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Connecticut western news., 1881-06-01
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A New Haven horse thief was arrested il New Milford last week. Thomaston talent, directed by Prof. Kay will give concert in that placesoon.
 Prof. Sherlock is to present "Pinafore" ir Bridgeport soon, assisted by local talent.
 Catherine Connors went to jail in Hartford last Saturday, for ten days, for drunkenness
 Charles Dudley Warner of the Hartford Courant sails soon for Europe, to join his wife.
 Hon. Wm. D. Bishop and family of Bridge port, sailed from England on their return trr May 18th
 Wm. D. Bishop. Jr. of Bridgeport is en- gagged to daughter of Hon. Elihu B. Wash. burne of Chicago.
 Windsor Locks has kitten, without ears, paws or tail, ,"-aDd we make bold to add, without body or head. Some New Milford Masons, who attended funeral in recent shower, are HOW being shaken up by the chills.
 Miss Mary E. Reade of Jowett City is go. ing to Japan to convert the heathen from the evils of tobacco chewing.
 Thomaston's Methodist Sunday school will swing. jump the rope, and eat clans at High Rock Grove on the 22d inst. Wallace Adams was knocked of freight train by bridge in Bridgeport, and killed, last Friday on the H. B. R.
 The Bridgeport Eagle man takes his in a smoked glass, but it doesn't dim the brllliancy Of that spicy sheet however.
 "Hon. Potat O. Bug and family" are registered at that big hotel Tn Hillsdale. There's nothing green in that country.
 A Warehouse Point minister was recently presented by the sisters of his flock, with a private baptismal fount and dictionary.
 A gypsy's horse died the other day in Col linsvie, which is the first case on record where gypsy has been outwitted by horse.
 A. M Raydenbow, Jr. of Winsted has sailed for Eng gland, and his fellow passengers need have no fears of another flood while he is among them.
 The Kent iron company's agent went to Castle Garden last week and bought whole carload of Italians whom he took to Kent to work in the furnaces.
 A correspondent says that the rumors of small pox cases in Wolcetty-ge mean Tor rington, proved to be 'groundless." They couldn't have been genuine small pox cases then, for they are generally well grounded"
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A T Probate Court held at Sharon "A within and for the District of sharon, on tho 2Sth day QF May, 1851.
 Present, J. Wade Hughes, Esq judge.
 Estate of Laura A. Pecx. deceased.
 On motion of Henry St. John and Charles P. St. John, executors,
 Ordered that six months from the 2Sth day of May, 1881, be, and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate, and the said exec utors are directed to give public notice to the creditors of the deceased to bring in ther claims within said time allowed 5y posting the same upon the public sign post nearest to the place where the deceased last dwelt with in weekly newspaper published in Iitchtield County, and return make to this CourC, of the notice given. Certified by
 3w49 WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
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Nor SENSATIONAL, Bur FAcTs.-Some three years ago, the date was Oct. 1st 1878, there came to the Town of Winsted, Conn young man, unacquainted with the people and with the place. comparatively stranger, and locat. ed himself there in the mercantile business, There were at that time several merchants in business in said town of Winsted, who all prophesied that the business the young man started was short lived concern, and in fact every obstacle possible was thrown in his way to break him down, but his strict attention to business, his square dealing, and making it his study to sell good Goods low, representing goods as they were, he has built up g large trade in clothing, hats, caps, furnishing goods, underwear, etc., and the young man is Nathan Ulrich, manager of the Young America Square Dealing Clothing House, 2S2 Man street, Win sted, where you can find everything in Cloth ing, Hats, Caps, and Furnishing Goods fat the lowest prices, and every article warranted as so If you want anything in the above line, call and see him; it will be to your own interest. K
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At Camps Drug Store can be obtained all the latest editions of Sheet Music both vocal and instrumental. MT Camp has made arrangements whereby he will be able to fur nish all the popular publications as fast as is- sued, at the usual prices Anything not on hand can be procured at short notice. His stock will be replenished at short intervals
 Musicians in this locality have long felt the need of an assortment of music from winch they could select, and will appreciate MT. Camps efforts to supply them without the trouble or expense of sending away for it. 4w
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STATE OF FCoNNECTIOUT, Litchfield Coun- 0 ty, ss. Litchfcld, May 24th, 1881. JOHN a. CI1MNrNGS 1

