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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12
Publication Notice.
In the District Court of Barton County,l
State Oh & .nsas.
Tnhn y I'm 81
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Plaintiff

Albert c Scierfuerhorn ct al
DESCENDANTS
State of Kansas to III L. McCurdy, James D.
Tag r. greeting:
You. and each of YOU, will take notice that you
have been sued in the District Court of Barton
equity. State OF Kansas aud that you must answer
the petition in sad cause before the 18th day
1f December, 1891, said petition will be taken
true and judgement rendered in said action against
Tor the foreclosure of certain second mortgage
executed by Albert c. SchermerhOrn and Eliza NJ.
ScheTmerhorn upon the 1st day of Dune, 1887, on
The following 'ieScri bed real estate towit:
The northeast quarter OF section thirtysix (36l in
township No. sixteen (l6) south. of range no.
twelve (2) west ia the County Of Barton, State OF
Kansas, and for the SAFE of said premises pay the
debt secured by said Second Mortgage ad costs of
suit and forever barring and fOrclosing said defend
ants and each of them, OF and from all right. title
estate interest property equity redemption in
UT to said premises, any part thereof
FREDERICK D. FULLER.
Attorney Tor Plaintiff.
Attest: w. r. BUNTING, Clerk.
SEAL. 1884
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

DIR. w. L. Coleman, the specialist,
will be at the Grand Central on Nov.
20. See his card elsewhere.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12
A POPULAR FAMILY.

JENNIE: . How Is Ia, Kate, that you AWAY.
seem to catch on > to the last new thing? Do
OF me-
KATE: II don't know: I certainly do not
make any exertiC,II in that direction"
JENNIE: . Well, during the last few months,
Tor example, YOU hav taken up painting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12
Notice Of Change OF Name of Corporation.

BY vote of he stockholders of THE Heizerton
Creamery CO.. taken October 10, 1891. the name of
laid corporation was said date changed to The
Eeizer Creamery Co.,"
HENRY SCHwIEE, Pres
SEAL W G.. MERRITT, Sec.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Notice elsewhere in this paper the
advertisement of Mexi an Mustang
Liniment, a liDiment that is well
known by most of our people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

The Clafin Banner has started in
on its second year. Bro. O'Blenis
gets up very good local paper for his
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Score another baby for the third
ward. A girl was born to MIR. and
Mrs. DR.. Gibbons Saturday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Now is good time to select wha'
papers you want for winter reading
Call and see what we Can do for you.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

MARR1ED-Thursday November 5tt
by the probate judge, Frank E. Alb
bolt and Eunice l.. Tincher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Silas Speck, of near Olmitz, called
and renewed his allegiance to this
paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

We sell and warrant evey bottle of
Beggs' Family Medicines. All drug
gists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

