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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

The New Jersey National Guard has
offered handsome prizes to be contested
for at the great rifle match to begin at
Sea Girt next Monday, in which a team
from this city will participate. The
prizes consist of q large, handsome silver
punch bowl, with lsdle, and fifteen beau
tiful gold badges. The bowl is presented
by Governor Green, and is to be known
as the Governors Trophy" It is ster-
ling silver; in repousse, aud is of beauti-
full design. On one side 10 the coat. Of
arms OF New Jersey and on the other
suitable inscription is to be placed. The
total value of the bowl and badges ia
81 900. The medals are to become tho
individual property OF the winning team,
but the bowl must be won three times
before full possession is given.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

The races at DR.. j O. hcCoy's stock farm,
near KlEkTood, on Friday afternoon, at
tracteu nearly 1,01D people, and many Il re
turnoats We 8 present, including Colonel
William Nj. Singerley's oublA team OF stall
lions. DR.. McCoy's mare Fatinitzl won the
pacing raae, and in the RUNNING race be-
tween horses entered BY ". N. Wilson, CT
Middletown, and Mr.. Clsaver, OF Chesa-
peake City, the lattei's horss won by Ave
yards. The race between horses owned ny
W. T. Biggs, of Mlddl3.own, and II. Brady,
OF Chesapeake City, did not CONS off,
Brady paid the forfeit of $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

william Wallace OF Bride,Dnrg, Pa, Is a
contractor for removing the heavy guns
from Fort Delaware, which are to b trans
farred to thu Leagus Isana navy yard.
His son William, who Is assisting him, FRI
day jumped down from the first Case
ment to escape from gun that was slip
plug towards him and fractured both his
ankles. DR.. Beileville attended him aud
he was then sent to Philadelphia aud
placed In the Pennsylvania Hospital. I'm.
mediately after this accident the senior
Wallace was caught in some rlSg;n; while
lowering gun and thrown TO the ground,
mis- head being badly crushed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29
nee,n Of cnn,a,n CRAWFORD.

Captain Henry Crawford, the biggest
steamboat owner on the Delaware river,
died at lis home in Philadelphia Sum-
day, of pneumonia and heart disease. He
was treasurer and big stookholder in
the steamers, Chester, Brandywine and
Wilmington, owned the steamer Twilight
and had interests in the Republic, Column
bia and Edwin Forrest, besides being
largely interested in tug-boats and coast
ing schoonsrs. He started life as fire
man. He was 76 years old ard leaves
Two sons and three daughters. The flags
OF Tho steamers of the Wilmington Steam
boat Company as wsllas the other river
steamboats, are displayed at half mast out
of respect TO his memory. ..5..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

The barn and coateats of James @. Nc
Comb at Olaymont. was totally burned at
about 10 o'clock Friday night. The loss Is es-
timated al about $500. The property II
fully insured In the Farmers Mutual. Mr..
McComb was Just retiring ut the time, when
his attention was caught by u bright light
from the direction OF the barn. The whole
structure which Is OF lumber with stone
pedlment suddenly burst ont In flames. 1t
was Impossible to tthy the fire. There was
nothing In the barn bat hay and grain. No
farm utensils nor cattle were damaged.
Mr.. McCom0 caa form no theory as to the
cauae OF The Il e. He thinks 1t must have
been incerdlary,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

Joseph Roberts, Levy Court Commits
sioner for Apuoquipimlnk Hundred, gives
notice that the county bridge over the flood
race, Of Noxantown mill pond, is In a very
unsafe condition for loaded teams 10 nass.
he also warns the pubic that the Levy
Court Commissioners OF New Castle county
responsible for any accident thar may oc-
cur to loaded teams crossing said bridge
until further notice. He announces that
the committee OF the levy court will pro-
coed at onoe 70 repair said bridge and as.
sures the public taat no unnecessary. delay
Wall be incurred In the work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

