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THRICE IDENTIFIED.
Another Claimant for the Body Found
in Channel Creek.

The body of a middle-aged man was
found floating in Channel Greek last
Monday and was taken thence to the
MorguP. The body was Identified by three
men as the remains Of Harold Olsen but they
subsequently confessed that they were mis-
taken. Then 1t was identified as all that
was mortal Of the remains of one Peter
Reilly. and the Cor0ner's Jury declared
that 1t was Peter indeed. The body was
turned over TO one OF Peters brothers, who
TOOK it to an undertaken. " no was preparing
IL for supulture. when Peter Reilly,
breathing the breath Of life and furiously
angry, called upon the Coroner and without
any difficulty induced that gentleman to
believe that he, Peter, was very much alive.
The body was hurried back TO the Morgue
aud again placed upon slab and exposed
for Identification. 1t would have been
buried to-daysif Louis Spiegel. Modesto
transfer, had not passed the open doors of
the Morgue last night and recognized the
rapidly decomposing corpse as the remains
of his friend Michael Holmes. The de-
ceased was a farmland who lived near
Modesto. He has a brother who lives in
Leadvile. Col, and this relative was at
once notified of the Identification.
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REBATES WILL BE PAID.
The Distillers' and Cattle-Feeding
Company Is All Right,

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-The following is
given out tonight by J. b. Greenhut, presi-
dent of the Distillers' and Cattle-fseding
Company:
''To stockholders of the Distillers' and
Cattle-feeding Company and holders of
rebate vouchers: As rumOrs published in
the morning papers might have tendency
to cause You to doubt the ability Of this
company to pay its rebate vouchers, the
directors take this occasion TO say rebates
will be paid as promptly in future as they
have been in the past, and the company
holds in cash as sets an amount far in
excess OF what is necessary to pay every
obligation. SO far as the present question
of dividends is concerned. the directors
would say it was not discussed at the
meeting Saturday, and would add there
is no reason to doubt that the business of
the company will be conducted as satisfac-
torily in the future as in The past"
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TOSSING THE BALL.
Good Sport in the Courts-The Semi
Annual Tournament.

Good Sport in the Courts-The Semi
Annual Tournament.
All the courts were well patronized yes
terday. The weather was all that could be
desired. the floors were perfectly dry and
In good condition for the sport.
Phil Ryan is busily engaged in psrfecting
arrangements for the semi-annual tourna-
ment to be held at his court IN the near
future.
The trophies 10 be offered by Ryan will
consist OF two handsome silver cups Judg-
ing from the large number of entries al
ready received the second tournament will
eclipse its predecessor, a notable fact being
that an unusually large number of amateurs
Will participate in the contests, showing
that the healthIest of sports is daily gainin z
IN popularity
Should ali the details be received in time
the opening games will be played February
y. when some fine exhibition playing can
be seen.
The usual large crowd of enthusiasts
thronged Ryan's court, where they witt
messed some good bouts during the after
noon. As IS usually the case, the triple
handicap between John Jones. champion
of Australia. and two local lights, proved
the attract ion of the day.
Williams and SIattery opened the sport
by playing rafting single. in which points
were closely contested, which was finally
won by the latter IN straight bouts. with
the score: 1872. 15-9.
In the doubles Collins and Donohoe de-
feated Brannick and Brophy. the score at
the finish standing: 15-9. 1915. 15-7.
Hausmann and Patterson next played
Vogerslange and johnson, whom they de-
feated after good game, score 1913,
6-15, 15-9.
HauSmann and johnson then played tie
game with Vogerslange and Mcmahon, each
team winning rub score. the former cap
turing tie first bout. First rub. 15-1l,
9-15, 1872; second rub, els, 15-5.
i1-15.
The triple handicap between John Jones.
the Austr liam, and KearBey and Williams,
two well-knOwn local amateurs, was next
played. The games consisted of twenty
one aces each and all five were played be-
fore the winners could lie named. 1t was a
close and exciting contest throughout, and
the spectators witnessed splendid exhibit
ton.
At the close Of the fourth bout honor 8
were still equally divided, hut IN the fifth
the kangaroo forced the play and finally
captured the dec sive game. The score at
the finish stood, Jones losing the first game !:
l7-2l, 2i-i6. 2l-l4 fS-2I 2l-I3
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found Coyne lying in the doorway of the
Elcho lodging-heuse on Market street, near
Fifth. in al uneon sci0us condition.
Ibe officer summoned the patrol-wagon
and he was taken to the hospital, where DR..
Berry dressedhis cut scalp. While there he
stated that he bad been cut with man
named Mitchell, and the two had visited
beers.
The men finally quarreled over the pay
ment OF some drinks. and Coyne asserts his
companion struck him and Knocked him
senseless. leaving him lying In the doorway
OF the clearinghouse where he was later
found by the officer.
When he recovered he found that his gold
watch and chain had Disappeared, and
thinks that it was stolen from him while he
was lying in the doorway
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DISTINGUISHED OFFICER DEAD.
Decease of Colonel George Grover of
the English ARMY Mt Chicago.

