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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16

Buffalo Lithia Springs. Va, Aug. 16.-
'Soecian-The season at this delightful
resort is now at it's height and those
seeking health. as we'll as those in quest
exceedingly
Many prominent and distinguished
people are here. Among the number re-
Gently arriving may be noted General
Pevton Wise, of Richmond; Colonel r.
Sturdivant. of Cape Girardeau, Mo-;
Washington Duke, Esq, of Durham, N.
e: Capt. w. HI Taylor and Major Chas.
Pickett. Of Norfolk: r. Fl. Byard, Jr.,
ESQ. OF Baltimore; Major ]. B. Batche-
Tor. of Raleigh, n. c., and General ]. c.
Hill. of Scottsville.
The social life here this week has been
rendered more delightful than ever by
the visit OF Messrs. w. H. Taylor, George
LOYAL. Major and Mrs. Pickett, and
Misses Powell and Freeman, of Norfolk,
who came up with Mr. Taylor's party
In the general superintendent's private
car. These charming young ladies have
been the recipients of marked attention,
A guessing contest took place at DR.
Laird's cottage last night, and Mr.. Bent
N. Duke. of Durham, received the prlZe
and Mr.. R. II. Byard, of Baltimore, The
BOBBY
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Those Useful, Coudui,s

come torpid and weak from unascertainn-
ble causes. When, this occurs. their DIS
perfectly performed. and certain debris
which Is the result of natural bodily waste
ana decay, does not escape as II SHOULD
but remains 10 corrupt the blood and
develop poisonous humors and dangerous
as well as painful diseases. 1t is one of
the beneficient effects of Hostetter's Stom.
ach Bitters TO gently stimulate the urinnr nv
organs, and prevent them from LANSING
INTO state of inactivity, always provo,
chtiVe or their infiammatory degenerat ton
and decay. How much better, then. n &c
TO adopt this mild diuretic as n means Of
exciting them to action, than to incur the
aanger or this destruction. To eHpel from
bowels and kidneys, and to regulate and
arouse the stomach and liver are amonr
the chief uses of this valuable remedy
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
A Desperate Negro.

Yesterday morning Constable White
hurst. of the county. arrested Il negro
named w. II. jenkins. for fighting. He
was carried before Justice Rutter. who
fined him $3.50. including costs. He got
the Constable to go to several places
with him to try and borrow the money,
and failing to do so. ne swore he would
die before he would go to Jail. Con-
stable Whitehurst sent for Constable
Ivev to come and assist him. The two
men found considerable trouble in gctt-
ing the nippers on the darkey, but final
lv succeeded. He was sent up for thirty
DAYS and then will be tried for resisting
an officer and for fighting with white
man. He is a bad, desperate character
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Struck by Lightning.

Friday afternoon the people at Schroe-
der's Hill Norfolk county, were treated
with glorious rain, which was accom-
panied by heavy thunder and lightning.
were passing along the road took refuge
under the trees in front Of the church
there. Lightning struck two of the
trees and killed a horse and a mule,
and stunned boy so badly that 1t was
at first thought he was dead, but he
finally recovered consciousness. None
of the rest of the party were injured,
but they preferred going out in the storm
to remaining any longer and taking
chances of being killed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
NORTH CAROLINA

pose to take Russell down." But as be-
Iore STATED many of the rank and file
believe the contrary.
:, chairman Ed. Johnson, of the Repub-
ilcan Conversational District Commit
tee. said to-day that the situation had
changed and that he does not now be-
neVe the committee will endorse w. Il,
Stroud. the Populist nominee, hut tha,
1t Will meet next week and make a
nomination.
Ex-senator Jarvis. who had been here
all the week watching the big political
play" left for Morchead City to-day.
congressman Settle. J. NJ. Smith. ID.
M. Morrison and z. T.. Long arrived To-
day to attend the Republican Commit
tee meeting. Over thirty prominent Re
publicans were on hand
Senator Butler declined to be inter-
viewed this morning,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
HALIFAX

Halifax. N. c.. Aug. 15-(SpeciaD-
Some of our town people took ndvan-
taEe of the excursion to Richmond yes
terday.! the fare being only s1.25 to 20
and return. NrtorH NJ : 49,. -, %
The town was very much shocked yes
terday noon to hear of the sudden death
or Alma Webb. the oldest child of Mr..
and Mrs. nj. j. Webb. He had been
sick only day or so.
Mrs. A. s. Allen left yesterday to
spend some of the summer at her old
home in Virginia.
Mr.. o. G. Calhoun has been sick for
the past week or so and 1t Is hoped he
Will soon be- out again.
Some of our baseball players went
over to Franklin, Va, this week to par
ticipate In u game with Weldon VS..
Franklin.
Miss Julia Gregory returned home
MondaY from very nice visit to Nor
folk. Va.
Some of the citizens are wishing for
another excursion TO Norfolk some time
hefore the summer ends. We hope there
VIII be one so we all may take ,advan-
tage of 1t.
On Yesterday afternoon the intense
hot and dry period was broken by a
very refreshing rain.
There Will be an excursion run from
scotland and Wilmington on Septem-
Der 10th. Fare s2.25 and return.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16

