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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04
In MemorInIn.

At n regular meeting Of Elko Lodge
No. Is, l. o. o. F., on the 9th instant,
the following resolutions OF respect and
coincidence were unanimously adopted:
wnEREAs it has pleased the Supreme
Rnler Of the universe 10 remove Brother
Elijah Burner from work in tho lodge
OH earth to the enjoyment Of rest and
the fclicitie Of the Grand L pdge above:
ther"f"rc h- it
ReSoired. That in the death Of Brother
Burner the fraternity has lost an eff.
Gent and true.hcartcd brother, society
an honorable, honest and worthy mem
her. and that Elko Lodge No. IS, / O..
q. T., recognize the hand of provi.
dcncc i'll thus admonishiug us to faith.
fully represent the principles of our
b loved Order and ever be ready for
the transfer.
Resoirei, That tho members Of this
lodge extend their heartfelt sympathy
TO the relatives and friends Of our late
deceased brother in this their hour OF
sore affection.
Re'oiced. That this preamble and
resolutions be spread upon the minutes
OF the lodge, and that a copy be for.
warded to his relatives and TO tho ELKo
INDEPENDENT for publication.
l.. L. NoRoAY.
w. CHASE, Com.
j.. j MEIGs.
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MARRIED.

HUNTINGTON PEARSON AT Wells,
Nevada, Nov. 3Oti. by Rev. j. u. Beard,
4. W. Huntington, Of Eureka, Sov., to Mics
Hattie o. Person, OF Oakland. Cal.
Tho occasion was one Of uncommon
pleasure aud enjoyment. The bride
and groom will spend Friday, Dec. I'd,
at the Depot lIotol in Elko, wherc all
tho doctors numerous friends con- havo
the pleasure Of calling upon him and
making tho acquaintance OF tho fair
mud happy bride.
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Denth Of l.. &. CnrrIc.

Through q lotter from j. +. Currie, a
brother OF the deceased. dated at Swan
ton Centre, Wyoming. we learn the sad
news OF the death at Los Angeles, on
tho 10Th instant, OF our formor towns.
man, LEsIIE c. CUEBrx, tho fact having
been communicated to the family by
telegraph. Deceased had been foreman
in this Office for q period OF over seven
years, during which time he had mndo
hosts OF friends throughout the county
and In this plnce, which was substan.
TALLY manifested by the kindly aid
afforded him during the p~rotractod i'll.
ness which finally terminated his life.
Nor was tho generosity OF our citizens
unappreciated by him. His last words,
on leaving hore IN the vain effort to
prolong life, woro in broken expression
OF gratitude to those who had so disin.
tercstedly assisted him in the hour Of
reed. and the fcnr that ho would mover
DO able to discharge the obligation.
Poor Curric; consumption Ind mark.
cd him for its own. and neither medical
skill, tho Kindness Of friends nor change
OF climate could stay its ravngos. May
he rest in peace.
Preparations for conveying tho 70.
mains East 10 his old homo. for burial,
have already been made.
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aAA~-.aa.

- -
Deaf forget he Gleo Ollb's concert
tonight; the prOGramns 10 Ars..olassL
The stage arrivals from Tasearors
Last evening vere: Samuel Hiilhoass.
A. T. Gross. V. II. PsAso and one Non
eoliAiI. tG a45
A social dance will Be given ct Free
man Hall tomorrow night. to which the
public are invited. Lorraine and Der.
nard furnish the music. Ticksts, 81.
John W. Williams starts for Montana
By tho tain to. might. He goes to look
after his band Of horses which he drove
upinto what is known as Bradley Basin.
last Fall. He will probably DO absent
three or four weeks.
The following is the roll OF honor Of
Central Ruby District School for the
month Of November. Miss Belle Cady,
teacher: Jessie Gedney, IOI 81; Bell.
Short. l0l Ia; Manic Flynn. lOl:
Frank Gedney. 100 As; Cratic Short.
100 SIS; VIM. Short. 90. Total num-
Der enrolled. 10.
The County Auditor, elsewhere in
this issue, gives legal notice that the
delinquent taxi list for the present year
has just been by him transferred to the
custody of the District Attorney, aud
that twenty days further grace is al
lowed by law before the in~stiluting Of
suits against delinqucnts. The exac,
aggregate OF the list Of delinquencies /,
S2,6S7.
In consequence OF tho absorption OF
too much tansy by some frolicsome
youths in n d5wn-town saloon, las,
night. a quarrel arose, which at one
time threatened the effusion of blood.
A whole battery of artillery was unlim
bered on the double-quick and trained
upon tho enemy, but at the critical
moment nm armistice was sounded and
active hostilities were thus prevented.
We have heard OF no attempt to in.
augurate a decima:ing wal by tho bel
ligerants to-day.
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A GuATMAs special says: The Ameri-
cans hero are getting up a petition to
Postmaster James to have the mail SER
vico increased from tho United States.
A Telegraph limo from Alamoss will
roach here In two weeks. which will
make Geographic communication with
the United States. Two Mcxicans wero
sent to Hcrmosillo this morning to DO
shot for highway robbery.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

