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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
Another Queen Chosen,

dispatch from Seoul says the king o
Korea has chosen another queen 10 succeed
The one recently assassinated, and has as
sumed the title Of "emperor" The repre-
sentatiyes In Seoul of the powers have msdt
u protest against the kings action. Th'
heis-apparent is going out OF the country al
the special envoy to Europe and America o
the kings father, Tal-Won-Kun. He Is be-
Ing sent out OF the country TO prepare the
way to the throne for another prince, who II
son Of one OF the kings harem fayoriies.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
Berwind-white People ofash.

Clearlleld, Pa, region miners met 10 a mass
meeting at Ramey Saturday to hear report
OF the committee sent to interview the Ber-
wind-White coal mining company. The com
mltteo reported that it was unable to secure
an advance or obtain the consent OF the com.
pany to attend a joint conference of the
miners and operators, II one should be called
The company assured the committee that 1t
would do all In its power TO advance wages
later on, but would not state any pattieuiar
time. No action was taken.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
CAPTURED BY A LAWYER.
The Bandit Was an Escaped Horsethief
With Dummy Revolver.

The Ager-klamath Falls stage, which has
been held up eight times in as many months
was stopped near Kenoa, Oregon, Monday
morning by lone highwayman, who present.
cd dummy revolver at the driver and com
PEELED him TO throw out the mail pouches and
move on.
After the stage had proceeded short dis.
tance, Newton Gordon, a klamath attorney,
alighted and returned to the scene OF the
robbery. lie found the bnndit rilinp
the mail bags and opened IRE on him.
The second shot struck the highwayman on
the arm and no was halted and captured lie
proved to be Adoiph Frick. notorious char.
acter, who escaped from FiRmath Falls iail
Friday last, whore he was awaiting sentence
Tor horse-stealing.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
An Earth quake at Sea.

The schooner Mary Rupne from Unalaska
reports experiencing severe earthquake at
sea October "a. The captain was In tho rig
giDg. and the sea was smooth rs glass when
the vessel began to shake violently, every
timber creaking. and the sea became greatly
agitated. Tho vibrations lasted two minutes
On the following day the schooer passed
through large area OF apparently muddy
water
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
WAR AMONG WORKERS.

A Serious Riot Among workmen at ELL
wood.
\ riot occurred in Elwood City Pa, Sa;.
urday night, and at least half dozen men
are injured. For some time the employees in
the glass works and those In the tin. plate
mill have been on the outs. and when one
from each mill got into fight II was n signal
for frec-for-all engagement AT one time
there were no lass than thirty men engaged
in the melee. three OF the men running into
II house TO escape the mob and hiding under
the bed in an upstairs room. The fight con
tinued from IL o clock until along about mid
night.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
NEWFOUNDLAND COAL.
Several Seams of Wide Extent Have
Been Found.

While constructing the railway across the
island this summer, several likely coal seams
were discovered, covering an area pf several
square miles. Experts pronounced them
ilrst-elass. aad last week n carload ot coal was
taken out and brought TO st. Johns wher re
several successful tests were made with T.,
proving II superior TO the Cape Breton coal
Contractor Reid, who is building the Railroad,
has leased all the coal areas from the gov.
eminent. and II they could realise expec,a-
tions it will develop into most important In.
dustry.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanses the sys-
TEN ehectually, dispeis colds, head.
aches and feycrs and cures habtual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is tho
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in ia
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure r. ~"
wishes {, It. DO not ~
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
San francisco. CAi.
LOUISVILLE, M NEW I06E. ~
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
Grain Traffic Increasing,

Last week the shipments OF grain from
western points TO Chicago showed marked
improvement. The reports show that 392 cars
OF wheat 1856 cars OF corn, and 2lS cars OF oats
were forwarded. OF this amount the Burling-
ton route had the largest percentage. The
total number of cars OF grain OF all kinds re-
ceived was 996. For the corresponding week
OF last year the shipments were not near 30
heavy.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
A Deceiyer.

