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Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
sheriff stephens, Guests.

Sheriff Stephens has fourteen
prisoners in the county jail now.
The most of them are from this
county and are awaiting trial for
various offenses, while Others are
serving sentences imposed by the
courts. The following is the list:
Thos. Quinlan, indicted for MUIR
der in the first degree.
Joe Donnelly, indicted for mur-
der in the first degree.
Win Mckinney, indicted for nur'
der in the first degree.
Scott Hawkins (col. indicted for
murder; from Warren County.
Tracy and Foster, charged with
burglary and larceny.
Frank Ashman, who was brought
in Saturday charged with forgery
but who will probably be released
on bond.
The two johnson boys, who are
being held as witnesses in the Quin-
Ian murder case.
James Gaskin (col. }, who is serv-
ing a 60 days sentence for petit
| larceny.
John Gatewood (col. }, who has ;
80 days sentence for petit larceny:
Jim Henderson (col.) of Mont
| gomery County, who is serving ;
| 40 days sentence for petit larceny.
A negro named Stephens of Mont
gomery County, is serving6 month:
for assault.
Montgomery County has another
colored man named Smith, who i:
serving 6 months for carrying con
cealed weapons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

People Of Moberly and vicinity
have formed a law and order league.
The House decided to increase
the tax on whisky 10 cents a gallon.
Henry Roster, an insane man,
has escaped from the asylum at An
ma, III.
The Clark wing of the Texas
Democracy held harmony meet
ing at Dallas.
Two negroes quarreled over a
game Of craps at Danville, Ky.
Both are dying.
As the result OF bet negro at
Moberly, Mo, drank over pint of
whisky and died.
The Wilson tariff bill passed the
House with a majority of Ga, the
vote being ZO4 TO l4U.
New York authorities have stop
ped the sale of lizards as chameleons
on the ground Of cruelty.
1t is probable all elements oppos-
ing the Republicans will unite in
the coming campaign in Kansas.
Mrs. Jacob Hartley at Elmira,
o., in a fit of dependency killed
her -months-old babe and then at
tempted to take her own life.
The internal revenue bill embody-
ing the income tax was made part
of the Wilson tariff measure BY a
| vote of 175 to 56 in the House.
The Hawaiian controversy will
come before the House tomorrow.
Lively times are expected, as some
sensational speeches are promised.
The Senate again discussed the
proposed bond issue. Offers aggre-
eating S54, 100000 have been re.
ceived at the Treasury Department.
Governor Francis has been doing
some effective work at Washington
to establish harmony between the
Missouri Congressman and the
President.
| The Stalwart Democratic Congress
sional Committee in the Seventh
District of Kansas have started q
movement to thwart fusion with the
Populists.
MIR. David Austin, who died agec
"A, at Chillicothe, Mo-, had never
been out of the State. never ate {
meal in a hotel nor shaved in a bar
Der shop in his life.
Mrs. w. Y. Walker. of Shawnee
town, Mo, was fatally and Mr..
Walker probably fatally poisoned
by some drug in coffee which they
drank Tuesday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
For Sale.

A very desirable home, known as
Cottage Home, ,containing 40 acres or
more. Located in the western part
of the city north of the Bouie-
ward and Military school. Fronting
east, with good streets to all parts of
the city, schools and churches. Will
sell all or subdivide. Apply to MRS
JOHN P. CLARK AND HUSBAND, Mex
leo. Mo. 4tw 6td
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
For Sale-The Famous Spanish
Jack. PreSumidO.

Whose sire was Espadale, the most
celebrated jack in Spain dam Labra-
dora. This is the best blood in Spain
and the pedigree, ,as duly certified by
the Royal Spanish Stud Book, dates
back to the Arabian Caliphs. Pres
umido is coal black, ,151a hands high,
heavily built and without biemish
is years old next spring. A full
brother of Presumido, 2 years older
than him, was ManAmillo, sold to
the Duke of Montspensier for mis-
stock farm near Seville for 50 900,
and won all the prizes at the agri-
cultural fairs last year. Price OF
Presumido, $500. He can he seen
on my farm at Shattue, Clinton
County, Ill. VIM. P. HILL.
For further particulars apply to
Charles l.. Stewart, Rush Hill, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

