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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
RICHMOND LOSES AGAIN.
lYxCBBURa WINS ny SUPERIOR
BATTING and FIELD WORK.
The Capital CITY Boys start Out with
Rush but are Oaipisyed by Their
min City Opponents,

LyNCHBURG, VA. May li.-Those
who had the faith 70 watch and wait
saw Lynchburg win to-day one OF the
finest game OF ball that has been ployed
here in a long time. Ii was by ou"S
the best league game seen here during
I'll season. and Lynch5urg won IL irO'''
Richmond purely by superior battery ana
field worker. This. too, In spite Oh the
fact that two costly errors were Hldue
on the IynchbuTg side-~Giass WIG '"i'"
from first base 10 home ana Mche'i''d
wild one from rght neld 10 se0o''
base.
Uichroond started out Ike she was go
ing 10 win the game. scorihs one III
The first inning. main got his bass y"
bail. lobe Wnt out IRON stVo'u
first. ana Foster from ptcner 70 "ot'
Kahn making Il base edch '''"e. "
conld have been put out at home Plate
but for Glass throw over "e"S'e'
head. rs IL VAS Kahn scored.
Lvnchburg made one in the toor'h'
Sands making a three base hit ana com
ing in on McK mas twO-bagger. In the
ftth. Osbourn made a good mt 70 ilshl'
McGann's grOunder was fumoled al hIsl
and he mace second. OsbOurbe COINS 10
third. and afterwards scoring on SANDS
hit 10 left
In the seventh Richmond took ano'her
and final turn at run-making. roster MI
10 first. West hit TO rigA. hed' ana ne
and Foster both scored on McKenna s
wild throw TO second, the ball spinning
far out toward the left-feld corner. oet-
ley hit a thrce-bagger, but got caught De-
tween third and home.
Lynchburg won the game in the c'@h'n
inning. McKenna s'ruch a ball TO thirl
and made third base on NaDiers pta
throw To first. McKenna was brought III
by Glass hit. Lipp hit for one BASE
forcing Glass out at second. Moehan
filed out with two men out. Llpp on
third. and tho score tie. the interest was
intense. when Lyston came to the bat
lie famed the air twice. but on the thlr1
round he struck the sphere squarely for
n two-bdgger. and Lipp scored.
Richmond went ou'. one, Two. three. In
the ninth. and the game was over, with
Ivnchburg on ton. score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
4 ZIG FIRH N SELMA.
McLean's Saw and Planning Mills Destroy
d-Ioas s3O.OgO.


RALEIGH, y. c., May u.-Special.-
News reached here yesterday that Nc
Leans saw and planning mills at Selma.
Johnston county. had been destroyed by
fire. entaLing loss Of some $4,000.
Members Of the United States Fish
Commission to-day went to New Berne
for the purpose of putting 10000 youns
shad in Ncuse river Several streams
in the eastern part Of the state were
similarly stocked several years ago.
The large general store Of q. y. Al
ford, Of Holly springs. this county, was
yesterday morning destroyed by fire. The
conflagration was Of iIcerdiary origin,
and the loss SIS heavy.
Mr.. Polk Miller. Of Richmond, will
again appear in several cities and towns
IN North Carolina the latter part 81 this
month and give his dialect recital and
character sketches on THE old Virginia
Plantation Negro" Mr. Miller, as a hui
morist. f. a fayorite throughout the
State.
Governor Carr to-day appointed the fol-
lowing delegates to the Southern Inter
state Immigration Convention. AT Angus
IA. Ga, May 30th: Rev. DR. Charles f.
Taylor. Professor Joseph 4. Holmes,
Charles McNamee. 10 represent the state
at large; II. II. Blount j. H. Dunn. W.
W. McDearmid. Arthur Arlington. Joseph
p Morehead, T.. +. Rogers, f. II. Stith,
Clement Manly and John X. Hoyt 10
represent the nine congressional districts
Governor Carr will himself attend, and
Commissioner Of Agriculture Robinson
has also been invited.
The next session of the Grand Lodge
OF Odd-Fellows will be held al Durham.
The report submitted to the Grand Lodge
yesterday. In session at Goldsboro by
Grand Master Caster shows that twelve
new lodges have been instituted during
the year. making a total Of 10. Initia-
lions were 739; died. a., making present
total membership 4,39S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
WELDON CONFERENCE.
Mr.. Grissoms HemSrks-Ssxt Meeting of
the Hodv ~ scatiand Nick

