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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-10-30
o. 258. ALEXANDRIA, VA. WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTO
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Ladies' and Children's
CL0AKS

in the last two weeks. We do not
speak egotistically, but we assure you
you have never had the opportunity of
examining larger or more complete
assortment. We will speak of them in
detail, a little later. However, in the
meantime, we invite your attention and
inspection. You will find the high
class novelties; also the cheaper lines.
Come down to see us MONDAY.
You wont regret it. We will make it
interesting as well as profitable to you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-10-30

FOR SALE OR RENT.

NOR sALE.-BUILDING LOTS.-TWo
T. LOTS, 16x74 feet, on Queen street, be-
tween Payne and West streets $3.50 each.
TWO LOTS, 16x115 feet, on West street, be-
tween Queen and Princess streets, $3.50 each !;
alley in rear water gas and electric light.
Cheapest lots in that section
hOBT. ]. THOMAS,
oct2 I'm 316 n. Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-10-30

While thorough in action, Ayers Pills
strengthen rather than stimulate the excre-
tory organs. Leading physicians recommend
them because they are free from calomel or
other injurious drugs, being composed en-
tircly of the best vegetable aperients.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-10-30

1 hereby certify that the bond, with ap-
proved surety, required by the statute has
been given by Leonard Marbury, Commits
sioner of Sale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
MOUNT KISCO.

meeting OF the Bedford Farmers Club held
In the Mount Klsco Opera House Tuesday after
noon last. There was q fine exhibition Of farm
and garden products. and as the women were in
vited to attend. there WIS a large meeting. The
Rev. J. II. Hoyt. OF New-Canaan. Conn, for MAN.
years pastor OF the Bedford Village Presbyterian
Church, made Interesting speech.
The "Y's' also had a meeting Tuesday afternoon
at the house OF Mrs. Charles +. Chapman.
Within two weeks the village has lost three OF its
old and best-known residents: John Chadrayne.
Charles Fish and Aaron W. Sarles.
Village people wish TO know why the Commits
sloners of Appraisal for the condemned property
in Mount Kisco consider lot IS feet frontage with
an inferior building II worth 5000 and the prop
erty adjoining IT, with 200 feet front and 800 feet
deep a fine building and "a water privilege OF go
feet less than $1,000?
Mr. and Mrs. John Mills have issued invitations
for the marriage of their daughter. Miss Cora Mills.
10 George w Christian. OF Peekskill \. Y. The
wedding will take place Wednesday afternoon.
September q. at 3 o'clock, at the home OF the
bride ia Maple-ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
OTHER WESTMINSTER TOWNS
TuCKAHoE AND BRoNxvILLE.

An old gray horse a familiar figure In IucAano'
belonging 10 Squire Fee died this week io''
annie collie and old age. The animal was -
thirty years old. and the Squire had o"neu nm
for a quarter of a century 1t was believer u ~
the oldest horse In the county.
Horse thieves have appeared. and are opera''',e =.
the stables and carriage-houses at Armour ''''
Park. Bronxvle. - oot
A noteworthy wedding in Hartsdae last VIZ
was that OF oscar Earle Dudley OF Nhi'e .' y
and Miss Hattie F.. Ryers. daughter ol ~, ~ nor.
7 Rvers of Hartsdaie The ceremony was Pe .
Plains Miss Florence Nichols was maid OF hoiv,i
Miss Queeniu Ahrens bridesmaid ana E aM1ou
Ahrens best man. After elaborate teJep to,,r
Mr. and Mrs. Dudley started on their Dr'ua' '''
which includes Washington, ID. I.
Robert Johnston Stephen Afieck, charles res, Ona ara
pin and Mr. Johnston, Of New orK NY, ton
guests last week at the Thomas underhili mansion
and farm. known the Underhill Homes'eau' ""
the hill at Tuckahoe.
The funeral OF Judge s D clifford took pace "a at
his Nome Marble Hall. Waverly fiilI 49,
Wednesday afternoon, over 100 peops pnr
present The services were conducted by inc KEY;
j. Hendrix de Nries. of the Bronxviiie heto, h,r,
Church. and the Rev. j. Y Bates. OF the F 1uua
Methodist Episcopal Church. at Tuckahoe bu Ia
was In Woodla wn Cemetery. Bartholome" 1euI,t,si
Of White Plains. ninety-three years old, atlc"ueu
the funeral OF Judge clifford.
Water will be Introduced into Tuckahoe and
Bronxville next week The water-tower on MaNe'11
" Hill is sixty feet in diameter. fifty feet high anu
holds 100000 gallons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
SING SING.

