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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
School Commissioners.

The Board of School Commits
sioners met on Saturday, May 80
All members present. Minutes
read and approved.
The bids for the erection of the
High School at Elkton were opened
as follows:
G. W. Wilson, Rising Sun $7,25O
@. Ell. Smith, Elkton 1850
G. W: Jackson, Blythedale $500
L. e. Patterson S,427
A. S. Reed & Bro, Wilm. S,597
Walker & Gibson, Oxford, $685.
L. O. Cameron, Elkton S,444
E. S. Seminar, Principle $3.50
G. L. Swayne, Wilm. 1857
G. w. Wilson being the lowest
was awarded the contract at 81 ,25O,
his bond to be for $4,000. Pay
ments to be made as follows: Upon
the certificate of the architect as
the work progresses, so per cent
upon the estimated value of labor
and material which has become a
permanent part of the building, no
payment to be made until the
foundation walls are up.
The treasurer was directed to
make the several payments, as per
agreement, to w. L. Plack, archi-
tect. Mr.. Plack will have plans
and specification for the steam
heating and plumbing ready for
contractors on Tuesday, June 8.
Two hours after the bids were
opened a proposal was received
from S. P. Ryan & Son, of Rising
Sun, of $3.50.
Adjourned to meet Tuesday,
June 8. GEO. BIDDLE.
The wide difference in these bids
is remarkable ON so small a con-
tract. Either the contractor will
lose or some others expected to
make a big pile on so small a con-
tract.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
A Call Accented.

Rev. 7. S. Oakford, rector of st.
James Episcopal Church, Port De
post has notified his congregation
that he has accepted an invitation
to a church in Connecticut, and
will leave his present charge about
July 1.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
Pennsylvania Railroad Company's
Summer Excursion Route Book.
The MOST COMPLETE PUBLICATION
OF IT'S KIND.

The MOST COMPLETE PUBLICATION
OF IT'S KIND.
The Passenger Department of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
published on June 1 it's annual
Summer Excursion Route Book.
This work, which is complied with
the utmost care and exactness, is
designed to provide the public with
short descriptive notes of the
principal Summer resorts of Eastern
America, with the routes for reach
ing them, and the rates of fare.
There are over four hundred resorts
in the book to which rates are
quoted, and over fifteen hundred
different ways of reaching them, or
combinations of routes are set out
in detail. The book is the most
complete and comprehensive hand
book of Summer travel ever offered
to the public.
Its 215 pages are inclosed in q
handsome and striking cover, in
colors. Several maps, presenting
the exact routes over which tickets
are sold, are bound in the book. 1t
is also profusely illustrated with
fine half-tone cuts of scenery along
the lines of the Pennsylvania Rail
road and elsewhere.
Any doubt as to where the
Summer should be passed will be
dispelled after careful examina-
ton OF the. contents of this publica-
ton.
On and after June 1 it may be
procured at any Pennsylvania
Railroad ticket office at the nominal
price of ten cents, or, upon applica-
ton to the general office, Broad
Street Station, by mail for twenty
cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
~ Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
were granted by Clerk of the Court
William p. Howard last week:
Peter FL. Nisbet, of Providence,
and Isabella M. Graham, of Ard
more, Pa; Harry D. Smith, of Port
Deposit, and Fannie Caldwell of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
Flag Raising.

TheO. U. A. Ms of Calvert had
flag raising on Decoration Day,
with appropriate ceremony.
Webster White was made chair
man and speeches were INDUCED in
after which the members of the
order decorated the graves of
Revolutionary soldiers who were
buried in the old Friends burying
ground attached to the Brick Meet
ing House.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
Early Harvest.

Mr.. J. G. Bells men are harvest
ing his orchard grass crop. Mr..
Bell raises orchard grass for hay
altogether. The crop is ready to
harvest the first of June, and makes
excellent hay when cut young.
One seeding lasts for ever-well,
hardly so long, say several years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05

sMr. James Perdue, an old soldier resid-
ing at Monroe, Mich, was severely
afflicted with rheumatism but received
prompt relief from pain by using Cham
my back would ache so badly that could
hardly raise up. If 1 had not gotten relief
/ would not be here to write these few
lines. Chamberlain's Pain Balm has
done me great deal of good and 1 fee
very thankful for it." For sale by E. T
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
Col. Gadd Resigns.

