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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04
THE CITY IN BRIEF.
Notes OF Interest Cleaned Around
thG Civ

Mr. and Mrs. II. Crocken are spending
tliis week In Baltimore
The colornd Y. Nj c. a. Is growing
very fast In membership.
The tug II. Christian was hauled
out OF Graves railway Yesterday.
The Merritt Wrecking Compnny's
steamer VIM. Coley, has come or The
ways.
The wind yesterday morning blew at
the rate of thirty-eight miles an hour
In this city.
Attention is called to an advertise
ment of registered pharmacist want
Ing position.
w c. #. u. District Convention
meets this morning at ~ o'clock, ut the
Disciples Church.
Inc soirec to have been given Thurs
day evening at Masonic Temple is post
poned Indefinitely
FIRST Sergeant OF Police TAYLOR, who
mas been quite sick. was able to be on
the street yesterday
The flag on Odd Fellows Hall was at
half mast yesterday I'm respect to the
memory of Mr.. Thos Bottimore.
The schooner William II. French and
pile-drirer are being used In an at
tempt to raise the sunken steamer ,rhos
Newton.
James Millen. of Nlessrs Watt. Ret
tew d Clay. wishes TO state II was not
he who was fined for being drunk on
Monday.
1t is said that the Norfolk and Peters
burg steamer Mccall will soon Change
her route, and run between Norfolk and
Richmond
During the month OF February four
vessels entered this port from foreign
ports and thirty-eight cleared for for
eign ports.
MIR. Erich Borjes and wife left by tho
of l.,
days visit to relatives and friends nj
Williamsport, Pa.
a three masted schooner went ashore
Monday two miles southeast of Ashn.
tongue. She fGatcd later in the day
without assistance
TN Friday night OF this week MIR
Robert Nj. Hughes, of Norfolk, will lee.
ture before the Woman's Club, of Rich.
mond, on parliamentary Law"
he Old Dominion Steamship Cumu.,py
Is constructing on the Graves ship ward
site, recently purchased by them. a
Warehouse Ilx300 feet. and will con
Struct a dock along side the warehouse
The coloied Republican clubs are hold
ing meetings nearly every night. a
mass-meetir,s will he held on the 10Th
instant looking to change of the CITY
chairman IF The pnrty.
Ihe Old Dominion steamship Guyan-
c.otts. recently in collision with the
steamer Clyde in New York harbor. ar
rived in port yesterday two hours early
she sustained no damage by the COLI
sion.
Captain II. p. Loyal. DR. T.. r. Field
ana Mr.. J. Frank East. n committee an
pointed by the Court for the purpose.
inspected the city Jail yesterday, but
did not recommend any important i'm
provcments
The Midget Concert. under the d.
rection of Mrs w. x. Butcher, for the
benefit Of Epworth NJ. Il. Church, Will
he given st Montciiore Hall Friday
night, and not at Masonic Temple. as
previously stated. Tickets are only %
csnts ana a delightful time is promised
those who attend.
Rev r.. w. Webb, evangelist. has re-
turned to the city, after holding very
successful revival meeting at Clare
mont, Va. He will tonight commence
a series of meetings lasting ten days.
at the Gospel Mission. 3OSk Church
street near Queen. Song service COM
mencing at 7:30 p. m; preaching. S
y. III.
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An Auspicions Occasion.

The second annual banquet of :hc
Norfolk Baseball Athletic Association
was given last evening at their rooms.
No. 19S Main street. Besides the mem
beers of the club n large number of friends
We're i'll attendance. and many vocal
and musical numbers We're rendered
The banquet tables were loaded down
with all the delicacies of the season.
The Committee on arrangements consist
ed of Messrs. NJ. l.. Thurman, j. Moran
and II. j. Richardson. The event was a
success In social way. and those pres
ent will long remember the pleasures of
the evening.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04
BRAM nLE'rOS.