Baroness Gina Sonbrero has obtained a d.
Aorce from L. w. Wilcox, the Hawaiian revo-
iutionist. on the ground that the latter i'm
posed upon her prior to the marriage by
representing that he was the heir 10 the
throne OF Hawaii, whereas he was the son
OF carpenter and a Kanaka woman.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
ANY case OF CataIrh that cannot DO cured by
halls Catarrh euro.
+, j. tnrsEY n Co, Props, Toledo, q.
nn, for Tho L., ~ ,, - I'I,' ~. ~ ~ ,'o-
lectly honorable In all business transactions
and hnanc! ally able 20 carry out any oblga-
ton made hy their firm.
wEsr y TnUA1, Wholesale rusci.ts. Toledo,
Ohio.
WALDISG. KiNSAN & M,nvIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, OHIO.
Halls CstHrrh Curois tl>cu internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur-
faces of the system. Price. ,5o. pr bottle. Sold
by all DrmE.Als. Ir.tImnnIhL. frnr.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
Canadiau Village Burned.

Half the village OF Lancaster, a short dis.
taace from Cornwall, Ont, was wiped out OF
existence by lre Sunday morning. The loss,
Including all the principal stores, hotels and
many private residences, amounts 10 ESQ., 000
with about $40. 900 Insurance.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
4 SOW Elected Them.

In olden times the mayors of Leices.
Per- in England, were elected by SOW.
phe candidates sat in semi-c!rcle,
fach with his lat full of beans IN his
|Ap, ana he was elected mayor from
FhOSe hat the SOW ate first
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07

"Man wants but little hero below, AMI
wants that little long and just ~ long as
he can get il. The words OF the old hymn
have q meaning, which, interpreted that as
the absence of all pain is supreme happi.
ness, II Is very little 10 usk To- hc freed from
II. short cut to the attainment ot this L.
TO use ST. Jacobs OIL. IL is u little thing TO
yet, but the amount Of good II does IN the
cure OF pains is something enormous.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
Five KILLED IN a Quarrey.

A special from Monclova. Mexico, says; A
party OF twenty young men went In wagons
from Torreon TO attend q dance last Monday
night. on their return trip, quarrel took
place between members OF the party and iye
Of the party were killed and ten others
sarinusly wounded.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
Murciered by Naproea

Saturday night In the outskirts OF Clarks-
Vile, Tenn, a mob OF negroes attacked four
white men and general fight occurred
Henry Baker (white), about 60 years old, was
stabbed twice, dying instantly. One other
white man was stabbed and badly injured.
Two negroes were also hurt. Three neg roes
are In iail charged with the murder.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07
Abolishlng the College yen.

The high school boys OF st. Paul, Mimi,
have been forbidden TO yell.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07

Nrs. Winslow's soothing syrup for children
tccthiDg, softcns the gums. reduces inflUmp,
tion allays pain cures wini collie. - e. "a bottle
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07

New Caledonia has 1000 square mile,
ABOUT the area Of Now Jersey.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07

pepin, the son OF CharIes Marte was IN
Short from his small stature.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07

Tr. Kilmer's SwAMr-Roor cures
oil Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamptou, NY.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07

FITS stopped tree 10y DR. KLINT's GRrAT
NEHvE RFSTOHFR. No iiis after first DAYS use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and S2H trial bot.
tie free. Dr. Kline, Eil Arch II. lhila. Pa
The Philippine islands have ia 900 square
miles about the si1o OF Arizona.
We think piSo's cure for Iuusumptiou ls tho
only medicine Tor Coughs s.-JENSIE rINtkAUp.
springfield, lll- oct !, 1874
In 1870 candles were FRS; made from oao-
merit
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-11-07

TG"yc ave dozen Russian provinces. each
larger than tho State OF kansas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11
Wtao will NE Sherta1 ;

This is the all exciting question
Of the hour. Every body has hiA
opinion and no nan can yet solve
the riddle. The vacancy existing
in the Office OF sheriff must be filled
very soon, and the friends of the
respective candidates are sue their
man is the one who should receive
the appointment.
AS far as we know the candidates
or applicants for the appointment
are as follow From the first ward
P. u. Leblanc, from the second
ward J. N. Williams, from the
third ward Euphemon Leblanc and
Oscar Hebart. Several other gems
tlemen have been mentioned as
applicants but we do not know how
accurate the reports are and hance
do not give their names.
The Parish Democratic Executive
Committee met yesterday to consid-
er the propriety of ordering a
primary election to decide the mat
ter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11
Death w arrana signed.

