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M1DD1ErowN ArHELEr1c CLUB.

An Organization for Moral and Physf-
cal improvement.
About thirty of our young men have
formed an organization for physical culture
and have secured the use of the Biggs &
Clayton building on Scott and Lake streets
for Gymnasium.
The enterprise is laudable one as it
affords a place of resort after working
hours where our young men and boys will
be free from the communicating influences
of the saloons and other places of vice.
The moral tone of the society is for good,
one of the first laws enacted being the pro-
hibiting the use of any spirituous liquors,
gambling or betting on or about the prem
ises, and also enforcing Sunday closing.
The organization will soon be equipped
for atheletic exercises such as are given in
the best gymnasilims, and We hope they
will give some exhibitions of their aero
batic skill.
The society has been wise in their choice
of officers VINO are as follows: President
DR.. H. L. Clayton; Vice, ]. Gray Taylor;
Secretary ]. C. C. Kelley; Assistant, ]. G.
Massey; Treasurer, W. V. Messick.
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the delights of social life and are making
good use of the time.
Tuesday last was red letter day in the
history of National Lodge No. 32I. 0. o. f.,
of st. Georges, it being the occasion Of the
installation of officers and the visitation OF
National No. 81, of Elkton, Md.
D. D. G. M, William Brockson, of Good
Samaritan Lodge, No. 9, of Middletown,
intalled the officers elect into their respec-
tive stations.
National Lodge No. 81 although Of an
other jurisdiction is really an offspring Of
National, 80, the organizer being P. g., 3.
Will Perkins formerly of National No. 80.
and now u. d. G. M, of the district in
which Elkton is situated. Among the visi-
tors present, in addition to the above were:
P. G's, George E. Pinder, w e. Dixon,
William Francis and Jos. C. Jolls, N. G.
J. E. CHM; v. G.. G. Ellis and J. G. Smith.
of Good Samaritan No. 9, Middletown; r.
G's William Householder, William Hutchi.
son and Charles Bigger; V. g., Amos Col
Inns, of Patrick Henry No. IL, Delaware
City, also representatives from Eden Lodge
No. "a and Unity No. Al, of Delaware.
! Altogether there were present of mem-
bers of National No. 80, and visitors about
so Odd Fellows After the Installation
ceremony and pleasant time under Good
Of the Order. they adjourned to the Hall
below where a colations had been prepared
by the lady friends of the Lodge. Needless
to say full justice was done to the feast and
night had passed into the .wee sma hoursn
of morning before the company broke up,
all hoping for frequent repetitions Of the
occasion.
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The Peninsula railroad.

Tho business men and farmers Of the
Peninsula are very much interested in The
snbject of building branch road of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad from Elkton
down the Peninsula through the counties
of the Eastern Shore. An urgant appeal is
being made for Peninsula convention be-,
fore the meeting of the Legislature, as some
important legislation may be needed to
complete the project. The establishmento
such railroad could but result in the mu-
tual advantage Of the farmers and business
men of the entire Peninsula, Better accom-
modations and cheaper rates for travel and
freight would necessarily be the result. Il
has been suggested that each county Of the
Eastern Shore appoint committee Of
representative men, and convection be held
at some convenient point and the matter
thoroughly investigated. We heartily con-
cur in the suggestion. Let some county take
the lead and we believe the rest will follow
Kent is ready and willing to do her part. =
CaestertoOn Transcript
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J. PRESTON DUNNINe.

A Former Middletown Boys Advance
in Newspaper World.
It is one of our greatest pleasures to
record the progress of old friends and
neighbors. and we know our readers will
be glad to know that our young friend and
comrade ]. Preston Dunning is sill step
ping up in the world.
He was recently appointed Manager of
the Associated Press on the Pacific Coast,
in the place of Mr.. Diehl, who has been
made assistant general manager of the A.
P at Chicago.
Mr.. Dunning's headquarters are still at
San Francisco. We congratulate him upon
his continued advancement
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october 10. 1898.
BRIEFS.