CHICAGO. Jan. 29.-Colonel George T.
Grover. representative OF The British Royal
Worlds Fair Commission, was found dead
in bed at the Virginia Hotel this morning
of heart disease. Colonel Grover leaves
widow, two sons and daughter in London.
One of the sons is in the English army and
one in the navy. Colonel Grover had
record of distinguished service in the Eng
lsh amy from 1853 10 1892 When he re-
tired he was decorated for especially gal
liant service In the Suakim and Tel-el- Kebir
afTo fr
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THE JACKSON PARK ACCIDENT.
Only Slight Damage Done to the Man.
ufaCfureS Building

CHICAGO. Jan. 20.-Yesterday's accident
to the Manufactures building atthe Worlds
Fair grounds uroves to have been no more
serious than stated last night. and 5000 is
liberal estimate Of the amount of damage
done. The engineers are pleased with the
showing of strength made by the annex
roof. as The avalanche OF wet snow and ice
which fell on it from the main roof was suf-
ficient to have caused the demolition of any
ordinary structure. As Ii is nothing but the
glasswork and light corrugated iron gave
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STOPPED IN EIGHT ROUNDS.
"Spider" Kelly of Nevada Knocked
Out by Dan Mitchell.

CARBON, Wye, Jan. GA novel prize
fight for purse of $500 occurred here last
night 1t was between Dan Mitchell, 1856
pounds, and Spider" Kelly of Nevada, %
pounds. Mitchell was to stop the little
fellow IN ten rounds. While in training for
the event the heavy weight praetieed run
ming and jumping, and became agile, but
was unable to overtake Kelly until the
eighth round. The Spider" was knocked
cold when Mitchell finally landed.
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DR.. YORK'S TALK.


Thomas Paine's Birth Commemorated
by Free Thinkers.
The one hundred and sixty-fifth anDiver-
sary of the birth of Thomas Paine was COM
memorated last night in Irving Hall by the
society commonly known as the Free
Thinkers.
The large auditorium was filed, but
which part of the programme brought them
there Is somewhat difficult to state. The
first part of the evening was taken up with
musical and literary programme Then
came the second Ingersoll, Dr. j. L.. York.
who talked of the beauties of infdelism and
praised the public achievements of Thomas
Paine Tor over an hour. and after lie got
through the floor was cleared for dapcipg.
and age and beauty alike tripped away
lew honrs TO the strains of a trio of violins.
sir. York was most bitter in his denouDci-
alton Of churches and newspapers, and
wound up by placing Thomas Paine on the
evel with the founders of Christianity.
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Died on the Way.

The patrol wagon picked up man at the
corner of Mission and Seventeenth streets
last night who was apparently veiy III, AMI
set out with him for the City and County
Hospital.
The sick man said that his name was
Charlton. and became insensible. Before
the hospital was reached he was dead, aud
his body was sent to the MOrgue.
There was nothing upon the remains by
which they could be identified. 1t is sup
posed that death was caused by consump-
finn
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1t Was Only Battery.

