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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
FINANCE AND COMMERCE
LOSING QUOTATIONS or
' MONEI.
foe. aud sales at the Richmond To-
TACO Trchsngc-Inief""i Revenue
,ouections--ForciGn AdSiecs.

... Work.. sept 2i.-This was BY far
NV ..t a.v at the Stoch Exchange
DE- o.ens pasD The sales footed
80 r.. Ut0U suaros. ana the dealings
retail character throughout
N...r. Aucr % very moderate oe-
I'D. opening. recovery 'cnsueo'
tl a special movement in Dia'i,i-
n carried that stock up 10 -
@ 90 ODE close Feate'o"5' 'N
~, about one-hall OF me improve
,...t. ESQ Gee day. bat tht general hst
r.. Ill front. b.s f0ur ana 1eneIei
we're one only noiahie eAe'p IONS.
r-mar declined rs ana the lo''er
' Dep cent The Gran6ers' HeaN-
western Union. CHICAGO Gas New
.... Iackawanna aua Delaware anu
r closed anywhere from q 20
above last nights finals. spec
.. 100 80 about hrm in tone. me
....r+neaf OF the exchange was
r.. usually interesting early IN
The supply of stocks was, II
. L..ter than on yesterday, but
.-. borrowers Of Louisville and
.r. wanted t0 dl their require
800 tf.v found 30 "a difficult opera
rr other words. some OF the foreign
.... refused t0 lend at l-3Z0l-l6 which
t. rates current during the morn
and advanced the quotations rapidly,
~. .ame of the de4uqucnts bad TO pay
.Ieb .s i4lI.. The shorts were not
.... disconnected by this unexpected
and the squeeze" was the sole
,... ~ discussion after business hours.
. Arfm houses. in response 60 IN
.Ir.s concerning the scarcity Of the
. t.l nothing TO say beyond she
cd u.t ttey were not disposed To give
.. bans facilities 10 bee used against
d.. interests 81 bona Ade stockholders In
ne property .-.-o..
r-'4.a-y Balances-Coin. $i7S2IOO0;
currency. 81. $4,000
Money on call has been easy. ranging
l-.u . to per cent. last loan at "a
... cent. and closing offered al "a per
..,t. prime mercantile paper 7qs per
.-t. bar silver 75N; Mexican dollars.
Isl. Sterling exchange is steady with
....,I business 90 bankers bills at 4s3i5
...t fer sixty days and 4SGG4SGi4 for
demand. posted rates. 4sI; commercial
l.s sixty days. 4s204S3. and demand
.... Government bonds steady. state
bonds dun. Railroad bonds firm. Sill
..- .t Stock Exchange to-day was duh.
u.poFR QUOTATIONS..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
ApIsAoREEABLE FAMILIARITY.
nr. Greatbead Objects to Some Things
and Apparently to Good Eject.

Mr. Greatbead Objects to Some IhinBs'
and Apparently to Good Eject.
at is most singular" said Mr.. Great
head, that some people have the power vi
making themselves disagreeable and oiiehs-
I've in such a variety Of ways. recall an
EXAMPLE OF this in connection with my ne"
,nit ~ clothes. Now, | do not dress In the
height Of fashion. On the contrary "' AZ!
man whose object in life Is TO attract do ~
tie attention az possible. FOR TINS rs'Son'
although not having correct tastes IA 'ne
matter of wearing apparel, make use VI
nv faculties al a keen observer ana gen.
,rallv succeed in being dressed Win SONS
regard 10 the prevailing mooe.
II purchased a new suit OF clothes the
other day at a ready made establishment. 4.
was neat, but not gaudy, and arrayeu ia ~
would not baye attracted attention on flfth
.ys,,e AZ AN III dressed man. In TACT l
rather prided myself upon my selection.
Rave seldom, seen suits for SS.45 which were
81 neat and well fitting. No sooner had |
arrived ut my place of business that day
than was accosted by one of my acqualnt-
snces who Is peculiarly versatile In his
oifensiyeness.
".Hello. Greatheadr he yelled. Heard
you coming for blocks. BY gee, you look
ike fifteenth century astrologer covered
with consultations and horoscopes. Fits
like the tarpaulin over truck on wet
day. Who built it, Then be deliberately
turned down my coat collar until he could
ace the label stitched TO the lining, and in a
loud voice proclaimed the name of the ready
made clothing doaler from whom l had
purchased the suit.
However, have caused that man to dis
continue one way Of making himself OF
fsnsive. He has informed the attendants
OF the hospital where he Is stopping that
be will never again make remarks about
sccsntrieities Of dress."-New York Trib'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
GRAIN AND corroN EXCHANGE.

