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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29

Mr.. John NJ. Tucker il confined to his
home with the mumps.
Mr.. Thomas Il. Freeman of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday in Elkton.
Mr.. George f. Taylor, of Zion, was in
Elkton one day this week.
Miss Maud Crow is spending a week
with friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Minnie Realey is spending spleasant
visit to friends in Atlantic City.
The Misses Mollis and Annie Foard
are sojournIng at Atlantic City.
Hon James NJ. Evans, Judge of the
Orphans Court is dangerously i'll.
Mrs. William Davis enjoyed visit to
relatives in Wilmington this week.
Mrs. E. L. Clark, of Dover, Del, has
been the guest of Mrs, John I. Brown the
past week.
Mr.. Osborne Il. Chaytor entertained his
friend, Mr.. C. p. Bowers, of Philadelphia
on Sunday.
Miss Man, lie Haines has returned home
from pleasant stay with West Chester,
Pa, friends.
Miss Annie Russell. of West Chester, Pa
was entertained by Mrs. Frank I. Whit
ney on, Thursday.
Mrs B. f. Pearce, of Wilmington, i
being entertained in Ext n by her daugh-
ter Mrs John 5 Writ.
Mr. Samuel Simon has removed his family
here from Baltimore. They will reside
perm anently in Elkton
Miss Mollie Young, of Philadelphia, is
visiting in Elkton, the guest of her nephew
Mr.. Charles R=iuheimer.
Mr. Clinton Boyd who has bssI danger
ously i'll with pneumonia at his home III
Perryville is rapidly improving
Mr.. Harry P. Hinchlitfe, a medical
student at the University of Pennsylvania,
returned home on Wednesday for the
summer vacation.
The naval review at New York this week,
was attended ny Mr.. and Mrs. William j.
Jones DIR. C. NJ. Ellis and Mr.. John G..
Williams, of Elkton.
Mr.. Ben Wilson well known here, having
Mr.. Alex Sewers has left Elkton to assume
position in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Frank Stout, Jr., receiving teller FOL
the Equitable Guarantee and Trust Com
pauy, of Wilmington, spent Sunday In
Elkton with Mr.. Richard Reese
The WING office had a plea SAINT call from
Mr.. Samuel NJ Reynolds a prominent
merchant of Middletown, Del, on Wednes
day. Mr.. Reynolds inspected the ElktoI
Electric light plant while here
Hon. George A. Marden, editor of TIT
Lowell Courier, and State Treasurer o
Massachusetts spent Monday with hi
friend Mr.. Frank Whitney of this town
: In the evening number of our citizen
called on Mr.. Marden, a mong them Rev
VIM, Schouler rector of Trinity p. Z
Church whose father was once editor of tn
Courier, VIM j. Jones, Est, Senator job
S. Writ. r. c. Thackery, Esq, DR.. John h
lamar, Clinton Mccullough, Esq Heiste
Hess, Esq, Henry NJ. Mccullough, Esq
Mr. George p. Kerfoot, Mr.. Henry ii
r Gilpiu and Ii. Il Torbert of THE WHO
g Mr.. Mardel. left Elkton on Tuesday /
) attend the annual banquet of the "Ol
Guard" at Philadelphia, an account {
h which will b found ID another column.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
Bay View Items.

BAY VIEW, April 81, 1893
Rev K. T. TYSON of Connecticut l. visit
ing his parents here
Gaze Rose left last week for Port Deposit
to enter the employ of Mr.. E. p. Bricklry.
Harry Gamble has accepted position
with the Cochran 4 Oier Ice Company OF
BALTIMORE.
Mrs. James w. Abrams has been Ill for
several weeks with pneumonia, but is now
recovering.
There is no improvement in the Gondi-
ton of Mr.. Nicholas Milbnrn who has been
very Ill for several weeks.
Invitations are ont for a moonlight
sociable at the residence OF Mr.. Ghadd
Larzalere al Gilpins Rocks Oh Friday even
ing ooh.
Rev. f. H. Mullineaux our new pastor
arrived this week and was given recep-
ton on Thursday. He will preach at 10 30
Sunday morning.
Rev j. b Jones preached his farewell
sermon to a very large congregation on
Sunday evening. He left for Delta, Pa,
his new home on Tuesday. Mr.. Jones
made many warm friends during his four
wears here NEWS Boy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29