THE CHILD FELL ASLEEP NESTING ON
THE BROAD BREAST OF HER PROTECTOR.
on the extreme verge of the alkali
plain there rose up a little spray of
dust, very slight at first, and hardly to
be distinguished from the mists of the
distance, but gradually growing
higher and broader until it formed a
solid, well-defined cloud. This cloud
continued to increase in size until it
| became evident that it could only be
raised by great multitude of moving
creatures. In more fertile spots the
| observer would have come to the con-
clusion that one of those great herds
| of bisons which Craze upon the prairie
| land was approaching him. This was
! obviously impossible in these arid
| wilds. As the whirl of dust drew
nearer to the solitary bluff upon which
| the two castaways were reposing, the
canvas-covered tits of wagons and the
| figures of armed horsemen began to
| show up through the haze, and the
apparition revealed itself as being a
great caravan upon its journey for the
west. But what a caravan, When the
/ head of 1t had reached the base of
! the mountains, the rear was not yet
| visible on the horizon. Right
t across the enormous plain stretched
| tho struggling array. wagons and
| darts, men on horseback and men on
| foot. InnuneTable women who stag
| gered along under burdens, and chill
dren who toddled beside the wagons
or peeped out from under the white
coverings. This was evidently no or
| binary party of immigrants, but rather
some nomad people who had been com
! PEELED from stress of circumstances to
seek themselves new country. There
rose through the clear air a confused
clattering and rumblIng from this
great mass of humanity, with the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Grand Carnival of Mardi gras.

At New Orleans, La, and Mo
bile, Ala, February 6, 1894. Fol
the above, the Chicago d Alton ano
Wabash Railroads will > sell tickets
to New Orleans and return at $25
and to Mobile and return for sG .S5
Tickets on sale January % to Feb
ruary 4. Good for return passags
until February 28.
Jan 81 Z. S. WILSON,
Tk't. Agit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

The Vandalia Leader puts a 81
pound turkey undressed against the
IS pound turkey dressed, which
was claimed by the LEDGER to be
the largest in the county. The
Leader suggests that we keep on
feeding ours. That's just the point
ours is dressed and can't be fed
and the party who raised it says
turkeys dress away a great deal
more than six pounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Wanted.

Eight or ten men to represent
our well known house in this state.
Our large and complete stock and
various lines, such as nursery stock,
plants, bulbs, fancy seed potatoes,
fertilizers, etc., enable us to pay
handsome salaries tor even ordinary
statesmen. Wages run from s75 to
s125 per month and expenses-ac,
cording to material in the man. Ap-
ply quick, stating age. 80 3-m.
l.. L. May & Co., st. Paul, MINI.
l. (This house is responsible. }
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
COL. CLARK.

U. S. Army, writes: For the lasi
two years, my health has been ex
cellent; this, l think, is due to my
using Sulphur Bitters, as formerly
my health was miserable, owing tc
the frequent changes of climate, etc.
so incident to a soldiers life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Circuit Court Proceedings.

State of Missouri vs.. Thos. Quin,
Ian, continued on application of de
fendant on account absence material
witnesses, etc.
n. Dix VS.. German American
Insurance Co., leave to reply in 6t
days and continued.
E. ID. Nubber vs.. Elmer Kerr
case continued on application o
defendant.
City of Mexico VS.. Chris Davis
Judgment for defendant.
City of Mexico VS.. ]. W. Muir
dock, Judgment for defendant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

THE CIVIL DOCKET RESET.
FEBRUARY 10, 1894.
73. Lurina Bell May VS.. Calet
Berry.
FEBRUARY Il.
George w. Daniel vs.. james
Dowell ct al. And all eases of that
kind.
FEBRUARY Is.
80. Huner vs.. Fire Brick Co.
1O4. Moffat West Drug Co. VS..
johnson ct al.
III. Sims VS.. Aetna Loan Co.
lis. Cannady VS.. same.
121. City of Mexico vs.. Schultz.
SO. Wilson vs.. Jamison.
60. Wilson VS.. Bunton.
FEBRUARY IA.
12S. Armstrong vs.. Rouse.
131. Karnes VS.. Insurance Co.
1872. Waters VS.. Aetna Loan Co.
1856. Johnson VS.. Ridgeway.
FEBRUARY Is.
142. Craig VS.. Brocker.
143. Triplett VS.. Crusen.
IA. Hampton VS.. Ferris.
AS. Edmonston vs.. Pickett.
146. Pickett vs.. McCOrd ct al.
14S. Tomlinson VS.. Mayfield.
149. Roach VS.. Pollock.
$50. Crews VS.. Flint ct al
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Sueeial Excxrsiens TO Texas.

