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Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28
CHURCH CHIMES,

The Sunday School of Forest Presbyterian
Church will have its Christmas entertain.
ment on next Tuesday. All are invited to
attend.
The Y. P. 8. C. E. of Forest Presbyterian
Church meets every Sunday evening at
Gas. Topic for Sunday evening, Dec c. %,
How next year may be made better than
this has BEEN" Meeting to be led BY
Miss Martha Heaton.
Rev. s. B. Meeser, for the past two years,
pastor of the Second Baptist Church. in
Wilmington, has received a call from q
large and wealthy church in Worcester,
Mass.
DR.. T. e. Martindale has declined the
invitation to become the pastor of st.
Pauls Church in Wilmington, which was
recently rendered him unanimously by the
official board of that congregation, and has
doubly endeared himself to the people OF
Milford by this decision.
In the NJ. E. Church tomorrow morning
the pastor. Rey. /. L. Wood will preach on
1.-THE Need of Conservation" and in the
evening on 1.-THE New Birth" Revival
service will be held every evening during
the week.. beginning at 7.30 o'clock. to be
preceded by is minutes song service.
There will be an afternoon service on
Tuesday and Thursday from to o'clock.
Everybody is welcome, and cordial in
vitatlon is extended to all to attend these
services.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28
CURRENT EVENTS,

President Gilman, in his annual report
states that during the nineteen years of the
John Hopkins University's existence il has
enrolled2, 73S students.
Lord Dunrayen arrived in New York on
Christmas day. He comes from over the
sea to prove his charges of fraudulent
management on The part of the Defender in
the Yacht races last fall.
Rev. Geo. w. Dame, of Danyille, Val
father of Rev. Geo. W. Dame, of Smyrn
died suddenly at his home on Tuesday,
Paged S3 years. He had been rector Of the
Church of the Eiphancy at Danville for
fifty three, and resigned last spring on ac-
count of old age.
Baltimore had the distinction Of having
an "Cat party" for one of its Christmas fes.
tvities, the Angora cats of a feline deyotee
gave "at home" TO q select company of Wis.,
iting cats, and entertained them with a
Christmas tree trimmed with mice, jugs Of
milk. raw meat and catnip. After partak-
ing of these dainties the cats curl ed up and
went to sleep and then their chaperons bun
dledthem up and took them home
The.street railway troubleIin Phila which
broke out airesh last Saturdays now ended
by the company giving their old men work
again; cars are running regularly on all the
lines, and between three and four thousand
men are again at steady work. The i'm
ported men have left, and a committee has
been appointed to hear the grievances of
the strikers.
The large brick stables of Geo. L. Welsh,
President Of the Traction Co. in Philadel.
phia were burned on Tuesday, incurring a
loss of $4,000. Because of his attitude to
the strikers, there is much bitterness
against Welsh. and it is believed the fire
was caused in revenge.
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Wines and Lfouors,

At the Family Liquor Store of James A
Kelley Tenth and .Shipley streets. Viii. you
will find the largest stock of Rye Whistles
Brandies, Gins. Cordials. etc, in the city
Mr.. Kelley is agent for the Toklon Wine
Company of Oakville, Cal, from whom he
receives every week large invoice of the
finest wines in the market, which he is sell.
ing at the low price of so cents large bot.
tie or 81 so per gallon. These goods COM
bine the following: Blackberry, Port,
Sherry, Claret. Catawba and Rhine Wine.
Also finest stock Of Foreign and Domestic
Ales. etc. Phone 414. Nail orders promptly
filed.
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Gretchens.