When the robins nest again
And the merry bobolink
And the biuebird and the wren,
Their sweet notes together link,
VIII, oh. will The Senate then
Still be talking, do you thinkf
Pumpkin pies are ripel
-Buckwheat cakes and sausage are mex,
in order.
The drop in wheat this week is making
our farmers look blue.
Our friend Rice is tempting the palate
with display of domestic and foreign
fruit.
w. C. Brown, Practical Horse Shoeine
and General Smithing. East Main Steeet
Give him trial.
u. F. Brinkerhoff will be at Mrs. Mas
sey's jewelry store next Thursday, October
10th, to adjust lenses, examine eyes, etc.
WANTED. Competent White Woman
for general work in family of three. Liberal
wages. Address Box 81. Middletown, Del
"A full line of ladies. and childrens
hose, fast black, pairs, for 25 cents, just
received direct from the manufacturers al
A. s. Adams.
"A handsome Rock found its way to the
Methodist parsonage last week and was
greatly appreciated by some who profess te
know the quality of such luxurious diet
Potatoes for the winter supply arr
being stored by many of our families. and
one of our townsmen whose farm is within
sight of the four corners. is happy while
making liberal distribution of the esculen
root.
Mr.. Frank Reiman, of Smyrna, was ii
Middletown Saturday with honey. He has
taken fifteen thousand pounds of honey
this season from 275 swarms. This is {
larger amount than was raised by all the
rest of the bee keepers in the State.
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CHURCH NOTES.

The collection for the coal supply for tn
coming winter was taken last Sunday in th
Methodist Church. There was cheerful
and liberal response by the congregation
and the officials of the church are prepared
| to make cash terms for their winter fue
which will be satisfactory to both DEALER
and consumers.
The Bethel ME- Sunday School will hold
its Good Tidings service on Sunday evening
October 22rd. On Monday evening October
23rd an Autumal festival will be held fol
the benefit of the Sunday School. Every
body is invited to attend and contributions
Of grain, vegetables and fruit are solicited
for an auction after the festival. W. G. Lake
is superintendent of the Sunday School,
Rev, T. B. Hunter. pastor.
The annual meeting of the Baltimore
Synod of the Presbyterian church will be
held at West Church, in Wilmington next
week, beginning on Tuesday. The delegates
from Forest Church are Rev. F. H. Moore
and D. L. Dunning.
The Synodical meeting of the Woman's
Home Missionary Society of the Presby-
terian Church will be held in Wilmington
next week.
The Presbyterial meeting of the Mis-
sionary societies-home and foreign-of the
New Castle Presbytery will be held in
Forest church of this town the first week
in November. There win be about one
hundred ladies in attendance, delegates
from all the societies in the Presbytery.
The meeting will continue through two
days, and the sessions will be highly in
teresting. The ladies of Forest church are
arranging for the comfort of the visitors
and will serve lunch in the lecture room
both days of the meeting.
The Home Missionary Society of Forest
Presbyterian Church is busily engaged i'll
preparing their annual box of supplies
which will be shipped next week te an
industrial school in Kentucky. The con-
tents are under clothing made by tbe sew
ing circle, and other articles of apparel
contributed by the friends Of the society.
The Epworth League held its first regular
meeting this fall at the NJ E Church last
evening. The P resident Miss Addie Hazard
presided and the meeting was full ofinterest
and enthusiasm. The music was special
feature. the outlook is good for a seeson of
fruitful effort on thepart of the young peo-
r1n
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PORT PENN.