Troops of Other states Way Mnrch
Through delaware, Eta Esouie 10
and From Baltimore.
The following General Order has Just
been issurd
MILFORD. Aug. 29.--General Order, No. 3D.
In pursuance 10 General Order, No. %, adlu-
tant-generals nlce, Dover, permission is
hereby granted to all aime1 and equipped
national guard OF other states to pIss through
and return from Baltimore, from September
10Th to 2lth.
by order of the governor:
X. Il. kESSEY. Adjutant-general
GEORGE W. MARSHALL, Colonel Commenting
First Regiment, y. q. ID.
Ollcial: II. L. PAIGE, Adjutant
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

Michael Spenha, Pole, living in
Hedgeville, was shot and slightly injured
by having his ear pierced by shot Sum-
day afternoon about O'Clock. Tie
wound was inflicted by his step son, 3
lad, but whether Intentionally or acct
dentally is not known. spenka swore
out warrant for the lads arrest but the
police have failed to spprshend the mig
chievcus urchin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29
Look Out for MORTGAGES.

IL is always we'll to look the title OF prop.
erty well hack into the records before buy.
ing, as Harry q. Corsa, OF Milford Neck
will testify. In looking over his papers
Paris T. Carlisle Of Frederick found mort
gage which he had taken from previou!
owner of Dir. Oorsa's farm nearly 81 year.
previous. Il had escaped his memory, Rnt
the interest with principal made 1t amount
to more than the farm ia worth. MIR. O
Corsa will, so We are informed. give the
place up, and has already taken a position
In the state OF New Jersey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29
Harvey Rrliee Contract,

Following are the bids for the building
OF the bridge at Harvey s,atlcn In Brandy
wine hundred opeeed at levy court meet.
ing Saturday, ;Forthe superstruc,uge, Grotin
Bridge Company, $3.50; John shaw, $3.50
Penn Bridge Company, 1884 %; King Iron
Bridge Company. sSl2; A. p. Garnagy
John Carney bid 81 per cubic yard. The
bid was awarded William Il. Wilson for
1894,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

A thief entered the residence of iona
athan W. Aydon, superintendent OF fire
alarms, at No. lOS East Eighth street, on
Saturday niSht by climbing on to back
shed and effeatiug an entrance through a
second story window. The timely
awakening of Mr.. Aydon who heard them
rattle at his bedroom door, scared them
eff before they had secured any booty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

William Fl. Reynolds, formerly we'll
known business man and auotioneer Of
this city, died Saturday afternoon at his
residence, the de Eormandie farm, on
the New Castle road, where he had re-
sided for the past Is years, aged 81 years.
He attended the Wilmington market and
was Well-known throughout the county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

A vest containing gold watch valued at
ESQ and gold chain valued for It's associa-
lions were stolen from the Rfpnblican Office
Friday afternoon by George j. Canning,
a travelling printer. The stolen articles be.
longed to Howard E. Vernon. The thief
has evaded arrest
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

The State licsnse taxes due June Is;
must BIS paid to the cleck of the peace OF
or before August 29,h, otherwise the
penalty of 25 per cent de taanded by the
law will be exacted. The law gives 0,
days grace before the fine is imposed
and that period will have lspsed OF
Thursday next. There are many licenses
for the present year yet unpaid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

between Philadelphia and Leipsio, was
struck by lightning Sunday night when on
the mouth OF Leipsic river. Her rigging
was shattered and portion OF her upper
deck splintered. She made her wharf at
Ieipsic safely, and, beyond thorough
scare, none OF the passengers or crew
were injured. ...=
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

Delaware Field Club at Head & Co.'s office
on Friday the committee on new grounds
reported the purchase of the Gridron
property, The open tennis tournament will
be held September 9th, The members adj
iourned to meet Monday evening at the
same place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

At the court house, Friday afternoon,
Sheriff Allen sold two farms OF Theodore b.
Rogers, In Red Lion hundred, as follows
One 81 g35 acres to Charles NJ Curtis, ESQ.,,
for $4,000; one Of 1871 acres TO Il. W. Winter
of Philadelphia for 57,7O0. These farms are
two of the finest In the county and the
prices obtained are not much more than
half OF what was paid for them 20 years
aOO
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

The yacht which Is being built at Moore's
shipyard for William NJ, Siugerly, pro-
prietor of Philadelphia Record was launched
Saturday morning. at l0.45. The launch
was Informal aud the spectators few, The
owner OF the vessel aud his brother George
were present. There was no christening
ceremony. The boat has been given the
lame of Sparkle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29
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A New County Bridge.