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Litchfied Coun- S ty, ss. Litchfcld, May 24th, 1881. vs. .
 JULIA O. CUMMINGS. r...
 Upon the petition and complaint of John Cummings of Salisbury, Conn.,, praying for divorce from the above named respondent, Julia c. Cummings upou the charge of adultery with one Jonathan Quamaroy, aud divers other persons, as by his petition and complaint made returnable to the Superior Court next to be held at Litchaeld, within and for said Litchtield County. on the lst Tuesday of June, 1881.
 It appearing to, and being found by, the subscribing authority, that the said respondent was last residing in said Town of Salisbury, but is now residing in parts unknown to the petitioner, and is absent from this State.
 Therefore, Ordered, That notice of the pen dency of said petition be given the said respondent, by the petitioner causing said pe- tition and complaint and this order of notice to be published in the Conn. Western News, . newspaper published in North Canaan, in Litchfeld County, four weeks successively, commencing ep pr before the 8istdhy of May, A. D. 1881, and due return make hereon.
 By order of ... ...--
 4w49 VIM. l.. RANSOM, Clerk
 or the Superior Court for Litchfield County.
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT, l.itchfeld Coun-
 ty, ss. Litchtield, May 24th, 1881.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Litchfeld Coun- S ty, ss. Litchtield, May 24th, 1881. ELIZA J. POWERS
 VB.
 JOHN r. POWERS. s-..
 Upon the petition and complaint of Eliza J. Powers of Salisbury, Conn, praying for di- vorce from the above named respondent, John P. Powers, upon the charge ofdesertion, as by her petition and complaint made returnabls to the Superior Court next to be held at Litch- field. within and for said Litchfield County, on the 1st Tuesday of June 1881.
 It appearing to, and being found by, the subscribing authority, that the said res pandent was last residing in Amenia, and State of New York, but is now residing in parts unknown to the petitioner, and is absent from this State.
 Therefore, Ordered, That notice of the pen- denoy of said petition be given the said res- pondent, by the petitioner causing said peti- tion and complaint and this order of notice to be published in the Conn. Western News, . newspaper published in North Canaan, in Litchheld County, four weeks successively, commencing on or before the 3lst day of May, A. D. 1881, and due return make hereon
 By order of
 4w49 VIM. E. RANSOM, Clerk
 Of the Superior Court for Litchfield County.
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In this place, May 26, Whiting Hunt Knicker- booker, aged 72 years. In this place, May 3l, Merritt G. Brooks, aged 32 years.
 In this place, May 25, Peter Foster, son of Frank VanDeusen, aged years. Died very suddenly at her home in solon, Johnson O., Iowa, of paralysis of the heart on May 7th, 1881, Sally M wife of Luther Langdon, and daughter of Jehiel and Laura Leavenworth, formerly of Falls Village, Ct. Aged 69 years. L. A CARD.-Tne undersigned desires to express her heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of kindness. and words of sympathy extended her in her heavy affliction.
 Canaan, June1. MRS. MERRITT G. BROOKS
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679 Miles in Six Days.

The last "best score on record" was made by little Brooklyn shoemaker named Vint,
 in the last weeks go. as you-please pedestrian contest in New York. He beat Hughes great record of 56s miles, by eleven miles, having scored 579 miles, which now the best in the world, Sullivan, the second man, made 569 miles, beating the best previous, by one mile. Hughes, the former champion, made 552 miles falling l6 miles short of his former achievement.
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subscription Accountable date on the eolored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber. shows the time to which the sub. scripti0n Is paid thus, R. B. Smith 5JulsO indicates that Mir. Smith has paid for his paper to July g. 1880. It Is hoped that subscribers will on their papers. is always correct, and when they pay for . renewal of their subscription, will ob- Rerve whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit. and in the event of error to in form us for correction at once. No claims for CT TOTS in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have been made,
 the regular receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed Aa correct.
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R. P. SEYmOJJR.