The H"isington boys got up big
jubilee Monday night, in honor of
Senator" Upper, the county clerk
elect. They had an all around JOLT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Republicans ratified over their sue,
cess III the county election, at the
Grand Saturday night. Some of them
did little town painting all night
long
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Joel Miller, the famous 'pumkin
vine," will loox after the treasurers
Office in Stafford county for the next
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Notice elsewhere in this paper the
of Mexi an Mustang
a liDiment that is we'll
known by most of our people.
Republicans ratified over their sue,
cess III the county election, at the
Grand Saturday night. Some of them
did little town painting all night
long.
The H"isington boys got up big
jubilee Monday night, in honor of
Senator" Upper, the county clerk
elect. They had an all around jolly
ime.
VIM Dunn, of Washburn precinct,
allied Friday and renewed on the
DEMOCRAT He is making me i'm
pr,vements on his place this year, and
>, very busy.
Mrs. Adolph NicoIet and children, o
south Bend, are on visit to relatives
ear Alton, Ills and Adnlyh says il
hey don't come back soon he will be-
"mpelIed to hunt up "a cook.
Fre,i Zutavern of this city, goes
this week on visit of few weeks to
relatives in Ohio. The wife and bows
are there, and Fred couldn't stand it
away from them any longer.
FARM LOANS renewed or extended
with option payments at lowest rates
and no delay. See me if you want
money on your land.
AUCKLAND, Land Agent.
Mrs. E. F. Hassler aud children
leave this week for Winterset, Iowa,
where they will visit for while before
Joining Mr.. Hassler who is now al
A bbott, Texas, in the milling business.
Sexafroo! Sexafroo!! What is it?
Let US tell you that it is one of the
incest, cleanest, sweetest and mos'
eHectual tooth washes on the market
Sold and warranted by all druggists
1t you want to get neat. handy
pocket memora udum book con lIIi"G
4, table OF grain aud produce wight:
cali Oh George f. Larch the saddier
aud harnessnaker, old Leland hotel
where you can get one free # charg'
For SALE-A few Young roosters,
white Bramahs and brown Leghorns
his is no political joke. We havr
the fowls, pure bio .d,.d and in good
condition Call at his nffice, or at
Our old county in va, keoknk
went solidiy democratic this fall Gu
Long. the youngest brother of William
Long Of this city, was elected sheriff.
Many Keokuk boys in Barton will b.,
pleased to learn the news.
Would you be happy? If so, 60 to
Sterett's cash bargain store for any
kind of house furnishings, or useful
articles, His lew prices will surprise
70 we'll as please you, South Main
street, opposite Grand Central Hotel
Druggists say it is a pleasure to sell
Beggs' Family Medicines, as every
bottle is warranted for all the label
calls for. so our customers are perfectly
safe IN huviog hem. s Id aud war
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Call Oh Geo. f. Larch, the harness.
maker, aud get neat and useful
pocket memorandum book free of
charue
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

A. j. Uaruh. of Liberty. left last
week for Hadam, Washington county,
where he will feed stock for the winter
on gilt edge salary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

If you want Cross Creek Leh gh
Coal, 60 to Allison Bros.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

For RENT-A small four room
house; deep well; stable: in third ward ,
near the west side school louise. APP
ply at this Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Messrs. Murphy q Boyd are the
new proprietors Of the Morrison.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Frank Zagic and Frank Cipra, two
staunch democrats of Cleveland town
ship, near Alliance P. o., were callers
last Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Robert F. ummins IA d Mss L:
Nj. Kay, and Alfred d. Avery All.
Josephine Lowry, took ont license 10
wed last week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

When you want t., buy Star, Horse
Shoe, Climax, or any Their good to-
bacco by the pound or otherwise. g"
to Ferger's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12
CaStOria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers h we repeatedly told me OF lis
good effect upon heir children"
Dr. G. c. OsGooD.
lowell Mass
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

W. S. Bryant of tie east side called
Saturday to renew his subscription.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

If your hair is falling out or turning
gray try Beggs' Hair Remover.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12
First Published NoFcnlips.r >. 1921
SHERIFFS SALE.
state OF Kansas, -
Barton County,

The First National Bank
y Z Holmes. q u Smith anc
q z SOwle-
by virtue of 4 Special Execution 10 me directed
and delivered, issued II The 51ii District Court
CT The Stale 81 Kansas. sitting in and for BARTON
County, in said State 1 xii, Monday November
10. A D 1891 between the hours IF ! O'Clock
p N aud O'Clock p N % said day, at the
west door OF g. II HrlRls's Implement House
ia Great Bend in the County and
State aforesaid, "er public and seil to the
highest bidder, fs-r cash N hand the following
described Personal property, 10 Wit
SIX Acme i,arTows-
Said property To be- sold as comma nded by the
said Special Execution
f d WILSON, sheriff.
Sherifi7s office, Nov 4th 1921. 22-53.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Also all the unsold Union Pacif
railroad land in Barton county.
The ab,;ve Ian = can be bought al
i.'' prices and on easy terms Of pay
ment. Many % these pieces have
produced M the past three years.
wheat enough In one season to paw
far the Iend in full. Now is the time
to secure bargains in lands unsur-
passed for wheat growing and general
farming by any in the world Many
of these farms are well improved with
good buildings and large acreage in
growing winter wheat, fine water, etc.
For terms and particulars. address,
a. J. auckland,
Great Bend, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

VIM Dunn, of Washburn precinct,
allied Friday aud renewed on the
DEMOCRAT He is making s me i'm
pr,vements on his place this year, and
= very busy,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12
Land, Land Land.

