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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
STOCKS AND BONDS IN COURT.
Evidence Introduced in the Northern Pa
cifc Case at New York.

New YORK, May 10.-The investiga-
ton into the affairs Of the Northern
Pacific road was continued to-day before
Special Master Cary. W. D. Searles,
vice-president Of the Farmers Loan
placed in evidence a quantity of stocks
and bonds of the various roads con-
trolled by the Northern Pacific, whic
had been deposited with the company
as trustee for the bondholders Of the
NOrthern Pacific.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
GEN. FITZGERAL JAILED.

New England Coxeyite Chief Held an
Anarchistie Meeting.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 14.-Michael
D. Fitzgerald, leader of the New Eng
land branch of Coxeyites, is anguish
ing in the county prison to-day, to-
gether with LAM Kalan Graft and
Joseph Wembloth, Of this city. They
were sent to jail in default of $500 bail
by Magistrate Kane. The men were
arrested while holding a meeting at SIS
South Third Street. The charge against
them was holding Anarchistic meet
mos -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
DEATH BY ELECTRIC CURRENT.
l. ucius Z. Wilson, the Murderer, EIec
drocuted at Auburn Prison.

arOcuted at AUburn PrIson.
AUBURN, n. Y, May A.-Lucius Z.
Wilson died in the electrocution chair
at the penitentiary in this city at 1913
to-day. At his own request he was
photographed in his cell to-day. All
through the morning he preserved an
unruffied demeanor. He refused to
see clergyman To his attorney, Mr..
McNaughton, be gave a statement, the
contents of which the attorney will not
make public just now.
Wilson was executed for the murder
of Detective Harvey, July 81, 1893, IN
Syracuse. a burglary committed the
previous month had been traced to
him. his brother Charles and third
man. Detective Harvey was shot
through the head as he was attempting
20 arrest one of the Wilson's.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
TROOPS PROJECTING CoNvICTs.
Threatened Attack Camp Near
Birmingham, Ala.

Threatened Attack on Camp Near
Birmingham, Ala.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 10,-A dem
onstration at Pratt City by the striking
miners made last night for a time
looked like an intended attack on the
to be put under arms. The night passed,
however, without serious trouble The
demonstration has, however, made the
situation grave in the extreme and the
apprehension of an outbreak is so in
tense as to affect the whole district
Lieut.. J. B. Erwin of the United States
army is on duty here with the Ala
bama state troops.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
LOSS OVER A MILLION.
Talmage's Tabernacle and the Hotel
Regent Destroyed by the
Flames

New YORK, May 1.-THE Brooklyn
Tabernacle, of which the Rev. T. De
Witt Talmage is pastor, was destroyed
by fire yesterday afternoon. The flames
reached the Regent Hotel and that also
burned. The total loss is about 81, OOO,-
600 $500, 600 on the hotel, 100000 on
the church, and $4,000 on adjoining
property.
The fire was discovered shortly after
II o'clock, just after the congregation
had been dismissed from the morning
service. DR.. Talmage was in the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
Suicide of a Politician.

ASHLAND, Pa, May 14.-Jo5eph NJ.
Click, leading Schuylkill County pol
itician and Republican candidate for
sheriff, committed suicide to-day by
shooting himself with a revolver. The
deed was prompted by financial
troubles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
THIRTY PERSONS INJURED.
CDIosion of a Tank of BenZine at Brad


Explosion of a Tank of Benzine at Brad
ford, Pa.
BRADFORD, Pa, May 14.-Seyeral hum
bred people had narrow escape from
4 terrible death here yesterday. In
the course of fire in the barrel-house
at the Emerv Manufacturing Company's
refinery a tank of benzine on siding
near by exploded. A panic ensued
among the spectators who were watch
inc the fire and they fed in all directions.
Thirty or more persons were severely
burned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
RAILROADS SHORT OF FUEL.
The New York CentralS Service Grip
ny ia Strike

The New York Centraps Service Grip
pied by the Strike
ALBANY, n. Y, May l4.-From Satur-
day until midnight Last night twelve
trains were taken off this division Of
the New York Central Railroad, and
more will be dropped to-day, because
of lack of fuel. In East Albany fifteen
cars of coal are on hand, which Is suf-
fcient for only one or two days. On
Saturday night five shifting engines in
service at the West Albany yards and
three service trains we're taken off.
Yesterday only five freight trains left
West Albany bound West
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
CAN TAX A RAILROAD.
Decision at Washington Involving
Third of a Million.