FURNIsHINGUNDERT Baskets, bur II ial robes and everything pertaining to the business at the lowest possible prices deliver ed at residences without extra charge. Per sonal attention given to preserving the dead. have chemicals and the most approved ice- chest and every facility for keeping bodies, and will take charge of funerals when desired. References by permission. W. w. Welch, M D.. J. N. Cowles, J. B. Eldridge, E. L. Gay lord, R. I. Crissey.
 Samples may be seen at my house or at Sparks X Co.'S. store at any time.
 Norfolk Conn. March i879.' At
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woman,s Wisdom.

''She insists that it is more. importance, that her family shall be kept in full health, than that sine should have all the fashionable dresses and styles of the times. She thers- tore sees to it, that each member of her fam. fly is supplied with enough Hop Bitters, at the first appearance of any symptoms of i'll health, to prevent fit of sickness with it's att tsndant expense, care and anxiety All women should exercise their wisdom in this way. ."-NeU Hayen Paliadium.
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G. w. SCOVTLLE, Furnishing Undertaken

And dealer in Baskets, Coffins, Burial Robes, and all kinds of Underta kers' Goods. The most approved methods known to the profes- sion used in preserving the dead.
 Cabinet work, Upholstering, and Repairing promptly and thoroughly done.
 Agent for M. G. Wheeler's cut flowers.
 Residence and shop on the "Green,' Norfolk, Conn. 35tf.
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For three years my back, kidneys urinal and stomach have troubled me so have been unable to attend to business. Two bottles D. R. V. c. has made me a we'll man. No one should be without it.
 J. D. Fredenburgh, IA Walton St., Syra. cuse N Y
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Ten years ago while gathering ice, strained my back and took cold, urinaton has been painful every since until after consum- ing three bottles D. R. V. G. am well now, 69 years old and feel like colt.
 B. B. Blodgett, Baker, Syracuse, N. Y.
 Guaranteed by all Druggists
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MY FAR M :!

IS FOR SALE. Excellent for Stock, Grain, and Tobacco. Sheltered in winter pleasant in summer. good time to see is when the Crops are on the ground Possession given at any time. H. J. HOLT.
 West Norfolk, June 1st, 1881. 49tf
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LOCAL NEWS.

= We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrence of interest which may come under their notice.
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Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtaineda 8,
 Graham's Drug Store, Salisbury Thomas J. Martin T.akeville Charles W. Wolfe, Falls Village o. H. Crane, Sharon. Humphrey Drag Store Canaan Post once, WestCornwall The"Emporium," West Winsted v, A. Roberts, East Canaan D. L.. Pratt, South1eld and Mill River Welch & Johnson, Norfolk
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RQR N !.
Dl E Q.

