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coming his friends soruples- He insisted
that knowledge always had to be paid for.
i'll law, medicine, or nineralogy, aIsl there
fore that they We're perfectly Justified in
profitng by their superior WISDOM. SO 1t
came about that the young men took TO
England with them three months option
on the mine, which means that for three
months they were to have the privilege OF
Buying the property at a certain figure
named in the legal document which. was
called in the mining language the 'option."
We'll, am sure, +" said Miss Long worth,
when Kenyon had given her all the details.
''if you are confident that the mine is a
good one, you could see no one who would
help you more in that way than my father.
He mas been looking at i brewery basiaess
in which he thought OF investing, and with
which he has concluded to have nothing to
90, So he Will be anxious to find some
thing reliable tn take its place. How much
would be required for the purchase of the
mine you mention?"
Il thought ot asking 100000 for It,"
said Kenyon. flushing as he thought of his
temerity in doubling the price of the mine.
and adding 10000 to il. However, Went
worth and he had estimated the proba bie
value of the mine, and had concluded that
selling ii at that price, which would give
them G3O,u00 TO divide between them,
they were selling a mine which was really
worth very much more, and that would
soon pay tremendous dividends ON the
100000. He expected the young woman
would seem rather impressed by the amount.
He was, therefore, very much surprised
when she said:
Fifty thousand pounds, Is that all!
Then l am afraid my father would have
nothing to do with it, He deals only with
large businesses. and a company with a
capital of bat ESQ, 600 l am sure he would
not look at
You speak of e50,O0O," said Kenyon,
as though IT were trlfie. To rnc it srems
an immense fortune''
"fou are not wealthy. them" said the
girl. with apparent interest
No" replied the young man. "far
from it"
II viii speak to my father. IL you like,
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deal worse than Ill. / wish were Ill
"That wouldn't help things. whatever
10 wrong. Come. wake up. Tell me what
the trouble is"
"John, 1 am q fool-an ASA gibbering
IDIOT
Admitting that-wbat them
81 trusted womaD-imbecie that
am; and now-uow-I'm what you see me-
..Has-has Miss Brewster anything Lo do
with it?'' asked Kenyon suspiciousiy.
''She has everything 10 do with it
HAS shc-rejected you, George?'
what that girl? oh, you're the idiot
now. Do you think l would ask herr"
II can not Ice blamed Tor jumping at con-
clusions. You must remember that giri,
as you call her, has had most OF your
company during this voyage; and most
of your good words when you were not
with her. What is the matter? What mas
she to do with your troubie?'
Wentworth paced up and down the mar
row limits of the state-room as If he were
Gagged. He smote his hand against his
thigh. while Kenyon looked at him in
wonder.
II don't see how 1 can tell you John, :"
he said. II must, OF course; but i don't
know how / can"
Come on d eek with me-"
Never
.'Come out, 1 say, into the fresh air.
1t is stuffy here, and, besides, there is
more danger of being overheard in the
state-rOom than on deck. Come along, old
fellow" He caught his companion by
the arm, and partly dragged him out of
the room, closing the door behind him.
Pull yourself together" he said. "A
little fresh ir will do you good
They made their wa yio The deck, and
linking arms walked up and down. For
long time Wentworth said nothing, and Ken
yon had the tact to hold his peace. Sud-
denly Wentworth noticed that they were
pacing back and forth in front OF Miss
Brewster. SO he continued his walk around
to the other side OF the ship. After few
turns up and down he said, You rcnicm-
Der Rivers. of course?'
"Certainly."
''He was employed on that vile sheet,
The New York Argus"
II suppose ii is u vile sheet don't
remember ever seeing it. Yes. i know
he was connected with tbat paper. WhEs
then? What has Miss Brewster TO do
with Rivers?"
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plush-covered sofa. withhis headinhishands.
At the opening of the door he started and
lookedfor moment at his friend ,appa rently
not seeing him. His face was sc grey and
CHASTITY that Kenyon placed his hand against
the wall for support is he sa W it.
MY God! George" he cried, whats the
matter with you? What has happened?
Tell me-"
Wentworth gazed in front of him with
CLASSY eyes for q moment, but did not
answer. Then his head dropped again in
his hands, and he groaned aioun.
'Tell ME what has happened?" repeated
John Kenyon.
Wentworth looked up at him. Every
thing has happened" he answered.
what do you mean. George? Are you
liz What is the matter with you?"
al am worse than Ill, John: a great
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Owners Of Land

who desire TO build a home
for themselves can obtain tho
Necessary money OF this company.
Aoney to loan in sums to suit on
real estate, stocks, bonds, shares,
etc.
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forthcoming. Don'ttroubie any more about
1t. / am sure that can be arranged"
Kenyon thanked her. looking his grati-
tude rather than speaking it, for he was
an unsteady man, and she bade him good
bye until she could think over her plan.
That evening there was tap at the state
room door of Miss Jennie Brewster.
Come in," cried the young woman.
Miss Longworth entered, and the occu-
pant of the room looked up with frown.
from her writing.
May I have few moments conversa-
ton with you?" asked Miss Longworth.
ITO be continued.)
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IiIer Martin ITnrer-

