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The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

Referring TO the ststement in American
newspapers that Mr., Hickson, manager of the
Grand Trunk Railway, had cent despatch to
say that sfter a certain date all American
goods sent to Canada would be charged DUTY.
Mr.. Hickson states that no despatch of the
kind was ever sent by him or any such inform
alton communicated in any way.
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A FaIseI,ood Nailed.

Driven into corner the Argus resorts to d.
rect falsehood. 1t says the Republicans have
persistently refused to reduce salaries. The
Argus cannot have forgotten the reduction of
ten per cent. in all the salaries made by Re-
publican administration. With all the facts
before it that journal distorts and misrepre-
sents. False in one thing, false in all.
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can Outrage, Easily Refuted.

1t is evident the Argus ma.emathician is
weak even when ho has his sums done for him
befor, hand. In his Saturday 8 issue he stated
the miscellaneous" items in the Street Com.
missioner's report amounted to $3.50, when
the fact and figures were patent that they only
amounted to $500. Again. under the head of
Gan Outrage" be says II teamsters get 5000
year, when the figures before his eyes show
16 teamsters. Bot then election day was close
at hand when that item was written and Demo.
cratic and Greenback votes must be influenced
il possibe
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

This Ward is all right All reports of disaf-
fection there are without foundation. If any
Republicans in that ward were disappointed at
the result of the caucus. they are men who are
in the habit of subordinating their personal
preferences to the will of the majority, and will
give the ticket their cordial support, as they
have bean 10 the habit of doing in the past and
the election of the ticlset is assured
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superior Court.

FEBRUARY CIVIL TERM, 1879, BoNNEY, j., PRE-
SIDING.
FRIDAy.-Chares W. Wing vs.. James j. Lappin
ct al. Trespass quare clausum for breaking and
entering Plaintiff store and damaging same Verdict
for the plaintiff for seventeen cents.
Prior to suit however, defendant rendered plaintiff
one dollar in Satisfaction Uf tho aiosed uuage. BY
the verdict defendant RECEIVERS costs from date of suit
against the pla intiff.
Anthone for plaintiff.
Blethen for defendant.
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CARRIERS DELlvERY.-The following shows
the mail matter collected and distributed during
the month of February:
Yard Seven.

Levi A. Gray is the Republican Candidate
for school COMMITTEES in Ward Seven. His
name was omitted from the report through
error of the caucus officers.
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WHICH SHALL 1T BE?

Is the Treasury safer under the pres ent
management or oder the control of the ad-
venturers and "fnanciers" who are seeking to
capture IL? Let the tax payers of Portland
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

THE OLD MUTUAL LIFE COMPANY presents
its annual statement in our columns this a. NJ,
showing By the magnitude Of its business that
it enjoys the confidence of the people. Its
assets bsing more than 0ne-third the entire
valuation of the State of Maine, it, income
the past year being nearly $1S,000,000. having
paid for death claims and endowueats $6,600,-
600 ana for dividends to policy holders, (not
stockholders) more than So 100000 with gain
of nearly 100000 in assets, beginning the
new year with surplus of more than $11,-
100000. These stupendous results show that
its affairs have been managed by most
efficient board of officers and trustees, whose
names are tower of strength, everything
which could contributes to its success has been
most scrupulously sought for, and the
greatest care exercised in the choice of its
investments.
The reduction of its rates Is per cent and its
large dividends is an inducemeDt to all to
avail themselves Of its advantages.
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G. G. Tomau, Saturday night, and presented
him with memen.o on the occasion of his
silver wedding.
A masquerade surprise party visited Mr.. J.
F. Randall. of the firm of Randall s. Nc
Allster Friday night.
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Pay i'm Advance.

Mr.. EDlToR:-We hope the colored voter in
Ward three who has the promise of S. for bi,
vote from very prominent rumseller in this
city will get his money before he casts his vote.
The gentleman.in question may bear more
upon this subject REFORM.
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Reduction of Expeuses.

Bear in mind what a Republican city admin
istration has done in the way of reduction in
expenses. Compare the municipal expenses
under Mayor Butler with municipal expenses
under Mayor Richardson; aud then decide
which is the party Of retrenehment and reform.
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uIrishman wi,b His Eyes Omen

Mr.. EDIToR;-fhe msanest thing 1 have
seen in the present canvass is the spectacle of
men who have sworn to oppose the election or
appointment of Catholics to any Office fawn-
ing upon them like "Uriah Heep" TO get their
votes. We trust that this canvass will bs an
eye opener t., Irishmen in this city.
TpTcurAN =
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Well. H ardIy Ever.