The Chicago & Alton and Wabash
Railroads will sell excursion tickets
to all points in Texas at one fare
for the round trip. Dates of sale
are Jan. 8, Feb. 13, March 13,
April 10 and May s, 1894. Tickets
good for return passage 80 days
from date Of sale.
f 5. WILSON,
If Tk't. Ag't.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
What IS

Castoria Pitchers prescription for IDfants
and Children. 1t neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops Soothing Syrnpss and Castor OIL
Ik "a Pleasant Its is thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers. CaStori destroys Worms and aays
feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curds
enres D'arrhea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethns troubles, constipation and hasnlency.
Castoria assimiates food, regulates the stomach
and bexvels giving health sleep. Cas-
torfa Is the Cnildrens eAnacea-the Mother's Friend
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

AT Moberly, Mo. there has been
a mass meeting of business men.
ministers and citizens to devise
some means OF doing away with
the gambling dens and houses of
Ill repute in that city. An organi-
cation has been effected and active
work along this line will begin at
once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

De Wits Witch Hazel Salve clean
ses, purifies and heals. 1t was made
for that purpose. Use it for burns,
cuts, bruises, chapped hands, sores of
all descriptions,san If you have piles
use it for them. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Whiskers that are prematurely
gray or faded should be covered to
prevent the look Of age, and Buck.
ingham's Dye exeels all others in
coloring brown or black.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
A New Paper ut Columbia.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, Jan. 31.-The
first issue Of the Columbia Daily Ad-
vance, non partisan local publica-
ton appeared to-day. Henry F.
Mikel is the editor and 7. E. Cor.
man is PROPRIETOR,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Through an oversight we neg
lected to call attention to the an
nouncement of A. P. johnson, can
didate for Constable of Salt River
Township. This announcement
appears in both the Daily and Week
ly LEDGER. Price is a candidate
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Sam Morris received from Cali
fornia an invoice of furs amounting
to $4OO. Among the lot is four
silver fox skins valued at $35 each.
They are beauties.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

1t IS just as easy to try One Minute
Cough Cure as any thing else. It's
easier to cure severe cold or cough
with it. Let your next purchase for
a cough be One Minute Cough Cure.
Better medicine; better result; better
try it. French Il Garrett,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
IVA. too Lazy

To steep up herbs and 30 she triee
mills and cathartics till she was sal
low and bilious as an opium eater
Then she took friends advice ane
began using Parks Tea. Now sne I
fresh and blooming aas Q daisy.
Sold By Woodbridge q Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

C. III. Bruce has announced him.
self candidate for Recorder of Au-
drain county in the Weekly LED
GER subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Fruit Killed by the Blizzard.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo Jan. 81
Fruit growers in this section re-
port that the blizzard of last Wedaes-
day has killed almost all the fruit,
although few apples may be saved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

l. III. and W. P. CAN'T have
bought sixty acres of the Cant farm,
ten miles southwest of Mexico, be-
ing Mr.. Levels interest in this
estate, for $1150.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

The st. Louis papers now reach
Mexico at 10 a. N. They come to
Louisiana on the fast train and
from there to Mexico on the way
freipht
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
A Smart Woman

Is always ready for any emergency.
She keeps bottle of Parks Cough
Syrup in the house in the summer
time. a summer cough and cold is
quickly cured by it. Unequalled i'm
Group. Sold by Woodbridge & Nc
Arthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Quite a number of transactions in
real estate both in city and town
property have taken place within
the last few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Criminal Docket,

Criminal Docket.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY ).
2. State vs.. Joe Donnelly.
5. State VS.. Will Mckinney.
5. State VS.. Jas. Conner ct al, !
to II.
/. State vs.. Geo. N. Lewis.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY s.
4. State VS.. John karnes.
20. State VS.. 7. G.. Laughlin.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9.
IS. State vs.. J. D. Morse.
81. State vs.. W. R. Keath.
%. State VS.. Lloyd Heinbaugh
MONDAY, FEBRUARY Il.
25. State VS.. Thos. Quinlan.
Venire of fifty men for panel il
Quinlan case ordered for Friday
Feb. 8, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Parks Sure Cure

For the liver and kidneys. The on
ly guaranteed cure for kidney troub-
les. Removes the uric acid. Cures
rheumatism. Try it. Sold by WOOL
bridge & Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Mrs. J. C. Foore, of 1880 Floral
Avenue, Kansas City, died sudden
ly Thursday. The deceased was a
sister OF Mr.. w. l.. Rennolds, oI
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

C. F. Clark shipped fine saddle
stallion to Wilson Bros, Of Cave
City, Kentucky, last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Farm For Rent.

will rent my place in the south
ern suburbs of Mexico and sell the
live stock, feed and implements on
reasonable terms.
d&w2w. w. S. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