One 8 years old was $40; now Sc.
One 12 years old was s11; now $6.5(
Navy blue boucle with mill
tary cape handsomely braided
with black.
One 8 years old was S14; now So.
One 10 years old was s14; now SO.
lOf dark blue boucle striped
with black and tan, sailor col
lar, lined with shaded silk
and one each of red boucle
same way.
One 8 years old was $S; now $3.50.
One 12 years old was SO; now $500
Of mixed boucle, red, black
and green, with deep rippled
cape, trimmed with black
braid, edged with fur.
One 10 years was 50; now S..
One 13 years was Sc. so; now $3.50.
One IA years was $40; now $500
Of navy blue beaver cl 9th,
made with sailor collar, trim
med with narrow brai2.
A new lot of Children's
cashmere Hose, Onyx black,
sizes 4 to 9, from IS to75c per
pair. These goods are speci-
ally fine for Children. Ladies
Onyx Black Cotton Stock
ings, winter weights, at great
inducements-25c quality,
pairs for soc.
r Ladies Onyx Black Cot
ton Stockings. high spliced
heel and sole, all black
and black with white feet,
25c per pair.
Ladies Onyx Black Cotton
Stockings. all black and
black with mace feet, soc
quality, 8 pairs for 81. ]
Ladies Onyx black SPIN
Silk Stockings, $3.50 and s..
so per pair, are splendid
qualities and sure to please.
We have made a direct eff
fort to induce holiday-giving
in useful things. Our store
this Christmas will be devoted
to that idea.
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Mistletoe at Yuletfda.

The connection of mistletoe with Christ
mas is very curious one, says Robert
Blight in the Philadelphia Press, and for
from being a general only. Literature is
perhaps mainly responsible for it. in that
allusions to a custom. in a great degree
purely local, have made large number of
persons interested in the plant. 1t, more
over, seems to me that the Gust ON Of using
it in Christmas decorations depends on
two considerations-first, its evergreen
habit. and. secondly, the veneration in
which it was held by the Druids In the
orchards Of Herefordshire and Worcester.
shire i'll England. and in those of Nor
mandy, apple trees may be seen covered
with mistletoe TO such all extent that in
winter time, when divested of their natur-
al leaves, they present mass Of green in
the leaves Of their parasite.
The reasons mentioned have no doubt
done much to secure for the mistletoe the
place which in recent times it has held in
Christmas festivities, but it is not SO uni
yersally honored at Yuletide as the holly;
In fact, its popularity is purely local. and
its use as an ornament, in places where it
does not grow is due rather to an antiquar-
ian sentiment than to any feeling that its
presence at the rejoicings of the season is
necessary. You may have very merry
Christmas without any mistletoe at all
but to the majority of the people a Christ
mas without sprig or two of holly would
scarcely seem to be Christmas at all. Even
that rare old plant. the ivy green. cannot
compete with the holly as necessary part
of domestic adornment for the Christmas
merry gatherings. .-
Still mistletoe has a certain amount of
sentiment attached to 1t. and therefore the
mistletoe bough finds place in the farm
houses, mansions and castles of the dis.
tricts of England where it grows and in the
dwellings of the wealthy where 1t can be
purchased, while here spray is bought
just for the sake of old memories.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28

| The Hon. H. WI. Ham will be at the
Opera House. Thursday evening, Jan End,
and will lecture, subject RED Lights and
Warts" Mr.. Ham was here during Teach
ers' Institute and all who heard him then
will not fail to hear him again. Tickets at
Letherbury's to-day; 35 cents; no extra
charge for reserved seats.
1t is getting to be quite the thing to
graduate and get a position through the
recommendation Of that fiue school. Col
dey's Wilmington, (Del.,) Commercial and
Short Hand College. Get Catalogue.
The Diamond State Brass Band sere-
naded Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Peterson at their
home on Anderson Street, Thursday night,
and were very pleasantly entertained by
the bride and groom with a bountiful
supply of refreshments.
ON the first of January next the maga-
zine Romance, which has heretofore been
DEVOTED to fiction entirely, will undergo
complete change, and will be issued as
five-cent magazine filed with illustrations
of popular kind. The magazine will be
considerable novelty, the idea being to
emphasize the illustrated side of it rather
than the text. There will be 4s pages
containing not less than 60 illustrations,
printed from the best of plates on the best
Of paper. There will be pictures of noted
painters, of people of the day, of actors
and actresses, of literary inviduals at home.
Scientific matters will be treated of. and
amatuer photography will be given a
generous space. Altogether the design has
met with cordial reception wherever
spoken of, and readers will be sure to
profit by purchasing the early numbers,
which will form O perfect little picture
book Of genuine. contemporary interest.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28
VIM. B. Sharp ( Co
FOURTH and MARKET SITS.
Wilmington, Del.
Open Evenings until
Christmas.