NICHMUND, va Sept. IT, Io'1.
Offerings Wheat. ia bushels: corn
(white), 800 bushels; oats. coo bushels;
rye. $50 bushels.
Sales-Wheat, ia bushels; corn twhite),
800 bushels
-Wheat-Longberry, CSC. 10
73c. mixed, &C. 10 73c.; shortberry, C5c.
TO re. No. 2 red tic. Corn-White,
prime Virginia Gag lotsl, 5ic.; No 2
white, 53c. No. 2 mixed. 5Oc. 10 bic.
Oats-Winter TOR seed. 33c. to 36c.; No.
. mixed, 33Iac. 20 34c., No mixed &2iac.
TO BE Rye SIC TO &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
CINCINNATI

CINCINNATI, o., Sept, 21.--Flour-
Spring patent, SiOOQ425; family, S2.75
$500.
Wheat-Sample red. G3c.
Corn rejected; white, 40c. No. 2 mixed.
acc.
Oats-No. 2 white. 32lkc. No. white,
31c No. mixed. choice, 29c.
Rye steady at 50c.
Pork-Mess, S1G50; family $1,000.
Bacon steady; shoulders, $3.50: short
rib sides, $3.50; short clear. $1,000.
Lard strong: steam leaf, S92jq9.75.
Whisky steady at SLIP.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
SAVANNAH.

SAVANNAH, GA, Sept. 2l.-Spirits
turpentine market opened and closed
at 255 to 25Ac and closed firm at same
price; sales late in the day made at
inside quotations.
Rosin firm and unchanged; sales, 2,000
barrels. Quote-A. y, and ID. s1.0O;
f. S105 +. S11O; G, S1.15; H. SIPS; !,
$3.50; K. $i.95; NJ, $3.50; n, $2.95; window
glass, S325 water white, $3.50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
The Essonce Of PolIteness.

A well bred Frenchman is nothing II not
polite. At recent soiree the subject OF la
dies ages was being discussed. And how
old should you take me 10 bel" queried a
fine looking dame to a male acquaintance
of French birth. -,
pardon, madam, but l cannot guess"
answered the gentleman.
"Then, monsieur, | will tell You" said
the LADY. Yesterday was my birthday, and
am JUST
"Indeed, but you don't look it, )" CALAMITY
interrupted the other, with an eloquent
shrug. Boston Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
PORT or WEST POINT, Sept 2l. 1893.


MCARROLL.-Dled Thursday, septem-
Der 2ist. at $50 \. 81. ot the residence
OF his mother. on Cedar street. Ligg0n's
Hnl. WILLIAM q. MCARROLL, in the
thirty-second year Of his age.
Funeral will take place from st. Peters
cathedral TO-DAY friday at O'Clock
p. ". Friends and acquaintances are
invited 20 attend.
New York papers please copy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MiNiATURE ALMANAC. sept. %. 1892.