The people OF this town were well pleased with
the working OF the Myers voting machines. an ex-
hibition OF which given here last week. that IL
is thought the town officials may decide them
at the coming election this fall
Commodore Ralph Brandreth and his family are
home after spending the summer In the Adiron-
dacks.
The Rev. G. L. Deuel.. OF Boise City. Idaho. who
has been spending short vacation East, has
started for his home. Mrs Deuel. will remain
eral weeks longer in Sing Sing.
Ossining School for young ladies. Dr. Hobrook's
Military School. and Mount Pleasant Academy
opened for the fall last Thursday, and The
Crest" j. Howe Allen principal. opens next Mon
day The several institutions begin with a good
roster of students.
The Rev. DR.. and Mrs. J. +. Price are expected
home from their trip TO the West to-day II they
arrive In time the doctor will occupy his accus-
toned place In the pulpit OF the Highland Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow
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PLEASANTNILLE.

Mrs. Isham. Of Pittsheld Mass; Mrs Louisa
Gettell. of New-york Jesse r. Reimuliy OF Belmar.
n j.. and Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Burnham. of
San Francisco Cal, have been guests In this village
this week
a new hose cart has been added to the equip
ments Of Pioneer Engine Company No. !. OF Pleas
antville.
The Rev. Mr.. Scott. Of White Plains. Will occupy
the pulpit IN the First Methodist Episcopal Church
in the old village next Sunday morning and even
ing during the absence of the regular pastor the
Rev. y. b. Thompson.
The Dominican Sisters have leased the Brady
homestead at Sherman Park where they propose
starting a school for small children.
The Rev. J. Jonganeel. pastor OF the Reformed
Church Unionvile. has offered his resignation. TO
take effect on November !. a sociable given
by the ladies OF that church in their hall last
ing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
TAkEHTOWN

The guests OF the Berkeley Inn and cottages have
had plenty OF fun this season ON last Saturday
they gave prizes for holly contested athletic ex-
hibl,lon. Most all the help about the place en-
tered and every one had fun. on Monday night
there was straw ride by a party Of guests
ssting OF Mr.. and Mrs John ID. Bethel. Mr.. and
Mrs Stolman. Mr.. and Mrs g. A. Duryee, Mrs
A $ Finley. Miss kmley. Mrs. Maria Rischedt
Fred siolnan. Mr Nichols and j. Noble EN-
ley, Of New YORK. The fun began about = O'Clock.
when Mr.. Coleman drove up with his mule team.
hitched 10 a healthy, joling hsyrack wagon. Every
one piled in. and those who brought their feet along
and could not find room for them contentediy hung
them over the sides and back OF the wagon. Dur
Ing the ride to Pleasantve there many piilo Y
ngnts. ana many the halts TO pick up the
SILK missiles that missed their mark. Straw nights
were also numerous.
An afternoon entertainment for the benefit OF the
Tarrytown Hospital Will be given at the residence
Of Henry Willard. AT Dobbs Ferry. Saturday.
October u
The children OF the Westchester Temporary
Home for Destitute Children gave fair the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
PEEKSKTLL.

The Board OF Excise OF the town Of Cortland met
on Tuesday evening In the office OF their clerk anu
counsel. Cyrus w. Horton The application Oh
James Fitzpatrick for a saloon license for place
In Centrai-ave. refused Licenses were granted
to Joseph scazo and Michael Strado for PAGES al
the new Cornell dam at Croton.
The Ladies' Musical Club Will begin its Saturday
musicals to-day The club will meet al O'CLOCK
with Miss Frost in Oak Hill-st.
has been called the vacan; pulpit OF the First
Baptist Church. OF this pace. has moved with Ms
family TO his home here. lie Will assume
charge on October /. Tomorrow the Rev. Dr'
David Murdoch viii preach morning ana evening.
Dr. David s. Lyon, who committed suicide py
shooting himself Lake MOnhansac last week. was
once a resident OF Peekskill. over score or years
ago before he studied medicine in the university
at New YORK. he employed as station agent
here on account OF Irregularities ne skipped 70
Canada for a number OF years. Matters were hnaily
settled and he returned and was employed on the
Harlem division OF the road.
Washington Engine Company No. 2, with It's ap-
paratus. conceded by many 10 be the handsomest
hose carriage In this State. Will 60 70 New Rochelle
September 80. remain overnight ana oh
parade OF that village While there the Peekskill
boys will be the guests of Relief Engine Company
No. 2, OF New Rochelle.
great many Peekski people are expected to
attend the Duchess County Fair az Poughkeepsie
next week number CT Peeksklll wheelmen Will
enter In the bicycle races
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
IRNINGTON.