WELDON. y. c.. May ll.-special.-
Rev. Dr. Black took the chair promptly
this morning at $50 and most Of the
members Of the District Conference were
in their seats
Rev. W. i. Grssom was introduced
20 the conference. and spoke in the in
terest OF the North Carolina Christian
Advocate Rev. j. 4. Cunningham. pre-
siding elder Of the Raleigh district, and
Rev. g. 4. Ogiesby. presiding elder OF
Wilson district. were also recognized by
the Chair and introduced to the confer
ence.
In response 10 the question. Where
shall We hold our next annual District
Conference" Scotland Neck, Warrenton
and Winston were put in nomination.
Scotland Neck was chosen.
The memorial services in memory OF
Rev. ;. ID. Adams We're held this morn
ing at II o'clock. Rev. Mr.. Hornaday
preached the sermon.
Interesting reports have been received
from most OF the circuits embraced In
the district, and the church work IS APP
parently fourishing. The conference will
hold over Sunday. large congregation
listened to a fine sermon last night by
Rev. Mr.. Persy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
PErERsBURG,S POSTMASTER.
Mr. Smith to Take Charge on the 18Th
State League Directors

PETERSBURG, VA, May l.-Speeial.-
Sometime ago the Postal Gable and Tele-
graph Company was fined by the Mayor
$50 for the maintenance Of telegraph
poles in the city without having paid the
license tax due on the same The tax
has never been paid, and this morning the
Mayor gave Judgment against the COM
pany for the amount due.
Mr. Hugh r. Smith. the newly-apponted
postmaster here. has received his com
mission and will take charge Of the
office on the night Of the 18th instant
after business hours Mr.. Smith has not
vet made known whom he will appoint
his assistant
4 meeting ~ the board OF directors OF
the virginia state League will be held al
Roanoke tomorrow afternoon. Mr.. r. p.
Harrison. Of this city who is a member
Of the board, will attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
THE NORFOLK CAMPAIGN
,Unar BroonE WIhL NOT ohDHH
hyorHEE GRAyD JURY
,.a.d,b the Prohibition Charges oil
Election Frauds were Fully Cons'd-
cred by the First One.

NORFOLK. VA. May 1.-This morning
rudge Brooke wrote letter 70
the chairman Of the Prohibition ESecu-
two Committee declining to order another
GRAND Jury 10 investigate election frauds
lie saws that the regular jury inVesu-
gated carefully every count In the oii' VI
CHARGES furnished by the Prohibition
Committee. and no evidence could be as
covered which justified them in bringing
in an indictment. IL is said that INC
fudge objects to having his court con-
verted into a machine to propagate poIIi-
cal sentiment favorable to any party. ne
believes that all Of those who constltu-
ted the regular grand jury were men OF
the highest character. actuated by the
purest and most honorable motives
earnest I'm a desire to discover ana re-
port any offence which may have been
committed against the laws Of the cl'y
or State.
SAM SMALL THERE.
The Rev. Sam Small is here and VIII
speak at the armory from the night
OF the 18th to the 2ith.
The negroes Of the Fourth ward have
nominated a ticket for the Council, com
posed Of six well-known and well-educat-
ed young colored men, who they de-
clare they intend 10 support, and who
will be in the field until the going down
OF the sun on election day. There are
about 800 whites and 1900 negroes in the
ward.
THE OUTLOOK FAVORABLE NOW.
The leaders Of the Democracy claim
that the political feeling is this morn
ing better than II has been for severa.
DAYS: and that the Democrats will carry
the city by a good majority. 1t is report
cd that an effort will be made TO in
duce Mr.. Massey and Mr.. Thcs. White
head to make several speeches here
lust before the general election.
Mr.. Alexander Hart. formerly OF Staun-
ton. but now a merchant Of this city, has
been presented by Pocahontas Council.
Royal Arcanum. with a very handsome
pas. regents jewel. He was the presd-
ing officer Of Augusta Council, No. 400,
Of Stanton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
Infnnnded RumOrS.