Judge j. V. Huff. of Ohio. is the guest
of Mr.. y. u. Clark, 2l3 Willoughby ave
nue. He is favorably impressed with
Norfolk and vicinity and expresses n
high regard for the people.
The monthly meeting OF Mckendree
Epworth League was held Monday
night. Reports were made giving CYL
dence OF growing interest and useful
ness In all departments of work Elec-
ton Of officers for the ensuing six
months resulted in the recollection of
the incumbents, with the exception OF
Secretary, yet to he elected
The Busy BIS of Spurgeon will meet
tonight with Miss Ruth Fulford. of
North Maltby avenue
Mr.. Geo s. Lee and wife. of Hampton
Va. are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r..
l.. Breeder. 115 West Brambleton ave
nue..
Mr.. w. c. Ashley. of South Reservoir
avenue. manager OF the new GOSPEL
Temperance Mission, 30SIa North Church
street, will have the services of Rev.
r. w. Webb for n week or more in spc-
cial efforts to save souls. Meetings
every night.
The Parsonage Aid Society of McKen-
dree will meet this afternoon at 4
O'clock
Rev. ]. 2. Barrett d. D.. has a series
of meetings in progress ut Memorial
Christian temple. under the ministra-
lions of Evangelist r. V. Miller Inter
esting Bible meetings are held daily
at p. m. to which all are invited.
Engine No. Z, Norfolk. Albemarle and
Atlantic railroad, was damaged yestcr-
day while on the road, by the break
ing Of the crank, which resulted in
considerable loss.
The collector for The Virginian lost
his memorandum book Monday after
noon, which is of no value to any one
but himself.
\ very pleasant entertainment was
given by Mrs. O'Brien. of Maple ave-
nue., on Monday evening. Mr.. James c.
Montague. James Eaton and r. T.. Arch
or. of South Portsmouth. furnished some
excellent music. The ladies did them
selves honor I'm furnishing refreshments.
The Question.
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PILES /! PILES PILES !

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment will
cure blind. bleeding. liberated and Itch
i ,hg piles; 1t absorbs the tumors. alays
gives instant relief. DR.. williams Indian
Pile Ointment is prepared only for piles
and itching of the private parts, and
nothing else. Every box ~ guaranteed
Sold by druggists. sent by mall. for 50c.
and Sl.O per box: WILLIAMS MFG
CO.. Props. Cleveland. o. Sold by ].
M. F., TROTTER, druggists, Main and
Church streots. Norfolk. Va. mar3-2w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04

If you have many wants and NO dotss
lars to throw away, you cannot vests
n cent here, for our goods are the basfS
always the lowest-good quality. full
weight and measure considered. n youl
should have amy cause for compIaintl
money returned without any grumbIal
ing. Finest home slaughtered 81 Bseess
Poultry of all kinds. Turkeys, ChicRs
ems. Ducks, etc. Fruits OF ali. kiSadssys
Apples Oranges. Grapes, Banaiiaps
Lemons, etc. Vegetables fresh - eVeIsS:
day. Our Grocery Department lis ali
filed with the finest Imported and dSA
mestic Groceries. Our Branch Store e an
finest Groceries, finest wines and Sliquora
for family nse. 49, s - <
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Il a1lx ~ O. - !.
eaeoossse sseoese>o~o

I'm
ny Few weeks
electric
etc
to
Wing -
draws don
ot' 'aN pe "pp'eo IN
3 Il will lectify
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NOTICE!-NOTICE! - WANTED AT
once--two women, white or colored. to
ladies Wages, go per week and all
expenses furnished Please bring the
best of references 1T 800 Church
street, Norfolk Va. Il. T.. Walden S
AGENCY. mal-3t
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DO Not Dcspnir

because you have tried many medicines
and have failed 10 receive benefit. Re
member that Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
when all others fail to do any good
whatever.
HOODS PILLS are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. harmless,
reliable, sure.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04
HELP WANTED.