INSTRUCT COURT OF TIE sEVENTH
~ Judicial District Of the State Of Nevada,
In and for the county Of Elko.
decra-el.
Notic"is hereby given by the Undersigned
Administrator Of the estate Of Is. Burner, de-
ecaseh; tothe creditors oLand all persons hayS
ing claims against the said deceased, To exhibit
Them together With the nccc- sury vouchers
within ten months after the first puhicauu.I
oIthis noiicc,to he laid Administrator, al the
ONCE OF j. ". Dorsey, in the town and county
U Elk0, state OF Nevada.
J. l.. KEYSER,
Adninistrator OF the estate of L. BuJuer. &C.
oeas u.
ELkO, Nov. 20, 1881.
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The Club Meeting Last Nirht

The Club Meeting Last Night.
In response to the published call for
a meeting last evening Of those desir-
Gus OF organizing q dancing club for
the Winter. less than half those who
had agreed TO become merbvrs assem-
bled at the INDEPENDENT Office at the
appointed hour. In view Of the slim
attendance, the proceedings last night
wero merely informal and for the u
pose of placing tho movement in
better shape for permanent organiza-
ton. In order that a sub Q ,ueut call
for q meeting might have the sanction
OF a certain degree OF authority, n
President and Secretary pro telpOrs.
were elected, and the former instructed
TO publish q call for a meeting to effect
apermanent organization OF the Elko
Dancing Club. to take place ut the
INDEPENDENT Office next Monday even.
ing, December 9Th. at 8 o'clock. 1t is
requested that all who signed tho roll,
or who desire &c do so. will be present
N take part in the proceedings at tho
time stated above.
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A HRcrincfuE sale,

Mrs. L. G. Weston has determined to
close out bor entire stock OF millinery.
dress goods, otc., at any sacrifice, pre-.
paratory 10 n removal from this place.
All her effects, including household
furniture, must DO disposed OF. aud
those desiring bargains should call
Immediately.
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a cory Of tho first issue OF the Lewis
Weekly Herald has just come to hand.
1t ispuhlished at Lewis. Lnder COun.
ty, by L. l.. George a. Co. II is to DO
independent in politics and will pay
especial attention to the mines and
other local subjects.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

In addition to tho flavor, beverages
ought to DO judged by tho effect they
have upon tho system. While some
beers m ,ko drowsy, "Conrad's Bud.
weiscr'' exhilcfa.es md strengthens tho
systom against climatic influences.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

How Is II that tho cigar, clothing and
other manufacturers are yelling 30
loudly for protection for American labor,
md yet refuse 10 pay white workers
] wing wages md employ Chineso2 That
is q singular mode OF protecting Amori-
can labor.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

G. T. Crehore, Tuscarora.
V. j. Tolley, Tuscarora.
VIM. Brown, Tuscarora.
A. w. Hesson, Tuscarora.
Mrs. Riddle, Tusoarora.
Ed. Howlsnd, Bullion.
A. Wilson, Fort Halleck.
L. ii. Frank, San Francisco,
Z. Prudhomme, Tuscarora.
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Tue public will please bear in mind
that the carbouic acid generated In tho
bottle Of "Conrad's Dudwoiser." ia a
healthy attribute thereto. Ask your
grocer for II.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

Tho stage from Tuscarorn Saturday
evening brought down 10 tho Office Of
Wells, Fargo & Co. Gvo bars OF North
Belle lslo bullion, valued at 80. COS 90,
which was forwarded to San Francisco
yesterday morning.
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Special McctinE.
BmIIIon ReccIxctI. .