NEWPORT NEWS VA, May lL-Spe-
cial-Rumors have been current I'm this
city for the past few days that the gen
cral Offices OF the Chesapeake and ohio
railway would be removed from Rich
mond 10 this city. These rumors were
strengthened by a dispatch In one OF
Yesterdays New York papers. announcing
that the general offices Of the company
would be moved TO this city. The Times
correspondent showed the dispatch 20 a
prominent Chesapeake and ohio official
this morning He emphaucally denied that
any such change would be made. and
expressed the opinion that there was
no foundation whatever for the report
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
Chairman Simmons inks.

WINSTON, y. c., May 1.-Special.-
Hon. f. NJ. Simmons, chairman Of the
State Democratic Executive Committee
and revenue cllector for the Eastern
North Carolina district, is here
Mr. Simmons thinks the State Demo-
cratic convention Will be held either the
latter part Of July or the first Of August.
A special from Washington says the
House Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds made a favorable report
to-day on the bill for a public building
at Winston, to cost seventy-fve thous-
and dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
RAPID HINDSHAKING.
Mr.. Cleyeiand Beats the Rscord-Averages
Nsnriv Shake a Minute

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Nay IL
After the speechmaking was over yes
teriay Mayor Rowe announced that Pres
ident Cleveland would hold a reception i'm
front Of the grand stand. The President
thereupon came down the steps and took
his position on the ground within a space
which The reporters had occupied and
which had been rallied of so as 10 make a
passage way about ten feet wide and
there confronted by one OF the marshals
Of the occasion stood with a shining silk
hat on his massive head, a kindly smile
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
THE WINNERS AT HAWTHORNE.

CHICAGO, May 1.-Two faVoriles'
two second picks well played, and an ou'-
slider won at Hawthorne to-day. sum
maries:
First ace-three-quarters OF mlie-
William T. first, Dalsyrian second "o''
third. Time. 100 II. -.
Second race-one mile-Pretender n lS1'
La Soto second. Mockahi third lli'e'
1:49. -.
Third race-one mne-Despot first, Fae'
Malloy. Jr.. second, McLight thlIu' i''''N'
1.i9. .,.
Fourth race. half a mile-Bsbe Murphy
frsr Gus Strauss second. j. J. Douglas
third Time. % -.
Fifth ce-eleven-sixteenths Of a ml'e'
Neutrality-suspicious. first, Bellringer sec
ond, Iron Duke third. Time. 2W' -
coop RACING OF FAST TRACK.
ST. LOUIS. May 1.-THE largest crown
Of the week witnessed good racing over
a fast track to-day. Prince Leoh' al
10 /. took the second race from good
field. In the third race Judge Cardweli'
% 10 !. galloped three lengths IN the
lead. The other events went 10 PRIME
favorites Summaries:
First race-six and A half furlongs' sell
ing-Marble Rock first, Swamp FOX sec
ond, Jessica third. Time, l:25 Il.
Second race-six and half turlongs'
selling-Prince Leon first. Francis Pope
second. Barnard third. Time, 10.
Third race-six and a half iurlohgs'
selling-Judge Cardwen first, I'd. Greeh-
wood second Rocquefort third. Tine
1:24 II.
Fourth ace-hfteen-siXteenths OF
mlle-Wekota first. Grampian secohu'
Marcel third. Time. l.3S.
Fifth race-eleyen-sixtee Of a mile
selllng-Revenue first, Dolly Mchohe
SECOND. Henry jenkins third. Tine
1.32 IL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
sr,NDrSG OF THE cLr'Hs.
ORA1NR,, MEnAL IWAEDrD.
Washington literary ,oc'c;v Gives 1t TO
Mr. q. G. Hatch u Na,is OF Awards.