John T Terry and his family are home again in
Plnkstone from prolonged visit to Poland Springs,
Me- and other points OF interest
Mrs. George Dibble's pleasant home in Clinton
eve will be occupied for the winter by the teach
ers and out-of-town pupils Of Miss Bennets school.
Miss Elizabeth Tansy and Miss Catherine Null
cahey are studying for school teachers In q high
grade college in Potsdam. " Y.
There is 10 be fair under the auspices Of the
officials OF the Church OF the Imma culate Concep-
ton. The time. however. has not yet been fixed.
but when the fair does come it will be welcome
treat to the people.
The trustees have taken action in the matter OF
papers etc. 50 thoughtless.y scattered oil the pub
lie streets. by having 'paper-chaser' pick up
the litter that 50 dsfgures otherwise clean and
neat streets.
The Rev. and Mrs John 4. Tngham returned home
Tuesday after extended tour through Europe.
They warmly greeted by their friends on
their arrival home.
fire broke out In the house occupied by Mr..
Tobn in Abbotsford-st. Tuesday morning. ana
made a wreck OF II. The cause OF the fire Is I'M
known The fire adde's were quickly on the scene,
but the stubborn lot OF smotherod fire required a
lot OF ripping and tearing before II could he reached
The Irvington school opened Monday.
Judging from the present favorable indications.
IrvingtOn's annual midsummer scarcity OF water
has been passed. The large storage reservoir IS
full, assuring plentiful supply OF pure water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
STATEN ISL AND.
NOTES OF INTEREST FROM RICHMOND
COUNTY.


Charles w Alexander prominent resident OF
Stapleton and one of the sanchest Republicans that
ever fought a campaign on Staten Island. has been
appointed State Committeeman for Richmond
County TO succeed Charles f. Griffith. OF Port
Richmond.
The fall term OF the Circuit Court Judge Nul'e"
presiding will convene at Richmond on Monday
There are sixty-three cases on the calendar many
of them being important.
Work was begun on Thursday on the construction
of Fresh XIII bridge, which. when completed Will
unite the towns of Mortified and Westheld
Preparations are in progress for the building Of
the new ferry docks at Tottenville and 1t is ex-
pected that the work of driving piles will be begun
next week.
The arrival of the White Squadron OF the North
Atlantic station. which anchored off Tompkinsvie
during the week. was a harvest for the storekeep-
The Midland Railroad Company. operating lines
between staple;on and Concord West New
Brighton and Four Corners. has begun the Work Oh
changing TO electric power
Chief OF Police Daniel Blake. who has been en-
toying twenty days vacation ret s nome Oh
Mrs Peel daughter of Louis Dejonge, who has
been spending the summer In Europe returned nome
the steamer Havel, which arrived on wednesday
The annual clambake given by Benjamin Streeter
at the West End Hotel. Tottenville on wednesday
a decided success.
handsome new steam yacht IS ufluer ConstluNtIo h
at Eilis's ward rOttenyille for New-Nork owners
The Staten Island Electric Railroad Company ex-
meets 10 have cars I'm operation over the road on
November 10.
During the fire at the Gosn house in Dongan-st;,
West New Brighton. last Sunday morning sneak
thieves ransacted the house and stole quantity or
tewe.ry belonging to Mrs. Gosln
II has been rumored in railroad circles that the
Thomas syndicate has purchased the Prohioilon
Park and Port Richmond Electric Railroad com
panv Tho officials OF both companies refused 10
either affirm or DEM that such deal had been con-
summatei.
Tho prohibition Park Electric Company has been
crippled for nearly a month, its dynamo naSlns
been struck by lightning The company mas peeil
the fare from five 20 ten cents This action mas
caused considerable trouble and the trustees haSe
bean requested to interfere. In consequence OF the
breakdown the affairs booked for Prohibition Park
for the season have been cancelled with me ekcep
lion Of the sunday meetings and the appearance Of
Marshall Z Wilder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
HASTINGS.