The stage from T%usoarora Last oven.
log brought to tho Office OF Wells, Fargo
Il Co.. for shipment TO San Francisco,
three bars Of independence bullion.
valued at SO. O72 S..
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

TnE First Assistant Postmaster Cen.
crnl has issued mn order, the intent Of
which is TO prevent tho spread Of small.
pox by mail matter.
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Notice.

All persons holding claims agains,
tho Bluebell Consolidated Mining Com.
pany are hereby notified to present tho
same to tho undersigned. Mt his ofico In
Elko. on or before Dec. 9th. 1881.
J.. L. EDoYF.
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TnE "Conrad's Budwoiscr." IL un
slualed by any beer in quality, aroma,
brightness Of color and general health.
f~ulnoss.
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Hotel Arrivals.

W. A. Pavey, San Francisco.
v. II. Poase. Carson.
J. d. Gibbons. Tuscarora.
q. W. Hillhouse, Tuscarora.
+. A. Gordon, Tuscarora.
a. V. Lancaster. Tuscarora.
Mrs. Emory, Tuscarora.
Joshua Ruffnor, Tuscarors.
Thomas Atwell, Tuscarora.
j. j.. Mccoy, Tuscarora.
A. Vcasoy. Carson.
A. O'Donnell. Winnemucca.
@. II. Shepherd, Coral Hill.
G.. w. Crane, South Fork.
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No production from malt and hops
has rec ivod so many favorable endorse
mcnta from tho medical fraternity ns
Conrad BuiwCiscr BoeI."
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

VICTORIA Woodruff hns arrived from
Europe with her daughter. who. II was
falsely reported was 10 DO marriol to
Lord Colin.
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County Hcrip.

From and after this dato I will pay
the highest price for county scrip.
v. q. BARTLETT.
ELko, Nov. Sd, 1881.
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SHIIon's CArARHH RxMEDY-a posi-
tive euro for Catarrh. D~iptheria and
Cauker Mouth.
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ARE ToU M,DE miserable by Indiges.
ton, Constipation, Dizzlnoss, Loss of
Appetite. Yellow Skin2 Shiloh's Vital.
izcr IL n positive euro.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

Why Will. o cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price
10 cts. 80 cts. aud 81.
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Fen sale by u. Rsinhhrt & Co., u
lots to suit, about 6 tons Of cracked
whoat suitable for chicken feed.
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Notice,
LAM OrrrcE At srn.k,. Nry,

LAHD OFFICE " RunsKAs SEvApA.L
November II. ISL.
NOTICE ~ HEREBY G'YRN THAT
IN the following namCI srtfIur has hicd
notice of hrr i%ntcntlol to make fusi proc in
support Of her clN ", an Tint sMI ptuof Will
he naJc before Hon Judge II, u uigrlow, NJ
klko, Nevada. on T~hfrstHy. Dcccmbcr
40. 1891, vili J1ra A. Armstrong; homcS
stead applicitiJ', NJ So Aui additional
Homestead application o. IA, Tor the y 4
Of the = Il 4 and y v ofS y q Of sot Ito II.
Township 80, north ~ range GO cast, M,unt
D,solo Mc,,d,an. NE y ms . 70 1Tlng
upon and ca tiystinn ~, said lArd Vts ! 80
Ctosan. Of star Va Icy, Blso county. Nc, dr:
~ Y johnson, " scr Valley, EItb en- .
county. Nevada. =. ". nu-is u Hitp Me-
VA,ia. KH.l fsC 10y
kegstaG
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Fnrsu Bread. Pics and Cakes a, the
Elko Bakery.
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Hotel Arrivals.