ASHLAND. VA. May 1L-Special.-At
a private meeting Of the Washington Lit
erary Society this evening. the orators
medal was awarded TO MIR. $. c. Hatcher
and the debaters' medal TO Mr.. w. T. A.
Haynes. The elections were made on the
basis OF work done In the society through
out the year. Tomorrow night "a public
contest for the declaimers medal of
the society will take place. In which
elk young men will try their powers.
The mines of Randolpn-Mscon and Rich
mond College meet In a baseball con-
test AZ Wesi-End Park in Richmond to-
morrow afternoon at 4:3e o'clock. Out of
the seven games that Randolph-Macon
has played this season three have been
lost; and although In the recent games
the team has given evidence of lack
of systematic training and practice yet
n has been shown that the nine is com
posed Of good material. and hard con-
fest may be expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
GranNilir Nrlernns.

OXFORD. y. c.. May n.-Speciai.-On
Monday. the l4th. there will be a meeting
OF the Confederate veterans for the pur-
pose OF forming a permanent organ!za-
ton Of Confederate Veterans" OF Gran
Vile county. and also for the purpose
OF taking part In laying the corner
Raleigh on the I'd instant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12

HAMILTON, y. c.. May u.-Special.-
The saw and shlngle mill OF Mr. George
+. Brown. OF this place. caught fire
Wednesday night about II O'Clock. and
was soon destroyed II was insured for
$3.50, which will cover the loss. The
mill had not been in operation since De-
cember. 1893. and the fire was caused by
carelessness on the part OF the Waterman
or that Of an incendiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
an Aflnntn -lrokrr NlssInc.

ATLANTA. Ga. May il.-Marion
Spence. a prominent provision hrok 'r,
has hecn missing Tor a week Ills fau-
ily fear foul play. or that he has been
the victim Of some accident An IN --
tigation Of hts business affairs has been
made but they DO not show any rea
for his disappearance. re has been n
bad health recently. and his mind maI
be unbalanced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
UENKi' CurY - MdTTERS.
Arrested for BurD'.g The Babv to Death
Elf.h Dl.Irlcl 70 iIics.


NfARTfNSNiLLE. VA. May 1l.-Spe-
ciai.--John James was arrested on a war
rant sworn out by Fannie Wootton. the
mother OF the murdered child found on
9th instant. as reported heretofore She
says that James (who VAS It's father
took the child, threw II in log fire
and burned II TO death. then carried II
about one mile and buried In the woods.
where IL was found by the dos. as re-
ported before, James is now In jail
awaiting the action Of the grand jury,
which Is called FOR Monday, 18th Instant.
public sentiment Is strong against both
man and woman. and a conviction OF
both seems inevitable
More politics In agitation. The Republi-
cans seem now 10 favor a convention 10
nominate candidate for Congress In
shis district Mr.. c. W. Jones. the late
postmaster OF this place, seems 10 be
IN the Iced for the honor.
The water works are being rapidly
completed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
THE LEADERS DEFEATED
norm THE CLEVELANDS and BAL
TJMOREs LOSE.
p,,,.burr, md tho Philiies do tho Work-
Results Of tho Other 0anes-ihs
winners of the Turf
Baltimore, Nd. May

Nd, May IIth.
HE PHiLLlES
solved Horner's
curves in the last
half of to-day's
game. and bat
ted out a victory.
Carsey cleverly
pulled himself
out Of Il tight
place, and there
were fourteen
Orioles left on
ba ses. Delehan-
tvs batting ana
fielding were OF
the gilt-edge or
der. Jennings was
hit three times by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12

Earned runs-Nirginla 8 Two-base
hits-Criswen. Smith. Three-base hits
Pomeroy, billiard. WOrthirgton. Sacrifice
hits-Smith. Stolen bases-Johnson ~,
Dilard. Drake. Wild pitch-Parker. i.
Bases on bGlls-On Parker. /; off Nelson,
3. Hit by pitched ball-Smith. Dnard.
Struck out-By Parker I: by Nelson, .;
by Darlington. .. Time Of game-One hour
and forty-five minutes. Umpire-Groner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12

wanna. In this county. week ago asst
night found a man In his room. when
he asked the man what he wanteS he
assaulted him, but was driven of.
In the Circuit Court to-day In the case
Of William r. Coles. administrator vs..
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. YER
dict Of twelve hundred dollars damages
was awarded Coles. a conductor, who
was killed about a year ago.
q. w. Fuller has been appointed trans
fer mail clerk for this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
CHICAGO. 4; IorI u II. 2.