MiNiATUHE ALMANAC. sept. %. 1892.
sun rises.......... b.5g Moon sets /. 200 a. m
Sun sets........... 6:oj Day lens DO l2h l6m.
PORT or RICHMOND. Sept. p. 1893.
SAILED.
Schooner Bfllow, Beal, New York, pig
iron, John y. Gordon.
Schooner Robert H. Mitchell, Pratt.
Washington via Clairmont, load lumber,
Curtis O. Parker.
ARRIVED.
Schooner George W. Anderson, Cole.
Roundout, cement, Warner Moore.
Schooner Welcome r. Bebee McKeln.
Kennebec, ice, Richmond Ice Company.
PORT or WEST POINT, Sept 81. 1888.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Richmond, Dole, New York,
passengers and general cargo.
steamship Charlotte, Nickle. Baltimore,
passengers and general cargo
Steamship Elm City. Marshall, Walker
ton, passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Richmond, Dole. New York,
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Charlotte, Nicke, Baltimore,
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Elm city, Marshall, Walker
ton, passengers and general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
WILMINGTON

WILMINGTON, n. c., Sept. 22.-Rosin
steady; strained, Toe; good do, soc.
Turpentine firm at 2jc.
Tar firm at $1.OO.
Crude turpentine steady; hard, s1.0O;
soft and virgin, SLIGO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON. s. c.. sept. 21.-Tur-
pentinc steady at 25c.
Rosin firm at s5c. for good strained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22

Congressman Thomas b. Reed invariably
preserves In ali his public utterances az dis
tinct and pronounced measure and rhythm
as may be found In the graceful lines Of the
most accomplished vcFsihers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22

lRsported by Messr~. 8o',n l.. Williams h
sons. Bankers and Brokers, corner Tenth
aud Main sireets.l
BIcHNoSp. VA. September - 1891
I'm lQIso
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
CHICAGO.

4, ,en"o ILL, Sept. 21.--rhe feeling
4 . "nsat to-day was unsettled. After
opening al e decline Of lsghc.,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
90 ~ ,rRICN FARM By (llapb lronl OLIVE scHRENEn

Of the appealing
havef OF
Of
Of
the ambition remote from possibility Of culture
OF the ues'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
,cV REAUTy. TN Press.l BY ANNA sEwELr

-V a andth Miss Seweh 80 fnnsS
popularity Tor ~
m appeal " those VINO love ARM sna
of all
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22

Hawthorne book In rwiceTod Tales" The
writer has gwen
reality Twice Told Tales They
subsequauy thought and
felicity author OF The Scarlet Letter Each story
special heightened felci
air Oh the imaginative genius OF the author
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22

o
ewhOr 4
its world Goldsmith has fhe over the world the
unfahei
tndest fiction Sir Walter
ad
ana
reconcile US haracstc Pona genial
smpn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
,vs az THE SCOTTISH CAVALIERS.
II. 1AI' % rnvo.sroUNE AYTouE.

Professor
Ancen
metw school
Nor
OF author hning In patriotic
citation affected p @ heroic Scottish history lakes
soul-surrnNs mat The "Covenanter~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
l. THE REyERIEs OF BACHELOR; OR, BOOK OF THE nfiRr

