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The record-union., 1896-12-24
Capital Primary,

Inc exercises at the CapltdI Primary
School. Of which Clara f. Parsons is
Principal, consisted of the following:
"Salutation of Flag" by school, song
by school Rally Round the Flag; rec
itation EARLY Christmas Morning"
Muza Shut; recitation, "a Dream, 3"
Johnny Miller: recitation, The Night
Before Christmas" Emmet Morren;
recitation. Hang Up the Baby's Stock
ing" Veronica Gafney; song by the
school, christmas Waltz Song; reci-
tation, "A Christmas Pudding"
Blanche Rible; recitation, Birds"
Melvin Boyd; recitation, Happy
Christmas Elsie Stocking; recitation,
Santa Claus" Ida Stocker: recitation
"October's Party" Eddie Sprague; rec
itation, THE New Santa Claus" Al
ma Johnson; song by the school,
Busy Bee; recitation, christmas, ="
Myrtle Luce, Zelma Wilson, Blanche
Gardener Ida Senf, Marjory May, Ger
trude Leeman, Lilis Wise Mamie Gar
ret and Myrtle Burns recitation, Just
What I Wanted" Percy Brown; reci-
tation, christmas" Wilbur Bird; song,
Blanche Gardiner; recitation, "A Christ
tation, Raising Christmas Trees"
Fred Thompson; recitation. Dreams of
a Christmas Tree Cecil Rhoades; reci-
tation, I'm Santa Claus Land" Hone
Baker; recitation, Dear Little Marys
Christmas" Pearl Lundquist: recita-
tion, THE New Santa Claus" Alma
Johnson; recitation, Two Little Stock
fngs," Nellie Kady; song by the school,
Flag Song: recitation Hang Up the
Baby's Stocking" Elita Mason; recita-
ton, Sing a Song of Santa Claus" May
Deterding; recitation, In Santa Claus
Land" Lea la Montague; recitation
Kris Krinkle Is Coming" Annie
Mantz; recitation, Sing a Song Of
Santa Claus" May Bronze; piano solo
Martha Edna Kroner; recitation,
Christmas Gertrude Randolph: reci-
tation, Writing a Letter to Santa
Claus" Elsie Siller: recitation, 30, Dear
December" Leslie la Montague; song
by the school, Jingle Bells: recitation.
christmas Carol" Carl Morlath: reci-
tation by the school, "Goodby Cheers. q"
The kindergarten connected with the
Capital Primary School held it's Christ
mas exercises yesterday, Miss Dixon
and Miss Price, teachers. The exer-
cises consisted of songs, games, etc
The teachers had arranged a Christmas
bag suspended from the ceiling. the bag
containing presents for the little ones
The children all came supplied with
some article Of food for the Salvation
Army's Christmas charity.
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PUPILS HOLIDAY EXERCISES.
Held in Several Of the City Schools
Yesterday.
Children Also Contribute Articles OF
Food to be Given to
the Poor.

The city schools closed yesterday for
the usual holiday vacation, and as has
been customary, exercises appropriate
to Christmas were held in several OF
them. A notable feature in some of the
schools was the offering by the pupils
to the Salvation Army'S collection OF
articles Of food for the dinner to be
given to the poor ON Christmas, or sent
to the homes of needy persons who may
not be able to attend the banquet.
The record-union., 1896-12-24

At A. Ross & Co.'S poolrooms, Wash
ington, Yolo County, horses, jockeys
and weights of the San Francisco races
are posted daily A minute description
os each race is given at the Union Hotel
Second street. between j and h.
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No Christmas and New Years table
should be without a bottle of Dr. Sic
gert's Angostura Bitters. the world-re-
nowned appetizer of exquisite flavor.
Beware of limitations.
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Mount Tan1aIpais
Military Academy,
San Rafael. California.

A BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
THOROUGH INSTRUCTION IN ALL
English Branches, Classics, Science.
Fifteen teachers. Regular Army officer
detailed by War Department. Accredited
by State University
Special attention given to the Moral and
Physical Training of the Boys
For information and testimonials address
ARTHUR CROSBY, A NJ,
TbSu Head Master
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All our S11, St2, S14, S15 overcoats.
Holiday sale price, 50 81. The Modtl,
Sixth and X.
The record-union., 1896-12-24

T. de Wolfe Hennah, Optician, Ma
sonic Temple.
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Cutoirth in the lead in photos, cray
ons and water colors. Studio 18th &, X. 3
The record-union., 1896-12-24