After the exchange of some correspon-
dence with Governor Lowndes Monday
Col. Luther H. Gadd resigned as State
Librarian and Mrs. Anna B. letters was
commissioned and gave her bond in ST.,
500 with the Fidelity Company as surety.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
Elk. SHERIFF GEO. E. MCKINNEY.
DIED..

rAYLoR.-June Sd, at her fathers
residence near Rock Springs,
Miss Hannah Taylor. Funeral
Sunday, June 18th; meet at the
house at 10 a. m. interment at
West Nottingham Friends bury
ing ground.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
CoIored Baptist Church.

A colored Baptist church has
been formed at Port Deposit. The
third Sunday in this month an
elder from Baltimore will immerse
those who have united with the
church and formally organize it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05

Impoverished blood causes that
tired feeling. Hoods Sarsaparilla
purifies, enriches and vitilizes the
blood, giving new life and increaed
vigor vitality.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
JOHN FLETCHER PPICE.

Mr.. John Fletcher Price, super
intendent of the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal died at his residence
in Chesapeake City on Wednesday
night, May 9th, after a protracted
illness from Bright's disease.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
Deaths.
HENRY ROWAN.

Henry Rowan died at Earleville,
this county, at the age of ninety
three years. He was a native of
Delaware.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVEN-
TON.
Reduced Rates to Chicago via Penn
sylvania Railroad.

Re0uced RateS 10 chicago via Penn
sylvania Railroad
For the Democratic National
Convention, to be held at Chicago,
ILL.,, July Z, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell on July 3,
4, 5, and 6 excursion tickets to
Chicago and return at a single fare
for the round trip.
These tickets will be good for
return passage until July II, in
elusive.
For specific rates, sleeping car
accommodations, and time tables
apply to nearest ticket agents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
ATTENTION FARMERS!

The Imported French Coach Horse q
BRAVE 1885, ~
will make the season of 1896 at the farm of the
dersigned, near PRINCIPLE, Cecil county, Md.
TERMs-s2o 90 TO INSURE A LIVING COLT.
For pedigree apply to
d. C. MCDOWELL, Manager,
my29-3m Principle, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05

@<IE SHALL be pleased to sell
w our stock of Groceries as
low as consistent with the
times. just laid in fresh
stock of Raisins, Prunes, Coffees,
Teas, &c.-We have Raisins we
sell as low as &c per tb., and DC, &c,
and Toe per tb.-We will sell you
good Corn at DC, 6 cans for 25c.-
Tomatoes-our good ones-at 3 for
25c.-Buckets, Brooms, Wooden
and Willow Ware.
naAF Fresh Vegetables, Lettuce,
Cabbage, Radishes, &C., on Satur-
day morning.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05

For the convenience of those having business
with me, / will be at the office of r. l.. Christie,
Colora, on Saturday of each week, from a. m.
until p. m. WILLIAM 2. C0ULS0N, j. P.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05

Hood pills are easy to take, easy
to operate. Cure indigestion,
biliousness, headache,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
WILLIAM V. MOORE.

William V. Moore, a prominent
and well known farmer residing
near Cherry Hill, was stricken with
paralysis on Friday and died within
a few hours. Mr.. Moore was a
native of Delaware, having been
born in New Castle county in the
year 1918. He came to Cecil
county in 1850 and engaged in
farming.
Elk. SHERIFF GEO. e. MCKINNEY
Ex-Sheriff Geo. E. McKenney
died at his residence, SOC West
Third street, Chester, Pa, ON
Thursday morning, May 2Sth last,
from throat consumption, in his
sd year. The deceased was a
native of Cecil county and was
elected sheriff in 1891.
Mr.. McKenney leaves a wife and
nine children, four sons and five
daughters, the youngest about II
years old.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05

VXTANTED.-A RELIABLE LADY OR GEN
w tleman to distribute samples and make
house-to-house canvass for our Vegetable Toilet
Soaps and pure Flavoring Extracts. $40 to $40 a
month easily made. Address, Crofts & Reed,
Chicago, Ill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
Swayne's Strawberries.

