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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Henderson, Duke, Bascom, Belding, Irel
Lyon, Dlnniny, Zspf, Robertson, Dey,
Campbell, Lyman, Daft, Mcmillan, J. K.
Grant, Williams of Ogden and Mrs Os-
m0nd.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

served at the conclusion of the game. The
mem bers are Mr.. and Mrs. Salisbury, Mr..
and Mrs. Daggett, Mr.. and Mrs. M. G.
Fox. DR.. and Mrs. Kendall of Fort Doug
las, Lieutenant and Mrs Newton. Mrs.
Woodward and Miss Mary Woodward, Mr.
and Mrs. Woodruff. Messrs Bidwell. De
RicqIes and MIR. Read.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The ladies of ST. Mark's Guild have been
very successful with their fair emo lunch,
realizing about 1850 gross.
Miss Mccormick had charge of the flower
stand last evening and made q charming
and successful flower girl. The piano used
for the occasion WAS Steinway ana kindly
loaned by the Calder Brothers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

On neKt Sunday The HERALD purposes
TO reprint the cat home days of those
ladies who have kindly furnished their
cards, together with those of such other
ladies who have heretofore omitted doing
60, and who may send the same in not
later than Friday next The object is to
give under each day CT the week list Of
the ladies who are at home to their friends
and acquaintance on that day, so that the
same may be retained during the season as
ready reference and guide. THE HERALD
respectfully requests the cooperation of all
who have calling lists. with the view of do
ing service TO them and their frleds.
Additional ''at home' days ere:
Mrs. W. j. Browning, 652 S. West
Temple street. Thursdays.
Mrs. Samuel H. Pinkerton, 5S5 South
Main street Thursdays.
Mrs. Henry w. Miles. COS E. First South
street.. Wednesdays.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The regular informal hop was had at
Fort Douglas on Friday evening, all hay-
ing thoroughly enjoyable time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs. Ira Lyons conundrum luncheon on
Thursday was an exceedingly original
function and undoubtedly the most delight
full SUCCESS. Though the affair was unusu-
ally large for a luncheon, everything passed
of very smoothly. Seyenty-fye guests
were bidden, and though some were con
strained to decline, there still was a great
number TO take care of. Each lady on ar
irving was presented with a pretty bouton-
Mere The tables were prettily decorated
with flowers and a delicious menu served.
The guessing of the conundruus afforded
immense amusement and entertainment A
card upon which the connndrums were
written was placed upon each table, and as
the answers were given the different viands
were brought in. The conundrums with
the answers supplied, were as follows:
Cure for an aching tooth-CoId chicken.
Sllenced, but seldom conquered-Co Cold
tongue.
Prsrle flower raised in town White
bread.
A girl in arithmetic-Ssl- ad.
Pride of Boston-Brown bread.
What some people don't know-Two
glasses of jelly.
fine cnt-Cold siaw.
Relishes-Chill sauce
Vine fruit. domestic animal afoat-
Baked beans.
intermediate condition-Cream.
Pick flower, perennial boquet-C Celery.
DRINKS.
Spiritual nutriment-Milh
Boston overthroT-Tea.
Nc grounds for complaint-CofTee
Spring ofiering-Water.
DESSERT.
What do do when 1 see a mouse2-I
scream.
What does the winner takel-The cake.
Among the guests were: Alesdames |Bas-
com, Bache. Brink, Nelden, Mcmillan.
Davis, Martin, Fl. p. Henderson, Bower
Honghton, Brinker, A. G. Ewing. Zipf
Terhpne, Frank Stephens, Varian. Smith
Lyon, Hobbs, Carpenter, Dickert. Pinksr-
ton, McGurrin, Bowman, McNiece, Thorn
and Jacobs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The new card club met at Mrs. Wood
wards on Tuesday evening, with the
members all present but they failed 20
select name though they had royalty
good time. Dainty refreshments were
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs. McGurrin gave an impromptu and
informal card party to about twenty
friends on Thursday evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The Rainbow Tea given by Mrs. w. P.
Lynn proved a most entertaining affair. II
was unique idea and gave fine scope for a
play of fancy, and also tested the thinking
faculty. The nine bits of different colored
tissue paper inclosed in the invitation sug-
gested to seven ladies the character of
function it was to be, and they incorporated
Rainbow T." into their answers. The
prizes were Pomona glasses. and were won
by Mesoames Dart Brink. Thrall, Bacon,
Wightmsn, the Misses Richards and Flor
ence Reedal.
Mrs. Hobbs guess was q Butterfly, Mrs.
George e. Downey, Thimbau B.. and Mrs.
EgOert Roberts was Tissue Tean Dor
cas- Tea, Social Tea, Love Feast and many
others were sent in.
Mrs. Ferdinand ]. Fabian read an original
paper on THE Solar Rainbow which was
thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
Mrs. Wightman's was on scientific ap-
plianoes, and Mrs Ryan's a humorous
poem, which was as follows:
1.-THE thoughts of others may soar TO the skies
Where the DOW Of promise in beauty doth rise
My mind VIII not leave this common place
earth;
But carries me back to those young days OF
mlrth
When the beau At my side had far more attrac-
Than the bow overhead or the laws of refrac-
ton
As beneath one umbrella We sauntered along:
So, pray, tell me not that my spelling is wrong.
When on Monday come at your kindly request
TO Join other friends in laughter and Jest
Rainbows ana crystals were the decora-
rations, over the msntel in the hall, psrlor
and dining room the rainbow of promise
circled It's bright colors, and upon the satin
damask OF the table it showed up its gor-
Reous arch as the glorious sun peeped into
the windows ii caught the innumerable
oolors of the three hundred crystals hung
there and sent the rich tints in every di.
rectlon. The lemonade was served in seven
colOrs by Miss Rudell, Mira. Egbert Rob-
erts and the Misses Ethel Paul and Gertie
Richards, the color being carried out IN
icings, etc AS each lady paid her tribute
to her fayorite color, little Scottie pre-
scented her with golden upon circle of
colors. The following is the list of those
invited:
Mesdames G. W. Lyman, Beldin. 0. J.
Salisbury, James Love, Reuben Turner,
4. e. McGurrin, L. ID. Bache, ]. W. Don
nellan, Ed Richards, George Ryan, Fred
Fabian, Hudson Smith, j. H. Bennett. DIR.
Douglass, w. r. Wightman, DR. Hughes,
c. E. Allen, Ed Kimball, Captain Paul.
Misses Ethel Paul, Gertie Richards, Bill