Barton and StahOrd County, Kan.
The Center Of the Wheat Belt OF
Kansas.
Following is a partial list of lands
mostly improved tor sale by the un-
derSipned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Sexafroo! Sexafroo!! What is il?
Let US tell you that it is one of the
incest, cleanest, sweetest and mos
efectual tooth washes on the market
Sold and warranted by all druggists
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Our old county in IVA, keoknk,
went solidiy democratic this fall Gu
Long. the youngest brother of William
Long Of this city. was electe.! sheriff.
Many Keokuk boys in Barton will b.,
pleased to learn the news.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12
AUCKLAND, Land Agent.

Mrs. e. F. Hassler aud children
leave this week for Winterset, Iowa,
where they will visit for while before
joining Mr.. Hassler who is now a,
Abbott, Texas, in the milling business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

"Castoria is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted hope the day is not
far distant when mothers Will consider the real
interest of their chill dren, and use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their Low, ID ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtfui
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DE-. J. Z. KISCHELoE,
Conway, Ark
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Our stock of Paint Brushes is com
plete, also carriage paint in all the
desirable colors; Walnut and Cherry
Stain, ready for use.
SiMPsUN d Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Would you be happy? If SO, go to
Sterett's cash bargain store for any
kind of house furnishings, or useful
articles, His lew prices will surprise
Is well as please you, South Main
street, opposite Grand Central Hotel
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

LOCAL COMMENT.
They take the cake! Beggs' Li,ti'
Giant Pills.
This paper and the Giobe-Demo-
crat for 50 90 per year.
Piles OF all kinds cured BIZ usin
B.ggs' German Salve.
Ed Howard, OF Eureka, was wei
come caller Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

FARM LOANS renewed or extended
with option payments at lowest rates
and no delay. See me if you want
money on your land.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Mrs. Adolph NicoIet and children, o
south Bend, are on a visit to relatives
ear Alton, Ills and Adnlvh says il
hey don't come back soon he will be
nmpeiied to hunt up "a cook
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Fred Zutavern Of this city, goes
this week on visit of few weeks to
relatives ia Ohio. The wife and bows
are there, and Fred couldn't stand it
away from them any longer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12
CaStOria.

Tho Company, Street., New York CITY
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

y d dragEf-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-12

Druggists say it is pleasure to sell
Beggs' Family Medicines, as every
bottle is warranted for all the label
calls for. so our customers are perfectly
safe IN buviog rhem 5 Id aud war
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-11
THE HAMS TRIAL.
The Prisoners Father on tn
Stand.

HAMPTON. Va. Sept. Speciall-
This is the third day of the Hams trial.
Col. p. c. uains took the stand, and
canoe oars wore procured and identified
I'D him. The witness illustrated how a
man in canoe could take the oar and
strike man sculling in the stern. 1t
would take very short time lie gave
the dimensions OF the boat. The distance
between the rowing scat and locker and
stern is eleven feet and the locker four
ieet. man scaling usually stood on
tho locker.
Lieut.. III. ID. Todd, Jr, of the Third
artillery, saw IIains and flanagan
together repeatedly on the llth and iath
OF June. lie witness walked with the
two to the lower mouth of Mill creek to
see the yacht "Cygnet." and they could
NOT make tho yachtmcn hear them.
lialns fired pistol and boat come, talk
ing them of tho yacht. On their return
they insisted that witness should go out
sailing with them. but as it was calm
and squall rising ho declined to 90
lalns and flanagan seemed on tho best
OF terms. Witness had an opportunity
OF seeing flanagan in bathing suit.
lie was larger than Hams, was we'll
developed and moro muscular.
at this point, one of the Jurors was
then very sick, and the jury retired. and
the court took recess.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-11
THE POOL TOURNAMENr.

