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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
MASSACHUSETTS,.



BosToN, August 3. James Gately, a lad of
thirteen, was run over and instantly killed this
fol euoon by the train on the Boston j. Maine
railroad at Melrose.
Boating Matters.
The first entry for the regatta of the Eastern
Rowing Association TO take place August 10th,
was made last evening by George w. Lee of the
Triton club OF Newark, n. j., IN the amateur
sculleIs race.
An Assault.
James Cunningham while drunk tonight, as
saulted his wife, kicked and beat her in = shock
ing manner. Her injuries are thought to be ia
tai. lie mas arrested.
Accident.
LYNN, August 4. Michael Grady fell from the
roof oil u stable on Union street, yesterday, and
died from the injuries last night.
Attempt to Commit SuIcide.
AVER JUNCTION, August f. As tue Sunday
Herald train was going around q curve near East
Derry depot, the eng ineer saw man lying on the
track. Near his side WAS q lady who pulled him
from the track, but he Immediately got back again
and IL W as with great trouble that she managed to
rescue him the second time, when the engine was
only six feet from him. 1t was plain to see 1t WAS
clear case OF attempt to commit suicide.
Killed.
NATICK, August 4. James Conlan, employed
by freight train from the west, about three
o clock this morning. He WAS lying on the track
neal Main street crossing.
Struck by lightning.
WEBSTER. August 4. During severe thunder
storm this afternoon, the large iarm barn of Stew
ell Is linen works was struck by lightning AID to-
gether with long range of sheds burned Loss
$4,000; insured $500. Two other buildings we've
struck and damaged slightly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
TIIOM ASTON.
Bridge citing.

THoMAsToN August 3. town meeting was
held in Union Hall this afternoon, in relation to
making the Thomaston toll bridge free bridge
This question has been agitating the public mind
for nearly year. and the hall was crowded
Judge Levensaler presided, and the meeting was
addressed by Hon. E. X. Bron, Major j. Fl.
Hewitt, and DR.. ii. e. LeveDsaler In favor of a
free bridge j. Z. Moore, Esq, Capt. Samuel
Watts and c. Prince in favor of posponing the
question until the annual meeting. The town
voted ten to one to purchase said bridge and
make it free to the public, rating $500 for that
put pose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
NEW PORT.
Political.


BANGOR, August 8. At q large republican
meeting at Newport. Saturday evening, Frank l..
Patten, Esq, late president of the Newport
greenback club, presided and introduced Senator
Hamln and Congressman Powers, who made the
principal addresses. Mr.. Patten said that like
many others who had given no special study to
fn ancial matters he had been attacted by plausi-
bic grcenback theories and joined actively in the
movement. In examining the question since he
had been convinced Of the fallacy and mischief of
greenbsck doctrines and felt it his duty to repair
the error and help the cause Of honest money.
The secretary and treasurer OF the greenback club
have also resigned and re- rganization has
been made. Mr.. Pstten speaks with Senator
Hamlin in several places this week and take an
active part for the republicans throughout the
canvass.
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low A..
Murder.

Dies MONIES, August 3. A Burlington special
says that Thursday forenoon two tramps stopped
at a farmers house near Trenton, Henry county.
After getting dinner from the farmers wife and
learning that the husband would not be home till
evening, they suddenly seized aud outraged her
person aud left her insensible. They had stopped
the cries OF the farmers little daughter by rolling
her up tightly in blanket. When unrolled the
child was ne arly sutiocated and died in an hour.
The neighbors are securing the country for the
hends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

PORTLAND.
Publishers in Trouble.


PORTLAND, August 3. The publishers of the
New Era, new da ly greenback paper in Port
land, have been arrested and brought before the
United States court for sending papers through
the mails for distribution, swearing that they were
sent to regular subscribers.
Arrested.
Robert Mackenzie. sailor, was arrested Satur-
day for firing two shots at clerk who refused
him drink
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PENNSYLV ANA.
Freight Rates.