Governor Foster on Tuesday last
signed the death warrant of Sylves~
ter Abshire, convicted at the Janua.
ry term of the District Court for
the murder Of A. Y. Lyons, town
marshal of Rayne. The date fixed
for the hanging is Friday, May "a,
between the hours of noon and 4
o'clock p. m. This will be the first
handging in the parish since its
creation. The details Of the Cir
cumstances connected with the
killing Of Marshal Lyons are fresh
in the minds of everyone and we
refrain from further comment here.
The doomed man received the news
with composure, not seeming to fully
realize the situation. When ques-
toned by a reporter of the Signal
Friday morneng as to how he felt IN
regard to his fate he said 1.-THE
Lord is just and / do not fear to
die; my conscience is clear. | did
not get justice in the courts, but |
believe the Lord will direct a com
mutation Of my sentence Gro wiley
Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11
Death of sheriff leblanc.

Alpholse L. Leblanc. sheriff and
tax collector of Vermilion Parish
died at 4.35 p. m. Friday May 8, of
Bright's Disease, from which he had
suffered for many months past.
Mr.. Leblanc was a native of St.
Mary parish, where he was born on
November 10, 1855.
He was the son Of Richard
Leblanc one Of our old time sugar
planters and owner Of the @Flower
Garden Plantation The early
years Of his life were passed upon
the old plantation and upon coming
to manhood he engaged for several
years In farming. liz 1884 he enter
ed politics and was elected constable
of the Ord ward, and made a very
active officer. In 1888, he became
a candidate for sheriff and after a
holly contested fight there being
three candidates in the field, he was
elected to this responsible position,
which he filled with ability and to
the entire satisfaction Of the public.
His record as a prompt tax-collec-
tor, and an active, wide awake
sheriff being one of the best in the
State. In 1892 he was again elect.
ed sheriff by a handsome majority.
Mr.. Leblanc was a firm and
steadfast friend, a kind and devoted
husband and father. In all the
relations of life he acted his part
well. His funeral which was in
charge Of the local branch of the
Catholic Knights Of America, and
Fire Company No. l, was one Of
the largest in many years, being
attended by many friends from q
distance. The widow and orphans
have the sympathies Of the entire
community il tie great bereavement
! .n -. - 81, fc.srad
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11
FOR SALE.

Two eighty acre tracts Of land in
Prairie Greig, all under fence and
well ditched. One dwelling house,
two cabins, one corn crib and stable;
4 mules, ! three-mnle cart, ! cnlti-
yator, 3 plows, rs acres Of frss year
stnbble cane, and seed cane /, plant
25 acres with each tract, o. ell sell
the whole 100 acres with above i'm.
provements in a solid body on easy
terms. Apply to MARTIN BAGLEYs
Aug. rs If. Ramsey, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

Dear Sirs:-ship us as 0 as possIT
bic 2 gross Groves Tas' less Chill
Tonic. My customers VS. Grover
Taste1ess Chill Tonic and Eli not have
any other. In u experience Of owes
20 yearsin the drug business, we have
never sold any medicine which gav6
such universal satisfaction.
Yours Respectfully,
j. S. BROWNE Il Co.,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11
Strayed or Stolcg1.