George Edwards. who, as the Salvation
Army claim, has been a source of great an
noyance to them for some time past, was
arrested at the Salvation Army Hall, at the
corner OF Third and Mission streets. last
night, and charged with battery aud dis
turbng the peace
he first assaulted Soldier Robert Iryis.
and at the station while the officers were
searching him, he tore away FROM them and
struck Sergeant Hanley, also Of the Army.
who had come to help prefer the charges.
After he struck Hanley he coolly re-
marked that it was only battery ANYWAY
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couple received the congratulations OF the a
sembled guests, and all together uartook OF IN
elaborate wedding repast thar had beed pre-
pared.
Holtum- Krogh.
MI Charles Hollum and Miss Louisa Krogh
we're married on SUMO ay. the 22d lust, by the
Rev. MIR. Fnendehng.
Tie ceremony took place in st. Marks Church
aud was witnessed by 4 large number OF the
friends and relatives OF the contracting parties.
Mr.. Hollum is "A vine merchant IN this city aud
the bride has always been a great fayorite at
her home In HaywaldS
The Society =" Pop"
a crowded audience composed of the leading
society people OF tie city assembled In Irving
Hah last Saturday afternoon 10 listen 10 the
programme provided by the management Of the
Carr-Bee popular concerts. MendelssObn's
string quartet. Op A. No. ,, was eXceienily
rendered by MeSSrs. Beel. Nsmer. Ianlus and
helne: Miss GIN made her nrSt professional
Randegger intelligently. Pretty Miss Ada
" egei and Mrs. Carr captured the audience by
their splendid rendition OF Rof's "Chacoune,"
FOR TWO pianos.
A Church Benefit.
delightful entertainment was given last
Wednesday evening in Uuion-squ Hall in aid
of the building fund OF the Church OF Saint Mary
The Virgin. of which the Rev. W. W. Bolton is
the rector. here was a yeIy good attendance
10 listen 10 Tie excellent programme provided
handed into the treasury.
Many Happy Returns.
Colonel and Mrs. f. c. Hughes gave receD-
tIon last Friday evening in honor OF the birthday
OF their daughter Beatrice Carriages were pro-
Yded by The host 10 convey the guests 10 and
from The house, an attention that was much
appreciated by the young FOLKS who attended The
paIIy.
Second Regiment Ball.
The ball given last Thursday evening by F
Company, Second Regiment Artlle Y. n. g. c.,
may lie cbroHicled as one Of the social successes
OF Tie season.
The immense drill hall presented q very gay
ana attractive appearance, the gorgeous deeora-
lion, The beautiful dresses OF the ladies' and the
uniforms OF the sons OF Mars made uD one or the
grand - scenes witnesses in San Francisco his
season. The decorations which were carried
cut so etfeclually were the work of Mr.. ouis
h0nyer ane deserve more than passing notice.
The galleries were literally hidden from view
with prOiusSon OF flags and banners and
gay-coOred steamers hung In all d. ectI0ns
Captain Charles F. kinsmaE aud bis charming
wife led The grand march, and the number OF
couples who Joined IN the procession could BOt
have been less Khan 200 and vet there 10
crOwdng The ball was great success and the
management cannot be praised too highly for
the admirable manner IN which all their ar
raneements were carried CUT
Y. NJ. l. Ball.
IgnatIan Council No. So, Young Mems Instl-
tule, assembled IN fun force IN Odd Fellows
Han last Friday evening. and the January ball
was tie most successful ever given by the organ
izalion.
The large ball was preItry draped with pale
green hsngings. and over the orchestra The stars
and stripes fell in graceful silKen folds Blanch-
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OF fifteen feet. He was picked mp and taken
below, but as he became RAPIDLY worse. was
taken to the Receiving Hospital for treat
ment yesterday afternoon. The physician
found that Connors had sustained some
severe contnsons about the body. and
doubtful head injuries from the fall. which
were dressed. Although Connors' injuries
are considered dangerous, it is thought he
will rapnvor
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The Fire Record.

