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The Somerset reporter., 1888-03-07

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The follow
ing are the real estate transfers, recorded
in our county the past week
St Albans-Bingham S. Edgcrly t.
Charles II. Merrill, 500.
Fairheld-Origen A. McFadden to Eliza
Kennerston, 500. Walter \. Goodwin
to Albert G.. Bowman, 500 Amos f
Gerald to Waterville x Fairfield Il. r.
Co, 500.
Cauaan-Lyman NJ. Barnes to Augusta
C. Hubbard, $425,
Solon-Lillian j. Washburn 10 Josiah
l.. Davis, $500.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Smith to George
W Smith, $4,000.
Bingham--John IIuges to Isaac IIugcs,
$1,000
Palmyra-Gcorge L. Homestead to
Carrie Il. Homestead, 81, Sophia j.
Wyman to Charles a. Leavitt, sl75.
Moscow-David S. Young to George
Collins, $50 Benjamin f. Smith to
George Collins, $3.50.
Cambridge-Alyin ID. Randall to Sam
uel +. Watson, $3.50 Lester q. Chad
bourne to Harvey II. Eastman, S575.
VIII J. Widcs to Julia A. Peasc, $3.50.
Julia A. Pease to Hannah j. Wilder, Sl75.
Smithfeld- Mahala Clark to Lafayette
Clark, 81 300
lIartland-IIiram Burrill to Hannah A.
Wheeler, Sl50.
Harmony Benjamin Moody to Thomas
j. Heal $i75.
Pittsheld-Emma Runncls ct al to Seba
C. Sturtevant, Sl700.
Arson Mary Graham ct al to Augustine
Simmons, $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

THE WOMEN OF INDIA.-The women in
towns and villages above the coolie class
rarely show their faces and the better classes
never. Some travellers speak of their peep.
ing at one from their wells or from behind
their stticed windows. From what I have
seen and can learn from people who have
long lived here such ooquetries are only in.
dulged in By Nautch girls dancing girls Of
low order, or by a still worse class. The
education of woman is such that she hon.
estly thinks herself degraded should SLEEPER
NIT her face to be seen by man; rarely is it
done, even to fsther-in-law or brother-in.
law, especially if the brother-in law be older.
than her husband wellto-do Hindoo,
with six brothers, ali younger than himself,
told me he had seldom seen the face of
a single one of his ssters-inl law, and when
he had done so it was under peculiar circum-
stances religiously permissible. This thing
is not simply social custom, but it is mixed
up with their religious requirements Re
lieion has very powerful hold even on the
men, who are generally more or less educat
ed for now common schools are throughout
the country. But the women are wholly nn
educated except in religious rites and duties.
With them their religion is all despotic aud
powerful, leading them in the past 10 the
buring pyres of their dead husbands.-Carter
Hdr7isOn'S Letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
Pleasant Entertainment.
Correspondence Alexandria GAZETTE

WASHINGTON, Rappahannock Co. Va,
April 14th, 1SSS.-The ladies from this place
and vicinity gave delightful and most sue.
cessful entertainment on the 10Th instant
County Court day, fos the benefit of the
Episcopal church. The hotel doors were
closed, and all hungry beings forced to in.
vest twenty-five cents for an elegant dinner,
such as the Rappahannock ladies know SO
we'll how to prepare. And il was @ sin to
see the compGctly built mountaineers go for
the spouge cake and banana cream. Sey-
erel of them called for their old standby,
apple jack" but they were very politely
informed by the ladies that Just at that time
it was out cf season, which caused them to
Sigh SIGH" and strike for Parnells The
ladies realized about eighty dollars from the
dinner. Refreshments were served at night
and there was on sale some beautiful fancy
work lovely hand painted sofa cushion
was voted TO Miss Mary O. Fletcher as the
hanGsomest young lacy. A handsome EN-.
broidered cushion TO Mrs. e. NJ. Green,
as the most popular lady, and another to
Mr.. E. ii. Green as the handsomest gentle.
man. [ was not candidate, as no oDe but
county gentlemen could enter the race. l
very cheerfuly supported Ned, as Horace
MofIett was barred from the fact that he is
not for Chas. T. O'Ferra!l for Congress An
album quilt WAS on exhibition, and was ex-
travugantly admired. II was ingenousy got
ten up to make money and the ladies that
had charge of the enterprise deserve great
credit for their successful scheme. Over
FIVE hundred rames appeared on the quilt,
and there was pot single "mugwumr"
among The number One hundred dollars
was reGiized from tue quilt. Ii was sug-
gested by many that The quilt would make
delightful covering for the editor Of the
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE as bis slumbers
would rot be disturbed by raugwumps) and
that the same be presented TO him.
Those in charge of the entertainment
were Mrs. j. T. and H. s. Fletcher, Mrs. E.
Nj. and NJ F. Green, Mrs. II. G. Mof1ett, jr.,
Mrs. Fannie a. Menfee, Miss Nits Menifee,
Miss Rothrock Daniel Miss Sale Strother
and Miss Sallie Cary, and they well deserve
the praise of the community for their sue
closed with some lovely music, furnished by
the Washington Cornet Band, under the
leadership of Prof Zimmerman, of Salem,
Roanoke county, Va. There was but one
crank only that didn't get his dinner, and
he was civil service" sinner. Allow me
to add that the most lovely and attractive
articles on exhibition were the ladies. Rap
pahannock county downs the world for
pretty girls, especially the Flint Hill neigh
borhood. would cheerfully ride fifty miles
the hottest day in August, on q trotting
mustang pony. to attend german or church
festival in Washington, where they al con-
gregate.
All hands Dance and mostly all pray,
So you can spend pleasant time either way. s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
AUCTION SALES.
.HE UNDERSIGNED.