WAsHINGToN, d. c., May 1.-THE case
Of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad and the
Farmers Loan and Trust Company
against the state Of Tennersee and sew
eral counties thereof was decided by the
supreme court to-day. Justice jack
son delivered the opinion. He
held that the state had the power to
levy discriminating and exempting tax
alton when it granted charters. Taxes
aggregating about $500. 900 are at stake.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
GEORGE GOULD BLACKBALLED.

Refused Membership in the New York
Racquet and Tennis Club.
New YORK, May 1l.-George j. Goul d
head of the Gould family, has been a
candidate for membership in the
Racquet and Tennis Club for some time
1t has leaked out that he is no longer an
applicant for admission, and there was a
story to-day that he had been black
ballad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
WYOMING ARMY ARRESTED.
SHELTERS Entire Command Captured b,
Marshal.

CoKEyvILLE, Wyo., May 14.-United
States Marshal Rankin has placed
SHELTERS entire commonweal army,
51fambering 900 men, under arrest.
GRAND JUNCTION, Col, May 14.-Car-
ter1s commonwealers, whose leaders
are arrested in Utah for Selling train,
are struggling into this city They in
tend to reorganize here and go east via
Pueblo, and they declare they will not
walk
DENVER, Col, May 14.-"Gen." Heg-
-4ser. cemmander-in-chief of the Coxey
reserve army, announces that $4,000
men are ready to move on to Washing
rtGn from Colorado IN one body, and
HElen the other states west of the
Mississippi are heard from the day for
starting will be set.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
PLAYED THE RACES AND LOST.
City Treasurer of an Ohio Town $28, 900
Short in His Accounts.


CINCINNATI, Or May 10.-A shortage
Of $4,000 has been discovered in the
accounts os Gus Weisbrodte, city treas
urer Of Middletown, Butler County, 0.
The irreguarity is said to extend back
for several years, So, 900 being taken
when Hon. P j. Sorg was one of his
bondsmen- The b@ndsmen are said to
be unable to pay the shortage. The
money was, Lost On horse races.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
STRIKERS BUILDING A FORT.

The Situation @t Cripple Creek, Col.
GROWS Critical.
CRIPPLE CREEK, Col, May 1.-THE
striking miners, are building fort at
the summit Of Bull Hill, a strategic
point commanding a clear view of the
Victor and other mines whose owners
refuse TO- pay the union scale of wages
and whoy it is reported, are preparing
to resume work with non-union men
protected by an armed force.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
LORD HIGH SHERIFF BEAD.

London Official Expires Suddenly at San
Antonio, Tex.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, May Thames
Parkinson Tavloy, lord high sheriff of
London, died here to-day of paralysis of
the brain. He was enroute to California
and last Wednesday illness compelled
him to stop here Travelling with him
was Lieut.. Mortimer Frey, of the Sixth
DRAGONS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
WRECK OF A FAST TRAIN.
Through Express on the Illinois Central
Ditchcd Near Gilman, Ill.

GILMAN, ILL.,, May 9--The Northern
Express, 81 through illinois Central pas
senger train,. was wrecked at Buckley,
nine miles south OF here, to-day,
through tbs train breaking in two. The
engineer, Samuel Edgerly, was killed
almost instantly. The fireman jumped
and escaped. Several coaches were de-
rallied but none OF the passengers was
ir,iura1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
KILLED HIS DIVORCED WIFE.
Joseph Dygraffr of Keokuk, Ia, Commits
Murder and Suicide.

IUrder and SuICIde.
KeoKUK, Ia-, May 14.-JosePh Dy-
graft, an insurance agent, killed his wife
and himself to-day Several weeks ago
his wife obtained divorce. Dygrsf met
her Oh the street this afternoon and
pleaded for reconciliation Sine re-
fused, whereupon be drew a revolver.
She started te run and he fred four
shots into her back, killing her Instant
ly. He then placed the revolver to his
head and blew out his brains.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
KILLED By ENTERTAINING.
ohm, the Princeton Athlete, Dies i'm
Col

DENVER. Col, May 10.-Walter Doh2a,
the Princeton University athlete, and
one of the fastest sprinters and hurdle
racers in the country, died in this city
he had been engaged in newspaper
work
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
Drowned in Manistique River.

MANIsTIQUE, Mich, May 1l.-Willie
Wilson, aged 10 years, while playing
around the mill on ManistiGne River
was drowned to-day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
DICK CROKER STEPS OUT.
He Permanently Retires from the Pres
idency of Tammany.

luency OF 1amlnany.
New York, May l1.-Richard Croker,
who has successfully directed the affairs
of Tammany Hall for the past nine
years, resigned his leadership last even
ing, as he had said he would do. His
resignation was accepted by the execu-
tive committee
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
STRIKE TIES UP TRAINS.
The Coal Famine Delaying Traffic on
Illinois Railroads.