WANTED AT ONCE-AGENTS TO
make $50 Il week selling the best thing
on earth Send six cents in stamps
for samples and terms. Address IA
100, care of Norfolk Virginian.
nlar4-ltN
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04

Amelia Rives-Chanler. who a few DAYS
ago became the wife OF Prince Troubet-
szlSoy, Is quite i'll at the home of her
fathet, Col. Rives, near Charlottesville,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04
TO cure u Cold in One Day.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If itfails
to cure. Csc.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04

SITUATION WANTED by energetic
young man, connection with commits
sion nlcicha' -, or travelling preferred.
Good credentials. w. c. W. Va Office
mar3-3t
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WANTED-A position by registered
pharmacist: good references Address
&c; p" Ill Cumberland street, Nor
folk, Va. mh3-3t
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Down Came the Price.

"hnt store II is and what a SNAP
'i''e is In II, See this: 1000 yards
s'hshh'hs. loc. quality. Spring colorineg
VII special sale. 80. yard. See window
f"St black high quality Saline, 12%c.
ms " about third below the market.
Shiidren's Refers, new ones, navy
rioth white braid, round und snilor color
WV. Richly braided Refers, $3.50.
i.adies Shirt Waist OF perculc. These
are '0c but here the lot was bought so
price made 3sr.
Separate Skirts. marvellous value, 81. 49,
S2"o' $3.50. si.OO and $780, ana on each Il
great saving.
Muslin Skirts, 4 inch embroidered
iiounce narrow tucks. 5Oc instead Of
Ggc.
Trllby Drawers, 25c.; same of Cambria,
3Sc. and soc.
Imported lingeric-Snmples of odd
foreign fancies In English and French
Night Gowns: worth seeing even IL you
don't buy; prices SIPS. SITS. $500 and
$500, Free to look at
White Nalnsook, small checks, Sc.
quality sc. yard. Special this and IT is
flying.
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I1eadn clh e?-Cure it,

Don't sutIer heauAcne when pair OF
DR.. Weeks glasses may relieve you.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04

@ANTED-A position by registered
pharmacist: good references. Address
G.. r.. iTS Cumberland street, Norfolk,
va. mur3-St
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04

Horse Caterers-H. G. Guy & Co. sell
good feed. 222 Chapel. Phone 7es-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04

BUILDING LOAN STOCK COMBINED
With Life Insurance offered by the
SOUTH EASTERN is superior 10 amy
Endowment Policy ever issued. In
rHstisatc. Agents. We can better your
contract. SOUTHEASTERN BUILD
ING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
Haddington Building. Norfolk, Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04

WAN'rED-AIan to manage Office in Nor
folk, Va: salary, Sl,G0p. payable month
ly; $3.50 cash capital required: ref
erences exchanged. ST. Seneca street,
Buffalo. New York. mar3-ot"
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The Question.

ITO see, or not TO see-That is the
question" DR.. Week can answer 1t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04

WANTED-Whit hOusekecper for fami-
~ of three No children. Address Box
wi +. O., Norfolk, Va. feb2O-tf
AGESrS-S900O weekly SALARY to right
parties: little work: Il SNAP for some
one; new scheme: failnrc impossible;
write for special proposition. Lock
Fox 53eS Boston, Mass.
fcl6-tu. ,sn. su-4n
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with all modern improN ements: possess
sion can be given by the lat Of Deem
Der. Apply to 81 Butte street. no28-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04

ROOFS PAINTED AND I,EAKE
STOPPED. VERY BEST WORK
CHEAP c. BORuM. So MAIN ST.
mar3-lm
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WANTED-All men and women and en-
ployers who arc seeking reliable serv-
ants, or work, at once. We furnish
both at SEQ Church street, Norfolk, Va.
Il. Il. Walden, Proprietor. mhl-3t'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

FRESH MiLk-FOR FRESH MILK
form an old established dairy in the
county. call daily al the lee Cream
leave orders. ns1-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-04
GAL VANIz ED STEEL SHINGLES
Standard Painted Tin Shin rles.