"Ddn't you once belong to the P. o. S of
APP asked a prominent Irishman of one Of
the Democratic cat didstes in Ward Four
'Neverp' was the reply.
what! nevef?"
"Wel, hardly ever"
Aud the chorus sang "dnd we are his cous-
ins, and bis sisters, and his snnts."
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

WEEKLY LIST OF PATENTS issdodi to
residents Of Maine reported for the Portland
PRESS by Chas. E. Foster, Patent solicitor,
500 7sh street, Washington, D. G.
T. NJ. Fisher, Portland. Printers roller, No.
212 367.
D. Gleason, Gardiner, canopy-top for
carriages, No 212. .458.
j. w. Merrill, Norway, steam trap, No.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs TO-DA

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Edwards and Briggs-Lancaster Hall.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NJ. c. NJ. A.-Debate.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Pratt's Astral Oil.
We Would Call
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
18th Annual Statement-Equitable Assurance Co,
Fo nd l.. Gooing
Picture Frames-Cyrus f. Davis.
Staiement-Mutual Life Insurance Co.
j. McKiever-Harness.
j. NJ Ross Plasterer.
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The Quarantine Eiax.

The quarantine Il Ag has been raised over the
Democratic headquarters 10 Ward Four, and
lrishmen are asked by the Argus to come in
under the shadow of the Orange banner. To
hear is not to obey. Irshmen in this city have
no mind to march to the tune Of 'Ctoppies, lie
down -
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THE WALKING MArcH.-There will no doubt

THE WALKING MATCH.-There will no doubt
be large attendance 10 Lancaster H all today
at o'clock to see the 50 mile walking match.
The following are the entries: E. A. Shaw,
Augusta; Waiter Lark in, Lancaster, n. H.;
@. G. Locke, Portsmouth, N. H.; John
Msagher, Biddeford; j, M. Driscoll, E. A.
Gay, s. S. Chapman, and H. A. Cloutier, Port
land; T. e. McGrath, Augusta. e. Rearion
will act as referee. Each man will be num-
bered
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The other figures in the report were publish.
ed iE the annual report Of the Portland Gas
Light Co. last year.
Report of Magazine Keeper Bigtlow.
W. III. Bgelow, keept Of the powder maga-
zine, reports 322 packages on hand; 1869 re-
moved; 1888 delivered; fees collected $135 10
The transactions were with G. L. Bailey, 7. B.
Davis, Fletcher s. Co., N. M. Perkins & Co.,
Smith, Tibbetts g. Co.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03
Municipal COurs.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
SATURDAY.-Wm. McDonough. Intoxication.
Fined SO with ccs is Paid.
James Hayes. Larceny. Fined S. with costs
Committed.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

WE would call the attention of our readers
to the nineteenth annual statement of the
Equitable Life Assurance Society found in an
other column
Policy-holders of this society will notice with
pleasure the So 100000 increase of assets and
the 100000 increase of surplus, while nearly
$4,000 is charged off as depreciation in gov.
ernment bonds, &c.
1t will also be noticed that the issue of new
insurance in 1873 is increased over that of 1877,
though the society has not resorted to ques-
tionable means of attracting public notice.
A strict attention to business principles and
liberal spirit of equity to It's patrons ha.
placed this company among the foremost of life
companies and marked it as deservedly popu-
lar
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03
Report of HarbOr Master KnO wilton.

sbpOrI OF HkarbOr Masi6F RnoWIIUH'
Capt. Kn0wlt0n reports that notwlthstsnd-
ing the s. we're winter gales the mild weather
has prevented any expense of consequence to
the city from removal of ice from the harbor.
No contagious diseases have been brought into
this port; 300 copies of harbor regulations have
bsen distributed; 23O vessels, $50 coasting yes
sells, IS fishing vessels, 5 three-masted schoon-
ers, and / barkeutine have been moved out Of
the channel. Pilots Of English steamers are
referred to section of the haibor regulations.
Report of Gas Agent Brunei.
Gas Agent Brunei reports the number of
street lanterns in use January /, 1879, was 442;
81 of which are Of the boulevard pattern.
The condition of the company January l.,
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THE PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH 8.
THE PRESS.