Our Silk Department pres
ents many beautiful and USE
full things for holiday giving
and at remarkably low prices
made especially for this time.
Peau-de-Soie Silk, one Of
the most popular-$I all the
season-now 85c.
Black Satin Duchesse, al
ways handsome and stylish,
81 quality for 75c per yard.
Black Figured Silk in a fine
assortment of the latest pat
terms, at Ssc, 81, $r.25 and
$3.50 per yard.
A very beautiful line of Per
sian, Dresden and Plaid Silks
for waists and trimmings, from
soc to $3.50 per yard.
Just arrived from Japan
two cases of splendid quality
Wash Silks in elegant color
ings and designs, for 25c
yard.
Strong, comfortable and
finely finished are our Rock
ers. No flimsy or make-shift
chairs find a resting place
here. We are selling a
Rocker that is unsurpassed
for the money. They come
in oak, curly birch and cherry,
with either c!obbler or saddle
seat, and great value at the
price-$2.65. We have sold
hundreds of these chairs and
this is the last lot.
We have made great reduc-
tions in our Children's Coats,
and to lockers for this class
of goods the prices will be
interesting. The assortment
is somewhat broken and we
give the quantities as they
now are.
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Booth has just laid in supply of White
Grapes. Bananas. Oranges, Nuts, also line
Of fine Candy. Lowney's fine Chocolates
specially. In the Restaurant will give you
anything you want to eat from q. m. to
II p. m. Turkey dinner to-day at Rice's
old stand.
Calsndes for 1885 free at W. &. Reynolds
Call for them.
Mrs. Massey has full stock Of beautiful
silver ware. jewelry. clocks and watcher
for the New Year:
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ROLL OF HONOR,

Is DEPARTMENT No. 4.-Florie Owens, May
Webb. Annie Bordley, Matte Roberts, Lii
lian Cleaver. Elsie Jones, Sophie Clothier
Clara Willis, May Kumple, Lizzie Holten
Grover Johnson, Maurice Burstan, Davi.
Gary. George Alice. Herman Wilson. .Maur
ice Bratton.
DEPARTMENT No. 3.-Julian Cleaver, Gro
yer Talbot, Louise Mcdowell. Edgar Rowe
Joseph 2. Comegys. Stella Suydam, Ran
dolph Geary. Harold Roberts, Ethel Rowe
Edith B. Ails4 Ella ,Burchard, Helen
Brady, Mary Nowland. Helen Cochran
Ethel CHM, Bessie Craddock. Mary Holten
Ada Roberts, Ada Davis, Minnie Smith.
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.Tnhn Carroll

John Carroll died at the residence of his
son Michael, on Lake street, Thursday, of
pneumonia. in his 72d year. He had re.
sided in Middletown forever forty years,
having formerly had the Bakery here, in
which he did good business. He was a
very inofensive, quiet old man, familiar
figure on the streets. and every body had a
good word for him. His funeral will take
place this afternoon at 2. o'clock from his
late residence. Interment at Forest Gene
terry,
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CHRISTMAS IN MIDDLETowN.

