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Middletown transcript., 1893-07-15
CAMP MEEr1Ne AT wAE.

To Open on Friday, July 80, For
Ten Days.
Wye camp will open on Friday, July %,
with a sermon by Rev, r. Irving Watkins,
of Odessa, Del, Rev. F. F. Carpenter will
also assist in the opening services. Two
speakers only can as yet be announced for
Sunday. July 30th, Samuel L. Beiler, D
D., general secretary of the American
University of Washington, D. c., will
preach at 10. 80 A. M, and Rev. R. Irving
Watkins either in the afternoon or even
ing.
Other ministers who will be present dur
ing the encampment viii be Revs. J. P.
Otis, G. W. Prettyman, Alfred Smith. F.
C. MacSorley, H. G. Turner, G. W. Burke,
G. F. Shepard, E. E, White, Robert Roe, T.
E. Terry, w. F. Corkran, d. ii. Corkran,
J. A. Artess, W. Oscar Hurst, Frank
Fletcher, J. M. Dindale and Theodore
Stevens. of Philadelphia.
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hall, an annex to the liberal arts building
until the listener almost becomes converted
to their faith, and foreswears against flesh
fish and fowl.
On the same day of Venezuela's open
ing, Costa Rica followed in her wake and
to the soft strains of mandolin and harp,
their commissioner declared her to be
one of US.
Over in administration building, in one
Of its numerous halls, Prof Gooch has been
telling large audiences what he knows
about electricity.
The tenants of the gallery in manu-
factures building went through the pleasant
task of getting up petit on to the council
of administration, asking for ventilation
and more stairways leading to their guar
ters. They are now in high dudgeon
because these mighty potentates have ig-
nored their request in placing the petition
in the pigeon hole
If the Columbian guards are much
reduced in numbers or superseded by
regular police. the underwriters will raise
a howl. as they say the men now under
stand their duties, whereas green patrolmen
would be of little service at fire.
Don't imagine because the car Of Russia
has recalled his military representatives,
that he intends Withdrawing that country's
beautiful exhibits. Such is not the case.
He probably has mere use for the soldiecs
at home than at the fair.
Ifyou get tired when on the long pier,
take a ride on the moving sidewalk and en-
enjoy the cool breezes of the lake. Such a
ride is very refreshing.
The weather continues fine, and that re-
spect there is no excuse for the people stay
ing at home. There are so many short lake
excursions that can be made, as side issues,
at reasonable rates, that one can change
about from the fair to these other recrea-
tions at will.
Down in that Central American country,
Guatemala, they raise very fine coffee, and
attached to their exhibit which has just
been opened, is room devevoted exclu-
siyely to testing the quality of the berry.
Many men and women Of note attended
the opening ceremonies, and the exhibits
shown from that tropical cline are very
ine.
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Az .OwI,s past ),

The above is the name of the pretty
country residence of Mr.. B. F. Caulk, near
Sassafras, and is a name gained for the
place by the large number OF owls, who in
habit the woods thereabouts. 1t was there
that a large number of young ladies and
gentlemen assembled on Thursday evening.
The heavy storm with the cyclonic FORE
runner did not reach as far as 'sOwrs Rest,n
and with the exception of slight sprinkle
which lay upon the leaves of the trees and
glistened like diamonds in the light of the
myriads of Chinese lanterns that hung
from the branches, the evening was all that
could be desired. Miss Elizabeth Caulk
was assisted in receiving her guests BY
Misses Mabel Taylor and Lizzie Parker.
About fifty persons accepted the hospitality
and spent most pleasant evening. Music
was furnished by Prices Orchestra.
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TOWNSEND TopIcs.

: zss ia
There is some talk of shirt factory
being started here soon.
Mrs. Sallie Deakyne spent few DAYS
with friends in town this week.
Wells, Herring 6 Co., have commenced
the erection of the corn cannsry.
There have been some peaches shipped
from this station during the week.
Mrs. William Hollis and daughter of
Wilmington, are the guestsof Mrs. g. M. D
Hart.
Rev. Herman Roe preached in the M. e
Church at Odessa on Sunday morning and
evening,
At the meeting of the Building Loan for
this month, $1,000 were offered for sale and
sold at par.
Frederick Knots, Jr., died ON Sunday at
the home of his parents on the Levels. and
was buried at Smyrna on Tuesday.
Daniel Salmon and wife returned from
their trip to the Worlds Fair on Wednes.
day. They report delightful visit and
think the Big Snow worth going to see.
Townsend has the poorest depot on the
railroad, and its citizens think it is high
time that the company were doing some
thing 70 improve the accommodations and
attractions Of the place.
Edward Adams, tcolored, } died on satur-
day evening after lingering illness. His
funeral which took place on Tuesday wa.
very large. He was well and fayorabiy
known and was noted for his uprightness
and good christian character.
The Governor has appointed j. W. Esu-
dain Justice Of the Peace and Notary Public
for this place Mr.. Naudain is well-known
and we think Is thoroughly qualified to iH
the position. he has built himself yery
neat Office on the lot adjoining his dwelling
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Goldey,s Commercial College.