May be obtained at the Period Depots Of N. G.
Fessenden, Marquis Brunei q Co., Andrews,
armstrong. Cox, Wentworth. Hodsdon. Hayden,
Waterhouse, corner Exchange and Fore ST.. Welan.
der. Boston & Name Depot, and Chisholm Bros,
on all trains that run out of the city,
Saco, of l., Hodsdon and ii. Il. kendrick.
Bath, of j. 0. Shaw
Lewiston, of Stevens & Co.
Bifdetord, f. NJ. Burnham
Brunswick, B. g Dennison, and W. H. Marrett.
Richmond. G. A. Beale
) New Castle A. W. Southwortb.
Woodfor0's Corner, Ii. Moody
Union Square. w
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ANNUAL REPORTS.
Report of the Overseers of the Poor.
&c Aka Al

Report of the Overseers of the Poor.
Chairman Penneli of the Overseers of the
Poor in his report speaks as follows:
The number of inmates in the Aims House
House of Correction and Greeley Hospital
year ago was 167; at the present time III.
Persons admitted since the last report 276;
added by birth 8; discharged $50; deceased 25,
Aid has been furnished to 259 families of out
side poor # presenting 1130 persons. These
families have received help from the city an
average of four times each, an equivalent to
aid rendered to 1896 single families, represent-
ing 4,520 individuals. These have received 571
feet of wood, 9,741 POUNDS fl ,ur 1865 pounds
fish, 252 900 pounds coal, 4,788 pounds pork,
473 gallons molasses. The sick outside the
Aims House h ave received pounds mutton,
105 pounds oatmeal, quarts milk, 80 3
pounds t-as, 130 IL pounds sugar, 105 pounds
rice. 10 pounds bread, 102 dozen cracker., 18
quarts beans, u quarts kerosene oil, 10 feet
wood.
hlgh compliments are paid Secretary Baker,
Master and Matron, Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Merrill,
Chaplain Phelan, Rooert Pennsil and Mrs.
PennelI, nurse aud cook, Miss Kate Stewart
who has charge of the female ward, and DR..
Rog, the city physician, for their efficient
services. The farming committee aud hospital
committee have made great improvements in
has
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

The thOughtlessness Of people is SO great in
regard to watchfulness against colds, etc., that
were it not for the wonderful curative power of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, s.should shodder at
the fate of sucb.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03
$500 REwARD!

They cure all diseases of the Stomach, Bow
els, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys and Urn-
ary Organs. and $500 will be paid TOR case
they will rot cure or help, or for any thing inn
it. See 'Truths" or Proverbs" aHother col
umn,
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

HARPER'S BAzAR.-Tbis beautiful weekly
publication is welcome visitor to the parlos
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by N. G Fessenden, Lancas.
ter Hall, and d. Wentworth, 553 Congress, COR
ner of Oak street,
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

THERE is no article of household use which
it is SO important to obtain genuine as Pratt's
Astral OIL, as it is question of safety to life
and property. Tue public sre generally
familiar With the sealed cans of the manu.
facturers, but the utmost caution is advised
when buying from the barrel w. W. Whipple
& Co., 81 Market square, Portland are the
agents.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

GREAT INDUCEMENTS will be offered to cash
buyers of Furniture for the next so days.
GEO. A. WHITNEY & Co.,
feb27d2w No 6 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

The HEALTH-LIFT is one Of the greatest in
ventions of the age, and is second to none ia
importance, as it is a direct appliance for the
culture and improvement of the human race.
1t Is good for everybody, and should be used by
all. 1t will accomplish the following results
1. 1t causes an equal circulation of the blood
TO all parts of the system. 2 1t expands the
lungs and increases the volume of respiration.
3. 1t infuses more oxygen into the muscles. and
thus purifies the tissues of the body. 1t
tones and builds up the whole system when
purified. s.. 1t will double the strength in a
few months. 1t steaoies and regulates the
hearts action. II does all these by prac-
tice of only ten minutes once a day. s. 1t will,
by The above principles, cure most of the ills TO
which the flesh is heir, especially when chronic,
and resulting from arrangement of the circula-
ti0n..
Health Lift Rooms, 237 Middle street, Port
land.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

Monthly Mean Barometer, 1896.
Monthly Mean Thermometer, rs deg.
Monthly Mean Humility 49,
Highest Barometer. 30 81 on 2Sth.
Lowest Barometer, 2S.99 on 18th
Monthly range of barometer. 1l82
highest temperature As deg on 18th.
Lowest temper ature, 6 deg ON 2Sh.
Monthly range of temperature 49,
Greatest daily range of temperature 49,
Mean maximum N Temperatures 33
Mean of minimum temperatures IL
Mean 1aiiy range of temper atu:e. IL.
Total ram fall or melted snow q 10 incbas
Prevailing wind, West.
Total number of miles Travelled, 66o5
Maximum velocity of wind, 36 miles per hour on
18th and 2lst. ~
Number of cloudy days, other than those on which
ram fell. o. ~ -
Total number Of days on which rain or snow fell, y
Number of Solar Halos, on 23d. -''
Number Of Lunar Halos, on 1st.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