At Huntsville, May 18th, son to Mir. and Mrs Sidney W. Beebe.
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And great many other articles too numerous to mention. and prices so low as to
 suit everyone.
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 Potato bugs are claimed to be very plenty, if anything more than any season before. Neighhor Bills has few potatoes in his gar den, and one day last week he picked a double handful from them They are talking so strong about the bugs that many are frightened, and they have planted corn m stead
 Last Wednesday in Mass, was what is call ed "Old fashion electiou," being the last Wednesday in May, which is generally de, voted to game of ball Last year Mir. L, NJ. Hall invited into his place a number of those who were children together. This year R, c. Fargo invited the same party to his house. where they had about the same duty to do, but little more playing ball. At. 10 o'clock they congregated; began to play ball at II, and played tlll dinner, l2 l.2 o'clock, then a social chat, after which ball was stunned, being old fashioned wicket, and they played till o'clock, having a little sour
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punch, (old style.) The names and ages are IS; L M. Hall, 76; Edward stratton, Mont, vile, 77; R. D. Pearl, Otis, 75; Cyrus Cros- by "A; Alvin Irving e6. The day was warm, and the old friends had good time, to all appearance. PAUL.
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We understand now why Rodemeyer never growed any more-he has been scared all his | life time by women- Windsor Locks Jour nal. No, not altogether, brother Addis O. course that "woman scrape" of yours served as a warning for us, but didn't stunt oui growth any, and the fact that you have for gotten to remit the amount We advanced tt get you out of it, accounts for our being 6
 trife "short" just now.
 A CARD TO THE LADIES :-Ladies visiting Millerton are invited to call and see my new stock of summer Millinery. All the leading styles for Ladies and Children now ready both trimmed and untrmmed. Seeing is believing" Give us a call. and be convinced that we can give you the best styles and the best Goods for the Lowest Prices. A city trimmer always on hand. First door North of Plaret House, Millerson, N. Y. SA.HULL.
 City editor Ira E. Forbes of the Hartford Post, addressed the veterans of Bristol on Decoration day. As MT. Forbes is veteran who has seen and experienced the vicssi- tudes of army life. and whose famous act of daring, in the rescue of the national colors in the very teeth of the enemys batteries, is al most household word, be is abundantly capable of giving most interesting and sympathetic address, and the Bristol veter ans made good choice.
 A collision, due to gross carelessness on the part of the engineer of an extra train on the Hudson branch of the Boston & Albany R. R. instantly killed the engineer and fire man of regular passenger tram, near Ghent station last Tuesday morning. Both engines were completely wrecked, and several cars fared but little better Several passengers were injured. The killed are Robert Best, engineer, and Charles H. Deweese, fireman. Engineer Frsbee who with his fireman jump. ed from his engine was probably fatally in jured.
 Geo. V. Caprons supply of jewelry gold pens, musical merchandise etc. is simply ''immense" in his store in Falls Village. He has exchanged his riastipgs pens for John sons, winch are said to be the best goli pens in market, and they do certainly work tjust splendid" as the ladies would say, and pre- sent handsome appearance, as they are ar- ranged in their beautiful showcase with Mir Cs. superior taste. He has just put in an unusually large stock of jewelry and watches, the latter including the best movements man. utactured in all styles of cases, which he is enabled, by close and large buying, to sell at lower prices than most dealers In organs. his ''Smith American" takes the lead of which he has sold large number since he took tue agency. His store will repay visit, even if yop don't want to buy
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former achievement.
, 1881-02-20

good proportion OF which Is not earning
anything. 1t is largely in the hands or pru.
dent people. who would willingly place 1t in
q piece of real estate If only d moderate re-
turn were assured. It is this class of people
lhat mainly gives the market the present &C,
tlvlt., and keeps trade in imotion. Profits in
general business are less than they used to
ness and residence properties have been re-
auced to meet the situation. In the face OF
these facts it is not likely that real estate
values Will take very wide jump.
The New York Times has changed its opin-
ion about tile security Of loans on
WESTERN REAL ESTATE.
It says the significant fact that single large
corporation has OF late disposed of some
LOCO worth Of its real estate III Chicago,
taken under foreclosure, at a net profit Of
SGs:000, or more than l3 per cent, accords
wlth W Il our estimate made about year since
Of q! tne Intrinsic value Of such property in the
West held as security for loans. AppraIsas
and statements Of values were all too quickly
made BY experts III the troublesome times Of
los6-'9a. The life companies in the East that
had the means and the nerve to hold proper
t. so .underrated are now realizing or able
to realize the success which such power and
perslstency achieve. Real estate here and
elsewhere felt for a time the depression, the
chronicling of which In reference to ali bust
ness affairs Of 1875-'7D IS historical. But all
that is of the past. Money cannot now be
placed III safety at large rates Of interest, and
the mortgages on real estate have productive
value. while the holders thereof have reason
to be satisfied that probable increase will en-
tlrely compensate for occasional loss. It Is
in order now for the great companies to de-
cline offers Of purchase for property unless
ut marked advance from quotations Of but
9 year ago,
, 1881-02-20
SUBURBAN..
FVA<@rTn~

