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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-02-01
APpAEL NOTICES.
A PPEAL NOTICE.-Uuited States Lanll Office
"A at Mitchell, ID. T., Dec. q. 1883.

A PPEAL NOTICE.-United States Land Office
"A at Mitchell, ID. T., Dec. q. 1883.
To Abram n. Parker, Washington
Springs d. Il. SIR: You arc hereby
notified that your Hid. entry No, 24159
made March IL 1888 upon II e a sec. no
% tip. No 107 north of range No 65 w,
9Th pm, has been adjudged forfeited by
this office upon complaint of John
Tawlks and you are further notified
that our decision will become final as
to all questions of fact. unless appealed
from within thirty days from this no
tice, that being the period of time al
lowed you in which to appeal from said
decision to the Honorable Commission
er of the general Land Office. Upon
your failure to appeal within the time
specified, said entry will be reported to
the Honorable Commissioner fog can
collation..
GEO. h EVERETT Register.
II ~ 49, ~
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-02-01
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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-02-01
O S. GULL,

JUSTUS II. ROGERS,
County Surveyor, Plankinton. Aurora county,
' 'iivihi' "ngineariny promptly ri,i,s'" eSe &c IL fed.eS Tnss s a1na
yryiny and plating of own sites a specially.
". j. WALLACE, DEPUTY. Elmer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-02-01
A NoTIcE-Unitcd States Land Office
~ Mitchnli. ID. u. Dec u 1nSa

A rrEAI. NOTICr.-United States Land Office
IA Mitchell, ID. ~, Dec. u, 1888.
TO Joseph a. Milton. Letcher y. Il.
Sir: YOU are hereby notified that your
nd. entry No. 2434l made March 81 1889.
upon sell section lOtpwhship lo7 north
Of range es west 5th p. H., has been ad-
judged forfeited by this Office upon COM
plant of Maria .Kelnph, and you are
further notified. that our decision will
become f.nal as TO al questions of fact,
unless appealed from within thirty
days from this notice, that being the
period OF time allowed you in which to
appeal from said decision to the honor
able commissioner of the general land
office. Upon your failure to appeal
within the time specified, said entry
will be reported to the Honorable Com
missioner for cancellation.
GRO. b. EvERITr, Register.
II. BARBER JR. Receiver,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-02-01
~ 4 n not. life is sweeping by. go and
dare before you die. something

mIgTty IlU SllDTIlnt GtlVc brTlnU
to conquer time" 500 u week inyollr owntown.
S. outfit free. No risk. Everything now. No
capital is required. We will furnish you every
thing. Many are making fortunes. Ladies make
as much us men. and boys and girls MAKE great
pay. Reader. if you want business at which you
ticulars to il. HALLETr & Co., Portland. Maine.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-02-01

4 PIEA,. NQIIGE-United States Land Office
~ a. Mitchell p. 7. Dec. 81, 1855.
~ John j. Payne Jerauld county
your nd. entry no. StsS inAd to Anri' i i1t',
1853, upon ,'i ntI : sec 5tS}t sAt .tow v4pfii 1i io5
north Of range "a Wesstt 9Th y. m.. has
been adjudged forfeited by this office
upon complaint of VIM. p. ShultZ. and
you are further notified that our decis-
Ion VIII become final us to all questions
of: fact, unless appealed from within
thirty days from this notice, that being
the time allowed you III which to appeal
from said decisi9fAR to the Honorable
Iommlssloner,ffr r, As e general land office,
Upon your fallG;fn 70 appeal within the
time specified, ,sutl entry will be report:
ed TO the Honorable Commissioner for
cancellation. -.
SEQ. &. RvEE1rr, Register
II BARBER JK. Receiver,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-02-01
Il at Mitcheu ID L Doc 81 1gSa