Swayne's Strawberries.
Molasses and Syrup from 12c to
SOC gal.-an excellent Syrup, 4Oc,
and N. o. SOC a gal.
Veal Calves wanted. Butter and
Eggs taken in trade.
Apricots at lac per lb. (very
best), some at 10c per lb.-Prunes
4 lbs. for 25c.
Try some of our mild cured skin
ned back Hams.
Yours truly,
B. P. NICHOLS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
To the Public.

YENHE undersigned wishes to state that he is
prepared to furnish the public with the fin
est grade of OYSTERS at all times in Fries, Pans
Stews, Raws or any style required full line of
ICE CREAM furnished by the plate or gallon.
Thanking his patrons for past favors and soliciting
a continuance of the same for 90, he remains,
Very truly,
r. LLOYD ROBERTS.
RgrChoice stock of Green Groceries kept in
season.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-05
MAGISTRATES Notice.

SAW DUST FOR SALE, CSC per load.
- 5j3t Apply to VIM. GRASON.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-08-08
SCHOOL BOARD.
An Important Meeting of the
Heads of our Educational
Department.

The School Board of Worcester
County met on Thursday and trans.
acted such business matters as was re-
quired by the retiring from the Board
of President d. c. Hudson. Mr..
Hudson was not dresent, but sent
letter to the Board express.
ing his appreciation of the honors they
had bestowed upon him. The Board
recognized by appointing Mr.. f. w.
McMaster President and Mr.. Calvin
b. Taylor, Secretary and Treasurer
Mr.. Benjamin P. Selby qualified as
the new member of the Board and was
given the glad hand" Messrs. Thos.
NJ. Jingle, Of Berlin, and f. X.
Wilson, of Snow Hill, were appointed
committee to audit the accounts of
the old Board.
Mr.. Hudson's letter to the old
Commissioners was as follows:
ALLOW me to express my apprc, iatinn of
the honor you conferred by making me ,our
presiding officer; and especially let me
I
sideraiion and support that have ever made
my duties so easy and pleasant.
As the last member of the Board that
entered nearly fifteen years ago. allow me to
state that no unpleasant personal remem-
hrance can lie recalled, and no uDkind word
OF commissioner or examiner has ever MARI
ed the pleasant association to the present
date.
Another pleasure arises from the fact that
the interests of our schools fall into the
hands OF such honest. upright and compe-
tent men.
trust YOU will find Mr. Benjamin p.
Sclby, my friend and successor. an earnest
coy worker in the cause of public education
and that his appointment TO the position
and duties of which / am relieved, will give
general satisfaction.
With the kindest wishes for Won all. | re-
main Yours, very truly,
ID. G.. HUDSON.
Before the reorganization of the
new Board Of School Commissioners
the following resolutions regarding
the retirement of Mr.. Hudson were
passed unanimously
WHEREAS, the term of office of our
esteemed President, Daniel C. Hudson
ESD expires to-day and his connection with
this Board is To be severed. lie il
Resolved, that we the remaining members
OF the School Board of Worcester County
most deeply regret that we must lose his
wise council and agreeable association. and
the county his efficient and valuable service
ResOlced further. that copy of these res
olutions be entered upon the minutes of the
school journal and published in the DEMO
CRATIC MESSENGER of Snow Hill and the
Peninsula Ledger of Pccomokc City.
r.,,.,;.s;s. 81. SAMUEL PRICE,
~. W. MCMAsTER.
CALVIN II. TAYLOR.
Ang I, 1896. Secretary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-08-08
Mckinley for Silver.
And Would he now If Boss Ham
ma Hadn't Otherwise
Decreed.