The annual catalogue of Goldey's COM
mercial College, of Wilmington, is hand
some souvenir. not only furnishing inter-
esting information and data concerning the
various departments of the school, but also
giving numerous handsome engravings of
the buildings, etc. The frontisplece is fine
lithograph of the Principal and Founder
Fl. 8. Goldey. There are also Photographic
views of the students favorite resorts, along
the classic walks of the Brandywine, and
the entire circular is beautiful piece of art.
The young people of our community who
desire business education will receive the
best instruction at this school, from corps
of able and conscientious teachers.
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GRAY AND BAYARD.

Another Chance for Bayard to Return
to the United States Senate.
A Washington special says: 'sThe death
of Justice Blatchford has aroused consider
able speculation as to his successor on the
Supreme Bench. So far the gossipers have
failed to name the right man. Senator
Gray of Delaware will be appointed to the
vacancy If he will acceptit. No one stands
better with the President than Gray He is
profound lawyer. being of a judicial turn
of mind, and would adorn the Bench. If
he concludes to go upon the Bench it would
make vacancy in the Senate, which would
probably be filed by the election of Am
bassador Bayard, who has been anxious to
return to tho Senate for the past five years
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School Notes.

Governor Reynolds mas re-appointed
Messrs. Griffin, Tindal and Tammany,
Superintendents of the Public Schools for
their respective counties.
Professor D. B. Jones, of the New Castle
Public Schools, has been recently elected
Principal of the Georgetown Public Schools.
J. B. Handy, formerly principal of the
Public Schools at Delaware City has been
appointed Principal of the Newark Schools
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Reception to Miss warren.


Miss Laura Warren, of Ashbourn, Pa,
who is the guest Of Miss Bessie Reynolds
was given a reception at the Resnolds'
mansion on South Broad street on Tuesday
evening. Messsrs. George and Richard
Price and Will Leatherberry furnished the
music The guests were: Misses Mabelle
Parvis, Ethel Parvis; Miss Cook, Baltimore;
Mary Cochran, Helen Naudain, Mary
Pleasant, Viola Ennis, Edith Reynolds,
Edith and Fannie Derrickson, Laura Will
Its, Lydia and Mary Cochran, Allie Mckee
and Miss Beckley. Messrs. J. C. Sites,
John C. Eliason. Howard Pool, W. R. Rey-
nolds, Lee Sparks, Wilmington Ed.
Vaughan, Will Lockwood, Will Metten
Warren Cochran. Victor Cochran, Will
Brady, E. R. Cochran, Jr., John C. Kelley,
Hugh C. Browne
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Cecil County.

The county commissioners of Cecil county
have completed the assessment list for 1898,
showing taxable basis of sl5, 1858. The
tax was fixed at 20 cents on 500.
The first peaches grown in Cecil county
to reach the Elkton market were noticed
Thursday. They are of early red variety
and were grown iby John, Milburn on his
farm in Back Creek Neck. They were
being retailed at ten cents per quart.
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WIN Be Given a Chance.

Detective McVev is rapidly recovering
from the effects of the injuries which he re.
ceived on the fourth while trying to quell
the riot at Kirkwood. Benson, who had
his sknll fractured, is on fair way to get
well. As soon as they are able to testify
against their assailants the latter will be
given a hearing and afforded an opportu-
nifty to secure their release on bail, which
it is improbable they will be able to do.
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HERE AND THERE.
Little Items Of Interest Condensed tor
Ready Reading.

