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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23
.y;esy .4dperEiSe,1ae1i Is.
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
October .. 1891.

LAND OFTICF "HO"DDN' Hfi'0'' :
October %, 1891, !
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
~ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim. and that said proof will be
made before the Circuit Clerk of Jackson
county at Scranton, Miss on December 5.
1891, viz:
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
George j. Smith, Joseph W. Furry,
James +. Roberts and John NJ. Graham,
all of Yancleave Z. o., Jackson county,
Miss.
HENRY KERNAGHAN, Register.
October %, 1891. 3o-oI
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

SOME iend in human shape fired
the Chickasaw Messenger Office on
Sunday night last, which destroy
ed the building, presses, types,
ETC.; nothing saved except the sub
scription book. which were, at
the time of the fire, at Capt. Bur
kits residence. Hanging is TOO
good for the wretch who is guilty
OF the dastardly act. We truly
sympsthize with Capt Burkitt in
his great loss, and hope he will
again revive the Messenger.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23
TO ADVERTISERS.
The DEMOCRAT-STAR

The D"EMOCRAT-STAR
is the oldest newspaper on
the Mississippi Gulf Coast ;
has a larger bona fde circu-
lation than any other news
paper in this section !; there
fore it is the best advertising
medium. Advertisers, bear
this in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23
MARINE.
OFFICE OF THE DEMocKAT-STAR, I
PAscAGoULA, Oct. %, 1891. !
Report for the week ending Oct. 22nd.

OFFIC OF THE DEMOCEAT-STAR, [
PAscAGoULA, Oct. %, 1891. !
Report for the week ending Oct. 22nd.
ENTERED.
Am sch Mile Williams, Hacker, 81 tons
from Vera Cruz. 18th list.
Am sch Anna N. Stammer, Stilphen, 399
tons, 16.h inst.
CLEARED.
Am sch Hildegard, Green. for Caibarien,
Cuba, by Danfzler Lumber CO., with
$3.50 feet boards valued at SAYS, 61,7Z3
feet scantling valued at SOS. 12,9sl
feet sawn timber valued at SI36, 10th
inst.
Am sch Lena r. Storer, Sodersi rom, for
Havana, Cuba, by Dantzler Lumber CO..
with 4,525 feet boards valued Mt 81 .39l,
115,S35 feet scantling valued at sl.2l1,
18th inst.
Nor blk Mizpa, Christoffeson, for Cape
Town, Afr, by Hunter, Benin & Co.,
with 5s,262 feet deals valued at si5O,
507 .00o feet sawn timber valued at
5000, Goth inst
Brit bk CallexIne, Suter. for Fleetwood,
Eng, by w. :. Keyser & Co. with
% 54s feet deals valued at S25s, ass, 654
feet sawn timber valued at s4,214,
36,945 feet hewn timber valued 1T
s4.615, 10th inst.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23
OCEAN SPRINGS NEWS.
GATHERED BY THE "REPORTER. FOR
THE DEnOCRiT-sTiR.


