davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The sun., 1893-08-03
CLOSED IT'S DOORS.

Mount Sterling, XIV. Special The
new Farmers bank o; this city closed
Its doors this morning. TIE failure was
caused by an inability to realize on
its paper. The deposits are abont $780,
900. The bank holds first-class ,,nldr 10
the amount of 100000. The depositors
will be paid in full.
The sun., 1893-08-03
TRAMP RTTRNFn

Laporte, Ind, Aug, IA barn on the
farm of james BENTON was burned yes.
teFday, entailing loss of $4,000. Nine
horses were cremated. A tramp who is
believed to have fired the barn for re-
Tenge was smothered by the smoke and
his body burned.
The sun., 1893-08-03
LOSE THEIR STRIKE

Topeka, Kan, Aug. Noah Allen,
the attorney of the striking coal miners,
returned from Pittsburg, Kan, yester:
day. He admits practically that the
miners have lost the strike and that
they are about ready to give up and
return to work at the operators terms.
He hopes, however, for some concessions.
The sun., 1893-08-03
BAPTIsT pRHACHERa.

Grand Forks N. d.. Specialize au-
nual conference of pastors of the Baptist
churches of North Dakota opened here
this morning with large attendance.
After the disposal Of preliminary and rou-
tine business the conference sermon was
delivered by Rev. J. A. Macure.
The sun., 1893-08-03
sANDBAGGED AND ROBBED.

Eau Claire, Wis, July 31.--An elderly
man named Knouf was assaulted and
robbed of $135. He drew the money
from the Commercial bank. He was
set upon by two men, seized around the
neck and struck with sand bag and
his coat pocket containing the money
cut open with knife,
The sun., 1893-08-03
SMOKEI,ES POWDER

Washington, July 31.-The army of
ficers are about to test the Frankfort
arsenal samples of smokeless powder
made by the California Powder Company,
Some preliminary test of q small quan.
ty Of this powder have warranted fur
ther trials. .~
The sun., 1893-08-03
PERKINS, SUCCESSOR.

Washington, July 31.-Robert III. Bar
clay, chief clerk of the railway mail
service, Helena, Mont, haa been pro-
NOTED to the position Of superintendent
of the Tenth division, railway mail
seEyiee, with headquarters at st. Paul.
The sun., 1893-08-03
ETTIEn EA0H OTuEP

Louisville, KyY July 81. - Town
Marshal A. J. Blunk and Edmund Gra-
ham, tough, shot and killed each other
on Twenty-eighth street and Parkland,
an Incorporated suburb Of Louisville.
The sun., 1893-08-03
OFFICER KILLED

Syracuse, Y, Y, Aug. 1.-Oficer
James A. Harvey, of the detective force
of this city, was shot. by George A.
Barnes Yesterday The officer was about
to arrest Barnes when the latter pulled
revolver, killing Harvey instantly.
The sun., 1893-08-03
CAITSEn RY JEATOTTSy.

Milwaukee, Aug. IA dispatch to
the Wisconsin from Rhinelander, Wis,
says: George w. Smith. we'll known
contractor, shot his wife, killing her in
stantly, and inflicted two fatal wounds
on himself last evening. Jealousy was
tho cause.
The sun., 1893-08-03
ASSIGNED.

Helena, Mont, Aug. IN. A. Chess
man, extensive owner of real estate, and
largely interested in Helena consolidated
water company, assigned to day, His
liabilities are about 100000, and there
is no statement of assets,
The sun., 1893-08-03
WON nv DIXON

st. Paul, Aug. 1.-At the Phoenix club
club last night Tommy Dixon and the
Omaha Kid fought for a purse of 81, 500.
The Kid was knocked out in the thir-
teenth round
The sun., 1893-08-03
AT GRAY CARRIES

Buzzard's Bay, Mass, Aug. 1.-Presi-
dent Cleveland spent yesterday with his
family, Attorney General Olney, while
EN- route from Boston to Falmouth,
stopped off and spent an hour with the
president.
The sun., 1893-08-03
SHERIFF SHOWEY CALLED

Duluth, Aug. 1.-Sheriff Showey re-
ceived a dispatch from his deputy at
Virginia, on the Mesaba range, stating
that all the men at the mines in that vi;
cinity are out on strike Trouble is
feared, and the sheriff will go to yir-
ginia Tomorrow.
The sun., 1893-08-03
BURGLAR AND NTTRnER