Levy Courtman Eliason OF Pencader
hundred has awarded the contract for a
new bridge at Blacks In GLASGOW to Will
liam o. Bigger, mason work, for 1882, aud
William Wilson, iron work, for Sl57. Tue
work II dons by contract at saving OF
from $3.50 to $500 over the prices paid
heretofore for the construction OF similar
bridges,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29
Crnze for PmritnnI.,,,.


Wilmington seems to have a crazs for
purltanlcal etrictness. Having elected a
few blacklegs from control OF her municipal
affairs and routed the gamblers within her
borders, we can forgive Wilmington OF
this last crazs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29
A ycry Conily stack.

A water stock without any water In II is
established In 1912 to supply Glerkenweli
with water. A share, par value $500, was
recently sold for $Gl4,000 by auction to an
insurance company as permanent invest
ment. the last annual dividend was
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29


Complete list Of the Flyers That
will Contest at the Wilmington
Fair.
All indications point to successful
season for the Wilmington Fair, which
will open naxt Monday and continue dur
ing the week. The EXHIBITS, in all de-
partments, will be unusually complete
and interesting. The facilities for reach
ing the grounds are also ample, and will
comprise frequent trains on the W. d N.
from the foot OF French street, besides
numerous hacks. The steamer Richsrd
stockton, from Philadelphia, will stop at
the W. & N. pier, where passengers will
be taken to the fair grounds by train, the
fare for the round trip from Philadelphia
being 20 cents, including admission. The
B. d o. will give ronnd trip rate of
Sl.00 from Philadelphia, including ad-
mission.
Below is full list Of the track events
for each dsy of the fair:
MONDAY SEPTEMBER Q.
Three. minute olass, trotters, to be owned
in New CASTLE county 80 days prior to
the race; purse 5000:
W. 7. Hickman, Wilmington,
br e Billy Lambert
r ]. Morrison. ogletown.. .dn May Flower
W. Greenway Wilmington. br IN Flossie
DIR. j. G. Mccoy, Philadelphia. b Red Cedar
Cochran Park stock Farm, Mddletown.
CHI g Harry Morgan
T. B. Elliott, Wilmington. ......... h m Lady +.
VI. A. }. Springer, Wilmington. .ch Frank 8.
j. ID. Toman, New Castle. .........b Harry @.
W, T. Biecs, Aliddlctown.. b m Flirt
j. W. Reeve, Wilmington ....,... ...b m Daisy
&. r. Crockett, Middletown. e. oh m Oliver @.
c. II. Salmon, summit Bridge. Dixie
2.22 ciaas, trotters; purse, 300:
W. Woodruff, Academy, Pa, :. .bl m Maggie B.
G. Smith, Philadelphia. & ID. c. ).
Lyman Redmond, Baltimore. b G Orange Bud
AvOndale stock Farm, AyOndale, Pa..b IN Sisal
J. II. Phillips, Philadelphia. b m Yorktown Bell
II. ID. Ernest, Erie, Pa.............b r st, Elmo
Il. u. Durham, Erie, Pa. Violin
Breeders stake, foals Of 1887, trottiug or
pacing purse, entrance fee, divided !:
| Thomas C. Wilcox, Ivy Mills, Pa......bf Esme
| George Hechline ana George Schenck, Phila-
uelpnla. ........-.s ..-... lnulatnhn boy
! bohemian Stud Farm, st. Augustine, Md,
b e Bohemia Moral
| T. y. Emory, Centrevlle, Md. hr Happy b.
\ Cochran Park Stock Farm, Middletown.
| hi { Grace Medium
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

The Tom and joe Yacht CLUB challenges
any boat on the Delaware river to race from
rs to So miles. under the Quaker City rules,
Pastime will not race under these rules.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

At the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, a
few evening ago the daughter OF ex-Lieu-
tenant Governor Pinchback OF Louisiana,
young man Of the sans shade, who was
her escort were jeered from the ballroom
by the white guests OF the hotel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

Ground has been broken on the west side
OF Rodney street above Fourth, for eight
brick houses, each with six rooms and bath.
Two are being erected by Sheriff Allen and
six by Francis O. simpson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29
Adninisrratnr,s SnIe.

