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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
eOOaS AT AUCTION,

10y virtue OF Deed OF Trust executed to the
- undersiguei I, Trustees, we will proceed TO
dispose of the stock OF Hardwase, TinWare,
Wo6denware. Farming Implements, House
keering Goods. &c. ut public auction IN the
store-room Of the late firm, in Charlestown, on
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 2j, 1888,
40 10 A. NJ. and the sale viii be continued from
DAY 20 day until all the goods are sold,
\ rare opportunity is here presented Tor Sc
curin- tie best quality of goo Is. The sale oil
stock ut C0S7 Will De continued until the DAY
of public sale Terms CASH
GALLAHER & KENNEDY,
Dac On iSSS. Trustees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

II the Circuit Cour; Of Jefferson county, West
l Virginia in term of February 2i 1888,
SABINA PEACHER, Plaintiff
VS. In Chancery
JULIA PEACHER, Samuel Stridcr Christian
Smith and Sarah Smith, his wife Randall Wood
and Ellen A. Wood his wife, Samuel Peachcr,
Eugene Baker. Sheriff, Committee Administra-
tor of Thomas Peacher, Thomas Mcrrith and
Marin ). Merrith, his wife Alexander jenkins
and Martha Jenkins, his wife, Lewis jenkins,
and COrdelia Jenkins, Defendants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
sABINA PEAcIIER, Plaintiff,

III uduNtlN
JAMES BECK and others, Defendants.
These causes came on again % be heard this
the cath day of February, 1883. on the papers
formerly read therein. ON the report of Cleon
Moore. returned and filed February 25ih. lSS2,
and on the exceptions thereon endorsed, and
was argued by counsel. OH consideration where
OF and without passing on the said report ami
exceptions further than to declare that the SAID
report does not contain such Il statement OF ac-
count between the parties as enables the court
tn determine the issues in these causes, it Is adj
JUDGED ordered and dccicCd that Tie decree en-
tered IN ;hccluSc of Slbina Peachcr IS. james
Beck. &, entered in vacation on Tie id day oi
Nav. lsiJ, confirming the sale of tlc real cs-
tatci in the pru.ocdings in the said cause mon
toned and refusing the petition % rchcar and
review the decree OF November Term lN69 be
and the same is hereby set aside as void and Il
no effect: that the exceptions - ihc said sale
be and the same are hereby sustained Ma IN
said sale bc not confirmed and that AL bonds
or obligations given for the deferred payments
of the purchase money fer said realty be can
celcd and anuuliCd and returned % the pur-
chascrS: and 10 is further aGiulged, ordered
and dccrccd that these causes be rccommittcd
and referred % Commissioner Clcon Moore
with instructions % report first IN order to re-
fund the same the amount oithc purchase mo-
ncv paid To the Special Commissioner by the
fNIilioHal- 'l AtlN i'tai ~ ti- A. ,t+'.'~tt'
second a statement Of the am )T1t of the pur-
chase money received as aforesaid By tic said
SPECIAL Commissioner, with interest thereon
from the date of its receipt less any amounts
of thc Cash payment retained by or returned
ta Sabiua Peachcr: 81 whether any deeds lye
been executed % the purchasers Of the SAID re-
atty. and il 50 90 whom; t,h the annual rem
tal value ofthc said realty OF which the said
purchasers have been in possession from TIE
date Of their said possession and the amount OF
rent, received by them since their said posses
ion. 9Th. the amount oftaXcS paid by the said
purchasers during the period ofthclrp oiScSlon.
the Improvements put upon the said realty ana
their value at the time they were made an i
nov: 9Th. to settle the account of Sa5lna Pea
cher. as the present representative OF John
Pcachcr, deceased taking ANY - p1r'e settle
ment heretofore made and confirmed aS prin'
t,icie correct. except so far as 'hc same may Doe
$ rcharged and fllsiiicd 7tl, the amount oi
debt, against the @ ;atC o, thc S1id John Peach
O.. deceased. and the personality ifanE appii-
cable 10 their payment; Sth. all other matte S
deemed pertinent by himself or which any oi
the parties may require him To state and make
return OF his report to a future term oil ths
Court \ c3py-Ic'te.
Extract from decree OF December -, lSS3.
I; is ordered that Commissioner Gloon Moore
do proceed % carry ont the decree Of February
1f+L fs~2 af-,- ofviur notice rs rCgulrci hV
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20