NE UNDERSIGNED as administrator Of
4 Thos. NJ. Mccormick. deceased trustee in a
oeed OF trust from VIM. Eaches, dated 20tl day
OF october, 1854 and recorded in liber Z. No. 3,
page 3!o, will sell at public auction, in front of
the fairax street entrance to the Market build.
ing, at ten o'clock on SATURDAY, the 9th day OF
June, lSoS, the TENEMENT and LOT OF
GROUND, in the city Of Alexandria, Va, on the
west side of Alfred street, between Duke and
Prince streets, beginning on the west side of Al
fred street at the distance OF as feet south OF the
middle of the square between Prince and Dukc
streets, and running west parallel to Duke street
LOU feet to court 46 feet 10 inches wide then
south parallel to Alfred street % feet inches to
an wideshcn east parallel to Duke street
TO Alfred street; then with Alfred street to the
beglnning, witn the use of said court and alley
Terms OF Sale: For clsh as to so much of the
proceeds as may be necessary to defray the ex-
pcnseS OF executing this trust and TO discharge
the amount OF money due, TO wit: 81. .179 90, be-
ing The principal and interest to date of sale
apo IS VA. E. FEa DALI. Administrator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
V1RUSTEE's SALE.

By virtue OF deed of trust, bearing date Oil
tho 10th day OF January, 1885, of record in deed
book No 15 folio 200, of the land records of
Alexandria, Virginia the undersigned, trustees of
"The Old Dominion Cooperative Building Asso.
cation of Alexandria, Va" by order of the Board
of Directors of the said association will, at twelve
o'clock IN. on SATURDAY, the 2Sth day of April,
1888 in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building, in the city of Alexandria, ex-
pose for sale at public auction, for cash, the fol-
lowing described property, situate in the said city
to wit:
All that TENEMENT and LOT OF GROUND
on the west side of St Asaph street. between Duke
and Wolfe streets, and bounded and described as
follows Beginning on the west side Of st. Asaph
street 50 feet inches south of Duke street, and
running thence south with ST. Asaph street 81
feet 73. inches then west parallel to Duke street
1876 feet 10 inches to ten-feet alley; then north
with the said alley so feet 11a inches to brick
stable then west with the south end of said stable
10 feet then borth with the west side of said
stable 25 feet inches then east with the north
end of said stable 20 feet then south with the
cast side of said stable ID feet inches, and then
east with direct line to the beginning
THOS. LEADBEATER,
RICH'D. H. LYLES Trustees.
JONAS FISHER,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

Mr.. CoNKL1NG's FEE There is story
of two Rochester men who lately were in
New York on legal business. II occurred
to them to consult Mr.. Conking, and they
did so at some length ard very much to
their satisfaction as they rosa to go the
spokesman said MIR. ConkliDg, we thank
YOU for your advice, which is very valuable
to US. When we get home we will send
YOU a check for $780," "Oh, no, gentle
men, said the ex Senator, don't do that.
| am only too happy 20 BE- Of service to you,
and make no charge. You are quite wei.
come. but when do charge, my fee is
So. OO."-Rochester Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
ALEXANDRIA VA THURSDAY EVENING APRIL l9 1883
Syrun of FIGS

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the Syst. N when
Bilious or Costiye; to dispe Headaches,
Colds, aud Fevers; 10 Curs Habitual Con.
stipstion, Indigestion, Piles, tc. Manufac
tured only By the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, San Francisco, Csi. Z. S. Leadbester
& Bro, agents Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
anvlCr p, NOTIFIES.