prayer or a sermon. The conversion
of a sOul cannot be valued in dollars and
ccuts. You cannot compensate spiritual
services by pecnniary consideration.
Ministers are not hired to do this Lords
work. They a;e His servants ambassa-
doris for Christ, commissioned aud sent
for,h by the Great Head OF the church,
ard according to His ordinace TO be sup
ported by the churches to which they
are sent. They that preach the Cos.
pei" is the ordinance of Christ, shall
live OF the Gospel" They are to be
received as the resentatiyes of Christ,
aud all due obedience aud submission i'll
the Lord rendered unto them. Such | am
sure you will render to him whom you
have chosen to be your pastor,-as you
rendered to his predecessor,-a keep
lrg the unity of the Spirit in the bonds
of peace, presenting solid front to the
hosts of sin around you, under your new
leadership, may you, as church, win
great victories for Christ IN this place.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
Salvation Army Wedding.

On Wednesday evening May the third,
services of an unusually interesting
character will be held i'll the Salvation
Army Barracks in this town. For the
first time in it's history, on that evening
a marriage ceremony will take place, the
contracting parties being widely and
iayorablv known in this community,
personally, as we'll for their prominence
in the Army Ranks This interesting
ceremony will take place at $50 p. m.
Before this service that of dedicating an
infant child, will be celebrated, both of
which services will be conducted by staff
Captain Parker with the customary
enthusiasm Of the Army. An ice cream
festival will close the evening. 1t will
be an interesting occasion. All are
invited
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
School Commissioners.

The Board of School Com missoners
was in special session in Elkton on Tues
day. Present-Messrs. Everist Kirk and
Ash.
Mr.. Ash reported that Miss B. Thorpe
had resigned as first assistant teacher
at the Elkton school. The remaining
teachers are conducting the school sue
cessfully.
Mr.. Biddle made a report as to the
condition of the various scho OILS he had
visited since the Board had met. He
recon mended that schools Nos. 5 and 7
in the Fourth district..be closed.
Ordered that the regular examinations
for teachers be held at Elkton on Monday
June 9th, and at Port Deposit on Tues
day, June 9th.
The following designations were re-
ceived: Miss Ella r Haines. No. 7,
Sixth district; Miss NJ. Emma Haines
No. 10, Fifth district; Misc Clara j.
Burns, No. 7, Ninth district. 1t was
| ordered that school No 10, Second dis
trict, be closed for want of scholars.
| The quarterly reports were examined
an ordered to be paid as follows:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
ArbOr Day at Principle Furnace,