Stooiing. Our PAINTED TIN SkIiNGLES nre
more durnbte fhau II In possible 10 m Ia n ~ n,
rMSf. put ON I'm 1l,e o.d rtyle. Our GAIEkN.
LED hMlNGLES are both RUST and RAIN
s nn fractured by THE NATIONAL SqHEEi
Why use comhu.tible wood shingles when
Yen can get the very bost fire proof shinrics
ut about the same price.
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FOB RENT.

FOR RENT-Two nice desirable rooms
with heat, gas, bath and all convent
ences; location Wet Freemason street.
Address H." Virginian office.
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MADAM 'HOYT"S Select School fo,
Dancing. Masonic Temple. Children's
class Monday ana Thursday D. M:
terms reasonable: March and April
Also strictly private. SOC. per lesson
at her residence. Address HOYT, NIr-
ginan office. mari-3t
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FOR SALE CHEAP.-Plans and specIfi-
cations for brick residence, drawn by
one of the best architects in the
State. Address. "Plans," this Office.
no17-rf
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eesseesesessseseeees
THE Southern Electric Construction qN Sn0|v C0nn1Ny

COMMERCIAL PLACE NOREoin "a
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-5o.Oeo James River Paving
Bricks: 100000 Building Bricks In lots
to suit. 4 MURDAUGlI & MAYO. Of
flee 5l3 Columbia Building de29-tf
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OITRHANT.

The fair Of the st. Patrick's church
closed Saturday night In an auspicious
manner. A very large crowd was In
attendance. including many visitors.
During the evening an excellent pro-
gramme was rendered. Mr.. Burt. Of
Providence, sang several solos. which
We're greeted with rounds of applause,
and Mr.. Ferguson, in the impersonation
OF an Irishman, caused much amuse-
ment. After the entertainment the re-
naming articles were disposed Of The
winners are as follows: Stove. Il. Cur
ran; $40 gold piece, Mrs. b. Hoban;
chair, Miss May Ferguson; SO gold
piece. NJ ]. O'Halloran. The contest
for the parlor suite was then decided
The result is as follows: Miss FitZ-
simmons. 5000: Miss Mcnamara
$l37. %; Miss Reap. $237,56; Miss Me-
Hale. $33955.
THE Derby Mascot" 4 four-act COM
edy drama. will be produced at the Fa-
ther Mathew Opera house on Wednes-
day evening. The company Is one Of
the best on the road. and no doubt q
crowded house will greet the first per-
foimance under the new management
Miss Anna Brown left Saturday
morning for Leland. Pa, where she
sang at the opening of Il new opera
house Saturday evening.
Word was received here Saturday Of
the death of Miss Lizzie Campbell, of
Philadelphia. She Is the sister of w.
Il. CamuLsll. of Delaware street. and
formerly resided here. The deceased
was of refined and loving disposition,
and her many friends will be sorry to
learn of her sudden death. The re-
mains will be brought to this place for
burial.
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at the office of the Providence Gas and