The subject Of this sketch, the last and
youngest survivor Of a noted family OF
prcachers,-tiied at his home near Nor
rill, Kansas, April /, ls25, in his eighty
first year.
lie WAS born and reared in Slmer e;
county, Pennsylvania. His education
WAS limited TO less than six months
schooling. Being endowed with strong
will-power, he educated himself 10y hi,
own efforts, t. the position of a tcIchor,
taught thirteen terms Of school under the
old regime OF discipline, before the free
school system was in vogue. IN Isj3 he
was elected County Surveyor Of Somerset
County. lie was a farmer and continued
in the occupation ~ long as he was able
To DO physical work.
In 1853 he moved To Carroll County.
Illinois, and in lSS3 10 his last home on
earth, at Morrill,, Kansas.
Brother Meyer labored in the ministry
a fiil half century, while eternity alone
will reveal the iuil returns OF his minis
teral lallors.
lie was somewhat unique in his psych-
illogical make-up. The most observable
feature was that of ''patriarchai autono-
N.Y. Ills scord b. his children was law.
and while the children N the time may
have thought his mandates rigorous and
severe, they discovered, later on, that
there was always mild and tender heart
within, and a silver lining 10 the cloud.
His early ministry was a success, es-
pecially Is long as ke labored in Ike GER
man language. His ministry was char
acterized by the same unilinching. in
domitable and indefatigable spirit of vim,
push and perseverance as were his sccu-
lar affairs.
Fifteen grown sons and daughters also
survive him, several Of whom reside in
and near Morrill,. Many Of his relatives
continue to reside in Somerset county.
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Conscientious scruples.

During the selection of a jury, in over
ruling challenge, Judge Stowe, of Pitts
burg. gave definition Of conscientious
scruples,' Monday, which the juror said
he had ia regard TO capital punishment.
II is a question which puzzles many jur-
ors. In explaining it Judge Stowe said:
conscientious scruples consists in do
ing that which to the mind of a man in
wolves the commission OF a sin. IL is not
an objection one may have to doing some
thing, or prejudice against doing some
thing
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Az ORDINANCE.

IL oriieH-e Prorii'HJ fo. Gt ,re,gidsg
ei,d Inspection II my. Srer ead
Cjai a. ae bJr,Hgi II S,me,s ~
SE,Tl9a = ue % ordained by tie Town
Council oi th~ borough of som -rsrt, aud 10 j.
hereby ordained 10y the authority uf the same,
that from ana after the passage uf this Ort!i-
nance, all hay. straw and coal sold 30 the bor-
Oueh Of Somerset. shall, before the delivery Of
the Same- nrst De inspected and weighed on
the Borough Scaies. and a certificate settling
iorfh the number OF pounds or bushels there
Of a. may bc. shall BE- given by the weigh
master 10 the venter or mis- agent. 20 be by
him delivered 10 the purchaser of the article
weighed, and said certificate shall contain
both The namcs of the yendrr and purchaser,
aud IL any person or persons shall sell or de-
liver any hay. straw or cu.ti within tle said
borough, without irSt having had thc same
inspected and wei rhrd as above prov idcd for
such person cF persOus on being found guilty
thereof shall pay tuc Of not less than i've
collars and not exceeding ten do.4ars for such
OflcnSe. together with all costs, and. provided
further. tia; II any person or persons stall
procure any other person or persons toViuiatr
the provisions Of this ordinance or any Of
them, such person or persons ON conviction
thereof, shall pay "a like fac together with All
costs.
SIC. p u shall De- the duty of ga, weigh
master 10 inspect aud weigh on the borough
scales, all hay, straw and coal that may be
presented TO him for that purpose and give TO
The Vcuder "a certificate of pounds or bushels
OF the article weighed, and provided further,
that the charges for weighing on the borough
scales shall remain rs they now are, but tine
same may De changed from time to time by
the town council By their resolution duly
passed and approved.
Passed by tine Town Council April Jtn, iS,I.
ATTEST =. y. GRANGER.
Il. E, MEyERs. Pres Town council.
secretary.
Approved the 5th day 81 April 4. D.. ls4i,
". II. %ELFLEI,
lures.
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RECENT DEATHS.
Joseph cumnins.

