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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

Mr.. Il. C. Houston, the well known fash
ionable milliner, No. 141 Congress street,
has determined upon general reduction in
the prices of his elegant goods. in fact q
regular clearing out sale, and our fair read
ers who are In need Of anything In this line
should call and see for themselves. Mr..
Houston has a magnificent stock Of articles
in this branch, and bargains may surely be
anticipated. His assortment OF laces, neck
ties, gloves, hosiery, ribbons and novelties,
embraces something that VIII please every
fancy. 1e6-u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

The Tybee Hat.
At LaFar'E. my2S-t
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PEACHES.
Notice to Stockholders.
SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

II L
MACON, GA, June 4, 1881.
Dividend No. IS, of three dollars and fifty
cents per share, has been declared and will be
paid the stockholders of this Company on and
after the TWENTIETH INSTANT.
Stockholders receiving their dividends in
Macon will be paid at the Central Georgia
Bank of this city. Those at Savannah at the
Central Railroad Bank of that city.
Also a dividend of thirty-two dollars per
share in certificates of Indebtedness, dated
July 1st, 1881, has been declared by the Direc-
tors of the Central Railroad and Banking Com
pany to the stockholders of this Company,
payable at the option OF said Company after
July LIST, 1891, and bearing interest at per
cent per annum until paid.
Certificates will be issued in multiples Of one
hundred dollars Fractions paid In cash, or
the stockholder can add to his fraction money
enough to make one hundred dollars, and re-
ceive a certificate.
Notice will be given hereafter Of the time
when these certificates will be ready for de-
livery.
W. S. BRANTLY,
je6-15t Secretary and Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
AmxIng the Boundaries of the
Militia Districts.


A meeting Of the Board OF County Com
missioners, members of the Legislature and
a number of prominent citizens was held
yesterday morning at the Office Of the Ordi-
nary to affix and decide the limits Of the
several militia districts of the city, which at
present are not fully defined, the same to
be Incorporated in a bill to be pre-
sented at the ensuing session OF
the General Assembly. After an ex-
animation of the map and consultation,
the following decision was arrived at, and
the boundaries Of the different districts are
now distinctly defined
The First, Second, Third and Fourth
militia districts are In the city proper.
The Fifth district comprises that section
east of the Savannah, Skidaway and Sea-
board Railroad.
The Sixth district will comprise all that
section between the Savannah, Skidaway
aud Seaboard Railroad and the Savannah,
Florida. and Western Railway Company's
land.
The Seventh district all that section be-
tween the Savannah, Florida and Western
Railway Company and the Savannah and
Ogeechee canal.
The Eighth district, between the canal
and the Ogeechee river.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
index 10 New Advertisements.

stholic Knights OF America
Getting OF German Volunteers.
otice-Chas h Olmstead.
otice-A. Minis & Sons.
Belle Creole Whiskey.
eneral intelligence and collecting agency
Offices Of legislative bills.
eamship Seminole for Boston.
use at Battery Park.
1rfer house steaks at Congress Hall.
ancy grOceries-A. Hirschmsn.
smOns-J. B. Rsedy.
shedule to-day of S, S. s. S. r. r. >
imothy hay at auction.
90ms for rent.
9Okkeeper wanted
afpping clerk wsuted.
partner wanted.
Ero brick tenements for sale.
ounecting rooms for rent
Tbite man wanted.
oard and lodging in New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
Wrecked or THbee.

The schooner Malaria, which left here a
day or two ago with cargo OF Kieffer's
Peruvian Cure, consigned to Messrs. Chill,
Fever & Co., OF Havana, was wrecked. OF
Tybee yesterday. The cargo was heavily
insured, consequently 1t will not affect the
retail price, which is 25c. per bottle, and is
warranted to cure all forms of malaria, and
can be had Of any druggist or country
dealer. my3O tt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
Jhe sfyuruiHg Yens.
rIma of cIosInr tlle maiI.

