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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
SENATE COMMITTEE REPORTS.

Austin, Tex, March q .--Senate judi
ciaIy committee No. 1 Will faiyora bly,
report Senator Atlee's bill to allow
the Arkansas Harbor company to pur-
chase harbor Islands. Senate commit
tee on agricultural affairs will favor
ably report Senator McCombs bill to
establish at Conroe an experimental
station for experiments in rice and to-
bacco growing. Senate committee on
state AFFAIRS VIII favorably report Gra-
hams house bill TO amend the law re-
lating to the Confederate home The
committee considered the Mitchell fish
and oyster bill and heard an argument
against II by Representative Stubbs,
but deferred action. The special COM
mittee to which Bowser's insurance bill
was referred will report 1t back to the
senate tomorrow A number of amend
ments have been agreed upon that will
take away the Objectionable features
of the bill and render 1t more satisfac-
tory all around.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22

The bankrupt stock of ]. P. Cen
many was sold today by ]. +. Nors-
worthy, trustee, to Judge 10, H. FER
lklns, for $500. The stock inVoiceu
$90s9.55.
Mr., Robert Carson, from near Floyd,
and Miss Henry Dunn OF Alba, Wood
county, were in town yesterday trying
to get a marriage license, but owing
to the age OF the young lady failed
with County Clerk Smith. So they HE'D
themselves to the territory, the Gretna
Green of this section. as the young
people are determined to unite their
destinies In spite of parental objec-
lions.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22

control OF the railway commission.
Burns bill requiring construction COM
panies engaged in building railroads to
maintain general offices in the state
and to keep their books free OF access
for inspection by the railroad commits
sion, was killed for the third. This
bill is said to have been prepared by
Judge Reagan. O'Connor's bill COM
panies to place their wires under
ground in cities of over 10000. was
passed. Representative Baird OF
Smith county made a sensational
speech, In whidch he said he had I'M
dergone change Of heart and was
now In favor OF turning tie rnilro ads
and Everything else loose" Baird says
he IL tired OF Regulating" and creating
an office for one man to watch an
other
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
COLEMAN CATTLE SALES

Coleman, Tex, March 2O.-The fol-
lowing cattle sales have been made
during the week:
II. II. Overall to ]. p. Morris. his
e en- crop or calves, born in 1894. at
80 for helfers and Sll for steers: ali
from his Hereford stock or cattle.
Frank Ashton to John and @. q.
Hassard, 75O and year old steers,
private terms
Coleman - darlington to A. S.
Belcher' 200 year steers and over, at
r., II. Overall to A. S. Belcher. rs
year old steers, $25.
600 Eastern cows on private terms
j. w. Embry of Waxahachie, Tex.
Is In town to purchase 400 year old
steers for feeders.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
An ADMINISTRATIONS VICTORY.
Speaker Tom Smith Wins After a
Hard Fight.

AAAAh = AhhAs
Austin, Tex, March 21.-speaker
Tom Smith and Hon. Seth +. Mills
FLASHED this morning, as anticipated.
and the speaker Won 1t was over
the office OF state revenue agent, which
NILS wanted to knock out and Smith
wished to retain. The argument was
opened by Mills. who paid his respects
10 the friends OF the office. especially
Smith and DR.. Freeman. He said the
office was worthless and made a strong
plea FOR its adjustment Hon. John Il.
Ppyton OF Trinity followed in a defense
of the office and the money It had
saved the state He made a powerful
argument to Democrats to sustain and
not cripple the administration, and
closed by neat skinning OF Bumpass
and blair, the two Dromios."
Evans OF Hunt Jumped upon the OPP
ponents OF the office Justify, and came
near providing a riot by saying that
the Populsts were not sincere Cooke
said the charge was false and Evans
retorted that he could whip him. quiet
was restored and Evans closed by a de-
Tense OF the administration. He was
informed that several Populists would
vote with the friends OF the state rev
euue agent and paid them a graceful
compliment. Speaker Smith then made
a thirty minutes speech, the best OF
the session. He made the fur fly, and
the gentleman from McLennan no
doubt realized that he had been steer
ed against a buzz saw. "Old Brother"
Bumpass closed the deslte against
the state revenue agent. He made one
Of his picturesque Thomas Jefferson
speeches. Shed tears, spoke of the
fathers Of the constitution, and was
satisfied that unless the office was
knocked out the Democratic party
would slide along a creased chute 10
hades. The previous question was or
dered, and by vote Of SO to A the
economists, lead by Mills, Bumpass,
Blair, and Beard, We're knocked out,
big Injin" Morrison stroked his
beard and smiled and then smiled
again. Speaker Smith made the mis-
take of his life in accepting the speak
crship. He should have remained on
the floor and been the leader of the
house
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22

