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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-18
OCRATIC


A 7 a meeting of the Shelby County Demo-
"A cratic Executive Committee, held this,
the 18th day Of September, 1880, 1t was
RESOLVED, That a Convention Of the Demo-
cratic party be held at the EXPOSITION
BUILDING, in Memphis, on
Thursday, September S0th, at Il AM,
for the purpose Of nominatinR Two Candidates
for Senator, and Six Candidates for Represen-
tatives in the next Legislature Of Tennessee.
Wards and District meetings, for the purpose
be held on SATURDAY, September 18th, al
tho usual voting plaess--the Wards at ~
O'Clock p.m., and the Districts at the hour Of
4 PIN; The following is the representation
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-18

The LEDGER Office book bindery,
ID Madison street, is in the same
building as the newspaper and job
printing establishment is owned by
the same proprietor, embraces all
machines aud material used in a first
class book bindery. and is conducted
by competent workmen capable OF
executing work in as good and sub
~stantial a style as can be done any
where.
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trustees Sale Of Real Estate.

DY virtue Of the power vested in me 40 trus.
IL tee in a certain trust deed executed No
yembsr IS, 1873. by Il 0 Banks, Martha w
Banks and j II Banks, to secure the indobt-
e,dness set forth and described In said trust
deed, l will, as trustee, on T'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-18
90 /!
Cotton Premiums.
$500 FOR THE BEST BALE.
MEMPHIS COTTON EXCHANGE, |
MEMPHIS, Sept. IL, 1880. !

Hon. Jacob Thompson, President Shelby
County Agricultural Association:
Dear Sir-At q meeting Of the President aAd
Board Of Directors Of the Memphis Cotton
Exchange, held this day, il was
Resolved. That this Exchange, IN addition
TO premiums already offered by your Associa-
tion, DO offer tho following premiums on cot
ton, To be exhibited at your Fair, October
l2th. That exhibitors DO invited from West
Tennessee. Mississippi, Arkansas, from that
portion Of Alabama lying north of the Sand
Mountains, and from Missouri.
TERMS.
Each bale Of cotton exhibited to weigh not
under go pounds, to be Of the growth Of the
crop of 1880.
No bale admitted hat has been exhibited
elsewhere.
Each bale of cotton offered must be regis.
tered on entrance under head Of First or Sec,
Ond Class.
Experts 10 be appointed by the Board Of
President and Directors Of this Exchange.
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PRERGTUJMS
FIRST CLASS.
SECOND GLASS.

For the highest chasing upland bale,
irrespective Of staple. .,.... $50 90
For the second highest chasing upland
bale, irrespective of staple ........., 200 90 L
For the third highest chasing upland
bale. irrespective Of staple.~........ 100 90
bale. irrespective 81 staple. aa'. a 50 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-18

The LEDGER book and job printing
office, together with its book bindery,
is prepared to execute work with
neatness and dispatch.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-18

HAVING been appointed BY the court adj
IL ministrator Of the effects Of the late Mrs.
holding any Of said effects TO turn the same
over 10 me at once, and all parties indebted
10 her will please com forward and settle
same, and all parties having claims against
said effects will at once Gle same, properly
qualified to. EDILLARD, Adm'r.
GG Dent, Atty. 1918 "a 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-18
Trusfas,n sale.

IN COMPLIANCE with an order from The
j Honorable Ohaneery Court, No. 1851. RID.
Uhes. Hermann ct al VS., John Linkhsuer Of
al, l will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-18

saturday Evening sept. IS, 1850
Battered at the Postofice at Memphis, Tenn,
as second-class matter.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-18

DISTRICT ELECTORS;
First District-CHARLEs R. VANCE.
Second District-W. L. LEDeERwooD.
Third Distributions R. NEAL, Of Rhea
county.
Fourth Di~strict-JosKPH &. WASHINGTON, Of
Robertson.
Fifth District-J. h. BuRSAN, of Lincoln.
Sixth District-W. A. THoMA.
Seventh Distriet-E. A. TALLtAFERRo, Of
Giles.
Eighth District-A. @. HAWKINS. Of Carroll.
Ninth District-T. E. RICHARDSON, Of Dyer.
Tenth District-R. ]. MORGAN. of Shelby.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-18