SIGNAL SERVICE REPORT. Sergeant Boyd.
in charge of the Portland station of the U. S.
Signal Service. furnishes the following report
for the month of February:
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-03

then and there to give in their votes for Mayor,
Alderman three Common Councilmen, a Warden,
Clerk and two City Con stables, also tor one Super
intending school COMMITTEES in Wards Two, Five,
Six and Seven, residents of said Wards, tor the en-
suing year. The polls on such day Of election to
remain open until four O'Clock in the afternoon when
they shall be closed.
Toe Aldermen of sad city will be in open session at
the Aldermen's Room, in City Building, from nine
to twelve O'Clock in the forenoon and from two to
five O'Clock in the afternoon each of the four secu
lar days preceding such day OF election. for the
purpose OF receiving evidence of the qualification OF
voters whose names have not been entered on the
lists of qualified voters in and for the several Wards,
and for correcting said lists.
Per order HI. l. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
febl9 dtd
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-09
Hazel Green Items.

The items below appear by their date TO have been
astrsy in the mails This letter included othors
omitted because now ont of date.
Hazel Green, Wisconsin Dec. IS, rs.
On Christmas Eve. the p. NJ. Church OF
this place gave festival which was well at
tended.
The NJ. E. Church gave a festival on
Christmas evening which all pronounced a
complete success. Large numbers were pres
ent from Galena, Georgetown, Council Hill and
other places. The receipts footed up about
one hundred dollars. Proceeds for the use of
the Church and Sabbath School.
The Free Masons had their regular install
lation of officers on the 27th December. AZ
ter which came refreshments, and then amuse-
ment which all participated in until dark,
when they retired to their homes pronouncing
il good time as usual.
Mr.. aud Mrs Lanyon, of Mineral Point,
are visiting friends ia this place.
Mr. John Barnett of Chicago and Charley
Barnett Of Dubuque, are visiting their mother.
Mr.. Will Hurst formerly of this place but
now of Galena, has been here visiting friends
for the past week.
Mr. Richard Pearee and Miss Cora Noon,
both OF this place. were married on the Gath
December. Rev. w. j. G. Bond officiating.
Our next term of school viii begin on
Monday, January 9th.
Last Sunday Mr.. Henry Mayor accident
sBy feb in the celis-, breaking bis leg Just be
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low the knee. The Doctor pronounced it a
very bad break.
Mr.. Clementson fell on the ice few days
ago and hurt his arm and shoulder, nor scri-
ously.
Il notice J. J. Looney one of our best
blacksmiths is always busy shoeing horses etc.
Well, he merits extensive patronage for he
does his work WELL so say the people.
II notice Il. d. Roberts disposing of nuns
bers of cutters, sleighs etc.. which looks as
though times are improving with him.
Josiah Thomas is still holding out big in
ducements in his line of goods aQuick sales
and small profits" is his motto.
MIR. George Mills is still selling lots of
goods and pronounces times improving
-Sleighing is good and the farmers are
taking advantage of it, and hauling their grain
to market. d.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-09