T;1IIE sTOCR OF GENERAL HARDWARE
L Farming implements. Bl'ideis 80. 90,
If0useand Kitchen Ware Tinwafe, g. 81 . .'..
latchrin Of Duke & Galaher j. Tor sale iil ~,
or ~ retail 4 rare opportunity j. oh..,i -.
any one dcsirin 10 engage ID BUSHES -.
cure the custom Of the Late firm. 20 gci o a
In good condition at handsome discount ~
cost Of goods mostly Obtained direct iTOih Di'"
ufacturers %. importers. III o..
FARMERS can supply tbe;m%lYc7 VIZ"
tensiis. 4o.t
HOUsE-KEEPERS. With Tinwarei am ''"
or goods. Tor house o. kitchen ,....,,,r,.
MEcHANICS. with tools OF TIE best NAM ii.a.
f,cturc-all al prices unaiiaina.Dic . s.
where. These bargains are open to TIE pun
for three weeks. Christ
Many articles in stock are suitable Tor ''i''''
mas Gifts. ,-,.,->-r-DY
:. =, 80, IL - Tsurtees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
NnTINE Nd CREDrTONS.
n n. Cci-lgr. d Cl.M.at ~. -,

h ~ C,ci'lor3 # C'1jslt Mach. deceased g.:
I'm pursuance Of decree of the Circuit Court
orthe County ot Jefferson made in cause
therein pending to- subject thc real estate OF
the said Clement March 90 the payment of his
debts. YOU are required 10 present; your claims
AGAINST the said Clement March for adjudica-
ton to PORES, W. Brown, Commissioner at
bi, OAic, I'M the sid County. on or before the
t.t lar Of February, lS-l
Witness. q. +. Lynch. Clerk Of said Court
this 18th day Of December, lSSi.
+. =. LYNCH, Clerk
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
CAKE,
Christmas Goods.
BOOKS. WRITING DESKS.
WORK BOXES. JEWELRY BOXES
DRESSING CASES.
HDKF AND GLOVE BOSE-
0FFnTGsTsf TADTf- CH

CHRISTMAS CARDS, &C.
We Offer to thcpublic large and varied siock
Of these goods and many Others not neniiorel.
IN fact We have this season tie largest Holiday
stock SIC have ever had
AIsQCITH q 90.
TIE London News aud London Grapihc
twD handsome ChromOs with each. Only Dil-
tied number on hand Call early Price ~ co.
Ai5QrlTH eco.
ALL sorts Of Hair Brushes Combs, Ham
Mirrors, Colosncs. and SOAPS.
CELATINE Flayoring Exiracis owe w.
Tapioca, French Mustard, Irish Mos.. g.
De- g. Iss3. AIsQUITH& 90.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20

No-i.e IS hereby ciycn that VIII execute The
rarc.oiu- decree .t my Office ln OhaIlp>'o"h'
~ "a. un she I0th dlv OF January, loN4.
CIE0N MOORE. Conmi-slone-.
n...,.,.r,s~. = ISIS F.ee Press te $50
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
JOHN SELDEN and Sarah d., his wife, Sc.
Plaintiffs. In Chanccry,
Against