National Democratic Ticket.
FoR PRESIDENT;
W. s. HANCOCK, OF PENNSYLVANIA.
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FoR IoE-PRRsIDENT;
ENGLISH. OLE INDIANA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-18

RLEcroRs FOR THF STATE-AT-LARGR;
JOHN L. T. SNEED, of Shelby.
J0HN N, FLEMING, Of Knox.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26

\ resonant railying cry for the Free
Preis g. ante bellcm DAYS was based upon the
plank az the Whig platform " Internal improve
iacnts should be il-tercd by the genera! govern
llcnt; :" but alas the Free Press now goes back
upen as ancient record. aud joins hands with
those who would keep our people as poor as church
mice all their --urs,'asbarg S'dtesmea.
We would Ike TO inquire OF the editor
Of tie S,a'e.aan, who, OF course (?), always has
been Democrat. Z, the plank upon which he
siaads nae-'' internal Improvements should be
f1s,ered bY the geaerei government, which is,
according 90 his presen, idea, that mammoth
private corporations shall pa, their hands and
aru.s up &, their shoulders into thePubhe treasa-
ry--uas one which he clu0g TO, as Democrat, in
as'e te'tra days -
ID the Fszs Pass has ohlnged, IS it's srpa-
rent the editor Il lhe S.a'esaea has, may We not
teo, plead this as "day OF progressive develop
ueotg' ain common With thousands OF demo
Gratis" and wings, too, as che Sis'esn.aH re
marked last veeS. throughout West Virginia
and the southern States" may We no; be tired
OF being J,uud by fhc obsolete dogmas OF a pas,
geuefaton.' We didn't think, until the Sfdies-
pln lastw los SO cloqueutIy proclaimed It, that
there vas possibility OF change in hin. We
thought that he held thai the principles OF De
mocgacr vegs c.ernal and would never DIE or be-
come ot,oic,c
But uc Eut that It IS with the editor Of the
y,ais.uas just as scientists tell Us. that he is new
creature every seven wears. and Ne are hall ie-
c.iued t. believe De sheds his political .kia ike
snake every year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
MARRIED.

AZ Hatuers FERRY, June ltth, 1850. ty Rey.
". G. Campbell. Mr.. EDWIN i. DECHhHI,
fnnior editor OF the Spiritofth RE Valley, and Miss
\. ALICE GARBER-bo;A Of Rockingham Coz
Virginia.
June II. 1850, 10 the "Church Of the Savior, y
Philadelphia. by Rev. Charles Neshole assisted
by,Rev. DR.. Farr. DR.. D. PIES TON W SUSG'
~ Mis-. RYDECCA NJ. NEWBOLp, Of Philaeel-
phia, IA.
On the evening Of the 9th inss, Ia Unlonviile,
NJ +. Church, by Rev. James 4. Armstrong, MT.
DANIEL II. NICHOLS and Miss MAMIE q.
JONES, all Of this county.
On the 18th Of May, 1890, OF the residence o.
the brides parents near Wadesyie. b. The Rev.
air. Stroller, Mr. ). w. GARRETT, a Meehan-
ies,own, in this county, 70 Miss JENNIE L.
CLIP, OF Clarke county, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
DIED.

Near Summit Point. June II, 1850 of Cholera
Ipfautsm. BESSIE NJ, infant daughter OF John
J. aud Fannie NJ. Woodward aged 3 month";.
On the Ord Of June, 1850, az TIE residence Of
her daughter. Mrs. Ella Z. Hampton. in 3. Louis,
No. Mrs. ANN EVELINA HUNTER, sged ~
veacs. and widow Of Philip PeudIetoh Iiuntef,
formerly. of MartinsbrFg and ShepheicsioEp
AtSt ,.ouls, Missouri, June 2nd. 1850, n'ior
short illness, liz l0HN 4. NICELY, son VI Geo.
W. aud NJ \. Nicely, OF this county, aged a. VS.
G months end Is days and Inferred on the oh in
staat. by the Masonic order, in Bellelounte Gene
tory ~ iouis
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26