Fancy chairs, clocks, albums, rugs,
pictures. mirrors, sewing machines on
installments. A. j. Pommer, S2I j
street.
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To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If II
fails to cure. 20c.
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All our S11, So, S14, SO overcoats.
Holiday sale price, 50 81. The Model,
Sixth and X.
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pound can pure lard, SOC; Atlanta
hams. 6iac pound. Beesley & Son 51S j.
The record-union., 1896-12-24

Good, strong, wholesome and fine fla
vored c. C. c. Java blend. Try it.
Tenth and X
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Barton's famous broken candy, /
cents a pound.
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DR.. T. Wah Hing has removed to 107
J street. Capital Tel, Is.
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HUDYHN

Is certain to build up your
nervous force. 1t begins by
stopping prematureness in 20
days. Hudyan cures Failing
Manhood, Loss of Sleep, Tired,
WORKOUT Feelings, and makes
man complete. If you wish to
learn more about this great
s.fuel of life," call or write for
information.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
bicycle FACTORY Scheme
Has Received the AttentiOn OF Well
knOWn Scranton Capitalists.
HOLMES Is THE INVENTOR
Company viii H. Organized as soon rs
Suffieient stock is Subscribed.
Plant 10 be Located in POOrc's
Machine shops

Within the next few weeks it seems
probable that the scheme for organiz-
ing a Scranton company for the manu-
facture of high grade bicycles Will have
assumed definite shape. r. B. Sturses,
Colonel ii, NJ. Roles. Joseph Boies JG-
seph Jermyn, John y. Mears and j. NJ.
kistler are the men chiefly interested,
The bicycle which IL is proposed 10
manufacture will contain the mechanic
al ideas of Frank c. Holmes, a bicycle
mechanic employed in the repair de
partment OF the Columbia agency on
Wyoming avenue, and who formerly
worked in a similar capacity for +. G.
Hand in his bicycle store on Spruce
street
Several meetings have been held for
the purpose OF perfecting a preliminary
company organization, but al no time
was there enough of the stock sub
scribers represented. II was at nrst de
cided TO capitalize at $50 600, but it was
later determined to increase this item.
AS soon as sufficient stock is sub
scribcd the company will be organized.
1t is proposed to locate the factory in
the building lately known as Poore's 5
machine shop next the Suburban Flee
trio light plant on North Washington
avenue. The business office and sales
room will be in the business section of
the city.
The chief mechanical principle of the
bicycle will be its crank shaft and
hanger, which is on the Columbia idea.
1t has not been patented. The patent
is pending.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
COUNTY EXAMINATIONS.
Dates Fixed For Them by County Snpcriu
tcndcnt J. C.. Taylor.

Dates Fixed For Them by County Snpcriu'
tcndcnt J. c. Taylor.
Central examinations will be held on
Saturday, May IL. 1896, at Moscow, Dali
ton, Clark's Summit, Carbondale, Jer-
myn, Olyphant, Dickson, Taylor and
Old Forge These examinations are
open to all pupils who have been in
the county schools during the last year
and who are recommended by their
teachers. Examinations will be given
only in the eighth years work. The
examinations will begin at 8 a. m. and
close at 4.S0 p. m; but the time may be
extended If necessary TO 5 p. m.
All candidates who make an average
of IS per cent. (no mark being lower
than so per cent? are entitled to enter
the final examination to be held in this
city. Saturday, May 23, 1896. All other
candidates will receive certificates Of
rank. The examination in this city will
be held in Liberty hall, 225 Washing
ton avenue, and will be conducted by
County Superintendent J. c. Taylor and
the following: r. II. Martin. Moscow; ;
s. B. Wage, Dalton: G.. A. Gay. Clark 5
Summit; J. r. Brennan, Carbondale E.
d. Bovard, Jermyn; NJ. w. Cummings.
Olyphant; Katie Dolphin, Dickson;
Hattie Mckenzie, Taylor; T. G. Os-
borne, Old Forge.
This examination will begin at a. M,
and close at y. IN. Any who can do
the work sooner may do So Candidates
who make an average of SO per cent in
this examination (no mark being lower
than 65 per cent? will receive the COM
mon school diploma. All others taking
the examination will receive certificates
Of rank signed by the examining COM
mittee and the county superintendent
Persons who wish to teach and who
have never held a teachers certificate
can make arrangements to enter this
examination by writing to the county
superintendent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
A WORKOUT AID.
"Sprius Mcdi cines," 'BIOoi-rur filters
and "Tonics'' an Old Fashioned Idea.