The two-story frame building at Gil and
6Hh Grove street was set on fire at 05
P. NJ yesterday by defective crate, re-
sniting in $500 damage TO the building and
500 TO the contents. The building W as
occupied by John Seymour and james
Douavan. Peter Burns dwelling adjoining
was slightly scerehed. A false alarm was
sounded at AIS p. NJ from box No.
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ards full orchestra supplied the music for the
evening with the usual satisfactory results.
Tie attend nee was beyond tie most saneuine
expectations, and was one Of The most brilliant
& ;heTiugs OF The season.
Dir. James j. GiiGea, the floor director led he
grand march IN company With Miss Esther Qain-
Ian. charming brunelt elegantly alfred in
rich red silk costume cut decOlIete. with trim
mings OF red chiffon. Her beautiful dark brown
hair was Otnameuied With d white rose and
maldenhair fern She wore long Suede gloves
and dtamoBd ornaments
over 200 couples took part IN tie grand march,
winch proved very interesting feature Of The
evenings gayeiles. The object Of the leaders was
u form down The center of tie bali the letters
L ~ l.. ana the task WAS accomplished most
fffecffYeiV
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AT the Linton Court

A large crowd If spectators witnessed
some good sport at the Union court. where
the following games were played:
Leary and Mullens opened with a single
If u aces, won by the latter with a score OF
PIE.
In the doubles Farrell and Kelley played
tie game with Feeney ana Keefe, each
team winning rub. Score: First rub,
l5-a, l0-l5 l5-l2; second rub, 9-15,
15-11, lib.
Hoffman and Hudson defeated Sharkey
and Turner in a we'll contested game
Score: I'LL, 1913, S-15.
Mnrrisey and Murphy defeated Lynch
and LiDneban with a score Of dis
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Claimed He Was Robbed.

Dennis Coyae. clerk in the Postoffice.
who lives at 621 Post street, was patient
at the Receiving Hospital. where be had his
severely iacerated head and face dressed
Coyne claims TO have been robbed of a
gold watch and chain by some unknown
thief.
Shortly after 10 o'clock Policeman 0'Dea
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Fell Over the Side

George Connors. Portuguese employed
as Waterman on the ship Lahore, was
seriously hurt by fall Saturday night.
The vessel is locked at the ombard-street
wharf, and shortly after 11o'clock Connors
attempted to help one OF the sailors on the
vessel over the rail, when he lost his bal
ance and fell to the dock below, distance
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The MYSTIC Forty.

The large hall In ODD Fellows building was
wei filed last Tuesday evening Iy a merry
gathering OF dancers in res ponse to invitations
issued for The eighth party Of the famous "Mys-
tic Forty" but The company pres nj on this oe-
casion, as a whole. vas not W 10 tie usual SIAN
dsfd; al the same time there was quite a
number OF people on the tfOeF Rbo are only 10 be
seen al the best parties given The hall was
stripped OF all the elaborate dreora lions Of The
past week and looked As cold and cherries as
the wiBtIy night felt Out the streets. a first
rate orchestra was il attendance and played the
best dance music Of the day. President B. J.
Hildebi and and bis sister led the grand march,
IN which about enc hundred and twenty-five
cougIeS fonE mari
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A City in Darkness.

FRANKFORT. KY. Jan. 29.--0il escaping
from the gas works ran into the sewers to-
day, and becoming accidentally ignited,
series of explosions followed, which did
much damage TO property, and caused the
shutting down OF the gas works. The city
is In darkness Tonight.
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Union-Square Club.