Joseph Cummins died at his residence,
in Confluence. Pa, on Friday, 10Th day of
April, 1895, aged sixty-nine years, one
month and fifteen days Religious scrvi-
ces were conducted i'm the Disciple
Church in Confluence on Sunday, April
2l. at 1899 a. IN The interment was at
Petersburg, Pa, in the afternoon of same
day. The funeral sermon was by Rev.
Pittman, OF the Disciple Church, from
favorite text Of the deceased, Rev elations
3-ll. Behold, | came quickly; hold that
fast which thou hast, that no man take
thy CROWN
Mr.. Cumnins was born at Somerset,
on the 4th day of March A. D., lS2j.
While boy he lived for several years
with Jaeob Nelf, OF Somerset, to whom,
and to Mrs. Neif, he was very much at
tached, never falling to call on them when
opportunity afforded. As he grew older
he apprenticed himself to John Benford,
who now resides at Ursina, Pa, and
learned the trade OF tanner, which he
followed during nearly all the remainde er
of his life. He was married when about
twenty-one years old TO Mary Reese, who
survives him. Twelve cs-xdren were
born to them, seven of whom died very
early in life at from one to six years of
age, and are inferred in their fathers bur
iai lot in the Petersburg Cemetery, where
he lies beside them.
In early manhood Mr.. Cummins uni
ted with the church aud was always after
an ardent worker in the cause of Christ,
giving freely OF his means when necessi-
fy required or the cause demanded. In
lsS2, for reasons satisfactory to himself, he
LEFT the church into which he may he
SAID TO have been born, and with which
he had been connected for nearly guar
tor OF a century, and united with the Di-
sc;pie Church, remaining an active and
ardent member thereof until his death.
In politics Mr.. Cumnins was a Stal-
wart Republican, and active in support
of men. methods and measures that he
deemed right. Before the war hc WIS ore
of the original aboliticnists OF Somerset
county.
lie was robust, abie-bodied man, i.car
six feet in height, blessed with perfect
health, until the last few months of his
life, and had no realization OF the debili-
tating effects of sickness. which fact may
be said to have caused his death, which
resulted from q relapse OF h grippe com
bined with pneumonia.
lie was man OF strong prejrdices,
positive man, a conscientious m1n. who
would no; wilfuily harm the mcaaeSt OF
Gods creatures, mach less his fellow
man. Five daughters ,Jrvive him. three
Of whom are married. one living in Ms
saari, two in Pit,s5Irg, Pa. one in som
erset, Pa, and The last with her mother
in Confluence, Pa. His last words were:
why do yoa weep? You have nothing
to cry abslt.'
or him it may bo truly said: "ITe WAS
4 n,an-talSe him for all in ALL shall
not look upoa his like again"
4 FGIENo.
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Italian Hses fer sac.

As am breeder Of Italian bees and
queens, am now ready 10 deliver to
those wanting good strain of pure Ital-
obtained from other breeders; can ship
and deliver bees in the spring and sum
mer months with safely. SAFE arrival
and reasonable satisfaction guaranteed.
Bees strong and ii 3 frame dovetailed
hives. The Italian hc.s are hardy, gen
tie and by far the best honey gatherers in
the world. Try them and be convinced.
also keep fof sale q fall limo OF bee
keepers supplies. Write gor prices. I'd
dress c. :. YoCSSiN,
Confluence. Pa.
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Mrs. Siincy Spangler.

Mrs. Sidney Spanglor, wife Of Rev. w.
II. Spangler. of the Worthwhile, Cambria
county, L. B. Church, died at her home
In that place on Saturday, from a conf
plication of diseases. The deceased, who
was thirty-three y..-s OF age, was a
daughter of Mr.. AMI Mrs. Herman Bald
win, of Shanksville. Besides these and
her husband, and three small children
Mrs. Spangler is survived by three sisters.
The remains were taken t. Shaaksville
Monday for interment.
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coss in Deadly consat.