The Congressional Record show.
that on the 9th of November 1877
Mckinley voted to suspend the rule:
and pass the bill known as the Bland
bill authorizing the free coinage of the
standard silver dollars.
On the question of passing the
Bland alison bill over the veto OF
President Hayes, Mckinley voted
aye.
Mr. Mckinley was chairman of the
committee on resolutions in the Re.
publican National Convention OF 1888
and reported platform which de-
clared that "the Republican party is
in favor of the use OF both gold and
silver as money, and condemns the
policy of the Democratic administra.
ton in its efforts to demonetize silver
Mr. Mckinley, as chairman of the
WAYS and Means committee and
leader of the House in the Fifty first
Congress. earnestly advocated the
passage of the silver purchase act in
1870 (the Sherman act as the next
best thing to free coinage,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-08-08
CHAPMAN.

Mrs. Florence Sharplev, of Atlantic
City, has been visiting her parents
Mr. and Mrs Joshua Chapman. fol
the past two weeks.
Miss Laura Taylor, of Pocomoke
City, was the guest of Miss Lulu Chap
man Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Chapman, o
Gree;.back, visited their parents Sun.
day.
We are sorry TO report the illness
of Mr.. George Payne.
Mrs. G.. w. Pilchard, of Pocomokt
City, was the welcome guest of hel
mother on Wednesday.
Miss Winnie Smack. of Stockton, i.
visiting her friend, Miss Lulu Chap
man of this place.
Messrs. William Chapman and Yes
tus Jones gave a beech party on
Thursday of last week. Among those
present were Misses Annie Jones. Lee
Paradee. Winnie Smack, Lulu Chap
man, Matte Jones and Cecie Chapman
Messrs. George Pilchard, Orah Tarr,
Nestus Jones, Charles Pilchard, John
Chapman, George Davis, Frank
Payne, Ben Paradee, Allison Payne
Burley Jones, William Chapman,
Frank Jones, Harry Chapman. All
had delightful time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-08-08
Election Officers.

The board of election supervisors iol
this county have made the following
appointments as judges and clerks o.
election
First.-Costens-Judges, +. &
Blaine. r., J. w. Powell, ID; clerks
George l.. Seville, r., Charles G.
Dale, ID.
Second. -Snow Hill-Judges. DIR
VIM. ID. Straughn, r., Levi 4. Pur
nell, d clerks. VIM. j. II. Hender
son, r., VIM. ID. Corddry, Jr., ID.
Third.-East Berlin-Judges, Lev
in ID. Collins, r., Lambert b. Ayers
d.; Clerks. Thos. n. Connoway, X.
Emory Bell, ID.
Fourth.-Newark Judges, VIM. +
Davis, r., Samuel +. Bowen. d..
Clerks, George Powell, ST., r., Emory
Disharoon, ID.
Fifth. Martin's-Judges, J. NJ
Layton, r., John G. Collins, d..
Clerks, VIM. l.. Bunting, r., Abisha
Collins, ID.
Sixth.-Colbourne's -Judges, VIM
Parsons, r.; Elijah A. Carmean, ID.
Clerks, VIM. X. Truitt, r.; Charlie.
Truitt, ID.
Seventh.-Atkinson-.Judges, Eiw
=. Bounds, r.; WIN. Richardson, d.;
Clerks, w. Durand Fooks r.; Spen.
Ger Catlin, ID.
Eighth Judges, George
Il. Marshall, r.; John I. Sharpley, d.;
Clerks. Aaron w. Tull, r.; James B.
Besson, d.
Ninth. West Berlin Judges, Nor.
gan NJ. Warren, r.; Henry }. Ander
son, d., Clerks, u. p Henry, Jr., r.,
G. Wilbur keas. -.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-08-08
BERLIN.