Potosi, jan ttn.
On Monday the school children
bade goodbye TO vacation and resum-
ed their books.
During the last two weeks our
little village b as been quite lively,
socially and financially. A day or so
before Christmas gentleman from
Dubuque remarked that this was the
liveliest place he had been in for a
long time.
The Mendoza dance on Christmas
night was well attended, and all re-
port an enjoyable time. Forty dol
lars was made clear of expenses.
Another dance New Years was fully
as successful !; about eighty dollars
was cleared.
A sleigh ride to the Poor Farm on
New Years Eve was enjoyed by a
party OF fifteen.
Mr.. William Gibson and son Henry
arrived home last week from Peru,
ILL.,, where they have been working.
They intend to return after few
weeks visit.
Mr., l.. G. Blair, an artist, is stop.
ping here for few weeks lie an
nounces himself prepared to take
pictures at reasonable rates.
An entertainment will be given at
the nj. E. Church, January l6;h-a
concert, we believe.
Oar Sabbath fchool planned to have
a sleighride, New Years, to British
Hollow, to meet the S. S. of that
place and the Lancaster III. 3. S. S.
So many conveyances were offered
thai no provision was made for hiring
any. But, on arriving at the church,
it was found that cali promise is a
dilatory man )" and the consequence
was that only about third of the
school went Never mind we will
have sleiglride sometime before
long, and show that we are not de-
pendent on anyone for the conyeyan-
ces.
The ice around town is splendid
| for skating, but on the stream running
from the pump it is too much Of a
good thing. The water has frozen
and run over until now it has entered
the wood shed belonging to the school
house, and cellar to house situated
farther down the stream The road
will soon be covered and we may look
for general "wash ont" in the
spring.
One evening last week the Boice
Greek school house burnt to ashes.
The origin of the fire is not known; it
is supposed that fire was left burn.
ing in the stove and wood placed IN
der the stove to dry, and.aiter drying
it caught fire and so ignlted the build.
ing.
| Miss Sue Voolfolk, one of our most
esteemed young ladies is on visit to
Dubuque. r T.. Alder.
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Bile, in return for the splendid re-
ception they gave Us 3 or years
back. The church was grandly deco
rated for the occasion, good music
given rrt anything to amuse, and was
enjoyed by all. Come again, foIks."
Then came the "Cathoiic Postwar"
at Potosi, which was the grandest
success of all. Is couples from all
parts were present. Music from Du.
buque and everything passed off
pleasantly. The supper was lip-top
and highly relisbed. 95 chances
were sold on j. Il. Krneger's sspen
picture" IS for Mes McGee's little
pig, and the way money flew was
surely no indication Of hard times.
The proceeds amounted to about $50.
Miss McGee deserves thu most praise
as t WIS mostly her get
Friday evening another crowd
or surprise party-went out to the
Stephens and bad a NICE time We
missed it and can say no more sbOut
it.
This has the appearance Of a "brief
sy nopsis,' sure enough, but never
theless we had jolly times, Mr. Edi.
tor, and we are not through with
them yet, let me tell you. While the
sleighing is good we are going to
make the best of il, and have some
fun. If /. is little cold, why the
boys ca hold their robes, &c.,
around their Dnlcinos and thus save
them from the biting frost-lt goes
firstrate. Among thess many sprees
we wore pleased to meet those jolly
British boys, Joel, Joe and jimmie,
who were home for vacation. but are
off again, accompanied by Ed War
mington of Potosi. They are attend
ing Baylies' College at Dubuque.
Every success to the boys.
Clement Thomas has lit out
gone to Kansas. Fsrewell Glenn, be
good boy aud think kindly, Sc, -
but enough.
Hoping you too have enjoyed the
holidays. and with every kind wish
for the HERALD's success, we sign,
Hastily Yours,
SwIpEs.
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MARRIED.

At the residence OF the brides father, Glen Haven
January LIST. 1879, by The Rev John Harris Mr.. Will.
liam Clegg. OF Beetown, and Miss Ella Greenlse.
At Cassyille. December &c, 1873 BY Henry Burgess,
esq.,, Mr.. Henry Kohier aud Miss Lena kIeinhaus.
At the residence Of the brides father, Lancaster,
January l. 1872 by Elder VIM Manseli, assisted by
Elder kermott. Of Chicago. Mr.. Duncan McKichan
OF Mt. Hope. and Miss Lnana A. Monroe.
In Lancaster. Jan ?. 1878. by sev. q. ". Eaton.
Mr.. Leroy II. Kilbourn of Cassyilis and Mis- Emma
g. Shrader OF Lancaster.
The opening OF the New Year has been sig
nalized by several events memorable to this
city, and among them the wedding of one of
its favorite daughters. Charles Lamb in one
Ct his charming essays, specuates as to which
member Of the brides family is apt to feel
most Jealous of the bridegroom, aud in this
case It would be hard to tell which OF the in,
stitntions with which Miss Shrader has been
connected here, feel most her removal
whether church, school, lodge, relatives or So
ciety in. general. in all of which relations she
was active and influential The intense cold
of Thursday did ..ot cool the warmth of affec-
ton of friends here and elsewhere, as was seen
by the large gathering of those assembled 10
witness the ceremony. Among the guests
| from out of town were Mr.. and Mrs Jas. Xii,
hourn, of Glen Haven, Mrs. Dwight Parker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pepper and Miss Laura Pepper,
of Boscobel. Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett, Of Cass-
vile and Rev. G.. +. Clapp, formerly of Prairie
du Chen. The many relatives and friends
testified their interest in the bridal pair. by
many beautiful and valuable gifts, and the
brides prominence in the Good Templar's
Lodge was recognized by testimonial from
that organization. While this lady win be
much missed in Lancaster, we feel sure that
the qualities of head and heart which have
made her deseryedly popular here, will con-
tinuc to be appreciated in new spheres and
relations. ! Mr.. Kilbourn. former resident OF
Lancaster, is one ofthose sterling good fellows
who deserve good wife il any one does and
it is safe to predict the happy future which all
wish them.