Pure blood strong nerves and
muscles, firm healthy flesh can only
come from wholesome food we'll digest
ed. Blood purifiers" and nerve ton
les do not lead the cause of the mis-
chief. The stomach is the point to he
looked after. The safest and surest
way to cure any form Of indigestion is
to take after each meal some harmless
preparation which will 1f itself digest
food There is an excellent prepara
ton Of this kind composed of vegetable
essences, pure nepsin, Golden Seal and
fruit salts, sold by druggists under
name cf stu IT'S DYSPEPSIA Tablets
and these tablets taken after meals as
sist digestion wonderfully because they
Will digest the food promptly before il
has time tn ferment and sour and the
weak stomach relieved and assisted in
this way soon becomes strong and Wig
orous again.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are su-
pefior 10 any secret patent medicines
because you know wnat YOU are TAX
ing into your stomach. They are sold
by druggists everywhere at 80 cents pei
package.
Write stuart Co, Marshall Mich.
for book ON stomach diseases
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
BOVinine

1t is not a medicine, but a food
product, a powerful concentra
ton into small bulk of the vital
clements of lean beef, every bit
of the nutritive qualities of which
have been retained, on account
Of the special cold process by
which it is prepared. 1t creates
new red blood corpuscles, in
creases weight, builds flesh and
nerve tissue, and Strengthening
the Iife-maintaining organs of
the body, enables them to per-
form their functions naturally
and throw off disease - ask
your doctor, he will tell you this
is so.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15

done much to make the visitors feel at
home. The doctor has happy faculty for
making and retaining acquaintance He
is the social mainstay of the Olyphant
lodge.
w. II. Hughes goes out of the office OF
grand president with the respect of every
Ivoritc in the country. Mr.. Hughes Will
always be remembered by those with
whom he comes in contact. His generous
nature and sympathetic attention to all
has cndeared him.
Mayor Moses Il. Jones. of Poultney VT,
Is one of the favorites of the convention.
fact itself. As grand treasurer of the
lodge he will make model guardian CT
the funds. Everybo trusts him. In the
Vermont town where Mayor Jones lives
he Is prominent citizen. The region Is
an important slate mining place, and Mr..
Jones Is connected with one of the leading
firms in the busy town of Poultney. The
inha abitants are mostly Welsh-Americans.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
MRS. DECISIONS BIRTHDAY.
Receives Her Friends in Honor of Iicr
S,,ou,,-o,.nud tuuiycrsnry

Receives Tier Friends in Honor OF Her
Scvcnty-sccOud Anniversary.
Mrs Thomas Dickson scventy-sec-
ond birthday was yesterday and in hon
or Of the event she received informally
about 200 guests from 10 to II ana to
o'clock. Her daughters, Mrs. G. ".
Bentley and Mrs. Thomas Franklin
received with her.
The rooms were laden with a profu-
sion Of flowers. OF the many remem-
brances received by Mrs. Dickson was
o huge basket of flowers from the ser
wants who had left for the Dickson
summer home at Morrstown, n. j.
Refreshments were served by Hunting
ton.
81 After the reception the house was
closed for the summer. Mrs. Dickson
spending the night at the home of Col
onel and Mrs H. M. Boies. She will
leave at noon today for Morlistown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
Terrible
II Starvation

is daily the cause of death on
every side, not from inability to
get food, but from the impossi-
bility, caused by disease to assim-
iiate it. Everyone has marked
the continual losing of flesh
and daily wasting away OF some
beloved friend. Call the disease
wat Name YOU will, the fact
remains that the ultimate END
has been due to Sa,yatlo4.
Don't wait too long, give the
sufferer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
CONVENTION NOTES.

Utica gives general satisfaction as a
convention city.
John o. Jones. Of Utica, is caring for
the interests of the Utica Herald at the
convention.
Retiring Secretary Bevans' fort Is
work. He has made a model transmitter Of
the doings of the order.
DR.. w. +. Lloyd, Of Emlin lodge, has
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
INSTALLED AS PASTOR.
Rev. W. r. Gibbons Formally Given
Charge OF His Church.

Rev. W. F. Gibbons was last night in.
stalled as pastor of the Dunmore Pres
bytcrian church. The pulpit was sur
rounded by palms and flowers arranged
in an artistic way and presented very
pretty appearance.
The sermon was delivered by Rev.
DR.. Mcleod, of this city, and the in
stallation prayer was offered by Rev.
A. J. Wesley, of Avoca, Rev. Dr. Logan
not being present. The charge to tho
pastor was delivered by Rev. r. w.
Swan, of Pittston, and the charge to
the people by Rev. DR.. n. G.. Parke. of
Pittston
The services throughout We're very
impressive. the charges to the pastor
and congregation being particularly so.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
ROblins'S First Arrest.

