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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-09-12
A Delightful Lawn Rartr.


Wednesday evening, the 2nd instant, was
the occasion of a very pleasant lawn party at
the beautiful home of Mr.. A. ]. Lester, in
honor of their sons, Messrs. Benjamin P.
and Guy W, The evening was spent in vari-
GUS games and music, Refreshments were
served at late hour and heartily enjoyed by
all. After bidding their host and hostess good
night all returned to their homes much pleased
at having spent so delightful an evening,
which will be long remembered by the par
Elephants. Those present were: Mr.. Abra
ham Lester and wife, Misses Ada Shaffer,
Nettie Bell, Minnie SchafFer, Flora Frock,
Mary Bell, Annie Geiman, Effie Schaffer,
Bessie Schaffer, Mariana Roger, Eloise
Roger, Agnes Essigi Ethel D. PIaine, of Vir,
ginia; Gertie Petry, Sue Ebaugh, Mary and
Bertha Miller, of Hanover, Pa; Messrs: Ben
jamin 2. Leister, Guy W. Lester, William
Starner, George Grob, Willie Bell, Wesley
Geiman, Ira Englar, Nevin Roger, Clayton
Geiman, Harry Kane, Charl IS Hosfelt, David
Myers, Joshua Hunter, Jesse Cress, Herbert
Leister, Masters Harvey s. and Algie Lester.
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Reception at New windsor.

One of the most enjoyable events of the
season was reception given in honor Mr.
and Mrs. George l.. Stocksdale, by their
nephew, Mr. Frank j. Devilbiss, and his wife,
at their elegant home on High street, New
Windsor, on Friday evening of last week.
The grounds were handsomely decorated with
Japanese lanterns, while inside the parlor was
a mass of ferns and choice flowers, arranged
under the skillful touch of Mrs. c. Smith and
Miss Ida Devilbiss, sister of Mr.. T. ]. Devil
bliss. Mrs. Devilbiss spared no labor to make
the evening pleasant aud enjoyable for her
guests. Mrs. Cameron, of Virginia, rendered
some lovely selections upon the piano, while
Mrs. C. Smith, of New Windsor, read a selec-
ton appropriate TO the occasion. As the
evening passed on the company we're served
with sumptuous supper, consisting of five
courses, which were served in elegant style.
Those present were T. J. Deyilbiss and wife,
Geo. l.. Stocksdale and wife, Joshua Smith
and wife, Philip Babylon and wife, J. Engler
and wife, Charles E. Smith and wife, Gran
vile Bixler and wife, Jeremiah Bale and wife,
George C. Anders and wife, Nathan Engler
and wife, Frank Engler and wife, Ezra Nico-
demus and wife, John Baker and wife, John
Buckley and wife, Ed. Devilbiss and wife, Mrs.
Kleefsh and daughter, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs.
DIR. Burlington, Mrs. Lizzie Smith and daugh.
ter, Misses Ida Devllbiss, Carrie Smith. Lena
Lambert, Susie Ecker, Mr.. and Mrs. Baugh-
man, Mrs. Aaron Bixler, Mr.. Walter Engler,
Miss Marcia Devilbis, Mr. Marvin Devilbiss.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Rev. G. W. Seilhamer will preach in Uniontown
Sabbath morning and evening and in Frizellburg at
els p. M.
Centenary NJ. E. Church.-sunday School at s.15
a. IN. Preaching at 1890 a. m and 7.S0p. m. Ep-
worth League Service at 6.45 p. m. Prayer Meeting
Wednesday, at $50 p. m Joel Brown. Pastor.
St. Johns Church, Rev. Father Cassidy, Pastor
Sunday-Low Mass at 7.l5 and High Mass at 10 a.
IN. During the week.-Mrs. at $50 a. m.
st. Paul's Reformed Church.-Sunday school at
9Ij IN. Divine services at 1880 a. IN. and 1-3O p
m. Holy Communion on the Goth instant. Prepar-
atory services on the 18TH at 80 p m.
Calvin S. Slagle, Pastor.
Salem Charge Lutheran Chureh.-St. Beniamins
Church-Y z. S. c. L. at $50 p. m. St. Johns
Church-Sunday School at Il. m. Communion
service at 10 a. m. Preparatory service on Satur-
day, at p. m. 3 A Dlehl PASTOR
On Sunday night next September ID, protTaeted
meeting will commence at Thomas Chapel Pro-
bationers will be received into full membership ana
the Holy Communion will be administered Meet
c. E. Dudrear Pastor.
Carroll Charge, Reformed Chureh.-Benjamins
Church-Sunday School at $50 p. IN. Divine SER
vice at go p m. st. Matthews Church-Sunday
m. Jerusalem Church-Harvest Home Service
H. j. Macalister Pastor.
Grace Lutheran Church.-Sunday Schoolat a. m.
Subject, "a Dishear.ening Discovery" Evening.
BREAD and Water" y. p. s c. Z. at 6.45 p IN.
P. H. Miller, Pastor.
Ascension Church-Sept. IS, 18th Sunday after
Trinity-Holy Communion at Z. Morning Service
and Sermon at 1880. Evensong and Sermon at $50.
Daily-Holy Communion at Z. Evensong at ).
Friday-Liiany at noon. Jesse Higgins, Rector.
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. W. R. Graham.
D. D., Pastor.-Sabbath Services-l0.30 u. IN, Ser
mon by Rev. A. d. Melvin. 7.3O p. M, Sermon by
Rev. S. Simpson. Sabbath School at 9l5 Il. m Y.
p. S. C. L. at $50 p. M. Mid-week service in the
lecture room Wednesday, ut $50 p. m
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Fountain Valley Items.