Mrs. James NJ Vandegrift, of ofMcDonough,
accompanied by her two neices. Misses
Kate r. Cleaver and Florence Hall, of
Port Penn, started for the great exposition
on Monday the 9Th. and are probably en-
joying all the wonders of the dream city.
They propose to stay for two week.
At Zion A. M. E. Church on Sunday the
brethren had @Grand Rally" and paid
down $40. on the spot like true and valiant
men. The sisters, not to be outdone, will
also have rally very soon. The object
is to pay their minister and something on
the parsonage. An old member remarked
that "cullud folks pears to have a good
deal more inspect fer their ministers then
white folks has fer theirs
The following is from lady in Maine,
well known in Middletown: I'VE are en-
ioying the most beautiful weather, such
foliage, such skies and balmy air, seem so
gorgeous, SO luxurious. SO like fairy land
scape, and as new to the senses as If we had
never seen and enjoyed such before. The
forests are ablaze with crimson and yellow
lights, and l am storing up the sights to
last through the long and dreary winter
that is coming"
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cHEsAPEAKE CITY.


Chestnuts are very plentiful with us.
Mrs. Henri Lindsay spent Saturday iu
Wilmington.
Miss Leonne Beasten spent Sunday with
Miss Nellie Boulden.
The Misses Kincard, of Wilmington. are
visiting friends in town.
Miss Lille Pratt, of smy rna, is visiting
her uncle Mr.. Thomas Rees.
A new lamp post has been placed at the
corner of T. B. Hopper's drug store.
Walter Clayton enjoyed trip to Balti-
more on the schooner Caradora, this week.
Robert Johnson, of MiddIetown, was the
guest of his aunt, Mrs. William Barwick
on Sunday.
Miss Ida Wood, of Chestertown, has
been the guest of Miss Catherine Lonaine
for the past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mitchell and son
Alonzo, of Wilmington, were the guests of
Mrs. ]. P. Steele on Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Julius Dodd and Mrs.
William Sparks, of st. Georges, were the
guests of Mrs. Harry Bouchelle ON Tues
day.
Messrs. Ralph Rees, Frank and Harry
Howard and Miss Lille Pratt, witnessed
the fireman's parade in Wilmington on
Wednesday.
Mrs.J. Polk Steele and daughter, Miss
Name. Miss Emma Morgan and Mrs.
William Borem, are the guesta of relatives
in Wilmington.
Rev. Ingram N. W. Irvine, formerly
rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd
in this town, has presented his resignation
to the vestry of the st. James Episcopal
Church, sfPhiladelphio, of which he hal
beeu rector.
The Rev. L. E. Barrett. P, E.. will preacl
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rhe social Exent al smxrna.

The marriage of Miss Maia Hester Farrell
and Lee Olan Waller, both of Smyrna, was
the most brilliant wedding Of the season.
The ceremony was performed on Wednes-
day evening. at eight o'clock, in the st.
Peters P. e. Church of that place, which
was appropriately decorated with golden
rod. asters, sumach and other wild flowers
besides stately palms and eyergreens. Mrs.
G. F. Brown play ed the wedding march
from "Lohengrin'' as the bridal party
entered the church.
The ushers. Messrs, Her bert Farrell,
brother Of the bride. Hervey Hall, Lionel
Waller, of Middletown, brother of the
groom and e. Victor Hitch, of Philadel.
phia, led the way and were followed by the
brides maids Miss Shissler, of Shamokin,
and Miss Nan Hoffecker, of Smyrna,
cousin Of the bride, each wearing corn col
ored bengaline gowns and carrying niphe-
tos roses.
The maid ofhonor was Miss Rachel Van
Gaskin, of Shamokin, Pa. Her gown was
of ivory white bengaline and she carried
Marchal Mel roses. Little Eva Huchison
proceeded the bride, and carried the white
prayer book from which the beautiful cere-
mony was read. The bride was lead to the
altar by her father, Edward H. Farrell.
The wedding dress was magnifcently
beautiful combination ofivory white dutch.
ess satin and point de Gene lace, made
princess. entrain. with full bridal veil. The
bride carried bride roses. The groom and his
best mah Mr. James Hughs, Philadelphia,
met them at the chancel and the rector
Rev. g. w. Dame performed the cere.
mony.
A brilliant reception was given at the
residence Of the brides father Immediately
after the marriage where the many friend:
rendered their congratulations. The happy
couple are spending their honeymoon al
the White City and other places of inter
est.
Among the handsome presents which
the bride received was: white maple
beadstead, chiffonier and cheval glass
She also received q handsome lot of cut
glass and chinaware.
As q souvenir of the occasion the bride
presented the Maid of Honor. brides maids
and flower girl, with diamond ring whil'
the groom gave to his best man and ushers
beautiful gold pansy scarf pins set with
pearls. Each guest as they left the tabl'
received souvenir. box of wedding cake
or as it is sometimes called dreamer"
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A MUSICAL TREAT.
Third Grand Organ Recital in the