ings, Nirada Davis, Grey. Helen era W.
ford, Ethel Lynn, Miss Florence Redall.
Mesdames Redall. E. Z. Sprague, C. L.
Crsndsll, j. B. Thrall, ]. M. Dart, O. w.
Powers, Charles Brink, Fred Hale. Frank
Stephens J. II. Bacon, z. S. Bascom,
George Y. Wallace, a. D. Niles, Moylan c.
Fox, j. De Ia Barthe, N z. Putnam, f.
Ogden, A. G. Standard, E. r. Clute, JOSH
Grant, Wendell Benson, Hapgood, s, j.
I.vun Thomas Carter Frank Over
Mesdames Cyrus Hawley, Ira Lewis, F. ;
d. Hobbs, George w. Carson, George
Cannot, F. A Druehl, s. f. Allen, Miss
NJ. Allen, 6. w. Downey, G. f.
Downey, A. K. Smith, E. G, Roberts,
William McCrea ]. j. Duke, Styer, C. S.
Einkaid
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The dance given by Mrs. Turner on
Wednesday evening in honor Of Miss Blair,
OF Cincinnati, and Miss Hamilton, was q
most delightful affair, thoroughly enjoyed
by al present The drawing room floor
was canvased, putting it in fine condition,
and the dancing easy. The music was
excellent and the guests congenisl, so that
al went merry as g marriage bell.
At the conclusion of the dance most de-
Iicious repeBt WAS served, twenty-six be-
ing seated at q time. The tables were
pre.tily decorated with roses, chrysanthe-
NUNS and carnations, both RED and white.
Seventy-fve invitations were issued,
and as it WIS en- impromptue affair il was
surprising there were so few regrets. A
list Of the invited guests follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Fox, Mr.. and Mrs. Art
Lowe, Mr.. and Mrs. Mainland, Mr.. and
Mrs. Woodruff, Mr.. and Mrs. Boggs, Mr..
aud Mrs. McGurrin. Mr.. aud Mrs. Bache,
Mr.. and Mira. Holmes, Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn,
Misses Hamilton, Conklin, Blair, Agatha
Conklin, Zane, Hardness, Ora Hardness,
Sherman, Lawrence, Aft. Beattie, Fields,
De Ricqles, Lawrence, Reed, Hampton.
Cobb. Mcssrs. GlendeEning, Pollock,
Wicks, S. Walker. M. Walker. Kerr,
Witcher, B. L. Little, Q. Pavey, W. Psvey,
Pendergast.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs. H. P. Henderson, enthusiastic ht.le
woman as she is, has been in high Rlee
ever since the election, not only because of
the Democratic national victory, but by
reason of the personal triumph of her
brother, Hon. Stanley w. Turner, who
ran for attorney general of Michigan, and
led his ticket by some 5000 votes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs e. F. Bonnemort will soon occupy
the house formerly belonging TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Beardsley.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs. E. Thompson left Friday for a
heightened absencein San Francisco.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The Misses Rannaur gave a card party
on Monday last. There were TWENTY
present and very enjoyable time was had.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The first notable and elegant wedding of
the week was that of Miss Tessie Clawson,
daughter of Bishop H. B. and Margaret
Clawson, and MIR. John Groesbeck, 1r.,
which took place at the old and comfort
able home Of the BRIDES mother on Brig
ham street Bishop o. f. Whitney per-
formed the impressive marriage service at
o'clock. A hundred invitations to rela-
tives had been issued, but on account of
the tudisposition of the bride, she having
contracted severe cold, they were with
drawn and only the near relatives of both
parties were present
The wedding was & very pretty one. The
fair bride looked lovely in her handsome
bridal gown OF rich ivory bengaline, made
empire style, en- train. Two tiny ruffles
edged the skirt, and the throat was filed
in with the daintiest of Duchess lace, form
ing slight V. At the front of the throat
lust where the lace ended, It was
met by 6 rich and elaborate passe-
mentrio o. pearls aud silver which
gave 70 the gown a very fetching appear
snce. The sleeves were tight from the
elbow, edged with fail OF the lace which
shoulders there were immense puffs OF the
silk From a delicate chain depended the
most exquisite Of jewels, Z Marguerite of
pearls with g diamond Of purest water
resting as dew drop IN the center. This
was q present from the groom. A loose
cluster of brides roses were her flowers.
and completed rarely lovely and becom-
ing toilet Numerous handsome and very
elegant presents were received from their
host OF friends who wished them God
speed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Miss Greenfread Morgan is home again,
after some six weeks spent in the east.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs. ]. w. Donnellan gives card party
on Wednesday evening next
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The Unitarians held their regular monthly
social at the Metropolitan parlors on Thurs
day evening, and it was very enjoyable
affair. The evening passed in social con
verse and a magic lantern exhibit by DR..
Utter. AT the conclusion refreshments
were served.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford VALLEY left for
the east on Tuesday attended by the best
wishes Of many frinds. They will visit
New Yo K, PIttsburg and Washington.
where Mrs. Valley viii be the guest OF
her school friend Miss Margret Kenna.
daughter OF Senator and Mrs. kenna, OF
Virginia.
Mrs. Lizzie Fenton Young has returned
from q two years absence in Europe. She
is at present stopping with her daughter,
Mrs. Charles Kraft
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The Misses Kaime, who have been visit
ing Mrs. Brown of For5 Douglas, left for
San Francisco yesterday morning..
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs Brinker's luncheon on Tuesday last
was an exceedingly elegant affair in all its
appointments. The flower decorations
were white and red carnations, and her
menu the choicest, embracing all the deli
caclss Of the season. The guests, sixteen
III number, sat down to table at j O'Clock
and did not rise until 4.
Those present were: Mesdames II. p.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs. T. G. Armstrong and her daughter.
Mrs. Caution, left Thursday for California
TO join Mr. Armstrong, VINO is there very
i'll.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Lcontinued on page n
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs. T. A. Davis, who has been absent
in Colorado for some months, has returned
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The cotiliions have been definitely de-
cided upon. Two will occur at the Mani
tou before the holidays AID promise to be
delightful society events.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