The Debate over the Retention of the
Revenue Agent.

Austin, March 2l.--Miils threw him
SER INTO the breach this morning
against the faction favoring the re,
tenton OF the office OF revenue agent
TINS Is the third days fight over The
issue. The vote on the question yester-
DAY shows row evenly balanced The
TWO factions are--53 10 So. with the
speaker casting his vote with the weak-
er Side uor the retention OF the oftleerl
Tying the vote and losing the question
20 the affirmative.
Mills had a whole lot OF fun about
the pedigree" OF the little book which
mas furnished the powder for the guns
OF the other side-the report of The ~
venue agent, compiled from the hacks
n the comptroller's office, the parent or
the book 'e"' VI
Speaker Smith yesterday alluded ,est-
ingly TO Capt. Tarver of Webb. 40
"shingle" lawyer. The captain baI
cockleburrs in his rhetoric and eio.
quence when he got up ana prefaoea
his remarks by answering smItb,s
Joke. The captain was very much IN
earnest when he argued how Construct.
iiyeiy weak was a mans position when
~ defense OF Il he had 70 resort 10 suoh
prrsonalities. When the captain y,as
eincidating this point the house WAS
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22

Austin, Tex, March 21.-Representa-
tive IL. X. Tarver Of webb county to-
day introduced a bill to restrict the
convict labor OF Texas to the manu-
facture of certain classes and lines OF
goods. The bill reads: THAT from and
after the passage of this law 1t shall be
unlawful for the convicts OF Texas to
be employed In the manufacture of any
of the products Of iron other than those
of cast iron. water, gas and sewer pipe
and the Various fittings appertainlng
thereto and agricultural implements.
Whereas honest labor Is being driven
daily from the work bench by competi-
tion with free convict labor. and seri-
Gus losses are occaaloned to capital
engaged In the manufacture of the
products Of iron creates an emergency"
etc.
This bill il backed by the Foundry
mems Association OF Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
GAINESVILLE BUILDING Nor,,

Gainesville. Tex. March 2l.-Tbs
Gainesville Iron Works are turning ont
IRON fronts for five brick business buiid.
ings in Ardmore, and also for che II
OF lodge building at Nacona.
John story, young man from thu
Dexter community, has been nnt ' In
jail, charged with disturbing the
peace. tue
WORK on the artesian we'll has not been
resumed this week, on account Of the
SIX SIX inch casing having failed to ar
d. NJ. Gordon is buildirg ST.,
nye room cottage in the west nart os
the city, on the site where the rasI.
uenee OF c. p. Wood was burned a
-FOUR elegant cottages will be bu,lt
IN IN, the enc, near future, on adjoining lots
d A. sop,n OF D. u. simpsons resid,
streets. anu Wihh
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
BOWIE PRIMARY ELDcrIoN

Bowie, Tex. March ai.-The Demo-
S ,,n primary election for city officers
passed of quietly. The Pops sre
routed. J. II. Matthews was nom,.
n , mayor without opposition. Tha
g s1sni democratic vote polled was 2is
nan, opuiists say they win route the
~ gsin a on election; that they have
s'v yotea in the city limits. nave
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
oREENvILLE NOTES