Third Grand Organ Recital in the
Presbyterian Church,
Our readers will learn, with greatepleas-
ure, that grand organ recital will be given
in the Forest Presbyterian Church. under
the auspices of the young peoples'society OF
Christian Endeavor, on Monday evening
October 23d.
Prof. Shepard K. Kollock will preside al
the organ, and our citizens will have the
privilege of hearing one of the most promi
nently known organists of Philadelphia.
The vocal portion of the evenings enter
tainment will be the finest baritone voice il
Philadelphia. The program will appear
next week.
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Under q Roller.

Mr.. L. G. Paradee who resides with his
son in-law, Frank Padley. on Gov. Coch-
rams farm near town, met with very
serious accident last Saturday. He was
using field roller when by some unfor-
tunate turn he lost his balance and fell to
the ground. the horses stopping when the
roller was upon him, and in this position
be remained for two hours, when discov-
cred by Mr.. Padley. He was in almost a
lifeless condition, but was finally resusci-
tate and is now thought to be in a fair way
to recovery.
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AUTUMN opEN1NG.

Brilliant Display of Goods by Our
Merchants.
The exquisite taste that some Of our
merchants display in their window decora-
tions has called forth many compliments.
Mrs. v. w. Massey had her faH opening
this week, and her window is ablaze with
sparkling silverware and jewelry; under the
electric lights the dazzling brightness Of her
beautiful wares suggests silver palace.
J. H. Emersen's window also is very at
tractive, displaying miniature drawing
room with elegant furnishings and orna-s
ments, arranged with his usual fine taste.
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Get Ready for Winter.