Water company. and We're informed
that they had plenty of water; that they
had ffteen-inch main and thought 1t
would be sufficient to supply other
places. but were informed by MIR. Fish.
the manager. that there would be
meeting of the company next Friday
evening. and he could not give them any
definite answer until after that time. A
letter was then read from MIR. Mac
Eachen, president OF the National BOr-
ing and Drilling company. of Scranton
stating the depths of different holes be-
ing bored in several places and their
daily supply. T. p. Cawley and r. N.
Davies. of Archibald. We're present, and
were asked to give some account of
what they We're doing. They responded
and expressed their views. Mr.. Smith,
president of our council. was present
and stated that If II was the desire of
the large number of citizens present. he
would call special meeting of the
council next Wednesday evening and
take action on it, and have 1t voted on
at our next election. Feb. IL. A motion
was adopted unanimously to that effect
by 200 citizens. The secretary was then
instructed to communicate with an ex-
pert artesian borer and invite him to
be present to another meeting next Sat-
urday evening and give some informa-
tion. The Archibald committee were in
vited to be present.
William Swales is suffering from a
severe attack of rheumatism.
BY special request the ilson Hose
company will go to Jessup to test their
new water hydrants.
The Prohibition party held a caucus
last Friday evening and made up the
following ticket: Councilman, NJ. b.
Wademan: school director. ]. +. Hoyt;
judge of election, ]. c. Tuthill; inspector
of election, II. ]. Mccormick; constable,
Fletcher Walker; auditor A. W. Brun-
dage; high constable, Gilbert Wer-
mouth.
Henry Chapman, of the West End, oc-
cupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian
church at Olyphant last sunday even
ing.
Harry Guard spent Sunday with
friends at Carbondale.
John Scott, of Moscow. spent Sunday
as the guest of l.. j. SimpkinS.
Rev. s. c. Simpkins. pastor of the
Methodist EplScOpal cnufcn, VIII preacn
the funeral sermon of Lance Hines at
Moscow today (Monday).
O. +. Ressigue. of Scranton, was a
welcome visitor in town Saturday even
ing.
a party was given at the home Of
John Barrett in Blakely last Friday
evening in honor o' has friend. Miss
Grace Hart. About twenty guests We're
present. and the evening was passed in
games and social Intercourse. Those
present were: Misses Sadie Ward
May Berkheiser. Libbie Powell. Torie
Frew. Alice Patten. Lottie Powell, Eta
Davies. l.evica Hendricks, Blanche
Dolph. Anna Carr and Mrs. Alfred
Haines and Messrs. Art Ward, John
Williams NJ. Whittig. Morley Hawks
NJ. Barrett. Art Widdowfeld, Andrew
Patten, Bert Ely. Frank Pickering, of
this place. and Robert Seeks, of Scran-
ton. Mr.. Barrett, az Il host. entertained
those present in winning way. assist
ed by his intimate lady friends.
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THROOR.