Miss Effie C. Babylon, of this place, and
Miss Eta C. Snader, of Medford, spent last
Sunday at Newport. Miss Fannie B. Babylon
visited Mr. Jacob Handley's family, also her
brothers family, Mr.. Charles Babylon, of
Westminster Miss Sadie Kelley, of Balti-
more, who has been on a visit for some time
to her cousin, Mrs. J. Harris Heagy, near
Frizellburg, returned home last Monday.
Mr.. Emanuel Wantz, of near this place,
had severe spell of heart trouble this week.
He has been sufferer with it for a long time.
Mr. Upton Decker, of Littlestown, Pa, has
been visiting his friends in our town for sew
eral days.
Mr. Albert Babylon, who ran god nail in
his foot some time ago, is able to be out again,
but has to use crutches, as he cannot stand on
his foot yet.
Corn cutting is in full blast this week and
the crop is fine.
Mr.. Ezra Brown, near this place, brought
your correspondent stalk of corn with an
ear on it measuring Is inches in length and
the crop generally running from 10 TO 10
inches
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-09-12
Bean HuIIing PARTY,

On September 3rd another of the many
bean hulling parties and socials was given at
the home of William Coppersmith, near this
CITY, After the beans were hulled the young
people spent quite lively time in playing,
singing and pleasant chatting. Refreshments
were served at 11.30. All seemed to enjoy
themselves very much and the host thanked
all for their generous help and will long re-
member them for their kindness. Among
those present were Mr. William Coppersmith
and family, Martha Null, Nettie Beaver, Ada
HymiIler, Elsie Butler, Mary Smith, Maud
Bollinger, Katie Beard, Ada Nelson, Minnie
Freyman, Katie Baker, Amy Coppersmith.
Katie Lohuns, Mamie Lohuns, Alice Gist,
Annie Fowler. Mrs. Nelson, Clara Copper
smith, Efie Williams, Robert Davis, john
Coppersmith, Lewis Little, Branford Owings,
Hayden Bolinger, Frank Beaver, Samuel
Miller. George Smith, Frank Freyman, Leon
ard Freyman, William Butler, Albert Null,
Walter Coppersmith, John L. Coppersmith,
George Coppersmith, John Nelson, John Rid
die and Joshua Corbin.
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ARKANSAS ELECTION.
Greatest Democratic Majority
Ever Recorded.