Ravenna, Ohio, Aug. 1.-The Converse,
Edwards shooting case was partially
cleared up when an Ashtabuia policeman
identified Edwards, the burglar, as the
man who shot Marshal Hammill at ASH
tabula Harbor two weeks ago.
The sun., 1893-08-03
MRS. CLARA THRoNsoS DIES

Gary, s. H.. Snecial-N Clrra
ThEonsen, wife of ]. A. Thronson. cash
Ter of the Clear Lake bank, died of
dropsy Mt an early hour yesterday morn
Ing. She was twenty-three years old.
The sun., 1893-08-03
GOING TO VICTORIA

Tacomt Wash. Special- Vice Pres'-
dent Stevenson left on the steamer City
of Kingston at o'clock this morning
for visit TO Victoria.
The sun., 1893-08-03
anything. Walker made a full confes-
S,ioy, aT fEn a,.i,,1n

anything. Walker made a full confes-
sion OF the crime
The small number of cottagers at the
High Bridge camp meeting at Nichols
vile, KY, left over from Sunday were
shocked by the work of tough char
acter, who killed his man near the en-
closure and escaped to the Mercer
side. Sam Newton and William
Crouch from Danville filled themselves
with whisky which was sold on this
side of the enclosure, and when they
met Crouch fired one shot, fled and was
shot by Newton and killed while run
ming away.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-18
LOCAL BREvlTIEs.

w. L. McLellsnd, Of AIS Dale avenue
s. g., is very proud to-day over the arri-
val of q ten.pound girl.
Will A. Voigt and bride are visiting
the family of Louis Voigt, OF North
Henry street.
Miss Lizzie Taliaferro is attending the
commencement exercises at Hampden
Sidney College.
Miss Mildred Carter 10 visiting friends
in Lynchburg.
Capt E. D. Tucker has returned from
business trip to New York.
John T. West, of Floyd county, was in
town yesterday.
Hon. Walter j. Biggs, of Elliston, was
in town last night.
S. II. Somerville and family, of Mis-
sissippi, are in town for a few days.
Detective Early, of Bedford City, was
in town last night.
Miss Mary j. Campden, of Richmond,
is at the Ponce de Leon.
Mrs. Frank Harrison, of Norfolk. is
registered at the Ponce de Leon hotel.
Mrs. w. A. Wynne left yesterday for
Fort Valley, Ga, TO visit friends
Mrs. c. e. Herbert has been i'll for
several days.
b. A. ellis and George K. Henderson,
of the Roanoke Machine Works, left
yesterday to attend the master me.
chanics' convention at Lakewood, N. j.,
which convenes to- morrow.
Miss Mary =. Kinnear. OF Lyuchburg
who has been visiting her friend, Miss
Ella Gilmer, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. Jerry Bunting, of Bristol. and
MiCc 10 rric If Hn1lu
through the city yesterday.
degree OF 3. L. at the Univ ersity of
Virginia.
Miss Bertha Muse, who has been in
Richmond for some time, has returned
home.
j. Allen Watts has returned from
Wythevilie, where he has been attend
ing the supreme court of appeals.
I. L. Dougherty returned home yes
terdsy FROM Norfolk and Portsmouth.
A called meeting OF City Council will
probably be held TO. m orrow night
w C. Gretchen, Of Winchester, was
in the city yesterday.
T. f. Sheehan will be married to Miss
Nellie Ierbee at ST. Andrews Church
Tuesday morning at 1880 o'clock. No
cards.
E. S. Fry, o. Ivanhoe, was in the city
yesterday.
G. S. Strader, of Bluefeld, was in
town on business yesterday.
Miss Lucy Martin is visiting friends
in Charlottesville.
S. B. Hawkins. Ed Adams and E. II.
Looney. of the Norwich LOCK Works,
have left here to 60 TO Dayton, Ohio.
d. B. Wade and John NJ. Goodloe, OF
Big Stone Gap, spent yesterday in the
city
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Vest, of Lynch
burg, who have been in the city visiting
relatives for some time, returned home
yesterday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-18
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
vioIators of the Law Will be summariIy
Punished.