Tract No. l of peach orchard at
Bridgeyille, belonging to the estate OF
John d. Dilworth, was sold on Saturday
by Administrator L. O. vsndegrift to t.
W. Willin for $l,3l3. Tracts Nos. 2, 8
and were mot sold ia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

L. L Bullock and W. Rowe, OF New
York, have been In Middletown this week
with Messis. Joseph Biggs and NJ. b. Bur-
ris, making a tour of the proposed route
for ship canal across this Peninsula.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

Thomas G. Wilson, Ivy Mills, Pa,
Penn Valley Stud Farm, Morrisville, Pa,
b m TrapeZe.
T. B. Cook, Binghamton, n. Y,
Big Harry Cardinal
t. B. Cook, Blnghamton, N. Y,
Sseepls chase, two miles, four hurdles,
two water jumps; purse, $3.50:
Horace Lofland, Wilmington. ..... b m Torsy.
Joseph Kindbter, Henry Clay, Del, grim Daily.
Poverty stables, Media. .....,.-, br & Poet.
Poverty stables, Media, oh m Delaware.
A. G. Is. Anderson, Wilmington. b IN Melissa.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS.
In addition to the races the following
special features will be given on the
track On Tuesday. q tournament at II
o'clock, q. m. On Wednesday, fantastic
balloon ascension at 10 O'Clock, and polo
games at II O'Clock. On Thursday, polo
games at IL o'clock. On Friday, tourna-
ment at IL o'clock. On Saturday, polo
games at 10 O'Clock. The entries for the
tournament will close on Saturday,
August 3lst.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29
"A QUIET "BIG QUARTERLY"
TEE GREAT GALA DAY ON TIE
! N- DECLINE.
LESS INTEREST EACH YEAR
FoUR THoUsAND VIsTToRs HERE
SUhDIf.

Programme of ServIces-.Tbe Fam
GUS Prayer Meetings and Some Of
the Hymns Sung = Conduct and
Dress OF the ThrOng.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29

Beecham's pills act Ike magic on weak
stomach,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29
Another:
Another:

Stars a-fallln', God a-callin', G.-..
Sinners make ready for de judgment day
" felt like q son OF Paul away,
Going on 10 four to pair away,
I've rot the glory OBJ houof,
Praise King Jcsusl
I've got de glory oh honor.
Praise his namo.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29
Another

All brethren halt awhile,
II that amt all got more beside;
Upwards now rcigns on high.
King OF Glory { me down TO die;
King Of do law look white and fair,
Not got Christ, but got freedom deere;
Let me get on ,Joshuu's wall,
And hear Nlassa Jesus when he call;
Gather thick and thunder loud,
He did pray to Egynt's God,
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28

Circulation Guaranteed 20 Be tne
largest OF AL Michigan Dallles E2-
cepE Those OF Detroit
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28
Blood lie Thinner Than Beer.

Magistrate-O' Rally, you are charged
with assaulting and brutally beating Nj
chael Nobody at the reunion OF The Oral
~ family yesterday. Have you any thing
~ saw
Orally Yes, yer honor. The blokes an
imposition, sorr, ana hasn't wan dhrop sv
the o Rally blood IN his skin, begorra.
Siyer laid NE eyes on him afore, yer honor,
az be dhraak Oop al av the beer.
Magistrate-How IS this, McDoolyi Are
you kinsman of the prisOner'
McDooly-Fa.x. an sure il is that I am,
yer honor; his grandfather wor Pathrick
Orally, av Belfast an
O'Rally-An', Dedad, phat do that prove,
yer worshipl
McDooly-An' Pa:hrick O'Rally's dochter
narrit me own
O'Raly-He's lyin', yet honor; he's lynn
Ne grandfather niver had any cheeldren at
az a. al, sor Life.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28
ALLEGED HUM0R