There was an. election in Ar
kansas last Monday for State
officers, Legislature, and coun-
ty officials.
Democrats, Republicans and
Populists had tickets in the
field. The Democrats made a
clean sweep and had plurality
of 5000. The highest plurality
ever before given was about
$4,000 and the gain this year
is about $4,000.
As goes Arkansas so will go
the entire South and Southwest,
and the vote in Arkansas is a
good indication Of the vote in
the entire West.
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A Surprise Party,

A very pleasant surprise party was given at
the home of Mr. Milton Study, on the Balti-
more turnpike, about two miles from Silver
Run recently, and an enjoyable evening was
spent in various games and instrumental music.
At late hour all were invited TO the dining
room where table was laden with cakes,
confectionery, etc., after which they all re-
turned TO their homes. Among those present
were Mr. Milton Study and wife, Mr.. Nelson
Study and wife, Mr.. James Staub and wife,
Mr.. John 7. Messenger and wife, Mr.. Noah
Brown and wife, Mr.. Daniel Mehring and
wife, Mrs. Emanuel Study, Minnie Dixon,
Berthe Lippy, Ollie Hahn, Lutte Feeser, Cora
Slifer, Katie Boose, Minnie Koontz, Ella
Dehoff, Mary Feeser, Gertie Messenger, Emma
Thurman, Mabel Dehoff, Cora Study, Mary
Staub, Elva Slifer, Mary Brown, Savannah
Study, Stella Brown, Minnie Rittase, Lille
Rittase, Emma Staub, Edith Thurman, Messrs.
Howard Study, Thomas Boose, Harry PaT,
Wesley Yingling, Augustus Study, Frank
Boose, Frank Beachtel, Hampton Cover,
Harry Messenger, Clinton EFb, Elmer Erb,
Murray Beachiel, Chas. Brown, Edgar Brown,
John Staub, Jeremiah Study, Charles Grau,
Harvey Dehoff, Wellington Brown, Joe Sny-
der, Andrew Baker, Luther Slifer, Joseph
Brown, Herbert Beachtel, Charles Staub,
Charles Study, Philip Mummert.
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Jordan,s Retreat Items.

Our springs and wells and small streams are
very low. The shower on Saturday wonder
fully helped the ground for the farmer to get
ready for seeding. which is at hand. Corn in
general is good, and so is the potato crop.
Z. L. Hollenbaugh and wife were called to
Middleburg last week to see their son, Nathan
Hollenbangh, who is quite i'll with complica-
ton of diseases.
Mr.. F. A. Kaufman is repairing his house.
Mr.. Kaufman has quite q fancy and taste for
fixing his property.
St. James Sunday school will hold IFS an
nual festival October 9th, at the church.
Applebutter boiling is on hand, yet there is
not full crop of apples,
On Saturday, as Mrs. 3. L. Hollenbaugh
was preparing supper, passing in and out of
slipped and fell with the coffee boiler in her
hand. She was considerably hurt by the fall,
but the hot coffee fell away from her, and she
escaped being scalded.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-09-12
Business Locals.

Several years ago | was taken with severe
attack of fux. was sick in bed about ten
days and could get nothing to relieve me until
l used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhosa emedy, which cured me and has
been household remedy with us ever since.
J. C. NARROW, Decaturville, No. For sale by
Joseph D. zepp.. Westminster, Nd.
Every business man should have it in his
office; it is an invaluable companion-"The
Rand Mentally Railway Guide"
Your attention is called to the elegant dis
play of Robes and Blankets at the Harness
establishment of j. W. Skunk, Westminster.
The finest in the city.
Sunday School Picnic at Harmony Grove
Church, near Gist, Saturday, September 10,
commencing at II o'clock, noon.
VIM. F. Derr is in New York purchasing
an entire new stock of goods, which will be
opened soon.
Miss Wallis will reopen her Primary School
and kindergarten on Monday, September %,
1896, in the same rooms occupied last school
wear.
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Erizellburg Items.