Tortharn mail. 600 and NJ
sharlestOn. 300 and P. N.
'0rt Royal Railroad P. 4.
TOR all points in Florida, ~ II.
Jacksonville, st. Johns River and Fernan-
Ia 9P n
Macon and Brunswick Railroad, 9 P. 4.
Brunswick and Albany Railroad, u n.
r s. ". r. R y n
Brunswick, Darien and Doboy, 9P.M
M points west of Dupont, on Savannah,
9ri7a and Western Railroad. 5 P. n.
Western mail, via Central Railroad, A. n
$50 P. n.
ffilslzeville and Eatoutou. $50 P Il
savannah River, Tuesday, P n
1n Sunday, mail for all points. II O'Clock
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

Catholic Knights of America.
Regular meeting of Branch No. 80, @. K. of
A., THIS Thursday EVENING. June 9Th, at
8 o'clock.
By order of THE PRESIDENT.
Assessment No 50 due June 20.
WIN, CANTWFLI. Rec. Sec'Y, lS9-1t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
ImpOrtant 60 NIOthers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the
only thing that mothers can rely upon for
their children. 1t corrects aciditY of the
stomach, cures wind collie, regulates the
bowels, and gives rest, health and comfort
to mother and child. During the process
of teething its value is incalculable. 1t soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation, and
allays all pain, thereby giving rest to the
child and comfort to the mother. Twenty
Eve cents bottle.
ian1S-Tu, THIS, wdETel1V
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
say what We Mean,

And mean what we say, a fact we trust
well established by this time. If "Fd'nOas"
SAYS reduction, you can bet your bottom
dollar on 1t. Our entire stock of Straw
Hats is also offered regardless OF cost.
Take advantage of this liberal offer Of the
Famous New York Clothing House, 140 Con-
gress street, Savannah. je4-u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
Yonnrm cGIashan Pound.

The young man, Peter McGlashAn, en-
ployed in the foundry OF Messrs. Nc
Donough & Bsllantyne, concerning whose
mysterious disappearance much has been
said, was traced bY bis father to Blackshear,
Pierce county, and was brought back 10 the
city. He is now under the care OF his
family, aud has little to say regarding his
strange conduct
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

Manila Hats 81 50 to a, all styles, at La
Fairs. my2S-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
NOTICE

rs hereby given that bill will be introduced
l. at the coming session of the General As
Sembly in July. 1881, entitled, "a bill to repeal
so much of the charter of the city of Savan-
nah and the acts amendatory thereof as pro-
vides for the election OF Jailer and the super
intendence of the Jail Of Chatham county by
nah, and to vest the management and care of
said Jail in the County Commissioners and
Sheriff Of Chatham county under the general
laws regulating county jails in this State"
lnnH 4
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
ARRIVALS JUNE

DC Hays and wife, Chicago; Mrs Julia Con-
yers Miss NJ Paterson, st Augustine; J w
Tower, Boston; G w Smith, Swainsboro: L
Deem, Exeter, Ga; Aspinwsll. Blackshear;
Jessie Lott. Coffee county; George Young,
Douglass Ga; r B Thomas, Ga; d A Fraser,
Mcintosh; Benz Gascogne and wife, BROOKLYN;
Robt w Cushman, j Hunter and wife, Phila-
delphia; A Cowart. Hartford; NJ Caldwell,
RuSsellville, Ky.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
Hnrrah for oenfraIi

When weary and wanting rest go to
Famous and get well dressed, then haste
to Tybee to the seashore, take in Ybanez's
and McVeigh's, and don't let stocks worry
YOU. II perchance wind or waves carry on
your hat or some thief appropriate your
clothes, return to ''Famous" and make Cen
tral foot the bill. 1e4-u.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
Superior Court.

Hon. VIM. B. FLEMING, Judge, presiding.
Court convened at 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning.
Several cases assigned for trial were call
ed, but the lawyers not being ready they
were reassigned.
The court adjourned until 10 a. m. to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
HARNErT HOUSE.

This FavOrite Family Hotel. Under
its New Management. IL Recon-
mended for the Excellence OF It's
Cuisine, HomeIike Comforts,
Prompt Attention and Moderate
Rates. Harnett & George, Pro.
prIetOFs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
Postponed Auction sale.