PRINCIPIo FURNACE, April 81, 1893.
One of the ms st pleasing events of the
year was celebrated at the public school on
the IA h inst, it being Arbor Day. An utter
estiug programme was carried out by our
worthy principal, Mr.. :. j. Tan many. and
his assistant, Miss Katie Morrison. a large
uurnb Der OF parents AMI friends was present
and listened attent.vely to the following:
ChoruS-.'Hyma OF Praise and Quotations Oh
ArbOr Day, by School.
A Recitation, "Arbor Day" was well rendered
by Edith Gregg.
Recitation, frees Of Corn" by Bertha Harlem
Recitation. Child and Tree" by Paul Gregg
was given in pleasant manner.
Chorus. Blossom Time, by School.
Concert Reading, well delivered uv Clara Char
sha, Walter Gregg Carrie Wright, Cecil
Westland, Bertha Gardner, Elwood Davis,
Recitation Use of Arbor Day recited by
Susie jackson in pathetic manner.
Jennie Miller Bertha HaTtenstne, Eddie
Charsha, and Herbert Anderson was well
done and should receive much praise.
Solo and Chorus. "Uld, Old Home, by Sydney
Anderson. was well rendered.
Recitation "kind Seeds by Elmer Smith was
well rendered and received with cheers
Recitation. when to Gather Honey, by Clara
Recitation, What Dowe Plant, by W alter Gregg
Chorus, Brave Old Oak, by School
Quotations Arbor Day, by School.
Dialogue, "A Spring Blessing by Blanche
Haines, Bertha Gardner, and Mamie Finn
was received with much favor.
Recitation, "a lower Mission" by Eva Ander-
son was well rendered and all seemed to
enjoy it. ,,,,
Recitation, planting for the Future, Mamie
Hartenstne.
Recitation How the Leaves Come Down." by
Sidney Anderson.
Recitation Come On, Boys, It's ArbOr Day,
was well rendered by John Currier.
Chorus ,.ArbOr Day by School.
Recitation, Lady Golden Rod by Lily Craig
Recitation, Age OF Trees" by Cora HartenStne
Concert Reading, when Spring Comes, by
Sydney Anderson, Seai0rd Jackson, Lena
jackson John Gregg, Mamie Hartenstlne,
Nunson Jackson anu Herbert Burg1en.
The exercises were closed with speeches
appropriate to the occasion by Mr.. Moore
and Mr. Tammany. The trees were planted
on the ground presented by the q. p.
Whitaker Company. Some of them were
named as follows: Edgar Allen Poe,
john G.. Whittier, William Cullan Bryant,
Baby Ruth, Lafayette, Thomas Gray,
Oliver Goldsmith, Lougfellow, Jennie
Ingelow, Mrs. H5mans, christopher
Columbus, Alice Cary, Phoebe Cary. The
ground was then narrowed by p. j. Jack
son and sowed in grass seed. ID.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
In Course of Erection.

The work Of erecting the building for the
canning factory of McGaw and Smith, was
commenced cn Monday, under the super
vision of Mr.. John L. McGaw. the Elkton
repre- sentative of the firm.
The plant is excellently located on West
High street'extended, adjoining the tracks
of the P. W 81 B. railroad and by the side
of a running stream of water, by which
medium til waste W alter from the factory can
be dispose. of. The structure is of frame
116x30 feet, part of which will be two
stories, theremainder being Que story high
and which IT is expected will be completed
within week.
Ths office will be seperste aud located
directly on the street. The canning seasor
opens Auguss 10, continuing thirty days.
Tho force will consist of from one hundred
to one huudreS and fifty hands.
Mr. McGaw requests that those farmers
who have recefAed cards instructing then
to plant the st week in May, do 81
promptly.
The inerchan the town will all handl
| this brand cf and let each household
aid our hon try by using the Eve
| green"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29