OF Fort Wayne. Ind, writes on Nov 90, 1894:
II was afflicted for forty years with heart
trouble and suffered untold agony. Ihad
weak. hungry spells, and my heart would
palp.tate so hard, the pain would be so acute
and torturing, that became SO weak and
nervous could not sleep. was treated by
6everal physicians without relief and gave
up ever being we'll again. About two years
ago commenced using DR.. Miles Remedies.
One bottle OF the Heart Cure stopped all
heart troubles and the Restorative Ncrvine
did the rcsr,and now sleep soundly and at
tond to my household and social duties with
out any trouble.
Sold by druggists Book sent free Address
Dr. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind.
Dr.. lilies Remedies Restore Health.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
SOnnetlllnE Now.

The steamer Pocahontas will make the
annual excursion for the benefit of St.
evening. August 10. She will carry their
friends on trip up James river as
Iar as White Shoal Light touching ut
Newport News going and returning. The
steamer Will leave Norfolk at p. M.
portsmouth. 7:l5, and Southern Railway
wharf. Norfolk. 1870. 10 reach Newport
News about sis. returning will leave
Newport News at 1880. Those desiring
to stop off at that point will have two
hours there. This delightful trip in still
water Will be enlivened by music from a
brass band and electric orchestrion. Be
sure to go. helping n worthy charity, and
enjoy delightful evening. Tickets for
adults. so cents; tickets for children, 25
cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Stabbed n Horse.

The early part of last week Mr.. r. s.
BROOKS went over to Gloucester county
to visit his family. He brought his horse
to the city and put him in the stables
with e. c. Brooks & Co.'S horses. on
water street. Some time during Fri
DAY night some one went to the stable,
took knife and cut part OF the horses
ear off and then cut a long cash on its
neck. The doctor says from the looky
OF the wound 1t looked like some one
had stabbed her. She was found in
that condition yesterday morning when
the man went to feed her. He reported
1t to Mr.. Brooks. Why any one should
treat q dumb beast In such a manner
would be hard to tell. The animal was
weak from loss Of blood
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
FORTSMOUTHNE

deceased brotner, John Cutherell. All
members are requested to be present.
There Will be no work at the North
Street depot to-day.
Misses Indie and jamie Moore, of Deep
Greek, are visiting Miss Matte Balm,
at Ivor. Va.
High street was unusually lively last
night. The merchants seemed smiling
and happy.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Thomas are
spending the summer at Rockbridge
Alum Springs.
Miss Jennie Powers. Of Annapolis, Md.
IS Wishing her aunt, Mrs. Ben. Boole,
No. 1923 Lincoln street.
Master Fred. Schmode, OF Park View,
Is visiting his sister. Mrs. Thomas La
than, Jr., at Washington. North Caro-
lima.
Mr.. w. T. Wishnant. superintendent
o. OF the S s Air Line. left last night
Tor Shelby Springs to join his family,
VINO are spending some time there.
Some one Is making regular business
or stealing from the clerks at the North
street depot. Yesterday an umbrella
was taken, and some other things.
Attention is called to ad. of r. S.
Brooks, DIN which he offers reward for
any information that will lead to the ar
rest of the party or parties who cut his
horse.
Mr.. John Lewis, of Washington, d.
C., who has been visiting friends in this
wife will remain in the city a short
while longer.
q .sSome Young men were out riding In a;
stFam yesterday, and came up with
some ladies' III another team. BY some
means atcollislon occurred. One of the
ladies' was thrown out. and one Of them
was badly injured.
The funeral OF Mr.. John Cutherell will
take place this afternoon at O'clock
from his late residence NO. so7 Washing
ton street. THE horses which he drove
SO long to the engine will be used to the
hearse to carry the remains to the GEM
eterv
Tom Smith, an employee Of the Sea-
board Air Line, fell between the cars
at Branchville Friday and the wheels
train could be stopped. He died yester-
day. His body was sent to North Caro-.
lima for interment.
a number Of the cutters around the
CITY are in dreadful condition. Yes
terday Mayor Baird issued an order tn
have two that came under his personal
observation. cleaned out immediately,
which was done. A similar order In a
great many other cases would be a good
one.
Mr.. George E. Lemon, road master for
the X. and A. division of the Seaboard
Air Line. was In the city yesterday
Some OF the employees took him to Ocean
View in the afternoon. and let him take
MS irst ocean bath. He will return
home full of recollections of his frs,
bath in the briny deep
Officer Winnindger yesterday after
noon arrested three white men on the
corner of Crawford and King streets on
charge of being suspicious characters
and Migrants. The men are locked
up In the station house. They all claim
TO be working men. but the police know
them and say differently.
In our yesterdays isSlIe notioa VIZ. :.
made that Judge Hills funeral would
take place yesterday afternoon, which
was first intended, but later a
change was decided upon and
DIV an oversight correction was not
l1oe, consequently it caused consldera-
BILE annoyance to the family. The fun
eral Will take place this afternoon at S
o'clock
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Chicken Thieves Around.

