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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Biddsford City Government.

BIpDEToRp, Mar. 1.-THE inauguration
of the Biddeford city coutcii occurred
sunday Mayor Edward W. Staples in his
address gave the amount of the city debt as
s2o7 ,569 The principal subordinate of
ncers of last year are re- elected Fred A.
Tarbox was re-appointed city marshal, lu
Ssco Mayor Enoch Lowell quoted the
amount Of the city debt As sls7l, Many
changes are made in subordinate offices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Speaker Reed Thanks the Portland
Bows for Their Gift.

Speaker Reed, in acknowledging the
congratulations and the tcken of approval
from the Young Mems Republican club Of
this city, sends the following letter:
SPEAKER's Room,
House. OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WAsHNGToN, ID. C., Mar. IA, 1890.
Permit me 10 expr IS to the Young Mems
Republican lub my qualification at the
receipt OF their gift. Though | am by no
means ir sensible to the charms of the por-
trait which does mt such ample justice, to
say nothing of the surroundings, I am sure
the great satisfaction 10 me 10 <hat the
young men of my native city have given
me their approval | am not unused to
such kind treatment on their part, but every
new instance seems a greater pleasure.
Very truly,
r n REsn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
r0Ue 1oAEv aeeUsoGo

Curss Colds.
have used Bro~h's Instans Rslef for
colds and sore throat and have found IL the
best thing 70 break up cold / ever used.
consider It valuable medicine and would
recommend IL To others.
MEs BEHJ. FosrEn.
Otis7eld, Me.
tAnidAwtfsopooip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
es. Patrick. Dav in New York

New YoRx. Mar. 1.-THE Irishmen OF
this city u the number Of 10 900 Joined in
. parade through some Of the principal
streets Of the city today, in celebration Of
ST. Patrick's day. The Irish dag is wavi2 9
from the City Hall flagstaff. and the Irish
and American colors, are glistening in the
bright sunshine all over the city. The
parade terminated At Joneswood, where
games and speech making we're indulged
in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Drowned " hils Drunk.

PALMER Mar. 1.-THE body of Charles
Wallace, = colored man about rs years Of
age vas found today in ditch, about IL
inches OF water covering bis body Medi-
cal Examiner Holbrook held an inquest
and decided he was intoxicated and fell
over the railing down an embankment into
the ditch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
New Treasurer for Dartmouth.

Hanover, n H., Mar. l7.-At q meet
ing of the trustees of Oar mouth College
today Charles P. Chase, clsss Of go, cash
Ter Of Dartmouth National Bank and treas
urer of the Savings Bank. was unanimously
elected treasurer of Dartmouth College.
He Will probably accept and retain for the
present his connection with the banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Trouble Feared at Lisbou Over tho
Matter.

LIsBos. Mar. 1.-THE action Of Bu.
chansn in hosting the Britsh flag In the
shire district caused great excitement here.
The government made formal protest to
Lord Salisbury against the action Of Bu-
chanan. Feeling runs so high it 10 reared
an attack may be made upon the British
Legation troops placed there To prevent
hostile demonstration The Cabinet was
specially summoned this afternoon to con.
slider the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Mine Owners Refuse an Advance to
the Miucrs

LONDON, Mar. IA conference Of
mine owners in Lancashire. Yorkshire,
Slafordshire, Derbyshre, Leicestershire,
North Wales, vas held today ard they re.
fused 10 grant the men's demands for an
advance of five per cent in wages now and
further advance OF five per cent July lot.
A committee was appointed TO meet the
committee of the men Thursday and en-
deavor to secure q joint action looking to
arrangements in method for regulation Of
work And avoidance of strikes in the fu-
furp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
John L 6ullivan's Case

JACKSON. Miss. Mar. 1.-THE cage OF
John L. Sullivan for prize fighting was be-
fore the Supre me court today. Judgmen,
in the case reserved and remanded. Sulli
van is held under his bond to answer such
indictments ~ may be found at the next
term of court. The case of Bud Renaud,
alder and sbettor of the Suliivan-Kilrain
fight is similarly decided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
BY TELEGRAPH.