Mabel Jones and Helen Howard, two
young women from 229 Oakford court
arrested Wednesday night for drunk
enness and reckless driving, We're giver
hearing in police court by Alderman
Wright yesterday morning and fined
SO each, which they paid, Their arrest
was effected by Chief-elect Frank Rob.
ling, and was the first arrest made by
him since being sworn in as a patrol
man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
SPRING SUITS
AND OVERCOAIS
For Men, BOYS 0Dd Children

An elegant assortment at prices that
are very low considering the quality,
makeup, etc, is being shown at our
store. lfyou are thinking Of buying
Spring Suit cal II in and look at our
stOck-it will do you good, and us,
too, of course. We are almost sure
you will buy--cannOt resist
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15

An excursion to Lake Ariel for pupils
OF the public schools on June IL is pro-
posed by the Teachers Mutual Benefit
association. The plan will te settled
definitely at "A meeting OF the associa-
ton in the board of control rooms In the
city nall tomorrow morning at 10
O'clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
RATIONAL PROHIBITION CON.
VENTION. e..
Single Fare FOR the Round Trip to Pitts
burg via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.

For the National Prohibition Conven-
tion, to be held at Pittsburg, Pa, May
q, 2S and 20, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell from May "a to 20
inclusive, excursion tickets from all
points on it's system to Pittsburg and
return. at a'single fare for the round
trip ono less than % cents) These
tickets will be good for return passage
until May 80, inclusive. -
.
Wheelm call at Footc X Shears, ll9
Washington avenue, we will interest
YOU.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
Sermon to the Veterans.

Rev. r. j. McManus, pastor of St.
Pauis Catholic church, Green Ridge,
will deliver g. sermon ON Sunday, May
"a TO members of the Grand Army of
the Republic by invitation Of Colonel
Monies post, Of this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15

Come and see the two exhibition
Wheeis at the Foote Il Shear company :
store. ll9 Was shington aVenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15

Come and sce tho two exhibition
wheels at the Footc Il Shear company 5
store, 11y Washington avenue. ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15

Wheelmen call at Foote & Shears, l19
Washington avenue, we will interest
you. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
Fixing for the
Summer Cottage.

Pretty flowers look prettier amid
consenial environments. jarde;
nicIeS, Flower Stands and Pedcs-
tails on which to put them add to
the beauty of the cottage; show
plants and flowers to better ad-
vantage.
1t isn't necessary TO use the best
china" or make cut with kitchen
crOckcry. Very attractive dinner
and toilet ware can he bought
for very little money now. a.dayS,
cheaper tar than the cOmmO Onesl
stonewarc Of not SO very long ago.
We are making feature Of Sum-
mcr cottage trade. Lamps, Lam
terms there are lots Of neccssi.
ties as we'll as comfort suggcs.
tiOns here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
OPERA BY AMATEURS.
The Doctor Of Aicantara Produced l,
College Hail Inst Nirht

Inc DOGtOV OF Alcautura PTOuuccO III
College Hail Last Night.
THE Doctor of Alcantara," a two act
comic opera, was produced at College
hall last night before a good sized au
dience by a number Of amateurs of this
city, who form an organization known
as the Scrantonians.
The opera was exceedingly well done
and showed careful and painstaking
rehearsing and drilling by the musical
director w. P. Schilling. Those in the
cast were:
Doctor Paracelsus Will +. Burke
Senor Balthazar ........Jamcs ]. Mahon
Carlos, his son .......... Daniel j. MOylcs
Perez ...................Tho Thomas p. Murphy
Sancho Peter F. HOwley
Porters.
Don Pomposo, Alguazil Wv. X. Bradbury
Policemen. William Kenney, james Hayes
Dona Lucrezia, wife to DR.. Paracel-
sus .......::..........,....A Agnes &. Riiey
lnez her maid Nellie Charles
lsa bella, her daughter,
Florence NJ Schillins
MIR. Schilling was very fortunate in
casting the opera. There was little of
the stiffness noticeable that Is usually
an inseparable part of the stage pres
ence of an amateur. They sang and
spoke their lines well and thcip bearing
was gracefulncSs itself.
One of the pleasing features of the
opera was the excellent singing of the
large chorus. The opera will be repeat
ed tonight at College hall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
} AOCREON
ZIG LhCKaWANNA AVENUE.
THE RAZOR BLADE
LAWN NOW EK.