Ca. 1sar.~ sd 2rA 5sx1y, .s sos ~sns
no ne Ehsalsr wata NJ Esxay. -Ivs for
soCtsa ~ a4zazsfcA-sIs -. i @1a's z-~
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1-r l--z e. xsrs. s1d Sesa ss a. fo<geL .
lll1g ss 1,sa 80 iato IA eEef - 1 rsA--y
loE : 9elsse ye4 ever veal aay pL4ce =
yclr 1fe stt1--t f9Fz~zGnz ycGr x-cFes or
yoar f4a er yoLF garaso4 ss soa1s rol-ds-Eols
s11 aaa't os-lsss eser forgot L1-ns Il
~ tts 42c let ne see. where are 91E
t-cAetsf Ga. here hey ara No. hey re
All. "a s4rs pat sas4 IA t1ls poczeL
40 W1ers Ia ll11ter ca tley Del NOW.
4 l-4t those tLcLs-s leE tso minutes befcrs
vs started sae-l g.sss they're In ~
sleAst 1,cA al1-ao lass.rs Ee.. Wei.
I t1-s 1o1s bs4s TIA cesl Gna Ts4
WAxeri 4 u-eo IL VEL "a 10 4 can {
rpd tlcss co1f9-ated tczsts l aAysns
gct them. tasl' > cSFt4ial'
4 $40 tleal oa -1s u 4ntel IN your room
Just osfsre we stared sad Mrs Bixby
You dis +" roars1 Bixoy Wei, that's
lIst where t-sY are now. III ost eent
Way Ia cIeatl1a cl1At you tel ms they
were t1eret l remember / AID them there
wn--e I-o9l We gnt as wei t4Ls a car
Anc puL bAck h01si We cant gst ia with
out ticzeLs- II makes ne 50 confounded
Fssing, flrioualy mad Let's get cot Of
here before 1 xlll somebody e Tina
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28

u.lsss ps..s saserts. Svo@pt a"a sas'r
o.l1..~.. AZ sns Laeai ss~s. -Hd tns
'ol..s.ss .ns assi pi.iaiy pF'atsa r@S"
S.saanad la drama F4Pids-
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28

"Ys Widderi' asked long, iank lsath-
cry woman of . distinguished looking l4dy
dressed IN fun mourning on railroad train
out n Kansas
Il an, Was the reply. given coldiy and
Ia aIghtily.
II rsck0ned so" said the woman, calmly,
"ald know now 20 sympatnize with you,
specially II he was taken sudden Ike. I've
lad away four gooo husbands or my owa
and a. taken slddent One Of en- was
bi0wed up in a mine, another got killed in .
w-rnLl; Bill johnson got kicked 70 death
by mule aud San Higgins fell OF the run
CT the house. Ny nfth man is out in the
smoking car and I'm skeered ev'ry minnit
FOR fear he'll tumble out o. the winder and
break his neck, luck seems 70 be so az in
me. That's a right good piece o. Grape In
your vail Ia Ike s. Ike II II / ever
have 10 git any u - and-oh, goin' to
change your seat, en- { - sunny on this
side. Guess III move over too and set with
you until nv man gits back II 10 ever does
get back Time.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28
srTUAqIOss wASqRD-MAIE.

As sfenographer and
w typewriter. or once work, references
given. Address 4. L. s.. - Couri-st. 213
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28
GRANp RAplps. Mich.. Sept. 25. Is