MEs. WISsLoH'5 .sooTEIHa 3TaU!. toi chL.
dren tGothing, is sho prescription Of one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and hes boon rscd fer forty years with
never-faiiing succcas by millions of mothers for
their children. Guring the prccess OF teething
its yalus IS ipoaicuiab'u Il reiievos the child
frenj pain, clre5 6ysentory ard disrrhca, gripping
ia ahe bowels, sni wind collie Ly giving hsaltl
h. Il" cG:il9 : ~-sts thr eo'hc. Tg;os % cents
ho,t'e ul95-1y1N W&s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

A wedding took place at Converse, Mo-,
recently under peculiar circumstances. The
mother of the bride died while arrange.
ments for the ceremony were being made
and her dying request was that the marriage
should take place before her funeral. Her
wishes were carried out and the couple were
married while standing beside the coffin Of
the deceased,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
PROPOSALS.
DROPOSALS FOR ASPHALT WALKS AND
j. COBBLE-STONE ROADWAYS At FORT
MYER, VIRGINIA.
'oT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
~ L.-.-:l l.l Z.

MN ER, virginia.
DEPOT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, d C., april I'd, 1888.
Sealed proposals. in trlplicste, subject to the
usual conditions, will be received at this office
until ~ o'clock noon Oh WEDNESDAY, May
I'd, 1883, at which time and place they will be
opened in the presence OF attending bidders, for
constructing 2,30S2s SQUARE YARDS, moro or
less, OF ASPHALT WALKS around the public
buildings at Fort Mycr, Va. Also, at the same
time and place, proposals for constructing q, ,144
SQUARE YARDS, more or less, OF COBBLE-
STONE ROADWAYS around the stables and shops
at the same post. Bidders to state the price per
square yard for both classes of work.
Forms for proposals and specifications for each
class of work can be obtained at this office.
The United States reserves the right to reject
any and all proposals to accept proposals for the
entire work, or to mako award for each class of
work separately. G. B. DANDY,
Deputy Quar-. Master General u S. A.,
ap11 ct Depot Quartermaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
AUCTION SALES.
NALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE in

THE NTILLY FARM
By virtuo OF 4 decree rendered at the November
term, 1887, OF the Circuit Court of Fairfax coun-
ty, in tho suit of Powers admr. vs. Stuart and
others, the undersigned, commissioners therein
named, about II o'clock on
MONDAY, MAY 21St, 1883
Court day J. viii offer for sale at public auction,
in front of the Court House of said county, the
wcll-known and valuable farm called
"CHANTlLLY," CONTAINING $50 ACRES,
more or less located near the village of that name
in said county, on The Little River turnpike, six
miles from HerndUn station W., O. & w. r. r..
and twenty-onc miles from Alexandria city. This
land is fertile and productive being a tDe red
soil, and most Of it is cleared and ready for graz
ing or cultivation; 1t is well watered and has
sufficient quantity OF timber for ordinary uses.
There arc SEVERAL SMALL HOUSES on the
farm and good fencing Near by are stores,
blacksmith and whcewrighJ shops, a postoffice,
school house and churches If there is no salts
factory bid for the entire tract, it will be offered
in lots of convenient size, and plat showing the
proposed division can be seen in the Clerks office
of said Court II no sale is made on the said date
the undersigned will consider private offers.
Terms Of Sale: Onc-third cash, and the residue
in two equal annual payments, evidenced by the
interest.bearng notes tho purchaser. with per.
sonal security and additional security, the
title will be retained until payment iii full.
JOSEPH PACKARD, Jr.,
JOHN NJ JOHNSON Commrs.
MORGAN II. BEACH OF Sale.
X. w. MOORE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

hereby certify that the bond required of the
commissioners of sale by the decree rendered in
the suit of Powers admr. VS.. Stuart and others at
the November term, 1887, of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, has been executed. Given under
my hand this 9th day of April, 1888.
w. L. GRAHAM
ap13 IS Clerk Circuit Court Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
ap12t Is
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

By virtue of decree of tho Circuit Court OF
Fauquier county, entered in the chancery causes
of "Bastable vs. Forbes" and "Forbes's executor
vs. Bastables executors" on tho 18th day of Sep.
tember, 1887, the undersigned, as commissioners
Of sale in said causes, will offer for sale at public
auction, at the front door Of the Court House, at
Warrenton Va on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

IN STORE, ONE CAB LOAD $4,000 lbs.)
/ Pure Pennsylvania Buckwheat. For sale at
lowest market rates. ,
ian7 CHAS. klNt % sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

lying within 4 mile of Warrenton Junction and
Catlett's, stations on the Virginia Midland Rail
road. This tract is of very superior quality for
grass and grain, is highly improved. well watered
and tipbered, has on it an EXCELLENT MAN
SION and all necessary outbuildings, grist MILL
which, together with all water and race rights,
will be sold with said tract.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
AIesauIdtria Oazetts.
PUBLISHED DAILY hND TRL WgRELY BP
EDGAR WIDEN,
TRE EWEEYIY.