Wallace Defeats Prof. Daily, Of Philadel-
pima, by IA Score of IL too.
In the pool tournament last night at
Marshall's Cafe. Walter Wallace, of
Roanoke, defeated Prof +. S. Daily, of
Philadelphia, by score of II to 0. 1t
was series of twenty ono games, Bruns-
wick and Bake rules. Wallace won the
first two games, which wcre rather
tame. The third game was distinguished
by some brilliant bank shots and was
won by Daily by score OF s to 5. The
fourth and fifth games were also won
by Daily, but in the sixth the finest OK.
hloition of pool playing ever seen IN
foanokc was exhibited. in which Wal
lace made some very brilliant shots In
this game Wallace made Il continuous
run on his second chance, winning Nv a
score of to O.
The seventh game was closely con
tested, being won by Wallace by a score
OF to Z. In the eighth game some
clever shots were made Ivy Daily, re-
shifting in his winning the game by a
score Of to 4. From this gamo up to
the seventeenth the playing was unin-
teresting, with the odds in favor of
Wallace, but a beautiful double combi-
nation shot Daily succeeded in winning
by score of S to /. The eighteenth
and nineteenth games were won by
Daily, making brilliant shot, rcuuir-
ing two bridges. Wallace won tho
twentieth game and tho match by a
score of S to 4.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-11

NEW YORK, Sept. Specialize
special to the Herald from San Salvador
says that million dollars worth OF
property and many lives were DESTROYED
in the republic by an earthquake yes.
terday. Whole towns were wiped out
and far as advices received Indicate
hardly city in the county, except those
along the coast, escaped tho awful
effects of the commissions.
At five minutes before two o'clock
yesterday morning the earth began to
shake. The wave had strong vertical
and osciilato tory movement. People
rushed into the streets in their night
clothing. The shock lasted only about
twenty seconds before it passed away.
The panic stricken mob make its wav TO
the open country outside the city.
Tho scene was terribly sublime
Hlen, women and children, shrickinr
and praying in tho streets: walls and
houses cracked, tottcrcd and fell; dccp
continuous rumtling as of heavy
thunder: sky overcast, air filed with
fine penetrating dust While tho
shcck lasted earth rose and fell in long
waves, and strong men were unable to
keep their feet.
The Inhabitants are afraid to return
to their houses. President Ezetl is do.
ing everything he can to stop the panic
and care for tho homeless. Towns
throughout the country have suffered
more severely than the capital. Anal
queto and Comasaque arc completely
destroyed, while Conjutcpruuc, Santa
Tcda, San Pedro and Masabet arc badly
shaken. The shock was plainly felt.
and damage was done 10y it at Santa
Anna and Susimtcpcquc, sixty miles
away.
1t is impossible to form any idea of
the lives lost. Two were killed here.
and it is feared that many werc killed
in tho smaller towns.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-11

"AsHISeroS, Sept. lo.-[Speciall-
The Department of State has received
telegraphedic dispatch from the
United States minister at Pekin report
ing that riot had occurred at Ichany
on the Yangtse Kiang river in the pro-
vince of Hoo Pc, and that the establish
ment of American missionaries thero
had been destroyed. No further parti-
culars are given.
The gravity OF the situation in China
Increase daily. and the navy depart
mcnt Is lending its aid to protect
American interests. in answer to re ore
sensations OF tho Department of State.
Inc Charleston is now on her way to
China, and ;no Petrol, in the ncirh Dor
mood of Now York. is under orders To
proceed immediately to China to
strengthen Admiral Bclknap's faet.
bnt they can hardly reach their destina-
ton instle OF two months.
Pariicnlar concern is felt at the do
partmcut in tho last riot because of it's
location. lchango is about 200 miIes
further up Yangtso Kiang than Hang
How. which IS as far ab0va The mouth
rs vessels OF war can make their way
under ordinary circumstances.
In time of high water light war YES
sells may get above there. and, in fact.
beiknap and Monocly have each sue
cecded in reaching Icaang. but, unless
'hcrc Is high wator in the river at pre-
sent, Admiral Belknap will have diff.
Guilty in getting the vessels up to the
scene Of trouble.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-11
Russin want, Cnns,,n,,n.,,,,o

LONDON, Sept. lo.-lSpeciall-Dis-
patch to tho STANDARD from Batoum
says: Eleven shipments OF war stores
nave travcrsed Dardanclles this year.
All volunteer cruisers have taken heavy
guns for fortiiying Nladivcstucls. Sew
erai foreign vessels have hccn chartered
n carry stores and munitions. Turkcy's
y"l.lrg 10 Russia shows tuat tho trea ty
Of Pass is a dnad lelter, SO sar as Rus
STA IS concerned as II strong Black Sea
feetis being rapidly collected The
diplomatic triumph Of the Russian
ambassador at Constantinople shows
plainly how Russia is striving to achiovo
her long cherished ambition-possessio
of Constantinoplc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-11
Arrested for Cons,,,r,c,.

BIIMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. lo.-[Spe-
cialJ-Tho arrest of w. II. Davidson,
postmaster OF IIaleysvillc. on tho charge
OF bczzlemcnt, was followed to-day
oy 'he arrest of ID. ii. Vickery, a
llaleysvillc lawyer, on the charge OF
conspiracy with Davidson on the postal
frauds. IL is alleged that Davidson
operated by giving stamps to Vickery,
who dispos' OF them. The lactcr's as
serts that he is il nocont and that he
never ala anything wronr. unless il was
TO oppose Davidson for p1stmlStcr.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-11
y CLEAN pi:MoCwATIC SWEEP.
The Republicans Badly Defeated at New.
port, l.. l.


NEWPORT, r. l., Sept. lo-[Speciall-
The city election yesterday resulted in
an almost complete overturn, and is tn :,
first victory for Democrats on strictly
dra Sn party lines, achieved in munich
pal affairs, for many years. The Demo
Gratis elected their mayor, full board of
six aldermen and eight out of fifteen
councilmcn. This makes majority of
three, and possibly five, on joint ballot,
and gives them control of ali city Offices,
whose election is by city council.
Last year the Republicans had the
mayor, five aldermen and nine council.
men, or joint majority of seven. The
question of quantity, quality and price
OF city water which is supplied by a pri-
vate corporation, was introduced into
the campaign by tho Democrats and
made prominent feature of their can
vass. The result may be considered
fatty as an Endorsement of the position
thus taken. though many other ele.
ments entered into the final Judgement
OF the voters. Colonel Horey's major
ity for mayor is oo7.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-11

CHARLESTON, Sept. lO.-iSpeciall-
Specials to tho News and Courier indi-
cate that the cotton plckers' strike has
actually been ordered in this State and
VIII be put irto effect. The planters
are determined 10 resist i. TO tho bitter
end. The negroes are so reticent and
Sec.etive that nothing in regard to the
proposed strike can De stated positively,
ouo the above are tho conclusions
reached by intelligent correspondents
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-11
An Interesting Paner.

TIE TINES on Sunday morning will
contain the paper read by Colonel Penn
before William Watts Camp, Confederate
Veterans, Monday night, entitled Tho
Last of tho War in Virginia" This
thrilling account OF tho days OF the re.
construction attracted tho greatest at
tention by those who heard it read. Tho
scene is LAID in Pa rick county and the
time just after Lees surrender. 1t is a
chapter of unpublished history and
reads like o romance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-11
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TWO FAMOUS INSTITUTIONS.

Sessions of the Washington and Lee Uni
versitv and Virginia Military Institute
Opened.
LEXINGTON. Va, Sept. .-lSpeciall
Tho one hundred and tonth annual
session OF Washington and Lee Univer-
sity and the ffty-third session of the
Virginia Military Institute were for
mally begun to-day with the largest at
tendance of any year since the late war,
except I few years immediately follow
ing it.
AT the Institute there is an increase
OF tifty-siX over last year. and last wear
there was considerable increase over
the previous year.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-11
a MOONLIGHT TRIP.
n P"rty of Ladies and Gentlemen Walked
to the Top of Mill Mountain.

Aparty of ladies and gentlemen from
this city walked to the top of Mill
Mountain and back last night. They
started at half past seven and wero back
in Roanoke at quarter past ten, having
walked tho entire distance.
The party consisted OF Thomas Ryrd
and wife, Miss Cora Byrd. Misses Emma
and Lucy Burchard, MIR. and Mrs. II. C.
Smith and j. w. Wonders. They took
lunch with them and had a very enjoya-
bic time on the top of the mountain.
The ladies and gentlemen were very en-
thusiastic over the beauty of tho scenery
and several Of them declared it was the
grandest they had ever witnessed.