PHILADELPHIA, August 8. The Reading Rail
road has issued circular to-day the efiact thai
on Monday and until further notice q drawback
of thirty i've cents in addition to those provided
by existing circulars will be paid on all full rates
OF coal shipped by way of the Schuylkill canal
or from Philadelphia 10 Richmond, to New York
or through Rarltsn canal This change is made
to equaIlze the rates to New York with those GU
the Lehigh road This does not influence the
price OF coal in New York.
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Disasters TO Maine Vessels.

Ship Premier, McGilvery, Huanillos via Fall
mouth, is ashore at Dunkirk, leaking badly
Brig Hiram Adiff, Brown, from Mstanzas for
New York, reported wrecked near the mouth Of
the Mutanzas, had . cargo Of $50 hhds of sugar
The vessel registered 800 tons and was built in
1854 ct Wiscssset, where she was owned.
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NEW SHARON.
Attended Suicide.

NEW SHARON, August 3. II. l. Beard attempt
ed to commit suicide last night by first taking
laudnsum, afterward cutting his throat with a
very dull butcher knife succeeding only infiicting
ghs.tly wound. When found he WAS endeavor-
ing to get rope around his neck. He remarked
that he would grind the knife before he tried it
again.
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LOUISIANA.
Yellow Fever.

NEW ORLEANS, August 3. There have been
thirIy-eight new cases Of yellow fever and seven
deaths are reported 10 the past twenty four hours
The total number Of cases up to date are two
hundred and Thirty three, and the deaths sixty.
NEW ORLEANS, August 4. The number OF new
cases of yellow fever to-day is 70, deaths ii. he
weather unfsvoIable for the sick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
CALAIS.
Launched.

CALAIS, August 8. Launched by Boardman
Bros fine barque of SIT tons. She IS built Of
hard pine and hsckmatsck. The cabins are fin
ished with ash and walnut and everything about
the vessel is in first class style, and she is proba
bly, one OF the finest vessels ever built in eastern
Maine. She rates 1911 French Veritss for ten
wears,
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BASE BALL.

At Boston, Massachusetts, Bsstons 5, Mlwsu-
KEGS =
AT Providence, Rhode Island, Cincinnatis 4,
Providences 0.
At Brockton, Massachusetts, Brocktons III,
Riverside of Cambridge l.
At Pittsfeld, Massachusetts,, Pittshelds III,
Stillwells 2.
AT Cleveland, Ohio, Forest City g. Springfeldso.
At Rochester New York, Rochesters ., Indian
apolis l.
AT Utica New York, yesterday, International
hamninn .hin Irticas g. Worcester 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
BANGOR.
Leo Miller.

BANGOR, August 3. Leo Miller, the greenback
speaker from New York, publishes card in the
Commercial concerning the charges Of immoral
relations 18th Matte Strickland. In explanation
he says he and Matte Strickland, in November,
1875, formed civil and conjugal contrsct as
partners, and he has cherished her as q beloved
companion and mate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
NORTH CAROLINA.
Brutal MuTder.

New YORK, August 3 A North Carolina des.
patch states that Allen and Collar Howard two
vsgrant negroes, brutaliy murdered an old man by
the name of Il. Andrews. in Dismal swamp, North
Carolina, Thursday, for money, which was kept
in an old chest. one negro was arrested, but the
other escaped. Threats of lynching are freely
NM
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CAN ADA.
Damage by storm.

TORONTO August4. terrific thunder, light
ming and hail storm passed over this city to-day.
Pellets of ice as large as walnuts fell in large
quantities, doing great damage TO fruit and orns.
mental trees and all garden plants. The damage
to glass was quite serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
WYOMING TERRITORY.
High waymen.

HAT CREEK, August 3. The south bound coach
was again stopped four lies south of Jennic's
stock AIDE, yesterday afternoon, by six armed men.
As the coach was empty they didn't attempt inter-
ference but inquired Of the driver as to the move
mept Of the treasury coach.
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SEBAGO LAKE.
Camp M eetIng.

SEBAGo LAKE. August 8. The Name State
temperance camp meeting closed tonight. after a
session of five days. 1t has been very successful
and about 900 people were present Meetings
were held 10 the pavilion and grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
local ann State Mems.