CARTHAGE, H., May lit is re-
ported that the Toledo, Peoria & West
ern road has laid off several freight
trains on account of the scarcity of coal.
Other trains are running regularly and
it is not expected that any of them
would be laid off on that account.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
GETS ANOTHER TERM.
Don Cafrey Succeeds Himself in the
United States Senate

BATON ROUGE, La, May 1.-THE gem
eral assembly this afternoon elected
Senator Don Caffrey for the long term
United States senator beginning March
: 1885
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
UNITED FOR A SHEEP WAR.
Colorado Ranehers Organize to Prevent
Invasions from Utah.

ASPEN, Col, May 9.-The ranehmen
living I'm the neighborhood of Aspen
Junction have organized an association
to protect themselves against the III,
vasion of Utah sheep and will resort to
desperate measures if need be. De-
velopments are awaited with anxiety.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
LADIES WANTED

to do WRITING at their own homes. WnI
nav $4,000 weekly. No canVassing. Adj
dress MISS RUTH ASHTON, Joliet, III.
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FAIRFIELD.

Contractors Casey and Hurley are rush ing the work on St Thomas church and are now building the steeple. the wooden fra me work for which has been comnlet. ed. p'o0
 The hnding of facts Tn the case of John l. 1hrockmortOn against George Chan. man has been handed down by Judge ShumWay. It had been known for some months that the decision was favora abIe to MT Chapman, but the finding of facts, or the decision, was not given at thai tune. The supreme court will probably pass upon the case in October.
 Half dozen young fellows who tex pect to furnish the brains for the news papers of the early part of next century. ;, neld their annual clambake at Fairfield. last week.
 The planting of telephone poles through Fairfield has been vigorously pushed in the last week.
 Monday's meeting of the selectmen was fhe last of the fiscal year. Accord ing to request something like $500 worth or bills were brought in. mostly for road work. As only about 300 dogs at this tune nave been licensed, and as there are ar least 200 more in town, the selectmen decided to take some action. Finding that several dog owners acknowledged 1ionhly uua1 Gney nad not paid, and more- over, asserted they would not pay, it was deemed best to issue instructions to inc town counsel to bringsut against such persons, and this will soon be done.
 At meeting f the Fairfield fire de partment it was decided to hold dance at the Town hall late in September and the following committee appointed to make the arrangements therefor: H. EI. gar Riker, J. Everly. J. Cummings. e. Albert Riker, l.. N. Book.
 Miss M. Grace Leigh of Mill Plain is teaching in Jennings Woods district dur ing the illness of George H. Merwin.
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EAST VILLAGE.

Mrs Elliott Bassett of West Haven is spending few days with Mrs Albert Stevens.
 Miss Hattie Brasie Of Bridgeport has been the guest of Mrs o. J. Sherwood
 MT and Mrs w. w. Bliss are visiting friends in Brooklyn.
 The many friends of Rev Charles Dix on are pleased to see him in town once more.
 c. R. Hubbell and family spent Sun- day with F. M. Cargill.
 Methodist church notices: Choir meet ing, Saturday evening at 730; Sunday schol at l2.l5 p. m.; preaching service at | 30 p. m. Rev J. o. Munson will occupy the pulpit at this time and also adminis- ter the sacrament of the Lords Supper. Preaching service at 7.30 p. m. The fol- lowing are the themes for discussion at the services during the remainder of the month September l6, at 7.30 p. m. .ssThe Lord as Protector;'' September 8, at l.30 p. m., s'Is Life Worth Living?'' Sep tember 30, at 1.30 D. m., ssIs Suicide SinY' September 30, at 7.30, 1.-The Ar nor of God.'
 Clarence Beach, son of Mrs Jennie Beach, Formerly of this place, has gone Hoboken, N. J., and taken position in the electric works.
 Mrs sophia Beardsley has returned home from Manchester.
 Mrs K. ". Wheeler is visiting in Sche- nectady, N. Y.
 Rev William c. Lathrop of North Ha- ven, who was formerly pastor of the Con gregational church, occupied the pulpit on sunday and was cordially welcomed by his former parishioners and many friends.
 There will be no services at the Con- gregational church until September 30, the pastor being absent for two weeks' vacation.
 Migses Maria and Madge Lamb Of Nor se|k Sa:IHe9 s98 3l,s hsys sssa. sRsaais Isssk
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In Fairfield County.
MONROE.