1t was an ideal day, but not an ideal
Christmas day. The air was as balmy as
spring and truly December was as pleasant
as May. There was no suggestion Of Jack
Frost and the boys and girls who received
sleds were not as enthusiastic over their gift
as they would have been in zero tempera-
ture. It was fine day for driving, walking
and wheeling. and many people sought en-
joyment outdoors. The sound OF the church
going bell was heard at intervals all during
the day, and not few found time to par
ticipate in til beautiful Christmas service
at st. Anne's and st. Joseph's Churches.
There were great many home-comings,
and all the boys and girls, old and young,
who were away. came home to hang up
the Christmas stocking, and there were
many happy family parties in and around
town. Old Kris did his duty by all, and
rich and poor, old and young had part in
the good will and good cheer of the day.
Good Lady yBountiful and her liege lord wer
much in evidence and many box and
basket of substantial provisions as well as
the more delicate gifts of the season, founds
their way into homes where they we're
most needed. The merchants all seemed in
good heart from having had a satisfactory
Christmas trade, exceeding their expecta-
tions in nearly every instance. The mild
weather affected the trade in heavy goods,
but the general trade was excellent.
There was great demand for Christ
mas turkeys and the local dealers were un-
able to fill all their orders.
Christmas trees were numerous and
handsome. and peace and good will pre-
vailed.
The Diamond State Ba II gave street
concert at noon, and in the evening a fine
entertainment was given in the Opera Hous
by the Amphion Ladies Mandolin Quar-
tette, but the audience was small.
The only thing to mar the spirit of the
day was the fire water. There was more
drinking especially among the colored peo-
pie than has been known for years.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Middletown post Office which can be
had by saying they are advertised
Mrs. Rosanna McElwee. Leano Platter,
Annie Margen, Elsie r. Steel, Joshua
Iodine, Mrs. Emma Ford,
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CAPITAL. $500 OOO. 90.
Surplus and Profits oll0. .762, 90
SecurityTrust and Safe Deposit
Company,
$40 MARKET ST., WILMINGTON. DEL.

MONEY UNEMPLOYED or waiting invest
ment can be made to earn you Interest II de-
posted with this company.
8 INTEREST PAID on deposits OF money as
follows: per cent on deposits payable on de-
mand, by check, same as banks; 2Z per cent
on deposits payable after 10 days notice; 8 per
cent. on deposits payable after 80 days. notice.
Special rates for large sums TO remain for q
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the accounta
OF Ladies', also to those Of Executors, Admii.
istraton, Trustees, Guardians, and Receivers,
The Company acts by authority OF law g
Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Receiver
and Agent, and executes trusts Of every des-
Correspondence solicited and full informa-
ton furnished concerning any branch Of the
Company's business. Satisfacfion RuaYsnteed
Send for pamphlet n
BENZ. NIELDS, JAS. a CLARKSON
WIN. &. sRiNcKLE. JOHN a. 8. RossEL1, 81;
Vice-Pres. Trust Ofncer.
DIRECTORS:
Benjamin. Nields, Ios h. Chandler, MD.
Jamss 4. Hart William =. Tbld,
Harry =. Dures Chayiee = Ffi3B
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Old World Christmas Proverbs

Every one in America knows the old
world proverb, IA green Christmas makes
fat graveyard" but few others of the
old world Christmas saws are current here.
Some of these saws are exceedingly inter-
esting and not less instructive as showing
the changes that time and location have
made in the proverbs of the country peo-
pie. Here are few:
IA warm Christmas cold Easter"
"a light Christmas, heavy sheaf."
"A green Christmas, q white Easter"
IF there is wind on Christmas day
trees will bear much fruit"
'If ice will bear before Christmas, it will
not afterward,"
"The shepherd would rather see his wife
enter the stable on Christmas day than to
see the sun shine in at the stable door,"
IF the sun shines through ~the apple
tree on Christmas day, there will be an
abundant crop the following year"
The meaning of all these is clear enough
but there is one that is not so clear:
"If Christmas finds bridge, he'll break
it. if he finds none, he'll make one"
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28
NOTICE.