Contract advertisers iR not be aooed to exceed their
space unless the excess is pa;d o' at transient raesr
and s!nder circumstances siA thes be alloOed to
aduertise other hon te;r legitimate business in The
space contracted for.
al transient Advertisements mus Be paid for IN ad-
pGnce
Persons tearing city ccn lar- The Gazette mailed
10 them, postpaid, for Gtty celts morta asd The
address changed cs often az desired
Marriage and dee'a notices m,st 5e paid for tn ad
rance
RESOLUTIONS il. ;eho:en, 5tiah, triies e respect,
resolutions adopted By socistisS trsos iless Of
pt.6fic co'eer;: t7'l o'ly be p;tr ~ ti@ es
advertisements.
The Ga=es Office ia connected ,,ii he Tsephons E1-
change. advertisements orders for the paper, ners
or any information or business he sent BY Tel
phone
All communications sh0,ld be aa.iresse, 10 Gasette"
Alexandria, Ec.
Entered at the Postolfce ct Alezoa9rin virgna,
second-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
FOR SALE.

A PHAETON BUGGY.
In frst-rate order will be sold bargain En-
quire at the GAZETTE Office app tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
/ DMINIsTRATOR'S NOTICE..

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE..
All persons having valid claims against the es-
tate of the late JOHN B. SMOOT will present the
same, properly authenticated. for payment, and
all persons indebted to the said estate, will pay
the same to the undersigned.
HENRY SMOOT,
feb17 If Administrator of John B. Smoot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
MONDAY, the 28th day of May, 1888.
A TRACT OF 1854 ACRES,

the following real estate the property Of the late
Gilbert NJ. Bastable, viz:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
Confectionery.

HENRY BRENGLE. 53I KING ST,
Is now ready for the fall and winter with
EVERYTHING IN SEASON.
He intends to keep OYSTERS for his patrons
and supply families with the pick of Chesapeake
bsy.
Creams of all favors, Black, Fruit Pound, Jelly
and Fancy, Ornamental and Plain Cakes, are sold
cheaper than they can be manufactured at home
Also Cream Pufs, Tarts and Pastry, Candies and
Tafy of all kinds PIES a SPECIALITY. Fruits,
Nuts, Confectioneries, Caromels and Sugared
Fruits. He caters for families, fairs, balls and
entertainments and furnishes social parties.
noY12 tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
LEGAL.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb. 7, 1888.
Tl1O THE BONDHOLDERS OF THE WASH
PANY.
Take notice that, acting under decree of the
Circuit Court of the city of Richmond, entorod
February 9th, 1858, l will be prepared on and
after Thursday, February 9th at my office, No.
3O6 Prince street, to pay to those entitled the
fourth dividend upon their bonds. Persons claim.
ing dividends must produce bonds or the special
commissioners receipt therefor.
CHARLES E. STUART,
feb13 If Special Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

NEW CALIFORNIA DOUBLE CROWN RAIs-
IN ms fancy clusters); also Yalentia Off6tak
Cooking do. just received st
oct12 McBURNEYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

FGG NOODLES,
T. YERMICELLI, LENTILS,
SPLIT PEAS AND BARLEY.
mh5 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
A TRACT OF 200 ACRES

adjoining the above, of the same quality of land,
q lot 1312 acres adjoining said aforementioned
lands, and q moiety of tract of 62lh acres also
adjoining said land. These tracts will be sold as
g whole or in parcels as MY be deemed desirable,
except the 200 acre tract, which will be offered
by itself. The aforementioned lands are easily
divisiblc into several farms, and are rated among
the most fertile and desirable tracts of land in
Fsuquier county.
ey in cash, and the remainder in three equal in
stalments payably in one. two and three years
from date of sale, to be secured by the bonds of
the purchaser with good personal security, bear
ing interest from date. payable annually, title to
power to resell for default Of payment of said
bonds at the risk and coat Of the purchaser.
The undersigned have also authority under
said decree to sell said tracts Of land privately.
JNO. MURRAY FORBES,
r TAYLOR SCOTT commissioners.
A D. PAYNE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