The Frizellburg Sabbath school celebration,
which was to have taken place on Saturday
last, has been postponed on account of the in
clement weather, until Saturday afternoon
and night, September 10Th.
Miss Ella Zepp, of Marston, spent few
days at Henry Snaders last week. Miss
Sally Lawyer, Of Baltimore, was visiting at
DIR. J. Rinehart's last week. Miss Clara
Zahn, of Baltimore, is home on visit.
Our public school opened on Monday last,
with A. L. Williams, principal, and john E.
Null, teacher of the primary department.
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LOCAL POLITICS.
The Cause of Bryan and sewan still Grow
ing.

If the attendance at the Bryan meetings in
this county is an indication of the interest the
people feel in the cause of the free coinage
of gold and silver, in having more money,
better prices and more steady employment,
the result in November in Carroll will be Il
big change from that of last November.
The Westminster District Bryan and Sew
all Club held its first meeting in its new quart
ers at the Babylon Building, near the railroad,
on Tuesday night last The hall was not
properly provided with chairs, and many per-
sons had to stand, and many others were un-
able to find even standing room.
The Warfeldsburg Band furnished music
on the occasion, and the meeting was address
ed by Messrs. Archibald H. Taylor and Nor
rill n. Packard, both of Baltimore. Both
made strong, logical and forcb.e speeches,
which were literally applauded, and Mr..
Packard, by his telling points, several times
brought forth shouts of approval. Both are
interesting speakers and they gave their hear
ers the law on the money question and ably
argued the facts
The Club will meet again next Tuesday
evening, when there will be ''short talks on
the issues of the campaign by several speak
ers. On September 22d, able speakers will
address the club and all others who choose to
attend. and band of music will be present
to enlIven the OCCASION The meetings VIII
be opened promptly at Z. Is in order that they
may be closed earlier.
AT GAMBLER
There will be Bryan and Sewall meeting
at Gambler next Tuesday night. September
Is, commencing at o'clock. Two speakers
will be present to discuss the issues of the
campaign, and those who attend will be amply
repaid.
AT W0ODBINE
On next Saturday night there will be a
Bryan and Sewall meeting, which will be adj
dressed by VIM. J. Ogden, Of Baltimore, one
of the ablest expounders of the financial ques-
ton in the state, and by N. W. Steele and
Guy. w. Steele.
AT HAMPSTEAD.
The Hampstead District Bryan and Sewall
Free Silver Club will hold rally tonight,
Saturday, September u, and will be address
ed by Maj. John |. Yellott
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Harvey Items.

Mrs Jacob Yearly died last Saturday, aged
70 years, months and days. A few months
ago her husband died. She leaves five child
rem, twelve grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Mrs. Hattie Small was the guest of her
mother on Sunday. Miss Jennie Myers, of
Baltimore. is visiting her brother.
Mr.. j. Vincent Eckenrode is rushed with
orders for cigars. He is increasing his force
and working day and night.
The late corn is not very good on account
of the dry weather.
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orphans Court.

Tuesday, September 8.-John W. Hoffacker
and Luther H. Hoffacker, executors of David
H. Hoffacker, deceased, returned inventory
of leasehold property, inventory of money,
list of debts, list of sales of goods and chat
tells and reported sale of real estate.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Sarah Long. deceased, were granted to Sam
uel Haines, who returned list of debts.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Daniel J. Geiman, deceased, were granted to
Davis Myers and Charles I. Reifsnider.
Mary CARRIER, executrix of John CARRIER,
deceased, settled second and final account.
Report of sale of real estate of John Gar
Der, deceased, finally ratified.
John W. Myers and Howard E. Myers,
executors of Jesse Myers, deceased. reported
sale of real estate.
Elizabeth Davis, executrix of Jesse T. II.
Davis, deceased, returned inventory of goods
and chattels and received orders to sell real
estate, goods and chattels and notify creditors.
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Silver Run Items.