stNS ONs
For the benefit Of ST. Marks Guild, aud under
.ne auspices OF the ladies Of St. Marks Church,
e1r' II. a. Allyn will repent the performance, II
had thousand year." Tomorrow evening In
the social clGb-rooms- Tho lsuma was given
oefore the Social C1nt, few weeks ago aad gave
great satisfaction.
Mr n. G. Igtchurt has solt his residence On
Davis street. i15x..0D feet. to Mr. Henry Wnilinr-
fort1, or Chicago, the consideration being xlI Es1
Mr.. William Doyle died last Wednesday, at the
age Of g.. The re1naiu5 were deposited In the
vault at Calvary to uwait the arrival nf Mr. John
Doyle. who Is at present travelling Ia Europe.
The gas was turned OF for fey ho1rs Friday
evening.
The. readings given by Prof. James E, Mpr-
dock drew our the best audience that has vet
greeted any speaker In the students lecture
Methodist Church would be left In darkness by
reason OF the gas pipes having tilled with ,glter
Il large number Of lamps were collected. They
were only needed q part Of the evening. The
readngs were highly satisfactory. especially the
Eclecuons from i Hamlet" and !" PickwicS Pa
pers" and the "Une-Horse Chaisc." All the
Eynllnble seats in the church were Hlled.
The Key. George c. Eoyes, D. D.. will preach
Church.
The Rev. \. ". Pattcn will preach this morn
ing In the Methodi5r Church.
The Rev. 4. J. Scott will occupy the Congre-
gationsl pulpit this tnornlug.
The Rev. George r Pierce vii! conduct tho
tist Church to-day.
The Rev. Frederic s. Jewell will preach this
morning and evening in st, Marks Episcopal
Church.
, 1881-02-20
THE SAENGERFEST.