Little Items Of Interest Condensed tor
Ready Reading.
Business is daily increasing with Ms.
Adams.
There are many kinds of matches,
Some they say are made above,
But here you'll iind the kind that scratches,
Full OF birthstone. not OF love.
--clifton F Flour at as cents, At Mrs.
A. 8. Adams.
--Forsale Flat Top Oak wiring Desk
cheap. Apply at This Office.
Cramps have laid the keel Of the cruiser
Brooklyn. She will cost s.. $50 900.
IF you don't believe sell cheap, call
and be convinced. Mrs. A. s. Adams.
The National Federation of America
has received acknowledgements from Dub
lin Of 94s00 toward the Irish cause.
Painless extraction Of teeth By Hyp
dermic Injection.
DIT q. GlIrrs.
FoR SALE-A Brewster Buggy, almost
new, in frst-class condition extra liebt
WEIGHT. Apply at TINS osrIcE,
1 No cholera is reported anywhere ID
Egypt. The report that there were eighty
five cholera patients in Alexandria. i
untrue.
Secretary Carlisle eas decided that the,
foreign exhibitors at the Worlds Fair
would be allowed to sell their exhibits far
delivery after the exposition.
"A colossal marble statue Of Apollo was
unearthed recently at Delphi, Greece. The
statue, which is believed to be Of the old
school, Is excellently preserved.
The indications are that there viii be a
large movement of hay from Baltimore to
france, owing to reported shortage OF havs
ana forage crops in that country.
The discharge of river Is the voIume
OF water it pours into the sea within 4
given time, usually expressed as 10 many
feet per second. 1t is estimated by finding
the breadth, the average depth and average
rate Of riverat its mouth, and multiply
ing.
A primitive wooden lock, used Ia Bo-
hyia, has curious history, which goes
PACK to the time of old Egypt It is, in
fact, the ancient Egyptian lock which was
carried to Central Africa by the Arabs, and
from thence BY the negro slaves to South
America.
Having had six months experience in
. nrst-class gallery in Toronto, Ontario.
am well prepared to give satisfaction to all
VINO desire Photographs of,any kind. win
open for business Wednesday. July 10th.
INST. Gallery on North Broad, near Main
street. w. s. MoonE.
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The Merry-Go-Round.

The merry-go-round arrived in town on
Tuesday. 1t is located under the big trees
on Anderson street, where the music of the
band organ, and the ponies and sleighs
naturally attract crowds of children. OF
course they must have their rides, too.
But the promiscuous company they will
find, will not tend to improve their manners
or morals, and the vigilept eye of careful
parents will know where the little ones are
when night comes on.
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Handling New Wheat.

The steamer Clio is loading to-day with
new wheat at Odessa for E. L. Rogers & Co.,
purchased by their agent ]. B. Foard. of
Middletown. The entire cargo of wheat
carried by this vessel has been bought by
Mr.. Foard. On Wednesday, he will have
the Clio loaded at Stave Landing on Black
bird Creek, and on the 22d and oath at
Odessa again. The schooner Preston is be.
ing loaded on Bohemia River, and he is
receiving wheat at Kenndysville, Ginn's
and Mt. Pleasant for shipment by rail. He
has SO far handled 25,OO0 bushels of new
wheat.
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TwiIipbt Services.

The open air service at the NJ. E. Church
last Sunday evening had the largest attend
ance these meetings have yet had, and the
service was very delightful. Hundreds of
people attend these meetings, while dozens
could scarcely be induced to come if the
service was held at the usual hour within
the confines of hot brick WALL. The music
lead by the Sunday School Orchestra is
attractive and since the seating capacity
has been so extended, there is no reason
why these meetings should not be all the
pastor desires as mid summer aid to the
work of spreading the gospel.
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Should Move to Middletown.

A laborer in Wilmington was fined re-
Gently $500 for the accidental killing of a
pet cat in tossing brick from an ash cart.
If that laborer will but move to Middle
town he may toss all the bricks he pleases
without regard TO the presence of the fight
ing cats and bowling dogs. and instead of a
fine for each one killed a purse will be sub
stituted by those who at times in vain seek
for rest and repose.
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Appalling Figures.

The 6239 failures in the half year ending
June 80. 1898, involved liabilities aggregat-
ing $17O. $3.50, ,222, as against 1851 failures and
$56, 1886, ,52l of liabilities in the first half of
1892. To get q record like that of the
present year we have to go back to the first
half of 1884, the year of the Grant & Ward
collapse, when there were 5444 failures with
$124, 104 ,357 of liabilities.
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INSTALLING OFFICERS.