Rich people of Middletown and vicinity
have been supplied with their coal at very
low prices. We will try to give the OPP
portunity for doing as well to those who
may not possess so much of this worlds
goods. We will accept orders for coal from
now until October Goth, for any quantity
Zone ton and upward of the same kind) at
Five Dollars and twenty-five cents (S5.25)
per ton of 2240 lbs, Lehigh Coal delivered
on your sidewalk. Cash to accompany the
order and delivery to be made direct from
the cars, at such times as we can have the
coal on the track. g. E. HUKrIL.
@s- Egg size Lehsgh) rs cents loWer, and
Free-bursing coal all sizes, IS cents lover
than Lehigh.
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Lady Autumn dons her most becoming
styles in honor Of the occasion, but her
brightness is rivalled by the radiant smiles
these October brides are wearing.
The marriage of Mr.. David Hutchison,
of Townsend, to Miss Sallie Carpenter, oi
Wilmington, was an event of unusual in
terest to many of this community where
both parties are well known.
The wedding took place on Wednesday
evening at 5 so'clock, at the residence OF
the brides sister Mrs. Smith, 817 Van
Buren, street. Wilmington.
The parlors we're elaborately decorated
with flowers and vines making beautiful
effect of while and green. Stately palms
were arranged to form bower and under
the palms these two were wed.
The bride wore very handsome and be-
comming travelling costume OF steel col
ored henrietta withs velvet trimming and
hat to match. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. F. f. Carpenter, brother of the
bride and pastor of the Townsend NJ. e.
Church, and Miss Creamer played the we'd
ding march. The ushers were Messes. Ed.
Hart and Joe Hutchison.
After the refreshments we're served the
couple started on their wedding tour.
Those present from Townsend were Mr..
and Mrs. William Money, Mrs. John Town
send, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lattomus, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Scott and daughter, Miss
Nina, Mr.. and Mrs. James Carpenter. Mrs.
Rachel Weidin. Misses Emma and Addie
Hayden, Misses Money. Mary Watts, Stella
vandyke. Messrs. Joe Hutchison, William
Hutchison, Edward Hart. Rev. and Mrs.
F. F. Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Hutchison; from Middletown, Mrs. William
Taylor, Mr., and Mrs. William Barnett,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Collins, Miss Mabelle
Taylor; from Chesapeake. Mr.. and Mrs.
Steele, Miss Steele, Miss Sadie May; from
Wilmington, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Baynard,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. g. stidham, Miss Neosha
Collins, and many Others from Leipsic.
Dover and other points.
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in the M. E. Church on Sunday evening.
Oct. 18th. at 7.3o. He will also deliver .
lecture in the same church on Thursday
evening. Oct 10Th. The subject will be
Adams Rib" and the proceeds will be de-
voted to the Christmas Offering Fund to
help lift the indebtedncss frpm the church
property.
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Ria Pn.nnlxin 1,ron. !, J.

John L. Frick of Newark has rather
remarkable crop of pumpkins. On plot
of ground about 40 feet square there are
concentrated Sc 56pumpkins Of an average
weight of hardly less than IS pounds.
There are three weighing 80 pounds each
and dozen more weighing over so pounds.
Mr.. Frick expects bis crop when harvested
to weigh over 1000 pounds. which is very
well for 40 feet square lot. The variety
of Pumpkins is not known around here,
the crop being raised from seed found by
chance in bale of rags imported ffom
Liverpool
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MARRIAGES In Cecil,

George W. Boulden, son ofex Sheriff Will
lam. T. Boulden, and Miss Elizabeth A.
Strains, daughter of David Strain were
married Wednesday evening at the residencs
of the brides parents in Elkton, by Rev.LI
Wood, of the M. E.churoh.
Andrew H. Hushebeck and Miss Susan
Thomas. Ward were married on Wednesd ay
at Bethel, Cecil county, by Rev Thomas B
Hunter Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
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waddinns to Re

Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Miss Belle Merrick, daughter of Colonel
James Merrick Of Queen Anne's County,
Md, to Mr.. J. Dukes Downes. of Denton,
Gasoline County. The ceremony will take
place at st. Andrews Chapel. Sudlersville.
wednesday afternoon. the 18th inst, at 2:3O.
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rhe Popular Lights.

Already there are at least 700 lights in use
in. town, and the orders are constantly
being given for more, Nearly every busi-
ness place in town is lighted by electricity,
and soon the homes that are without 1t will
be the exception our people know good
Thing when they zee It, especially by elec:
tris light.
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The t,ornar Store.

Mrs A. s. Adams Is having very sue
cessfnl season in spite of the hard times.
On Thursday she sold large bills Of goods
to customers in Odessa and other towns.
one lady purchasing 50 much that her caYz'
riage was literally packed witk parcels
and bundels. Mrs. Adams S not afraid 10
advertise.
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unclafmed Letters.