The health Of u town contin
ues good.
Having passed through the
sweating stage, we are now IN The
mhl-t of The beautiful octobeI
weather peculiar 10 this latitude,
It couldn't be better even il ii had
been made to order.
DIR. d. z. Russell has bought
the lease of the Mcclure Stables,
and had il extended 10 ii term Of
ten years The Doctor intends to
stay with us awhile.
Mr.. Mcclure is erecting a new
stable near his residence, and will
continue in the business.
Several new buildings in course
of construction have come to a
stan1still for want of lumber.
Everybody wants ii at once, but
some must wait.
A proposition to purchase the
Thorn place on the Point at The
mouth of Fort Bayou, and erect
fartorieS thereon, is being. discuss
ed. 1t is a most eligible location
for the purpose.
Col. Parker Earle has put a
large new ferry boat on Fort
Bayou for The use of The farm and
mill.
MI. William b. Schmidi's FAM
ly left on Monday for their home
in New Orleans.
The FlOatorial Convention, held
here on The 10Th instant, proved TO
be a refreshing season of grace 10
the Simon pure Democracy of the
Senatorial and FloaIorial Districts.
Perfect harmony prevailed
throughout. The alleged split III
the party was found to be no split
at all, only a misunderstanding,
worked up by a boiling minority
in the interest of all independent
candidate. The nomination Of
Lancaster for Floater is acceptable
10 all parts of the District, and has
been received with an enthusiasm
that insures his success. The des-
perate rule or Iuin policy of the
would-be disorganizers was fully
exposed and denounced. A crush
ing defeat awaits them in Novem.
Der. The election of Bloomfield
and Lancaster is certain.
Sheriff Lewis was here on the
10Th and both collecting taxes.
Col. VIM. Sigprson has gone to
the North and West on Il featuring
Tour.
There was new arrival at Mr..
Frank Earle's Oh The 18th. 1t is a
daughter.
On Thursday and Friday even
ings, Prof. Gregory gave two eXhi-
billions of leserdemain and venirll-
oqulsm. The Professor'is won.
performer. and is not excell-
ed by Signor Blilz or llandin or
any ofthe celebrities of the past.
On the 7th inst, Mr.. and Mrs.
took the train for Asleville,
N. O., for the benefit OF Mrs. Fei-
Iig's health.
The mill and planer of The Win
|er Park Milling Co., are running
TO their full capacity. Already
several large schooner loads have
been shipped, with more large or
lers pending. Small local orders
sometimes have to wait a few days
O be filed.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

Dr.. SEYMOUR BULLOCK, of Mo-
bile, who was killed on the 18th
inst, by Mr.. 7. p. Brewer, at Navy
Cove, Ala, was a resident of Pas
cagoula for short time in 1880.
He was well liked by all who
made his acquaintance. lie vas a
gentleman OF culture and wrote
much for the press. While here
he wrote some poems, which were
printed IN pamphlet form by the
DEMoCRAT-STAR job office. The
book was entitled "1he Songs of a
Summer" We have a few copies
of the poems on hand for sale.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

GEN. w. II. F. LEE, second son
of Gen. Robert +. Lee, died at his
home in Ravensworth, Fairfax
county, Va, on the 18th inst. He
served with distinction in the laie
war and rose 10 the rank of Major
General of cavalry. Afterthe wal
he became a farmer again.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

Messrs. Junger d Gass, Mobile,
Ala, dealers in pianos, organs, mu-
sic, and musical merchandise have
IN advertisement in The DEMOCRAT
STAR to-day to which we direct
particular attention. This firm is
entirely reliable and will treat all
right who patronize it.. Try Jun
ger d GaSs when you want any
kind Of musical instrument.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

The Glover Club, of Philadel-
phia, are to present "Baby Cleve-
landn with a gold spoon, the han
die to represent a four-leaf clover
and the bowl to be inscribed ITO
Ruth Cleveland from the Clover
Oil .
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

A local preacher in Town county
Ga, recently informed his congre-
CATION that heaven is 1900 miles
Highland 1900 miles wide, and 800
miles long and that hell is not big
enough. He seemed 10 know all
about IT, but his extraordinary
statement created a big sensation.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

The Coast Beacon, at Pass Chris
tian, has been selected by the
Harrison county Election Com
missioners to print the official bal
lot and other election printing.
The work we are sure will be exc
cuted in the neatest and best man.
ner of the art.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23
DIED.

AIDA Cook HUNTINGTON, wife of Ralph
Walter Huntington. Born in Hartford
City, Indiana, November "a, 1858, died at
Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio, October
Is, 1891.
She was a'highly cultured lady and
lived at Moss Point for about W. years.
We sympathize with Mr.. Huntington in
his great loss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

REMEMBER, if you paid your taxes
before February LIST, you can
vote on Tuesday, November 3rd,
at The first election under the new
Constitution.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

Mr.. s. PICARD, whoss advertise
ment appears in another column,
has rented the Blanchard store
building, which will be occupied
as a branch of his large clothing
and dry goods establishment in
Biloxi.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

Mr.. Ii. SIDNEY KING, after a va
cation OF five months, has again
assumed the editorial charge OF
the Meridian daily Eers. We well
come Sidney back, and wish him
long life and happiness.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

r. Ii. HENRY IL Co., of the Cla-
rion-L Ledger being the lowest bid
ders for the public printing for The
next two years, were awarded the
contract last week.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