The auction sale of boots and shoes by
j. Mclaughlin & Son has been postponed.
and Messrs. Walsh s. Farrell will continue
to sell until next Saturday night. Those in
want Of shoes, ETC., should avail themselves
of this opportunity. 192 Broughton street,
between Montgomery and Jefferson streets.
ie8-1t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
River RepOrf.

Z The height Of the river st Augusta at
'elock D. n. yesterday was five feet eleven
aches. a fan Of one inch during the preced-
ag tWenty-four hours.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
AT THE
Pulaski House
Dividend Notice.

CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BANKING COMPANY,
SAVANNAH, GA, June /, 1881.
A dividend of four dollars per share from
the earnings has been declared by theDirectors
on the capital stock Of this Company, as held
this day, payable ON and after the 10th inst
Also dividend of $40 per share in certih-
Gates of Indebtedness dated July 1st. 1881, pay
able at the option Of the Company after July
annum until paid Certificates viii be issued
in multiples Of one hundred dollars Fractions
paid in cash or the stockholder can add to his
fraction money enough to make one hundred
dollars, and receive q certificate.
Notice will be given hereafter of the time
when these certificates viii be ready for de-
livery.
T. NJ. CUNNINGHAM.
ie2-15t Cashier
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
SapelO Quarantine Station.

SAPELo QUARANTINE STATION, May 81, 1881.
This general Quarantine Station. established
by the National Board of Health at Sapelo
Sound, Ga, is opened for the season.
While especially designed for the protection
of all South Atlantic ports from Savannah,
Ga, to st. Augustine, Fia any vessels with
sickness on board can enter for treatment.
W. H ELLIOTT,
Inspector National Board of Health.
my21-S, Tu, Th.tJy1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

About four O'Clock yesterday afternoon
young white man named Sim Hall, while
handling some lumber on West Broad street,
net with quite painful accident. A large
stick fell on one OF bis hands, MASKING the
secOnd finger very badly and bruising his
kauH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

A most delicious cigarette, the 'Opera
Puff which win not stick to the lips.
ie4 ,Tu, Th&Tel1t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
BURNETT,S COCAINE

Has Received Universal Endorse
ments
No other preparation possesses such re-
markable properties for embellishing and
strengthening the hair and rendering 1t dark
and glossy. 1t cures badness and eradi-
Gates dandruff.
Burnett's Flavoring Extracts are the best.
ie4-S, Tn, Th&w1m
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
NOTICE

rs hereby given of an intention to apply 70
i the Legislature of Georgia in July next for
the passage Of local bill as follows: ITO au-
thorize the crossing by bridge or track Of the
outlet of the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal,
below the lower lock, in tie city OF Savannah,
SO as to connect the property of the Central
Cotton Press Company with the adjacent pro-
perty of the Central Railroad and Banking
Company Of Georgia, and for other purposes
ie9-it
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
BOnaVenture.

The Evergreen Cemetery Company" have
for sale a number of burial lots In Bonaven-
tnre, which they offer at reasonable prices.
For further information apply to
MA COHEN,
Secretary and Treasurer,
jan2G-tf Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
weather Report.

Indications for the South Atlantic
tstes today: Partly cloudy weather and
ecssional rain, winds mostly west, sta
onary or lower temperature and barome-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

The ''sine qua non" Of Cigarette Smoking
reached. The "Opera Puffs' are simply
delicious. Saliva proof and viii not stick
to the lips. je4-S, Tu, Th&Tel1t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
Spectal 1ntifes.
Notice.
Notice.