Greenville, Tex, March 2i.-Tbe IN.
stallauon OF the officers OF the III
form Rank Knights OF Pythias tna,.
place last night in the Castle han WIN
= ona a Commander g. NJ Rucker
tam; j. =. johnson, FIRST lieutenant."
NJ. Stafford. herald: s. A. Beckh. a
treasurer. and c. p. Fulton. recordar
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
THE STRIKE ENDED,

New York. March 21.-The strike q,
the electrical workers which haa,o vi
some weeks ago. has come 10 nm end
me result is complete victory for the
electrical Contractors Association
~. me settlement was brought about hv
me Federation Council Of Mediation
OF which Bishop Potter ia The Meas
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22

,,0 1oiu .n nous, Ohio. March PA pri-
here from Townsville Ga. saws. oiiee
mckinley is sick In bed nj The hos
pital from the effects OF a bad cold
Ine doctor thinks It is nothing serlona
put ne VIII be detained day or two al
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
THE ANTI TRUST BILL.
The Amendments to the Bill a Great
Surprise.

Austin, Tex, March 21.--The amend
ments made to the antitrust bill by
Colonel Tom Armlstead, published ex-
elusively by the Gazette and Post yes
terday, caused considerable comment
mere. and the papers were eagerly
sought afer The enemies of the hin
We're grievously disappointed The
amendments have taken all the wind
out or their sails, They had hoped to
array the Populists and members OF
me labor organizations to vote against
the bill. This hope has persisted. Sem
ator Rogers. chairman of the senate
labor committee, will support the bill.
ana Representative ]. Il. Relger, chair
man OF the house labor committee. has
also declared for the bill. Representa-
i've heiger. who has taken great inter
sst IN this measure. IS largely response
Die Tor the amendments.
colonel Armistead's bill IS certain 10
pass the house BY large majority.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
HOUSE COMMITTEE RnpoRrs.

Austin, Tex, March 21.-The house
committee on Internal improvements
reported fayorably Chambers BIN per-
hitting theFort oWrth and Denver
railroad 10 refund it's bonds at not
more than 10000 per mile and At not
more than per cent; Kennsdy's bill
to authorize the Texas TRANSPORTATION
company OF Houston TO sell It's tracks
and other property to non-competing
line was also reported favorabiy, rs
was Oweley's bill making terminal, belt
and suburban railroads rst.eot 10 the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22

s TSroush trains tsi's ,, ~ !
ro mtrV Worth, Plano r gs'N 81
, EO,, Whitewright VIZ s,'s|
pl hur r, s2 TyIsr. Pittssars , 4,
s 81 Memphis, Tenn. z, 'lsssia2
and nj Texarkaiia' ,'s sr5 b a
g sion f.. i i. N. i s; Ry Ia III
pullman cleepise ~ usn,as
the a abe, Route cute aad ~ 81 70.
ton {, I bel i. n n, & s. 3, 'l, ~
Through lMIssmshn a "A
ANTONY mat + Northsrn
a Cotton Belt R ,'uns to r'i'i'
,, Close Passengers 2 k5[
lnireenyiile with ,.siIrosis
Texas Mldlance 'fcst ns x 4 !.
~ ny, w & d. e Z rsliriiN
e. Z r. :" and r 4 Z Z irssdv.I
9Th 2. the 7; g IL, e carl.1e
W w I & q n; nv sro y,
II & T. Q, R,'s a
ana ss ,Tws ooasrsa ~
running sopJh All lnau''F'
prompt, ppysER Q ? 50
s ! & G G Gibson = 2
Tex
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
wEATTIBRRoRD NEWS
Local Option Cases Trled-A New Pa
per Starts.