CHICAGO, May 11.-criGith pitched
his first game Of the season to-day and
did well. The White Stockings punched
their hits IN the second inning. together
with two bases on balls and two steals,
yielding four runs Chicago Is now
ahead Of Washington, and Arson predicts
that the team from now on will climb
up the ladder Attendance, 2.S17
Score: r. II. T..
Chicago ........0 o q o q q q o. y -
Louisville ......O 90 2 0 90 o o. 2
Batteries: Griffith and Kittridge; Meme
fee and Grim.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12

the pitcher. Attendance, 3,600.
Score: r. II. f.
Baltimore al 02O2O o. IS ,
Philadelphia - 900 3 / 3x-12 II
Batteries: Horner and Robinson; Car
sey and Clements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
S'arnton Wins Another Game.

STANTON. VA. May IL Stanton
won the second game from Petersburg
to-day by a score Of q 10 .. The game
was close and exciting. and was doubt
ful until the last man was put out IN
the ninth inning. Cooke, S,auntons
latest acquisition. pitched a fairly good
game. Foremans witness at critical
times lost the game for the visitors
Kelly In third and Stafford in ninth n
ming made home runs.
Score: r. II. l..
Staunton ......O I o 3 90 90
Petersburg 80 20O % ID
Batteries: Cooke and McGettigan; Fore
man and Liefer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12

STAUNTON, VA. May 1l.-Special.-
Staunton took the second game from the
CocEade city boys this evening by
score Of 6 TO g. Both teams did some
heavy batting Stafford and Kelly both
putting the ball over the fence for home
runs. Siauntols new pitcher. Cook. was
in the box, and tossed very nice game
The threatening clouds brought no rain.
but caused a small attendance. About
20 cranks saw the game.
Score: r. H. r.
Stanton .........0 OS001 % 9 >
PETERSBURG ........0 20 0l00l-5 0
Batteries. Cooke, and McGettigan: Fore
man. and Kecfer. Struck out by Cook. g.
by Foreman. 10. Bases on balls off
Cook. .; OF Foreman. 6. Home runs.
Kelly, Stafford. Attendance, 80. Umpire
T(lfair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12

PITTSBURG May 11.-Pittsburg knock
ed Cuppy out OF the box in the seventh
and in the eighth battcd Young hard
enough to win the game. Attendance,
$500.
Score. r. H. T..
Plttsburg ......O OO142x-7 II .
Cleveland ......O 4 o OOl &C 3 3
Batteries; Ehret and Mack; Cuppy,
Young, and O'Connor
INV YoGI. 8. WASHINGTON. 4.
NEW YORK. May lin the sixth and
seventh innings the Giants sighted Pet
tvs twists and batted enough runs 10
win the game. Attendance, 100.
Score: II. II. T..
New York......O OOO32 Ox-5 . /
Washington % o I o / % o. 7 .
Batteries: Westervelt and Wilson; Petty
and Dugdale.
At Bosom: Boston Brooklyn-no game
At Cincinnati: Cincinnau-St. Louis-no
game.
GAMES SCHEDULED FOR TO-DAY.
Brooklyn a Boston
Philadelphia at Baltimore.
Washington at New York.
Cleveland at Pittsburg.
Louisville a Chicago.
tCufc nj Cincinnati
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12

(hlly) first, Capt. Coster second, Flirtilia
third Time. 80.
Third race-one mHe-Ryland first Au-
teuil second. Currency third. Time, l;i5 l..
Fourth race-hve furlongs-Gold Dust
first. Nellie Van second. Shamrock thlru'
Time. 1903 IL.
Fifth race five and a half furlongs-
Border Lassie first, Chemuck second
Renns third Tlme 1.0S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
LYNCHBCEG.