All bills against the British brig Toronto"
by or before ~ o'clock noon THIS DAY, or
payment will be debarred.
A. MINIS & SONS,
ie9-1t Conslgnees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

DevlIn & Co., Clothing TO Order
Samples shown and measures taken at
LaFsr's. my28-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
To All Whom Ii May Concern.
General Intelligence and
Collecting Agency.

r HAVE established at No. 6 Bull street a
l. business for the above purpose, where all
persons needing employment can make apph-
cation for same and all those needing en-
ployes can procure them. Those having pro-
perty to let can secure tenants. Collections
taken charge of at either per centum rates or
by monthly contract. Competent and reliable
collectors will be employed Prompt returns.
strict attention, and very reasonable terms
promised to all who will favor me with their
business.
ie9-tf FRANK M, READICK.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

rs hereby given that a bill will be introduced
l. at the coming session of the Legislature ia
July. 1881, entitled. "A bill to provide for the
registration OF voters to vote at municipal
elections in the city of Savannah; to fix, regu-
late and determine the time. place and manner
In hich such elections shall be held; to pre-
scribe the qualifications OK voters at all such
elections, and to provide suitable penalties for
all violations thereof" 1e91t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

Taylor's Mackinaw Hats.
At LaFar's. mY23-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

Every day brings added testimony to the
excellence Of Mellin's Food for infants and
inyslids. je6- M&Th2t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

Savannah Morning News, New York
Fashion Bazaar for July. Peterson's Ladies'
Magazine for July, Appleton's Railroad
Guide for June, Mrs. Godfrey mo. 1,O10
Seaside Library, Lady Gwendoline's Dream
mo. LOIS Seaside Library. Irish American,
Chimney Corner, New York Ledger, New
York Weekly. Saturday Night, Fireside
Companion, Family Story Paper, Saturday
Journal, New York Daily Herald, World,
Times, Tribune, Sun, Graphic, Baltimore
Sun, Philadelphia Times and Boston Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

A great variety. at reduced prices, at La
Fairs, mY23tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

summer ScaFfs. Grenadine Ties,
and White Lawn at LaFsr's. mY2S-n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

Comparative statement OF temperature at
savannah, taken from the Signal Service
ecords:
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Msetiugs.
Ilerman Volunteer!

You are hereby summoned to appear at your
Meeting Room THIS Thursday EVENING at
O'Clock.
Business Of importance
BY order OF JOHN DERST,
Captain Commanding.
w n FRTrsxEy q g ieg-it
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

HammOcks, Hammocks.
At LaFar's. my23-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

The Only Place for Fine Hats.
At LaFr'a my2S-tt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09

u5SAL SERVICE OBSERVATIONS At 10:4i P. n.
LsaNAsNAa MEAS TIMEl. ICNE z. 1881.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-09
CITY COURT.
Jurors for the July Term.

The following named parties have been
drawn to serve as grand and petit jurors
at the July term of the City Court, which
commences Monday, the 4th July:
GRAND JURORS.
Eugene B. PhilpUt, Woodward Barnwell,
lawrence Dunn, Karl Oppenheimer,
Josiah L. Warren, VIM. Wade,
John D. Robinson, VIM. B. Nell,
Albert S. Bacon, Solomon Cohen,
Max Krauss, Thos. Ballantyne,
Charles Collins, Luke Carson,
VIM. NJ. Haslam, E. l.. Neidlinger,
Jos. B. Ripley, E G. Richardson,
Geo. P. Walker, Alex. Abrams,
Walter s. King, James E. Grady,
Alexander A. Vim.
PETIT JURORS.
f. Van Wagenen, James B. Joyce,
James Crotty, John V. Barbee,
8. Elliott Carmichael, Charles C. Cambridge,
VIM. B. Courtensy, Peter A. Asendorf,
George Boldridge, Eben Fl. Williams,
Chris. c. Rankin, George A. Keller,
Henry Semkens, James L. Gallagher,
Adrian L. Boifeuillet, Sidney A. Alden,
Andrew j. Allen, Arthur G. Lewis,
Geo. A. Atkinson, Henry J. Bennett,
Andrew J. Culver, Moses Krsuss,
Max. n. DeLettre, Francis q. Thompson,
j. Guersrd Allen, James Walsh, No. 2,
Charles Ratz, Samuel j. Wheaton,
William Scheihiug, Patrick Carlos,
Edward w. Brown, VIM. Dunn,
James 81. Toles, VIM. Tanner,
Geo. K. Alexander, Morris Sternbcrg.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27