\ remarkable fight between two cows
occurred Monday on the farm Of Mrs.
Anna n. Deacon-Jalray, Eear Bur
iingtou, y. J. The cows have always
had an inexplicablc hatred Of each other
from calfhood up and always fought al
every opportunity.
They could not be separated. Back
and forth they surged over the yard,
neither gainiug an inch toward victory.
Finally they unlocked horns, aud in-
stanliy the mighty bodies clashed to-
gether again. This was the end. One Of
the animals was disem5owled aud she
fell dead. The victor, torn and bleeding
herself, beloved over her dying conf
batant and triumphantly walked away.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-04-24

FtH Ike Dgiag R1tir- than 20 s3glid ne 1go-
Hy Naea LoBger, b.,f ,ris Cis5e.t ty DIR.
iSifa.
For years have had kidney, stomach and
liver trouble. The lcaTiul pains in fny back
and bladder had during that time n:,,de me
0ficu wi-h for death. Z could hardly work.
sleep or rest, and had 20 go ont regularly ev-
e4y night fpUr or i've times 20 void arm.
could hardly e.it and when I tried - little oi
something 10 made me ill. and after OF our
best VIySirlaG~ had Etiivd 10 cure m-. l
thought DO about time To ole some of my
friends however, aGsis-d me to 20 t0 10.
Saiui. who had performed SO many wonder
ful cures IN this part Of tue country. Aftcr i
had tts.tu bis tEaf rluent dtyS. Z found 40 GiI
IIr -rIlf good. j have Liicn his Treatment
nov .ar -.V months. and ! t-tG eaIoy life once
Wpr.. .tHG y 0Jlid advise all nsy friends Ia 20
20 This eminent Dr. t- get cCrpG are. O-hrG
PHYSICIANS itii. N0sirS gEttgfuiiy
ELIA~ ZEEFOSS.
Somerset, Pa
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The nRscordu Iniulges In Prophecy.

The Somerset HERNLD celehra;oi the
anniversary of the county's centennial 10y
devoting several columns To history of
the c0unty's affairs from her birth to the
present date. From the woclly wilds of
Indian days the county has advanced to
front rank as a farming community and
Intelligent citizenship, aud before even
quarter Of another century passes away
she will lead as a mining, manufacturing
and commercial region. Stick pin in
the prophecy part of this item.
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Charles Miller.

Charles Miller. aged aboa, fily years.
died at his home near Husband post Of
tice, Somerset township, on Thursday,
after prolonged Illness from dropsy.
Tine deceased was a son of the late Vaien-
tine Miller, OF Qgemahoning township,
and was highly esteemed and pro-
gTessive farmer. He is survived by his
wife and two sons. Tho funeral took
place Friday when Rev. Gehhart, of the
I.avansville Luthern Church, conducted
religious services. The deceased was u
veteran of the late war and was comrade
OF Il. p. Cammins Post q. a. II. \ large
delegation from the Post attended the
funeral.
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FlsmER's RonE SroRr.
His Name withheld.

1t j. said that an alleged doctor from
Somerset county, and who is said to he =
confirmed opium eater, has been admitted
ss an inmate OF the county home Of West
moreland county, TO be there fed, clothed
and lodged at the expense Of the taxpay-
ers of this county. when even the in
mates protest against his admission, with
how much more reason are the tax payers
justified in o'je~tiag to such an imposi-
tion.-Grer5tyjHEg .irggs.
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Miller aad Mlarer Voted Asaint Il.

The Judges retirement bin passed final
los to u, just four more than necessary.
The measure retires Judges on full pay
who have been in office twenty consecu-
tive years, or thirty years altogether. and
have reached the age of seventy. The
only justices now eligible To retire under
the act are Judges Hare, Finletter and
Allison, of Philadelphia, and Pershing,
OF Schuylkill. The bill goes to the senate.
Representatives Miller and Maurer voted
againt the bill, for which they are entitled
to the thanks of their constituents.
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Abram Miller.

Ahram Miller, a leading citizen of JEFF
ferson township, died at his home, on the
pike, halfway between Evansville and
Balersville, Friday, in his seventy
fourth year. The deceased was remarka-
bly, vigorous and fine looking farmer and
his farm was one OF the best cultivated
and most productive in that section of the
county. Mr.. Miller enjoyed excellent
health un until short time before his
death when he was stricken with paraly-
sis. lie was an active and influential
member of the German Baptist Church.
After services in the church the remains
were inferred in the ce;netry at Middle
creek church, Sunday. 4 wife and ten
grown children survive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-04-24
A Nioe Line of Carpets, Etc.