To John +. Mcconnell, Jerauld coun
ty d. II: SIR: you are hereby notified
that your Hid. entry No. 2152S made
Aug 30 1882 upon n w or sec No 8 tip.
Nol06, North of range No Cd w 5th
p. NJ. has been adjudged forfeited by
this office upon complaint of Henry
Walters, and you are further notified
that our decision will become final as
to all questions of fact, unless appealed
from within thirty days from this No
tice, that being the period of time al
lowed you in which to appeal from said
decision to the Honorable Commission
er of the general land office. Upon your
failure to appeal within the. time spe-
Gifted, SAID entrN, will be reported to the
Honorable Commissioner for cancella.
ton.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-02-01
c. w. MCDONALD,

Attorney at Law and Notary Public.
Washington Springs, Dakota.
Conveyancing promptly and carefully attend
ID to. viii practice in all the Territorial courts
objections RENTED as soon as made.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-02-01
NORTON & ROGERS,

NORTON & ROGERS,
attorneys-at-Law, Real Estate and
Loan Brokers.
ontcsts. Final Proofs, and all business before
the U. 5. Land Office especially. Lands
bought and sold.
rlankinton, ~ Dakota.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-11-27

ta>ibTpoA.
"A rather unusual event occurred here
tie lsth Mr. and Mrs. J. X. Butter cer-
brated the fifteenth anniversary of their wed
ding day with a crystal wedding. Many
relatives and friends were present. After
partaking Of a very excellent supper the
evening was spent in a social and pleasant
manner. All present expressed their good
wishes for the happiness Of Mr.. AMI Mis-.
Butler and their thriving family. Among
the presents was handsome frosted glass
cake basket with silver handle also some
fine cut-glass ware and other tokens Of re-
spect and esteem. [. L.
Nov. 20.
A p. Bunker has put up neat, sub
stantal building at the Corner to be used,
we understand as a store.
Alden Butler has built a new shoe
makers shop.
The young folks of this town who went
to Waltham the 10Th. had fine time. The
dance was conducted in a very orderly man
ner and although large crowd was present
not sign of liquor could be detected.
-Russie Bunker is getting better fast.
He can move his arm and leg and the pros
pect is that he will entirely recover.
Henry Chase has returned from MIehi-
gan where he has been at work for over a
year. We are all glad to have him with US
again.
We are to have a social dance here
Thanksgiving evening. Refreshments fur
nished by Mrs. Rockwell and Mrs. Bunker.
Nov. "a. IL. NJ.
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Married.

Ellsworth-Nov. Is, by Rev. A. S. Town.
send. Mr. William J. Logan and Miss Margaret
7. Watts. both OF Ellsworth.
Winter Harbor-Nov. Il, by w. Rand, Esq.
Mr.. Chas. T.. Grover Of Winter Harbor. and
Miss Eta j. Hamilton Of Prospect Harbor.
Orland-NOy. Is. by Rev. +. l.. Brooks, Mr.
Frank W. Gray and Miss Jennie +. Mead
both of Orland.
Surry-Nov. IA, at the residence OF the
brides father. by Ruel 5. Carter, Esq, Mr.
Fred W. Blaisdel Of Orland, and Miss Julis
NJ. Leach of Surry.
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A Card.
Blue Hill. December "a. 1897.

We wish to thank the fremen and citizens
Of this city for their prompt eXertions at the
fire at our place Of business on the 18th, and
we feel especially thankful to ii. NJ. 4 b.
Hall for the use Of their steam pump. and to
engineer Cheney. for the mastery way in
which he managed the pump. Ii was AS John
saws. "!She is dt,edys ready" and we feel ss
though If she had not been in the best OF
order and run in the very best manner Els
worth would have been minus Foundry and
we place Of business.
ii. A. & II. y. PIERCE.
Lessees of Property Of the Ellsworth +. & NJ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-11-27