On Tuesday OF this week Mrs. j. D.
Jones OF Provo gives Kensington tea in
honor of Mrs. H. p. Henderson of Salt
Lake and Mrs. David Evans of Ogden.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The marriage Of MIR. w. Jennings and
Miss Margery Dwyer at the residence of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Dryer.
on Wednesday evening last, though quiet
STAIR, was nevertheless very elegant. Only
the near relatives Of the contracting parties
were present Bishop 0. T. Whitney per-
formed the marriage ceremony. The psrlor
was beauhfied by the addition Of palms and
decorative plants, and the bride amidst it
all looked lovely in her bridal robe of soft
est ivory-tinted silk, India crepe falling
over silk slip, en- train. Two small puffs
edged the skirt The gown was made in
the empire style, q vatican depending from
the back. The front of the bodice was Cir
died with the most exquisite design in
pearls and silver, with pendents
which extended up over the shout
der, meeting at the back, where
the fall Of crepe began. The sleeves
were close pulled to the wrist, with great
immense puffs at the shoulders. banded
with the pearl passementerie. The sleeves
were edged at the wrist with embroidered
chiffon, completing an ideal costume.
At the conclusion Of the service. a wed
ding banquet was partaken Of Numerous
lovely and handsome presents were re-
ceived. The happy couple left for the east
on the morning train 70 be absent until the
new year, when they viii return and go IN
housekeeping on First street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The Waverley club held its fortnigntly
dance at Younger's hail on Friday evening
last. II was as largely attended as usual
and fully as enjoyable
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Miss Henrietta Hamilton left yesterday
for her home, having had most enjoyable
visit among her old friends, who ere as
sorry to have her go as she is to leave
them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The Hoyle club met Thursday evening at
Miss Susie Riter's. 1t is their first meet
ing this season, and it is not definitely de-
cided 10 continue them, as q number of
members have married and others left the
city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs. Emanuel Kahn gave another of her
series OF luncheons on Thursday at noon to
twelve Of her lady friends. 1t was most
enjoyable and very elegant affair.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Miss Wilkinson of St Louis who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs Johnston, at
Fort Douglas, left Friday morning on re-
ceipt of telegram from her mother saying
there was sickness in the family.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