HNAMELED KETTLES of all sizes, Apple and
T. Peach Parers, Enterprise and other Meas Cut
ters for sale cheap at 32s King corner OF Royal ST.
senS IT. CREIGHTON & SON.
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vXXX CONFECTIONER'S POWDERED sU-
a CAB. The best for fine Confections: Sold
hv Tmh11l GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
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TINE WHITE FLANNELs, very cheap. at
n anil AMOS e, SLAYMAKERE.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-07-20

snaitten with the Base ball Fever.
Camden Camp Meeting.

sRaitten with the Base hall Fever.
Camden cnmp Meeting.
by Letter to the Evening Journal.
DOVER, Del, July 20.-Base ball has
been the topic here all week and last
night and this morning it is at fever
heat. II the Dover boys win this after
noon there'n be 8 jubilee and if they
are defeated it looks as If there would
be several funerals.
On Saturday night = young man,
pretty full Of something stronger than
ice water, while nersmbulating Loock.
erman St., met very respectable old
lady who resides in North st. lie
gazed at her as she endeavored to pass
him, when he threw his arms around
her and kissed her. Chief Milbourn,
who was passing 1t the time,
gathered the festive chap In and at 4
hearing before Aldermen Jester he
was fined. It nows turns out that the
Did lady is the young fellows aunt and
the salute was one Of pure relation
ship. Nevertheless he paid $3.50 for
kissing her.
Chief Justice Comegys seems to be
regaining health and strength. He
spent last night in town and his com
plexion and general appearance indi,
cate that the air Of Rehoboth agrees
with him.
Rev. J. f. Kidney preached yester.
day afternoon at Camden camp. Sun
day will be the political field day OF
the grounds, and the different Demo
cratic factions viii get their work in
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-07-20

showing is also made Of the very newest
sleeves The coat sleeve is still in vogue
for the tailor made suit, the elbow sleeve
for handsome tea gowns and afternoon
house dresses. Tho loose sleeve with the
wristband, called the bishop sleeve. is
very suitable for the lawns, ponrees.
India silks, challies and sateens, and they
are particularly comfortable for summer
wear The flowing or bell shaped sleeve
is much worn now for silks and rich goods
generally, and lace undersleeves or brace
lets can be worn with them, as the wearer
prefers The sleeve with the loose top
and velvet forearm is for little girls most
particularly, though often worn by Young
ladies', and the other sleeve with the
pulled cap is for children and grown peo-
plo alike.
Here is a cut Of the wedding dress of
Mrs Hammersly, who was married by the
mayor Of New York to tho Duke Of Marl
borough The dress was remarkable for
nothing but its quiet elegance It was
made of gray cashmere and maroon vel
vet, and with it she wore n bonnet of gray
satin straw, with gray tufts and scarlet
and maroon velvet bows. Suede gloves
and plain surah parasol completed the
wedding costume.
hPtAhNlAiB VI phIhsDlS TeclllS Inc TACT
that there are new paraso1s made of ban
danna hankerchiefs, and they begin to be
seen on the street. / verify believe that
If some one would start the movement to
make snuff boxes In the handles the wo-
men would call them "cute little things"
and carry them.
The very stylish and beautiful evening
dress. represented rs copied from one made
for young Mrs Vanderbilt, who will wear
it at Newport. 1t is Of cream colored
satin and brocaded satin in moonlight
blue with silver wheat ears upon it. The
front breadth is hand run Spanish lace,
the pattern being entirely outlined in sill
yer thread There are light brown plush
panels braided with silver thread, and a
dropping spray Of light brown velvet
pansies. The lower front breadth has
pearl beads sewn closely along. The cor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-07-20

Ground has been broken for new
houses on the property of the Child
ren's Home at 9th and Monroe st.
The order of Railway Conductors
have already sold tickets to five car
loads Of persons in this city for their
excursion to Rehoboth on July 80.
The Friends Of Longwood Meeti ng.
Hamorton, Chester county, Pa, will
hold their annual picnic TO morrow at
Pierce's Park, near the meeting house.
The work of remodeling Calvary
Church will begin next Monday. It
will be completed in September. In
the interval the congregation will
hold no service.
The remains of Charles X. Gano
were inferred in the Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery yesterday after
noon. The funeral took place from
his late home 1917 Market st. Rev.
II. Ashton Henry, rector of Trinity
p. E. Church, conducted the services.