Pioneer BAN was the scene OF very pretty
gathering last Friday evening. when the men,
befs or the select Unioa-sQnare Club and their
lady friends met 30 enjoy ihe January ball.
Although The attendance was not quite so large
as usual the enjoyment was none the less. and IL
Is an open question u the lmu on the member
ship 70 100 Is not drawing TIE line little too
fns 10 always secure full attendance. Blum
played delightful dance nu. &c. + fTesbmr n :
we're served IN The hall and The evening passed
most pleasantly. Mr. J.. Z. Keiton, the president
Of the club, and bis lovely wife led The grand
march, in which about sixty couples took part.
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Weddings.
Observation-Disclosures.

4 quiet wedding was celebrated in Redwood
Ciy lds' Tuesday at noon al the residence OF
lion j ank 2. Thompson, ex-State Printer. Tie
bride vas Mrs. Page Z. 7. Cunningham, daugh-
Ter Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank 7. Thomson; the
groom was Dr. We>tWooG j RlAer Of Fresno.
EeF. William Lucas rector OF tie Episcopal
Caufch ~ Fresno. of1eisted At tie ceremony.
TIE parOrs Of TIE family residence were hand
s0nely decorated with ferns, snllaX. Carnations
aud yloets. Tie brid was attended By her TWO
sisters. aHd Mr.. John West thompson, bother
IL LIZ nrIfe Va hest man.
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scared many away. and It was unfortunate that
the evening selected the same as that for
the Second Regiment ball.
The large hall was gayy decorated with stars
and stripes streamefs aud pSmpas plumfs ia
great variety Of color. which proved very effect.
i've for decorative purposes Bianchard's or
che~ira played splendid music. and II must be
regretted that here were not more terpsiehorean
dey0teP- present TO enjoy It,
Following Eastern fashion the grand march
was dlsi.eBsed wi b. ana about half past nine Mr.
Alfred Won Bargen aud Miss julie Campbell led
OF the first waltz 10 delightful pew music.
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RECEIVERS SALE.

pUBLIC NOTICE is HERERY GIVEN THAT
Il Ia pursuance OF a decree OF the Superior Ceurt
In and for the city and county OF San FranrIsco.
State of California, duly given and made TIA an
action there pending and eattled Z p Floyd v
ID. K. Hoffman. the undersigned. Receiver therein,
on Thursday, the second DAY Of February. 1898, &c
IL O'Clock that day. at Is Post 81, ia said
city and county will sell al pubic auctiOn subject
to the oRfrmaton OF said Superior Court. the
property aud business of the San Francisco rams
fer Company. owned by the frm OF floyd & H0I
man. and consisting OF the good will OF the bus
ness of EXPIRE carried b. said lmp8ny. sad
also double wagon. five single wagons.
buggy. horses. harnesses for seven horses
Office desk and counter.
TeTmHCssh N United States gold coin
n. }. HORw EGE. Receiver.
GEORGE d. COLLINS. Attorney for Receiver.
ja2S saMoTuNeTh
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The Pan1pas Club.

The second dance Of the Pampas Club tool,
place last Thursday evening tn ODD Fellows
Hail, and was attended by a select but not very
numerous gathering. The storm, no doubt,
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Cushioned in Rosy Gums.

Enclosed In lips that par, in smiles ike the OPEN
ing rosebud, the teeth CLEAN with dazzling white
ness II the charming possessor uses beautifying
SOZoDoNT, which cleanses and blsnches the
teeth without abraiding their enamelllke mineral
preparations designed for the same purpose.
This agreeaby odorous ana salutary article not
only benefits the teeth and enhances the beauty
of The mouth. but removes canker and remedies
liberation OF the gums.
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Red, White and Blue.

Blue her eyes as geDtians peeping
Where the partridge flies.
Blue as waves, whore seas are sleeping
Under southern skies.
Red her lips as coral Islands
Round their still lagoons;
Or the crimson flowers on highlands
Meath the Arctic moons.
And to S0ZoD0NT Is owing
The soft, pearly sheen,
or The white teeth, brightly glowing,
OF my little queen.
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Observation-Disclosures.