Senator Blaine will make the address at the
O1densburg IN. " Fair. on the 18th oil next
September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

Beautiful Helen no doubt had a fine complexion
but it is more than doubtful whether 1t exceeded
10 purity the compilations of the ladies who us
that inlmitable auxiliary OF female loveliness
Gems Sulphur Soap. Sold by ali druggists.
Hills HAIR and Whsker Dye, black and brow
soc. iulyl7-t&wlmo
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" WASHINGTON.
The Potter Committee.

WAsBINGToN, August 3. A letter from Mr..
Potter, chairman of the investigating committee,
states that the committee will resume the session
in New York on the 18th inst. Members of the
McVeagh committee have been summoned Is Wit
nesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
MON MOUTH.
Suicide.

LEWISTON, August 3. Ellen Written Of Mon
mouth, hung herself Thursday night. She left
letter saying she did it lest she would have to 60
to the insane hosp ital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
BRIDGTON.
ATTEMPTED Suicide.

Attempted suicide.
BRIDGToN, August 3. Harry Webb Of Bridg-
ton, cut his throat Saturday noon, with a carving
knife. He bad been sick aud despondent somt
weeks. He probably will not live through the
day.
About two o'clock this morning, the store house
connected with the Forest NJ lis at Bridgton. own
ed by Messrs. Taylor & Perry, was discovered tc
be on fire. The fiji re apparatus at the mill aided
by the village engine soon extngushed the fire
The wool and other property was considerably
damsged by fire and water. Supposed to be COW
cred by insurance.
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GARDIN Err.


Marine Notes.
GARDINER, Augusta 4. The steamer Star of the
East on her last trip down the Kennebec ran into
q schooner off Bowdoinham. The cathead of the
schooner passed through the baggage room of the
steamer smashing baggage, &c. Also on her TIP
from Boston Saturday morning she ran into the
schooner WI Shepard loaded with ice for
Washington, tearing the deck and breaking sew
ersl beams OF the schooner, that she will have
to discharge portion of her cargo for repairs
The Star unDjured.
Large shipment of Ice.
The Knickerbocker Ice Company of Philsdel
phia shipped from their houses last week with one
crew. over twenty four hundred tons of ice. The
largest shipment in the length of time ever before
made in this section OF the country. About one
hundred thousand tons of ice still remain on the
Kennebec to be sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

Morton bank of Kansas City, Mo-, has suspend.
ed, owing to the recent heavy run.
SAN Francisco, August g. A. NJ. Truis, .
wealthy farmer on Grand Island, Sacramento
county, was murdered last evening in his orchard
by parties unknown. Robbery was not the OBJ
fa,f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
Gold.
An Assault.

A gang Of New York young roughs assaulted
colored picnic at Myrtle Avenue park, Brooklyn
last night during which one colored man WAS sho
and several others injured. The police capture,
five roughs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

supply of black ba-s obtiiLcd # the Fish
Commissioners, were put into the Messhlonskee,
a few days ago. by Hon. + +. Webb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

ID. L. Savage, the greenbsck champion OF Fis-
ca'aquis, did not get vote at the Bangor Con-
venton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

The Republican County Convention for Piscat-
aquis. will be held at the Court House in Dover,
on Saturday, August 24lh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

delighted tourist designates the country from
Blanchard to Greenvllle as tue " Switzerland Of
America" and AYERS that it is not surpassed il
grandeur in the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

10 view of the approaching State Muster, in
that village, the Watervlle Mail says, at may be
well to lessen temptation by cautoning the chick
ems to roost high"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

The Dexter Gazette says zone gentleman that
we hear of in this town, who has been somewhat
inclined to greenback theories, since the conven-
ton at Bangor, says he links he "smells a large
sized Democratic cat under the meal, and he has
accordingly cut loose from the whole drive"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