publish on oar hrst page an extract
from an exchange. charging the Hon. Charles
j. Faulkner and other prominent meu Of this
State. with fixing up slate and preparing %
place themselves iu certain offices We also
Give a letter written by 1Ir. Faulkner denying
Toe whole i1b This article of AIr t4uikuers
sets he matter right. Ills reputation for We
rs-itY has never been questioned aud his state
mcut viii be- Internationally accepted by the
people of the State. Naile Mr. Vaulkuor's
came has been rcgleutiy mentioned IN con-
ucc,;0u with the GovcruorShip, 10 las not been
done no bis suggestion It has been done by
the citizens os the State who desire % see dig
u.tv. ability and efficiency IN the Gubernato-
rial chair These with q ripo experience, an
uublcmishcl private character, greet popular
ity. wide acquaintance aud a clear appTccia-
ton PSF the people Of tho many valuable ser
vices DE has rendered the State IN the past
will accompany him IN the race. While soGe
other gentlemen are named in connection with
the Governorship, we hope by common con
sen, tba, NJ Faulkner will be the unanimous
choice II the State Convention Tor Governor,
aud he VIII De- triumphanily elected b. an
overwhelming majority against any mGn the
Republicans eau select MrglRi0i-E Nel7
Dominica.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
Harvest.

The man who made the charming song
on harvest never knew the true meaning OF ms
subject To speak with enthusiasm OF me
busy ksmmiag bee the reapers Song q Fa'T"'
and the music OF The ringing blads conginces
us fully Of the fact, and gives rise to contempt
for man of such poor taste. That poet ne
YER heard of a s,oedi-bes never 10 De Is
phrase more familiar . bis car, and more
conaeaial e his rustic arlor aad necnliae
siesta. Give Us a chime from the dinner bell
or blast from the old cons. and hand the
cradle TO The poet IHIL FALEFIA.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
Martinsburg Matters.

Fran ,hc lHlpeadent
The indications ave that the ciiizcas Of
Martinsburs will have oil they can do to ac-
commodato The delegates mud visitors to the
Democratic State Convention, July 2s
We learn that Col. Nadenbousch has
received instructions 90 commences at once tie
erection # new bonded warehouse nj the
Hanns Distillory. the present warehouse not
being large enough fnr the purpose of storing
the manufactured products Of the distilIeFy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
NOGTHWARD.

CONNECTIONS Train No. ? connects at
Shenandoah Jane. With Baltimore and Ohio train
Arriving a; Washington Is Z. N, Baltimore
1885 z. NJ, Pailadsll lia $50 a. NJ, Kew York
. 80 \. y.
Train No. connects At Shcnandoah June. with
"a. 30 train, arriving az WashlnFion o.l5 a.
NJ, Baltimore lilo \. n Philadelphia $50 T..
NJ. a., New York 1910 I. NJ
Train No. g connects az ~ cnandoah Jrnc. with
=. o. train leaving New ork 1000 =. NJ, Phil
ae-lphia ll3O =. ~, Baltimore 1855 aud see
\. H., and Washington 40 i. NJ.
Passengers from hart'n,burg for Shepl erds-
town take trains leaving Martinsberg G.2j y. y.
or 7.lj Z. u.
Passengers from :. Y. L L Stations south Of
Junction for Martnsburg TAX trains mud g..
An trains daily except Sunday Standard If
time that OF Baltimore. stations marked "t"
are Gag stations.
JOSEPH II. SANDS,
Superintendent.
G. L. bpop,Is, Cent rsss'r Agent.
June &, lStU.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
When The mercury vas atabout 9Oo il

When the mercury Was atahout 90 in
oar Office on Thursday afternoon, Mr. Gustav
Brown remembered us and ice-creamed us and
cakci as Il was a most oppoTtuue and re-
ncshinc manifestation IF regard far us. The
cream was elull 81 the best served anywhere,
rich sui delci,n-'y favored, end the cake, -
several Siads. elegant and abundant
Nr browns Tee Cream PasIors haven't an
equal in the Valley. fhcy are supcrbly fur
s.isloG-Gr. b,iu- man OF means aud cf
pride 10 lis buiuess. Dc has spared nothing
10 make Oh ID grs.-class
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26