From my yarG, m large white
with light brown spots on
body, brown face and ears, light
eyes, and answers to thg
name "Ponto." A liberal reward
will be paid for his return.
G. j. EDWAEDs.
March 16, 50, AbbeviIle3 La:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

in the Abbey1lle poStot1lce, April 3U2
1895.
Andrus Mrs Rose
Barnard Willie
Boutque Joseph P
Broussard Mrs Erma
Broussard Miss Clarisse
Cade Miss Catz
Durpuis Leon
Dhsormaux Mad Pierre
Duncan p M
Horce Miss Mary Ann
Hendersn John
Houter Robert
Henderson Ray Fl
Hardie Michel
Hunsbuary Miss Sarh
Henarie Sameul
Key Horris
Landry Miss Aida
Leblanc Melcon
Landry Mrs
Leblanc ClofoT
Landry Mrs Anna D
Moss O j
Michel Miss Pauline
Owens John
PrimeauxsMiss Katie
Rankin Carol
Robinson Louis
Simar Miss Array
Stickney Mr..
Stickney and Emnlt.eon
Taylor Houston
Thibodeaux Klehert
Theriot Thelesmar
: Thompson Edrgar G
Parties calling for any of the above let
ters, will please say letter Adver
JoHN b. SHAW,
Acting Postmaster.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

Miss Alice Fourcade and Miss
Alice Bernard of New Iberia, came
oyer Saturday and returned on
Sunday. They were the guests of
Mr, and Mrs. Alcide Leblanc.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

We are authorized to announce FRANK
WESTON as a candidate for the office
y. y sheriff of the parish of Vermiliona at the
,%oIection in April 1896.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

Dr. F.. +. Young returned home
Monday night from a trip to New
Orleans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11
On motion of 0. ii. OlBryan,

Tn motion OF y. ID. O1Bryan,
Resolved, That white Democratic
Primaries are hereby ordered
throughout the parish, to be held at
the places designated, on
Tuesday, May %, 1895,
That any person offering to vote at
said election, of whose party afilia.
tons, the commissioners, or any
known Democrat may be uncertain,
it shall be the duty of the commits.
sioner to PROFOUND to him this en-.
quiry rs it your purpose and in
tention to vote the Democratic State
ticket at the next election" and if
the applicant answers "yes" he shall
be a flowed to vote.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

Dr.. M. r. Cushman of Milton
was in town yesterday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

The rains have set ia and the indi'
cations are that they will continue
for some time.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

Miss Ada Nunez, OF Lake simo'
net, is visiting Mrs. Frank Poim-
boeuf.-Lafayette Advertiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

Miss Bette Sirmon, of Abbeville,
il the guest Of Mrs. Charles Clerc.-
Weekly 1berian.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

Judge G.. DebaiIlon came down
from Lafayette early yesterday morn
ing on legal business.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

Some slick thief stole a fat pig
from Lyman G. Lyons this week
and butchered it right in the yard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

Sheriff Isaac Broussard, of LIafay'
ette como down Saturday to attend
Ybe funeral of sheriff Leblanc.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

: petition asking the Governor
Y commute the sentence Of Sylves-
'se Aoshlre, under sentence to hang
9 CroWley on the Oath inst, was
passed around town this week and
.'sslYed q great many signatures.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

Tuesday evening this section was
visited by a fine shower and at night
a very heavy rain fell. It was quite
welcome as the dust was becoming
troublesome again. Some hail fell
also.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11
Saturday, May II, 1895.
SandidatuT'es.