JOHN ". KENNEDY and Sarah r., his
wife. Andrew T. Kennedy and Marian T., his
wife. Anthony Kennedy, Admir- q. b.n. of An
drew Kennedy. decd. ~ White, Admir- of
7. Sad'er. deed. Joseph THpncll Admir- of
Mary y NckGa. Mary T. Cooke, G. W. Trus-
-.N y T.. Powell b. G. Washington, " g.
Carroll Joseph Goldsmith. James III. Rodrick
antJ Ran. E1tr.cS, late partners under the
finn, name of Eoirick &c Bro. George T. Light
and benjamin T. TomGu>on, Defendants.
Extract from !ccrcc orDcccmbcr 18Th 1883.
-It IS ordered that these twocauscs be heard
to,c.lcr. aua that thcy Doe referred 20 Cleon
Moore Commissioner. with instructions 90 en-
guire anal repor, what debts ri Andrew Ken
1.-lv. de,d n1w remain unpaid, for which las
realty Is liable. au The oricroi their -oTitics,
ffarv.' A cory-ToSte.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20

II the Circuit Court OF Jefferson County, West
i Virginia,
GEORGE Y. KEENE and James lIagcrty
partners under the name OF KecHc q llagcriy,
and =. L. E.cheburncr and II. :. Myers part
ncrs under name Of Eichc.lumcr 60. Pitts,
~ II Ch3nccry.
GEORGE ZOLL, +. VI. PLACING and George
Z8ll. partners under name Of Playing and Zoi,
John Zoll and Barbara Ioll. Dcfendan's
Extract from decree Of November -, 1888:
Il is ordered that this cause bc referred %
Commissioner Cleon MOOTcto audit al The liens
binding Oh the real estate Of said George ZOll-
with their amount and prioFiiics. TOaseefiain
the real estate Of which tie said George IJll il
seized and possessed, is rental and market value
and ifthe same Is held IN common with the
said John and Barbara Io!l-whether the same
j. susceptible Of division, and If The same can
not be more adyantage0usiy sold and the pro-
cceds divided among those entitled and make
report hereof together with any other matters
deemed pertinent By any OF the parties hereto.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
Rgnk Notice.

TlIIE Bank of Charlestown will be closed on
Christmas and New Years DAYS
q. a PORTERFlELD,
December 90 1883. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
+. p. LYNCH, Clerk

In consideration whercofit is adjudgcd or
d,rctl and dccroed that without passing upon
amy of the matters contained in the said report.
that the said cause be re-CCmnitted 70 the sad
Commissioners T. W Brown with direction to
report 20 the next term ofthis Court ON all mat
Ter, contained in the said report, and with leave
CD an parties interested therein TO take add
ti0nal testimony therein.
\ true FXtract-Tcste
NNl-IT L.I.r,-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
NOTICE TO LIN WOLDERS.


T. all persons holding liens BY dcmcnt or
otherwise on the real estate or any part thereof
Of George Zoil.
In pursulnc. ola decree OF the Circuit Court
Of Jefferson ClInty. made IN cause therein
pending. - subject the real estate 81 the said
ZJil % the satisfaction oi the liens thereon you
are hereby required - present all claims held
by YOU and each Of you against the sid George
Zoll which are liens OF biz real estate or any
part Of II. for adjudication, ~ me, % my Office
in The County 81 jefferson a. ChariestOwn. W.
Va. on or before the 5th day Of January. 1851
Given under M hand this l2th day % Deccm-
Der Is53 CLEON MOORE.
CommissiDuer.
Notice IS hereby given that will execute the
foregoing decree q; my Office In ChaTlestoWn W.
Va. Oh January 5th. ls4
CLEON MOORE. Commissioner
Dec Is. lsS}-it Free Press Fee SlOl2.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20

FOR RENT.

Mt. ARAFAT VINEYARD FOR RENT.
vi Apply 10 VIM. u. Conrad on the premi
ses. MARY \. L. STRAlTH
December 20. lSS3-it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20

The Government bias failed ;o make oHt
its ease in th, south Cagal.ua e',cti1a cases.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the Creditors Of John Peacher, deceased.
In pursuance IF DEGREES of the Circuit Court OF
the county of Jefferson madcin a cause therein
pendin.. 10 subject the real estate of the said
John Pclchcr. To the payment Of ais debts, you
are hereby required 70 present your claims d.
eainst the estate Of the said John Peacher, for
aliudi-ati 10 Gloon Moore, Commissioner, at
his office i'm said County. ON or before the 23rd
day Of January 1851 Witness I. p Lynch,
Clerk of said Cour,, this l7th day of December
1SS3.
T. p. LYNCH, Clerk.
~, % fs9g g
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20