The attention Of the public is respect
fully called to the following extract
from acts of assemb of Virginia, 1892.
chapter 5,4, paragraph 1896, approved
March l. 1892:
Cruelty to animals: How punished-A person
who overrides. ovcroads, fortunes, or cruelty
bcnts or unjustifably Injuries, mains, mutilates
or Kills any animal whether belonging to him
self or another, or ocprives any animal OF neccs-
sary sust cnsnce, food or drink, or causes any OF
lnstigates, engages in, or in any way furthere
any act OF cruelty TO any animal or who having
in custody mAimcd diseased, disabled or in6rm
animal and abandoned such animal. or leaves
such animal, or leaves II 10 die in public street,
road or public place. or who shall carry or cause
10 be carried in or upon any vessel or vehicle or
otherwise carry any animal in a cruel or inhuman
manner, or so as TO produce torture, shall be
fined not more than $50 for each offcnse. Be IL
further enacted, That the provisions of his act
may be enforced by any Justice Of the peace,
oIcnsc l. committed, or tho offender may be
found, and every such offender shall have the
right OF appeal 10 the corporation court in
cities and county court in counties.
This act shall he in force from passage"
The public is respec tfully requested
to report any vic. alton OF the above law
to the undersigned for prosecution.
DE- II BANNIsTKR.
Secretary OF Roam, Ike Society for Pre-.
vention Of Cruelty 10 Animals.
j. :. KNErP, Agent.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-18

Remnants Of Silks,
In lengths varying from II to yards.
They emb brace black silks, colored silks,
fancy silks, plain and figured India silks.
Prices to suit you.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-18
Note the Partial List:

Note the Partial List:
Remnants Of Silks,
In lengths varying from II to yards.
They emb brace black silks, colored silks,
fancy silks, plain and figured India silks.
Prices to suit you.
Remnants of Wooden Dress Goods,
From III to G% yards in pieces, most
OF them in incest quality of material in
whip cords, dia {onals, serges, henriettas
changeable effects, novelties, etc. Very
desirable for children. About u regular
price.
Remnants ofWash Dress Goods,
Embracing ginghams printed, dotted
swisses, Irish dimities, tiji cloths ,calicos,
percales, Irish lawns, figured swisses,
sstines, challies, etc.
Remnants Of Domestics,
In bleached and brown cottons. sheet.
ings, shirtings, skirtings, dress Innings,
table linens, cotton pushes, silkalines,
etc. In no case will more than cost be
asked.
Remnants Of White Goods,
In India linons, nainsooks, mulls.
swiss fiouncings, hamburg embroideries,
laces, black plaid lawns, figured black
mulls, etc, at u price.
Notions Several lots OF children 6
hosiery in broken sizes at cost. 1 lot of
corsets worth Soc, at CSC. to close. all
sizes. 25 dozen Turkish towels at sc.
piece so dozen hemstitched large buck
Rback towels at CSC, worth 37}3c Be.
sides many other items.
Decided cut in prices of Spring
and Summer Dress Goods.
We will offer on all novelty dress
goods during this sale a deduction of 25
per cent This includes our most desir-
able goods Reduction on nearly all
kinds of dress stuff. We invite ladies
from every section to be in attendance
on this sale.
HGirOlimuS & Brugl.
1u71y
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-18
CHEAP LOTS.

The best lot on Roanoke street in the
rear Of Major Bryan's residence, 81, $50.
Lot on Commerce street, $3.50.
The best lots on Centre and Loudon
streets-S50 cash, balance Is per month
The best lot on Salem avenue, ex
tends through to Rorer avenue, l.200
Good lot on Seventh avenue south
west, west of Commerce street. Very
CheaB
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-18
FARMS.

GPLENDID FARM OF 2o7M ACRES
~ one. half mile firm alton in Bedford
county, eight-room dwellinl, all necss-
sary outhouses, for sale on good ter no
or will trade for good unncu n b re
improved property in Roanoke
l25 acres of the best land in Bedford
county, two miles from Norfolk and
Western station. P;ice, 50 500 on good
time.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-18
WIN TON.

Misses Lucy and Mary Venable spent
yesterday with friends in Roanoke.
Mr.. Walter Gisb, OF Bedford City is in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Pollard are visit.
ing friends in Bedford county.
Mr.. Winnie Sanierson, brother of Mrs.
Jim stiff and Mrs. William Craig, ia very
sick in Roanoke.
NJ Joe Wright, Of Bedford county,
WAS here Yesterday.
Mrs. Margaret khoads, who has been
quite sick for some time, is no better,
Mrs George Gray has returned home
from Bedford county, where she has
been whiting frien and relatives for a
week.
Miss Belle Stiff is visiting friends in
Bedford county.
Mr.. Charlie Bush, Jr., of Roanoke VAS
in town yesterday.
Miss Mamie Hunter has returned
home,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-18