Dan Murphy, Halleck.
A. ]. Hatch, Hallock.
Thomas Lemon. Hallock.
ii. j. KOith, Hallook.
J. J. Campbell. Halicok.
O. A. Badgot. Wells.
+. Gregory, bellevue.
john p. Campbell, San Francisco.
Flank Dakin, Lamoillo.
George Dickson, Kahoko.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

CHAMPAGNE OF the best quality and
brands, can DO had at Rcckhart h
Froolich's Saloon,
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Tax Rev GEo. II. THlyER, OF Bour.
bon. Ind. says: Both myself and wife
owe our lives to SnrLou's CoSsUMrrryE
Cure"
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TIE best quality VI Rhine Wines at
no Elko Bakery and Saloon, Rockhari
& Co.. Proprietors.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

Booths celebrated IVA brand oyster,
received at tho Com Restaurant daily
by express.
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Shiloh'B Vitalizer ia what You need
for constipation, loss OF appetite, dizzi-
ness and all symptoms Of dyspepsia.
Price 10 aud 20 cents per bottle.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

FfsE blackberry randy, for medicinal
purposes; warranted perfectly pure; for
sale nj tho Com.
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RECEttED. fresh. n fine lot Of imported
cigars at tho Gem.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

A LARos invoice OF a Key Wos
Cigars just received al tue dom.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

j. L. GmLIoAs makes the boss alli-
gator boots for this season Of the year,
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CLIMATIC changes are cGccihally 70.
sisted by the proper use Of "Conrad's
Budwoiser."
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IT is reported that W. II. Pease has
captured the last Of tho gang who re-
comfy robbed the Belloville stage.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

A LARGE invoice Of tho celebrated
White Ryo Whisky just received at the
Gem Saloon.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

"HAcKMETAcK," n lasting and fra.
grant perfume. Price % and 80 cts.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

Boo1n's Oval RAND OIsrEas, fresh
by express. at tho Gem.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

sniIou'a CURE Will Immediately 70.
lievo Group, whooping Cough and
Bronchitis.
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Foh DrsrEPsIA md Liver ComplaintI
you have q printed guarantee on ovory
ootHo Of shiloh's vl,alizor. II novor
fails 10 cure.
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Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
euro is sold by us on o guarantee. II
cures consumption.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-12-04

For lame back. sido or Ghost use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents.
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THE celebrated Peruvian Bitters, the
very best tonic known. Of the Gem.
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Catarrh cured; health and sweet
breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy. Price 90 conts. Nasal In
jector free.
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Group, whooping cough md bron.
chitis immediate relieved by Shiloh's
euro.
For sale at F. F. Mullcr's Drug Store,
EIko, New.
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HuSTADr JASos MrSEnAL wArER. tho
best natural aperient in the world. nc
the Gem.
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HUI Punch, no. or cold. a, tho Gen.
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Sleepless nights. made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure il
tho remedy for you.
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lIoICl ArrIHRIR.

,u.u e.. mn r...
,Joh, MoN,u, do
Fall, coLio,,, Gan F,oro;soo
Gob,;o, co., do
l.. Liobonbaur. do
Marshal Lemon, Ruby.
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BhIloh's Cures.

That hacking cough can be SO quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee
it.
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just received, and now on exhibition
mt the drug store, IN elegant nssortmon
OF fine Russia leather goods, .consistin
Of ladies' aud gents dressing. case +.
glove. handkerchief, odor and jow i
cases, comb and brush holders, collul I'D
goods, perfume cases. etc., otc. All
neat md useful presents for ladies.
Sold ut Eastern retail prices. Call and
examine.
Special Meeting.
A special meeting OF Elko Lodge No.
IL. 1. o. o. f., will DO hold at their
hall for transaction Of important bust.
n ss III evening, beginning nt
ESQ O'Clock. A full attendance Of
mombers is confidently expected.
by ordor OF
JOINT HIDHETs, N. q.
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Will yon suffer with dyspepsia and
liver complaint Sbiloh's Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you.
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Ar Mecca, on the 9Th OF November |,
900 persons died Of cholera.
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Advertised letter I.Ist.

The man who "stommod tho current"
Is stoning raisins for Christmas.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-18
SUNDAY READING.
Turning Points Of Life.