DIR. and Mrs. T. II. wingGeid, Of this place.
and Gen. and Mrs. John s. berry, sailed from
baltimore for Halifax ON Tuesday. Miss =. An.
ME harrington, step daughter Of Mr.. Frederick
Groom, Of this place. was passenger for Eng.
land per same steamer.
MIR. w. Harry Bosley, of John :. 0itiings A
Co., bankers, accompanied by his brother, Mr.. X.
H. Bosiey, were registered Mt Ocean City, Nd, Sun
day last.
Col. Jack Wharton spent Sunday last In
Towsontown. lie says he made the FIRST speech
ever delivered In the ToWsontown court house.
--Col. Thomas 1iillen has been quite ~ for
some time at his residence on the 1lillcn road.
He is suffering from bilious fever.
Mr.. Wilson Townsend, Of this county. Mrs.
Townsend. and tie Misses Townsend were regis.
tered at Ocean City last week.
MIR. J. Wesley Lee. Of J. w. Lee a Son, vi
this place, spent the past week with his brother
at Martinsburg. W. Va.
Mics Fannie Rust, daughter Of Col. George
Rast, Of Loudon county, Va, 10 visiting her uncle,
Maj. John I. Yellott.
DIR. Charles A. Grof, Of Philadelphia, for
merry Of Baltimore county, visited friends here
this week.
WIN. s. keech, ESQ.,. and family, are In New
York city. They will return home on Monday.
WIN. fitEhugh Wharton. Esq., member Of
the bar. left on Tuesday for Saratoga.
Maj. John I. Yeliott returned Monday last
from his trip 20 Loudon county, Va.
Arthur W. Maehen, Esq, Of the Law firm Of
Maehen A Cuttings, IL at Saratoga.
Mr.. II. b. L. Everding, of Goyanstown, was
registered at Cape May last week.
Rev. Joseph d. stiu was at Naples, Italy, on
the 18th.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Property Transfers in Baltimore County.

Property Transfers In Baltimore County.
Deeds. Leases, Mortgages. Bills Of Sale, etc., re
eeived for record In the Office Of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court for Baltimore county:
DEEDS.
Ichabod Jean ct nj. TO Eliza Il. Uhler.
WIN. n. kurtE an wife 60 BENZ. KurtI.
Paul II. Jones ct NJ. 60 Go0ro Jones.
Greenbury :. Jones et al. 10 Jno. V. l.. Graham.
John V. l.. Graham, 2c.. to Saui'I $. Clayton.
Robert Lehr aud wife to Wallace King.
Chas. 7. lIipsiey A wife to Martha r. Ilipsley.
Mary Cleavsr to George Lowell, assignt.
Simon j. Martcnet a wf Go Henry wildberger.
Hartman ClA,,en 10 Henry W. Ciassen ct al.
v. ". Easrmnn aud wife 60 Henry e. Bennett.
J. 7. woiihingtnn 4 VT TO Marcella NJ. Cross.
Elizabeth Ann Wells TO Mary Z. cullimore.
q. W. ShugaFs 4 VT. TO Baltic. a Han. X. X. Go.
Fred. fowblr to BALTIC. 4 Han. X. Il. Co.
Abijah Cole VI 90 BALTIC. Han. u. X. Go.
J. q. Helms A vt. to BALTIC. 4 Han. X. u. Co.
J. q. Helms 4 vi. 10 Baltic. 4 lian. X. X. Co.
c. Minigsn, &c., to BALTIC. 4 lian. X. r. Co.
MORTGAGES.
Alfred Z. Lewis To David Reus Permanent
building Association, -. 900.
Sarah T.. kilroy TO Central Union Permanent
Building Association, ~ 200.
Andrew A. Reinhart TO W. W. Spence, (Confr.)
Mary Busy TO Victoria =. Butler, $3.50.
Henry wildbrrgcr 4 vi. to Leonhard Desoid,
$3.50.
Als,hea suter to Daniel Greenbaum, q, 900.
RELEASES.
David Rcus Permit. Bldg. As'o. TO Alfred Y.
Lewis.
Mechanics Lexington Permit. Bldg. a Loan
Asso. TO John Jacob.
Samuel sumwalt to John V. l.. Graham. &C..
trustees.
3. q. Pelagno, ac., to John Y. l.. Graham.
Simon J. MaTtenet to Henry wildberger.
Dixon Connolly to Charles q. Wilson et al.
Daniel Greenbaum TO Alcthca Suter.
William Heater 10 Augustus ". Wheeler.
Jacob Kern 20 Anton Zsiier.
Hills or SALE.
Samuel Mcneil to Geiser Manufacturing Con-
pany, $3.50.
Geo. W. Hickman to l.. u. Hickman, sl32.sI
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Shirley Hall Tournament.