C. @. Mallory is going to move to
farm near Molino. Mr.. Mallory
is one of Audrain's most prosperous
farmers and will be welcomed to his
new home by the people in that part
of the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

VIM. f. West writes from Hot
Springs, Ark, that he will not go
further South with his horses than
Little Rock. Conductor McSweeney
is entered in the Derby there April
2. From there he will go to Men,
phis, Nashville, Latonia and Chi
cago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
1t Don't Cost ANYTHING

To try Parks Sure Cure. A spe-
cific for the cure of all diseases pe-
culiar to women. ASK your druggist
our guaranteed plan. Sold by Wool.
bridge and Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Not one minute eiapses between the
taxing of One Minute Cough Cure and
reiisf: Why shouldn't people take
0ne Minute CoughCure7 They should.
fhey do French q Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

John T. Miller, who since 1875
has been living near Auxvasse, Cal
laway county, Mo-, has sold out and
will move to Worcester, this county,
to the Caleb Berry farm. Mr.. Miller
is a successful enterprising farmer
and we take pleasure in welcoming
him to Audrain county and feel sure
that he will be delighted with the
change
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
of the county

In the Daily and Weekly LED
GER will be found the announce
ment of VIM. Llewellyn, candidate
for Constable of Salt River Town
ship, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Burns are absolutely painless when
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve is
promptly applied. This statement is
true. A perfect remedy for skin dis
eases, chapped hands and lips, and
never fails to cure piles. French &
Iarraft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Early Risers, Early Risers, Early
Rlsers, the famous little pills for con-
stipation, sick headache. dyspepsja
and nervousness French Il Garrett
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

WHAT the country wants is vote
on the tariff bill by the Senate forth
with il not sooner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

New London, Mo-, is going to
have big canning factory. Such
an institution would pay well here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Audrain Courts.

CIRCUIT COURT Sd Monday in JAN
uary, 1st Monday in June, Sd Monday
in September.
COUNTY CoURT-1st Monday in Feb
ruary, lst Monday in May, LIST Mon
day IN August, lst Monday In Noyem-
ber.
PROBATE CoURT-2d Monday In JAM
uary, I'd Monday in March, I'd Monday
in May, I'd Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

The Fulton Telegraph says: Mr..
Judy, of Jacksonville, Ill.,, shipped
three cars of cattle from Auxvasse
Monday. He bought two loads Of
James Covington and one of Orris
McClintic. He paid MeClintic s32
ner head
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Mrs. w d. Harrison died Saturday
at her residence south of Mexico.
Her husband, who was one of Au-
drains most highly respected citi-
zens, died some time ago. Mrs.
Harrison was advanced in years and
was highly respected by all who
knew her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Mr.. Hirsch. father.in-law Of Fl.
Jacobson, formerly of Mexico, died
January 31st in Chicago after short
illness OF nine days. Mr.. Hirsch
was advanced in years and passed
away quietly and peacefully.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

o. L. Rice, Mendoza, ILL.,, writes
"Have used your Japanese Pile
Cure and found it sure and perm
anent cure.'' Sold by French &
Jarrett
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Castoria

.sCastoria Is SO well adapted to Children thai
! recommend it as superior to oany prA riptioo
known TO me-
Fl. A. ARCHER, NJ. D..
iii So Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. Y
"Ous physicians in the children's deparS
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although We only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
produces, yet We s-e free to confess that ths
merits Of Cassoria has won us to look sitb
favor upon it."
UNITED HosPIrAL AND DIsPENsAsH,
Boston, Man
AILEE C. SIXTH, Pres,
Gfraaf Nexy Ynrfx Cifv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

love a maiden fair to see
And best of all she loyeth me
Our hearts both beat in unity
We owe Il all to Parks Herb tea.
For she was saliow and was red
And neither of us would ever have wed
Had it not been for her aunt who said
Just take Parks Tea when you lrD to bed ;
Sold by Woodbridge Il Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Castor1a.

sOpfxia Is an excellent Esedicine Tor chill
Asen. Mothers have repeatedly trlG me II iTs
euod eEfsct upon their children"
d. &. {. OsGooa,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

TIE expiration of the bell tele-
phone patents does not seem to have
frightened the monopolists who have
grown rich through them, if the re-
port be true that the company in
tends to largely increase its already
extenalvely watered stock. They
are after more blood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castofta.