The wedding Of Mr.. Allen @. Campbell
and Mrs. Eleanors Young took place at 6
o'clock Thursday evening. and was q very
quiet affair, onl~ an intimate friend as
witness. The bride wore g costume Of
light gray broadcloth, made Empire stvle
and looked pretty as q picture in it. After
tbs service, which was performed by Dr..
Utter, the happy pair sat down to a delic-
ioua supper. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell viii
not take tczr. but will remair in the
city, having for the present taken anarr-
n1ents in the Dolly block
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs. Ralph Zwickey, who has been Wis
iting friends in Ogden, returned to the city
on Monday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-04

Mrs DR.. |. White leaves for California
Monday morning, 60 be absent some time
visiting her daughter there.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-07-14

F-vheu Walt Whitman was aPoor
clerk OF small wages in Washington
during the war. h exercised the -
verest economy IN order 10 u<e ms
money for the sick and wounded sob
diers. in eamPand hospital to whom ne
used 20 make a daily pilgrimage He
would frequently 81 By dying mans
cot through the whole night admins
tsrinx neiicinesand preparing coruialS
An interesting miniature portrait
Of Robert Burns executed IN water
eolors upon ivory. has jus. been added
To the Scottish National portrait gal
lery. IL i believed TO Be the very Por-
trait mentioned BY Burns IN n letter
dated January -. 1926. where he states
that he was then sitting 70 Reid in
this town fDumfriesL and 4 think he
has hit by far the best likeness Of me
ever taken
Gladstone buys - many books that
be Invariably demands a discount Of ten
PER cent fruz his booksellers The
s.1r. Is told that when a dealer in the
Strand refused 20 give the discount 70
the o. a " because he was not a hDok-
seller. she ex-premier replied. Il buy
h.-sxS and I sell them when they have
served nv purpose. I ought % have
the discount Bat the book+keeper re-
fused 20 give =
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-07-14
INDEPENDENCE DAY.


an cvp,rrHa~ rfn~ FIVE Recalling tbs
Esrfy HA-sary Of Our K~vzsts~-
The chief element q value In arv
country l. the story CT it, past saeri-
Hees In behalf 81 great ant noble OBJ
fectS The remembrance Of the Will
ingnsSs Of the c~r,toriSsS 20 deprive
themselves not ouly - laxHrseS but Of
necessary articles Of fpos and eisehinx
of their bravery. II their voluntary
poverty. Of their her05e endurance AMI
plue<- q their hop~ ant fearful ds-
e-uura-vm~ut~ % their seIf-deniaIs AMI
subiIn~ r~rs~vrra1ce-< Etted 70 STIR
our souls - a new and profound sense
- patriotism Nor i this al II y an
up9ortun> time ~ t1Eer counsel Of thef-
farSiyht~d wis3om The various do.u-
=ents framed hy the e~olsa<ss in the
rational assertion af their rights in tx
PlznatHunof ths duties existin- between
che eIrizsR and the state in defend NJ
he lust bas> Of HasrtT mas well b.
rad and rerrad with every return of
this day- They viii kirssl- a new fam.
81 enthusiasm in every American heart.
When William Pitt saw them he erred
ont. VITA Er~PrsSsihle e~Iogaenee- For
myself ! must avow that IN al nv
rea6inZ-ard I have read Thurv4teS
and ! have stuffed ard afluirsss the
master STATES Of the rorlG-for <~oIissisv
Of reason for ~a-aeity ami wisdom 81
c~s1asl@Slun unsfer a esupiicatiun
u d5fscuit circrsmStlnee~ ~ ua-
saor o. body of mn can stand IN
preference 70 th< general a.
Philadelphia The histories Of Greece
AMI Rome rive n nothing equal ~ L.
AMI al attempts 70 impose ~e=wisusss
uPon such a mighty Continental razssa
must - vain Nor has the T~usf-uen.
Of z ot their great English statesmen
been reversed hy ~postsrItv- Gladstone
said quite Recently The American
constitution i the most astonishing
effort ever struek at one time from the
brain and heart of man
Look back. @ reader. 20 those wou-
derful pages which record the political
thsurae> n well A. the seIf-sacrifciug
struggles Of the fathers. IL you wish
your minds enlightened a. well as S.,als
refreshed with a baptism OF wisdom
and patriotism
The example of such men ought 70
make n better cItizen<-more zeaI0aS
for the NATIONS veal more unhinehing
m striking down bribery at the polls,
more determined and watehful in bold
ing Office bearers TO n conscientious di~
charge of their trust. more willing 10
labor IN manifold directions for good
government and public virtue-Chris-
tIan at Work
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-07-14