Since the story published in The Tribune that
Hastings needed a station badly. the railroad off,
cia.s have sent men here to repaint and otherwise
make repairs about the old station.
The electric lights after several trials were lighted
for the first time on Wednesday evening and were
satisfactory.
The Sewer Commissioners held a meeting on
Wednesday evening at Which-it decided 70 ad-
vertise for bids FOR finishing the contract on which
! 800 feet OF work remains TO be completed.
The Hastings Pavement Company has received a
contract for 1900 yards Of paving blocks be used
in ne-hundred-and-t hird-st. and Manhattan-ave.
NewNork. one hundred men employed on
the work.
il is hoped that when the contract for the com
pletOn OF the sewerage work Il Given out some con-
sderation Will be given to the wishes OF residents
along the line In regard 10 blasting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
IN TILE HAMPTONS.

Tho ROGERS Memorial Library at Southampton 10
nearing completion II will soon be thrown open 10
the public and will begin with loco volumes OF s'anu
ard and popular books. TO be increased by the active
cooneration of an experienced committee Inc
library was founded on bequest In the VIII OF mar
riett Rogers made in memory OF her mother IN
addition TO the Rogers bequest s5ll5 was raised oy
private subscription, with view OF deVotihs IL u
the establishment Of a permanent maintenance
fund The building was planned by r. H. Robert
sor who has a summer home at Southampton. The
materials used were hard burned North RIVER
brick with q slated roof. The cost OF erection Is
estimated at $4,000. The trustees are Salem H.
Wales. Thomas H. Barker. Edward II. Foster Ed
gar A. Hildreth If. NJ Howell and L. Emory
Terry The building stands in Jobs Lane. at Main
at II has a frontage of 100 feet, with open spaces
on all sides and flreproof room capable Oh hoioinS
10000 volumes.
Application has been made 10 the village trustees
OF Southampton asking that the name 1i Sia,a,,s as
Mock Lane be changed 10 Ocean-st. The trustees
held a meeting Thursday evening ana decidsu 10
let the name Of the street remain as as, some Of the
cottagers to substitute names for some OF tne
desires short time since an effort was made to
have the name OF Windmill lane changed 10 20
wam-ave, but the EFFORT met no bsvs the name
of Gin lane changed TO Dune road, uno a. ,i re
which was laid out IN 1872 p pn' simmer as we'll as
permanent residents seem TO De IN ias ttenont re
obterate them.
The funeral of Mrs. Phebe B. Milford. WIDOW OF
James P milford. held at her nome Mr 1884
died at a. m Tuesday in her eighty-fourth
wear The funeral was largely ATTENDED Sersices IS
we're conducted by the Rev. John u STOKES, OF
the Presbyterian Church. assisted by the KEY
James Ieggett of the Methodist Episcopal Cnurcn.
Mrs Milford was a sister OF jeremiah l. Dayton,
Of Pantgo, and Abram b. Dayton; Wi,Ilam The
loci named ia one of the oldest residents OF the VIZ
Iage being now in his eighty fifth year. The Mui.
foTd and DAYTON families were among the eariest
settlers on the east end.
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grounds OF the Home on Wednesday for the benefit
OF the building fund

grounds OF the Home Wednesday for the benefit
OF the building fund.
The annual ball which will be given at the Knoll
wood Club Wednesday. September % promises
10 be fine affair The governing committee OF the
club. which will have charge OF the affair, Is made
up OF the following members: John d. Archood.
Charles Judson Gould. Augustus T. Offender. Cy-
Field Judson, J. Scott McComb. George b.
Newton. J. Gilbert Thebaud. Worthngton White
house and r. A. Matthew. They Will have the
great marquee pitched on the lawn In front OF the
house The ballroom not being large enough 10
accom- modae all those who will be present, the
committee has give. orders for floor to be oulIt
on the ground under the tent. Dancing Will De III
dulged In there as well as In the ballroom
A great many invitations have been Issued. and II
Is expected that three hundred well -knoWn So
ciety people will attend the ball The club VIII open
its golf tournament some time next month";
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
KATONAN.