NJ. Julius c. Holmes has been award
"a tha couirac. Gr building the Dcpots at
Caa5lestowu aud Grafton fr the Baltimore s.
O.io Railroad Tuese are 60 be handsome
and getty structures ami ,hc acceptance OF
'le ceiimatos Is another handsome compliment
o. ar. ilo'mcs-ihe mote SD because he has
done much work Tor tlc Company. and given
satisfaction. and lc WAS lie only builder OUT
eide of Baltimore invited 10 bid ior th' work.
u.o'taiuci 10, having as competitors some OF
tcro,t prominent coutylct9rsi n Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
Jas roceived al ]. GoldsmitI's Donhle

Store ID Pieces White nal Fancy IA 3 ca
Mattines. fell stpcS Of Carpets and DFuegeds.
and Spring Stock Of Madras. Ginehams. Cali
Goes, Piqnas, Hamburg Embroidery. aud Lace
Curtains Our new Stock Of Laccs consists
Of Torchao, Dcu,elle, Maliues. L1nGucdoc.
Breton. Itaiias and Russian. our Stock Of
Ladies Straw Goods for carly Spring is also
ready Above goods have been bought before
recent advance Respectfully,
j. GOLDSMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
CaurcA Notes.

Rcy. ,. u. Tongue presched at Payne's
Chapel, on BIuce:owu Circuit, on Sunday last
The Lord willing, Grove Meeting
will be held pear pipcrtown School House, by
the " Cbctch Of God" on Saturday, July 5,
1880.
Rev. 7. i. Shepherd will preach in the
Baptist Church in Charlestown 90 Sunday
morning, June 27Ih, at II o'clock, and at ka-
Lletowu at o'clock in tie afternoon.
Rev. b. 5. IIigh!ey viii preach at Ka-
b!ctowu on Sunday morning June 27th. at j /
o'clock, and at Ms. Hope at 81 o'clock In the
afternoon.
Rev. VI. w Woodwork preached in
the VresSyicraa Church in this place, on Sun
day morning and night last, and to the child
rem Ia the afternoon Mr. w is 40 excellent
preacher, aud our people IRE always pleased
to hear him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
~ CHANCERI.

Extract from Deeree Of Apy'i TO- 1880.
at is adjudgcd, ordered ard decreed that ibis
oause be recommitted to Commissioner Gloon
Moore with instructions:
In. To convene the creditors OF y. 0. Roper's
state end ardit their debts 10 TIC order OF tneir
Ind To sac and selsle the administration ac-
CONT Of Eugene Baker, Administrator Of said n.
o. Roper, deceased.
ard. To ascertain and report what assets Of the
estate Of the said y. o. Roper arc still uncolsect-
ed.and from whom due.
1th. To ascertain Whether the residue Of saia
assets after payment Of debts aud c. 1t Of admin
stration Is 90 be paid 70 James y. Roper or 70 the
heirs of James Roper, deceased, or whether SAID
residue is to be divided betwceu James \. Roper
and said heirs, and # 50, in what proportion.
5th. To ascertain ans Other matter docmeu
,a,,lnent by himself or .hat mas be required by
any or the PARTIES
capy--Teste,
F.P. LYNCH,
Cfcrr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26

Or. r.. J. Mex. Holiday, the father
q lie Governor Of Virginia. died at 'ho resi-
Jouce Of lis soa-jn-law, Dr. Gerard +. Mason.
ia this place, on Saturday morning last in tie
send year Il lis age. Ills remains were taken
20 Manchester for ia;crmeut. Gov. Holiday.
and DIR. s Taylor Holiday, bis sons, were
present when le died We append briei
ao,ice from ,lc Winchester Times
DR.. I.ElAy was q practising physician
in Winchester fr full hnlf century, aud TIC
value of BIS services ia tbs capacity cannot bC
oycrs,,matel. but were iui'y appreciated 10y
The people oi all classes TO whose welfare be
gave hi. bot energies fot ro many years
When ovetcomc By a2c and i,s h6rmiues he
was compelled 60 relirqui,h active duties. nc
Vct retained an n1ect:oua,a Interest in tie
people % whom De had So long miuis,ercd
Which was heartily rcclprocatcd aud the very
laree attendance Of al classes # our citizen:
10 d., funeral ou Sunday airc,iel The high cs-
tinarou ia which hc was hc,i.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
Republican Convention.