THE ENTERTAINMENT A BRILLIANT sUC-
 CESS.
 People who did not attend the perform ance of the "Peakseg.' missed a good thing. "Best thing we ever had" was said by very many. The Peakses enter talnment in the first place was gotten up mainly by the efforts of Mrs Van Duyne. assisted by Mrs Allen and her two daugh- ters Of Stratford. One fairly caught ones breath on seeing 10 such beautiful girls march on to the stage and take their places. There is no use in trying to de- scribe it. We could not do it Justice. It was nearly all singing. The laughter and clapping testified to the enjoyment or the audience. Miss Allen sang two very pretty songs in style that showed great cultivation of naturally beautiful voice. Mrs Allen showing off the Isis. ters." Stiles M. Clark gave a recitation in finished style, which was much ad- mlred. Then came the "Three Little Maids," from the 'tMikado." Agnes smith, Rose Wheeler and Annie Colds borough, dressed in Japanese costumes who sang and acted the little scene. They were encored twice, with thunderous ap- plause- After it was over, refreshments were served upstairs, and everyone had first class supper for 15 cents. Over S4O were taken in. Grateful thanks are due Mrs Allen and daughters and Mrs benkard and Mrs Van Duyne for their generous helps. It is proposed to repeat the affair in about month.
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L1tchfield County News
BRIDGEWATER.
DEATH OF GEORGE MINOR.

l DEATH OF GEORGE MINOR.
 The death of George Minor on Tues.
 day, the 4th. was felt to be a great loss
 to the town. For some months he had oeeu in poor health and the doctors nnaliy pronounced his disease locomotor staxia and gave no hope of his recovery. out lew of us dreamed it would termi. nate so speedily. The funeral was held, Friday afternoon, Rev Edward Aver of hethlenem and Rev F. B. Doan officiat. ,pS. Alter snort services at the house a lar ge number nearly filled the Conerega. tionai church to pay their last tribute to the honored dead. Rev MT Doane da.
 ivered an address from the words Inf Paul as his text, II have fought the the good fight, I have finished the course, | nave kept the faith.' After imphasiz ing the points of the text, he spoke in the highest terms of the deceased. as a citizen, friend and neighbor, a mel ember or The church and Christian. Mir Aver followed with words expressing the deep sense of loss which all felt at this time and the need of all to learn lessons from the example of the departed, in citizen. shlp, In unselfishness, in faithfuIness and in consistency. The deceased was oo years old and leaves a widow to mourn his loss.
 Burr Glover of South Norwalk attend ed the funeral of George Minor, Friday, and remained in town over Sunday.
 John Beach has been visiting in Bridgeport, also MT and Mrs Frank
 Miss Grace Merwin of Danbury ia wis. iting friends in town.
 George Frost started, last Friday, for Orono, Maine, where he expects to take a course at the Maine State College,
 Henry c. Sanford began his studies, Monday, at the Newtown Academy.
 Miss Edith Roswell left town, Mon- day, Tor New Hampshire, to attend the kimball Union Academy at Meriden in that state.
 Charles Evitts left, Monday, for Range ley, Maine, where he expects to spend the l winter with his cousin and perhaps shoot l few bears or deer. We hope when he | returns he may bring some interesting | trophies of his visit.
 Miss Agnes Roswell! is teaching in New Fairfield.
 Miss Bessie Smith teaches in Morris.
 Ground is broken and foundations laid for new schoolhouse in River district.
 A large company of men and boys gathered at William Marsh's, last week. Tuesday, to assist at the raising of his new barn. The barn, 5Sx36 feet in size. 8 built on the site of the one destrovei y lightning last summer and is to he with 12 foot aermotor which is to furnish power for threshinp. ,utting feed, etc.
 John Wixon, who lived near the South. ,ury line, died, Saturday. the sth, aged 9 years.
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at Norfeld on Monday. The interm ent at Coley Plains.
 On Sunday evening next, the l6th, Rev William P. Harris will officiate in Em- manuel church. The gentleman is from White Plains, N. Y.
 Miss Vesta T. Fanton spent Friday at the residence of her aunt, Mrs A. M. Bartram, Black Rock.
 MT and Mrs James A. Smith entertain ed Rev John H. Riker of Portchester, N . r., on Monday afternoon and evening.
 Mrs Eunice Merwin spent Sunday with her brother, Charles Nichols, in Deer field.
 Mrs W. L. Keele and Master Harold of North Wilton spent Friday with her grandmother, Mrs Caroline Crofut.
 Mrs Mary l.. Fanton agreeably enter. tained Dr Riker on Thursday.
 Mrs Phebe A. Fanton, who has been visiting for the past few weeks her daughter, Mrs. W. l.. Keeler. at North Wilton, has returned.
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-14
BLOOMFIELD.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