DoN'T forget hat the general
election takes place in this county,
on Tuesday, November 3rd. Let
every Democrat turn out and vote
for the nominees of the Demo
cratic party.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss
October Is. 1891. \

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MISS
October l6, 1871. '
Notice is hereby given that the follow,
ing named settler has filed notice oil ns
intention to make final proof in support
his claim, and that sand proof VIII be hlsoV
before The Circuit CLERK OF rJacAssor
county, at Scranton, Miss, on Nove""ei
81, 1891. viz: .o Ear
Ella Davis, Homestead No. 2i,os9,Hi
the east ! northeast I section Z, wes.i
northwest I section 8, township = so''"'
range 6 west. IN
He names the following witnesses n
prove his continuous residence uPon' S""
cultivation of said land, viz: -.d
James Wi liams, William w: ca
Alexander +. Cochran and william uS'
all Of Gross Roads p. O.. jackson eoan'''
Miss.
nIe 800
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

A man at Shepherd Mich, is
raising coffee. If the price stays
up, it might pay to Try a few small
crops in II Sunny South.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

The Ratchet that George Wash
insion used in cutting trees, Is to be
at The Chicago Worlds fair.-Ner
Orleans PicayHHe.
II should be used 10 nail The lie
he never told.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

Gov. STONE has committed the
sentence of Jerry Meyer, sen.
fenced to be hung in Sharkey
county, to Imprisonment for life
in the penitentiary.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

CHAs. L. LANDRIES, Of Jackson,
Tenn, made a trip on a bicycle
from Chattanooga 10 Jackson a
distance of 315 miles in 40 hours.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

Mrs. ALLEN q. THURMAN, the
wife Of the modest Roman of
them ALL" died peacefully at Col
umbus, Ohio, last Saturday.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

The Wyoming Legislature has
passed a law taxing bachelors So a
year.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

The DEMoCRAT-STAR has print
ed the official ballot for Jackson
county as well as instructions to
voters, etc.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

A member of Blaine's family says
he will not speak anywhere during
the coming campaign.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

MISSISSIPPI Days at the Great
Southern Exposition, Raleigh, N.
c., will be on Doth, 30th and 31st
inct
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

"WHAT are the sad sea waves
saying" Subscribe and pay in
advance for the DEMOCRAT. STAR.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

WILLIE WILDE who married Mrs.
leslie is a brother 10 Oscar
Wilde. This is to he regretted.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

DON'T fail to read all of our new
advertisements this week.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

THERE is no safety. no decency,
no respect, no honor" says the Mo-
pile Register, ''for a southern mar
except at home and In The strong
arms oflhe Democratic party, that
noble old party whose SHIELD has
covered The heart of the South
since the day we fell at The foot OF
the conquerer."
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

A GOOD Democrat votes his par
ty ticket from principle.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

llATTIEsBuRG, October 15.-Yes'
terday evening Messrs. A. ii. Curl
ing. X. 7. Hays and VI. b. Bond
reached here after a very enjoyable
trip from Mobile along The line oi
survey of The Mobile, Jackson ana
Kansas City Railroad. Mr.. Bond
is the principal assistant engineer
of The road, and Messrs. Curling
aud lIavs are English civil engi-
neers, sent here be British capital
isis 10 secute profitable investment
for English capital. The gentlemen
expressed themselves TO the Plea
yune correspondent TO De very high
ly pleased with The country through
which it is surveyed and lis une
qualed possibilities.
They will render IA very iavOra-
bic report on their return 10 Eng
land, and the outlook for the early
construction OF The road is extreme
" promising. After a refreshing
rest during the night the inspecting
party resumed their journey to-
ward Jackson.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23
JACKSON COUNTY TICKET.