Saturday, may ~, 90
Gandidatures.
W. ore authorized to announce FRANK
as q candidate for the office
~ sheriff of the parish OF NernlIllon at the
,%oiection in April 1896.
Town and Parish.
Heavy rain here yesterday at
noon.
n. M. r. Cushman of Milton
was in town yesterday.
DR.. F. F. Young returned home
Monday night from a trip to New
Orleans.
The rains have set ia and the indi'
cations are that they will continue
for some time.
Miss Bette Sirmon, OF Abbevllle,
is the guest of Mrs. Charles Clerc.-
Weekly Iberian.
Sheriff Isaac Broussard, of Lafay'
cite come down Saturday to attend
The funeral of sheriff Leblanc.
Miss Ada Nunez, OF Lake Simo'
net, is visiting Mrs. Frank Poim-
boeuf.-Lafayette Advertiser.
Some slick thief stole a fat pig
from Lyman G. Lyons this week
and butchered it right in the yard.
Vernon Caldwell is back again
from Lake Charles. Runor has it
that be is o o to join the benedicts.
CIeomer Broussard, who has been
clerking for sometime past at Gus
Gochaux's has gone to Texas on q
visit.
Mrs. Joseph Broussard, of Orange,
Texas, came over to attend the
funeral of her brother sheriff A. I,
Leblanc.
Mrs. Pauline TrayIor, Of Beaumont,
Texas, come last week to attend the
funeral of her brother Alphonse L.
Leblanc.
Zip" our failhtaI little Office dog,
after long and active service, died
this week Of the resultant infirmities
Of old age.
The Alice Leblanc is learning to
run like q scared wolf. She made the
trip from New Orleans last week 10
three days.
Dr. j. 1. Abshire is spending a
lew days in the city this week at
tending the meeting of the State
Medical Society.
Or. j. a. Villien and Mr.. Reny
Broussard, of MaariceviIle, were
visiting in Lafayette Wednesday,
Lafayette Advertiser.
What has become of the two Ere
companies ? They can never meet
again. No. 2 has not met in 6
months and No. l is not much bet.
Ter off.
Judege Allen came over Friday
V hold the preliminary examination
Oh the negro Simon accused of muir
aer' and remained for sheriff Lee
blanc's funeral.
hls friends throughout the parish
VIII regret to hear of the illness Of
'ae venerable A. G. Maxwell, who
y laid up with an attack of Ia
grippe.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

The creditors of E. G. Lemaire,
met at the Office of the clerk of
sOuf' Monday and voted to accept
ms surrender and vote him a dis
charge.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

Vernon Caldwell is back again
from Lake Charles. Rumor has it
that he is soon to join the benedicts.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

MISS Alice F0urcaue anu MISS
Alice Bernard of New Iberia, came
oyer Saturday and returned on
Sunday. They were the guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. Alcide Leblanc.
Tuesday evening this section was
visited by a fine shower and at night
a very heavy rain fell. It was quite
welcome as the dust was becoming
troublesome again. Some hail fell
also.
Oar young friend J. Gabriel
Leblanc deputy clerk of court has
been wearing a smile of wonder
fnl size this week. His horse Tai
ton came off winner in the races
last Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. B. Petty, Of Chicago,
accompanied by her two little chill
dren arrived on Monday evening on
a visit to the family of her father
Judge Edwards, and will remain
through the summer.
-~o-
A large seashore party composed
Of Lovelace Wall, Perry Pye, james
White, Oscar Pipes, E.. NJ. stebbins,
George Summers, Jr., and Clarence
Richardson left for the soashore last
Monday and will be gone a week
or more.
W. have noticed the return to
our town Of the negro freak whose
feat consists in drinking two buck
cts of water in eight minutes or one
bucket in two minutes, and then
buckets up his mouth and squirts
the water out.-Opelousas Courier.
The telephone line from New
Iberia to Cade is nearly completed.
F. Hogsett is extending these
useful wires in every direction, and
now New Iberia is the centre of
many miles Of them. From this
point they radiate in every direction.
-lberian.
Numa Frederick, Justice Of the
Peace and deputy sheriff Of Vermil.
ion parish came to Lafayette yester-
day and took charge of Emma
Bernard who will have to answer in
the Vermilion District Court to the
charge Of stealing a 500 BILL
Advertiser.
Miss Lea Leblanc, youngest
of SEVERN Leblanc was
married last Wednesday evening at
the Catholic Church to Mr.. Ulysse
Bernard, of the LIST ward. a large
number Of the friends of the two
families attended the ceremony. The
young couple have our beat wishes
for a happy lifetime.
W. W. C%lendenip, a geologist
connected with the State University
at Baton Rouge, il making a geoIo-
gical survey of this portion Of the
and visited this parish this
week. He went down to Southwest
Pass on the steamer Alice LIE blanc,
and examined the ferruginous spring
near Perry's Bridge.
-%e--
Leopold Lacoste lost his pocket
book last Saturday. It contained
$4,000 in money. On Monday the
book was found between the
mattresses of Mr.. Leopold 8 bed, but
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-11

His friends throughout the parish
VIII regret to hear of the illness of
.ae venerable A. G. Maxwell, who
s laid up with an attack of Ia
grippe.