The Monitor-register., 1896-02-21
MuIlrca AiIl.


Miss Carrie H. Gauat is spending few
days at her old home here.
Jonathan Iredell killed hogs on Thurs
day. The Twelve weighed 1000 lbs.
| The pupils of Union Academy have
| been having examination this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Higgins, of Mantua, we're
guests of Mr.. j. D. Evans, on Sunday.
A crowded house enjoyed the literary
program of the Grange on Tuesday even.
| ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Ridgway have
been quite ILL.,, but are somewhat better at
this time.
| Edward Sherwin is confined to the
house with severe attack of infAmma.
tory rheumatism.
Mrs. Mariana Harvey and son, of CO.
lumbus, N. j., visited relatives and
friends here last week.
Edward Ell. Ridgway of Harrisburg,
nephew of Frank B. Ridgway, visited
relatives here on Saturday.
Mrs. Myra Evans attended the eighty
| third birthday celebration of her father,
Mr.. Fries, in Philadelphia, on Wednes.
day.
Rev. f. L. Jewett delivered an inspir.
ing sermon on Sunday evening from the
text, "frain up a child in the way he
should go,' etc.
Even those who are blessed with the
best OF protection against the cold, are
thankful that ''cold waves" are generally
of rather brief duration.
Some of our farmers are complaining
again OF chicken thieves. Surely the far.
mers have enemies and discouragements
enough without such pests.
Dr. randall addressed a meeting of
| Stokes Union on Thursday afternoon,
| greatly encouraging and enthusipg the
| workers. Tne very stormy afternoon pre-
vented many from attending.
Asbury Scott, who has been very sick
Tor some weeks at his fathers, John E.
| Scott, returned to bis home in Camden
last week. 1t is hoped he will soon be
able to go at his work in Philadelphia.
A meeting of the Board of Education
| of Harrison township was held on Tues
| day evening, seven out Of the nine mem
bers being present. A report presented
by the High School vas satisfactory, in
regard to regularity of attendance during
the past two months.
Walter Mccormick, another of our
young men who have aspir. for wider
field than our vicinity affords, has accept
ed position with Folwell Bros, in
Phila. We wish him success The young
man employed by that firm will succeed
If be has stability and perseverance,.
Very interesting and inspiring meetings
have been held in the Baptist Church
during the week. The attendance has
been large; on Sunday evening the house
was crowded, and several arose for prayer.
DR.. Randall is most impressive speaker
The meetings will continue through this
week.
A fire occurred Wednesday morning at
the house of Edwin Gaunt farmer.
about II miles south of this place. The
fire started at the roof, fortunately, was
discovered shortly after the outbreak,
and, with the assistance of some neigh
bors, Mr.. Gaunt soon extinguished the
blaze. The damage was slight.
The W. G. T. U. will celebrate Wash.
toms birthday anniversary by holding ap-
propriate exercises in their hall, in the
afternoon of the 22d, at half past two. In
the evening, Rev N. Webb, Of Bridgeton
Will give an exhibition in the same hall.
comprising views from the life of Christ
From Manger to Throne" The per
formance will commence At 7,30 Admis-
sion for adults, 20 cts, children, 10 cts.
Come out and enjoy his inspiring enter
tainment.