PlMrLEs, blackheads, moles, fire ckles,
tan and sunburn removed by Johnson's
Oriental Soap, Medicinal. Sold by
Christian and Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-18

A MISTAKE concerning Mrs. Gilmers
school having appeared in one OF the
city papers, she wishes 10 correct it by
saying she has always been the sole
Principal Of her school
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-18
FOG Commerce Street,

The acoum ulation OF remnants during
the last few months have been enor
nous. They have been taken from every
department..
Every remnant is measured and
marked plainly in figures. Prices will
be from a to u of former selling price.
Our object is to close them quickly, as
we'll as all odds and ends in our stock,
looking to preparation for fall business
The sale is important and should be at
tended by economical shoppers from
every section. Desirable goods at y
value should be attractive.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-18
DWELLINGS.

Good eiRht.room dwelling. with al,
provements, in the southwest part Of
the town, near Jefferson street. Lot sc
by $50 feet. Price, S4 0OO-S!OO cash,
balance S45 per month
Eight-room house on Centre street;
water in house, large stable, lot 5Oxl3O
feet. Price, 1880
Special bargain in large eleven
room house on Jefferson street; all mod :
ern improvements.
We have dwellings and stores for
rent.
Insure your property in the LIVER.
POOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Insure your life in THE MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW YORK.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-14

How he got back at all Is decp-sea
mystery. for rs he sat in the stern of
his little sloop boat she seemed To him
TO carry more spars than full-rigged
ship.
He rolled into Collins store about
dark.
John" he said. money Is easier.
What's your little bill?"
Three dollars and eight cents" he
said. and he got the money.
''Sit right down here. Uncle Lem"
he continued. while run over TO Ruf
webb's house"
Hutchins selected q chair from the
row which he saw standing against the
wall, and by good luck he got the one
which had real and valid existence.
He was asleep when Collins returned;
but presently he was awakened by the
entrance of George Blake.
Uncle Lem here?" asked Blake.
''0h. there he is. ran over to settle
for that hay. Ruff. Webb just forlxcd
over TO me, and here's what I owe
you"
money don't seem TO be so skerse rs
IL was on the island" Blake contin-
ued, turning 10 Collins II guess Uncle
Lem must u got some over to swans
s-and."
That rur1or was current next morn
ing. and 5y noon everybody mad picked
up courage to pay his debts and had
gone to work again.
HOWARD FIELDING.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-14

ries9"
wall, wouldn't mind taixin' .
few" said Collins what do ye want
for emf"
Five cents q quart"
Take il out in trader"
s'Not to-day. John. Ye see we're
goin' over TO Swans island an we
wsnta little money 20 buy few things
with. an"
Cant spare it," said Collins 81 tell
ye, Maria. money Is skerse. Uncle
Lem Hutchins was in here jcs' now,
an he says he sees by the paper that
there amt no money 70 be had any
where's"
Then ensued some desperate, down
east haggling. but Collins was firm He
wasn't in the market for blueberries,
except on q basis of ''store pay" The
women lost their tempers presently,
and left the store. after which Collins
bit on n large piece of tobacco, and sat
down 20 ruminate on the financial situ-
alton By and by Mrs Hutehins came
In with four dozen eggs. but she
wouldn't trade for anything but blue
berries. and Collins wouldn't pay cash.
He suggested paying the eggs 10 Mr..
Hutchins' account. but the lady said
that her account and her husband's
were two separate affairs. and she took
her eggs home again
Uncle Lem came back about this
time and he said that he didn't think
that Blake was treating him right.
lie wouldn't pay ye, eh?" said Col
lins
'.said he would when Ruff Webb
paid him." replied Uncle Lem I've
q darned good mind TO sue him for It. .
Ruff Webb repeated Collins. and
he pulled his chin whiskers thought
fully.
Uncle Lem took up his,clams and de-
parted. breathing vengeance on Blake.
BY and by Webb dropped in.
I'm sorry 20 bother ye, John" said
he. ''buf George Blake has been dun
min me for three dollars an odd. that
owe him. lie says hes aoin' 10 sue
me. 10 seems that his wife borrowed
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-14