Knights of Pythias Install omcers
and Have Feed.
eThe newly elected officers of Damon
Lodge, No. II, K. of p, recently elected
and whose names were published in the
TRANSCRIPT, were installed at their lodge
room in McWhorter Hall on Tuesday
evening. Grand Chancellor s. F. Marshall
and Grand Deputy Mullen, of Wilmington,
were the installing officers. and after the
meeting were made guests of honor at a
luncheon given in the hose house. They
returned home on the early morning trains
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x, G. Il. Installation

The K. g. E. installed the followin
officers on Wednesday evening: Past Chief
b. Woodkeeper; Vice Chief, William David;
Master of Records. r. Hodgson, Sir Herald:
Herman Roe; High Priest, A. ]. Lyman,
Worthy Bard. D. B. Maloney; Clerk of
Exchequer, Il. N. Smith; Keeper of Ex-
chequer, G. w. Knots; Ensign, Al. Z. Quill
len; Second Guard, William Bayne.
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FelI From the HOUSE Ton

Andrew Fitzpatrick, employed in painting
Mr.. Taylor's house on North BROAD street,
fell from the roof of the gable end to the
ground on Wednesday morning, but besides
bruises and severe shock, he does not
seem to have sustained any other injuries,
though he was quite helpless for time and
had to be carried to his home.
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10 THE woRLD's FAIR VIA B. 20.
Going via Washington and Returntne
-. - via Nfarrn,.o rr.1Ie.- -


Going via Washington and Returning
via Niagara Falls.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
placed on sale at its Offices throughout the
East excursion tickets to Chicago. good
gong via Washington and returning via
niagara Falls. with the privilege of stop
over at each point These tickets are valid
for return journey until November 18th.
and are not restricted to certain trains, but
are good on all B. and O. trains and permit
holders to travel via Pittsburg via Grafton
by either route passengers cross the Ale
gheny mountains, 5000 feet above the sea
level, amid the most picturesque scenery in
IN America. Sleeping car accommodations
may De reserved in advance upon applica-
ton to nearest B. ond o. ticket Office.
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smyrna,s Special Election,

A special election will be held in Smyrna
on Monday, July 18th, to determine
whether the tax-papers are willing to bond
the town for $25, 1000 to put in sewers and
an electric light plant. Each question will
be voted on separately and only property
holders are entitleted to q vote.
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nrownad of Odessa

The little s-year old son of Albert John
son, colored, of Odessa, was playing in a
boat ON the creek at the foot of Main street
on Thursday afternoon. He is now playing
with the angels. The boat became unloosed
from the shore, and the boy attempted to
j Jump to terra firma, but missed his footing
fell in, andiwa as drowned.
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A C,nrrantinn

In the last issue of the TRASscRIpr it was
stated that the Citizens Bank declared a
dividend Of only p per cent. This is a
mistake as the dividends declared by this
bank have for long time been per cent.
We make this correction as the previous
statement might have the effect of leading
people to believe that this institution is not
in prosperous condition.
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A Yota nf Thanlza

Middletown Council, No. 2, Jr., o. q. A.
NJ, extendsa vote of thanks to Rev. j. s.
Willis and H. c. Browne for their yery able
speeches; William R. Reynolds for acting
as Marshal 7. E. Hum for leading the
singing, and every one else thatcontributed
In any way to the success of our 4sh of
IHly celebration.
Els. JONES, Chairman Committee.
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Great Popularity or Bay RIdea.7

Because of the popularity of the season
at Bay Ridge, the B. & o. R. announces
another excursion to this resort on the
Chesapeake Bay, on Sunday, July 18th.
Such pastime as boating, bathing, fishing,
sailing. grabbing. free concerts. soft crab
suppers. Special train via. B. & o. r. R.
will leave Wilmington Market street) at
7.2o a. m, and Delaware avenue at 7.5O,
arriving at Bay Ridge at 11.45 a. m. Re
turning (all rail- train will leave Bay
Ridge at $50 p. m, and arrive at Market
street. Wilmington. at s.15 p. M Round
trip ST..
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EfrSf. Peachas

The first shipment of pc aches from this
station was made by John W. Jolls, on
Monday, and consisted of three baskets of
some of the earlier varieties. Mr.. Jolls is
also buying new wheat. and is now en-
gagged in loading about 5000 bushels at Mil.
lington.
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Peach Growers Attention,

For twenty years. J. B. Foard has ham
died peaches for the growers of the Penin-
sula. and has always looked after their in
terests. They will find him at his Railroad
avenue headquarters this season, and win
do well to see him before making arrange
ments for the shipping and handling of their
fruit.
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Editorial Excnrsinn