An emineatlv attractive concert gwen
for a good cause, drew large anu
appreciative audience to Odd foi'""S
Hall, on Wednesday evening. ne pro-
gram in its selection and rendition WAS
excellent. and that the audience ohJo5'"
the entertainment was attestea os 'ho
continuous rounds of applause, aud the
eucores invariably demanded from each
of the nerformers, who are amateurs OF
decided ability. With several exceptions
thew were all old friends OF an hlk'on
audience and were generously gree'eu
unon their appearance. The stage was
artistically decorated. Banquet lamps
stand of flowers, and handsome
Knabe grand piano added to the erect
and patriotism was shown in "a drapery
of the stars and stripes. The proceeds
$40. will be devoted to the building luna
of St. Andrews Memorial Church, at
Audora, the concert being arranged and
successfully managed by Hester Hess
ESQ. The regular program as rendered
was:
FART [.
/ Piano The Spinning Song. Mendeissohh'
Miss Miriam Armstrong, OF Delaware.
. Ouartette The Lost Chord"
Messrs. Guy Clayton, James w. Clayton,
Geddes and Larduskey, the Harlem
Quartette. Baltimore.
s. Piano, POlonalse, raue'e"SA''
MIS- Larduskey, of Baltimore. ,
1. Tenor Solo. Nina, .....'.'.'o h''i'oH
Mr.. Guy Clayton.
Franz
.. Violin Solo, b. b. Aragonese, 1885,. Herman
Miss Russell, OF West Chester. Pa.
8. Soprano Solo, b. Night, ..... Neidlinger
lie. Morning.
Miss Bessie Scott, OF ElktOn.
!. Piano, Tarantelle, -. .;......'.-.' Nieoue'
Mrs. Larduskey.
PART II.
l. Quartette, Come Where My Love Lies
Dreaming
Messrs. Guy Clayton, James w. Clayton
Geddes and LaTduskey .
Piano. NOcturne,. .-NhOP4H'
Miss Miriam Armstrong.
g. Tenor Solo, Answer. observation-disclosures ODyn.
MIR. Guy Clayton.
u. Sa. The Pilgrims Chorus, Wagner
= laho' b. The Swan Song
Miss Russell.
- Mendelssohn.
Miss Bessie Scott.
6. Piano. In Senta's Spinnstube. .Bendei
Mrs. Larduskey.
= Quartette. Il Knew That Some Day,
MesSrs. Guy Clayton James W. Clay
ton ieddes and L1rduskey.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
Pastor Installed.

The Rev. W. J. F!tz Simons was in
stalled pastor of the Zion and Rock Pres
byterian Churches on Wednesday. The
services we're conducted at Zion in the
afternoon at three clock, and at the
Rock Church in the evening at o'clock
Both churches were handsomely decor
ated with plants and flowers and the
appropriate services were attended by
large congregations, the larger gather
ing being at Rock because of the time OF
the service.
The Rev. Dr. n. H. Miller, OF Newark,
Del, presided and the installation
sermon was delivered by the Rev. E. w.
Fitz Simons, of Darlington, Hartford
county. Rev. S. B. Wylie, of New
Castle, charged the pastor, and the Rev.
John McElmoyle, of Elkton, delivered
the charge to the congregation.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
Fire at Barksdale.

At an early hour on Wednesday morn
ing the frame dwelling house and stable
on the property situated near Barksdale
in the Fourth district, and owned by Mrs.
Rebecca. r. Dwyer, OF Thurlow, Pa.
were destroyed by fire. The property was
not tenapted, and the loss is estimated
at about $1,000 with insurance i'll the
Cecil Mutual Fire Company. When dis
covered the flames were bursting from
the secoud floor and the origin of the fire
is unknown, the work OF and ineendiary
being suspected.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
Port Deposit Itenls.

PORT DEPOSIT, April y, 1893.
l. A. q. Gerry is repairing his porch.
John G Vannort has the contract which
ipsures an excellent job
l.. d Pussy and John Boyd are franz
ing large lumber shed for tho Rowland
Manufacturing Company to take the
place of the one Knocked down by the
ice gorge last winter.
The Town Commissioners are erecting
a new board walk at the lower end of the
town, over five feet wide which when
completed will be very great improve
ment over the old four foot one.
Rev. L. i. Barrett lectured in w. G.
T. U. Hall last Friday night for the bene
fit of the hall fund. Next Sunday morn
ing Mr.. Barrett will preach in the Tome
Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr.. Ackers has removed his stock of
| gentlemens furnishing goods to the front
room of his dwelling next door south of
| the postofice from the Nowlapd build
ing, aud bis show window presents neat
and pretty appearance.
| A barge ladsned with three hundred
and twenty five thousand feet of yellow
pine lumber, and one hundred Thousand
sawed cypress shingles, unloaded this
week at the wharves of the Rowland
Manufacturing Company.
Prof. Stewart will preach in the Pres.
byterian Church next Sunday, morning
and evening. The following Sunday,
May It'll Rev. J. T. NJ. kuox will occupy
the pulpit and will enter upon his regular
pastoral work. His family will move
here about May 10Th, and will take poses
sion of the parsonage.
The May Day Kirmiss and Columbi;
tea for the benefit of the Parish Ait
Society, OF the St. James P. f. Church
will be held on Wednesday and Thursda!
nights of next W eek. The Hall will b
beautifully decorated, and with uh
, tableaux during the evening be quit
attractive. Supper will be served, and
pretty cup and saucer given to each on
taking supper. NJ.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29