IEhoONAL AND OIHEk WISE.
 Miss Chloe Curtis has entertained { friend from New York City.
 Mrs Charles Briggs had very pleas ant visit with friends in Washington last week Wednesday.
 Mrs Fred Lake of New Milford has wis ited at the American house.
 Miss Emma Flisbie has visited Miss Ida Gillette in Roxbury.
 There have been a few cases of chicken pox in town.
 Jay Coville has his fine piece of tobac- co harvested.
 Mrs Mary Ann Beeman is assisting Mrs Charles Wildman with her household du- ties.
 Miss Sadie O'Dell and brother visited on Pumpkin Hill, one day last week.
 Mrs Watts of New York visited her daughters, who have been summering at the Foster homestead, last week.
 Mrs Ezra Thompson entertained her sister and little child, last week.
 Henry Foster of New Haven has been at the old homestead once more.
 Ezra Thompson with a force of men, is harvesting his fine piece of tobacco.
 Mrs David Briggs spent last week with relatives in New Haven.
 Miss Hattie Ives has been with friends in town.
 Charlie Butcher, who has been living on the Plains, has secured rooms at Ed ward Turner's and, with his family, is there housekeeping.
 Mrs Jesse James has entertained a young friend from Danbury.
 Mrs Lemora Andrews has visited her children in Bridgeport.
 Miss Abbie Lewis, with her aunt, who have spent a few days in town, have re- turned to their home in Bridgeport.
 Miss Miriam Taylor returned to school work in New York on Saturday.
 Miss Julia Merwin has given out notice to her friends that she will discontinue dressmaking. This will be quite disap- pointment to her old patrons, many of whom had come to depend upon her for their work.
 Miss Nina Jackson will teach in the Center school in South Britain, the com ng year.
 Pattie Collins returned to school at Phillips academy, Exeter, on Saturday.
 Quite unexpectedly to all growers, po- ta5o rot is quite common. Many crops are seriously affected, some but slightly, but all tubers need careful sorting before putting in pins. The United States crop reports says Litchfield county is the worst in the state.
 Henry Clarke, who has been spending q short vacation with his parents, return ed to Columbia, 5. G., on Monday.
 Miss Jessie Henderson of New York is the guest of her aunt, Mrs A. A. Taylor.
 The Congregational church has been closed the first two Sundays of Mr Law rence's vacation, quite a number of Con- gregationaiists attending St Paul's. It is expected to hold services the remain ing Sundays.
 Miss Tonks of New York paid Mr and Mrs E. 0. Smith flying visit on Satur- day and Sunday.
 The peach yellows commissioner con- demned quite number of trees in town, which 1t will be necessary for them to en- tirely destroy.
 MT and Mrs Weld of New Haven are the guests of Mrs Howard Andrews.
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-14
PLATTSVILLE.

Miss Clara Angel of New Jersey is the guess-of her cousin, Miss Annie Roherts1 for few days.
 Ambrose Marsh had the misfortune to lose COW, last week. MT Marsh also lost fine pig that had eaten potato tops on which paris green had been
 Mrs James Clark has returned to her daughters, Mrs Sylvester Wheeler's, af- ter few weeks visit with friends in Long Hill.
 Mrs George Jennings has entertained friends from Bridgeport, the past week.
 Mrs l. A. Beach is guest of her sister, Mrs E. N. Taylor.
 School commenced at Narrow's dis trict, Monday morning, September 3. Cnarles Powell has been engaged to teach for year.
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-14
GREENFIELD HILL.
DEATH OF OLIVER BURR.

bLA1 Il UT olLl Eh BU Rk.
 Oliver Burr died on Thursday, the 9th after long illness His funeral was held on Saturday afternoon in the church. He leaves two daughters be- sides several grandchildren and one great grandchild to mourn his loss. He was laid beside his wife in Oaklawn, who died several years ago.
 Mrs Hutchinson and a friend of Port Jefferson spent a few days with her mother.
 George F. Nichols and family, who spent the summer here, returned to their home on Saturday.
 Mrs Robert Wilson of Stratfield has gone to Boston to visit her sisters for few weeks.
 Rev Marcus Burr, who has been preaching at South Glastonbury for the past eight years, has accepted call at Lebanon and has moved his family there.
 Mrs c. B. Meeker and daughter spent night with her aunt, Mrs H. B. Burr, recently.
 Rev Mir Batchelor preached again on Sunday.
 Mrs John Burr is visiting her grand daughter in Cross Highway.