|
For Representative,
GEORGE W. DAVIS.
For Clerk of the Courts,
WALTER NJ. DENNY.
For Sheriff,
FRANK II. LEWIS.
For Treasurer,
J.. W. STEWART.
For Superintendent of Education,
DIR. II. L. HOWE.
For Board of Supervisors, Beat 3,
DIR. ]. X. MCLEOD.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23
SherIT's Sale.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. I
JACKSON COUNTY.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. I
JACKSON COUNTY.
C. HARVEY, Justice Court.
FRANK SMITH, ". b. wigginton, J.P.
By virtue of a writ of venditioni ex-
ponas, directed to me by J. b. WIgginton,
}. p, a Justice Of the Pease Of said coun-
tv. | will sell at public cutlery, to the
highest bidder for cash, at the front
door Of The Court- house, in Scranton, on
The First Monday, the 2nd day Of
Norember, 1891,
within legal hours, the following describe
ed real estate, previously levied on 10
his suit. as the property of the above
named Frank Smith, to-wit:
Ell of swt and set Of nwf OF section ~
and net Of nw4, section q, all IN town.
ship 6, range 8 west.
To satisfy a Judgment 10 the above en-
titled cause of s64.O9 in favor OF c. Harvey
and interest aud costs.
FRANK II. LEWIS, Sheriff.
October 9, 1891. 554t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

FOE SENITOR-1st Senatorial District.
We are authorized to announce
Mr.. F. W. ELMER,
of Harrison county, as a candidate for election
to the Office of State Senator from the First
District, composed of the counties of Hancock,
Harrison and Jackson, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

Dos'r borrow your neighbor's
DEMocRAT-STAR. Get one Of your
own.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For United States Senators,
. GEN. J. z. GEORGE,
GEN. E. C. WALTHALL.
For Railroad Commissioners,
J.F. SESSIONS,
WALTER McLAURIN,
JOSEPH II. ASKEW.
For District Attorney, Second District,
JAMES II. NEVILLE.
For State Senator, First District,
HORACE BLOOMFIELD.
For CHARACTERIZATION and Jackson Counties,
CHAS. d. LANCASTER.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

Job Printing at this Office
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23

The mill and planer of The Win
Ter Park Milling Co., are running
to their full capacity. Already
several large schooner loads have
been shipped, with more large or
ders pending. Small local orders
sometimes have to wait a few days
10 be filed.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-10-23
Custom Shoe Department
LAND NOTICE.

October 2. 1891
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-13

way to Japan to regain his health. 1t
is not known whether he died on sea or
land, probably OH land as the telegram
came from Vancouver. British Co
lumbia.
The doctors death can be primarily
traced to an attack of la grippe, by
which he was Frustrated about year
ago. This was followed by unpleasant
heart symptoms, but these were not OF
such duration nor severity as to alarm
his friends. 1t is probable, however,
that he succumbed to an attack OF heart
failure. Ten years ago last October Or.
Wells assumed the rectorship OF st.
Marks church after severing his con-
nection with a church in Paynes-
vile, Conn.,, to whose people he had
miListered spiritually for a period
of seventeen years. He succeeded
Rev. DR.. Corbett at st. Marks and soon
endeared himself to his congregation,
all of whom will sincerely mourn his
untimely death. He was born IN Viz
ginia, but came at an early age into the
territory north of Mason d DiXon's line,
and was followed at a later period by
his mother who is now residing I'D New
Haven, Conn. He had an interesting
and lovable family, consisting OF his
wife and four children.
A meeting of st. Marks vestry was
held last evening to make arrangements
for the funeral. Mrs. Wells will be
communicated with before anything
definite is decided upon. The funeral
will probably be under Masonic auspices
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-13
AFRAID OF THE CLAN.
B. ID. Curtiss Having a Good Deal
of Trouble With His Wife.