per Starts.
Weatherford, Tex, March 21-Four
local option cases have helped to en-.
gross the attention of the county conrt
and excite the interest of Weathere
ford's people this week. Two convic-
lions and two acqulttals were the re-
suits of the trials.
PETITIONS are circulating around
town for signature to be presented 10
me commissioners court, which meets
placing of clock in the court honse
tower. ''uSe
The first issue OF the Weatherford
Democrat, weekly newspaper an
peared today. The first issue has an
inviting appearance and is well print.
ed and edited. We hope there is some
thins IN a name. for If so, we will make
prediction of its success.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22

pense OF this department about $1,000
year. One cut is In the salary OF the
state health officer. from $3.50 10 $500.
which was done at the suggestion OF
Dr. n. NJ. Swearingen. the present
state health officer The salary OF the
quarantine officer at Galveston is fixed
at $2f0O
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
LECTURE on BOIL wop,,s

4, Austin. March ai.--Prof. Dabnev az
the department OF agriculture, Wssb-
mgton' addressed the members OF the
senate and house committees on arrI-
culture In the office OF Commissjoner
hose tonight, on the boil worm
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
PLEMMoNs cALLEp HOME

Austin, March 2l.--Judge w n pisr,-
mons departed FOR Canadian tonieh,
Where a client OF his as been ,asiad
on murder charge. '1i'ee
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
PETERS PARTY.


Austin, Tex, March 2t-Colonel L.
s, Peters of Calvert, one of the leading
Popullsts OF Texas, was In the city last
night, endeavoring to secure legislative
aid In getting the farmers to reduce
the acreage OF cotton this year. Col
onel Peters invoked the influence OF
Lieutenant Governor George It. Jester,
and thence the legislature will resolve
that there should be n decrease In cot
ton acreage. And then the farmers
Will plant more cotton The legislature
VIII take the wrong shoot II should
recommend an increased acreage. Col
onel Peters said last night.
silver will be the issue in 1896, but
the Peoples party will keep In the mid
die OF the road. II an antl-goldbur
congress is not elected In 1896 / shall
sell out and so to Mexico"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22

Austin. March 2i.--senator Tin,, IN,
70 amend the Inv regulating ataranl
une, which was ordered 10 enrross-
m"nt this morning. reduces the a.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
TpE WORK or the LEGISLATURE


THE HOUSE. AFTER a LENGTHY
DEBATE. DECIDES NOT TO DO
AWAY WITH THE REVENUE
AGBNT--MoRE NoTARIEs NAMED
-RDPoRTs ON BILLs-PETITIoNs
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22
's', *; 7; : s''':'

ttsemedy IS A Cure Guaranteed. Write
a lot BOOK OF Particulars. Testimonials
ny references, TOBACCoLINE, the
I uyynpaeco Cure, 81. Ag'ts wanted. @.
,TrlIson Chemical Co. Qncorp'ed under
lex. laws). Dublin. Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-22

BY Radford Cby request) Resolution
from the school teachers of weather
ford public schools against the school
text book bill.
ny seabury; Petition OF Business
Mems association OF Corpus ChristI
Texas. requesting passage OF Mitchell
blls Tor the preservation of the fish
and oyster industries OF the state,
by Gilliland: Petition OF w. ], Nor
Ton and sixteen other business men OF
tne city OF Baird asking favorable con-
siuefation OF the Bowser bill relating to
in this state.
ny Tomphns; Protest OF thlrty-seyen
cltlsehs OF precinct No. OF Fort Rend
AGAINST taking OF any OF the territory
OF SAID county to create Aubrey county.
ny hadtord (by request; Resolution
OF inc Weatherford fire department
asking for the same exemptions "a the
state militia. '"e
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-08-02
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Laest us. Govt Report
g! Rs%assz RRakiaHs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Shiawassee Savings Society.