Parties interested in the above cause are no
;iied that VIII proceed 10 execute the above
decree at my office in Char.cstowu, on the list
day of February, 1854.
FORREST ". BROWN, Commissioner.
December -, lSS3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20

The 2-0th anniversary oi tlc founding E
Maryland occurs March -.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20

D.AEohcrts OF West Virginia ss appoints
a. q MESSENGER ia ihe House.
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Bank Notice.

VIHE First National Bank Of Jefferson at
1 Charestown will be closed on Christmas
and New Years days.
SAML HOWELL.
December % 1888. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
70 TIE PUBLIC.
The undersigned proposes to continue the
.Pgg;iasfacsare Gna Repair
of
WAGONS AND PL0WS

aad silsr Farming Implements upon Cash as s..
himself an c lpcTicnced artizan, he Will execute
work only i'm a substantial and workmanlke
manner for CASH orCOUNIRN produce, ana
$ ,licits a. continuance OF the patronage OF M
former customers and hopes to secure the work
of many new ones.
Good work, promptly executed at liberal rates
assured.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20

Notice is hereby given that | will proceed to
execute the above decree at my office in Charles
town or the 18th day of january, 1884. Given
under my hand this 18th day of Dec, 1883.
FORREST W BROWN, Comm'r.
Dec 20, l5s3-lt Free Press fee-Si.93
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
Christmas Holidays
EXCURSION!

TV'TIT Shenandoah Valley r. r Co viii sell
Round Trim Excursion Tickets. from BeT-
ryyille and points north TO liaserstown,
On December 18th. 10th, 18th. 18th, 18th Goth,
2lSt. 22d. 23I. 2Hh 18th. 18th, 21th, 18th, 9th,
30th. 3lst, and on January Isl and 81, ISL
TICKETS GOOD FOR TWO DAYS
From Date of Issue.
This will afford persons on line Of : ' Z.
r. thc opportunity of visiting IagerStown and
purchase their
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
Fg0EEE.EB' GOODS!
MAS PRESENTS

DH CTlS g. PRATT las ja-t returned
J t-rl t.eui-ics witl large AMI Wc.i-So-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20

n3wthc Toi1gics Of Gayeiy are Enjoy
iUJ Themselves.

The social events inaugurated 10y the
Young ladies Thursday Club for the cnsu-
ing season promise .o De unusually interest
ire. varied aai recherche. The first reccp-
zion under ihc auspices of thc fair and ~
d.aut mcuh .rs of this Club was held at Or.
Nasous. Noy ooh; and the happy and
merry guests found The parlors genial with
lclt aud warmth. while the Az OF hospital
i-y ,lat pcgvadcd them was IN itself wei
ceae o. ail TIE reception was elegant,
and the young ladies managed the mrs, OF
tic series SD beautifully, and The cnloyments
afforded are SD varied that we can unheSit2-
tn-ly bu-r.ak a most brilliant success for
lhe attractive entertainments yet IN store Tor
the friends of che Club.
TheLrcip.cs Of Pole seemed fascinated by
thc cony,ut nal whist. though the side play
ofcasvtr-atiou soon established is superb
GRITTY over fhe ulsv of cards. The teyotees
ID Ter, -iclore yielded 20 the charms OF her
40, ali g.i.cl away the too swiftly heeing
hours au5l tae la1piIy varied and attract
use destinations Of the dance The CluD
maintains raui.y .ts very tempting guar
.ntee oi rcVl-t surely rery plentiful
Tie second social meeting was held on
December l3-h. 80 Mrs. Amblcr'S, and the
delight ana enjoyment Of all was complete.
The Club had piauacd 10 present very
.au-tatle iarcC. ONE taoleauX, ana Ms.
arlev's WaX-Nor,s; and hence the lovers
ot tie com.cl. ,hc beautiful, the humor-
aus. ar3 tlc "caim and classical, heartily
.cu. their aqIrcriatiyc presence O. the sue
COS, dc iaulalIe enterprise. The warmth
1ra-ra.,e oa the part Of the audience IN
dicatod ye-y satisfactory rendering OF the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
II the Circuit Court of jefferson County W.