Prof Prettyman calls attention OF all
who hold first grade first class certiti
Gates to the fact that All examination for
life certificates will be held beginning
August 3lst, 1898.
Mr. Ash was directed to advertise for
proposals for a school house at No. 4.
Third district, ard Mr.. Kirk for one at
No | Ninth district.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29

As tree fiourishes in proportion to the
richness of the soil, so the human body
thrives in accordance with the quality OF
its blood. Hence the necessity OF Keeping
the vital fluid rich and pure with Aver $
Sarsaparil!a, the best blood medicine you
can find.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29

Mr.. George w. Humphrey, Editor of
the Epery Egeni@g, OF Wilmington, Del,
and Miss Annie E. Gerry were married
OH Thursday afternoon at the residence
of the brides uncle Mr.. Samuel w.
Megill at Mount Harmon farm in Sassa-
fras Neck in this county. The ceremony
which was celebrated By the Rev. ID. II.
Corkrau, pastor of the Ceilton Methodist
Episcopal Church, was private one, and
was witnessed only by the Immediate
relatives of the bride aud groom, and a
few intimate friends. After the cere
mony, Mr.. and Mrs. Humphrey were
driven to Middletown, Dal., where took
the 4.32 train for Philadelphia. At thai
clty they took yesterday steamsr for
Savannah. Ga, On their return from The
South they contemplate trip to the
| Worlds Fair
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29

The best medical authorities have pro.
uounced Ayers 5 rrsaparilla to BE- the most
skillfully adjusted combination of sltera-
tiyes and tonics known to pharmacy. lt
is this fact which has earned for 1t the
well merited title of the Sup arior NJ edicine.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons who have
Pave-wash upon their premises that they will
in sprinkling the street ba allowed only to
middle of the street. This rule will De strictly
enforced in all cases. and any person violating
the same will be charged double rates for water
or the water will be shut of from the premises, in
the discretion OF the Company.
W. T. WARBURTON,
X. G. LEWIS, President.
Secretary. a22tf
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29

Trousers-We have on hand the largest
and finest stock of trouseriugs and suitings
ever shown in Elkton. The prices consider
ing quality, are at saving of about 50 per
pair to buyer. Fit guaranteed. All we ask
is a trial that We may convince you.
April %, 1898, IT, JOHN FRAZER.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29

People with hair that is continually fall
ing out, or those that are bald, can stop the
falling, and get a good growth of hair by
using Halls Hair Remover.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
FOR SALE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

JNHlS is to give notice that the subscriber
l. of Cecil county has obtained from the Or
phans' Court OF said county letters testaUentary
on the personal estate OF
JOHN CAMERON,
late OF said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated,
on or before the. 4th day of October, 1893,
they may otherwise, by law. be excluded from
any benefit of said estate. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make immediate
payment TO the subscriber. Given under our
hands this 4th day OF April, 1853.
WILLIAM X CAMERON,
Test Executor.
X. E. LAMAR, Register. al5-5w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
Wen Wax "Farmer" Brown.