Miss Eva KailmaBn aud M. Henry Lardner
were married CD Sunday evening. January %,
at tbe Bene OF tie bride, 7oS Valencia street.
Tie ofncialing priest was The Rev Mr.. Levy.
Who pronounced the happy couple man and
vile iB tie Tesenee OF large gathering Of their
relatives and friends.
Al Tie conclusion Of The religions ceremony
lie newly Wecoed pair Ieeefe, d he coneratula-
tons aud good wishes Of The assembled guests
ard aiieTward repaired 10 the dining rooTa and
eujoted deficit u dding feast. The festIvi
tie were kept Up away into he sma' wee hours
and Tie guests went home saiis6rd mat they had
taken part IN one Of The haFpiest events Of tie
season. lie Wave Cub was represented by It's
eutire membership, and telegf ans OF cong a u
iaiiGBs were received from friends in The East
aud distant parts Il lie State
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A Matinee Tea.

Mrs. J. J. Hayes gave an elaborate matinee
tea complimentary TO Mrs J. Doyle az her resi-
denee on Twentieth street.
The Darlors were very prefiily decorated for
the occasion with yiolets and ferns, and during
the afternoon sweet sounds Of music from the
pianO, mandolin ana guitar fOaled through The
honse, the Misses Minnie and Ella Flannery
A0el- GfozelleT, Annie Doyle and Laura Fox
being the fair ex euiarts. Russian tea was
served al tete-a-tefe tables in dainty cups with
sand witches. lees and cakes.
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Gieanings.

aIr. and Mrs. L. Sanford Taylor entertained a
number OF thelr friends az The Palace Hotel last
Monday evening. To-day Mrs. Sanford gives a
tea 10 her lady fIIends from toe
Mrs. Edward Lampoft and children OF Salem,
Or, are visiting relatives and friends Ia this city,
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couple received the congratulations OF the
sembled guests, and all together uarto0k oil in
elaborate wedding repast that had beed pre-
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A Genuine Surprise.

A very enjoyable surprise party was given In
honor OF Niss Minnie MeLennan on Friday even
ing by Miss Martha Dellwig ana Mr.. Frank
Underhll al her parents residence. 1915 Jaek.
son street. During he evening the guests were
entertained with vocal and Instrumental music
dancing and clever rectatlons. AT 1890 P. N.
bliss a. innie McLe8nsn, escorted by Nj. Frank
Inderhlli. led the grand march for supper when
After supper dancing was CONTINUED until early
morn. feature Of the evening was skirt
dance By Miss Marion McIehnan and Miss Jes-
SIC CheeYer. Miss h. McLennan played the
dance music
Golden State Parlor.
The installation OF officers OF Golden state
Parior No. 80, y. ID. e. W. took place on
"Wednesday evening In their meeiing-room
DruidS buIlding. Alb Suffer street Past PEesi-
dent Miss L Meyer Installed the following OH
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Tie wedding OF Miss Bertha Reinhertz and
David hndes was soiemnized on Sunday after.
noon, January % IN 81 Georges Hall, the Rev
Jacob Noorsanger officiating. The bride was
afiended hy bliss Mary R0seHsleln and Miss
sarah Rudee 1 he grOomsmeu were A Roseu-
stem and Joseph Rudee. An orchestra was IN
attendance which played appropriate music an
intervals during the reception aud the marriage
feast That followed. Dancing was started afier
tie feast, and was Kept w I'll midnight.
Atwood Smith.
Miss Minnie Smith, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
Sidney J. Smith OF EFowBsbOro. Jackson County.
Or, ard Mr.. Frederick j. Atwood were Marie
OF Sunday. the 22d last, al 235 Ninth street.
The ceremony Was conducted by tie Rev. r. j.
Briggs Of tie Methodist Episcopal Church tn the
presence Of few OF The most Intimate friends
and relatives OF The contracting part les.
Miss Lyiiisn Y. ATWOOD attended The bride
and Dit. Edward G. Atwood acted as best man.
Al Tire conclusion OF the ceremony the happy