" the Circuit Court OF Jefferson County, w.
l Virginia,
ANDREW E. KENNEDY, ct ais, plaintiffs,
Avoin.t In Chancery,
SUSAN ;. NJ. ST. CLAIR, Administrative d. b.
N. ofC!ement March, deceased, and in her own
right. Andrew Z. Kennedy, Surviving Trustee
Andrew Hunter, Trustee, and Charles March
Stcphcns. an infant and +. T. Lynch his guar
diam ad Httm. = w Washington, Adm &c. Z.
q. of :. y. March ST. Clair. !. Garland Hurst,
Com Admir- of Clement March, dec 81, IDA
stone. Mary A. Robinson and Mrs. Mary y o.
ycrt0n, Defendants. ,,,.,
tbs cause cause came on 10 be heard this 18th
dav of June 1881 on the papers formerly read
and the depOsitious of T. =. Lynch and Andrew
r Kennedy returned and filed on the 9th OF
MAY. 1851, and was argued by counsel. Oncon-
sitc~ltiou whcrcosthe Court doth adjudgc, order
,nI decree that this cause he referred 20 a Com
missioner og this Court with instructions:
ist. To state and settle the account OF Charles
T.. s.. Clair, deceased, rs Administrators oi Cle-
mont March. deceased, ana susan >. NJ. a.
Clair. Admr. d-b9HisHpn ofsaid Clement March,
iecoosel. taking Gs g5ima fieis correct any e.
cc.,e settlements heretofore "G"e py s'id Pa--
md To conrcao the creditors uf Clement
-f,rca. deceased. and ascertain and report their
claims with their respective priorities dlStIn-
cushing between such as were hens III the ne
time Of said March, and tac claims OF E'hcI"I
creditors.
9ni Toascertain and report the real estate
OF which said Clement March died seized, It's tee
simple and nnual rental value, to report any
other matter deemed pertinent by him, or re-
CURED 10y any party 10 this suit. Notice Of the
time and place of executing this decree pub
Nshcd for four successive weeks in some weekly
newspaper published in this County shall be C.
Quiva.cu' go personal service upon the parties
4 -. lnfrn ---I...il
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
Commissioners Notice.

IN the Circuit Court of Jefferson County w.
L Virginia. in term December 4, 1888,
W. .MARMION, Admir- ofN. MaFmion, decd
Plaintiff, In Chancery,
Against
GEORGE MARMION, VIM V. Marmion, Ro-
bert Marmion. Mary Marmion, Isabel Mar
mion, Annie Marmion, Resale Marmion, y. ;.
White and Joseph Trarneli, Defendants
This cause Is referred TO Commissioner f. W.
Brown, to inquire into and report upon the
claims set up in the petition of Frederick Acade-
my of the visitation Geo. W. Bagent and r..
A Alexander. aftergivng notice by publication
for four weeks as provided by law, this reference
te be at the cost OF the petitioners.
Copy Teste.
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December 20. fNN3.

The Richmond busting, cous; tas 500 cou-
non involving S25olo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
NOTICE.

NOTICE..
Notice Is hereby given that will execute the
foregoing de-rceat my office in CharlcStown,
on the 23ri tlv OF January lSSi
CLEON MOORE. Commissioner
December -. 1883. Free Press Zee Sz,.46
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20

AIinlebtcl for work heretofore done will
please settle for the same promptly.
MARTIN L. AVIS.
Doc 60 fSS3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
+. p. LYNCH. Clerk c. C.

Extract from decree OF December 70, lNS3.
I;isor.l-r,l that Commissioner Cic1n Moore
do proceed % carry out the decree Of February
18th. lNN}. after giving notice IS required by
said decree \ copy-TeSte
+ i LYNCH Clerk
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-20
CHRISTMAS GOODS
At Greatly Reduced Prices.