The Shiawassee Savings Society Office is
now located in the new building erected by
M. l.. Stewart & Co., on Exchange street
west. The new Office has been especially
fitted up for the society with every conven-
ience needed. A large fire proof vault will
afford ample store room and protection for
the papers aud files, while the vault in the
basement will be utilized for the storing of
old papers.
The affairs of the Society are in pros.
porous condition. The last statement shows
that there are in the twenty-five series of
stock, $3.50 shares of stock outstanding.
The first series opened May 1st, 1887, had
value May 1st, 1895, of $74.94 per share,
$4S of which had been paid in by the owner.
The total amount of loans in force May 1st
was $l10,350. The officers are President,
G. s. Williams; vice president, g. Fl. Co.'S
slit; secretary, K. p. Gilbert; treasurer, FL. G.
Frieseke; attorney, w. M. Fitzpatrick.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-08-02
Contract Let.

The contract for the Keeler-Strahle block
corner of Washington and Exchange streets,
was let Saturday, Geo. M. Edwards, of this
city, receiving the contract. The block,
which is to be completed by November 10,
will be the most elaborate in appearance of
any in the city. Findlay pressed brick will
be used In its construction, while very
generous supply of plate glass has been pro-
vided for. The trimmings will be of Mar
quette stone. The Keeler building will be
22xSO feet on the first floor, and 22xSS
feet above. The Strahle building will be
22xS0. Mr.. Keeler will use the front 40
feet of his building on the corner for bank
which he will start. The remaining 40 feet
will be rented for store purposes. The
third story of the block with the third floor
of the Savings Bank building will be fitted
up by the Masons as lodge rooms.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-08-02
Burton.

There will be quarterly meeting Saturday
and Sunday at the M. p. chnrch-Dr. E.
T. Wilson and wife spent last week in St.
Clair and Detroit-Mrs. j. Smith is enter
tanning her daughter and children from PIT.
Huron-Doctor Lydia Higgins. of Ithaca,
was the guest of Lizzie Liginan, last week
Mrs. Charles Doane entertained the M.
z. aid society, Tuesday-Miss Winnie
Smith and Miss Shirley Iveson, of Brady,
were guests at Z. w. Mason's the first of
the Week.-Mrs. Grace Williams spent a
part of the week with relatives i'm OwOsso
and Corunna-Miss Nella Brokaw, OF
Ovid, spent part of the week with her sis
ter, Mrs. w. II. Potter-Miss Edna Will
kin spent part of the week in Detroit, the
guest of conductor Sheeran and family
Rev. and Mrs. Cramer have entertained,
Donovan, Of Baraboo, Wis, q. G. Vaughn,
of St. Johns, Mr.. and Mrs. w. jackson and
three daughters, of Holland, N. Y, and
Mrs T.. G.. Eldredge, of Lapeer---Dr. j.
Moore, of Bath, was in town Tuesday
Mrs. w. ii. Welch and two daughters, of
Owosso, spent the week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Wiliams--George Yox-
en-, of Wayne, is visiting his sister, Mrs. q.
Barrows--Ezra Mason is very low at this
writing. Also Mrs. w. q. Stiff is quite
sick--Mrs. K. w. Mason and Miss Sarah
McWiliams are entertaining their cousins,
Misses Anna and Edna CASTOR. OF Tecum-
seh-S. Dobbins, of Marshall spent Sun
day with VIM. Mitchell--Rev j. g. Scott
spent part of the week in Richfeld assist
ing Rev. Wright In a grove meeting
Charley Varco returned from Frankford,
Tuesday evening.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-08-02
Sporting News.