Weethes Indications fof the Nsxf a.
AoufA
Was DIPARrnKvT,
O0ce Of the Chief Signal Oficsf
WARRINGTON. Mar. Is. / A. N
For New England Warmer, fair. south
vesteriy vinds.
Csutionsry signals displayed from New
Haven to EAsspors.
Meteorological Report
Mar. u isso. 500 r. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Indictsd for Rscsivins Hribes

NEw YORK, Mar. l7.-Indictmsnts for
receiving bribes have been found against
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Young. Stephen J..
Sullivan, deputy in order Of the arrest de.
psrtment Of the sheriffs ofice. Special
Deputies Hibbard and Lindman, and Philip
Walsh If order Of arrest department under
Sheriff Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
More Miners and Engineers Join the
Strikers.

LONDON. Mar l7.-Tcn thousand miners
of North Wales have joined the strike.
twenty thousand Tyne Side engineers have
joined the strike. Several mills in Lam
cashire have been compelled to stop work
on account Of the scarcity of coal srising
from the strike of the miners, and others
are running on snort timt for the same rea-
son. The attitude OF the miners varies &C.
cording to the manner in which demands
are met by masters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Train Load OF Passengers Saved by q

AueusrA. Ga. Mar. l7.-Miss Daisy
Garrett. who lives at White House, .
cross-road on 'he Port Royal 4 Western
Csrolins railroad 40 miles from Augusta,
while walking on the track at dusk last
evening, by the light of her lantern dscov-
cred n broken rail. 1t was time for the up
passenger train to pass, and so Miss Gar
nett ran down the road 10 give the signal.
The engineer saw the girl in the centre Of
III. track waving her lantern, and brought
h.s train TO dead halt. Cheers we're sent
up for Miss Gsrnett and purse was
raisei by the passengers. Miss Garne,t
will also receive handsome test monial
from the railroad company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Suicide at 3urry.

ELLswoRrH, Mar. IL Mr.. Ezra john
son of Surry, committed suie de last even
ing about 8 O'Clock by shooting himse II
through the head. He was man about
10 years of age and unmarried, DIR. Emery
Of Surry pronour ced him insane some time
ago. but a. he WAS an only son his parents
did not like to have him taken to the in
sane asy lum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18

BELFAST. Mar. 1.-THE city govern
mept has organized as follows; Lucius ii
Murch. city clerk; Russell G. Dyer. Pres
idept common council; Nathan + Houston
city treasurer; 5 W. johnson. city physi-
clan: Joseph williamson, city solicitor
HE Mcdonald. Mar hall and Engineet
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eill,37i 90


The balance includes the balances of
Mr.. Turner and Mr.. Hamlen. The dis
bursements include all rarrants drawn dur
ing the past year whether paid or outstsnd-
ing. The actual cash balance will there.
fore be more than here stated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Committed Suicide While Intoxicated

HARTFORD. Mar. l6-The dead body Of
. woman was fshed out Of the Park river
here about 5 o'clock this afternoon. She
was recognized A. Mrs Margaret Sceery,
45 years Of age, who ha' been living in
different houses In town 10 Z domestic.
Last night about 8 O'Clock she vas seen
intoxicated and walking towards the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Worlds Fair Will Hold From April 80
to Oct 20. 1892.

At a meeting of the worlds fair commit
tee today. the dates in the bill were Allied
in to require the fair to be opened Arril 80,
1892, and to be closed October 20 in the
same year. The entire bill was agreed
upon, excepting section 5, which will be
acted upon tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
CITY FATHERS.
Organization Of the New CITY
Government.
Able Address Delivered BY The Mayor.
Elect.
Businsss Transacted BY the New Of
ticers.