If you receive a copy of this paper
which you did not order, consider it an
invitation to subscribe. If you do not
want it, kindly hand it to neighbor. No
charges is made for ii unless ordered.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28
MY MARYLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Mccoy, Of near
Cecilton, have issued cards for the mar
riage Of their daughter Miss Edna Mccoy
to Mr.. James. y. Smith, on Tuesday even
ing December 81.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28

We The best values
D,,4 :. III Overcoats
va and Suits of the
Sale season. Over
coats at $6, $8
and $lo such as you never
saw for the money. Made
by one of the very best
houses in the trade. We
closed the lots for cash or
could never sell them for
such prices. Suits in fine
Worsted, beautifully made
and handsomely trimmed,
at $lo. $l2 and SIS. This
is all high grade Clothing,
but at less price than you
can buy poor goods mean
ly made. Those who
come first will get best
selection Of sizes and
styles, as all the lots are
small.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28

9.l0 q. m.
THE CHURCHES IN MIDDETOWN.
Bethesda N. E. Church.-Rev. Isaac L
1850 a. M, and I. 80 p. m. Sabbath School
every Sabbath at p. M, A. G.. Cox, Superin.
tendent. Prayer meeting, every Thursday
evening, 7.30 O'Clock. Junior Epwort b
Friday night at O'clock: Young ladies' Mis-
sion Circle, Monday nights at Parsonage,
Women's Foreign Missionary Society, first
Friday night of each month. Women's Home
Missionary Society, first Thursday night OF
each month. Mite Society, first Saturday
first Friday afternoon Of each month at 2.50
O'Clock.
Forest Presbyterian Church.-Rev. F. II.
Moore, Pastor. Services held every Sabbath
morning at 1880 o'clock, and every Sabbath
evening at 7.30. Sabbath School will be held
erySabbath morning at OILS O'Clock, Prof.
w. B. Tharp, Superintendent. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening. Young Peo-
ple's Society Christian Endeavor meets every
Sunday evening at 6.45 O'Clock. Junior So
ciety Christian Endeavor every Sunday after
noon at o'clock.
Sabbath of each month at p. m.
st. Anne's Protestant Episcopal Church.
Rsv. VIM. ]. Wilkie, Rector. Holy Commun-
don ON the first Sunday in the month at 1880
q. m. On all other Sundays at 7.30 q. m. Di-
vine services every Sunday at 1890 a. M, and
wednesday and Friday at 10 a. m. Even
ing Prayer on Friday at $50 p: m. On all Holy
Days service at 10 q. m, and $50 p. m. Sum
day School at 9.45 q. m. Adult Bible Glass at
6.45 p. m. The Guild meets every Thursday at
Up. M, the Ladies on the first and third Fri
days of each month at 2 p. m, the Boys Club
on Friday evenings at 730 and the Junior
Auxiliary on Saturdays at p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28
Glass Lamps

at extremely low prices.
We can save you money on these
goods,
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28
A Card.

Having returned to my old field of labor
! respectfully offer my professional ser.
vices to the citizens Of Middletown and
vicinity. Office next door to Vim. B. Kates
saloon. Office Hours to 10 q. m. Z. to {. SC
p. m. Can be found at nights, at Naudain'.
corner Broad 81. side.
Very Respectfully.
W r. KrNrrDy.
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JNO. A. REYNOLDS,
DELAWARE

DEGISTER,S ORDER.
N REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del, !
October 30th, 1895. I
Upon the application of Henry Cleaver, ex-
ecutOr of w. @. Webb, late of st. Georges hum
dred, in said county. deceased, 1t is ordered
and directed by the Register that the Execu-
tor aforesaid give notice Of granting of Letters
testamentary upon the estate of the deceased
with the date of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within forty days
from the dat. of such Letters in six of the
most public places of the county of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same, or
abide by an act of Assembly in such case
made and provided; and also cause the same
to be inserted within the same period in the
Middletown TRANSCRIPT, q newspaper pub
tinued therein two months.
Given under the hand and seal Of office of
the Register aforesaid at Wilmington, in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
]. WILKINS COoCH-Register.
NOTICE.
Notice Is hereby given that letters testamen
tary were in due form of law granted unto the
undersigned, on the 30th day CT October, A. D.
1895 and that all persons having claims
against the estate of the deceased must pre-
sent the same, duly attested, to the said ex-
ecutor, on or before the 30th day Of October
1896, or abide the Act of Assembly in such
case made and provided.
HENRY CLEAvER,
Address Executor.
Port Penn, Delaware.
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The cgliddletolun Granstript
.MIDDLETowN, DEL, DEC. IS, 1895
MAILS CLOSE