HN>4uI. ~id. No,. Il. >ah. All, WATSON
l.,rI. Ncw YORK
En-ip>. Ar. Npy. l7.-ch,. Alra,-lia. Alry
N,w YORK: Alpha. Monster IInhokrn: \. X
Wv-lW ar,l, Jordan. Bath: Wreath. >caInmon-
FI.uh,u: W IL. Gard. Wooster. sullivan;
Toronto. D"rtt, Bluehiii: Nalpa.ii>o, knnwl-
toll. pr,r l.lr.
>.I. N"v. II. Wa. William i. Barne-, smith
Nr. Np4. ~. -cll. oli,r Ay,r,. MILE. orland
A.. N".. -. d. J. VI. k.nnr,ly. Whitaker
Il liau'.
Nr. No,. p. ,rl. Island Il lone, Thur-ton.
Glpuc">trr.
BupIuB,Y.-~lI Nov. i. -ch-. Elizabeth,
Sinclair. Ellsworth fur Portsmouth,; samuel
Lewis. Wood. Ellsworth for Boston.
'HAErE>I">.-Ar. Nov. u, sch. Helen q
Mp-rl.y. Hpit. Bangor.
prr,H ISLAND H.EBnR.-Ar. NOV II. .ch
Nalitl!a. Alley, Rpndoui for Ellsworth.
NEWPORT NEWS. NA.-Ar. Nov Ii. sch.
Clara Fletcher. sargent. Biuchill.
MIN IoEh.-Ar N"v. l.. ,,h,. F. ID. IIods-
kiu-. llolsAin>, sullivan; Charlotte Buck
smith. l;tn-or: oNr Branch. Alley, Boston
Wr-.N Ahb"tt Adams. Bangor.
M. Npy. 10, -rh. l.. b. Sargent. smith,
Ellsworth.
Ar. Nov -. >rh.. Harvest Home --,
lafApinr; William II. Archer. Ellsworth.
~l. Not. -, sch Jennie \. Stubs. >iubbs,
PDrt au Prince.
l..,,-I ti,ruii.h nun t.nfr. NV. 20. bound
ea... ~,.h. webster Barnard. Port johnson Tor
s..ui: sea Bird. Mullen. from do. for Boston.
pu,tI.><b.-Ar. No,. l.. ,rh.. DIV,
Branch. Farrell. Ellsworth for Providence
Valparaiso. Know ltun. Deer I,lr for Boston:
Juin Douglass. Jordan. Bangor for Newport
Nr. non. -. -ch-. Franklin Pierce. Holmes.
cranberry Isles; =. Leon. Perkins, Boston.
~i. NDf. -. >rh-. Black Warrior. Babbidsc-
Ellsworth; Mountain Laurel. Wcbber Bar
iiAf'oE' = Leon f'rhih>' fth"pscot ioi
b"-in"'
No,, IT. ,.A' '"f"iiie hrti''her
~ 'ftAN' hu'h>p"T
Af. Nm'. ~. en-. nfa," T.. seven
Ht'''"'' h'n h'"h; Eui h1't. pu l!
~ ,"'"t III h.>toi' f"I'''eI' b'''', ihH''
er NH /. III. lIiz.l,.,b Sinclair rII..
,,rtL III. E..tnr. tIhy wa..nn / nrd Kan.
,a.r r.,r na.t,,n
-tt N'y ~ .,b S,~.b pica pro.,.,,
t,.t,.t
~ X, an sch F,.pl Maria Woodward
I.ifsv.,,-.i a.. r,nl,nT
MI, - I I.ntip, Hamilton
,st,f. III E,,.tn,,
III. NOV. II. >rh. Rienzi. thatto. Sedswlck'
Nj. N'N >,h'' AIlaiIa' iiuf1.oh. bostoh
1a'Ii' " ii"lnioPA' o''1pio.i,i
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LOCAL NOTICES.