tanned n rieaiir,r ansi pathetic nan
ner The tltzi vas sf93 Ola man
Ifutehins was anrsc~e8 ~ this mute
sureaL
ef7s srrt q hopin'. Uncle Len. : said
foiif~s. ~ - spols~rtir so-e. that e
nairAt ri ne earn-thi0 to-itT~
Cav 81 81 foha.~ replied the cap
fts!ist 81 Ger t.iAasi Nc1evs tight
--ftrhtrrn ~ seer h~en asorr f~as
reaiin stas i 81 he esper iast rlght.
EaEs,s ~ s1L8 al eeer he c~ontrv
sn.i fstst <cr3sn rofl - E-sr~pe -
1eer s. out . ne reach . their cred
itc~<
eaf1--in' ---k'r~i-~ aid cellirs
sTs a-,,t ar
fee7 b. ~ - afs'f scr the ~rrss
81 e rst ia ntv seinf0r An thas re-
s,isas asr thas eec~gr flaA. o~es ne
thrre ieiiars ar seese oSa eenta fcr
ha~ fet ten elne,s sfard h~rs
tcao. an III r. s~-r - his rise. al
F~~ hlra . cssse> - ssttie -
while fnfle Lem was ron- $50
-rfn@r eerss snte tae Serve wlta blse-
her~iee 81 eel
rHae-.is...i.3 Jeaa 49, sasa. 10
phorn- ~wAnt ssns s3es sIa~e~re
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-14

WHAT'S roTt LITTLE Nuiff
Uncle Lem Hutchins' parcr an read
something about money. being skcrse.
Tia, set Blake onto me Now. II you
pay me the three dollars an odd that
ron owe me-
~Couidnt. 20 save me- protested
Collins There amt that much In tho
bag
Ard he beat = rnourtful tune on the
counter with the little canvas pouch.
II donno what I'm gcin 20 do. John. =
said Webb. IF he sues M. Why
You'll sue . nan BY The name o.
Collins That's natural. R1f. but II
amt what call Kind
II can't help u. John Norfcy's
mighty sksrse. The paper savs 80. an
every man onght 20 have his own.~
But how's he gein % get its Therr's
people around here that owes me
money. III bet there's nars'n twelve
dollars own. me. tais minute ~
there's any goin' % law. why ri take
. little shv 1T " rnvs~H~
Finally Huschius went o-er 20 fsi.
an Hsnt - So . lawyer. he was 80
fortunate ss 80 select = dsv when the
legal gentleman vas lntoxscatea. The
Odds we're sbous fvs - I've. On. any
way. There ws< o earfons thtar about
LAWYER Hothss when ~ rrsched a Ger
tain stag - iHlsovicsttoo Re became
hon~<t Y-a. u,isr~ NJ bev.ne liberal
IN this r~n,arknbl~ contition ~ bsdr
ard ssvai he ncs snlv Advised efd man
Hutefins - keep elenr ~ ne iaw. has
Ne sisD - cat ! d~rniiehn ~ cd Nsf
fo-t ruua whick So SHARP ~unarh -
sh>sr sheep The euusequsnre ~ss
tkst uusehins r~tnr.ea - ee-~ $3.50
ia f~,ns~ - mind ~As<h ssaae hin
forx-t that ~ru~y 49, fight ~. = ~
rcnesrs~~~d - ~ ~esls n1s tn thst
sonditio~ soasistsnsis somsi.ia 81 IL
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-14
CATARRH CURED.
HAVE you cATARRH9

fisre ffsr fss,ns crF ihs eFss'
~ lsfur egf- eateftt
fles Ft9 s d. atiirn every niehH
49, ytR eicf 81 fie atsrnaehf
j. tiittt 5 fsrItiirfses ot1f9aE - -n1e1.
D. 49, t1fk ~ SER tIlratf
len 49, -. s',-... .s.i.Ii ~ r,.f s.erenousrt'4
- ia = tttf Jf(lgJ 81 Arrit b.ri<s1
errref -, s,s|ra Fcsals r alH = 'ff1as
halfas. slttss la6 ~ ~rIle. ft1<r - 1ass
~ - b a. 6e1iolnes s11t seat1e 'sfs
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-14
WONDERFUL CURES
OF THE FAMOUS SPECIALIST
YOUNG AND MIDDLE
AGED.