Mrs. Mamie Shovel returned home
from Cambridge last week accompanied
by her daughter, Mrs. Rida Bowman,
of Missouri.
Mrs. Leah Howard, of Chester, and
Mrs. George Cross and her two sons,
of Philadelphia, are the guests of Mrs.
Edward S. Furbush.
Mr.. Henry Wyatt and Mrs Ayde-
lotte, OF Chincoteague, were married
last week at the Majestic Hotel. Berlin.
Mr.. William Franklin and son came
last Saturday to spend their vacation
in. Berlin.
Miss White, Mr.. Al. Powelrs trim.
mer, left last Monday for her home.
What will some of our young men do?
Miss Dolly Hammond is the wei
come guest of Mrs Peter Parker at
the Majestic Hotel.
Mr.. Turney and his two children
came Saturday night to visit his
daughter, Mrs. Selby Smith.
Mrs. Florence Atkins visited Easton
and Baltimore last Wednesday and
Thursday.
Miss Maggie Harmonson, who has
been spending the summer with her
grandmother. returned home last Tues
day.
Lost. between Log Town and Berlin,
a log chain. Anyone finding the same
if they will notify Mr. Samuel CULLEN
he will go after it and pay them.
Miss Jennie Purnell, of Snow Hill,
is the guest of Mrs. Florence West.
The Rev. Mr.. Davis is holding a
revival meeting at Taylorville and
there are quite number of penitents
at the altar and prospects are good for
a successful meeting.
The following is list Of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Berlin, Nd,
Post Office, Saturday, August s, 1896 !:
Benjamin Armstrong, Miss Eva
Ayers. Joanna Burton, VIM. 7. Bur
bage, Fred Dryden. Chas. w. Jarman,
Johnnie johnson, Miss Olivia Mitchell,
Thomas III. Mumford, Miss Ella Mar
shall, Mrs. Thomas Purnell, Henry
ID. Purnell, Miss Margarefta Purnell,
Mrs. Elect Zene Purnell, Rydie Pur-
nell. Isaac Schofield (col.). Mrs. John
Shepard. Miss Amanda Selrey, Mrs.
Mary :. West. S. Murray. 7. NJ.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-08-08
STOCKTON.

Our little town seems 10 be quite an
attraction for visitors. especially during
the summer.
Miss Ida Staufer, who has been
visiting Miss Myrtle Davis. returned
home Monday, Miss Myrtle accompany
ing her as far as Baltimore.
Mr.. Elton Jones, of Franklin City,
is having built very nice residence
in our little town, in which his family
will soon take up their abode. Let
others profit by his example.
Miss Agnes Price and her brother,
Mr.. William Price, are home for a
short while with their parents
Mr.. Edward Davis has had with
him few days Mr.. Hazel Joyce, his
college friend, of Cambridge, Md.
Mr.. James Colona is visiting his
brother at Parksley, Va.
Our pastor. Rev. o. NJ. Jones. left
Monday to spend few days with his
father at Dover.
Mr.. Harry Stops, of New York, is
the guest of Mr.. Levin Houston, also
Miss Nan Dryden is the guest of Miss
Marcie Houston.
Mr.. James Cottman, who is lead.
ing clerk for one Of the largest firms
at Cape Charles City. is home for a
few days with his parents
Miss Mary Clayville is visiting Miss
Jennie Stebbins at Atlantic CITY.
Miss Lena Eaton is visiting Miss
Cecilia Houston.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-08-08