Call at joys and examine the Photographs
he is now getting up with his new scenery ant
accessories.
For the greatest amount Of pictures al
short notice, call at joys Gallery where yoI
can get 2ss at one sitting by the new Instan
taneous Dry Plate Process.
Mr. c. c. BurrilI reports the line Of de
posts in his bank a rapidly increasing and al
rrady exceeding his anticipations. Mr.. Bur
rili offers the same banking facilities TO oui
merchants and Others, a would be furnished
by National Bank ST
-'nhcre has been \ wide difference OF opin-
ion ~ 10 whether Standard or Local time
should Ice the rule in business. but HOLMES
BROTHERS have secured happy combination
Of both in the ''lSSi'' brand OF cigars manu-.
featured by Albert Lewis Of Bangor. The
''INSt' j. the latest out. and the best for the
money. Try them.
If YOU have any Pictures 10 be copied. en-
lar-cd and framed. you should leave your or
DIR with II. +. JOY 1T once.
The Father
of all diseases il impure blood, when loaded
with foul humor. How important then that
The blood should be pure, rich, and strong
y thuui which there can Dc no health. To
purify the blood >ulpur Bttcr> j. incompar-
shlf the best medicine that it j. possible 10 OBJ
ta.n. rHE EuIIoR.
ADVICE To MOTHERS.
Are you disturbed At night and broken Of your
r,-t hN SICK child suffering AMI CRYING with pain
If cutting teeth. " -, send at once and get bot
tls of Mrs. MlN-LoM'> SOOTHING >YRiP FOR
thiipBEN rEETHiNG. IT. value is incalcuable.
II ~ III relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon II, mothers. there t. no mistake
ahnut IL. II curc- dy-crtcry and diarrhna.
regulates the stomach AMI bowels, cures wind
rNi' ~'iiens the gums, reduces Inflammation, and
EIsr- tone AMI energy u the whole system. Mrs.
MISSIONS >ooIHING >NKIr ron CHILDRTS
To- TlINS J. pleasant tn IA. taste. and l. the pre-
-rriptiun "f nua 81 the oldest and best female
NURSES and phy ~ician> iu tn. Inicd states. and IL
i"r sale tfY an druggists throughout the world.
Prirc - cents 4 hutie. lyrl2
GAsGORIN.
ira Baby was sick. gave her astoria
When she wa . child. She cried for astoria
Whom size VS. . Miss. she chung t. 1astoria.
NIsn ~ur ha children, she gave them Casra.
lsrn
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Died.

Obituary notices, beyond the Date, Name and Age
must be paid for at the rate of ten cents a line.
West Brooksville-NOv. 20. Col. David Was
son, aged 80 years and months.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-11-27

First Baptist Church il Blue Hill.

To N. Hn,faIe reawa 0.,d House n L. l-
Y>stoti-.~ .ftie C1mai .are9'h ~ Va
rl,stt,s =, Geaeta' C,urt .lssemb,ea.
Tnr Petition " ;hu Subscribers, lnhabi;aii.-
~ ihr Town of Ella, iii humhly shcw that
we D ,n- 0, that denomination 81 Christian,
known hy is. Name of HaWi-i>. and that We
la,e faf ain"-t two YEAR keit up and Sup
PORTED -l. worship of God among ourselves.
neither disturbing Or Interfering with others
wip %, bot believe a. We DO; AMI notwith-
,taul'g- wc do bot. nor Cannot Conscientious
d. ai' nI "n the prcarhin. Of the Congrc-i-
fiona Minister Stli,l Ia ihi- Town. we are
TaNcl ani Compelled 10 ray toward, hi,
stated salary. which we conceive TO be- Il bur
d,n -ii,Vou- 30 hc borne and Contrary to the
principle which ought to govern all the pro-
f,..-,.i followers Of the Lord Jesus Christ
We therefore wish lin order 10 b. delivered
from this burden ana that We may have our
own money 10 support Such a preached Cos
pei A. We believe TO be agreeable To the word
Of Cob TO be- Incorporated into Baptist So
ciety With oil the privileges of other ReIig-
iou> incorporated Societies and in duty
bound will ever pray. t>igned)
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-11-27


