
members without first presenting their
cards Of Invitations.
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THE regular State. tax is five, instead
of FIVE and half pills, on the dollar.
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ALWAYS Oh Hand.

Chuico Family Groc cries at lowest hg.
ures, by klhKLEf 4 SMITH
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of the leather made by him will satisfy
the most a<tutc critic th.,t the patent Is
what it processes to be. OF the new
process. which, took tho premium at the
State Fairs of Kansas an | Missouri, we
extract the f,lloging notices from the
press:
Barnes & Yocums patent received
the first prcmiums-thc only ones that
were offered--for their superior patent
tanned calf and kid skins. All other
feathers are of like superiority. Their
harness laather is unequaled the sheep
skins tanned by their pateat Pr"eess RI
val calf skins of other tanneries in
strength and durability. Their back
skins and goat skins are pronounced to
excel anything ever before known, by
all Judges of these articles, and to others
the simple handling is luxurious in the
extreme, besides their soltness and pill
ability, together with unusual strength
and frmness, was commented upon by
all artisans handling these goods--sho
makers as we'll as saddlers. s.-Atchison
Patriot.
The Western Tanning Co., of Weston,
No., Siler, Yocum & Co.. proprietors,
had an extensive display Of fine leather,
which to those who were initiated in
such matters was an object of consider
able interest. The products of this tan
merry have obtained an extended repu'
tation for their fine quality. and stands
at the head Of products of this class in
the Wcst.-.&. Joseph Gazette.
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~ can make money faster 4. work for us
than at anything els =. Capital not required
u We will start you. Sl2 per day at home
- made by the Industrious. Men, women,
boys AMI girls wanted everywhere To work
for US. Now Is the time. Costly outfit and terms
free. Address TRUE Co.. Augusta, Ne.
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say TriireL THIS plan, honestly M
carefully pursued Tor several ;,eafsi:will
work out the problem Without it, the
town is liable TO be. sued at any mo-
mcm,. FINDING viii not. do. because
the holders Of the bills woull prefer
them to the bond*-;they pass for n,o-
ney, and are as binding as bonds, which
have not this negotiable quality. Il
will not do to .bo'rn~ aaoney to retire
tho bills, because such course would
entail upon the town the necessity Of
paying interest, commissions, DC, upon
a large debt. TAXATION Is the only
way out Of the difficulty with which
must be combined strict attention that
no nep bills be issued in place Of those
paid.
Having had no consultation with
the parties interested, nor 20 know
whether it will meet their approval, but,
nevertheless. VIC nominate the following
ticket:
FOR INTENDANT,
j. G. ROLLINGS.
FOR wARDESs,
L. C. KIRKLEI,
S. Z. LATHAM.
r. e. WALL,
+. II. DIBBLE.
AS opposed 10 "Senex" (only in our
action, we subscribe Ourselves
JCvENIs.
Mr.. EDIToR; The subjoinel ticket
is submitted TO the voters of Camden,
in tho belief that the interests Of all
classes of our citizens will be taken care
Of, and that all measures affecting the
welfare of the town Of Camden, whether
of finance or improvement, will be pro-
pcrly and satisfactorily disposed Of:
MANY TAXPAYERS.
FOR INTENDANT.
D. c. KIRKLEY.
FOR wAnDEys.
J. X. WITHERSP0ON,
JAMES JONES,
r. T.. WALL.
Z. II. DIBBLE,
Mr.. EDIToR-With view to pleas
ing all persons anI parties. and securing
that harmony so essential to the well
fnre of Camden. you will please. an.
nounce the following ticket for In
tenjant and Wardens Of the Towr Of
Camden at the ensuing election, subject
to the approval Of the Cvnsentlon.
should one be he held
FOR INTENDANT,
HERMAN BARUCH.
FOR wARDES5. !
7. J. BiRFIELD.
W. D. TRANTIAM.
Il. T.. WALL.
L. II. DIBBLE.
And oblige MANY CITIZENS.
Mr.. EDIToR; Please submit the fol-
lowing ticket for the consideration Of
the voters af the Town Of Camden
FOR INTENDANT,
D.. C. KIRKLEY,
FOR wARDEys,
s. B. LATHAM,
NJ. A. METTS.
F.. II. DlBBLE.
Il. +. WALL,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-11-22

COUNTY CLERK. AND Ex-OFFI-
~ clio Clerk of the District Court of the
Sixth Judicial District. in and for the County
OF Eureka, State Of Nevada.
C0NvEYANCING, in all its branchea, cor
rectly executed. Acknc Eledgmeuts, Afhdavtts,
ETC.. taken in any part cfi own.
once: Front corner re on at the Court-house.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-11-22
RUBY HILL WATER WORKS.
Capacity Of Tanks. 4Oo. 900 Gallons.
ALL NOW FULL.

w Hill, In any desired quantities, at all
seasons of the year. at uniform rate. and
lower than can be furnished from any other
source. Water delivered twice daily to private
families, miners cabins, saloons, etc, Tickets.
ranging from OK to 50 cents apiece, viii be
sold at the Once of the Company, on Ruby
W. b. HARRUB. Proprietor.
jel T.w. PEARSON. Superintendent
Daily Republican., 1878-10-24
asw CASTLE.