: List of unclaimed letters at the Post office
Middletown. Delaware for the week October
9th. 1898 Miss Darby Blaaclzson, NJ lis Sadie
Brown Ularence Clay, Na< (}uessfdrd Henry
NJ. G7ace Thoa Lo]]a cha1fan< P4ettyman
Mabal s>olt 8uFriczs Rroi. surrick, Miss
Ga eayens, Vincent Lilly, 3. o Locks,
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A CIandestine Marriage,

The marriage of Miss Lettie Price, oi
Middletown, to DR.. S, W. Price, of Phila'
delphia, has recently been announced q,
taking place on june q, in Camden, N, j
BY Rev. J. r. Shaw.
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villages were very good; the view from the
Ferris Wheel when up in the air $50 feet d
q broad one.
After ten days visit returned home
without single regret The charges Ia
one or two places inside the grounds are
high but outside the prices are as reason
able as they are at home.
The Columbian Guards are polite and
obliging and aid you To find any place you
wish or request. did not see drunken Of
disorderly person on tlle grounds 80 that i
Is perfectly safe trip and caAbe enjoyed
by the most timid without fear Of disturb
anee.
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For an Investment.

The attention of capitalists IS called to
the advertisement in another column Of
the administrator sale of capital stock of
the Citizens National Bank Of MiddletoNn.
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PLEASURE
PARTIES
AND OTHER SOCIAL HAPPENINGS
OF THE WEEK.
Il. o. o. Z. AT ST. GEORGE'S
Installation and Banquet-Eighty
Persons in Attendance-A Birthday
Reception-A Fishing Party and
Those who Participated in these
Delights.

)CIAL gatherings.
fraternal visits and
pleasure parties are
now the order Of
the day. Since the
return Of the beau
tiful autu m n
weather and the
steadily lengthen-
ing evenings, our
people are proving
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rieldsboro pnblio sc,ool.,

rietusoOE0 ESubllc ScHo0l5s
The following pupils Of Fieldsboro public
school attended every session during the
month Of September Willie Francis, El-.
wood Denney, Ethel Francis. Lillian
Denney, Ethel Denney.
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CONCLUSION OF sA BOYS yIsITs'
WITH
MANY POINTS or INTEREST
Wen Described-A Complete sum-
mary Of q Ten Days. visit and the
Lessons Learned by an 0bservant
Youth-Go Thou and do Like
wise.
zzA HE handsome Fish.

n nanuSoIne FISH
cries are the next
in order The
United States ex-
hibit IS the largest
while Nor " a y,
Canada aud Japan
are the most at
tractiye. A few Of
the other countries
ara represented in
q small way. Be-
sides the fish there
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peafII of 81 Tnfsnf

AT Fieldsboro, the sth inst, Ralph.
|azant SON Of John and Fannie Francis.
kszd months end s days.
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At HYNBNS
ALTAR
B BACHELOR OF TOWNSEND BE-
COMES A BENEDICT.
A BRILLIANT WEDDING
At smyrna-A Description :of the Co.'S
TUNES and the Names of Guests.
other October Weddings with
More to Follow in the near Fu-
ture.

EDDING bells fill
the air with their
mellow music, as
these golden aut-
umn days speed by !,
and bright sun
8 hine. beautiful de-
corations, pretty
brides and hand.
some grooms are
the order of things
at present.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-25
Now is the time to supply
yourself with eggs for hatch
ing form the finest line Of
Thoroughbred Poultry that can
be found anywhere:

Barred Plymouth Rock eggs, settingSl 50
White Plymouth Rock eggs, setting 2 90
Single Comb Brown Leghorn, 1setting ! SO
Rose Comb White Leghorn, | setting 90
Black Menorcas, eggs setting ...... ! rs
Silver Spangfed Hamburg eggs, set. | rs
Bronze Turkey eggs, / setting ........ 90
White Rabbits, per palr........,.,. 2 80
Black Langshan eggs, 1 setting .... 1 rs
Light Brahmas eggs, setting ....... 2 90
Red Caps eggs, Setting ,.......s... rs
White Crested Black Polish eggs, /
setting. .......a rs
Silver Laced Wyandott eggs, setting / rs
White Face Black Spanish eggs 1 set. rs
Pekin Duck eggs, / setting 2 90
Lop Ear Rabbits, per pair 90