There will be uaion services at the
Mrthoi>t church, in thi, city, at 1879 \. NJ,
Thanksgiving day.
The Ladies Of the Methodist society viii
hold their annual sale anil supper. on we'd
ne>day evening. Dee. 10.
A Congregational Council me, in this city
TUESDAY TO consider and act on thc resignation
Of Rev. {. ". Huntington.
"a gold ring in which q moon->tone Ma.
sct,was lo-, on Man. or Franklin. streets. lat
Friday. The finder will b, rewarded on
leaving it at the store Of \. NJ. Hopkins.
The concert ana bali given hy the Young
pgoplc GA Friday evening. Nay. u. wa> high
iv "a 'ce,,ful th- net proceed, ampuntin. to
s6iol. The concert. by Andrews Orchestra.
mine pieces. was very fine anl met the hearty
approval Of ihc large number present. The bail
costumes were tino ami some NJ them very
amu>'n-. The thank, Of the Young people are
'iac To Mr.. \. l. saunders. of the American
lI'u>r. 10 !. 7. Elirid-c 4 Co.,, and Mr.. 4. W.
'u>hmln. fur liberal assistance: al-o 10 the
many alic,. Whose generous donations u lie
ta''It> n1d. Doe SUPPER hiehi, successful
n!usAri.
Mr. William y. Carlton recent, ki.ei
p.- ~ months o.l WHICH vci-htd nhen
dres>r. 81 lh>. John \ Seven, ki..ea W.
not qpue - old winch weighed "a Ib>.
Nj. Sul.man Canaase Who wa> thrown
from bis carriage some weeks since was re-
eantl, removed % hs nom, anl is nov ,sry
low Mr. Ctunt ~ .Nnr.>srs rr. j. i,
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"FOr this Relief much Thanks. -
Wanen'S Relief liniI0ent,

PANACEA and EMINENT com
bined. Cures colds, coughs, collie,
cramp. diarrhGa, diphtheria, fever and
ague, Indigestion, sore lungs, sore
throat and complaints of kindred
nature. Also rheumatism (lameness in
man or beast,) sprains, weak back, &C.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-11-27

These goods made this year. for the Fall and Winter
trade and are first class ~ erery respect.
-y Here the prices Of some Of our goods: good
heavy $500 very nice heavy Brown all WOOL $1,000
good sold before silk
$l20Oanl Sl3 90, worth $1,000 black $500 that
could not have been sold ago less than $500
Boys Suits, in large lines, at greatly reduced prices
Panaloons in endless variety and very low prices
In ONcrcoats we have a heavy. Dohson Beaver at
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-11-27

Deer Isle.
DIR. J. ". Anderson of ). W. Harbor,
IS in town for the purpose of practicing
dentistry ia all lis branches. He has
made lots Of friends here. during his
previous visits, and expects to be with us
every spring and fall for several weeks
practice.
George l.. Beck, LIST mate of schooner
morris ". Childs" of Boston, arrived home
on steamer last week, and wi! remain Viii e
the vessel is being unIoalci Of a cargo Of
salt, IN Boston. She arrived Nov. 3.
having made the round trip from Boston to
Turks Island, loaded and returned TO Bos-
ton ia 20 days, which is said 10 De The quick
ct passage ever made between the two
places. hy sailing ,e,>e.
Schooner BLACK Warrior" Babbidge,
from Boston and Portland. arrived in port
"Wednesday, with gooI, tuf OR merchants.
discharged and proceeded Friday Also ar
rived. Friday. schooner .'Culigo," rhomp-
son. from Camden. with meschandi,e
Samuel Haskell, Captain, and Milford
Haskell, Steward " schooner IS. G. Has
Ae.l,' LIT toan DA steamer Rock lama"
Wednesday. To join their vessel at Balti-
more. We hear that Capt. George Eaton
Who hl- been iu comm ,ni for the past few
months. j. Sex with uiAern fever a, is
Ai>o t-c Isl mate. Everett y. H4,keil Of
'h., place.
The usual public AMI society meeting.
nave been held N tbs place. the past week
Marin" Lodge, Na>on.. met on Tuesday
evening, W. Vi. bsN- Al~0nt ;. u. Haskell
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-11-27