on Tuesday afternoon and evening. October s. a
harvest festival" will be given under the auspices
of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Katonah Metho-
dist Episcopal Church.
Frank T Hopkins OF this place. has been elected
nresident of the Murray Hill Bank. fact that will
take many OF the Somers Bank depositors 10 the
murray Hin after January !, when the somers
Bank will close
/. warrant has been given Clairville T. Benedict
for school tax on the new Katonsh District, which
means the people OF this place have 10 pay schoo!
tax In two villages this year.
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dered TO file a map with the cerh peio'e '''e "'~
meeting OF the Board.
Supervisor Everett submitted his bondsmen
Aaron D. Grauw and George Durand IN tne t ,n~
ter Of the expenditures for the grading OF Oakiey
ave The Board directed that water mains De iaAo
through the street OF Simpson PARK, Wooaha'e"'

FLUSHING. NEWTOWN AND CORoNA-
The steinway Railroad Company OF Long isiano
civ which has recently extended Its lines into
College Point. will charge double fare from points
IN the line OF the local roads TO points on the main
IIro batween Flushing and Hunters Point The
franchise under which entrance was MADE 10 FLUSH
ing gave the company the privilege OF charging
cents fare but only Ave trip has been so iaf
collected.
William l.. Cornell. secretary Of the Board OF
Highway Commissioners OF Flushing. has received
from President Rossiter. OF the Brooklyn Heights
Railroad Company. q check for $500 representing
the companys proportion of the amount expended
by the town of Flushing for repairs and improve,
ments TO Strongs causeway. When tne town Va
Newtown completes repairs at It's end OF me cSuse
way another $500 will be paid the Highway oonn.
missioners OF Newtown, making the nun amount VI
$3.50 agreed 10 be paid By the Brooklyn Heishts
Railroad Company. Flushing ctzens are JuD, nns
over the receipt Of this check as TO them ~ neams
ing which had been we'll nigh abandoned, The oni-
cias OF the Brooklyn Heights company nav 49,
said announced their intention OF extending 'neN
lines TO Flushing at an early date
ave Bays!de to Miss Florence Jackson, was an
nounced on Wednesday night at a party given IN
his The party was In honor OF MISS JaSa
sons birthday, and the engagement was some% xt
of a surprise Miss Jackson is a daughter OF ME-;
Emma B. Jackson. of Flushing. and is the s,ster o.
Mrs Daniel Beard. Mr.. Storm is son OF rec,
Republican Committee -
The Citizens Water Supply Company. OF New,
town has Increased its capital stock from slo"TS
10 $4,000 consisting OF shares or sD eacn US
stockholders include Cord Meyer IT, G. NJ Meyer
Henry SHELTON A. Rapelyea. John r. baSkus; A rs
Cord Meyer & Co, David Sprngsten. william D'eA'
J. Henry Dick and c. w Schlechter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21

state Convention at Syracuse next week. and also
the annual meeting OF the Democratic Editorial As
ISOLATION OF the State OF which he is the treasurer
in the same city. September "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
GARDEN CITY.

Tho Cathedral School of St. Pauls opened yes'ei-
dav with the largest number OF pupils yet hromn ~
IFS history Bishop A. n Lttlejohn was meo '',.'
and delivered an impressive address Inc iaI ,.a
Includes headmasteT + L SsmnasF f. Brooks
G. jacosus John r Ek bs1Nns J" w HaG e woOdcoc
~. % Hair and Duncan b. Sayres Dr. o., j.
Etrr has been appointed physician to the schoo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
pOcKVIILE CENTRE.

Rockville Centre has added another to the numer
Gus social organizations that flourish in that thrV-
ing village The new society is chess club. wnich
was organized mainly through the instrumentaiity
of L. T. Shapter. the well-known amateur
chess player The club starts on its career uhaer
the most favorable auspices and promises TO De
come an exceedingly popular and hourishng ORGAN
ization II is mainly composed OF players OF cness,
but there is no bar hndrance 20 the elec.ion 10
membership OF non-players. nor Is the menDersnp
limited 10 a certain number The club VIII meet
every Wednesday evening In the rooms OF the
L hrary Association.