Wen Wax GARNER" Brown.
Governor Brown of Maryland was the
only one of the Governors who attended
the recent convention of Southern Gov
errors who was reported as taking the
least pains with his moustache. Hs
twisted it, and waxed it in the truly
French style. He was also the most
fashiouably dressed aud stylish looking
of the Governors.
WHAT THE FARMERS OF MARYLAND ARR
SAYING TO FARMER" BROWN.
Arbitrary MINE
When next you talk OF tax,
Farmer Brown, Farmer Brown,
Bring along your stock OF wax,
Farmer Brown, Farmer Brown,
And we'll rub 1t on so quick,
And lay it on SO thick.
That most of 1t will stick,
Farmer Brown. Farmer Brown,
Close feathers to chick
Farmer Brown.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29

Don't get married until you get
yedding ring from Payne the jrweler.
Give her souvenir spoon, and see he'
eves dance. She will half invite you to be
a "spoon" yourself. Alrich has fine line
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
SEED OATS.
600 BUSHELS BRIGHT DAT,
weighing 3s13 pounds, struck measure,
for sale ut SOC per 81 pounds
COL. T. EGENTON HUGG,
altf Cecil Manor near Port DeDosit Md
PASTURAGE FOR STOCK.

offer One Hundred and Fifty Acres OF rich
Meadow Land. well watered by the North East
Greek, about one mile from the town, and well
Cattle, at a monthly rate per head Apply to
JAMES NALLEN,
al ,2m Mccullough Iron CO.. North East Md
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-04-29
NOTICE To STOCKHOLDERS.

The Annual Meeting OF the Stockholders OF the
Columbia and Port Deposit Railway Company
Will be held ut the Office OF the Company. No 233
South Fourth Street. Philadelphia, Pa, on
MONDAY, MAY lst, 1898. at u o'clock, NJ.
Election for President and Directors same day
and place.
al5,St JAMES X. MCCLURE, Secretary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-02

The Chamber Of Commerce has in prep
aFation book, descriptive, statistical and
illustrative Of Seattle and It's tributary trade
territory. The work of getting up this
took or souvenir is in the hands Of a COM
uittee appointed by the chamber for that
purpose and they have gone into the work
N thorough and systematic manner.
s.atistically ii embraces reliable figures in
ali lines OF trade that so TO make up this
commercial lite OF Seattle. The descrip-
tive matter VIII be brief but sufficiently
comprehensive for such a work. In the
illustrations wall be presented . wide range
Of attractions. II will contain ssventy-fve
or more fine engrayings OF scenes In and
around Seattle. inciuding views OF the
har6or and shipping. general views of
the city, street scenes, business blocks,
residences. churches, school houses, fac
tories. public buildings. sawmiils. logging
scenes, orchards. hop fields. views of coal
mines and parks, lakes and mountain seem
cry. 1t viii be printed on high grade book
apsr, very handsomely bound, and will be
by far the most artistic and elegant publi-
cation OF the kind ever printed In the
Northwest. This souvenir will be issued
to the number Of 1000. and will be out
some time this month and distributed free
by the Chamber of Commerce. The cham
Der Is to be commended for its enterprise
in accomplishing this excellent piece of
work which at this time will be of 30 great
benefit to Seattle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-02

The contest for school director is be-
coming 80 warm towards the day of cleo
ton thar some opponent OF ID. A. Spencer
has not scrupled to reflect on his honesty
in the management of the Home Fire In
surance Company. There Is not the slight
est foundation for such charges. as the
following card from the officers of the
company will show:
I'VE are informed that story is being
circulated among the citizens of Seattle
charging Mr.. ID. A. Spencer, late secretary
OF the Home Fire Insurance Company,
with having appropriated funds of that
institution TO his own use improperly and
dishonesty. The charge Is utterly with
out foundation. and Is q cewardiy attack
upon . good citizen. During the entire
time Mr.. Spencer was associated with our
company we never had the slightest rea-
son TO doubt his honesty or good faith.
"a. b. STEWART. President
m. ID. BALLARD,
chairman Insurance COMMITTEES.
''JAcoB EURTH.
chairman Finance Committee