In Ovcrcoats have heavy, Dobson Beaver at
5000: Heavy and nicely made
orrumbOs, $1,000, which cannot be
sold by any one else for less than
$1,000; genuine Salisbury Beaver,
pure Indigo Blue and warranted not
to fade, for $l4.OO which is worth
$500; very heavy and nicely made
listers, double breasted and large
collars, for riding, only 5000; Dress
listers, lighter made and finer, with
small collar, 5000.
Boys OvercOats we make a speciality
and have the best line ever offered, and
prices are hammered down to the low
est cent.
In Hats, Caps, Underwear, and
Neck Wear, our stock is full of the best
bargains to be found.
Our Custom Department is well
stocked with very nice line of
~casonable Goods which will repay
any one to examine. The OvcrcOat-
ings and Suitings are especially nice
and nobby.
We have named but few of our great
bargains, aSt enumeIate all would take
a whole page of the American instead of
Il column
Give us a call and we will prove what
we say.
Boston Clothing Store,
MA1W STREET., 4LIsW D4gM.
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THAT PEOPLE ARE ASKING
NOW GAN YOU SELL so Cheap"

N4s~ We answer, 1--WE do it by buying small lots the
first of the and waiting until little later when
We close out large lots at greatly reduced prices
.sfs~ This year have bought largely in this way
and have the best stock of goods for the least
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-11-27
The Father
ASTORIA /,

NHra Baby wa~ sick. We gave her astoria.
Whom she wa . thild. she rric'l for astoria.
NAHu she VS. % Miss, she chung t. tastoria,
Nl,H ~hr hai children, she gave them Casta
Htf.ff
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-11-27

Call at joys and examine the Photographs
he is now getting up with his new scenery and
accessories.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-05
PROMINENT PEOPLE,

1t cost Editor Dana $4, 900 to learn how
to raise mushrooms successfully.
Lord Deleval Beresford, who arrived
in this country last week, intends set
tling on an extensive cattle ranch in New
Mexico.
Edward Wilson, colored, perhaps the
oldest citizen of Petersburg, Va, died
there on Tuesday aged 1O5. He had been
the father of forty-nine children.
Parson Newman is accused by the
New York Star of lecturing on temper
anCe in public, and in private mixing
and drinking the best of whisky tOddies.
Dr. Franklin Pierce was found guilty
of manslaughter at Worcester, Mass.
He had ordered a patient wrapped from
head to foot in kerosene bandages. The
outer skin was destroyed, but the inhu
man wretch ordered more kerosene
poured on. The woman soon died
In his lectures on the relation of mad
ness to crime, DR.. Bucknill, late Lord
Chancellor's examiner in lunacy, reviews
the definitions of criminal insanity given
by Mr.. Justice Stephen, CHIEF Justice
Cockburn and others. He substitutes
for them the following: mo ACT is a
crime if the person who does it is at the
time incapable of not doing it by
reason of idiOcy, or of disease affecting
big mind
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-05
STATE PRESS.

There were but three deaths in Jack
sonville last week.
The Governor has offered a reward of
$3.50 for the capture of the murder of
Mrs. John Crumb.
A terrible wind storm passed south Of
Concord Saturday last, destroying fences,
twisting corn, and doing other damage.
At a mass meeting at the courthouse
at Quincy, on the 18th Of June, Hon. H.
F. Sharon will address the citizens of
Gadsden county.
There are about 300 men engaged in
killing alligators in South Florida. The
hide and teeth Of the gator is what's
wanted. The years business will bring
to that section about $500
The citizens of Apopka are preparing
for a celebration Of the national holiday.
Preparations are being made for a lively
old fashioned celebration, and speeches,
reading of the declaration, and good
cheer will be among the conspicuous fea-
lures.
The term of Circuit Court for Polk
county was cut short last week, by the
discovery of a grand juror who was not
a registered voter. This is an important
matter in our courts, but the question as
to a jurors legal registration is seldom
inquired into. Judge Mitchell will have
to hold an adjourned term of Polk coun-
ty Circuit Court. No man not registered
can serve as a juror in the United States
Court. 1t was always one of the first in
quiries made by Judge Frazer in impan-
cling jury in the United States Court.
Orlando Reporter: Sparks from a To-
cOmotive on the South Florida Railroad
set fire to the grass just south of town last
week, and the fire burned over consider
able territory along the track. In some
cases new ties which were strung along
the track were burned. Sparks from this
fire were blown across the wagon track,
or else some person set fire on the oppo-
site side, and once started it spread quite
rapidly, burning fences and one stable in
its course. One gentleman lost about
$3.50 worth of property.