Adrian is still in the lead for the pennant.
Owosso defeated Battle Greek yesterday,
IA to 0.
Sphlnxetta, by Sphinx, has reduced her
record to 2:12X.
Col. Wilkes by Bonnie Wilkes made a
record of 2:3OK at Coldwater.
The new management assumed control of
the affairs of the ball club on Thursday.
The franchise and lease Of the grounds have
,,,,lt trdi'aivrrrl
r. N. Parshall, OF Perry, manager of the
Lansing club has completed arrangements
with j. S. Barnes and j. w. Flynn, Of.
Minneapolis, to take two ball clubs, one
white and the other colored men, to Eng
land and Australia.
1t is the same old story-three straight
games for Lansing, although the first game
may be thrown out as II was played in a
''drenchng" rain and has been protested by
Captain Shields. The scores were as fol-
lows: Monday, IS to z; Tuesday, 81 to 13;
Wednesday, IA to 9.
The Colts defeated Port Huron, Friday,
by score Of IL to 5. The game was note
worthy for hard hitting, the Colts making
IL hits and the visitors s. On Saturday the
score was to 6 in favor of the home team
In a very exciting 10 innings game. Mulla-
ney distinguished himself on first base.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-08-02
Postomce Receipts.

Through the courtesy of Postmaster Nc
Balm we are enabled to give our readers
this week summary of the business done
at the Owosso postoffice for the year ending
June 30, 1895. The statement makes a
good showing for Owosso. The total re-
ceipts of the office for the year were $16,-
45O90, divided as follows: From the sale of
stamps and postal cards, $40, 92O. 81; stamped
envelopes and wrappers, $5,253.s7; box
rent, S275.53; miscellaneous items. S.5S.
The receipts by months were as follows:
January, $963.37; February, S1,19S. 33;
March, $l,234.7S; April, $1,57965; May,
$l,7l6.47; June, 81, ,4S4,21; July, 81, ,194.64;
August, Si,356.67; September, 81, 1866. 10:
October, S1,616.95; November, 81, 342. 16;
December, $1,397.74. The total profits of
the office for the year amounted to 81, 31S 81,
divided by quarters as follows: First, ST.
1881; second, $2,54s.S7; third. 81. 729 .OS;
fourth, $1,S73.06. The money order busi-
ness throughout the year was also very
large, the number issued at ths office being
7,017. The total receipts for The year end
ing June 80. 1898 (the only statistics we
have at hand) were $l3, 1881 and the
profits, SIS, ,S9O.97.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-08-02
Elsie.

Mrs. A. Schenck is in Cadillac on ten
days vist--Mrs. H. Setteripgton is spend
ing the week in Detr0it--.Lrs. III, ..
Lewis visited her parents at Eureka last
week--Emory Fuller, of Ovid, visited with
Elsie relatives Sunday--Mr.P p. .. Finch
and wife visited at Laipgsburg last Sunday
Friends from Ashley are visiting at the
home of l.. Il. SigafoOse--Miss Flora Muir
dock, of Laingsburg, is visiting her brother
Herbert--Mrs. l. A. Warner is in Detroit
visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Hawkins
%. j. DuttOn, harness maker, has been
under the doctors care the past week.
r. l.. Mort has leased the VIM. Krom farm,
Elba township, for term of years
Mrs. Jane Powers started for Erie, Pa,
Thursday, to visit sister who Is very sick
DIR. j. II. Travis and family are home
from visit to one of the Michigan summer
resorts--Conferenc meeting of the f. M.
church will be held in this village the third
week in August Miles Vincent went to
Detroit Monday, where he will take 9. six
months course in bookkeeping at the busi-
ness college--The law is said to be no
respector of persons, but in enforcing village
ordinances the authorities seem to be able
to distinguish between bicycle and tri-
cycle--Invitations are out for a birthday
party Saturday, August 3D., given by the
Ladies' Church Aid and Local Home Mis-
sion Society of the NJ. e church; will be
held in their tent on church grounds. Cake
and ice cream will be served--Base ball
has become epidemic in this locality and,
after seeing the local team thrash the ground
with visiting mines, the business men on the
north side of Main street are preparing to
wipe the south side off the face of the earth.
The date is next Friday and Drs. Way and
Travis will he OH hand to look after the
wounded st. Johns Republican.