Misses BERTHE +. Tull. Mamie White
and LIZZIE Wise took the steamer
BERTHE +. Tull on Saturday for Balti.
more, returning home on Tuesday.
They report delightful trip.
Wednesday was known as Holly
Swamp day at Red Hills and this
famous resort was crowded with visitors
from every part of the country. Sew
eral persons from here were present
and report a jolly time.
Miss Ella King is expected to leave
here to-day on an extended visit to
friends and relatives near Princess
Anne. She will also visit Marion and
other points before returning home.
Rev. II. l.. Elderdice and family
left on the steamer Pocomoke Monday
for Bedford. Pa. where they will
spend the summer.
Mrs. ii. w. Lescallette died at her
home on Market street, Saturday last,
OF dropsy She had been i'll for some
time and death was not unexpected.
She was about 10 years of age and
leaves two sons and two daughters
Funeral services were held at st.
Mary's Episcopal Church Sunday
afternoon at 4.30 o'clock, after which
her remains were inferred in the
churchyard.
Our Is year-old base ball club
crossed bats with the Greenbackville
team on Monday afternoon at that
place and were defeated for the first
time this season, by score of IL to
u. Our boys played very good ball
and had it not been for some unjust
decisions ON the part of umpire Davis,
they would have won very easily, as
only about s or 10 safe hits were made
off Poole. who pitched an excellent
game. Also the Greenback vile club
put in their first nine against our boys,
who expected to play their second nine.
The boys did some good ball playing
and did well to keep the score as close
as it was. DIR. III. N. Willis went from
here with the intention of umpiring
the game, but they refused to play
unless Davis, their home umpire. was
put in, who gave us very poor decisions.
Our boys would like to hear from any
team, whose ages average from Is to
IS years, and will give them an inter.
esting game
The campmeeting at Perry Hawkins
begins this Saturday, and holds over
two Sundays. A great number of
people from here expect to be in
attendance
w. b. Hickman attended the camp.
meeting at Marion Station ON Wednes-
day.
$. NJ. Crockett and 7. Disharoon
spent Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day ON fishing expedition near the
mouth of the river They report a
pleasant trip
Mrs. Henry King and family will
leave to-day Saturday for Kings
Creek To spend the summer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-08-08
BISHOPVILLE.

Frankfort camp is in progress thi
week and many of our people are at
tending it.
Messrs. George Lynch, w. +. Blunt
ing and T. G. Warren, of Philadel
phia, are at home on three week
vacation.
Miss Loula Poole our popular mill
liner left last Saturday for her HON,
in Philadelphia. Miss Lou had mum
erous friends here, who were very sor
nv for her to leave.
Miss A. NJ King who has beer
sick for some time. we are glad to say
is much improved.
Mrs. Martha Layfeld, Of Whining
ton, Del, is visiting Mrs. +. A. Mel
son.
Mr.. S. 7. Aydelotte and wife o
Philadelphia are visiting Mr. Elish'
Layton.
We are glad TO see Messrs. g A
Nelson and J. F. Carey out again
They have been sick for soMetim,
with the maleria.
Mrs. Briddell and son of Baltimor,
and Bertha Mumford of Ironshire ar,
visiting Mrs. X. A. Keas.
Mr.. Curtis Dukes is very unwell at
this writing.
The Campbelltown and st. Mar
tins Sunday Schools held picnics on
the river this week.
Miss Ida Carey of Philadelphia i.
visiting her mother, Mrs. J. NJ. Lay
ton.
We have a new "man" in town, Mr.
Elbridge Chopper, Jr. May his stay
be long with us.
Miss Leila Townsend, of Snow Hill
is visiting Mrs. Chas. Bishop.
Miss Hettie ellis, of whaleyville
is visiting, Mr.. A. +. Collins.
We are expecting a new school
building or an annex to the old one,
erected before school opens. We hope
that we will not be disappointed.
The Rev. F. +. Bloxton is very
fond OF the wheel and is a right grace.
full rider.
Dame rumor predicts a wedding
soon. Guess?
The Sunday School of Ebenezer M
+. Church will hold a festival on the
18th and 14th of August, for benefit
of the church.
The colored camp at Curtis Chapel
is well attended.
Mr.. w. G. Nicholson, of Liberty
town has been visiting his brother,
Rev. Elijah Nicholson aud on Sunday
organized singing school at st. Mar
tins Neck.
Our Town Commissioners and bailif
are having the streets put in good
order. Let the good work go on.
Mr.. Ernest Rayne's little child is
quite i'll at this writing.
Lightning struck the residence of
Edward Gray one night last week and
damaged it badly. Fortunately the
family was out of the way and escaped
injury.
George Vandom has moved into his
new hotel. He certainly has a nice
place and is being well patronized.
st. Martins Neck School is without
q teacher.
DIR. S. X. Marshall, DENTIST will
visit Bishopvllle Tuesday, August
1lth, for the purpose of preparing
mouths for artificial teeth, and other
dental work. Will remain one day
only. Gas administered for the pain
less extraction of teeth. also local
anesthetic. 2t.