B1Pe ard floea - DesisscsiSn Of
James O. ksowles 4 Go. Cotton
1Gilis-l.sss os8 eco Damages by
the Ylesd
This morning about 7 o'clock the
large cotton mills Of James @. Knowles
4 Co., at New Castle, we're discovered
to be on fire, and Notwithstanding the
extraordinay efforts made by the Good
Will Fire Company and the citizens,
the building with all Its machinery
and stock Of materials was totally de.
stroyed. The loss Is estimated at about
s25, 900, upon which there Is an insur
ance of 10000. It is supposed tha,
the fire originated by the roof having
been blown of the building, which
opened the draft from the furnaces.
The Touring mills Of W. Lea 4 Sons
have been unroofed by the storm. Sew
eral vessels have been blown ashore,
wharves have been washed away.
houses have been unroofed and there
has been an immense destruction Of
property. The telegraph wires being
down, the telephone had TO b- drpen.
ded upon for the meagre news We have
received.
Daily Republican., 1878-10-24
(FrolA ysstssdAy's aes Edition.l
NOvEMDER JURORS.
List ~ Petit JaPeFs Draws - Serve
~ The Ensulss Tern oG Court

~ ehs Ees01sa Tern 81 Court.
The following Is the list Of juror
drawn TO serve at the ensuing term o.
court.
YIRsT PANEL.
Brandywine huDdred---George Proud,
John W. Anderson, William vsale.
Neutrality-suspicious. Carmichael, Sam.
uel McClary, Frank b. Perkins.
Christiana--Amos Shsrpless, Jr., B,
+. Dilworth, George w. Grubb.
Mill Creek-Lewis Miller, William
Brackin, Henry Thompson.
White Clay Creek---James II. Mote,
A. j. Hossinger, Thomas Hawthorn.
Pencader-Richard p. Frazier, Jess.
Bonlden, John Keely.
New Castle--William Smith, James
t. Morrison (of RoberD, Robert Dallin.
Red Lion--James NJ. Craig, Albert n.
Sutton, Michael II. Bryan.
st. Georges--George W. Polk, John
W. Allston.
Appoquinimink--Josheph Whitlock,
William b. Atherly.
Blackbird--Thomas T. Middleton,
THEODORE W. Cavender.
SECOND PASEL.
Brandywine--William Murphy, Jesse
Sharp, 4. s. Perkins.
Wilmington-John C. Farra, Frank.
lin Wright, James l.. Black.
Christiana--Alex. Everson, George
d. Cloud, Howard Jordan.
Mill Creek-Jesse James, David Nor
r.son, Ioel NC ,nnon.
White Clay Creek-Matthew Rylott,
Daniel II. Egbert, William N. Haw-
thorn.
Pencadsr-James T. Veasey, James
Powell, George II. Powell.
New Castle--Joseph T. Brown, VIM.
Morrison, James N. Hurst
Red Lion--Wm. c. Carnagy, Samuel
|. Mccall, Joab s. Allston.
St. G-orges--W. Jerome Eliason,
Joseph Cleaver.
Experimentation T. Weldin, |.
Henry Hanson.
Blackbird-John S. Casrerson, Vim.
Naylor.
List Of additional petit jurors drawn
for the Court of Oyer and Terminer, for
November, 1875:
Brandywine-Joseph z. Husbands.
Wilmington-Robert W. Birnie.
Christiana--John Underwood Joseph
Hendriekson.
Mill Creek--Benjamin F. Shakes
pear and X. NJ. Lyman.
W. c. Creek--Samuel p. Alrichs,
Sam'l N. Donnell.
Pcncader--Charles A. Morrison, Thos.
q. Porter.
New Castle-John McMullin, vii.
liam White.
Red Lion-William NJ. Ogle, David
Steelman.
st. Georges-Edward Reynolds.
Observation-Disclosures II. West.
Backbird--William Corrie, Abel S.
Riggs.