The citizens of this borough met IN
caucus on Thursday evening to nomi-
nate men for the following offices
For council, ]. II. Law. three years
John Gaffney, three years; John Hama.
hoe, three years; for two years. John
Indian and Thomas Walsh; for on.
year, Henry Jarvis: j. l.. Evans: Fol
school directors. three years, ii w
Belman. John Sykes. For auditors, G.
Is. Mead three years; Thomas Morgan
one year. High constable. Joe Lynn
three years. Constable, William Sonn
three years. For street commissioner
Michael Begley. one year. Judge OF
election, ]. B. Feohvinger. one year
Inspectors Of election, Mahlon Kase, one
year; william Burke, one year. Vigil
ance committee. John Mahoney. A. Van
Camper, James Scott.
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O'Rourke was chairman OF the caucus
and John Siddon secretary.
HACISTEA0.

Chauncey Osterhout was at Montrose
| on Friday.
All our people who wish to have their
looks put on record can do SO in u
few days as F.. w. Swartz. Of Bingham
| ton. is to open a photograph gallery in
town.
Permanent arrangements have been
| made for the date Of the lecture to be
given by Prof. George p. Bible. of the
| Stroudsburg State Normal school. The
date arranged for the lecture Is Tues
day evening. Feb. Is.
Last Tuesday evening the Prohibi-
| tionists held lively caucus at the
lookup. The following persons were
nominated for the various borough
Offices: Judge of election. william
| Knowles; inspector of election. Art
Chichester: school directors. c. r.
Swartz and f. NJ. Section; treasurer.
Charles Lawrence; constable. Delbert
Lindsleyo high constable, c. A. Bo-
CART; councilmen. three years, l.. G.
Wilmot, p. r. Carpenter, G. ". Smith;
two wears. r: ID. Haggerty and Burt
| Austin; one year. II. F. Robinson, F..
j. May; auditor, Martin Flynn; poor
master. John Chidester.
The Baptists are going to have a
church paper published. The first is
sue will appear about Feb. ! and the
editor will be Rev. John Davis.
H. Johnston's horse became fright
ened near the silk mill Friday after
noon and ran at a high rate of speed
towards home. The wagon was some-
what damaged and the horse was in
jured slightly.
Prof r. j. Davis. of Scranton. will
give his newly organized class in vocal
culture their first lesson this even
ing.
The following are the new deacons
| elected by the Baptist congregation
| Wednesday evening: James and Henry
Millard, Charles Lawrence, Nathan
! Brown, Eugene Gatheny, and William
Miller.
| Special evangelistic services are now
in progress in the Chamberlain district.
| A circular counter has been added to
the secretarys Office at the Railroad
Young Mems Christian association.
| Subscribe for the Tribune, only %
cents per month.
Miss Sadie Perry of Susquehanna
was visiting at the residence Of Jacob
Brown Saturday.
! The Herald building on Church
street came near being consumed by
fire on Saturday. One of the hooks
which held large lamp became loose
and dropped out and in minute that
portion of the room was afire, but the
active manager. Mr.. George Gleason
soon succeeded in putting it out.
! Marvin Barnes. our hustling livery
man. was at Montrose on business
| Friday
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MOOSIC.

David Robertson, Of Wyoming semi
nary, is spending a few days at the
home Of his parents on Main street
Rev. j. c. McCabe, of Avoca, was q
visitor in town on Thursday.
A grand concert will be held In the
Presbyterian church on Tuesday even
ing. anuary 49, The local talent will
be assisted by the famed Puritan church
choir Of Scranton. ulder the leader
ship of Prof. Reese Watkins.
Mrs. p. H. DeLong. of Leraysville
who Is visiting at the home OF John
Millard, on Elm street, is confined to
the house by serious attack of sick
ness.
William Watson, jr.. of Brooklyn. N.
Y. returned home on Thursday after
spending a few days In town.
William Law, of Avoca, was visitor
in town yesterday.
Miss Anna Altemus Is still on the sick
list and is not improving very rapidly.
Miss Lizzie Weir is rapidly recover
ing from her late sickness.
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AvOCA.

Mrs. Belle Jackson, Of Salt Lake City.
and niece, Miss Isabella Mckay. Of
Plains. are guests of Mrs. Newlin.
w. II. Hollister and Solomon Deeble
attended the conference of the knights
Templar at Danville on Thursday.
a pleasant gathering of friends as
sembled at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Blackwell. on Thursday after
noon, In honor Of the ninety-first ami
versary Of Mr.. Blackwells grand.
mother Mrs. Nancy Sanders. Dinner
was served at o'clock and the day was
pleasantly spent. The old lady was the
recipient of many useful presents.
NJ. BOhan. who has conducted con-
fectionery store for some time. will re-
tire from business as soon as he can
dispose of his stock.
Mrs. c. +. Roller has received a check
for $1,000, the amount of a policy held
by her late husband in the Independent
Order Of Heptasophs.
w. F. Race. late of the Berwick Ad-
vertiser, has sold his interest to his
partner, Mr.. Laycock. and Is now a
member Of the Avoca Argus stan.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Meth
ouiot A<.pioSoyoi iSiu a SOSAui at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Hollis
ter Friday evening. A large crowd was
present and a nea: sum was realized.
which Will be contributed to the bell
fund.
Miss Jennie Cranston, Of the North
End. Is the guest Of her cousin, Miss
Bessie Shepherd, Of Dunmore.
Alex. Brander. Of CarbOndale, at.
tended St. Mary's fair Friday evening.
He was busy shaking hands and renew
ing old acquaintance and forming
numerous new ones, especially the
fair" ones,
Miss Katie Mcmillan. of Dunmore,
Is spending few days with her cousin,
Miss Mary Brown.
Daniel Curtis Is confined to his home
with the grip.