The old city council met in session Mon.
day morning At nine O'Clock. Records OF
the previous meeting were read and ap.
proved. A resolution vas offered extend.
ing = vote Of thanks to L. A. Dyer, the
president Of the council, and 7. A. Bren.
nan. clerk of the council. for their services
rendered during the past year. No other
business Of an important nature coming be-
fore the council 1t adjourned without day.
At ten O'Clock the new city council vas
called to order in the rooms of the common
council BY Cy Clerk Southard. The
members with two exceptions were all pres
ent and duly sworn.
The aldermen then retired to their room
and organized by the election Of VIM. H..
Williams ~ president. Immediately after
which the two branches met in joint ses.
sion. A committee of three WAS appointed
by the chair to wait upon the mayor elect
and inform him that the council was duly
organized and were then in joint conven-
ton for the purpose Of listening to any sd-
dress be might please to make. The com.
mittee consiste Of Messrs. Brooks, Smart
and Noyes, who attended to their duty and
soon returned with the mayor, who stated
that he was ready to receive the oath of
office. which was duly administered by the
city clerk. Prayer was then offered by
Rev. J. b. Jordan, after which the mayor
delivered the following address:
Gentlemen Of the City Council
Practical business requires few words.
Substantial results are better than the most
excellent resolutions. Let us examine the
results of the past, and do better if we can
For the past year the receipts and dsburse-
ments have been a. follows.
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(Continued on fourth page.

What Baltimore confectioner says; I've
had rheumatism in my arm for six months,
and Salvation Oil made an entire cure Of il,
after using less than one bottle
VIZ ScHKLLHAs. JR., Baltic, Md.
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup /. staple arti-
Gle in the market The demand for il was
never greater than now. The people fnd
il Indispensable. and will not be without j,
ss any price. Only costs rs cts.
ma11tdltfolYD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Gov 0oodell Ill From Nervous Pros.
tTatiou.

CosTocooK, N. H., Mar. 7.-Nexs
from Antrim At s P. NJ says Gov. Good
ellis condition is as good a. this morning
but he 10 very sick from nervous prostra.
ton caused by overwork.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
WALDO.
FREEDOM.

The prevalent idea that thick food 10 The
most nutritious for babies 10 erroneous.
Mothers milk 10 quite thin. yet is very
nourishins- Thick pap can not be digested
as all, much less can Il nourish Q child.
Meliin's Food, when prepared for use, 10
thin like breast milk, and possesses the
sane natSitivs qualities. AasledltfolHn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Death OF q p ortland Citi1en.

PORTLAND, Mar. l7.-Ct aries Psysen of
4e Deeripg street, cashier of the Mer-
chants National Bank. died Monday. aged
6s wears. He had been cashier for over
fifteen years. He leaves wi'o~, three
sons ard one daughter. He was one cf
Por,land's most prominent citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18

BosroN, Mar. list. Patrick's day vac
very generally observed in many large
places of the State. The weather 10 the
finest known for years on this day. Masses
were celebrated in the Catholic churches
this morning. and in s,me of the manufsct
uring localities general holiday is being
eniOyed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Changes In Maine Postal Routes

The following change in the postal ser
vice in Maine is announced Route $50.
Bingham to Embden From March 20,
1870, cartsll service to end at Solon, de.
creasrg distance three miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
A Defaultins Paymaster's Body Found.

WASHINGTON, Mar. IL The body Of
Benjamin A. jones, the paymaster's clerk
Of the marine corps. who disappeared last
Dece mber, was found on the bank of the
eastern branch of the Potomac yesterday
having been cast up by the tide. When he
went away be left note stating that be
would never return. He vas about e3 soc
shc IT in accounts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18

Prof Turner Of Bosto1, Las. evening In
Meonian Hall, gave a most acceptable en-
tertainmen' consisting oi his lecture on
The Old Curiosity Shop" and the Life
Of Mary Queen Of Scots" illustrated BY
really magnificent s,ereoptlcon views. The
entertainment WAS under the auspices Of
st. Mary's church, and = large audience
was present. Ice cream. cake and coffee
we're served during intermi'sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Deiaulting Clerk Captured.