The switch tender was weary, and, as
he sat at the post his eyes were heavy,
and he fell asleep. The train came
thundering along, and as It neared the
place the man heard the whistle and
arose to adjust the switch. He was Just
too late. He sprung aside. The cars
moved on, were thrswn from the track,
and scene of death and disaster the
consequence.
1t was opiy little switch-a bar of
iron few feet in length, which opened
at one end only an inch, to allow the
hange of the wheels to pass through the
narrow way. Only few seconds more
would have placed the little bar at the
right angle, and all would have been
well. But the few seconds were lost
the little bar was out of place, and the
train, with its valuable freight of life
and property, was nearly all buried in o
mass of death and ruin.
A young man was once under q state
OF deep inquiry about his eternal inter
ests. Two or three of his companions
learned that. he was going to prayer
meeting, and they determined to change
his purpose. They persuaded him, only
this once, to go to the accustomed place
of resort. He finally yielded. They
Piled their arts of amusement, gayety,
and pleasure, and bound him at last in
the snares of female companion. 1t
was his fatal moment. In few weeks
from that time he had committed MUIR
der, and followed the deed with instan-
taneous selfdestruction.
A young man went to visit his friends
on New Years day, according to the
custom of New York. He had absn-
doned the intoxicating cup. He had suf
fered from its evil and was sworn total
abstinent. He uniformly refused to
taste or handle, until he called upon q
young lady, who finding her invitations
all declined, began to banter him with
want of manhood, and piled her ridi-
cule so far that at last he yielded. 1t
was the setting of the switch. He was
taken home in a state of intoxication
and in a few months afterward he died.
uttering terrible curses upon the tenn pit
er who had been the cause of his ruin.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-18
For The TIMES.
The Franklin Iunto.

1t may be matter of interest to many
to know what Is meant by the Franklin
Junto, and how the term originated
1t was in 1727 over one hundred and
fifty years ago that the first literary So
ciety or lyceum in this country was Or
ganized in Philadelphia. 1t was insti-
tuted by Benjamin Franklin, the great
American statesman and natural philos-
opher, being then but twenty-one years
old. 1t was named after him and called
the Franklin Junto. 1t existed for
nearly forty years. For while at first
1t held its meetings at the old Indian
King tavern,in Market street, just below
Third. This old landmark, the birth
place of what has at last become
mighty institution, has disappeared
many years ago. The society met every
Friday evening and each member paid
a penny night to recompense the land
lord for fire and light At first the
membership of this society numbered
10 members, but 1t soon increased. 1t
appears to have exerted great influence
upon those connected with it for most of
them having their literary tastes cult
waited and acquired great intelligence
and public spirit so that in after years
they held many prominent positions in
society. Many who became ilustrious
men during the Revolution were at one
time members of the Junto The man.
ner in which the society was conducted
is quite different to that of the present
day. The exercises consisted in the an
swering of referred questions. A set of
questions was read by the secretary and
answered at each meeting. There were
usually twenty-four questions and the
answering of them by the members in
turn constituted the whole evenings
performances. Among the questions
were the following IL. Have you read
anything since the last meeting in any
book of history, morality, arts or any
part of knowledge which you think
suitable to be told to the society. 2. Did
you hear anything agreeable to tell the
llyceum 7 3. Has any citizen failed in
business lately or been sold out, and if
so, what was the causep 4. Have you
lately heard of any unhappy effects of
intemperanceo or any other vice or folly?
b. Have any of your acquaintance been
sick, and If so, what remedies were used
to restore them 6. Has any deserving
stranger arrived in the neighborhood
lately? 7. Have you observed any de-
fects in the laws of our country? 8. Do
you know of any new beginners lately
set up in business who deserve to be en-
couraged? ? 8. DO you see anything
amiss in the proceedings or customs of
the society which might be amended p
We may think this strange lyceum,
but the regular considering of such top
les as those and the discussing of the
political issues during those Colonial
times would certainly improve its mem
bers; and it is not at all surprising that
many of them afterwards became emin-
ent men. In 1880 Franklin proposed to
bring their books together, so as to form
a common stock or library for general
convenience and reference. This was
the first public library in the city or
state. Others however, soon followed.
A. f. MYERS.
Loysville, Pa, Jan. 9TH, 1881.