Nervvns dssfiifr. nsrvs-s ~-str-s---. F.-rf.
ins fron ssrfy fsdircrssie.s as sse-s-- :,
r,snha-a ovsrwcfk - u. sr.,. suprspe
tfesfrneus - sosas other sissss-s tnp-p@as,
q instruments n ssssrinssiss sr< tr-et.-rl
q sorse osb-r diseases. hsr-eii.rr ~><ks--.
ssc. eanslne lsss nsuhosd. ir.pss-nr-. b-rr-.
ne-s snshIil,s - roIl-ss tfrss g -~n-ms-
s~u8 anrnr e-nssrsstiss' r,skisx shs -,
fsrsr lo-s enrssenes h --sry en-. sss- hi.-.>lf
r~r<sns sossisnusi -u~rr sns snrsssr sssui
trv.ss- mt nr-ss eos.s sor.ssia-. e.u.isr
spfspss. cfsen esusias isssnlsB. O.. fs-s =
se.fs--. psralysis nsr~su-s-.. SO is..-s
eissss-. lnsbiisrs - e.snsa-t t.usss--.. -.
III. dls-ss. ~rh al o. s.uplis-ss--
sl-r~fs sur-a - ~ 3 clat 7oaa - Ns-.s
fstssi.s sirsst, rpouls 4. . .ns a 0sasa Espias
Eieh.
CsA iasns3isirss
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1893-08-11
FROM ABERDEEN.
Canning d--ImprOyements-
Personals-A Turkey Thief

| ABERDEEN, Aug. 9-Some of our tomato
| packers have commenced work on a SINAI
| scale. They complain of the dry weather Kill
| ing the vines. The corn packers have not
very bright prospect, as corn is maturing
too small. The rain on Sunday freshened
things but did little permanent good.
The necessary addition TO our school has
been commenced. Mr.. J: Z. Bull has the
contract. The teachers will be Prof Brown,
| Principal; Miss Elizabeth Morgan, first AS
sistant and Miss Minnie Moore, second AS
sistant
Miss Maggie Offley has resigned.
Mr. W. 3. Bakers new house is being push
ed ahead very rapidly. That part OF our
town has been greatly improved anu Is the
prettiest location We have.
Last Saturday the Nonpareils defeated the
Y. NJ. G. A, of Baltimore. Score to Il.
The Monumentals will cross bats with the
Nonpareils on Saturday, Aug. 18th
Miss Edna Hopkins is quite sick.
Miss Bell Williams, of Relay, is visiting
Mrs. I. L. Hanway.
Miss Helen Mitchell left on Saturday for
Atlantic City.
Miss Beulah Gilbert is visiting Mrs. Hickey.
Mr. Harry Gibson left last Saturday for a
visit to his home In Clarksburg, Montgomery
County.
Mr. o. C.. Michael returned ON Monday
from Wesley Grove Camp.
w. r. Walker left for Atlantic City to-day.
Rev. Mr.. Kennedy exchanged pulpits with
Rev. David Jamison on Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Steele and wife spent Sunday
here. He preached at the NJ. f. Church at
night.
Mr. c. s. Hilton had his opening at his new
store on Saturday.
Some nights ago fox visited the premises
of Mr. Samuel Hickey aid carried off eleven
young turkeys. VIRGINIA.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1893-08-11

BAGLEY, Aug 9.-Mr. Edward A. Bagley is
building an addition to his dwelling and
otherwise improving his premises.
The crop of fox grapes will be large
Black berries are a failure, for want of rain
Many wells are going dry in this vicinity.
Mr. Patrick McGiligan, who has again
been extremely i'll with Inflammation Of the
stomach, is better.
Mrs. Dennis X. Bradley was taken alarm
ingly ill with cholera morbus, on Monday
night. For a time her condition. was critical
but she is now convalescent.
Miss Edith Wagner is sick with mild at
tack of typhoid fever.
Mr.. Wagner has secured the services of
Anthony Wilson as blacksmith at his shops
at Benson.
Mr. Joseph Archer has large crop of oats.
lie has threshed SIT bushels from II acres
He also raised 31S bushels of wheat. His to.
mato crop is good and he is now engaged in
canning it. Mr.. james X. Hamilton has also
begun canning.
John Ramming and Bernard Mattara, of
Hartford Road, Baltimore county, passed here
last Saturday, on their way to Churchville, on
bikes. They made the run from Baltimore
to this place, about Is miles, in 100 minutes.
The fair and festival held at the Mountain
Christian Church, last week, was a success.
good sum of money was cleared, notwith-
standing the fact that during the fair guam
tity of goods were stolen, one night, by
thieves.
Mrs. James Brown, of Singer, and Miss
Mamie Spicer have been visiting friends here.
FLINT.