Is fitted with an improved Cutter Bar of sol.
| id tool steel tempered i'll oil.
| The Knives have a positive ''shear cut and
| are regulated by a patent improved "Micros
| nomcter Adjustment.
The Shaft runs in PhOsphOr=BrOn bear
| ings, adding greatly tosmoOthncss in running.
This machine has new malleable iron ham
| die brace in one piece.
In simplicity of construction, ease and accu-
| racy in operation, durability and finish, this
! mower is undoubtedly the best light now
| er in the market
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15
OUR HAT AND
FURNISHING GOODS Dept

Is rcplcte with everything that is new
and stylish; all the latest styles and
cOlOrs. Call in and be convinced.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-15

a committee was appointed to revise
the ritual and to report on same at
the next annual convention. The dele
gates named were: II. B. Davies,
Scranton; John o. Jones, Utica; John
f. Evans, New York. This was prac.
tically all that was done. Today the
officers will be installed and the last
touches put on the work.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-07-11

So quietly conducted is the Cri-
terion that it is a pleasure to drop
in there and take draught of that
wholesome and invigorating Seattle
beer while you have a social talk
with friend. Neatness, cleanliness
and good behavior is sine qua non
TO friendship here,
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1896-04-17
HarmoSa News.

Quail il the streets OF Her
mosa, driven in Nv The sudden aud
severe snow squall, was an unusual
sight this week
-Miss Una Wagner was brough,
back to Hermosa to Moses Adams
her step.father, by Mr.. Maxwell
her hrothar.in- law, She had been
taking care of her sister at Pslo.
mas, Who was quite sick.
-Messrs Charles Eckeberper
and Al Slater have gone on sprin! !
pleasurlng and prospecting trip.
-Messrs. John Linton and
Frank Reaves, who have been on
an extended prospecting trip IN
western Terras, just east Of the
Sierra Blanca mountains, have re.
turned. They report that there is
lots of country to prospect and
hunt over, but that making strikes
is quite another question. Living
Is cheap and good, but that Sierra,
the banner mining county of New
Mexico, is good enough for them,
The news comes through tha
Salt Lake Tribune, under the head
Of mining notes, that: Benjamin
Peers, known through New Mckee
's Uncle Ben" Peers, has arrived
IN Salt Lake to locate, having been
attracted by the fame of Utah's
mines " His Hermosa friends
'mong whom he has lived for about
fifteen years, wish him u rich
strike.
County commissioner Geo. Il
3aucus drove down to II llehoro
aking the road down the Rio Palo.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1896-04-17

mas; tfen east If the Sslalos and
80 on hroosh the placere. taking
his wife, young son aud mother, in.
hw; returning by the regular
Hillshara rond north to Hermosa
and losing some of bis belongings
IN CahhIrstone gulch, e. lap robe)
which was picked ~ 10y Mr. White
who followed him next day Tho
party bad very pleasant trip, en-
jayine the hospitality extended to
ia m very much. Nr Btuous
says that it took him the snme
time 10 drive over each ot the roads.
Although the east rood is the long
er, it is by far the best roa.i.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1896-04-17
Local Items.

Prof. Fredericks, the musician
aud jeweler, ls SO dangerously sick
that his recovery Is almost des.
paired of.
Judge Mcl'Ie and Stenographer
iiuit OF LBs Cruces, aud lawyer
Chllders OF Albuquerque, were
here this week in the interest OF
the case entitled Sierra Placer
Milling & Mining Go. vs. Inter.
Republic Gold Mining Co."
Messrs. Saint aud Weaver Of
Albuquerque, were here this week
looking after their mining inter
ests.
Jack Barke returned from
home visit TO liermoss, Wednes-
day. Mr. Burke bas decided not
- move his fauil to IIill-bno ut
present
4 II Gray was taken suddenly
sick Tuesday aud had TO bp rcmoy.-
ed to hIs home. Mr. Gray at
present has nearly entirely recov
cred
N II. Daniels has gone on
prospecting trip to the Carpenter
mining district.
"A shocking accident befell lit
Tie Bal bara. only child If Mr. and
Mrs Gus Wnigsmuth. of King
sfon. While visiting Mr- Charle-
A4ts- ~ ccmpat = ztti+- - -sy,--S.-ss
~ III sb"ro, ou Nuads, Njple
at play. ia the S&ing, with. Lhe eadl
sIe.sopg SILK IL A~g al5ufa, .hv