Delegates from Mt. Vernon TO the Republican
Congressional Convention. - David Dolotf, J. A.
Rundlett. l.. F. Doloh, John b. Wright. To the
County Convention - Q. L. Smith, John Z. Car
son. John X. Yeston, James A. Robinson. Town
Republican Committee for ensuing year-John K.
Ycaton, John P. Carson, Quintin l.. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

Joseph White, well known aud respect I'd citi
zen Of Bradford, died at his residence ON Tuesday
last. aged about 20 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
Weather Indications Tor To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
partly cloudy weather, occasional rain, variable
winds, nearly stationary pressure and tempsrs-
,ure,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

The Russian naval officers Of the "Cimbria,
stationed at Southwest Harbor, have accepted an
invitation to be present at the reunion of the First
Maine Cavalry, to be held in this city on Wednes-
day. This will add greatly to the attractions
OF the occasion, and they will be sure of cordial
welcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

Black bass, taken from the waters of the Cob
bossecontee lake, have recently been placed in
Damarscotta pond. The results of the fish plant
ing in the former pond in 1868, are now manifest,
and the sport of good fishing is INDUCED in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

State street Is IN many places unflt for public
travel. having at various points holes and gulches
that make il worse thas any county road in this
vicinity. In its present condition it lie absolute
disgrace to the city. A few dollars spent there
would be appreciated by the travelling public and
our citizens generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
NEW YORK.


NEW YORK August 2. Vail & Shopwen, of the
Marble flour mills, have failed. Liabilities about
$4,000.
S. w. Hopkins, iron merchant has failed. Liza.
bilties quarter of a million.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

of age, inficting probably fatal wounds. The
officer Afterwards captured one Of the robbers,
named Michael Nolan.
Burglary.
John &. King, pickle manufacturer, had his
store burglarzed Saturday of $4,000 in U. S.
per cent. bonds, $4,000 in currency and $1,000 In
gold. An entrance was effected through the roof.
Inc thief descended TO the second floor aud
breaking open closet took out a valise contain
my the money and bonds and escaped. 1t is
thought the deed was committed by some one
Connected with the establishment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
Marrten.

In Damariscotta, July 20, Rufus F. Genthner o
Miss Nellie Murray.
In Brislol, July %, Aphouzo Poland to Miss Ada
f. Hatch, both oi Bristol.
In Ellsworth. July "a, Mr.. Reuben s. Romer TO
Miss Mary K. Brown, both OF I enton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

BosToN. August 3. James Gately, lad of
thirteen, was run over and instantly killed this
fol enoon by the train on the Boston i Maine
railroad at Melrose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

Officer Parvs, in citizens dress, this morning
was set upon by three highwsymen. He fired
three shots and hit Rudolph Heer, nineteen years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

The Baptist church in Bath has extended an
invitation to Rev. S. l.. Is. Chase, recently of
Rockland, to become their pastor. 1t is not yet
known whether he will accept, but it is presumed
he will do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

On recent day there were sufficient number
OF schooners in the Kennebec river which, If load
ed with ice, would have borne away in single
day thirty thousand tons Of the " solid comfort"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

Rev. S. p. Merrill, pastor of the Waterville Bap-
list church, who nine years ago delivered the
Commencement poem at Rochester University
has been chosen alternate poet for next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

The Bridgton News has this complimentary and
d served notice of Steward Lakin and the Hos
pital:
Capt. Lskin, the steward of the Insane Hospi-
tai, has finished hsyiDg. When he came to the
/ stitution a few years ago, with his head full of
n tons, he must needs interfere with old-time
C ,stoms, and so he Intercepted the pipes of the
Hospital which from time immemorial had quietly
C ,nducted the sewage into the kennebec river tor
tae publication of the waters thereof and by in
u,pious cOntrvance utilized it that it ha. since
&C we'd as topdressing for grass land. As the
result of such interference the yield of hay this
year is two hundred and seventy tons from
one hundred and eighty scres-and this year the
Trustees have bean compelled to 60 to the ex-
pense of erecting mammoth barn for storage
,,urposes! This is what comes of "book-larnin !"
applied to farming. The productveness of the
Hospital farm has been greatly Increased within a
3 years.
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sum,nerinR Notes.