TO see nice line of Carpets, viz: In
grain. Tapestry, Body Brnssells, Will
tons, extra quality of Nelvets, Asmin-
sters, I,russets, Rugs, Mats, Oil Cloths
and Linoleums, also nice suit of clothes
for yourself or sons, Shirts, Collars. Cuffs
Ties, etc, call at
Holderbaum's Clothing & Carpet Store,
No. i25 Main ST., Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-04-24

Twenty-Five lumberman from Indiana
county passed through this place Monday
on their way to Frier,lsville, Md, where
they have secured work. About fifty ad-
ditional workmcn from the same place
will follow in few days
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AUDIT0R's NOTICE

IN recSiaic of Eenia- Orphans Cour.. SOM
min Kline, dcld tr~et County. ia.
Tn undersigned iEly appointed auditor. to
m1Er a distribution of the h1ialc, iu the
hands oi :hc arcouuiIut iu said c~ta;. tu and
among those legally entitled thereto. hereby
give. notice that a. VIII .stf, ad ga tha dIrl.-
20! -uid aypsiltu-u- pu EluIS.iay. My ss-l.
-. at Lis office il Somerset borough. when
AND where al persons interested may attend.
II. l. EAER
auditor.
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Sunday School Supplies.

Superintendents and teachers of classes
in Sunday schools will find all sorts of
Sunday School supplies, such as reward
cards, tickets, chromos, choice books for
prizes and gifts, class records, secretary's
and treasurer's blank books, at
FISHERS Book STORE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-04-24

Unless the celebration of the County
Centennial on July 9Th is to be a fizzle
the finance committee should take steps
at once 20 raise sufficient funds to carry it
10 a successful conclusion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-04-24

At Beachdale, Brothersvalley township,
ON Thursday, April 18th, Mr.. Frank B.
Rebecca Cober, of the former place, were
united in marriage by Rev. John II.
Knepper, pastor Of the Berlin Brethren
Church.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-04-24

Tuesday evening last Mr.. Albert
Swartzendruber. of Berlin, and Miss
Margaret NJ. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Forney, Of Brothersvalley town
ship, were united in marriage, Rev. John
IL. knepper, of the Brethren Church, Of
iiciaiing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-04-24

Mr.. Gillian ii. Walter, proprietor Of
the Hoffman House," this place. has
been drawn TO serve as a petit juror at
the May term of the L. S. District Court.
which meets in Pittsburg.
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OF interest 70 Housekeepers.

Ladies who value good cooking should
examine the Cinderella Range. II baSes
light bread and roasts meat deliciously.
Sold 10y
J. Il. HoLDERBAUN,
Somerset, Pa.
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Z. Swcitzer. !. .. Baehy
ReaI Estate and Collecting
Enancl.


Persons wishing 20 buy 0T sell sirnts or town
proplFiv IN sJincFs,f county or sisas- here. are
Invited local az our office ~ kmrpper block.
Pronpi attention viii b. given to ail matt IN
guiries r.gartiin- prices and location nf prop
erty. Please rneipsf "a two cent stamp fo pre-
pay answer. SA EITZi.h & BEACHY.
kncpper Block.
-fs1lf rsef Ia
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Joseph Auman, of Somerset township.
WAS last week awarded the contract fos
erecting new brick building at the
County Home for which proposals were
recently advertised. Mr.. Auman's bid
was S2730. The new bnilding viii I've
lighted by electricity and provided with
bath tubs and water closets.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-04-24

Eua.nies of venerable Sivilla Mcintyre
appear to delight in streNing her path
with thorns instead Of prinroses, ana un=
less there is a cessation of petty annoy
ances life i'm Showmantown will become
ual,earal,le 10 one of the principal
characters OF tina; cackling suburb. Last
week YRS. Mcintyre received notice from
the Pension Bureau that unless she c"nld
snh,nit within thirty days satisfactory
evidence that she had not been presiding
a. mistress over the household of an agei
and deercpid citizen ofJeffcrson township
her widows pension certificate would be
csneejed forthwith. The names of the
informants were withheld by the Depart
ment but Savilla claims TO know who
they are and promises to make it interest
ing for them. The aliegaii IN Is believed
bvthe public generally to be unfounded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-04-24

When Legislator VIM. II. Miller return
ed TO Harrisburg, Monday morning, he
was accompanied by his daughter, Miss
Ada, who win spend few days in the
Capital city, after which she will visit in
Philadelphia, Chester, and other eastern
cities
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-04-24

Bt meeting OF the County Alliance,
held at Casselman, on the 18th inst, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, y. Nicola; V.
p, J. W. Sullivan; See, B. L. snyder; (;
Chap, J. c. Cunningham Treas, Samuel
Kuhns; Lecturer, \. J. Se;nbower; EN-
Com, W. V. Marshall, ; years, A- j.
Senbower, years Wm. Zufail, of cas-
selman, was appointed organizer. 1t was
decided to hold the usual annual picnic,
the date for which viii be selected at 4
future meeting.