1. THE REyEREs or BACHELOR; BOOK OF TIE HEART
BY TX MARVEL Donald c. MtchciLl
@'S ' oas ' fer ars TS @s S's SoH % H;
howl n ns1s' saD MeEa Y sn SA from his pen no" quaint
ANCIENT ROME. By LORD Beautifully Illustrated
aiSSgs Las instinct with the very sog Of poetry and are o
9s English ao than Roman R fe breadth Of the SaiS
'3 unHas ''
8. TILLYLOss SCANDAL. By j. NJ BARRE
" vH . had asoo aaSsi s n SCOTTISH be- a' % H"
Mr. own ground
knows the fun eu1o, Win strong
day IoTd Scottish Interpreter
dGT Of Character lit up at the same time with odd situations and amusing
TIE HOUSE, OF THE SEVEN GABLES BY N,spL .vTgonyn
This masterpieces HToqss full Of the nayS charm I S
American literature. '"'"' '' ''' ''s VI '''
5. CRAWFORD by MRS GAsKELL
s inf BEST sns &o a PPs a en a e''
country village descriptive Of habits
with 1t beautifully
8. COMING RACE. By LORD LYrroy
9 G9Hqs E 5' Tyf9 clever a and d p' s eo a
presents fascinating picture
served every resource mechanical rlyaoss- When The
have command every
fR things, 4 THE work 'n S product %
DREAM LIFE By TX MARVEL Donald Machel)
. T . PEsfoa"1 d ' sa i e5af T" studies S
e%a f ss mas a,erl ly aPpco1
FRANkENSrEiN:
Mrs cors so s a s Sd S s S@ p@sss @
te mind and the book hardly be for
gotten.
RooK OF GOLDEN DEEDS. BY NJ. Yosor
" This is lust the hand youth circulating healthy
my ana S % mould
optimistic patriotic ideas
70 NOISES rRou An OLD MASSE By NArnASr- HAWTHORNE.
Another delightful for idle hours is s collection %1snaae pa
ags S0 f is simplicity and truth high literary az e.ee
E9es' cd @ "s'i it anew to favor
II. THE SCARLET LETTER BY NATHANIEL HAwTHonyE
intense interest s an n eaposios Of pttann m
England colonial ire s at once to he local nanners and scenic
features Of tn ag and place
% res,ys OF ELLA. BY CHARLES LAMB
.s si s.hi enaoa. aso
dsicas in4 everything and
grace overall
- v,c,p Of WAKEFIELD. BY OLIVER GOLDSMITH
To- & flauuuy edition Of famous English classic WIN increase
BOOK reading g03 Gop scenes sge T we
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sc again and bless the memory Of an author Tno ootnS 80 wen
reconcile US TO bpacsuc Of
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w,cp TOLD TALES. By NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
H. houe distinctly and n 4 % T 9Ss of Gs.
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, ,xD VIRGINIA BY BERSARDN Dr. SAINT PIERRE
To- & story classic French w s % % bons [p H school
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GOWN - ,pprc,y FARM BY Ralph lronl OLIVE scHRrNEn
To- Under . q; Sog Of a ppa.
pahos author % IN aeton Of
% aaas 3 me S' s problems ss 4tss s rss:
%s s I've mtsn eSe1% oS on the ss ;
The . T9i T novels Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
- ~ prsssl By ITlaIph lron) OLIVE ScHRENfR

49, mike STORY African Farm mas many Of ne e t
ercs w besides It's high medtat qualities rich
and
lights OF a aea mini
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
o,,p 10 OWEN MEREDITH Robert Lord Lyi'op.l


"Lucle IN paris Is novel In verse eoupets cast
Ambassador - Aurora Leigh 1t Is
Storv with strong
zion and brilliant naos"'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
, ROCK OF GOLDEN DEEDS. BY G. NJ. YoSar
=, pes,ys OF ELLA. BY CHARLES LAME.

These charming essays are , ns 81 Wit carefully eIaporat
hts happy utmost ease ara grace ana composer
WIi'S' Seeking his material in the con
once % bumblest-amb gives an Importance to everything
grace all
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
gn yIRGINTA By BERN RDN DE- SAINT FIEnRG.

a
idylhc place FOR user IN the MONIES
imror and can appreciate ty "ork OF
who pos termed ldeazea ROBINSON 81
some renowned werk AZ ~ DOCK ina
all th tne centuries. charming as wen " 'S ~ -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
rnE MOUSE Op THE SEYEY GAnLEs. Rr NArn

This masterpiece Of HawthOrnes full OF the imaglnat
In felicity Of touch ifs author is unapproached by
day The work is perhaps. the piece OF poetic
American literature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
CRAWFORD. BY Mrs. GAsKELL.

CRAWFORD" in its charming miniature painting and SIX
calls the best Of Jane Austens novels II is deiightfI
social life in English country village descriptive Of Ii
IONS character and social conditions OF the e commuf
illustrated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22
8. A TILLYLOss scAyDAL. BY J. NJ. RAnnIE.

new work by j. NJ. Barrie, author of the Scottish ella
ster, which has had phenomenal sale, may be eXpe
appetite OF every intelligent ncto
bic Scottish peasant life Mr. Barrie speca
the characteristics OF the Scottish and the
knows the His sketches fun OF a dry quaint
realism and directness powe
day. has Lowland Scottish fiction had such nterprete
depctor Of character. lit at the time with odd 81
or dro incident
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22

by Tx. MARVEL Donald G. Michcl)
world wide crcula at o
$L25 a sub
Marvel" a how quaint
how humorous, charming
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-22