sumnerinE Notes.
The place where Rev. Mr.. Penney of this
city is sojouruing is Hog Island, in Port
land hsrbor, which now contains solue sixty peo-
pie. Notwithstanding it. name it is
very delightful place.-The Squid says that
Mrs DIR. Potter of New York is on the island.
CHARLES A. White, Esq, of Gardiner, is
enarging or initiating his cottage.-Recent arri-
val. at Squirrel Island from Augusta: DR.. Z. j.
Roberts, wife and family; Mrs. G. l.. Hsmlen,
Henry Haskell, S. S. Brooks.-Rev. Mr.. Wood OF
Concord. N. II. preached to the islander. on Sun
day. In the evening Rev. DIR. Cheney Of Bates
College led the praise meeting.-Msj. j. p. Far
ley and family. and Miss Lally Of August. are
stopping ct the samoset House, Mouse Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

MIR. Edward Fenno, so long and favorably
known as a bookseller aud ststiontr in this city.
but who has been holding responsible position 10
Washington for several years, came TO the city on
Saturday. and will spead his vacation here. at
Bangor, Belfast, and elsewhere 10 Maine. He is
looking well, but thatas II habit he always has.
Since the holding Of the gag greenback conven
ton in Gardiner, there have been several marked
political changes in that city. Upon investgat ion
the republicans find the whole scheme cheat and
lie, and as they refuse to be used catspaw
by the bunker democracy, they have returned TO
their first and truest love, and will be content to
remain where they belong within the ranks OF the
republican party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

Boston liquor dealer. of the cheapest and
most despicsbe character, freely distributes all
over the State his circulars, advertising his rum
under the couct alment of running the grocery
business. 1t takes good deal OF to float a
very small amount Of groceries. The authorities
III some of the towns have set officials elsewhere a
good example by seizng packages sent by this
fellow to his customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

A fraud calling herself Dodge, representing that
she is employed in the Farmer office, has been
calling upon our business men asking the lean OF
money. She has succeeded in many instances.
Que merchant. in the innocency and generosity of
hi. heart gave her So; and she has received other
sums according to the means of the givers. Some
times she represents that she works in the Journal
Office, and again in the Banner office. Look out
for this fraud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

The State Bank Examiner has just examined
the condition of the Wsterville Savings Bank
and finds the value of total assets to be sl93555-
SO; due depositors and including other liabilities,
SlS4 3049i; surplus above all liabilities ~, go
95 Rate of interest charged on loans the past
year, I to per cent. Annual expenses, 81 10000.
Reuben Foster is President Of the Bank, and +.
AZ Drnmmond 1 treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
AbscOnded.

Rowan, the Ascending treasurer Of the Optca
company, has bled that concern ont of $50 900
and several associations Of which he vas alst
treasurer are believed to have suffered in a Ink,
manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
I9ifb.

In surry, July %, Mrs. Abigail Buker, aged 70
years; Jul, 20, lsabella Crawford, aged ~ years.
In Franklin, July IL, Alice Il. wife OF Edwin 5.
Springer, AGED Il years, months and days.
In aurora, July 20, James Laughln, aged So
years, months and II days.
In Wadoboro, July 81, Adrian l.. kaler, aged II
years, months and Is days; July 80, Mrs. Jane
Renner, relict of the late Adam Bonner, aged IS
Years, months. "a DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05

The ladies' committee on the reunion banquet
request us to say that those of patriotic clt-
zens who are disposed to contribute to the tables
for Wednesday evening, will confer favor by
sending in their contributions to Granite Hall by
two O'Clock the 9TH inst. The recent stormy
weather has prevented general canvass as in
t nded, and in fall confidence that the ladies Of
Augusta will maintain their well known reputa-
on for generous hospitality. they take this meth
cd of appealing to those who have not been called
ON personally. Fruit and flowers will be grateful
+, received. All ladies' who feel interested in this
matter are invited to meet at &. A. X. Hall this
Monday afternoon at three o'clock.