- anu tdNlLs tue E1litTS OF lUtflAe Street.
from JuiOn street 10 East istreet IN the city Of
Grand Rapids.
OFFICE OF CrrY CLERK
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. sept. 3. lss9.
Sarah J. Bales. Emily Babcock. 5. s. Bailey.
Thomas Boone. Ubel j. Bomers.
Iii Cummings.
Philander Dunavan. Franc Douwstra.
James NJ. Dudley. Tjibbe DeBOer, Wm.
Drucke. Jas. and Eweltle DeJOnge.
john ELENA. Johannes Engle.
Martin j. Prayer. Alfred FurgesOn. Daniel
c. Fletcher.
Harnian Hanink. HIdde Hinsman.
Simon Jeltes. John D. Jennings.
Harm Posrma. Frances A. Page.
Wm. Rogers.
Wm slayer. Martha T. and Lorain W
SchellhouS HarTing Spoelstra estate Martha
i. Sehellhous. Nm. Scott. estate OF :. b. Scran-
ton. Geo. ". ana Jessie VI. Stouitz,
Jas. Thomson.
John r. and James 3. Van Tubergen, John
Wander Ploeg Jacob Wander Pioeg. Pieter
Van Meide. Jacob Wander Laan.
l.. 4. NatZek. Frank L. Warren. Mary ID.
Watson.
You are hereby notified that asseSsm ents
are about 20 bc made upon you 70 defray the
expense of the aforesaid improvement; an
assessment roll has been made TN the premises
and is on file in the clerks Office az said eli s..
where IL will remain Onen for inspection un III
Monday evening. sept. 80. lss9, when and
where you can appear before the Comm
Council on said evening and show cause. 4
any. WIZ said asscSSr euts should not be
made and collected according 20 law.
W. \. SHINkNAN.
ri City Clerk.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28

4 tSSESSNiENT ROLL for grading. Crayelins
u and paving the cutters OF McDoWei-St.
from south DiviSi0n-St. 10 JcneTsOn-aYe-, IN
the city Of Grand Rapids.
OFFICE or CRY CLERK.
GEASD RAPIDs. Men, sept. 2o lsSs.
To
Belle Bond. Curt Bomers. Austin Bunnell.
Anna /. Brdgeman. Board Of Education city
Of trraud Rapids.
Eugene J. Carroll. VIM. r. and Jennie L.
Cornelius.
Alexander p. Frost. Humphry L. Fish, John
Failing. rpheiia b. Failing.
T.. 4. Gilbert. Wm. n. Gilbert Lucy could
Frederick ilirtb. Nlyiam Ilugee. oTren =.
amt T. niiis VI. Hodges Frank .. Hodges.
tharfes T. Patterson. r. O.. peters ana Ar
bur Mci-s. Addie l.. Perrin. Charles y Pink
uey
Eghert Smitter. Annette Seeley. Trustees of
the south Congregational Church OF Grand
Rapids
Dwight E. and ida l. Waters Morris Win
ser.
Iou are hereby notified that an assessment IS
about fo De made upon you o. defray the eN-
pense of tne aforesaid Improvement. An ~.
sesSmenr roll has been made in fhe premises
and - on tie IN the CLERK, ofife Il
said city. where if viii remain omen for iu-
snecti0n until Monday evening september ID.
lss4. when and where sou can appear before
the Common Council on said evening and
show cause ~ any.whv said assessments should
aot be made and collected according % law.
". A. >HINkNAN.
II city Clerk.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28

Harry Harkins has failed, you say, Why.
thought be was the richest ice-cream
dealer IL New York
Wei. he was, but you know he became
engaged % Mss Brown, OF philadelphia. and
he let her have al the cream she wanted
for nothing
.Ahi see. ."-Harper's Bazar.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28
Special Inducements.

Canvasser-Can induce you 70 subscribe
10 this comic journals
Smith-NO, get more papers now than
have tine 10 read.
But we are Offering special induce
ments.n
Il don't want any chrom0s, or any pre-
MUM OF that sort"
We don't offer any chromos, but we
pledge ourselves not 70 publish joke about
the Brown -Sequard elixir"
"rl take two copies. Texas Siftings.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28

Papa" asked Jones' youngest olive
branch. chow do the ssvages tell the time
OF dav when they haven't either clocks or
watchesf"
NY sou. they count II on their fugers."
replied Jones, who could not suppress
smile os pity at his ofspring's ign0rance.-
.Fudra
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28

wife-John, read N the morning paper
that very badly intoxicated man fell out
Of the ffth-story window OF one OF the
downtown hotels and was killed. Nobody
can Identify him.
Husband-W ell. what OF thati
Wfe-I wish you'd 90 down to the
morgue and see if 10 isn't yop.-Judge.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-28

In IS safe % predict that the French
Republic Will not be- overthr0wn until
some popular hero of more than merely
theatrical characteristics rises 70 per-
form that tcat.