Going north, 7.3s, a. M, l0.l5 a. M, 400 p. m.
Pouch to Wilmington and Philadelphia. For
Odessa, 9l0, l0.45 o. M, and 800 p. m. For
Warwick, Cecilton, Earieville and Sassafras,
o. 10 a. m.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-28

which are store in themselves.
TOILET SETS.-English Decorat-
ed Porcelain and White Granite, 10
piece sets, Plain White sets, Ewers
and Basins together or separate. Deco
rated Tea Sets, Dishes from the
smallest to the largest. Plates of all
sizes. Teas, Bakers, Covers Dishes,
Maple and everything else.
GLASS WARE.-Fine thin tumb-
lers, etched or plain as you prefer.
Plain low priced tumblers a little
thicker and stronger than the first,
but just as clear. Glass Bowls and
Nappies from &c to SOC.
LAMPS.-Stand and Hand, plain
metal or with decorated bowls and
shades. A nice line of
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.....AFTER.....


We take pleasure in making our
grateful acknowledgements of the
generous share given to us of the
Holiday patronage, and now for re-
gular business.
We ask special attention to our
Crockery Rooms
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
DIR. Prices Cream Baking powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
Democratic Convention,


On June 18th, 1895, there will be
held in each voting precinct IN
Lawrence county, at the voting
place used in the election OF 1877,
a convention of the voters thereof
at 2 o'clock p. m to select delegates
TO county convention, to be held
at the county seat, on Monday,
June 18th, at , o'clock p. M, ana
at said county convention delegates
shall be chosen TO represent SAID
county in a State convention to be
held at Louisville on Tuesday, June
25th, ut u O'clock.
The basis of representation on
the part of each precinct to said
county convention shall be one del
epate for each 80 votes east for the
Democratic electors at the Presl
dental Election of 1892, and als'
one delegate for each fraction Owe
twenty-five votes SO cast. Uppe
Louisa is entitled to 3 delegates
Lower Louisa, 3; Fallsburg, \
Bear Creek, 3; East Fork, ,; DR.
Fork, 4; Twin Branches, 2; Chero
kec, /; swetnam, l; Lyon, :
Blaine, 1; Little Blaine, ?; George
Creek, . +; Peach orchard, ,; Dol
bins, /; Roskcastle, |. Total, "a.
w. ID. O'NEAI., Chm.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
The State Races.

On the face OF the returns from
the conventions of last Monday,
Hardin may hope to receive about
375 votes on the first ballot and
Clay about 800. An unusually
large number OF counties sent unin-
structed delegations. From the re-
turns it seems certain that no free
silver plank will be adopted. Tur.
nor leads in instructed votes fol
Lieutenant Governor, though hi
has not one-third enough to elect
Headley leads for Secretary o
state; Gardner for Treasurer
THOMPSON for Snpt. of Public In
struction; Nall for COMMISSIONS
of Agriculture; Swango a Sigh
lead for Register Land office. Tn
result Of all these races is very un
certain.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Tho Baccalaureate address de-
Ilverod by Rev. 1T. French at the
south Methodist Church last Sun
day evening is highly compliment
ed by all who heard it. The house
was filled to its utmost seating ca
paclty. The decorations were very
tasteful. The objects Of all this
we're Misses Mamie Freese, Mag
gle O'Brien, Maggie Ferguson and
Matte Wallace, graduates from the
Louisa High School. They were
attractively attired In white, and
their appearance forces us to apply
the term, "swcet girl graduates"