HILLsDALx, Mich, Mar. Us. W.
Yeageley. defaulting clerk of this county
who skipped February 81, has been cap
tured in Chicago. The amount stolen was
81, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Charged With Receiving Bribss

NV YoRk, Mar. 1.-THE der uty COM
missioner of public works. Bernard Martin,
vas arrested today. chsrsed With receiving
bribes while in the sherid's once, where
be was order Of arrest clerk, under Sheri.
Grant. Other arrests sill follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18

pc op. for the past year have had their attention
called to our syrup Pix Iiquida Compound
Many thousands have taken advantage of the op
portuuty to obtain vei'abie and elegant cough
remedy. for their homes. safe for the children
who are daily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Widows Of Mine Disaster Victims Sue
for Heavy pAmasee.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa. Mar. 1.-THE wild
ows of the vict,ms Of the Nottingham mine
disaster. by which eight men we're killed
BY an explosion Of gas about six weeks ago.
entered suit today against the Lehish
Wilkesbarfe Coal Co. for damages aggre-
eating 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18

The Commi tee on Accounts was desig gned
for the examination OF claims against the
city. The Practice Of handing bills to
to the committee an evening or two befor,
the De etng of the City Council, an examin
alton by the committee for an hour OF per
haps hundred or more bills. with n,
means of er quiry, BET ond the fact that tn
bills are approved" by some city officer
who in many cases knows nothing of III,
tran action whic cIbas lf ng past, the reportin,
of the "Roll Of Accounts" to the City Coan
( ell and its passage hastily a. business i
conducted. the folloNing clamor on tn
CONTINUED on fourth page.)
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AMUSEM EN- r8.

The Lucier's Novelty Comedy Company
entertained a large rid ence in Granite
Hall last evening. The orchestra rendered
Ane music ard fun aboundrd Special
mention should he made G. X. LucieY,
who though totally bind PLAYS the most
difficult music on the cornet, ard Msrgrstss
the child soubrette, while A iri.n the lug
gler performed some interesting fea.s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Railroad Property Burnsd At Newport,
Vermont,

NEWPORT, W., Mar. ia FIRE tonight
destroyed the Boston { Maine woodshed,
containing 5000 cords Of wood, together
with several cars loaded With lumber and
the towing barge Derby, belonging to the
International Company. Loss about o., 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Despatch Still Ashore-Secy Tracy
aud Party Taken Of

The navy department has Information
that Secretary Tracy ard friends were
taken aboard the L. s. fish comm ssion
steamer Flshhawk, and taken to Norfolk.
The U. S. steamer espateh is still aground
on the shoals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18

TIE Senate in executive session today
discussed Calls resolution for the discus
sion of the Florida judicial nominatio ne in
open session and defeated it by large ma
jerity. Earlier in the day the Senate over
ruled President pro TEN Ingalls, ruling that
remonstrance against ratification of Rus
sian treaty must be presented in executive
session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
ch.,sed with Grand L.resuv

RocHEsrER, N. r., Mar. l7.-John A.
Davis, defaulsins ex-city treasurer vas ar
rested here this afternoon on charges Of
grand larceny in the drst degree. Held in
81, 900 bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18

Mes.rs. John F. Libby and Merritt A..
johnson of Rockland passed the required
examination in Knox Supreme Judicial
Court, this seek, and we're adnitted To the
hay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18

BAr CITY, Mar. l7.-Rsst Bros. 4 Coz,
mill. was burned this morning by incen.
diaries Lose e5O, 600; insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
Killed while ae Plav.

NAsuuA, N. H., Mar. l7-DsIebers Z.
BLY,. . lad Of II years, While as play on
Main street vas struck BY hofss on II
Nsshaa ssrsst railvsy snd killed today.
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He Should Profit by His Expsrssues

DOVER. n. H., Mar. l7.-John Robinson
q guest at the United States hotel blew out
the gas light and was discovered this morn
ing ne eafIy dead but he will recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18

The Board Of Trade Committee. sp-
pointed to appear before the State vslua.
ton Commission. will meet in rotunda Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
British Flag Hoisted 10 the Shire
District.