Some time during Friday might some
one one visited the coop of Mr.. George
eleven fine large Plymouth Rock pull
let's; The thief pulled two pales off the
pack fence. then went in the yard and
broke two locks and secured as MANY
Gnlckens as they could we'll carry. Mr..
Irant had raised these chickens this
spring and felt pride in them. This
is the second raid they have made on
him in short while. 90
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Tried to stoaI n TRUNK.

Yesterday morning a county darkey
came in town and had a trunk in his
cart. He stopped to talk with some
frierels on Columbia street, and while
standing there another darkey came up
and tried to steal the trunk, and had
nearly succeeded In getting It out the
cart when the man turned and saw
him. There was a lively scufiie for q
few minutes. but the owner of the trunk
could not succeed in holding his man
and attend to his horse. too. so the
would-be thief made his escape.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
WE CLOSE AT op. III.
Special Sale for One Week nj Inv.
renee & Welton's- Come Enrly 10
Get Frat Choice

renee d. Welfon's- Como EarIy 10
Get Frat Choice.
31Sc yard for best light calico.
&c yard for Sc and 10c Dress Ginehams
4%c yard for Lancaster Apron Cling
hams.
Sc yard for 12hc Suiting
&c yard for Lonsdale Sheeting.
&c yard for sc Embroideries.
&C yard for Sc ISmbroideries.
SC yard for l2kc Embroideries.
12lac yard for zoe Embro.deries.
tic yard for 25c Embroideries.
CSC -'o"
75c Shirt Waists, now SOC.
SIPS Shirt Waists, now 75c.
Hosiery.-12izc for Ladies' fast bla ok
Hose. Hermsdorf dye. and seamless, val.
ue tic.
lie for Ladies' Csc Drop Stitch Hose. O,
six pair for S1.00.
Our terms are cash to all, and these
prices for one week only.
LAWRENCE AND wDIFON.
No. 231 High Street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
A UnfUueLnW.

The Sunday law for Louisiana will
be very unique statute If 1t is passed
In Its present shape, says the Natche2
Democrat. 1t provides that all saloons
and business places shall be closed be-
tween the hours of 8 q. m. and IL m.
but during other hours they may be
allowed to remain open for traffic and
business as on the secular days of the
week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16

Calvary Baptist .Church-Rev. P. s. C.
Davis. pastor-Sunday School at 9:3O
a. m. w. II. Rodman. Superintendent.
Preaching by the pastor at IL a. m
and p. m. B. Y. F. u. will meet at 3
p. m. AL are cordially invited TO be
present.
Fourth Street Baptist Church-The
pastor Will preach at both the morn
Ing and evening service. Subject in the
morning, Dead"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Sold for a synagoxue.

1t was the intention of the purchas-
er Of the old Clubhouse to carry 1t out
IN Brighton, and. he had gotten II as
far as Green street. on High, when a
number Of Russian Jews bought 1t and
mao AZ put on a lot on High near Green
street. belonging to Mr.. Henry kim.
They Will convert the building into a
synagogue, and will have 1t fitted up
LOT mat purpose. 1t is said that they
paid $500 for the building.
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stopped In the Road.