Sun rises.......... b.JY Noon seis /. .2:Ul 4. m
sun sets........... 6O5 bay lens b igh 46m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-26

gress at the Presbyterian church here for some
time, closed Friday evening with quite number
of conversions and several aecesSiOns. Rev. Viii
liams labored earnestly and the meeting was in
teresting throughout
w B.Workman, of Bellaire, was in town Friday.
There has been a Sr. o. U. a. NJ organized here.
The order of Odd Fellows have also received a
number of new members into their lodge.
H. Wise, r. S. and j. B. Brice, of Dillie's Bot
tom. were the guests of relatives over Sunday.
Laura B. Workman visited her sister, Mrs.
Brice, of DiIlie's Bottom, Saturday.
Rev Finch, of this place, is conducting pro-
tracted meeting at Pleasant Hill
James Norman and Minnie McElrOy. whose
home is in Monroe county, were quietly married
by Squire Boyer on Thursday last.
The sleighing has been excellent, and the jingle
Eta Steiner and sister, of Pittsburgh, were the
guests of their grandmother, Mrs. Boyer, the
past week.
Dame RumOr says that Mr.. MeKeraham, an
aged gentleman of this place, has decided to en-
bark on the matrimonial sea, but we have not as
yet learned the particulars.
The depot at this place is completed and is a
large, handsome building.
Mr. and Mrs Hall of Armstrong; Mills, were
in town last week
Rufus Woods who has been sick for some time,
is improving. Mrs RichesOn is also gaining in
health and strength. Mrs. Gibson, who is suffer
ing from the effects of fall is not yet able TO go
abOut ME-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-26
FLUSHING.

Ed ShaIlcross attended the wedding of Miss
Cora Palmer and |. Frank Hatcher, near Loyds-
yille last Thursday.
John Harris, of this place, and Mrs Mary
Gilham, of near Morristown, were united in mar
riage Wednesday evening. The ceremony took
place at the brides home, Squire Starkey offcia-
ting.
John Doudna, of Flushing, and Miss Lena
Burdette, of New Athens, were married at the
home of the brides parents, on last Wednesday
evening. The bride is well and favorably known
in this community, having made Flushing her
home for some time Mr.. Doudna is a prosperous
young man, and has many warm friends in this
vicinity.
The time-honored Uncle Toms Cabin as render
ed by Russell s. Christies' company, was played
here Monday evening to fairly good-sized au-
dience.
The death of Kersey Kirk, one of the most be-
loved men of this community, occurred Monday
afternoon A full account of our towns loss will
be found in another column of THE CHRONICLE.
Last Thursday afternoon at O'Clock Lucille
kirkpatrick, after few days Illness quietly pass
ed away Lucille was years of age, and the only
child of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Kirkpatrick She
was remarkably bright, attractive, and intelll-
her. Attractive to acquaintances, beloved by
friends and relatives, the idol of her parents
heart, little Lucille accomplished her mission In
the spring-time of her life, being saved from the
trials and trouble that none reaching manhood or
womanhood fail to experience. Lucille was taken
sick on Saturday. What first appeared TO be
slight ndisposition rapidly developed into severe
attack of scarlet fever, which notwithstanding the
folio ir,n
Thursday came her death. The sncerest sympathy
of the entire community is extended to the be-
reaved parents in their most severe affction. But
little can be said to comfort them, except that the
greatness of their loss is than equaed by the
vastness of their darlings gain, the brightest sum
shine of this life being but darkness compared
with the glory that our Heavenly Father cases to
be shed upon his favored ones. Services con-
Quoted by Revs. Stewart and Todd were held at
the house on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock.
Interment at Union Cemetery. c.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-26
HOWNatureCureS
BY EMRET DENSM0RE, NJ. D. Published by SWAN
S0RNEHScAIEh& q CO., Paternoster Row, London;