The Bryan and Sewall Club will meet in
Haines' Hall Saturday evening, September
u. Messrs. D. N. Henning and B. F. Grouse
will speak.
Mr.. Amos Study, prominent farmer near
here, died on Saturday night last, after short
illness with diphtheria. His age was 81 years
and months, and he leaves wife, one son and
three daughters. He was good neghbor
and highly esteemed citizen. His funeral
took place on Monday. Miss Annie Study,
his daughter, was quite i'll with the same dis
ease, but is improving and will soon be out
again.
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Union Mills Items.

The drought that had been prevailing in this
section during the month of August was partly
broken up by fine rain on Saturday last
Oar farmers are cutting off corn. This
work is being done earlier than was ever be-
fore known in this section. The crop gener
ally is good, bgt The late planting was injured
BY the drought.
But little grain is being yet seeded in this
locality. farmers think it too early YET.
Mr.. David Crowl, near this place, is getting
timber sawed preparatory to building dwell
ing in the early Spring.
The Sunday school at this place will hold a
festival on Saturday evening, September 10Th.
Mr.. Edward Forelines, of North Carolina,
a student of w. NJ. College, is visiting his
friend and class mate, W. Archie Burgoon at
this place.
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SEPTEMBER WEDDINGS.
Three Brides and Grooms Join Hands for
Better or Worse.
NORMAN : RILLMYER.


Miss Ethel Billmyer, a daughter of Mr..
keeher c. Billmyer, was married ON %ednes-
day TO Mr.. Frank Norman. The ceremony took
place at the Methodist Protestant Church of
Union Bridge, Rev. John ]. Murray officiat-
ing. The bride was gowned in travelling
dress of green English serge, with hat and
gloves to match She carried Marechal Mel
roses. The ushers were Mr.. Harry Broadbelt,
of Union Bridge, and Mr.. Grumbine, of West
minister. Mr.. and Mrs. Norman left on the
evening train for Baltimore and New York.
wETzELL-BAILE.
Miss Deborah Erinine Bale, daughter of
Joseph ID. Bale, OF near New Windsor, was
married at the home of her father at 2 O'Clock
Wednesday AFTERNOON, TO Mr.. Jesse E. Wet
eel, of Frederick, Nd. The brigde was attired
in travelling dress of -colored novelty
cloth, and wore hat and gloves to match.
She was attended by Miss Bertha Roop. Mr..
Charles Bale, a brother of the bride, was best
man. The house was decorated with palms
and blooming plants. Elder William Frank
lin, of Sans Greek German Baptist Church,
performed the ceremony. After the wedding
there vas large reception, at which a num-
Der of citizens of Carroll and Frederick coun-
ties were present.
McKINsTRY-MYERs
The wedding of Miss Madge, eldest daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Charles T. Myers, and
Mr.. Samuel Mckinstry, of MclGnstry's Mills,
Nd, vas celebrated at the home of the brides
parents in Union Bridge, last Tuesday, at
high noon. The ceremony was very quiet, no
one but the grandparents being invited. White
and pink were the prevailing colors in the
entire floral decorations. large wish bone
made of white sweet peas and smilax spanned
the space in which the bridal party stood, from
the centre of which was suspended two large
hearts linked together. The doors and win
dows were draped with ropes of fragrant
bloom, and vases of pink and white cut flow.
ers of the most rare species were scattered
about the rooms. The marriage ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. J. Murray, d. D.,
pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church, of
which both the bride and groom are mem
bers The bride was attired in travelling
costume of brown novelty cloth, braid
trimmed, and carried white Bible, which is
a very precious heirloom. The flower girls
were Misses Marie and Ruth Myers, sisters of
the bride. They wore white and carried lit
tie baskets of pink and white sweet peas, the
baskets being tied with pink satin ribbon.
After the ceremony the couple passed into
the diningroom, where the breakfast was
served. The room was artistically but not
profusely decorated. Mendelssohn' s wedding
march was very successfully renueTeu Ny MISS
Byrde Myers, sister of the bride, with violin
accompaniment by Mr. Clarence Myers,
brother of the bride The march was exc
cuted on the gift of the groom, handsome
piano. 1t is said to be one of the finest ever
sold in western Maryland. The gifts were
handsome and useful.
The bride and groom left Union Bridge on
on the ESQ train for Atlantic City and other
places of interest.
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New Advertisements.