The Republican County C,uvcusion of J eiIerson
County. . appoint delegates O. The Republican
Convention ,o be- held IS Grafton 90 june 30;h,
viii De- held at The school House. Harper's Ferry,
on SATURDAY, June ljjh, o'clock. z. II.
GEORGE kOONCE,
C. DAVIS Ssc'v Chairman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26

II you want anything in thc way Of
Boots. Shoes. CATERS Slippers, Fine Sandals
Biskius. got, Isleys. Il yo1 want nice
citing Suit of Clothes for man, youth, boy or
cAit. 80 O. iiAsays II you want any kind
&C ili, or Cap, % % Ilasley's. Il you want
Suclcs. Na.is,s or Travelling Bags, 90 to
u1clcy's. II You waot mbrellas, Gloves or
Hosiery, 60 90 Uaslcy's lie keeps all 10 large
quantities ana %, lows prices. Couuiy MGR
chai;s supplied et Wholesale prices. ooso0
fctof Lumber fJrs sale.
June 3. 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
Stations.

CoNNECTIOSS.-- - isin 80. I connects et
Shenandoah Junction VIII d. & o. train leaving
New YORK 10 T.. 81. Ra2adelphja il 30 =. NJ.
Baltimore IS aud $ GA. VI aud Washington
0 10 A. 81
Traiu 40. co.nec,s az 9hcoanfonh JnDctlon
with baltimore and Clio Eas,bound traie, arriv-
ioe a, Washington 9.2j =. b., Baltimore 1895
7. ~, Philadelphia $50 !. NJ, New ore $50
\. NJ, and leaves Chatlcstown alter the arrival
OF g. X o. train leaving New York $40 4. NJ,
philadelrhia.il.45 \. NJ, Baltimore ].20 =. ",
Washington /. 90 j. II.
Train No 8 connects az Shenandoah Junction
with B. and q. sran. arriving 81 Washington
|945A. NJ, baltimore lilo \. NJ, Philadelphia
CSC Z. NJ, New York 1910 Z. N.
Passengers from Martinsburg for any station
90 >. Y. 4. r.. take trans Leaving NafttusJIrg at
- 4. VI. aud rs J.. u.
Passengers frem ShephcrGstosn for Martins
burg take trains and 8.
Psssengers for Iuray take stage at Bentonvillc.
-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
ALcSacy worth Having.

The Doctors have given you up, yor have
tried all the medicine ever heard Of for Dys-
persia. Try once IRON BlTrERS; II not
satisfied your money w;i bc returned iy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
NOTICE.
MAIN STREET, CnAnLrsrowy.

mo the tax PAYERS OF Charlcsiowa District, who
have not paid their taxes Tor the year 1913,
1874. 1875 and 1876. will lind their bills IN the
hands of ". c. Zombro Constable, 70 be collected
EDWARD TEARNEI.
.,-127 Ig-S-tc Late Sheriff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
4 eon.s HlesslnE.

My oll mother. 90 years u age. would have
liel ast Thursday from pro>,ruti1u. u ! had
uot hal a bottle o. IRON DlIIEl'S 10 the
lHusc. Two doses camp'ctcly revived her -
uisa wonderful tonic. \. z H.
Fer Bu.,cyjck's and all the latest pat
terms. C-crc ci auiag and Stamping go % the
storcof Nus G. T. Thomas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
EAST BOUND TRAINS.

Train Cs3 daily Train G3l Tuesdays, Thurs
days aud Saturdays. All other trains dairy ex'
cept sunday. No. COS connects at Strasburg
with trains 70 and from Alexandria, No COS
Dimes at Mt. Jackson.
7. FITZGERALD, S. OF T.,
Winchester, We.
w. N. CLEMENTS, ". Of T.,
Camden Station, Baltimc-e.
May 20, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
special Notices.
SPRING and SUMNER SCHEDULE
Harper FerTy& Valley Branch
Il. * o. r. X.
Taking Effect sunday, May %, 1880.
WEST BOUND TRAINS.