Friday night young man who lives
on the suburbs. while on his way home,
met a negro man who asked him what
time 1t was. On being told he did not
know, the negro advanced towards
him as though he intended to rob him.
The young man pulled out his gun, and
the darkey ran. He fired two shots at
him. but does not know with what
effect. He thinks that he hit his man,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Broke Into a Dwelling House,

Some time during Friday afternoon,
while the family of Mr.. Jacob Winning.
der. who live at Prentis Place, was abb
sent from homo some one broke omen
the door and entered the house They
rainsacked everything and carried off
1ewelry and all the money they could
nnd as well as clothes. The door was
forced open with an axe, which was
left there.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16

The steamer "Northamp,on" leaves
Bay Line wharf at p. IN. every Monday
Wednesday and Friday for delightfl
evening excursions to Old Point. Re
turning leaves Old Point at 10 d. m.
Fare 80 cents round trip. au6-til2I
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Don't Foil,

$500 yards refulgent silk. reduced
IRON loc. and l21sc. to &c. per yard; ], 900
yards vrape cloth at SC. Ali parasols
at greatly reduced prices.
A. ]. PHILLIPS,
302 High street,
Under oxford Hall,
Portsmouth. Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
CITY BONDS FOR SALE.
Office of the City Clerk.
Council Chamter

Ofhce OF the City Clerk,
Council Chamber,
~ Portsmouth, Va, Aug. 6, 1856
The City of Portsmouth, Va. offers for
sale $4,000 COUPON SEWERAGE
BONDS, payable in twenty-eight years
bearing interest at the rate of s per cent.
Per ahnuIn,e payable semi-aHnually in
in denominations Of si00-are exempt from
city taxes. and can be registered principal
and interest or principal only, at the on
dressed to Il. Thompson, Jr., City CLERK.
VIII be received until MONDAY, August
y, 1885. for the purchase of these bonds
the city reServing the right to reject all
should be addressed to "'i
JOHN J. KING.
auBi-lot Chairman Finance Com 3
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The Idea,

OF selling $40. $3.50 and Sic suits 70,
$3.50. The idea Is prepasterous. but we
know our business. These goods have
got to be sold no matter the loss.
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY.
ia High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
y. s. Crawford.

the High street furniture man. has re.
duced prices on his refrlgerators. door
and window screens. Big bargains
await you.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Suitn MT Cost.

All goods marked in plain figures TO,
few days longer.
LEVY G. JACOBS. 200 High Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Specials for To-Day.

Fine Prepared Ham, 12Mc per 10; Hud-
gins Extract Root Beer only 10c; this
makes gals most delicious beer. We
have a fine beef clipper and are prepared
to fill orders In best of style. This Is the
place to get Old Apple Cider Vinegar for
pickling. Our Vermont Creamery Butter
Is the finest that can be bought.
Phone 1870. G. w. HUDGINS 6. co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16

The city of Marseilles, France, has just
completed its drainage system on the
plan OF that of Paris. at cost OF 81, 900,
O00
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16

Portsmouth, Va. August 1G. lS9G.
MEMBERS OF INDEPENDENTLY STEAM
Ii FIRE ENGINE COMPANY, No L.
n0m are hereby 6 ordered to assemble at
uniform, ut 4 p. M, sharp. SUNDAY, 10th
instant, to pay the last sad tribute of re-
CUTHR1ELT.
BY order OF Foreman.
j. +. PACE 4.
VIM. NJ. SMITH. Secretary pro tenn.
RulG--lt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Heart Disease Cured
By DR.. Miles Heart Cure.

Painting. Weak or Hungry Spells. Irregu-
lar or Intermittent Pulse. Fiuttering or Pal
pitation, Choking Sensation, Shortness OF
Breath, Swelling OF Feet and Ankles are
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16

LOST 10 SHARES OF GAS STOCK.-No-
tee Is given that l3 shares of the Ports.
mouth Gas Company's stock in favor of
NJ w. -Armstend. deceased, has been
lost. and that application will be made
to said company for n renewal OF the
same by the heirs of the said estate.
aul3-10t r. ]. ARMSTEAD.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
PORTSMOUTH ADv,s.
PoRrsMou'TlTt. Apv,g.
I'D
|IS THE Ac GEPTEp. TIM ~
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

PERIOD
IS i,ENTY
10 Bring THE
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TED T1IiE - AZ 1 OF r The n Y
ED THE ROUND
Ian
G9M son IS ON THE RIvR
AND NORFOLK
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DEVELOP riEIR WATER BY RE-
THE MARKET. THERE
I,E WHO
PIJRctIAsED At IN
SIN. ~
CAN ,oJrpr
YOUR MONEY TWELVE - DoonHH&
WATSON, Secretary 800 High Portsmouth, va
Or c. F. HARPER, Agent, at Pinner,s Point
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16

ARD-A liberal reward will be given
Tor information that will lead to the ar
rest ana conviction OF the party who
cut my horse II. s. BROOKS. liz IJlrI,
street. -s auIse -
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PORTSMOUTH ADv,s.