A tournament for the benefit Of the new hall, re-
Gently erected Fork church, lith district was
held on the farm of Thomas u. Gorsuch, Esq, on
Wednesday last. and vas largely attended. The
officers Of the tournament were, judges Col. Dan'i
Jenifer, Col. y. y. jenkins. Jacob n. Pearce. C..
u. Quinan aud II. e. Longnecker; chief marshal,
Nimrod Gosneli; assistants, Col. b. y. Taylor and
Richard Howard: heraids. John q. Brogden,
Robt Rankin and chAs. Howard; time. keeper,
Chas N. Jsssop. n. Charles Burke. Esq. de.
livered the charge 20 the knights and Charles 4.
fendall, ESQ.,. the coronation address. Seventeen
knights commended for the honors, the successful
ones being Frank Burke. Al. Burke, SAINT Bach
tel and W. T.. Pearee, in the order named. Mis-
Virginia s. Stirling, Of Baltimore. was chosen
queen; Miss Florence Jenifer. daughter Of Col. d.
Jenifer, Grst maid; Miss Carrie Nichols. daughter
OF Mr.. Jas. s. Nichols, Of the nth district. second
maid. AMI Miss Carrie Foster, daughter Of Mr.. Y.
A. Foster, Of the ith district third maid. In the
evening coronation ball was held In the new
Shirley Hall. Prof. Charles band Of baltimore,
furnishing excellent music. The affair was In
every sense n success and was greatly enjoyed
II Is TO be hoped . good sum will be realized for
the object for which the tournament was held.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Driving tho First Spike.

AZ twenty two minutes past two o'clock on
Tuesday afternoon last the first spike was driven
In the Baltimore and Delta Narrow.Gauge Rail-
read. AZ the appointed time n number Of the
railroad officials and others interested In the en-
terprise assembled ut boundary avenue bridge,
baltimore, where the connection with the North.
ern Central road was made. Among those present
were Vim. II. Waters, president Of the new road
8. q. Boyd, superintendent; Thomas Armstrong.
treasurer; u u. Peasants. chief engineer; VIM.
1iimor, financial agent Caleb y. Taylor, one Of
the directors, and . number Of other citizens Of
Baltimore and Hartford counties and Baltimore
city. Mr.. Boyd explained the object Of the gath.
ering In few words, and closed by making .
motion that the representatives Of the press pres
ent be invited to place the FIRST rail In position.
The motion being carried. Messrs. Geo. A. Prick,
Of the Careffe W. II. Ruby, Of the Towsontown
Joarsai; n. n. Mock, Of the Deiair Tissss; and
Thos. N. Kenney, Of the Anericaa, laid the rail.
Al the suggestion of one Of the newspaper men
the city end Of the rail placed In position BY
the representatives Of the city press, and the
county end by the representatives Of the county
press. After this had been done Mr.. Abram
Street Waters, son Of the president Of the road,
drove the FIRST spike, and Mr.. Joseph Parry. Of
Hartford county, one Of the roads most zealous
friends, drovethe second spike. Noforpal speech.
making was INDUCED In. but on adjournment 10
the construction otiice Of the company, near BY.
the success Of the new enterprise was pledged IN
the customary manner.