MozAMBIouE, Mar. lit Ia reported
here that Buchanan, acting British consul,
hoisted and saluted the British flag In the
Shire district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18
FOREIGN intelligence
Bismarck Once More Reported
to Have Resigned.
IN Important Event That Hiy A6set
The Future Of All Europe.
The British Flag Raised In the Shire
District aud Trouble Feared

BERLIN, Mar. l7.-7.So p. NJ. The 70.
port 10 widely current this evening that
Prince Bismarck has rendered his resisna-
tion to the Emperor.
The Report Confirmed From Colosuo.
CoLoaSK. Mar. 1.-THE Gasettes cor
respondent in Berlin says he believes Prince
Bismarck will Immediately retire from all
posts now held BY him.
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7. b. REED
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rh. World Will Pay $4,000 10,
Libel.

B.ooxIfs. Mar. l7.-Ex- Assembly man
Daniel W. Talnadge today obtained
verdict for go 900 damages against the
New York World for libel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-18

ONG ENJOYS
Both the method and results whe.
syrup Of Figs is taken; it is plea.al
and refreshing to the taste, and act
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial IN its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made 1t the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 60c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SKRUP co!
,....,. sAx fsASctsco. ca.
saT.sds~n
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-12
EASTON.

George A. Candee was married, last
week Wednesday, Sd, to Miss Jane f.,
daughter of David Hawley OF Christian
street, Oxford. The ceremony took place
at the brides home, Rev L. f. Morris of
st. Peters, Oxford, officiating, with
Leonard Nichols of Waterbury as best
man and Miss E. Scranton of New Ha-
ven as bridesmaid. Among the presents
were three tablecloths from Miss Flora
A. Candee; glass tea set and fruit dishes
from Editor w. G. Sharpe of the Sey-
mour Record, wife and daughter Iva ;
tablecloth from Rev A. L. Candee of
Hamilton, n. Y: set silver tea spoons
from Amos Candee and wife of Easton
decorated lamp from Miss Mary Munson
of Southbury and So bill from G, FL. Can
dee and wife.
Master Ernest Garfield killed a water
snake measuring three feet and three
inches, with 81 young ones measuring
five and one half inches.
Miss Elosia Selleck recently visited the
old house near Aaron Mallett's in fash
ua, which was built more than 100 years
ago by her great great grandfather and
procured single from the roof for a
memento.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-12
LONG HILL.

Married, at Portchester, N. Y, August
80, by Rev Mr. Wakefield, Edwin III.
Tolles of Ansonia and Miss Grace l..
Downs of Long Hill.
Mrs FL. A. House, Jr, of London, who
is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs r. c.
Tousey, was at her accustomed place in
the choir of Grace church, Sunday MORN
ing. Her many friends are pleased to
see her once more.
Customary services were held in Grace
church, Sunday, Rev Mr. Boylston hav-
ing returned from his vacation.
George Spencer Curtis, who has been
in poor health for years, died at his Long
Hill home, last week, at the age of 73.
He was a native of and life long resident
of Long Hill, his father having built the
house in which he spent his days. He
had brother, William and sister, the
widow of Alonzo Sherman. He was a
carpenter by trade and was an excellent
workman, spending many years in the
employ of the Housatonic road. He also
spent some time in Chicago and was at
one time engaged in the undertaking bus
mess in Bridgeport, with the firm of
Hubbell & Curtis, the junior member of
which was relative. Spencer, as he
was invariably called, married Miss Sar-
ah, sister of Ell. B. Middlebrook of
Bridgeport, who died few years ago.
Mrs Curtis was prominent in church
work and in the social life of the village
and has been greatly missed. Failing
health and the death of his wife caused
Mr. Curtis to retire from active life. His
funeral was attended on Saturday, the
Masonic lodge of Monroe conducting SER
vices, both at the house and at the grave
in Long Hill cemetery.
Miss Jennie E. Shelton is at Saratoga.
Manager Harris estimates that over
81 900 people have attended the 90 pic
mics at Parlor Rock, this season.