appointment of fSub.Con1InIfteeH.
The Central Committee Of the North America,
Sanxerfest, which is to be held here from Jun,
@ till July 3. is very busiiy engaged On prepara
dons for the same, so as TO make 1t a grand sue
cess, More than $4,000 have been signed to tht
guarantee fund. During the week the following
associations have asked the privilege Of partici
patlng In the festival: Junger Nannerchor O.
Phsladephfa, Liederkfanz Of Quincy, ILL.,, Singer:
bund OF Joliet. ILL.,. and Frohs:nn OF Pektn
III. The Committee ou Nominations has agreet
on the following list Of active committees fol
Transportation-William Hettich, otto Was
mnnnsdurif, William Eschenburg, F. F: Frank
lncob Rosenberg. William C.. seipp, Edware
Koentg. Leo Canmann. Hermann Leib. y. z.
Fairbank, Peter Schuettler, Conard Fuerst, s. W
Adams, Emanuel Schoenemaun, Marshall Field
Adolph George, Mnx Stern, julius Jonus, john
RUBBER. Joseph Kaufman, Carl Lotz, r. w
Colvin, james Strong. Conrad Niehoff. Michael
DecorAuons-Louis Kurz, J. Paul Huber, g.
Greiner, Fred Baumann. 4. 4. Cudel!. Louis
klinkerfues, Ernest Overlook, August Rusche,
schmidt, Gerhardt Hnessen. Robert Kaiser.
otto Freyer, Friedrich Neuhausen, Jacob
schedlnger, Gustav Wentzer, Frederick Juer-
George Rahtfs, II. j: Russell, Otto Il. Matz,
Theodore karis. Chris E. Schwerdt, Leonard
yok. Gustav LANCER. Herrm; De vrey, F: "
kS
Ph. Henne, William swisslerer, Oscar Matthai,
William Lutz, G. Wittboldr, John P. Hand. Aug.
Lang. Wtlftam Zellemann, Charles Haeuser,
Hy. kocher, L. II. Melander, Edward Cargue-
vile.
Kecepuon-H. Mnhla, DR.. Ernst Schmidt, AID
Altpeter, Emil Hoechsrer. Charles Frees, II.
Jansen, Frank 6tauber, Henry Nesting. Aid
Christ Mayer, Theodore Scholzen+ Dr. Henry l.
Frcchtel, Th. Knusmann. Edward Hemherle,
Henry Lieb, Joseph Schoentuger, A. Woebkcn,
Aug: Deck, C. kozminzkis Harry Ruoenz; 2. $.
Dreyer John Fe.dkamp, Philip Falter, 4. Thor
wart, Dr. r.. Koch, a. Claussentus, G. II. Koch,
Jacob Becker. Mich. Petrtc. Dr.: Rud. SeIHert,
Dr.. II. Hessert- Dr.. kadison, Henry Schmehl,
Dr. Mnnnheiner, Julius Wolf. Dr. Banga. Henry
Hermann, DR.. Getger, August Evarts, Dr..
Hotz. Frank Kirchner, DR.. Cradle, Joseph
Miehle, Or. Hellmuth, G. G. Franks, Peter
Hand. Ambrose Audree, E. Hummel, CourAd
Walter, Louis Sievers, Fr. Fischer, Peter
Schfllo, Max Romer. Fr. Batxack, August
Schiller Joseph Geilen. Mich. Schmitz. Adolph
Mueller. August Jnmmrieh. q91,tG. G; G; TEicgiatr,
Edward Warncke. BENJAMIN KaE. Philip
KoehIer, Christ 0hnesorge. Peter Koehler, Philip
kastler, Gustav Lott. Martin Meyer, Louis
schultze. Gottleb Merz, Joseph Faulhaber,
George Rahifs, William Fuers, John Raap. Louis
Huck, DR.. Theodore Bluthurtlt. Frederick Hap
pei. Matthew Stadffeidt John Hummer, George
WOLF, August Lenzen. John C. Olsen, Andreas
Podolskl, Matthes Schulicn, Fred Becker, Louis
6aia. Ernst Niedert, Charles Matthtessen, Otto
Waibracn, Johu Reinwaid, John Euder. ". II.
Kutertng, l. Mswig. F. ". Schoeu, NJ L 6teHens,
and Em.l Dtetzsch.
Hotels-Adolph George, Fritz Goetz, August
John kundtngez, Louis Baztels. Henry Berg.
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Theodore Arnold, Charles Kern, Jacob Burk,
Gaarles sioseft Adam oehs. Philip Schumacher.
August Beck. Fred Becker, G. Wngenfuehr.
Michael Va &Wasse@rnann. @ Eaw. Flanmer. Paul
Noak. Adolph Wedekiud, Franz Gero.d. Helm
rich Hand, Joseph Becker. Robert Scott, Henry
Baum.
.Plcnic--John Buehler. john Hotx. John Y. E.
Moyne, Jesse Spafdin9. Jacob Schicsswoh1. John
=. Miller: Theodore Schrckei+ John c. Meyer.
Aug: F. NussbAumer, Phil Mans, Aug. Schaefer.
+: Nlemann. Charles Ohm, Herman O. Glade,
Aty henry Schmehl. Henry Hermann. Julius Wolf,
Gol. John, s. Pierce. Theodore arnold, Frank
harthoiomae, Otto Ernst, Charles BuerRi. Dr.
senal'er, J: L. Houher, Arnold Huber. F. Heron
mus. Louis s!evers, 0. b. Schroahu. G. E. Weiss.
Jonn 119 B. Mueller. G. F. ". Leutz, Fred Madlencr,
na Lillian Marthai. Aug. Eindelsen. Herman
romy. Franz Demmler, Albert Nouns Fsanz
sScnwelnfurth, Justus Loehr. Albert Rettis. Fred
fMH3shtnmann Fritz Lang. Peter Mnhr, Aug. Mette,
1llchaei sleben, Franz Berhltuger. Adam Press,
iLneodorc iaa. Harz, Seth Hanchctt, Timoshy Brad
TX, IT,, S Vtto NEantizan, Wsiiium Koch. George
K1ic;nhe!mer. 1,.;ier. L.. Rosenberg. Louis Friedrich,
JULIUS Matthai, F. krusc Jnhu Press