The chairman of the executive committee
of the Peninsula Press Association is ar
ranging for the annual meeting of the Asso-
citation to be held at Delaware Water Gap,
Pa. on Friday. the 21st inst.
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nolds, Edith Reynolds, Miss Warren, Allie
Mckee, Miss Beckley Edith Derrickson,
Blanche Cochran, Mary Cochran, May
Beasten, Fannie Derrickson, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. NJ. Brown, w. R. Reynolds. Warren
Cochran, ]. c. Sites, W. E. Barnard. A. NJ.
Chamberlaine, Lee Sparks, w. F. Metten,
W. G. Lockwood, E. R. Cochran. Jr.. J. c.
Kelley, Hugh c. Browne, Abram Biggs.
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:IefHarson ONT an RaiI

Lorenzo Jefferson, who was committed
to the New Castle Jail for cutting "Dunk"
Butcher in the fracas at Hamtown on the
5th, was released yesterday under $500 bail.
Butcher is improving and out of danger.
This makes the third time he almost lost
his life by fighting.
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Another Inlv wead,na

Harry Ingram, son of G. W. Ingram was
married in Lebanon, Pa, on July z, to Miss
Katie Ristenbatt, daughter of Lebanon's
ex-Coroner. 1t is stated that they will re-
side in Middletown.
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shirts ana npa,.a11s

Charles Webster, of Baltimore, is opera
ting shirt and overall factory at East New
Market, Nd, but is anxious to move from
there on account of the scarcity of hands.
Would it not be well for our Improvement
Association to look after this plant.
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Resigned His Position

George o. Reed, assistant postmaster has
rendered his resignation to take effect on
Tuesday evening next. He will go to
Philadelphia where he will enter drug
store. Mrs. Ida Jones will act as assistant
at the postoffice.
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smyrna's New Shirt Factory.

Theshirt factory, located in Boyer &Co.
building Smyrna, began operations on
Tuesday, with force of IA employees.
This number will be gradually increased un-
til the number reaches from 80 to so per
sons.
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omcial vIzit

Grand Master James M. Price, Of Will
nington, will pay an official visit to Good
Samaritan Lodge /. O. o. F., on Thursday
evening of next week. The lodge will
tender him banquet,
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Unclaimed I.attars

List of unclaimed letters at the Postofice,
Middletown Delaware, for the week ending
July 6, 1898: Levi Black, Miss Mary Eta
Gale, Mrs. Dawson, VIM. Hottson, Mrs.
Harriott J. Lewis, Miss Mary J. Moore and
Miss Ida Thomas.
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"A River steamb boat sold

The steamer Major Reybold, which runs
between Philadelphia and Salem, N. j..
has been sold by the Wilmington and
Northern Railroad Company. Chief Engi-
neer John Doyle, of the Thomas Clyde is
the purchaser, and s15, 900 is the price paid.
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Their silver Wedding.

A number of Middletowners attended the
silver wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. R. Grassland, near st. Georges, on Mon
cay evening, Many beautiful silver souvenirs
of the occasion were given by the guests to
their host and hostess. -
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Died of Paralysis.

David o. Downs, prominent and highly
respected citizen of Kenton, died last week
of paralysis, in his 10th year. One son, DR..
P. s. Downs, of Dover. two daughters and
a widow survive him.
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Garden PARTY.

The Sons Of Delaware will give garden
party at 1925 Walnut street, PHILADELPHIA.
on the evening on July 10th. All who
attend are assured Of an exceedingly plea
SAINT evening,
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The Bishop to Preach

Bishop Curtis will preach and confirm at
st. Joseph's R. C. Church one week from
tomorrow. in the evening. In the morn
ing he will confirm class at st. Francis
Xavier's Church at Bohemia.
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SUNDAY scboo1 Fxcnrs,on

The st. Georges M. E. Sunday School
will take their annual outing on Wednesday
next, when they will visit Woodland Beach
on the steamer Thomas Clyde.
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II Honn,. of Miss Cook.

The Misses Parvis delightfully."- entertained
a humber of friends at their Main street
home on Wednesday evening. Miss Cora
Cook was the guest of honor. Among those
who were present were; Misses Bessie Rey-
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Il you want to plant an advertisements
where It will do youthe most good, put i
in the paper that reaches the most readers.
That paper is the TRANssRrPr.