No better aid to digestion,
No better cure for dyspepsia.
Nothing more reliable for biiousness and con
stipation than De Witt s Little Early Risers the
m BIous little pills. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

NANTEn-ReliabIe men to sell
our choice and hardy Nursery Stock
and Seed Potatoes, full and com.
pIete line. Many varieties can only
be obtained through us. Commits
sion or salary paid weekly, and
promptly. Exclusive and choice Of
territory given. Don't delay, write
at once for terms.
ALLEN NuRsERY Co., Rochester
| n. Y. 29.w-20-t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

sCaetoris Is the hest remedy for children Ct
which am acquainted. l hope the day IS not
far Distant when mothers will consiie- the real
n hrest of their children, ami use Castoria IN
a1~a OF the evariou5qusck nost-ums which are
desszuying their loyf9 ones, by forcsnS oi'itiifl
morphine, soothing .ip and other hnrtfui
nusufa down thssE 4roats- theScoy sending
Ghem to pgematzEe graves"
DR.. J. F. KTscHEios.
Conway. ark
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Read DR.. Lanoix's card in the
LEDGER,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

This is probably not the coolest
weather you ever knew in your life /;
but that is how you feel just now,
because past sufferings are soon for,
gotten, and because your blood
needs enriching, invigorating in,
fuence of Ayers SarsaparilIa-tht
Superior Medicine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

It's all the same,' slight cold, con-
gested lungs or severe cough. One
Minute Cough Cure banishes them.
French & EIarrett
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08
MiaWinter Excursion TO san Fran.
rfsea EatiIe.n:a

For the above the Chicago & Alton
aud " Iash K. Rs. will sell round
trip ties 10 Pacific Coast points
Fat low rates. For full particulars
apply TO E. S. WILSON,
Ticket 4 gent
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-08

Mrs. w. Y. Walker. of Shawnee
town, Mo, was fatally and Mr..
Walker probably fatally poisoned
by some drug in coffee which they
drank Tuesday morning.
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been granted to
the following: John w. Proctor, tr., and
jamie Clements; VIM. A. Folger and Eliz-
abeth w. Belt; Willard Metzger and May
Courtney Down; Henry E. Burgess and
Settle s. Gilkey; Bennett Banks Of King
and Queen county, Va, and Essie Clark
of Spottsylvania county, Va; Newton l..
Collamer and Gertrude G. Jochum; Thomas
G. Johnson of Portland, Me-, and Mary
Hodge of Prince George county, Va; Lall
Allen and Catherine Grigsby, both Of King
George county, Va; William Simms and
Willie Morser; B. F. Stands and Sarah
Brooks; John Saunders and Mary Burris;
Moses Il. Jackson and Laura B. Trent;
Arthur NJ. Burnett and Mary Hanchings;
William II. Campbell and Annie NJ. Mason
Vaniel r. Morris and Sadie ]. Langhorn;
Joseph Dannican and Ida Chambers; Con-
Herinie B. Gibson of this city; Nelson Hall
of Tenleytown, d. c., and Mary Dorsey of
this city; Eugene Brown Of North Fork.
Loudoun county, Va, and Hattie Cleook
o. Warrenton. Fauquier county, Va; Frank
May Phoebus and Nellie Phoebus Dough-
erty both of Old Point Comfort, Va;
Charles II. Robinson and Sarah V. Allen
Henry Grayson and Matte Brown: Pat
rick o. Calloghan and Mary A Thomp-
son; Jos. Henri Aigner of this city and
Maglen l.. Johnston of Boston, Mass.
John Henry Lee of st. Mary's county Nd,
and Cecilia Bailey of Prince Georges
county. Nd; Richard III. Gray and Virginia
L. Rothrook, both of Richmond, Va. George
E. Wynkoop and Sallis J. Metz.
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Sons of St. George.

Columbia Lodge No. 397, Order Of Sons
Of st. George, has elected officers for the
ensuing year as follows: Worthy president,
John L. Hunt; worthy vice president. Thos
r. Jones; worthy secretary, George Pratt
chett; worthy tree surer. VIM. Townsend;
worthy messenger, Albert Lawrence; wor-
thy assistant messenger, James Dixon;
worthy assistant secretary, John j. Taylor;
worthy inside sentinel, Fred Carnes; wor-
thy outside sentinel. Sam Cole; worthy
chaplain, VIM. Hanks. The officers were
duly installed by ID. D. w. S. P. James
Stevens. After the installation short adj
dresses were made by the officers, past and
present. A social entertainment followed,
which was greatly enjoyed by the men,
bers and their friends. The refreshments
were provided by Mr.. James Stevens Of
1904 NJ street northwest, and very pleas
ant evening was spent. The monthly social
Is held on the second Tuesday in each
month. AL Englishmen are cordially in
vited. A committee was also appointed to
make the necessary arrangements for an
entertainment to besgiven in February.