B. D. Curtiss is in deep trouble, all on
account of his wife. Curtiss used to
live in Madison, Wis. There he married
a Mrs. Barry. She had $4,000 or Sl2,-
600, her first husbands life insurance.
He had but $1,000. They did not live
happily together. Finally they agreed
to separate. All their joint property
was turned over to her. He took
mortgage as security. Last
month she began suit for dl-
vorce, though not in Minneapolis, al
leging cruelty and inhuman treatment.
Curtiss has filed cross bill and answer,
alleging that his life is in danger from
her. He also accuses her of writing
threatening letters to him over Clan-na-
Gael signatures, threatening his life
unless he should give up the mortgage
on his wife'5 property. ). X. Childs.
Mrs. Curtiss' attorney, ridicules Cur
tiss' charges, and adds:
"This cutlery of his about the Clan
na-GaeI business is the same yawp he
made in the papers before when he adj
vertised the fact that he was compelled
to call upon the police for protection in
West Superior. l understand he ae-
cuses me of writing the letters to him. L
sIiiCcICl4 UOllCfO Hlo wiz hhO"o hOtHin6
of them. l cannot say that he wrote
them himself, and am half-inclined to
think he did not We expected to Sc
cure the divorce quietly. He had
agreed to it. Now l shall file an
amended complaint and set forth the
actual causes for a separation which /
have suppressed. The mortgage and
the note it secured were surrendered.
He gave the note to his wife as pres
ent and then stole it back. think the
whole matter is a persecution on his
part and an effort to get more money
from his wife, who kept him, paid for his
cigars and his laundry bills out of few
thousand dollars insurance money she
obtained through her former husband,
now dead
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-13
The Council Has Granted H.
w. Phelps His Franchise
for the Asking.
Hereafter Curbing Contracts
Will Be Paid for in Five
Years.
Another Fight on the First
Ward Park and Prospects
of More.
Rev. DR.. 7. B. Wells, Of st.
Marks Church, Dies Away
From Home.

The meeting of the council last even
ing was the most harmonious and I'M
eventful that has taken place in months.
the principal diversion being furnished
by wandering minstrel from sunny
Italy, who played Annie Rooney"
Marguerite" and ''When You Wink
the Other Eye'' beneath the windows on
piano hand-organ. The Phelps spring
water ordinance came up and was duly
passed after it had been remodeled to
suit all the aldermen, and Aid. Rand's
riverside dump scheme was knocked
out for all time by the abandonment of
all proceedings in the opening Of
Twenty-fourth street.
The board of equalization submitted
its report upon the valuation of taxable
personol property, as fixed by the city
assessor. The assessors figures placed
the total valuation of personal property
at $19.613, 2S3. which estimate has been
reduced to SO, 527, 46S by the board of
equalization.
The following comparative table will
show valuation of personal property by
wards, as estimated by the assessor and
as finally determined by the board of
equalization:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-13
FORWARD. FOREsTERs.
They viii March Friday Night and
Picnic the Next Day.

The members of the A. o. F. of a.
are requested to meet with their re-
spective courts at Z p. N. Friday, Aug.
Is, to participate IN the parade. The
line will form at 7:3O On Second avenue
south, resting on Seventh and Eighth
streets. and will move promptly at s
O'Clock in the following order:
Police, Marshal Dr. A. B. Gates. Band,
Speakers IN carriages, Minnesota Grand
Court in carriages, knights of Sherwood
Forest. Junior Court. Court Hiawatha,
Court SunnySide, Court Lake, Band,
Court Northern Star, Court Sleadfast,
Court University, Court Plymouth.
Court Minnesota, Band, Court Flour
City. Court Lyndale, Court Nicollet,
Court Hennepin. Band. Court Mime
haha. Court St. Anthony, Court Mime
apulis, Circle No. Ill. c. 0. F., in car
riages, Circle No. 81, {. o. F., in car
Tiages.
Route-Second avenue south to Fifth
street; thence to Hennepin; thence TO
Nicollet, to Bridge square, where there
Will lie several addresses made by MEM
bers of the order aud other prominent
speakers.
Every one is invited to attend the pic
mic at Lake Park Saturday. The fol-
IONlIS - tuC pIOSIdlHln6 Ol dI0leIlc
sports. with boating, dancing, ETC.:
Ball game between North and South
side Foresters, throwing the ball, run
ming, hop, step and jump. sack race
100 yards, fat mars race, tug of war,
standing broad jump. potato race, 300
yard running race. half-mile walking
match, standing high kick. physicians
race for FOresteTs, 200-yard dash. for
FOresters; ball throwing, companions
OF the Forest ladies; putting 80 and So
pound shot, throwing the hammer,
yaulting, egg and spoon race for ladies,
married and young ladies' running
race. half-mile running race for Forest
ers, mile race for the amateur cham
pionship of the state. wrestling contest,
three-legged race, blind mans race,
baby show, Waiting contest and boat
race. The prizes offered in the various
contests are valuable and handsome.
In the mile amateur race silver cup is
the trophy offered. Other prizes i'll
clude gold medals, toilet cases, boxes of
cigars, candy. shoes, canes, parasols
and articles useful as well as orna-
mental.