II Greaty EcuuceI IfttN.
Rates for the Round Trip as follows:
8 James 25, Charlcsi0wn. Isl. ID
Antietan 800 WheaJland......... 30
Shcnherls'own. zoe Berryyiile...-..-.... l.Jo
Shenandoah juno. ,.a5c.
Returning trains leave NAEe-s;3wn 81 go
\ NJ 2eo and g4j ?. u.
Dcc :. ISIS
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-09-06
SHELDOR.

Mrs. Sophia Ransom is slowly on the
gain.
Albert Leach is building a tenement
house.
d. d. Wead is repairing his hOuse.now
occupied by Mr.. Manchester as tin
shop.
Mrs. D. D. Wead and daughter have
ret turned from the west.
The second quarterly meeting will be
held at the Methodist church next Satur-
day and Sunday. Services commence on
Saturday with preaching at 1870 A. ~.
and Sunday at the same hour. Rev. W.
ID. Malcolm officiating. All are Invited.
George Fairbanks, of Lowell. Mass,
has been in town visiting friends, after
an absence of ten years.
! Communion services at Rice Hill next
Sunday at , O'Clock.
Misses Lilly Hull and Lizzie kilIam
! have gone to Bakersfield to attend the
Brigham school.
Horace Draper has been very i'll Will
fever, but at last reports was slowly OF
| the gain.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-09-06
BELVIDERE,

Seven persons united with the Advent
church Saturday; six on profession OF
faith and one by letter.
The Town House is receiving some
much needed repairs.
Henry LaPoipt has moved back to his
farm.
Mr.. Chappeu is digging a cellar, pre-
paratory to putting up new house.
Gideon Carpententer caught small
bear the Goth.
J.C. Hodgkins has had his house newly
singled.
Apple tree worms are stripping the
trees in some places.
Mrs. Thomas Shattuck has fig tree II
years Old, which this year bears severa
! figs.
The tent meetings held at the Center
closed September = Elders BOsworth
Peabody, Hulburt, Watkins, lmpey anC
Farman were present, and good inter
est has been manifested. Several have
found Him of whom Moses and the Bap
| fists did write.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-09-06

! Sunday. and Rev. Mr.. Donaldson that OF
| young Mr.. Hubbard, of that place. On
! account of the latter there were no ser
| vices at the Methodist church in the day
time, but Mr.. Donaldson preached in the
evening.
There is to be another excursion to Old
Orchard again this year. The route will
/ be the same as last year-thrOugh the
mountains-anG the fare, which will be
as low, will include hotel bills. All who
went last year will want TO 90 again. we
are sure, and those who didn't. certainly
ought 10 take it in now. 1t is to be about
the 18th.
SaNbv's "heavey" horse has at last
cOughed its last, laid down Its burdens.
and departed this life-it is hoped for 4
more comfortable one. He died in the
harness, as Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
wants to. While drawing a carriage
Sunday near Dea. Jones, he suddenly
| stopped, refused to go on, and then heaved
up the ghost.
The Masonic convention held at John
| son, August 18th. was well attended, and
was Il success, both intellectually and so
! cially. One hundred and fifteen members
! of the fraternity assembled i'll the new
and tidy hall of Waterman Lodge, No.
SO. After the opening ceremony an able
address by NJ. w. Frank II. Garner, Dist
Deputy Grand Master, was listened to
after which the work on the several de,
grees was conferred on real candidates
by Waterman. Mt. Norris and Minera
Lodges. in creditabIe manner. Among
the number was NermOnt's oldest Mason
now living. Bro. David McDaniels, :
member of Mt. Vernon Lodge, aged 81
years. and member OF the order 6!
years; Il noble looking Old gentleman
still in possession of his mental faculties
And here let me say that the officers o
Waterman Lodge know how to entertain
their friends. as they left no stone un
turned to make it pleasant for those ii
attendance. and we hope our Deputy
will call another such convention thi.
| winter.