n kept the track 20 the end-pas-ed
ground again Ins.antIs Ben reversed
the machinery and mosiored % Ter
r~ne~ 70 put pn brakes
After ruazi1x some distance thcT
stopped The lower span ofthr br5tge
bad fallen behind them. Speeches for
a moment with the thought ofthe fear
ful peril they had passed thev looked
back az the ruins and watched
the svavfn< tfmberS and bruS-
IN iotssS Is tbsy Yielded one
b. Que 70 the foaniuz food On
the opposite size part % the span still
stood - that a passenger could cr1SS
The fireman was ~ent back 20 fag the
express and tn n ouez tsey were
speeding 90. and the remaining four
niles 30 the Springs were run N nearly
that number Of minutes The mayor
sat through the trip d~az~,ily gazing 81
the littie engineer with adniraticu for
his gaIiansry. nerve ard high intclli-
~nce.
The people were as.0unded 20 see the
single engine rush into the depot with q
Ii,tle huDp-baeked hoy at the throttle
and \ tall smoke hegrimed gentleman
PsIling the bell rOp--
A thousand questions we're s-<-d
Th- superintendent of the road came in
and in reply to the mayors questions
sait that the riot had been suppressed
and the elty was quiet But he wanted
to be told - the engines trip
And he was told Fen found himself
n hero and discovered that II was eou>it-
cred a remarkable thing for a boz To IN
GerStznd an engine. and that IL required
uncommon courage to run il and have
on~s wits thoroughly at command
Ben's reward was not alone in cur-
seriousness of a duty well performed
and ample giftSot money. bat he gained
influential friends in the mayor and %
feials Of the road. who helped bIa and
are still helping him to high rsar~s IN
the business and instu<sr1l world
Charles MORGAN Hs<Ser IN YANKEES
kfr4M
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-07-14
DISASTROUS q

-
So Jeans ~ r. the scene sf . Gssss
csaa&xrzftsu-A s~sr~ Of FIr~- at th-.
SANE Tive spread D~-traesisa rhroa<h
the Devoted C~ftr-Thr-~ Thsa.and fe~-
pt- HsmeA-~--Gmm~n-< Le-@~.
HALIFAX " =. Iuly 9-The most
DISASTROUS 6re in the history q -
johns. y T.. broke out Friday
during q heavy gale II originated / n
n snail wooden buildinx on Tongo HILL
near the top Of the h1ountsin- The
high wind carried live emh-r< IN N Dir
r~~ctio1S. and soon n score II eon.a~r7-
tious we're SPREADING destruction The
Masonic temple. the Methodist college.
the Goxer-street Methodist church
the majestic cathedrak Of the English
and Roman Catholic churches the
two finest places or worship built AZ 4
-ost u ever $50. COO the Oran-e hall.
the palace ~ Bishop Jones - Pa.ricks
hall the Christian BROTHERS school the
Presentation convent h su7rvms
court building and Pslice hsadquarters
the government ofic-> the govern
n~n savings hank. the Presbyterian
church ard everything n the path q
the ta-cS was consumed
The en-ir~ CENTER of the city - n
s~norlderinx r1aSs Of ruins Not n
building IA the path ~ the devUuri1x
element was left standing down -
Water street. vhere the great store
houses fSh warehouses and wharres
~pou yielded IN The fans
About : o-ciock the telegraph ard
cable osscr< were burned szd the sr~
was still spreading ~~outbE1rt toward
the historical ~ParIian~at building and
GOVERNOR PALACE. - - impossible -
estimate the tn~S uus already over 1900
n~nnIs n hrrrei~<A