70ork Of 4I5 tagts, clear tgbe, tine paper,
7reH 6oslnd IN cloth triee, Seoo.
ssIyoyv Nature Cures,, scientifically
demonstrates that bread, cereals, and
all starch foods are unnatural and
Unyyholcsossle. Scientists and Iaymen
alike sy5ii and IS worth their while
critically to examine this evidence.
DR.. Densnore. although graduate of one of
the Oldest of old school medical olleges, is
resclutely opposed TO drastic drugs and mineral
med' mes: ard enthusiastically in favor of
overcoming disease by diet and obedience to
hygienic laws. The Saturday Rerislo (London.
Sept. u, 1890 editor;&lly states: IS Or. Dens-
more is one OF tie most open minded
men we have ever met in print.'' DR..
Densmore is well known in England as the
founder of the Natural Food Society, and of
its organ, the NATURAL FOoD magazine; and
he has brought CONSERVATION into the ranks
Of the vegetarians by the new lights he has
brought to bear upon their favorite foods.
A pamphlet of 81 pages, with paper cover,
containing preface, table of contents, and some
Of the more important chapters in the book, is
published simultaneously at 25c. and is an
invaluable handbook. Either of these may be
purchased at news-stands, or ordered through
any bookseller, or will be sent post free on
receipt of price.
TO AGENTS: Canvassers find both the
25c. and the $500 editions ready sale, and un-
usual inducements are offered to agents. We
will mail particulars to any address upon re-
quest, an6 any subscriber to this paper who
will mail US this notice will be permitted to
buy single book at the lowest price to agents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-26
OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS.
Spicy Letters from Busy Local Con
tributors.
What Your Neighbors and Our Neighbors
are Doing, and Other Local
Events Happily Told
COLERAIN.

Since the 18th of December We have been having
one of those old-fashioned winters with all the
latest improvements. Jack Frost played havoc
with many of the cellars and large quantities Of
potatoes are said TO be badly damaged.
festival at the Wheeling Valley church last
Thursday evening netted something over $50, ant
the church will be newly papered and earpeted-
The W. c. T L. of COlerain will give an enter
tainment on next Friday evening. Mr.. and Mrs
J. NJ. Kirk, of Flushing, and Miss Sophia Evans
of Bridgeport, will redner excellent music. Bur
Hopkins, of Bellaire, Roger Jones, OF -Etnaville
Granville Phillips, of Bridgeport, will give selec
recitatiOns. Mrs. Rachael Taber, of Mt. Pleasant
will read an essay, where Are We?'
If the cattle could talk what tales they would tel
about corncob meal. We recently analyzed some
and l don't think exageIate it when l say ever!
ear of corn that meal was made of had twelve
cObs.
In passing one of our school houses during the
coldest weather We observed number of broker
panes, supplied with the children's wearing ap
parel. Glass is cheap, and it is the clerks duty
to supply the necessary wants.
Candidates for Postmaster are numerous. Geo
Tineman has the hottest traces for the Colerair
office Wilbur Boggs is figuring for Barton. May
nard has number of candidates.
Maynard is not the only place in the township
where "Hop Tea is sold.
Clarence, son of Harry Naylor, died last Thurs
day from lung fever, aged years. Interment al
Harrisville.
Matthew Greenlee, ST., of near Pennington
opened the wrong door one night last week and
landed on the cellar floor He was seriously hurt
The brick for the new Kindergarten school
house has arrived. Work will be pushed as soOn
as the weather mOderates The building will be
heated by heaters, and will have the latest i'm
proyements. We learn from the contractors that
it will be devoted entirely to the education Of
children.
The Junior Order of American Mechanics held
a very enjoyable oyster supper at Pleasant Grove
last Saturday night.
Prof Duff, of NewcomerstOwn, was called here
by the serious illness Of his father, John Duff
who is suffering from the inflammation of the
stomach.
David Bundy, of Coerain City, is dangerously
sick from liver trouble.
The new Hall at COlerain will be built.
Hogs are selling at ~ to 72i cents in this
vicinity.
The severe weather will make many vacant col
onies in the apiary.
Stock pulling through the continued cold snap in
good shape. COUNTRY COUSIN.