Legal Notices, Festivals, &c.
Miller Bros Popular Stores, Westminster,
Md See first page.
J. T. Orndorff 5 Sons, Westminster, Nd.
Fertilizers for Wheat and Rye-N. /. Cor
such & Son, Westminster, Nd
General Statement of the Receipts and Ex-
penditures of Carroll County
There is No Doubt Abont It-Gilbert Bros,
Baltimore, Md.
Trustees Sale of Dwelling House and
Store Room-Charles E. Fink, Trustee.
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weather record fnr the week,

September 5-mercury 63 at I a. m. and
CT at 2 p. m; light showers during the day
September 6-mercury 60 at a. m. and 76
at p. M; cloudy followed by clear weather.
September mercury Sc at a. IN. and IS
at p. M; fair. September s-mercury 81
at a. m. and 70 at 2 p. M; generally clear.
September 9-mercury SO at a. m. and rs
at p. M; clear. September l0-mercury
SO at a. m. and sS at2 p. M; clear. Sep
tembe ll-mercury 20 at a. m. and So at l
d. m. +: generally clear.
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Melrose Items.

On Thursday of last week Mrs. Ira B. Zepp
died. Her husband died in October 1895, and
her grandson last August. She was &C years
old, and was universally esteemed. The fun.
eral took place on Saturday at Bachman'
Church and was largely attended. Rev.
Macalister dictated
Miller's school, Noah Peterman, teacher,
opened with an attendance of 50; Tracey's, j,
Albert Eepp, teacher, 26; Vents, n. B.
Burgoon, teacher, go.
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Gamher Items

Mr.. Edwin Shipley was run over by a buggy
and considerably hurt last Sunday night, while
walking home from church.
Mr.. Lewis Shipley picked lot of fine
peaches from his orchard, which he readily
sold at $1.O0 bushel
Owing to bad weather last Saturday the
poned until next Saturday.
A protracted meeting will commence al
Providence NJ. P Church September 81.
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ii BARGAINS HARDWARE.
GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE OF
HARDWARE.
In order to dispose of stock we offer you
STARTLING PRICES.

Stock all new and in firstclass condition. We
offer you among others the following line of
goods Large stock of Nails, Horseshoes
and Horseshoe Nails, Black Diamond Files,
Pocket aud Table Cutlery, Round and Square
Iron. Rubbert Leather Betting, Fire Iron, etc.,
Coach Goods, Sledge & Mapping, Hammers,
Saddler's Hardware, Tinware, largestock of
Glass. Ready Mixed Paint, Scrubbing Brush
es Linseed Oil, Carpenters Tools, Kerosene
and Luhricating Oils, Disston's Saws Hanline
Bros, Ready Mixed Paint, guaranteed to be
as good as the best at 80 cents per gallon,
which is 8, per cent. below cost Why not
paint your house? You will need Poultry
Netting next spring Why not buy now at
20 per cent. less than cost rather than wait
until then and pay handsome profit; it is
money in your pocket; will you have it?
Columbia Headlight Kerosene Oil at Sc per
gallon; several Heating and Cook Stoves,
one second hand Excelsior Cook No. Il lot
of Water Coolers to be sold rs per cent. be-
low cost. What do you think of 6 feet
Triumph Crooscut Saw for S1.00; Empire
Horse Nails &c per pound; heavy Collar Pad
Ice; 10 feet Log Chain, was $50, now Sl.s0.
In fact every thing we have is money for you
If You buy Come early and secure unheard
Of Bargains. Respectfully,
+. B. ARNOLD.
SEPT y st ]. A. c. Bond, Trustee.
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The dwelling of n. S. Wood, near Mt. Olive
Church, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday,
September LIST, about one o. clock in the day.
When discovered the house was in full blaze.
No one was home at the time but his wife and
the hired girl, Scarcely anything was saved
The loss IN household goods was from $500
to 500. Neighbors did what they could
erous TO Mr.. Wood and family in donations
of goods and money.