Earned uns--Lynchburg. l. Two-base
hits-Niorgan McKenna and Lyston.
Three-hase hite-Selley and Sands Struck
out-Ev Wormsley. s; by Lipp, S. Bases
on balls-Richmond /. Umpire. Nowlin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
OBITU
rnnN RnrcRtP.


Mr.. John Boucher died al his residence.
No. 3O3 east Main street, Thurs3ay night
at II 80 o'clock. IN the sXty-slXih year
of his age He was born al Tipperag,
Ireland. and came % this country .H
1916. lie served through the Mexican
war. and also the civil war ana
was member Of the oh First
Virginia regiment. ne came 90 Ilcl-
mond i'm 1870. For years he was PRONE
inent cigar MANUFACTURED IN this city,
The funeral viii take place from tle
Second Presbyterian church this AFTER
noon at o'clock.
MR. n. y UOAIWGiGHT.
DANVILLE. VA. May il.-Speclal
4 telegram was received here this after
noon announcing the death IN Buck.r--
ham county of Mr. Richard r. Boat
wright. Of this city. The deceased bad
been afflicted with consumption for
long time and bis death was not uncv-
recfcd Alr. Boatwri sht WAS % son 90
he late Or p. p. Boatwright, and was
thirty-nine years Of age
Mt. ". LONDON.
RALEIGH. y. c.. Nay u.-Spec,al -
NJ London the oldest and one m fhe
most prominent lawyers In the state. died
at his home. I'm Wilmington. last night
He was eiehty-0ne years Old.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. May H.
epecial.-An old colored man named Ar
@w Jefferson who lives alone at ri.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-04-20
GRANNY.

April 17.-Sugaring progresses very
slowly on account of the cold weather.
Mrs Sarah ". Duren expects to go to
Jericho in about two weeks. We shall
miss her sadly.
Homer Barron has engaged to work
for 6. A. Appleton for time.
Miss L. Z. Rice reached Fitchburg in
safety and reports herself we'll pleased
with the appearance of the thriving
growing city.
Prayer meetings are to be held at the
Church every Thursday evening. All are
cordially invited to attend.
Rev. J. X. Thompson preached his fare
well sermon Wednesday evening April IL
May the gospel message which has SC
often been heard from his lips be blessed
to many souls.
Interesting services were held Fast
Day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-04-20
COLEBROOK, n. II.

April 17.-Danicl Stevens has rallied
from his severe illness and has been tai ken
home, much to the surprise and JOY Of his
family.
Mrs. Hezckiah Stoddard. Mrs. iona.
than Gilman and Mrs. Henry Eastman
are suffering from the prevailing distem
per, and threatened with pneumonia.
We notice in the Boston papers that
Miss Mary Danforth has given two
lectures in the NJ Z. Conference now in
session at Rochester.
&C. Hicks is looking up" to admire
the new shingles on his house.
A house owned and occupied by James
Miller and his mother. was destroyed by
fire the first of last week. 1t wasinsured
A burning box was fortunately dis
covered just back of the Colebrook drug
store, last Friday night. The seasonable
discovery saved Main street from disas
trous fire.
The Portland Branch" store had a
grand opening Saturday. The goods ar,
fresh and new and the prices way down.
The Sunshine Circle of Kings Daugh
tiers met with Mrs. Fay Whipple on
Saturday p. IN. Miss Sarah Role is
leader.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-04-20
VICTORY.

April IA man was wound up IN the
shafting of the chair factory at Stevens
Mill; no bones broken, but shoulder ds-
located.
Some one beside Or. Wishart seems to
be learning the Carpenter trade. Ask the
Hon. o. NJ. Gallup.
Mrs. Ross, Mrs: Russell, Mrs. Stevens
and Mrs. Brentwood are on the sick list.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Logan is failing; the physi-
clan does not give any encouragement as
to her recovery.
Last Wednesday morning 10 Grifin's
house at the Mog caught fire in two
places. In the afternoon John Lynaugh's
house was burned with most of it's con,
tents. 1t was insured for $500.
]. NJ. Pitch is in town to make AT
all-round survey of Wilder & Co.'S cast
ern portion Of land.