E6-TaAIN No 642, Local Accom- mediation, has
been added. and passes llarper's Ferry GOO, 4.
NJ. Charlestown ilJ, Winchester e.5l, Middle
town 9.Ss, S.rasburg lO.n, Mt jackson ll.ss,
end Hartisouburg 200, p. NJ.
Train G3S will run Mondays. Wednesdays snd
Fridays only. No 6l2 viii run Sundays, Tues
DAYS, THURSDAYS and Saturdays Gully. No. GAO
VIII run Mondays, "Wednesday ane Fridays only
an other trains daily. except Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26

IN the Circuit Corr, Of jefferson County,
: West Virginia. a.,
y. EOpERS ADMIR-, FD.
u.s.
JAMES Z. ROPER. &c. Dgfts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
For Prosecuting Attorney.
For States Attorney.

WYE are authorized ia announce Mr.. CLEON
~ MOORE as a candidate for States At,or-
ncy ior the Cosnty OF Jefferson.
In. Oh 1Aan
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26
Cement.

VIZ nave 20 hand Q Stock Of fresh ROUtD
w TOP ard ROSE Dale CEMENT, which
we 'tFer low fer Cash. LIpPITT & co.
Mr. q. 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-06-26

The Charlcstown Fire Company has
Jccn Invited {, niu in the Frcmau's Parade
90 Martiusburs Fair IN September.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-30
Hancock and English Cl

Hancock and English Clubs Our
correspondent Of the Bethesda District sends
US the following account of the organization
of Hancock and English club; The meet
ing was called to order by Mr.. spencer Wat
kins with the following officers Alfred
Ray, President; James Gilliland, Vice Pres
ident; NJ. l.. Venable, Secretary, and X. c.
Lester, Treasurer
On motion committee of three was APP
pointed 10 secure a pole and flag, to be
raised at called meeting, consisting of Hen
son Bean, Elijah Baker, and Spencer Wat
kins.
1t was resolved that the members of this
club pledge their individual support to the
Democratic National ticket, and also to the
Dem ocratic Congressional nominee of this
District.
On motion the following Campaign Com
mittee Unsupported; Alfred Ray, Henson
Bean, CIV. Lansdale, VIM. Pyles, and Perry
Sherwood.
1t was resolved that the Club meet at the
Grange Hall on Saturday July 3lst, ut
O'Clock, p. NJ, and that all voters of the
Seventh District be respectfully invited to
attend
They had very enthusiastic meeting at
which some twenty-five citizens enrolled
their names lis members of the club.
The members express II hope that the two
factions OF the Democratic party of this
county will bury the Ratchet and not cause
the defeat of our Congressional nominee,
and advise following the example Of the
Democrats Of New York and Pennsylvania
This is good year for burying hatchets.
The following districts also have held
meetings and selected as officers the follow
ing named gentlemen:
Rockville district-W. G. Connel, Presi-
dent; r. Il. Ricketts,, Vice-Presidcnt; A. j.
Almoney, Secretary; G. w. Fields, Treas
urer, with DR.. A. II. Sommors, Chandler
Keys John A. Carter, Harvey G. Fawcctt
and w. II. Rabbit
Berry's district--Thos Waters, Of 5, Prcsi-
dent; John r. Baker, Vice. President; Caleb
N. Warfed, Secretary. Campaign commit
tee, Benz. Fawcctt John w. Bell, w. f.
Lazenby, DIR. 5. S Richardson and W. NJ
Candy.
Cracklin district-lhomas Gather, Presi-
dent; II. G.. Crawford, y. W. Davis Mar
cellus Etchson and G. II. Griffith, Vice
Presidents; II. @. Crawford, Secretary; d.
Griffith, Treasurer; and DR. b. d. Craw-
ford, ). o. Jones, w. NJ. Talbot, Charles A.
Pope, Elisha Riggs, Of S., G. G. Hutton i.
Griffith, $. w. Davis, VIM. II. Griffith, VIM.
Alnutt, Jas. B. Gather, Remus G. Dorsey,
Chas. Brady, A. Brisandine, Howard Kin
sey andG. H. Griffith campaign committee.
Mechanicsyille district-John o. Clarke,
President; Il. w. Owen, -. D. Palmer, J. J
Hutton, w. B. Miller and Nathan Shaw,
VicePresidents; II. W. Young, Treasurer
Col. Washington Bowie Secretary.