FOR SALE OR RIINT--Furnjshcd or uH-
ufurnished--rhe ten room cottage ON Ann
street, east OF Hatton. Possnssionrgivcp
list October. Enquire at Cottage. au1G-H
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16

One OF our 81 umbrellas to proteo,
yourself from the weather
CHARLES r. WELTON a. CO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16

FOR SALE-A three-year-old colt; sound
and gentle; can be driven by any one:
TO EDWARD CLARK. Cottage Place.
nu16-4t
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r NJ l. IT,. NO. 2. OF VIRGINIA-YOU
~ are requested to attend special
meeting to be held OH MONDAY, August
nth. ut o'clock sharp. Business of i'm
portance. Absentces fined
By order OF tho Union.
G.. r.. Taylor,
nul6-1ts Secretary DrO tenn.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-16
Fifty Years Ago.
Ayers Cathartic Pills

have, from the time Of their
preparation, been a continuous
success with the public. And
that means that Ayers Pills
accomplish what is promised
for them; they cure where
others fail. It was fitting.
therefore, that the worldwide
popularity Of these pills should
be recognized by the Worlds
Fair medal OF 1883 fact
which emphasizes the record:
so Years of Cures.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-01-29

Mira Luov q. Maxwell, relict Of the late
n, Robert D Maxwell, and motoer OF our
f.iiow townsmen. Messrs D. g. and D
Maxwell. died at the home of her daughter
Mn r ". PIE. In the city OF Greenville
mat Monday morning. she had been 10
feshle health for several months and grad
naIIv orew weaker until death came to her
reI,ef Mrs. Maxwell was daughter OF
David Sloan, deceased, and was born In
old Pickepa District, near Newry, on Feb
rnarv ~ 1928. She was granddaughter
NJ old David and Nancy Sloan, who set
tled the sloan's Ferry place. on Seneca
River. In colonial days In 1910 she mar
ried Dr. Maxwell. who died before the
war. She made her home at Pendleton,
but for the past wo years abe had RpeDt
most of her time with ber daughter in
Greenyill4. Tn her girlhood Mr.. Maxw
Joined the Baptist Church and throughout
ber life was most devoted and exemplary
member She possessed mot lovely.
Kind disposition and never grew weary Of
ministering to the comfort and j,y of
others. She was loved by all nf her nu
meroua friends and acquaintsnces, and she
will be missed in her old home She de
lighted in visiting the sick, the poor and
the distressed, speaking kind, cheerful
word or bestowing some needed gift from
her purse or pantry. Truly good wo-
man has gone to meet the rewards prom.
ised by the Saviour whom she loved 40
we'll tn serve. The remaips were carried
to Pendleton Yesterday afternoon and laid
10 rest hpsides those Of her husband 10 the
Baptist Cnurohvard Rev Dr.. Manly, of
Greenville, conducted the funeral services.
Three sons. four daughters. twenty eight
grand children and five great grand chill.
6ren are left to cherish her memory.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-01-29
Neal's Creek Items.

The weather for the past week has been
very disagreesble, but this one has opened
up bright and eair.
The farmers are now ready and anxious
to SOW their Spring oats.
Tne health of the community is good,
with the exception OF measles.
Miss Lou McGee, our faithful teacher,
who suspended her school few days be
fore Xmas on account Of measles among
her pupils, is back at her post of duty.
The school has been small for the past
two weeks. as all the pupils had not recov-
cred from the raging epidemic, but we
learn that most all returned this week and
now she has Furnishing school.
Miss Pearl MrGee, Of Starr. Is staying
with her sister, Mr.. Claude Martin, and
attending school at this place
Rev Mr. Mnhon filled his 6rst appoint
menfs as pastor Saturday and Sunday. A
good crowd was present Saturday, but
Sunday the house was filled with members
and visitors ca er to hear the new pastor.
he preached an unusually interesting ser
mon. from the fact that he held his congre-
cation In hraathless silenca for fifty five
minutes. We extend to Mr. M hon q
warm and hearty welcome into our COM
muDity as pastor and citizen.
Among tho visitors present Sunday, were
Mr.. J o. Sanders, Of Prospect. (who was
prospecting for - Mr.. Thos. Glenn, !,
Of Bolton, Mis- Fannie Pinckney, of An.
derson, and Miss Lizzie Carpenter, of
Elberton. Ga.
Maj j. N. Vandiver. who ia Manager
for the South Carolina branch of the Mid
way Stables, is giving some unheard of
bargains IN mules and makes 1t TO the
interest of all who call to zee him.
'LITTLE DUCKS"